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The weekly intelligencer., 1898-04-30
FIELD DAY AT w. NJ. A.
A Large Crowd i'll Attendance Despite
the Inclemency of the Weather.

Monday was field day at w. NJ. A, and
the field sports of the cadets were wit
messed by a large crowd of our towns
people, who are accustomed to look
forward to this event and to attend in
body.
The prizes offered this year were unusu-
ally valuable, and the cadets showed their
appreciation of them by the sharp compe-
tition they put up. They struggled hard
for supremacy in the different contests,
and when one was fortunate enough to
carry off a prize in one of the contests,
there was shown none of the jealousy
which might have been evinced, but
instead the successful contestant was
showered with congratulations.
In addition to the two handsome medals
and loving cup offered for the three who
won the greatest number of events, the
merchants of our town had offered
number OF prizes which were to go to the
winners of the different contests, and it
was agreed by the cadets before the exer-
cises were opened that the men who
carried off the medals and cup should not
be entitled to any other prizes offered.
w. NJ. A. contains in her ranks some
them in their exercises was excellent.
Their sports have been under the charge
of Prof. Ryus, and with his trimming and
their individual efforts they have devel-
oped into strong and active men.
The first medal was won by Cadet Roun-
tree, the second by Cadet Ormsby and the
third by Cadet Cobb, f.
The one hundred yard dash was won by
Cadet Cobb, F.; time 1914 seconds.
Fifty yards dash-Cadet ROuntree; time,
5H seconds.
WrestIing-Cadet Russell.
Putting the shot-Cadet Rountree; dis
tance 45 feet inches.
Throwing the hammer-Cadet Roun-
tree; distance, 50 feet inches.
Pole vaGlt-Cadet Ormsby; s feet 4
inches.
Standing broad Jump-Cadet Rountreei
distance, 10 feet s inches.
Running broad iump-Cadet Ormsby;
distance, IS feet inches.
Running high jump-Cadet Osmsby;
Z feet inches.
Hop, step and jump-Cadet ROuntree;
distance, 81 feet inches.
Boxing-Cadet Abeel, j.
Three legged race-Cadets Patterson
and Kellogg.
Potato race-Cadet Howett, w.
Fifty yard dash company "C.")-Cadet
CltroB.
The weekly intelligencer., 1898-04-30
Strong, steady nerves

Strong, steady nerves
Are needed for success
Everywhere. Nerves
Depend simply, solely,
Upon the blood.
Pure, rich, nourishing
Blood feeds the nerves
And makes them strong.
The great nerve tonic is
Hoods Sarsaparilla,
Because it makes
The blood rich and
Pure, giving it power
To feed the nerves.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Cures nervousness,
Dyspepsia, rheumatism,
Catarrh, scrofula,
And all forms of
Impure blood.
The weekly intelligencer., 1898-04-30
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as could be. The discipline on the New
York and Puritan was perfect. The
gun crews worked as if at target pIac-
tlce, the eagerness of everybody for a
fight being manifest.
The conclusion of the great guns was
deafening, but between shots the
officers gave orders in ordinary tones.
The armored deck of the New York
seemed to rise slightly at each shot,
but everything had been made fast and
was as snug and tight when she went
out of action as when she went in.
AS far as observation from sea would
indicate, the Matanzas defenses were
rendered valueless, and when the time
comes for landing troops nothing more
formidable than muskets and field
pieces may be feared.
The State of Texas is expected, ac-
cording TO the present arrangements,
10 go to Matanzas on Sunday.
A dispatch from Madrid, today, tell
ing of the bombardment of Matanzas,
asserts that the Americans were obliged
to retreat after one-half hours fighting.
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Remember the Maine,
And Blow Up Spain.

The situation today will call for some
fighting. The plans of the war depart
ment are about as follows:
A part of our fleet will make a
demonstration today against Havana.
At the same time another part of the
feet will lombard and capture some
port, possibly Matanzas, and 5000
American soldiers will be landed.
They Will carry large supply OF arms
and ammunition to the insurgents, in
GLIDING a number of machine guns.
Hot work may be expected from this
time till the last Spaniard in Cuba has
surrendered.
Admiral Dewey is expected to make
an attack on the PHILIPPINE Islands at
any moment. He will not undertake
any blockadipg, but will give the forts
80 minutes to surrender, and if they do
not surrender he will begin the fight at
once. He expects an easy victory.
The weekly intelligencer., 1898-04-30
SUICIDE In JAIL.
Joseph WiikersOn. Sentenced to Be
Hanged. Cuts His Own Throat
From Ear to Ear.

Joseph WiIkerson committed suicide in
the county Jail Monday. The deed was
done with an old razor which he had
procured from another prisoner. When
found he had been dead some time, and it
is not known at what hour the deed was
committed.
WiIkerson was convicted at the October
term of the criminal court of the killing
of James Secrease, at Odessa, on April 10,
1896, and was sentenced to be hanged.
The case was taken to the state supreme
court, and was argued there last week.
The courts decision has not yet been
given.
WiIkerson had broken down in health
ever since first entering the Jail. He was
an old man, 63 years OF age. and had been
in feeble health for about two years. His
hair became almost white over a year ago.
1t was predicted by his keepers that he
would not live to be hanged, but would
be released by death. He died, but by his
own hand.
JaiIer Goode was in the jail corridor
talking to Wilkerson at about 10 O'Clock
Monday morning. At IL O'Clock Wilker-
sons dinner was sent up to him and
placed NJ Ine OOOT Vi MS Scll' ohC VI thS
prisoners noticed the dinner remained
untouched, and went in to investigate.
He found Wilkerson lying on his back on
the cot. An awful cash in his throat told
the story OF suicide, which was corrobo-
rated by the finding OF an old razor,
covered with blood, on the cot by his
head. The prisoner called the officials,
who came in and found that Wilkerson
had been dead for some time. He secured
the razor, with which he took his own
life, from a fellow prisoner, who had in
some way smuggled it into the Jail.
The Jail officials state that Wilkerson
had not been right in his mind for several
days. He imagined that mob was
to take him from the Jail and
hang him, and had acted queerly on all
occasions. Sunday night he tried to
escape from the Jail by hiding in the cor
ridor and making a rush for the door
when Deputy Sheriff Thomas came to
lock the prisoners in their cells. He was
as weak as a child, and when caught by |
Deputy Thomas, laughed az he was led
back to his cell. II guilty of the murder |
OF James Secrease, as charged by the
state, with his own hand he has avenged |
his victims death.
The weekly intelligencer., 1898-04-30
CITY OFFICES.

MAYOR.
We are authorized 20 announce
JOHN C. YOUNG. sR.,
as a candidate for the ofiice of Mayor OF the
CITY OF lexington. subject 70 the action OF the
CITY ATTORNEY.
We are authorized TO announce
CHARLES LYONS
asa a. candidate for resecii9p TO ne once Of
voters at the June election.
REGISTER AND TREASURER.
We are authorized 10 announce
EVAN BECKER
as a candidate for Register and Treasurer OF
the city OF Lexington subject TO the action OF
the voters at the city election in June.
We are authorized 10 announce
LOUIS GRATZ
as a candidate for reelection TO the office OF
Register and Treasurer OF the city Of Loxin2.
ton. subject 10 the action OF the voters at the
city election in June.
RECORDER.
We are authorized TO announce
LEWIS NRALR
as 6aiN candidate for RECORDER OF the cry OF
at the city election In June.
CITY MARSHAL.
We are authorized 10 announce
CHARLES W. TAUBMAN
a candidate for City Marshal and ex-on1cIo
city collector. subject TO the will OF the peo-
pie at the June election.
We are authorized to announce
V. G. DICKERSON
as a candidate for the ofHce OF City Marshal
and ex-ofliclo collector, subject 10 the action
of the people at the city election In June.
We are authorized TO announce
JAMES N. PRICE
as candidate for reelection 10 the ONCE OF
city Marshal and ex-oflcio collector, subJecI
10 the action of the voters, at the city cleo !
tion in June. !
We authorized to announce
MIKE CONNKRS
as a candidate for City Marshal and ex-of,icio
CITY Collector. subject TO the decision OF the
people at the city election in June.
ASSESSOR.
We are authorized TO announce
SMITH T. BENEDICT
as candidate for reelection TO the ONCE or
Assessor OF the city of Lexington, subject TO
the action of the voters at the city election in
June.
We are authorized TO announce
JOHN MORRISON
as candidate for the Office of city assessor.
subject to the will OF the people at the June
election.
We are authorized to announce
JAMES DRUMMoND
as n candidate for the Office of city sasessor.
subject to the will OF the people % the June
election.
CITY ERarSEER.
We are authorized 20 announce
wILLIiM C. DUNCAN
as candidate Tor City Engineer OF the city OF
Lexington, subject TO the action OF the voters
AT the city election I'm June.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES WARD.
We are authorized 10 announce
OHIO GAFFIN
as a candidate for councilman from the Sec
ond ward, subject TO the action of the voters
ut the city election in June.
We are authorized to announce
c. ED. YINGLING
rs a candidate for councilman from the Sec
ond Ward, subject to the action of the voters
at the city election in June.
The weekly intelligencer., 1898-04-30
MRS. E, ]. M'eRGW BNTERTAINs.

mh0' IL D. III UNIV bp In h1No'
One of the most delightful receptions
ever given in our city was held at the
hospitable home OF Mr.. and Mrs. T.. J..
McGrew, on South street, Tuesday after
noon. The hours for receiving were from
three to six O'Clock, and during that time
the guests were constantly arriving and
departing, and mirth and enjoyment
reigned supreme.
The reception was in honor of Mrs.
Charles Van Antwerp and Mrs. w. E.
Bard, OF Sedalia, and Mrs. Fleeta Bradley,
OF Mayview.
Mrs. McGrew was assisted in receiving
by Mrs. Charles Van Antwerp, Mrs. w.
e. Bard, Mrs. Bert Taubman and Mrs. w.
/. Cole.
The punch bowls were presided over by
Miss Alice Mountjoy, Miss Sadie Bay Nc
Clelland, Miss Georgia Gilkeson and Miss
Fannie Grimes.
At the coffee tables were Miss Mary
Winsor Silver, Miss Elizabeth McGrew,
Miss Allie Davis, Miss Mary Blackwell
and Miss Fleeta Bradley.
Miss Mayme Chew and Miss Estelle
McGrew invited the guests to the dining
room, where elegant refreshments were
served.
In the evening the following gentlemen
were invited to meet the ladies who had
assisted Mrs. McGrew in receiving:
Messrs. Waddell, Crenshaw, Blackwell,
DuvaH, Chamberlain, Wilson, Watkins,
Ryus and Carter.
The weekly intelligencer., 1898-04-30
DISTRICT MISSIONARY
CONVENTION.
At Versailles, No., May 2 and 3. 1893
Programme.

MONDAY.
8 p. m.-Praise Service, conducted by
David Peters, Versailles.
$50 p. m.-Sermon, by Rev. Galen NJ.
Goode, Lexington, Mo. Appointment of
committees. Benediction.
TUESDAY.
Ga. m.-Devotional, conducted by King
Stark, Lamonte.
$50 a. m.-"What Are Some of the Ad-
Vantsges of District Convention?'-S.
W. Bolton, Holden, Mo.
10 a. m.---Impromptu talks of ten min
utes each, by j. c. Thompson, +. l.. Cook
G. w. Terrell and J. s. Russell.
1890 a. m.-Sermou, by j. p. Pinker-
ton, Jefferson City, Mo.
IL 80 a. m.-Announcements and Bene-
diction.
2 p. m.-Praise Service, John Bezoni,
Latham, Mo.
2:So p. m.-Sermou by Z. j. Wharton,
Marshall, Mo.
3:l5 p. m.--Report OF committee on un-
finished business.
4p. m.-Adjournment.
SD. m.-Praise Service, G. w. Terrell,
Warrensburg, Mo.
$50 p. m.-Sermon, by j. S. Myers,
Sedalia, Mo.
"WEDNESDAY.
ga. m.-Christian Woman's Board of
Missions. Il. l.. Cook, OF Sedalia ,cho horister.
The weekly intelligencer., 1898-04-30

A committee appointed by the New
England cotton manufacturers, in q
recent statement before the Massachu-
sets legislature, said: ''Under the
Dingley tariff, labor is fairly well pre-
tected against undue foreign competi-
ton; the competition comes from
other states, where machinery pro-
duces more by beng run more hours,
and where wages are lower and where
the taxes and other burdens upon the
industry are less.'' Then why don'i
you New England fellows put on more
tariff?
The weekly intelligencer., 1898-04-30

The west and south are ready 10
absorb a great deal of money. We
want the old greenback. No gold
bond; no coin certificate; but just a
plain old promise to pay, and clause
in 1t making it treason to refuse to
accept it in full payment for all debts,
public and private. No bonds are
necessary. Coin the bullion silver,
and pay the coin certificates with it.
Then burn the certificates. Then issue
greenbacks TO pay current expenses,
and the country will soon begin to feel
the stimulus of increased circulation.
The nations credit is good. Let the
nation use its credit as the business
man uses his.
The weekly intelligencer., 1898-04-30

The democratic members OF the com,
mittee have R substitute proposition for
the bond issue which is briefly as fol-
lows: To com $50, 600, 900 of the
seiguiorage now in the treasury into
standard silver dollars, to issue $780,
OOO, 900 of certificates of Indebtedness
at low rate of interest, and to insti-
tate an income tax of per cent on all
incomes over % 900. While this latter
clause does not present any new feature
by which conflict with the decision of
fhe supreme court may be averted, the
saembers profess n belief that if the
measure becomes q law that the
supreme court would be brought to
reverse its previous decision. Mr.. DC
Millin is entrusted with the drawing of
the income tax provision.
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500 Reward 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure
in all its stages, and that is Catarrh.
Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure known to the medical fraternity.
Catarrh being "A constitutional disease,
requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system, thereby
destroying the foundation OF the disease,
and giving the patient strength by build
ing up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The proprie
tors have so much faith in its curative
powers that they offer One Hundred Dol
lars for any case that it fails to cure.
Send for list OF testimonials.
Address T.. j. CHENEY Il Co,
Toledo, q.
NJ Sold by Druggists, ?0c.
The weekly intelligencer., 1898-04-30

Yellow fever is increasing in Havana.
In order 10 avoid panic, the health
department no longer gives out statis-
tics, but the physicians of the towns
are alarmed, exhausted by their
efforts. Besides yellow fever, black
smallpox has made its appearance in
the city. There are $4,000 Spanish
soldiers in and about Havana, most of
them debIlitated by service in the field,
and ignorant of the commonest sani-
tary precautions. Better material for
the plaques could not be found. The
hospitals are crowded.
The weekly intelligencer., 1898-04-30
ANOTHER CAPTURE.

KEY WEST, April 2S.-A second
capture by the monitor Terror has just
been reported here.
The Spanish steamer Guido, of the
Bilboa line, running between Liverpool
and Havana, was sighted by the Terror
as the monitor was cruising in the
Florida channel at daybreak yesterday.
The Guido was loaded with supplies
for the blockaded city and her arrival
has been expected for several days.
The Guido refused to stop when
halted, whereupon the monitor fired
three shots from her small rapid fire
guns, each of which struck the
Spaniard.
A seaman on the Guido was wounded
before the ship hove to. The Guido Is
a screw ship, 500 feet long, IL feet
wide, % feet deep, 1904 tons register
and is owned in Bilboa, Spain. She
was built at Belfast in 1888.
The Guido was much damaged by
the fire from the Terror's 6-pound
guns. Her pilot house was carried
away and other injuries were inflicted
to her hull.
The Terror put prize crew aboard
and she was brought to Key West
today. The Guido, in addition TO her
provisions for the Spanish army in
Cuba, had some specie aboard. She
carried a crew of 50 men.
The weekly intelligencer., 1898-04-30

American nails are going to all
parts of the world, ana as far south as
Patagonia and South Africa, and find
ing purchasers in every direction. The
foreigners pronounce them superior
to their own product. And yet there
is a protective tariff on them, and
Americans are the chumps who pay
the freight.
The weekly intelligencer., 1898-04-30

The efforts of New England to make
a tariff high enough to protect their
cotton mills, so they can continue 10
rob Americans, is now played out.
The south has captured the cotton mill
business, and we may soon hear those
astute Yankees asking that the tariff
be removed from cotton goods.
The weekly intelligencer., 1898-04-30

A Spanish paper says two ships have
crept into Havana since the blockade.
s.thus giving the laugh burlando to the
blockading squadron. When they
try to get out, probably We will give
them the ''laugh burlando." And
when Havana surrenders we will cap
tnre the whole outfit. 1t seems to US
that the "laugh burIandO" is little
hit previous
The weekly intelligencer., 1898-04-30

We are authorized to announce
Judge Richard Field as candidate for
reelection to the Office of Judge of the
circuit court, composed of the counties
of Lafayette and Saline, subject to the
action of the democratic party.
The weekly intelligencer., 1898-04-30

Pettis county has selected her dele
gates to the state convention, and in
structed them for Joseph 2. Herring
ton for railroad commissioner, and
gave him strong resolutions of endorse
mani
The weekly intelligencer., 1898-04-30

April &c, 1865, Gen. Jo Johnsor
surrendered. This was the last con-
federate command to lay down arms.
Thirty-three years ago last Tuesday
an average life time. It is time the
bitter feelings should be forgotten.
The weekly intelligencer., 1898-04-30
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
COUNTY OFFICES.


We are authorized to announce the
lowing named gentlemen as candi-
je for nomination to the various offices,
REPRESENTATIVE.
JOSEPH IL. CHRISTY
PROBATE JUDGE.
JAMES =. CHINN
NJ. V. l.. MCCLELLAND
!. W. wHITSETT.
WILLIAM YOUNG
PRESIDING JUDGE.
WILLIAM q. MCCAUSLAND
p. WALKER OSBORN
JUDGE-wEsTERN DISTRICT.
THOMAS Z. CHlNN
J. HENRY GREEN
CHARLES l.. MITCHELL
WILLIAM X. SMITH
JOHN W WHITE,
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS.
MATT ID. WILSON
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
CLARENCE VIVIoN
SHERIFF.
JOHN A. FULKERSON
COLLECTOR.
GEORGE W. BATES
COUNTY CLERK.
JOHN p. GORDON
JAMES W. HARRISON
FRANK THORNTON
TREASURER.
J. C. BLEDSOE.
CIRCUIT CLERK.
HUB. CAMPBELL
CHARLES l.. EWING
CHARLES l.. GLASSCOCK
JOHN NJ. PRICE
COUNTY RECORDER.
GEO. A. CHAMBLlN
GEORGE b. GREEN
FRANK c. STEWART
HENRY w MCNEIL
IKE Z. TAYLOR
GLEN TYREE
CHARLES c. WALLACE
The weekly intelligencer., 1898-04-30

CONFEDERATE VETERANS, TAKE NOTICE.
There will be a meeting of Lexington
Camp 64s, U. G. v, at the city hall, at
O'Clock p. m, on Saturday, May 7th. All
requested to attend. Business OF impor-
tance. 10 PLATTEEBURG,
GEO. p. NENABLE, Commander.
AdinInnL
The weekly intelligencer., 1898-04-30

The senate committee, appointed 10
investigate the election of Mark Hanna,
report that there was conspiracy, and
that Hanna was one of the gang.
The weekly intelligencer., 1898-04-30

The Columbia Statesman has q big
head Marriages" and beneath is one
marriage, sandwiched between two
death notices.
The weekly intelligencer., 1898-04-30

Sam Cook is getting endorsements
shout as fast as county conventions are
being held.
The weekly intelligencer., 1898-04-30

The Moberly Monitor has a full
write-up of that city, by II. Homer
Luce and c. f. West. The write-up
makes nearly four pages, and we all
know that Mr.. Luce is good at such
work. 1t is a very creditable piece of
work
The weekly intelligencer., 1898-04-30

An INTELLIGENCER reporter attended
the closing exercises of the Sweet Springs
school, on Wednesday night last. The
p program was varied and entertaining,
consisting of operettas, pantomimes,
brownies, Indian fantasies, sailors row.
ing, ribbon drills, music and reading.
Miss BulKley's piano pupils, Misses Sluss
and Kelley, each executed a number In a
very artistic manner, showing proficiency
and careful training. Miss Bulkley was a
pupil of Prof. Bauer, of Central College,
for three years, and the musical trans
mission of his style and touch was very
preceptible in her pupils especially the
most advanced one, Miss Jennie Sluss.
The costumes were elegant, the training
and acting of a superior character, show
ing the industry and ability of the faculty
who had charge of the entertainment,
namely: Misses T. Berry, Mary Ware,
Katie Drysdale, Matte Yantis and Matte
Reavis.
The weekly intelligencer., 1898-04-30

The great question, which must soon
be decided is, "Is an irOnclad navy any
better than a wooden navy?" The big
guns will destroy an ironclad as easily
as they destroy wooden vessels.
The weekly intelligencer., 1898-04-30

Wheat has run up to 1925, not
because of scarcity, but because 10
Letter has a corner on it.
The weekly intelligencer., 1898-04-30

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All Druggists refund money ii it fails to
cure. 25c. The genuine has l.. B. q. on
each tablet, Farmer. l-29- Gm
The weekly intelligencer., 1898-04-30

The Spaniards in Cuba have aban-
doned Weyler's famous "trocha. >
They will also abandon Cuba before
long.
The weekly intelligencer., 1898-04-30

A SPaniard who attempted to escape
from Cuba found out that the island
was blockaded. He then cancelled his
ticket in order to "remain and fight the
hated enemy" He is not to be blamed
for stayIug, as he cannot get away.