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The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24
A NECESSARY REFORM.

A careful review of legislative bodies,
both state and national, forces us to
the conclusion that in order to promote
their usefulness at least one reform is
necessary, i. e., that the number OF
representatives be decreased. Espe-
cially is this the case in regard to the
lower house of congress and the state
legislature. Too MANY LAWMAKERS.
Too MAN DIFFERENT INDIVIDUAL
OPINIONS TO BE SUBSCRIBED, and too
many men to placate, is the greatest
curse in our Legislative bodies. There
are now 500 representatives in congress,
and if the congressional apportionment
were raised in every state, and the
membership in that body decreased
from $50 to about $50, speedy and
conservative legislation would follow.
Not considering this from an
ical, salary-saving standpoint, but
looking at it from the beneiicent results
that would follow, we necessarily must
conclude that in the lower house of
congress there are too many repre-
sentatives. One hundred and fifty
statesmen could accomplish more, in
less time, and, in many cases, more
satisfactorily than the present large
number.
Missouri, without doubt, is the
ablest represented state in the union,
but who would not admit that four
men, well selected, could not do as
much in a smaller body as the present
fourteen in a larger one? Too much
fillibustering and too many to engage
in it. The population of the country
is steadily increasing, and correspond
ingly the number of representatives.
This, however, is a national issue, and
one which Missouri can not settle, but
she can look to her own %laurels, sur
vey her own legislative body, and by a
vote of her people carry out a necessary
reform.
In our present state legislature we
have 140 members. Here we find a
large body of men, each representing a
small district, and this number is
gradually increasing.
Men who make laws should be thor
oughly qualified. They should be
educated, intelligent, and should have
served a tutelage in the school of prac-
teal experience. They should be well
paid for their services. There should
be a coed salary attached to the Office
of representative in the state legislature
that the best and most competent men
could be sent there. BY making a
re-apportionment of the representa-
tives, decreasing the number one-half,
and paying the one man the same
salary that the two previously drew,
and by making the districts twice the
size, (besides the increase in salary,)
there would be more honor in the
Office, and good men could always be
secured. The then seventy could
legislate more speedily, and wiser and
better laws would be the result.
To decrease the number of repre-
the constitution would have
to be amended, which, of course, would
a majority of the votes of the
The people, however, are
only too anxious to get a chance to
vote for such a measure.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24

We will not quarrel with Editor
TrIgg, of the Richmond Conservator,
about bridging the Missouri, nor will
we attempt to show the many advan-
tages of this city over Richmond, these
are too well known, to need compar-
ison or comment. We will bridge the
river and then invite the editor Over to
survey the situation. When he returns
he will be able to tell his people how
the ''proper thing" is done in a live,
progressive city. When we get the
bridge, he will not be able to strike
''these parts" without finding quite a
number of his fellowcitizens from
across the river, here laying in their
supplies of clothing, groceries, dry
goods, etc. BE generous brother Trigg,
we want a bridge, in order that we
may see you %oftener.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24
Elk CONFEDERATE ASSOCIATION.

LA VIVA
The regular meeting Of the ex-Confed-
crate Historical and Benevolent Associa-
ton, of St. Louis, wal held Thursday,
March 8, at s p. m, President John w.
Howard presiding. The following resolu-
tions were adopted in honor of Lieuten-
ant F. j. Chew, deceased.
st. Louis, Mo, Feb. S.-One by n the
roses fall. one by one the years pass, and
go forever, and one by one we pass way
and all but the recollecticns of our careers
and the affections bestowed by loved
ones are buried forever in the cold, cheer
less grave. A few short, 1eeting years
ago, all the members of this our x-Con-
fecerate Association were young, buoyant
and hopeful of life and the future. Now,
with dimmed eyes, gray hair, and totter-
ing steps, we are Fastening to the grave,
not far distant to any OF us, and, like au-
tumn leaves, we are rapidly falling. To-
morrow or next week 1t may be you or !
whose death the society mourns. but to-
day the badge OF mourning Is worn Tor
one of our brightest, most distinguished
members, Lieutenant +. T. Chew, who
departed this life January II, 1894. Lieu
tenant Chew began his eventful life as n
Virginian, and was q midshipman ut An
napolis, Md, the United States Naval
Academy, ara was true to and went with
his state whan she withdrew from the
Union, and connected herSeif ana late with
the Confederate States of America. Young
Chew was made a lieutenant on the Con-
federate cruiser Shenandoah when she
went into service, INT his history was the
history of that distinguished vessel That
surrendered to the British authorities
about six months after the close of the
late war. The cruiser being in the North
Pacific waters, and not knowing of the
late war for several months after peace,
she then sailed around the continent, to
| England, to surrender to the British Gov
eminent, that the officers and men might
receive protection and justice from that
nation. After the wal Lieutenant Chew
had devoted his entire life to business
pursuits, and at the time of his death was
satisfactorily occupying a responsible pos
ition on the Missouri, Kansas aud Texas
Railroad. BE it, therefore.
Resolved, That in the death Of Lieuten-
ant +. II. Chew, we have lost one OF ouI
brightest, purest and most beloved mem
bers.
Resolved, That to his family we exteno
our heartfelt sympathy in their bereave'
ment.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolu
tions be sent to Lieutenant II. L. Chew'i
family and a copy furnished the city pa
pers for publication.
CHAs. J. MOFFETT,
l.. b. VALIANT,
HY A. NEWMAN,
Committee.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24

We note in the Missouri Democrat,
that Mr.. c. ID. Corum will be a candi-
date for prosecuting attorney, of Cooper
county. Those who keep posted on uni
versity matters, will remember him to
be the young man who delivered a
valedictory address at Columbia last
year, that made him II state reputation
He is one of the most brilliant young
men in Missouri, combining in one, the
orator, thinker and student. Missouri
State University should be proud OF
such graduates.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24
A Look Ahead.
To the Editor OF the Intclligencer:
LEXINGTON, Mo-, March u, "a

the Editor OF the In~tclligencer:
LEXINGTON, Mo-, March 81, "a.
DEAR SIR: While so many matters
for the we'll being of city and citi-
zcns are under consideration, permit
me to call the attention of my fellow
citizens to the condition of the unem-
ployed, brought about by short work
and the closing down of our mines,
and hard times generally. If it has
not yet, il will, soon, reach a point,
with man. men with families: '.What
shall they do; beg borrow or starve
in the midst of plenty?" When the
last is reached, men with families will
become desperate, and serious things
will happen.
The council has ordered five hundred
perch of rock broken into macadam,
by the unemployed, to give relief to
that extent. Aid beyond that will be
needed. A provident association
should be organized, and general
cooperation had, and that at once.
My fellow-citizens, take hold of this
matter and decide what is best toih1
done. MAYOR Z. Ben. RUssELL,t Z
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24

The Kansas City Times claims that
Webster Davis is not eligible to the
Office of mayor of Kansas City, he not
resided within the corporate
limits Of the Why tc- five years, as
required by ordinances. After the
election his eligibility will not be of
much import. He is too small a gun
to be mayor of this great western
metropolis.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24

We are in receipt of No. l, Vol. 1,
of the Howard County Leader, edited
by Harry =. Mason. The initial num-
Der is sufficient evidence that sit has
come to stay" The editor is q brilliant
writer, and the Leader, first class in
every particular. 1t is a credit to Fay
cite. May it live and thrive.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24

The board or curatOrs of the State
University, mel at Columbia, this week.
Among other things they elected DIR.
w. C. Tindall dean of the mathematical
department. He is a native Missourian,
an alumnus of the university, and is in
every way qualified to fill the position.
The board has set a good example,
which it should follow in the future.
Missouri has as good educators as any
state in the union, and the sooner the
authorities of the university begin to
recognize it the better it will be for the
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24

Neither Mr.. Harrison, Mr.. Mckinley
nor Mr.. Reed want the republican NOM
ination as bad as they think they do.
L: will be an empty honor, and all
three will be compelled to forfeit first
class Jobs to take it.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24


The 1NTELLIGENCER has no charges
of i%nsincerlty or trickery to bring
against the democratic state commit
tee. We believe that they were per-
fectly honest in naming an early date
for the convention; we believe that
they thought that an early conve ntion
would best su5serve the interests of the
party. But in that opinion we respect
fully differ from them. We have little
fear that Missouri will forsake demo-
cratic principles. We believe the con-
ventiOn was called too early. The
affairs at Washington are in such con-
dition as to suggest the postponement
of every election or convention of the
party. The democrats of Missouri,
however, can be relied upon to attend
their conventions, and in the meeting
which is called to order on May Is, we
trus. and believe that harmony will
reign, and That the democrats will
unite on we'll established principles.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24

We sincerely trust that no demo-
cratic leaders will be called names at
the May convention. Missouri demo-
Gratis can state their position without
detraction of other democrats who may
not exactly agree with them.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24

A law is being advocated in Massa-
chusetts, by which it is provided that
men aged sixty years and over, shall
not be liable to a breach of promise
suit. Should this become a law, Breck-
enridge. Sage and the like will probably
locate in Boston.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24
ORDER OF PUBLICATION

Buford & Dysart, a firm com
posed of Tavis Butord and
J. V. Dysart, Plaintiffs,
VS..
The Singer Sewing Machine
Company aud D. II. Twight
Defendants.
Before II. Z. Wallace, Jr-. . Justice OF the
peace within and for Lexington township,
Lafayette county Missouri.
Pursuant To an order OF the Justice, made on
the twenty-second day OF March, 1s01, tho
above named defendant. The Singer sewing
Machine Company. is hereby notified that
said plaintiffs have commenced suit am -
said defendants, In said Justices court; this
object and general nature OF which 10 to
enforce n lien against the following Described
property. to-wit: One bay horse, ten or twelve
years old. about fifteen and one-haif hands.
high, four white feet. white star in forehead.
white slip on nose, aud one set OF single buggy
harness.; alse, one Singer M'fg wagon
number lSs: 10 satisfy the demand OF the
plaintiffs FOR the sum OF wenty dollars and
costs Of suit: said property now being at tho
livery stable OF said plaintins, Duford 4
Dysart, In the city OF Lexington, Missouri:
and that unless the dcfcndnnts, The Singer
Sewing Machine Company, appear before tho
said II. Z. Wallace, Jr., Justice OF the peace,
ut his Office In Lexington township. county OF
Lafayette, on the fourth day OF April, 1854, nc
ten o'clock n. m, Judgment will bs rendered.
against the said dcfcndauts, and their nunnr
ersy sold to pay ths sn4s 81 qQqk<<
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24

The second number of the Missouri
Editor, edited by Walter Williams, of
the Columbia Herald, has been issued.
1t should receive the support of every
member Of the craft in Missouri. 1t
fills a long felt want.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24

Mr.. Harrison is~ilectuing on inter-
national law in Leland Stanford, Jr.,
University. OF course the Hawaiian
affair and the Mckinley bill will not
receive the attention of the jobles 8
statesman in his lectures.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24

Editor Trigg, Of the Richmond Con-
s~ervator, is a candidate for state n
tor from his district. He is an able
man, and would represent the district
well. As Il member of the house, he
made a fine record.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24


To the memory of Mr.. George Powell,
Richmond, Mo.
Lies golden sands have slipped away,
And darkening tides above them spread /;
We never more may greet the day
That gave to them their brightest hue.
And gaze into their troubled depths;
Our tears and signs, like autumn leaves,
Fall, mingling with their fitful tones.
Must those bright sands forever lie
Beneath hos waters old and dark;
Must broodiug night and starless sky
Forever bend above u hearts?
Alas, no CLEAN OF light is here,
Although we watch with eager gaze;
Only the moaning wave we hear,
With Its lew monotone of woe.
Oh, Earth, thou hast no balm for us!
Our breaking hearts thou mayest not heal;
All things thou hast proclaim our loss
The waves wild chant but speak one word.
But, 10, We see a mystic cross
Rise mid the waves Of dark despair;
Its light, supernal, shines for u.s.
For him who left us weeping here.
A noble life has passed away,
Beset with cares, but high and pure;
The dawning of q brighter day
Awaits each life on earth like his.
H.ss
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24

The Globe Democrat may or may not
be right in its literary criticisms of
Governor Stones st. Pairick's day
banquet speech, but when it AYERS that
the doctrine of states rights which he
advocates is in decadence, it speaks
either in ignorance or merely for effect.
The truth is, that the various states in
this union were never, since the settle
ment of the secession question, more
alive to their rights as states. If you
don't believe 1t, Mr.. CD, just step
on the coat tail of Little Rhody even,
and see how quickly you will be called
down.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24

Ingersoll has discovered hat ''the
south is swinging toward protection"
The colonel is, however, regarded as
no better authority on politics than he
is on religion.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24

Any senator who votes against the
tariff bill is not q democrat, and has
no right to wear the name. He is a
traitor to the people, and at the ballot
box he will learn how highly he is
esteemed.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24
BRIDGE.

Every body is talking bridge. The
connection of Lafayette with Ray by
bands of iron, is PRACTICAL, all agree.
That it can be done and should be done,
all are of one sentim ent. MI. j. w.
Young, of Leavenworth Bridge Co.,
was in our city and held n conference
with the committee, and several other
prominent citizens. The mission of Mr..
Young's visit, was to look Owe the field
and to give the committee some infor-
nation regarding the building of
bridges. lie is thoroughly conversant
with his work, and is a most pleasant
gentleman.
According to his estimate, which was
ma lie upon other bridges across the
Missouri a RAILROAD and wagon bridge
a be built for 800, 000, and the wa
gon bridge alone for about $4,000.
If we q guarantee that the toll from
the bridge will amount to $4,000 per
annum, il will only be necessary for us
to raise $50, 600. The bridge could
then be easily bonded for $500, 600.
The only point now in question is,
can we secure one of the great trunk
lines to cross it. If this can be done,
the bridge car be easily made to pay
D per cen on $500 900. Mr.. Young
was requested TO confer with the auth
critics of the Santa Fe, and the COM
mittee will confer with the c.. b. & q.
Mr.. Young impressed the committee
as a man of much integrity. lie will
use his influence with the roads, and do
all in his power to secure one OF more
of them.
On next Tuesday night the Board
will meet at the court house to discuss
the proposition. A most enthusiastic
meeting is expected. The committee
which consists of Mr.. +. NJ. Taubman
chairman, Mr.. John Taubman secre-
tary, and Messrs A. A. Jones, W. F.
Kerdolff, Pat Pagan, and II. NJ. Cobb,
are doing good work.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24

Louis Kossuth, the Hungarian pa
triot is dead. In the history of the
world, he will ever rank high in the
category of ''thoss who love their fel-
lowmen.'
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24

If it Is true that Dave Hill prevented
New York from being represented on
the supreme bench, he should have a
vote of thanks from 40 states In the
American Union.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24

Recorder Owsley has decided that
Cooper is the regdf41 honfisee Of the
democratic party for mayor of>sSan-
sas City. Our brothers up there do not
seem to be dwelling together in unity.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24

Justice Sutherland, of Gravesend,
will 60 to the penitentiary for one
year-when he is found. He is now
ENJOYING sshigh life" in Canada.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24

LETTER LIST.
Letter list, March %, 1894.
Anderson, IL. p. Broil, Jennie.
Baker, James. Breitenbaugh, S. Mrs.
Curtis, Little. Ferguson, jerome.
Fogle, i. j. Greer, Il. NJ.
Gels, Nicholas. Henderson, w. +.
Hicks, Robert. Huey, II.
Hursman, VIM. Hamilton, Jennie.
Johnson, Mollie. Jeude, Ida.
Johnson. Mrs. Meyer, Larence.
Mitchell, W.A.Mrs. Ray, II. A, Mrs.
Reed, Rhode. Renschler, Frank.
Slime, IL. >. Tanen, Dick.
Umbrite, p. j. Young, Albert.
Iancey, q. L.
CARDS.
Brunstrup, Gern'd. Miller, Lester, col.
Parties calling for any Of the above
letters will please say advertised" and
give date Of paper.
JENNIE 4. BFRRIE p. Al
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24

As introduced into the senate, 1t is
not the Wilson bill, but it will be
before it is signed by the president.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24

When you write to a man on your
own business, and concerning matters
in which he is not interested, always
enclose q stamp for reply.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24

American goods are sold in England
at honest prices. Pass the Wilson
bill and let us buy them in America
on the same principle.
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government.

Two hundred Methodist preachers
Sundayed at Lebanon, Mo-, on the
eighteenth. OF course the chickens
all ssroosted high"
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24

Mr.. Voorhees, has introduced the
tariff bill to the senators. He should
be equally as courteous to Mr.. Wilson
when he returns.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24

1t is to be hoped that all the Pol
lards in Washington will not become
irate until the tariff bill is passed d.
The quorum must be maintained.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24

Mrs. John w. Noble, wife of General
Noble, the ex-secretary of the interior
under Mr.. Harrison, died at her home
IN st. Louis, last Sunday.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24

Mrs. Lease is in New England telling
the men thatthey must mind the cradle
whilo the women take charge of the
government
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24

just now we want harmony more
than hades in the democratic ranks of
Missouri.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24

We pay l51 million dollars per year
in pensions; enough to support a
standing army of 100, 900 men.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24

The well defined duty, of Mr.. Brock
enridge, is to resign his seat, in con-
gress, and retire to private life.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24

The Sedalia Democrat is right when
it says that the financial question has
more to do with wages than the tariff.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24

Sedalia Democrat: Rev. Thos. nj. Cobb,
superintendent of Lexington Dry Press
Brick company, is in the city to-day
'looking after the interests of his COM
.t1py.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24
THE BRECKENRIDGE CASE.

The greatest sensation IN the political
arena, at present, is the Breckenridge
case, which is now in course of trial at
Washington. The leading figure in
the case is the silver-tongued Kentucky
orator, who, previous to this sensation,
was we'll and favorably known through
out the nation. The Breckenridge
family is n of the noted families of
the country. For great men it takes
a place high up in the category along
ns,de of the Adamses, and others of
equal distinction. Mr.. Breckenridge
is an orator anSd<4sinker by inheritance.
and, prior to a few months ago,-
his honors well.
Months ago his name was spoken in
admiration and praise; today, in shame
and disgrace. Months ago he was
lauded ut home and abroad, in the
church and in society; today, when in
either that name is uttered, it is passed
with a scorn which its owner has
heaped upon it.
Poor Breckenridge; once the ad-
miration of a nation, O the contempt
of a virtue-loving people. By his W
actions he must descend from his
hight of popularity and take his self
earned place among those who disre-
gard the sacred rules of society. In
the category of libertines he has placed
his own fair name, and a people who
erstwhile praised, now condemn. He
needs no sympathy. He has heaped
upon himself his W disgrace, and in
its humiliation he must abide his time
until called before the great high Judge.
What pity that fair America has pro-
duced such a man! Shame upon him,
that he has blurred a sacred page of
her history.
His defense to his crime is far worse
than a plea of guilty. In such a case
there can be no mitigating circum-
stances. He has taught the world a
lesson, and, though 1t is a sad one, it is
one which should result in profit to all
aspiring American youths. The lesson
of this once great man should be
studied now for the good only that can
be derived therefrom. The m fatal
step of Mr.. Breckenridge hurled him
from the topmost heights of popularity
to the darkest, deepest abyss..of dis
grace. Let the lesson Of his life result
to some profit to those that are to
follow. The people of his district will
surely not offend the decency of the
nation by returning him to congress.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24

Webster Davis is not qualified in
meglsyays than one to. be mayor Of
City.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1894-03-24

The Alexandian ambition, of Cover
nor Waite, is amusing. He wants to
be crowned %s'silver king and he
does not care at what price.