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The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-15
UMBRELLAS AND CHARACTER.

Feminine Dispositions Revealed by
Methods of Them.
Two men who sat near the window of
n downtown hotel u few days ago whiled
away the time by watching the ONE
go by and commenting on their umbrel-
las.
The storm had abated about an hour
before and the SUI had peered through
Il rift in the clouds, but. for all that the
first pedestrian went stalking past with
her umbrella still held aloft.
''That woman said one of the men,
sis as patient as Job. She is not n stu
dent, absent-mindedly porting over book
lore, but Il housekeeper who is S taken
up with thoughts of what she is going
to get for supper that she doesn't know
it has stopped raining. People who for
get to lower their umbrellas when the
sun begins to shine always are. That
girl just behind her who has already
taken time to fold her umbrella neat
ly, even though it is soaking wet, is
going to be an old maid. She is narrow
minded, too. The next one has bound
the folds down, but it looks uneven and
bullying. That woman's children will
always look dowdy, but she will nurse
them successfully through ihnumerable
attacks of~croup and rash, and no fam
lily in town will AVE better things to
eat.
THAT short woman with her UNI
hrella Hopping this way and that will al
ways be poor, because she will give
away everything as soon as she gets
it. Hers isn't altogether a commend
able generosity, either, for it is caused
more by lack of power to say no than
by an inherent desire to help her fell
low-creatures. That dark woman with
the tip of her umbrella trailing down.
ward and backward at an angle of As
degrees is malicious. / wouldn't u
her out of my sight. She'd say some
thing mean about me the first chance
she got. The one who carries her UNI
brella swun carelessly over her shoul-
der is a happy go-lucky individual who
will always have n good time, not be
cause she earns it, but because the
world owes it to her, and she is going
to have her rights.
"Do you see that woman who holds
her umbrella at right angles to her
body and sticks the sharp point ahead
like a bayonet? She's one of the kind
that sets the world afire. She has more
energy in a minute than most people
have in a year. A woman who swings
her umbrella as she walks is prone
to dilly-dally-she never knows her w
mind, and no difference o well she
may pretend to like n person, if an
other speaks i'll of him in his absence
she will generally side in with the
calumniator. AT any rate she will say
nothing in his defense. She who trails
her umbrella along in her wake is I'M
tidy and inclined toward low princi-
Piles. The one that holds h stick up
right and keeps tapping it on the pave
ment every little while is a good person
TO tie to; she has strength and honesty.
There comes a woman carrying her
umbrella under her arm. She's my wife
and 1 won't say anything about her."
His companion looked at the little
mans w%rinkled, perplexed face and
smiled. He fancied he knew what the
verdict would have been had the wom-
an only been somebody else.-Chicago
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Mrs. Bimley met her husband in the
hall and gave him a good hug and kiss.
20, George" she said, Pm so glad
you've come. Your slippers are by the
fire, and L have a nice hot supper for
you, and some of that ounce marmalade
you like SO well. When you are away
I'm so lonely L don't know what to do,
and / thought 1 would ask you if"
"Here," said Bimley, hurriedly draw
ing from his pocket a $50 bill, this is
for the spring bonnet, and I'll have that
set of diamond earrings sem up first
thing in the morning. Don't say q word;
you r perfectly welcome"
Later on Bimley wiped the perspira-
ton from his brow and muttered to
himself:
GOT that visit from her mother
headed off once more, but it comes
bigh,"-Detroit Free Press.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-15
MOST INTERESTlN' BURYIN'.
incident Was Told in II south Car
OIInn C~hurchyarG.

"Been through the buryin' ground2
I know about most all the fine monu-
ments," volunteers the boss after the
church has been inspected. He is
dressed in n full suit of blue jeans. He is
healthy looking, long-legged and gaunt
and n broad-brimmed felt hat and droop-
ing black mustache seem in keeping
with his swinging gait and odd,drawl-
ing accents. lie fairly beams upon
finding that his services as guide are
acceptable,
'This is a mighty tasty s%tone," he
comments, laying his brown hand on a
marble shaft. ''They give out that it
cost 500. It's tolcrable plain for that,
but hen the Griggses mostly has things
plain. They say Miss Griggs wanted u
harp on it, and it wouldn't have ost no
more either, but old mar Griggs he jist
shut up like n steel trap at the notion
of "a harp. He lowed they could git this
monument (witha stress on the ''ment")
or none at adj. Twas Miss Griggs' sis
ter what died. She too a heavy cold
long about March.
II take it that that there grave is the
most interestin' buryin' 'mongst the
whole lot" he Goes onlendinGtheMa
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-15
To Preserve FIower., Color.,


The natural colors of flowers may
be preserved with almost their original
brilfiancy after being dried e thor
oughly in sand. The Gardeners Month
ly, which suggests this simple process
fer manufacturing artificial flowers,
states that the most delicate flowers
can be made in this way to look for sew
cral years as though they had been
freshly gathered. The flowers should
be placed in q pan or other dish and
covered with perfectly clean, dry sand.
This should be sifted over the flower
so as not to break or bruise the petals.
Every chink and Granny should be filed
without disturbing the natural position
of the leaves. When the pan is full and
every crevice has been filled solidly the
flowers are allowed to dry for several
days. 1t is often found effective to
warm the sand and keep the buried
flowers in a warm oven. The sand
should then be removed, great are be-
ing taken not to break or tear the
leaves, which will be very brittle.-N.
Y. World.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-15
Popular LOw-Friee California
raiOna-

The Santa Fe Route daily excursions
to California in tourist sleeping-cars are
deservedly popular. The service pleases
everybody who tries it. Cars are of
newest pattern and very comfortable,
having all necessary -convenIences.
These excursions are %patroniZed by
many of the best people, and the ticket
rates are low.
The Santa Fe's California line is re-
markedly picturesque. Its middle course
across the continent avoids extremes of
beat or cold.
For descriptive literature, address w.
Topeka, Kas., or c. A. Higgins, A. C.
p. A, Chicago.
j. D.. EASTER, JR., Agent.
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TRUSTEES SALE.

whereas, John Friedrich Wehmhoener and
Matilda s. W~ehmhoener. his wife. did by theiI
certsin deed of trust, dated July 9Th, 1892, and
recorded in the recorders Office within and
IFS. at page A, conveyed to II. H. Wooster
meyer. as trustee therein named. the follow
ing real estate. situate in the ounty of Lafay.
cite and state of Missouri, to-wit: A piece oil
parcel of land commencing 365 feet. more OF
less, west of the northeast corner of the north
west quarter of the southeast quarter of sec
ton %, township 50. range 20; thence west 29c
feet. more or less. to a stake; thence north
7I9 feet. more of less, to q stake; thence east
1891 feet. more or less, to Il stake; thence
north 2f4 feel. more or less. to county road
thence east twelve feet TO a stake: thence
south 65S feet, more or less. TO a stake; thence
easr lI6H feet, more or less. to a stake: thence
south $40 feet. more or less. to the place OF
beginning: all in section number twenty.
three (23). In township number nifty (50J. of
range number twenty-nine l29), containing
three and three-fourths (3x) acres. more
or less; in trust to secure the payment OF the
note in said decd described, and fhe interest
thereon; and Whereas, the trustee therein
named refuses to act. therefore. as provided
by said deed of trust, I, John A. Fulkerson,
sheriff or Lafayette county, Missouri, success
sor or trustee of the original trustee therein
named, will at the request of the legal holder
of said note. default having been made in the
paymen of said mute. on
SATURDAY, JULY s, 1897.
at the front door of the court house. in the
city of Lexington. in said county of Lafayette
and state of Missouri, between the hours of
nine O'Clock in the forenoon and five o'clock
In the afternoon of said day, sell at public
cash. tn the highest bidder, to pay said note
and interest and the cost of executing this
trust.
This first day Of Nav. 1897.
JOHN A. FULKERSON,
Sheriff OF Lafayette County. and Acting
Trustee 5-l-lOt
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-15
That Eastern Trip.

Going East, take the Santa Fe Route
as far as Chicago.
Most direct line from the Southwest
generally, and thirty miles the shortest
between the Missouri river and Chicago,
which insures quick time and sure con-
nections. Track is straight and rock
ballasted, with very few crossings at
grade.
Vestibuled limited expresses, with
latest pattern Pullmans and free chair
cars. Meals in dining-cars served a la
carte.
Inquire of nearest agent, or address
W. j. Black, G.. Z. A, A. Il. 81 S. f.
Ry., Topeka, Kas.
j. D.. EASTER, JR., Agent.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Letters of administration on the estate of
Z0ie johnson, deceased. were granted To
the UNDERLINED on the 10th day of April,
ls97. by the Probate Court OF Lafayette
county. Missouri.
All persons having claims against said estate
are required to exhibit them for allowance IN
the administrators within one year after the
date of said letters, or they may be precluded
from any benefit of such estate: and IL such
claims be not exhibited within two years from
the date of said letters, they will be forever
barred.
This Goth day of April, 1897.
ROBERT X. KERLEY,
+4EH Administrator.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-15
Discovery of Platinum.

Platinum was first discovered early
in the sixteenth century in a Spanish
mine of South America, from which
SQUIRE it receives its name, "platina del
Pinto"-little silver from the River Pin
to. 1t is h rarest and most peculiar
of metals In contradistinction to
aluminium, the lightest, it is the
heaviest of metals. 1t is twice as heavy
as silver and nearly three times heavier
than EAST iron. Platinum is almost as
soft as copper and as ductile as gold. 1t
can be rolled into sheets so thin that,
1000 of them piled on top of each other
would not exceed an inch in height. The
average imports of platinum to this
country are valued at nearly $4,000, 900
a year.-N. Y. Herald.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-15
COAT.
Sacred Relic to Which h Sulta
Annually Pays His Devotion.

Sacred Relic to Which the Sultan
Annually Pays His Devotion.
No more striking illustration of the
alarming condition. of affairs that pre-
vail just now at Constantinople could be
afforded them the fact that the sultan
should nave considered it necessary to
proceed by water, instead of by land,
from his residence at the Yildiz Kiosk
to the old seraglio for the purpose of
paving his annual devotion to the holy
coat of Mohammed, which is preserved
in a great box in h innermost sane
tuary of the imperial treasury. The eX-
tent to which this garment is venerated
by all believers may be estimated by
the fact that the principal and most
highly cherished title of the sultan is
hat of guardian of the holy MANTLE"
This robe, which it is needless to say
is green, was brought to Constantine
pie by Sultan Selim along with the keys
of the holy cities of Medina and Mecca,
from Cairo, where they had been pre-
served until tha time in the keeping of
the caliphs.
This worship of the mantle by the
sultan is the most solemn and impor-
tant religious function which the Turk
ish ruler is called upon to perform
throughout the year, and, as a general
rule, his majesty's progress from the
Yildiz Kiosk to the Sublime Porte Is
marked by a magnificent display of
troops four or five ranks deep, who line
the entire route on either side.
This year, for the first time since his
accession to the throne more than 20
years ago, the sultan, through dread of
assassination, has abandoned the Gus
tomary procession by land, and has
gone by water instead, furtively and al
most by stealth, the public being led
till the last moment TO believe by the
military display that the sultan was
about to proceed to the old seraglio in
the usual manner.-Chicago Record.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-15
OUR FRIENDS. FAULTS.
We Should Try to Keep Then I'm the
Rackrround-

We Should Try to Keep Them I'm the
Background.
1t is related of Alexander the Great
that upon q certain OCCASION, when he
requested a famous artist to paint his
portrait, he said: "I have never had a
satisfactory picture. If you can hide
that scar" lifting his finger towards his
face, land give me a good picture, you
will not only increase your renown, but
1 promise you a fortune beside" The
sequel is that the artist so thoroughly
succeeded in bringing out prominently
the Leading characteristics of A1exan-
der, at the same time hiding the
which if seen would mar the pleasure of
looking at the portrait and detract
from the full appreciation of his most
noble qualities, that the conqueror was
not only delighted and satisfied, but he
also carried out to the letter his prom
ises of fortune and fame
In this little anecdote is contained a
good precept for the guidance of friends.
It is characteristic of some people to
magnify scars" 1t is true hat about
US there are not many people who a
be called perfect, yet If others tried as
assiduously to extol their virtues and
good qualities as sometimes they seem
to strive to remind them and others
of their faults and follies, what a won
derful change the world would seei
There would be little motive for family
or social gossip, for our 'scars" would
either fade or be altogether concealed.
Indeed, some of u acquaintance
would hardly be recognized; but, on
the other hand, it would be a pleasure
to know that there are among US some,
who, like Alexander's good portrait
painter, find pleasure in thus hiding the
and bringing out the best that
may be discovered in friends and ac-
quaintances. This hiding of the faults
and weaknesses of our friends Is a rare
and beautiful trait of character. 1t
is a friendly virtue which we should
study to cultivate; for in speaking of
ones friends it is always am after-satis-
faction to remember that we have dealt
kindly in their behalf.-Boston Budget.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-15
PhiIanfhrODN

"Dolan," said Rafferty,, "ye're gittin'
too savin'. Did yez nivver lei thot
money is the root av all evil? :"
o how. An Pm doin' h little Oh
kin to pull it up by the roots an shpare
the rest nv YeZ."-Washington Star.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-15
Our Modern Children.

'Why. Frankie" said his mother,
what are you reading an that book
abnut bringing up children"
I'm just looking to see whether I'm
being properly brought up."-Tit-Bits.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-15
TIME TABLE.

Commencing Sunday, Nov. 10Th, 1896,
trains will pass Lexington Junction on
the Wabash as follows:
West bound-No. 8, Kansas City and Des
Moines express, 5:10 a. m; No: z, Denver
limited, 7:40 a. M; No. 3, fast line, 4:5O p.
M; No. II, local II eight, ABS p. m.
East bound-No. 2, New York limited,
11:O a. M; No. o, Chicago and Toledo fast
mail, 7:45 p. M; No. 4, st. Louis and Des
Moines express, 10:41 p. M; No. 70, local
freight, $3.50 q. m.
p. w. CARTER, Agent.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-15
NOTICE TO BRIDGE MANUFACTURERS

L will let to the lowest and best bidder, on
Tuesday, June LIST. 1897, at 2 O'clock p. m, the
construction OF one wooden, 30 foot A truss
span with IA foot approach, over Salt Fork
creek, near Louisa Rogge, deceased, farm.
about 4 miles northwest of Alma.
Also. on same day and after the above Is let,
a span of Is feet on Pile Bent's, over branch
on road on south line of G. j. Lewis farm. will
be let. Lettings to take place at sites of
bridges at which time and place plans and
specifications can be seen. Contractors will
be required to give bonds with approved
security for contracts and maintainance, as
the law directs.
The right to reject any or all bids1s reserved.
j. X. GRAY,
6s-3t Commissioners.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-15
Homeseekers, Excursion Rates,

Via Chicago q Alton, on the following
dates: January 5 and i9; February 9 and
is; March Q and 16; April 6 and 20; May
IL and Is, 1897. For full particulars re-
garding this excursion, cali oh
3. A. VERMILLIoN, Ticket Agent.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-15
Hickory Nut FiIIinG o. Cake.

One cupful of hickorynut meats
rolled to a paste and mixed with three
fourthso of cupful of sour cream Sweet
en- to taste and spread between the lay
ers. This is very nice.-Detroit Free
DrnSs
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-15
PRESIDING ELDERS APPOINTMENTS.

PRESIDING ELDERS APPOINTMENTS.
Columbus circuit, at Blackwater, May ID
and Is.
Odessa and Marvin, at Odessa, May 10
and IL.
Herndon and Houstonia, at Herndon-
May % and %.
Sweet Springs and Blackwater, at Black
water, May 20 and 30.
Elmwood and Bethel, at EImwood, June
5 and 6, a. m.
Corder and Blackburn, at Blackburn
June 5 and 6, p. m.
J. NJ. Boon. Presiding Elder.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-15
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money il it fails
% cure. 26c.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-15
Metallic and Wooden Burial Cases
Always on hand.
AN OPEN LETTER

TO the Citizens Of Lexington and Vicinity:
We take this means of announcing
that our mills are now in operation.
grinding out the very best grades of
Flour, Meal and Bran. We have located
our mills here as a permanent Licking
ton Institution, and expect to make it
one of our objects, to build up and add
to LeXington's commercial interests.
We shall not attempt to do business
solely or IA local pride basis, but pre-
fer that our products shall be judged
solely by the standard of merit. Appeal
ing to your local pride we ask you to
give our goods a fair trial. Should they
prove as good as other mills are making,
we hope and feel that you will be our
patrons.
To the Farmers:
We will do an exchange business with
You and guarantee satisfaction.
Thanking the citizens for the encour-
agement given our institution, and hop
ing tOnIetit your confidence and patron
age, we, are respectfully,
~ 9GRAVBS BROS.
N. B.3Jur goods for sale by all gro
Ill
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-15

a Francisco, Cal, July Z to 70. The
Mo. Pacific Railway Co. MAKES the low
rate of S47.O5 for the round trip, excepting
for tickets returning via Portland or
Puget Sound points. $3.50 more will be
charged via Shasta route, and $500 more
via steamer lines between San Francisco
and Portland or Puget Sound points.
Tickets will be on sale commencing June
% to July Sd, with final return limit
August 15.
For further particulars, please call on
or address A. s. LOOMS,
Ticket Agent.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-15
A nnse InsinnatIon.

n I1uHb UHIIOns
Conductor can't use a bill that is
orn like this.
Passenger-You might turn that one
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Home Money to Loan.

have on hand some money l will loan
on good real estate security.
2-9-tf II. O. WALLACE.
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XIEWMONT 4444-

Pasturage, S1.50 per month; feed extra
l will not be responsible should any acct
dents nr escapes occur.
Stable three-fourths of a mile northeast
OF town. Address:
ii. F. GILLESPIE,
Bates City, Mo.
Or G. w. BATES. Lexington, Mo.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-15

If you have carpet rags you wish woven
take them to Mrs. Poster, west of water
tower, 10-3tf
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-15
Young Peoples Society of Christian
EndeaYOP,

J. ID. EASTER, JR., Agent.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-18
PERSONAL.

J.. walker OF Ventura is at the Cosmopolitan.
j. Denny, merchant of Etna, is at the
Grand
T. j. Field, banker of Monterey, Is at the
Palace
State Senator c. C. Royce of Chico is at the
California.
State Senator J. NJ. G:llett of Eureka is at
the Grand
II. E. Pickett, a mine-owner of Placervilie,
is at the Lick
J. F. Smith and wife of Brentwood are al the
Cosmopolitan.
J. W. Linscott, the educator from Santa Cruz,
is at the Grand
State Senator Thomas Flint Jr OF San Juan
is at the Grand
f. F. Griffin, car builder of Detroit, Mich,
Is at the Palace.
j. B. Wills, Chicago hariware-dealer, is a
guest at the Grand.
Dr. Franklin j. Tower of Milwaukee, Wis,
Is at the Occidental.
homas c. Carson, a lawyer of Pittsburg,
Pa, Is at the Palace
Dr. A. H. McFarlane of Silver City, Idaho, is
guest at the Grand.
E. ]. Lowrey. Fresno insurance man, is
regis tered at the Grand.
Dr. Z. A. Tripp of Salt Lake is at the Palace
accompanied by his wife.
John w. Howell, the Merced banker, is
among the guests at the Lick.
Warden w. Z. Hale of the State prison at San
quentin Is registered at the Palace.
X. T. Niles. a merchant OF Los Angeles, is
among the late arriva al the Palace.
a. Pugh. mining man of West Point, Gala
Veras County, CAL, is at the Cosmopolitan
T. I. Albert, superintendent of the Sierra
Railroad of Oakdale is at the Cosmopolitan
Professor Nathan ABBOTT, head of the law
department of Stan nford, is at the California
]. F. Colley, a merchant from Nevada CITY.
is at the Lick, accompanied by his wife and
child.
6. F. Trenwith, proprietor OF large dry
goods store at Santa Bal para, is a guest at the
Grand.
j. S. schweizer of New York, dealer there
In chamois skins and sponges, is at the
Grand.
6. j. Mccarthy, mining man of Mexico
arrived at the Palace last night directly from
London
A. j. Webster of the Kern County Land Com.
pany CT Bakersfield is at the Lick accom-
panied by his wife.
+. Ruhlman of the New York fruit buying
ana shipping firm of P Ruhlman & Son, is at
Inc Grand, accompanied by his family.
j. h. Norris ticket agent of the Burlington
route at Kansas City. is here, accompanied bv
his vile. He is making q tour of the coast
States
professor Oliver PEBBLES Jen kins, head OF the
department OF physiology at Stanford, is at
Ihe faiace. He is also lecturer at Cooper
Medical College.
LEWIS H. Smith, the bright City Attorney of
FRESNO, who was graduated from Stanford
university two years ago, arrived in the CITY
yesterday for a few days visit.
Arthur W. Stanford, an Episcopal mission.
airy Tor the last four years at Kioto. Japan. ar.
rlVeI at the Occidental last night from the
East: lie Is accompanied by his wife, and Will
san In tie Gaelic soon Tor the Orient.
d. Z. Huntington. director OF the Southern