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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-11-26
CONVENTION
'nfs Than 1900 Stockholders Of
the United Drug Co. Attend
Eighth Annual Convention.


posi- important convention Of its
and ever held in the East, if
not in this eouRtry, ended here
last night when more than 1900
toekhOlders of the United Drug
tompany, and some 500 ladies,
members of their families, stood
n the immense enclosure of the
Boston Arena and united their
voices in the chorus of Aud
Lang Syne" as a final to the
annual banquet. It made an I'M
pressive sight. The magnitude
Of everything connected with
the banquet cannot be adequately
described for the plans were ear
ried out on a scale commensurate
with what the convention repre-
sented, a gathering Of leading
druggists from every section of
the North American continent.
For three days business and
pleasure were combined. While
the program was confined to that
length of time, yet the early ar
rival in Boston of several hun
dred stockholders allowed these
men to fraternize and exchange
ideas extemporaneOusly, and as
many are to remain here a few
days longer it means an entire
week practically devoted to the
interests of the company. This
was the eighth convention OF
those who stand sponsor for the
Rexall remedies, and it surpassed
its predecessors in every way
Plans which had been perfected
after months of work were il
such complete shape that there
was no possibility of d~isarrange.
men, and today President Louis
X. Liggett was compliment.
ed freely on the success achieved
by him and his snbordinates. MeI
of prominence in attendance who
have taken part in many national
affairs were amazed at the ad.
mirable features introduced here
and they were not stinting il
their praise.
The convention opened last
Tuesday morning at $50 a. m
In order to house the large gath.
ering the Boston Arena was Sc
cured. This is the largest build
ing in Boston, and while it i
arranged to accommodate thous
ands it proved non too large fol
the United Drug Company con.
vention. As the Stockholders
wandered into a building they
were surprised at its beauty
The interior had been transfer
ed into a Roman amphitheatre
by Italian gardens, large white
columns rearing their tops into
the air. which with scenic paint
ings around the walls, gave the
necessary perspective to present
the illusion that it was outdoors
Naturally the American colors
were in evidence, accompanied by
the flags of England and Canada,
and they blended perfectly with
\ the masses of white and green
that abounded there. The Ro-
man scheme was carried out fur
Their by an esplanade which took
the place of the regular entran-
ces and exists, and this aecentua-
ted the beauty of the arena be-
cause it was viewed from its
? best point the moment one step
ped within. There were a score
of booths erected where were dis
played all the Rexall remedies
These spaces were prettily dec
GRATED with flowers which were
entwined about the lattice work
50 that they added to the gen
eral beauty of the scene. This
was especially true at night,
when myriads of tiny electric
bulbs of different colors glowed
from every conceivable creyice
and from the centres of beautiful
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-11-26

john Barrymore and an all-star
east of New York favorites.
Wednesday was even more Of a
red-letter day for pleasure be
cause everyone participated in
the outing, which, like every
thing else that was carried out,
was arranged on a mammoth
scale. In the morning while
the men were attending the bust
ness session the ladies were taken
to the Riverside recreation
grounds in special trolleys. Mo
tor boats and canoes were avail
able for trips up and down the
Charles river, while for those
who preferred to remain on shore
there was an exhibition Of fancy
swimming and diving by a COM
pany of girls who had been per-
forming all summer at one of the
big beach resorts. The gentle
men ended their session early
and went to the grounds, arriving
there in time for luncheon. The
afternoon was devoted to all
sorts of outdoor sports, some of
them arranged for the members
of the party, the others being
for amateurs and professionals,
Pretty souvenirs in the way of
fancy paraSols, horns, caps, etc,
were given out as mementoes of
the occasion. The special featur
of the afternoon was the appear
ance of Charles Foster Willard.
Glenn Curtiss' biplanes. Mr..
the noted aviator, with one of
Willard scared up in the air and
did all sorts of things to the
amazement of the party, many
of whom had never seen an aero
plane operated before. The as
tOnishing ease with which Mr..
Willard flew around the track,
sometimes close to the ground
and again hundreds of feet in the
air, turned in circles at sharp
angles, dropped miniature bombs
down in a circle, and landed with
the lightness of a bird after Gid
ing down in graceful sweeps from
a high altitude, delighted the
onlookers.
When it began to grow dark
red lights were lit in all sections
lof the grounds. There werC
thousands Of them and they east
a soft glow all over the place
those near the banks reflecting
from the river, adding to thu
beauty of the scene. A large
tent had been set up and near
by on the river bank immense
open fireplaces had been built
of field rocks. There a force
of chefs from Cooks, Boston's
foremost caterer, prepared what
proved to be the largest outdoor
clambake ever given in Boston.
It was one Of the old-fashioned
bakes, where the CLANS were
served piping hot, and with the
side dishes of roast corn and
other appetizing dainties made a
most enjoyable meal. 1t was
after s when the last Of the good
things had been eaten, but there
was more entertainment to fol-
low. The tent was then ablaze
with electric lights, and for two
hours a splendid vaudeville pro-
gram was put on, a number of the
best acts from Boston theatres
having been brought out in mo-
tor cars for the purpose. For
those who were inclined to dance
the two big pavilions, beautifully
decorated, were thrown open and
orchestra played captivating
airs. Another place was given
over to those who wished to have
a smoke-talk quietly and many
took advantage Of it. Others
enjoyed themselves singing par
odies composed for the occa-
sion. Special cars brought every
one back TO the CITY happy,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-11-26

pant occupied by tneF company,
which covers SIX acres of floor.
space and gives employment to.
about 1000 people. A visit was
also made to the plant where.
chocolates are made, and if was
seen that everything pertaining
to sanitary conditions was in evil
dence in turning out the high
grade Liggett and Fenway con
fections. This plant employs
several hundred people, too.
The banquet Thursday evening
was a fitting climax to the three
days convention. While the
party was visiting the laborator-
les a big force of workmen was
busily engaged removing the
booths in the Boston Arena build
ing and replacing them with la
bleS, so that when evening ar
rived and the gentlemen eS-
%eorting the ladies arrived at the
place the Transformation was
aStonishingly complete. Here.
again everything was on the
mammoth scale that marked the
preceding events. The head
table alone was so feet long.
With thousands of lights shining,
the perfume from hundreds of
prettily arranged floral decora-
tons p%ervading the air, delight
full music stealing across from a
hidden bower, ladies in beautiful
evening gowns, gentlemen array
ed in spotleSs black and white,
tables heaped with banquet fix
lures, it made a beautiful com
pOsite picture. Yet there was
nothing savoring of affectation
or primness about the gathering.
It was like a big, happy family.
/. The small dealer in the little town
rubbed elbows and chatted ami
cably with the proprietor of the
largest store in a metropolis, for
this is the spirit hat prevails all
) through the organization and in
sures it's success. The music for
the banquet was furnished by the
/ famous BoStonia orchestra, Belle
Yeaton Renfrew, conductor, the
same orchestra that supplied the
, music at the clambake outing.
. President George w. Coleman
} of the Pilgrim Publicity Associa.
+ ton of Boston, an organization
, comprising the leading advertis
ing men of New England, was
postmaster. He proved a bril-
liant one, too. He had thu
happy faculty of introducing
+, each speaker in an entirely
! different manner from the pre-
ceding one. The first one he
called upon after all the good
things had been put away and
the ladies We're admiring their
handsome lace fan souvenirs and
the gentlemen were attaching the
silver and silk watch fobs pre-
scented to them as reminders of
the occasion, was Rev. A. A. Berlt
one Of the best known clergy
men in the East. He responded
to the toast, ''TO the Ladies" He
made a capital address punct-
uated with witticisms that
kept everyone interested, and he
was applauded heartily when
he ended. don. P. II. Cullivan
of Manchester, N. H., was next
introduced. His talk was
more along business lines, and it
made an admirable contrast with
the Rev. Mr.. Berle's talk. Mr..
Creswell Mclaughlin of Cornwall
on-the-Hudson was then called
His topic was Adam and His
Rib" AS the subject denotes,
it was amusing. Mr.. McLaugh-
lin kept everyone convulsed, and
his references to the original Ia
bic decorations, comprising such
novelties as aeroplanes, automo-
biles, ETC., in which Adam and
his correlation eould soar through
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1910-11-26
For Rent.

The house occupied by the
Princess Theater. Possession
given in January. Apply to
r. FIELD.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-06-10
JAILED ON MARRIAGE
SWINDLING CHARGE
Authorities Say Man Used WIfe'S
Picture to Obtain Money.

Lancaster Pa, June s. - David h.
Hartman. about twenty-five years oil
age. of East Petersburg. little village
near here. was held under $1,000 bail
for trial in the United States district
court on a charge of having used the
mails TO defraud. The arrest was made
by Postofice Inspector Shoenberg and
Deputy United States Marshal Thorn
as both of Philadelphia. With the ar
rest of Hartman the authorities de-
clare they have broken up one OF the
most far-reaching matrimonial SWIM
dies in recent years.
Hartman. who is a boy in appear
ance. advertised far and wide, the au'
thorities allege, that a certain Cath
arine L. Hartman. of East Petersburg
wanted a husband The replies came
thick and fast and the prospective
wooers we're mulcted for sums rang
ing from SO to SIS
The field covered a dozen states
and TO inquirers Hartman sent pho
tograph of his wife, who, it is alleged
can neither read nor write. The post
Office inspector states that Hartman
admitted having gotten into the matri
monial game after relative had mar
ried through this medium.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-06-10
AFTER FLYING RECORDS
Two LOnq Distance Flights Are Unde
WAY

TWO Long OiohoiSS 'S''N~
Way.
PHILADELPHIA. June S.-While prepa
ratjons are under way for the biplane
fight OF Charles X. Hamilton on sat.
urdav from New York to this city ana
return. the members of the Aero CUT
of Pennsylvania are busily engaged ID
making preparations for another grea.
fight in which Philadelphians VIII
participate. an aeroplane race from
New York to Washington.
Henry NJ. Nicely, representing tne
Aero club, was in Washington con
ferring with representatives from New
York. Washington and Baltimore
When Mr.. Nicely returned he an
nounced that plans for the race hac
been made and that it had been de
cided to offer purse of $4,000, the
race to be open to all rather than Z
single fight demonstration. Each O
the four cities will divide the expenseI
of the race between them.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-06-10
How Files Ar. sharpsned.

When the teeth Of Giles have become
worn and dulled by use they are rc
sharpened in a very easy manner with
a "sand blast" The file is passed into
an opening in a chamber. and a stream
OF fine sand and water is blown with
terrific force by means Of steam
ngainst the backs Of the file teeth from
a nozzle which directs the stream at
a certain angle. Each Of the count
less millions of sand grains does its
little share in grinding away the tooth
surface. and so the result is a smooth
ing and sharpening up Of the teeth.
Files which are newly cut may also
be brought to n greater degree Of per
lection and sharpness by means OF the
sand blast.-Pearson's
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-06-10
EARTHQUAKE IN ITALY
Many Towns Damaged and Scores
Killed

Many Towns Damaged and Scores
Killed.
Naples. June S.-An earthquake OF
unusual intensity was experienced
throughout southern Italy, including
the island of Sicily. 1t is believed that
thirty-seven or more people were kill
ed and that property losses will be
heavy.
The shock appears to have spent It's
force chiefly in the province Of Avel'
limo. in Central Campania, east OF Ma
pies. The village of Calitri, of about
5000 inhabitants, suffered the most
One report has it that half of the town
was destroyed.
One person was killed and several
we're injured at Castellbaronia. Gala
britto was badly damaged.
The town was aroused by the shak
ing of walls. the rafting Of furniture
and the falling of plaster. In mo
ment panic seized the 10000 inhabit
ants. Half clad men. women and chill
dren fed from their homes. Recently
there was a prediction that the ap
proach of Halley's comet portende'
the end of the world.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1910-06-10
raft Appolnts coIOred Man.

Washington. June s. - President
taft nominated William d. Crum. OF
South Carolina. to be minister resi-.
dent and consul general at Monrovia
Liberia. Crnm is the colored man
whose appointment by Mr.. Roosevelt
as collector of the port at Charleston,
S. C.. raised such a storm Of protest
in the south.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-26
FUNERAL OF MRS. NICHE.
Services Held a. Sugar House Sunday
In l.. ID. >. Chapel.

The funeral Of Mrs James McGhie
was held in the Sugar House chapel
Sunday The services we're fitting
testimony to the love and esteem In
which she was held by a wide circle Of
friends. The floral tributes were num-
erous and beautiful and the words
spoken were heartfelt tributes 10 a life
nobly lived
Nine friends spoke briefly Of the life,
work and ostimable qualities Of Mrs.
McGhle Robert Patrick and John Y.
Smith. who knew her as a girl In scot
land over so years ago. spoke OF her
Joining the Mormon Church and her
life long devotion Co It's principles.
Bishop A. 81. briggs and William II.
Haigh told of the struggles she endured
in the early days of this valley ana or
their personal Joe and admiration for
her character Jessie Wheeler, presi-
dent OF the Primary associations In
Granite stake. told of Mrs McGhie's
years Of work I'm the Primary associa-
ton OF Sugar House ward. and OF her
connection with the Granite stake
board. Joseph McMurrin and President
Frank Y Taylor spoke eloquently Of
the lives Of such souls among mOrtals
and Of the endless influence for good
as one or her Primary boys spoke of
the abundant influence for good which
she had exerted upon Dis life and upon
the lives OF many of his young friends,
and Bishop John NJ Whitaker closed
with a few appropriate remarks.
The music was rendered by Beatrice
Crismon Thomas Nellie Druco Pugs-
ley. and "a ladies quartet. consisting of
Misses Katie Gabbott. Enid Edmouds,
Name Summerhays and Virginia Smith.
Isabella Lindsay McGhie was born On
Glasgow. Scotland. oct H. 1888 She
Joined the Church as a girl IN 1854. and
came Co Utah with an OK team loo 1861
An instance Of her heroiEm and dcvo-
ton to the faith occurred Tn crossing
the plains. I'm Nebraska she had rela-
tivcs. who begged her not To venture
into the wilderness, but 10 remain with
them She would not listen. and IN the
wilds Of Wyoming her child was born.
the OK team travelling p miles that day.
The family located iu the Twentieth
ward Of salt Lake and about 1870
moved to Sugar House ward where she
lived until her death. Here she taught
I'M the Sunday school for years. and
was president OF the Primary associa-
ton from 1881 until 1901, when upon the
organization OF the Granite stake she
became a member OF the Primary stake
board Her life was "A constant source
Of inspiration 70 the many young people
who came under her influence. She
knew the gospel she had espoused az
few do. and she lived it In every act ~
life
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-26
PERSONALS.

Cashier r W. Boyer NJ the Con-
tinental National hank has gone O.
Wyoming on business connected wi.h
the bank.
President r.. L. Polk of the Directory
company has returned To his home lon
Detroit after rc-arranging the local
offices following Mr.. Cooper's death
No new manager has as yet been APP
pointed.
A. O. Nelson. state superintendent NJ
schools, g. Don ogden today. inspecting
the schools there He win visit Bing-
ham tomorrow and thcn Payson.
j. r. Morony N Butte. president OF
the DAILY Bank & Trust company. rs in
the city on short business trip.
J. w. Keogh has returned from his
Cassia county Idaho, ranch and IS 40
the Whitehall
President A. A. Wrench of the Tel'u-
ride Realty company is clnvalcsccnt
from surgical operation In New York.
and intends shortly To- return TO salt
lake.
John Q. Cutchlow has gone To- New
York on a business trip.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-26
RICHFIELD.
A STRONG PULL
FOR SUGAR FACTORY

RICHFIELD. April 22-Messrs.
Farley and George Austin have been
ON the SEWER IN the interest OF the
Utah Idaho sugar company, looking
over the various sites proposed Tor
the erection OF a sugar factory In TINS
valley.
They we're in Richheld yesterday and
held meetings with the business men
and the beet raisers and outlined what
the company was willing 10 do I'm tho
matter of "A factory in case certain
conditions were complied with by the
people of this county.
They said there were several good
sites in the county one of which would
no doubt be selected within 80 days
after they made their report TO the
company They said the beet raisers Of
the valley would be required TO COM
tract for six thousand acres OF heets
for i've years. same not To average
less than 10 tons per acre. To secure
This acreage, In view of the fact that
only . 500 acres had before been con-
tracted. would require a united etort
ON the part of the whole people re-
rardless as 10 where the factory
might be located. They advised .
united effort and an acceptance of the
requirements Of the company and we
would be sure OF factory within a
year
The people feel that now is the ac-
cepted time for a factory There VIII
be mo- skulking or baking ON the
part of those who are unsucessiul IN
securing the factory for their vicinity
but am are a unit To secure II for the
county and subscribe the required
acreage
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-26
CURFEW ORDINANCE
WILL Be ENFORCED
Volunteer Probation Officers VIII
Take I'm the Work.

All boys and girls under is years Of
age who arc on the streets after pm.
without proper escort are 20 be- taken
into custody by probation officers and
the police This order takes effect be-
ginning 40 o p. M Wednesday and will
be strictly enforced hereafter Judge
McMaster OF the Juvenile court intends
To have such children as are taken into
custody halod before him. where they
VIII Doe admonishcd. Upon second Of
Tense tho parents win be- brought be-
fore the court and similarly admo-
nisued but upon the third ononse tho
parents win he prosecuted Tor Coutrihu-
tory delinquency
Tho Juvenile court is Co be- assisted in
This work hy over 100 volunteers. duly
empowered to make arrests. Sixty OF
these officers are furnished by the
Young Peoples Christian union and the
remainder are furnished by various 500
Cictics OF tho church OF Jesus Christ
OF Lattor-dpy saints
The arrangement for Wednesday eve
Ming Dr. Co have volunteer officers sta
toned at each corner Zoo the district
bounded bN North Temple Fourth
South. West Temple and state streets
and such offenders as may be taken
into custody win be turned over by the
police to- these volunteer officers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-26
NEWS BRIEFS.

Contractor Hogan is nearly through
with his contract work on the cnlarg-
ing of the SEWER valley Canal His
contract was completed month ago,
but ne has been doing extra work on
the entertainments getting them 10 the
proper slope.
At the sunday services al central
last sunday a splendid silver sacra-
ment service was dedicated. II was
"a gift 70 the ward by tho teachers
and members of the sunday school
of that place. The services were a
little unusual and the stake presidency
were invited 90 attend
I'm the district court recently the
divorce ease Of Susanuah Fordham
VS. j r. Fordham was up for hear
ing The defendant. by his attorney
E Il. HOFFMAN, asked for continu-
anco for 10 DAYS as the case would
probably bo settled out OF court
The Morrison Plumbing company Of
this city has secured the contract
for the heating plant Of the new
Elsinoro Westinghouse. The webster
modulating system Is the kind To be
Installed.
After hurricane which blew
everything nigh and dry" last We'd
nesday. the weather ia again sunny
and sprlng-like.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-04-26
COURT NEWS
EsTATE Or ELIlNnErn IANLrs-

Petition for probate OF the VIII of
Eliza HopwCod James was filed in the
district court today by the husband.
John James. Mrs. James died lu salt
Lake April IT, The Will dated Dec.
l3. 1902, bequeaths % residence az o2
Center street and an apartment house
at 4l-f9 Center street. and household
furniture. appraised at $4,000 Under
the conditions of the will the property
is 20 be sold. and the revenue divided
among ~ heirs Gu the legateos the
children OF "a deceased brother. vii
liam Pyott. are included. they 90 rec
ceive one-half OF the estate. and the
husband onc-tcnth. In the win John
Boydcn Of Coavillo Us named as exec
cutor. but as ne. too. &C. dead. the petit
ton asks that Thomas D1bsDn Doe app
pointed as administrator