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The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-14
KANSAS CITY

Situated on the southern bank of the
Missouri river, forty miles from the
classic city of Lexington, is the great
and growing metropolis Of the west.
A few days ago Lexington had the
pleasure of entertaining representatives
from the business houses Of that city.
They received q cordial welcome, not
because Of courtesies that should exist
between the two places, but because
they are our friends, with whom We
are daily associated in business.
Lexington, almost within . stones
throw, has watched Kansas City's
growth and progress. A large majority
of our present residents can look back
to the time when this vas the city and
that the village. No small number of
our elderly citizens can remember
when ground upon which this great
city is located could have been pur-
chased for q nominal sum.
But Kansas City has forged to the
front.
What made her the great city that
she is?
A combination of circumstancesP
Perhaps these had something to do with
it, but behind them was the indicate
gable energy of her citizens. They
laid their foundations upon q rock,
pinioned their faith to the bright par
ticular star If success, discarded from
their vocabulary the word ''~failure,'
and the result is that Kansas City to-day
is a magnificent city with . future be-
fore it that is as bright as the morning
star and as significant as c
Our merchants have many business
transactions with Kansas City mer-
chants. They have been pleasant. and
mutually profitable and old Lexington,
with the kindest of feeling. the greatest
sincerity, wishes for the Kaw city sll
that success and prosperity means,
She has helped TO build up Kansas City
and while she FORCES to the front, NJ
from this city in s%tentorian tones, from
honest tongues goes the united voice,
"God speed thee"
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-14

The following are some of the candi-
dates for the office of railroad commits
sioner: Beck, of Polk county; Lingle,
of Henry; WOllard, of Dallas; Eaten,
Of Washington; Hennessey, of st.
Louis; Bell, of Galloway; Finks, OF
Charlton; Devault, of Montgomery
Rice, of Randolph; Jewett, of Shelby 4;
Reed, of Lewis, Garrett, of Barton,
and Murphy, OF Gentry county. Take
your choice. The INTELLIGENCER has
none. They are all good men.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-14

The democrat who ''cussed" Nc
Kinley the loudest IN the campaign of
'92, was the loudest cheered. In this
connection it is only necessary to say
that Benedict Arnold died and passed
away; yet he did not take with him
the contempt the world has for his
treachery.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-14

1t Is reported that Hon. Jonas y. Fergu-
son will be a candidate for the state legis-
lature. He served one term with ability
and satisfaction, and should he enter the
race, he will prove q popular candidate.
Mr.. Ferguson Is a man OF positive con-
victions and Is a democrat Of h true
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-14

Mr.. Coxey Is getting what he went
for, notoriety. His followers are get
ting what they deserve, nothing.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-14

Democrats must get to work for the
fall elections. The enemy is still be-
hind the breast works.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-14

Monometallists keep talking about
''intrinsic value" but they will be sat-
isfisd with national bank notes and
bonds.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-14

Coxey is a pretty big fool, but the
fellow that follows him is q bigger one.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-14

HeHfcr~ Reed has been appointed
postmaster at Kansas City. He was
Endorsed by Tarsney.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-14

General Coxey is having a hard time /;
forty Of his privstes were fortunate
enough to get in the lookup at Pitts
burg. They got thirty days.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-14

Richmond wants . Board of Trade.
They could not want o better institu-
ton than one like Lexington has.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-14

The country has at last heard from
Senator Hill on national issues. He
was so busy for a time fighting for the
ascendency of his personal prejudices
in local affairs, that the country had
begun to feel that he had no interest in
other than these local issues. But he
has been heard from, and having put
himself on record, in the future we will
know where TO find him. This great
statesman has been studying national
questions all the while, and is now
convinced that what was good for the
country when he was elected would be
detrimental now. He is opposed to
tariff reduction and the income tax.
His speech which is the same calibre as
the man, is the plea of a section and
the harangue of a ward heller. The
time was when Hill had before him 3
statesman's future, but upon the affairs
of personal prejudice and private gain
he has sacrificed what right he had to
craftsmanship.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-14

Dave Hill delivered q fine republican
speech. 1t will make q good republi-
can campaign document.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-14

Howard Gould has announced his
engagement to Miss Bessie Kirkland.
The country now has two Gould en-
gagements on hand. Will 1t servive?
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-14

Crisp will remain in the speakers
chair, while Editor Walsh represents
Gsorgia's interest in the senate.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-14

j.. West Goodwin has filed q suit
against DIR. Woods for CSC, 900 dam
ages.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-14

Whatever may be the verdict IN the
Breckenridge case, the defendant will
learn that public sentiment Is stronger
than law.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-14

Local issues or the character of the
nominees partially caused tho republic
al victory. Don't lay everything on
Cleveland.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-14

Mr.. Breckenridge Is in q hard row
Of stumps, but sympathy is not melted
out 10 him, because he has forfeited
his right to it.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-14

Lexington deserves to be called the
Athens of Missouri. No city in the
state can offer the educational advan-
tages that we can.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-14

Missouri has better representatives
at Washington than any state in the
union, and she left just as good men at
home rs she sent there.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-14

Wall street capitalists evidently think
Uncle Sam will pay his debts, at least
we would judge so by their eagerness
TO get him to issue bonds.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-14
..The Sons of the Revolutions" q

.'The Sons of the Revolutions" q
nOn-pOlitical, non-partizan, n%on-secret
organization, composed Of the direct
male descendants of ancestors who as
sisted in establishing American indie
pendence, in the war of the Revolution,
was organized in st. LOUIS, on Februa-
ry %, with forty members. The OBJ
jects of the society are as follows:
Celebrating Washington's birthday and
anniversaries of Revolutionary events;
collecting and preserving records re-
lating to that period; distributing
patriotic addresses delivered by prom
inent men at their meetings and SER
vices; erecting monuments on Revolu-
tionary battle fields, placing memorial
tablets on ColOnial-R Revolutionary
historic houses and spots; striving to
inspire all who love their country with
''tbe spirit of TO-" the spirit of pa
triotism, devotion, heroism, sacrifice;
promulgating practical patriotism
such Is the mission of the Sons of the
Revolution.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-14

The Breckenridge cas- and Coxey's
army are doing more just now to create
public comment than congress. "This
had not Orter be-
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-14

Gov. Stone has appointed C. P. Hig.
gins recorder of voters in st. Louis.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-14

Waverly Times: Our quiet little city
was thrown into a state OF excitement
about five O'Clock Saturday evening, by
the report OF five pistol shots, in which
Tom johnson shot Charlie Harris twice,
(both colored), once in the breast, which
only went through his shirt, the bullet
falling in his shoe, the other taking effect
In his right arm just below the elbow.
The shooting was lone with q thirty-twO
caliber revolver. DIR. T.. w. Ames was
called and promptly dressed his wound.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-14

Every good citizen in Lexington
will do his part toward the bridge.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-14

The senate committee has reported
adversely to the confirmation of c. ii.
j. Taylor. Taylor is a negro democrat
of no mean ability. He seems to be
having a rough ride to office.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-14

Coxey and Breckenridge are well
matched, the former having about as
much sense as the latter has honor.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-14

Richard w. Fyan, of the thirteenth
district, will likely not be u candidate
for reelection.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-14
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The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-14
LITTLE PREVIOUS.
News of Hardin,

News of Hardin.
That bridge Lexington has been talking
of for 10 these many years is now an as
sured thing. 1t will be q wagon and rail-
road structure and will cost $4,000 The
plans and specifications have been pre-
pared and congress has granted the right
of its construction. A company with a
capital of f4OO, 900 was organized last week,
q charter granted and work will commence
Immediately. We are glad to note this
of the historical old town, and ii
the other enterprises they are after over
there are secured Lexington will eventu-
ally become ono Of the best cities in the
state.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-14

Lexington's bridge Is getting along
very we'll, thank you.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-14
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The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-04-14

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Genuine black and brown half hose,
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worth SI.25 to SI.75, Neutrality-suspicious. Soc
Everything else in proportion.
less than Manufacturers Cost.
The herald., 1894-03-08
BECAME A THEE WHILE INSANE.
Surprising Disclosures Follow tho Return
of Convfct,s Raasor

Surprising Disclosures Follow tho Return
Of = Convict's Reason.
Three years of Imprisonment have
lifted the clod from the mind of a man
supposed to be common horse thief.
but who is now revealed as Or. Herbert
Spencer, formerly prosperous London
physician. AS climax to his strange
adventure the board of pardons will be
at once petitioned for his release from
che eastern penitentiary in Philadelphia.
On Sept. 25, 1901, three horses were
stolen from the stable of G. W. Young
man in this city. The thief was easily
tracked and was captured at Mount
Pleasant, Pa. In effecting his capture
an officer was shot in the hip and an
other was wounded in the arm. The
horse thief had a gunshot wound in the
side, and one arm was nearly torn from
the socket. He was brought back to
WilliaInsport and locked in the county
Jail. While in prison he made half a
dozen attempts to end his life. He was
tried in December, 1891, under the
name of Herbert Spencer Darwin, was
convicted and sentenced to the peniten-
tiary for AZ years. Before sentence
was pronounced it was pretty conclu-
sively shown that at the time of his
trial the man was insane. He has spent
over two years in prison, and until ths
first of the present year he showed no
change in his character or actions.
Then came sudden and startling de-
velopment. The condemned thief, who
had shown 80 many signs of insanity
and whose bungling attempt to steal
three horses was easily overthrown,
showed signs of returning reason.
Quickly these signs multiplied, and now
the prisoner, seemingly a perfectly ra-
tional man, announces his identity. He
is not Herbert Spencer Darwin, but DR..
Herbert Spencer. He came to this coun-
try in 1890 with Sc, 900 in cash. He in
tended to locate in the United States.
Soon after his arrival his mind be-
came a blank, and he recalls nothing
that has happened the meanwhile.
Through the penitentiary officials he
learned where he had been tried and
convicted. Sufficient proof has been
gathered, it is asserted, to establish the
truthfulness of DR.. Spencer's claims that
he was insane when he stole the horses
and nearly ever since. Friends will use
every effort possible to have the unfortu-
nate prisoner set free. Williamsport
Pa.) Dispatch.
The herald., 1894-03-08
WANTS TO BE CUT UP.

There's Money Tnside Him, He Thinks, Re-
sides a Strange Disease.
A poorly dressed old man walked into
the reception Office at Bellevue hospital
the other afternoon and surprised the
clerk by, hauling thick roll of green
backs out of one of his pockets. He fol-
lowed this up by taking more bills out
Of the lining of his hat.
Its all mine,'' he said g1eefuIly,
"and l know where can get more"
He said he was Bernard Bergen, so
years old, a peddler; that he had been
all over the world, and that he had
money to burn.
I'm tell you how it is" he went on.
II decided last night to become a mar
tyr to medical science. l have discov-
cred that l have strange disease which
has never been heard of before. When
the doctors cut me up, they'll learn
something"
A doctor pronounced the old peddler
crazy and committed him to the insane
pavilion. In his pockets were found
$270 in bills and handful of small
change. He refused to tell where he got
the money.
when they cut mo up" he added,
"you IL find a lot moro.
He said he had no friends, and that
all people wanted was to get away his
money.-New York Press.
The herald., 1894-03-08
THE JAeERsFoNTEIN DIAMOND.
Emperor william Wants the s5, ooO, 90

Emperor William Wants the $4,000, 600
Spszkier For His New Crown.
learn from London that the emperor
of Germany is eager to purchase the
big diamond found at the Jagersfontein
mine in July last. This monster gem
turns the scales ae Ell carats, and there
seems good reason for believing that it
Is the very biggest in the world. 1t has
been christened the Jagersfontein "Ex-
celsior."
The Jsgersfontein mine, which is sit
mated about 90 miles from Kimberley
and within the territory of the Orange
Free State republic, is owned by COM
pany, many of the shareholders of which
reside in England and few of them on
the spot. For some time they have sold
the yield of diamonds by public tender
in advance. The contractors for the
purchase of she diamonds in July were
Messrs. Wernheim & Belt, and their
contract expired ON the very day this
famous stone was found. Had it been
handed to the manager only few hours
later it would have fallen into other
hands.
The Excelsior" wRs found by a ma
tive Basuto laberer named Jonas, and
he could easily have secIeted it, as has
been done in thousands Of cases, no
doubt, because it happened that he was
working at the time at place where
no diamonds were expected to be found.
However, he promptly placed it in the
hands of the manager, who did not for
considerable time realize its enormous
value. The natives at the mine, as an
encouragement to zeal and honesty, are
allowed a small commission upon the
diamonds they find, and Jonas share
was about $50. This sum to an African
native is quite small fortune, and as
the bonus was supplemented by the gift
of horse, saddle and bride the Basuto
left for his home a very proud man.
On the spot the diamond was valued
by the official government inspector at
e25, 900. but when it reached Kimber-
ley biTSof G250, 600 was made for it.
The offer was declined, and the "Ex-
celsior' was shipped to Europe. 1t was
a cu1ious sight TO see the parcel guard
ed to the Cape Town docks by a squad
of cavalry and detachment of police.
1t reached England safely, and imme-
diately the value went up, until now the
owners decline to part with it for less
than 81 600, 600. 1t has been lodged in
the Bank of England for security, and
at the present time negotiations are pro-
ceeding for its purchase on behalf of the
German emperor, who is having a new
crown constructed and has an idea ap-
parently that this particular gem will
add luster to the diadem. He is not,
however, the only bidder in the market,
and it is quite uncertain what will be
the gem s ultimate destination. Jew
elers' Circular.
The herald., 1894-03-08
no Save the spe.uletora.

The bishop of London has ordered his
clergy to make special effort during
Lent on behalf of the worldlings of the
Stock Exchange and Lombard street,
who certainly need spiritual awaken
ing as much as the pssor east end. The
bishops scheme inoludes midday serv-
ices at various sncient city churches,
and as business is very slack they have
been SO far well attended.
The stock produce brokers regard the
scheme as remarkably funny joke and
consider it their duty to help it along
On Thursday during dull interval on
the Stock Exchange somebody suggested
a special mission ON behalf Of the souls
Of ths bucket shop keepers, whereat
there was much enthusiasm. London
Gable.
The herald., 1894-03-08
AMERICANS IN EUROPE.

Tho English Boniface Is Making Prepara-
tions to Entertain Many of Us This Year.
Already the indications are that more
Americans are coming to Europe this
year than ever before. The proprietors of
the principal hotels in London are reioic-
ing over the fact that they have received
more applications for apartments dur
ing the season from all parts of the
United States than at so early date in
any previous year. If their expecta-
tions are unfulflled, it will be dismal
time for the English boniface, for the
best of them found the balance on the
wrong side of the ledger last year, and
America is the sole hope for many of
them. One thing only it was feared
might check the exodus, and that dan
ger is probably over. Mostof the steam
ship lines made some advance in first
class fares last season in anticipation of
Worlds fair travel. 1t proved to be the
most Improbable year for a long time.
The recent conference of managers of
the principal lines discussed the point
unofficially, but tho managers were al
most unanimous in opposing further
advance.
The agents recognize that the bulk of
American sunmsr travel comprises
clergymen, sohoeltsscheRs and others
having moderate salaries and long va
cations. A heavier tax would keep
them at homo. 1t is further argued that
these classes rather profit than suffer by
the hard times, so 10 is expected that
travel this year will be unusually large.
London Letter.
The herald., 1894-03-08
WARRING RAILROADS.
NEGOTIATIONS FOR A SETTLE
MENT BEGUN.
a Proposition by Huntington Met by q
COunter Proposal by Rsinhart.
Tho Atchison's Inde-
pendences

CHICAGO, March 7. 7.-Negotiations were
begun between the Southern Pacific
and Santa Fe today for a settlement of
the matters in dispute between them.
President Huntington Of the former COM
pany telegraphed President Reinhart of
the Santa Fe suggesting reference to ar
bitration OF all matters in dispute,
pending the result of which rates should
be restored and the side trips of either
abandoned by both or permitted over
both roads. President ReinhRrt de-
clined, but suggested the immediate
restoration OF rates and negotiations
for permanent settlement to
be resumed where they were dropped
by Vice-President Crocker last summer.
Reinhart will be in California during
the coming month, and suggests that
negotiations be resumed there.
The matter rests thus for the
present. Meantime, the Santa Fe
has followed up it's notice of Withdraw
ing from the Western Passenger associa-
ton by filing an additional notice today,
Withdrawing from all local associations
and also from the el grant clearing
houHe arrangement.
The herald., 1894-03-08
win Accept q Rednotlon.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, March 7.-Grand
Chiefs Arthur and Sargent and others
representing the employees of
the Great Northern railway,
called on General Manager Case
today to confer with him about the new
schedule of wages. Case gave them the
company's formal answer. upholding
the reduction, and explaining why.
The men were not satisfied
and retired for consultation.
During the consultation Grand Chief
Arthur recommended the ac-
ceptance Of the new schedule. From
all that can be learned tonight, it seems
his advice was accepted and the men
will offer no further opposition.
The herald., 1894-03-08
4 Now Polltical pnrtr-

BosToN, March 7.--One hundred and
ninety-eight delegates from labor
organizations OF Boston gathered
tonight for the purpose Of form
ing brand new political party in
the interests OF the workingmen. After
wrangle Of four hours q committee,
consisting of representatives OF the Gem
tral Labor union, the Building Trades
council and the district assembly OF K.
OF L., was appointed to draft platform
to be submitted to a subsequent meet
ing. A bitter fight ensued upon the
selection OF the committee. Finally the
meeting adjourned subject to the call Of
the committee,