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The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22
"E0a Dispositions
Are Early Sho4un."

Jast so eVa N the blood
comes out IN shape of soot-
ala. pinples, ETC., IN children
and young people. Take, IN
time It can be eradicated BY
using Hoods Sarsapanila.
In Older people, the aftermath
of irregular lfVdns shoSps H.
self IN bilious conditions. a
heavy head, a foul mouth,
4 general bad feeling.
1t is the blood, the impure blood,
friends, which is the real cause, Purify
that with Hoods sarsaparilla and
happiness will reign in your family.
Biood Polson-"l lived in a bed OF fire
for years owing to blood poisoning that fol-
lowed small pox. 1t broke out all over my
body, itching intensely, Tried doctors and
hospitals In vain. l tried Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla. 1t helped. l kept at II and was en-.
tlrely cured. l could go on the housetops
and shout about It," MRs. J. T. WILLIAMS.
Carbondale, Pa.
scrofula Sores -"My baby at two
months had scrofulA sores on cheek and
arm. Local applications and physicians
medicine did little or no good. Hoods Sar-
saparilla cured him permanently. He Is
now four, with smooth fair skin" Mrs.
s.. 8. WR0rES, Pennington, Del.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

Seventeen American sailors were
captured by the Philippine insurgents
a few days ago, and this country is
worked up over the matter. The semi.
saVages may decaPitate the prisoners,
Our army has a great many Of theiI
prisoners, but they will not talk about
an exchange. Retaliatory measures
have little influence on such people.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22
ON AGAiN-APRlL 3orH

A New Land Of the Sky" Booklet.
1.-The Land Of the Sky" the popular
designation for the Asheville Plateau,
Western North Carolina, has been
largely advertised by the Southern Rail
way for a number Of years, on account
Of the health and pleasure resorts, and
the beautiful scenery Of that section,
where the Southern Railway crosses the
Blue Ridge mountains.
The Southern Railway has just issued
q most attractive booklet with appro-
pirate half tone cuts and reading matter
and they are being sent out free to any
address by Mr.. j. c. Beam, Jr., N. W.
P. A., Southern Railway, so Adams St..
Chicago, Illinois.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

Governor Lee. Of South Dakota, has
written TO President Mckinley, de-
manding the return Of the South
DAkots volunteers from The Philippines.
lie recites the facts Of enlistment to
fight for humanity against Spain, de-
clares that ssthe South Dakota volun-
teeu have fulfilled every obligation
which they owe to their country and
its iag," and should Be allowed 10
return home. lie says; ave view
their present or future detention as
Unconstitutional and 8 violation Of the
law which called the organization into
being, and feel sure they will not be
retained against their will, against the
law and against the moral sense Of the
people Of our state without offering
some reason for so doing" lie declares
the present course ''repugnant to the
fundamental prinaples OF this govern
meni, q violation Of the Declaration Of
Independence, = repndiatiOn Of the
theory upon which We engaged IN the
war with Spain, and utterly inoOnsis-
tent with your ~excellency's splendid
announcement respecting the policy to
be pursued toward Cuba" He says
the people are ''nnable to co~uutenAnce
the present attempt Of this government
TO enforce title with bayonels TO a
nation Of brown men purchased from
q disgraeed aud y~anquished dssPOIs
and regard the further sacrifice Of our
soldiers, 10 = conflict waged against
liberty and in the interest Of exploiting
capitalism, As totally Incompatible with
the spirit Of our institutions"
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

1t is said that the commission 10
investigate the ''embalmed beef" wlll
report that Miles charges have no,
been sustained; that all beef was in
good condition when delivered to the
troopsl There was no use for ihi,
board to 60 junketing over the country
three months, at an expense Of tens o.
thousands Of dollars, in order to MAKE
q fore-ordained report.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22
A~DMINIsTRATOR's NOTIcr

Letters Of. administration on the es,a,o %,
Larkin ~. Webb, deceased, were granny OF
we undortigned on tho 9Th day az ~
,sVy; by ihe Probate Court OF Lafayette cum,
All persons having claims against s,id o.
arc required TO exhibit them for ailowSnsssaa ,e
tho administrator within one year nf,n,V 20
ahte OF said letters or thoy may be- nraci, tne
eIsi,ns sh " 6e.eli n such estate and II such
the date OF said letters thoy will he IlOm
This 9Th day Of April, 1899,
u,., ROBERT L.. VEIN
f@a Administrator,
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22
August Flower.

at is q surprising fact" says Prof.
Hutton, "that 10 my travels In all parts
Of the world, for the last ten years, l have
net more people having used Green's
August Flower than any other remedy,
for dyspepsia, derauged liver and stomach
and for constipation. and for tourists
and statesmen, or for persons filing Office
positions, where headaches and general
bad feelings from irregular habits exist
that Green's August Flower Is a grand
remedy. 1t does not iniure the system
BY frequent use, and Is excellent for
sour stomachs and indigestion" Sample
bottles free at Chas. W. LOOMS and d.
W. B. Teyis.' Lexington. and J. A. Hudson
4 Co., Bates City, Mo.
Sold BY dealers In all civilized coun.
tsies. 3.25-tf
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22
THE HOT SPRINGS OF ARKANSAS.
60 Wis the Chicago and Alton Railroad.
the Short Line and Best Route.

REDUCED ROUND TRIP RATES NOW
IN EFFECT.
All Of the large hotels at Hot Springs
are now open. In addition to these are
three hundred boarding houses provid-
ing accommodations at reasonable rates.
Hot Springs, Arkansas, is the only
health and pleasure resort under direct
Government control. The curative
properties of the Hot Waters are
youched for by the Surgeon General Of
the United States. Send for rates, illus
trated descriptive matter and complete
particulars.
II. G. STIDHAM. Agent.
Tel. No. 30. Higginsville. Mo.
JAMES CHARLTON, G. T. I. A.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

The Eldorado, Kansas, Republican
says: "Six republican officials of the
state administration have held Office
l47 years. -Four wear No. Z hats, and
have stomach measurement agRre-
eating 1874 inches" "Will some friend
Of the governor name an old soldier
who has been appointed to otics7"
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

The bubonic plague Is raging al
Hong Kong, in China. and there ID
great fear that it will be carried to the
Philippine Islands, and kill off a large
number Of our soldiers. At Bombay,
India, the plague has been killing $50
persons a day.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22
ON AGAIN-APRIL aorn.

Proceedings County Court, April Term.
Ordered that range line between %
and q, be established at a line between
road districts IS and SO.
Ordered that road oyerseer Of district
No. 30. notify T. V. Foster TO close
ditch leading water into public road.
Ordered that b. W. jefferson repair
rock culvert on Napoleon and Pleasant
Prairie road.
Ordered that J. X. Gray, county road
commissioner, examine bridges In road
district SO, on Dover and Wayerly road.
Ordered that J. X. Gray, county road
commissioner examine and report cost
Of building bridge over BledsOe branch,
on Bates City and Odessa road.
Ordered that ]. X. Gray, county road
commissioner, examine and report on
condition Of bridges in road district 10.
Ordered that Fred Goodbrake, over
seer Of road district IS, repair bridges
near Glenwood school house.
Ordered that G. l.. Morgan, overseer
Of road district 81, notify bir. Robert
Carter to stop the overflow Of water
from his mine into public road.
Ordered that G. l.. Morgan, oyerseer
road district 81, repair bridge over Little
Sni creek. near Chas. Gausman's.
Ordered that Mr.. j. X. Fletcher and
Miss Susie Smiley DO appointed mem.
bers Of the County Institute Board for
the year 1890.
Ordered that James 8. Gautier DO ap-
pointed constable Of Sni-a-bar township
until next general elestion.
Ordered that school loans Of j. 4.
Kinchloe, Il. NJ. Wilkinson and Alice
Jones be satisfied.
Ordered that Hen HlinOOe and Others
be allowed to open a private road In
township 50. range 20.
Ordered that J. X. Gray. county road
commissioner, examine and report on
cost Of building bridge near W.. o. Ash
crafts.
Ordered that annual settlement of
Geo. W. Bates, county collector, be ap-
proved.
Court adjourned.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

Our army in Luzon, after capturing
a number Of towns and cities, has
fallen back, and the abandoned terri
tory has been taken by the insurgents.
At this distance 1t is hard to understand
why 1t became necessary to fall back.
A forward movement was apparently
the next step needed TO crush the re-
bellIon.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

The Globe Democrat boasts that
there has been an increase OF s1.7G
per capita 10 the circulation Of the
country during the past year, and that
prosperity has come. Three years ago
republican leaders were contending
that no more money was needed. But
nobody expects the Globe Democrat to
be consistent in its lying.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

The s1t0 silver certificate with the
Monroe head, has been counterfeited.
Western editors bad better ,ook out.
II any n thing does MAKE q news
paper man mad-resl msd-it Is to
count up his days receipts and find
three or four counterfeit hundred dollar
bills in his cash box.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

Samuel Tarwater, Of Ray county, is
the only MA in the state who draws 4
pension from the state. He was 10 the
Mormon war, in the service Of the
state, and was wounded. He has
drawn the pension for the past fifty
years.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

Spain is now getting a dose of her
own medicine. The return Of her
armies from Cuba and the Philippines
has thrown a large non-prOductlve
population on the country, and riots
are common. Stores are pillaged in
broad daylight.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22
TaE BELLE OF CABBAGE NECK.
rY HERBERT W. WILLIAMS.

oh, say. can you tell me, Miss Mag,
What makes you so charmiugly fairf
Did the fairies, the nymps and the graces
And the spirits that dwell In the air
Form out OF the rainbow's splendor,
Your form so exquisitely rare;
And paint your cheeks Of beauty,
And the auburn that dwells In your hail
With tints Of that bow OF colors,
In shades that exist only thereY
Perhaps II 10 only the seeming
or my heart In its aged repose-
Perhaps my soul Is but dreaming
Perhaps Pm 10 lovs-who knows2
Somewhere In the ancient old crannies,
Where the young hearts passions have
been.
Somewhere there's a Joy 10 living,
Add life is not all made OF sin.
Can IL be second youth Is returning?
Is the fount that runs only In song,
Pouring real and genuine nectar,
Delighting me all the day long.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

The mills of the gods may yet grind
Mckinley and Hanna into powder.
They have schemed to get rid of Ton
Reed, and have secured Tom 8 jot
with a salary Of $4,000 q yeal
attached. Now 1t is said Tom is wink.
ing his other oye, and is getting ready
to launch his boom for the republican
nomination next year. Individually be
is the strongest man in the republican
party, but Mckinley has all the
machinery Of the party, and all the
money Of the trusts and combines 10
back him, and Hanna to use 1t.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22
ice! ICE! ice
NOTICE TO ICE CONSUMERS

The Lexington Water Company has
800 tons of Pure Reservoir home ice, and
will sell to consumers at Low Prices,
and guarantee perfect satisfaction, both
in quality and price. Persons wishing
ice will please leave orders at the
company's office, No. IA, Haerle Build
ing, Main street. Telephone No. 40.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

It is now given out as a cold, settled
fact that Tom Reed is TO resign as con-
gresham, and is 10 become 0 member
Of a law firm 10 New York, at q salary
Of 100000 per year. Mark Hsnns's
hand Is plainly visible In ihs deal,
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

The enemies Of free silver are max
ing bypocritical pretensions that the
question is dead. The friends Of free
silver deny that it has ever been sick,
though republicans did pretend to be
friends, and tired to poison il.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

There are places where BARRIERS are
educated and turned out in six weeks,
prepared to scarify their customers.
Now the older BARRIERS are making .
KICK for a law TO compel all BARRIERS 10
serve an apprenticeship Of four years.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

Lady Randolph Churchill's magazine
"The Anglo-Saxon," is intended TO ill
a long felt want. The subscription
price is s. per number. This will
enable some dudes, with more dollars
than sense, to show their extravagant
literary tastes.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

The schwartzchild & sulzberger Beet
Packing company, Of Kansas City, has
secured q government contract 10
furnish q million and a half pounds Of
dressed beef for the Philippine Islands.
Wonder why cattle are not sent over
silver
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

Another uprising is reported in the
Turkish provinces. The people say
they would rather be butchered in war
ihan bulehered INCREASINGLY in their
own homes. We hope this uprising
will cause some nation to interfere and
wipe Turkey off the map.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

Pleasant Hill will build a monument
to the memory Of the late Col. II. M.
Bledsoe. The sum OF 1912 has already
been subscribed, and only one Pleasant
Hill subscription Is recorded. Gov.
Stephens heads the list with 500.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

An Italian chemist claims that there
Is enough pepsn in n pineapple to
digest ten pounds Of beef. Uncle Sam
ought to issue pineapples as a ration
with the canned roast beef.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

The sl.0O per plate Jefferson-day
banquet was a rouslng success. Three
thousand persons we're present, a few
being ladies. Bryan was there and
made q great speech. The fight is now
on for the presidency in 1900. 1t will
be q eight Of logic and elOquence
against trusts, combines and doodle.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

The exports Of the Philippine islands
average seventeen million dollars a
year. We are spending two hundred
millions a year to get that trade. How
long will 1t take US 10 get richp
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22
Little Jake Thought u, b.al
Not Half as Had a, N
Called n spaisn
Soak II to him, Chlmu,'
"niH him hard .TaL.iR


Soak II to him, Chimu,'
"Bif him hard, jake"
These and similar sIslsd
encouragement, oft rspaxI
from a crowd Of intensely u
and girls and not q few guu
assembled around two lifted
engaged In a serious fist dus
berry street not very far nd
headquarters the other attend
Some of the grihuirs "A,
half ashamed OF their role ai
spectators OF the encounti
Of superficial amusement 4
mainder scarcely concealed III
terest with which they iOlos4
movement Of the fighter
To the latter 1t was no liu.
ter. One, a slight pale Id
logged, determined look, u
frmly-compreSsed lips, wa 4
outclassed by his more rObuEd
riously angry opponent, visH
ishing him severely, but A'E1
avow himself vanquished.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

1t is reported in the dispatches that
Jerry Simpson will soon start a paper
nj Medicine Lodge. lie will make q
big mistake if he does. Better hire
ont as q farm hand for a year or two.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

The Pennsylvania legislature has
adjourned without electing q senator.
Quay could not get the plum, but he
would not shake the tree so any one
else could get It. Quay is the boss.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

Old Joe Wheeler would make as
COED 8 governor-generAl Of the Philip
pine Islands as anybody we know, but
We do not believe he will change his
political opinions to get the job.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

II this country does not lay violent
hands on the trusts pretty soon, the
trusts will throttle the productions Of
the country.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

Mckinley is talking of calling for
5 1900 volunteers for service in the
Philippines, while South Dakota Is
demanding the return Of her volunteers.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

Maud Edlth-The count ta''
any attempt to fnd out w
Of your wealth, did heY I'D
Ethel Alice-He said notary
Of course. He Is TOO well era''
Ihop.-Indlanapol!s JogrsS
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

The Pennsylvania legislature will
begin criminal proceedings against
nine Of ITS members for corrupt
practice 10 soliciting votes for senator
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

Major Charles II. vandiyer Of
Lafayette county, will be a candidate
for railroad commissioner. lie would
make q COED one.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22
The democratic party bad as we'll o

The democratic party had as we'll 90
20 work now. The republican line OF
argument has been mapped out.
Hama has but one argumen.-boodle.
la tbe last campaign be astonished the
world at the magnitude OF his corrup.
tIOn funds. The last campaign will be
. small affair when compared With the
one jna sbesd Of Us.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

Absenteeism should be stopped.
When members don't answer to the
roll-call they should be locked.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

The American soldiers in Cuba are
chasing highway robbers. II Cuba is
''paci6ed," she ought t chase her own
bandits.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

Six persons have announced them
selves as candidates for speaker Of the
House when Tom Reed "lays down.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

While deprived of the means TO pay
debts, the American people are having
enormous debts piled on them.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

The embalmed beef outfit will prob
ably put up q large contribution to the
z. o. p. campaign fund.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

II Mr.. Croker has been getting 4
rAke-off on any Legitimate business,
we will rejoice at his exposure.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

The coming campaign will be 1.-The
People versus Doodle" The people
have been pretty well pinched during
the past four years.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

It must grind McKmley's pride and
seli-respeci, II be has any, to see him
self pictured everywhere as a helpless
nobody, under the care of Hanna.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

We had rather be defeated while
fighting for the right than to be q C
cessful while in the wrong.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

Republican papers needing a subject
for sn editorial are referred TO the city
government Of St. Louis.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

1t is said that fourteen thousand
regulars will be sent to Manila as soon
as transportation a be provided.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

Why is it that so many republican
senator's are being investigated as to
the means used to secure their election?
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22
MARX TwARs,,
3s,s',''s OF P,,,S..
Backed ia "a ~
Of Fsn.'

OF FssX
You might not
huDOrist Mark Tw,i,
cat. and dogs TAoS,s
that his mind mus s'
queer faneies and -
iels' always getun,
eiiiicult situations, MN
room for thoughts Of
to the animal kingdom
four Of the prettsstS,;i
rrS that ever basket =
OF fame. ID
U. when Mark Twain I'M.
Farm" a plcturesuu, ~
a southern New Yort
looking many mile, q,
did most of his wrlupS,.i
sided summer-hou,e Inv.
his "Pilot Hops. "e
days long ago when \.
the Mississippi r,,r'
Nesting in a great sS,t
comfortably upon an MI
literary workshop, At .s..j
OF the day, could be iouSs|
pets. They were allov.ss|
they had the good n,s,.r|
quiet while he worked
presumed to jump ups,s']
put their little feet pDr
script or tip over q. r 4
not u have been allowed lss
The cory little Pilot s'''
popular with thes. ~.
been because 1t was such !
place, having window, ~
sides. Being upon d, ~
the great hill, it received
the first and last nay, ,,s'
which these pets w,rs any,
was the humOrist hinvi, W. v
knew that although ~,
have nine livea, The sn.sN
when even his pets srI i.
to part so one day M ~
Van AIKEN, the piOtOr,,s
A Jealous dog did hi, b.r,'
photographs being A.
vain; and two good view, ).
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

A new White Sswing machine, drop.
head, oak.nnish, for sale at a bargain. II
is no secondhand machine, bat new from
factory. Apply At this once.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

Capital stock paid In. ."""
Surplus funds on hand. cant e.
Undivided profits less cuI'0
penses and taxes paid .isbtbJ
Deposits subject TO DRAFT ~ '
banks and bankers .tgbtb J
Depoalts subject to draft 81 Ts
Individuals aud Others d,sa
Deposits subject 10 drait
dates ...,,s,... iscnuutN
bills payable and bills re-dl'cO
Dividends unpaid .. abors
Liabilities other than those
stated ..."."".'" "" {.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

Just one year ago all the newspapers
in the country were running big head
lines. The news startled the world.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

SIA1E OF Mlh5OOhit - 4
COUNTY or LAFAYETTE liant. ~
We, Richard Field, pf9slt add
]. Andrew, cashier OF sac aa,Se stlps
swear that tue apdm Api 4
RICHARD tihhgg. ~
sAM'L J, ANphh" 4,
Subscribed and sworn I pei nn banar
day OF April, A. d., oign'ce'
Witness, my baud ~
sEAL seal tho date las. an,jaed w.
mlssiOnod ~ QuH
expiring April 2dth, wCgIN Nota1R "
WILLIAM ]. BANDoN'
Correct-Atesti ,ou
GRO. NJ. CATHOnhN lDkKf
WIN. II. sTEVkNso''
Ell, MARX,
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-04-22

The Kansas City Journal is hereby
uolifed that Gen. Miles Is not "crswl-
ing