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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1901-05-04
CLEVER AND
a Discussion which Leads TO Ez-
Iightenment on the Meaning OF
the Two Words.

"Clever fellow, Dixon" remarked
the fat man, with much heartiness.
"Gaye up his whole afternoon to do
Brokeleigh a good turn. Now, Broke
leigh is talented, but he's impractical,
and consequently impecunious. So
that makes Dixon's kindness all the
more notable"
"Don't think / want to read you a
lecture on diction." said the man
with the gold-rimmed spectacles; II
don't. I simply can't help comment
ing on the queer use to which GER
tain words are put"
"Well," said the fat man, relates
the New York Herald.
"Why, you say Dixon is a clever
fellow. Maybe he is. l don't know
him, aud you do, and you are more
than occasionally truthful. There
fore ! accept your statement as fact,
when what do l find you bringing for
ward in support of your assertion
than a reference to the kindness of
heart of said Dixon! You appear to
have the idea that clever and good
natured' or 'obliging' are of the same
meaning. Well, they are not. 'Clev'
err means dexterous or capable, and
there is no earthly excus for it:
American conversion to another
meaning.
"Then you said something abou'
Brokeleigh being a talented man
Now, in the opinion Of many authori
ties talented is a bad word. 1t !
contrary to English analogy. Tha
is one objection. Then, the word
based on a false metaphor. o
course. you appreciate that it come
from the Bible story OF the man VIII
was given a talent to do what h
could with. Well, talented, In ii
last analysis, simply means a ma
of one talent-and that isn't at a
the idea you mean to convey whe
you speak to-day of a talented man
"All right" cheerfully assented til
stout man. "rll have to let you hav
your way about the clever But /
take exception to your ruling OF
talent You say II is formed col
trary to English analogy. All RICH
Then how about 'bootedT Ho
about 'unprincipledT
"rn tell you why talented Is ge
orally used. It's because there IL !
~adiectival form Of genius and '
frequently mix these terms up d
spite constant correction. We can
say a 'geniused man so we say
talented man, and ] reckon we
as near right as we'll ever be-"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1901-05-04
~ Keen Avay wrinkles.

A habit of rubbing a little cold
cream about the eyes at night, espe-
clally at the outer corners, is ad'
vised as u method of keeping away
wrinkles. Rubbing with fingers just
a little moist with cold cream under
the chin keeps the throat fresh and
firm. Brushing out the eyebrows
after washing will keep them from
growing dull and gray. After the
morning bath, turn the shoulders to
the left, and at the same time the
rest of the torso mot moving the
feet or the knees) to the right
Then reverse this. Take exercise
easily and only do St a few times
but be regular about it. 1t makes q
twist at the waist that positively
will keep the waist curve unmenaced
nv fat. Breathe deeply enough al
the time to make the ribs spread
Detroit Free Press.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1901-05-04
HOUSEHOLD TALKS.
Oda Bits Of Useful Information Tor
the Basy Houss-
wife.

A Young rabbit will have soft ears
and paws. Hard, worn feet and stin
ears with rough edges are sure indica-
tons of age and consequent toughness,
says the New York Tribune.
Any method Of cooking employed for
chickens may be employed for rabbits,
but many people prefer a sour sauce
When they are fried a slice or two OF
lemon may be added to the frying pan
after the meat is Drowned, but before
Il is quite done. If the pan is then Gov
cred tightly and a'slow cooking fol-
lows. the meat will be soft rather than
crisp. II a fricassee is wanted. a table
spoonful of lemon juice or of wine vim
agar may be stirred into the sauce just
before it is served. For a pie two rab-
bits will be needed where q single
chicken is generally used. English
hares are cooked the same as the ma
tive wild rabbit.
Wild ducks that have a fishy odor may
be improved by rubbing the breast
lightly with a slice of onion and put
ting five or six cranberries (uncooked)
into the bird before cooking it.
The unbaked part which is taker
from the center Of patties before the,
are filled is better than cracker crumbs
for the tops of %escaAoped and devile'
dishes. The fragments should b'
dried and rolled.
Scraps Of pain or puff paste trimmet
from patties or pies may be s%prinkle'
with grated cheese aud made int
cheese straws.
The cold boiled rice left from Dime
or luncheon may be mixed with waffle
or mullins, and will make them lighter
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1901-05-04
GOING WEST.

Trains No. lol and lOs daily except Sunday
All other trains daily. c,., ea.,..
day evenings, Sunday mornings, and SUNDAY
evenings at one fare for the round trip, Q
for return up to and including Monday MORN
Through tickets and checks, to all points.
| Round trip tourist ticketson sale to all touris'
points. =, -, oadress
". s. LYONS, Ticket Agent
Telephone No. so.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1901-05-04
DAILY.
EAST TRAINS.
FREIGHTS.

SpeciaI RAGS 70 hhnsas OIVy eVVry SaVuTUuJ
evening nnd Sunday.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1901-05-04
What Shall We Have for Desert9

This question arises In the family every
day. Let us answer IL To-Day. Try Jello, .
delicious desert. Prepared in two minutes
No baking! add hot water and set to cool
Fiavors: Lemon, orange, raspberry and straw
berry. AT your grocers. 10 cents. b
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1901-05-04

CORRESPONDENTS wANrED-Tbe IN
rELLIeENcRR wants a correspondent 10
every town IN Lafayette county. Write
or particulars.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1901-05-04
Jefferson City, BOOnyille and Licking
ton Division.
MIXED DAILY Exc. SUNDAY.
SANTA re ROUTE.

Trains arrive at North Lexington;
No. 30 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ...'' d'D d" !"
Trains leave North Lexington:
No. %, Express daily. ......."... I;Ssa IN
Main line trains pass Lexington Junction
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1901-05-04

For SALR-,I have for sale q good pay
jne business, about two thousand cash
REQUIRED. For foil particulars cali on e:
lee wallace, agent, Lexington, Mo. Az
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1901-05-04

], ID. kABTEH, u Agent.
w j. Black, q. p. A, Topeka, Kas.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-07-25
How John Fell From Grace.

now John Eeil EFo" "rhCes
Chinese servant stories are epidemic.
Here's one. and it's true:
A west side woman n few days ago
~as boasting to a caller of the virtues
u her Mongolian cook. and she empha-
sized the latter's systematic methods
as his special strong point.
John finishes his work at precisely
the same minute every evening" said
she proudly. II always know exactly
where he is and what he Is doing at
any time of the day"
well. what is he doing now" was
asked.
LET me see. 1t is 7 o'clock. Well,
he has just finished putting the dishes
away and at this moment is sweeping
the kitchen. Come. let's go out and see
If I'm not right"
They started through the dining
room and found everything in its place,
as p~rophesied. In the pantry the dishes
were neatly arranged in their custom
ary place. Then they opened the
kitchen door.
There in the center OF the room was
John. and he was complacently wash
Ing himself in the dishpan!
The embarrassed mistress and her
conyulsed guest retired in haste, and
the servant problem was dropped
Milwaukee Sentinel.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-07-25

"TIans Christian Andersen" said one
who saw him often, was the most
charming egotist | ever knew" When
the Danish crown prince brought home
his Swedish bride in the summer OF
1869. a great assemblage of people
stood in the streets Of Copenhagen TO
gee the loyal couple pass.
In II group were several distin.
gui3Ecd women and the great story
teller, Hans Christian Andersen. The
women occupied front seats ut the win
dow and received marbed attention
from the court dignitaries in the pro.
ceSsion.
Some one in the company remarked
that this particular window seemed 10
possess peculiar attractions.
"Oh, yes" said the aged poet. pleased
and happy in his seat, where he had
been seen by nobody. "EVcTyhoGy
knows me"
The quiet smile that went round the
group had no trace OF unkindneaS. Ills
childish vanity was one of the am!able
traits OF the gentle old man. Every.
body knew and loved II.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-07-25
Mnssnge For Dyspepsia.

A French medical Journal cites u
number of cases where great and last
a. benefits were derived by people suf-
fering from dyspepsia and abdominal
diseases from a gentle massage treat
ment OF the abdomen. One case men
toned Is that of a young man aged 20
years who for six months had been suf-
fering with his stomach. In spite OF
varied treatment he was gradually
growing worse and looked like ont. In
the last stages Of phthisls. lie suf-
fered from constipation and insomnia.
He was very nervous aud was con-
WINGED that he was about to die. After
instituting the abdominal massage his
condition rapidly improved. His alb
domen. which had resembled that of a
child with meningitis, became supple
and daily enlarged. The treatment
was not severe nor very special. His
pain disappeared. and he was allie TO
digest all that was given to him. The
patient gained In six months about 90
pounds, which he has not lost since
that time. now Eve years ago.-Les-
lies Weekly.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-07-25
Insu1Sss-

Lord Cardwell was in the habit of u.s.
ing the church prayers at family pray
ers. One day his valet came to him and
said. Il must leave your l~ordship's
service at once"
Why. what have you to complain
Nothing personally. but your lord.
ship will repeat every morning, We
have done those things which we ought
not to have done and have left uudone
those things which we ought to have
done Now. | freely admit that | have
often done things | ought not. but that
l have left undone things that | ought
to have done | utterly deny. and | win
not stay here 10 hear II said"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-07-25
The popuIation of Babylon.

Various attempts have been made. by
comparing It's area with tEGt OF mcderl
cities. to estimate the population OF
Babylon. But on the lowest calcrIa-
tion Il would he found. supposirg it 10
have borne any considerable rcscm-
blanco to II OF our cities. I have had
a population Of 5.0OO,OO0. a supposi-
ton to which all but insuperable oh
stacles are opposed. The map OF Ash.
attic Turkey shows that the extent of
country around Babylon available for
agricultural purposes must have been
quite inadequate to supply the ncces-
sary demands for anything like such
an Immense population.
Perhaps. Oh the whole, we may est
mate the population ut from 100000
to 100000. This superstition derives
support from the fact that Seleucia.
with Il population of 100000 souls. Is
stated by StrabO and Plluy to have
been about half the size OF Babylon in
the days of her greatest glory.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-07-25
ssThe American Type"

Those who direct the state, who ad-
minister the cities. control the legisla-
lures. the tinanciers. merchants, pro-
fessors. journalists, men Of letters
those whom | met in society-are near
ly all OF American birth and OF marked
American type. l rarely heard "A for.
eign accent or saw a foreign counte-
nance. The American world is practi-
cally run" by genuine Americans.
Foreigners are more In evidence in
London or Manchester. II seemed TO
me. than they are In New York. Phila-
delphia or BOSTON, Frederic Harrison
In Nineteenth Century.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-07-25

o'1. dallstrom, commissioners
services and mileage. % ca
William Sheelar, commissioners
services and mileage o. N
y. }. Sletten, commissioners
services and mileage. RI On
A. +. Bryant, commissioners
services and mileage. % 20
y. II. Lund, services as referee
by order Of court 200
Ed. Browder, cremating CLAN
dered horses IS. 90, rejected
Fetltlon from Andover village asking
the board to appoint +. G. Lewis TO the
ONCE OF county justice of the peace was
presented, and on motion +. G. Lewis
was duly appointed county Justice of
the peace in and for Day county.
The bond of H. A. Peabody as county
physician for district number two was
presented and on motion approved.
The bond of P. B. Jenkins as county
physician for district number one was
presented and on motion approved.
The following resolution was ON
motion adopted:
Resolved, That all county officials,
their deputies and clerks must present
their bills for salary to the board of
county commissioners, to be passed
upon by them, before salary warrant
will be issued"
On motion the board adjourned to
meet the first Tuesday of September
A. D. 1901.
William Egeland,
County Auditor.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-07-25
Tuning Forks.

The tuning fork vas the invention OF
John Stone. royal trumpeter, In 1911.
Though the pitch or forks varies slight
ly with changes of the temperature or
by rust. they are the most accurate
means Of determining pitch. Tuning
forks are capable of being made OF any
pitch within certain limits. but those
commonly used are the notes A and c.
giving the sounds represented by the
second and third spaces In the treble
stayp.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-07-25
A Strange Method of saIutntion.


or all the strange modes OF saluta-
ton, the mos extraordinary is the
dance Of ceremony" current In the
west African kingdom Of Dahomey.
Whenever any Dahoman chief or Otfi-
cial of rank comes TO pay you a visit
he always opens the interview by
dancing around you with various queer
contortions Extremely suggestive OF
his having just upset a kettle Of boil.
ing water over his knees. which you
are bound to initiate as closely al pcs
sible. ... ..., .F'
1t Is ~ reported-with what truth
/ cannot say-that one Of the native
ministers OF the terrible King Gezu
owed his rapid rise at the Dahoman
court wholly to his superior skin In cut
ting these strange capers and that he
thus literally as well as fguratively
jumped TO preferment.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-07-25
The Actor and FL. Salary,

"What salary are you getting. old
boy"
you have a brutal and discourteous
way Of putting It. | will tell you the
salary | an promised. but wild horses
can't drag from me the amount l am
gettlng."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-07-25
limiting For More,

did you notice, Maria, how Ill ma
tured Jones got when he learned ! had
bought that diamond brooch for you?
Now he'll have to get one for his wife"
81 don't like Mr.. Jones, and l would
not care how often you made him III
MISUNDERSTANDING.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-07-25
How He

Rubinstein. after a concert tour in
Spain. was asked: do you understand
Spanish" ... d.
"No." be said.
Then you had TO converse with the
Spaniards in French. l supposeT"
mot every Spaniard speaks French"
Then how in ne world did you talk
to them
with the piano." said Rubinsteir.
with q smile.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-07-25
Tfreanme.

I'm SO tired" she sighed to the We
man next door.
"What doiEgY
"I've been the last four hours at tho
photographers having an i~nstantane-
GUS picture OF the baby taken."-Ex-
change.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-07-25

"And l." she said In a burst Of conf
dence, have faults like you. George"
"In that case. Miss Gaggins." he
broke in, with a startled look. 81 think
we had better call the engagement Of"
-Philadelphia Ledger.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-07-25
Baby's Diet.

I remember on one occasion remon-
strating with an east end mother for
giving a baby pork and bitter beer.
but the reply was, BLESS you, sir, she
always takes the same as ourselves, the
little dear!"-London Post.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-07-25
Lixht on ! Great aue.tien.

SIT Is my opinion" said M sage.
shat a man who has a college degree
10 very likely to be successful in life"
Eyes" answered the other. 'and II 10
a rule that works both ways. A man
who IL successful In life Is very likely
to get a college degree" Washington
Star.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-07-25

Howitaers are steel breechloading
weapons weighing $500 pounds and
having a length of 9 feet 10 inches.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-07-25

It's usually when a man speaks witH-
out thinking that he says what h9
Observation-Disclosures Record.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-07-25

hiDe was presented and on motion lair
over until the next meeting Of ~.
board. ""s
The petition of S. O. sorenson 70,
refun. Of schoo! poll tax, paid bv tbe
hehs OF Lous Larson, was presented and
on motion granted.
The petition of Peter Schmidt sor
refund OF $l.00 dog tax was presented
and on motion granted.
The patitiOn of Kolben r, Nork For -,
refund of 500 dog tax was presented
and on motion granted.
On motion the 1899 and 1900 taxes ~,
the south half of the northeast orarto,
and lots ole and two Of section tbreo
township one hundred and tweptv-tbroo
range fifty-six We're ordered refundad !,
the sum Of $42. %.
The t~reasurer's cash expense account
for the month of June WAS prexan+od
anu on motion ordered refunded in rho
sum of $l72.24
The application of John ADDISON for q
loan from the permanent school fund
was presented and on motion approved
Ill the sum Of $500. 90.
On motion the board proceeded to
check up the tr~easurer's and auditors
books for the six months ending .yupe
Both, 1901.
Progress having been made the board
adjourned to meet at 900 o'clock a. m,
Thursday, July 18th, 1901.
Thursday, July IL, 1901.
900 o'clock a. IN.
The board met pursuant to adjourn
ment and continued checking up the
books of the treasurer and auditor.
Progress having been made the board
at 1900 O'Clock adjourned to meet at
l:30 o'clock p. m.
1870 o'clock p. IN.
The board met pursuant to adjourn
ment and continued checking up the
books Of the treasurer and auditor.
Progress having been made the board
at 500 o'clock p. IN. adjourned to meet
at 900 o'clock a. m. Friday, July 18th,
1901.
Friday, July 18th, 1901.
800 o'clock a. m.
The board met pursuant to adjourn
ment.
All members present.
And continued checking up the books
of the treasurer and auditor.
Progress having been made the board
at 12 100 o'clock adjourned to meet at
80 o'clock p. m.
1880 o'clock p. m.
The board met pursuant to adjourn
ment and concluded the settlement with
the treasurer and auditor. On compile
ton of the same the books were declared
correct, showing a balance on hand of
$31 ,696. 40, deposited as follows:
Security Bank. .............$ 1891 4S
Farmers and Merchants Bank 1889 OF
Citizens Bank of Andover 2,490 SO
Bank of Bristol ..,....... LAO A
Bank of Waubay. .......... 3,O4S 26
Dart & Hawkins ........... 1858 SO
$30,521 "A
;kopnc or,H cash on hand LIZA IN
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-07-25
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State Of South Dakota, "a
Comfy of Day,

State offs south Dakott "a ### t#- #.##a
County of Day, 80
William Egemd, Auditor. icing dtd duly swOrnd ohs say tath eTrasurers exhhth enon is q
true and correct Saenend the Financial condition of Day County, as appeasb b., his books. and
that the AntTse exhibit is true and correct Hasmento of all warrants drawn on net treasury ur
mg TN ELK monhs and htu he sapement ofa assets sand abdHtess uuem and correct 49,. -
- .#M. -. 80. WILLIAM EGELAND
Ant smith,
IsEAL1 e. Cbrko Courts.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-07-25

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The n6%S H"hnad he~~P1" M Wada ag s1a@MsD Day county 81
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-07-25
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Hospital for the Insane.
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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1901-07-25

|He in A. uSOk III WlbIltSS
lod - Ane sum of $1.10 was presented
meets. louon laid over till the next
rang Of the board.
blsDs. Oh OF II. A. Dibble for bridge
he ~. county road, was presented in
|ad orau u si4.a5 and ON motion was
oarS until the next meeting Of the
ts !. John Huff for witness fees in
|ao,ioa !, q VI 80 was presented and ON
b H. laid over till the next meeting
u ,.,ns OF George Bathan for services
s warden in the sum of $40. so
bin - sented and ON motion laid over
M eAt meeting of the board.
Il wilton of A. Schultz for refund
h M pad on the northeast quarter
AuDSsas thirty three, township one
NE|NN anil fxra
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-10-27

the text of book full of sermons, is Of
press messenger who, confronted by death
at the nuzzles of a train robbers arse
nal. of guns, and, with the side blown out
of his car by dynamite, threatened and
shot at, attacked from behind the bull
wark of his fellow employees body, still
stood up to his duty and saved the prop
erty he was hired to guard
What was his name? The event is only
three days old. Who knows? The reader
does not. Neither does the writer; and
it in all human probability has never oc-
think even of referring to the incident
in public manner. What will the rail-
road corporation or the express concern,
or the owners of the treasure which this
man saved do for him? How will they
reward him? Probably by keeping him
in his employment as long as he be-
HAYES himself. He has probably received
a commendatory letter by this time, and,
maybe, he has heard it urged by some
Spartan-like listener, that after all, he
only did his duty, and is entitled to no.
special reward either in money or gain.
1t is pity that one such incident is all
lowed to go unrecognized. There is rec
ognitfon and reward for him who saves
human life. Surely a man who risks his
life in the discharge of an humble duty,
as this express messenger did, while
others around him wither and shrink
away in fear. ought not to go without
practically either private or public recog-
milton.