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The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-12-30
THE FIRST CALLING GUNS.
An Experimental Weapon Was Made
and Tested at Indianapolis
In 1853.

The early inception Of the gatling
gun is wrapped In much obscnrity.
Some French, critics claim that their
mitrailleuse antedates 1t, but there
Is absolutely incontrosertible proof
that not only is that not so, but that
the French government made strenu-
u efforts TO secure exclusive control
Of Gatling's invention; falling which,
their competing mitrallleuse quickly
followed the adoption Of the Doctors
gun by the American authorities.
Some good Christians have claimed that
DR.. Calling invented this famous
weapon from humanitarian motives
an argument which has some weight,
as we well know that a mob, or a
regiment, even. will very quickly get
out Of range and danger when once
II IL known that such a gun Is facing
them. The doctor himself calls his In
vention a "peaee-maker," but, with the
greatest respect TO him, do not believe
hs bad any idea Of SAYING life or any
work upon the gun. whatever be may
have thought Of II since. There was q
field for weapons, offensive and de-
fensive, the more murderous the former
the better, and from what then existed
In firearms and from the fertility Of
his own brain, the Calling gun was
evolved-the first Of It's kind.
His experimental gun was made and
tested before military men and experts
at indianapolis in 1862. When the first
lot-paid for by DR.. Gatling-was ready
for shipment to Gen. Butler. the factory
burned, and with It his guns were de-
stroyed and his hopes blighted. An
other year and many thousands Of dol
lars were spent to remake the patterns
and drawings and a new batch Of guns
"a year of heart-burning. plnching
and sacrifice that many of us, at some
time or another, have experienced, and,
therefore, can sympathize with the suf-
ferer. Gen. Butler used some of these
guns on the James river near Rich.
mond, and the way in which their in
ventor cherishes the records Of the ex'
ecution wrought by them is amusing
when one thinks Of the Humanitarian
theories attributed 10 their origin.
In 1865 the government officially ap'
proved the gun, and, after tests thai
make an inventor SILVER 90 think Of
placed al order for 100.
Then not only did the powers Of Eu
rope order guns, but so did China, ia
pan. Siam, Egypt and the South Amer
lean countries, A machine gun tina
spread devastation in a swath widei
than a company OF infantry, and free
inch bullets At the rate OF 1900 a min
ute to-day fired electrically, It's speed
Is slightly In excess Of 5000 per min
utei) was a revelation 10 most foreign
experts, and no Christian or other pow
err could long Withstand the temptation
Of moving down It's Christian or othe
foes at any such rate and by machin
ery.--Self Culture.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-12-30
DRESS NOTES
what Il Being Worn In Fall Cos
tume-Popuiar oolors Tor
Autumn.

Combinations OF materials and colora
in one gown appear 10 be quite as fash
ionable as they have been for many sea-
sons past. despite the reports which
came early In the season TO the effect
that new autumn gowns were to be
formed OF a single material and dye.
Blue is certainly one Of the dominant
colors now In vogue. for II Is blue. in
every tint and tone. for day or evening
wear, II ranges from deepest Dewey"
or admiral blue. 20 the palest hyacinth
and lavender dyes. Heliotrope and gray
are a close second for deni-dress toll
cts, and a rival In evening dress Is pink
in all its lovely guises, from faintest
seashell shades to deepest rose, with .
glow Of damask red in the dye,
Everyone knows that tweed cos
tune is one OF the most enduring and
valuable gowns that a woman can pos
sess. To some minds II surpasses even
the renowned English serge In those
sterling qualities that are the chief at
traction to the woman OF modest means.
In spite Of the usefulness Of serge
fabrics, so long held up as model weaves
for general uses, a genuine all-wool
tweed IL certainly q very wise selection
for hard winter al
Each autumn season black French
felt Of the soitest velvety surface is Sc
lected for the intermediate hat. follow
ing the straws and fancy braids of the
summer, and before heavy velvet IL re-
quired. This fall, particularly in black.
satin very largely takes the place OF
felt among the stylish models. Very
few Of these hats show color Of any sort
introduced IN the trimmings. the only
kind OF decoration used being the rich
est and blacklist of ostrich plumes, with
a band OF jet passementerie around the
crown, and sometimes a tiny %glittering
line to correspond on the extreme edge
Of the brim. On some Of the graceful
s~hepherdess styles and English walking
hats the downy plumage droops on the
hair at each side Of the brlm. An entire
black satin costume Cncluding skirt,
Jacket and hat) is considered one of the
most attractive Of the autumn fashions
In dress.
The new vcunas and French camel's
hair goods are particularly handsome
this season. and thus far some OF the
observation-disclosures stylish tailor gowns
have been made Of these materials.
While very protective In quality. these
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-12-30
A RARE OPPORTUNITY.
Ne Only Needed to Produce a Corpse
to Get His Pay for
work Done.

you don't know Of some man IN
whose family a death has just occurred
and who would like to save some money
on his undertaker's bill, do you?"
The questioner was an acquaintance
who is In the carriage-making bust
ness. The Saunterer shook his head in
the negative and then signifed a de-
sire to learn why such an odd question
should be asked.
you think it odd, do you?" respond
ed the carriage maker; well. I don't.
and neither do / think you would II
you were in my place. You see. about
six months ago l didsome repairing for
a certain undertaken, whose name I
won't mention. l tried time after time
to get my money, but without success.
Finally 1 lost my patience and gave the
undertaken a roasting. He only grinned
at me.
Tell you what you'll have to do, I
guess he exclaimed. when I had fin-
ished my TRADE; you'll have to take
that bill out In trade
Il didn't like the covert insinuation
that / wouldn't get my money until
after l was dead, but an idea struck
me.
"'All right, IN do that 1 replied;
just give me a due bill for the amount
THE undertaken sat down athis desk
and scrubbed away for a minute or
two. Then he handed me this piece of
paper:"
Unfolding a letter head which he
had carefully slowed away in his pock-
ct. the carriage maker passed 1t over.
philadelphia, July =. 1899. Due
Mr.. -, SOS (sixty-ive dollars), in
funerals or other services" was the way
1t read.
Now you understand the significance
oil my question" the owner Of the queer
document continued. al don't feel like
dying myself, and not a single friend
or acquaintance that / can think OF Is
any rearer the grave. But I am bound
to make the undertaken keep his word,
even II | have to go up TO the morgue
for a subject 10 do II with. II you hear
Of anyone who can be induced to pur-
chase a sos funeral for half price or
less, let me know, will you ?"-Phlladel-
phia Record.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-12-30
PAY FOR THEIR SHARPNESS
The steep Figure II Cost Two Gay
Drammers to Astonish the
Natives.

ITS a sad story" said the drummer,
as he counted up his available cash.
my idea was to say nothing about 1t,
but l understand that the other fellow
Is going around telling the story as a
joke on me, and 1 might as well give
my side Of the story, for the truth Is
bad enough, without having II exagger-
ated.
"0ne night last week I found myself
obliged TO put up for the night at a little
country hotel some miles west of here.
1t was q chilly evening, and several
loungers were loafing In the barroom,
matching pennies to kill time. They
were as much interested over II as
though millions were at stake, and Il
gave me q tired feeling to watch them.
'There was another drummer, a
friend OF mine, who was doomed to pass
the night at the place, and suddenly |
was seized with a bright idea. ] had
collected a bill for my house for $50 and
had CHANGED TO be paid In fve-dollar
gold pieces. l got my friend aside and
said:
"'See here; let's wake this house NJ
and show them where they are at. ]
have ten fye-dollar gold pieces. I will
give you half Of them, and we will start
q fake gambling game and astonish the
natives"
"My friend agreed TO the plan, and We
started matching ~ive-dollar gold piece,
on the bar, while the loungers gath.
cred about and breathlessly watched
the game, with their eyes fairly hang
ing out Of their heads.
"We had been at II for only a few
minutes when the village marshal cam,
up and arrested us both for gambling
] tried TO explain that II was only
joke, but he wouldn't listen, apt
showed his determination to take u
TO jail for the night. We prevailed upol
him TO send for the justice OF the peace
who saved us from the lookup by hold
ing us or our W recognizance TO ap
pear before him next moving. a
which time be gently fined us s25 apiec,
and confiscated the evidence TO pay III
fine.
III l ever try TO be funny again,
hope some one will kick me!"-Detroi
Free Press.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-12-30

In Europe all kinds of schemes are
adopted to outwit the surgeons who ex
anime eonscripts as TO their availability
for military service, and the Roentger
rays have unmarked such frauds. Some
time ago a soldier in a military hospital
claimed to have been bitten by a horse
A photograph Of the finger was OBJ
tained and Ave needles were discovered
in II. The next day another photo.
graph was taken, and II was found that
the soldier had removed one of the
needles. The surgeon took out the re,
naming needles.-N, Y. Journal.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-12-30
Rrrnlar Tonrlst Sleeners

win leave Kansas City at 0'O5 p, M.
commencing November 18th, and Satur.
day Of each week thereafter via the Mis-
souri,, Kansas Il Texas railway for San
Francisco without change. Route via
the NJ, X. Il 4. through Parsons TO
Waco, 3. A. and A. T.. railway, Waco
10 Fletonio; 50. Pac. Co. Flatonio
through San Antonia to California
points. The equipment will consist OF
tourist cars Of the most approved pat
tern, with the latest improvements and
comforts. For special rates. etc. GOV.
ering this excursion, apply to any local
agent for information.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-12-30

house Of many mansions, we CRY aloud
the news: Hear IT, all ye giorifed
Christian workers Of all the past cen
turiesl We found your work was sue
cessful, whether on earth YOU toiled
with knitting needle. or rung a trowel
on a rising wall. or smote n shoe last,
or endowed a university. or swayed a
scepter. whether on earth YOU gave
q cup OF cold water in the name OF a
disciple. or at some Pentecost preached
5000 souls into the kingdom.
I'm that world we have just visited
the deserts are all abloom, aud the will
dernesses are bright with fountains.
Sin Is extirpated. Crime Is reformed.
Disease Is cured, The race Is emanci-
pated. The earth Is full Of the knowl-
edge of God, as the waters cover the
sea- The redeemed OF the Lord have
come TO Zion with songs aud everlast-
ing joy upon their heads The Lord
God omnipotent reigneth, and the
kingdoms Of the world have become
the Kingdoms Of u Lord Jesus
Christ Let tho harpers OF Heaven
strike the glad tidlngs from the strings
Of their harps, and the trumpeters
put them In the mouth Of their trum-
pets, and the orchestra roll them into
the grand march OF the eternities, and
all the cathedral towers Of the great
capital Of the universe chime them all
over Heaven"
And now ! look up and see the cast
ing down at the bejeweled and radiant
rowns at the sacred feet of the en-
throned Jesus. Missionary Carey is
casting down before those feet. the
crown Of India saved. Missionary judi
son is casting down the crown Of Bur-
ma saved. Missionary Abeel casting
down the crown Of China saved. David
Livingston casting down at those feet
the crown Of Africa saved. Mission
airy BraiDerd casting down the crown
of this country's aborigines saved.
Souls that went up from all the de-
nominations in America in holy riv-
airy, seeking which could soonest cast
down the crow Of this continent at
the Saviour's feet, and America saved.
But often you and /, who were com
panions in that expedition from
Heaven to earth, seated on the green
bank of the river that rolls through
the paradise of God. will talk over
the scenes we witnessed in that paren-
thesis of heavenly bliss, in that yaca-
ton from the skies, IN our. terrestrial
y~isitation-we who were early resi-
dents in the nineteenth century, es-
by the spirit Of the twenty
first century, when we. saw what my
text describes as "a new earth, where.
In dwelleth righteousness" ''6lory be
to the Father and to the Son and to
the Holy Ghost. as II was in the begin
is now and ever shah be, world
without end. Amen"
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-12-30

Guest-why do you call this a tenn
perance hotel3
Proprietor Because It's the only
place in town where a temperance man
can get a drink without giving himself
away.--N. Y. Journal
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-12-30
Reason for u.

why is she only In half mourning?
OF course, she married old skinphnnt
for his money. but she ought 10 respect
his memory now that he's dead"
"oh, she thinks she's doing all that ia
required under the circumstance. He
only left her half bis fortune."-Chi
, cago Post.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-12-30
nnndanmr In a Max.

A young gentleman Of immense con.
ceit. with a face much pitted by the
smallpox. was discovered ndmiring him.
self In the looking glass by the young
lady whom he imagined be had rather
smitten.
"Yes, Mr.. Allcollar Nobralns, when
carved work comes In fashion. | really
do think you'll be the hnndsomeft mar
i eve saw In my life,"-Stray Stories.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-12-30
Whom Pol.on q. Netdea

It isquits possible to train the system
20 find Ia nourishment 10 an Injurious
diet. which IL the outcome Of a bad hnb-
II. Even poisons may become remedies
when taken In customary quantities.
Chicago Tribune,
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-12-30
Texas Wonder.
ikLJ'B 2 DISCOVERY

AhhLp NhhhA OApgufhhAs
One small bottle Of Hairs Great Dis.
eoyerY cures all kidney aud bladder
troubles, emoves gravel, cures 3iabstes,
seminal emissions, week and lame backs,
rheumatism q aIl irregularities Of The
kidneys aad bladder 10 both men aud
women, regulates bladder troubles 10
children. Il not sold by your druggist,
will be sent by mail on receipt Of 81. on'
small bottle is two months treatment
will cure any case above mentioned. DR.
+. w., Hull, sole manufacturer, 81. Louie
formerly Waco, Texas, Send for teSti'
monials. Sold by Crenshsw q Young.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-12-30
Not Fond off,

why, Johnny, you are not afraid OF
the dark, are you2"
mo. I amt afraid" said Johnny.
but I amt very fond OF it."-Cincln-
natl ENQUIRER.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-12-30

~Fioresyille, Texas, January Z, 1885,
This is 20 certify that after suffering per-
iodieally for nine yesrs with severe kid.
ney troubles, / feel now, after the use Of
about two-thirds Of Que bottle Of HALF
Great Discovery that I am cured.
l2.2mi J. A. WKssEEIcH.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-12-30
THE HOT SPRINGS OF ARKANSAS
GoYia the Chicago and Alton Railroad,
the Short Line and Best Route.
REDUCED RoUND rRIP RATES NOW

REDUCED ROUND TRIP RATES NOW
N EFFECT.
All Of the large hotels at Hot Springs
are now open. In addition to these are
three hundred boarding houses provd.
ing accommodation at reasonable rates,
Hot Springs, Arkansas, is the only
health and pleasure resort under direct
Government control The curative
properties Of the Hot Waters are
y0ughel f0i by the Surgeon General Of
thr Uuffed States. Send for rates, Illus
tuiel descriptive matter and complete
particulars.
H. G. STIDHAM. Agent.
ri. 40. 10. Hlgginsville. Mo.
JAMES CUAULIoN, q p. & 7. A.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-12-30
FARM FOR SALE.
a c

A farm consisting OF Isi acres, be-
tween Bates City aud Odessa. Well
improved. Price $40 per acre. si,l0o
can be carried on this place indenn-
itely. Terms easy. Apply 20 this
ONCE for furthnr Information.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-12-30

Tesin6 Will pass LsziuRton Junction or
the Wabash 40 fo,,owsi
Going sas--Eo. 10, local freight, ESQ
nj So p Eastern Express, 1i:lO a. M
20. ~ Eit.ern IEpress, I2ios .. M ; No
o hsi aud Eyprtsa, 7;45 p. NJ. No. 4
AtautIc EEpress. 1901 p M.
uoins ~ $50. q Mail aud Express
b.o2 D.. m.i 80 20. Kansar City Accomods
ton. seq u
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-12-30

Write 10 wm. II. Taylos. A. O. p. A
Southern ny, Lonisville, KY, or J. O.
Bean, Jr, n. w. p. A., Southern BY,
Chicago, ~llliuois, for copy Of ''Bummsf
Homss"toIdsr and The Land 81 the SKY"
booklst.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-12-30
H. v. VINSOR
INSURANCE.

Farm property insured, &C.
cupied by tenant or owner.
Risks written in any town in
county. VIII come and make
personal inspection, and name
rate upon application. WILL
INSURE ANYTHING. Write or
call on him at office in
Lexington.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-12-30

Maj. r. W. M~cClaughry, who recently
resigned from the wardenship OF the
Joliet penitentiary 10 accept a like po-
sition at Lcavenworth, Kan had enc
champion on the Chicago police force,
who, up TO his death, a few years Igo,
would fight for him at any time.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-12-30
Trick. Of thr Cnn.nrin,

ms, laces or gauzes of any kinI
by the seaside.-N. Y. Tribune.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1899-02-18
To Whom 1t May Concern.
STATE LAND OFFICE,

STATE LAND OFFICE.
CARSON CITY. New Nov. S0th, 1898.
Notice is hereby gwen that the State OF Ne
vada under the Act OF Congress approved
June l6 1880. t21 Stats 2S7l, has filed in the
United States Land Office at Carson City, Ne
vada List No. 223 OF lands selected under said
Act. and has applied for patent for said lands;
that part of said list is open to the public for
inspection. and copy thereof. by descriptive
subdivisions. has been posted in convenient
place in said United States Land ONCE for the
inspection of all persons interested and the
public generally.
Within the next sixty days following the
date OF this notice protests or cantests against
the claim of said State of Nevada to any tract
or subdivision described in the list. on the
ground that the same is more valuable for min
eral tnan agricultural pui poses. will be reeeiv
ed and noted by the Register and Receiver of
the United States Land Office at Carson City
Nevada for report to the General Land Office
at Washington, ID. c.
The following are the Subdivisions describ
ed. to wit: NWL of SEl4 Section 26, T. l6 N,
K. 81 e. NJ ID. b. 4 Mo acres
A, C. PRATT,
State Land Register of the State of Nevada.
First insertion Dee Sd, 1898.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1899-02-18

The society which offers insur-
ance at cheap" rate and tells the
public that they can carry mem
Der for 10 or II assessments per
year at 80 cents per assessment on
"a $1,000 certificate does not fully
understand the mortuary risks and
its only question of few years
when said society will have to raise
their assessment rates. There is nc
cheap insurance and it is wrong fol-
any society to go before the public
on such a plan.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1899-02-18

Other and younger Orders may
have less assessments than the A.
o. u, W., at present, but you just
wait and see the change as these
new Orders grow Older. Then
double headers will occur and dis
satisfaction will occur. Don't give
up true and tried Order for II new
one arkansas Guide.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1899-02-18

Grand Recorder Gignoux drew Il
warrant for $4,000 this week in
favor of Mrs Ella Mcbride, of Vir-
ginia City, widow of the late M. j,
Mcbride, of Storey Lodge No. 3.
This is in payment of the bene-
ficiary certificate held by Mr.. Me-
Bride in the A. o. U. W. during
his life.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1899-02-18

A. d. u. w. chips.

Mem bers in good standing Dec,
/, 1898, 355, 400.
Net gain in membership in Nov,
1898, 1848.
Amount of Beneficiary Fund paid
out in Nov, 1898, 1898, ,2O220
Total Beneficiary Fund disbursed
in 1897 to January 1, 1898, as
shown by the annual reports,
$7,761,93441.
Grand total Beneficiary Fund dis
bursed by the Order from organiza-
tion to Dec. 1, 1898, $S7 81. 509, ,43.
New members admitted in Nov,
1898, 3,010.
Members reinstated in Nov,
2,775.
Members suspended in Nov,
3,447.
Members dled IN NOV, 3OZ.
Members withdrawn, etc from
the Order in Nov, 3S
Total Relief Fund received on
Calls No. Is and 10, including bal
ance on hand January /, 1898,
1858, 1855 Disbursements to Jan.
/, 1899, S349,57147. Balance on
hand Jan. 1, 1899, So, ,724.0S.
Tolal amount received on War Re
lief Fund to January /, 1899
$140,222.87. Amount disbursed
S18,017. so. Balance on hand, Jan,
/, 1899, 1922, ,205.37. keystone
Workmdn.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1899-02-18

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Dr. Pierces Common Sense Medical Ad-
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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1899-02-18

The Minnesota Shield has dis
covered that two-thirds of The re-
serve fund of certain Order out
there is being used by one of the
officers to run his factory. Moral:
Don't create reserve" but in
crease the rates and pay as you 60.