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The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22
THE MISSOURI RIVER.

The establishment In the Missouri
river OF a line of steamboats,, by the
business men OF Kansas City, who not
only have the ability to put the boats
in the river, but afterward to give
them sufficient business 10 make them
profitable, marks n new era III the
history of water transportation Tor Tie
state.
The success OF the enterprise seems
assured. To doubt 1t is to doubt that
Kansas City business men can be true
to themselves. Beside, while they
only hsye inaugurated 1t, they will
find plenty of assistance from way
points to help them render It perma-
nent.
The conviction that It will be so has
already taken possession Of the mind OF
the people and OF congress, and 1t is on
this latter point that we desire TO say a
few words.
There Is no reason why, with proper
and feasible Improvement, the Missouri
river cannot be made q reliable Que for
boats tor an average Of eight months
In the year.
The principal trouble In the way now
is the lack OF system in the manner OF
making appropriations.
Instead of . steady and uniform sum
being set apart for the work tho APP
pr~opriauons are made contingent Oh
collateral subjects which should have
nothing whatever to do with them, II
the appropriations for the Mississippi
and Missouri rivers conld be made
separately It would be very desirable,
q. the present manner OF appropriating
m ,ney for creeks and duck ponds
makes q scandal and q steal OF the
river aud haroor bill. But If this
c-nnot be done, and we appreciate lite
difficulty, then the members OF con
sress who are Interested In these two
mighty arteries of commerce should
yet tosether and agree upon some
plan OF action the conservatism and
WELDON OF which would recommend IL
10 succeeding congresses. Spasmodic
appropriations should be condemned,
oven smaller ones being moro desirable
with the prospect Of greater per.
manency. Then small, special appro-
priations, or, indeed, special appropri
atoms of any kind, should DO dis-
couraged, except In very great emer-
gencies, 90 that the work may be begun
at the head of each engineering subdi-
vision and progress regularly down
stream, thoroughly aud permanently.
AZ It 10 now, with spasmodic patches
here and there, the money spent upon
them is nine times In ten nc better
than thrown away. With intelligent,
scientific continuity OF purpose this
would not be the case, and every dollar
invested In revetments, dykes or what
not, would be q substantial and per-
manent improvement. The channel OF
The river would be OF uniform minimum
depth. always sufficient tor navigation;
the banks would cease from being
washed away; suags would no longer
accumulate to obstruct the stream; and
the reduction of the accumulation of
silt would bsneft the Mississippi sc
we'll a. the Missouri.
All these things, and others which
we have not reverted to, are practical
BILE and attainsble, with systematic
work In congress and In the improve
ment of the river. 1t 10 one worthy OF
the attention OF any statesman, and
one In which Kansas City and its
representative should take a leading
mart
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22
Ice! loci! Ice

Having put up a liberal supply Of Missouri
river ice. l wish to respectfully ask a share Of
the public's patronage assuring all who do so
that I will supply them the year through ut
the same rate. l am prepared to make low
rates and believe 1t will be to your interest to
see me before making your arrangements for
the season, any order from this date left at
nv brothers. drug store will be promptly al.
tended to. ml6l3 JNO. +. LOOMS.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

A Rio Janeiro despatch 10 the Paris
Temps Gays that the Brazilian govern
ment has resolved 10 promulgate a new
constitution without waiting tor the
constituent assembly TO meet, the con
sti,ion to be voted or IT the coming
elections for IN embers OF the ordinary
chamber.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

When Emperor William first began
to talk in favor of the am~eliOration of
the condition of the work people OF
Europe great hopes were awakened
that d champion Tor the down-trodden
had at last arisen among the mOnarchs
of the world, and that much good
would ensue. Recent u%ttGranCeR in
which the yOung pOlentstc has shown
himself very impatient OF criticism, and
In which he has threatened To overcome
all opposition by force and hloodshed,
have caused doubts as to whether or
not there was any real leaven of dem
ocraoy In the mental makeup Of the
mau, Conservative democrats every
where hoped Tor much, but they are
now In doubt. 1t Ia barely possible that
the wiley old fox, Bismarck, who looks
upon republicanism with much the
same feeling with which a bull wonld
contemplate a red rag shaken In his
face, has caused reports to be circu-
lAIbu Vi tHt bilpelOi % bo( ~ X 'sAN"
are not rue At any rate there Ia a
rupture between them, and the Iron
Prince has resigned his chancellorship.
This was officially announced at Berlin
last Tuesday. Accompanying the an
uouncement 1t was stated that the
present differences between the EN-.
peror and Prince Bismarck was ir-
reconcilabIe. 1t arose from the chancel-
lor's refusal to accede to q request
made by DR.. Windthorst, the leader OF
the clerical party In Germany, to re-
store 10 the duke Of Cumberland, the
C aimant of the throne OF Hanover, the
larger portion of the Guelph fund The
attitude of the emperor In opposing
Prince Bismarck In this matter is taken
a. an Indication of his desire to con-
ciliate the clerical party. If the gov
eminent Is TO secure q working ma
iority In the new reichstag 1t cannot
we'll get on without the party OF the
Center which MIR. Windthorst controls.
All this can be taken cum 9rdno salts.
| The fact seems 10 DO that William Is an
sufarp entete, aud that the old man
does not propose to stand It. The re-
tirement OF Bismarck is the beginning
Of the end OF absolute monarchy In
Germany.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

Msyor Wissmsnn attacked the forth
ncd position held BY Bwana Herr al
MeIembale. on January 4. The Ger
man force consisted OF 500 Sudanese
and 40 officers, while Bwana Herr had
LOO men under his command. The
battle lasted several hours. The VIC
,ory of the German commander was
complete, and Bwsns Herr loses tbs
prestige he has enjoyed.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22
A Card.
GRrExros. Mo-, March %, 1890

GREENToS. Mo-. March 20. 1890.
EDITOR IaTELLIGEHCER: There 10 q
scheme on loot, In the interest Of parties WHO
have been weighed In the .~.sIsnces BY the peo-
pie and found wanting TO el.c and Instruct
thedemorrstic committeeman 10 favor OF nom.
mating by convention. Let the farmers take
notice and turn out to the township meetings.
DEMOCRATIC FARMER.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

The democrats Of Marshall have
nominated the following ticket
Mayor, Joseph v. Chase: marshal.
Charles Is. Miller collector, James a,
Fisher: aldermen, HUFF Conway, Manch
and Swisher. The ticket is q strong
one and will win.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22
GARD.

LEXINGTON, Mo, March II, 1890.
Thos. Fowler, Esq, Higginsville,
Mo.-Dear Sir:-Yours Of 10th inst,
in which you desire 10 know if | will
be the deputy In case Capt. Andrew Is
elected county clerk, Is at hand. -Four
years ago II number OF tho friends Of
Captain Andrew were anxious tor him
To become ut that time Il candidate Tor
the Office OF county clerk. Having
beer honored BY my party by three
successive elections to that office L wac
undetermined as to whether l would
then be q candidate again, and person.
ally did not care to be until by repeated
solicitations from leading democrats OF
the county, l became convinced II was
my duty TO serve the people II they de-
sired 1t for four years longer. Capt.
Andrew was aware of this fact, that
the great majority of our mutual
friends desired me to make the race at
that time, and / determined TO do 30
In that race Capt. Andrew was my
friend, and be could not have been
induced to oppose NE under the cir
cumstances. Ii Is urged against Capt.
Andrew now by some as indicated In
your letter, that II he is nominated aud
elected he will appoint me his deputy.
| do not desire the appointment. would
not accept it under any circumstances,
aud vet have confidence enough in
Can't. Andrew to believe that he 10 q
man of such sense OF right aud Justice
that he would not accept a nomination
if he was compelled to make auch q
pledge. Let It DO understood once and
for all tina; I voluntarily leave the Office
of county clerk when my term expires.
Grateful 10 the democracy for what
they have done for me and with the
consciousness that I have been faithful
to every trust they have con6ded to
me. You are at liberty to use this
letter as you please. Yours truly,
w. 3. STEELE.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

II supervision be adopted the law
regulates the salary of the supervisor
by stating that he shall receive 800 for
every 1000 children, which Is about
$500 for Lafayette county. This would
be ten cents per scholar. The annual
change of text books cost from 80 cents
to 100 cents per child. SO instead Of
supervision taking from your pocket II
will leave from 40 cents to 80 cents per
scholar in your pocket each year.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

Schools In towns and cities arc 40
knowledged to be better than country
schools. Il Il not because the former
have supervision, a course Of study and
uniformity Of text books2 Let us
have county supervision and bring our
country schools to higher standard.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

The supreme court OF Mississippi has
decided that wine made In that state OF
grapes grown therein may be sold In
the state. even In counties which have
adopted p~rohibitory provisions under
the local option lay. The laws Of Mis-
sisslppi encourage the making and ssle
OF the native wines.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

Pennington Times: democrats
don't believe In withdrawing They
call Q halt at the first intimation Of
fraud on the part Of their public men,
lay bare the facts and face the Gomez
quepees. They thus save the honor Of
their party and the state from loss.'
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

Republican newspapers offer various
reasons for the seating OF the repub l.
can senators IRON Montana. This is
quite a waste Of words- Their oppo-
nenis, who were the true represents
lives, were democrats. That explains
the whole business.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

Mr. Isaac Watson Cate, no is to
accompany the Rev Geo. L. Perrin to
japan as one Of the representatives Of
The 1rst foreign mission ever sent out
By the Universalists, was ordained In
Gordon chapel, In Boston.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

The lower Mississippi has been very
high for some two weeks. At Cairo
all the railroads were stopped for 9 few
days. The lew lands generally we're
overlooked. and In q few instances the
water broke over the levees.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

Vote to grade our country schools
and when u pun II goes from one dis
tr3ot to another ho will not be COM
PEELED to GO over again that which he
has already learned.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22
Notice.

We wish to inform school directors and
others Interested, tina. we have again manu-
faelursd q lot Of our celebrated School Desks,
whIon we Will sell al very low prices. Re.
psoiluIly, ASH WINKLER FuRNTURE Co.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

Secretary Tracy and party, who were
thought to be In danger on the United
States steamer Despatch, which was
aground OF Cedar Point. were taken
Of by the fab commission steamer Fish
Hauk
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

Fayette Advertiser: - Governor
Francis prompt and decisive action in
the defauliing treasurer matter 10 COM
mendable, and will receive the plaudits
OF every honest man in and ont Of the
party In Missouri"
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

DR.. John W. Jackson, who died al
Kansas City q few days ago, was at thu
head OF ths Missouri Pacific railways
hospital system for many years, and
was much loved by the men for biz
great humanity and kindness, as well
as skill.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

The Rev. Thomas K. Valiant died
OF consumption at his home, In Platte
county, Missouri, February 20. Mr..
Valiant was a native of Maryland,
bat as a young man came west about
tho year 1858, and was engaged In
mercantile pursuits In Atchison, Kan
sas, when the war broke out. He I'm
mediately returned TO his native state
and enlisted in the confederate army,
serving to the end OF the conflict.
Taking up his residence in Clarksville,
Tenn, he then entered the ministry Of
the Episcopal church. and, in connec
ton with various business occupations,
allowed his holy calling till his death
living In Kansas, Kansas City. and
finally in Platte county, where he mar
ried and reared a large family. In 1851
he became the editor of the Landmark
aud continued az such until failing
health compelled his retirement only a
few months before his death. AS an
editor MI. Valiant was able ard
conscientious, aud guarded the columns
of his paper as he did his W house.
hold. He never penned an impure
word, and his charity and Christian
iorbearance under attack Ia controVer-
sizes incident to political contests
slways asserted itself, and never
yielded to the instincts of retaliation.
His lie was a model Of purity and
benevolence, aud he was venerated by
his friends and respected by all. In
the purity of his life he was almost
without a peer. Mr.. Valiant was an
earnest Templsr Mason, and tor long
years had been prelate Of Belt com-
mandery. At the tine of his death he
was one of the board of managers Of
The st, Joseph luDaIic asylum.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22
Special ~ otice.

The accounts OF the late Albert LOOMS are
at my store and those knowing themselves
Indebted are requested to call and make
prompt settlement Of same. Very respect
fully. mstf CHAs. w. LOoMlS'
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

Mexico Ledger :-"The state loses
cot 9 cent, o the party q vote, thanks
70 the efficient and prompt action OF
Gov. d. r. Francis In the holland
natter"
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

Professor Geo. EDers, the famous
o%rien,alist, Is bedridden through pa.
ralysis, but continues his literary work
even under these adverse conditions.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22
Ca /.
To Josspk II. Christy:'

To JosspA II. CGristy:-
We. the undersigned. your nsIghbors and
friends, In view Of your Quslinc iUons and
knowing that the of1ce should seek the man. do
solicit you To become a candidate for
Associ ite Justice of the County Court for the
Western District of Lafayett" county, and
pledge ourselves to use all honorable mesns 10
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

A county schooi commissions canl
not tell whether or not o teachof 3
competent to impart knowledge / 4
govern . school unless he, yiails thst
teachers school. With supefsl1ionhe
will not only have this priy1Ielks but !,
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

Geosho Times: "The democratic
governor has acted nobly and wisely In
che matter and deserves credit for It.
The wrong that has been done Ia that
OF an Individual and not Of q party"
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

II would be well for democratic
papers to assume that their represch-
~tatiyes mean to do the right thing at
the right time. In the state treasury
~defalcation matter the state oiucers
have been, from the first discovery nat
anything was wrong, nnl'eo III 'heii
view that n full and impartial examina-
ton of tho hooks must be inhae Hi"
published, and that each requirement.
of The law must be met IA 1t arose
The assumptions to the contrary have
grown out OF mere rumors anu on
,ac,ures which had no foundation in
tact. The governor and those whom
hs hss called into his council have
from the first, had but one opih'op'
Tho assertion that the governor mas
been alone Ia his action Ia erroneous .
and the further statement mas S'a'o
officers should sooner have warned Inc
state OF danger ia unwarranted, as they
" ere as much astonished and
ed, when they learned oil the detalca-
ton, as the people were when they
heard of 1t. The committee, OF which
Mr.. Parsons, n strong republican was a
member, exonerste even MIR. Noiand's
, clerks from blame. II they were inl'o'
cent of knowledge of the abstraction
of funds state officers who had no con-
nection or supervision OF his Office
could hardly know of them, n Mr..
| hollands habits In jefferson City were
not such as to attract attention. The
case was one OF misplaced confidence,
where the power of the guilty man
over the state funds gave him the
opportunity to cover his tracks. Not a
moment was lost, after suspicion arose,
either to protect tho treasury or to
bring the delinquent officer to punish
ment.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

1t took Prince Bismark twenty
pages In which 10 say that he resigned
because of old age and failing health.
., yes; we see.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22


The international Labor Conference
began It's session last Saturday. The
Prussian minister OF made
the following announcement as a basis
tor debate: sin the view OF the m
peror. the labor question demanded the
attention of all civilized nations, since
the peace between the differen, classes
of the populstions appeared TO be i'm
periled by industrial competition. To
seek q solution of this question was not
only q duty Of humanity, but also the
duty of statesmen. upon hose sagacity
the task devolved of providing Tor the
we'll ire OF the citizens and preserving
to them the iuestimable blessings
arising from centuries of Christian
civilization. All the nations of Europe
were IN a similar situation, hence an
attempt was Institiable to bring about
an agreement between the govern.
ments In order to meet their common
dangers by combined preventive
measures"
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

st. Pairick's day was grandly cele.
brsted in st. Louis by the Knights OF
st. Patrick, by q parade In the day ,im'
-ana-a banquet Al night.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

The Iowa senate has passed q bill
reducing the maximum rate of interest
IRON 10 to 8 per cent.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22
SAINTS Fe Route.

Commencing with to-day. March 8, the fol-
l6 wing extraordinarily low rates TO Chicago
will be In effect over the Santa Fe Route
First class iIuitvd. from Lexington Sc 90
First class limited, from North Lexing-
Ton. ........- ......,..---.... -. . ~
Second Glass. from Lexington ......... s 90
Second class, from North Lexington. 49,. 3 40
JNo TAUBMAN. Agent.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

WE are prepared TO make 10 ans Of Money for
w any amount small or large. Tor any length
OF time from one to ten years. al low rates OF
interest with privilege TO pay part or whole at
any interest pay day. All on land as security
or desirable city property. No delay
K WINSO &SON,
Ohm Courthousc Lexington Mo.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

At Q meeting OF the rubber boot aud
sboe manufacturers of the country In
Boston, Il was decided to advance the
prices Of all rubber goods 10 per cent.
On Apyil I.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

Let rs adopt supervision aud get rio
OF the annoyance and expense OF pur-
chasing so many text books OF account
Of unnecessary changes.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

Mrs. Emily Burge died In Kansas
City, last Monday. She was "a years
OF age, and one Of the oldest residents
Of Jackson county.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

Col. Bob McCulloch was one of the
prominent figures in the Fort Worth
cattlemen's convention.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

Caprivi. Tina, sounds more t'A'isn
than German. What does that pOrtemdI
Has The pope anything to do with the
changer
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

Senator Voorhees, has made a good
speech on the canses OF agricultural de.
pressioD. II should be read by every
farm or.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

Bargains in all departments. Will no be
undersold. Royle & Son. m6t
Royle q Sons nd means business anu YOU
should not fall to read and sss what 10 says.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

The Missouri cattlemen's conven.
ton, at Fort Worth, seems to have
appreciated Missouri's work In the
investigation OF Texas fever In cattle.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

N. rzr1sIl - pF i5 Exeter
e II eszAfs 81 apg the dr-'
s5rxs1 aotler prleiet 3 the London
T.mss H. kkafsfcfe on "Parnelllsm and
Crime" and copying the Times ar
sioles day by day.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

Bismarck, Won Moltke. Bismarck's
sun has set. How long will 1t be be
fore the old general retires2 viii
Williams l~ieutenspts be ~ successful
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22
COUNTY BOARD OF EQUAaI.
ZATION.

THE County Board Of Equalization will meet
at the courthouse In the cIiv OF Lexington
on the lrst Monday In April. 1890, for the lur.
pose OF equal z alton OF the assessment of real
estate and personal property. for The taxes Oi
1890 All those agrle we'd by the asssssmPnt as
made by the county assessor will have an OPP
10 be beard
Attest: Is. STEELE,
March l9. 1880 COuntv CIerk.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

Edward Bellamy objects to having
his disciples called Bellamites. Il
sounds too much like Bedlamites.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

Gen. Won Caprivi has been selected
chancellor and premier by Emperor
William, qice Prince Bismarck resigned
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22
NOTICE.
ONE To LOAN.

q LII parties are warn'd against puroh 10 ing a
4 note dated March 10 1890. and payable To
J b. Hook. December !. lS90. and signed by
me mch2Qfas u A9HCR AFT.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

Miss Regina RoIhschild has started
around the world to beat Geo. Francis
Train.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

Geo. William Curtis Is sc years old,
but does not look more than SO. He
still does q full mans work at the desk.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22
.. M. M. SMITH co.
SOME Y OPENERS!

Fresh Garden and Flower Seeds just received. The fDest line OF Meats In
the city. Prices on III u Dried and Evaporated Goods, the finest line In the
city, have been reduced. The biggest bargains lin IN city.
AS we contemplate building al annex to u store on the corner, we will
rent The adjoining tore to responsible parties at q very reasonable figure.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

VACANT III
We have a large number Of Vscant Lots In
Lexington for sale cheap. at prices hanging
from $50 to 81 900. fhe building 8 asOn
having commenced. now Is the lime To hny
son advances. r. "INSOR son.
Real Estate. Loan h Insurance Agents.
IeNInpInn. Mo.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

Bismarck sees the avalanche and
proposes to stand from under.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-03-22

DR.. RAimondo AndReza Palaeio
was elected president of Venezuela.