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The San Francisco call., 1897-09-19

day; some of us will be put in the ground
some of US will be cremated, some OF US
Will be put in elaborate mausoleums, and
some of US in plain boxes, but when we're
all planted, in the end we are all equal,
and no one is better than the other fellow.
I'd go on this principle if l were Mayor
and treat every body right and do the
square thing by 'em all, whether they had
any stuff or not.
81 don't believe in monopolies or trusts
or corporations. 1 believe IN equal treat
ment for the man OF $4,000, 900 and the
man OF SIS, and you bet your life I'd give
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-19

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The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-01-16
OF MAYHEM FAILS
The Institution Closed Its
Doors Last Monday.
W. H. WAGNER THE ASSIGNEE.
The First Bank Failure In the History
OF Lafayette County.

Since old GiIead Rupe broke ground
for the habitat of the "first settler" in
Lillard (now Lafayette) county, there had
not been a bank failure in the county
until the MAYHEM bank assigned last
Monday. Banks have ~liquidated, banks
have consolidated with other banks, and
one or two were forced to close for two or
three days, but zone had ever been closed
permanently. Depositors in Lafayette
county banks have never lost a dollar OF
their deposits, Inc there is nc reason to
believe that the patrons of the ank of
MAYHEM will lose a cent.
The Bank OF MAYHEM was organized in
1891. MIR. Taylor B. Benning is president
and James Vickars cashier. Both of them
are reliable gentlemen, of high standing
in this county, and of strict integrity.
Hard times and slow collections tell the
story of the failure.
On Monday the bank directors held a
meeting, and after due consideration
made a voluntary assignment to Mr.. w.
H. Wagner for the benefit of all its cred
itors. The bank is perhaps in a solvent
condition. Its assets are $27, 1892 and the
liabilities are about $4,000.
County Collector Catron had about
"a 200 In the bank when the assignment
was made. He will not lose, perhaps,
though his money will be tied up for some
time.
The institution was well ~patronized and
did a good business. Assignee Wagner
took Icharge of the bank yesterday. He
has retained Hon. w. IL. Chiles as his
attorney.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-01-16
Cook Rock Sent Free

'TabIe and Kitchen" is the title of a
new cook book published by the Price
Baking Powder Company, Chicago. Just
at this time it will be sent free il you
write a postal mentioning INTELLIaEN-
GER. This book has been tried by our
selves and is one of the very best books
Besides containing over 400 receipts for
all kinds OF pastry and home cookery,
there are many hints for the table and
kitchen, showing now to set a table, how
to enter the dining room, ETC., a hundred
and one hints in every branch of the cult
nary art. Cookery of the very finest ,and
richest as well as of the most economical
and home like is provided for. Remember
"rable and Kitchen" will be sent, postage
prepaid, to any lady sending her address
(name, town and state) plainly given. A
copy In German or Scandinavian will be
sent il desired. Postal card is as good al
letter. Address Price Baking Powder Co,
Chicago, Ill,
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-01-16
PRESIDENT WALTER B. WADDELL.
The Directors of the Lexington Savings
Bank Place the Young Lexing-
tOnlan at the Helm.

Walter B. Waddell is now president of
the Lexington Savings bank, one of the
Oldest and best banking houses in this
section of Missouri.
The annual election of directors of the
Lexington Savings bank was held at the
banking house, January ID, 1897. The
directors elected for the ensuing year
being w. d. Rankin, d. w. B. Tevis, w.
B. Waddell, M. Chapman, E. F. Nichol-
son, ]. E. Ryland aud E. Chanslor.
Captain Rankin requested that, owing
to his large farming interests in Ray
county which demanded his entire atten-
ton, that he be not asked to act as presi-
dent. That he would remain an active
member of the board and render every
attention, the same as though acting as
the president, but owing to his necessary
absence from the city 1t would be better
to elect another president. The board
then elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: Walter B. Waddell, presi-
dent; d. w. B. Tevis, vice president; E.
E. Ryland, secretary.
The report of the condition of the bank
showed it to lave enjoyed a very prosper
Gus year. The board, after charging from
the surplus account the expenses and
taxes of the year, and 800 shrinkage in
assets, declared a 8 per cent. semi-annual
dividend, paid to the stockholders on
demand, and carried 81 1000 to the surplus
fund.
Mr.. Waddell, the young banker, is a
native Le~xingtonian, and will make the
bank a valuable officer. His
father was for years at the helm of the in
stitution, and well worthy is Walter b.
TO inherit and to wear the shoes so honor
ably worn by his ather. We congratulate
him upon the distinguished promotion.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-01-16
TWO GREAT SALES,
Two of the Largest Stocks Of Goods
Ever Brought to the County to be
Retailed at Cost Prices.

1t is hardly necessary to call attention
to the flaming advertisements of Philip
Keller and McCausland q McCausIand,
which occupy together one full page of
this weeks INTELLIeENCER. They are
conspicuous enough to assure the atten-
tion of every reader of the paper. These
advertisements, taken together, are by
far the largest that have appeared in
many months. Keller, as all know, is the
great clothing merchant of the county.
His stock, always rerlete, is now the
heaviest, best selected and withal the best
assorted he ever brought to this city,
and includes everything In the ready
made clothing line. This immense stock
has been marked down to cost prices,
and even below original cost, as Mr..
Keller is determined to deplete the stock
in order to prepare for the spring trade.
Men and boys will here find a great
opportunity to buy clothing at actual
cost prices and many handsome suits are
offered for sale below that figure. This
is no catch penny advertisement, but a
bona ide statement of actual facts. In
order to test the truth OF this assertion our
readers are invited to read the advertise
$4,000 80 ~ oRPNoAo IL NhAo ooaO ~ W
call at the store and examine the goods
and prices. The advertisement OF McCaus-
lane & McCausland occupies half of one
full page They speak to the ladies.
The goods are for sale at the prices
named, and a better opportunity than
this has never before been presented to
the ladies of the county to secure dry
goods at prices which are in all truth
offered for less Than actual cost. Their
stock is one of the largest to be found
anywhere in western Missouri, it was
selected with great care and is without
doubt one of the cheapest lot of goods
ever offered in any great quantity to the
of this part of the state. Those
who fail to take immediate advantage of
this golden opportunity, to purchase the
best goods to be procured at prices to
suit the present hard times, will regret
the oversight when the stock has been
reduced by other purchases. The goods
are for sale, and will be sold as stated in
the advertisement. This is no attempt to
attract trade by Offering reduction on a
fe " articles, but a legitimate statement of
facts. The aggregate value of the goods
offered to the public by these Two great
is in the neighborhood OF $40, 600.
The proprietors recognize the fact that
money is hard to get, and for that reason
they have reduced their prices in order to
give everybody a chance to buy first-class
goods at prices below cost. The sales will
for thirty days, unless the stocks
ire disposed of before the expiration OF
hat time. Readers residing long distan-
les from the city will find that it will
)ay them big money to come to Lexing-
on and take advantage of these great
a alas
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-01-16

Died. real this city, Jan. Il, 1897, OF
heart diease, Andy Ramey.
Died, in this city, Thursday, Ian. IA,
infant son OF MIR. and Mrs. Joseph Frazier.
Died, near this city, Jan. IL, Jennie,
infant daughter of Mrs, and Mrs. +. ID.
Butler,
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-01-16
COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT.

NO., Jan. II, 1897.
Miss Lizzie Smith, Lexington, Mo-.
The undersigned, your friends aud
admirers of this city and county, wishing
to give o a public testimonial of the
high appreciation we have for your per-
sonaI worth and artistic requirements,
woul respectfully ask that o give in
the near future a public concert and must
cal at the New Grand Opera House in this
city, where we may enjoy the delightful
music for which you are SO famed and
may in a more substantial way show our
warm wishes for your welfare:
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-01-16
CAPT. AND MRS. HUNT ENTERTAIN.
A.A hL.n HnA AHAonAninnA kh

Capt. and Mrs. Hunt entertained their
young friends with a dance, Thursday
evening, in honor of their guests, Misses
Marmaduke, OF Sweet Springs, and Miss
Dyer, of st. Louis. The spacious parlors
and hall of the Waddell home IN South
street. Capt. and Mrs. Hunts home while
in Lexington, are we'll adapted for this
style Of entertainment. The floors of both
parlors were canvassed, the music good,
and nothing was lacking to make the
evening a m pleasant one. Besides the
young ladies, Misses Marmaduke and
Dyer, Mrs. Hunt was assisted in receiving
by Mrs. Marmaduke, Of Sweet Springs,
who is her guest for a few days.
Although Capt. and Mrs. Hunt have
been with us only a few months, they
have gained a warm place in the hearts of
the young people of Lexington. Mrs.
Hunt has proven herself a charming
hostess. Aside from being a delightful
conversationalist, she has a rare, sweet
that is irresistible.
Their little son aud daughter, Master
Claude and Miss Nellie Hunt, who were
allowed to stay up late, "just this once"
distributed the dancing cards. Nellie
one OF a little fairy in her white
.organdie, all berufied. Both children
dance nicely together, and make a charm
ing little couple.
About eleven O'Clock delightful refresh
were served informally, while the
punch table in the hall was a favorite
resort all evening.
About twenty five couples were present,
and they are indebted to Capt. and Mrs.
Hunt and the younR ladies for one Of the
most pleasant evenings OF the winter,
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-01-16
CLOAKS !!

20 spring wraps, old styles, worth from $3.50
to 800; red pencil prices-------------$I.oo
} IS cloth cIoaks, last years styles, worth from
S. to 1900; red pencil price---------- $50
10 plush sacques, worth $40 to $500; red
pencil price---- $50
10 ladies' jackets, new styles, worth So to
1900; red pencil 500
= furcapes, worth $22; red pencil Price-----Io.oo
plush cape, fur trimmed, worth $40; red
pencil 500
II misses jackets, new styles, worth 81 to
700; red pencil $50
d misses jackets, worth So to HOO; red
pencil $50
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-01-16

DEATHS.

Married, at Independence, on Jan. IL,
1897, Mr.. Richard f. Ryland, OF this city,
and Miss Alice Miller.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-01-16

Messrs. ChanslOr, Wilson, Rankin, Chiles,
Morton. and others.
GENTLEMEN:-Your favor of the 18th
inst, rendering me an ovation, has been
gratefully received. II my musical friends
will kindly render their assistance, a pro-
gramme may be arranged at an early date,
of which due notice will be given.
With ank for the kind terms in which
you have clothed your request, | remain,
Yours respectfully, LIZZIE SMITH.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-01-16

Absolutely pure, perfectly harmless,
and Invariably reliable are the qualities of
One Minute Coggh Cure. 1t never fails
Ia colds. group and lung troubles. Chill
dren like II because it is pleasant to take
and it helps them. Crist q Day. l-25-1y
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-07-22
TIE CONFEREEs AGREE.
Al, IN. Tariff Differences Have at Lss'
Been Settled.

Washington, July 20.-When the
o.nrhi;can conferees on the tariff adj
ionrned at 6 P. NJ. today, the an
rnrncement was made on hehalt OF
zach house, that they had agreed on all
.bo toms of the bill, and that the re-
sult of the partisan conference "ouio
ba submitted to the Democratic men,
,ors 80 tho conference at full meeting
TO be held next day.
This announcement had been maze
informally to the Democratic members
of the conference at noon, ana iau
formed the subject of general specuIa-
,;on about the senate during the after
moon. 1t appeared, after the informal
sacrament was made, that there was
still much to be done In the way OF
nuttjng the bill IN shape, and the CON
ferees snent six hours in close applica'
,;on to the work in hand. They were,
for the most part, merely running over
the bill. but there were still rates 10
be agreed upon which had been passed
over until the sugar schedule shouid DC
finally disposed Of The revision was
not even completed during the after
poon session. and some Of the members
returned to renew the work tonight.
The members OF the conference still
preserve the strictest silence ir regard
to the conditions made, giving out no
official confirmation as to the changes
made in the bill. 1t is learned, how
ever. from an entirely reliable source,
that a very large majority Of the senate
amendments were accepted This was
rendered necessary by several circum-
stances. A number OF amendments
made by the senate were verbal. others
were trivial, and still others were made
neces sary to secure harmony OF con-
strnction. and would have been made
nv the house if that body had had the
hill under consideration for SO long a
time as the senate.
All such changes as these are accept
ed without question by the house con-
ferees. They also accepted in most
cases all these alterations made by the
senate in order to secure the passage OF
the bill in that body. Senator Jones
of Nevada, holding, as he did, the prac-
teal balance of power, both in the SEN
ate and in the conference, was enabled
to secure many concessions for Western
interests in the senate, and these he
held for without exception in the con-
ference. He even succeeded in secur.
ing degree of protection for beet-sugar
greater than was given either in the
senate or house bill.
The bill, as agreed upon, will. when
made public, present an entirely new
sugar schedule, at least, in the main
item of the duty on raw and refined
sugar, the fourth presented since the
bill emerged from the recesses OF the
ways and means committee.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-07-22

New York, July 2l.-A special to
the Herald from Washington says:
With a view to making available for
immediate service as many of the ships
Of the navy as possible, Secretary Long
is considering the advisability OF plac-
ing the monitor Miantonomah in the
reserve.
The Miantonomah was laid up in Or
binary at League island in 1895 and
since that time but little attention has
been paid to the ship except to make
repairs from time to time. Secretary
Long now intends to have the vessel
put in thorough condition SO that she
can be ordered into reserve with the
Columbia and Minneapolis. This
means that "short crew" with full
supply of stores and coal will be kept
on board and that the she can be made
ready for sea service within five days
if the necessity arises.
While department officials declare
there is no significance in this move,
the attitude OF Japan with respect to
Hawaii and Cuban troubles are suffi-
cient to make the administration de.
sire to be in good shape to meet any
emergency that may arise.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-07-22
THEBALANCE0F TRADE
Exports of Merchandise Last
Year Larger Than Ever
IS OVER ONE BILLION OUTLAWS
The Excess over Imports was
Greatest in the History OF
the Country.

Washington, July 19.-The annual
statement of imports and exports o. the
United States. issued by the bureau OF
statistics makes the remarkable $40" ,
ing that never before in the history 90
the country have the exports OF iici-
chandise. which includes practically
all the exports except gold ana silver
reached SO high figure as during 'he
fiscal wear ending June 30, 1897, nor
has the excess of exports over imports
ever been SO large. The only time
these figures were approached was III
1892. when the United States was max
ing heavy shipments of grain to Eu'
rope to feed the people suffering from
deficient harvests. The statement OF
1897, with comparisons, is as follows
Exports of domestic merchandise
Sl.O32, 99S, 10, an increase over 1870
OF about $l70, 900, 000
Total exports of domestic and foreign
merchandise, $l,05l, S97.O9l, as com
pared with $3.50 ,OO6, 93S for 1896.
The total imports of merchandise
during the fiscal year just closed
amounted to $764,373, 905, OF which
1891, 932, COS was free of duty. The
total imports were about SO, 800 oC
less than last year, and the excess OF
exports over imports for the year was
$685., 6l3, 1876.
This is an excess of about $3.50, 600,
600 over last year, and an excess OF
about 1923, 100000 over any previous
year.
The exports OF gold, including ores
for the fiscal year 1897 amounted To
$40, 359, $50. as compared with SIR
400. AL for 1896.
The imports OF gold amounted to $50
013,515, an increase Of about SOL 500
600 over 1896.
The exports of silver during 1897
amounted to SOL $40, 63S, and the I'M
ports $50, 533,227.
The excess OF gold imports over ex.
ports therefore was $44, 653. 195. and
the excess of silver exports over i'm
ports. *31, 4l3,4ll. Never before has
the silver movement. both export and
import, reached SO high figure.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-07-22
PASSED WITH A RUSH.
Tariff Bill Went Through the House in
Record Breaking Time.

Washington, July 2l.-The confer
ence report on the bill was adopted by
the house shortly after midnight by a
vote of lS5 to lis. and at noon today
the report will go to the senate for ac-
ton there. This eclipses all previous
records. The result was accomplished
after IL hours of continuous debate.
But two speeches were made by the Re-
publicans, one by Dingley, in opening
the debate, and by Payne, in closing it,.
The sugar schedule was the main
point of assault, but the most interest
ing feature OF the debate occurred when
Bailey and McMillin, the two rival
Democratic leaders, crossed swords on
the question of the orthodoxy of the free
raw material doctrine, the former OPP
posing and the latter championing it,.
The galleries were crowded up to
the time the vote was taken, many dis
tinguished people being present.
Among them were many senators,
many members OF the cabinet and few
members of the diplomatic corps. Ev-
cry Republican in the house who was
present voted Tor the report. Ihe
Democrats, with five exceptions. voted
against the report. The exceptions
We're Slayden, Brouisard. Myer, Davey
and kleburg.
The Populists and silverites did not
vote solidly. Shaforth, Newlands and
Hartman did not vote.
The Populists who voted against the
report We're as follows: Baker, Bar
low, Botkin. Fowler, Jett, Lewis, Mar
shall, Marion, Peters, Simpson, Strowd
Howard, Kelly, stark and Sutherland.
The other Populis,s We're absent.
An analysis of the vote shows that
$50 Republicans and five Democrats
voted for the report and LOG Democrats
and l2 Populsts against it.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-07-22
A NOTED CHARACTER DEAD.
Amelia Kohler. who Inspired 1.-The
Last Rose Of summer"

New York, July 2l.-Mrs. Amelia
Kohler died today at Mount Vernon.
Had it not been for Mrs. Kohler, Tom
Moore might never have written The
Last Rose of Summer The poem
was of her suggestion, and the first line
was from her lips. She was early in
the century close friend of Moore's
sister. and kept a private school in
London. While walking in the garden
OF the school one day. Mrs. Kohler,
so the story goes, plucked rose, re-
marking: - It's the last rose of sum
mer; why not write about it, Dr..
Moore:''
The incident suggested the thoughts
that were afterward so beautifully
woven into verse, and the poem was
dedicated by the poet to Amelia, >
which is Mrs. kohler's name.
Mrs. Kohler was 90 Years old when
she died, and for 20 years had lived
with her daughter Mrs. F.. VI. Saun-
ders, at Mount Vernon. Her maiden
name was Amelia Offergeld, and her
father was an officer under General
Butcher. The family home was at
AK la Chappelle. Mrs. Kohler often
spoke of having seen Napoleon in her
pirlhOOd
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-07-22
THE TORPEDO BOATS.
Ncxt Naval Appropriation Bill Will
Favor the Coast.

Washington, July 2O.-It is safe to
cay that the next naval approximation
bill will contain provision for letting
the contract for building some of the
torpedo-boats on the Pacific coast. The
bill passed previous to the last con
tanned provision which allowed the
Pacific coast per cent more than
shipyards on the Atlantic coast. This
difference gave the Pacific bidders an
opportunity to compete. The clause
Was omitted from the current bill by
mistake, or through design on the mart
OF those who had the measure in
charge. BY singular coincidence.
the men who had the bill in charge
during the last session come from states
which are largely interested in shin.
building on the Atlantic coast. Tie
bill was passed during the closing DAYS
OF congress and rushed through hur.
rlediy, as must be expected in the
short sessions of congress every two
years. The Pacific coast interests will,
be looked after next time.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-07-22

Chicago, July ia scorcher is re-
sponsible for the death of Mrs. NJ. A
Morton, who was yesterday Ailled in a
runaway accident The scorcher. with
elevated back and lowered head, while
bowling along at a rapid rate. collided
with the horse driven by Mrs. Morton
The frightened animal became uncon-
trollable, and dashed down the street
colliding with a lamppost and throwing
the unfortunate woman from the We
hicle. She was instantly killed. She
had been an invalid for years. The
scorcher was thrown from his wheel
but remounted and rode away before he
could be apprehended. The horse was
badly injured and died in a few minutes
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1897-07-22
IN EVENT OF TROUBLE.
The Navy Department Will Not Be
Caught Mapping.

NduSht ->"PPih6'
San Francisco, July 20.-The Bulle-
tin says this evening that it has re-
ceived information that the navy de-
partment has determined not to be
caught mapping in the event of trouble
with Japan over the annexation OF the
Hawaiian islands. All orders OF the
department. which would have result
ed in moving ships Of the Pacific and
Asiatic squadrons from headquarters to
distant points, have been temporarily
suspended. While the authorities at
Washington deny that there is any
effort to keep all available vessels at
ports where orders can reach them at
short notice, naval Officers admit that
such scheme is being carried out, and
that orders have been issued to the
Asatic squadron requiring the feet to
make no move and hold itself in readi-
ness to return to the coast or proceed
to Hawaii on short notice
The report that the coast defense
monitors Monadnock and Monterey
will be sent to Honolulu is denied, and
the statement is made that they will
be held on the coast.
Inquiries have been received at
Mare island from headquarters as to
the condition of the Baltimore. now
under repairs there, with view of
putting her in commission in case of
emergency, although under ordinary
conditions she would not be ready for
service until September, or even later.