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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19
Didn't Need 10.

Old Gentleman from head OF stairs)-My
DAUGHTER, | think Mr.. Tarrylate and You have
burned enough gas for one night ..
Mr.. Tarrylate-All right, tiFi III turn I"
out.-Sew York Sun.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19
Sat On.

Fleistly-Mlss Hautcur, viii you marry
MOI
Mis- r,steur-If ! was q clergyman
should 10 pleased 20, Mr., Flcdsely' VINO u
the happy girli-Iawrence American
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19
CANCER of Tie LID Cured.

/ suffered from Cancer on my liz
that defed the skill OF the best ply
sicians OF the state. / had it burned
out, but the operation only made il
worse, causing it to spread over moro
surface and eat deeper in. 1 finally
had il burned of again, and Swiits
Specific g. S. 81 to heal it up and
drive the poison out OF my blood
The eject of the Specific was mag
ical! II healed up tho cancer entire
ly without leaving scar as remind
or. This was over four years ago,
and since then there has been no
sign OF return OF q Cancer. l will
cheerfully answer any enquiriesin re-
gard to my case. Eyos Your,
Bradford, Ohio.
A Prominent DRudGIsT CURED.
"Eleven years ago was suffering
from nm attack of White Swelling.
A great many prominent physicians
attended me but failed to effect n
cure. I commenced using Swifts
Specific Is. S. S., and after using it
for n few months l was entirely
cared, and since then have had no
symptoms of it's returning. feel
that the cure is entirely due to the
curative properties contained in s. S.
s. I can cheerfully recommend it
to all suffering humanity"
PAUL w. KIRKPATRICK, OF
Kirkpatrick & Wafford, Druggists,
Johnson City, Tenn.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Dis
eases mailed free.
The SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Atlanta, Ga.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

Chris" Magee, the Pittsburg millionaire
politician, has donated $4,000 to be used
for the erection of home for bootblacks
and messenger bows in thnt city.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

Sympathetic at the North Pole Hans
they haye nights six months long" "Oh,
but father, just think of the poor watch
man. Fliegende Blatter.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

The Poets Compliment
I'd sing q song, oh, maiden kind,
And think it but my duty;
But not q single rhyme find
TO match thy matchless beauty.
Judge.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

Mothers, don't let your children suffer
with i'll health. Try DIR. Bulls Worm De
stroyers-daiuty candy lozenges. 1t will
do them no harm and may be just the rem
edy they need.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

Ed Van Metere, m Indian, hos been ad-
mitted to practice law in the Dakota courts.
Being IN educated Indian and fine orator,
he may be expected to raise the hair of the
Jury.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

Itch, Mango and Scratches on human or
animals cured IN 80 minutes by Woo!ford =
Sanitary Lotion. This never fails. Sold
by j. A. Beall, druggist, San Marcos, Tex.
mch-G-ly.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

Capt. Murrell, the Engllshman whose
ship rescued tho 700 passengers of the
steamer Denmark, is to wed Miss Mary Nc
Cormack, OF Baltimore
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

Don't disgust your friends with that hor-
ridly offensive breath when one bottle OF
DR.. Thurmons Lone Star Catarrh Cure will
make il as .wect as a babes in less than n
week. For sale by Q. Il. Bass.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19
prcStOn,s "IIcd.Akc,,'

Hon. W. II. Grain, member OF Congress from
Texas, writes: 1T affords me pleasure TO add my
testimony TO that OF hundreds who have experenc.
ed relief by the o. your wonderful lied AXE"
Cures In fifteen minutes. For sale all druggists,
zoe.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19
Vow. I.,,,o Lnst scassn's.

"What T. tho latest Style In hugsf' asked
Coyly OF the fair young dressmaker.
"Oh! something rather quiet, and very
close fitting" she answered sweet!y.-smhh
Gray 6 Co.'S Monthly.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

Allen W. Thurman, son of the "Oid
Roman" is an enthusiastic horseman and
admirer of horsefesh. He is a regular WIS.,
tor at the race tracks near his home
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

Mr.. John G.. Carlisle has been sworn
Senator before his resignation rs Represen-
tative was read, and for ON hour was mem.
Der of both Houses.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

Ex-Alderman Charles Dempsey, of New
York. has returned from his Canadian exile
Only two of the fugitive boodlers remain
in Montreal.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19
Hard Lines.

Papa bought new irottcr yesterday
Jack. II goes In 2;S.
"p,hawl Just my hlck. We can't eiopo
now without a certainty OF being overIaNen'
New Nurl; Herald.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

Princess Marguerite de Charities, who is
to marry the Duke of Orleans, is said to be
Il particularly accomplished cook.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

IIo stole a Hiss from IN GrilcSs mis3i
"You'Iv hcartlcSs tlIlc;,' quoth inc
"rm q hcortlcNs thief but you're thc tnici
That stole NY heart" saith he
Puck
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19
Ine rugsuit OF pleasure.

Mamma-why, Bobby, ysur nose Is all
blue and your teeth are ehatteringI Nha'
the matteri
poLby-rye b-bccn having s-s'some bis iuh
with tho b-boys, eoastngl-Texas sitihgA
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

GLOW polished are my Ioys!" mnrmured
the poet Yes" cacklcd tho hen; "but
you can't get twenty cents dozen for en-
-1Iarper's Bazaar.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19
Bad Advice.

Doctor-I would advise you to take walk
every morning before breakfast.
Sappy-But, doctor, Lab, nevah get up
until after bweakfast, y'know.-New York
Herald.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

senator wolc1t;, Of Colorado, earns go
ouO a year a. attorney for railroads in his
state ouilie q his salary Of 5000 year
~ S5rlt0r.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

The great female remedy is DIR. Thur.
mond's Lone Star Blood Syrup. Ask your
neighbors about it and send for free trea.
tise. Call on your druggist, G. T. Bass.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

ExPresideui Cleveland Is expected to
spend two weeks in the latter part Of June
With cx-Secreiary Villas at Madison, Wis.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

Tho Bashaw of Taugier il only Z fee, 2
inches in height, weighs over 900 pounds,
and yet expects to be referred to as bis roy
nj hiOhnesa
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

The richest and poorest. the eldest and
youngest the proudest and humblcst, the
largest and smallest, all use Cheathams
Chill Tonic. Guaranteed.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

Carmencta, the famous dancer, can nei
read nor write, but possesses pair of high
ly educated feet.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

Chills have been very common in tliSc
carts. but Smiths Tonic Syrup never fails
to cure, ID. w. McIlroy, Peru, Ark
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19
A Usual.

Tho Czar-Well, my dearovltch Blayatsky
how are thingskyi
Blavatsky-Russian, rs usualsky!
The Czar-Throw bombovitch, quicRl-
LaMrence American.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

Chronic grumblers never grumble about
Cheatham's Chill Tonic, 1t is even better
than recommended, and guaranteed to cure.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

Things One Would Rather IIavo EXPIRES.
sod Differently. -Photographcr-"Please
look little pleasant, Miss. I know its
hard. but its ouly for moment."-Punch.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

DIR. Thurmond's Lone Star Catarrh Cure
is endorsed by U. s. Senator Brown, Of
Georgia. For sale by G. Il. Bass,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

Lacked the necessary Training. She
'Mr. Flannel is not very expert ut tennis is
he?" He-"No. He never graduated at
college, you know."-Munsey's Weekly.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

The Princess of Wales dresses very youth
fully, and yet there are grave possibilities
of her soon becoming grandmother.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

Mrs. Charlotte Nichols, of Peterboro,
Ont, who died recently worth So, 900, 600,
was the richest woman in CanGdy.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

Ex-President Cleveland has recently been
suffering from severe attack of rheuma-
tism,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19
Preston,s "r.ed akc,-

Judge J. II. McIesry, eS. Atty Genl OF Texas and
Past Grand Master OF Masons. says:'l Ii lied. Ake)
Ia the best medicine for headache ever saw" Cures
any headache. For sale all druggists, soc,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

No language can express the feelings Of
a deaf mute Who steps on G tacE Ia a dark
room. Elmiria Gazette.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19
President Elliot, OF Harvard, will spend
the summer at Mount Deseet.
Food AdnlteratIOn.

Tho question OF Food Adulteratlon is
now occupying public attention more than
ever before, and organizations are being
formed in almost every state to prevent the
sale OF adulterated food or drink. The fol.
lowing letter voluntarily given, speaks vol
umes for the purity Of Spoer's Port Grape
Wipe
N. Y, June 3, 1884,
Mn. ALFRED SPEEn, Passaic, N. j.
Dear Sir;-The result Of my investigation
OF your Wines convinces me that they arc
perfectly pure and free from foreign or de-
lecterious substances. The best | haye
ever tested, and is all that could DO desired
in pure Port Wine, The unformented is
especially nourishing, and where the action
of alcohol is not required il is well adapted
for invalids. speak as physician. Your
Pedro Brandy fills want long felt in the
profession, for pure brandy can only be OBJ
tanned with great difficulty.
A. =. Conner, NJ. D.,
Analetic Chemist of Food and Drink.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

\ heart that has been often rendered is
tough Boston Transcript
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

Tiffany, the millionaire jeweler, never
wears diamond. His favorite gem is the
opal.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19
WARRANTED
cIa.r1sralI Nsl D. L. IL

rHHsrzErrIzn E1-s De- =, isa2
PISS Nr~~1 g rn-is Tcrrr
Fls-as sanl o. ls-lG $50 q - fsr1-tt T.s.s-
80 81 -Hrtc 80 rzaass1 "a e. - ~ -
- r-uiuar. ~ r---1s ss-s Eflzts.l sirt - q
Fsrs rua- ~ rari. aanr Ii-l1 ~ ~
r.ls 49, ruNTltr Erl lllall1als tnrua "a rI-T1a1
f1lH ~ 1883 49, go - lf=al ~ e rrur 81
$3.50 49, Hasas 49, tssHi1HlrE "a - -
-rrl- ~ 49, 49, "a ns.Trrs 80 - r1i -
w. szOsoS. u 4
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

A wise eiiior zants 70 knoz ny people
s.y . nan feels he o-ts- uhan he orlv
feels hss II OF C-tv BlizvsrF
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

u F.rl1-z1I ne I,s--sT- i- -iii to ts IN
SO rre-l-5--s s-l's q hsaiih uhich q gen
----- 7ala-ls-7 rel t-z-Ez-- -~ - -
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

had chills md fever; less than one bot
tic of Smiths Tonic Syrup perfectly cured
me.-C.D Clarke, Fmukford, Mo.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

The Hon. Grover Cleveland and wife will
be the guests of President Elliot ut Har-
ward at commencement.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

Overheard in Boston. xviii you come
and hayc something to eat:" mo, thanks;
| don't drink. "-Yonkers Statesman.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

Joe Emmett is in New York again, after
a two weeks international Spree and will
leave for Albany in q day or two.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

Fred Leslie, the famous comedian of the
London Gaiety Company, is reported to be
seriously i'll at Monte Carlo.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

Ada Uavendish, who once made tour of
Americn, has announced her intention OF
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

Edward Eggleson has arranged his
'Hoosier Schoolboy" for use as a reader in
the schools.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

Try Hunts Cure for Itch. Ringworm,
letter, Eczemn, Old sores, Itching Piles,
etc, Cure Guaranteed.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19
A Cl,;valrous Brother,

I y CIfiVaIrOu5 BTOLher.
| Iady-How nice It is to have q brother,
as you have, Flossie! suppose he always
takes your part, doesn't hei
ossic-Yes'm-when the cake ispassed. -
| ExcLanca
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

The Rev. Or. Lyman Abbot says he con-
siders the Rev. DR.. Phillips Brooks By far
tho foremost preacher in America,
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

A photographer paid Stanley El,O00 to
sit for o portrait.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19
What Is Life?

W NIT II fIICs
i dainty kiss, little hug,
To the parsons then skedaddle;
For food and rasInent then TO tug,
Then DER the Styx to paddle.
Trenton Times.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

Gen. f. Kirby Smith claims to be the
oldest living man born in Florida.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1890-06-19

Analetic Chemist of Food and Drink.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-05-31
JUDGE SMITH.

EDITOR lNTELLIaKNCER:-1he last attack on
Judge Smith in the News needs but little no
lice. The people cun he trusted not To be de
ccived by such deception and fraud, by. which
an honest, upright man who has At MI times
projected their interesls, Ia sought 10 Oe defeat
ei But lest one statement in the article OF
Straight Democrat may mislead some one.
the truth should he stated Tor ''StraiRht DemO-
crat' seems To lie IA ignorant of county Affairs.
uIOugh II IL generally believed seemed familiar
Herewith and In close alliance with him. as he
IL Of democratic principles. Judge Smith Rd
not iepp he tax Hhich created MP sn,rIns;
he found iL when he went into office and he re-
duced that surplus 10y paying II on our debt anu
then he reduced the assessment 40 there should
be no surplus IN the future for certain banks, and
reDHbHcaH baHkS at Nni. Now tax pay ers, let
me ask you on question:
Here Is IL man who Is county judge. finds that
a large amount OF taxes above the needs of our
economical administration have been collected;
this sum IL deposited in certain banks, to be
loaned back ut interest and on mortgage to the
very people who pay II. This honest man aud
the true friend OF the people says this iniquity
must stop. lie takes this money and pays II on
the peoples debt and cuts down the assessment.
He finds guards guarding one and two prison.
ers, whose work does not amount TO one nall Of
his salary; this he says must end, and IL does
end. Now what are you gong TO do. repudiate
or support the man who hus been true to his
trust and RHO /Oy Waf peyV reason. ana n0
OWey' is being DeTsecuiea
Tine other rnuage, II charge l: be, that Smith
was connected with the suit OF Baily TO enjOin
an Increase of the taxes In Lexington to build q
Sl5 900 high school and a $40. 600 negro school,
we have the authority of Messrs. Bally, Smith
and Shewalter, that IL Ia a brazen fIlsehOod.
PRO BONO PUBLICO.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-05-31
MAYORS

D. virtue of authority In me vested by the
ID charter and ordinances OF the city of Lex
ton. Lafa Yetfe county, state OF Missouri, and th'
statntc law OF this state, hereby order by this
proClamation, all saloons. bars. anu all other
places whef9 Intoxicating liguor3 or drinks ar.
| sold, given or dispensed In fhe Z " of Licking:
ton be closed from II O'Clock Monday NIGH
June and. 1880. until 2 O'Clock Tuesday evening
June 3rd, 1880.
And | will also call the peoples attention t.
the following election law, passed May 23d
1889
Section 10 No person shall at any special oil
| general election held In the city OF Lexington,
by virtue of the charter or ordinances of said
city, Offer tickets TO any voter or solicit votes
either for hiinself or any other person within
| the distances oil one hundred AMI hity ieet of any
| place OF voting. provided that tickets may be
deposited At the place oil voting in the immediate
view and under the control of the judges OF cleo
ton and where the voters may have free accesI
TO them
Sec. II. The mayor shall appoint special pc.
licemen for each voting precincts ut any suct
election and shall assign the precinct at VIII CT
each policeman 80 appointed shall be stationed
| which policeman shall have the same powers as
are conferred on oiher policemen OF the city.
/ Section ~. Each policeman so appointed
shall, while the election Ia In pro 3rrss, rrma IN
NJ the polls Oi the PRECINCT to which he Is m
thereof and shall enforce the provisions of sec,
ton { % OF this ordinance. and such policeman
and also the marshal anu MI other policemen o
this city shall have the power TO arrest wIihou
W 'rrant any person violating the provisions o
said section ten.
Two policemen Will be stationed at each vot
ing precinct to enforce the said election law.
JOHN WELBORN. Mayor.
A. 7. JOHNSON Register.
| Lexington Mo, Nav 2glh. lSgO.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-05-31
The Old Mems Club.

The meeting Of the Old Mems club. held at
the residence Of Mr.. w. +. Parker, near Aull-
vile. last Saturday, was another of those ex-
ceedingly pleasant gatherings OF our pstri-
archs which our citizens NO delight to enter
tain at their homes twice In each year. The
meeting WAS called TO order by the president.
Harvey j. Higgins. ht the usual hour, who
read a selection from the sweet singer OF
Israel, after which Father Albert Moore
offered up a fervent prayer to the Throne of
Grace tor Gods blessing upon the meeting
might be TO the glory Of their Heavenly
Father. and that the lives OF the members Of
the club and those dear to them by ties OF
kindred and friendship, might he spared, II IL
so pleased Him to work In His vineyard fer
His glory and their eternal gain. The roll
was then called and the following members
responded 10 their names: - Wm. Bebout,
Nathaniel J. Carter. Thomas b. Clagell. +.
X. Gray, Elijah Gladisli. II. J. Higgins, A.
A.. Moore. II. ID. Mills, ". p. Parker, John
A.. Porter. j. II. Page. q. X. Page. John
Price aud j.. T.. Wiles-I4 In all.
The minutes OF The last meeting were then
read by the secretary, Mr.. Rufus Young, and
were approved. Messrs. Gray. Wentworth,
and Higgins were then appointed TO prepare
suitable resolutions upon the death. since
the last meeting, of their friend and brother,
Maj n Arthur q. Young. and Messrs. g.. II.
Page. j. Z. wis and w. Cooper were ap-
pointed a similar committee upon the death
OF Mr.. Joseph Is. Shelby. Upon request OF
The president, Bros. Wiles. Parker, Gray
Prizes, Carter, Higgins. Gladish, Moore and
Jos. II. Page then spoke u few MINUTES each.
giving their age. date OF removal to the state,
and other interesting facts and incidents 10
WAS announced and u recess was taken until
= O'Clock for refreshment and rest.
The club was called to order again prompt.
ly upon time and was addressed by Messrs.
Boboui. Il. Il. Page. Claaett and Mills. Rev.
Is. II. DIpuy, pastor OF the HigginsyiIle
Presbyterian church, also addressed the clst
In 4 short aud appr Opriate manner. Tbs
next place OF meeting was. upon the urgent
solicitation of Mr.. James L. Parker, son Of
the present host. unanimously voted to be
held at his nome. nine miles southwest otAuil
vile. alter which u resolution of thanks wal
passed to Mr. W. =. Parker, his family ant
assistants for the kind and generous mannel
In which they had been entertaiped, and tht
meeting was closed with prayer and benedic'
ton by Mr.. Dupuy. The next day OF meet
ing is the fourth Saturday In September, q
which time We hope all those present upor
this occasion aud each other member Of tn,
club will answer TO the roll call Of the secre'
tary. The attendance OF guests, not mem
beers. upon mvltation. was large, but the din
ner prepared was no; only sumptuous ant
elaborate. but In super abundance, and serveI
In a style which would have lone honor Il
the hospitality OF royalty.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-05-31

When the river and harbor bill was
taken up in the house last Tuesday, Mr..
Tarsney offered an amendment, pro-
viding that the $900,0 900 appropriated
for tins project should be spent under
the plans of the Missouri river commits.
sion, and at whatever points along the
river the commission might think
proper to commence work. The lam
guage as 1t now stands compels the
commission to commence improving at
the mouth of the river and work up
stream. After some debate, Mr.. Tars.
ney's amendment was lost and 80 was
all amendment offered by Mr.. Heard
striking out a clause STIMULATING that
800, 600 should be spent above Sioux
City. All OF the Missouri members
present voted against Mr.. Tsrsney's
amendment.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-05-31
| T

FELLOW CITIZENs:-Give hon0rs to
thoRe 10 whom they are due; and let
us remember that to Wm. B. Hamlet,
John Taubman, &. Ben Russell, Mike
Howell, Charles Homer, Howard VIII
lisms, Dennis Gavin and others whose
names we DO not now remember, we are
indebted Tor u city being opt of debt.
When they took charge warrants
were worth seventy cents on the dollar,
and a warrant debt OF sec. 900 was
around our necks. By their good mail
agement the debt was paid and no
warrants eau be issued unless there is
money in the tgeasDry to pay the same.
Again, they stood like Il wall and
forced The Water Co. to sign 2 new
contract TO the effecL that when water
ceased to be furnished, the city wonld
cease to pay the 4 1000 per year. Had
they not done this and the bonds of the
Water Co. gone intO the hands of limo.
cent purchasers, the company, at any
time could have abandoned the works
and left us with the "bBg to hDld,b
Those same men, with others. when
the Missouri Pacific applied Tor the
right Of way along Water street, to
build a switch to their Goa lands, look.
ing TO the inture, requir' q that il b.
bniit Nv all respects as good AS the main
line. The right Bas held that all other
roads that might be built should have
the same rights over the line of road sl
it had, by paying q pro 1%orliOnate pari
of the cost; and also til II everyone WHO
should do business al Ing Water stree,
should have a switch built into their
pla &c of business, the party asking for
the (Which paying Is cost.
might mentioR innumerable other
matters of great fnportaBce that these
men did for our ci US good-tAen givs
honos 10 whom honor is due, and csst
your vote 10, tbat live man who played
no uninportant part IN all that wa
doHe-C. Ben Russell. lie asks yOpr
votes on Tuesday next; give them tJ
him and il elected mayor you will fin
him in the future, as in tie past, ever
aliYe to your best interests. CITIZEN,