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The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-21
CITY OFFICES.


MAYOR.
We are authorized to announce
JOHN C. YOUNG, sR.,
as u candidate for the office of Mayor of the
city of lexington subject to the action Of the
voters AT the city election In June.
CITY ATTORNEY.
We are authorized to announce
CHARLES LYONS
as a candidate for reelection 10 the once Of
CITY Attorney, subject TO the action of the
voters at the June election.
REGISTER AND TREASURER.
We are authorized to announce
EVAN BECKER
as a candidate for Register and Treasurer o
the city of Lexington. subject TO the action Cd
the voters at the city election In June.
We are authorized 20 announce
LOUIS 0RATZ
as a candidate for reelection TO. the once OF
Register and Treasurer of the city of LexfnR-
ton. subject TO the action of the voters At the
city election in june; -
We are authorized to announce
LEWIS NEALE
as a candidate for Recorder of the cifr o.
Lexington, subject 70 tie action of the yot1r1
at the city election In June.
CITY MARSHAL.
We are authorized to announces
w. TAUnNAL
as a candidate for City Marshal and ex-oMcio
city collector. subjeet q ne WI q The PEG
pie at the June electton-
We are authorized 10 annonnce
v. c. DICKEHe0N
as a candidate for the once of City Marshal
and ex-ofiicio collector. subject 70 the action
of the people at the city election In June. a
We are authorized to announce
JAMES N. PRICE 1
as a candidate for reelection 10 the oncs Of
City Marshal and ex-Oficio collector, subject
70 the action OF the voters, at the city eloc- 4
ton in June.
We are authorized to announce
MIKE CONNRRS
as as a candidate for city Marshal and sr-oaacfo
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 a candidate for reelection TO the once OF
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
rs a candidate for the Office of city assessor,
subject to the will OF the people at the June
We are authorized to announce
JAMES DRUMMOND
as a candidate for the office OF city assessor.
TO the will OF the peonle ~ the
CITY E~sGINEER.
We are authorized TO announce
WILLIAM C. DUNCAN
IS a candidate for CITY Engineer Of the city Of
LeNlnBtOns euDJect 10 me hcblOu or the voters
IT the city election In June.
CoUSCILMAN-sEcoND wARD
We are authorized to announce
OHIO
rs a candidate for councilman from the Sec
Dnd Ward, subject 90 the action of the voters.
It the city election In June.
We are authorized to announce
C.. ED.
ls a candidate for councilman from the Sec
lnd Ward, subject TO the action of the vOtnrR
1t the city election in June.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-21

Wlth0faWaI OF d. w. harrlSOn.
Editor In~telligencer.
DEAR SIR:-On account of the false
report that has been circulated, that I
was not in full sympathy with the dem
ocratic party, (and although positively
denied by nae and substantiated by
several of the best democrats of the
county,, thereby causing me to lose the
support of many friends that would
otherwise have voted for me, I have
decided to withdraw my name as a
candidate for county clerk of Lafayette
county. l wish to say to my friends
who have stood by me so nobly, that /
appreciate fully every effort they have
made in my behalf, and will always
treasure a tender place in my heart for
the liberal support they have given me.
l will say to my fellow democrats that
I will in the future as In the past, sup
port and work for the nominees of the
democratic party.
Yours Respectful lily,
j. w. HARRISON.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-21

Blood will tell-A letter from one of
the great ~grandsons of Gen. Washing
toms brother William, to a gentleman
in this city, says in regard to his sons
enlistment in the United States army,
to which he changed from the Illinois
militia: "WhiIe 1 regret the fact, l did
not speak a word Of regret, for 1 was
proud to see HIM anxious, willing and
ready. It was not compulsory to enlist
in the United States service, and some
of the state militia here came back. |
would have been ashamed of him had
he showed that cowardice, and l told
him / would rather he fell In battle, an
honored soldier, than to live a con-
fessed coward. As a whole, the com
pany is q brave set OF young men that
the community IA be proud of
Doubtless, one must be a father to
knew what it means to feel so, and TO
thus talk to a son., one to whom he has
given years of care in raising, and in
whom he has many hopes.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-21

Liberty Tribune: "The Monocacy,
an old warship that belongs to this
country that was built before the war,
is at Shanghai, and our officials have
received notice from the Chinese
authorities that under the neutrality
rule the warship will have to leave
there. The vessel is SO old and de-
crepid that it is doubtful if she can
make the trip home, and u govern
nent is puzzled as to. what to do. This
is a chance for Spain. By combining
her fleets she might be able to run
down the Monocacy and win a victory.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-21

A priest at Tampa, Florida, held
services for the Spanish prisoners, last
Sunday. He then went to headquarters
and complained because there was a
negro guard over the Spaniards, say
ing they were 'Spanish gentlemen. -
This is a mighty good time to let the
Spaniards know that these negroes are
American citizens, and as such are the
supeTiors Of such brutes as Weyler, or
such liars as Blanco, or such measly
beggars as the whole Spanish race.
The negroes are the lei who are en-
titled to complain at being assigned
such dirty work.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-21
FORMER BRIr1sHERs WOULD FIGHT.


CHICAGO, ILL, May 19.-The fol.
lowing message was sent today:
$40 president Mckinley, Washing
ton, ID. c.: l have the honor to offer
you a full regiment of trained Canadian
American soldiers. Majority have been
under fire. We desire service with
Merritt. "GEoRGE A. BAYNEs,
"Lieut. Colonel"
Most of the men in the regiment, as
well as Colonel Baynes himself, have
at one time been connected with the
British army, either as regulars or in
militia service, in Canada and England.
The majority are a fine body of men.
In addition to the full regiment already
rendered, the colonel has about four
hundred on the enlistment rolls, and if
the regiment rendered is accepted and
another one is desired, he will, he
says, be able TO fill the second regiment
on short notice.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-21

May wheat has tumbled from 81 80
to sI.05 in a week. Not a bushel OF
wheat has been made. Then why the
slumpP A combine ran the price up
beyond its value, and it has settled
back to its real value. Yet republicans
tells us that trusts and combines are
good things.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-21
THE TORNADO AT 0 R

a tornado at Wood, Nebraska, May
18th, cut q swath through the country
500 yards wide and 100 miles in length.
Several persons were seriously hurt
and much property destroyed.
On the night of the 18th a tornado
swept over a portion of Kansas, near
Kingman. The town of Cunningham,
60 miles west of Wichita, was almost
destroyed, only five houses being left
standing. Much property damaged,
but nc lives lost.
On the same night a cyclsne passed
north of Atchison, Kansas. destroying
everything 10 its path, but !. followed
a creek, and aid not End much to
destroy.
On the afternoon OF the 18Th a terri
BILE tornado swept over sections OF
Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin aud Mime
sofa. Forty lives were lost, and untold
property was destroyed. 1t is Proba-
bic that hundreds of people were in
jured. The wires were torn down, and
particulars have not been received.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-21


H~igginsyille Leader; "Whatever else
may be said of war, it is a great edu-
Gator. The present war Is yet very
young, but u people have learned
more of history, geography and inter-
national relations during the past few
months than they would have learned
in as many years of peace. People as
a rule know but little Of the history of
any other nation but their own, ana
especially is this true of the people of
the United States. Living in a country
Of such great extent and boundless OPP
portunities we have had but little time
10 devote to the history and conditions
of foreign nations. Now everyone is
interested in events in all parts of the
world and be the war long or short we
will come out of it a far better informed
people.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-21

The 'sSpanish youngling" was
twelve years old Tuesday. And Spain
did not celebrate his birthday. Well,
Spain must be in a bad row of stumps
If she lets such opportunities pass.
Blanco might have prepared a great
victory for the occasion. Sagasta
might have manufactured an American
revolt, and the navy might have cap
tured Boston again. The ''yOungling''
will never care to celebrate the event
hereafter. The remainder of his life
will be spent in vain regrets that he
was aver born. Let him go to bull
fighting, and some of these days he
may amount to something. But he
will never be king of Spain.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-21
SPANISH BOAT Is REPAIRED.

ST. PIERRE, MARTINIQUE, May 10
The Spanish torpedo bOat destroyer
Terror at Fort de France has COM
pleted her repairs and is ready to leave
at any moment. The Spanish ambu-
lance ship Alicante today changed her
moorings from the inner to the outer
harbor in order to take on coal.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-21

Camp life, with home comforts, at
Ottawa C~hautauqua Assembly, Forest
Park, June ID to "a, 1898. One iare for
round trip. Tickets -eH sale June IL, u
and 1S,IRctusive; good to return until
tune %, 1898. The Santa Fe is the best
line to the assembly grounds; station
only hall n block away. Particulars on
application to j. ID. Easter, JI., Agent,
Lexington, Mo.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-21

Two correspondents Of American
newspapers have been arrested in Ha-
yyala, and thrown into Jail, and the
spanlards say they are spies, and will
be shot. If Uncle Sam Tnhftel Blanco
that ten Spanish soldiers will be shot
for each of these correspondents, 1t
will bring the old dog to his senses.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-21

There was an Interstate oratorical
contest at Beloit, Wis, last week. Mis-
souri, was ranked fifth by the judges.
There were ten contestants. The de-
cision of the judges was a rank surprise
to the audience and to the contestants,
as they were almost unanimous in
awarding Missouri first place. Rank
decisions tend to make such contests
unpopular.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-21
B, T. COLLEGE,

Sunday, May %. IL a. m.-Annual Ser,
mon, by Rev. W. II. Campbell, d. ID.
Monday, May %, 8 p. m.-Elocutionary
and Art Levee, at college art room.
Tuesday, May "A, 2:30 p. manual
meeting of Iumne Association.
Tuesday, May "a. 8 p. m.-Grand Con-
cert, at opera house.
Wednesday, May %, 10 a. m.-Com-
m~encement, At opera house.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-21

The summer meeting of the Missouri
State Horticultural Society will be
held at West Plains, Missouri, June z,
8 and 9, 1893. The West Plains, Com
mercIsl and Park hotels will take dele
gates at $3.50 per day; the other
hotels at $1.00. The citizens are offer
ing their homes for the entertainment
of the members who prefer to accept it
and who do not wish to go to the
hotels. Premiums will be given on
all fruits and flowers. Railroad rates
will be given. N. F. Murray, Pres,
Oregon, Mo-; L. A. Goodman, Sec'y,
Westport, Mo.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-21
CRIMINAL COURT.
June Term, 1898.
MONDAY, JUNE 6.

MONDAY, JUNE 6.
State vs.. b. H. Brock, assault.
State VS.. VIM. Casteel; carrying con-
cealed weapons.
City of Waverly VS.. J. H. Rsnfrow; ap-
peal.
City OF Higginsville VS.. James Wright;
appeal.
City OF Wellington VS.. Walls; appeal.
TUESDAY, JUNE z.
State VS.. John H. Keith; six cases; sell
ing liquor on Sunday.
State VS.. Irwin Sseber; murder first
degree.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE s.
State vs. John Shelby; burglary second
degree and grand larceny.
State VS.. Charles Borland; assault to
kill.
THURSDAY, JUNE 8.
State vs.. VIM. Hersman; burglary Sec
ond degree and grand larceny; two cases.
State vs. White ct al; injury to school
property.
State VS.. ]. H. Lampe; bucket shop.
FRIDAY, JUNE 10.
state VS.. --; assault to ravish,
State VS.. --; malicious assault to
kill.
MONDAY, JUNE 20.
Hon. d. w. Shackelford, special judge.
State VS.. Kruse and Layne; bucket
shop.
State vs.. b. II. Ripley; rape.
The following are those bound over to
the grand jury, indictments not having
been found.
State VS.. Henry Clayton; grand larceny.
State VS.. Noah Beverly assault to kill.
State VS.. Frank Bolton; attempt to rob.
State VS.. VIM. Thomasi %felonious as
sault.
State vs.. VIM. Adkins; assault to Kill.
State VS.. Dora Flournoy; four cases.
forgery.
State vs.. Roscoe ainor: larceny in
dwelling.
State vs.. C%ampbelli burglary second
degree and grand larceny.
The grand jury meets June 9Th.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-21

William Ewart Gladstone died at
Ave O'Clock Thursday morning, May
18th, aged SO years. He was all that
makes life Noble. He vas the greatest
statesman of his day, and an active
working Christian gentleman. His
intellectual peer does not live. The
world has sustained a great loss in the
death of Gladstone.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-21
TROOPS FROM EVERY DIRECTION.

NOCA AeONN
WASHINGTON, ID. c., May l9.-More
than fifty regiments OF the volunteer
army either have started for or reached
the mobilizing points to which they
were directed to proceed by the secre-
tary of war. Fifteen or twenty other
regiments have announced their. readi-
ness tt start for such points. In order
t. avoid confusion at the camps and
any congestion in the railroad traffic,
the war department officials are giving
orders for a number of volunteer regi-
ments to start. The volunteers mus
tered to date number 50, 900 men. All
the regiments which were directed 10
go to San Francisco, except those from
North and South Dakota, have left
their rendezvousing points for the
Golden Gate city. The greater portion
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-21
TABLE.

Trains will pass Lexington Junction on
the Wabash as follows:
Going east-No. 20, local freight, 800 a.
M; No. 2. Eastern Express, 11:1O a. M;
No. ~, Eastern Express, 1905 p. M; No.
6, Mail and Express, 7:45 p. M; No. 4,
Atlantic Express, 1901 p. M.
Going west-No. Z, Mail and Express
5:02 a. M; No. %, Kansas City AccomOda-
ton, SOP a. m.
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War Sends PRICES LIN.

Kansas City Times: There Is consid-
cradle more difference in the market
quotations today on the actual necessi-
ties of life than there was six weeks
ago, a fact attributed directly to the
enormous demand for foodstuffs for
army supplies. Many articles which q
few weeks ago were not considered as
~luxuries by the poorer wage-earners
have slipped beyond their reach and
are still continuing to soar upward like
a well-infiated balloon.
Particularly is this trpe in the quota
lions on meats and beans, which have
increased about 20 per cent since the
declaration of war between the United
States and Spain. The packing houses
all over the country are buying up all
of the available cattle in order to fill
their government contracts for fresh
meats and canned goods.
Grounds" "shanks" and breasts of
mutton have gone up from 2 to 3 cents
per pound within the last ten days.
Round steaks that could be purchased
two weeks ago for 8 cents a pound are
now quoted at IL cents. Breasts and
shoulders of mutton which were 4
cents before the wal began, are now
marked at 9 cents.
the greatest price ascension, how
ever, is that on corned beef. Fourteen
pound cans of the meat used to sell at
$40 each. Now they greet the gaze
of the purchaser with 81 marks on
them. The retailers r compelled to
pay $l.75 for every can they order.
Bacons, hams, lard and sailed pork
have risen about 20 per tent since the
mobilization of troops began, and
there is no telling when the limit on
these articles will be reached. Salt
pork now retsils at 3 cents q pound.
A continuance of the demand will be
responsible for a still higher flight in
the prices.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-21

Maj. Gen. FItzhugh Lee is to have
an eresting staff. Two of the selec.
tions made for him are AIgernon sar.
tOris, the grandson of Gen. Grant, and
Russell b. Harrison, son of ex-PresI-
dent Harrison. Yonng John A. Logan
expects to get something in the line OF
staff duty. James G.. Blaine, the son
OF the late secretary of state, was ap.
pointed captain and assistant judge
advocate.
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COuId Eat Very Little.

"My husband was subject to stomach
trouble for many years. 1t seemed like
dyspepsia and was SO severe he could eat
hardly enough to keep him alive, and
sleep was out of the question. He decided
to take Hoods Sarsaparilla, and has con
tinued to improve while taking it,"
MRS. ]. l.. MASTERS, HeTndon, Missouri.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-21

Colonel Sam Boyd, of Marshall, died
May l4th, at his residence in Marshall,
after several months illness. He was
"a years old, and a native of Fleming
county, KY. He moved to Saline
county in 1854, having been admitted
to the bar at Bloomington, H., the
same year. He was prominently known
throueeent the state, and his practice
was extensive. Mrs Frank z sebree,
OF Kansas CITY, Is 3 daughter
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-21

The New York Journal is spending
e60, 900 a week for collecting war
news, and the New York World $780,
600. The London Times, the New
York Herald and the Chicago Times
Herald have formed a combination,
employing 125 war correspondents.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-21

Four odd marriages were recently
witnessed in st. Marie. Quebec. Two
nslghbors named NORM and Rheaume,
have eight children. NORM has four
daughters, and Rheaume has four sons
Rheaume's four sons married Morin's
four daughters.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-21

The Columbia, Missouri Herald,
which has always been the neatest and
best paper in the state, came to our
table this week IN magazine form,
twenty pages, printed on new type Of
handsome design. The Herald now has
no rival.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-21

w. J. Bryan, next president of the
United States a been authorized by
the governor of Nebraska to raise q
regiment, and the day after, he had
thirty. Eve applications to raise COM
panies for his regiment.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-21

WASHINGTON, ~. C.S may ~
Excitement among naval officers to
night is visibly intense. The announce
ment from Madrid of the arrival o
Admiral Cervera's feet at Santiago d.
Cuba renders the decisive battle II
Cuban waters now imminent. Will,
the immediate whereabouts of Admire
Sampson is q secret possessed by few,
it is known in a general way that he il
patrolling the Windward passage and
must, therefore, be nearer 10 the
Spanish squadron than at any time
since the wal began.
1t is possible that the report has
been sent out from Madrid for the
purpose of sending Sampson on
another wild goose chase, during which
the armada might 60 through the
Windward passage u~nobstructed and
reach the Amerioan Atlantic seaboard
Tbs strategy beard has been fooled
once too often by alleged news from
Spanish sources. 1t is quite sure that
the American commander can be relied
upon to keep the passage closed before
rushing pell-mell after an imaginary
foe.
REPORT BE CORRECT.
There are many reasons. however,
which would appear to bear out the
truth Of the Madrid dispatch. 1t is
well understsod here that Ceryera's
chief mission in coming so far from
home was to furnish relief to General
Blanco. The Spanish forces in Cuba
have been threatened with q famine,
not only of provisions, but what is
equally essential in warfare, of powder
and other ammunition. Santiago is
connected by rail directly with Havana
and Blanco would thus be better able
TO offer effective resistance at the
inevitable bombardment of the capital.
1t wOuld seem that CerVera must
appreciate that he can not aVoid an
engagement much longer, as the three
American squadrons are drawing nor
closely about him. 1t may be that he
has put into Santiago de Cuba as the
most available place to make a last
stand, under the protection of the
strongest land Notifications on the
south coast of Cuba.
THREE BIG sQUADRoNs IN ONE.
Admiral Sampson has been placed
in command of three great squadrons
of American fighting ships. One
squadron will be directed by Commo-
modore Sohley, another by Captain
Clark or Commodore Watson, n the
third will be under the supervision OF
Sampson himself.
ARMY NOT PROPERLY ARMED.
When the American army of Occupa-
ton departs for Cuba it will be armed
with the Krag- JOrgenson rife. Briga-
der General Flagler is driving the
factories. All of them are being work
ed night aud day. A large number o
them were brought from England by
the City of Paris on her last trip.
State troops are now equipped with
and Remingtons. These
guns are obsolete. The Spaniards
have the Mauser rifles.
General Miles does not want to go
10 Cuba until his soldiers are properly
cit would be useless" he
said to one of his officers, ''tO go to
Cuba without the best small arms
procurable. Might as we'll go with
bows aud arrows as with Springfelds
and Remingtons."
GREED OF THE CONTRACTORS.
Greed In contractors exaggerated
their facilities; promising to accom-
plish wonders IN the way of furnishing
food and raiment, they have been
unable to carry out half of their pledges.
To a great extent they are responsible
for numerous delays. In view OF these
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-21

We are authorized to
Judge Richard Field as a 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. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-21

Take this paper into your home,
your Office or your shop-study the
names on the tIcket-make up your
mind which is the best man for each
place, then go 10 the polls and vote
your honest sentiments.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-21

1t is said that Sam Shelby, a o OF
the late Gen. 10 O.. Shelby, now q
deputy in the district marshal's office
at Kansas City, will be a candidate tor
the democratic nomination for marshal
of Jackson county.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-21

Mr.. Layton Yancey, recently Of
Waverly, has bought a half interest in
the Independence Progress, and has
assumed editorial control. He is 8
young man of education and ambition,
and will make his mark in the news
paper world.
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False
Yours Respectful lily,
J. w.

1t has been rumored that ] have
Withdrawn from the rae for circuit
clerk. The report is false. 1 have not
Withdrawn, and will not withdraw. l
am in this race TO win.
CHARLES l.. LIVING.
Lexington, Mo-, May 10, 1898.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-05-21

A young doctor, who was expert
menting on a new remedy for snake
bite, was run u of Kansas. The peo-
pie say the old remedy is good enough.
All they want is more snakes and more
remedy.