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Gymnasium.

A movement has been on foot for the
last few days TO orgauiEs new athletic
association on basis Of 6Oeents monthly
dues and au Initiation fee OF sl.O0. We
have seen several Of the young men who
have the matter 10 charge Of soliciting
members, aod all are very enthusiastic
over the results. We have Just read over
the list of names Of those who bave sign
ed the agteementto Join; 1t now consists
OF City Of our most desirable young men
and some ten or fifteen more will join rs
soon as the matter can be presented TO
them.
The gymnasium will beih Judge Fields
building on Frnnklln avenue, formerly
occupied BY Eggleston d Ewing, and
recently by A. Il. Homer. adjoining the
building once occupied by the Traders
bank. This is a. large room with high
ceilings and isa typical place Tor gym
naslum. ..FE g..
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Proposed Amendments 10 the
Constitution Of Missouri.

FIRST CONSTITUTIONAL AMEND
MENT.
JOINT AND CONCURRENT REsOLU-
TON NO. to repeal section II OF
article OF the constitution and adopt
In lieu thereof q new section.
BE n resolrsd bp tAs Senate he HOuss ef Rep
resenfafiuss cOneurring therein.
That at the general election to be held
on Tuesday next following the first Mon
day In November. A. L. 1850. that the
following amendment to the constitution
OF the state OF Missouri concerning prose-
cution for crime be submitted 10 the quail
ned voters Of said state, TO wit: Strike
out the whole OF section " OF article of
the constitution OF the state Of Missouri,
and adopt In lieu thereof new section,
to be known as section u. article z. OF
said constitution, and TO be In words and
figures as follows:
tsection III No person shall be prose
cuted criminally for felony or misde'
rieanor otherwise than by indictment OF
information. which shall be concurrent
remedies, but this shall not be construed
to apply to cases arising In the land OF
naval forces or In the militia when "
actual service In time OF war or public
danger.
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STATE OF MrssouRr-s.

4
!. ALEXANDER A. LEsUEUR, secre-
tary OF State Of the State OF Missouri,
hereby certify that the foregoing are full.
true and complete copies OF the concur
rent resolutions OF the Fortleth General
Assembly Of the State OF Mlssouri--First
constitutional Amendment entitled:
"JOTNT AND CONCURRENT REsoLU-
TION NO. 7 TO repeal section IL OF ar
tlcle 2 Of the constitution and adopt In
lieu thereof new seettoni Second con.
stltutional amendment, entitled. Joint
AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
submitting to the qualified voters Of the
state OF Missouri an amendment to the
constitution thereof concerning revenue
and taxation; Third gonsS,t9ti9na, 1sr n9n,,I
AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
submitting to the qualified voters of Mis-
souri, an amendment to the constitution
thereof, concerning taxation;" Fourth
scoNcuRRENT SSSsieSjiR REsoLUTIoN submit.
ting to the qualified voters of the state Of
Missouri an amendment to the constitu-
tlon thereof. authorizing the issue OF
bonds by the city OF St. Louis for the
lied for the purpose OF celebrating the
Louisiana purchase centennial In said
city," Fifth constitutional amendment,
entitled: CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
submitting to the qualified voters OF the
state OF Missouri an amendment to the
constitution hereof. authorizing an appro-
priation by the general assembly from the
sinking fund for the purpose of exhibiting
the resources, products and Industries
OF Missouri In the celebration of the Loui-
siana purchase centennial" Sixth con-
stltutional amendment. entitled: JOINT
AND CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO.
amending section 2S OF article 2 OF the
constitution by adding a proviso thereto:'
and Seventh constitutional amendment,
entitled. JOINT AND CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION to amend section 2s of ar
| ticle OF the constitution OF the state OF
Missouri" as appears by comparing the
same with the original rolls OF said con-
| law directs In this Offices
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF. here
unto set my hand and afflx the GREAT
! SEAL OF the State OF Missouri. Done at
| Ofiice In the City OF Jefferson. this nf-
teenth day OF September, A. D. 1900
| (Seal) A, A. LESUEUR.
Secretary OF State.
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Of article Of the constitution OF the state
OF Missouri by the addition thereto. after
the word bill" In the last line Of said
section, the following. Provided. how
ever. that no grand jury shall be con-
vened except upon an order OF Judge
OF a court having the power TO try and
determine felonies, but when so assembled
such grand hurry shall have power TO In
vestigate and return indictments Tor all
character and grades Of crime; so that
said section. II so adopted. shall read as
follows.
section S Trial by Jury Inviolate-.
Grand Jury. Twelve Men.-The right ot
trial by hurry. as heretofore enjoyed, shall
remain lnviolate; but a Jury for the trial
OF criminal or civil cases. In court not
Of record. may consist OF less than twelve
men. as may be prescribed by law. Here
after a grand Jury shall consist OF twelve
men, any nine OF whom concurring may
and an Indictment or a true bill: Pro.
vided. however that no grand jury shan
be convened except upon an order OF q
Judge Of a court having the power to try
and determine felonles; but when SO as
sembled such grand jury shall have
power TO Investigate and return lndict.
ments for all character and grades Of
crime.
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Miss Emily Bartsns left wednesds,
for q visit Of several weeks at Corder.

Miss Emily Bartens left Wednesday
for visit Of several weeks at Corder.
Mr.. J. q. Webb, OF Cordsr. returned
home Thursday, after short visit
with relatives here.
Mrs. Clarence vivion is attending the
Christian church national convention 10
Ksusas City this week.
Miss Georgia Leach, Of Wavsrly, after a
visit here with Lexington friends, re-
turned home Wednesday.
Mrs. W. l.. Hickum, Of Kansas City,
Is visiting Mrs. Ed. Carlyle, and will re-
main here for about week.
Mrs. Gill Goodwin, OF Alma, who has
been visiting relatives hers for a few
days returned home "Wednesday.
Mrs. Bud Hall left yesterday to
attend the national convention OF the
Christian church at Kansas City.
Miss Jennie Tribble went TO Richmond
Thursday evening to spend lew days
with her sister, Mrs. Arthur Ballard.
Mrs. Mamie Steele and SOD, Master
Willie, lift yesterday for Wavsrly to
visit relatives and attend the street fair.
Misses Georgia Giikeson aud Sadie Nc.
Clelland returned Thursday from a
visit at Aullyille with Mrs. Talbot
Simpson.
The transfer company keeps call boob
at the Mammoth livery stable. and al
the Grand Central hotel. Leave orders al
hose plaosa. lo-H-tf
Mrs. T. J. Johns, OF Sweet Springs
passed through Lexington Thursday
on her way to visit her old home al
Keytesvllle, Mo.
Church Of Christ Scientist, Sunday
services as follows: 1880 q. m, Sunday
school II: 80 a. m, at knights Of Pythlai
hall. All are cordially invited. u
Mrs. Emma Peddicord left Thursday
for Kansas City, where she goes to attent
the national convention Of the Christian
church row 10 session there.
Wantsd-Man OF business ability
Salary 80 per month and expenses; NJ
canysssing. Give age and reference
Adress, Bsyard Bldg. wholesale Dept,
Kansas City, Mo.
Mrs. A. v. Robinson and son. Royle
who have been visiting friends aud rela
tives here for the past ten days. returned
Thursday to their home at coffeyville
Kansas.
FoR BALR.-Four thoroughbred Short
horn bulls for sale. Apply At my farm
miles from Lexington on the Salt Pou'
road, or address me at Hieginsyills.
6.23-tf N. M. COOPER
Judge Jas. P. Chiua went 10 Sunshine
: Ray county, Mo-, Thureday highland dc
iiyered speech 10 the scnool house ther
10 Sunshine democrats. A large crow
was in attendance.
FoR SALE farm Of 2s2 acres, Y mil
from Lexington junction. VIII sell as
whole or divide into smaller tracts
Amply to Jno. y. Morton, attorney, Rich
ronnd Raw Co.. Missouri. 9.22u
/ Mrs. Harvey Vaughan, Of Dover, wa
/ among the visitors to Kansas City ye'
!, terdsy who went to attend the nations
! conyea tion Of the Christian church no'
In session there.
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FIFTH CONSTITUTIONAL AMEND.
MENT

FIFTH CONSTITUTIONAL AMEND.
MENT.
RESOLUTION submit
ting 70 the qualified voters OF the state
OF missouri an amendment to the con-
: stitution thereof, authorizing an appro-
priation by the general assembly from
the sinking fund for the purpose Of ex-
hibitlng the resources, products and in-
dustries OF Missouri In the celebration
or the Louisiana purchase centennial.
BE resolved By the Senate. the House Of Rep
rsssHfaiivss cone1ring therein:
That AZ the general election to be held
on the Tuesday next following the first
Monday In November. A. ID. nineteen hun
dred. the following amendment to the
constitution Of the state OF Missouri au-
thoriEing the appropriation by the gems
efAl assembly from the sinking fund for
the purpose. Of exhibiting the resources,
products and Industries OF Missouri In the
eelebration Of the Louisiana purchase
centennial. shall be submitted TO the
qualified voters OF the state.
That section u OF article Nv Of the con-
stitution OF Missouri be amended by add
Ing tho following words. TO witt Pro
have the power TO appropriate from funds
In the state sinking fund. being the pro-
ceeds OF the tax authorized under section
II OF article X OF the constitution, to an
amount not exceeding one million dollars
for the exhibition OF the resources. pro-
ducts and industries OF the state in the
centennial celebration OF the Louisiana
purchase In the city Of St. Louis"
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FOURTH CONSTITUTIONAL AMEND.
MENT

MENT.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION submit
ting to the qualified voters OF the state
OF Missouri an amendment to the con-
stltution thereof. authorizing the issue
Of bonds By ths city Of 81 louis Tor the
ganlzed for the purpose OF celebrating
the Louisiana purchase centennial In
said city.
BE n rssolped by the Senate, the House Of Rep
rsssafafiVes o0netTring therein:
That Mt the general election to be held
on the Tuesday next following the first
Monday in November, A. ID. nineteen
hundred, the following amendment to sec
ton Y Of article :, ths ~ s'as sse SssS
voters OF the state, to wit:
THAT section II OF article X Of the con-
.titution be amended by the addition
thereto OF the following words: And
provided further, that the corporate au'
by authorized to issue interest bearing
bonds Of said city In the amount Of Ave
million dollars. at rate OF interest not
10 exceed four per cent per annun. the
principal payable within thirty years
from the date OF their issue, and the
proceeds thereof shall be paid to the cor.
poration organized for the celebration Of
me louisiana purchase centennial In said
city, 10 be used by said corporation fol
aaid celebration, IN nOldlnk WOTlu Ihll
ar exposition in said city. And said cor
norats authorities OF st. Louis shall bt
repaid as large q proportionate amount
on the aid given by them as shall be re-
paid 10 the stockholders OF said corpora
tion on the sum subscribed and paid by
them, and any surplus remaining from
the aasots Of said corporation after sale
stockholders and said city shall have
been paid in full. shall be divided between
said stockholders and said city In proper
lion 10 the aggregate amount OF sait
stock SO paid In and the amount SO Loaned
by said city; and any amount so received
by said city from said corporation shal
b Maid into the sinking fund Ct said city
for the redemption Of its outstanding
bonds; Provided. that II at the election
for the adoption OF this amendment I,
The constitution a majority of the vote
east within the limits Of said city Of 81
Louis voting for and against this amend
msnt, shall be against Its adoption, thei
no bonds shall be issued under thi
amendment; and provided further. tina
no such Indebtedness so created shall b.
IN any part thereof paid by the state o.
from any state revenue. tax or fund. bu
the same shall be paid by the city OF 81
Louis alone"
The weekly intelligencer., 1900-10-13

Sunday afternoon, about Eve o'clock,
Mr. Thomas Smith went to the corn crib,
at his home about three miles south Of
town, TO get some corn. As be raised up
alter STOPPING for some corn he was con-
onted by q negro with drawn revolver.
The negro demanded Mr.. Smiths gold
watch, and Mr.. Smith replied that be had
no watch. The negro cursed him and
told him be had II at the house, and
ordered him TO 20 10 the house aud get II.
The negro had cloth over the lower
part Of bis face aud bis hat pulled down
low 20 M to disguise himself. but Mr..
smith thought be recognized in the
would be robber a negro named Jim
Htcklln who had worked for him before
on the farm. He called him BY name and
asked him why he wanted to shoot him.
as be (smlth) had never done him any
harm. The negro ordered him on to the
house, threatening all the time with
the revolver aud emphasizinR bis com.
ma uds with several kicks. When they
had passed o few feet through gate on
the way to the house the negro without
warning hred at Mr.. Smith, the ball
striking him just back Of the left ear ant
peustrating the external ear aud lacera'
ting II considerably. After the shooting
the negro ran through corn field neal
by and made his escape.
Mrs. Smith, who was upstairs 10 tn
house al the time, heard the shot. Look
ing out the window she saw Mr.. Bmitl
fall and she screamed. This posuibl!
/ frightened the negro and caused him b
run away. MIR. Smith did not loose cou
J sciousuess At any time. DR.. Fulkersou
who attended Mr., Smith after the shoot
Ing, could not tell from the nature Of tn
wound whether the ball entered the hsa
or glanced on. 1t Is TO be hoped that th
wound may not prove serious.
Constable Charles Rex aud Prosecutin
Attorney Vivion with posse OF citizen
were out searching for the negro unit
after twelve O'Clock Sunday night, but di
y not succeed IN finding him.
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

bIAlE OE mlSHOIhl,
COUNTY or LAFAYETTE.
In the Circuit Court OF Lafayette County,
Missouri, December Term, 1900, at LexinR.
ton.
Samuel t. Hun, Plaintiff,
Dora $. HUI, Defendant.
Now at this day comes the plaintiff herein,
by his attorney, and lilies bis petition aud
affidavit. alleging, among other things, that
defendant, bora 3. Hun, Is nun.
resident OF the state OF Missouri; Where
upon It is ordered by the clerk In vacation
that said defendant BE- notified by publication
that plalntif has commenced suit against
her In this court, the object aud general
nature OF which Is 10 obtain Il decree at
dlvOre from the bonds Of matrimOny here
tofore contracted tween plaintiff aforesaid
and said defendant on the grounds Of deeer-
tion and other indlRnitles As 10 render the
condition OF plalntif lntolenible aud that un-
less the said nonresident, defendant. Dora 4
Hun, be and appear at this court, at the
next term thereof, 20 be o gun and holden
at the court house, In the. city Of Lex.
lnRtOn, In said county, on the 3fd day OF
December next, and on or before the Srd day
OF said term, II the term shall so long con.
tinue and II not. then on or before the last day
OF said term, answer or plead TO tho petition
In sald cause, the same will he taken as con.
feesed, and Judgment will be rendered accord
ingly.
And II is further ordered that copy hereof
be published according To law In the LexinH-
ton lntelliRencer, newspaper published in
said county Of Lafayette for tour weeks sue.
cessively, published At least once week, the
last Insertion To be Ut least thirty days before
the first day OF said next December term OF
this court.
A true copy. Aitest-
j. VI. CAMPBELL, circuit Clerk,
BYy W. SVDNoR Deputy.
H. o. Wallace, it,, Attorney for Plaintiff.
zoos
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The percentage of growth In cities
for the last ten years ranges SO far
from OF for Cincinnati'to 67.ss for
Toledo. Chicago's percentage of in
crease was 54.44. Philadelphia's was
1881, Boston's 1857, that of st. Louis
27.33, Cleveland's 1907, San Francisco's
14.64 Baltimore's i7,l5, Kansas City's
2s.30. Nearly every city had expect
ed larger increase, and the deficiency
is generally attributed TO the wide
spreading trolley lines, which have
enabled the people to secure subur-
ban homes.
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AN OPEN LETTER.
LEXINGTON, MO. July 81, 1900

LEXINGTON, MO-, July 2l soo
To Whom it May concern.--
We realize the fact that during this
extremely hot weather one of the last things a
man thinks OF is Clothing hence we take this
method OF reminding you Of the fact that we
are still doing business and hustltng for
more In order TO gain new business we have
decided in the face Of advanc ine market
TO make big reduction in the price OF all
our Clothing. We have the largest stock Of 4
clothing in lafayette Co., so we know we can
suit you in Style, Fit and Quality. We will
make the price TO suit the times. We have
nice line OF sumner suits, inc luding, Sumner
flannels, Crashes, Linens, etc. viii ch we in
clude in this big reduction sale. A moments
glance in our two large show windows where
we have few Of our bargains, will show 10
you that this is not idle talk, and then if
you can spare the ime and come ms de and
investigate, WE WILL SHOW YOU
We did Aot wait until too late TO wear
Straw Hats before reducing the prices on them
All Straw Goods reduced and you have long
viii lie TO wear them yet.
Hoping TO see you and assuring you of our
desire TO please you
We remain yours for business
THE GOOD LUCK CLOTHING AND TAILORING co a.
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II, American journal 4 a.,l!A,

DIR. A, v. BANEs RHEUMATIC SPECIFIC
receives merited praise frum the above we'll
known journal. sl
To quote it; 1T Is seldom we feel called
upon to bestow such high praise as is de-
manded by the genuine, curative qualities OF
this preparation. We have made full In.
qulry OF those who have used this remedy, to
ascertain whether II Is all thRt the proprie-
tors claim for II. We met wth the most over
whelming testimony to prove that II has
effected wonderful and lasting cures In cases
which lad baiilod the skin OF reputod ply.
slclans, or had failed TO yield to other we'll
known prcparatlona.p ,-'s
pR. A, v. BANEs RHEUMATIo SPECIFIC.
ti.Oo per bottle; s2,OO for . bottles. Ask
your Druggist Take no other,
M. A. v. BANEs MEDICINE CO..
~. Joseph. No. l0Smi
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LOCAL sHORT-sTOPs.


Cbattel mortgages for saIs at this once,
cen" each' ("
Several good farms for rent. Apply 10
''% rA'''"S-"
M. Henry AnsWofth ~" fnu'"''
icr Prescott. Kansas.
A seeond,nana no. one o1s .n woiumous
'unsy lot '"s' Apps ~
Mr. Chas. Nelson 10 pulung 10 sga'
''''' ~ '"e "'"'' "
Mrs. DR.. Payne 10 attending 'ne onlis'
lao church na'iona oon'enuoh IN Ash
|" wy
hls oniska haespurlock isi. tnuisoay
nofn'ng Tor a''S'. WIN 'r'sn"' ~ i''s
'u1'D'o'
Miss Ella Nickeii ieh Yesterday 'ol
VISIT with ner pfotne'' mr. Au'nef
NicE'll at Fulton
Mrs. Geo. James ieit yesterday iof
WSeriy 10 attend tue s'fee' iAir anu W
Fi"' MI James sister'
Mrs.. Hanna .waddell left Thursday
'Or kansas CITY 70 visit ner sfAnuuausn'
W. Mrs. Srank uroves'
Miss Annie Hickman returned to Kan
n City Thursday evening, after q visit
"s WIN Mi'S Sus'e Ie'usu''
Mrs. Fred Hix left Yesterday fol
Kansas City to attend the national con
sn'lon OF the Christian church.
mrs o'Auos r.ioe' wno nAs 'eeu s''s,
- ue, no'nel, mrs on-0N's,s, 'e'1'A''
1u''a' s'ennk W AA''A' wy
Mr.. Geo. Carr returned Thursday from
n.nd,,e a ro,r,s =, v.sts n, h,s bsal,h
r,-. u...,.,
~
'eA'e lepo'' guy n-k,''s ~ ..'
hone No IS.
Mr., DR. a,i.vo,a and Mia. Isl,ia,
ylaud went 70 Kans.s CIty Tbur.da,
,spinv N .na,a = ,aw dsv, v,.,tIn,
iauVes'
Mrs, W. 8. Howard, Of New Orleans
ho is visiting Mrs. Bird slusher, lei
eduesday for a visit to her sister a
arthage, Mo.
Jus,Ice, of In. mace ana ,o,a,,s. publi
La bs aunnl,sa w,,h cbs,,ls marriage
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One gratifying thing In connection
with the rural schools Is the neat appear-
Ance OF the houses. The state superin-
,enieut recently visited several such
rural schools and said OF them; "Tbe
condition Of the school rooms is uniform
ly fair. The differences in the rooms are
maiuly due to the teachers. Many OF the
rooms are nicely decorated with pictures,
floors are scrupnlously clean and windows
properly shaded"
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This question arises In the family every
day. Let us answer II today. Try Jell-0. a
delicious desert. Prepared ia two minutes.
No bakingl add hot water,and set to cool.
Flavorsi Lemon, orange, raspberry aud straw
berry. AT your RroceiG 10 cents. 8
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Genessee Pure Food Co, Lo Roy, N. T.;
Gentlemen:-My mamma has been great
coffee drinker and has found It very injurious.
Having uses several packages Of your
Gnin-o. the drink that takes tine place Of cof-
iee, she nnds II much better for herself and
for us children to drink. She has given up
cOfee drinking entirely, We use package
every week lam ten years old
Yours respectfully,
2 FANNIE WILLIAMS.
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SIXTH CONSTITUTIONAL AMEND.


MENT.
JOINT AND CONCURRENT RBsoLU-
TON No. 8 amending section Is OF ar.
proviso thereto.
Be " resolved BY the Senate, the HOuss Of Rep.
rsssniaftves eoncurrtno tAsrsin;
That at the general election to be held
on Tuesday next following the first Mem
day In November. A. d. 1900, that the
following amendment TO the constitution
of the state Of Missouri. concerning grand
turies, be submitted 70 the qualified yotera
ot SAID state. TO wit; Amend SECTION q
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We VI ARE PROUD
OF Our Kid
Glove Stock
!? WHY :?

Because we have the best line in the
market. Our Dollar Glove in Blacks,
Whites, Tans and Browns. sizes 81 to
u are daisies. Our $I.as and $3.50 in
all the popular colors are suPEKB'
Come and see them.
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rIissouri Valley College, NASiHsa5 sI.sa5a
coar.. Of s,aay a. l,luh a. la any Eastern colI.r

Beautiful grounds Marshall Is beautiful city OF SOoC
population In Saline county the richest IN Missouri
the Mo Pac r. For catalogue or other nipmaton write
President w. II. BLACK, D. D.. Marshall, NO.
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oil &c Cured by Climax salve. Satisfaction
VlLLo or price refunded. All druggists.
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Central College Pupils Recital.
Monday evening rHt 8 O'Clock . Lars .
number Of the frisnda 4ad patrons Of
Central college gathered,iin the musIc
hall at the college 10 attend the pupils
recital. The following interesting pro-
gramme was given: 't