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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31
NOT A SIGN OF PROSPERITY.
Experienced Flower Salesman Gives
Few Pointers to His Very
Youthful Assistant.

There were a dozen customers
that the florists youthful assistant
imagined to be important socially
and financially. He judged by the
quality of the flowers with which
their orders were flled-the finest,
the freshest in the store, always.
One day he voiced his curiosity
concerning those fortunate mortals.
"Them folks? ?" said an expert
enoed clerk. ooh, theml Why,
they amt worth shueks. All these
flowers are presents. We use the
freshest we have in filling their or
ders because the chances are the Gus
toners will want to send them back
and get part Of the money refunded.
If We used poor flowers they would
be Eilted by the time they got back
to the store, and we couldn't make
further use of them, but fresh flow
ers get back in good shape, and we
can sell them over again at a good
price. A great deal Of money is
refunded on expensive flowers. PeO-
pie to whom they are given may
like flowers well enough, but when
they are down and out, as some Of
them are, they'd like a bag of pota.
toes and a hunk of beef a good dea'
better, SO they try to raise money
on their flowers. If they can't strike
a bargain whit the original dealer
they sell them for a low price to
cheaper florist"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31
DIsLlkEs NEW cAMPANILE.

"Tn Venice the campanile of st.
has now reached such a
as to make an almost start
ling object lesson on the terribly
prosaic state Of hardness, tightness,
smoothness, novelty and rigid repair
in which the ages of antiquity pos
sessed the buildings we hold vener
able," says a writer. at is a per-
feet facsimile Of the original belfry
tower of which the fall gave a
shock to all hearts, and that beauti-
full tower, before it fell, had a sur
face, a sweetness, an %imperceptible
disintegration which was the bloom
Of time. A random touch Of green
lodged between its bricks, thanks to
the birds or the winds. Its success
sor is an almost hideous disappoint-
ment and looks like nothing but a
part of some monstrous factory"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31
FLOWERS RUSHED TO MARKET.
Marvel Of organized Expedition Shown
in Dispatch Of French Blossoms
TO England.

The creator of the Mediterranean
flower trade with England was Al
bert Hernu, one of the founders of
the French chamber of commerce.
It is a marvel of organized expedi-
ton, and he was decorated for it
with the Legion of Honor when NJ.
Loubet came to London. He ar
ranged for a collecting train to run
along the coast from Menton-Gar
van, and after years of urging in
duced the Paris, Lyons and Mediter-
ranean Company to add flower vans
to their rapid passenger trains COM
ing north. They now share with
the Campagnie du Nord and the
Southeastern a seasonal revenue ex-
ceeding $450,000, for in fifteen
years the consignments have in
creased from $4,000 to 500, 900
packages. Not even the mails
travel faster than these flowers. 1t
is the BOulogne mail boat they
catch at $50 p. m, and they are
On the market thirty-six hours after
leaving Marseilles. Puck did bet
ter, it is true, but this is fast enough
to keep them fresh. They travel
hardly injured in small fiat baskets
Or light boxes, two feet square and
ak inches deep, and the charges for
each eleven pound package from
Nice to Boulogne is 16 cents; from
Boulogne forward 20 cents. British
rates are heavier all round.-Pal
Mall Magazine.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31
FLockED TO cREwsoME SIGHT.

Of holiday excursions of the past
probably the most morbid was the
visit to the places where famous
criminals had paid the final penalty.
The last man to be gibbeted in Eng
land was James Cook of Leicester.
His body was suspended on a gibbet
over 80 feet high at AylstOne in
1882 and so great was the disturb
ance caused by pleasure seekers on
Sundays and general holidays that
the home office ordered the body to
be taken down and buried. To-day
of course we fall back upon TuS-
saud's chamber of horrors. Lon
don Chronicle.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31
STEADY GRADE OF INCREASE.
Probably In Time Owner Of Lost Pa
per Will Boost Its Worth to Him
Up to 100000.

Almost every newspaper man has
gone through the grief of having
people bring manuscripts, old letters
or old newspapers to him, asking
him to read something in them. The
newspaper man, nine times out Of
ten, never unfolds the manuscripts
or paper. He hasn't time.
Recently a subscriber brought an
old paper into Ed. Howe's office at
Atchison. Read this over some
time, there is a lot of interesting
stuff in it." he said. Howe agreed
to.
But in a few days the paper was
lost. In came the owner and asked
for his paper. eve lost it." said
Howe, "but well try and recover it"
"Why, l wouldn't have that paper
lost for $780," said the owner.
A few days later he came back
again. The paper was still unbound,
That time he said he wouldn't have
taken $500 for it.
He came back a third time. Still
the paper was lost. Then he said
that $1,000 wouldn't have compen.
stated him for the old paper.
Now what viii he value it at the
next timeY-Kansas City Journal.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31
Notice.
Lexington, Mo-. July 1e

Lexington, Mo-, July 10, 1909.
To users of Portland Cement
l wish to announce that have
this day unloaded a car of Altoona
Portland cement for which | have the
exclusive sale in Lexington. This
cement is the product of the factory
in which a number of our citizens re-
Gently invested their money in the
stock of the company. This cement
is guaranteed to be as good as the
best and am in position to help
our local stockholders get a dividend
on their investments. If you are
a stockholder ask for Altoona ce-
ment. If you are not a stakeholder
but want to see your ueighbors, who
are, get their money back, you can
do so by calling for Altoona cement
when you need it.
Yours etc.,
9-27t6 j. r Moorehead.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31
RIVERNEw EXPOSITION
CAieagO's Greatest Amusement Ensas
prise Completed at a Cost
Of $S.00o.OOo.

Mona Of Chicago's other marvellous
achievements equal the great muse
ment enterprise IL has just launched
RIVERVIEW EXPOSITION.
This exposition surpasses everything
OF its character since the origlnal
Worlds Fair. Five million dollars was
expended to make II a browning gem IN
Chicago's coronet OF beautiful parks.
Last season 100000 persons visited
the exposition. This year II Will &C
commodate 10000, 900. A trip TO Chi
cage would be incomplete without a
visit there.
RIVFRVIEW EXPOSITION sur
passes Caesars ancient Circus Maximus
where 5000 dancers entertained Rome.
Five thousand dancers could be lost n
any one OF its courts, ~esplanades,
causeways or wooded groves. That
many show girls, trick riders, Indians
and cowboys are used in its Frontier
Day Fetes" alone.
Twice as many are accommodated ~
the amphitheater, where Mexican !.
fights occur. Wild bulls and daring
Toreadors daily enact thrilling contests
for life and death. A Spanish band OF
100 pieces d~iscourses national music.
Many military bands render open air
concerts. The Industrial exhibit includes
wireless biography flying machines.
dirigible balloons, aeroplanes and other
mechanical marvels.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31
WHAT IT WAS.

"Have you any pet superstition,
Miss Oldworthy2
"WeIl, really, 1.-The question is
rather embarrassing. 1 have a u
perstition, but l have never men
toned it to anybody and-and I sup
pose l ought not to confess it now,
but since you ask me l will admit
that l have for some time had a SUI
perstition that / would marry the
very next nan who asked me to be
his wife"
"Thats not a superstition. It's
a cinch."
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31
LADY OF THE HOUSE

Stranger (at the door)-T am
trying to find a lady whose married
name I have forgotten, but | know
she lives in the neighborhood. She
is a woman easily described, and
perhaps you know her-a s%ingularly
beautiful creature, with pink and
white complexion, sea-shell ears,
lovely eyes and hair such as a god
dess might envy.
Scientifically, sir, l don't
know
Voice (from head of stairs)-
Jane, tell the gentleman I'll be
down in a minute.-Everywhere.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31
EQUAL RIGHTS.

1t is observed that newspaper no
tees Of intended marriages no longer
read "Phyllis, daughter Of Maece-
mas, Esq, is to be married to Cory
DON" but run, phyllis, etc, etc.,
and Corydon are to be married, ETC.,
ETC." There is a suggestion in the
change of equal rights in the parties
to the contract which is not without
significance. Corydon no longer
takes Phyllis. They take each
other.-Life.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31
RALD-HEADED MEN DESPERATE.

Omaha has a hatless club. Two
hundred bald-headed men, d%iscour-
aged after using barrels of patent
hair "restorers" and scalp 'invigora-
tors" have organized and agreed to
get back to nature and go hatless,
in the hope that air and sunshine
will do for their shiny pates what
nostrums have failed to do. Mem
bers are pledged either to go with.
out hats or to wear head coverings
with the crown cut of.-New Yorl
Tribune.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31
FIRST USE OF MUSICAL BATON.

When was the musical baton first
used in this country? Present mu-
steal festivals have provoked the
query. 1t was surely at the Phil
harmonic concerts in 1920, when
Spohr used it, to the great aston
ishment of the audience 1t was not
until ten or twelve years later, how
ever, that the baton came into gen.
eral use. A German conductor who
welded it produced such wonderful
results with his orchestra that it was
thought there must be some magical
power in the baton and it conse-
quently became popular with con-
ductors all over the country. Before
the advent Of the baton time was
kept by the first violinist OIL by thu
pianist.--London Chronicle.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31
c. N. Thomas.

On last Saturday morning, July "a,
1909, G. NJ. Thomas, who for
many years was a resident of Lafay-
cite county, was buried at Yelling
ton, Lafayette, Co, Mo. He was
born in Rutherford county, Tenn,
September 8, 1919, and departed this
life at independence, Mo-, July %,
1909.
He came with his father, Wiley w.
Thomas, when he was ten years of
age. His father settled near We'll
lingtou in 1929. The early part of
his life, he engaged in the mercan-
tile business. He was united in mar
rage with Miss Sarah Ellen Price OF
Holt county, Mo-, in 1857. This family
consisted of FIVE sons and eight
daughters. His wife, two sons and
two daughters preceded him in
death. Early in life he and his wife
united with the Cumberland Presby-
terian church at Wellington, Mo.
He lived a pious, Christian life, al.
ways having daily family prayers
and the reading OF the Bible. In
January 1888, his good wife passed
away and was buried at Wellington.
Two years later ne moved to War
rensburg TO educate their children,
and four years ago he and four daugh.
tiers moved to independence, Mo-,
where they united with the Liberty
street Presbyterian church. Mr..
Thomas was possessed of an unusually
strong constitution. He was abou'
the home and on the street tire,
weeks prior to his death and kept hi
faculties until the last; in less thai
two months be would have been 81
years OF age. Three sons and 81,
daughters survive him: c. J.. Thoma
and J. L. Thomas of Memphis Tenn,
A. n. Thomas Of Shawnee, Okla.
Mrs. Katie =. Lauderdale and Mr.:
Anna B. WEIGH Of Warrensburg, Mo.
and Misses Bette, Almeda, Cora an
Carrie Thomas Of independence, Nc
An impressive funeral service wa
held at the house 52l S. osaPe street
independence, Mo-, by the Rev. L. "
Madded: Text, job 5;26, Thou sha.
come to thy grave in a full age lik
as a shock Of corn cometh in h
season" -
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31
Mrs Susan Smith LyOus

Mrs. Susan Smith Lyons passed IN
70 the.Life Eternal, July IS, 1909, in
St. Louis where she has lived for The
last four years. During { greater
part of that time she had suffered,
and though her family feared what
the end must be, sue bore her pain so
nncomplaiuingly that those about her
did not realize her danger until she
was leaving them. She was the
youngest daughter OF DR.. Taswell
Sydney and Elizabeth Kirby Smith
and was born in Murfreesboro, Tenn,
March 5, 1857. Her parents came
TO Lexington, Missouri, in 1861,
before she was four years of age and
the greater portion OF her life was
spent here. She was educated at
Lexington college of which lnstitu-
tion she was a graduate.
"Sue Smith as she is best known
TO many who are scattered far, IA a
student of more than ordinary
ability and had the rare good for
tune Of giving her bright intellect
as a heritage to her children. When
IA years of age she became a member
of the Lexington congregation of the
Christian church and so earnest and
enthusiastic was she that it was said
of her, "When the church bell
rings, Susie always starts" Through
all her life it could be truly said that
she was ever faithful to the profess
sion made in her young girlhood, ever
earnest in devotion, to forward the
cause she so loved. On August 20,
1879, she was married to David Il,
Lyons of Lafayette County, She
was the mother of four children. In
1899 she lost both her sons, within
seven months of each other. Sydney.
IA months cid, died in February, ant
Kirby Smith, 10 years, the following
September. Even under this severe
trial Of her faith she never faltereC
in the belief that God, who sends af'
fiction upon those he loves, "doett
all things we'll" She leaves tive
young daughters, May and Cecilt
Florence, just b%lossoming into young
womanhood-her pride and happi
ness-to whom she gave the devotion
of her life, Two sisters, Mrs. c. E
Landlord of this county, and Mis-
Mary q. Smith, OF San Jose, Cal.
survive her, She was brought bacl
to the old home and laid to rest il
Machpelah beside her father
mother and children, Sunday morn
ing, July Is, as the same church bell
for which she had so often listened
we're calling her to come. Thos
who stand about the casket holdin
all hat was mortal of her whom S
many loved could not hear the 10
bells ringing for her, Gods in Il
Heaven; ALPS right with the world,
but they felt the comfort of H
promise, what do, thou knoweI
not now but thou shalt know her
after" -
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31
ANOTHER DEFECTIVE MEMORY

"Rastus," said the solieitous en-
ployer, didn't I warn you against
the dangers of intemperance?"
Yassir."
Didn't / tell you not to drink
anything stronger than ginger ale p
"Da's de word dat done bother
me. / couldn't remember dat ger
ale part. 1 done my bes', but all
l could recolleck were de hrst syl.
liable"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31
FARM ON HIGH BUILDING.

Probably the most unique dairy
farm in the world is situated in
New York city, where, on the top of
a six-story building, is a farm. The
farm consists Of a half-blood Hol-
stein COW, half a dozen sheep, an
Angora goat, a Shetland pony with
her colt, a large shepherd dog, a
number Of chickens, turkeys, ducks,
geese and some monkeys. From
1000 to 1900 people visited the
farm nightly during last summer.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31
A marriage license was issued Wed,

Mrs E. Hosfeld has returned from
the famous San luis Valley Califor-
mia, where she wenr to represent
the Lexington and Wellington
land clubs. she reports the valley to
be a fine STOCK and farming country.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31
PROGRESS IMpspsp.

First member-Mrs. De Streak
didn't have her way at the dress re-
form meeting this afternoon, did
she?
Second member-No, her gown
fitted her 50 tightly that she couldn't
make q motion.-Puck.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31
A THEM LIKE CANDY.

. No other remedy can be compared With
Rexall Orderlies for the easy, pleasant and
successful treatment of constipation. You
may have back the money you pay US for
them If they fail to satisfy you. Eat them
like candy any time of day OF night. They
don't grippe or cause any annoyance what
ever. Two sizes, Ioc. and age.
Sold and Recommended by Cren-
shaw & Young.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31
EOr Sale.

loo acres Of land six miles south of
Lexington, No, All undertake with
coal, good young orchard and a rum
ming coal bank. All In cultivation,
at a bargain If sold soon.
MRS. z. HosFELD,
Lexington, Mo, 1923 Main.
7-7t12 d&w
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31
BUSHES is PLEASURE.

Mr.. Giftbaum (of Giftbaum's
Bargain Bazaar)-Vot iss dermattre
nit our team, Goldberg? Dey can't
bat worth a cendt.
Captain of Giftbsum Nine-Ach,
dey can't get DER mindts off der
peezness. Dey make nuddings but
sacrifice hitsl
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31
WHAT'S IN A NAMEr

Farmer Hayrick-Why are you
going to charge your summer board
srs more this year2
Farmer Corntassel-T'Ve called
the place a bungalow-Puck
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31
Ice Cream

am prepared to furnish ice cream
in any quantity for individuals or So
cieties. My wagon comes to town
every day. | use only fresh pure
cream. Stop the wagon or phone
4O3.
5-l-f John r. Potts.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31
CONQUEST.

Knicker-We have achieved the
conquest of the air.
Bocker-Except the hot variety.
New York Sun.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31
WOULD coME Down FoR Foop.

City S~portsmsn-Think that bizd
Il come down, JOHNNY
Country Lad-I reckon he WI
vhsn hS'I hunsEy.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31
Farms for Sale.

800 and 100 acre tracts, formerly
owned by the late Judge Joseph F.
Smith on and near the Warrensburg
road, 5 to S miles Lexington. Inquire
OF
L. r. Smith, Executor.
COS Bryant Building,
7-3ltf Kansas City, No.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31

For the best Teas, Upton Tea, Gun
Powder Tea, Imperial Tea, English
Breakfast Tea or mixed Tea 70 to
Jos. L. Long Cash Grocer.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31
s.27t6

For quick service and Reliable
Messengers try the Hurry Messenger
service. Phone 1913.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31

There's Jones over there; he's a
hard worker"
Eyes, there's a great deal Of push
H. him"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-16
Joint TESTIMONIAL
Citizens to Honor MacfarIand
and West
ON RETIRING FROM OFFICE
Expression to Be Public Apprecia-
ton of Their Services.
OFFICERS AND COMMITTEEMAN
Thomas F. Walsh Chosen Chairman
and Formal Organization to Have
Charge of Reception.
OFFICERS AND COMMITTEEMAN

In recognition Of the valuable public serv-
B. F. Macfarland and Henry Litchfield
West, the citizens of the District of CO.
lumbia Will give an enduring testimonial
and tender a public reception to the two
Commissioners on the occasion Of their
retirement from Office. Many sugges-
tons to this end have been made by
various representative members Of the
community since the designations of both
officials were announced about month
ago, and the tentative proposals took
definite form yesterday afternoon at
meeting. which was called by Clarence F.
Norment, at the New Willard.
Present at the gathering We're many OF
the leading citizens of the city. and it
was the sense of the meeting that the
expression Of appreciation, when 1t is
given. shall be voiced by the entire COM
munity.
Thomas F. Walsh was chosen chair
man, and formal organization of the
meeting was completed by the selection
of the following officers and committee
men: Clarence F. Norment. vice char
man; w. X. Cooper. secretary; John Joy
Edison, treasurer; e. J. Stellwagen, chair
man Of the finance committee: Charles j.
Bell, chairman of the testimonial COM
mittee and Cuno II. Rudolph, chairman
Of the reception committee.
High tribute to the retiring Commission
ers was paid by Mr.. Walsh In outlining
the purpose of the meeting. Too frequent
ly, he said officials who had rendered fine
public service. at great pecuniary cost to
themselves, were permitted to retire to
private life with only passing recognition
of the good work they had done. After ex-
pressing his qualification at being identi-
fed with movement to honor Commits
sioners Macfarland and West, Mr.. Walsh
declared that Washington had been par
ticularly fortunate in having two men of
such high character and ability in charge
OF it's affairs; that their loss would be
keenly falt. and that he was confident the
entire community would embrace the op-
portunity to show its appreciation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-16
WHITE SLAVE TRAFFIC
EMBR0|LS COMMITTEES
Jurisdiction Not SettIed-In-
dependent Bill to Be Rush.
ed Before House.

The effort of the immigration commit
tee of the House to patch up an amity
with the committee on interstate and for
eign commerce on the subject of juris-
diction over white slave traffic" legis-
lation has failed.
The subcommittee of three members of
the first-named committee, appointed yes
terday for informal conference purposes,
reported back today that there was no
hope of a compromise.
They stated that the committee pre-
sided over by Chairman Mann was bent
upon considering and probably reporting
the Mann bill, and that there was no
disposition there to admit that the Inn
migration committee had any more juris-
diction over the white slave bills than
the interstate commerce committee.
Accordingly. there Is to be a showdown
between the two committees Repre-
sentatives Bennett and SABBATH of the i'm
migration committee were appointed as
a subcommittee today to draft an en-
tirely new bill as a substitute for the
others now before the committee and re-
port tomorrow.
The immigration committee will then
endeavor to report its bill out ahead. Of
the bill OF Chairman Mann in the inter-
state commerce committee and get first
action in the House.
In view OF the fact that the democratic
minority OF the commerce committee is
vigorously opposing the Mann bill. on
tho rights Of state to regulate its own
morals, there is prospect Of delay on that
measure and OF the immigration commit
tees getting in first.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-16
A Canadian Navy.
,e North American Review

From the North American Review.
The statesmen OF England OF both Do
litical parties seem to be really alarmed
ut the war preparations OF Germany. Our
safety lies In Immediately making the
imperial pavy SO strong as to insure
peace. Before warships can be built in
Canada. shipyards must be got ready.
Meanwhile the Germans are building
"Dreadnoughts, and it is feared that in
1912 they may have more of those great
ships than the British. Have the British
shipyards the capacity to build more
"Dreadnoughts" during the next two years
than have been already contracted for?
Does the number of such ships to be
built depend entirely upon the amount of
money at the disposal of the British gov
eminent? If the British shipyards
adapted for the construction of dread
noughts'' are not being worked to their
full capacity, 1T is the duty of Canada
in this emergency to make up for past
neglect by ordering two or three Dread
noughts'' in England while the Canadian
shipyards are being got ready for opera
ton. Canada should pay not only the
cost OF building these "Dreadnoughts' In
England. but also the full cost of MAIN
tanning them, asking the British govern
ment to supply officers and men until
Canadians can be trained for the service.