The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-03-24

On motion Of z. W. Osborn, the
executive committee, compo0ed OF the
c~balrroan, the secretary and the treas
urec Of the county committee, 10 author
lied 10 receive sealed bids from the
democratic newspapers OF the county
for the printing OF IS poll books, "A tally
sbeet8, and $500 ballots; poll books,
tally sheets and ballots 10 be delivered
10 tbs chairman Of this committee by
the paper selected to print them; and
also for bids to deliver poll books and
tickets to various precincts in the
county. bids TO be sent TO chairman Of
thls committee 90 or before March 81,
1900, said executive COMMITTEES to make
award Of contract.
On motion Of ". c. Webb, candidates
are required to pay their assessments 70
the treasurer, on or before April 5.
1900.
On motion Of T. v. Carmichael, the
committeeman iron each township arr
authorized TO select the Judges and
clerks Of the primary election for tn,
precincts within their townships, and Il
send list Of the same TO the Chairman
OF the committee on OF before the irsl
day Of April.
Upon the motion Of 7. W Car
michael, the following resolutions weri
adopted:
Resolved, By he Demoeralc Com
mittes OK Lafayette county, Missouri
thst We endorse heartily aud withou
reserve, the nght which Is being mad,
by Wm J. Stone against the elertion oI
VIM II. Phelps - a delegate at larg,
TO the National Democratic Convention
First Became We do not believe tbs
any man who Is the confidential AReu
and attorney Of g multi millionaire cor
poratlon can truly represent democracy
Second-Because the said Phelps hai
proven by bis acts that 10 his case a
least, our theory As en1nciAted above. 4
sustained by the facts.
Ihtrd-Because we believe that III
essence OF democracy, as a generic term
Is the right which every man has 70 yoti
without being deferred therefnm
either by the corruptinR influence o
money, or the fear OF being deprived q
the means OF making a support for Wi,
and children.
Fourth Because special Legislation
for which said Phelps has besn an actlyI
agent, Is inconsistent with the aboy,
expressed views. as well as absolutel,
!, antagonistie 10 the basic principles o
democracy, as applied 10 federal levi,
, Latlon-a strict construction Of the con
sutntion-thAt principle which has beer
the solid foundation upon which ever,
} contest foT he rights Of the states an;
OF the people made by Democracy from
Us earliest organization by Jefferson ha
Iested up TO this time. For these an,
other reasons we believe that this peopl,
would be wise 10 heed Governor StoneI
A1vlce and leave VIM. II. Phelp
severely alone,
On motion Of s. ID. Fox, the followin,
resolutions we're adopted by tire com
! mittee:
. Be II resolved BY the county demo
cratic committee OF LAFAYETTE eonntv
! Missouri, selected on March II. lai1
That We heartily and earnestly lndors,
) TIE candidacy OF Judge Richard Field
81 Lexington, f0r tie Office OF fudge If
the Kansas city court Of appeaR any
recommend him as a Judge OF excellen.
: eoility, a man Of strict Integrity. and !,
. democrat who has spent long WARS NJ
service, and contributed liberaHv m al
! vance the interest Of the party.
~ s y. Wllsoa, chairman. Rad a l,,ts,