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The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-10-10
NUMBER 3S

peraturc may be regulated perfectly.
The furnaces for heating are located
in the basement, and connected with
pipes that conduct heat to all rooms.
In the basement which is solid csment.
are the passways for pupils, and the
foul air shafts which ascend to the top
of the building, combined with the
fire and sewerage systems, keep this
department rs pure and clean as any
other part of the building. Here is
| also the laboratory for chemical exper-
ments. The house is supplied with
water from the city's waterworks sys-
TEN and lighted with gas, the whole
arrangement being as near perfection
as one could easily imagine.
The board of education that has
charge of these schools is composed of
Messrs. Thomas b. John, president:
L. j. Bandon, vice-president; G.. &.
Ludwigs, secretary; Robert B. Dickey,
treasurer: George p Venable and
William b. Hamlet, gentlemen select
ed by the people with n view to the
interest they take in public school mat
ters, and all prominent citizens. The
faculty selected for the present term of
nine months is composed of the follow
ing well-known efficient instructors.
Professor III. ID. Demand, superintcnd-
ent: Miss Mamie Shaw, principal of
the high school, with Miss Maggie
Spears, assistant: Miss Mary Smith,
principal of the Second ward school,
with Miss Florence Arnold, first assist
ant; Miss Mary Hale, second assistant;
Miss Annie Allen, third assistant;
Miss Minerva Marshall, fourth assist
ant; Miss Kate Snock is principal of
the Third ward, with Miss Matte
Grimes, assistant. The advancement
made in the past few years has been
remarkable, and AL confidence in the
efficiency of our public schools for
preparatory educations is maintaine&
by the people. The graduating cln<s
this year is composed of twenty-iiye,
the largest of any previous year.
Superintendent III. ID. Demand, through
whose kindness | was shown through
the high school building, has spared
no pains in grading the schools care
fully, and his superintendency is en-
dorsed generally. He is an educator
of experience and ability, having held
his present position for six years. He
holds a state certificate and studies his
profession. His ability was recognized
by the people of the county in his
election to the Office of county commits
sioner, which Office he held during the
years 1873. a.,
The First and Second wards occupy
the high school builJtn lille for con-
venience to smaller {ldafn Che Third
ward school housf i IN use. AM;
pie provision IS: :3ssss FOR the Paaius
tenance of sclsq4] M eolorcd children.
That TIN !lt!.6al training ofsour
growias nl'lI m ID y is 50 amply provided
, for ipe esg pubic schools is matter
about wipeF fhe district is to be con-
graduated, and of which all good ciii-
zens are Justly proud.
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The interior of the college is furnish
ed, not with 4 view to luxury, but with
taste, and for the purpose of furnish
ing absolute comfort, while the tidy,
perfect arrangement and homc-likc
appearance, make students and visitors
alike feel comfortable. An an of per
feet rest prevails. The parlors, sitting
and reception rooms, rooms of board
erS, etc, are all provided with BruS-
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Wentworth Military Academy.

Wentworth Military Academy.
TllE Wentworth Military Academy
i of this city is the leading Militia
ry school of Missouri. This as
sertion of an academy that first had
existence not quite twelve years ago
seems cXtravagant, but 1T is neverthe-
less truthful, and capable of proof by
the high order of its operations ut pre-
sent, its success as an institution of
learning for young men, and lis recog-
milton by the principal universities in
the east and west, who receive grad
mates from this academy without furth
or examination.
In 1880 Mr.. Stephen G.. Wentworth,
II well known substantial citizen of
Lexington, conceived this idea and
manner of erecting monument to the
memory of his deceased son, William.
A building was purchased and the
school opened the same year. 1t was
chartered in 1881. A board of trus-
tees was appointed of prominent men,
berS of all the Protestant churchs of the
city. Gradually from year to year the
attendance to the academy has in
creased, facilities been enlarged until
now it ranks rs the leading institution
of the kind in the state. improvements
made during the past year alone cost
nearly $4,000. This was done in
supplying more bed rooms, enlarging
other departments, placing in system
of sewerage, etc. The building is II
model of architectural skill, and all
the furnishings are of Il rich. .comforta-
BILE character, such us are calculated TO
give the interior II most pleasant ap-
pearance, with view always to con-
vcniencc and the best interests of both
pupils and teachers The courses OF
study are all that could be desired in
such school. These are the classical
course for those expecting to take Il
classical course ut college, the elective
course for those who propose scien-
tilic education and preparation for law
or medical studies, while the business
course provides Il thorough training in
the practical business branches of life.
To thesc..arc added free lectures, music,
clocution and oratory and 4 military
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zens are justly proud.

TINE civic authority of our city is
/ vested in the following gentle
men: dz<f( a.
c. Ben Russell, mayor. la;oE
Charles NJ. Meet, recorder. 5ssl "a S.s;5
jesse w. Hamlet, marshal And
collector.
l. G.. Phetzing. attorney.
Dennis Gavin, engineer and street
commissioner. t
James l.. Price, assessor.
j. Reid Moreland, registrar and treas
urer.
ALDERMEN.
First ward, Thomas Hare and John
Carter.
Second ward, James p. Steele and
Thomas Walton.
Third ward, Il. +. Waddell and
Jacob Fegert.
Fourth ward, Christ Walk and George
Simmons.
MIR. Russell was elected to his pres
ent position as mayor in June, 1S90,OH
the citizens ticket. Besides the posi-
tion he holds, Mayor Russell is distin-
guished for being the Oldest native
born citizen of Lexington, his age being
fifty-four years. In former years she
has represented the Missouri Paqi1i
and Wabash railroad interests here,
but of later years rs real estate, ,insur-
ance and loan agent his energy has been
displayed to splendid effect, his
advertisements of the advantages ii
l. ,xington ard Lafayette county being
commercially extensive. Not many
men have invested the Same amount of
time and work in proclaimias -our
merits, and the honor bestowed upon
him by making him the city's chief
officer, was a compliment of the people
wei. placed. He has served in the city
council ten years, eight years censecu-
lively.
Other officers of the city are sub
Stantial, representative men, and by
them the importan: interests of this
municipality are carefully guarded.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-10-10
FOR SALE.

Having decided 10 dispose Of my real estate
In Lexington. | offer for sale one two-story
brick business house with two store rooms nnd
cellars, situated ON franklin avenue, dine south
of public square: also my residence, one block
southwest of Central College, continuing six
rooms smoke house, ice house, good Stabling.
carriage house, wagons sheds corn crib and
all other out houses; two good cellars. two els
terms und hydrant; three full lots, plenty Of
line varieties of fruit and the incest shade
trees In Town. Call on Joe Hook, at his store
or residence. apr4tf
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sclS carpets, rich hangings, draprrirs,
ornaments and useful necessary articles
of furniture. Enough I" satisfy the
desires OF the most faStIdiouS, vet
as before stated, not "Ntraragani or
g&udy. \ gymnasium is provided for
physical culture. An excellent library
with u fine collection of choice literary
works, reference books, encyclopedias
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tur" and fixtures are of theIlateSt de
sign. Black boards are of artificial
slate and arranged in sufficient surface
on the walls of every room. The
Warren ~ Fuller system of heat
ing and vrntllating is used, admitting
the hot air from the top with CRATES at
the floor which carry the foul air off.
These are adjustlble so that the tenn
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-10-10

deserves much credit for his COM
mendablr energy in keeping the organ
ization together, in constant practice
and well advertised.
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WENTWORTH BANK,

LEXINGTON, MISSOURI,
WILL do agenei Rl Banking busIn ~; buying
w and Selling EOndE. Gold and Exchange.
D"poHitB received, collections made and
proPptlY Temitted for at current rates Of eH-
charge.
Libt ral accommodations to Regular Customer.
q. WENT WORTH, ,Prest.
u. FIELD. Vice President,
WIN. MORRISON Cashier
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-06-11
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
STATE OF NISSOrRIl

STATE OF nIssOURI.,.s
COUNTY or SCOTLAND,
vacation Nay 18th. before August term, iisi.
LILLY d. SHANNON. Plaintiff.
1..rs1 s.. :s:io:t p.,.,a.n, Divorce
Al this day comes the plaintiff herein. Lilly
Ss yk asf Il:
cult Court, in vacation before tho August
torn OF said court. to b begun and held on
the nrst Monday In August. at the Court House
ss 81 !. IL es OF
ton and an1davlt. alleging. among other
things. that the defendant In this suit. James
!; shannon: 10 not r::idens OF the STATE Ct
Of tho Circuit Court aforcaaid. that said de-
PENDANT, James J. Shannon, be notified BY pub
IN sSs
land Couty Circuit Court, in manner and In
the form according to law, ~ provided for IN
isse in section: %: and % The Object ana
general nature OF which suit 10 to obtain . de-
cree Of said Circuit Court dissolving tho bonds
listing between them, and for eaid court to nd.
judge to her such sums for her support and
maintenance out OF the propsrty Of said de-
further oro1s n .ss prsmsss e may Sc
proper, and that unless the said Jamss J.
Shannon. be and appear At this court at the
,ss n
said county on the nrst Monday OF August.
1891 ncxt. and on or before tho third day Of
said torn. II tho term shall SO long continue-
said tcrm-answsr Or plead to the petition In
said cause. the Same will ne taken ~ confes-
ed. and Judgment will be rendered accord
inGiy, and II d further ordered that q COPY Of
this order b published In somo newspaper In
said county most likely to give NOTICE to said
defendant, that said order be published for
ovcry week, and tho last Insertion to BE- at least
fifteen dsys before the commencement Of the
August term aforesaid. 1t 10 therefore order.
Cd, according to law. in tho FAkARRs' UNION.
. weekly Newspaper Of said county and state.
Attest: C. &. AETY, CloPk Circuit Court.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-06-11

1t is funny to witness the attempts
Of the allied party's press in their at
tempts to stem the current that is
setting in against the class legis'a-
ton that has been going on in this
country for years. That press leaves
their cherished ideas of dividing the
peopl: on the protection or tariff
questions to hit the farmers and Ia
bo:.er's movement, by devotins much
Of their space BY working the party
prejudice racket on the voters, by
telling that the reformcrs are the
tools Of the Democratic or Republi'
can party, as the case may be, or as
sert,ng that the new party is in the
hands Of anarchists. Everything
possible is being done By the hired
press for their mastcrs-thc bond
holders and monopolics.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-06-11

Both democratic and republican
papers arc positive that the people,
party will not amount TO anything.
Look over the editorial OF the lead
ing monopoly dailies and you will
find it 50 stated from once 10 = doz.
en- times in each issue. They are
positive OF the fact, and are sparing
neither time, space nor expense to
let the dear pcople know Of it. For
such an insignificant subject, it is
astonishing how much space they de-
vote to it. Now take, for instance,
Mondays Inter Ocean. 1t says the
peoples party Was buried when the
delegates left Cincinnati. and devotcs
two columns Of editorials to convince
its readers Of the fact. II the peo-
pies party don't prove to he a lively
corpse, then we're no pr'pl,ct--Bur-
iington Junction Ledger.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-06-11

Hear 10 good specimen OF party
serfdom. The National Democrat.
the official Democratic party organ at
Washington. D. C., sends out the
following partisan edict to the people
whOac chief ambition in life is to wear
= Democratic party collar: Let Dem
ocrats everywhere remember that It
is their duty as Democrats to hold
their opinion on all such questions rs
the currency subject to the decision
of the next Democratic convention,
and then 20 in and elect the man
who is nominated, whoever that may
be. That 10 genuine Democracy, and
that is the position Of the National
Democrat.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-06-11
The Kansas City Star.
LAl1x AND WEEKLY.
The LEADING Newspaper Of The WEST.
DAILY CIRCULATION, OVER 5000.
WEEKLY CIRCULATION. OVER e0,Ooo.

TIVE KANSAS CITY STAR IL an eixht.pase
evening paper. and 10 the completsst aud most
comprehensive. interesting and Instructive
Newspaper published In the West.
THE STAN contains all the important news
Of the world up to 1lvo O'Clock. P. ~, Of the
day published. KtvinR its patrons the news
from twelve to twenty hour1 In advance of
morning contemporaries.
Particular attention 10 directed to The
SrAR'S Market Reports. including those of
Grain, Live Stock, Country Produce, Stocks.
Bonds, etc. These reports are gathered from
the largest markets in the country. aud every
change and variation In the price or condi.
ton Of the markets are faithfully and accu.
retsly Kivsn.
" tho full day Associated Prsso Report. and
. large line Of special tsleErams.
The SrAR II not controlled by any set OF pol.
iticians. but 10 devoted to irving the news
1t will enjoy your confidence II you approci-
ate an honest, fearless and bold newspaper.
Tnn STAR has the largest circulation Of any
newspaper published between Chicago and
San Francisco.
Never before in the history Of journalism
has 80 much nrst-ciass Newspaper matter been
Eiven for 20 little money ~ 10 given In the
columns Of the weekly edition Of TIVE STAR.
Terms for the Star BY mail, postage prepaid:
DAlI.Y-One Month. ...................e 50
Three Aontho .......... 100
One Year ................... 800. 400
WEEKLY-)n0 Year = Ceats,
Write for sample copy. Address.
THE STAR
KANSAS CITY. NO,
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-06-11
II the Democratic partv il in fave

II the Democratic party is in favor
Of free coinage of silver, why did
not Clcyeland's administration coin,
under the Bland law, four millions
Of silver dollars per month instead Of
keeping As close rs possible to the
lowest limit Of two million. lper month?
Why did twenty Democrats vote
against the passage Of q coinage law
in the house of representatives last
June, thus defeating the senate bill,
which otherwise would have gone to
President Harrison for his signature
or his veto? And why are Demo
Gratis getting ready to support Glove
land who is avowctlly on Wall street
side of the silver question, and un-
mistakably against the interests of
the west and south.-Neva,la Union.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-06-11

Ex-senator Blair says the Repub-
lican platform for 1892 will contain
. free coinage of silver plank. II
that is % it will be for the purpose
Of misleading the people. During
the late congress that party could
have given the country that kind of
= Law, but now that it can do nothing,
It would be no more than the policy
of the monicd east to allow the Re-
publican party to pose rs the friend
Of the people, and have the Demo
Gratis work Oh the reduction of the
tariff. 80 that no good tan be accom-.
plished. This is likely to be one 81
the means resorted to to try and
break down the reform movement.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-06-11

There is going to be big fight in
the August meeting Of the State al
Kanes for the position Of Official or
gan Of that body. The Journal OF
Agriculture wishes the position
again and several other reform pa
p.rs in the state are working to at.
tain the same object, but the best
way, i. eur opinion, would bs to
designate no paper ~ the official or
gan, ~ the experience has been ia
the past that the ofbcial organ has
damaged the cause to . wonderful
extent The state meeting
should pass resolutions favorine
all true ysfosn papers. Tho alliance
pretends to DO opposed to monopo
lies.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-06-11
N. e. =. f..

g. NJ. Hitchcock, editor Of the
Omaha World Herald, has become
disgasted with the Democratic party
since Gov. Boyd vetoed the Nebras.
Ia freight bill and asserts that the
independent movement in that state
IL growing every day. Mr.. Hitch
cock was one Of Beyd's warmest sup
porters In last falls election, but
since he sold out to the railroads,
the World Herald has been found on
the side Of the people. Among 9th
e. things Mr.. Hitchcock says in an
Interview:
"There can be no question about
the effect of that veto. l am now
firmly convinced that the indepen-
dents can carry this state by a ma
tority over both parties. Democrats
in large numbers have gone over to
them since the failure Of Mr.. Boyd
to sign that bill, while thousands oi
republicans who were faithful to
their party at the last election are
now set against both Of the old or
CARNATIONS, because they say thai
there 10 no hope for legislation to re
liete them of the burden which op
presses them"
The above shows the situation II
Nsbraska, where the wish Of the peo
PIE vas ~ as3de BY the RAILROAD
cunpsniss. The allied press repre-
cent that the independent spirit il
dying out in Nebraska, A. we'll n
elsewhere, but not week passes
without witnessing some prominen
Journal or person forsaking one o
the old rotten hulks and coming on
and advocating the demands Of tn
alliance. And this changing is Sc
ing on all over the country to sucl
m extent that it will take the ofiicia
count in 1892 to tell whether the Re
publican or Democratic is the thir'
party.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-06-11

The Peoples party propose to car
~ the war into Africa and have Sc
cured twenty five speakers from Kan.
sas to stump the state Of Iowa dur
ing the summer and fall. That state
will he flooded with able speakers and
literature and Iowa is to be carried
ny the Peoples ticket.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-06-11

After the discovery Of gold in Cal
ifornia and Australia, Germany and
Austria demonetized gold; in :187l
Germany ticmonetizcd silver and re-
monetizei gold. To man up tree
it would appear rs if gold and silver
were not money, without fiat behind
them to make them sucb.-Nitlland
Mechanic.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-06-11
SHALL WE SURRENDER"

We commend the following ringing
words from the Weekly Toiler, Nash
vile, the official organ OF the Farm
crs' Alliance and Industrial Union Of
Tennessee, to these who fear that the
South will not stand true to the reform
cause in '92:
Not many months ago there WAS not
= Democrat politician or newspaper in
the South Of any importance that did
not speak boldly out for the unrestrict-
ed coinage of silver. Their arguments
we're that this would give honest mon-
ey for the increase of circulating me
dunn. Southern Democracy and A.
lanccism were walking arm in arm
along this route. That = wonderful
change has come about, or 10 near ut
hand, is very plain. When Cleveland
at an unexpected moment slapped the
Democratic party square in the face
with his anti.silvcr letter, these repre-
sentatives Of honest money sang out
their vigorous protest, which seemed
to ring through eur southland in no
uncertain tones. For few days AZ
ter this letter appeared the great dai
lies sounding the key note Of public
opinions in their just criticism Of Mr..
Cleveland's position. 1t seemed that
the whole Southern Democracy had
swung loose from the ex-president.
How is it to-day? Every force is ar
guing that the tariff must be made the
issue in 1892, and that the silver qucs-
ton must he neglected. Grover Clevc-
land is receiving the plaudits of men.
who have from the housetops pro
claim ed their fidelity to the principle
Of free coinage. What Tan this meal?
Has the wsrd gone down the line to
stifle the Alliance even by the sacrifice
of a tenet Of the grand old party? 1t
is the only rallying signal OF Wall
street. 1t is the gold bugs Tightening
clutch upon the yer, vitals of the peo.
pies cause. Do We surrender? Will
the Alliance hoist her signal for terms!
Shall the whito banner Of peace floa,
over the host Of oppressed and oppres-
sor? Never, no, never! Democratic pol
iticians and newspapers may tread the
traitors path into the camp Of the en-
envy, but Alliancemen are too true to
principle. They cspoused the cause
not for place, hut for the justice l,
bore upon its face. As freemcn and
not as political slaves they rest their
csuse upon these principles. II We
must meet defeat let us 60 down
with colors flying, conscious Of the
fact that We did battle in = noble
cause. Surrender these principles7
No true Allianceman will do it.
Then bring in recruits -decipline the
forces-for the great contest Of 1892
is drawing upon US.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-06-11

Mrs. E. r. Mckee, of Memphis,
and little soa Eddie, were guests OF
relatives in ka',ok;, last week. From
here Mrs. Mckee intended going to
Colorado for few months in quest
of health -Gazette- Herald.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-06-11

Ths disDstchss report that the
v,esideat hae Do0ioa1s6 Chief JUS
tice Hayto0 % one Of the new land
court judges. This news threw the
Kansas politieians in . furry and the
outcome of tue whole affair i that il
Horton is appointed It viii not be
until after it is too late to elect bin
successor - chief justice in kassas,
as the Republicans do not like tue
idea Of meeting the Peoples party
out there in q State contest this fall.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-06-11

The old party papers are having \
glorious time assuring tho people
that they arc especially in favor OF
protecting the interest of labor. Why
is it that they have permitted laws
which compel the farmers to pay so
percent of tho tntal taxes and the
rich to comparatively go untaxed.-
BrOOkfeld Union.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-06-11

A Scotland county correspondent
OF . neighbqFing journal say that
Hon. 'y."G. Blair of Kahoka is
willing to give an opinion in the bond
case Of that county for $3.50, but NOT
for SIS. The correspondent Was prob
ably not awarc that tirst-clnss Kahoka
legal talent comes high.-Gazctte
Herald.
The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1891-06-11
LUMBER |!

By the car load and house bills At
positively river prices, freight added.
To ms old friends, - we'll ~ new
ones, l beg to say that I can save
you money-am hardly under any
expense-will give my customers all
the benefits, I, getting my small com.
missions from the saw mills and
manufacturers. Office at Y. +. Cor.
Square. GEO. II. LAwroN. SR.