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INGALLS, AND VOORHEES,.

The school boy of to-day who
reads the speech of Daniel Web
ster in reply to Col. Hayne of
South Carolina, feels his being
thrill anew with patriotism, and de-
votion to country. Well might
this Republic be proud to do hon.
or to the man, who could inspire
and elevate men of all political
parties as did Mr.. Webster. When
ingalls, and Voorhees, entered the
political arena, the tendency was
to give national reputation to men,
who like Vest and others of like
dimensions, could use the keenest
sarcasm, when in conflict with an
opponent.
This being the case, man. have
drifted away from statesmanship
and cultivated the art of being
heard "for their much speaking"
The American people are loosing
patience with the sensational that
leaves nothing lasting but its in
tluences for evil. Men may goad
each other to desperation by a
studied effort in the use of Ian
guage, but the people should have
In common, deeper interest than
such victory of one individual
over another.
v hen the Speaker of the Sen
ate can not crush an individual
with argument thet is elevating,
he should leave him alone as an
object too loathsome to handle
While it is true that some enjoy
these things, it is to be regretted
that men will destroy their useful
ness IN an effort to give a feeting
pleasure to the minority.
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A Farmers Communication.

ED: GRAPHIC: l attended the
Republi can Mass Convention at
Masonic Hall last Saturday after
noon, and would like to speak Of
some Things | saw there through
the columns of your paper. As [
live some distance away, | wanted
to get some other business attend
ed to before going to the conven-
ton and did not arrive till about
the time the motion was made for
the chairman to appoint commit
too to select delegates. [ sat down
and waited to get the drift of mat
ters. The motion was put before
the house and carried without any
opposition, and the chairman pro-
ceeded to appoint the committee.
But who did he appoint? One of
that committee was Sam. Me
LaughEln whose books had to be
overhatlled by the county court
and pr osecuting attorney, which
would have been no disgrace to
Mclaughlin or the Republican
party had his books been found
correct; but the result of that inves-
hgat.on is known too well over the
entire county. Another one of
that committee was John Shaver,
who 1t is well known, has openly
worked against some of the Re
publican nominees. The proceed
lngs at this time became exceed
lngly interesting to me, and [ con-
cluded to take no part in the con-
ventlon, but put in the time
watching The movements.
The committee returned soon
and the names of the delegates
were read to the convention, and
the report W as adopted. On one of
the committee was the names of
two men, S. N. Link and ii. f.
MILAN, who have openly and def
antly worked against some of the
nominees of the Republican party. |
Now, wha are we to think? Are
these men who have thus disgrace
ed the part 9 to be put forward and |
looked upo n as leaders of the Re |
publican party? By so doing, do |
we not sanction the evil |
they have committed? While |
these rlen, who have done
these Things mentioned, can
be place d at the head of the pro-
cesslon, the private in the ranks of |
the party, who knows nothing but
to honestly settle his accounts and
vote the Republican ticket, must
now be asked whether he is a Re
and whether he will |
support the nominee.
L am a farmer and can live in
iependently of any political party,
but l have always worked for and
reJoieed IN the success of the Re-
pnohcan party, and will so con.
lnue to work and rejoice, if bolt
ers and dishonest officials cease to
De called upon to carry the par
US ban1ler. But whenever such
men are called to do this l will
stay away from the polls every
line whe ther at the primary or
general election. FARMER.
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A Safe Investment.

Is one which is guaranteed to
bring you satisfactory results, or
in case of failure return of
purchase price. On this safe plan
you can buy from our advertised
druggist u bottle of DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption.
1t is guaranteed to give relief in
every case, when used for any
affections of Throat, Lungs, or
Chest, such as Consumption, In
tlarnation Of Lungs, Bronchitis
Asthma, Whooping Cough, etc. etc.
1t Is pleasant and agreeable to take
perfectly safe, and can always be
depended on. Trial bottle free at
L. A. Grove & Cos Drug Store.
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English ;5pavin Liniment re-
moves all Hard, Soft, or Calloused
Lumps and Blemishes from horses,
Blood SPAWN, Curbs, Splints,
Sweeney, Stiles, SpraiEs, Sore
and Swollen Throat, Coughs, etc.
Save $50 by use of one bottle.
Every bottle warranted by E. A.
Grove d Co. Druggist, Kirksyill2,
No.
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Republican Mass Convention.

A mass convention was held in
Masonic Hall last Saturday after
noon to select delegates to the state
and Congressional Republican
conventions. The house was called
to order by J. r. Musick, whor read
the call.
L. j. Dockery was made chair
man and L. Il. Sublette secretary.
On motion a committee of three
was chosen to select delegates to
the State convention to be held at
Sedalia, Tuesday. May 18th and to
the congressional convention to be
held at kirksvillo, Tuesday, May
22d.
The report of committee showed
the following names for the state
convention-J. W. DAVIS, J. I'll.
Kinnear, NJ. Z. Strock, 2. NJ.
Smith, J. W. Johnston, L. j..
Dockery and ?. j. Browne, For
Congressional-S. NJ. Link. II. f.
MILAN, Chas. Callison, J. Nj. Nc
Call, r. j. Richey and Sanford
Snyder
B. L Heiny had carefully pre-
pared a couple of resolutions,
which were presented to the con-
vention by ?. NJ. Smith and were
read by the secretary. The follow
ing are the resolutions:
RESOLVED that the delegates to
the Congressional Convention to
be held in this city on the 22d inst.
be instructed to vote for B. +.
Heiny as delegate to the Nation
al Republican Convention to be
held in Chicago June 10Th 1888;
that tEey use al honorable means
to secure his election and that the
delegates attending the conven-
ton be authorized to cast the full
vote of the county.
RESOLVED that the delegates to
the Congressional Convention,
he instructed to vote for Judge G.
z. Hess, of Macon, as a candidate
for Congress in this District and
that they use all honorable means
to secure the nomination.
The resolution to instruct for
Heiny was considered first and
was adopted by the convention
without a diss enting vote. But
the resolution favoring Judge
Hess was less fortunate. AS soon
as Z. NJ. Smith moved the adop-
ton of the resolution, I'll. f. Mil
Ian arose and opposed it and NOV
ed to substitute the name of S. NJ.
Picker for G. p. Hess. Mr.. Har-
rington seconded the move. This
action aroused the ire of Mr..
Smith, and arising to the floor he
proceeded to walk over the bodies
of MILAN and Harrington in true
ingalls, style, accusing them of be-
ing white livered Republicans
and as having had illicit inter
course with democrats for many
years; all of which furnished a
vast fund of amusement for the
democrats present. Smiths speech
was followed by violent har-
angue from MILAN, and when his
efforts were exhausted, T. NJ. Har-
rington took the floor and made a
speech in milder and more con-
ciliatory tones. There is no tell
ing how long the show would have
lasted had not J. r. Musick adj
dressed the chair OH the point Of |
order that the proceedings
were entirely out of order
as this meeting had
nothing to do with the selection
Of congressional candidate. Mr..
Musick's point of order was sus-
-ained by the chair, and motion
to adjourn prevailed.
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are unworthy TO be put in place
and power by the few. Then let
the entire Republican party turn
out at the next convention; for, if
they fail to do this and things do
not go to suit them, they need not
expect a publication of grievances
In this paper after the convention
is over.
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Buck lens Arnics Salye

The best salve in the world for
Cuts, Brui ses, Sores, Salt, Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, tJhapped
Hands, CT ilblains Corns, and all
Skin Eru ptions, and p ositively
cures Piles, or no pay required.
1t Is gusra nteed to give pc rfect sat
;sfactlon, or money efunded.
Prlce25 cents per box. For sail
by J G. Jamison.
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School Reports.

The following is the report of
the Troy Mills school for the
month commencing April 9th and
ending May 4th, 1883. Number of
pupils enrolled during the month
2S; number of days attended by
all pupils, 4S4; average number of
pupils attending each day "a 1-5
average number of days attended
by each pupil II; number of days
taught 20, names of pupils present
each day during the month: Alta
Corbin, Lee Fickle, Eolah Corbin,
Earnest Corbin, Maggie Engle-
hart, Nellie Englehart, Chas.
Fickel, frankie Fickel and LYDIA
Long. Visitors too numerous to
mention. HETTIE LoRToN,
Teacher.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
JUDGE SECOND DISTRICT.

We are authorized to announce g. W
AfEEKS of Pettis township as candidate lor
the Office Of County Judge. second district,
subject to the decision ofthe voters, at the Re-
publican primary election.
The many friends Of GEO. W. LORD oi
Clay township announced him as candidate
for the Office OF County Judge. Second DIS
.rict subject to the decision Of she yoiers ~
..he Republican primary.
We are authorized TO announce D. W. TUT
TIE OF Salt River rownshpas 4 candidate for
the Office OF County Judge, Second District
subject to the decision OF the voters at the Re
publican primary.
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First monthly report of Hays
school for the month beginning
April Sd and ending April 9th;
number of days taught 20; num-
Der of pupils enrolled 36; number
of days attended by all pupils 535;
average number of pupils attend
ing each day 26; average number
of days attended by each pupil IA;
names of those not absent during
the month: Lizzie Day, Laura
Roberts, Lizzie Cole; Lizzie Hays,
Lizzie Tuttle, Matilda Majors,
Mary Carnes, Annie Belltield,
Rosa Brown, Rosa Vandiver, and
Robert Hays. Visitors always
welcome. LULU HAMILTON,
Teacher
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Bank statement.

Official statement of the financial
condition of the Kirksville Savings
Bank at Kirksville, State of Missouri,
at the close of business on the 30th
day of April, 1888.
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W Fl Daniels " 800
VIM Keller 40O
Chas Sweet l3.O0
SCZeigler taking right of way 1.50
HI G Harrington " 2.50
d G Scott assessing damages 300
w G. Ditmer {" 800
Jacob Sevitz " 3.00
JIG Durham serv oyerseer 2400|
John Still tlagman on road 400
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The following persons borrowed
money from the county:
a Hunsaker 1880; p. j. Sharr
10000; + J Miller 25000; G f
Mercer 10000; Vim. +. Martin
10000; II. 2 Rowland $4,000.
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FOR COLLECTOR.

hereby announce myself as 2 candidate for
ofice.of Collector for Adair county, subject to
the decision OF the voters at the Republican
Primary election. w. j BEASfiELD-
hereby announce myself as q candidate for
the Office of collector. subject to the decision
of the voters at the Republican primary cleo
ton. SALMON OIIO.
we are authorized to announce JACOB
SANDS as q Candidate for the Office cf ColIec
tor subject to the decision OF the voters at the
Republican Primary.
We are authorized to announce T. W. FICKEL
as candidate for the office of Collector sub
ject to tbedecision of the voters at the Repub-
lican Primary.
We are authorized to announce x. L. OAR
ROW as q candidate for the Office of Collector,
subject to the decision of the voters at the
Republican Primary.
1t has been moved and seconded that Z. o.
GATES be the Republican nominee for the
Office of Collector This motion is TO De heard
and determined at the Republican primary,
FRIDAY June lat IssS All who are in favor of
the above motion will signify the same by vot-
ing for me on tnat day. Respectfully,
+. o. GATES.
PROSECUTING ATToREY.
We are authorized to announce JOHN W.
JOHNSTON as a candidate for reelection to
the Office of Prosecuting Attorney, subject to
tHe ueclslOn Ol LDe VOTERS hI the hePuuiiSah
primary.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
We are authorized to announce J. W. DAVIS
as candidate for reelection to the Office of
representative, subject to the decision OF tho
voters at the Republican primary.
We are authorized to announce JOHN ".
MCCALL as candidate for Representative
subject to the Republican primary.
FOR TREASURER.
We are authorized to announce JONAS b.
CASkEY as a candidate for the Office of Coun-
voters at the Republican primary.
We are authorized to announce THEODORE
BRIGHAM of Benton township as candidate
for the office of Treasurer, subject to the decis-
ion Of the voters at the Republican primary.
CoNsTABLE-BENTO TOWNSHIP.
We are authorized to announce COL UMBUS
W. BARNES as a candidate for the Office Of
Constable for Benton township subject to the
decision of the voters at the Republican prima-
ry
We are authorized to announce l.. W. VIII
LIS as candidate for the office of Constable
for Benton township, subject TO the decision
of the voters at the Republican primary,
COJNrf SURVEYOR.
We are authorized to announce STEPHEN
HALL as candidate for reelection to the
office of County Surveyor. subject to the de-
cision of the voters at the Republican primary.
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State of Missouri. County of Adair-!S. s.:
We, Sam'l. Reed, President, and r.
NJ. Ringo, Cashier of said bank, and
each of us, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true TO the best of
our knowledge and belief.
SAM'L REED, President.
r. NJ. RINGO, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me,
this Sth day of May, A. D. eigh-
teen hundred and lightweight.
Witness my hand and notarial
seal hereto affixed, at office in Kinks
vile, the date last aforesaid.
Commissioned and qualified for a
term expiring Janurry I, 1882
J. NJ. MCCALL.
Notary Public
Correct-Attest:
". G. FoUT,
HENRY ECKERT, Directors.
+. NJ. HARRINGTON,
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PROSECUTING ATToREY.

We are authorized to announce JOHN W.
JOHNSTON as candidate for reelection to
the decision OF the voters at the Republican
primary.
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J B Caskey goods for paups 1890
Evans Shatfer g 200
Agnes Coll keeping I Garrett $50
II. " Ireland road grader 225.00
J T Linder hauling $50
L z Carmen Judgmt in cir ct1S.35
Theo Meyer build bridge $4,000
J W Henry Z" 16S.00
A L Story 1900 |
\ L Denison furnishing and
driving piling I47.00
Nelson Ebert road material 500
L Holm (" {" FOOL
j r Virden FOOL
Sam,l Mahaffy g 400
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We are authorized to announce STEPHEN
HALL as candidate for reelection to the
office of County Surveyor. subject to the de-
cision of the voters at the Republican primary.
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We are authorized TO announce B. A. Bow
man of Benton township as can didate for the
Office of Coroner. subject to the decision Of the
voters at the Republican primary
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FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

We are authorized to announce J. W. DAVIS
as a candidate for reelection to the Office of
representative, subject to the decision of tho
voters at the Republican primary.
We are authorized to announce JOHN VI.
MCCALL as q candidate for Representative
subject to the Republican primary.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-04-07
Land and Water.

As the final results of his long re-
search on the height of the land and
the depth of the ocean Mr.. John Muir
ray estimates the mean height of the
land of the globe at 2,252 feet. He
finds that "a per cent lies between
the sea level and height of 5000
feet The mean depth Of the ocean is
IA, $40 feet; only AZ per cent of its
waters lie between the surface and q
depth OF 5000 feet while 56 per cent.
of the ocean waters are between
depths of 5000 and IS 600 feet The
total area of the dry land Mr.. MUIR
ray makes to be IS. 600, 600 square
miles. while that of the ocean is 1877. !"
2O0 600 square miles. The bulk OF
the dry land above the sea is %, 49,
600 cubic miles, and the volume OF
the waters of the ocean 323. 800. 900
cubic miles. The amount OF matter
carried from the land each year in
suspension and solution he estimates
at 81 cubic miles; it would thus take
s. $40, 600 years to transport the whole
Of the solid land down to the sea-
Should the whole of the solid land be
reduced to one level the surface OF
the earth would be covered by an
ocean with uniform depth OF about
. miles. The volume OF the whole
sphere Mr.. Murray estimates at 25s.-
$50. III, 77S cubic miles. - Chicago
Moone
St. Landry democrat., 1888-04-07
WHY sLiMklNs SMILED.

He Meets Confidence Man and Knocks
Him Out in One Round.
Confidence Man Hello !Mr. Slimkins;
how do you doP / am ever SO glad to
see you!
Mr.. S. (daze6-Well, stranger, I
don't pear to know ye. Vino are ye
anywaysp f.
C. M. (quite crestfallen) Why, Mr..
Slimkins, don't you know ,ses Look a
little closer.
Mr.. S. (recovering)-Well. I swow;
Of it warn't fer one thing, I'd take
We fer old man Hopkins son, Bill!
c. M. (radiantly)-Ah l knew you'd
know mel I'm Bill Hopkins-the same
wild Bill.
Mr.. 8. (keenly)-Do tell You haint
no idee, Bill what's happened up at
the old placed
G. NJ (eagerly)-You don't sayp
What is lite IS,
Mr.. S. (drily)-Why, Bill. you died
last week, and we had the biggest fun
eral over ye ye ever see. All the folks
turned out and you'd ought to a
been there. Tn Jest down now to pay
fer some OF the trimmin's There
was" -
But the confidence man had slipped
away. and there wasn't any thing left
but Mr.. Slimkins chuckling to himself
with q deep, rich chuckle. = It'd
49, Z
St. Landry democrat., 1888-04-07
A Useful Little Machine.

An Englishman has invented ma
chine by the use of which servant
can clean window in safety. 1t is
adapted to the outside of the ordinary
sash window, and worked from within
by moving piece of betting back
wards and forwards. The machine
consists of horizontal piece. which
rests on the sill. the sash being shut
down upon it during use, and an up
right on which the cleaner proper
an attachment of brush or rubber lis
run up and down outside by the. mo-
ton given inside and carried round
the corner by the betting. which is
carried round rollers. A water spray
is fixed on to the travelling cleaner SO
as to play on the glass just before it,
when fed by rubber pipe. which ends
in bucket within the room. The
water is driven up at will by squeez-
ing ball. which may be done with
one hand, while the other works the
betting. IN Y Post. ~
St. Landry democrat., 1888-04-07
THE LlMEKiLN CLUB.
Brother Gardner Talks About Things 1t
Would Re Well to Remember.

Brother Gardner Talks About Things 1t
Would Be Well to Remember.
s'In walkin' softly long de path of life
dar' am sartin fings it would be well
to remember" said Brother Gardner,
as the meeting opened.
'.Doan' Judge of a mans beauty by
his whiskers. He may grow 'em to
conceal pimples an scars.
s.Doan' Judge of woman's good ma
tur' by her talk on street kyar or the
way she smiles in church.
Zone reason why our chill'en git
licked so often is because their parents
happen to be de biggest.
sit is only fool who goes around
lookin' fur model man. A man wild
out faults would be too soft to stand dis
climate.
'While consistency should be re-
spected in gineral way, doan' hest
tate to squirm out o any sort of loop.
hole when argyin' wild lawyer.
"About de time man begins to as
sert dat dis world owes him libin' ar
about de date when he should git his
first sentence to state prison.
s'When you h ar pusson argfying
dat dar' am no SIGH thing as fuchur'
punishment you has lighted upon an ole
sinner who ar tryin' to lie to hisself.
"You compliment some men alto
gether too highly to call 'em a hog. ]
hev noticed dat no hog gets drunk ex.
cept by accident
while / admit George Washington
was great an good man, I would not,
if was runnin' co'ner grocery, trust
any odder American on dat account.
'.De man who am allus ready to fight
fur his convictions will fight on de
wrong side at least half de time.
'.H it wasn't for nayborhood gossip
some chil'en would 60 widout shoes,
an some mothers would put six mo-
dollars into DER bonnets.
can egotistical pusson is simply q
reflection in natures lookin' glass
Dignity ar de fence which sartin
people build up to keep de world from
gittin' clus huff to find out how bad
dey really am. Detroit Free Press.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-04-07
USEFUL AND SUGGESTIVE.

DO not sam the oven door if you
would have light cake.
"A thick coating of flowers of sui.
phur over the affected limb for one
night is said to cure the sciatica.
"A glass of hot lemonade, with hall
q teaspoonful of sweet spirits Of nitre,
will break up the hardest cold in few
hours. 1t should be taken on retiring
at night, and care should be taken not
to renew the cold the next day.
Coffee Cake-One cup coffee, two
cups sugar, one cup molasses, four
cups flour, one cup butter, four eggs,
reserving whites for frosting, two cups
raisins, two teaspoons soda, two tea
spoons cinnamon, two teaspoons
cloves, one teaspoon nutmeg
Mountain Dew Pudding. Three
crackers rolled fine, one quart of sweet
milk, two-thirds of cup of sugar,
yeIks of three eggs, salt and nutmeg,
bake twenty minutes; beat the whites
of the eggs to froth, add two
thirds of cup Of sugar and spread
over the pudding; brown slightly in
oven.
Those who are in the habit of in.
dulging in raw onions. says medical
man, may be consoled for the social
disadvantages which ensue by the fact
that onions are the best nervine known.
No medicine is really SO efficacious in
cases of nervous prostration, and they
tone up worn-out system in very
short time. -
Delicious filing for pie is made by
stewing some prunes until they are
very soft; remove the stones, sweeten
to your taste, and add for one pie the
well-beaten whites of two eggs; beat
with the prunes until thoroughly
mixed; bake with two crusts, or, if you
can get it, use whipped cream in place
of the upper crust
For potato chowder take six large
potatoes, one onion. one quart of milk,
one tablespoonful OF butter, two ounces
of salt pork and one egg. Cut the
pork in small pieces and fry, add the
potatoes and onions sliced, cover with
boiling water and cook until potatoes
are tender; add the milk scalded and
the seasoning, and lastly the egg beat
en- light .
Potato Lemon Pudding. - Three
ounces of Potatoes. the grated rind and
juice of two fine lemons. three ounces
of white sugar. two ounces Of butter;
CRATE off the lemon peel with Jumps Of
sugar, beat them and add to the other
ingredients; boil che potatoes and peel
them, mixing ali together with the
demon juice and two beaten eggs; bake
1t slightly.
Sweet Omelet. Grease a small
baking dish with fresh butter. Beat
the whites of six eggs to froth and
add to tho beaten yelks; mix in very
gently two ounces Of powdered sugar
and the Juice OF o lemon; heap into the
dish quickly and lightly sprinkle with
powdered sugar and grated nutmeg,
and set in very hot oven until . gold
en- brown. Ser$e immediately in the
dish in which il is baked.