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The morning call., 1892-08-28

Palo Alto was on top. and the bettors
played their good money on Orphina, the
representative of that famous stable, in the
2:25 class trot. Many fancied little Tippoo
Tib. Orphna lay last of the fonr in the
first heat until the half, where Nolan drove
her to the front and she quickly had her op-
ponents in hot quarters. Edgar brought
Tippeo lib with a great drive in the
stretch. but be failed to catch Orphina and
was beaten by a long neck at the wire. To
the astonishment of every one the Judges
gave the heat to Tippoo lib. Howis of de-
rislon went up, but to no purpose. 1t was
only another bad break on the part of the
occupants OF the judges stand. The time
was 2:27.
In the second heat Orphina trotted first
from The baekstretcb, up TO which point
Maggie had led when STE broke 1t was A
walkoyer then for Orphina. and although
Chancellor fiattercd his hackers little in
the stretch, he broke and only got within
half length OF the leader at the finish. The
time, 2:23%., was very good.
In the third heat Chancellor and Tippoo
lib showed the way around TO the stretch.
where the Palo Alto mare came I'D even.
Chancellor managed TO make succession Of
four gaining running breaks and thus keep
up with Orphina, and he was half q length
70 the good at the wire on her tip toes The
judges got on to themselves this time aud
very properly gave the heat to Orphna.
Time, 2 :23.
The judges were long time giving their
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n1iniStrator Sale


BY virtue of an order of the probate court
of Lafayette county, Missouri. made at the
May term, A. d., 1891, and renewed at the
August term, 1891, and renewed again at the
November term. le9l, and again renewed at
the February term, 1892, OF said court, l the
Undersigned, Henry l.. Corbin, administrator
of the estate of benjamin f.. Corbin, deceased,
hereby give notice that | will on
WEDNESDAY. APRIL o, 1892
1T the courthouse door, In the city of LeXing-
and during the session of the circuit court OF
said Lafayette county, and between the hours
of ten O'Clock in the forenoon and flye O'Clock
in the afternoon of that day, sell openly, at
public vendue, by auction, for cash In hand,
all the right, title and interest, of said BenJa-
min +. Corbin, deceased, of, in and To the fol
lowing land situated and lying in said Lafay-
cite county, Missouri, viz: FOrty-three (43)
acres I'm the north end of the west half of the
southeast quarter of section thirty-six (l6),
township hfty-one C5p, range twenty-nve tso,.
subject, however, to the homestead and dover
of the widow and the homestead of the minor
children of said deceased, this tract having
been set aside for that purpose
Also, thirty-Seyen t3O acres on of the south
end of the west half OF the southeast quarter
of section thirty-six 1857, township %ftty-one
(5l, range twenty-five(26; also forty (4) acres,
the northeast quarter of the southwest quar-
ter, same section, township ana range; also
forty acres, the southeast quarter OF the south
west quarter same section, township and range;
also five t5) acres in the southwest corner OF the
southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of
section ten ll0J,same township and range also
five (6) acres part of the southeast quarter OF
the northeast quarter of section 81, same town
ship and range.
Given under my hand this list day of March,
HENRY L. CORBIN,
Administrator of the estate OF Benjamin i.
Corbin, deceased. 35td
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Aery one suffers
from Catarrh in the Head. Those
who don't have it suffer from those
who do. It's a disease you can't
keep to yourself.
Here are some of the symptoms 4:
Headache, obstruction of nose, dis
charges falling into throat, some
times profuse, watery, and acrid,
at others, thick, tenacious, mucous,
purulent, bloody, putrid, and often
slve; eyes weak, ringing in ears,
deafness offensive breath; smell
and taste impaired, and general de.
bility. But only a few of these
likely to be present at once.
The cure for it-for Catarrh it.
self, and all the troubles that come
from ia perfect and permanent
cure, is Dr.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy.
The worst cases yield to its mild,
soothing, cleansing and healing
properties. A record of 25 years
has proved that to its proprietor
and they're willing to prove it
to you.
They do it in this way: If they
can't cure your Catarrh, no matter
how bad your case, or of how long
standing, they'll pay you $500 in
cash. Can you have better proof Of
the healing power of a medicines
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Waldron could compound failed to lift
silent and mechanical sort of way
Joshua Merritt entered into the sports
organized by Capt. Waldron to help
him get through the day. Hetty did
not join them at dinner, and after Mer-
rift had smoked his pipe for half an
hour or so over the nuts n wine the
captain arose and proposed that they
should step over to his mothers quar-
ters and pay their respects.
As Merritt followed his young friend
into the house, which, though of rude
exterior, was neatly prepared and
carpeted, the two men halted in the
hallway to hang their hats on the rack.
AS they did so Waldron heard the
Englishman suddenly catch his breath,
and then saw him stagger back against
the wall. The Napoleon hat vas
hanging on the rack. Making u great
effort Joshua Merritt steadied his body
and his nerves, and then cried out,
gayly, and in a tone of voice that Capt.
Harry had never heard issue from hat
capacious mouth before:
Zone moment, captain. l wasn't
expecting to meet any ladies this even
ing. I fear I'm not in q very present
able rig. Yes, that's so; but hen your
mother is n wonderful woman-yes,
that's so-wonderful. I'm more than
delighted to meet her again"
Hetty received her distinguished visi-
tors with u most charming grace and
ease, questioned him about the treas
ures of his museum, described the fas-
cipations of life on the plains, dilated
upon the anticipated pleasure of n So
journ in New York, as her son had been
ordered to the East; in u word, ex-
hibited such u delightful flow of spirits
and proved herself to be such an al
together charming talker, trimming
over with wit and wisdom, that ten
times IN one hour Joshua Merritt felt
himself called upon to whisper the
words, Wonderful woman" in the
captains ear. The bugle call sounded
at 9, and the captain rose and begged
TO be excused for half an hour. The
door had no sooner closed behind him
than Joshua Merritt laid hold of Mrs.
Waldron's hands with u clamp-like
grasp and whispered, "The Napoleon
hnt!'
rs hanging on my rack, Mr.. Mer-
rift"
"Your price, your price, madam, "
came with almost u rattle from Joshua's
throat.
"Oh, | don't feel that l would be JUS
titled in selling a relic of such historical
importance" said Hetty %solemnly, "a
hat won by two worlds, so to speak.
shall send it TO the Smithsonian insti-
tuition
Joshua Merritt gave Il start as if a
viper had struck its fangs into his hand.
Smithsonian institution" he gasped,
and then there came a sudden change
in his manner, and stepping to the win.
dow he cried out in u Tone of voice sc
nearly cheerful as fairly tn startle
Hetty:
my dear Mrn. uaturon, wnaU ueau-
tiful moonlight nights you have il
America! Shall we not go out for q
short walk? It's rather oppressive in
doors"
But, my dear Mr.. Merritt" ex
claimed Hetty, 81 haven't the counter
sign; we run a risk Of being shot"
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SHERIEE'S SALE
The Morrisoa-W Wentworth Bank, plaintiff,

iut hioFfISO'fh tWOftH Edlih, pIdlniiI,
James i. Hall, defendant.
BY virtue of an execution issued from the
Office of the clerk OF the circuit court of Lnfay-
cite county, Missouri, in favor OF the Morri-
sOn-Wentworth Bank and against james Il.
Hall, to me directed and returnable to the
April term. 1892, of said court, | will, on
MONDAY, APRIL IS, 1892,
between the hours of 9 o'clock in the forenoon
and 5 O'Clock in the afternoon OF that day, in
front of the court house door In the city of
Lexington, In said Lafayette county, sell pub
licly at auction. TO the highest bidder for cash,
all the right, title, interest, claim and estate
of the defendant, James Il. Hall, Of, in and to
the following described real estate situate,
lying and being in the county of Lafayette and
state of Missouri, to-wit:
The northwest quarter of section five (l, ex-
cept six and one-half (61al acres decided to the
Lexington and Saint Louis Railway Company,
also the northwest quarter of the southwest
quarter of said section five Ia, also twenty
four and thirty-four hundredths t2l 3l-loO)
acres, being a part of the southwest quarter
of the southwest quarter of said section five
G), bounded as follows: Beginning al the
northwest corner of said quarter quarter sec
ton, thence south eighty poles. thence east
twenty-three poles, thence north sixteen de-
grees east, twenty-eight poles, thence east
fourteen poles, thence north iifty-six poles and
eight links thence west forty-eight poles to
the beginning; also the south half of the
northeast quarter, and the southeast quarter
of section six 60, except nine and eleven
hundredth 90 ll-l00D acres of of said southeast
quarter, sold by Fletcher to Barnes; all OF, the
ABOVE utSCTlDtu tHnuS btinR IN TOWNSHIP Hlty
500, of range twenty-six C26) also thirty-one
and fifty-eight hundredths (3l 5S-l0O) acres, part
OF the southwest quarter of section thirty-two
(32), in township ~fifty-one lhl), of range twenty
six t26), boundedas follows: Beginning at the
southwest corner of said section thirty-two
t32), thence east twelve and one-half chains,
thence north eight degrees and forty-tive min
utes, east twenty-five and one-half chains,
thence west fifteen and ninety-nineh undredthS
chains To the section line, thence south to the
point of beginning, containing in all 4S0 3l-l0O
acres, more or less.
March, 1892.
CHARLES s. MITCHELL,
o-1c-tu Sheriff.
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"I1l take that risk gladly, Mrs. Wal
dron," replied the great collector, with
a low bow.
DO you know, my dear Mrs. Wal
dron," said Joshua, as they re-entered
the house half an hour later, sit looks
to me as if the mar in the moon had a
hat on his head tonight"
Three weeks later, when Mr.. and
Mrs. Joshua Merritt were well on their
way to New York, the great collector
whispered to her: But tell me, my
dear Hetty, in heavens name, how did
you persuade Peeconowah to give up
the Napoleon hat?"
"'Twas simple enough" laughed
Hetty. "The ~Chickapoos had lately
murdered an Indian agent and my son
had quite made up his mind to recon-
mend the Wan Department to send
Peeconowah to the Dry Tor5ugas. He
knew tins. Is it plain enough now?"
Wonderful woman!" calculated
Joshua Merritt,
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he threw ii around Peeconowab's
shoulders, and at the same time lifted
the Napoleon hat from the chiefs head
and set it upon his own. 1t was a
friendly exchange of gifts, but the
chief was on his feet in aninstant.
Quickly u~nbuckling a richly embroid-
cred belt, he clasped it around the
Englishman's waist, and, reaching up,
repossessed himself of the Napoleon
hat, which he replaced on his head with
a deep grunt of satisfaction. The cold
shiver seemed to Joshua to gain three
feet in length, but no human I've could
have detected any trace of ~displeasure
on that long, hard, yeoman face.
Merritt now began Il series of ex-
periments upon Peeconowah. Drawing
forth II handsomely carved silver
pocket flask he unscrewed the top
and passed it to the chief, who merely
took a long smell at the con
tents, sighed and then handed it back
to the owner. Evidently he resented
the attempt of the stranger to plunge
him into another debauch. Joshua
Merritt's hands were moist. Such a
thing had not occurred for twenty
years. But he determined to play an
other card before the pow-wow should
be broken up. Walking up to his horse
he unslung a superb rifle from his sad
die. Peeconowah's eyes glistened with
a covetous CLINT as they fell upon the
fre-arm. Putting it in the chiefs
hands he asked as a return gift that
the great chief of the Kickspoos would
honor him by setting the hat he wore
upon his unworthy head. Peeconowah
appeared to assent to the proposition;
but suddenly withdrew to display the
rifle to the female portion of his fam
lily. Merritt's heart came to a complete
%standstill. 1t was just SO many seconds
taken bodily out of his existence.
In q few minutes Peeconowah reap
peared, and with a grunt of satisfac-
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| have been preparing the skin of a
loon. 1t was the one that was caught
in the ne of which | spoke in u
former letter. l now understand how
a loon keeps warm and enjoys life
even in icy waters. His white vest is
lined with a double thickness of fat,
stitched and quilted in among the
roots Of his feathers in an amazing
way. The warmth inside can not get
out and the cold cannot get in. How
huge are his muscles and how stout
his bones! He is at the same time a
stern-wheeler and a side-wheeler. for
under the water both feet and wings
play their part. His outfit is perfect
for his business.
l was astonished to find nothing in
his gizzard but gravel stones and mud
and bits of roots-not a trace of Or
| ganic matter. Yet he seemed in good
condition. and the men who set the
net declared that the night before his
death he was heard several times to
laugh. If anyone suggests that u
looms laugh does not mean enjoyment.
what, let me ask. does it meanp |
will entertain any suggestions. Mean.
while | shall believe that a loon car
laugh and be happy on an empty
stomach. II SO. his secret wouiC
seem to be worth finding out-Forest
and Stream.
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Gin-Ghi's shoulder to keep from fall
ing.
''Sir!" cried Hetty, with solemn Wis
age, ''If Peeconowah speaks the truth
you must return this hat. Capt. Wal
dron, I'm sure, would so order"
The Kickapoos gave forth n loud
chorus of grunts Of satisfaction.
Joshua looked dazed, for an instant
his fingers refused to clutch the brim
of the Napoleon hat, but he saw that
he must obey, and with "A groan of dis
appointment that touched lletty's
heart the Englishman lifted the Ma
poleon hat from his head and handed
it back to Peeconowah.
At Mrs. Waldron invitation Joshua
now mounted his horse, and followed
by the bewildered Gin-Ghi, accompa-
MED his rescuer to Fort Reno, where
Capt. Waldron gave his steamer ac-
quaintance a real soldiers welcome;
but the daintiest cuts of wild turkey
and prairie fowl, and the most delicate
and insidious punches which Hetty
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TRUSTEES SALE.

Whereas, John l.. Lyons and Louisa Lyons,
his wife, by their certain deed of trust, dated
July I'D, eighteen hundred and elghty-seven,
andrecorded in the office ofthe recorder of deeds
for Lafayette county, Missouri, in book 61, at
page i3l, conveyed TO the undersigned, as
trustee, the GLOWING described real estate,
situate in the county of Lafayette and state
of Missouri, To, vii:
All that part of the east half of the south
west quarter of section 4, on the north side
of aline commencing in the west line of
said half quarter section, q chains and Al
links from the northwest corner thereof,
and running south 20 degrees east, cross
ing the east line to the end OF 81 chains,
including 81 1lIOD acres of land, intending
the fence along said line oil 81 CHAINS, ana
all of that part of the west half of the
southeast quarter of section s. north Of II
line commencing nj the end of said line
running south 10 degrees east Il chains,
and running thence north - degrees east
A. chains and "a links to the middle of Il
drain, in the east half of the southeast
quartz +. excluding the fence, and lnclud-
ing 6l IH-lUO acres of land in the west half
of said southeast quarter of section s; AMI
all that part of the east hall of the south
east quarter of section :, west of u line
commencing ut the end OF the line tcrmi.
mating in the drain, and running with said
drain north 22l degrees east 3 chains ANA
81 links, thence north 30A degrees east 3
chains and 10 links To branch, thence north
~ degrees west chains aud 5 links, thence
north IA degrees and IA minutes west 2.
chains and 23 links to the north line at a
point 4 chains and ~ links east of the
''thNt tiali iiAil'AiilE AL Nb-lt
acres, all of said land being in township
80, of range 20, containing in the aggregate
la 2I-l00 acres more o less.
Which said conveyance was made in trust
To secure the payment of acertain promissory
note IN said deed described and,
Whereas, Default has been made in the nav.
ment of said note when the same became due
aud payable, according To the tenor, date and
effect of said note;
Now, therefore, Mt the request of the Legal
holder of said note, and by virtue of the power
In no RfpGtAI Inv ttp 1npfnG nf Enil Hflal .I t.ttgs
!, George NJ. Catrun, trustee as undersigned
will, ON
MONDAY, APRIL IL, 1892,
between the hours of - O'clock in the forenoon
a~nd5o'clock in the afternoon, of that day, n
the front door of the court house, ia the city 81
Lexington. Lafayette county, Missouri. sci
the said real estate AT public Vendae, to th,
highest bidder, for cash, to satisfy said not,
and the interest thereon. and the costs of exc
cutting this trust, GEORGE NJ, CATRONS
3-!G-3t Trustee.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Letters of administration on the estate Of
Peter Vance. deceased, were granted 10
the undersigned on the 18th day of March,
lsll, by the probate court of Lafayettecouniy,
Missouri.
All persons having claims against said cs-
tate, are required To exhibit them for allow
ance to 1.-THE administrator within one year after
the date of said letters or they may Ice preclud-
ed from any benefit of such estate; and If such
claims he not exhibited within two years from
the date Of said letters they will be forever
barred.
This 18th day of March, 1882.
CHARLES =. VANCE,
3-Iglt Administrators.
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am pleased to inform my old customers
and the public generally that | nave gath
cred an abundant supply of pure Missouri
River Ice. 1t is from the channel above
the city's drainage, clear as a crystal, from
seven to eleven inches thick. Prices will
be reasonable. Very respectfully,
JOHN +. LOOMS.
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PIANIST IN OVERALLS.
How n Greasy Fellow Surprised TIL
visitors ut M~ooseheaI Lake.

How n Greasy Fellow Surprised the
Visitors ut MooseheaI Lake.
About every one in this section re-
members Joe" Kimball, who for so
many years ratified the Piano in An
drews' orchestra, says the Dexter Ga
zette.
Couldn't he play, though! and he
can now. for that matter.
Some years ago he vas engineer
upon q M%oosehead steamer. One
evening otter his work was over he
sauntered up to the Kineo house and
strolled along the piazza. In the mu-
sic several conceited young
bloods were gathered about the piano.
one of them imagining he was fur
nishing music by stunning Il few
monotonous chords. Himball stood
before the window u moment wistiully
cycling the piano. and the young
chaps saw him. Dressed in his
greasy. grimy overnlls. he looked any
thing but n piano soloist.
''Say. man. come in and give us q
tune. " banteringly said n OF the city
youths.
TO their amazement. Kimball
stepped into the room and sat down
before the piano.
And then such music!
II The instrument hadn't echoed to
such II magical touch for the summer.
Through the halls and corridors the
strains vents ashing. starting n grin
of delight on the faces of the row-boys.
setting demure old guests into double.
shutfles. and sending ecstatic shivers
through the limbs of ladies as they
recognized that 'lovely waltz"
And they all focked down to the
ballroom.
There sat the mysterious musician
of the grimy overalls. flashing his def
fingers up and down the quivering
keys. while the piano sem forth music
that widened the ewes and parted the
lips of all who listened, standing
breathless about him.
Doyou know Joe Kimball? You can
imagine with what an excruciatinglJ
demure demeanor he smiled, bowed,
and left them.
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Some Foolish pe0Dle

Allow a cough 10 run until it gets beyond
reach of medicine. rhey often say. ''0ll, il
will wear away" but in most cases il wears
them away. Could they be induced 10 try the
successful medicine called Kemp's Balsam,
which Is sold on "A positive guarantee TO cure,
would immediately see the excellent ef-
feet after taking the first DOSE. Price soc and
81. Trial bottle free. At all druggists. IL
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SHERIFF"S SALE.
Jonas B. Kline ct al, plaintiffs.
Frank Perry, defendant.

VS..
Frank Perry, defendant.
BY virtue of an execution issued from the
Office of the clerk of the circuit court of La
fayette county, Missouri, in favor of Jonas IL.
Kline ct al, and against Frank Perry, to me
directed, and returnable to the April term,
1892, of said court, | will. on
TUESDAY, APRIL s, 1892,
between the hours of 8 O'Clock in the forenoon
and 8 o'clock in the afternoon of said day, in
front of the court house door, in the city OF
Lexington, in Lafayette county, Missouri,
during the session of the said circuit court,
sell publicly ut auction. to the highest bid
der, for cash, all the right, title, In
terest and estate of the defendant, Frank
Perry, of, in and to the following described
real estate, situate, lying and being. in the
county of Lafayette, and state of Missouri,
to-wit:
The northwest quarter of the southwest
quarter Of section seventeen 40, i'll town,
ship fOrty-eight t4S), OF range twenty-eight
(2S).
Given under my hand this 10th day of March,
1892. CHARLESS. MITCHELL,
3I2tds. sheriff.
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NOTICE.

Clay Township Union will hold its next
quarterly meeting at Flournoy's school
house, on the 1st Thursday in April al
O'Clock p. m. JOSEPH WARDER,
Chairman.