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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-08-09
OUR WASHINGTON LETTER.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Aug. 4, 1879.

WASHINGTON, D. G., Aug. 4, 1879.
Secretary Sherman seems to have
been permitted by Mr. Blaine to have
quite f1attering receptions in the
towns in Maine in which he spoke.
He returns here in a few days, and
soon after goes to Ohio. where, also,
he will deliver political speeches. OF
the immediate effect upon the people
Of addresses in Maine there are vary
ing reports here, and it is also ques-
ton how much of the apparent sue
cess at each of his appearances was
due to the consummate political tact
of Senator Blaine and the efforts of
other interested politicians. He is
not an attractive speaker, and said
nothing, believe, which had not been
said equally we'll before. On the
whole, il is believed that the secre-
tary made few il any converts. and
that the intelligent people Of Maine
will understa and that his advent was
merely scheme of Senator Blaine
to put into the canvass little some-
thing beside his own individuality.
Among all the presidential appoint
meut made since March, 1877, can any
considerable one be named in which
the civil service rules have been fol-
lowed? 1t is gratifying TO hear that
on the prospective retirement of one
of the treasury auditors his deputy
will succeed him. When prophecy
becomes history in this case l shall
report it with great pleasure. But
the announcement is made while the
head Of the department is away i'll
violation of civil service rules, and
fear that we shall hear no more of
this, ,siugle suggested promotion after
his return.
Ii is now certain that the meeting
Of American bankers and business
men at Saratoga this week will be
success. There will be eminent men
from abroad and general represen-
tation of financial and commercial
interests of the country.
Beside only spreading i'll and
around Memphis and appearing oc-
casienally in other sections, the yell
low fever is now reported in the
West Indies, from which it will al
most certainly come to our southern
ports. The "Nationsl Board Of
HEALTH" Or. whatever official body
has charge of the 100000 voted
months ago to prevent the introduc-
tion of the fever from foreign ports,
should at least let the people know
what is being done with the money.
HILTON.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-08-09
A "OASABARNAOA."

The boy stood on the backyard fence.
whence all but him had fled, the flames
that lit his fathers barn shone just above
the shed. One bunch of crackers in his
hand. two others in his hat. with pite-
Gus accents loud he cried. 81 never
thought OF that" A bunch of crackers
to the tail of one small dog he tied the
dog in anguish sought the. barn, and
mid the RUNS died. The sparks flew
wide. and red. and hot. they lit upon
the brat they fired the crackers In his
hand and exc those in his hat. Then
came burst of rattling sound !; the boy
where was he gone? Ask of the
winds that far around strewed bits of
meat and bone. and scraps Of clothes.
and balls, and nails. and hooks and
yarn. the relics of the dreadful boy that
b,,ru oil hia fat h aria harm 'fiE
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-08-09
AFRAID TO TACKLE GOULD.

From the Chicago Tribune. July 29.l
Time and again the Tribune has re-
ferred to the fact that whenever the no.
torious Wabash railroad makes a de-
mand upon the trunk line managers, no
matter how preposterous it may be, it
receives not only respectful consider
alton. but in nearly every instance ITS
demands are granted. A few days ago
the Wabash asked the trunk lines for
proportion of the Pacific coast business.
and it threatened terrific war If the
impertinent request was not forthwith
complied with. Tie business at pre-
sent goes almost exclusively via Chica-
60, for from this point run the only roads
that lead direct to Omaha and Council
Bluffs. The Wabash has no more right
to this kind of business than the man in
the moon, and no one believed for one
moment that its request would even be
considered, much less granted But II
seems that Jay Gould. who stands be-
hind the Wabash, can do with the trunk
line managers just as he pIeases. and
they seem to be afraid to meet him In
combat At least this is indicated by q
dispatch received here yesterday alter
noon that the trunk line managers had
decided to comply with the request Of
the Wabash. and give it q portion Of the
Pacific business.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-08-09
DOG PIGS AND PIG DOGS.
| Freak OF Animal Nature for
Which No One Can Account.
[From the Little Rock Gazette i

[FrOm the Little Rock Gazette.I
Strange stories will probably never
cease. The last one comes from Dallas
county. About twenty miles from
Princeton lives a German farmer named
Mecklenberg. whe was in thecity yester-
day and related the facts. or what pur-
ports to be the facts, contained below:
''Mcck." as the nelghbors term him, is
something OF a hog raiser. and, being
fond of the sports Of the neighborhood-
deer and fox chaslng-paid some atten-
tion to dog culture. Retaining an old
''continentaF' idea OF keeping every
thing as close together as possible. the
dog and hog quarters joined, and some
time ago, by an unaccountable turn of
animal nature, Berkshire s.sow" went
into the compartment of hound dog,
and the female hound went similarly
into the hogs compartment. A few
days previous to the change each had
given birth to young. the dog to '.pups.''
of course, and the sow to pigs"
equally as much, OF course Whether
or not they found out the mistake is not
known. The sow sucked the pups and
the dog sucked the pigs. The farmer
observed the mistake. but did not cor
rect it. desiring to see the result. The
strangest part of the story is that the
pups grunt and the pigs make most
laughable attempts at barking
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-08-09
VERMIN IN ARIZONA.

l have said that the country contains
no game-that any one who should be
lost would starve to death; but ought
not to omit mention of thousand crawl
ing things that infest It. Rattlesnakes
are numerous enough to make one look
carefully before each step; and deadly
species OF the centipede' about five inches
long and quarter of AN inch IN diame-
ter-a. light. watery- looking reptile with
black claws-has an aggressive way Of
insinuating itself among the bedding.
Once in while coyote looks at you
from behind q sage-bush and runs away.
A strange. flesh-colored insect, with
black eyes and mouth altogether out OF
proportion to its other features, which
the Mexicans call "child of the earth."
on account of its grotesquely human ap.
pearance. is also seen. As Tor beetles
that stand on their heads and wave their
tails at you; beetles that dissolve them
selves into q liquid which they squirt at
you in their retreat; Lizards, large and
small, swift and slow, plain and varie-
gated in color-these are too common
to call for notice. ..if
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-08-09
A DESCENDANT OF DARWIN.

A drunken man was swaying INSTEAD
lily in the street. when dog with tin
pan tied to his tail ran between his legs.
The collision was so forcible that the
man was upset. and the dog ran on
minus piece of his tail. The man got
up bewildered. rubbed the bruised end
OF his spinal column. picked up the dogs
tail, and thus soliloquized: This is
(hic) unfortunate! Never before know
ed or. suspected had sich a thing as a
tail till 60 an fall down and break it
off. Might made (hie) fortune zibitin'
myself as man with tail. phere'd bin
millions in it-millions (hic) in it! Jist
my luck. Whenever l get hold of a
good thing it's always gone before |
(hic) lind it out.''
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-08-09
STATE RIGHTS.

The Atlanta (Ga.) Constitution says:
"If the rights OF one state under the con-
stitution perislred in the tumult and con-
fusion of war, then all perished. This
is a question for the northern. people to
decide tor themselves; for, SO tar as the
south IS concerned, she can only protest
against snch a wanton sacrifice OF the
liberties of the people. 1t is upon this
point we desire our esteemed republican
contemporaries to express themselves.
Did the states of the north lose their
rights when they conquered those Of the
south ? Did the people Of the north in
overcoming the people OF the south. van
quish themselves? The attitude OF the
republicans means this or it means MOTH
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-08-09
NO WONDER.

A fashionable woman. suffering from
complication of disorders, recently
sought the advice OF an eminent
New York physician. Having related
her symptoms, which were of character
to cause serious alarm, she was surpris-
ed to hear him say simply, q Let mo
look at your shoes" On seeing them
he added, II cannot treat patient who
wears shoes with such heels as those'-
and politely bowed her out,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-08-09
THE DIFFERENCE,

Wit oftentimes finds q similarity
where common sense only sees differ
ence. Some one has asked. .What is
the difference between an ulster and q
baby?". A Scotchman, into whose head
a joke never enters except by the help
OF surgical operation. would reply,
perhaps. that the two things are not in
any way to be compared; but the rest of
us can see plainly enough that the one I
wear and the other | was, -.sF
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-08-09
STRENGTH FOR TO-DAY.

Strength for to-day is all tn at we need,
As there never will be IL to morrow;
For Tomorrow will prove but another to-day,
With its measures OFF joys and SORROW
Then why forecast the trials of life
With such grave and sad persistence
And watch and wait 1or crown of life
The goal OF all existence?
Strength for to-day-what precious boon
For the earnest souls who labor,
For the willing hands that minister
To the needy friend or neighbor.
Strength for to-day-that the weary hearts
In the battle for right may quail not,
Aud the eyes bedImmed with bitter tears.
In the search for light may fail not
Strength for to-day on the down hill track.
For the travellers near the valley,
That up. far up on the other side
Ere long they may safely rally.
Strength for to-day-thst our precious youth
May happily shun temptation,
And build from the rise to the set OF the sun
On strong and sure foundation
Strength for to-day-in the house and home
To practice fOrbearance sweetIy;
10 scatter kind words and loving deeds
Still trusting to God completely.
Strength for to-day is all that we need
AS there never will be u Tomorrow:
For Tomorrow will prove but an other TODAY
With Its measures of joy or sorrow.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-08-09
THE REASON.

A correspondent wants to know il wear
ing hat tends to make a person bald.
We believe 1t does. Women don't wear
hats and they are not bald. at least they
do not wear them on their heads, and SO
they are not bald there. Hats destroy
hair. A woman's hat is worn on the
back of her head, and that is the reason
why women have to buy so much back
hair #-+
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-08-09
LOCKS AND KEYS.

Locks are as plenty as grains OF sand
Under the sea and over the land,
Locks that are strong as strong can be
But what is q lock without key2
We hunt and hunt the whole house o'er
For the missing key that was in the door,
And no peace nr comfort, I'll be bOund
Will come till the truant key Is found.
This piece OF steel with its curious make
w prize for the hidden treasure s sake
And guard II well with q ring or clasp.
To keep 1t out OF the vandal's grasp.
DO you never think, oh neighbor mine,
That our hearts have locks both strong ard fire
To guard the wealth that therein may be,
And that some dear hand must hold the KEY =?
A tender word in the hour of pain
Will bring forth tears like the summer rain;
Tears long pent up, like jewels bright,
Long hid from the glorious morning light.
And after the tears will come the calm,
The blessed rest, the healing balm;
And less and less will seem the woe
That other souls our SORROWS know.
A loving kiss will prove key
To the children's hearts 30 sweet and free
Anu kind words scattered here and there
Are keys to the no ly gate OF prayer.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-08-09
THE DOCTRINE OF ELECTION.

The doctrine OF election and fore
knowledge absolute was pretty clearly fix
ed in the mind OF the old Scotch preach
er who said to his people one day. "Ye
Gamma be guide. an il ye were GUIDE it
Wad do ye ma gude."
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-08-09
OF COURSE SHE DID.

A bright little miss OF Napa. CAL,
noted for her quaint sayings, said to her
mother the other day. "Mamms, when
you went to heaven to get me did you
pick out the prettiest baby on Gods
tloor?n OF course mamma said YES
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-08-09
A BROKEN FAN.

A broken fan, q fragile, odorOus thing,
Of fretted ndal-wood. with hecks of steel,
And eider-dOwn. and feathers from the wing,
Maybe, OF some bright bird. that once did feel
The perfect bliss OF beng as it flew
From flower to flower, and rIvalle,; them in
hue.
1 gave it to her just two short years ago;
We stood hnlf hidden, midst wealth of
flowers,
And listened to the sweet melodious flow
f"Amorettentanze." Hour of hours!
All tell me not that ignorance is bliss,
When so much knowledge can be in u kiss
And yet. the memory reigns not In my mind,
AS tenderly touch the dainty toy;
1t would, perhaps. were of hero kind,
But still must confess, my thoughts deploy
10 when broke her fan this very week,
And found how forcibly my wife could speuk.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-08-09
CLUBBING RATES.

Subscribers to the Intelligencer can obtain our
Clubbing Rates on foreign papers and periOdl-
Gals at any time daring the year. In addition
to the above we extend to our subscribers the
benefit of lowest club rates to all other leading
magazines and periodicals..
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-08-09
MiaN UNETTE,

Who gave You your name, little darlIng?
l wish that I knew,
Such u tiny, sweet, lovuble blossom,
half think that you grew,
In the Garden Of old, and believe
You were christened by Eve.
Was she first of all women to find YOU
Did she gather and smell,
And carry o cluster to Adm?
II we could only tell
What they said, what they did, he and she
How nice 1t would be!
Or was it some quaint little maiden
OF France, in old DAYS,
Who spied you and loved you and called YOU
(Oh, sweetest of praiseD
Caressingly as to pet,
by the name of MignOn-ette
All summer you grew in my garden,
All summer keep
bunch OF your flowers before me
Awake or asleep,
And your breath like IL voice seems to saw
Loving words all the day.
So, whether in France or in Eden,
''fis all one TO me,
Yours is just the best name, Little Darling
Could possibly be-
And though no one had taught me. vet
Should say--MignOnette.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-08-09
WHIIAM YOUNG,

A TTORNEY AT LAW Lexington, Missouri
n viii practice his profession IN all o! INT
courts OF Lafayette county and the courts oi
Record in the state. Office opposite the court
mousse All business promptly attended 10.
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5IOHN 3. BLACKWELL,

A TTORNEY AT LAW, Lexington, Missouri.
"A viii practice in all the courts OF Laiayetle
and adjoining counties. Prompt attention given
TO all business. Office over Royle & News arS
ia
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i sale, rs follows:
ONE OF los ACRES,
TWO OF 20 ACRES EACH,
THREE OF 40 ACRES EACH,
TWO OF 20 ACRES EACH,
FOUR OF so ACRES EACH,
AND SEVERAL RANGING FROM 100 TO 240
ACRES EACH,
Located I'm the southern part OF the county, and
within from ONE to FIVE miles of the Chicago
4 Alton Railroad. NJ. NJ. ROBINSON,
W.T.. ANDERSON,
junl5f Real Estate Agents. Mt. Hope Mo.
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a q AIEYA YANOER.

TTORNEY AT LAW. Will practice In the
Niii also attend promptly to the coilectioh oi
aims, and to investigation of titles TO NJ real
state. Once over the Banking House o. WIN.
Morrison 4 Co. l1hIf-iS
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-08-09
SONG.

Said the wind, 81 know she ia fair.
For toyed with her golden hair.
Aud the ringlets' unneeded how
Rested light on breast of snOw.'
And the rosebud whispered, "Sbe's sweet,
For in kisses her lips l meet,
And my fragrance the deeper grows
From the rose on her lips that glows.''
And the sky SAID, 81 know she is true,
For gaze in her eyes so blue,
When she lifts them to me in prayer,
And all heaven is mirrored there.''
And my heart-my heart said to me,
''All that wind, sky and rosebud see,
Fairness, fragrance and truth are thine"
For love her. and she is mine.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-08-09

HUNTS REMEDY is
purely Vegetable.
and lie used by the
advice Of'physicians.
1t has stood the test
for 30 years, and the
utmost reliance may
be placed in it. One
Trial will Convince
You. Send for Pam
phlet to Uan4-1y
WIN. +. CL
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R. A. HlCKLIN.

TTORNEY AT LAW. Will practice his
"A profession IN the courts Of Lafayette anu
SnrranndIng counties Prompt attention given
1n ali business entrusted 10 his care. Omce over
Oualles & Co.'s Drug Store, front room. s
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Postmasters taking subscriptions are author
lied to retain ten per cent to repay them for
their trouble.
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GEO. s. RATHBUS. j. u.
RATHRUN s. SHEWALTER,

a TToRNEYS AT LAW, Lexington Mo VIII
a nractice in all the courts oil tile sixth judi
stIention given to collections. Once IN
..Intelliqencer Building" front room.
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The following named gentlemen are duly
authorized agents for this paper, and win receive
subscriptions for the same:
Charles E. Stone, Napoleon.
J: L. Marshall, Wellington.
William II. Lay, Mt. Hope.
Thomas I. Puckett, Mayview.
Grove Young, Aullville.
u. +. Ninas, Concordia.
William &. Neale, Page City.
Other names will be added to this list as ar
ranRements are made.
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INTELLIGENCER.
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ATTORNEYS.
CHARLES E. STONE,

CHARLES +. SIONEs
NOTARY PUBLIC, Napoleon, LaiaStte
IN Ncounty, Missouri. may M
-, -n,rw =. - JOHN wELBoRN.
DREW s. WELBORN,
X =TToRxEYS AT LAW ;office over Maitiand's
"A store northwest corner OF public square,
1..s ssSs Mo-"- apr26-3m
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Notary
- TUT s. SON,

4 TTORNEYS Al LAW,
ijiics No. S7k Main street, over. lewis Drug
store, Will practice in tile Lafayette and ad1oin
lug counties. Special attention gwen 10 eohec'
= IONS and the in nyestigatiOn OF land titles.
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NOtAl
RURDEN f. SON.

a TTORNEYS s. COUNSELLORS ATLAW,
"A Lexington, Mo. Office front room over Z.
IN RoyIe's book store IN kriehn q new buliulnS,
opposite the Courthouse. Will practice In The
SiaIe and Federal courts. Prompt attention
given to the collection of claims an,i Probate
Srsinass febl7-yl.
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HUN
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Remedy
ARKE, Providence, R. 1.
IL DRHG(iUSTS.
FARMS FOR SAL LE.

SOLD NJ ALL DRUGGISTS.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-03-01
-Naior II. d. Van voorhis and R. b.

Major II. Il. Van Nooihis and R. b.
Fry drove IN buggy from Speareville.
last. and while on the route, the
hound Queen following them Giscov.
cred a herd of nine antelope. The chase
was kept mp about 4 mile. when the hound
succeeded IN catching al antelope on the
hind heel, and turning the animal over on
his back. held 1t until The party in the
buggy arrived The live antelope was
brought into Dodge. II was a buck about
a year old. e-t--.-
-Messrs. Fred. kroeGer. Fred. Gunther
and Frank Boydsion. of Hays City. spent
several DAYS in Dodge last week. They
were entertained by "a tho OF our OWL
braves-E. L. COlborn. Lioyd ShInn and
James c. ConEor-apd were shown through
all the mysteries of this delectable burg.
They enjoyed their visit, and returned to
HAYS with a good opinion of Dodge. Threes
beat two pairs. aud these invincible trios
were met with full hands By the good
people of Dodge.
We visited SpeaIville Monday last. and
ac knowied se tie favors and courtesies at
the hands "f its liberal and whole sonled
citizens. We were pleased 10 note the
progress made IN building. The stores
were doing fair business. and there was
a spirit of energy and industry. The ur-
bane and generous landlord. J. NcCoilis>
ter. of the Summit House. ''chalked our
hat" during our stay with him. HIS house
was full, but he managed lodging for us.
His table Is well supplied, and We Jared
well.
e. X. Barnd and r W. Keilar, Of the
| southwestern part of Ness county. called
Tuesday. They report fifty families in
their settlement. The settlers are pouring
into that part of the country. This set
t,emcnt is IN the Hackberry valley. and is
situated thirty five miles northwest oil
Dodge City. There is some timber IN this
valley. and plenty of running water from
springs The blackberry creek iorns a
junction with the North front of the Paw.
nee. There is plenty of fine buildiDP Q
stone in that galley. There VIII be mai
/ line shortly, running through that section
of country. These settlers are coming Z,
Dodge City to trade.