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The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-09-26
AN HONEST DOLLAR.

just ut present the mOnometalist
press of the east and their republican
echoes in the west are prating about an
honest dollar: All their argument and
drivel-and there is much more drivel
than sense, are directed against the
silver dollar rs q dishonest coin.
Judging from the animus of these
critics one must conclude that were the
gold dollar OF god coinage in their
way to the attainment of II desired end
they would as readily pronounce the
gold coin dishonest and endeavOr to
stop its coinage as they have that of
silver.
BY the laws of congress, acting under
the authority granted it by the consti-
tuition of the United States TART. I,Sec.
81 41219 grains of silver nine-tenths
fine constituted a silver dollar of 100
cents and was made the unit of values.
That law has never been repealed.
The silver dollar of to-day is of pre-
cisely the same weight and f~ineness as
that prescribed by the first coinage act
of the Republic.
Not only is the silver dollar an hon
est one, but it is a lawful one.
Tn practical, everyday life it is the
only dollar. 1t and its fractional prices
enter more largely in supplying the
lesser wants of the people than any
other kind of money.
1t goes for everything, never stops,
never tarrIes.
A man needs a few pounds of sugar.
The groceryman takes in payment the
silver dollar as readily, willingly and
as cheerfullo as he does any other kind
of money.
He wants dry goods. Where is the
merchant that will refuse his GUS
tom because he offers to pay in silver
dollarsP
He goes to a jeweler. No matter
what he buys, whether a pair of bone
collar buttons, a gold watch or a soil
taire diamond, his silver dollars are
taken rs n full equivalent and the gra-
ciousness with which he is invited to
call again is no less gracious because
he paid in silver instead of some other
kind of coin.
He desires to deposit his money in
n bank. 1t consists of 90 in silver,
So in gold, $40 in paper. On the
bankers books his account is credited
with S75. lie wants to have a $50
gold piece changed. VIII the banker
allow, and does he demand more than
twenty big shining dollars?
Or, if he wants n 5000 gold piece
for twenty silver dollars, will not the
banker smilingly exchange with him
and ask no boot?
We use silver dollars to pay for the
marriage ceremony. We Use it to pay
the salary of the preacher. We bestow
it in charity or liquldate our debts of
honor or trust. We use it to purchase
food for the furnishing. We use it in
speculation and in charity.
II buys ornaments for the neck of
beauty, and bread tor the hungry. 1t
buys clothing for the body, books and
newspapers for the mind. 1t pays for
the education of our children. 1t buys
pleasure in summer. Comfort in win
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-09-26
A. p. MOREHOUSE.

Last Wednesday afternoon the tele-
graph brought the sad intelligence that
Ex-Lieutenant Governor A. p. More
house was dead. On the following
morning additional information stated
that Gov. Morehouse, suffering untold
agonies from having been overheated n
few weeks ago, had in his deliriHm tax
en- his own life.
Gov. Morehouse was well known and
we'll loved all over Missouri. During
the first years of Governor Marina
dukes term he served as Lieutenant
Governor ard after Marmaduke's
death succeeded him, filling the office
with distinguished ability. Since re-
firing from the Governors mansion he
has lived peacefully at his home in
Maryville. The entire state of Missou-
ri will join his family in mourning his
sad end.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-09-26
PERSONAL.

Tom Fletcher was at Waterloo Thursday.
William Morrison attended conference
ut Sedalia last week.
Charles Morrison, OF Kansas City, spent
Sunday and Monday here.
Mrs. II. S. Chandler spent several days
of this week in Kansas City.
Mrs. Frank Zimmerman and daughter
spent Sunday here with relatives.
Gus. Weber, of Rock Rapids, Iowa, is
visiting friends and relatives here.
Misses George Gilkeson and Sadie Me
Clelland spent Sunday in Wellington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Farmer and Mrs.
Annette Peters spent Sunday at sedalia.
Miss Mabel Bowen, of Higginsville, ar
rived Tuesday, to attend Central College.
Sunday here with her mother, Mrs. Mar
garet Weis.
Messrs. Finley, Hoadly, Slusher and
Miller, of Dover, spent Wednesday even
ing in this city.
John Treleven, of Fon du Lac, Wis, is
the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Wilson, of
the Racket Store.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Meyer, of Wichita
Kas., arrived here Tuesday morning for a
visit to his parents.
Judge John +. Ryland attended the con-
erence at Sedalia Sunday, and heard
Bishop Hargrove preach.
Mrs. II. S. Lomax, of Springfield arrived
Saturday night, to be present at the bed
side of her friend, Mrs. G. p. Venablc.
Mesdames Charles Weber and Gus Pr
ner, accompanied by Mrs. Mary Nesbit, of
Larned, Kas., spent this week in st. Louis.
Mrs. George Farrar,of West South street.
will leave Tuesday for Chicago. to visit
her son, George, who is attending school
there.
Miss Mamie Smiley, of iIigginsville,
who has been the guest of Miss Mary
LaBertew, returned home Wednesday
evening.
Mrs. Henry Wieligman arrived home
Monday from a weeks visit to the family
of Rev. Behrens and other friends at
Wellington.
Henry Bapple, a leading cigar maker of
Sedalia, has rented some rooms in the
Geyer building, where he will start Il
cigar factory.
Mrs. David Callahan II children, OF
Jefferson City, are the guests of the lady's
mother, Mrs. DIR. Trotter. They arrived
Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Gus Newman, of Kansas City, who
has been the guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Kist, during the summer, has
returned to her home.
Major Clagett and family returned Sun
day morning from a summer stay in
Maryland and Virginia. Mr.. Clagett is
confined to his bed from the fatigue of his
long journey.
Mrs. John Eggleston, Mrs. Il. d.. Bled-
soc and Mrs. James T.. Payne and the
husbands of the two latter ladies dined
with Mrs. n. &. Ewing, five miles south
OF town, Thursday.
Mis-. Emily Foster and daughter, Miss
Nellie, of Kansas City, who have been
spending the summer here returned home
Thursday morning. They were accom-
panied by Miss Alice Thomas.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-09-26

The silver plank in the New Yol

The silver plank in the New York
democratic platform is a politician IS
statement. II a be interpreted a
dozen ways. 1t is possibly a little
more acceptable to the gold bugs of
the east than to the free silver advo-
Gates of the west. Still there is moth
ing in it which prevents its complete
and enthusiastic support by the silver
men. Its denunciation of what is
called the Sherman silver law places
The NeN York hard money democrats
biting basis with the Ohio free
democrats. So that the party
stsIIsh harmony on the question so
far as official declarations go. 1t is
safe to say that no free silver speech
es will be made in the New York cam
paign. But it is nevertheless evident
that the western free coinage democrats
will feel that the platform is u practi-
cal endorsement of their position-Kan-
sas City Star.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-09-26
COPdeI',
j. Xenther spent Sunday here.

j. Xenther spent Sunday here.
The county assessor is calling on our
people this week.
NJ. Lieser was in Jefferson City last
week on business.
DIR. w. Krumsick, of Higginsvillc,
was here Saturday.
w. j. Lieser spent several days in
st. Louis last week.
Rev. w. b. Mcfarland returned
from conference Monday.
Mrs. Miller, of GAINESVILLE Tex, Wis
tied her friend Mrs. George Cordcr..
Miss Dell Webb, who has been visit
ing ut Mr.. Rath's for several weeks,
left last Saturday for home.
The building committee of the new
bank building are making arrange
ments to build at an early date.
Miss Jessie Rath reached home last
Tuesday, from a delightful trip to New
York, Chautauqua and West Virginia.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-09-26

The proceedings in the third week OF
the circuit court are AS follows:
Theodore G. Wilson vs.. Sarah Il. Wilson;
commissioners report filed, heard and
confirmed, and decree of conveyance or
dcrcd.
Ncttic G.. Hamlet ". Joseph f. Ham
lett, divorce; decree Tor plaintiff.
Wyatt ~. Fisher at al, SANDER, chan&"
OF venue; continued generally.
II. NJ. Cobb vs.. IA. Whitselt; continued
generally.
Bently W.. Doty, continued generally.
Henry DcuchIer vs.. Farmers Insurance
fendant's cost.
Richard Tebbs ct al. VS.. John $. Black
well ct al. continued generally.
! b. T. Hardin, of Mexico, was enrolled
as an attorney in this court.
Albert L.. Powell & Co. VS.. August Il.
IL. Lehman; jury not being able to agree
upon II verdict, are discharged by the
court.
Joseph M. Bowles VS.. Kansas City, dam
ages from defective sidewalk; verdict for
plaintiff and damages assessed at 500.
lie pldinJiH Sueu lOf So,UUUj uppcdi SIiill-
ed TO the supreme court.
Henry j. Latshaw, Jr., Samuel w. Moore
and Gardiner Lathrop, OF Kansas City,en
rolled as attorneys in this court.
James NJ. Hall VS.. City of Odessa, cor
tinued generally by consent.
Albert Jones ct al vs.. VIM. IL. Howard
ct al; case compromised and dismissed.
Quo warranto proceedings begun against
Howard ct al, to inquire into the incor-
pOratiOn OF the Second Baptist church of
Lexington.
A II. Mccoy ct al, VS.. Atchison, Topeka
and Santa Fe railroad company, damages;
change OF venue from Kansas City, the
court finds from plaintiffs evidence that
they canno recover, and jury discharged;
plaintiffs take n~on-suit, with leave to
move to set aside same; motion filed, and
plaintiffs given until first Monday in
December to file brief on said motion. A
son of Mccoy was killed under the cars of
the defendant company.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-09-26
CHAMPIONSHIP + L

The mayor has provided, as a trophy to
be won, Il handsome championship belt
of broad white leather to be competed for
by the two divisions of the fire depart
ment. The belt is about four inches wide
trimmed with red, and has two emblems,
crossed speaking tubes, and the word
champion" worked in gold. The date
of the first contest has not yet been fixed,
but it will occur some time in October.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-09-26
FARM VILLAGES.

John W. Bookwalter, of Ohio, has 4
paper in the Forum for September, in
which he discusses the sFThe Farm
er's Isolation and Remedy in =
straightforward, bold and intelligent
manner.
After showing the present n%nenvia-
BILE condition of the less wealthy farm
ers, and picturing with faithful pen the
unpleasant life of the farmers wife, he
proposes as a remedy, a better cooper
alton of effort, n closer concentration
of forces.
The discussion leads up to q sug-
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-09-26

A prominent grocery man who has
dispensed with a liberal hand and true
christian charity many II luscious feed
to the wayfaring perapetetic and dead
sure-to-come-back-again town hog,
suggests to the owners of swine that
o is u good time to have their hogs
fed at the expense of other people.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-09-26

The New York democratic platform
declares that 1--WE are opposed to the
coinage of any dollar that has not the
intrinsic value of any other dollar,
coined in this country" Inasmuch as
the silver dollar is the only dollar that
is being coined in this country, this
may be taken as a declaration in favor
Of its coinage, but it isn't intended that
war
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-09-26

Work or the INTELLIGENCER's great
boom edition is progressing rapidly.
Orders for extra copies are flowing in
right and left, and it is doubtful now if
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Every family in Lafayette county will
receive n copy of this paper. 1t is
therefore plain that advertising space
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The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-09-26

tern fact readily meets all the re-
quirements of money.
The man who would call the silver
dollar II dishonest dollar ought to be
hit in the head with II pile driver, or
sent to the Iunatic asylum. lie is
other Il rascal OF n fool.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-09-26
lie and Iva Huffman.

popular young ladies, was pleasantly
surprised on Tuesday evening, by II
number of friends, whom she entertain
ed in the most charming manner.
Games of all kinds were INDUCED in,
and from the laughter and mirth which
abounded a royal time was had. Those
present were: Misses Sallic Huffman,
Lucy Johnson, Matte IIaygood, Iva
Huffman, Maud McGowan, and Mrs.
Carl Truman, Messrs. Stephen Rohring,
Shannon Carter, VIII Mitchell, Ben
Endly and Wood Payne.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-09-26

If Roger Q. Mills doesn't know that
the silver coinage question is II of
a constitutional right and not merely
a vest-pocket-change issue, he ought
to ask some farmer TO take him out
behind the ash hopper and give him
some needed instructions in political
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-09-26

Roosevelt p. Flower, the democratic
candidate for governor of New York, ia
a man of great personal popularity and
immense wealth. He has been q men,
Der of congress and has served in other
important public positions. He is q
good campaigner, and will push his
opponent hard to the wall, and surely
outstrip him in the race for guberna-
fnrial hnnOrs.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-09-26

gestion of the farm vlllage,{
ing of all the farmers of ON
hood into a town that theyl
closer together, and SYSTEM
labor. Each little town coJ
windmill with capacity TO
with water. 1t could have
II blacksmith, II church, a
store for small supplies. IN
industrial, educational and
comitants of town life, witt
suit of agriculture. ,
TO carry his views int
effect BOokwalter has secs
acres in Pawnee valley,A
which will be divided into NJ
80 acres each. The town
of $50 dwelling houses, Il hoh
farmer. The success of d
will be looked for with intelIi
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-09-26
DEATH OF MRS. PREELAND

Mrs. Margaret Freeland, aged "a years,
the mother OF T.. Il. Nicholson, died at 5
O'Clock Thursday afternoon, of paralysis,
at the home of her son, Ninth and South
streets. Funeral services were held nj the
house by Rev. w. }. Carpenter, assisted
by Rev. F.. w. Eason. MIS-. Free lane had
been n resident of Lexington for about
half a century. She was Il native OF North
Carolina, md was twice married. A week
ago Monday she was stricken with paral-
ysis, and suffered greatly until death
came. The afflicted family have the sym
pathy of the entire community. The re-
mains were taken to the cemetery ut 3 p.
IN. yesterday.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-09-26

New York's democracy condemns
the ''New Sherman silver BILL" So do
democrats everywhere. The pity is
that New York's democracy doesn't
know that the only feasible, practical,
honest and democratic way to fight the
Sherman silver bill is with free silver
coinage.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-09-26

''Bill Hatch'' is the man who ought
30 be the next speaker of the lower
house of congress. Every democratic
paper in the state ought to stand by
him, and every democratic congress
man from Missouri should vote for
him as long rs there is any chance OF
his election.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-09-26
FLAGS.

In compliance with a resolution of the
city council at its last meeting, Chief
Winkler, of the Fire Department, has
supplied each division with a handsome
bunting regulation flag, which will be
fioated over the respective engine houses
7X10 feet.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-09-26

The Washington Star states that
Roger @. Mills and Grover Cleveland
have pooled issues and have determined
to have party principles trimmed solely
with the purpose of forwarding their
political fortunes.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-09-26

The western democracy Is not sur
renderin g to Wall street nor is it
accepting service under the standard
of the gold bugs. Roger q. Mills ought
10 cnt this out and paste it in his hat.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-09-26
The democratic nominee for govern

The democratic nominee for govern
or of New York is a man of some ex-
perience and large u rs a an
didate, but educational skill in debate
is not listed among his political assets.
The Flower "bar'l" was pitted against
the Astor ssbar'l" in a race for
congress some years ago and the Flow
er ..bar'l'' won. The gov~ernorship of
New York has been buzzing about its
bnng ever since.-Post- Dispatch.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-09-26
CRAP sVOoTpes CAUGHT

The officers are well after the Sunday
gamblers, and this week succeeded in
capturing an even dozen, mostly coIored
boys. The twelve were arraigned in JUS
tice Prices court, and were fined 81 and
costs each on pleas of guilty.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-09-26

The democrats OF Nebraska are not
bound by Wall street ideas. In their
state convention Thursday they de-
clare that
1--WE favor the free coinage of silver,
and demand that it be made. full and
legal tender for all debts"
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-09-26
A Card from Travis BufOrd

Successor to Green & DySart.
| have used the Russell work for p
years. For style, strength, durability
and hard usage, it has no equal i'll this
country. He is now making the most
durable buggy for the money in the
state. TRAVIS BUFOltD.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-09-26

What has Roger Q. Mills against the
democratic party of Ohio, that he
should go there and ask the democrats
to repudiate their PLATFORM Roger
must be hot after gold-bug votes.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-09-26

Advertise in the INTELLIGENCER's
boom edition, and it will repay you
ten-fold.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-09-26

The business men and the banks
ought to fill two pages of the INTELLr-
GENoER's great boom edition with
their advertisements.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-09-26
Card frc,n lanes /. Green

| have been engaged in the livery bus
mess for the last Is years. and have used
ID. Rnssell'S Surveys, l;uggies and Spring
wagons exclusively. For durability and
good. honest workmanship, they are far
superior To any eastern work brought to
this market. JAS. Il. GREEN.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-09-26
PUBLIC SALE
CATTLE. HORSES, MILES AND SHEEP
We will sell, Un the farm of the late Col. John
Reid, on" mile north of Mayhem and nine mile,
south of Lexington, Mo-,

TUESDAY, OCTOBER II, 1881,
100 head of thoroughbred and high grade Here
ford cattle; - head of horses and mules, all
belonging to the firm of Reid & Atkins, more.
pnrticuiarly described aS follows: Il 2-ycar-
old Steers, 10 yrnrIing Steers, ,! ycarling IIcif-
crs, | Thoroughbred iinll. - Cows and 81 Cal
YES; of these. cattle u head are tlIOroughbrC,lS;
? fine Brood Mares, with NINA colts; |
choice Saddle Mare, l years old; , Norman
Horses, 3 and 4 years old, weight $500 pounds:
4 Horses and Mares, from , to years old, of
the Harry Clay and nrnmark blood; 1 a-yUar-
old Mules. and y - yc;T-uld Mules.
Mr.. Atkins will also sell 10 head of high grade
Shropshire Ewes, and | thoroughbred Shrou-
shire Buck.
The sale will begin al 10 II. III. Lunch will he
furnished on the grounds.
Tcrms.-All sums of $40 and under cash :onull
sums over SlUa credit of six months without
interest, upon notes and approved security,
will he given; 1 per cent uf allowed for cash
ON sums over $40. W. {. ATKINS,
GEO. NJ. CATRON.
H.. ii. SMITHsON, AuCtiuneer. G-lC-tf
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FairvicW.
Weather dry and dusty.

Nciilhtl uiN anu "u7'N'
T.. l.. Campbell, who has bccn quite
sick for some time, is convalcsccnt.
Miss Belle Edmonds,o of Lexington, is
visiting in this neighborhood this week.
Charley Campbell, who is attending
day and sunday.
Il. j. Ranhin went 10 Kansas CITY
Friday night TO get some repairs for
his thrrshing machine.
Misses NIaggir and Cornell Camp
bell, of Odessa, were the guests of
Miss Grace Campbell sunday.
CIaud Campbell and Will Kite start
ed on a hunting expedition on the 18th.
They are going To Texas and Oklah"-
ma, to be gone abou! two months.
We are enjoying Il glorious revival
at Pleasant Prairie. Some forty-Iivr
| souls have been brought to Christ ut tins
writing. The meeting is conducted by
Rev. Ed Prather.
MAYHEM.
The bank of Mayview is doing Il
tlattering business.
Il. c. Wilson and \. s. Winn were
in Lexington Monday.
DIR. G. Il. Days office will b" under
erection in II few days.
Capt. }. NJ. Whithcr's handsome
residence is nearing completion.
Ewing, Collins & Ewing's mammoth
dry goods and clothing store is dong
n thriving business.
Chas. Sullivan has ;one thousand
three-year-old Ben Davis trees. j. +.
Smith has Il fine large orchard.
Mrs. II. G. Beattic, of Charleston,
w. Va, and her daughter, Miss Roda,
are the guests of Miss Susie Clarkson.
dry goods and clothing merchants, has
renovated the entire interior of his
store.
Homer Wilson, n capitalist of Waco,
Tex, was in town this week shaking
hands with his many friends and ac-
quaintances.
Means Bros. sold last year over two
thousand dollars worth of fruit. 1t is
estimated that this years sales will far
exceed last years.
Our school opened Monday with
Prof. j. Il. McChesney, of Odessa, as
principal and Miss Julia Neal, of Lex
ington, las assistant. There We're sixty
three pupils on the roll.
The American bank building is well
under way. 1t is being built by Col.
II. c. Chiles. The colonel is Il wide
awake citizen. He has done much in
advancing Mayview's interest.
Weed Marshall, proprietor of the
Commercial hotel, has been busy max
ing extensive improvements on his
property. The hotel is in first-class
lL.1ds vol mnnn"ed aud we'll patron
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-09-26
A FEW TRUTHFUL REASONS


Because we are Manufacturers and
deal in nothing but ClnakS.
Because we handle more Cl0akS in our
various branch stores. namely: Chicago.
st. Louis, Detroit. Milwaukee and san
Francisco, than any - Dry Goods con
crriS, and You know it to ba SO.
Because we show the Largest Assert
ment. quote the Lowest Prices, have the
Most Perfect Fitting Garments and are
showing STYLES that everybody wants.
Because we allow nobody to underselI
us. as we can sell yOu Cl0akS atthe same
price dry goods stores have to a for
theirs. and still make money.
BeCaUSe we claim To show more Styles
and Better Fitting Garments than any
other concern.
Because we haycthe ~hc&tIighted Cloak
store in America, on the ground floor.
No dark, single store or upstairs bust
ness about rs.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-09-26

Il for revenue does not mean
free trade, but reciprocity does.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-09-26
AGAIN CONTINUED.

The gambling case against the Greer
Springs crap shooters was called in JUS
tice Prices court this week, aud went
over for ten days, the attorneys being oc-
cupied in the circuit court.
Frank Kriehn is going to keep IL first
class line of ladies', misses and children's
shoes, at prices never heard of before in
Lexington. 9-12-tf