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The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-12-11
An OPEN LETTER

10 The Citizens OF Lexington and Uclnity:
We take this means of announcing
that Il mills are now in operation.
grinding ont the very best grades of
Flour, Meal and Bran. We have located
u mills here as a permanent Lexing-
ton institution, and expect to make il
n of our objects, to build up and add
to LeXingtOn's commercial interests.
We shall not attempt to do business
solely on a local pride" basis, but pre-
fer that products shall be judged
solely by the standard of merit. Appeal
ing to your local pride we ask you to
give II goods a fair trial. Should they
prove us good as other mills are making,
we hope and feel that you will be our
patrons.
To the FaSa5as}
We will do an exchange business with
you and guarantee satisfaction.
Thanking the citizens for the eneour-
agement given u institution, and hop
ing to merit your confidence and patron
age, we are respectfully,
GRAVES BROS.
N: B.-Our goods for sale by all gro
GERS in city.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-12-11

WASmNGTON. Dec. 6.-PreSident Me-
Einley sent the following message to
both houses of the Fifty-Fifth con-
gress:
To the Senate and House of 4 Representatives:
1t gives me pleasure to extend greeting to the
congress m in regular SeS-
sion at the seat of government. with many OF
whose senators Hnd representatives L have
been associated in the Legislative service.
Their meeting occurs under felicitous cOndi-
tions. 1ustifying sincere congratulation and
calling for our grateful acknowledgement to "a
benehcent Providence which has so signally
blessed and prospercd us as n nation. Peace
and good will with all the nations OF the earth
continue unbrolIen.
All Sections Are Unified.
A matter of genuine satisfaction is the grow
ing feeling and fraternal regard and uniiication
of all sections OF our country, the incomplete
ness OF which has too long delayed realization
of the highest blessings of the union. The
spirit OF patriotism is universal ana is ever in
creaslng in fervoF. The public questions
which nov most eugross us are lifted far above
either craftsmanship. prejudice or former sec
tional differences. They affect every part OF
our common country alike and permit OF no di-
vision on ancient lines. Questions OF foreign
policy, of revenue, the soundness OF the cur
reney, the inviolabflity OF national obligations.
the Improvement of The public service, appeal
TO the individual conscience OF every earnest
citizen to whatever party he belongs or in
whatever section OF the country he may reside
Endorses Special Session Liquidation.
The extra session of this congress which
closed during July last, enacted important
legislation. and while its full effect has not yet
been realized, hiatt 1t has already accomplished
assures us OF it's timeliness and wisdom. To
test its permanent value further time will be
required and the people satisfied with its
operation and results thus far, are in no mind
10 withhold from It q fair trial
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-12-11

Under the provisions OF the act Of congress
approved March 5, 1897, tor the promotion Of Gu
International agreement respecting bimetsl.
ism, 1 appointed on the l4th day OF April, 1897,
Hon. Edward o. Walcott. of Colorado; Hon
AdlalE S~teYsnsonAof Illinois, GzaHaR ChsElEs
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-12-11
H. w. WIISOR
Insurance, real estate, loans
and rentals.
Office Over Farmers Drug Store,
LEXINGTON, MO.
To CALIFORNIA THROUGH
SUNSHINE

The Great Burlington Route offers
more diverse routes In connection with
Pacific Coast travel than does other
railroad. Its several main lines to
Kansas City, Denver, Billings and st.
Paul permit an unlimited number of
variable routes for coast travel. Nc
journey to the Pacific Coast is complete
without the Burlington Route as q part
of 1t. No better railroad than the Bur.
llngton can be found IN any journey TO
the Pacific Coast.
Drawing room and compartment
sleepers, chair cars (seats free), and
dining cars. Only line with dining car
service, st. Louis to Denver. % per
cent sunshine throughout the year via
scenic Colorado and Salt Lake City.
The Billings Route "a an connection
with Northern Paci19 'Ioc1 Cor
Puget Sound travel. HE1CaottN |fH'0s
in the world between CnItlI'o 1I1 81.
Paul.
Ask your Ticket Agent for the nN1
lington Route on Coast tickets
ELLIOTT, l.. W. WAKELEY,
General Manager. Gen. Pass. Agt.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-12-11

The secretary OF the treasury has outlined 4
plan In great detail for the purpose of remov-
ing the threatened recurrence OF q depleted
gold reserve and save us from future embar-
FassmeDt on that ACCOUNT TO this plan ] In
wife your careful consideration. 1 concur via
the secretary OF the treasury 10 his
dation that national banks be allowed TO issue
notes TO the face value OF the bonds which they
deposited for circulation, and that the tax on
circulating notes secured by deposit OF such
po1ds be reduced to one-half OF one per cent.
per anDCm. also join him In recommending
that authority bs given for the establishment
OF national banks with II minimum capital or
te5. 900 This will enable the smaller villages
and agricultural regions or the country to be
supplied with currency to meet their needs.
LscomRsld that the issue Of national bRpE
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-12-11
EE RouTE.

Trains arrive at North Lexington:
Express Except Sunday. ........ 1875 a. m
Express Except Sunday. ...-.-.... $40 q. IN
Trains leave North Lexington:
No. 20, Express Except Sunday)..... 1880 a m
Express EScept Sunday. ........... $50 q. IN
Main line trains pass Lexington Junction
GOING EAST.
No. 9. Atlantic Express. daily. leaves. $3.50 a. m
No. Is, Passenger, leaves....... .... 1895 a. m
NO. o.. way rrelBnt.. .s..... ....-...l 10 q. m
No. q. Chicago Express .....leaves.. $50 y. IN
GOING WEST.
10. g.. Colorado and Utah Express.
No. J., Mexican and California tx
press, daily, leaves. -. 1910 ID. IN
NO. o. way Freight. .-...--.... ......lz:o7 p. IN
Train No. 20 connects at Lexington Junction
with train No. IS for st. Joe. daily except Sun.
lay.
]. d. EASTER, JR., Agent.
W.J. Black, @. T. A., Topeka, Kas.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-22
KRlSS KINOLE HEARD FRO1.

Christmasville, December Is, 6 p. NJ
To Jennie Stubs and all my Young
Friends:
The letters you addressed TO mo
Have come to hand all right,
And while my wife prepares our meal
| seize the chance to write.
We've had u very busy day,
And made lot OF noise,
While putting things in proper shape
And packing up the toys.
The task grows greater every year,
And Mrs. X and
Are kept at work from dawn till late
So plans WON'T go awry.
For though tho children once wo served
Delight in toys no more,
Each day brings crowds OF boys and grla
Who ne or were known before.
Though once used to carry all
The goods in my old sleigh,
I'm row compelled to hire train
The presents to convey.
or Course the cars are hid away
From every mortal's sight,
And that Is why have to make
So many trips that night.
AID while Pm writing on this limo
Attention must call
To some who think they ought to get
My reindeer sleigh and MI.
You know with all nay little friends
want to keep in touch
Sodo not ask for everything
And don't expect TOO much.
But there will surely be enough
Of gifts to go around,
And in the stockings, as Of yOre,
On Christmas they II be found,
And don't forget l keep u list
Onwhich is written "Sure,"
For 1t CONT aims tho names Of those
Who don't forget thep poor,
l hope that you will fix the fires
And shut off all the SMOKE
For often l have feared that In t
A chimney l would choke
But here hear the dinner bell,
And will have to pause,
So, with best wishes, remain
Your Old Friend SANTA CLAUS.
-pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-22
ACCIDENTAL DEATH.
Deputy Coroner's Jury SO Finds In the
Case OF Young Mr.. Cooper. .-a.

Deputy Coroner Chambers jury to de-
termine the cause of the death Of John }
Cooper sat yesterday afternoon. Dill
gent inquiry was made of the witnesses to
the sad affair. but none knew exactly how
the Young elevator tonder came to his
death, and the jury could only return q
verdict of death by the accidental explo-
sion of generator in the Federal Build
ing
The jury paid two visits to the base.
mcnt Of the building, where the generator
and the tanks are located.
The most important witness was Major
Turner, who had the contract for putting
the plant in the building, and j. T.
While, who supplies the building with the
carbide MIR. Turner said that an exan'
nation of the building and plant after the
accident showed that all the valves were
turncd properly.
He said that sometimes tho carbide in
tie basket cakes together and it is neces-
sary to stir it up In his opinion 1t was
clodded on the day Of the explosion and
young Cooper lighted ma ch to look into
the general or, and the explosion followed.
was shown by the testimony OF Mr. White.
He said that some time earlier in the day
he visited the building, and found that
there were three cans filled with the car.
hide. After the accident these cans were
still there. Howard Pyle testified to about
he same facts
Let,or-carrier Sasse, who went into the
collar and pulled the man out, testified tt
the position in which he found Cooper
Asss aut Postmaster Mullin. Supcrin
tcndont of Carriers Mitchell and Letter.
carrier Scleu testified to bearing the ex-
plosion. Engineer Mcintyre testified
that he had looked aftor the plant. DR.
II. r. Spruance swore as to the nature Of
the mans injuries.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-22
Down State Items,

Thieves burst open the rear door Of the
Brenfurd STATION and stOo an ovcrcoal
and revolver.
Samuel Mollston Jr, of Dover, has
leou held in $500 bail for court on the
charge of larceny of II bride and a lot Of
feud tho properly Of George W. Baker.
A mad dog appeared III Bridgoville last
night and caused panic on tho stree .
The streets were full of shoppers AZ he
time and after II lively Chase the dog was
shot.
Mrs. William Holston, of Dover, was
painfully hurt internally by falling down
stairs ye ,terday morning.
Samuel Sullivan, colorcd, OF Dover, was
fined $40 and costs for cruelty beating his
~ year old step-son.
Large crowds are being attracted to Bal
timore by the low rates on the Queen Anne
Railroad.
A hive of bees belonging to James
Wright, of Laurel swarlned u few days
| ago
The alterations to the State Hou Q at
Dover will he completed by Jan. 81.
Joseph Banks, colured, was fined $40
and costs for being drunk and disurlerly
at Middletown.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-22

The trade journals cipher out most
wonderful increase of tiade in all the diff.
ferent branches. The excess of exp,. rts
over imports was never so great and the
prospect of continuance never brighter.
The FORCES and furnaces are turning out
greater quantities of iron, the wooden and
cotton factories are reasonably busy, the
manufacture of boots and shoes exceeds
oil former figures, and railroad earnings
were never so great, while the rise in the
price of stock, of all kinds exceeds all
former figures. Tbs statistics would lead
every one to suppose that every man will
ing to work was employed and yet the
New York World estimates there are o.
900 unemployed in that city, against 1885,
600 year ago. The gain is equal to $4,000
and may be much greater in a very short
time. The showing for Philadelphia is
much better and the chances for employ
ment greater than they have been since
1893. Enumeration will hold good in our
city and the same is the case in every city
in our cOuntry
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-22
DE3ISTER'S ORDER.
IL REG,sTERs OFFlCR.
NEW CASTLE, COUNTY, DBL, J

REalsTERs ORDER. -
~ REGISTERS OFFlCE.
NEW CASTLE, COUNTY, DEL,
December 1, 1897.
Tn the application Of Francis Forwood,
-G1 NJ Forwuud, Clarence A. Forwood and
/. !. 49, Vernon, administrators of Amer u. For
wood, late of Brandywin Hundred, in said
county, deccused, 1t is ordered and directed ny
the Register that the Administrators aforesaid
give notice Of granting OF Letters of Admins
tration upon the estate of the deceased with
the date Of granting thereof, by causing adver
tiscincnts to be posted within forty days from
the date of such Letters in six ofthe most pull,
lie places of the county Of New Castle, requir.
ing all persons having demands against the es-
Assembly In such case made and provided; and
also cause the same to be inserted within the
same period in the DAILY REPUBLICAN,. a news.
paper published in Wilmington, Del, and to be
continued therein three weeks, .. o. d.
-, Given under the hand and seal OF Of
( s. tico Of the Register aforesaid, at Will,
~ mington, in New Castle county afors
said, the day and year above written
CALVIN W. OROSSAN. Register.
NOTICE Noticeis hereby given that Letters
of Administration were In due form Of law
granted unto the undersigned, on the first day
of December, A. D.. 1877, and that all persons
having claims against the estate Of the deceas-
ed must present the SANE, duly attcsted, to The
said Administrators, On or before the first day
OF December 1913, or nbdet the Act Of Assembly
in such case made aud provided. '-
FRANCIS A. F0kWOOD.
JOSEPH M. FORWOOD,
CLARENCE A. FORWOoD,
IRENE VERNON.
Administrators.
Or address: Their attorneys, Robert y. Frain
Esq, Walter Ii. Hayes. ESQ. ,sWil, Del
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-22

WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER a, 1897.
Suspicious Conduct.

When young men who hold places Of
trust meet every night at certain drink
ing or gaming houses, their employers may
well feel SONG anxiety in regard to their
integrity. Such associations must be
Stunned by young men who expect to
continue to enjoy the confidence and es-
TEEN Of those for whom they are doing
business There has not been single
population In our State Of any magnitude
that may not be traced to drinking, play
ing cards or dealing In stocks. Young
men should keep clear of these practices
II they wish to preserve their integrity
1t is the first step that leads to ruin. The
drinking habit. the gambling habit, either
In stocks or at cards, must be discouraged
by all who wish to lead honorable lives
and enjoy the confidence and esteem of
their neighbors. We say again, it is the
first false step that leads to ruin. Hun
dreds Of men become defaultsrs who mere
~ took few dollars with the express de-
termination to return the same. Luck,
however, went against them, and they had
not the ability to do so. The result was fur.
ther peculation and final exposure and dis
grace. Directors Of banks and other in.
Solutions will do well to keep their eyes
and ears open and when employees do not
conform to the proper standard of conduct
let them understand that they must be
more circumspect or look elsewhere for
support.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-22
In rlemOria.
Lines on tho death of G. r. W.

We had bright and loving toy
He was my life my hope my jov.
But in dark and evil day.
Death took him from nv side away.
On cruel death, what hast thou dons9
~ rob me of my darling son,
None but a mo, hers heart can tell
How hard it is to say farewell
And now my earthly hopes arc flown,
And ON left to weep alone,
but md lies darkness and its fears,
A ray or heavenly light appears.
Yes, though my heart with grief is sad
Christ, the dear Lord, can make it glad.
| lie Decs Ohs with hand divine
And says: Look up for am Thine'
Though sin AMI sorrow wound thy sou,
MY blood was shed to make thee whole
am thy lie, thy joy. thy rest,
And Win my presence thou art bless
And Vhilo tie bitter cup drink
| 1t gives its sweetness when think
Ot Inc bitter cup Jesus drank for mo
In the garden of Gcthsemane.
On, glorious hope, beyond tho gloom,
we expect II meet our loved ones soou,
Where sin and pal ting are no more,
oh Canhan's' peaceful, happy shore.
Ihen let this hope our spirits cheer,
While III the flesh we sojourn here,
lew more days or weeks or years
And we shall quit this vale OF tears.
What though on life's frail bark we rids,
TOSSED by rough and stormy tide,
Amid the sunshine and the shade,
Christ says, "Fis l, be nol afraid"
4c, who are wanderers from God
Come back into he narrow road
itenounce your Sill, give God your heart,
| And in his service take part. X. A. w,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-22
CHRISTrlAS INDUCEMENTS.
HANF's OPTICAL COMPANY's GOODS

HANF'S OPTICAL C0MPANY'S GOODS.
make scientific. useful, valuable, lasting
and appropriate Christmas presents
Hanfs is Wilinington's speciality house
for optical goods at 1906 Market street. SEQ
their new, improved gold eye glasses.
They are closing out their jewelry at
about the price Of old gold and silver as
they will deal only in optical goods
Solid Gold Watches SO up. solid Gold
Rings Soc. up. Solid Silver Link Buttons,
15c. the pair. Solid Silver Thiinbles, l0c.
each. Solid Silver Rings, 10. Each. Fine
Silver Rings 10c. each Fine Silver Plated
Napkin Kings, 10. each Fine Silver
Plated Child's Cups, 50c. and SO on. Their
store viii! he open every evening until after
Christmas. HANF OPTICAL co.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-22

Dear Santa Claus:-I am little girl 6
years old. used to go to school No. s, and
my teachers namo was Miss Field bui
was sick and had to leave. l would like
to have doll and set Of dishes, and some
candy aud nuts. Don't forget my dear
little brother Paul. live at No. 1924 East
Eleventh street, and my name is Mar, ha
Whitelock.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-22
Claynont.

Rush Foulk, of B thel township paid a
visit among his old friends here on Satur-
day last.
On Saturday afternoon tho Claymont
Gun Club held d shooting match ON the
club grounts To-Day there will be an all
day sweep stake shooting match for tur-
keys, guineas and ducks Ga Saturday,
Christmas Day., there will be a shooting
match on the same grounds.
At the candy pulling match held or Sat
urday evening last, at tho home Of Mrs.
Thomas Lloyd, Lewis Fowler, of Phiadel.
phia made the candy. There was n large
number present and the boys and girls
had h good time.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-22

farmer Of tho second dlstrict,was at.
tackled by vicious bull and hurlei to the
ground. With pi, cnfork in nand h, at.
tempted to sick the animal, but it
knocked tho fork from his hands After
being knocked down three times Mr.. Eliza
son managed to get to tree, which he
climbed. Assistance came and the AMI
NAL was driven away. Fortunately for
Mr.. Elliason, the animal had been de.
horned.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-22

Durstcin is working night and day to
keep tho Sen Auben cigar ahead to have
them seasonei. We are packing u lot in
small boxes tor Holiday trade. We have
the largest stock of pipes we have ever
shown you, with genuine ambers AZ conts
up. Wash board tobacco 80 cent quality
sold ut 80 cents; double thick sold at 2Oc
40 cent qualify. Durstein's:5 East Second
street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-22
CITY Court Cases.

Jonas Heck shook The dust of the stone
pile off his shoes yesterday and came to
Wilmington and got drunk. He will
spend twenty days in Jail.
Bernard Kirk was fined 81 and costs for
drunkenness.
The charge of disorderly conduct against
Joseph Lopez was dismissed.
Elwood Ryder, aged Is years, is beyond
the control Of his parents. He stay out
all night and annnys the manager, of the
Opera House. He was committed to the
Ferris Industrial School.
The charge Of assault against Harriet
LcKail on Lizzie Cummings was held up
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-22
StoeckIe's ''SeIeCt"
Christmas Beer
For Your Table
IlEttlSTEkS ORDER.
IL ltEllSTER'S OFFICE

New Caste County. Del.
December 18th 1897.
Upon the application Of Thomas O. Mitchell
and Stephen II. Mitchell administrators ct
John Mitchell. late Of Mil Creek Hundred. in
sold county, DECREASED it Is ordered and direct
cd by tile Register that the AdniIstrator!.
aforenaii give notice OF erunting OF 1.ettcrs OF
Administration upon the estate Of the drceaaed
with the date Of grating thereof, by causing
nd, ii ii .eI,ri,t4 TO b- posted within forty days
FROM the date Of such Letters IN six OF tho
most public places Of the county uf New Castle.
requiring all p.is nns having demands against
the estate to present tho same. or abide By an
act 81 Assembly in such oa~e made and prnvid-
I'd and also cause the same ta be inserted
within the Same period In the DAILY RErun
I,uAN. newspaper published IN Wilmington,
Dell, aud to be continued therein. three weeks,
too. a. i.
49,, Given under the hand and aeal OF
$. \. ! Office nf III" Register aforesaid, at
- Wilmington. In New Castle county
aforesaid, the day and year above written.
CALVIN w CROSSAN, Register.
NOTICE N office IL hereby given TINT Letters
of Administration were in due form Of law
granted unto the undersigned on tho 18th day
Of De,.eInl,cr A. y. 1897, and thtt all persons
having claims against the estate of the dectas.
-d must preIt Mt the sauie, duly attested, to the
r.,hl Administrators, on or before the 18th day
of )uc.nlber 1888, or abide the Act OF Assem-
lily In such cast made and provided.
THOMAS G. MITCHELL,
STEPHEN FL. MITCHELL"
Adfhinistrstor%
Address: Ilockessin Del. ~ dlo
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-22

30 cent ones for q cents; Plush Toilet
90 cents, II 2b:glove, work, and collars box
es only - cents. department store price
nelhS Oh cents we invi,e your presence
Danforth Druggist 2nd s. Market.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-22
Miss rladera'S Amendment,

Yesterday afternoon tho Board Of Edu-
cations Committee on Teachers consider
Cd the promotion Of Miss MADEIRA as prin.
cipal of school No. II. Those who favorad
Tho appointment Of Miss NJ. G. Loney
moved that the appointment Of Miss
Matia1a be reconsidered, but this WINS de-
fcalci and the matter stands where 1t did
before.
The mattor will now be carried to tbs
hoard
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-22
Bridge Builder Fall.

Edward kenneey, aged about forty
years, employed us bridge carpenter by
the Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltl-
more Railroad, wa, seriously mi ur d yes
terlay while at work on the bridge at
Perryvillc, He slipp, d and fell inside the
brea kwater, IL distance vi Twenty-Five feet
and was rende. cd unconscious. He will
recover,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-22

V1I1HIHBGUHi Lt1.J DEC. 70, lo31.
Dear Santa Claus;-1 am little girl
three years old. Please send me doll
with shoes and stockings, a bonnet on,
and dressed in pink silk, aeoach, n ring
with set, piano, some oranges, nuts,
cakes and candy, and doll that goes to
slesu P!sa:e dah's forget brother, nam.
Carey, Brokers Lane, Rising Sun.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-12-22

town says: when we have our next full
crop of wheat and the other countri, S
where it Is now scarce, tie price viii go
down to the gold basis bottom OF 81 cents
bushel. Talk Of prosperity to he farm
and cotton selling al ~ cents per pound
is all humbug." The journal can't sec
any good in anything except Democratic
control and it will never conccdo that
the times arc better while the Government
Is under the control OF the Republican
party None are so blind rs those Who can
Zoe and won't,