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The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29
CROWDED CouRT ROOMS.

The correspondent of the Kansas
City Star, in his letter of the 22d
instant, in reporting the proceedings
of the trial of s'Boss May" on trial for
conspiracy in the election in Kansas
City IN 1894, pending in our criminal
court, on change of enu from Jack
son county, uses this language in
reference 10 the circuit court Dor at
Lexington, in which the criminal cour
is being held, namely:
1.-The dingy, crowded little court
room at Lexington, IN which Boss
May, of Kansas City, is on trial for
conspiracy to cteal the election of 1894,
was darker and glOomier than usual
this morning. The rain beat on the
little panes of the ~old-fashioned win
dows, and the gas had 10 be lighted so
that the stenographers and reporters
could work"
And yet there are people in this
county who oppose the small appro-
priation made by the county court to
repair this ''dingy little court room,"
and enlarge it and repair the other
parts of the court house, so Al to make
respectable and convenient, and in
keeping with the dignity and wealth OF
our proud old county, Notwithstanding
these repairs are to be made without
any additional taxation on the people
of the county.
These carpers and DIRECTORS are
rapidly making our county the laugh
ing stock of our neighbers, who have
county pride and the spirit of improve
ment and advancement. And these
collectors" and agitators are dong
more to lnjure the far name and repu-
tation of our grand old county than
they ever have or ever will do it good.
The cost of gas for one hour to light
up this ''dingy," dark ''lIttle court
room," in order to carry on the court
business, is more than all the taxes
any taxpayer of the county will ever
have to pay ~on.account of the proposed
to the court house.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29
DAVID r. FRANCIS.

1t has become a regular pastime with
some Missouri papers to read every
man who speaks to David r. Francis
out of the democratic party. This is
illustrated by the way they ''jumped
on" Seibert, q strong 16 to 1 silver
democrat, when he was seer holding a
private conversation with Francis a
few weeks ago.
What has Francis done that he amt
counsel with democratsP True, he is
opposed to silver coinage, but as a
private citizen he has the right to think
as he pleases. He has always worked
for the success of the party. All the
fights he has aver made have been
waged within the ranks. His money,
his time, his ability have all been used
to the end that success might crown
the efforts of the party. He made
this state one Of the best governors
she ever had, and after the democrats
have met and passed a state platform
declaring for 16 to l, he will be among
the first to enter the field for the
ticket.
The INTELLIGENCER is as h~ot-headed
for 16 to 1 as any paper. 1t believes
that the administration factions defeat
is necessary to the best interests of the
party, and it will do all it a to defeat
it. But asking charity for our opinions
implies that we will have charity for
the opinions of those who differ from
US.
The INTELLIGENcER is democratic.
David r. Francis is a democrat. Both
are going to abide by the voice of the
majority. We object to being read
ont of the party because we believe the
a vital question, and we don't
to read any other democrat out
Of the party. We will need the assist
ance of Francis after the convention.
His past services entitle him to great
respect, and we feel that though
defeated, as he is sure to be, his future
services, which will be forthcoming,
will be of great value to the party.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29
TRUSTEES SALE.

Whereas, the Matthews Coal Company. a
corporation, by its deed Of trust. dared
date in the ONCE of the recorder of dssdS for
Lafayette county, Missouri. in hook Is al
page 567, conveyed to the undersia ned trustee
certain property in said deed Of trust described
as follows: The coal mines and shaftsnnf coal
mining rights, licenses and leases belonging
ted on the line OF the Chicago and Alton raI-
road, In said county and near the town o.
engines, pumps. sheds. buildings, hosting
apparatus, tracks, coal buggfes, machiDerv.
scales and fixtures owned by or the property
OF said corporation. and lncated at, belonging
10 or used In connection with said coal mines,
or either OF them. Including all easementa.
rights-of-way and mining privileges OF every
KIND and character and from whomsosver
porstion, and also the once buildinS be SION d1s
20 and used by said corporation and situated
In said town OF MAYHEM, and the desk, stove
and furniture Of every kind now in said ofaca
building and belonging 10 said corporation,
situated In said county, owned by. asd thG
property OF said corporation save and excopf
all debts and accounts due en0 owing mia
said corporation. said properly being -
yeyed iu trust TO secure IN uaf1|1ri OF
certain debts of said coF1ornlIon IN a&Id deed
OF trust specified; and w6areas. said Matthews
Coal company has failed TO fully pay Oh end
discharge said debts, and the same remain duo
and unpatd; now. therefore, notice IL hereby
given that i, the undersigned trustee.
will sell the said property above described at
at the front door of the business ONCE of said
Matthew's Coal Company, In the town OF May
view, in said county. on
WEDNESDAY, MARCH Is. 1895,
between the hours of 0 O'Clock In the forenoon
and 8 O'Clock IN the afternoon OF that day. 20
ting said trust. TAYLOR B. BENNING,
2l5-td Trustee.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29
D OF PUBLICATION,
II OF MISSOURI,

SVATE OF MISSOURI. l.
County OF Lafayette. fSs'
In the Circuit Court In Vacation, April term,
1896, at Lexington.
Plaintiff,
VS..
Allen j; Reynolds and Fannie R. Reynolds,
Defendants.
a assandant sii sf1sS aT RsYno SSne Pn things In nn, th a
Reynolds are non residents of the state OF
Missouri: Whereup0n, 1t Is ordered by the
undersigned clerk OF said court that said
defendants be notified by publication that
p Rsa this 6o aas shs oBisss q 8 s aene asai nasu then of
which, is TO obtain a judgment against said
January LIST. 1858. bearing interest at the rate
e 81 s ! By By said ss!a Allen RSs a. ). Rsy E n and
Fannie r. Reynolds, In favor Of said Davis
Planning MIL Company; and you are notified
title and interest and claim OF said defendsxnts
Allen J. Reynolds and Fannie r. Reynolds
to-wit: The southwest quarter OF the north
west quarter of section number twenty-seven
cd and the undivided one-half interest in
east half of northeast quarter of section
number twenty-eight Sesl. lying south OF
ship forty-nine ga, Of range number twenty
eight (2SI, IN Lafayette county, Missouri. and
that RsS,, unless e R the sHIs Al ELLEN snS ,, .d REYNOLDS Sf and
court, at the next term thereof, TO be begun
and holden at the court house In the city OF
Lexington, in said county. on the sixth day OF
April next, and on or before the third day OF
said term. If the term shall SO long continue.
and II not, then On or before the last day OF
said term and answer or plead to the petition
in said cause, the same will be taken as con-
fessed, and JUDGMENT will be rendered accord
ingly. And it IL further ordered that a copy
hereof be published, according to law, In the
Lexington Weekly Intelligencer, a newspaper
published In said county of Lafayette, for four
weeks successfully, published at least once q
week. the last insertion to be at least fifteen
days before the first day of said next term of
this court.
A true copy. Attest
LsEALl G. L. EWING, circuit Clerk.
BY FRANK TRIGQ, Deputy. 2-295t
for Plaintiff
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29
STATE OF MISSOURI

STATE OF MISSOURI,
COUNTY OF 1SS'
In the Circuit Court of said County. in Vaca.
ton. January 81. 1896.
Hannah Knight and Caro-.
line Blankin, Plaintiffs,
John Ham, William Ham.
AlbertHam,G eorgeT Ham,
a Ss51s7' !. ~s ssfnos s4'is.' : april ~, gsrn.
Alice Blair, the last two
Jane Blair. deceased, John
key and - Key, whose
christian name Is I'M
known. the last two being
the children of Elizabeth
- Key ,decessed. Defendants. 49,
Now at this day Come the bInIhff41 Eor.sr
oy their attorneys. and file their u~c.z<[o,l.
alleging among other f8fS<1t.
ants. Ann Baker, Mrs. Edwin Hn1rr R.IIrI
whose christian name fs unknoHut Alice
Blair. both being the children OF Jane Blair.
deceased; and john Key and -- Key.
his sister, whose christian name IA uu-
known, both being the children of EIizabeih
Key. deGeased, are non-residents of the
by the clerk of said court In VACATION
that said defendants be notified by publication
tnat plaint1fls have commenced a suit against
them In this court, the object and General
nature OF which Is to contest q certain paper,
James t Ha ro'n s nay s 81 A i,fsT 81 ISsa; signed BY
last Will OF James Ham. deceased, on the
ground that the said James Ham was not In
the time OF sound mind. and that the aame
was procured by, undue influence and fulnd
practieed upon him. and praying that an Issile
be framed as to whether said H0Jt.r Is the last
VIII of said James Ham,. and f11I ~ sand bs
set aside, held void and 81 no III. rs the last
Ann 9 Ss Ia@is Han Rs ND 90. % Ss,i
Blalr, Io-~ Key and - k1g. Ia ,'ster. Be
appear At this cur. 81 rs nett term
thereof, 20 be begun ana 1oIlo1 ~ The couTf
co51sy, or ne ID ! q 1prdf sszt. "a and fS on
term shan 50 long combine. and If moi. then
answer or plead to the petition IN said cansS-
The same will be taken as confeaaed- and
Judgment viii be rendered accordinQ1y
And 1t is further ordered that q COPY hereof
be published, according to law, In the Lexhos
on Weekly IntelliRencer, a newspaper nnk
ished I'm said county of Lafayette, Tor Hour
weeks successively, published at least once a
geek. the last insertion to be at least thIrty
ERIN of this court.
A true copy. Attest
C;L EWING, Clerk.
BY FRANZ TRIG0. ID. G. AINa
J.. D. shewalter and VIM. Aull. Attorneys
PlRintidA.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29

.'Bm Nye," the widely-known and
universally admired humorous writer
and lecturer, died suddenly at his
home near Asheville, n. c., last Satur-
day. 1t is said that he had an income
of $50 900 a year from his writings,
and was reputed to be quite wealthy.
The world was made the better by the
Influence of his genial, kind humor.
1sBllI Nye'' will be missed.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29
Hood'S Ollie cure all liver Ills, bilious
14OO9 HIS mass. headache. 26c.
FOUR HUNDRED ACRES AT A MILLION AN
A0RE

ACRE.
Early in the 18th century Samuel Rich
ardson died in Philadelphia, leaving a
large number of lots leased on long time
In the heart OF Philadelphia, as well as
about 400 acres, his farm, now entirely in
lots in Germantown. The mother of the
late Capt. George Wilson, of this city,
knew of this from her husband, who
married a descendant of Richardson, and
she insisted that it should be followed up
and looked after. Her grandson, Geo.
Wilson, wrote to a lawyer, who looked up
the wills and reported incorrectly as to
their contents and adversely. Mr.. Geo.
Wilson, who went on to the silver con-
vention, has been looking the matter up,
and found the tradition substantially
correct. and that the name of one of the
lessees was the same as that of the said
lawyer. One of the employees in q title
company in Philadelphia said: 'sThat
property is worth q great many millions
now, but the heirs will never get 1t
back"
Among the heirs are the Wilson's, Mrs.
Robert Aull's children, the Stokeleys, OF
Steubenville, Ohio; DuBoises, OF Wheel
ing; Congressman Updegraff, of West
Virginia.; DR.. Aubrey J.. Richardson, of
Philadelphia, and many others. samuel
Richardson, Gentleman" whose will is
dated 1719, is said to be the son of Sir
John, who married the Lady Elizabeth,
daughter of Sir John Aubrey, of Liam
brigthyd, Wales, whose coat of arms Is
given In the Encyclopedia Britannica.
Mr.. Wilson was told that the Penn leases
that there will be an interesting time
over them soon.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29

The Kansas City Times is ably repre-
sented here at the May trial by Mr..
Ledbetter. Besides being a young man of
ability and integrity, he is a genial, COM
panionable, good fellow. His reports
to the Times have been carefully pre-
pared from the facts developed at the
trial. He is a fine young newspaper
man and nothing short of a failure of
health will prevent him from becoming
one of the future great paper writer's
of the country. He is one of the most
careful newspaper correspondents we
have ever known. Rumor don't get
the best of him at any time. He
always knows where the Madam got
her news and whether it is news or
a fake story before it is sent to the
Times. He is one of the kind of cor.
it takes to successfully
conduct an honest, reliable newspaper.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29

Hon. Wiley o. Cox has purchased
the Kansas City Times. and announces
that he will make a ''red hot demo-
crotic'' organ of it. That's good.
This section of the country needs a
great democratic paper, and Mr.. Cox
has . good chance now to immortalize
himself. Givs us a democratic paper,
Mr.. Cox; one that i firm enough to
say what It thinks ard courteous
enough to respect iIb opinions of
sthers; one that w1l Ggbt for the
right.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29

In the vicinity of Yuma, Arizona,
tn ere are no less than 10000 volcanoes
that have not been active since the
discovery of the continent. Now hun
dreds of them are throwing out hot
water. steam and mud.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29

Prof. L. D. Jones writes to the Con-
cordian that he is a taxpayer. This
is the professor who spoke at Concor-
dia for Higginsville. Prof. Jones may
be a taxpayer, but not In this county.
At least the records fail to show it.
When he becomes a voter and tax
payer in this county we shall treat him
with that courtesy that a professor
who does not know how to spell and
write correctly deserves. In the mean
time we shall continue the fight on the
court house removal CANNES, leaving
the tleas like the professor alone.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29

The Fitzsimmons-Maher fight came
off last Friday, as advertised, notwIth-
standing the vigorous opposition of
two goVernments-the United States
and Mexico. But the fight occurred
on Mexican soil. Fitzsimpons knocked
Naher out in one round with a right
band blow on the law.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29

If the gold bugs want to make a
canvass for Missouri it is their privilege.
We had thought that the money ques-
ton had been fought out IN Missouri
and that the past defeats would be
enough for the administration faction,
but this does not seem to be the case.
The silver men have a fight on hand.
Let's get ready for it.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29

Notwithstanding the fact that the
gold bugs admit hat there will be a
majority of 16 to l delegates in the
state convention, silver men must
Remembers that this admission, ven If
made in good faith, WON'T elect silver
delegates. There must be some good
work done.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29

The communications which are APP
pearing in the Higginsville papers are
all without signatures. We don't
blame the contributors, if they are
good citizens. A good man don't want
his name signed to such stuff.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29

The gold men want six out OF the
thirty-four delegates to the Chicago
convention. Yet, as New York will
not likely give the silver men six dele
gates out OF their number, the thing 10
do in Missouri is TO do like they do in
New York-send a solid delegation.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29

Higginsville will never be a first
class city until it learns that the way
to build up is not to destroy. Hig-
ginsv1lle enterprise is that kind that
wants to rise on the ruins of what she
may destroy. She has succeeded
pretty well in sapping the life blood
out of one or two of her neighbors, but
when it comes to making a wholesale
business out of it she is a little short
short on brains, money and votes.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29

Jerry Simpson says he is ''glad that
Madam Lease has gone into the pulpit,
as politics would be better off without
her," The latter is true, but is it not
pretty tough on the pulpitP
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29

Perrine's comet is travelling toward
the earth at the rate of 1,6Oo, 900 miles
per day. The astronomers declare
the earth is directly in its path. But
when it gets loo close, Mother Earth
will forge ahead and miss the Junction.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29
ADMINIsTRATRIX& EoTI0r.

Letters of a1mmfsfra<ipn on he estate OF
rranols M; shore aeestsea we're granted 10
1896, by the Pruhatef Court of Lafayette
county, Missouri.
All persons having claims against said estate
are Required to exhibit them for allowances H.
the Administrative within one year after the
gate OF said letters, or they may be preclndeo
IRON any benefit of such estate. ana IL such
claims be not exhibited within two years from
barred.
This l4th day OF january, 1890.
LIZA A. HqOhR,
i-2S-ot Adminrstratrix
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29

The HIgginsville Leader requests
that we publish that lecture on "Hew
to Get Trade and Hold It." We don't
bite that easy. Having refused to sell
it, we shall surely decline to give it
away.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29

Just where those six delegates the
gold bugs are going to elect from this
state are to come from, has not been
divulged. Not many of them will
come from the Fifth district.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29

Another week has passed, and Hig-
ginsville has not offered to mold 9
meeting in another township. We
knew those speeches needed repairs,
but we hardly thought it would take
'em three weeks to make the repairs.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29
PROPOSALS
FOR REPAIRING
House Building.

Sealed proposals viii be received at the ONCE
Of the County Clerk of Lafayette County,
Missouri, at Lexington. Missouri, on or before
MONDAY, MARCH 18th, 1926, -
at IL O'Clock noon. for completion of Improve
ments and repairs Of Court House Building at
lexington, Missouri. in whole. and also for
the several parts OF work CONTEMPLATED IN
accordance with plans and specifications On
file at the Office OF said County Clerk: also
sealed proposals at same time and place will
ne received for steam heating plant or sum-
cent capacity to heat Court House, Clerks
Offices and Jail; also for different raflin6s and
ben1hes for upper and lower Court Rooms.
All bids to be addressed to the County Court
of said county at Lexington. Missouri and
marked Proposals for Repairs & 1Court
House" and must be accompanied by1ceftined
check for One Hundred Dollars payable TO the
order of said County Court, or cash of same
amount which is TO he forfeited by fine
successful bidder Il he fails within ten days
AFTER the award of the contract to enter into
written contract and furnish rood and
local security for the faithful
of the same. rs
Plans and specifications can be seen atfhe
cthce of said County Clerk or at the office OF
the Undersigned superintendent, Lexington,
mo. I. ]. RANDOM
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29

Higginsville papers still assert that
the court house lot does not belong to
the county. There is a quiet satisfac-
ton in knowing that it does not belong
to Higginsvlie.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29

The members of the Democratic
Executive Committee for Lafayette
county are requested to meet at the
court house, in Lexington, Mo-, on
MONDAY, MARCH ID, 1896,
ct eleven O'Clock a. M, for the purpose
of issuing a call for the election of a
new committee for the next two years,
and tor such other business as may
come before said committee meeting.
Lexington, Mo-, Feb. &c, 1896.
S. n. WILSON, Chairman.
FL. ]. GROVES, Sec'y.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29
The story printed in the Kansas City

The story printed in the Kansas City
World, that the jury in the May case
has beer tempered with, is a lie. made
out of the whole cloth, and the cores
pondent perhaps knew it. 1t is a libel
upon twelve as good citizens as we
have in the county, but the source
from which it comes does not merit
further notice.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29

A Baptist minister, who was just N
hundred years old, committed suicide
last week at Lexington, KY
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29

And SO the administration nea are
going to fight for Missouri. Their
nerve is commendable, it matters not
what may be said of their judgment.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29

Van Horn is now the congressman
from this district by virtue of q
majority of republicans in the house,
not in this district.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29
Farm for Rent.

100 ceres, Iailo and one-half east OF
Kansas City on good road. 50 acress chotcs
cultivating land. Good house, good
orchard. Splendid chance for market
gardener. Apply to
. 2-22-tf JAMES PEAK.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29

Harrison's ambition to be q chubby
Is laudable, as is also his ambition to
stay out of the White House.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29

Carlisle's refusal to stand by the
action OF the democrats in Kentucky is
not surprising. That's Carlisleism,
AMI it's gold bug policy, too.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
We are authorized to announce
TuONAS Z CHTNN
COUNTY JUDGE.
WESTERN

WESTERN DISTRICT.
We are authorized to announce
THOMAS E. CHINN
as a candidate for the office of Associate
District, subject to the action of the demo-
cratic party at the primary election.
COLLECTOR.
We are authorized to announce
GEO. h. PLATTENBURG
as a candidate for the Office Of County Col
primary election.
We are authorized to announce
GEO. W. MARQUIS
as q candidate for the office of County Col
leOtor, subject II the action of the democratic
primary election.
We are authorized to announce
CHARLES s. MITCHELL
IS 8 candidate for the Office of County Col
iector. subject to the action of the democratic
Urinary.
We are authorized to announce
GEORGE W. BATES
as a candidate for the office of County Col
lector. subject to the action of the democratic
primary election
We are authorized to announce
THOMAS C. YOUNG
as a candidate for Sheriff of Lafayette county,
subject to the action of the democratic party
at the primary election
We are authorized to announce
JOHN A. FULkERSON
90 g candidate for Sheriff. of Lafayette county,
subject to the action of the Democratic
primary election.
We are authorized TO announce
DANIEL G.. WADE
as a candidate for the ONCE of Sheriff of
Lafayette county, subject to the action OF the
democratic party at the primary election.
TREASURER.
We are authorized to announce
J. GLEN BLEDSoE
as q candidate for the office of County Treas
urer. subject to the action of the democratic
party at the primary election.
We are authorized to announce
GEORGE B. GORDON
as q candidate for the office of County Treas
urer, subject to the action of the democratic
party at the primary election
We are authorized to announce
VIII. WAR
as a candidate for the office of County Treas
urer, subject to the action of the democratic
party at the primary election.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-02-29

McKinley's nomination will NEAR a
democratic president. Let us demo-
Gratis not waste a president on a small
q