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The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-07-10
STEPHEN G. NTWoR

Stephen G. Wentworth is dead. All
that was mortal of LexIngton's greatest
benefactor has been consigned TO
mother earth and the spirit has taken
its flight to its God.
In the death of this great and good
man Lexington lost a citizen whose life
work was devoted to the service of his
fellow-men. She lost a citizen whose
name is carved in letters of gold upon
the morals of this community and
whose good works will live as long as
time lasts.
Stephen G. Wentworth was not con
tent TO crowd his way through the
thoroughfare of life, unmindful of the
opportunities to serve his fellow-man
and his God His ambition in life was
to serve others that they might, in turn,
be better prepared to serve their God.
Were the good deeds of this man
recorded, the volume would, indeed,
be large. He assisted the poor and
downtrodden. In him The widow and
orphan had a friend and helper, The
church a worker and generous contrib
utter, aud all humanity a friend.
Upon ons of Lexington's magnificent
hills there stands a college. 1t Is ded-
icated to the young men of h central
west. 1t sends out, from year to year,
scores of young men prepared 10 fight
the battles of life. As their influence
expands, %ennobling and exalting the
world, so expands the influence of
Stephen G.. Wentworth. 1t was he
who founded and fostered Wentworth
Military Academy. 1t was his money
and his desire to serve God and man
that he, here in Lexington, built this
great monument TO his name. And it
is a monument ''more lasting than
brass and clearer than pure water"
His example should be emulated.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-07-10
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

BY local applications. as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure Deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an infiamed condi-
ton OF the mucous lining Of the Eustach-
ian Tube. When this tub gets intiamed
you have q rumbling sound or imperfect
hearing, and when it is entirely closed
Deafness is the result, and unless the
Inflammation can be taken out add this
tube restored to its normal condition,
hearing will be destroyed forever; nine
cases out of ten are caused by catarrh,
which Is nothing but an intiamed condi-
ton of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness (caused by cstarrh)
that cannot be cured by HalPs Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F. j. CHENEY d CO., Toledo, o.
@~Sold by Druggists, Zoe. 7-31mo
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-07-10
Left Alone To Do Battle.
ON the Kansas City Times.

From the Kansas CITY Ilmes.
With the st. Louis Post Dispatch
under the control of Joseph Pulitzes,
the Times Is the only newspaper Of
metropolitan ~pretensions and genera
circulation in Missouri and Kansas,
which has unqualifiedly Endorsed the
free and unlimited coinage of silver al
a ratio of 1G to 1. Other newspapers,
it is true, have given a general support
to the democratic platform and the
democratic candidates, but the one
issue which interests, and more than
all others concerns the people, has been
ignored,
The Times, however, will cheerfully
and confidently continue to fight for
bimetallism. So long as the country
press remains loyal to the cause of the
people and humanity there nsed be no
fear of a backward step in Missouri.
Kansas has proved its loyalty and the
conditions in that state are more favor
able for an overwhelming silver victory
than aver before.
The Times has no wish to underesti-
mate the political power of the metro
politan press. 1t recognizes that papers
vi III CICuldtiOh anu dPRANCa u
a general news service, are almost in
dispensable in a heated political CAM
paign, but there are enough of these
papers scattered throughout the south
and west to meet the requirements.
After all it IS the country weekly which
most forcibly illustrates the power of
the press. That metropolitan daily is
of the greatest influence which possesses
the confidence Of the greatest number
of country editors. Compared with this
indirect influence, the direct influence
of the metropolitan newspaper Is almost
infiniteslmai.
To the already large and rapidly in
creasing number of editorial advocates
of bImetallism in the states of Missouri
aud Kansas, the Times will pledge an
earnest and consistent support of inde-
pendent silver coinage. There is n
test, and but one, of the loyalty Of a
newspaper to the cause of silver. That
test is an emphatic editorial declaration
in favor of silver coinage at a ratio of
10. 80 to l. 1t is we'll enough for re-
publican politicians to deceive the
voters of their party by promising them
International bimetallism or free coin
age at some alleged commercial ratio,
but neither the democratic nor the
populist voter can longer be deceived
by such trimming.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-07-10
BtcxcIes superior to Horses.

The feat of baltimore bicyclist, who
rode 10 in 10 hours, and 314 miles in "a
hours, seems to show that the new mo-
tor is superior to the horseln ore ways
than one. 1t is not only insensible to
fatigue, but it is superior in point of
both speed and endurance. Probably
the best record ever made by a horse
was that of the animal ridden by Count
Strahrenberg, in October, 1899, which
covered the distance from Vienna to
Berlin, 100 miles, in II hours and "a
minutes. This was far inferior to the
314 miles made by the human muscle,
with the aid of the wheel, in "a hours.
The horse can go where the bicycle
cannot, but, given good roads, he stands
no chance with it in n rae against
either time or Observation-Disclosures
Ledger.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-07-10
%MARKHANNER IN TROUBLE.

Markhanner is in trouble. He
wants to go back to the senate. He
also wants to keep his hand ON the
throttle of the republican party. He
is an ambitious chap, but his tlashy
career must soon close. Marcus prom
ised the trusts that he would take care
of them if they would furnish doodle
for McKinley's election. They fur
nished the ssboodle."
Now, that was not the only promise
Marcus made. He promised higher
wages and better times TO the general
public If Mckinley was elected.
These two horses were gong in
different directions, but a thorough
understanding with the trusts enabled
Marcus to ride them both up to the
election, and even on up to the inaugu-
ration. But Marcus had to get off one
of the horses when congress convened.
He had 10 deliver.
Mark is still trying 10 wink at the
laboring men, but he has delivered to
the trusts. He has had a law enacted
that robs the general public of what
little it may earn, that the Golfers of
the trust magnates may be filed to
OVERLOOKING.
Marcus promised the fellows who
wear "broadcloth," full pockets, but
what is he going to do about the
fellows who wear the s'jeansP" They
have called for delivery, but their call
remains unanswered. They want those
higher wages; those better times.
The delivery is not forthcoming. 1t
can't be made. Marcus is having
legislation enacted for the fellows who
furnished the money. The fellows
who voted-well, that's another story.
But Marcus sees the handwriting.
There are a great many people IN
Ohio. A large majority OF them can't
be hoodooed any more. The other
republican candidates over the country
ind the same conditions in their s'baili-
wicks." They are kicking against
Hanna domination. His road to re-
election is rough enough, but his hold
upon the republican party is getting
shaky. The boys are ''leary'' of
Marcus. They a him "in the
bottom of the sea-" They will get
him there, too, if he don't look out, for
Markhanner is in trouble.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-07-10
MATERIAL.

Nickel Steel and Stronger
Than Any Other Now In Use.
Nickel steel is considered the build
ing material of the future. 1t is pro-
duced by the combination of iron and
nickel, and the principal condition for
a successful alloy is the purity of the
nickel used. The latter metal is found
mostly in Canada and New Caledonia,
and the reduction of the ore has been,
of late, greatly simpliied. Most of the
New Caledonia product is melted in
Germany, while that from Canada is
exclusively exported to England and
the United States. Nickel steel, while
somewhat lighter in weight than steel,
is two or three times as strong; its
power of resistance and it's r~esiliency
also exceed those of steel. These prop
critics permit a considerable saving in
dimensions, and thereby in weight and
in cost, as compared with similar con-
structions of ordinary steel. It's prin-
cipal uses are armor plate for men-of-
war, boiler plates, especially those for
marine engines; screw ~propellers for
ships; wires for submarine cables, also
wires for rheostats, etc., on account of
their excellent power of resistance;
gun barrels and guns; the more i'm
portant parts of locomotives and pins
and couplings of railroad ears. Quite
recently nickel steel has been employed
in the production of bicycles, and a Ger
man wheel built of this material and
tested for it's strength, compared ia
vorably to bicycles made of common
steel, while it's weight was less than
two-thirds of the latter, or 1874 pounds.
Boston journal of Commerce.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-07-10
A LITTLE oNsENsE

A Change of Base.-Mrs. Benham-
"You used to a hat our life would
be m grand sweet song" Benham-
'That was before I had to sing it to the
twins."-Truth.
Her Preference.-Pater Ito 12-year-
old daughter)-"Nina, when you get
married I'll have a bishop perform the
ceremony" mo, papa, I'd rather have
a cheap little clergyman and plenty OF
ice cream.'-Life.
Visitor Tin Washington)-"Isn't ii
unusually dark this morning?" Dem
ocratic Congressman with much feroc-
ity)-"Yes, The sun is rising very re-
luctantly. 1t is afraid Speaker Reed
won't recognize it!"-Chicago Record,
pittsburgh is acquiring quite a
reputation as q convention city," re-
marked the Horse editor. ut u.s." as
scented the Fashion editor; "but, then,
you know 1t has been a n~atural-gas
city for a number of years,"-Pitts-
burgh Chronicle Telegraph.
He (tremblingly)-"I have n last
wi-wish to ask you before we part in
an-anger forever" She (sobbingly)-
"Wha-what is it, ~Geo-George?" He
"Wi-will you me-meet me next TIL
Thursday, as usual?" She-"I wi-will,
George."-Tit-Bits.
She Getting him down easy)-"Tm
sure, Mr. Hardleigh, that you car find
plenty of girls right here who can make
you much happier than I could" He
(mournfullyl-"Yes, but you See, that's
just the point. I've asked 'em all, You
are my only chance Harlem Life.
DO you think your sister likes me
Tommy2" Eyes. She stood up for you
at dinner" "Stood up for me! Was
anybody saying anything against me?"
mo, nothing much. Father said he
thought you were rather a donkey.
but sis got up and said you weren't,
and told father he ought to know bet
ter than judge a man by his looks."-
Household Words
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s.

William S. Cowherd is making the
people of this district Il most faithful
congressman. While u host of con
gressmen are lounging around in the
blissfnl atmosphere of some health
resort, Cowhe:d is sweltering in the
heat at Washington, attending to his
congressional business and represent
ing by his voice and vote the will OF
the people of this district, as recorded
at the last election.
OF course a democrat can't do much
in this session of congress, but he can
watch what the republicans are doing
and let the people know it. This, Mr..
Cowherd is doing. He is standing by
his guns, and in face of the fact that
many of his associates are enjoying
themselves at home or at health
resorts. And there is not a new men,
Der in congress who stands higher
than he does. He is consulted by the
leaders, and it is safe to wager that he
is in Washington, as he is at home,
always holding to the right and con-
demning the wrong.
The democrats of this district are
proud of William S. Cowherd. They
recognize in him q faithful, brave and
able champion. They know his future
will bring the same unfaltering service
as has the past. They love him
because he is honest, honor him
because he is able, and will follow
him because he is fearless. He is a
born leader of men and measures, and
just such a man as the people of this
district will keep in public service.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-07-10
D OF PUBLICATION
In the Probate COURT of Lafayette Coun-
ty, Missouri.
Adjourned May Term, 9th day, July 9th,
1897.

In the Probate Court of Lafayette Coun.
ty, Missouri.
Adjourned May Term, 9th day, July 9th
1897.
Estate of Gerd Schnakenberg, deceased.
Now at this day comes Henry KessDer
of the estate OF Gerd Schnakenberg de-
ceased, and presents his petition, prayina
for an order for the sale of SO much OF the
real estate of said Gerd Sc~hnakenherg as
will pay and satisfy the remaining debts
due by gaid estate, and yet unpaid, for
want of sufficient assets, accompanied by
the account, lists and inventories required
by law in such cases.
On examination whereof II Is ordered
that all persons interested in said estate
be notified that application as Aforesaid
has been made, and that unless the con
trary be shown en- or before the first day
of the next term OF this court, to be held
on the second Monday in August, 1897, an
order Will be made for the sale of the
whole or SO much of the real estate of
said Gerd S~chnakenberg as will be sufic-
lent for the payment of said debts. And
1t il further ordered that all of the heirs
OF said deceased, residents of said Lafay-
cite county, be personally served with
notice of these proceedings according 10
notice be published in the lntelligeucer, a
newspaper published in said county for
four weeks successfully before the COM
mencement of the next term of this court.
A true copy. Attest:
WILLIAM YOUNG,
7-110-5t Judge of Probate,
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-07-10
The Rule OF The United States Treas,
nrY About Defacing Coins.

To the Editor of the Intelligencer-
In order to get reliable information
and at first hands in regard to coins
that have been purposely mutilated, l
sent a half dollar to the treasurer OF
the United States, the same being one
that we had accepted from a customer
as Il part of his deposit and having Il
letter w or NJ cut in it with Il knife
blade. 1t is such a coin as would be
accepted by any bank or merchant III
Lexington. 1t was returned as belong
inU in the class of defaced or multi
ated coins which the treasury does not
redeem and which can only be old to
smelters at the market price of silver
bullion. Everyone should refnse to
take any coin that has been purPosely
defaced, no matter how little, as the
treasury will not redeem them even
where they are merely scratched with
a sharp instrument. Whoever owns a
coin MAJ treat it as he pleases, but If
he pleases to deface 1t purposelY he
cannot use it as money in payment to
the United States treasury. The pur-
pose of the treasury is to stop the silly,
mischievous or fraudulent mutilation
of coins and setting them again in cir
culation. Natural wear is not consid-
cred m~utilation by the treasury depart
ment, but some coins are ~fraudently
ground or filed off and the filings
saved.
Below l give the answer of the treas
ury department. GEO. WILSON.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-07-10
THE TARlFF BILL.

Before another fortnight has passed
AM gone the most iniquitous piece OF
thrift legislation that has ever been
en acted will be on the statute books.
1t is a t-dictated, trust protect
ing, trust-fostering and monopoly.
breeding law from beginning to end.
Senator Teller, himself a protec-
ZIONIST, says of it:
s.In my judgment it is the worst
tariff bill ever passed. The rates are
exceedingly high. 1t takes care of all
the trusts in The country. and, 1 say it
without Offense, the trusts and combi-
nations aud %syndlcales have had too
much to do with this bill"
The truth of the matter is, that the
trusts elected Mckinley under contract
that he was to give them this tariff
bill. They furnished the money 10
~colonize states and buy the votes.
They elected Mckinley and they dicta-
ted this tariff bill, in which every trust
has been provided for.
This Is perhaps the most Drazen
piece of political speculation modern
history will record. The trusts risked
their millions. but they will get
hundreds of millions in return. Under
the guise of electing a president, sem
ate and congress to serve the republic,
they have elected them, bound by
previous contract to serve the trusts.
The republican party has thus prosti-
tuted the high oihces' committed 10 it.
What do the American people think
about il? How does the American
farmer like the outlook? The answer
will be recorded at the election in
1898.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-07-10
BLIND COUPLE KEEPING HOUSE
Ho-useEeeper n Genius
and Wife an Excellent

H-ousekeeper n Genius
and Wife an Excellent
No heater or more tidy home exists in
South Kokomo, Ind, than that of Mr..
and Mrs. William Brinkman, both of
whom have been sightless since child
hood. They keep house by themselves.
Brinkman is u mechanical wonde and
his wife is an accomplished elocution-
list, having travelled q number of ga
sons. Mr.. Brinkman is an expert piano
tuner and clock repairer. Recently
the county commissioners employed
him to repair-the big clock on the court
house tower that had baffled the skill
of a number of experts with good eyes,
and after a few days work he had 1t in
first-class condition. The clocks place
in the tower is 15S feet bow the
ground. The commissioners were SO
well pleased with the blind mans sue
cess that they have employed him by
the year to keep the clock in repair. He
is a sprinter and has a record of walk
ing 21 blocks in 10 minutes on a crowd
ed street, with no assistance except his
cane. He also rides a bicycle success
fully, though he does not go long dis
tances unless another wheelman is by
his side or in front of him. Mrs. Brink
man is an accomplished eqpestrienne,
and before suffering a paralytic stroke
delighted in riding a spirited horse, ac-
companied by an escort. Their mar
rage five years ago was the result OF
an attachment formed II years ago,
when they met at the same institution
for the blind, of which both are grad
yates. 1t was, as they say, a case of
Glove at first sight" Three years ago
Mrs. Brinkman was stricken with total
paralysis of the limbs, and since then
has been entirely helpless, unable to
move hand or foot. The blind husband
has the sole care of his blind, help
less wife. This he does in'addition to
keeping house, responding to calls for
piano tuning, clock mending and at
tending to q confectionery and sta
tionery store in the front of the house.
All this he does without assistance.
He refuses aid, and declines all offers
of help from relatives. While hum
dreds of able-bodied men have de-
pended on the county for support, this
plucky blind man has supported him
self and his blind, helpless wife without
aid from any source.-Chicago Chron-
icle.
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Rusiness Failure.

A great number OF men are unsnccess
full in BUSINESS on anooupt of some habit
or habits that rob them OF the vitality
necessarily to conduct q business az II
should be.
The man who 10 nervous and irritable
cannot plan with q clear brain and work
out his plans. While his oompetitor with
a healthy body and clear head will be
found in the front ranks of the procession
while his debilitated neighbor has to drop
out. Some men can stand hurtful habits
better than others, but when one finds
that he is ailing each day, let him remedy
the tropbls, for that is the sure road to
happiness and business sHepess.
'iNew Life, Nerve and Brain Food" is
hat he hould get n take at once. 1t
strengthens thenerves, brain and body.
For sale by Lexington druggists.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-07-10

State VS. Edward Nelson and George
Brooks, charged with burglary second
degree and grand larceny. Count as
to grand larceny nollied and plea OF
guilty entered by defendants to count
of burglary second degree, and being
under Is years of age defendants are
sentenced to two years in R~eformatory
school at Boonville.
State VS. Ed. Nelson, count as to grand
larceny nollied and plea of guilty entered
by defendant TO charge of burglary. De-
PENDANT sentenced to two years in Re-
formatory school at Boonville.
State VS. Irwin Seeber, charged with
murder first degree. Evidence heard
and cause adjourned until Monday
morning for argument of council.
State VS. Irwin Seeber, charged with
murder first degree. Argument partly
heard and court adjourned.
State VS. Irwin Seeber, charged with
murder first degree. Argument heard
and cause given to jury.
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Special Low Rates Via Mo. Pacific
Railway Company.

Lexington to Milwaukee,, Wis, via st.
Louis, $40; via Kansas City, S17, for the
round trip. Tickets on sale jury g., 4 and
8, good returning July u, and extension
OF limit until August 81 can be arranged.
Epworth League Notional Convention,
Toronto, Ont, S24.9O for the round trip.
Tickets on sale July Is, IA and Is; good
returning until August %, providing
tickets are deposited with joint agent in
Toronto before July q.
Lexington to Minneapolis, Mimi, and
return, SI5. so. Tickets on sale July A to
8; return limit good until July 31st can
be arranged.
The Young Peoples Society OF Chris
tian Endeavor, San Francisco, Cal, July
Z to II. Tickets will be on sale June %,
30, and July 1, 2 and 8, at very low rates.
Also low rates to Colorado points and
intermediate.
Interstate Ch%autauqua, Carthage, Mo-,
June 22d, %, and July I'd Sd and 4th; good
returning July 10. Round trip, $500.
Chattanooga, Tenn, July ~, 10 and IA;
S1S 80 for the round trip.
Detroit, Mich, July 9 to 10, 1896 round
trip; Erie, Pa, June % to "a, S24.5O round
trip.
For further information please call on
A. S. LOOMS,
Ticket Agent.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-07-10
A Boat of Gems.

4 jeweler in Turin has made a boat
of n single pearl. The hull is finely
shaped and might serve as a model
for n great sloop. The sail is of beaten
gold studded with diamonds, and the
pinnacle light is a ruby. An emerald
serves as the boats rudder, and its
stand is a slab of ivory. It's weight is
less than an ounce, and it is said to have
cost IS, O00.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-07-10
Popular LOw-Erice California
Excursions.

The Santa re Route daily excursions
to California in tourist sleeping-cars are
deservedly popular. The service pleases
everybody who tries it,. Cars are of
newest pattern and very comfortable,
having all necessary c-onVenlences.
These excnrsiOng are p~atrOniZed by
many of the best people, and the ticket
rates are low.
The Santa FEES California line is rs-
markably picturesque. Its middle course
across the continent avoids extremes of
heat or cold.
Fol descriptive literature. address w.
j. Black, G. T.. A, a. Il. Il :. F.. Ry.,
Topeka, Kas., or G.. a. Higgins, A. q.
p. A., Chicago.
j. ID. EASTER LIZ AGENT.
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OFFICE OF TREASURER

UNITED STATES, June 90, 1897. !
Respectfully returned. 'Defaced OF
muIilated silver coin IS not redeemable
see marked paragraph of the circular
Enclosed The so cent piece sent by
you and returned herein Is considered
mutilated. The penalty for defacing
and mutilating the gold and silver
coins of the United States is imprison-
ment for not more han five years and
a fine of not more than 81, 900. See
revised statute as amended by the act
of March B., 1897.
d. N. MORGAN, Treasurer U. S.