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The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-08-21
GRAND EXCURSION.
20 Buffalo and Niagara Falls via the
Wabash Railroad.

On August Goth and 21st the Wabash
railroad will sell round trip to Buffalo via
Niagara Falls, for SCI 80; tickets good up
to September Goth.
The Wabash route has been selected by
the grand commander of the state of Mis-
souri, as the official route to Buffalo, for
the reason that 1t is the shortest line and
the only line under the same management
from Kansas City to Buffalo via Niagara
Falls.
Through cars and through trains over
the Wabash tracks all the way.
The excursion tickets are good via lake
part of the way if passengers SO desire.
By securing your ticket via the Wabash
you take no chances of being laid out on
the way, as the Wabash is always on time.
For further particulars call at the Wa
bash office, northwest corner Delaware
and Ninth streets, or write to
HENRY N. GARLAND,
Western Passenger Agent,
Kansas City, Mo.
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COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE

PAGE CITY.
Elias Miller was in town Tuesday.
John Walker was in town Monday.
Ben Scott had business in Higginsvllle
Tuesday.
Captain Thornton was here Tuesday on
business.
Billy Kelley had business here WEDGES
day morning.
Mr.. t. j. Miller went to Kansas Monday
to buy cattle.
Mr.. John Peddicord had business here
Tuesday morning.
]. ". Tompkins and H. Y. Plattenburg
Sundayed in Dove.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Scott visited relatives
in Odessa Wednesday.
Charlie Caldwell made a business trip TO
HigginsviIle Saturday.
Obie Stark, of Dover, spent Tuesday
evening here with a lady friend.
Charlie Lyons, of Lexington, Sundayed
with his brothers near this place.
Miss Annie Fitchett and Mrs. p. A.
Stewart were trading here Tuesday.
Mesdames. J. w. Tompkins and Ben
Scott went to HigginsvilIe Monday.
Harry Scott, of Kansas City, spent Sun
day and Monday here with his parents.
GreenviIle Crisp passed through town
Tuesday evening en- route for Kansas City,
Charles Hutchinson and Mr.. Heller were
here Monday selling the Heller hog medi-
cine.
Mrs. Neale, of Kansas City, is visiting
her brother, Temple Page near here this
week.
Miss Anna Bell Taylor, of Marshall, is'
visiting the family OF Mr.. r. r. Tabb this
week.
Fisher Graves, Sam Walker and Waiter
Page attended services in Dover sunday
night.
Mesdames H. Y. P~lattenburg and j. w.
Thomson spent Sunday with Mrs. Buck
Hacker near Lexington.
Harry Scott and John Stewart spent an
enjoyable evening with lady friends near
Lexington Sunday.
The family of limb. Shelby have re-
turned from McAIister Springs, and all
report a jolly time at McAlister.
Charlie Neer passed through town Tues
day morning driving a bunch OF calves
that he bought of Mr.. John Ramey.
Misses Marie and Elizabeth Scott, ac-
by their brother Harry, spent
Tuesday with their sister, Mrs. Henry
Plattenburg in Higginsville.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Corder
Baptist church will give a lawn social
and ice cream supper Thursday, August
2, ut the residence Of Mrs. Nathan Corder,
one mile south of Corder. Everybody is
c ordialiy invited to attend.
Messrs. sam Phfegr and John Stewart
accompanied by the Misses Scott were
the many who helped celebrate the
birthday dinner of Mrs. Parson Jennings,
near Mayview. There were about one
hundred present and all report a good
time.
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Threats and perpetrated arson and pill
lage TO advance the fortunes of his
master, Leicester, and even before that
time, there have been eminent players
of the game of politics who have tried
to still the complaints of conscience
with the sophistry that they had neither
instigated nor had previous knowledge
OF the wrong-doing committed by some
guilty adherent's in order to encom-
pass their elevation to wealth and
power.
Major Mckinley in his private life is
an exemplary church-goer, and is re-
garded by his neighbors as a man faith
full in the discharge of his obligations.
And yet it is hard to attribute to him
the quality of being on good terms with
sis conscience and at the same time
knowing that the person who was most
active and influential in scouting his
nomination and election to the Office he
now holds has broken, in the bringing
about of these results, nearly every n
of Gods sacred commandments.
One of Hanna's most a~trocious per-
formances along this line IS just now
creating u scandal of such proportions
that it threatens the disruption of the
Mckinley Cabinet. In choosing an in
strnment to wrest the Louisiana dele
CATION from Reed last summer, Hanna
selected about as debased, degraded
and shameless n member of the human
family as the lax administration of the
laws in New Orleans and the putres-
cent state of republican politics pre-
yailing in hat city make 1t possible
not only to remain out of prison, but
to take official precedence and receive
political reward, TO the exclusion of
loyal and respectable members of The
Mckinley party in Louisiana, who re-
gard this faVOrite of Hanna's as a social
leper and outcast.
The name of the fellow is A C..
Wimberly. He emigrated from Coffee
vile, Miss, IN the. early Sos to New
Orleans, where he had previously be-
come a candidate for the attentions of
the Criminal court and tor the favors
of the criminal classes by shooting Seth
Howell, a prominent railroad man, TO
death IA the street. With this send off
and with the reputation of having been
a republican politician in good stand
ing in the state from which he came,
Wimberly of Crescent City politics.
His luck was shifting and unsteady,
until Mark Hanna found use for his
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peculiar quality of talent and brand of
morality in his business, and delegated
him to organize and fetch a delegation
with him 10 st. Louis to aid in nomi-
mating the sanity Mr.. Mckinley for
President. WImberly delivered the
goods, and Hanna sent for HIM to come
to Washington not long ago and re-
ceive his promised reward, which was
the collectorship of New Orleans.
Preceding him, however, came Il pro-
test from 500 mothers of New Orleans
addressed to Secretary Gage, and ask
ing that he forward it to the President.
This document exhibits Wimberly as
beng one of the most infamous scoun
drels and brutal libertines that ever
dlsgraced the nam of man. The sign
ere, all respectable matrons of the
Crescent City, after setting forth that
Mr.. Hanna's choice for collector Is a
notorious dive-keeper, gambler n a
general purveyor of vice, stated that
hC "a OCCh OuNio NhOhSh AOPOS
to a ~virluous mother, seeking reInstate-
ment in one of the public departments
of Washington, that she become the
accomplice IN the dishonor of her
daughter.
No wonder Secretary Gage has re-
fused to be a partner with Hanna in
the infamy of lndorsing the appoint
ment of such Il m~alodorous monster.
Every decent IA and m in
the country will applaud and approve
Mr.. Cages action. He has forwarded
the record of Hanna's favorite TO the
President with the statement that If
Wimberly is appointed he will have TO
get another Secretary of the Treasury.
1t will be interesting to see whether
Mckinley will yield to the brutal domi-
nation OF Hanna by carrying out his
prediction contract with this unspeak-
able dive-keeper. If he does the pub
lie will be disagreeably surprised and
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Ever since the days when varney

Hon. Henry C. Wallace was "A years old last Wednesday. He was born
in Woodford county, Ky, in 1928, and came to Lexington with his father over
half a century ago. He Ia admitted to the bar IN this city in 1S49, and for
fortyeght years he las beena actively engaged IN the practice of his profession.
Besides holding the offices of justice o. the peace and city attorney early in the
"fhiss" he has never, until elected a member of the Constitutional Conven-
ton in 1873, held o desired Ito hold official position. He chose the profession
'cvl". law, and was wise enough to follow it. He has always been a
jealous church worker and has held many positions of prominence IN the
Baptist church. Mr.. Wallace is on of the pioneer lawyers Of the state. His
clients re scattered all over the wet, and-he has had in charge some of the
mostn noted litigation of the state. He is still a regular attendant at the Office
desk and dispatches legal matters with the vim and vigor of his former years.
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DOVER.

Miss Lizzie VanAnglen is on the slcE
list,
Miss Myrtle Carter, of Higginsville. ID
visiting Miss Laura Edwards.
Miss Annie Mary Campbell Is visiting
! the family of DR.. w. G.. HARDWOOD.
Elder w. H.. Cooke is improving his
property on the corner OF Logan and Linn
streets.
Miss Pearl Cox and Messrs. Earl Cole
Lexington.
Miss Olive Carter, one of the teachers in
the public schools of Kansas City, is visit
ing her many friends in Dover.
Miss MAY HARDWOOD, who has been spend
ing the past six weeks visiting relatives
and friends in Colorado, has returned
home.
Misses Gertrude and Riley Eastwood,
who have been sick with typhoid fever we
are glad to say are doing nicely at this
writing.
Eddie Dysart, son of John Dysart. W.
miles southeast of Dover, fell from a load
OF corr was badly bruised, but had no
bones broken.
Miss Birdie Fisher, OF Nevada, who has
been spending some time with her grand
mother, Mrs. Dr. Meng. left yesterday for
Marshall. where she will visit friends for
q few days.
Quite q number OF the good people oil
Higginsville and Lexington have been
enjoying the eloquent and logical preach
ing OF G. H. ~Plattenburg, who for the last
two weeks has been holding q protracted
meeting OF the Christian church.
Several of Dover's young people will go
away rom home this fall to attend school.
We understand Misses Mary Willie Redd,
Pauline Hickam and, perhaps Lillian
Hodges will attend the Orphans School
the Christian church, at Fulton, Mo.
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W. 5.
HsDs NUNTFtFW
From the CoFder Dispatch.

From die CoFdeF Dispatch.
This young war-you might say
wheel-horse of democracy of the
First district is drawing TO himself the
praises of democrats throughout The
entire state for The manly stand he
took IN the last special session of con-
gress in combating the wiles of the
tariff barons. OF course 1t was q for
lorn hope, yet he worried tie enemy at
many points along the line. He was
the leader of the Missouri contingent
in oratory and sound sense, and while
in Washington he was sought after by
democrats, not only from Missouri, but
leaders from other states. Mr.. Cow
herd will be found willing, as he Is
capable, to defend the oppressed
against the opnlent.
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Popular Low-Frice California


The Santa Fe Route daily excursions
to California in tourist sleeping-cars are
desertedly popular. The service pleases
everybody who tries it. Cars are of
newest pattern and very comfortable.
having all necessary conveniences.
These excursions are patronized by
many of the best people, and the ticket
rates are low.
The Santa Fe's California line is re,
markedly picturesque. Its middle course
across the continent avoids extremes of
heat or cold.
For descriptive literature, address w.
y. Black, G. p. A, A. 7. & s. F. Ry.,
Topeka. Kas., or G. A. Higgins, A. G.
z. A, Chicago.
j. ID. EASTER, JR., Agent.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-08-21

1t was not dollar wheat that the
Dingley bill was to give, but higher
wages to the laborlng man. If the
laboring man gets a fair deal he
should have higher wages in the fac
tories. But he don't get a fair deal.
Not one factory has raised wages.
Thousands of laboring men are out of
employment, and their condition is
made worse instead of better by the
tariff bill.
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WAVERLY.


Rev. Vandiver and wife passed through
here yesterday.
Miss Loula Walton, o Slater, is visiting
the Misses Walton.
Mr.. Dan Thornton. OF H~igginsville, was
in our city Sunday.
Miss Pelotte, of Sweet Springs. is visit
ing her uncle Mr.. Motto.
Miss Emma Burton, of Malta Bend.
spent Tuesday in our city.
Miss Nettie Cannon returned from Mar
shall Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. J. A. wettendorf, OF Boonville, was
among the arrivals Tuesday.
Mr.. Crandell. an apple man from Mont
gomery City, arrived yesterday.
Miss Lizzie Wiley, of Marshall. 10 visit
ing her cousin. Miss Alberta Jourdon.
The Waverly baseball nine was defeated
by the Lanesville nine Saturday afternoon.
Revs. Pugh and Swanson are hold
ing a protracted meeting at the M. e.
South.
Miss Susie Afford, OF Lexington, who
has been on an extended visit to friends,
returned to her home to day.
Mr.. John Willis is. building a fine resi-
dence on his farm In Carroll Co. Cannon
and Minor are the contractors.
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Wired. Nervous. Sleepless.

Men and women-how gratefully they
write about Hoods Sarsaparilla. Once
helpless and discouraged, having lest all
faith 10 medicines, now in good health
and sable to do my own work." because
Hoods Sarsaparilla has power to enrich
and purify the blood rnd make the weak
strong-this is experience of . host Of
people.
Hoods Pills are the best family cathar-
tic and liver medicine. Gentle, reliable,
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-08-21

The Democratic Editorial AssocIa-
tion of Missouri is preparing to hold a
mammoth celebration in Kansas City
in October. Kansas City is the place
TO hold it. Bryan is the man to talk
20 it and the democratic editors are
the boys to run it. IL will be a tri-
state affair. Kansas and Nebraska will
be invited to join in and Tap some impe-
rial Missouri enthusiasm.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-08-21

The Missouri Edition of the Column
bia Herald, the product of the brain of
Walker Williams, was one of the finest
papers ever published in this or any
other state. 1t was eminently a Mis-
souri, paper. Ed Stephens and Walter
Williams. are native Missourians, and
they know Just how to issue the gem
aine NJ issouri a-ticle, The Herald
dast week was a credit to The greatest
American state.
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IT'S RANK AND SMELLST TO HEAVEN.

IT'S RANK AND SMELLST TO HEAVEN.
From the Kansas City Times.
To argue that President Mckinley is
of the disgracefully immoral
methods employed by his bosom friend,
the distinguished chairman of the re-
publican National committee. in COM
passing his nomination and election
would be to set down the present chief
magistrate of the United States as
stupid, which he is not; or as crimi-
nally ignorant, which he ought not to
be.
Ever since the DAYS when Xnrnev cnt
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That Eastern Trim.

Going East, take the Santa Fe Route
as far as Chicago.
Most direct line from the Southwest
generally, and thirty miles the shortest
between the Missouri river and Chicago,
which insures quick time and sure con-
nections. Track is straight and rock
ballasted, with very few crossings at
grade.
Vestibuled limited expresses, with
latest pattern Pullmans and free chair
cars. Meals in dining-cars served a la
carte.
Inquire of nearest agent, or address
w. j. Black, G.. p. A, A. r. & S. +.
Ry., Topeka, Kas.
j. ID. EASTER, JR., Agent.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-08-21

Now if Andree would show up with
the North Pole wouldn't the republicans
be happy. Foreign demand for wheat
and the discovery of the North Pole
would be used as campaign issues by
Hanna.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-08-21

The federal judges are fast demon
strating to the people that life tenure
in high appointrve offices is a failure.
Every judge in this country should be
elected by direct vote Of the people.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-08-21

The Pike County Post is twenty-six
years old. Besides being one of the
best editors in the state, Wallace DAVIS
is n of the strongest members of the
state legislature.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-08-21

Some people say that the arrest of
the Salvation army officer was a false
arrest. But evidently Capt. Cooper
takes a different view of it. He doubt
less thinks it was the real thing.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-08-21

DEATHS.
Died, August 7th at her residence six
miles southwest OF Higginsville, Emily,
widow of Henry d. Mills, and daughter of
the Rev. Nathaniel Preston. of Swainston,
Co. Wreath, Ireland, aged 70 years 10
month and IL days.
Frustrated with the great heat, on the
Bird she suffered an attack of paralysis
which gradually overcame her but not
until all her children were able to be
present and were recognized by her. Thus
passed away a dear mother from death
unto "Life Eternal" leaving an example
OF Christian character which will always
be a bright memory to those left. Being
taught the Scriptures from her infancy,
she knew much Of them by heart q
taught some to her children. She was
laid to rest beside her husband at Marvin
Chapel, Sunday, August sth, Rev. Woods,
Methodist, very kindly reading a great
part of the Episcopal service, Of which
denomination she had been a member all
her life.
"Her children arise and call her blessed"
1.-THE Lord gave and the Lord hath taken
away; blessed be the name Of the Lord.''
"
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-08-21
Lawn ParfXI

For the benefit OF st. Mary's Mission, at
the Confederate Home, near Higginsv!lle,
Friday night, August 9th. Music and
refreshments.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-08-21

The United States can produce amy
old thing 1t has produced the only
thing in the world greater than the
American Conslitution-yiz; the federal
courts.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-08-21

The Dingley bill has not yet raised
the wages of u single factory. But the
laboring man is paying a great deal
more for what be eats and wears.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-08-21
Chickering Bros. Upright Piano.

Only S2s5, manufacturers price $500.
Elegantly carved, fancy wood, all Chick
ering's patented improvements. Greatest
bargain ever offered; good reasons for
selling; time il desired. Address,
H. G. BRIcE, Lexington, Mo.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-08-21

Secretary Sherman may be losing his
mind, but he a loose a great deal of
it and still have enough TO make a fair
showing with the rest of the Mckinley
cabinet.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-08-21

There is a man in jackson county
who has lived there 40 years and has
never been in the court house. Being
a democrat his chances are still good.
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shocked. If he does not Mark Hanna
will continue his race tor Senator with
an additional and a very heavy handi-
cap on his Falstafian back.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-08-21

Champ Clark is writing a book on
"Missouri." This will do well enough
but when he writes this one Champ
ought to quit. Bookwriting Is bad
business.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-08-21

The republicans have said before that
the silver craze was dead. They will
find out at the election in 1898 and
1900 that it is the l~iveliest corpse they
ever saw.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-08-21

MaJkhanna is sorely troubled lest he
will be defeated in Ohio for Senator.
Mark is not smitten with the hand
writing he sees upon the wall.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-08-21

Lyman J. Gage has demonstrated in
The Wimberly matter that he was too
big n man morally at least to train
with Markhanner.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-08-21

Webbie Davis is in Ohio working for
Hanna. The "%beautiful boy" is work
ing the hole in his face now. He used
to be working the hole in his hat.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-08-21

Chauncey |. FilIey is said to be
writing to ..Queen Vic" about Major
BittInger. Fiiley wants Bittinger
eaten up by the British lion
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-08-21

Hanna's declaration that ga public
off, GER owes the people nothing" is no:
surprising. Who ever accused Hanna
of holding the opinion that a public
Office is Is n public trust.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-08-21

Patrick Henry Is a candidate for SEN
ator from Mississippi. If he is any
thing like old ''Pat" he will wake
things up considerably.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-08-21

Wheat went up six cents Wednes-
day. The failure of crops-in foreign
countries and the demand for our
wheat is going tn take it GA dollar.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-08-21

Col. Liv. Morse is still talking.
Keren's outfit has Filley down, but if
the sole man" lives, he will s.get 'em."
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-08-21

The democratic editors are going to
hold a free silver rally in Kansas City
just to show how dead the free silver
Issue really is.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-08-21

Now let's see, which clause is it in
the Dmgley bill that created the foreign
demand for wheat.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-08-21

Major Dick, Hanna's w%ire-puller,
will hardly write any more checks.
He will make his political payments in
money hereafter.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-08-21

Deacon Houser's Globe Democrat
and Boss Kerens are running high
handed over Filley, but there will come
a day
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NOTICE TO BRIDGE CONTRACTORS
NOTICE TO BRIDGE CONTRACTORS
/ will let TO the lowest and best bidder, on
ERInAX SEPTEMRER La Isq7

1Ai1 . 49, - @'0N
at 10 O'Clock "a. m. the cutting of a trench in
change branch, the construction of a bridge
over same. anu making I'LL at old bridge site,
on MAYHEM and Concordia road, near the
Greer farm, about five q miles southeast of
AuIlville.
Also, on same day, ard as sood after the
above letting as practicable, 1 will let the con-
structfon OF Il wooden truss span over Big
Weedy creek, on county liue road, about half
90 mile west of Simpson postofice, and let
for repairs Il bridge over same stream on road
south of Mrs. Littlejuhn's.
Also, ON
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER IL, 1897,
at 10 o'clock a. m VIII let the construction
of a wooden truss span, about thirty 600 feet
in length. over Panther creek, about three
quarters'tAr of n mile south of Conc0rdia.
The above letting to take place at the sites
named. " " "
Plans and specifications can be seen at time
of lettings. %
ContFactors must give bond, with approved
security as tbe'law requires.
The right to reject ANY or all 8tds y re
served. }. GRAY,
s-sltd Commissioner
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on the following schedule
TO THE KlONDYKE GOLD FIELDS

The Burlington Route is the
direct northwest line to Seattle
or Tacoma. and the direct west
ward line to San Francisco, en-
route to Alaska. From SO to
200 miles, and several hours
saved by the Burlington's SPLEEN
did passenger train service to the
northwest from ST. Louis, Kansas
City or St. Joseph. Pullman
sleepers and Free Chair Cars on
all through trains. Several extra
steamers will sail before the
season closes. Ask your ticket
agent for detailed information,
or write the undersigned,
l.. w. WAKELY,
General Passenger Agent.
ST. Louis. Mo-.
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A man got rich in the Klondike in
eight weeks This is pretty fair time,
but many AVE frozen to death in less.