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The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-07

that he has precious little money left.
He has few head of stock, some horses
and mules, his house is moderately
furnished, and his farm supplied with
the necessary implements of agricul-
turc.
In June the county assessor comes
along, and calls for a list of the farm
er's property. This is honestly and
conscientiously prepared, signed and
sworn to. The values arc never as
sessed up to the full, but invariably
represent more than the property would
sell for under distraint. But every
item has gone in, and upon these is his
tax bill levied and paid.
But, as developments prove, not only
does he pay taxes for himself but for
numerous wealthy corporation who
manage to escape with seven Fights
of the burthen they ought in all fair
ness to bear.
1t is not right that the owners of
81, 1864, $3.50, 1865 worth of property
should be only assessed at 1884 900 900
while the owners of less than $1,000
000, 900 should be required to pay upon
1916, 600, 900.
1t is not right that the small property
owner, who can neither conceal nor
deny his belongings, even if he wanted
to, shall be required to pay taxes upon
all he owns while millionaire corpora
tons are allowed to 90 almost free.
If a man who is worth but Il hun
dred dollars is required to pay taxes
upon that amount, then should the
man who is worth q million dollars, be
required to pay taxes on a million.
If the farmer or mechanic, merchant,
manufacturer or laborer who has n
home, a stock of goods, OIL a plant
worth a thousand dollars is required to
pay taxes on that valuation, then should
the same law and ratio be applied to the
corporation, whether worth one hum
bred thousand, or one hun dred millions
of dollars.
Tax all alike and make the actual
value the measure. Cease those out
rageous determinations against the
men of small means for the benefit of
giant corporations. Tax all property
alike no matter to whom it belongs.
Assess the corporations as the lands,
the horses, mules and household goods
of the farmers are assessed, and the
levy for state taxes could be reduced to
one-third what it is now, and the coun-
ty taxes could be reduced one-half.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-07
OUR BOYS.

One of the wagons in the great labor
parade at Kansas City last fall bore a
crowd of little boys. They were a
bright rolicsome set, and enjoyed their
ride as boys always enjoy that which
is novel and pleasant. The banner
that fioated wei them bore this inscrip-
ton:
1--WE are only boys now, but in a
few years we will be men and labor
ers.h
How many of the thousands that wit
messed that parade and felt a genial ray
of sunshine strike their hearts as that
wagon-load of boys moved past, thought
of the rugged road their little feet
may have to travel, of the weary hours of
toll that may be theirs, OIL of the suffer-
ing and want that may pinch their
cheeks and render ~nerveless their
sturdy limbsP How o o may the
sun of their hope go down in clouds,
and the gloom of despair settle upon
their existenceP
And yet, in the life of our American
boys, born under the banner of liberty,
born to a heritage of equal rights
before the law; with strong arms,
skilled hands and active brains, when
manhood's state is reached, there ought
to blend the richest colors of the rain
bow. To these there ought to come a
careers of usefulness, of prosperity and
happiness, the like of which has never
come before.
But will it be SOP
What a problem is here presented
for solution! ssWhat will become of
my boyp" is the question that sinks
deepest into the heart of every father
and mother that has a boy.
While many of u boys will have
grand opportunities presented to them,
and while some of these will take due
advantage of the '.offerings of the
Ga i ride upon the highest crest
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-07

Carlyle Smith in Harper's Magazine.
Lamb was awakened early one Christ
mas morning by a noise in his kitchen,
and on going down to that apartment
found a buglar doing his spoons up in a
bundle.
..why DIDO you s-s-st-t-teal?" he
asked.
s.Because I am starving" returned
the housebreaker, sullenly.
care y-you re-re-really ver-very h
asked
Lamb.
Very" replied the burglar, turning
away.
..Pup-pup-poor fuf-fuf-fellow!" said
the ~essayist, 'h-here's a l-l-leg of LII.
Lamb for y-you."
And so saying, with a dexterou.
movement of his right leg he elected
the marauder into the street, and lock.
ing the door securely went back TO bed,
The burglar confessed afterward that
he didn't see the joke for six weeks
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-07
D. N. SMITH & co.

A box of..Red Hot Paste Stove Polish, - and
a copy of Little Annie Rooney - 1.-The Little
Fisher Maideu.' or Il Whistle and Wait for
Katie, - Tor lOc.
Ladies shon d Try our Columbia Shoe Dress
ing. at l6c.
Best Sugar Cured Hum, PKG.
Besl ugrr Curru Il enkIast Bacon, 100.
Best Dry Sa I Bacon, ING.
Fresh Meats. Ice down To 2kc
ROASTED COFFEE.
Arbuckle CoGcr, 25s.
African Java, 33Hc.
EurIy Breakfast, SOC.
Blue Mountain, BIC.
NtctaI Doc
Green COIve. b 3, Rio, CSC.
SUGAR.
IA pounds GRADUATED, Tor 81.
LikhL Brown, almost white, is pounds Tor 81
Dark Brown, 10 pounds Tor 81.
Cut Loaf, 8 pounds for 81
FnlveTized. 9 pounds Tor 81.
FISH.
Mackerel 3 Tor 25c.
Salmon, ljc, 2Dc and 25c.
Oysters, Exc and 25c.
Canned ,Ckrrei, IKE.
Am,rirRn SardInps, 10.
Mustard S1rdInes, l0C.
Imported SardInCs, lie.
TEAS.
Best G~unpowdcr, SOC.
Good GuBpOwdrr. 5Uc,
Fine Imperial, SOC.
Young Tyson. 3Oc.
Best O0t0ngr Doc.
HenO, TOO.
TOBACCOs.
Star, 45c a pound.
Honey Bee BIC
Leader. natural leaf, SOC.
Anchor, natural leaf, Soc.
Gold Rope, Soc.
Tlnsley's Missouri Leaf. Coo.
Climax, 45c.
lucatnn, SOC.
Twist Smoking, fire tobacco, 4Oc.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Coal Oil, l5c 4 gallon.
ParlOr Radiant oil, DOC a gallon.
. pounds Green Peas. 25c.
flaEe Hominy, sc q pound.
Pearl HoIniny, &c q pound.
. pounds Butter Beans, Doc.
tomatoes and Corn, per can, l0c.
0ilves. IN bulk, soc n pint.
Pickles, In bulk. 400 u gal.
Quart Bottles Bluing, l53.
Pop Corn, &c.
Best Candies, soc.
Mixed Candy, l7hc.
-Four pounds Rolled Oats, Csc.
Gold Dust. washing compound. Sc.
Three pounds Vermicella, BIC.
Three pounds Macaroni, 25c.
-Four pounds Starch, 25c.
Clover Leaf Lobster. 40c.
Good Lobster for 25c.
Chocolate Balls, 26c.
Vanilla, Chocolate and Lemon WATERS 2Oc.
Other cakes, l5c
Lamps, csc TO 81 80.
Lanterns, Soc each.
Oranges and Lemons, 30: and 4Oc a dozen.
Candles, l5c.
Jelliss and Preserves at your own price.
Beans, &c.
Swiss Cheese, CSC a pound.
And everything else. too numerous to mtn-
tlon. in our large and fresh stock at corr eapoD-
dingly low prices. Come and be made happy
%. M. SMl TIL g. CO.,
Gr0cs' q and Butchers College st., and Frank
lin Avenue
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-07


The read to economy in school books
lies through a uniform system. Teach
ers and school boards make too many
changes Many books little worn that
might be used BY the coming members
of the family ARD cast aside as worthless
because no longer in use in the school.
There are several series of school books
In vogue ih Missouri, either one of
which IL good--far better than those
used thitsy years ago, and the change
r-S5,m ons ta tina other is an expensive
experiment thar is worth nothing to
the student ] not certain that the
people u Obj ase can be beftered by
having the stats publish books for the
public schools but it is certain that there
can be saRedan enormousannual expense
by the nate's adopting a certain series
Of books and prohibiting any change
forthe next twenty-five years.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-07
The theory advanced bv the n.

The theory advanced by the pluto
acrats that the free coinage of silver
will send gold to a premium is non
sensieal The idea that You can appre-
Gate the value of gold by increasing
the usefulness of silver is absurd. If
the gold bugs believed for a moment
that the ooinage of silver would advance
the value of their precious gold they
would all favor the bill. What those
fellows fear is that the volume of money
may be Increased beyond their power to
corner and control it; and yet, more
money Is just what this country is
suffering for,
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-07
A Suit in Eiectmeut.

A special term of the circuit court
was held at the courthouse last week.
Judge Sloan, of H~arrisonville, presiding.
instead of Judge Richard Field, who was
a witness in the case. The trial was not
concluded until Saturday afternoon.
James y. Greer sued W. Boon Major
by ejectment, for the possession of the
residence of the defendant and forty-two
acres, which he claimed as his home
stead. In 1884 the defendant, with Rob-
ert l.. Greer and others, became indebt-
ed to the Morrison Wentworth bank on
a note. Judgment on the note was OBJ
tanned by the bank, which judgment was
assigned to Grove Young, and by him
assigned to James A. Greer. The lien
of this judgment coming on to expire,
the plaintiff, by a suit In the circuit
court, had the same renewed. Prior to
the renewal the defendant and his wife
conveyed the real estate in issue to Rob.
ert L. Greer by deed of warranty, who
conveyed the same to II. A. and W. b.
Major. The plaintiff in this suit caused
the real estate to be levied upon under
an execution issued on the Judgment OBJ
tanned by the bank.
The sheriff advertised the property for
sale, and at the sale James A. Greer be-
came ths purchaser, Major gave the
sheriff notice at the time Of the sale that
this was his homestead, and that the
conveyance by him and his wife to Rob-
ert Greer was only intended as a mort
gage. Prior to the time the bank OBJ
tanned judgment against Major and Rob
ert Greer, Major had given a note and
executed a deed of trust on the place,
his wife, to secure it. not joining In the
deed Of trust to be foreclosed. AT the
sale subsequent to the foreclosure he
purchased the property decided.
Major claimed the property under the
homestead law, and set up that the con-
veyance to Robert l.. Greer was only a
mortgage. and that James Greer, by col
3 a N and conspiracy with some Of his
ySs. ,rs, was trying to deprive him of
sssssss.5. ,sided the case i'll favor of
5gsss.as 3 lad the defendant gave
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-07

IL one which I. guaranteed TO bring YOU "a Is-
factory results. or In case OF failure = return II
purchase price On this safe plan you can buy
from our advertised drugg'st a bottle Of pr.
Kings New ID. covrrv for Cor sumption. 1t IL
Guaranteed % bring relief In ever Case. WHEN
used Tor any affection Of Thr"rt Lungs or
Chest, sub az Con sumption. ~InGammutrcr ~
Lungs, Bronchitis, Asthma, WhoopinG C'"r',
rrup etc &. etc. IL IL pleas mt aud gre able
To t,s e ~ ffctly safe, ard eau alw .ys b.
depended upon. Trial bottles free at l.. Farmers
drHg store. No.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-07

Louis, ana 5,g64 ,G2S at St. Joseph.
These figures reveal very clearly the
standing Of Kansas City as a grain
market, and place it far in the lead of
all other cities h the state. And yet.
the railroads 10 refusing to concede
proper rates of transportation to
Kansas City, always advance the argn-
ment that this ia not a grain CENTER
Kansas City Star.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-07

Even the New York World admits
the triekdliness existing between Gro
yer Cleveland and Gov. Hill of New
York Mark the prediction: Hill will
head the New York delegation in the
next democratic national convention
and make the nomipating speech plae-
ing tile party STANDARD in Cleveland's
handto bear it on to victory.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-07

II has been noticed for years that
whites other people were complaining of
enorfaols taSntion, the big corporations
OF Msssouri just went on saving wood
and saying nothing. No wonder, when
they we're paying taxes on only $751;
000, COO while enjoying dividends on
something over 81, 800, OOo, 900 of capt.
tai stock.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-07

The farmer, the laborer and the
mechanic will find in the INTELLI-
GENcEE at all times an advocate, II
defender and Il friend,-and if they
wait anything they shall have it
If il is in the shop.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-07

"Garry the news to Lexington. The
lower house Of the Missouri legislature
on Tuesday passed the bill to prohibit
geese from running at ge."-Rich-
mond Conseryator. Lexington is son
to it." and will send an officer wei to
Richmond next week to see if the law
is being obeysd.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-07

sam keller's paper, the Laclede Re-
publican, has rounded out its second
year and is a vigorous success. Sam
Is a good newspaper man and the
Republican is just like him.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-07

The lSTEILIGENcER agrees with the
81. Joseph Ballot, that.the Australian
ballet law should be extended to every
votiag precinct in the state. 1t is a
good law, aud the country districts as
well as the cities should have the
benefit Of it,.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-07

Perhaps E~x-Secretary of State Nc
Grath can explain why there are 81
100000, 600 capital stock on the stock
books of Missouri corporations, and
only ss4, Oe0, 900 of their property on
the tax books.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-07

Every road district in the county
shonld have a road grader. Roads
made by this useful implement keep in
much better shape and require far less
work to keep in condition than by the
old slip-shod process.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-07

When the farmer starts to town with a
load of produce he ought to be able
to haul a full load. Unless he has
good, smooth roads to haul over he only
pulls half a load and consequently his
hauling is doubly expensive.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-07

The New York World says that city
has no ground hog. New York sausage
must be made of ground dog.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-07

The gold bugs pirate necessarily
abaut the deprecated silver dollar.
Yet you couldn't but Il silver dollar
from II of them for less than 100
ceHts to save you from sold Scratch
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-07

When you go out to work upon
the public road, bear in mind the fact
that you are working for yourself.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-07

A good road system with excellent,
we'll made thoroughfares, is as impor-
tant to a county as a healthy heart
and well regulated arterial system are
to the human body.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-07

The INTELLIGENCER desires to aid in
building up every citizen in Lafayette
county and, thank goodness! has no
desire to kill ANYBODY off.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-07

As stated in last weeks INTELLIaEN-
GER the Force or Federal election bill
is desd. If any doubt at all fingered
still IN the minds of the people the
following letter from Senator Vest to Mr..
E. Winsor, of Lexington, would dissir
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-07
Weekly I~ntelligencer.

''Force Bill" like many other des-
peradoes died with its boots IN.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-07
MUST
BE SOLD!
1T you appreciate a bona fde bargain,
come and see US, we will give you
and 30 on down the list.

and 30 on down the list.
know a good many have held off wait.
ing for this opportunity.
You can keep from shivering now by
investing a mere pittaDce in one of our Over
coats and Suits.
Heavy reductions are made In our Suits
ana Underwear. We are determined to make
January q busy month, so as to keep our
statesmen busy, otherwise, they get rusty and
for this reason object. We want your money.
We do not only promise you fair dealing,
but far more. From s. SO to 81 90 worth OF
goods for 81 cash. Everybody is invited to
these extraordinary January prices at
HLIP
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-07
H OF 1T.

The figures of Secretary of State
Lesueur of the corporate wealth of
Missouri, compared with the assessed
value Thereof, are decidedly startling,
and suggestive of an Ubiquitous outrage
upon the taxpayers of the state. They
are as follows:
Manufacturing companies. g 1T, O4s, 732
Private banks. .............. 1,219,OO0
incorporate banks. .......... 16,949,93S
Building and loan associations 15O,0OO,OOO
Railroad companies .......... 704,473,0O0
Street railroads ............ SOL, 900
Union depots. 1886 OO
Insurance companies. ........ 925,0OO
Trust companies. ............. s.e6e,900
Telephone and tel ycS1h. COS 80 2,
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-07
A SUCCESSFUL YEAR.

The past year has been a successful one
to me, aud | return thanks to my friends and
the public for their patronage 30 literally
and kindly bestowed. have always en-
deavored TO merit the good will of ali, and
ask O continuance OF favor for the future.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-07
The Remnants

of our Stock have to GO now for two fea.
SONS: We want the money for them, and
the space they occupy tor next Springs
buying.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-07
Loans Of Money.

We are prepared 10 make loans, of Missouri
Trust Money, in sums OF any ain, unt from SIOO
To SIS 600. or long or ebert time, i've to ten
yee'r; privilege of stated annual payment. Ali
al low rates OF interest on lard sG security.
= 100 = fO 8 500 . 400
500 go so 90
2 100 0O lO.UM N 100
or any other sun that may be needed.
We especially ask all who want 10 borrow
money on lands TO call on us or write ua and we
wnl give you favorable terms and easy nav.
meniS f.. - O. SON.
lCV Nam st LtI nStun, Mo. Giuuud Floor.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-07
Bucklen's Arnica Save.

The best Satve IN the world tor Cuts. Bruises.
Sores Ulcer. Salt Rheu IA, Fever sores. Tet,er
Chapel Hands, ChIbiaIn4, Cnrrs ana ali
SKIN Ernptrnns, AMI positively curespiles. or
no pay required 1t 10 guaranteed TO give per
icct sa'IsInction, or "Oney rcfunied, Pr;c,
twenty n'e cents per box For sale by Leroy
Farm-r. ~orIIsyI
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-07
SO gsX IsATNOy,

SO AN PATRON.
uANl>G been rick for th' D'st tour m6n'l.s
IL AMI net, Nhariiy IN heavy expenses l take
his means oi not wing you that / am Ia need OF
money and hope you viii call ut once anu settle
your accounts. respectfully.
il ED. h. MENe.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-07

Proceedings will be concluded reIt
week.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1891-02-07
Lamb and the Burglar.

L :Farmer, druggist.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-15
The League Standing.
DIAMOND DUST.

Oshkosh offered Ward SOS per month.
Davis is still making sensational
catches.
Cincinnati A. A. may be transferred
TO Milwaukee.
Latham calls Pietro Browning mule.
H means a little one.
Nichols was the other pitcher to fan
Beckey three times in one game.
Beatin is practicing every day, and
seems 70 be in his old time form.
Baur made about nine errors last sea-
son. This year he has already made al
most three times nine.
The work of Gibson, second baseman
of the Bradfords, has caught the eye OF
several Pittsburg directors.
Manager LOTUS says Cincinnati IS
still in ii, and when the team gets home
some teams will find it out.
Pittsburg could have secured Dell
Darling last spring, but didn't want
him. Now the club huStleS after the
man.
Hutchinson is said TO receive little or
no extra pay for pitching four games
per week instead Of two, as he was
the East, told a reporter that he had
500 900 invested in the PittSburg club,
that be was tired Of base ball, and would
retire as soon as he could get his money
ont. His 100000, however, only repre-
SentS $4,000 in the new Plttsburg
club.
stand out, Clements; I'll give him
his base on balls" said Gleason during q
critical point Wednesday, at the same
time giving "Clem" the wink. thinner
hearing this made no effort to hit the
ball as il sailed over the center of the
plate, and was more than aStonished
when the umpire called out: "Three
strikes! Striker and side QUIT"
Arson tried to give Powers a bluff
Wednesday. he threw off his glove,
walked TO the players bench, picked up
his big wagon tongue and marched to
the plate, ready 10 take his turn at the
bat. His look of surprise and open-eyed
wonder when he saw "Orator" O'Rourke
with his bat also at the plate, instead of
in left field, was very taking. Powers
would have fined any other player 500
for this act.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-08-15
PUGILIsTs' PARADISE
San Francisco and the Fighters One
Clubs Big Offer.

San Francisco and the Fighters One
Clubs Big Offer.
SAN FRANCISCO, August 14.-Austra-
liam Fitzsimmons arriver here to-day
and matters pugilistic are booming.
The Pacific Athletic Club has offered
a purse of SIP. 500 for a finish fight be-
tween Fitzsimmons and Ted Prltchard,
the English middleweight champion.
Frank Kelly, clever local welter-
weight. but with little ring experience,
has been matched with Lightweight
Billy Maber, the Australian, for finish
battle by the Occidental Club, August
81. The purse will be $3.50. Maber
was champion light weight Of Australia
az one time. He is almost thin enough
for q museum freak, being about feet
10 inches in height and in fighting trim
weighing about one hundred and thirty
one pounds.
Danny Needham insists that the
weights In his proposed match In the
California Club with Charley Kemmick
shall not be over 13S pounds. Inc
match hangs fire, for Kemmick is equal
ly anxious for the weights TO De nXed
al $40.
Arrangements for the organization OF
another lighting club are nearly com
pleted. J. f. Daley, formerly Cali
fornia sub-directOr, is to be President,
while Paddy Ryan's name is mentioned
in connection with the position OF regu-
lar referee.
A warm discussion over the merits OF
Alec Greggians, tho tall young san
Francisco niiddleweight, between jim
my Carroll and Young Mitchell, has re-
suited in the posting Of $500 forfeit by
the debaters, who will put up that much
more on their Judgment. Mlteneh
claims that Benny, the eolored Boston
middleweight, can whip GreSgians,
while Carroll is Of the opinion that no
middleweight in the world, barring
Pritchard, Fitzsimmons and Hali'can 40
Gregglans. Efforts will be made 10
gave the men fight in some club Tor
reasonable purse.