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The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

MAHSfiALL, MO, August 3, Ib5,
DEAR SIR:-The 10Th annual meeting Of
the State Association Mexican Veterans
OF Missouri, will be held In Liberty, Clay
county, Mo-, on September 9 and Z, 1898.
All Mexican Veterans and their friends
are cordially invited. Preparations for
the entertainment Of Veterans have been
made. General odon Guitar, Of Columbia,
has accepted an invitation to address the
Veterans and friends on that occasion.
THOs. P. HOY, President.
JAMES MARTIN, Secretary.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

We would like 10 see q document
drawn up by ''Fighung Bob" Evans,
containing bis views OF what our
terms of peace with Spain should be.
1t might not cove much paper, but
there would be no mIstsking bis mean
ing. Spanish "Pride'' would receive
a severe shock from his peculiar style
Of phraseology.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

We have had war and rumors Of
war till nothing else will attract atten.
ton. Now that peace seems 10 be al
hand, let US "Remember the Maine
issue will be and must be the free coin.
age Of silver at the old ratio. VIZ
believe that England will let US COLI
silver II we ask her politely. We
want Bryan elected rs president, with
a democratic congress and a dem
ocratic senate, and then we will have
free coinage.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

The chaplain Of the Oregon, by his
talk, is doing all he can to destroy the
effect Of the fine record made by this
splendid ~battleship. The good nan
means well enough, but he loses sight
Of the fact that there we're other ships
in that engagement al santiago.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

FitzhuRh Lees great book on Cuba will
be out the first Of September. 1t will con-
tain 4 description Of the island of Cuba;
an account Of the cause Of the Cuban
rebellion; a history Of the Cuban war,
and a lull account OF the blowing up OF
the Maine, with 100 steel engraving.
Bold by subscription only. Robert Hale,
sole agent for Lafayette county.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

il was reported in the dispatches
that the Tgenty-second Kansas regi-
Rent Of volunteers had dug up the
body Of Major Duke, q Confederate
soldier, killed at Bull fun, 2pd had
broken his skull TO pieces, dividing the
teeth and bones as souvenirs. The
reTSrt was denied the next day. II
true, the regiment should be dshonor-
ably discharged. not true, the iegi-
ment should lind out wls started the
report and should treat him A. they
were charged with treating the body Of
Major Duke. / man WHO would Start
such = lie deserves killing.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

The war editor Of the st. Loui.
Chronicle wants the ISFELFIGEscEB'g
views on the question Of making a
national holiday Of the day that Spain
signs the treaty Of peace. We are
opposed to 1t. We are having too
many national holidays now. But We
r also opposed to making a holiday
TO celebrate what Spain does. W.
bye heroes like Dewey, and IL we
want a lea balI9sys let US celebrate
the capture Of Manila OF the esplprs d
Santiago or the capture Of Porto Rico.
Drat spainl Let her commit hari.
kari, Il she will,
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13
Had MANY Troubles.

Dizzy headaches troubled me 80 !
could hardly walk. also had ague and
broke out with sores every summer.
was very drowsy at times, and was
troubled with sour stomach. Since
taking Hoods Sarsaparilla these troubles
have all disappeard." Jane Moulder,
Colleda, Missouri.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

1t would have been good diplomacy
II Mckinley, after waiting a week for a
reply, had withdrawn his offer. Then
make a new offer, a little harder than
the first. At the end Of a week with
draw that and make another, still
harder. lu the meantime let Dewey
and Merritt whip everything in their
reach at Manila, as Niles is doing in
Porto Rico. Give the dagoeS to under
stand that we never let 90 anything
once in our possession.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13
The Highest Priced Sow in the World

-, as -
Anderson's Model. the high-bred
Poland China SOW, is the property of
George w. Null, proprietor of Elm
Lawn Farm, Odessa, Mo. lie bought
her in February of last year and paid
81 SIS for her, making her the highest
priced SOW in the world. The month
after Mr.. Null bought her she farrowed
twelve pigs, eight of which she raised,
and on August 18th, when they were
six months old, the eight brought at
auction the sun of S3,055, an average Of
SSS2. The highest price brought was
$500 for a boar, and the lowest price
brought was sos for a sow. Two sOws
brought $500 each. One of the boars,
Model Of 81 Mr.. Null bought back,
and is now keeping him at Elm Lawn
Farm for his own use. as he considers
him one Of the best Poland China bears
in the world.
II will be seen that Anderson's Model
paid for herself with her first litter of
pigs and has 81 ,4S0 TO her credit besides.
She now has a litter Of eight pigs, four
bears and four sows, sired by Old Chef
Tecumseh ID. that are better pigs than
her SS.05j litter. These win all 90
under the hammer at Mr.. Null's annual
sale, August %, at which time they will
be nearly nine months old.
Anderson's Model was shipped the
FIRST OF April to Edinburg, Illinois, to be
bred TO Chief Perfection ID, the boar
that took the premium at the Illinois
state fair 0ver all the first premium
hAnWN In tho aA.NaV - a. A.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

We do not want TO annex anything;
neither do we want to LET Spain have
anything that we have captured. APP
point military governors. There are
thousands Of hungry republicans who
want government Jobs.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

The American Book Company, G2l
Wabash Ave, Chicago, has oar thanks
for a copy Of "The Story of Cesar. "
This book Is iRtesded for use In the
higher grades Of the grammar school,
II Is 4 condensed accosEt of the
leading events in the lie Of the great
a., Roman. It is very interesting from
first 70 last, and is valuable as a
Dsvisw. 1t ought 10 be in every
.pbnFy,
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

Let not democrats he deceived. The
people are educated up TO .he point Of
voting for free coinage il left To exercise
ibeir own judgment. The democratic
party will be called on to fight "Hauna-
ism," which carried the last election,
and will carry the next If permitted 10
do SO. Bribery and b%nIldozlng did the
sok
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

II Span accepts orr terms without
submitting the matter 10 the oOrtes,
she will do what she claims to be an
illegal act. They contend that no
territory can be coded without the con.
sent Of the cOrtes. This country cares
little about the legality Of the act. Let
us once get the Spaniards out Of Cuba
and Porto Rico, and II Spain does no,
approve Of the act, let her put them
back II she wants 10, and is able. Nc.
Kinley ought to telegraph to sagasta
"Drat your %cortes; you gItP"
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

Bismarck died Saturday night, and
next morning but one paper in Berlin
contained the announcement, and it
consisted Of but a few lines. Every
prominent American daily published
the death Sunday morning, together
With from one TO ten columns of histori-
cal matter. German papers are slow.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13
hood ROADS.
- A.. -. n

1@N
Editor lntelligencer.
We have decided 70 hold a good road
convention at Lexington, on Tuesday,
August sd, al 1850 D. IN. We are forced
TO make this date In order TO correspond
with dates Of conventions Ia adjoining
counties. We have sixteen county con.
ventions 10 be held during the month 10
North and West Missouri. Miss Harber,
who visited your city recently, IL respon-
siole for working up the entire interes,
and securing the signatures Tor these con-
ventions. Please print at once one
thousand circulars, with nance OF citizens
attached who signed the call. We en-
close form as used In other counties,
Send w fifty circulars rs soon As printed.
that we may use them in adjoining
towns, Please have your merchants dis.
tribute these circulars TO the best advan-
tage, and also send them 10 the other
papers In the county, NO that they can
print IL in their next ISSUE.
Great Interest Is manifested In the sub
iect wherever we 20. The citizens OF
Lafayette county should not lag in this
important work.
Please convention In build
ing where the county court meets. Com
mittees Of three are being appointed In
townships OF the counties w are organiz-
ing. II your citizens will take interest
and work, they will arouse special enthu-
siasm.
will be with you on the 2si inst, at
l;S p. m, TO assist In organizing your
county.
w II AGO. n---g
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

The great State Fair and Exposition
Of Texas will be held at Dallas, open
ing October / and closing October l6.
Many special attractions have been
provided for this season. This fair is
always popular and will be more so
this q
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

Remember the Omaha Exposition,
and when you take your vacation 60
and see something that will be Of
benefit to you as long as you live. Ii
Is getting better all the time.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

The Arkell Publishing Company,
which Published Judge and ''frank
Leslie's Weekly, has published more
prosperity" rot than any other COM
bInAtion Of political ialsifers in the
country. The concern has died from
over production Of prosperity. There
are no mourners in this section Of the
country.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

The Spaniards are great sticklers for
soft ~pbraseOlogy in the wording Of our
terms Of peace. Nothing but The
plainest aud most direct language
should be used in dealing with such q
nation Of cut-throats and assassins.
A SpaniaTd hes less principle than a
North American Indian, Remember
the Maine, and do more shooting and
less talking.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

The democratic state convention
was held at Springfield on the 10th Of
Auguss. the anniversary of the battle
OF Wilso0 Creek. This battle is gen.
orally called ''the battle of Spring.
Geld," and was fought t~hirty-seVen
years ago. Lyons, the federal leader.
was killed. Col. Weightman, Of the
confederate forces, was also killed,
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13
Money 10 Inan.

Stop paying rents. BE your own land.
lord. Those who have vacant lots and
wish to build, or borrow on town prom.
erty on easy terms, or pay on loans
already made and stop high rate Of inter.
est, call on THos. CARTER YOUNG,
lO-9ti Opposite Court House.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13
Cnnner and Coz SHINY

win exhibit at Lexington next Mon.
day GiiernOaq and night. Admission
reduced to only 10 and n cents. This Ia
an old fashioned one ring show present.
Ing The very best trained animals and
performers. Watch for tbs street parade
Al II O'Clock.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

The Outlook for August is a splendid
number. We do not know how this
magazine can be sold for the low price
Of ten cents. Address Outlook ss7
Fourth Ave, New York City.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

The Fifteenth Annual Exposition at
St. Louis opens on Wednesday, Septem-
Der IA and closes October 20. This is
always the best exposition in the United
States.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

70 1873 the house Of Representatives
passed & resolution declaring that the
bonds Of the United States were paya-
bic in silver or gold, at the option Of
the government. Mckinley was a
meaber, and voted for the resolution.
John Sherman once said that "ihs
man who demands better money for
has bonds than he paid for them is an
eKtortioper and repndiator.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

II we free Cuba and let 60 Of the
Philippines, and only get Porto Rico,
the island will cost US more than it is
worth.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

These days of Mckinley prosperity
are about as hard on the laboring mar
as the days of Cleveland adversely. We
can see no difference.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

Why is Mark Hanna like a banker
who robs his own bank? Because you
can't convict him. No copyright on
this.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

We believe 1t Is right for pretty girls
to kiss heroic young men like HobsOn.
1t encourages them. We all like to be
encouraged.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

The socialists Of Kansas City have
nominated q ticket, from congressman
down to justice Of the peace.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

Mckinley is cooking his own goose
In q manner that makes Tom Reed
wink his other eye.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

Col. James o. Broadbead died al
St. Louis last Sunday. He was
probably the most distinguished citizen
Of Missouri.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

"a % to Cincinnati and Return. Tick.
cts on sale September 3. 4 and 9, and for
train No. OF the 9th, limited 10 October
2, 1895. Agents Santa Pc Route viii
reserve berths In sleeper, and check bag.
gage through. s.istd
lhe qays are settlAR eobsldenbiy
shorter. ;
There are some hne watermelons Oh the
market.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13
lNNihidi3S I'd
OF SUMMER STOR|

The time is ar hand to close out III. A..
nants OF Summer Stock. Look at the =
have prepared for you: VS'
soc caps Tor aSc. Straw Hats an
cent OH from former prices. "4
Children's Suits at soc on the doll,,
Pants for Men, Boys and Children a.,
duction Of = off the former price.
Great reductions on all Of Our Nat
Shirts. Our $3.50 lines OF Monarch and \
shirts at SI.oo. All $1,000, S2.2s and !
grades at SI.so. q
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

Electric fans are cooling. You get
them and other reasonable articles in
Santa Fe Route dining cars. 7.2mo
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13
Notice to Bridge Contractors.
wiz let to the lowest and best bidder ON
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER Ter Loo

az ~ O'Clock a. No., at site Of bridge. Tho con.
stIuctlon OF one Wooden Bridge. abnnt M.
I9OI ieet 10 iepgth, over a branch on "Poilard,ss
nhhs W Texas Prairie. aud about nye N,
miles southwest Of Hlgginsvine. w
PLANS aud specifications can be seen nj ,tn,o
OF letting. u" " TINE
Contractor must give bond as required nv
The right to reject any or all BID +, rc.
a.Isy,S j. X, GRAY.
w" tOmmiggipupT
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13
Pains Have left

They TOre In Arms, Shoulders
and Limbs Began Taking
Hoods sarsaparllla and No"
Goes All Her Work.
aIwas troubled with pains In the small
Of my back and they spread to my arms
shoulders and limbs. was at times 30
that ! could hardly do my work. The
medicines prescribed tor me did not do
any good and | had given up all hope OF
ever getting rid OF the pains. My father
told me- to try Hoods s~arsapAriilA and 1
did 50. When l had taken il a short time
I began to feel better. The pains began
to leave. and now, after taking i've bot
ties, | have none OF the pains and can do
ali my work. I feel that ! am cured"
HATTIE MCDOWELL, Higbee, Missouri.
wondcriulour OF scrofula, Salt Rheum,
Ulcers, Sores, Eruptions, Dyspepsia, and
other diseases, prove the great curative,
blood purifying powers OF
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13
ATTENTION MEXICAN yRrgRAEs,

Hoods Pills are the favorite family
cathartic. Easy to take, easy to operate.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

Justice Of the Peace,
CLAY towpship John A. LOckhaTl
q Miller
Cunstable-Ben Day,
Dayis toWnship Z L McCord
Jim HArgraye
CDnstahle-IC Gum
hover township -...,.... W Tumpkins
J A HarwoOd
C~onstAhle-GeO Leysing.
Freedom township. $50. Robert Matthews
Coustahie-I 4 schAckelford.
Lexington TOWNSHIP. ..... James G Russell
10 A RdmOnds
tt Duling
C~Onstable-A NJ Gale.
Middleton township ........W Is Cooper
X Cauth0rn
Constable-w Scott Thomas.
sni-a-Bar township. ........R NJ Taylor
Jas I Wilkinson
Constnble-Hary Gleayes.
Washington township 49,. W White
Thos Brock
Constable-Irving Wfthers.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

Our state Legislature must give US a
whipping post law.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

How are we to get any indemnity
out Of this WARP
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

sagasta says the Catholics Of Spain
are responsible for the war. The
Catholics say the Masons are response.
BILE, one Of whom sagasta is which,
Next,
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

"Col. Barry and Capt. Bledsoe were
capital fellows and good friends. Barry
was one OF the most popular and elo-
quent men Of Mississippi. Genial,
gentle and humorous, he never seemed
to haTbOr an unkind thought. Bledsoe
was one Of the most distinguished bat
terry captains of Pieces Missourians.
They were convival that night, and
occupied q box a together, In which,
after some hours OF cOngenial enjoyment
they rolled themselves in their blankets
and slumbered. BledsOe was about six
feet three inches tall, and paid but little
attention to any elegance OF attire. lie
wore boots OF extraordinary size aud
length, which came half way up his long
legs and were innocent Of any colOnng
save the native yellow of the unpublished
hide, Barry awOke first and seeing
Bledsoe's great boots standing by called
q negro aud gave him a dollar TO black
them. The darkey performed the task
well, replacing them carefully. Then
Barry aroused BledsOe, told him il was
time to be up, and lay chuckling as
Bleds0e searched the a for his yellow
boots. When at last he realized that
the freshly blackened pair before him
were his own, and that he had furnished
fun for the company, his wrath arose
against Barry, and he challenged him TO
a duel. But that joyial colonel declined
to fight him because he was only a
captain, Md he e0uG not think of
waving rank Poor Barry died of con
sumption soon after the war, loved and
lamented by all classes of people. Bled-
soc, when | last heard Of linn, was a
prosperous business man In Missouri.
where every n respected him."
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

The dagoep take plenty Of time TO
answer . business leiteE
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

Capon Springs, West Va, August H.
Senator Geo. @. Vest, Of Missouri, whose
health has been a source of anxiety to his
friends, Is improving rapidly. He expects
to remain here until September /, and is
displaying 6 lively interest in the war.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13
W. II. MOORE, President,
Beware of 0intments for Catarrh that
rOnfam MarenrV

Beware of 0intments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury,
as mercury will surely destroy the sense
OF smell aud completely derange the whole
system when entering through the mueous
surfaces. Such articles should never be
used except on prescriptions from reputa-
BILE physicians, as the damage they will
do is ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by F. J. Cheney a Company,
Toledo, o., contains no mercury, and is
taken internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the system.
In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure
you get the genuine. 1t is taken inter
nally and is made in Toledo, Ohio, by F.
J. Cheney q Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by druggists, price 75c. per bottle.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

An uniounded dispatch was sent out
last night from Asbury Park, n. j., say
Ing that Senator Vest was very low and
that his physicians held out little hope
for his recovery. Senator Vest has not
been at Asbury Park for some time, and
the'ougin OF the dispatch is not known.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13

The contract has been let for a s4O,-
900 addition 10 the Union depot in
Kansas City.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-08-13
ron PRESIDENT IN lsS
w. j. BRYAN.
COUNTY DEMOCRATIC TICKET

-
aupaE OF uPHEN onUaT-LoSG TsEu,
WILLIAM l. MARSHALL
supaG oT suPRENE ooUEr-sHoET rEHn'
LEROY r. VALIANT.
surERINTENDESI or sCHootS
WILLIAM T. CARRlNGToN
RAILROAD ooHNIssIoSEh
WILLIAM Z. McCULLY.
ooSGREsSNAS,
WILLIAM s. COWHR2D.
JUDGE or CIRoJIT CoUET,
SAMUEL DAVIS.
JuD0H oF CRIMINAL CouRT,
JOHN A. RICH.
REPRESENTATIVE.
JOSEPH H. oHRISTY
PRESIDING JUDGE.
P. wALKRR OSBORN
yupGE-wEsrERN DISTRICT.
J. HENRY GREEN
UpGE-EAsrERS DISTRICT,
VA ANRA NM
PROBATE JUDGE.
JAMES P. CHINN
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
MATT D. WILSON
PROSECUTING ATToRNEY.
CLARENCE WHOM
sHERIFF.
JOHN A. FULKERSoN
CoILECTOR-
GEORGE W. BATRS
COUNTY CLERK
FRANK THORNTON
TREASURER.
]. BLEDSoE.
CIRCUIT cLERE
HUB. CAMPBELL
COUNTY RECORDER-
GLEN TYRRE
FoR CORONER.
PRANK W. MANN.