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The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-08
IL MAaNIEIEs DOORS.
Peculiar Invention Which Acts as a
MicroscOne in ~efectinK SmeIIs.

Peculiar Which Acts as q
Microscope in Detecting Smells.
Among the latest inventions, says the
st. Louis Republic, is a machine which
will take Il liquid that has heretofore
been regarded as odorless and distill
the most delicate perfume. A drop of
perfumery OF essence placed on the re-
ceiver will, on applying the nostril to
the nosepiece or opening, produce an
overpowering stencil hat would in a
very short time if continued cause
symptoms of s~uffocation. The instru-
ment can be utilized in nearly every
walk of life. To the grocer it will prove
invaluable in detecting authorizations of
goods. The chemist, druggist and ply
stefan, of course, can find ready use
for it in their business, while it has
been suggested that bank paper can be
tinctured with n special dor imper-
ccptible to the ordinary sense of smell,
but which could readily be detected by
the scentograph, thus greatly ~lessening
the liability of banks to fraudulent OPP
orators. 1t is also claimed for the ma
chine that it will become popular in
the homes of the wealthy, for by the aid
OF its mechanism the atmosphere of n
large mansion can be kept constantly
permeated with a most delicate and
choice perfume at a nominal expense.
For hospital and sick rooms its service
will prove inestimable. The machine
itself is n small affair, about ~ inches
square and eight inches high. 1t is
made of wood, and the opening where
the nostrils are applied is nickel-plated.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-08
INDIAN
what the Nntche1 Indians Believe
About Sun Worship.

what the Nntche1 Indians Believe
About Sun Worship.
The strange legendary tradition
among the Natchez Indians concerning
the descent of their royal family from
the sun is thus partly explained by Le
Page du Pratt in his "Histoire de la
Louisiana" He had questioned an old
man of the nation, keeper of the
Natchez temple in which was kept
burning constantly their Sacrifice"
asking him whence the Natchez people
had come originally. The tradition"
Uancienne parole), replied the keeper
of the temple, does not tell of the and
from which we came; all that it teaches
us is that our forefathers came to this
land, followed the sun and came with
him from where he rises; that they
were n long time on their journey, were
or the point of dying, all of them, and
that they found themselves carried into
this country without looking for it. Do
not ask me more concerning this thing"
said the keeper, 'for the tradition says
nothing more on the subject, and no
old man will tell you more than what
1 have told you" Does this imply a
fight of a surviving band of mound
builders from the east of the United
States, or is it IN obscure and distorted
tradition of the march of the children
of Israel from the bondage Of Egypt to
the promised land, led on their weary
journey through the wilderness by the
mystical pillar OF fire and fed in their
extremity with ann from Heaven?
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-08
ANCIENT WRITING ON A ROCK.
Prehistoric HierOglyphics iscOv
cred in island.

Prehistoric HierOElyphics DiscOv-
cred I'm Vancouver Island.
During a recent hazardous journey to
the UNEMPLOYED interior of Vancouver
Island f. w Laing, a fellow of the Royal
Geographical Society of London, made
q discovery which will excite the curios-
ity of students and scientists through
out the world, The explorers were
crossing Great Central lake, the largest
body of fresh water on the island, with
q length of 80 miles, when the curious
markings upon the face of a giant rock
attracted Mr.. Laing's attention. The
canoes were stopped and investigation
disclosed that a message had been left
there by some prehistoric jewellers
along the lake, says the New York Sun,
The hieroglyphics forming the in
scription were arranged in five parallel
lines, somewhat similar to a musical
staff, while above were figures, appar-
emily intended for n log of wood and a
growing tree. A third figure placed at
the right hand resembled nothing so
much as n seven-branched c~andlestick.
The impression, despite the fact that
centuries must have passed since it was
chiseled, remain clear and distinct.
Photographs were taken of the rock
and sketches made of the inscription.
They have been sent. among others, to
DIR. Franz Boaz, of the Smithsonian in
stitution, who is now studying them.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-08
WILMINGTON ITEMS

SA1S
Geo. Charlton shipped a car load OF hogs
to Kansas City Tuesday.
Thomas Woodward and James strodt-
man were in Lexington on Monday.
Wash johnson shipped a car load of
stock to Kansas City last Monday.
w. G. Mitchell. from Mayhem, was In
our city Tuesday looking after some bus
mess matters.
James Bryant made a two-days visit in
Higginsville last week.
job Strother, of near Bates City, passed
through our city last Tuesday. Mr..
Strother is one of Lafayette county's best
farmers.
f. H. Lee, a native of Tennessee but
we'll known in Lafayette county, has
located here as an -expert watch and clock
repairer. We gladly welcome him to be-
come a fellow Wellingtonian.
The barn of Rev. Albert Moore caught
fire Tuesday afternoon, which caused con-
Der of dwellings were within reach OF the
flames. A confagration however was
happily avoided.
MI. John Gausman and family spent a
few days of last week in Kansas City Wis
ting friends and relatives.
Judge Lockhart was in Lexington Tues
day on business.
H. e. Duebbert has been appointed and
commissioned as postmaster of this place.
He is an able man and will undoubtedly
make US a good postmaster.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-08
THE SECRET.
How Doctors Protect Themselves From
Contagious Diseases.

Doctors rarely catch contagious dis
eases. Almost everybody knows this,
but few know how they escape. Many
believe that the doctor has some charm
or antiseptic which protects him. DR..
Hartman lately made the truth of this
matter public, that all might realize its
benefit.
Contagious diseases are conveyed by
minute organisms known as disease
germs. These germs find their entrance
into the system through the mucous
membrane. If the mucous membrane
is healthy, they can not get into the sys-
tenn. If the mucous membrane is affec-
ted by catarrh the germs find easy access.
Catarrhal secretions furnish exactly the
material upon which they thrive and
multiply. To get rid of the catarrh, and
thus preserve the COT membrane
healthy, IS the only way to be safe from
contagious diseases. This explains why
it is that some people catch diseases cas-
Ter than others. Everyone is exposed
just the same. Not everyone, however,
falls a victim to contagious dieases. A
disease germ cannot enter the system
through a perfectly healthy mucous
membrane. Doctors know this and
therefore gaurd against it. This is all
the secret there is about it.
The best cure or preventive known
to the medical profession up to date fol-
catarrh in all its conditions is Pe-ru-na.
During the uncertain weather of spring
time it is an unnecessary hazard for any
one to neglect to guard himself from
taking disease. by taking Pe-ru-na.
Send for free catarrh book. Address
The Pe-ru-na Drug Manufacturing Co.,
Columbus, Ohio.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-08
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION,

The young men interested in starting
an athletic club met Thursday night and
duly organized. The officers were elected
men for the positions. The following is
a list of the officers elected: Mr.. Bert
Taubman, president; Charles Lyons, vice
president; George Venable, secretary
Irving Tevis, treasurer, and Messrs. Albert
Gillen and George Steele. marshaIs.
The initiation fee was set at one dollar,
and fifty cents monthly dyes. Commit
tees were appointed to inquire into the
cost OF the goods required in the gymnas-
ium and to look after other matters and
report the same at the meeting next
Thursday night. Fifty-three members
have been secured and a number of others
have made application for membership.
The club Is now fairly started and has
some OF the best young men in the city in
1t and will doubtless rapidly increase in
membership in a short time. Its object
is a good one, that OF providing a suita-
BILE place for the Young men in which to
spend their spare hours, thus keeping
them away from evil associates and other
temptations. They intend putting in a
reading room and will stock it with only
frsJclass books. No smoking, chewing,
drinking Will be allowed and the associa-
ton will be run on such principles that
every parent in town will be willing for
his son to be q member. The movement
is a good one and we Wish it every success.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-08
PRINTER COMMITS Suicide.


From Developments it appears that
Robert W.. Hart, the printer who killed
himself Monday, had been planning the
deed for some time. Monday morning he
wrote a letter to his sister, which was
received by her Tuesday. In the letter
Hart told OF his intention to end his life,
and requested that the printing business
at 1913 West Sixth street, Kansas City, be
carried on by her. He asked that every
thing he owned be given to his mother
and sister.
Mrs. Hart, his mother, was greatly pros
trated by the sad affair. When he left
home Monday morning he embraced his
mother ~affectionately, telling her not to
worry if she did not see him again. As
he opened the door to 60 he handed her q
number OF keys, saying that one OF them
would open a trunk containing clothing
formerly worn by his wife. Mrs. Hart
was greatly worried and sent her daughter
to the printing office to watch him. 1t
wal while the girl stepped out for lunch
that he fired the shot that ended his life.
MIR. Hart was one Of Kansas City's finest
printers and had worked many years at
the profession. AS his business was a sue
cess and his health good, no reason is yet
found for HIM taking his life.
The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon
at 2:3O O'Clock. The body was sent to
Lafayette, Ind, Tuesday night. At a
meeting OF the Kansas City T~ypothete
and the Employing Printers union, held
at the Midland hotel, resolutions of regret
on the death of Mr.. Hart were adopted.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-08
Polite TO n Decree

a lady was entertaining at dinner
quite informally an old Clergyman and
a few relatives. The children were al
lowed to come in with the dessert. On
rising from the table the latter stood
aside to allow the white-haired priest
to leave the room in advance. He, how
ever, pushing the youngsters through
the doorway, said, laughingly: angels
first" CHANGING next at the hostess,
as if inviting her TO precede him. he
was met by a wave of the hand from
the latter. who said. with great prompt
ness: Saints next!"
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-08
IOTICE TO BRIDGE CONTRACTORS

| 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, fGypi,
about 1 miles northwest Of Alma.
Also. GU. anne day and after the above is let,
~ road qn south lin0 OF q. J. Lewis farm. will
he let. Lettings To take place ut sites of
bridges at which time and place plans and
specifications can lie seen. Contractors Will
he required tn give bonds viii, approved
security for contracts and Inaintainance, rs
the law directs.
The right TO reject any or all bids Is reserved.
J. X. GRAY,
5-s-St Commissioner
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-08
Cats Rs Clocks,

With n little practice you "a easily
tell the time by looking into a cats
eyes. Often when the Chinese want to
know what o'clock it is they will run
to the nearest cat, open her eyes and ut
once tell what time it is. This they
do by observing the size of the aper-
ture of the pupil of the eye, which they
have discovered is of varying size at
different hours of the day. being at.
fected by the position of the sun and
the character of light, even when the
day Dis cloudy.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-08
Beware OF Ointments for Catarrh that

As mercury will surely destroy the sense
of smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering it through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles should
never be used except on prescriptions
from reputable physicians, as the damage
they will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halrs
Catarrh Cure. manufactured by F. ],
Cheney & Co., Toledo, o., contains no
mercury and is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucuos sur
faces of the system. In buying HALLS
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine.
1t is taken internally and is made in
Toledo, Ohio, by F. j.. Cheney & Co. Tes-
free.
NJ Sold by druggists, 75c. per bottle.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-08
That Eastern Trim.

Going East, take the Santa Fe Route
as far as phieIgQ (.
Most direct line from the Southwest
generally, and thirty miles the shortest
between the Missouri river and Chicago,
which iRsures quick time and sure con-
nectiOls. Track is straight and rock
ballasted, with very few crossings at
grade.
Vestlbnled limited expresses. with
cars. Meals in dining-eara served a la
carte.
Inquire of nearest agent, or address
w. J. Black, q. i. A, A. Il. Il 5. f.
Ry., Topeka, kaa.
j. u. EASTER. JR., Agent.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-08
Closing Ont.

Our stock is yet in good shape but we
are anxious to close out as soon as posi-
BILE and are Offering goods at wonderfully
low prices. We Gan and WILL save you
money il you will come to see us.
+. r. BANE 4 Co.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-08
To Ministers, Lawyers, Merchants, &c

Frank Gates Is at Mrs. Nickell's and
would be glad to see any person who
wants the best typewriter in the world,
the Blickensderfer. for only Sa5. auaran-
teed for a year, with supplies to 1t to last
for at least that time. You should not be
without one, they are equal to any of the
high priced machines on the market. He
will be here until Monday morning. Call
and see him or write to c. II. Houghton,
Ala Commercial building, St. Louis, Mo.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-08
WE SELL
DRESS GOODS.
Rritfania hrilliants

L. DIn nda NlHiantS. Uc, cordOnet lawns SIC, mechHn lawns lc oroandi
n SW tn SnTs ;0 r gMdie aux ax eIc mlm9Sa l&G cLliettes l5c, eamine rays Ic, lap
Mgand % ~ 4c, tissue brodfe SOC, silk ginghams 4c, noyetyI linen snitIn0ss
% AM Jc, sWlsseS in evening shades 2c cunning"
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-08
A HimaIayan Settlement.

Rupshu, n district on the north slope
of the Himalayas, $4,000 feet above sea
level and surrounded by mountains
from 5000 to 5000 feet higher, has a per-
manent population of 500 persons. who
live in goat-hair tents all the year
round. Water freezes there every
night, but no snow falls on account of
the dryness Of the air. The people are
shepherds. and dress in pajamas and a
long cloak, wearing an additional cloak
in unusually cold weather.
PRESIDING ELDERS APPOINTMENTS,
Wellington circuit, at Bethel, May .
and 9.
Columbus circuit, at Blackwater, May 10
and Id.
Odessa and Marvin, at Odessa, May 10
and II.
Herndon and Houstonia, at Herndon.
May % and %.
Sweet Springs and Blackwater, at Black
water, May 90 and 80.
Elmwood and Bethel, at Elmwood, June
8 and q, 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, 1897-05-08
BASE BALL.

The game Of ball hetweea w, M. A. and
Richmond. played at Richmond last Sat
urday, resulted in a SCORE of 90 to 90 in
v of w. NJ. A.
The W~arrensburg nine came over here
Monday and defeated w. NJ. A. by a score
OF % to z. Our boys put up a stiff game,
but were clearly outclassed. The War
rensburg men were splendid players and
clever gentlemen, and the defeat to the
cadets is robbed of some Of its sting by
the fact that they were pitted against
some professional ball players
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-08
OUR NEW STORY IN Two CHAPTERS
PRICES TELL The TALE !

Our store may not be full of hair breadth escapes and
thrilling incidents, but it is repete in facts and Information.
"A word to the wise Chapter one gives a resume of our
new and attractive stock of Stapl= and Fancy DRY Goods,
Notions, Carpets, etc.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-08

Special Low Rates Via Mo. Pacific Ry.
To st. Louis, May 8 and 6, good return,
lug May II. 1895 round trip.
To Pertle Springs, Mo-, May 10, IL, Il
and Is, good returning May 10. $3.50
round trip. A. S. LOOMS, Agent.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-08

To Cure a Cold In One Day,
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. CSC.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-08
Home Money,

$500 to loan, from one to three years,
on real estate; 8 per cent; no commits
sion. Address E. H. LEWIS,
5-1t3 WaVerly. Mo.
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NOTIONS.

.d Lett IL. ~ p % and SOC; Corses SOC to 90. Kid gloves 100 land I25.
LADIES, gahZeV vests $50, II, To- is, 20 and 2c. Mems vests 81 "a md Ec McnI
u ~ IE a . % 90 ana 3: Boys suspenders 10 and I5c. Ladies SHIRT waists so 7c
iGhS o. ~ W dadIes sill waists 500, go, $50, $50 and 500. ladies' mac
JIoGTTv9 For For no w W. anu Ggg hy are new aud. are worth 800. 6 90 and 1000
SILK aces aenclences laces, myrn laces. tochOn Iaces silk NM Cotton oMfS
webs ad every little thing necessary to make a complete notion stock S
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-08
MARRIAGE

The following marriage licenses have
been issued the past week by County
Recorder Wallace:
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CARPETS.

md eaemp carpets 70 and zoe; Cotton chains rs, 81. 40 ard 5c
n I 9sn no @,Ry carpets IN 81 '?c and LOO Stair carpets IS, 35, 40, 50
-, ~ 80, 49, 10; 30 and 6c. Lace curtains soc to S6, 90 Pa
Moquettes 81. o., etc. ~ anu ~
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-08

Spring hats and bonnets at Mrs. III.
Rasch's. 4-3tt
3anios, guitars, mandolins, ~autoharps
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17

The farmers of Kansas probably
never have been so short on harves:
hands as they are nov. 1t is inn
possible to obtain help enough to
properly take care Of the crop Of
wheat. The railroads have fur
nished free transportation to
thousands of men, yet the demand
is as great as ever. In the south
western part of the State wages
have gone up to 81 and S.. In
Sumner, Cowley and other counties
hundreds of girls and women have
hired out as harvest hands at 81
and So . day. The wouen-do not
make so much progress with the
heavy shcaves as do the men, but
it is said they stand the excessive
heat better. In many cases the
women operate the binders, and the
lead teams on the machines generally
are handled by girls.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17
TaIisheek.

July 10, 1897.
Editor st. Tammany Farmer:
We got our long hoped for rain At
last. Sunday evening, about 5 O'Clock,
it started to raining for about ? hours,
and during the night several showers,
aud Monday morning from Z to 8, II
finished up. Monday everybody was
busy planting sweet potatoes. The
different crops look surely fine after this
refreshment.
On Friday, the 10th, the old veteran
of the German Settlement, Mr.. C.
Schultz, stepped over in his S4th year,
well and hearty as ever. but he is only
the youngest Of the five oldest Germans
in st. Tammany. The senior, who
lives near Madisonville, is Mr.. NJ.
Peters 50 years, and the widow Koepp
must be of the same age; she is the
grandmother of Mr.. George koepp, Jr.,
Police Juror for the First Ward. Then
comes Mr.. Roegel, the old saddler OF
Covington. He will be 81 on November
Next comes Mr. Lienhardt, s.. He
got married again last fall. All expect
to see the year 1900.
Now, Mr.. Editor, think this gives
st. Tammany good record for health
and long life.
saw in the last FARMER that Old
Ned was on possum hunt again. He
must have changed quarters, because
he is talking about working the Will
liams road. What have you to do on
that road, old fellow? You better stay
at your cabin, east of the C0lunbis
road, and the next time you start on q
hunt again, let possums alone and take
after coons. They are very destructive
to corn. OBSERVER.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17
PERSONALS.

Mayor w. &. Flower, after see
ing the sights in Lunnun, has
crossed over to Paree. lie Will
sail for home July 81, OH the
steamer Bretagne, and will arrive
in Covington about August 10.
He is having daisy time, and feels
just as happy as a big sun Flower.
Master Frank Kentzel, aged five
years, went on his first trip TO the
city last Saturday. He says that
in going he crossed an defensive
river" and after he got there he
rode around in the "election cars, -
and went up to the top Of the Hen.
men building in the ''aligator."
His opinion is that trip to the city
is 'very nice"
Miss Byrd Cooper has returned
to her home in Madisonville, after
spending some time with her uncle
and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. W. n.
Cooper, of Claiborne. She en-
| loved her visit very much indeed.
Mrs. Thos. O'Connor. ST., wife
az the Chief Of the New Orleans
Fire Department, arrived last Satur'
day evening, on visit to her 500
Thos. O'Connor, Jr at his charm
| ing home, soak Glen." near Gov
ington.
Miss Marie Mason, of New Or
leans, Private Secretary OF Hon
Warren Easton, Superintendent o.
Public Schools, spent last Sunday
on a visit to relatives III CovingtOn
Mr.. Bernard Shields and family
are stopping at the popular Null
berry Grove Hotel.
Miss Lydia o. Cooper, of Madi
sonville, is visiting her sister Mrs
n. Morley, in Gretna.
Misses Lenora and Nurcili;
Darlington, of Franklinton, are Wis
iting Covington, the guests of Mis-
Mamie Pharis.
Master Wade and Miss Fay Dun
can, of New Orleans, are on visi
to Mr.. and Mrs. Emile Frederick
Mr.. J. S. Glass, wife and sister
are stopping at the Edgar House
near CovingtOn.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-07-17

A negro fiend at Newport, Ark,
last Wednesday week murdered
the escort of a young white woman,
assaulted her and cut her throat,
and then escaped.
Last Sunday, at Jonesboro, Ga.
a negro brute assaulted the six.
year-old child of ex-senator Camp
bell, and left her in a dying con-
dition. The negro escaped.
Judge Lynch has sent his court
officers after both of the scoun-
drels, and if caught they will be
promptly hung and perforated
with leaden pills.