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We had campaign of ed
ucation" last year, but the people
have found that experience ls the
true teacher.
The approach of Christmas
improved the morals of Chicago
even. 1t barely failed to elect a
Republican mayor.
Pr esident Cleveland has
been a little slow in finding out
that the people of this country are
bigger than the President.
France is hotbed OF revo.
lutions, but they haye some good
laws there. For instance, French
women who desire to wear trous-
ers pay an annual tax of sl2 fol
the privilege. A great many Mis-
souri, benedicts will readily agree
that this would be fine scheme
for revenue in this country.
john P. Hopkins, the Dem
ocratic candidate for mayor, was
elected Tuesday at Chicago, by 8
plurality of less than 1900, though
there were 22S,000 votes polled.
When Chicago has become doubt
full ground, it is time for the sym
pathetic to say. poor old Demcc-
racy!
1t is rumored that John j.
Ingalls, is TO assume editorial
charge of a new paper at Kansas
City. Should the rumor prove
reliable, the statesman out of
job will no doubt proceed to make
many prominent Democrats wish
he were ont of existence. The
gifted John j. is satire personi-
fed.
There is talk of fspeedy pas
sage of the Wilson bill. The Re-
publican minority expects sub
stantial assistance from Demo
Gratis whose constituents want
some other fellows business par
alyzed, if the stroke must
come, but perhaps the hone is
vain. However, the minority can
be useful when the Democratic
party gets ready to commit sui
eide in self defense.
There will necessarily be
delay in securing water works.
Meanwhile Kirksville will shud-
der as it realizes its exposure to
the fire fend. Fire engines may
come trife high, but object les
sons like that of the night of the
18th, are higher to the chief
mourners. Would it not be move
on the safe side, if the council
should secure the engine Mober-
ly offers ?
Your island is little, oh, Lii
dear Lii, but its people are getting
proud, your throne is as frail,
and shaky, Lii, as chair fixed on
a,cloud, We love you, Lii, as well as
we can, though you are an octo-
room, but we pray you let our
Grover alone, and firt with the
man IN the moon. Our Growers
a masher from up the gulch, too
"fy" for your ilk to mash, it will
cost you heart-ache and big
round tears, and somebody honest
cash. Oh, pardon us, Lii. your
unspellable name it were lockjsw
to pronounce, but we'll think it
worthy of some respect if you
piva opr Grower the bounoa
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1893-12-22

Go to Mckeehan Bros. if you
are ill want of lap robes, picture
frames, cuff and collar sets. They
are selling them at hard time
prices.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1893-12-22

If you want a nice pair of nit
tens or gloves, fascinstor or muff,
or any other article to make you
comfortable and happy, go to
Mrs. Leech.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1893-12-22

When woman marries for
revenue only, her husband is
hardly Obliged to give her pro-
lection.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1893-12-22

Since the fire of last week W.
j.. Smiths shoe shop has been in
the rear room of DR.. Goben's
building, where his customers will
find him for the present.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1893-12-22

Fout has Albums at all prices,
toilet sets, work boxes, and ten
thousand toys for the children, all
to go for Christmas presents at
lowest prices. Don't buy your
Christmas goods until you have
looked through his stock.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1893-12-22
Christmas Presents.

Christmas presents for every
man, woman and child in Adsir
county at j. F. Whitscre IL Cos.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1893-12-22
Notice..

All persons owing me on &C.
count are requested to call and
settle by cash or note.
Respectfully,
JAMES HANKS, Nj. d.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1893-12-22

Give US call and examine our
displays between the 18th and
Nmas we will make you open
your eyes. G. NJ. HARRINGTON.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1893-12-22

If you want fine hanging lamps
go to Psnsy Drug Store, they
have the finest line in the city
from 1926 up.
MCKEEHAN BROS.
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Your DEAR OLD SANTA.

For books, albums and dolls 90
where you can get the best value
for the money. Assortment COM
plete. Go to TIE Racket Store.
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A Letter From San ia Clause.

From Dec. Is unit, the holi-
days are over | will make my
head quarters at Willsrd's Gro
Gerry store, East side. l want ali
the people in the country and
especially the children to come
and see me.
Your DEAR OLD SANTA.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1893-12-22
Stall Fed Turkeys.

Sigler has 43 head of turkeys
bought from Carmen for his
Christmas trade.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1893-12-22

" i'll t.si- \ 5000 0n stock of
-u"-, :"f :.,,d r-a; -statr.
Boz ~. h.rk-,l.le, Nc.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1893-12-22

The Pausy Drugstore for A..
oums spd toilet cases.
Mckeehan Bros. Props.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1893-12-22

If you want loan at low rate
of interest call on W. Fl. Clark.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1893-12-22

5 and 10c counters at the Racket
Store
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1893-12-22

Dolls in endless variety at Pan.
sy drugstore. McKeehan Bros.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1893-12-22

If you have any clothing to
purchase don't put it off until you
get left, as Lowenstein is crowded
with customers taking advantage
of the great slaughter sale.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1893-12-22
SOME, Some, SOME

Some Rursett oranges at 1Sc,
per dozen, at Sigler S.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1893-12-22

For Nmas presents tr, the No.
nal bo * store.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1893-12-22

Three pounds for 25 cents of
pure candy mix at Sigler's.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1893-12-22
The'Great Wabash Route.
Blood on the Moon.

Bargains in chamber sets, beds,
dressrs, sideboards, chiffoneirs,
wash stands, center tables, chairs,
fancy rockers, settees, lounges,
mattresses, and springs Prices
cut until there is blood on the
moon.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1893-12-22
DIED.

GoDDARD--At Butte City, Monta
ma, Dec. 20, Mrs. Anna God.
dard, daughter of j. D. Marx.
ey, of this city.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1893-12-22

L,ck through Lowenstein's
stocA .. Christmas presents
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1893-12-22

Watches from 81 to S65 at Har.
rington's, don't fail to see him.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1893-12-22

Any one wanting perio ideals
bound or books rebound should
consult with the Normal Book
Store at once, as shipment is
about to be made to the binders.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1893-12-22

Down Down. Down.
Kid glove oranges reduced to
20 cents per dozen, at Sigler's.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1893-12-22

Jan. 9th, Feb, 18th, April 10th
and May Sth, 1894, We will sell
Low rate excursion tickets to all
Texas points as above one fare
for the round trip, good 30 days.
Just the thing if you want to
60 south on a cheap scale. Apply
to me. W. E. NooNAN, Agent.
Ki1ksvllle, Mo.
The Great Wabash Route.
Ladies and childrens fur SETS
at The RACKET STORE.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1893-12-22

Observation-Disclosures bonds !;
multiple system installment plan;
Missouri companies preferred; ;
will pay cash for low numbers. In
answering give name of company,
number and price of bonds to re-
ceive attention. Address Lock
Drawer 674, Chicago, LII.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1893-12-22

Harvest Excursions to Texas via
The Wabash.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1893-12-22

See Koko,
See Three Little Maids,
See Nanki Poo.
See Katishaw,
See Mikado,
See Pooh Bah
At Opera House Dec. 29th.
We will be pleased to ell any
SPECIAL Xmas order which you
NAV entrust to our care. Salts
faction guarant eed.
THOMAS JEwELRY House.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1893-12-22

ANGEyINE, Nov1NGER & Co.
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THE WEEKLY GRAPHIC
T, E. sUBLETTE, PROP.

KIRKsvILLE,
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MISSOURI
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1893-12-22

An exchange remarks that the
average Missouri bumblebee, If
able-bodied and clothed in its
right mind, is worth on the mark
ct bushel Of clover seed. This
may or may not have been intend
ed as a stingiug sarcasm, but
there are plenty OF Missourlans
who will agree that they have felt
the point our worthy exchange is
limiting st. And they have seen
the time when they would have
given a barrel of clover seed for
good cool place to apply 10 the
spot on their anatomy where the
logic of the sur vival of the fttest
went ID.
A man at Hamilton was work
ing at the Presbyterian church,
and laid his overcoat aside near
the building. Soon an ilreverent
negro came along and appropria-
ted 1t, to warm up his back and
stimulate his memories of the
Suwsnee river. In a day or two
the owner saw him wearing it,
and had him arrested. He claim
ed he had found it, and was only
following the custom in vogue
"way down in ole Alabams. The
justice evidently considered him
in need of coat, as he was not
put into the cooler, but was let off
with small covering FIR costs.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-02-02
CHAPTER III.
A NEW FOE WITH AN OLD FACE.


a slight, almost boyish figure, passing
to and fro with restless, tigerish move
ment, cut the red CLEAN of the smolder-
ing campfire with frequent shadow, as
the two prisoners and their escort rode
up to the bivouac on the river bank.
Challenge, reply and report quickly
made, the provost-marshal asked nuner-
Gus questions Of the captive pair, get
ting but scant information in return.
Then he moved forward to the restless
PAGER by the fire. halted, and, saluting,
said:
''Maj. Conyer's scout sends in two
prisoners, general. Would you care to
question them, Or"
"Send them to the rear, SIR brusque-
ly replied the officer addressed, passing
into gloom.
zone of them is q woman, sir"
The returning shadow promptly
halted raised pair of keen blue eyes
to the others face, shook the snow out
of the long brown curls escaping be-
meath his plumed felt hat and resting
on his collar, as he asked, crisply-
Camp woman, or spy?'
Certainly not an ordinary camp
woman. A lady, seemingly; though she
will not talk" replied the provost
marshal, glibly. And, sir, when a
woman won't talk"
ANY papers? Have you searched
them?'' cut in his superior.
mo, sir. 1 had supposed Maj. Con-
yers-''
Supposedly Search them, sir!'' And
the young general, with scarcely sup
pressed oath, locked his hands behind
him, stood with back to the fire, wholly
careless of the fast falling snow, and
watched his officers retreating form as
he approached the pair
Fauntleroy had been lifted from his
cramped perch behind Doyle's saddle.
and Miss Clay, dismOunting, had ap-
preached him, with eager query as to
his hurt.
Leg busted, but only strain,
guess he answered, cheerfully, add
ing, rather ruefully: 1T will be in
marching trim long before 1 get the
chance to test it, now!''
Poor, dear boy! And all for my
sale!'' Miss Clay whispered back. But
perhaps we may get off, if
Her suggestion was cut of unfinished
by the brusque order of the provost
marshal:
Fall back, madaml = Sergeant.
search that prisoner! Why in thunder
haven't you done so already?'' he added,
in lower grumbling, venting spleen at
his own reproof upon his inferior.
'All right! Search away" Evan re-
sponded, with a loud laugh, as the girl
stepped back without word, only one
quick motion of her hand to her lips.
And, noting it, the boy swiftly carried
his hand to his mouth, as though to
stop his laugh With dash upon him,
the sergeant had his wrist in iron grip,
forcing down the tightly-clinched hand
and struggling to open it. But ere the
long, powerful New Highlander could do
this, only to find it empty-Evan's
jaws had worked rapidly, and he gave a
great gulp, as the officer cried:
''Cholxe him, sergeant"
! ''For what?" the reb answered, de-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-02-02
WONG CHIN FOO PLEADS.

He Opposes the Geary isilI For It's Unu<ua
Requirements His Csuntrym~s-
WAsHINGToN, Jan. 27.-Mr. Wong
Chin Foo, representing the Chinese
Equal Rights league of New York city,
appeared before the house committee
on foreign affairs and advocated the
repeal of the Geary Chinese exclusion
act
he represented, he said, $50, 900 China
men in the United States, who are no
longer emigrants, but bona fde resi-
dents of the United States-Chinamen
who have resided here from ten to
thirty years and understand and abide
by our laws
They oppose the Geary bill because it
requires of them impossibilities, puts
upon them cruel and unusual punish
ments. and classes them with thieves
and criminals. They We're not paupers,
but law abiding citizens He did not
ask or advocate immigration, but spoke
only for those already residing here.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-02-02

family, springing back. you've made
me swallow my tobacco now; and Oh,
Lord! I'm getting sick!''
With a sudden lurch forward, he
leaned heavily on the officer, almost
tumbling him into the arms of the agile
sergeant.
There was apparent agony of nausea
upon the boys face; but had the light
been stronger the captors might have
caught CLEAN of merry devil in the
eyes he dropped quickly as the volun-
teer again grunbled:
Gum! the old spy's trick Search him,
sergeant! Do you hear?''
Without a word of protest, Evan sub
mitted to thorough search by the lean
old sergeant, regular with chevrons
for service, which yet could not keep
his lips quite steady, as he finished his
task and reported, handing over his
treasures:
Zone letter, two passes, sir; one pipe,
one hoof-pick, one buckle, one piece of
twine-" And the veterans hand went
from his cap to his side, as the major
nervously grasped the enumerated
captures
''Major!' The clear call from the
little statue at the fire wheeled the
provost marshal like top; and he adj
vanced eagerly, saluting with the hand
that held his prizes.
''Stop that farce" the general con-
tinued, dryly. eff that fellow is really
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-02-02
A COUNTRY'S HEROES.

SERGT. CROCKETT, of the United States
colored infantry, claims to have been
the last man wounded by a confederate
bullet in the civil war.
THE famous observation-disclosures sword
which was presented to Gen. B. NJ.
Prentiss, 1.-The hero of Shiloh was re-
Gently purchased from a New York
pawn-shop for ifty-fiFe dollars.
CAPT. JOHN ADAM COOPER is the
youngest veteran of the Mexican war,
having enlisted at the age of twelve.
He is also the pioneer horse-car driver
of San Francisco, having been in the
business twenty-nine years
A E. PARKER, a street-car conductor
in Oakland, Cal, who took part in the
march with Wolseley across the desert
to Khartoum, to relieve Stanley, is the
fortunate possessor of two medals for
bravery on the battlefield, one given by
the queen. the other by the khedive of
Egypt
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-02-02
Golden Sa-dG

SEATTLE, Wash, Jan. ga company
of Tacoma capitalists has been organ
lied, with w. H Fife as president, to
extract gold from the'sand of the Pacific
ocean, the nature of the process being
kept secret The company has bought
from Judge Briscoe, of Oysterville, Pa
cif1c county. the right TO extract gold
from the sand in Boards hollow, near
Ilwaco, and has secured similar rights
on other parts of the Pacific coast
Gold has been found in the sand
of the ocean beach at many places, from
the straits of Juan de Fuca to Southern
C6lifaruiA
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-02-02
THE CHOLERA SCOURGE.

Dropping Cases Showing Bad Outlook
For the pproachi"S Summer.
BERLIN, Jan. 37.-Telegrams from
Halle report that cholera has broken
out in Trotha, village near that place.
It has also made its appearance at OF
Jensen, 4 village near Leipsic, where
four cases and one death were reported
yesterday. At \ etleben hospital,
Halle. thirteen new cases and one death
were reported, making, since the COM
mencement of the outbreak, los cases
and thirty-three deaths The Austrian
government has proclaimed a fifteen
days quarantine against travellers
arriving from Halle and Hamburg.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-02-02
SUPREME COURT VACANCY.
The President VIII appoint q Successor to
Justice / 2mar.

The President win appoint Successor to
Justice amar.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 81. There was no
formal conference at the White house
concerning the vacancy on the bench of
the United States supreme court. but it
Fan be stated on what is said to be good
authority that President Harrison has
made up his mind to nominate "a sue
cessor to the late Justice Lamar.
Among the callers at the White house
were several senators with whom he
discussed the question, and to one of
these President Harrison stated posi-
lively that he had fully made up
his mind to make the appointment
In order to make the fight which
5he democratic senators are expected to
aominee as pointless as possible, the
president will name q man to whom
The appointment will be in the nature
IF well deserved promotion, thus car
.ying out the civil service idea. The
president will take up the list of south
ern judges and endeavor to find among
them the man to fit his ideal
Justice Lamar presided over the Fifth
judicial circuit, composed of the states
Of Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Missis-
sippi, Louisiana and Texas, and the
general custom has been to select man
for the vacancy who resides in the cir
quit The judge in this circuit is Don
A. Pardee, and his name has been men
toned among others as likely to succeed
Justice Lamar
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-02-02
PRESIDENTS PROCLAMATION.

The President Takes suitable Notice OF
ISlatne's iFeath-
WASHINGTON, jan 2S.-After yester-
days cabinet meeting had closed the
president issued the following proclaim
alton:
EXECUTIVE MANSION. .
WASHINGTON, Jan. -. 1888 6
Ii is may painful duty 10 announce to the peo-
pie OF the United States the death of James
Gillespie Blaine, which occurred in this city to-
iay at IL o'clock
For a full generation this eminent citizen has
occupied a conspicuous and influential position
in the nation. His first public service was in
the legislature of his state Afterward for
fourteen years he was a member of the nation
al house OF representatives. and was three
times chosen its speaker. In 1876 he was
elected to the senate. He resigned his seat in
that body in 1881 to accept the position of
tary of STATEN the cabinet OF President Garfield
After the tragic death of his chief he retired
from the cabinet and. devofing himself 10
literary work. gave to the publ his Twenty
Years in Congress most valuable ana
during contribution to our political literature.
In March, 1883, he became secretary of state
and continued TO exercise this office until June,
1892.
His devotion to the public interests his
marked ability and his exalted patriotism have
won for him the gratitude and affection Of his
countrynen and the admiration of the world
In the varied pursuits of legislation. diplomacy
and literature his genius has added luster TO
American citizenship
As suitable expression Of the national ap-
probation of his great public services and of
the general sorrow caused by his death direct
that the day of his funeral all the depart
ments of the executive branch Of the general
government at Washington be closed and that
all public buildings throughout the United
States the national flag shall be displayed at
half stan. and that for period of thirty DAYS
the department of state be draped II mourning
BESJAMIN HARRIS on
By the president.
-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-02-02
Disastrous Fire at MoberIx

MoBERLY. No. Jan 2S-The largest
fire Moberly has had for several years
took place yesterday morning at
O'Clock The total loss of buildings
and stocks viii foot up over SIS, 600. 1t
commenced in Wagner's butcher shop
on West Coates street The following
firms, together with the owners of the
buildings, are the sufferers: Settle
& johnson, Wayland & Co, grocers:
William Wagner. butcher; H- Peterinp
& Co, of St Louis, grocery stock:
Brown & Trimble, feed; o. o. Moore
shoe shop, all on West Coates street.
md several firms on johnson street
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-02-02
Cleveland NoucommittaI.

NEW YORK, Jan 2T--The PRESIDENT
elect came down from Lakewood to-
dav in his capacity of attorney-at-lav
and put In the day at his Office in the
Mills building. gathering together the
stray strands of his legal business.
He left Lakewood in the $50 train
and arrived in Jersey City at 1905.
He had no special escort, but talked
the time away with Park Commissioner
Strauss When they reached Broadway,
he and Mr.. Strauss parted and the pres
ident went on TO his Office alone
Being questioned on the subject OF
his cabinet, Mr.. Cleveland said: 81
have nothing to tell you It is too early. -
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1893-02-02
Judge Jonas j. Clark DEAD.

CHILLICoTHE, No, Jan 9S@Judre
Jonas J. Clark. of this city, died of
softening of the brain at II o'clock yes
terday, aged 81 years He was a soldier
in the Mexican war and in the war for
the union In 1851 President Lincoln ap-
pointed him United States district attor-
ney for the western district of Missouri.
The following fall he resigned to ac-
cept the Observation-Disclosures of the
Seventh Missouri militia Soon after
leaving the army, following the surren-
der at Vicksburg, he was elected iudre
of the Seventeenth judicial circuit OF
this state, and was reelected in 1865.