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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-12-03
Lexington, Dec. 1, 1873.
ALA.

MONTGOMERY, ALA.
November %, 1873.
Nh. Jno. REID, Lexington, No.:
DEAR SIR-As chairman of the
Relief Club, it affords me sincere
pleasure to acknowledge the receipt,
through Major Campbell, cashier of
the First National bank, of your
handsome contribution of $40 80 for
the relief Of sufferers from yellow fe-
yer.
In behalf of the needy ones, whose
sufferings will be relieved by this
timely donation, please present TO the
generous donors my most hearty
thanks. Yours, truly,
O.. Il. BLUE.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-12-03

George Cummings is not ambi-
tious of wealth. He wants fame.
Anybody a make money, but every
body has not the taste to Il, up and
maintain such Q pretty au,i nttrac-
tive store.room as George can boast
of. His new showcase is justly an
object Of pride, and with its beauti-
ful array of delicious goods, is well
worth looking at.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-12-03
Correction.

III communication which appeared
i'll our last paper, giving directions
for curing hams, the cost Of curing is
given eroneously at So so for 100 lbs,
it should have been So so for 1000
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-12-03

Tho above statement does not in
clude the school funds Of the county,
rs the county treasurer makes his
settlement for Ihcm In the spring Of
oach war
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-12-03

Eckle-is the only man in town that
will sell Mems Hip Boots for 81 30. Boys
for o. 90, Youths for 81 90, ChIld's f"r
81 25. Go and see him and lie will convince
you that he sells Boots, Shoes, Hats aud Caps
cheaper than any house In Lexington.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-12-03

Az the following may interest come
OF tho taxpayers Of this county, we
give below an abstract Of the amount
received and the amount disbnrsed
on tho respective tax funds for the
year ending December /, 1879, to-wit:
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-12-03
Southern Relief Correspondence.

Editor LteNigencer:
Herewith find brief note from Rev.
o. X. Blue. 1t will inform those
kind friends who favored u ANA
tuer club with their presence some
evenings since, Of the disposition
made Of the proceeds resulting from
the entertainment.
Very Respectfully,
JNo. REID.
Lexington, Dec. 1, 1873.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-12-03
Tho trial ofEd. Turner for the muir.

Tho trial of Ed. Turner for the MUIR
der Of L. w. Groves, in the Criminal
court Of Kansas City, was set for yes
terdsy. A number of our citizens
have gone up, aud many more will
follow during the week.
We are indebted to the secretary for
full report of the proceedings of the
teachers institute, which we were
compelled. for want of space, to cut
down by excluding criticisms and re-
marks on the various exercises. We
regret this very much. as the remarks
were highly complimentary to many
ofthe performers. aud we have no
doubt were we'll merited.
There was quite u crowd of the
bone and sinew of the county in town
Monday, and the streets presented an
animated appearance. The county
collectors door stood invitingly
open, and every MAI who rcjoiced in
a pletl,oric pocket-book. had an OPP
p%ortuuity to testify his loyalty by
contributing to the little p%ecuniary
wants of the state. Many availed
themselves of it, and a heavy business
was done. The average Lafayette
man, when he pays his taxes, wall s
iuto the collectors Office with his
teeth clenched, his face slightly
flushed, and his breathing decidedly
labored. He amt wholesome to look
at. When lie comes out-well, he
looks like the fellow the calf run
oyer-
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-12-03

For the best family groceries, go
to Adam %Toeppe's, east of the market
house. lie always has them. sept2+2m.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-12-03

Caetoylo Is more than y substitute for Cas-
tor OIL. IL IL the only SAFE article in existence
which Is certain to assimilate the food, regulate
me bowels, cure wind-colic. and produce natu.
phine or rlcohoi, and l. pleasant 10 take. Chill
drcn need not cry, and mothers may rest.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-12-03

SILVER SHIELD,
The best, the handsomest, the cheapest
Alpaca in the United States. Plenty Of them
at McCAUsLASD & BEDFoRD's,
nov26-4t % Main street.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-12-03

Ecklc has marked Boots and Shoes
down % per cent. Go and ger all you want
In the line now. They are cheap.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-12-03

EcKLE is selling handmade boots
from the best. manufacturers in the world.
and will warrant q pair to last twelve
months. deco
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-12-03
:price List Of L.umber-per 100.

Go and see W. l. EckIe if you want
a cheap pair OF Boots, for he is selling at
panic prices. .n
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-12-03

Ardinger sells Kid Gloves
worth 81 IS for only 60 cents
per pair.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-12-03

Stolen from the wagon of the subscriber.
on the night of November Eth. at Robert T.
RusselFs. two miles south. Of Nj. Hope, q
Wheeler Il Wilson Sewing Machine, style 2,
half case. No. Ga, T42. A reward of $40 will
lie paid for the machine, ii returned In good
order, and a reward Of $40 will be paid for
the thief. [no26-3t] WIN. \. MCQUEEN.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-12-03
DAVIS & ALLSTADT

Are rushing off their immense stock Of
Doors, SHOES, HATS AND CAPS
At prices that astcnish the public. Call
early and get bargains. A nickel Inade is .
nickel saved. Don't forget the place, oppo-
| site the court house, Main street.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-12-03
W. I. ECKLE IS SELLING
BOOTS AND SHOES AT
PANIC PRICES
$4,000 REWARD =!

For the next thirty days. Go and see him
124 Main street. dec3
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-12-03

Ladies, W. l. Eckle. sells the cclc-
Drated John Deere shoe. 1t is just rs Soo,l
and as fine as Burl's shoe. anu will wear just
as lony. dec3
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-12-03
COUNTY toUNCIL Or p. q,

COUNTY COUNCIL OF r. Of n.
An adjourned me, ting Of the Council will be
held ut MAYHEM on Thursday, December 4th,
1919. ut 10 O'Clock 4. Il.
All me'n'ers' As3e pr emf. as very i'm
portant business win csnie before the Council
Tor their rction.
novl0-2t W. Z. STEEL Secretary.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-12-03

If YOU wish n new improved Singer
Sew mi, Machine. address VIM. BIRD, L.exing-
ton, Mo-, canvassirg agent for south half OF
Lnfny ere county. jelly.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-12-03
DRs. SMALL, CHAMBERS CO.

4. v. SMALL, 81. p. j. Is. ALEXANDER, n. D.
q. W. Young, VI. ID. +. IL. CuAMnERs, NJ. n.
NFFEE their services In the practice OF Mcfli-
~ cinr and surgery, 10 the public. with the
hope that their asSOriatlnis together Win tend
greatly to promote their snowlrdgc Of diseases
and tn improve their skill In treating them.
They will give SPECIAL attention 10 chronic
Disorders. They will, In all Gases, consider
tarir lees due when the services are rendered,
,.ni will collect rs soon thereafter rs they may
deem advisable.
Onicr nvrr McCausiand 4 Ecdtord's storr, OPP
uositv The court house. noSisu.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-12-03

Mems kip boots at Eckle's for 50 so.
Cant be beat in the city.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-12-03

COME, EXAMINE AND JUDGE.
The Whitney & Holmes Organ Is generally
acknowledged to he the hest manufactured.
They took the first premium at the st. Louis
fair, ami what Is of more Importance, merited
the distinction conferred upon them. Mrssrs.
MCKEE Il AUSTIN sold one recently to the
Cumberland Presbyterian church. wlicl, has
been pronounced by competent jutg"s to be
The best church organ OF the size in the city.
They have another equally good now on cx-
hibitlon at their store room. Persons desir-
Ing an instrument are requested to call and
examine. Every instrument is fully war
ranted for five years. Liberal time will he
given to responsible parties who wish to pur
chase and have not tn" ready money, [3d3t
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-12-03
PANIC PRICES.

PANIC PRICES.
We desire to call the especial attention of
our customers to the LARGE REDUC-
TIONS We have just made in the prices Of
Jeuns. Tweeds. Waterproors, Fullcd Cloths,
Flanne.s, Blankets, Shectngs, Sea Island
Cottons, Bleached Cottons. Furs. Blankets.
&c. WE CANNOT BE uNDERSOLD.
, .MCCAUsLANp s. BEDFORD,
n26-4t 90 Main street.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-12-03

"A Job lot Of new and beau
tiful style Prints received at
.Ardinger's, and offered at 10
cents per yard.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-12-03

Read W. l. Ecklc's locals of this
week. 1t is no humbug. lie means what
he saws,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-12-03

Citizcnssof Lexington,
II You want good goods In the grocery line
cheap. and delivered at your doors promptly
any time OF day. call on Messrs. A. A. & j.
D. Lesueur. who will attend to your wants
with olacrity and sell you goods ut the low
est possible prices.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-12-03

NlCh'S FLORAL GUIDE FOR 1874.
200 Pages, 800 Ensrarinys. aud Colored Plate.
Published quarterly at * CENTS n year. Firs ST
umbe for 1874 just issued. A German edition
at same price. Address, JAMES WEB,
RnchnSfnr
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-01-16
Animal Ingenuity.

The architectural ingenuity, Or rather
genius, of the tarantula is fact long
familiar to naturalists, San Diego, Cal
ifornia, paper tells us. This insect has an
exceptional development of the instinct
which instructs all creatures which are
not protected by nature with a warmth
epgendering hairy hide to properly
house themselves. The details of the
tarantula's dwelling, down even to the
matchless mechanism of the doors of
its edifice, have excited the wonder of
all interesteS in natural history. The
most elaborate inventions in locks and
hinges of vaunted human skill are dis
tanced by this venomous insect in the
construction of the door which secures
it's privacy. But the road-rllnner, be-
tween which and the tarantula a deadly
enmity exists, is its master, as an incl
dent which we are about to relate will
show.
Prof. Agassiz, during his recent visit
here, exhibited special desire to be
supplied with as many specimens as
possible of the road-runner, of the tar
antula, and of the tarantula-killer.
We are not advised as to whether he
was supplied with live specimens of the
road-runner. This is a very timorous
and incredibly swift bird. 1t is about
the size of pheasant; its plumage is
not unlike that of the pheasant family.
1t has longer legs, and slenderer
neck and body than the pheasant. 1t
trusts for locomotion almost altogether
chat tt would shame rabbit or iiare Mt:1 IL
| is susceptible of domestication, and in
| time learns to come at the call of those
who have petted it. But it is q hopeless
thing for stranger to try to approach
| this fowl.
1t is as sagacious as swift. We were
put in possession of facts about the
creature by Mr. JoseG Estudillo, which
excited our wonder and admiration. As
we have said, there is enmity between
the road-runner and tarantala. The
road-runner is as noiseless as rapid. II
lies in wait for the tarautula, and the
moment it finds its enemy asleep, it ap
proaches noiselessly with twig of tn,
prickly cactus. Deity and stealthily Z
goes on piling the prickly prison arom(
the devoted insect, until at last ram
part of the desired height is piled up
1t then selects specially jagged anC
heavy piece of cactus, and drops it OF
the tarantula. The last, awakened b,
the shock, endeavors to rise agi max
it's exit. 1t is instantly impaled upol
the thorns, and the triumph of the road
runner is complete.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-01-16
A Burying Ground Of Giants.

On the farm of Mr.. Harrison Whaley,
near Moorfeld, in Carlisle Co., KY, is a
skirt of woods which possesses charac-
teristics of deep interest. About three
inches beneath the surface of the entire
tract may be found innumerable bones,
evidently the remains of an extinct spe-
cies of the human race. Several mounds
are also in the woods, and in one which
has been partially explored were found
skulls and bones which from their size
must have belonged to race of beings
far more gigantic than the race which
now inhabits the earth. In this mound
were also found many clay utensils
also arrow heads cut out of the solid
rock, and pipes of the same material.
Such memorial of the past starts many
inquiries. Was the place once battle
ground, where the aborigines fought to
maintain the glory of their respective
tribes Or was it q common burial
ground? The first seems to be the most
plausible theory, inasmuch as the whole
tract, covering at least fifteen acres, has
multitudes of human bones but few
inches beneath the surface. It is evi-
dent they were never buried, but origi-
nally lay exposed to view, until the ac-
cumulated deposits of time formed the
black, rich soil which covers them. But
whatever theory may be adopted, it is
certain that these bony materials ante
date history and furnish another proof
of how little is known of the races and
tribes who hourished, it may be, GEN.
turies ago.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-01-16
Forrest and the Lion Tanner.

Mr.. Forrest had the reputation of be-
ing tyrant on the stage, and was ex-
tremely apt to bully all in the thea
tire, from the manager down. But once
he met his match. 1t was when he was
playing at the old Broadway Theatre in
New York. His pieces were followed by
certain Herr Driesbach. Forrest was
one day saying that he had never been
afraid in all his life---could not imagine
the emotion. DMesbach made no re-
mark ut the time, but in the evening,
when the curtain had fallen. invited
Forrest home with him. Forrest as
sented, and the two, entering a house,
walked long distance through many
devious passages---all dark---until final
ly Driesbach, opening a door, said,
"This way, Mr.. Forrest"
Forrest entered, and Immediately
heard the door slammed, and looked
| behind him. He had not time to ex-
press any surprise at this, for at the
same moment he felt something soft
rubbing against his leg, and putting ont
! his hand, touched what felt like a cats
back. A rasping growl saluted the mo-
ton, and he saw two fiery, glaring eye
balls looking up at him. "Are you
afraid, Mr.. Forrest?" asked Driesbach,
from out in the darkness, "Nota bit. >
Driesbach said something; the grow
deepened and became hoarser, the bach
began to arch, and the eyes to shine
more fiercely.
Forrest held out two or three minutes
but the symptoms became so terryin&
that he owned up in SO many words tina
he was afraid. "Now, let me out, yoI
Internal scoundrel, he said to the liel
tanner, "and I'll break every bone il
your body - He was imprudent there
for Driesbach kept him, not daring t.
move finger, with the lion rubbing
against his leg all the time, until For
rest promised not only immunity, but
champagne supper into the bargain,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-01-16

When flea, under microscope, is
made to appear as large as an elephant,
we can see all the wonderful parts of its
formation, and are astonished to find
that it has coat of armor much more
complete than ever warrior wore, and
composed of strong polished plates, fit
ted over each other, each plate like a
tortoise-shell, and where they meet hun
dreds of small quilts project like those
on the back of a porcupine or hedge
hog. There are the arched neck, the
bright eyes, the transparent cases,
piercers to puncture the skin a sucker
to draw away the blood, six long legs,
four of which are folded on the breast,
all ready at any moment to be thrown
out with tremendous force for that
Jump which bothers one when they wan
to catch him, and at the end of eacl
! leg hooked claws, to enable him to cline
on to whatever he lights upon. A feI
can jump a hundred times its owl
length, which is the same as if maj
jumped five hundred feet and he Cal
! draw load two hundred times his owl
weight,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-01-16
Chinese Gambling.

Little by little we are arriving at an
understanding of the Mongolian's habits
of life. The introduction of the race
into Pennsylvania has given us q new
insight into their "ways that are dark, "
and the Pittsburgh Post, which has
never ceased to wonder at them since
their pioneers reached Beaver Falls,
thus describes one of their peculiar
amusements
among the many little diversions
employed by the Mongolians at Beaver
Falls, none are more popular than the
game called 'Chamie. 1t is played by
the pigtails with 'tseen, a copper coin
of the value of one-tenth of cent.
The gamester is driven into reckless
profigacy by the necessity of throwing
whole penny into the pool Mt one time.
The game causes the utmost excitement
and the most intent ardor among the
players. On the table is a kind of dais
with holes all around it. Into this each
player puts as many tseen or pennies as
he wishes, the number being restricted
within certain limit, and then spring
makes all the pennies put in tumble
into n heap. Each player then guesses
the number of pennies i'll the pool, and
the one who guesses the nearest obtains
the pool. At first sight the game looks
exceedingly simple, and one would i'm.
agine that each player would put in the
smallest number of pennies possible
But this is not 80; for each one tries tC
circumvent the others by his cunning
A player will put in sometimes a great
many more pennies himself than the
other, and then guess in proportion
The main amusement of the game t.
! an outsider is the manner of playing i
the many ways which the players EN-
ploy to make believe that they are put
ting in many pennies by enlarging theil
! fists, or that they are putting in little
| by making them smaller, when theyma,
be doing the very opposite. 1t is ex
ceedingly comical and interesting, ant
all the time the iabbering and ohatterine
| goes on at pace that would astonisl
| Confucius himself"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-01-16
Love at Sight.

A servant girl of no strong intellect,
who lived with a lady in the neighbor
hood of Paisley, one day surprised her
mistress by giving up her place.
The lady inquired the cause, and
found it was that fertile source of diss-
ension between mistress and maid-ser-
vant---a lad
"And who is that lad ?" inquired the
mistress.
"Oh he's a nice lad: lad that sits in
the kirk, Just torment me.
"And when does he intend that he
and you should be married ?"
81 dinna KEN"
care you sure that he intends to
marry you at all ?"
81 dare say he does, mem"
"Have You had much of each others
company ?"
"Not yet"
"When did you last converse with
him ?"
"'Deed, we ,hae nae conversed ava
yet"
"Then how should you suppose that
he is going to marry you ?
sou" replied the simple girl, :" he''
been lang lookin' at me, and 1 thinl
he'll noon be speakin
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-01-16
Bad Memory

Those even who are cursed with the
most treacherous memories generally
retain a pretty accurate recollection
where dollars are concerned. But there
are exceptions to every rule, and a curl
ous one recently occurred in Paris. One
Madame LIE Bran, when leaving the
Vincennes railway station, saw little
packet drop from beneath lady's dress.
She picked it up and gave it to her, but
the lady denied all knowledge of it, and
said that it could not be hers. Madame
lie Brun, much puzzled, spoke to zone of
the officials at the station. He opened
the mysterious parcel, and found that it
contained about $4,000. Madame LIE
Brun then rushed once more after the
lady, who came back protesting that it
wasn't hers; presently, however, the
recollection suddenly, flashed across her
that he's mother, who had recently made
a great deal of money, gaveher apresent,
day or two before, of the sum in ques-
ton; but, knowing that her daughter
was going to pay several visits, took the
precaution of sewing the packet of notes
into her petticoats---an attention which
had it been effectively carried out by /
more vigorous ply of the needle an(
thread, would seem to have been by M
means ill-bestowed in the case of lad,
who totally forgets in a few houss
packet of 81, 900. 1t is not every on
who, when losing money, has the luck t.
meet with Madame LIE Bran.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-01-16

Active preparations are in progress
to drain the great Okeefenokee swamp
in Southern Georgia. The largest
Counting Florida out of the question:
in this part of the world, is now being
attacked in earnest, and chartered
company propose to see if it cannot be
made valuable for something besides
bears. coons, wild turkeys and snakes.
The swamp which extends down into
the upper border of Blorida, is thickly
timbered morass, nearly two hundred
miles in circumference---nearly twice as
large as the Dismal Swamp--and it's
ornithological population, which in
cludes some strange voiced birds ap-
parently peculiar to that particular do
main, is only parallel by its endless
variety of snakes and alligators. The
preliminary work of draining the swamp
required an experiment to show the
nature of the ground beneath it and a
shaft or tunnel, sunk Mt the border of
the morass, has disclosed curiously
enough the existence at the depth of
two hundred feet, of bed of genuine
bituminous coal. It's extent, as well as
the comparative value of the coal, re-
mains to be determined. The most OBJ
vious facts in geology will readily e1-
plain, not only the existence of coal in
such a place, but the (probable) fact
that the bed is large one. Other geo
logical facts of some interest are said
to have been developed by this shaft,
one being stratum of rock of the 6lu.
rian age.