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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-08-08
A WOman's Complexion.

1t is rank f%oolishness to attempt to
remove SallOwness or g~reasiness of the
SKIN by the use of cosmetics, or
"local" treatment, as advocated by
the "beauty doctors" The only safe
and sure way that a woman can i'm.
prove her complexion is by purifying
and enriChiug the blood, which can
only be accomplished by keeping the
liver healthy and active The liver
Is the seat OF disease and blood pol
luton. Green's August Flower acts
directly on the liver, cleanseS and
euriches the blood, puriies the COM
plexion. 1t also cures constipation,
biliousneSS, nervousness, and induces
refreshing sleep. A single bottle OF
August Flower has been known to
cure The most pronounced and dis
tressing case of dyspepsia and indi'
gestion. New trial size bottle, p
cents; regular size, 10 cents. For sale
by Leroy Farmer. Z 13ml,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-08-08
An Old Citizen Gone.

Richard c. Booten an old settler of
this county, and a most highly respect
ed citizen, died at his home in this
city Thursday morning July 80, aged
68 years, Mr.. Booten had been quite
i'll for some time, and in his critical
condition It was not unexpected when
the end came. Nr. Booton has lived
in this community for more than forty
years. HIS high character made fol
him a host of friends. The funeral
service was held at mis- late residence
in this city at 2 pm. Friday. The
sermon was preached by Rev. T. M.
Cobb of Lexington. The remains were
entered in the city cemetery -Waverly
W~atchman.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-08-08
How Sea- Birds Drink.

The means by which sea-birdS
quench their thirst when far out at
sea is described by an old skipper
who tells how he has seen birds at
sea, far from any land that could fur
nish them water, lowering around
and under a storm cloud, gathering
like ducks on a hot day at a pond, andS
drinking in the drops of rain as theET
fell. They will smell a rain squall AZ
hundred miles distant, or even fars
her off, and scud for it with almoskE
inconceivable swiftness.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-08-08
Missouri Crop Report.

Columbia, No, August s, 1908.
Secretary Geo. B. Mills of the Mss
ouri State Board OF Agriculture gave
out the following statement today o
corning present crop conditions.
Corn-The same extreme condition,
prevail concerning the corn crop that
existed n month ago and the general
average condition about the same.
Several counties show an Improvement
during the month, while others show =
decline. The average condition Of al
correspondents reporting is 70, exsctly
the same as last month. but the eondi.
ton has declined during the month,
five points in the northeast section,
which has an acreage Of 1928, 900;
the northwest, with an acreage of ,,
032, 900 has declined two points; the
central section with an acreage Of l,
4S7, 900 has improved three points; the
southeast, showing the highest average
Of any section, has improved five
points during the month and the acre
age for that section is S91, 900.
Much Of the early corn op fiat land
has tasseled very low, while on rolling
land there Is considerable good corr.
With seasonable rains and late frosis
much of the late corn will make a fair
crop. On August l, 1902th e condition
for the State was l01 and the final
yield was 307 1854 900 bushels. The
present condition indicates a probably
yield of 1872, 900 bushels, which is 1885,
000, 900 bushels less than the crop OF
last year. There IS, however, consid.
cradle old corr In the cribs conlparr d
with very little that was on hand one
year ago. 1t is estimated that 81 pei
cent of the overlooked corn lands has
been ~replanted.
Broom Corn-Much of the crop /:
late and the condition for the state only
Al.
Cotton-There has been an improve
ment of eight points in the cotton con.
dition during the month, the prpsen
condition being 70. In Dunklin couu J
where more than half the cotton il
raised, the average condition Is 81
However, cotton IS, just now needing
RAIN in some counties.
Hay-A full crop of hay of cxcrllen
quality has been harveste1 and pasture
are generally doing well. The seco
or seed crop of clover promises far
the average condition being 50.
Honey Crop-The fine crop of whit
clover has furnished excellent bee pms
ture and NOR than an average crop o
very fine honey has been gathered
The average condition of money ic
the state is l01.
Apples-The condition OF the app
crop is very un%favorable, promisih
little more than o%ne-third of a croL
being about the same as one mouth agt
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-08-08

routes will be established from We'll
lingtOn, number l running west and
north % miles, serving 600 people
with --- Thompson as carrier and
George Young as substitute, anl
hunter > south aud east % mlle~.
serving 600 people with w. W COrSe
carrier and Miss Aunie Corse sub
stitute.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-08-08
Does it Pay to Take a College Course

A prominent lawyer of this state sad
to a Young man about to begin the
study of law at the University of Ms
souri,, "By all means take your
academic degree first. twenty-five
years hence an academic education val
he rs common as n hugh school educt-
ton is today, The boy who takes his
professional course without first know.
ing something about Ltlu, German,
French, Political Economy, Logic,
Ethics and many other things in the
academic course will be left in thu
race"
But said the young man, at will
cost too much" This has been the
hating place of many young men who
would like to have a college education
before beginning a professional career.
Let us examine this objection and de.
termine its validity. To stick to the
boy with whom We started. His four
years college course at the University
of Missouri, which is probably the best
college IN the middle west, need net
cost him more than $500 and $1,000 /,
a liberal allowance.
1t is not possible to reduce the re-.
suits of college education to dollars
and cents. But the following quotation
from an article in the November, 1898.
Forum, "Does a College Education
PayP" by j. c. Jones, gives at leasI
some basis for conclusions:
"Appleton's C~yclopedia Of American
Biography" contains in round numbers
$1,000 names. OF that number a fev
over 5000 are names CT college anC
university graduates; that is 5000 o
the $4,000 approximately or one in
thirty sent out by colleges and univer
stiles have reached some distinction
This proportion seems pilifully small
and our case seems already lost. Blu
only one in every 1000 OF the no.
graduates has attained distinction
while one in every thirty Of the colleg
graduates has bden equally fortunate
That is to say that the boy who take
time to prepare himself for his wor
by submitting himself to the disiplln
furnished by the college or university
increases his chance Of success fit
fold"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-08-08
The Paris Opera.

Seats are deareC at the Paris opers3
house than in any other E%uropeGna
sapital, in spite Of the fact that the
state gives the building rent frss
and an annual subvention of eS2, 0eA
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-08-08
G o I'm TY NEWS
WELLINGTON AND VICINITY.
(BY LEALMAl.

(BY LEALMA).
Lee Harrison, of Richmond, was
here Saturday,
James M Lineback had bu mess at
MAYHEM Monday
Mrs. B. D. Ragland was shopping
in Kansas City Wednesday.
H. G. Willie and Walter Bryant
were in Kansas City Wednesday
Ed. Neewig left last Friday for
Denver, Col, for the benefit of his
health.
Will Maloney, of Kansas City,
Kas., spent the day with friends here
Sunday.
James StrOdtman and Ed. Nahm
transacted business 10 independence
Wednesday.
Misses Leona Corder and Leona
Walton are guests Of Miss Bessie
Strodtman this week.
Frank Stoener, of Levasy came
down Tuesday aud was looking after
his farm in Egypt bottom.
Ben Hummer has purchased the
residence property Of Judge j. T,
Peet, near the Carter coal mine.
William NJ, Duck attended the
quarterly conference of the M. E.
church, South at Odessa last Monday.
". T, johnson and family left
Wednesday morning for a two weeks
stay with friends in Hickory county,
this state.
s. B. Mum and wife, of Oak
Grove, are here this week attending
their daughter, Mis-. ]. L. Oorse, who
is quite sick.
Larimer Fulton was up from Lex
ington Tuesday adjusting the claims
of Mrs. J. E. Myers for her barn, re.
Gently destroyed by lightning.
The Afro-Au.gust July o pic
mic was largely attended and pro
nounced a decided success by all the
honored guests from a distance.
John Ritter got home Wednesda,
evening, after several days visit Il
relatives In Truesdale, Mo. Mrs
Ritter will not return for two weeks
Charles Geary, who has been living il
Wellington for several years past, wa
given employment on the steam boa
Melusing and left on that boat 70
ST. Joseph last week,
Quite a number Of their youn.
friends were most delightfully."- enter
tanned by Mr.. and Mrs, Robert Lins
at a reception given in honor of thei
nephew, George Muench, Monda
evening.
Many Of his friends think tina
after all Of the time and care he CAV
the matter that the story Jack Gaui
man had to tell his wife about hor
good he was during her absence wa
not quite satisfactory on her retur
from a visit to friends 10 Indepent
ence Sunday evening.
Not alone in Lexington will all IL
sorrow fall, but in every city, villaG
and community within the confinl
OF Lafayette county are those wi
have known his kindness and. who
hearts will feel a twinRe of DEE
regret when tidings come that JUDI
Robert Hale has received the summon
aud is gone to the higher court abov
Postmaster Larberg has been Of
clally notified that beginning Sc
TENDER two rural free delive
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-08-08
Rev. AIsworth Drowned.

Rev, AlSworth, pastor vi the Pres.
byterian church at Cape Guardian,
Mo-, was drowned while bathing in the
Mississippi River Wednesday afternoon
July 29th. He was alone, and no par.
ticulars can be learned, but it is sup
posed that he was drawn under a raj;
by q strong undertow in the river,
He was an athlete and a strong swim.
mer. He was a very popular young
preacher. His body has not beea
recovered
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-08-08

Born neal Waverly July, 80. 1902,
to the wife Of Lawson Byars, a boy.
Born near Waverly Aug. l, 1908 to
the wife of Geo. M Smith a boy.
Born in Concordia, to the wife Of
Charles Vessel, Oh Monday, Aug. 8,
1908, a daughter.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-08-08

a verdict for 1920 damages was
returned by the jury Friday morning
ia the case of Harry Wilkinson VS.. V.
6. Doty. Wilkinson was represented
by Houx and Aull, Doty by Bascom,
Black well and Chiles. The jury was
d Scharged until Tuesday, there being
no other jury cases until that time.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-08-08

WANTED-Several persons OF character
and good reputation in each state
Zone in this county requlred) to repre-
sent and advertise old established
wealthy business house of solid fnau-
cial standing. Salary $21.0 weekly
with expenses additional, all payable
in cash each Wednesday direct from
head offices. Horse and carriage furn
ished when necessary. References.
Enclose self-addressed envelope.
Colonial Co., 1874 Dearborn ST.,
Chicago. i15tjl
FOR Stakeholder Wyandotte eggs.
a setting of 10 for 70 cents. Mrs. A. Z,
Young, ear Prairie church. Rural
route No. l, Lexington Mo. 4-1lu
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-08-08

Iced tea during this weather makes
{, pleasant drink. We handle only
the best Of teas. D. Stolhag. So
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-08-08
Alma Items.

H. C. Hartman was in Lexington on
business Monday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-08-28
Empire State Express in Foot Ball.

The New York Central's Empire State
Express is recognized as the swiftest and
surest train operated by Americas greatest
railroad, and considered the very best means
to cover the ground in the time required. 1t
is for this reason that the Harvard Uni
versity football team named their best and
surestplayof the season of 1902 the Empire
State Express" for they believed it to be
the most reliable play in their programme.
1t was successful throughout the season
until it met Yale's "20th Century Limited +"
buthad longer endurance and was ''limited'
only by the size of the field. The names of
the rival teams very correctly describe the
difference in the famous trains. the Empire
State" running only from New York to
Buffalo, while the ''20th Century Limited''
makes the $50 miles between New York and
Chicago in twenty hours every day of the
year. Great is the New York Central and
great are the trains it operates-swift, safe
and reliable.-FrOm the Brooklyn Standard
Union.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-08-28
The Telephone in Europe.

Much Improvement has taken place
In the telephone communication be-
tween southern Scandinavia, Denmark
and northern Germany. 1t is now pos
sible to telephone over these wide
areas for charge of 35 cents, which
compares favorably with the fee of
two dollars for three minutes on the
much shorter line between Paris and
London. For ten cents more the state
telephone companies of Scandinavia
and Germany now undertake to inform
beforehand the person whose presence
is desired at the other end of the wire
in an international conversation
Electrical Journal
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-08-28

- TILL one can pick up sum-
KA@A mer bargains, especially
WSNN good bargains in the way
K<HN of teagowns and negliges.
NV For styles do not change
greatly for these garments,
and if one finds something pretty and
becoming, one may feel safe that it
will be sufficiently in fashion for some
time to come. And all through the
winter one can make use of the fluffy,
light sacks and gowns for home wear,
our houses being over-heated to a de-
gree when cold reigns without.
Though woods seem more appropri-
ate for fall and winter negliges, yet
many ladies will employ the ones of
light mulls and China silks which the
stores are selling at greatly reduced
prices. And such pretty, pretty things
these are that are going for song;
such charming low-necked, elbow
sleeved affairs; such soft, trailing
robes This week we picture two of
he many that caught our fancy; a
neglige of white crepe de chine, and a
little Powered challis. The first would
be a very appropriate model for pom
gee, too; the yoke and top of the
sleeves should. be of lace, and the vel
vet lacings may be of any color pre-
ferred. The velvet employed on the
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-08-28
TYPICAL LONDON EVENING.
Great Crowd at Private Establish
ments and Visitors Often
Unable to Enter.

We had yesterday typical London
season evening. We dined at Lady
Vivian's-a large, handsome dinner,
everybody rather in a hurry to get
away, as there were two big parties
Lady Derby's in st. James place and
Lady Salisburys in Arlington street.
We drove down Piccadilly with much
in spite of our white card" but final
y did arrive at Lady Derby's. The
staircase was a mass of people strug-
Cling to get in, an orchestra was play
ing and about 1000 people in the
rooms that would comfortably hold
about half, says Mary King Wadding-
ton, in Scribner's.
Of course. on such occasions enc
doesn't talk We spoke to our host
and hostess, were carried on by the
crowd, made the tour of the rooms and
got down again, with much waiting
and jostling. as there were two cur
rents coming and going. However,
we did finally get our carriage, and
then, with many stops and very slow
ly, got to Arlington street, where ap.
parently the same people were strug-
Cling on the stair case. the same or.
chestra playing and just as big a
crowd { I should think the whole con-
sentative party, for though the house
is larger they had invited more peo-
pie, so the result was practically the
same.
We did exactly the same tking, ex.
changed few words with Lady Sails.
bury, made the tour and came home.
We were two hours performing these
two receptions, but l suppose it was
right to do it once. However, the Eng
lish certainly enjoy the sight. and
don't mind the waiting. Lady Jer-
sey, who is grandmother, told me
this afternoon she had bored herself
to death last night. why did you
go?' said, you must know these big
parties by heart" ooh, like the par.
ties" she said, "only 1 didn't get to
either" and then she explained her
evening. She had started alone in her
carriage at ten o'clock for Lady Der
by's, was kept waiting an intermina.
BILE time in Piccadilly, and when she
finally did reach Lady Derby's door,
friendly link man advised her not
to go in, as everybody was coming
away and she would never get up
stairs, so she turned back and pro-
ceeded to Arlington street. She had
the same crowd, the same long wait.
and when she arrived at Lady Sails
bury's the party was over and no one
could possibly get in. 1t was then
midnight. and she drove home. hav.
ing passed the whole evening since
ten o'clock alone in her brougham in
Piccadilly.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-08-28
Favorite Di.he. of Kings.

The German emperor is particularly
fond of thrush salmi, kind of stew
made of thrushes. Queen Wilhelmina
of Holland prefers roast joints, and the
king of Spain likes UNDERGONE beef.
Custards are the favorites of the king
of Italy, while cod fried in oil finds
favor with the car Of Russia, and
mutton is chosen by the president of
the French republic. The grandfather
of the king of Italy had peculiar
taste for a monarch-he preferred
bread and cheese, and used to carry it
about with him, even to the opera.
King Edward has a special liking for
well-cooked mutton chops.-N. Y. Sun.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-08-28
Englishmen i'm washington.

John and Irving Armstrong, sub
stantial business men of London and
Liverpool, respectively, have been Wis
iting Washington, which they declare
to be the most beautiful capital in the
world. The brother from London was
most astonished by 'the entire alb
sence of any outward evidence of pow
erty," while the Liverpool mans at
tention was chiefly attracted by ''the
entire absence of evidence that any
great amount of work was being
DONE" Both agreed AS to the grandeur
Of the capitol building, the beauty and
simplicity of the white house and the
remarkable cleanness of the streets.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-08-28
NEGLlGEE OF WOOL cHALLIs.

gowns. The teagown described might
be made of either cashmere or yelling
but the serge seems best with the orr
entail embroidery.
The long shoulder effects concerning
which one reads so much and of which
one sees so much, are absolutely necss-
sary for those who would dress la
mode. One good way of obtaining the
long, sloping shoulder is by the use OF
q deep collar or cape. When one is
able to afford fine real lace for this
well and good; but never wear the
elaborate limitations that are at pres
ent so depressingly common. Collars
and capes of fine batiste are in very
good style, and can be procured at rea-
sonable prices. Pelerine shapes reign
and the bertha and fichu are approved
In Paris-of all places-there has ap-
peared the modest neck handkerchief
of null, which Quaker accessory seems
to belong rather to Philadelphia.
Speaking of null, there is nothing
daintier in the way of neckwear than
the hemstitched null, or very fine
linen lawn, turnover collars one sees
occasionally. When immaculate and
worn with small cuffs to match, they
give the ordinary shirt-waist suit an
air OF neatness and gentility quite re-
freshing in these days of fussiness.
Another article of dress now notice
able in the worlds center of fashion
is the very small handkerchief. But
it is doubtful if the tiny thing will have
much vogue over here.
ELLEN OSMONDE.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-08-28
For Only $500

the Northern Pacific will sell special tick.
ct for a tour of Yellowstone Park, includ.
ing railway and Pullman fares and meals
in Dining car, ST. Paul to Gardiner and
return, stage coach transportation through
the park, and board and lodging at the
Park hotels for the regular tour of five and
one-half days. Tickets sold SO that passen-
gers can leave st. Paul or Minneapolis on
Park train of Sept. only.
If necessary, a special train of Pullman,
dining and observation cars will be run.
Apply to any N. P. R. Agent for informa.
ton and reservations, or write to Chas. s.
Fee, Gen. Passgr. Agent, st. Paul. Mimi.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-08-28

- HE autumn girl is the best
.k&A of all the girls, healthier,
XdEh " handsomer even than the
SyMZLZ summer girl. And it pays
- to buy her clothes, for, with
her bright eyes and red
brown cheeks, she sets them off so
well.
The athletic girl, in her reaction
from piazza-and-trailin days,
for awhile went to the extreme of not
caring very much how she looked,
what she wore. But gradually a
change has come over her, and now
she shows careful thought for her ap-
pearance.
Instead of choosing some dowdy,
WORKOUT old thing in which to array
herself for her sports, she selects suit
able cut and material for the gown in
which she plays her games. Perhaps
she spends more time and money on
field clothes than on her ball gowns,
and we believe she would be wise to
do so, for they appear in the garish
light of day, when defects are painful
ly visible. The maybe" combina-
ton (our old friend, black-and-wh
the golf girl will probably select this
fall for her costume on the links, and
somewhere about the costume there
will undoubtedly be visible dash of
cherry red or a bit of oriental en-
broidery
In golf costume, the skirt is of
paramount Importance, as the player
usually discards her jacket when fol-
lowing the ball from hole to hole. But
the coat, when finally donned, should
be one that need not shame the wear
er. The suit here pictured is one of
the seasons best; the skirt, with it's
trim fit and straight lines; the plaits
of the coat matching well with the
skirt, and the modish black belt and
stock adding very good touches The
white felt hat with the black velvet
and black quill, complete the mag
pie" effect.
All summer we have had the open
work embroidery, and still have a con-
tinuation on the wool stuffs for fall
and winter. Oriental, and also a sort
of padded, raised embroidery, will be
popular, much of which can be copied
by skillful fingers at home. Jet will
be used again, but perhaps not as free
ly as last year. Velvet buttons, ap-
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-08-28
DISQUALIFIED.

$50 you wish position as lineman?"
asked the manager of the telegraph COM
pany. Have you had any eXperience?"
mo, sir, not as a lineman.
well, you know this work requir-
ing great endurance and considerable
strength"
81 think I'll be all right sir. I've
been out with three polar expeditions,
and can stand any kind of q strain
90, you wouldn't do at all. Why, you
never could find the pole. Chicago
Tribune.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-08-28
Before Marconf.

An Egyptologist and an Assyriologist were
disputing about the relative advancement of
the two ancient peoples whom they were
studying.
"WelI, sir" said the Psychologist, Eve
find remains of wires in Egypt which prove
they understood electricity!"
"Pshaw" answered the Assyriologist.
eve don't find any wires in Assyria, and
that shows they knew wireless telegraphy."
Youths Companion.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1903-08-28
Not His Affair.

The Professor-But was surprised to
ind the author of that Revolutionary
novel so ignorant of the events of the
year 1778.
His Friend-Oh, well, you must re-
member that his novel deals only with
the years 1776 and 1777.-Rrooklyn Life.