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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-09-06
FINAL s~ETTLEMENT.

NOTICE Is hereby given to all creditors end
IN others Interested in the estate of Marcy
Hickman, deceased, that the undersigned, AT
ministrator, will apply to make a final settle
ment OF said estate at the November term,
1879, of the Probate Court of Lafayette coun-
ty, Missouri, to be begun and held ut the
courthouse in the city of Lexington on the
second Monday in %Ovemher 1879.
JAMES X HICKMAN,
~, -6t administrator
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-09-06
TUFTS PILLS.

Their nrst enect q 70 1nOfOaD0 b ApP0tt0,
and cause the body 70 Take On E1ssh, thus tho
system II nourisksas and BY tAsif Tonie A.
ton on the Digestive Organs, Regular
HtOolD are produced.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1879-10-30
The PloW.


The office Of the pillow is not appreciated.
Since the Egyptians used the sharpened
limb OF tree as plow, the trunk above
The limb for beam, and side limb as
handle. TO the present when We have II
steam sang-pow. this implement has bee.
the iorerunner OF civilization In every and
Not to put it To its legitimate use is to
sound the death hnell of Nations pros
peEity. All honor TO the plow. II is pleas.
ant to trace its track and breathe the fra
grance Of the sod upturned.
But Why PLow?-It i OF Gods ord.
ering. ''By the sweat OF thy face shalt thou
eat bread, and he who Will not plow by
reason OF the cold, shall be. in harvest and
nave nothing The plow answers two
fold purpose.to destroy thOrns and thistles,
aud furnish mellow bed tor plants.
Rules ia plowihg should be carefully noted.
The nature aud condition of the soil should
regulate the character of the blowing. Ev-
cry farmer should consider well the kind
OF soil which he cultivates and adapt his
but three inches deep and he plows six
inches and he does not enrich his land
enough more to make up for the poverty
OF three extra inches OF barren soil he in
jures his crop. II his soil is eight inches
deep, aud he plows but four, half his re-
sources are lost. Winter fallow improves
stiff clay by frost. Light and sandy soil, as
a rule should not be broken till spring.
matter what the character OF the soil may
be. To do il defeats he object OF blowing :;
soil is rendered hard, harsh, compact, ip-
stead Of being more fine and mellow. One
important object oi plow ing is GrGtioR.
Land poorly plowed or with il hard crust
excludes the air which is great damage
to the growth of vegetation. SubsoiIing
Is neither desirable nor necessary unless
the pillow strikes into compact clay and
then the subsoil should not be brought to
the surface, but simply broken up with n
subsoil plow following the other.
Why is the plow so disliked especially by
many OF our young men I'm every town
and city there are many young men look
ing after clerkships. They hang around,
and live from hand to mouth hoping for a
vacancy in some country or city store and
when they find one, they offer to work for
such low wages that a shrewd business
man suspects their honesty. Some appear
never to strike out to do anything and if
advised to go to work they reply, I'VE
don't know what to do" We say to those
young men 60 10 blowing! Even if you
can't get more than a half acre. II you
are unable to purchase cultive land. Quit
looking. waiting. loafing and asking for
clerkships, and make for the woods, or new
settlements where land is cheap, or hire
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1879-10-30
Buried Alive.
FOrty.ctght Hours Underground.
The Miraculous Escape of William
selves.

selves.
The Nashville (Minnesota) Repu5licaa
tells this story:
Las Friday. at noon, well at :he fair
grounds caved in al the bottom after it had
reached depth ot one hundred aud sixteen
feet, burylng William Selves. workman
under ABOUT thirteen feet or sand. This
well bad reached the depth OF ole hundred
feet when stratum of loose white sand
wa- reached, which made curbing neces-
sarv. An upright curbng In sections four
feet long was used. While putting IN the
fourth section the caviug took place, first
crushing In the lower section not vet I'm
ished. and pinning Selves IN solid sand aud
nearly 10 hi- armpits. L, was instantly fol-
lowed ny the three sections above. which
were rushed IN to the centre. leaving "A
vacuum there. On seeing IL start Selves
had lrstinctvoly raised section of the
curbiug over his head. bending backward,
face ". with hi> arm supporting the piece
of cur)ing stretched over his head In this
position the sand settled about him, com
pleteiI binding him. except his head and
Que arm, which lie could move at that
time. The section oi cuTbing which he
had raised above his head created an open
space. which for a short time communi-
Gated with the open space through the cen
tire OF the well made BY the coming to-
gether Of the barTel-ike curbing.
A. soon ss possible gas pipe. for the
purpose OF pumping air To him. was in
serted through the opening-Selves. who
then lad one arm at liberty, placing Il a.
near hi, mouth as the board. over him
w"ult permit Soon after this was accom-
plIshtd the sand settled soiidy above him,
lcavisg only the space under the board,
d.
the arm that had been at liberty. and TO
also render his head immpvable Iu this
sttuaiion, plainly depicted by himself In
scpulchral tones through the air tube aud
perfectly audible at the top Of the well.
Selves. then six hours without food, and
cramped anl chilled by the cold sand, said
he would hold on to life il there were
brave hearts enough above him 10 under
take hi, release, Knowing toll well the
danger OF those who might attempt it
hastily. The task was 10 remove from
thirteen TO eighteen feet OF sand from the
bottom Of a Well one hundred aud ten feet
deep, by putting III new cnrbiu. while
taAin. out the sand aud debris OF the old
cgrblng, aud TO do It all so carefully Il. NOT
70 nh the little space above his face.
Coupled with this ta-k was the appalling
danger tn the workmcn OF a fresh cavirg
OF the we'll. now more imminent than the
first. Tor above the omlnous space made bY
the caving OF the sand hung the hundred
iect Of clay wall, with no support but it,
own adhesion, it, natural foundation OF
sand being gone.
In the face OF these d.scouragements
there were bray" hearts enough found to
wuTk night aud day, never siackiug, rx-
crvt for \ short time on SATURDAY. morn
ins. when for a time further atftInbf.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1879-10-30

Yesterday iruit dealer on Market
street, iuceused by the liberties taken By
loaiers with his wares displayed AT the
door, placed a hali-gallon OF cayenne pep
per, In Il basket. labelled IL "New Zealand
Chsrries." and hung il in conspicuous
place in front OF his stand. In lew min
utes the neXtdoor merchant saunlered up.
and inquired how trade was, picked up IA
New Zealand cherry, placed II in his mouth
and suddenly left to attend 10 customer.
The Rev. DR.. Bolly next rounded to. o5-
served that the yellUw-.eyer news from
Memphis was not very encouraging this
morning, and-ah II had been years since
he had eaten New Zealand cherry where
upon he ate one. remarked that IL wa,
superb, wiped his weeping eyes OF his
coit-slesvr. supposed that New Zealand
was gettiu- warmer every year wished he
dealer good morning and departed, lament
Ing the growing weakness of his eyes in
the sunlight. 4 chronic dead beat then
came up took a mouthf,i of cherries. splut-
tered them out with an imprecation.all over
the fruit, stuffed 4 pear, a banana and
bunch OF grapes into his mouth TO take out
the tasIe, informed the dealer that he would
have him prosecuted for keeping green
fruit. and went down the street TO the
pump. A lady with Two children next APP
ptaitu, sloppeu 10 auiDlfe the Cherries.
asked if she mightn't just taste OF them
she had never seen any beiore-supplied
the children and walked away-walked
away with face fiery with .c"rn and an
ger, while the children set up howl that
brought all the people 10 the doors and
drove all the policemen of the street.
Thus the fun went on all the morning.
The fruit dealer never laughed so much in
all his life. The occupants OF the adjacent
and opposite stores and II shoal OF small
boys soon learned what was up, and watch
ell aud joined in ringing Ioar as each
new victim tried the cherries. q
solenn-looking cOuntrymsn lounyed up,
inquired the price OF them ere New Zea-
land cherries, invested in pint, put one in
his mouth. took it ont again, gave the fruit
dealer lingering look OF mild reproach,
pulled of his coat and "waded into" him.
When he left, the fruit-man with tenden-
cies to practical jokes had a blue eye, red
nose, purple face. sprained wrist and
several bushels Of fruit scattered around
among the small boys. while the same
ringing roar of Laughter was going up from
the lookers-on.-[ Louisville Courier Jour
nal.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1879-10-30
U. ), G. s. STEAMER. BACHE.
NEW NDRk Der lath 1870

! Mr.. Editor:-Perhaps the good people
Of Ellsworth would be interested IN a
snort account OF the trip o! our steamer
from your city TO New York. As you are
| aware we left Weymouth Point on Mon
day morning last, and steamed down as
far as Rocklard. where we Law a, anchor
ali night ; the next morning got underway,
aud made Portland about three L. NJ, the
same day, where we coaled up to n limited
extent. The next morning at A. NJ.
pulled ont from the Dock. run nearly all
night and anchored off Nantucket shoals.
The next day we run into Newport and
remained over night where some of us
paid visit 10 old friends. Friday morn
Ing we steamed out and run toward New
ION, ana are now moUrcu aIung slue the
Cobb Dock at the Navy Yard. Such is n
short log Of our cruise. We have had the
most pleasant OF weather, but | assure
you that IL is nothing nrusual for our ship.
IL has been remarked, wherever she may
20 she dispels fogs and gloom, and ap-
pears to bring floods of sunshine and fair
weather. Our stay among you was some
what longer than we anticipated, nearly if
not quite three months, and let me assure
you the stay will be long remembered by
the whole ships company. There il not
one but will speak 10 glowing terms of
their reception by all classes. We came
among you in a measure strangers, expect
Ing to be met by that distant manner that
is usually given to strangers, but how
agreeably We were disappointed: every
where we were greeted with welcome
smiles and hearty clasp OF the hand Ii
is saij that confidence is plant Of a slow
growth; IN this case however il was like
Jonsh's Gnurd, for at once all seemed TO
greet Us with the confidence OF Old
friends.
Some are apt TO look upon seafarlus men
with sort OF dlstrust and consiyn them to
the lowest walks OF lite, but am happy TO
say such was not the case in Ellsworth.
When we appeared 10 the churches there
were always seats for US, kindly ten lei red
and in a winding manner, whereby some
good seed, perhaps, was sown and in after
o'''H ~" ''u''' co"'u' Il
"''' ~ '''''' P'e"'Au'
""' "'''' '''''''' u ''e"''''"'' create" ''l-
,''a' WI ~ oo eIAceu "hi'e
lifc shall last. We are wanderers from
"'' ~ = NV sun 'oN'u'" oS TIE fchh-
''7 '""'e"o''' ''''' are 9e"efa'y iounp
"''''' o"' ''i"'''e' i SISTERS ahd wives are;
'"' o"'''' f''"'' = '''a' many AFe ieu a'tray
"'''' ''' " '''' VI 'o'N pa '''ou''''P "op'u seek
"'' a. my "'"'" "e''AIe 10 aCAho"I-
"'''' q '''"le. hu'' '''' Edltor' Ihere
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1879-10-30
Vol. XIV. Whole No. 1883. No. "A.

with good farmer and learn the trade. He
Will give you more than your victuals for
the first days work (if you mean business.)
There are thousands of acres of good tila-
BILE land in the State OF Maine that only
need the sturdy. plowmsn to yield Its
treasures richer than the mines. Young
men go to powing, you will have more en-
couragement, than in measuring calico.
More in cutting your own timber and fire
wood than in weighing sugar; in gather
ing In good harvest In autumn than in
collecting store bills; better health in
breathing the pure air Of heaven, than the
ill-ventillated atmosphere OF grocer shops,
too many Of which are loaded with fumes
Of tobacco putled from mouths which have
not been visited by a tooth brush for
year, perhaps never.
ouus men 20 Ptvvt'y,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1879-10-30
A sharp Farmer.

The average American farmer certainly
knows how 10 look after his interests, and
he mas Keen wit that Ia hard to get over.
For example.-Some days ago the conduc-
tor of Western freight tram saw a couple
OF fine looking ducks on the river near
the track. He had shotgun in the ca
boose, and stopping the train for few
minutes, he got of and shot both Of the
birds. He thought this was something to
congratulate himself on. and when he
reached his home he invited party Of
friends TO psrtake OF the fruits of his
prowess. A couple of days after this the
conductor happened TO be stopping a. the
place where the ducks had been shot. He
got out his gun and walked down to the
river, with the intention OF bag.ng a
couple more, il possible. lie had scarcely
reached the edge OF the river before a man,
who looked like farmer, approached him,
and said:
Are you the man VINO snvt tiiose two
ducks here day before yesterday"
'l es, that was me said the sportsman.
rather proudly.
Well, those ducks belong TO me. They
wasn't none of your wild ducks, but tame
ones"
on, pshaw! you can't TOOL me; ruess
know tame duck from a wild one"
''il SNu pay iHc iuF the uuChs: saIu
the farmer, coldly.
mo, sir, won't. You cant prove the
ducks were not wild ones"
"All right and the farmer started off to
the nearest village.
Where are you going? What do you in
tend To do:" asked the conductor.
We'll, said the farmer quietly. as he
leaned against tree. Il am going TO a
squires TO make an information against you
for Aillin. wild ducks out OF season. II
you insist that them dncks was wild. it'n
cost you five dollars a duck. Ifyou come
TO the conclusion they were tame itll cost
YOU only TWO dollars and fifty cents. Now
what'lI you do?"
The conductor stared at his tormenter,
scratched hts head, said something about
ducks generally, aud these ducks in partic-
ular. and then paid tlYe dollars. He does
not carry gun any more.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1879-10-30
pay her yearly subscriptions to the foreign

pay her yearly subscriptions to the foreign
missionary fund.''
The cold sweat stood upon Edwards
brow like drops of dew upon a cabbage
leaf in the mo ming.
Besides" continued the merchant low
ering his voice into a hoarse whisper and
without appearing to notice the agitation
OF his auditor. "let me tell yon in a solemn
confidence tha; my business affairs are in
very complicated condition. have the
reputation of being a rich man. but my
creditors are pressing me, nv real estate
Is depreciating. could not settle a dollar
upon you. sir. not n solitary dollar but II
you want Maria, If"
mo, no, | understand" interrupted
Edward. with n husky voice, as he picked
up his hat and started for the door. But
break 1t gently to Maria-break It gently
TO Maria-when she comes down"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1879-10-30
}>oetrp.
Ny Mothers Last Kiss.

ny REV. u. II. wARDwELL.
Although by Deaths destroying fingers,
Thy mortal form lies cold aud low;
Still on my brow thy last kiss fingers.
Thy farewell words hear them now.
little deemed deaths Angel near thee.
When last in health and JOY we met:
But hoped again thy smile would cheer me.
Before the sun OF life should set,
In chidhood's home Of hope and gladness.
L. cheering light will beam no more;
No tears of grief or thoughts of sorrow,
Can call thee from the sinless shore.
| come but thou art gone forever.
10 the iair regions of the blest;
Acros, the dark and misty river.
Where care aud grief shall ue'er modest.
Boy the reach of lin and sorrow.
Beyond the ruin, Of the tomb;
Where life no touch of death can borrow.
Thou dweilest mid immortal bloom.
Age on thy brow had len its traces
Thy years were foil and green with truth.
Adornng with celestial graces.
Thy spirit with unfading youth.
Within the churchyard lone and weary.
stand beside thy new made grave;
But through the gathered gloom so drcary.
Faith whispers. Christ hath power to save.
Yes like an Angels voice from Heaven.
That sleeping dust again shall rise;
And souls by death and sorrow riycu
Shall meet with JOY in Paradise.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1879-10-30

This, dear children. Is a shoe of a
Chinese lady; see how little it Is; what a
vesy narrow sole it has," "I'Il bet it Amt
as narrow as Deacon IS. Father saws
his soul will fall through u crack In the
fioor some day and get lost" was the
shriil comment oi u hoy given to sharp
listening. Inc superintendent put the Chi.
Dese shoe iD his pocked, and requested the
school to sing "Pull for the Shore.
Haven Re0isf<y,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1879-10-30

1t is, doubtless, in the first instance,
as the cause OF local skin disease, that
paper collars prepared with arsenic In some
form are deleterious; but when once the
cuticle has been removed the toxic effects
may become general, because absorption is
then very likely TO take place, and the
whole system may be poisoned. We make
no specific allegation on the subject OF
these collars, but the information which
has reached us, and is still being vOlun-
teered, is of nature to render it indispen-
sable to caution the public London Lam
Get
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1879-10-30
S~N~$

The Cleveland Herald advises Chris
tains to hire a steamboat, give Sunday
excursion, and then suddenly open relig-
ious services on the crowd OF loafers. They
must either listen or jump over board.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1879-10-30

A man is always wanting some one to
tell him how handsome he looks. A won-
an will just stand before glass and zee
for herseli.-New Orleans Rcavvns.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1879-10-30
Pauper Notice,
Mill for Sale.

THE Excelsior Mill at Ellsworth Falls with all
i the Machinery, Dwelling House. 50 acres
Land and exec lent booming privilege. A first
rate chsuee TO carry on the Excelsior and stave
or II. A. Hart, Portland Ne.
of
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1879-10-30

Did you ever see q garden walks
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-23
a Sure Thing,

DR.. Kings Syphilitic remedy is warrant
ed to cure syphilis in the primary, second
airy aud tertiary stages, and in all its varied
and complicated forms, aud will cure the
worst case Of venereal disease. cases which
have resisted the treatment Of the most
eminent and skilful physicians IN America.
1t cures the first stages aud heals the ul-
GERS in few days. Is cures ulcers in the
mouth, nose, throat, head, arms and legs;
also, hard pains 10 the bones and joints,
swelling of the joints, syphilitic rheuma-
tism etc., in short time. Price, SIS per
package, Sent everywhere by express. A
treatise on sexual diseases free. Sent
sealed for two stamps. DR.. J. Dinsbeer,
AIS North Seventh street, st. Louis, sole
proprietor. Cures guaranteed, or the
money refunded.
DR.. Dinsbeer makes chronic diseases &
speciality. If you are afflicted, with no
matter what, cal! Or write. m-t-w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-23
Subsidiary Silver.

The effort Of Representative Stephens
to provide for the disposition of our sub.
sidiary silver should have met with better
success. The bill had no hearing what
ever upon the financial theories of either
party, but was "a simple act Of justice to
the large majority of retail dealers
throughout the country who are obliged to
receive this coin in their daily sales, with
no means of disposing of it. This coin is
lawful money but not legal tender beyond
five dollars and as such dealers are Obliged
toreceive it, The effect of the passage Of
Mr.. Stephens bill is to make the banks re-
ceive it on deposit, aud through their in
strumentality it will reach the treasury,
hence the amendment requiring the treas
ury to redeem it in sums OF $50 instead OF
ten was of little account. Its passage on
tuesday providing fur the exchange Of
this coin when presented in sums of $40
and making lawful money exchangable
into silver coins in like amounts,is meas
ure which will be of great benefit to deal
ers generally.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-23
IF You Ever hIarry"

And have family OF children running
about the house. making the time pass
pleasantly both to parents GnG children,
and should discover 1T any time that one
Of those bright eyed, rosy checked children
are troubled with Il Cough, Cold, Hoarse-
ness, Difficult Breathing, or any Affection
of the Throat, Bronchial Tubes and Lungs,
leading to Co sumption, our advice is, 60
Immediately to some druggist and get a
bottle of "HALE's HONEY OF HOREHOUND
AND TAR" an article which, we under
stand, was used for years in the private
practice of Dr. HALE, celebrated physi-
clan of Europe, to the entire satisfaction
of his patients. This article, we under
stand, Is now manufactured, according to
the original recipe, by c. n. CRITTENToN
Of No. Sixth avenue, New York, who is
now sole owner and proprietor, he naviHg
paid very large amount Of money for the
right of same, and FROM what we hear he
is selling very large quantities. In fact,
he has had to enlarge his laboratory and
increase his help to supply the constantly
increasing demand, which is good evidence
of how the article is appreciated. Every
mother is well aware of the medical quail,
ties OF HONEY and HOREROUND in sooth.
ing and scattering all irritations and infa,
nations, and that the TAR BALM cleanse.
and heals the throat and air passages lead
ing to the lungs. FiUe additional ingIe-
dients in this article keep the organs cool
moist and in healthful action. Our ad.
vice is, let no prejudice keep you from
trying this medicine of famous doctor
who has saved thousands OF lives with il
in his large private practice. 1t is sold BY
AL druggists at 80 cents and 81 per bottle
and at CRITTENTON' Centrai Medicine
Warehouse, 7 Sixth avenue, New York
City. Great saving to buy large size.
Pixies TooTHACHE DROPS cure in one
yy,inuta
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-04-23

symptoms Of which are moisture, like per-
SEPARATION, intense itching, particularly
when undressing, or after getting warm in
bed, increased by scratching, might think
pin worms were crawling in and about the
rectum, oftentimes shows itself around the
private parts A pleasant and safe cure
in every case is "Swayne's Ointment.
If allowed to continue, very serious results
may follow. 1t also cures letter, BARRIERS
itch, scald head. ring worm, blOtches, all
scaly, crusty. itchy skin eruptions. Sent
by mail to any address on receipt of price,
SO cents box, or three boxes for $l.25,
by DR.. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia. Sold
by all leading druggists. Atwholesale and
retail by John Bengston, Rock Island.