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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-07-16
Conclusion of the Modoc Trlals.

FoRr KLAMATH, Oregon, july 10,
via YREKA, Cal, Jnly 1.-THE mill
tnry commission for the trial of the
Modoes implicated in the massacre OF
Gen. Candy and the peace commits
s%iomers, concluded its labors ycstcr-
day. Tho evidence for the prosccn.
ton was of most positive character,
leaving no doubt Of the guilt Of the
prisoners. The only witnesses pro-
duced by the defence were Scnr-fieed
Charley, Dave and One-eyed William.
Their evidence amounted to nothing
in favor of the prisoners. It. was
simply n recital of what the Klamath
Lake Indians had done, and told to
them, The Modocs, since this trouble
commenced. The only testimony
produced by the prosecution that was
of no value. was that of Mr.. Dyer,
Indian agent at Klamath reservation.
He could swear nothing positively,
except that he accompanied General
Candy and the. peace commissioners
to the council tent. No doubt exists
in the minds of those who fistcncd to
the trial but the commission will fluid
them guilty of the charges and speci-
fications. The soldiers and citizens
at the place appeared to take a lively
interest in the trial. The prisoners
were also very attentive and seemed
to rely wholly upon tho commission
for justice. Col. Curtis and DR..
Iielden, official reporters for the conf
mission, leave this morning for San
Francisco.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-07-16

ACCIDENT TO RgsfLEss.-The ccle.
bratcd horse, Restless, met with an acci
dent at Pekin, ILL.,; on Friday, 18th ult.,
that will forever ruin him for racing pur.
poses. During the last heat of a race, by
SO ne means one Of the bones in one Of
the horses fore legs was broken, bui
notwithstanding, the game old horse
continued to run a distance of three.
quarters of a mile, coming in neck anc
neck with the winner and winning the
second money. The horse will be taken
to Kansas City as soon as he is able to b<
removed.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-07-16

Judge Robertson. of Virginia, n
venerable jurist, died on Monday
last. at Mount AthoS, his residence,
in Campbell county, in. the eighty
first year ofhis age. lie was a meIn-
Der of Congress from 1884 TO 1889.
Lieutenant Governor of Virginia and
Judge of the Circuit Court of Rich
mond city until incapacitatcd by
feeble health and age. lie was n gem
tlcman o~fcccentric character, aJudgc
of uhsnllied reputation, and a grac, full
aud powerful writer OH law and pol
itics.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-07-16

The reports of the losses of grain and
damage to the property generally of the
farmers in Illinois are deeply to be regret
ted. AL over the west the elements
have been singularly unpropitious TO the
operations of the agricultural class.
Although their crops have grown well,
alllabor has beenperformed wirh-dificul-
~ ON account Of wind and rain.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-07-16
TRUsTEE,S SALE.

WHEREAS. Hector A: China and Sarah r
w Chinn his wife, on the a0th day OF NoSena-
Der, 1850. executed and delivered their deed Of
trust, which is now OF rccorl In the Recorders
ONCE OF Lafayette county Missouri. Ia book No.
Y. on page 80, converting 10 John AS. Tut.
trustee, the iollewing Described real estate,
situated In said county Of Lafayette, to-wit:
Forty tto) acres-thc southwest quarter Of the
southwest quarter; and f.rty ta0 acres-shs
forty acres-ihe northwest quarter OF the south
west quarter all In section ten Q0D. Of
township forty-nine ttsl, range twenty-five (ss),
containing TN the Aggregate ens hundred and
twenty Qsol scres. which Conveyance was made
in trust g secure The payment 6y said Chinn Of
his promsssory note In said deed fully described,
aad whereas said notes have long since become
due AMI 3 rsma,n uana,d, Now. therefore, p..tAso
tee, In pursuance OF thr power In said deed given,
will .ou,
SATURDAY., ths "a aay 81 August,
1e73,
between the hours Of 10 O'Clock A. II. ~ J
o'clock r. =. OF that day, proceed 10 sell d.
land above describesi nc pablo veniuc 10 "a
highest biadcr for cash In hand st thr courS nm !
door, in the city ofLexinxton, Lafayette ceosrv'
Missouri, for the purpose az satis6lne - -
with intee Vet and the costa end exnenSessof M
trust. jystd JOHN A. 9. rUfT, TSasiss.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-07-16

Hon. A.. Comingo, NJ. C., from the
Kansas City District, has been invited
TO resign. The Cass County Grange
recently met and passed resolutions
stongly condemnatory of Mr.. Com
ingofs coursein reference to the sah-
ry steal, and not only demanded his
resignation, but they solemnly pledg-
cd themselves never to vote for MI.
Coming0 again.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-07-16
ROYAL MarriaCe.

LONDON. July IA marriage has
finally been arranged between the
duke of Edingburgh and the graud
duchess Maria Alexandria, only
daughter of the emperor of Russia
The settlement took place ut II
O'Clock tonight. The duke thu.
forcgoes the right of succession to tho
ducliy of Sake Coburg, which fact in.
wolves all important political consid'
eratiOu.s
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-07-16
Oranges.
IR!chmond Conseryator.,

Ih!cIlHUHU COhserNhtOr.1
We have received q letter from j
NJ. Mitchell, of Knob Nosicr, inform.
ing us that the Master of the State
Grange of Patrons of Ilusbandry ha.
appointed him as Deputy to looL
after the interests of The order il
Ray, and that he will be in this coun.
ty at an early day 10 organic,
Oranges, and give ali necessary infor.
nation in regard thereto. Letters
addressed to him at Knob Nostcr
Mo-, will receive prompt attention
II is time that tile farmers Of Ray
were moving in this matter.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-07-16

effect on Tho law Of 1872, Thero 10 q
strong dcsiro expressed sora consoli-
dalton Of tho buprcmo Court at tho
capital Of tt0 State. ltisthoughtt tho
court viii bccoms much inoeo efficient
and dtsnatch moro btisiuess.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-07-16
who i. Likely to be Chief Ju.,soc.

a ashligtOt letter says thai III q
conversation recently, the President
limited the number Of those from
whom ha will nominate u successor
to the late CHIEF Justice Chase to five
individuals, to-wit: William Nj.
Evarts, Mr.. Attorney General Viii
iiams, ex-Attorney General Iloar, OF
Massachusetts; Judge Il. Il. Curtis,
of Massachusetts, who was Associate
Justice of the United States Supreme
Court at tho time of Judge Taney's
bred Scott decision, and who resign
ed in consequence thereof, and Scna-
tor Howe oil WISCONSIN,. The friends
of these gentlemen claim for their
special aspIrant OF candidate uil the
qualifications necessary to decide the
selection, aud all express hopes of
the appointment OF their favuritc.
The choice will not be made until
Congress shall meet.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-07-16
A~DMlNIsrnAroR,s NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that letters of al.
~ ministration upon the estate Of Marion
Hatfield, Deceased, were granted to the under.
signed by the Probate court of Lafay cite county
on the 18th day of July, 1878.
All persons having claims against said estat,
are required to exhibit them for allowance to TIT
Administrator within one year after date Of said
letters, or they may he preclude,l from any ben
edt of such estate; and II such claims be not ex-
hibited within two years from the date Of said
~lettcrs, they will be Forever barred.
jyl6 JOHNSON MULkEY, Administrator.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-07-16

Reliabae parties who have travelled
through the c0unties OF Bates. Rem
Ton, Camden, Cass, Hickory. Nor
gan, Sit. Clair and Vernon. rcnort
crDpseqaooking uDusually incl mar
porti0n of EouthwcstcFn Miassu3Y.
Whesk, they say, will Yield thirty
b0sheis - the acre.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-07-16
The n,;Js are already l;ob,.n.d h., .

The mails are already lighrened by the
repeal of the franking privilege, and OF
the carriage Of newspaper exchanges.
The New York postmaster reports that
his work has been n~oticeably lighter
since the LIST inst, and that 1900 free
newspaper exchanges have been dropped
during the week.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-07-16
Attention, Ladies'.

AM now prepared to display, asansual, an at.
tractve, well assorted, and complete stock
OF summer saylcs in millinery goods, which ar,
unsurpassed for their manifold variety and beau
y. make millinery o speciality, consequently
! am better prepared to offer You Ill The noyeitie:s
in the line, ut prices that will defy competition,
Thanking You for past fayors, aud soliciting ,
co~ntnuasce Of the same, l remain,
Respectfully yours,
Mrs. 8. +: ARNOLD.
Main street, one docs east OF court house,
Lexington, Mo.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-07-16

. Jas. Gordon Bennett proposes to
offer a piece of plate, value s5U0, as a
prize in the two-mile foot race at
Springfield, Mass.,on the 18th inst,
open to undergraduates of any col
leSe and university III America.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-07-16

Gov. silas Woodson is to deliver the
inaugural address at the coming
Kansas City Exposition.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-07-16
Mrs. N. F. Price
HAS RECEIVED ALAR0E AND Ell
EGANT ASSORTMENT OF sBM-
--

Donnets, flowers and ribbons,s also silk and Lace,
fiSnnes and ties, snd Q great variety Of notions
ana fancy ARTICLES. Having also selected her
pared TO sell them at very reduced prices. The
adtes o. Lexington and vicinity are respectfully
waited to call and exapiue for themselves. She
snl also Madam Toy q corset for sale.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-07-16

Gum packing, Babbitt metal. Sheet
lead of all kinds, cheap Mt W. Zcllcr's cash
Hardware Store.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-07-16
The mor,nons in Arizonn.

The population of Boone county is
put down at 20. 765.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-07-16

ESTEY ORGANS.
1s,ooo Estey Organs are now made annually
all warranted for n lifetime. Viele i Mills, gen.
eral agents, No. 2lI 9Th ST., st. Louis. jylS-4t
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-07-16
FOUND.

FOUND.
n the morning of the 18th inst. on the road
~ between Lexington and VIM. Iimrick's.
some articles of CLOTHING AMI a BREASTPIS,.
which the owner can get by paying for this nd
vertisement aud proving property, by calling on
JOSEPH DAVIS, South street, Lexington, Mo.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-07-16
HI. @.

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
n Lexington, Mo. Office Oh Main street.
over Lexington Savings Bank Opposit,
Court House. Practicesiu the courts OfRecord II
Lafayette and adjoining counties, also in the SUI
Epreme Court of the Stale, and In the Circuit ami
district Courts ofthe United States. for the Yves
tern District of Missouri. Collections aud Other
business promptly attended to. junll
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-07-16

Ton PRINTING Of al kinds neatly and ex-
u peditiously aons at the xataliEencer ONCE.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-07-16
Dns. SMALL, CHAMBERS 4 CO.

\. v. SMALL, n. d. j. d. ALExANDER, y. D.
u. W. You've, 81. u. +. H.. CnAnBkhs, Nh
infer their services In the practice Of ned
cine and Surgery, to the public. with tke
hope that their association together Will teHd
greatly Ia promote their knowledge OF diseases,
,n,i to improve their skill In treating them.
They will give special attention TO Chronic
Disorders. They will, in al cases., consider
heir fees due when the services are rendered,
md will collect ms soon thereafter - they may
leeln advisable.
once over MsCausland & Bedford's store, op-
no5itc the court house. novl3U.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-07-16

style cases and hear their richiui tone. Prices
$50 to 80. All the above Instruments are war.
ranted as represented or money refunded. Send
Tor circulars of Piano and Organs to
HiELE 4 MILLS, General Agents, 2lt N. Sh
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-07-16
SHERIEEsS SALE.

Henry C. Wallace, plaintiff,
a-ninst
Benjamin Fish, defendant.
ID Y virtue of an execution, issued from thr
- office of the clerk of the circuit court of La
Wallace, and against BENJAMIN Fish. to me
directed, and returnable to HE Augustterm, Is53,
ofsaid court, | will, on
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-07-16
ALEX. GRAVES

JOHN a. s. TUTr. FRANKLIN K. TUT.
TUT & SON,
A TTORNEYS AT LAW,
q LEXINGTON, Mo.
Onke No. s7x Main street, over Teyis' Drug
Store, Will practice in the LAFAYETTE and adjojn.
ing counties. Special attention given to collect
lions anu the investigation Ofland titles.
JAMES 4. HOLLIS.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, of Lexington
township. Office with A. J. Hall Lexington
Aissouri. dec4tf
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-07-16
PARioR GEM PLANO

Those wishing u lower priced l.... Viii ind
size and price, made oil she best material, hnc
lone md remarkable for remaining in tune,
STRICTLY first class In all its parts. Alffully war.
ranted. Marked lavors to ministers and the pro-
fession.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-07-16
J.. w. MENG, D. D. o.

OURGEoN DENTIST. Ofiee opposite Count
, House, up stairs, Lexington, Mo. Vulcan.
| Fable gutta percha, and celluloia base, . new
invention for artificial plate work, for beauty and
durability cannot be cXcelled. nprlo-ly
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-07-16
THE
TIE
ORGAN

with beautiful new
vOX Humane and
VOx JubiAnu
stops only to be
found In the Estey
and takes less
money to buy one
than any Others
nearly 5000 now
In use, 5000 Insds
OAurlx, GoA nn~
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1873-11-21
A Young Martyr TO Science.

When. only a few weeks ago. the cholera
was raging in the slums OF Berlin. "a young
physician. scarcely past his thirtieth year.
made himself remarked by the boldness
and persistency with which he entered the
infected quarter. and the apparent reck-
lcssness with which he exposed himself 10
the contagion. Ii j. worth while that his
name should be recorded and well rcmem-
bercd: il was Otto Obermeir. He had
another object besides that of relieving.
and. if possible. curing. the poor creatures
whom he visited; he proposed 10 himself
10 investigate, in the presence of the liv-
ing pestilencc itself. It's causes and its de-
velopment. At last. the brave young soul
thought that he had discovered the clcw:
and. with a heroism n far above the hero
ism OF the battlefield as il Is nobler 10
sacrifice ones self to save men than TO de-
stroy them. he resolved 10 test his discov-
cry upon himself. II was an awful cx-
pertinent: Obermeir knew full well that
he staked his life against the hope of con-
quering the cholera. Obtaining from one
Of his patients some Of the deadly cholc-
raic germ. he went deliberately 10 his
room. placed table with pencil and paper
nc his bedside. lay calmly down upon the
bed, opened vein in his arm. and inserted
the deadly poison. He thought he had
discovered how 10 neutraliZc il: ii So. man
was master of the peStilence for over more.
But he was wrong. and the error was fatal.
lie lived seven hours. and then died but.
during those seven dying hours. the young
hero observed. with scientific exactness.
the effects and progress Of the disease upon
him. and one after another he noted his
observations down. until within the very
half-hour when the spirit left the body.
sion with new fictS of the first importance;
and so the dying legacy of Otto Obermeir
may. amer all. lead to the victory which
he CONDEMNED himself 10 sclf-dcstruction in
trying TO acheye.-ippietons Journal.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1873-11-21
Origin Of the Yosemite.

Prof. Joseph LeContc Of the University
of California differs from Prof Whitney in
his ideas of the origin Of the Yosemite
valley. The latter attributes the forma-
ton of this wonderful valley To the sud
den engulfment of portion of the Sier-
ras but Prof lie Conte i of the opinion
that this. as well a other deep perpcndic-
ular slots of the kind that abound on
smaller scale. have been sawed out by the
action of glaciers. Prot. lie Conte OBJ
serves that glaciated forms are unmstaka-
bly, observable at many points on the walls
OF the valley. and in some places even 10
the brim. In the contour Of the walls of
the valley. their rounded form. where
the rock is hard. standing unbroken and
without debris at the base. he finds proofs
of glacial erosion. On the north side of
the valley, every projecting shoulder is
thus rounded. and in some eases the
smootlmess is SO complete. even al a con-
siderable height. that the rocks glisten in
the sunshine. The wonderful dome-lke
form of nearly all the prominent points
about this valley. and their striking re-
scmblance To glaciated forms. cannot. he
says. be overlooked. The whole surface
Of the country Is moutonne on huge
scale. ESQ. then the greater domcs about
the \ Osemite have been formed i'm similar
manner. Ii so. then the whole surface OF
thi, region, with its greater and smaller
domes. has been nodded between uki-
versal ice-sheet, which moved on with
steady current, careless Of domcs.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1873-11-21
Ready-made Sermons.

The business of furnishing sermons for
clergymcn who will not or cannot COM
pose their own is quite active in England.
The Ecclesiastical Gazette for September
contains sixteen advertisements of this
kind OF wares. According 10 the Nom
Conformlst. : thirteen shillings and six
pence. payable quarterly in advance. seems
To be the general rate al which the religious
teaching OF "A congregation can be supplied
ready-Inade. Higher prices seem 10 rule
for rifle corps and harvest thanksgiving
sermons. which fetch from eighteen pence
TO two shillings per sermon. Faewell
sermons fetch as much as half crown
each. Strictly original sermons by an ex-
perienced clergyman are offered at ten
shillings per dozen Others. which "A
friendly review not more precisely des-
ignated, describes a. admirable thor
oughly 10 the point, and appealing Ia the
heart are offered, each sermon free for
twelve stamps. printed in italics with "A
wide Margin to admit. we suppose. of To-
cal and personal alterations or additions.
: Manuscript sermons will be purchased
for immediate cash. by one publisher:
such sermons must be- original. practical.
and iegibie.' The importance of this last
point j. scf-evident. Imagine divine in
the full current of farewell discourse
coming to dead stop in his manuscript
As the market goes. pathos. with its
appeal To the heart l. ridiculously
cheap.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1873-11-21

When the old gentlnan visited Kitty In
the evening, he found her considerably
subdued, which he ascribcd, In no small
degree. 20 the regimen of bread and water
10 which he had condemned her, being In
blissful Ignorance of the more appetizing
fare that had been surrcpttously Struggled
INTO her.
When her father intimated that she
could leave her room rs soon as she signi-
fled her willingness 10 take the husband
he had selected for her, she yielded sui
len assent.
Kitty was careful 10 express her determi-
nation 10 defer her marriage rs long rs
possible. and. rs natural consequence,
her father was prompt in asserting his de-
termination that the ceremony should be
performed at once.
Kitty contrived TO retain the sullen. re-
sentful look she had assumed until the
hour appointed for the wedding. Then
her face became radiant with smiles and
bushes. and which created such a marked
transformation in her countenance as 10 at
tract her fathers attention.
"Ha, she is making the best of il, rs
knew she would" was his inward com
ment.
kitty's married life was very happy
one.
=" have the best husband in the world"
she said, one day. in the hearing of her
father.
And you may thank me for it," he
chuckled. You never would have
married Robert il hadn't insisted on it.
Girls never know what is good for EN-;
its well that yoH had some one to choose
for You.
Kitty made no reply, save by a roguish
smile, and which was quickly communica-
ted 10 the countenances of those present,
who were acquainted with the secret. as
well "a good result of " kIrrY's RusE."
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1873-11-21
Hard Times in 1910.

The following clipping from a magazine
Of 1910. is not only Interesting for the in
genuty of its puns. but for the curious
parallel IL presents with events thirty
three years thereafter:
STATE or THE MARKET. WALL STREET.
The Board of Brokers j. shaved very
thin it, condition now j. nearly trans
parent. Our current notes are uncurrcnt,
and now are oftener counted than dis
counted. Brokers are now breakers. and
many floating capital has been sunk in
them. II was proposed al a meeting of
merchants, a few days since. that petit
ton be presented TO the Common Council
to change the first letter OF the street from
"A w to an f.
Dealers in hardware say they never
found things so hard rs now; tin plates
are flat. lead heavy. iron dull. spades not
trumps. Brass is, however, In demand for
politicians; brads are also in request. but
holders cannot be- got TO fork them out.
Nails won't 20 by pushing. and have to
be driven.
The dry-goods merchants say that their
cases are hard. and complain that people
prefer the bank rags To theirs.
In paints everything looks black, though
many attempt to varnish the thing over.
Shippers of ashes have had TO add sack
cloth TO them, as prospects are by no means
pearly. and prices are going 10 pot.
Timber trade u pining, and holders have
to rest upon their oars TO stave of the
pressure.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1873-11-21

Ere he had ceased his tune 20 play
he ass began again - bray,
Nor violin nor song ot birds
Could for a momcut there be heard.
At last the OLD ass dropped his head,
And % the old musician said
Music Is sound, my friend. You see
Therefore all sound must music be-
OF mine the world must he the proudest,
Because, my friend, II is the lOudest -
What more could the musician say?
What further do but let HIM hrayf
He wandered Oh through twilight dim;
Ass wisdom was too much for him
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1873-11-21
THE ASS AND THE yIOLINIS7-A
FABLE.
~ JonN n YArrs


WIfHiS the fields one summer LAY
A strong lunged ass began TO brayi
The uplands echoed back his voice,
To hear IL made his heart rejoice
"Ah, what pityl' cried the ass.
THAT should longer iced on grass;
My lungs are strong, my voice Is loud.
At concerts might draw q crowd
List 10 my music, how Il Ills
The valleys sleeping 'mong the hills
lis sweet, | know, for look see what
Great ears for music have got''
A great musician heard the din,
While passing with his violin.
lie stopped awhile upon the wsy,
And babe the old ass cease 10 bray
"My long-eared friend, f" the fiddler said,
'fhis nelghborhOod must wish You dead,
For more than any sounding brass
Il your coarse braying, Mr. Ass;
IL you wish music. cease yVur din
And listen 10 my violin "
He rubbed the rosin on his bow,
lie tried the notes both high and low,
Making "A stone do Tor a chair
lie played grand soul-stirring air