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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-08-08

When congress reassembles it will
find a petition from the people Of
Hawaii requesting an autonomous
government. The people Of the
islands have been quiet and law
abiding. 1t is difficult to understand
how a negative answer can be render
ed consistent with the principles Of
the Declaration Of Independence. 1t
is apparent to everybody that the
United States has departed from its
traditions and that it proposes to
enter upon a career Of colonlalism,
like England. We have grown richer
in all desirable things than an other
nation in the history of the world,
but we seem to have deliberately
decided to abandon the prosperity
which comes from attending to our
own business and to seek that which
is expected to come from attending to
the affairs Of others.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-08-08
0s.eOpathy.

This science as originated aud de-
veloped by DR.. A. T.. Still, of Kinks
vile, Mo-, has received special recog-
milton from the legislatures OF twenty
four (24) states, and is meet.ng with
a degree Of favor at the hands of the
general public never before equaled
by any method of healing in so short
a time. 1t has received the endorse
ment of the most intelligent classes
in the communities where it has been
properly introduced.
Opie Read, the distinguished
author, physically re%generated" by
it, says: ut is worth all the curative
waters In the world. 1t is almost
instant freedom from WEAKNESS. 1t
is the champagne of Nature. / hon
estly believe it to be one of the most
wonderful discoveries of any age. ("
Almost every form of ailment or
disability has succumbed to this treat
ment.
While its success has been especially
pronounced in those cases which have
been declared incuiable by the repre-
s~entatives Of the various schools OF
medicine, there is nothing super.
natural about it. It's marvellous cures
are accomplished through purely
scientific methods, based upon a
thorough knowledge Of the human
mechanism. We invite all afflicted
with physical ailments to call on US.
A personal interview will cost you
nothing.
We are Pre6ared with all the neces.
sary instruments to make thorough
careful examinations, and we give al
all times conscientious advice.
correspondence will receive prompt
attention.
DR.. E. E. HENDERSON, Osteopath,
Lexington, Missouri
ONCE hours-9 a. m. to 8 p. m.
East Main street, over Setter
meat market. 7.28m2dw
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-08-08

An editorial column OF the Mar
shall DemOcrat-News one Of the pap
ers which are usually sane and fair
spirited, is made up Of extracts from
the New Florence speech Of the Hon.
Joseph Folk. One Of the extracts is
as follows: THE eyes OF the world
are on Missouri. Every citizen must
either march under the flag Of decency
or the banner of IniQuitY. 1T would
be uncomfortable under any circum-
stances that MT. Folk meant that those
who favor him for the governorship
are marching under the flag Of de-
cency and those who favor CAN'T,
Reed or Vandiver are marching under
the banner Of unlqulty, but the re-
publican papers and many Of the over
jealous democratic papers either plain
ly say or inevitably imply as much.
Happily his meaning IS fully inter-
preted oy the context: "Eyery good
citizen has a work to do > :
Elect to your general assembly only
men of known integrity. Men not
paSsively honest, but aggressively
honest. Many men a be honest
inactively, but we need in legislative
affairs men who can be honest 10
action. Select representatives who
will not tolerate a corrupt lobby; men
pledged to stamp out bribery from
public office; men who will not allow
the unclean dollar to contaminate
legislative halls; men who are brave
enough to speak out and denounce
corruption; men who will expose
yenality, not conceal it," Now this
is what he said and all be said as to
what he thought democrats should do
to march "under the flag Of decency, "
and to this every honest man in the
state Of whatever party must agree.
Nearly all the newspapers in the state
warned the people against Farris
and men Of that stripe before
the election last fall. There is
no question about party duty and
individual duty in those cases.
But there are many democrats in
Missouri who prefer some n of other
candidates for the g%overnorship to
Mr.. Folk and some who prefer any
one Of the other candidates to him,
and who still do not think that they
are marching under the "banner of
%uniquity." Urging favorites at best
is a dangerous proceeding and there
is certainly no good in carrying this
matter to the point of creating strife
and bitterness.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-08-08

The Marshall Democrat News re-
prints what was said in these columns
two weeks ago about securing morn
ing and evening train service on the
River Route, and adds that the people
Of Marshall can be depended upon to
concert with Lexington to secure this
end. 1t is not at all unlikely that
such service could be secured if a
committee of citizens would take the
matter up and enlist the interest of
the people all along the line. 1t is
certain that the passenger patronage
would be more than doubled. The
people of the eastern part of the
county make no use Of the road in
t%ransacting county seat business. 1t
takes a night and part Of three days
to visit Lexington by rail. The
night trip to and from st. Louis is
M of the worst in the world. There
ought to be an evening sleeper easl
and a morning one west on the river
road daily. Do the business mer
feel enough interest in this matter t
see what can be done?
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-08-08

A special circular is being distribu-
ted by the republicans Of New
Orleans urging the abandonment Of
the republican party by white repub-
licans Of the South. The circular de-
clares the party has fallen into the
hands Of a violent reactionary, naming
the president, and cites the lunch
with Booker T. Washington, the
appointment OF the negro Crum as
collector at Charleston and the In
dianola affair as instances Of bis
''negrophilism." These things are
declared to have had the effect OF
melting negroes to crime, resulting in
lynchiDgs. "No self-respecting south.
ern republican can longer affiliate
with a party that stands for sociaI
equality with negroes, it matters not
what his views are are on economic
questions" concludes the circular
In the light Of Mr.. Roosevelt's record
in other particulars-his reversal o.
himself on the subjects of protection
trusts, and civil service law enforce
ment, it can hardly be said to b.
unfair to believe that Mr.. Roosevelt
will not care what becomes of tin
white republicans of the Southern
states if only he can get the negr,
delegates to the national convention
If MIR. Roosevelt is elected for a sec
ond term, /. is not at all likely tina
he will appoint any more Clarkson'
in the North or Crums in the South
nor are there likely to be any NOR
Booker Washington or Inuianol
Incidents.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-08-08

Complaint is being urged by the
officers and enlisted men in the navy
against the further enlistment of
negroes. Various particulars 10 which
negroes are said to be inferior to
whites for this service are given
In the army the negro soldiers are
organized into companies to them.
selves, but in the navy such is not
the case. 1t is very clear that the
whites do not wish to associate with
them, and for political reasons the
department sees fit to put the o5jec
tion upon other grounds. 1t is giver
out that negroes will continue to be
enlisted upon equal terms with
whites, bat whether such will prove
actually to be the case remains to be
seen.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-08-08
Climate and Crop Bulletin.

The fore part Of The week was quite
warn but the latter part was much
cooler, the week IS n whole being
slightly cooler than the aveIagr' The
rainfall was very local in Character
ane while portions of ail sections have
received from one to over two inches,
in many localities the fall is very light.
The heaviest rains occurred IN the
western and southern counties.
In a considerable number OF the
southern and western counties the
rainfall has been sufficient for the pres
ent needs of the corn crop and marked
improvement in its condition is noted
In those districts but in a majority Of
the northern and eastern, and many Of
the central counties il continues to
suffer to q greater or less extent from
drouth and in localities has been Sc
riously injured. Some damage by
chinch bugs is also reported in a few
localities. The crop is in all stages of
development and Is generally late, and
while a good yield is indicated In some
counties, for the state as a whole Its
condition is much below the average.
Some replanted corn on flooded lands
is now ~tasselling. Cotton, IN the south
eastern counties, though late, is doing
nicely. Sorghum is reported IN good
condition In some counties, while in
others 1t is short and unpromising; in
some localities it has been injured by
the dry weather. Millet has also been
cut short by drouth IN some districts
but In others Is In good condition.
COwpeas are generally doing we'll.
The seed crop Of clover is making
good growth, as a rule except in some
of the northern and western counties
where 1t will be light. The late crop
of Irish potatoes has been damaged
considerably by the dry weather but
sweet potatoes are generally doing well.
Gardens are badly dried up in districts.
Melons are beginning to ripen in Mis-
sisslppi county and c%antaloupes are
promising in Howell county. A fair
crop Of apples is promised in some
counties, but IN most districts the crop
will be very light; dropping continues
to some extent, ThreshenIng returns
continue TO show light yields Of wheat
and oats in most counties. Having Is
about completed, and blowing for
wheat is in progress in localities, but
in many counties the ground is too dry
and hard. Pastures are becoming quite
short in some localities.
A. E. HAcKETT,
Section Director U S Weather Bureau.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-08-08

The newly elected pope is said to
be a man Of much spirituality; a
scholar and a conservative. 1t is
believed that even more than Leo
XIII he will influence the church TO
recede from the historic papal claim
to temporal authority. This claim,
or abuses growing out of it, was more
than anything else the cause of the
protestant movement In Europe in
the fifteenth century, which gave to
catholicism a set back from which 1t
has never fully recovered. In some
Of the states of Europe where the
people were at heart Catholics and
are still so the government lent aid
to the protestant movement to pro-
mote their emancipation from the
pope In matters temporal. The reign
of Leo XIII was signalized by a
gradual recession from this ancient
pretension and by an immense advance
in organization and in activity In
matters spiritual. The hierarchica'
organization Of the Catholic church
gives it an enormous advantage over
she protestant churches in missionary
work, and it is not at all surprising
to see that it meets with the greater
success. 1t is believed that the new
pope is in entire sympathy with the
present tendency Of catholicism, anc
" will occasion no surprise to thought.
full men If the power and influence o.
that church goes rapidly on to greater
heights within the next half century.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-08-08

Six Wills Of the late Cassius NJ.
Clay have been offered for probate.
1t seems to be quite certain that the
heirs will contest any settlement Of
the estate which does not aim to
divide all the property among them
equitably. An effort will be made,
doubtless a successful one, to show
that he vas insane during all the
latter part Of his life. Many who
knew him well could be found who
would testify that he was insane all
his life, Every year it becomes more
difficult to make a will that can stand
assault. III this particular case 1t
would seem to stand to reason that
the plea Of insanity should be barred
against those who made little or no
effort to take care Of him as an insane
man 1t ought to be too late To
charge insanity against a man when
he is dead. II one is of such unsound
mind as to be disqualified from maxi
ing a will, it would seem that he is
too unsound to care for property,
They permitted him to care for bis
propert} until it appeared that they
were dlsinherlted, aud then they dis.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-08-08

Politics in Kentucky are badly
mixed. Since the nomination Of
Goebel-lndeed, since the election OF
John Young Brown twelve years ago,
there has been no certainty In Ken
tuck state politics Some men who
for forty years had never scratched a
democratic ticket have been voting
with the republicans for the past ten
years. Some republicans have turned
democrats. W. G. Owens, successor
in congress to w c. P. Breckenridge,
has been a republican for years and is
the nominee of that party In his
district for congress. A present
occasion for complaint is the candi-
dacy Of Governor Beckham to succeed
himself. The constitution prescribes
a single term. 1t will be remembered
that the Legislature declared Goebel
elected a few hours pefore his death
but the election board did not pass
upon the contest cases until after his
death. To make his term of ONCE
certainly legal, a special election was
ordered Immediately and Beckham,
who had been elected lieutenant-gov-
ernor and had succeeded Goebel, was
duly elected governor. Now his
friends say that his term OF three
years and eleven months was not a
regular elective term but that he is
governor by virtue of the succession
law. If he is elected to succeed him
self next November the case will have
to be passed upon by the courts. The
republican nominee, Belknap, repre-
sents non-political business elements
and will doubtless receive a large part
of the independent vote, which there
as everywhere is becoming a factor to
be reckoned with. 1t seems that both
parties Of late have been dealing with
comparatively unimportant public
questions and that much restlessness
10 both parties is the result.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-08-08
Lincoln S%teffens on Jacob Riis

In McClure's for August. Lincoln
Steffen s sketch of "Jacob Riis, Repor-
ter. Reformer, American Citizen" In
the August Mclure's IS captivating in
its individuality of view, its intimacy
and enthusiasm. 1t IS a very neal
view of one friend by another, and one
newspaper man by another. Says MI.
SteffeDs, "He (Riis) told me not long
ago to go ahead and expose him';so that
though | know he will denounce some
of the things am going to say, l
should like to help urge the claims he
has made to the titles reporter, refor-
mer, American citizen Later be says
"though I'd like to reform every
other reformer | know, | shouldn't
change Riis, even II 1 could, in any
particular, least of all in his roaring
follIes." Probably ''roarlng follies''
is one of the things Mr.. Steffen's sub
ject would "d%enounce," but his read.
ers don't; for the author makes them
seem, as they evidently are to him
the most lovable traits in the charac.
ter OF ''the most useful citizen of New
York"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-08-08

First church Of Christ, Scientist,
holds testimonial meetings at Meug
building every Wednesday night at s
O'Clock, and services Sunday morning
at 1880 O'Clock. Sunday school at
1880 o'clock. Subject for l~esson.ser.
mon Sunday, August o, is: aSoul. y
All are cordially invited to attend.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-08-08

The vote Oh charter amendments
to enable Kansas City so issue bonds
for park, waterworks, and hospital
Improvements was taken August 4,
resulting in a victory for all the
amendments by about 9 to l.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-08-08

covered that he was insane. II may
yet be necessary 20 have a board Of
commissioners TO examine the makers
OF wills at the time when they are
drawn and 70 pass Once for all upon
the qualifications OF ~testatOrs. Either
this or people will be forced to dispose
OF their property during lifetime.
There may be some question, there is,
as to the soundness OF the basis to the
right OF devise, Sut the theory Is
admitted by our laws Our practice
10 these matters is, however, a shame
upon civilization.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-08-08

The coal miners of the Missouri
Kansas field are said to be contem-
plating further demands. They do
not seem to be satisfied with the
agreement reached two weeks ago on
the basis Of which the scale for the
year beginning September l was
signed.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-08-08

The Kansas City Stock Yards Com
pany has ordered a bond issue Of
$3.50, 600 for betterments aud enlarge
ments.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-08-08
Hop.

A large crowd was present at the
hop given at Turner's hall Thursday
night by the ladies OF the Catholic
church. All the refreshments were
sold out early In the evening.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-08-08
Americas Oldest Mines in Missouri

The Oldest mines In America are the
lead and nickel mines at Mine Lamotte
10 Madison county. They were worked
by the Indians as early as 1926 and
have been in continuous operation ever
since. The Indians carried the ore to
ST. Genevieve where it was traded to
the French for beads and calico. The
mines were later worked by the Span
ish and were finally acquired by a
French nobleman, LaMott, for whom
the mines we're named. During the
Revolutionary wal a large part of the
bullets used by the Colonia. soldiers
we're made of lead from these mines.
An interesting exhibit Of the Missouri
Commission at the Worlds Fair will
show the primitive tools used in mining
IN those days. Among them is a wood.
ca spade supposed to be over 100
years old which is now in the posses
sion of a leading citizen Of Fredrick-
town.
Born in H%igglnSville, to the wife OF
Louis Wilder, on July 81, 1908, twin
sous.
Born at Little Rock, Mo, to the wife
Of Rev. 9 Baepler, on July 81, a
daughter.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-08-08

Section Director U S Weather Bureau
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-31
SECURITIES WORK LOWER
AFTER BULLISH OPENING.
SELLING PRESSURE APPAR-
ENT AT LATE SESSION,
fractions and Trust Company Is,
sues Lose a Portion of
Early Advance.

Trading in local securities was moderate.
There was fairly good feeling at the morn
ing session. but in the afternoon selling
orders caused slight recessions Transit
opened well at s21S7i.. but later declined
fraction to s27.25. United Railways pre-
ferred held firm at 500 and the per cent
bonds were higher at 1884, Germania Trust
at s2aa50 and Mercantile at $500 were the
features Of the trust company group. Ma
tional Candy common at SIS was again a
strong spot.
At the afternoon session values were gen.
orally on the downturn. Transit opened
at &!-2o and later sold at ST. The per
GENT bonds were sharply lower at 1876 st.
Louis Union at 1862. Germania at Sc3i and
Missouri Trust at $126 were under selling
pressure. Bank of Commerce was rather
freely sold at 1868. Fourth National was
strong. with bids of s345 and no offers.
MORNING SESSION.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-31

ws;s eenSasd 2 sss Ws..srn 3 ffs1sss "a; I'd
ket cleaned up closely On an descriDtions 2,
poultry and with Light invoes. In transit sn nd
higher Ideas as to prices. but in absence q .uf.
ss hon aas the HS
Dressed Poultry-Receipfs to-day 5e3 pkgs. The
There was a fslr inquiry for fresh f9wis. but
weights. and 7or such would not object to PAYNE
l4c. but asseverything coming contained such -, q
best marks 9m Indians and other , westerly
section. were difficult ds f2 sen S al I've s
for heavy fowls. Fresh killed turkeys ,i slow y
fT Gas Of AND dea o ss
spring ducklings continued scarce an, and nrn
fancy heavy white birds was tribe frns s: =.
the basis Of Ise. while roasting chicken moved
Se BIT Snsr. held If x
turkeys nominal in absence of business Broilers
, 81. fairly WELL but few real fancy avail
iee-packed Twkeys-western dry-paekeG picket
Do. medium and alps. rffi7e. Fowls.WesieIn.
fslsss ana ps REs ss
dr. .Ssn and a:a is s
mixed old and young n514c. Gee.e-westesn
old s5S gesns az sausss s se prime
darn si.sssi.Ss. Frozen peuiiry..5furkeys. yeuns
ans prime asnfy e ysses
1fslse. No. ia1fAc; old hens 49,: old toms 800
packed fancy. isrse. sofs.mested issssi7c: prime
large 15,Sa1ec: medium 14alsc: No. 1oc: fowls.
No 13f13i1c. No. 10Q1ic; old ROSTERS 10c.
Brokers' fancy dry-picked 1s920c: prime dry
picked 1sa18c; scalded 1sd11c: ducks. fancy He.
average bGt1sc. Geese. good to fancy. u6t5c.
Coffee.
New York. March so;-Conee-spot Rio auSse;
steady al partial adyance OF points and
ruled quiet. Shorts covered however. on the
smaller movement. fair warehouse deliveries and
better European cables. Offerings were light and
The demand while moderate. proved spfnetent
were reported Of q. 80 bag Including Malch
!. 2oc; April 4.1sc: May. 4.1s64 .2ec; June 1pr:
l:sSc; Dec. 4.&64.soe Jan. Aso94sss.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-31

of Il in the London tin market to-day, spot
closing at 1883 5s and futures at tl39 lps The
New York prices were also advanced about 20
points. closing at 30. cSQ30. 75c. The London cop
per market 5s higher at 100 Is I'd for both
spot and futures. blu; the New York market con.
tinues dull and noninally unchanged STANDARD
a1sc and casting at H;1ouIbc. Lead advanced
firm, but unchanged at 467oc. Speiter. like lead,
was higher In London. advancing IS. to II
Iron closed at b7s in Glasgow and SIS l0iad In
Middlesboro. Locally iron was quiet and un,
changed; No. 1 foundry Northern Is quoted at
S24l24 81: No. 2 foundry Northern S2G22 80; No
foundry Southern and No / foundry southern
soft at Sc. 5Oaf21 so. Warrants are nominal
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-31
Foreign Exchange.

Prime sterling. cables 4.s1G5d4 s765: check.
4.S69504. $685. co DAYS 4. 8375S4 .SsS5
Commercial sterling checks 4.seN; so DAYS
4.S3lst4 S3k 30 days 4.s2h.
Grain bills 4.Si.
Cotton hills 4.83f74. s3I
Bankers Paris cables 515S65. Is 1-l6f5 49,:
checks 6l6A 9S.16 LIE: 80 days 5.1sz 5.1s LIS.
a. commercial French francs. checks 5.1s7sd5. 1874
Commercial Swiss francs. checks 5i7ik65 II
Lis. 50 days 5.a0E
Commercial Belgian francs checks 517Is65 IL
l-iSQ5.l9 90 days s. 20ssd6.2o 1-1e
Bankers reichsmarks cables rs l-1s6e5l..
checks IS: 60 days "a s-16.
Commercial rsichsmarks. checks q 1s-1easia;
60 days ~ 1-16@9eh: 80 days 94AG794 5-l6 =
Bankers' Dutch gulders. checks 4OIs: 60 days
Commercial Dutch builders. checks 40 I-1s0
40iS: 60 days 30 13-16GSH.
Market steady.