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The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-10-06
THE PAINLEssNEss OF DEATH.
[Junius H. Browne in the October Forum

TJunius II. Browne in the October Forum
The act OF dying, it is now ascertain
ed. is absolutely free from suffering; is
really unconscious, insensibility always
preceding it. Any anguish that may
attend mortal illness ceases before the
close, as thousands who have recover
ed, after hope had been surrendered,
have borne witness. Sudden and vio-
lent death, shocking TO the sense, may
not be, probably is not, painful to the
victim. Drowning, hanging, freezing,
shooting, falling from a height, poison
ing of many kinds, bcget stupor or
numbness of the nerves, which is in
compatible with sensation. Persons
" no have met with such accidents, and
survived them, testify to this. Records
to the effect are numberless.
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WHY WAGES DIFFER IN DIFFERENT
COUNTRIES.

In an explanation of the variations
of wages in different countries. Prof.
/. W Taussig, of Harvard, writes in
the October Forum:-"Thc great rea-
son why wages are very small in India
and China, higher, bat still slim in b
country like Germany, comparatively
high in England, and highest of all in
the United States, 10 to be found i'm the
varying productiveness of labor in
these countries. Beyond doubt this 10
the fundamental explanation of the DIFF
%ferences that prevail in the various
! parts of the world in the money wages
of laborers as we'll as in the commodi-
ties which they buy with the money,
| and which are their real wages. The
workman is paid more. but he also
produces more. The product sells for
more than the product OF the same
labor elsewhere, and the employer is
able to pay higher money wages. Not
only is he able to do so, but he must ;
for thousands OF employers desire to
engage in business, and compete with
each other for laborers, and the result
must be that wages will be high III
some proportion to the Iroductiyeness
of the laborers.'
i'astnrage for fifty head OF cattle or horses
a nj five miles south OF town. Enquire OF
J.B silver, jntGtf
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-10-06
THE GIsT OF IT.

An exchange says:-"A correspon-
dent writes to ask if we can give him
the gist OF the political situation in a
nutshell. Yes; and we don't need a
cocoanut shell either-an ordinary
filbert shell will answer the purpose.
The people of this country have q fixed
habit OF letting well enough alone.
Grover Cleveland has handled public
affairs in a way satisfactory to the bus
mess men and the workingmen of the
country. They propose to allow him
TO do the same thing four years more.
There you have the whole story.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-10-06
TAKE ALL OR NONE.

The tendency toward masculine
attire goes on among the genilcr sex.
Suspenders are the latest adoption
made by women from the male ward
robe. just how the suspenders are
made available by their new friends is
not explained, but il is said that they fill
"a lOng-felt want Women have now
adopted mems collars, waislcoats,
suspenders and canes If they will
now take off their hats when they
enter the theatre all will be forgiven.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-10-06
NEW STYLE LOTTERY.

A novel lottery scheme has been
proposed in Russia. The chief condi
tons are these: A young woman Of
excellent moral character aud noble
birth is the chief prize; her name is to
remain a secret until after the drawing
the total receipts from the sale of tick
cts, amounting TO 5000 rubles, are to
form her marriage portion; the holder
OF the lucky ticket is to marry the
Young woman and thus receive the
dowry; but it she won't marry him she
must pay $500 rubles.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-10-06
WANT FREE WOOL.
From the POST DisDatch.

SEYMOUR, Conn, October 1.-The
Tingue Manufacturing Co., the largest
plush concern in the country, closed its
mills Saturday night for All indefinite
period. Treasurer Copeland says tina
tree raw wool will boom their business
and enlarge their exports. The presen
inactivity is due to stagRation of bust
ness incident to ~hesitancy of buyers
The markets are overstocked will
goods, and they wait anxiously tor tn,
passage of a free wool measure.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-10-06
PAGANISM AND CHRISTIANITY
AMONG THE CHINESE.
NV. II. Farwell in the October Forum.

NV. II. Farwell in the October Forum.l
An official report upon the Chinese
quarter Of San Francisco. made about
two years ago by O committee OF the
board of supervisors, after several
months of careful survey and investi-
CATION, presented probably in a clearer
light than ever before the true phases
of Chinese colonial life. Thirteen Joss
houses were found; Christian churches
were turned into Chinese lodging
houses and brothels. Missionary work,
in nearly forty years of effort and
labor. had not brought a dozen con-
verts INTO the fold who could be prop
erly vouched for AS such. In the con-
test between idolatry and Christianity,
the former was in full and undisputed
possession of the field.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-10-06
THE TARIFF AND EDUCATION,

How the p%rohi6itory tariffitcs help
along education is sho wn up by the
Cleveland Plain Dealer as follows:-
There is a tax of 20 per cent. on chalk
80 per cent. on ink, states aud slate.
pencils; ink bottles, 80 per cent; pen
holders, 35 per cent; pencils, 80 pei
cent; penknives for sharpening the
same, 30 per cent; pens, 10 cents pei
gross, and in addition thereto IS pei
cent; books, 20 per cent; paper for
use in school, Is per cent. Scarcely al
item used by the scholar in the pursuit
of his studies but what he or his parents
for him pay a heavy tariff tax upon.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-10-06
our Candidate for President.

lie will be nominated by the convention and
Will he elected by tbe people. beoaus" he VII
come tho nearest to nlltng their ideal OF q Chief
Nagistrntc. Electric Bitters has been given the
highest place, becaure no other medicine has go
ven filled the ideal Of n perfect tOnic Al d alter
attve. The people have indoIssd Electric Bit
iers and rely upon this great ronsdy In all
troubles or Liver, StomaCL, and Kidneys. For
Mi Malarial Frvcrs AM Diseases caused by
MuinrraI Persons, Electric Bitters cannot he TOD
highly mmen Also cures Headache
AN Constipation. satisfaction guaranteed. o.
money refunded. rricc Roc and 81, at Leroy
Ynrmrr's Drug Store. Jun'lGeV8w-l
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-10-06
SPREADING.

Carnegie's mission abroad besides
,aching Blaine on the trust question
.as to cast an anchor to windward
kainst tariff reform. 1t il announced
rat he has succeeded in forming a
reat international Anglo American
eel rail combine to keep up the price
steel rails in spite of tariff reduction
this country. This will not be the
rst time that protected monopolies in
lis country have pooled their profits
and divided the proceeds of American
taxation with foreign capitalists. But
this is one of those private arrange
ments with which Mr.. Blaine says we
have no right to interfere.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-10-06

The best salvc In the world for Cuts, Brussels,
Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum. Fever Sores, I etter.
Chapped Hands. Chilblains, Corns, and nil Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give perfec
satIst lotion. or money refunded. Price "a cents
per box. For sale by
m26yl LEROY FARMER.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-10-06
School Desks.

We wish to inform school boards in this
and adjoining counties that we have manu-
featured, and now have ready on hand, a good
supyly of our well-known school Desks,
which we offer at low prices.
Very respectfully,
sepl5tf WINRLER FURNITURE co.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-10-06
Ladies.

Excessive sweating of arm pits Is a weak
ness of the muscles controlling the sweat cells.
DIR. Kelly's MsdIcated Arm Shield is war
ranted to relieve this trouble effectuallv.
Endorsed by dress makers generally. Every
pair warranted to afford relief. For sale by
carpets etc. nl0y ]
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-10-06
If You Are Sick

With Headache. Neuralgia, RI 'umatism Dyspep-
sla, Biliousness, Blood Humors, Kidney Disease,
Constipation, Female Troubles, Fever and Ague.
Sleeplessness, Partial Paralysis, or Nervous Pros
tration, use Paine's Celery Compound and DO
cured. In each of these the cause Is mental or
physical overwork, anxiety, exposure or malaria,
the effect of which is TO weaken the nervous sys-
TEN, resulting in one of these diseases. Remove
tho CAUSE with that great Nerve Tonic, and the
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-10-06
A SUGGESTION TO PRorEOTIOGIsrs

From the Fort Worth Gazette
If taxation makes wealth, suppose
we all stop work and tax ourselves
irlo MncnCc.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-10-06

The Louisville Courier. journal says
of Mr.. Harrison's letter:-"Taking the
letter as a whole it lacks earnestness,
vigor, directness and confidence. 1t
will not meet the doubts of men tired
of Rlaine's domination, for it shows
Harrison to be a man weak in will
power and lacking in Independent
judgment. 1t will not dissipate the
distrust of the labOring men, for Hsr-
rison a not in a line rectify the
errors of a lifetime"
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-10-06
INIsTRAT NOTICE.

r ETTERS OF sdministrationkon the estate oil
IL Harriet r. Bray. deceased, were granted ia
the undersigned on the Sd day of September,
1888. b.. the probate court of Lafayette county,
Missouri.
ALI persons having claims against said estat,
are required to exhibit them Tor ALLOWANCE,
10 the administrator within one year after tn,
date OF said letters ar they may be precludeC
from any benefit of such estate; and il suct
claims be not exhibited within two years from
tie date OF said letters they will be forever
barred.
This 3D. day OF September, 1888.
WILLIAM b. BRAY,
sepSt5 Administrator
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

7 ETTERS of administrator on the estate OF
IL Siram IL Woods, deceased, were granted
to the undersigned on tine Sd day Of Seplt mber,
1888, by the PROT ate court OF Lafayette county.
Missoul..
All persons having claims against said estate
are required to exhibit them iOr allowance TO the
ADMINISTRATOR within one year after the date oil
spid letters or they may be precluded from any
benefit of such estate; and Ii such claims be not
eXhibiIe' within two years from the date of
said letters they will be forever barred.
This Sd day OF September, 1883.
sSi5 AVI Administrator.
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Merchants, Read This
Bucklen's Arnioa Salve.

Two Nickel Show Cases for sale al less
than hall price. Apply to j. ii. SENDEN.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-10-06
I4s ACRES FOR SALE.

A GOOD FARM, Of l73acres OF new Azss
n land, situated one mile north Of 3Ml
Page City, AT S35 PER ACRE. GOOD MI
FENCING ;YOUNG ORCHARD, Ask
GOOD LOG HOUSES of two rooms each; Goo
Smoke-hJuse, u Static. Well, &c. More Ian
adjoining. can lie bought II desired. One HIM
dred acres In cIltIvatIon, balance In blue grns
and timber. his is a bargain worth lookir
for Tarmst0 mt InuuirP at this office. IL
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-10-06
ANOTHER WITNESS.

my last report said that taxes upon
spirits and tobacco, being upon things
not needful, should be retained rather
than those upon the common necessi
ties of life; which as a proposition, ia
not to be ~contrOverted. But it was
conceded by all that a substantial re-
duction should be made upon nearly all
imported articles subjected to duties
Charles j. Folger, Secretary of the
Treasury under President Arthur.
The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-10-06

i'astHrage for fifty head OF cattle or horses,
a al five miles south OF town. Enquire Of
J.. silver, jnlGtf
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-01-18

for me. If you know what you want
and ask for it in the proper spirit God
will grant it, That is oil there is in it. ,
faith?"
81 have my own case as proof that
faith and prayer will have their reward -
Or. Williamson has been paste, Of the
trst Methodist Episcopal church, the
Wabash Avenue Methodist Episcopal
church and tho Michigan Avenue Meth
odist Episcopal church, the editico of
the latter being built under lis personal
direction. 1t is one of the finest church
editicos in this section Of the country.
The Doctor is one of the working
preachers and looks upon the practical
side OF things at all times, and this is
why tho believers in cures by prayer
have seized with such avidity upon his
testimony. The Doctor is not sonti-
mental about The matter at all; he is
Slmpl matter Of fact, and says that his
experience will be that of others i: thew
go about it in the right way.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-01-18
A Virginia Vendetta.

CHICAGO, January IA Ca!tlctsb sburc,
KY, special says: The war of oxtermina,
tion continues between the McCoys, OF
Pike county, Ky, and the Hatii, Ids, of
Logan county, West Virginia. AS soon
as the last sad rites of the late butchcry
were over the McCoys organized a posse
and visited the Hatfield settlement in
West Virginia for the purpose of annihi.
lating the gang. The posse visited tie
Hatfield house and finding no one at
home they repaired to the weeds to
mediate fow moments. The Itltficld
sang was soon upon them and a regular
battle cnsued.
After the smoke had cleared away it
was found that tho Hatfield party were
badly worsted, and three of theirnumber
were killed, while mono of the Mccoy
posse were hurt. Those known to be
We're: johnson Hatfield, Thomas Cham
bers and James Vance. Vance was shot
seven times. Satisfied with theis days
work, tho Mccoy posse returned 80 their
settlement to wait Developments. Vance
had killed several men in the nlcCoy
nelghborhood, aud had to leave in con
sequence. He had been bold, daring,
desperate fellow. The authorities are
powerlcss and the war will doubtless be
waged until ono side or the other is com
pletely cxtcrminatcd, as no one in au-
tnOrlty seems to care
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-01-18
NO. rs.

applications endorsed by him, and any
person having had his claim approved
| by the Board, as heroinbefore stated,
may, during the month of November in
each succeeding year, report himself to
the Clerk OF tho Court Of his county and
| obtain from him Il certificate that hc or
| oEo IS the identical party named in the
original application, and is sill entitled
| 40 receive the beno fits Of this Act, under
tho conditions herein required. Such
certificate shall be forwarded to tne
Comptroller General, and, with the ap.
proyal OF the aforesaid Board, the Comp
trollor General shall continue the paw
mcnts heroinbeforc provided, until the
thlrty-firSt day of October following. or
until notified of the death of the party
entitled TO receive the same
Section II. ANY person who shall
ira"dIicntlv pcrsonato any soldier, sailor
or widow, for the purpose of obtaining
the benefits of this Act, or who shall
knowingly make or cause to be made any
false or fraudulent application or state
ment, or by any false or fraudulent state
ments procure such application to be
made, approved or paid, shall be guilty
OF msdemonnor and, upon conviction,
shall be punished by fine not exceeding
two hundred dollers, or Imprisonment
not exceeding six months, or both, at
the discretion Of the Court
Section l3. All Acts or parts of Acts
inconsistent herewith are hereby re-
pCalcd.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-01-18
Tho Famous Mexican Bandit.

Evadio Bernal, the famous Mexican
bandit, has recently been killed. Ills
name was a terror to the defenscless in
habitants of the Serras and reward of
$lO,O 900 was offered by the government
for his capture. 1t is said that Bcrnal
was true and kind to his loyal, though
lawless followers, and, though reckless
and bold by nature, he never exposed
the lives of his comrades unnecessarily.
He was of iovial disposition, but at
times he was filled with melancholy as he
thought of his miserable past and GER
tain future. During these rcpcntant
moments he would swoop down on the
nearest town, to attend the parish
church, and while the trembling priest
chanted the Mass, Bcrnal and his
picturesque band in the back ground
would devoutty cross themselves and re.
cite their prayers, Then mounting their
horses they would disappear as on the
wings of the wind, leaving the villagers
in peaceful possession.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-01-18
senator Hampton ON Strikes.

The Now Yolk Herald has interviewed
large number of Congressman on the
Reading strike. Most of the lawmakers
are SO busy with their Congressional
work tllat they had no decided opinions
either way. 1t WAS not that way with
Senator Hampton, who said: ''Upon
general principles think strikes suicidal.
The preseot plan OF ordering strikes is
tyrunnical. | regarded the Gould strike
As criminal, and the strikers should have
oecn pumshcd. don't know as to tho
present strkc--l mean the particulars. !"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-01-18
4 simple Way to Detect Countcrfc;, Dnls.

GLOW do you detect spurioua bank
notcs?" asked tho Evening News as he
leaned one hand on tho counter at the
window of we'll known Broad street
bank teller and with the other hand
stuffed a plothoric purse deep down into
his pocket.
"To discover spurious national bank
notes" answered the polite teller, "iust
divide the last two figures of the number
of the bill by four and if one letter re-
mains the lcttcr of the genuine Will tie
a; if two remain it will he B; If three
G, and ii there should be no remainder
the letter will be ID. For example this
note L hold in my hand is registered
2l6l; divide the sixty-one by four and
you have one remaining. According to
the rule the letter on the note as YOU
will observe is a. In every case the rule
fails, you can bet your weeks wages that
the bill is counterfeit. "-Augusta Eve
ming News.
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Wholesome Treatment.

During thc exercises of a prayer meet
lhg among tue prisoners in tho Jail Sun
day, Joe Smith, negro charged with
murder, amused himself and disturbed
Tue other prisoners by singing and
dancing to lively tune and by striking
ana kicking his fellow prisoners while
cen@a8ed IN prayer, and again SO dis
turDcd those collected at the front win
IowS that the sermon preached in tho
Ihurch Just in front of the Jail could not
be heard. Tho other prisoners seized
hlm and confined him in the dungeon. On
Monday morning they called in TAILOR
howell, stretched tho offender on the
iloor, and after stripping him, gave him
as sound a thrashing as man ever gets.
The lesson was a good one. Poe Dee
Index.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-01-18
Casting u Great Gun.

PrTrsBURG, Pa, January 14.-The
largest gun evor made of steel in one
solid casting, and one of tho three big
guns recently ordered by tho United
States Government, was cast at the Pitts
burg Steel Company's works in this city
this afternoon. Whether it will bo a
success or not can at present only be
surmised, except for the excellence of
an equally great though somewhat
different casting, recently made at the
works. Tests made of the metal used
to-day, however, showed that at least
the small portions tried we're nawlesa
and of the grade desired. A cursory cx-
animation of the mould about an hour
after the metal had been poured in wae
also highly gratifying to the experts who
made it. The casting will not be taken
from tho mould for week.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-01-18

An italian scissors grinder had O dis
pnte with Mr.. Il. ID. Mitchell, Orange.
burg, few days ago, about the pay FOR
sharpening knife, The italian became
enraged and fred q pistol at Mr..
Mitchell. The ball barely missed his
head. The Italian, as soon as he fred,
fled, and has not since boon seen.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-01-18

Both houses of tho Mississippi Legis.
lature have passed resolutions commend
ing the nomination of Lamar as Asso-
ciate Justice of the United States Su.
preme Court,
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Emperor William has experienced
chan8e Tor the better.
YaXoblo property in Dlassachlsotts in
creased eighty-iiYo millions during the
past year.
The report that yellow fever exists in
Tampa and Plant City is without fonda
ton. There has nos been a case in
either Of those places for months.
The President hos ro,o;rotod U,r.
S. Bragg, Of Wisconsin, TO be enyoy ex-
traOrdinnry aud minister picnipotcntiary
OF the United States 10 Mexico.
\ Viouna dispatch savs thot tho etoto.
mcnt that the Powcrt wnm'a osk tho
Porte to summon Primo, Fcrdinond TO
resign the BYlra,ia, fbr1ra is dn"ind "
The number OF persona killed in tho
recent railroad wrs3k near HraJford
Mass, is now asccrtainrd to be eleven
Some of the injntcd are in a critical con.
dition.
4 nonic occurred IN c,,rroi, :, .,o
south Of Tyrol Thnrslay 'Jn t,romah 80 'no
woman Sainting Einht no,sn Sn,o'Sm
crushed TO deo1h. ana ,nanv ~ n,oro VIZ ;n
iured.
O,or 4 ooo ;uo., &c ,
sbi,m"3 500 VUo ,iIniS-I I%iS ~ Wnlshoy were
,hn on nioDiie ii !"o Gays during
ny,5 ~ poniDlGioH coahties In
501 Il gi'i" in ',I dov I ''''ippi' one ooa1 TOOK
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-01-18
PIANOS AND ORGANS.

We are prepared TO sell Pianos and
Organs Of tho best make at factory
prices for Cash or easy Instalments.
Pianos from S2l0 up; Organs from S2i
mp. The verdict of the people 10 thp,
they can save the freight and twenty Ave
per cent. by buying OF us. Instruments
delivered to any depot on fifteen days
trial. We pay fteight both ways if not
satisfactory. Order and test in your
own homes. Respectfully,
N. w. TRUMP,
Columbia, s.. O.
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Master Workman Powderly is slowly
improving.
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Every farmer ought to stake stock, +"
as the merchants express it, at least once
O year. Note down in dairy or ac
count book tho number, condition and
value of stock of all kinds, the amount
and value Of supplies Of food, the value
of machinery and implements. Also
take account OF the yield of last year 3
crops, the money returns for the same,
the amount he owes and what is owing
him. Open cash account and put
down the outgoes and tho incomes. Iii
compelled to buy supplies or incur debts
OF any kind, borrow the money if posi-
bile and pay as you go. Do not put the
keeping of accounts entirely in the hands
of your merchant, if you wall run an ac.
count, but koep'a pass-book and require
every bill OF purchase to bo entered.
MAKING LABOR CONTRACTS,
In making engagements for labor il
should be remembered that, in the long
run, nothing is gained by securing labor
ers al prices below the possibility Of
honest living. Better give liberal wage,
and then insist, 10y personal presenc,
and close supervision, on honest, faith
ful compliance. Laborers must live