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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-02-13
CHARGES FELL
PRETTY FLAT
Confederate Home Iuvesti.
CATION Brought Out Moth.
ing Definite.
Just AS EXPECTED
Those WhO Testified Against Col. Pace
Based Most of Accusations on Mere
lIearsay.

The committee from the state SEN
ate, consisting of Senator'S Field,
Hudson, and Major, accompanied by
Sergeant-at-arms Burt, concluded
its work of Investigating the charges
in regard to the Confederate Home
at Higginsville last Wednesday. The
charges were preferred against Col,
Pace. the superintendent OF the
home, by Rev. J. N Crutcher, re-
Gently of Higginsville, now of Kansas
City, member of the State Board
OF Charities. Mr. Crutcher charged
Col. Pace with allowing drunkenness
and immortality among the residents
at the home and OF being himself a
drunkard, a CRATER and an immoral
man.
AS everybody congersant with the
conditions at the home anticipated,
the charges were shown to be ab
s5lutely groundless, All evidence
aerogatory to Col. PAGES character
With single exception. was based on
r0mor aud hearsly. A man named
Smith from Marshall testified that
his wife and Col. Pace had been
guilty of immoral relations, On
cross examination he admitted that
his wife had secured divorce from
bin on the grounds OF desertion.
There has undoubtedly been drink
ing at the home; but it was not shown
that the management was culpable.
Capt II. L. Belt while on the stand
called Mr.. Crntcher dirty dog
BE apologiEed to the committee for
nsing such language, but refused to
apologize to Nh Crutcner.
Daring the FIRST part OF the ex-
animation Mr.. 'Crutcher conducted
bis side of the case without assis-
tance, but later was assisted by Numa
F. Heitman of Kansas City. who has
recently been prominent as an anti
liquor worker.
Col Pace was represented by
Messrs. Keith. Blackwell and Hall
burton.
The committee will not make its
report for some time; but it is prac-
tically certain that Col. Pace and
his assistant, Capt. Benton, will be
exonerated The committee made
an inspection of the home and will in
all probability recommend several
minor changes.
The results Of the investigation is
pleasing to most OF the people of
Higginsville., 1t is the general opin-
ion that the charges were caused by
MIR. Crnscher's love for notoriety
and his personal animCsity against
Col. Pace.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-02-13
Kemper and Wentworth to Meet.

Next Monday night is the date on
which the Wentworth- Kemper bas-
ket ball battle will be staged ia the
drill hall When these ancient
rivals meet there is sure to be some
thing doingin the basket ball line.
Last year the two teams broke even
10 a two game series, but this year,
the local cadets will put forth their
mightiest efforts to smear the Kem-
per athletes with two defeats. 1t vi II
undoubtedly be battle royal from
toss-up to the inal whistle and It is a
safe bet that the spectators will not
be turned away disappointed. Re-
ports coming from Boonville dope
the Kemper team up to be winning
aggregation and Wentworth has been
peeled only once this season and by a
college team at that. The intense
rivalry existing between the schools
will enhance the interest and excite
ment ofthe game two-fold.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-02-13
Council Proceedings.

The city council met in regular
session Monday night with Mayor
Walton ia the chair and all the
councilmen present. The usual
claims were allowed, the reports OF
the various com nittees read aud ap-
proved and the routine business
transacted. The bill of the Lexing-
ton Gas and Electric company was
reduced $40 for lights out. The
original bill was 1916 20, which was
allowed less than the $40
1t was moved and seconded tn It
Pat Lyons be given charge of the
city rock crusher and return same co
city when called for. The Mayor aud
City Attorney were Instructed 10
draw up contract to that effect.
There was only one item of special
business. 1t was moved and seconded
that Mayor Walton appoint a COM
mittee to secure estimates of the
cost for shedding the public hitch
rack in the rear of Sill & Slusher's
barn. The committee was in,truct-
ed to wait upon the business men OF
Lexington aud to ascertain what
amounts they would contribute to
wards this work
The Mayor appointed Jodie Jones
and Ell Kavsnaugh to be the two
paid fire wardens for the month of
Febru sry, which appointments we're
confirmed by the council. No night
watch was appointed. The council
then adjourned TO meet in regular
session ia March.
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Miss Graves is Still a Little
Ahead of Miss Good.
foe.
AN EXCITING FINISH
Is Anticipated. County Contest to Be
Continued a Short Time Longer
Race Very Close

The city division Of the INTELLl-
GENCER piano contest will be brought
to a close Saturday evening, March
9TH at six O'Clock. At that time the
ballot box viii be closed and there
after 90 more. votes in favor of
either of the city candidates will be
accepted. Miss Grace Honor Good
loe and Miss Elizabeth Graves. who
have remained in the contest are
making every effort to finish well and
an exciting wind-up may be looked
for. Miss Graves continues to keep
little in the lead; but Miss Goodloe
is preparing to make things warm at
the finish,
Yesterday afternoon there were
2S4, $50 votes to the credit of Miss
Graves and a5s,9OO in favor of Miss
Goodloe. This is the last time the
vote between these two candidates
will be published. So there will no
longer be any reason for either of
them to hold back The free vote
offer for the remainder of the con-
test as set forth in the announcement
on another page, makes the earliest
votes count the most. Heavy voting,
therefore, may De exp cted from
now on.
Everyone should help one of the
candidates Even If he is already
subscriber, ne can advance his SUBJ
scrlption year or so and be of ma
terial aid to his favorite.
In The COUNTY
The bad weather and the copse-
quent condition of the roads togetAts
with other causes have made it nee
essary to continue the county contest
short time beyond the close of the
city contest. Things are warming
up and competition from now on will
be exceedingly lively. Miss Ellen
Martin of Higginsville has been
hustling in good shape and has sue.
ceeded in overtaking Miss Blanche
Bardet of Wellington, who up to this
week was in the lead. Both of these
young ladies are popular AMI, as
their friends are interested, they
may be expected to land lots of sub
scribers. They now stand
Miss Martin.................. l25,OOO
Miss Bardet ..................l23, 500
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-02-13
lrimiaaICoIrt

The Criminal court met 5londay
for its regular term. Ail the paroles
were continued until the next tern.
The grand jury convened today
consisting of the following members;
James f. Blackwel, D, Odessa; Geo.
L. Hackley, wellington; Walter
McEroy. Higginsville; D. G. Jackson,
Corder; Jessie Groves, Dover; Mar.
tin Ehlers, Coucordia, c. W. Parnell.
Borlaud; NJ. A. Chambers, LeXing
ton; Young Ewing, Lexington; Ike p,
Taylor, Alma James Mitchell,
odessa; D. ]. owings, Chapel Hill.
Although most of the Criminal
courts time was spent with the
grand jury Wednesday, a few minor
cases were disposed of. Earl George
plead guilty to common assault, was
sentenced to six months in jail and
paroled. George Fleming plead
guilty to burglary and received a
sentence OF three years in the pen
itentiary. He was released on pa
role.
The trial Of jas. Bannor, charged
with assault with intent TO kill, wa.
set for February TO-
The grand jury returned an indict
ment against Charlie Meet for selling
liquor without a license and the trial
was set for February Is.
The grand jury reported indict-
ments Thursday agains. Jesse Ken
nedy and Charles Mills, both Of Hig-
ginsville, for disturbing the peace.
These were in the crowd which got
into the row at the depot Monday
night. They we're released on bond
Of $500 each and their trials set for
February II.
G. Worthington, charged on two
counts with selling mortaged prop
erty, plead not guilty and his trial
was set for February 10.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-02-13
In Honor of Miss Steele.

Mrs. H. B. Henry entertained
twenty guests at a delightful party
Thursday afternoon at her home on
South street in honor of Miss Norma
Steele, whose marriage to William
Ralph Humphrey has been announced
for March 10. Bridge was the game
played and the prizes were unusually
handsome Miss Margaret Aull won
the first prize, cut glass dish; Miss
Alice B. Peak the second prize, a
water color painting, and Miss Vir-
ginia Graves the BOBBY prize, another
picture. Miss Steele as guest of honor
received bunch of carnations.
Refreshments consisted of ice
cream, cake, coffee and peppermints.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-02-13
Letter List.

The following letters remain un-
called for at the Lexington Postofiice
Saturday. Feb l3, 1909.
Percy S. Bucknam. James p.
Banaham, David Bradley, J. Berry,
John Bigh, Mrs, Chas. Calulla, Rev.
S. p. Cadmsn, (2) Miss Carter,
(teacher), Laura Caldwell, Mrs. LATHE
Coats,4) Miss. SloTer Epps, Joe
Graham, Miss Leta Harrell, Miss
Galdei Hedricki Miss Ruth johnson,
Johnnie Langford, (Gcn.- -Del.l Ennice
Lee, John Mack, Mrs. Bessie Moifit,
j. D. Mooris, Mrs. Pattie Reeds, Jein
Ruls, Miss Myrtle Swallow, Otto
Schaecter, VIM. Thompson, l.. F.
Wearstler, Sam Young,
When calling for these letters
please say they we're advertised.
DELLA CRowDER,
Postmaster.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-02-13

E. NJ. Taubman was in Kansas City
yesterday
Rev T. NJ. Cobb left yesterday for
a trip to Longwood, NO.
Miss Elizabeth Morrison visited
ing in Kansas City YESTERDAY.
R. A. Hicklln went to Kansas City
yesterday on legal business.
Bate Drummond went to Kansas
City yesterday to spend the day.
Miss Cornelia Lndwigs left yes
terday for trip to Springfield, Mo.
Judge Joseph Smith, who has been
seriously III for about a week. is im-
proving slowly.
JOS. F. Afford left Thursday even
ing for st. Louis to purchase the
spring stock Of dry goods for W G.
McCausland.
Bert White left Thursday evening
Tor his home in Minneapolis, Mimi,
after an extended visit With reIa-
tives in this city.
Alb. Albro Of New York City ar
rived Thursday evening for a visit
with relatives in this city Mrs.
Albro came In yesterday morning.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-02-13
Slate Breaks Back.

Henry Hoover, workman dt the
Summit mines, was badly injured by
a fall of slate Tuesday morning
about II o'clock. The slate hit Hoover
as he was kneeling down and his back
was broken. He may have sus-
tanned internal injuries also Hoover
is - years old and has a wife and
several children He lives at the
hines.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-02-13
Card of Thanks.

We wish to sincerely thank the
neighbors and friends, especially the
Episcopal minister and the teachers
of the Arnold school, who gave US
their kind attention and aid during
the illness and death of our daugh-
ter, Minnie.
John Thomas Walton, wife
and family.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-02-13

F. n. Adams is in Lexington and
has completed arrangements again
for the agency of the Metropolitan
Life Insurance company. He likes
Lexington better than any town in
Arkansas, where he has been, and
persuaded the company to transfer
him back. He and his wife have
many friends here who will be glad
to see them return. Mrs. Adams is
at present in Sedalia visiting, but
will come to Lexington the latter
part of next week.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-02-13

a small negro boy, about nine
years old, died Thursday afternoon
at 5 O'Clock from the effects Of drink
ing about ten ounces of whiskey.
The boy secured the whlskey at noon,
drank considerably over half pint
and Immediately went into a stupor.
His family thought he was only
drunk but soon became alarmed and
called a physician. The boy had
been dead for several hours without
the family knowing il.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-02-13
Dancing School.

The dancing schooi will be con-
Quoted Saturday evening as usual,
in the W. NJ. A. amusement hall
but the informal dance will be post
poned until Monday evening after
the Kemper- Wentworth basket ball
game at o'clock,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-02-13
Directors Given Damages.

The county court Wednesday tried
the case Of fly Bauman ct al, peti.
tion for new road. 1t was jury
case and a verdict for siOO damage,
was given to the objectors. The jury
consisted of T. c. Sawyer, f. T. Bates,
L. J. slusher, jas. Catron, Robt.
Pointer and E. 3. Vaughn.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-02-13
An Old Safe.

George W. Kerdolf has purchased
the old safe that used to belong to
the Winsor estate and put it into his
Insurance Office. This brings the
safe back to the agency for which it
was FIRST purchased. 1t is large and
battered and locks with a key. 1t
bears scar that was received dur
ing the battle of Lexington in le6l
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-02-13

Mrs. James Hays visited in Hig-
ginsville Wednesday.
H. F. Blackwell returned from
Higginsyllle Wednesday morning.
Herbert Kinsead lett Wednesday
for trip to Parker, Kansas.
Misses Nadine and Norma Steele
spent Wednesday id Kansas City
Miss Fannie McFaddin returned
from Kansas City Tuesday evening.
Mrs ). r. Coen went TO Houstonia
Tuesday evening to visit relatives.
Miss inez Shelby returned to Kan
sas City Tuesday evening after q
visit With friends in this city.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-02-13
GEORGE wittenberg Moved.

George Wittenberg Tuesday
moved his tailoring establishment
from the Commercial Bank building
to Hinesley's old stand on Main
street. Mr.. Wittenberg has always
enjoyed the confidence of the public
in MS line and now, being more con-
viently located, his busiiaess gill un-
doubtedly receive new impetus.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-02-13
Marriage Licenses.

Mrs. ". c. McFaddin returned from
Kansas City Wednesday evening.
Miss Juliet Young went 10 Winton
Thursday TO visit relatives for a
few days.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-02-13

Mr.. aud Mrs. 1. G. Neale went to
Sweet Springs yesterday to attend
the funeral Of their nephew, who
died in Washington D. c. few days
ago. The little boy was a son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel Neale.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-02-13
In Regard 10 Valentines.

The postmaster desires to inform
those who contemplate the sending
of Valentines that If they are sealed
the rate of postage will be two cents
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-02-13

Lynn Gordon was in Kansas City
Thursday.
George Mexican was in Kansas City
Thursday.
W. E. Hurst was in wellington
Thursday
Miss Mayme Johnson visited in
Dover Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. b. Corse OF Well
iugton we're here Thursday.
Miss Clarice Weyand left Thursday
morning for a trip to OtteryilIe.
J. B. Burris went to Kansas City
Thursday morning to visit relatives.
Mrs. Leroy Farmer, who has been
visiting in Kansas City for the past
few days, returned home Wednesday
evening.
Virgil Keene, who has been spend
ing a few days with his sisters, Miss
es Matte and Fannie Keene, left
Wednesday morning.
Mrs William Simpson, who has
bee- visiting relatives here for the
Tast few weeks, left Wednesday for
"trip to Atchison, Kansas.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-02-13
Cannady. Mackie.

Mr.. Clyde T. Cannady of Yates
Center, Kansas, and Miss Ethel Mackie
of this city were married by Rev. r.
B. Bnney at the parsonage Wednes-
day afternoon at five o'clock.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.,
and Mrs. w. H. Mackie, who live
south of town. She was born aud
reared in this city and is capable
and Industrious young lady. She is a
graduate OF the Lexington High
school.
The couple will remain here until
Sunday, when they will leave for the
groom's home for brief stay. They
will return to Lexington TO make
their home.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-01

Secretary Of War Dickinson will ad-
dress the Southern Commercial Con.
gross In Washington during the after
noon session OF December 9th. The
subject dealt with by the speakers
that afternoon viii be the external
trade influences exerted by the South
American Republics, present port
conditions in the South. and the manu-.
featuring opportunities Of the South.
which are largely dependent for their
future upon trade created southwark
rather than northward. Attendance
upon the Southern Commercial Con.
gress Ia open to all who are interest.
cd In Southern development.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-01

Reading notices In local column 10 cents
q line for fret insertion. and cents for
each additional insertion.
Rates for display advertising made
known on application.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-01

Or, Broughton, the evangelist. went
out OF his way In sermon delivered
az Tampa last Friday night to Witty
and abuse the order OF Elks. for which
Editor Stoyall OF The Tribune took
him 70 task Thcrcupon the Doctor
devoted his Sunday sermon 20 hurting
vile epithets az the newspaper man
who had taken up the c1dgel for one
ot the most charitable orders on the
face OF the oarth--an order the mem.
bers Of which. as a whole. are as good
men as compose any organization. no,
excepting the churches, DR. nrough,
tons broad statement that the Elks
Is an organization OF sports" drunk.
ards" aud gamblers" Is as FAR from
the truth as other statements Tor
which he has been called down In the
past, and Il Is just such statements
as this which lessen the influence
Of men so capable Of doing good. Hut
the order Of Elka needs no defense
at our hands Their work for human.
iiy Is not characterized by sounding
OF tumpots as Is that OF some men
We could name bat they arO doing
this work Just the same. a. are an
the other better class OF secret or.
ders. and Dr. Broushton's attack win
no, deter them from eontlnulng the
work
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-01
wAEagIN &c ouTcA BEAr %

According to The Railway Magazine
of London, in Holland all railway 10
comOtiyes are under the supervision
Of the government, and, under the
law, must be provided with an appa-
ratus for the burning Of smoke, and
also with an apparatus to prevent, as
far as possible, the emission Of sparks
and combustible matter. Before a
new type Of locomotive is bought the
railway must furnish a drawing show
ing the details thereof to the super
ylsing board Of railways, which de-
cides whether the new type is accept
able; and for all locomotives pur-
chased the railway has to furnish
the board with a statement containing,
among other things, a description Of
the contrivance for the burning Of
smoke and Of the contrivance to pre-
vent the emission of sparks. Every
locomotive has to be examined and
approved by a government inspector
before II can be placed in service.
No locomotive would be accepted
which was not provided specially with
a contriyance for burning the smoke.
and the burning by locomotives and
stationary furnaces of bituminous
coal, which would emit clouds Of
black smoke. SCOT, and deleterious
gases. to the menace OF the public |
health. would not be tolerated. The
provincial and communal authorities
are authorized to make and enforce
regulations in reference to railways,
constructed on the public roads. The
Of zuid-Holland, for instance,
has prescribed that only coke is to be
used on locomotives.
They certainly think good deal
more Of the public health, to say
Nothing Of the cleanliness OF cities
md premises, clothing and hands and
aces, than we do in this country. In
act the Dutch are hard to beat in all
hings pertaining TO comfort and
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-01
500 Reward. sioo.

The readers OF this paper will be
pleased to learn that there Is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure In all its stages. and
that Is catarrh, Halls Catarrh Cure
De the only positive cure now known
TO the medical fraternity. Caiarrh
being q constitutional disease. requires
a constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure Is taken internally. act.
lng directly upon the blood and mu.
eous surfaces Of the system. thereby
destroying the foundation OF the dis
ease. aud giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and
assisting nature In doing It's work
The propriotors have 80 much faith
Ia is curative powers that they oRer
One Hundred Dollars for any case
that Il fails TO cure, Send Tor list Of
testimonials
Address y. J, CHENEY a co.
Toledo. Ohio.
sold By an druggists. T5c.
Take Halls Famny Pins Cor consti
ration.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-01

A good authority has recently said
that working women are more yirtuous
than those who live IN so-called higher
sphere. There Is no doubt OF It, for
work promotes virtue and many other
qualities while idleness gets people
into all kinds OF mischief.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-01

Idleness deterlorates character but
true work makes Il and builds It up.
II creates the atmosphere In which
the virtues grow, and It gives to life
the necessary discipline and strength.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1909-12-01

II is not the man who never makes
mistake that wins the great sue
cess, but the man who refusing to
be discouraged by his mistakes learns
wisdom from them and thereby reach.
es at last the goal Of his ambition.