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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-08-10
Aonie of Lonellness.

What loneliness is more lonely than
distrust?--Eliot.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-08-10
RAFFLEs COW 70 BUY LEG.
Ingenious Scheme of a Man Disabled
by a Train.

II there is more than one way to
skin a cat, there is certainly more
than n way in which to acquire a
cork leg. The usual way is to earn
money and buy it, says the New
York World. The way adopted by
julius Thorne, who lives at Glens
Falls, is to let a COW raise herself
and then rattle her off for a leg.
Thorne was hit by a railroad train
about a year ago, and when the doc
tors cut of his left leg, a disease of
the bone set in. The injured man
was taken home. where, while he
lay on his back waiting for che bone
to heal. he cast about for some means
whereby he could procure a cork leg.
Being supplied with little in the way
of the worlds goods, Thorn was
forced to use his ingenuity. From a
%neighbor he bought for a couple of
dollars a sickly calf less than a month
old. This he raised on SKINNED milk
provided by another neighbor who
made his own butter, and In time the
calf got strong enough to be turned
out to pasture. Grazing around cost
little. and while the calf was growing
and f~attening Thorne made baskets
that he might have enough cash to
winter the animal By fall he had
earned enough to more than do this,
and recently he started a rattle. All
his friends took tickets, and when the
drawing takes place Thorne viii cele-
brate by wearing his new cork leg.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-08-10
AROUSED THE COURTS IRE.
Young Man Glad to Be Victim Of the
judicial Wrath.

A certain squire OF a small city in
Connecticut, who betrays his patriot
ism by presiding in a small office
painted red, white and blue, had a
case before him which attracted an
unusual crowd to the temple of JUS
tice. A young man was up before him
on a charge of stealing brass, and the
prisoners friends were out in at
tendance to see that he got a fair
show. Before the case opened the
noise and confusion became so great
that his honor declared that the next
man to indulge in any unusual out
break would be elected from the room.
He had hardly ceased speaking when
a young man shouted. at the came
time waving his hat above his head:
"Hooray for Squire Hooligan!" Put
him out" reared the court, and In
another instant the interrupter was
rushed to the door. His honor or
dered that the prisoner be brought
before the bar for trial. The court
0ficer hurriedly glanced about through
the crowd, and then a great light sud-
denly fell upon him. Cant do II,
your honor" he replied. The young
fellow you just put out was the pris-
oner."
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-08-10
Quit After Two InnlDgs.

The merchants went to Marshall
Sunday to play the team of that
city. A good crowd was in the fair
grounds amphitheatre to witness the
game but while the teams we're
warming up the water began to fall
and by the time actual play began
there was quite a formidable down
pour, Accurate playing under the
conditions was impossible and errors
were the rule rather than the excep-
tion. At the end of the second inning
the score was 7 to 4 in favor of Mar
shall. The precipitation was then so
acute that the umpire called the
game.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-08-10
In Crimson euIoh.

Il suppose you will give that man
a Jury trial?"
Friend" answered Broncho Bob,
we've jest suffered the loss of one OF
the leadin' members Of our communi-
ty by this distressin' homicide. What's
the use of lockin' up IL more Of our
leadin' citizens to start an argument
an fight 1t out at close ranger
Washington Star.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-08-10
Successful Sale.

The horse sale, conducted by
Messrs. Sill and Slusher at their barn
Monday, vas a successful one in
every detail. Business was brisk.
sill and slusher bought a pair Of
mules and two horses. A. Limburg
had on exhibition, but not for sale, a
beautiful gray, which was the pTet-
tiest horse there. The highest
priced horse yesterday brought sl75.
$50 people were in attendance.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-08-10

The Twice-a-Week Republic Now
for so Cents Per Year.

The Twice-a-Week Republic Now
for 50 Cents Per Year.
The Twice-a-Week Republic, of St.
Louis, has reduced its subscription
price from 81 per year to so cents.
This is one of the Oldest and best
semiweekly newspapers published in
the United States, and at the price
of so cents per year no one can afford
to be without it. For so cents you
receive two big eight-page papers
every week, 1O4 copies a year, at less
than n half cent per copy, Your
friends and neighbors will surely take
advantage of this opportunity. Don't
fail to tell them about it.
Send all orders to The Republic,
st, Louis, Mo.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-08-10
eolnu to Hold His Job.

Gen. Pau, who succeeded in com
mand at Nancy. France, Gen. Rail-
oud, relieved of his command for
talking too much, apparently has
resolved not to be guilty of that
fault. His Ider Of the day. in taxi
ing charge, has this: Appointed to
command the Twentieth corps. l take
over the command Of that army corps
from this day forward"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-08-10


ache, Period pains, eti-, re due alone
to blood CONGESTION Or. Shops
Headache Tablets simply xiii pain ~
coaxing away TIE unnatura bio ID
pressure, That is all. Address D.,
Shrop's Racine. w'e Slid by Dr.
Sl'versfope's Drug Store
Samuel Bear left Tuesday for
a trip to Maryanna, Ark.
J, c. shelton returned Monday
evening from a trip in Arkansas.
Ben Gratz returned Monday
from an extended trip through the
East.
Miss Percy Aull returned Monday
evening from a weeks visit in Hig-
g~insville.
Misses Josie and Helen Teu5ner
left Tuesday for a visit in May
view and Higginsville.
DR.. j, NJ. Cheney of independence
spent Tuesday here with his daugh-
ter, Mrs. W. B. Wilson.
Mrs. W. S. Carter arrived from
Kansas City Monday evening to
spend a few days with friends.
"We never repent of eating too
little" was one of the ten rules of
life of Thomas Jefferson, president of
the United States, and the rule APP
plies to every n without exception
during this hot weather, because it
is hard for food, even in small quaint
tiles, to be digested when the bloodis
at high temperature. At this season
We should eat sparingly and properly.
We should also help the stomach as
much as possible by the use of little
KodoI For Indigestion and Dyspepsia,
which will rest the stomach by di-
costing the food itself. Sold by
Leroy Farmer.
Misses Nancy Wright and Mamie
Hacker went to Kansas City Mon
day evening for a few days stay.
Mrs. Peter Hale and daughter,
Marie, who have been visiting re-
l~atives in Kansas City for the past
few weeks, returned home Mon.
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. B. Rankin went to
Monegaw Springs Tuesday for
a several weeks stay.
Phil Marshall, the veteran mail.
carrier, had a runaway Saturday
about I miles from town. Mr. Marshall
got out of the wagon to water his
horses and they became frightened
in some manner and bolted, They
ran four miles and then collided with
another vehicle. The m~ail-cart was
torn to pieces and one of the horses
was badly injured, Mr.. Marshall
fortunately escaped serious injury.
His leftshoulder was Slightly sprainet
but he is able without difficulty tC
make his route today. He wa.
unfortunate in losing his watch in
the mix-up.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-08-10
Heart Strength

Heart Strength. or Heart Weakness. meansNerva
Strength. or Nerve Weakness-nothlng more. Pos.
itively. not one weak heart in a hundred Is. In ~
self, actually diseased. Il Is almost always .
hidden tiny little nerve that really Is all at fault
This obscure nerve-the Cardiac. or Heart Nerve
simply needs, and must have, more power, more
stability, more controlling, more governing
strength. Without that the Heart must continue
70 fail. and the stomach and kidneys also have
these anne controlling nerves.
This clearly explains why, as a medicine. DE-.
Shops Restorative has IN the past done 50 much
for weak and ailing Hearts. Dr.. shoop hrst sougho
the cause OF all this painful. palpitating. suflocat.
ing heart distress. DR.. Shops Restorative-this
popular prescriptions alone directed 70 these
weak and wasting nerve %centers. It buildss
It strengthens; it offers real, genuine heart help.
II you would have strong Hearts. strong as
gestion. strengthen these nerves r~e-esablish
them aa needed. with
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-08-10

Road scraper and pillow, two coal
cars, set buggy harness, 80 gallon
copper kettle, saddle ard bride, one
long ladder, lawn mower, y three
minute churn, a swing churn, impor-
ted mirrow an old still center table,
all my household and kitchen furnI-
ture. and asmall corn mill.
MRS. ELLEN HosFELD,
7-25t2 d&w Lexington, Mo.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-08-10
LOCAL BRIEFS

sas City.
Lindsay Price of sedalia was here
Sunday.
Miss Carrie Edmonds spent Sunday
in Higginsville.
Edward Thornburg Of Topeka
spent Sunday here
Charles Burke of Sedalia visited
friends here Sunday.
Albert Edmonds of Kansas City
visited relatives here snndav
J. L. Golden of Kansas City
spent Sunday here with friends.
Miss Mary Ross went to Kansas
City Sunday morning for a short
visit.
Miss Wayne Stewart returned Sun
day evening from a short visit in
Levasy.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers don't
sicken or grippe. Small Pills, easy to
take. Sold by Leroy Farmer.
Ralph Campbell returned Sunday
morning from a several weeks stay
in Kansas.
Miss Mary Young returned Sum
day morning from an extended visit
in St. Louis.
Miss Bess Pollard of Fulton arrived
Saturday evening for a visit with
Miss Lillian Moorehead.
Lilburn and Roy Cole of Kansas
City visited their parents Mr.. and
Mrs. W. P. Cole here Sunday.
Victor and Miss Barbara Moore
returned Saturday evening from a
weeks visit in Kansas City.
Misses Laura Stalling, Kizzie War
der, Nellie Limberg and Annie irish
er spent Sunday in Wellington.
L. B. Honicon and W. @. Fugate, Of
Lexington, Kentucky, spent Satur-
day here with the family of L. b
Billiard.
Piles get quick and certain relief
from DR.. Shops Magic Ointment
Its action is positive and certain.
aching, painful, protrudtng or blind
piles, disappear like magic by its use
Large nickel-capped glass jars so
cents Sold by DR., Slverstone's
Drug Store.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Norris of
Atlanta. III. arrived Sunday morn
/ ng for a visit with Mr.. Morris
brother, D. G. Morris.
Charles Eglehoff, who has been
spending a two weeks vacation here
with relatives, returned to his home
in Kansas City Sunday evening.
Miss Annie Williams, who was
called here by the death of her niece,
Miss Myra Hays, returned to her
home in st. Joseph Sunday morning.
Mr., and Mrs. L. Fred Evans and
two children, Richard and Rebecca,
left Monday morning for AN extend
ed trip to Kentucky and Virginia.
Miss Eugenia Ardinger was called
to Kansas City Saturday evening BY
the illness of her sister, Mrs. W. G.
~Thompkins.
Misses Florence and Rena Worland
returned to their home in Kansas City
Sunday evening after a short visit
With with their grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. q. Mitchell.
E J. McGrew spent Sunday in
Sedalia. His wife and little son,
Edward Jr., who have been visiting
fhere for the past few days, accom-
panied him home,
Miss Name Huston went to Kansas
Qltg Saturday morning for a short
stay Miss Huston will leave in a few
ysfcra trip to Colorado Springs
and Manitou, Colo.
II j. Yeager, accompanied by
sf three children, Robert Jr., Illus
and Martha, returned to her
Kansas City Sunday morning
q visit with her parents, Col,
a S j. Huston.
Bays, who was called here a
ype ago by the death Of his
Miss Myra Hays, r~etavned
Nening to St. Louis to reAnme
al clerk on the steamer
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-08-10
Poverty Stricken Greece.

Greece is said to be the poorest
country Of Europe. Her total wealth
amounts to 81, OOO, 900, 900, or about
half that Of Switzerland.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-08-10

Many stenoeraphlc Systems.
There are 4S1 s%tenographic systems
in use in the civilized world.
The Forrest City times., 1907-11-15
HUGE LOSS BY BIRD DECREASE.
Audubon Society Chief Says Sum
 Would Total Big Amount.

New York.-Because of the decrease in birds, the United States is losing yearly without protest sum larger than the capitalization of all the na- tional banks in the country, was the statement made by President William Butcher, of the National Association of Audubon Societies. at the annual meeting of the association here. The public, declared MT Butcher, placid ly allows agricultural crops valued at $500, 100000 to be annually destroyed by insects, which destruction Is en- tirely due to the rapid decrease in the number of insectivorous birds in the country.
 If million or more dollars are lost through the management of a bank or other fiduciary institution. he said, 'it creates wave of protest throughout the entire country, yet a yearly loss equal to the entire capital ization of the national banks of the country creates no comment what ever, simply because the public do not realize what Is going on"
 MT. Butcher said that the associa- ton was in position to do good work along the line of protection to birds, but in order to successfully carry on its work it should have a larger en' dowment fund and far larger mem bership.
The Forrest City times., 1907-11-15
BRITONS GREAT WRITERS.
Nearly 5000, 100000 Letters Handled
 in Kingdom Last Year.

London.-Besides 2,S04, 400. 900 lei. ters, there were S31 400, 900 post cards, 933. 100000 half-penny packets. 1Ss.' 100000 newspapers and 104 .000. 900 miscellaneous packages handled by the local authorities of the United Kingdom in the year ending March 1.
 During the same year more than 89. .000 telegrams passed over the postal wires.
 These figures divided between Eng land, Ireland and Scotland prove that the English people are far ahead of either of the other nations in the mat. ter of letter writing and mail-order business.
 Tho postmaster general announces system of voluntary deductions from soldiers pay to be kept in the Post Office Savings bank as an ex- pertinent Many other changes and improvements have already been in- augurated in the banking department and the increase over last years busi- ness, which is about 20 per cent, will be greatly expanded in the coming year.
 Nearly ten and a half millions os de. positors of the three nations. repre- senting a sum exceeding billion dollars. was the record of the past year of the bank department.
The Forrest City times., 1907-11-15
4 Sliuht Difference.

My dear" said a gentleman to his wife. where did all those books on astronomy on the library table come from? They are not ours
 "A pleasant little surprise for you" responded the lady You know, you said this morning that we ought to study astronomy, so I went to book store and bought everything l could find on the subject
 It was some minutes before he spoke.
 My dear" he then said. slowly. his voice husky with emotion. T never said we must study astronomy. said We must study economy"
The Forrest City times., 1907-11-15
see-STINGS eANIsh PAIN
e" Of Cocaine Before They Puneturs
 Rheumatism Fixes.

Harrisburg, Pa.-Cured of rheuma tsm by the stinging of bee. a Dela ware county woman has substituted a bee hive for her medicine chest. State Hoologist Surface, who first scientifi caliy demonstrated that rheumatism may be cured by the sting of q bee received a letter the other morning rom the fortunate victim, telling how she had been cured. The woman, whose name Dr. Surface declines to disclose, states that her legs are ell. urely free from rheumatism since she has applied the bee-sting remedy.
 Every time 1 wash" she goes on. however, T am troubled for a few days afterwards with rheumatism in my arms and shoulders. But I have found a way to overcome this. I have provided myself with a hive of bees, and after my weeks washing I allow myself to be stung by bees on the parts where I have the rheuma. usm. The effect is marvellous: the rheumatism goes almost as quickly as it comes
 After stating her case further the woman asks Dr. Surface what he would suggest as a remedy for the pain caused by the bee sting. The doctor immediately wrote to her sug. gesting that she inoculate her arms and shoulders with very low per. centage of cocaine before allowing her bees to get busy
The Forrest City times., 1907-11-15
eABY'S ECZEMA CREW WORSE.
Hospitals and Doctors Could Not Re. Iieve Hm-eut Cuticura Remedies
 Speedy, Permanent Cure.

'Eczema appeared when our baby was three months old. We applied to several doctors and hospitals, each of which gave us something different every time, but nothing brought relief. At last, one of our friends recommend cd to us Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment A few days afterwards i'm. pavement could be noted. Since then We have used nothing but Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, and now the baby is six months old and is quite cured. All that We used was one cake of Cuticura Soap and two boxes Cuti. cura Ointment, costing in all s1.25. C.. F. Kara. 343 East 65th Street, New York, March 30, 1906.''
The Forrest City times., 1907-11-15
The Peaceful Cow.

She was even more afraid Of COWS than most girls. so when she spied a placid animal recumbent under d tree. peacefully chewing it's cud, she at first refused to go through the pas ture at all Her husband calmed her fears to some extent. and they started by, when the COW slowly commenced to get up, hind legs first, as they al ways do At this the little lady shrieked with terror. and said:
 "Oh. Bob, hurry, hurry. he is getting ready to spring at us'"-Harper s Magazine.
The Forrest City times., 1907-11-15
PLEASANT SUMMER.
Right Food the Cause.

A Wis. woman says:
 T was run down and weak, troubled with nervousness and headache for the last six years. The least excitement would make me nervous and cause severe headache.
 This summer I have been eating Grape-Nuts regularly and feel better than for the six past years.
 T am not troubled with headache and nervousness, and weigh more than ever have before in my life. l gained 5 lbs. in one week"
 Name given by Postum Co. Battle Creek, Mich. Read the book, The Road to Melville" in pkgs.
 There's a Reason"
The Forrest City times., 1907-11-15
A Nalkinu Man.

"The maps We have been giving as premiums to subscriptions caused a little temporary excitement in our of fee the other day" says the editor of tbe Adams Enterprise. Ben Spudge Called and casually remarked in the presence of seven intending sub- scribers that the said maps weren't worth the paper they were printed on. As this observation caused the seven intending ones to keep their cash in their pockets we proceeded to make a map of Ben's countenance, and we succeeded so well that he is now the best walking advertisement our map industry ever had. Call again, Ben, old boy."-Atlanta Constitution.
The Forrest City times., 1907-11-15
HERE'S A NEW DEFINITION.
And Many There Are Will Say Senator
 PIatt Was Right.

A rather cynical joke has been re- gently credited to Senator Platt.
 The senator, on his last visit to the Manhattan Beach hotel, allowed a pretty little girl, western million a1es daughter, to be presented to him
 The little girl, in the course of one of her many chats with the aged statesman, said:
 Tell me, won't you, senator, what political economy is?'
 Political economy. my dear child.9 Senator Platt is said to have replied. "is the art of never buying more votes than you actually need"
The Forrest City times., 1907-11-15
RECORDS TELL OF ROMANCE
Express Company Books Reveal Burn
 ing Passion Of Youth.

Ottumwa, Ia-An express mes. senger running on the Chicago. Bur lington X Quincy railroad through this city has discovered sad love affair, told in three chapters on the prosaic records of the express company books
 The other day sequel was written In another chapter. Tender sentiment is left to the imagination. but this is the story as told on the express com pany records, the names being changed:
 CHAPTER l.
 January 16, 1907.-Mr. Young Busi- ness Man to Miss Fluffy Rufles, Min. neapolis, one package. said to contain diamond, value $50.
 CHAPTER IT
 September 1, 1907-Mr Young Business Man to Miss Fluffy Ruffles Minneapols, one package said to con tain letters, value 90 cents
 CHAPTER III
 September ,, 1907.-Receiyed from Minneapolis, eonsignor unknown; ad dressee. MT. Young Business Man; one package said to contain letters and jewelry; value $200
 CHAPTER ".
 October 21, 1907-Mr. Young Bust ness Man to Mary Lovey, St. Joseph Mo, said to contain one diamond value $50
The Forrest City times., 1907-11-15
saying "helIo" to Heart nhrnha

IL IS curious thing" said a prom ihent lecturer recently. how some oooAs nave strong radiating person allty' so that you feel like saving
 Howdy every time you come across them. Last Christmas I visited friends oack al the old home on the farm when the supper dishes had been nut away, the chores done and the evening lamp lighted We gathered beside inc organ for good old fashioned sing On the center table were strewn the christmas remembrances taken from Ohrlstmas tree on the evening before Glaneing over them 1 suddenly ex. claimed Hello, my good friend Hello,' and as the others looked m With surprise, l picked up a copy of Heart Throbs' and read to them from its pages the piece spoke in school 40 years ago.
 That was enough to set in motion the Friendly entertaining spirit of Heart Throbs. and the music was for gotten as We took turns reading the humorous and pathetic bits of prose and verse that have been preserved In this wonderful volume Some books have great literary value. some have historical significance. but Heart Throbs is the only book know that siaps you on the back in a friendly sort of way. suiting itself to your moods and proving faithful to every emotion. Next 10 my love of the Bible l love Heart Throbs. It is the most notable book of the times"
The Forrest City times., 1907-11-15

|down pains and the kidney secretions | |were much disordered I thought I would not live long, but since using |Doan's Kidney Pills I am a different woman, can do my own work and have DO fear of those troubles returning" Sold by all druggists. 50 cents A
 box. Foster Milburn Co.,, Buffalo. N
The Forrest City times., 1907-11-15
Huntinq Up Statistics.

What does your father do to earn his living?" asked New York princi. pal of pupil who was being admit. ted.
 Please. ma'am, he doesn't live with us; mamma supports me-"
 Well. then. how does your mother earn her living?"
 She gets paid for staying away from papa" replied the child, artless. ly-Harper's Weekly.
The Forrest City times., 1907-11-15
An Estimate and a Hope.

You've heard her, you say?" re- marked MT. Dudley. "Ah. She cer- tainly has the gift of song"
 Well, hope that's what it is." re- piled Miss Knox. T should hate to think she paid anything for it.
The Forrest City times., 1907-11-15
Get the Real
Great Comfort.

Yes, remarked MT. Russell, i'm. pressively, the doctor says if I don't take rest and not work so hard I'll be dead in year.
 An" exclaimed his wife. what a consolation it must be to you to know that your life's insured"
The Forrest City times., 1907-11-15
Against Cooperative Shops.

Strong feeling is raging in German and Austrian trade circles against CO., operative shops, which are practically running the internal trade of these countries.
The Forrest City times., 1907-11-15

FITS, St. Vitus Dance and all Nervous Diseases permanently cured by Dr. Klnes Great Nerve Restorer. Send for Free E % trial bottle and treatise. Dr. R. H Kline, Id, 93l Arch St, Philadelphia, Pa.
The Forrest City times., 1907-11-15

sit in a chair day after day unable to move about on ac- count of rheumatic pains in my back, hips and legs. I was short of breath and my heart would fut- ter after the least exertion. I had dizzy
 spells and bearing