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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-08

Companions between the cities or
with previous years ror each city. are
hardly warranted owing to the DIFF
ference in the conditions affecting the
mortality In the various cities, such
as age, constitution. color. ETC." said
Director purand. Moreover. Ia some
cases II has been found, In the light of
actual population reported in 1910.
that the bureaus estimates OF popu
lation for some Of the cities were too
high and consequently the crude rates
for the post-censal years are too low.
The reverse is equally true. An in
stance of the first IL st. Joseph, Mo.
whose death rate for 1905 IL given as
SO 1t ~ now known that St Joe
population in 1900 was enormously
padded. to the extent or at least 40. 900
persons The result was the unusually
low death rate.
In the case OF Denver 1t appears
from the population reported for 1910,
that the bureaus estimates OF the
population from 1901 to 1908 were
too small, the consequence being that
the death rate. OF 2ss for 1908 was
stated, whereas the rate for 1903 based
on the revised estimate Of population
dropped to f7.0.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-08
ST. PAUL'S RATE LOWER
THAN OTHER BIG CITIES
Its Death Rate for Last Year Under II Per Cent While
Average for Cities Over 100000 Population
is IS Per Cent

, found the work in Argentina PRIV
crossing we'll, with fine prospects
ahead. The work In Chile has just
begun, but he regards the situation
there equally AS promising.
Above all. DIR. Ray was. impressed
! with the tendency OF the people to
break away from old traditions and to
do their own thinking TO greater
degree than ever before.
ON his return trip Or, Ray selected
what is known AS the European route.
which gave him an opportunity of
visiting Portugal and Spain. In the
former country he found signs Of
great unrest. which forecasted the
overthrow of the monarchy.
Mrs. Ray accompanied her husband
and was particularly pleased with her
trip. Both say. however. that they
are delighted at the idea OF being
| back in Richmond once more.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-08
Jones Bros. & Co.,
Incorporated
1418-142O East Main Street

business this week, and visited the
home of his uncle, Mr.. l.. A. Hardy.
Mr. w. l. Ragdales and Hon. =.
IS. Love were the winners Of the State
Fair prizes for the best bright xopac-
80. Mr.. kagdafes took the first prize
for wrappers and filters. Mr.. Love
for wrappers and cutters
Lunenburg was well represented al
the fair this week. The names are
some of those who attended. Mr.. G.
Riekers. d n Matthews, j. j. Altman.
j. f.. Grafton, Jr.. J. =, Hatehett, g.
w Waithal. Hon. S. II. Love. ". /.
Ragsdale, G, Love. Paul Love, Hunter
Snead. G.. ~. Jones and A. Faust.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-08

WASHINGTON. October s.--Ihe
census bureau announced to-day that
St. Paul, MINI. had the lowest death
rate--11.4 per one thousand popula-
tion---of cities OF more than one hun
dred thousand for the year OF 1903,
with the exception Of five cities not
included in the computations.
II is estimated that the general
average death rate for the United
States WAS Is per one thousand. All
the figures are based upon returns
from what Is known ms the registra-
ton area which does not include
large sections of the South and other
parts of the country where records are
not kept.
The highest death rate was reached
by New Orleans with 2o.2 per thous-
and. Next was Fall River. Mass,
with 1871 and the third greatest was
Washington. D. G.. with 1S.0
San Francisco, Louisville Mime
apoiis and Memphis were not included
because their present populations
have not been announced. Following
in the list of 1ittees
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-08
DIXONS PLAY is
WELL RECEIVED

Especial to The Richmond vtrginian.
RALEIGH, y. c.. Oct. 8.--For mat
inee and evening performances Friday
there were fashionable audiences that
taxed the capacity OF the Academy Of
Music to witness the presentation u
Thomas Dixon's famous new play.
THE Sins of the Father and to say
that the people Of Raleigh were agree
ably surprised and delighted ~ ex-
pressing It mildly indeed.
Mr.. Dixon. the distinguished author.
was given ovations ct each perform
anee when he appeared between actf
to teil-the story Of tina writing sof the
play. and its great moral ard racial
purposes
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-08
FREDERICKSBURG SQUAD
Is IN GOOD SHAPE

Especial to The Richmond Vire .nia n, }
FREDERICKSBUR VA, Oct s.
The Fredericksburg College football
squad, 20 men strong. left this morn
ing for Washington to play George
Washington University. Since Its de-
feat by Rock Hill, the team has been
through only light signal work on ac-
count ~ injuries received by several
piaa ers tn the game on Wednesday
The college boyE are light. but they
hope 10 put up strong fight against
George Washington
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-08
FARMERS INSTITUTE
WILL BE BEGIN MONDAY

The Institutes planned by the State
department Of agriculture for the
farmers throughout Virginia. the com
pi*te schedule of which was publish
Cd several DAYS ago by the Richmond
Virginian. will begin Monday morn
ing.
Rappahannock~ VAS selected as the
place for the initial institute OF the
campaign. and the State director of
institutes lett Richmond Saturday az
ternoon for that place
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-08
PARTIES WILL NOT
FORM A UNION

Especial to The Richmond virgin,an. j
!. RALEIGH. N. G.. Oct. s.--Chair.
imam Lester Butler. Of the wake cou1le
~ Republican executive commttt
says th&t all reports 20 the cred
that there u to be any fusion pe-
tween the Republican and the inde.
pendent Democratic tickets ID without
foundation. and that come what may
the Republican ticket IL In the neid
to make the race to the finish.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-08
Building Pcrsnita.

Permits were Issued 70 the follows
ing by Building Inspector Beck esse
urday.
Leila Willis. to repair three Aedck
dwellihga Nos. l04. i0e and 1eo Aellv
street, to cost t1eo.
J. r. Allen. to repair brick dwellina
No. 3103 East Broad street (reUe1 ~.
inx and building m additionl. 4 oooo
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-08
RIVER GIVES UP BODY
OF YET ANOTHER VICTIM

NEW YORK. Oct. s.--The body Of IN.
other victim Of the swampinE OF .
barge n,led with United states ssaIora
returning from shore leave last 1atur.
day, WAS recovered from. the North re.
en- to-day. 4 policeman found the
body boating OF D3ckman street. fuliy
two miles from the scene OF the ecci-
dent. II was taken aboard the h6epi.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-08

After many trials and tribula-
tons. facing loss TO the pub
iisner in the last few months OF
about 500, The Idea is no more to
appear as a weekly publication in
Richmond
After trying every conceivable
Ilan To hurt or destroy both this
paper and its publisher, while the
good people-so- called stood by,
with few kindly exceptions con-
senting te its death. the enemies of
The Idea, in the guise Of friend
ship have succeeded at last by
dastardly trick OF passing on us
worthless check which embareass-
ed us financially at critical mo
i1ent. in so gripping this paper
that il Is found absolutely neees-
safy 10 discontinue publication
With this issue.
While advised to cali on our
.Jrie.fda for help, We have never
had the nerve To ask aid for the
continuance Of The Idea, because
II did not seem right or proper TO
do go. Aid has been asked In the
past In carrying on legal fights
which were certainly in large
measure the causes of the people
against the ring.
While we personally have
gratefully received from the good
people of the city much help in
publishing The Idea, 1t has not
been solicited by us. To all who
have thus helped in the cause of
purity and cleanliness and law en-
forcement we tender our sincere
thanks
We are financially embarrassed
and do not know which way to
turn. The Idea presses and equip
tfient. encountered by debt. worth
Al,Uo0 new. and now in excellent
condition. are for sale at reason
able ngure, Meantime we Will
continue a general printing bust
ness at the old stand, 1l0S Capitol
street. II this does nor pay, the
publisher viii look for a position
at bookkeeping. at which he WAS
employed In the Peoples National
Bank. Lynchburg, for three years.
and as head bookkeeper for q large
wholesale lumber concern for two
years.
We had hoped to find a hearing
in peaceably ousting the rascals
from the control Of the happiness
of the people. The people seem
too blind to see. and we shall have
to wait to take our part In armed
resistance towards which events
are rapidly though unnecessarily
tending
Parties desiring real live lee
ture on The Signs of the Times.
by the publisher OF The Idea. may
write for terms"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-08
Don't Spend Your
Time and Money

Going around town looking for
cheap bicycles. It's like stopping
a clock to save time. You can
always find what you want in
quality and price at our place.
Columbia, Iver Johnson and Read
ing Standard Bicycles--Reading
Standard and Harley Davidson
Motorcycles - Juvenile Bicycles.
Tires and Repairs speciality. We
want your patronage.
825 West Main
Square West cfHlMonyoe PARK.
Phone 40l4
I. A. Glastonbury
A Nice Bicycle for 5000.
Try our $3.50 Tires
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-08

Visitors TO the State Fair apiU find a hearty.
1pelcome at ont store and the greatest tayiety Of
Furniture, Floor Coverings, and Stores AT The
city al the Lowest prices. Special discounts for
Fair Week and freight charges prepaid.
Make our store your headquarters and sce
apiH do orr best TO make your stay III our city
pleasant.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-08
IDEA SUSPENDED
ITS PUBLICATION
Editor Adon A. Yoler is Forced
to Quit by Lack Of
Funds.
GETS WORTHLESS CHECK
Obituary Printed in Final Is
sue Of Pamphlet Declares Pub
lie Unappreciative.
GETS WORTHLESS CHECK

The Idea" weekly pamphlet,
Richmond several months ago. and
which has since appeared more or less
sporadicaliy, has suspended publica-
ton.
The announcement is made by Adon
A. Yoder. editor and publisher Of the
pamphlet. in a farewell issue gotten
ont Saturday. The. reason for the
suspension is lack of funds. Mr.. Yoder
declaring tha: The pack of his fnan
cial camel had been broken by q last
straw nsthe form OF worthless cnecK
passed on him 'by an enemy In the
guise Of a friend"
The suspension of the publication
marks the end OF a long and bitter
war between Mr.. Yoder and num-
Der OF city officials. particularly those
connected with the police department.
Several of the latter predicted few
weeks ago that the ldea would not
live three more months. Mr.. foder
refuted these charges by getting out
his paper
Now, however. he has decided to
give up the fight. In quitting he
takes final fling at the public In
general, declaring that the good peo-
ple-Ns o-cailed-stood by with few
kindly exceptions and consented to
the death Of the paper.
Mr.. 1oder says he will attempt to
support himself with q general print
ing business. If this fails. he says he
will look for position as bookkeeper
Meanwhile he declares himself ready
to enter the lecture field with dis
sertation on The Signs OF the Times. :"
Swan Song.
The announcement Of Mr.. oder
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-10-08
THE IDEA DEAD

The announcement OF Mr.. VOC
follows in full.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-04-14
DEATH OF MRS. LAcKEY.

Mrs. Jane Laekey, wife of Ma
thaniel b. Lackey, died at her home
In st. Louis of paralysis ON Sunday,
April 10, 1910, at $3.50 p. m, aged ~
years, months and one day. Mrs.
Lackey was IA daughter of the late
w. II. Clay Of this county and II sis
ter Of Judge J. $. Clay OF Farming
ton. She leeves besides her berenved
husband, two sons and one daugh-
ter by her first husband, John Ed
gar Duff, James Oscar Duff and
Mrs. Susie NJ. Gesselschap, and
three brothers and one sister, Judge
J. :. Clay Of Pennington, b. n.
Clay of Oklahoma, w. II. Clay Of
San Francisco, and Mrs. Eva Mercer
of Colorado Springs.
Mrs. Lackey was n member of the
Baptist Church, consistant and
faithful Christian, and had many
friends in this county were she spent
the greater part of her life. Funeral
services were held Mt the home In
st. Louis Tuesday evening at
O'Clock, and the mortal body was
brought to Pennington and laid at
rest Wednesday afternoon in the
Masonic cemetery. The bereaved
ones have the sympathy of many
friends In their sorrow.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-04-14
SEVEN YEARS.

This week closes the seventh year
of f.. NJ. Laakman In the drug bust
ness In Pennington, and he feels
well satisfied with the success that
has attended him and grateful for
the liberal patronage that has been
accorded him by the people of Farm
ington and vicinity. BY close at
tention to the demands Of his pa
irons, with thorough knowledge of
the drug trade and the compounding
of prescriptions, and care In the Sc
lection Of the best and purest of
drugs, he has established reputa-
tion for reliability and square deal
ing. His trade has gradually grown
from year to year, each better than
the preceding, until il stands well
up In line with the leading drug
stores of Southeast Missouri His
stock of everything is always full,
fresh and dependable and equal to
all requirements. IL Is his purpose
and ambition to maintain the high
standard he has established, to meet
every demand aud make Laakman's
the synonym of all that is best in
the drug line.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-04-14
THE COURT HOUSE SQUARE.

The County Court has done good
and commendable work in the i'm
provement 1t has made about the
Court House square and that part of
the street abutting it. The grant
told pavement surrounding the
square was completed last Saturday,
the ground between il and the Court
House has been graded to the walk,
and about IA five or six foot plat of
ground is left between the side
walk and the street curbiug, which
will be set in blue grass, the old iron
fence has been removed and placed
in front Of the County lnGrmnry
where il was needed, and when the
ground therefore, outside the fence is
set in blue grass, the whole will
present view at once attractive and
pleasing to the eye. On the north.
west corner of the square, between
the walk and the street curbiug, a
handsome iron water fountain fed
by the city water works, with trough
for watering teams and faucets from
which the thirsty pedestrian may
slake his thirst, has been set up and
is ready for use, which will be a
great convenience to farmers and
others coming To town with teams.
OF course this desirable improve
ment has cost some money, and
there may be few persons who will
be disposed to criticise the Court for
spending this money In Pennington.
But II they will stop aud reflect
moment they will remember that
the Court House square is county
property, and that the condition IL
which 1t is kept is an evidence of
the county's progressiveness and
public spirit. Besides, the taXpay-
ers of Pennington pay consider
able property road tax, all Of which
goes to the Improvement OF county
roads outside of town-nOt n dollar
of it being expended in town, and
that portion of the dramshop license
tax which is set apart to the road
fund aud OF which Pennington sa.
loon keepers pay goodly share,
goes for the same purpose. All that
Pennington gets from these sources
is what the County Court may deem
necessary to keep the county prop
erty In town in good condition. The
town is certainly entitled to that
consideration, and the Court is to be
commended for the public spirit and
fuir-mindedness 1t has shown in this
matter.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-04-14

Miss Elsie Cayce is prepared to
give lessons upon the Pipe organ.
Any pupils entering her class viii
have the privilege Of practicing up
on the organ at the Presbyterian
Church without extra charge. Tele-
phone 1876.
Mrs. Bird Smith entertained Tues
day evening for her sister, Miss
Nerna Routh, with Five Hundred
party. There was quite crowd Of
young people present, and Miss
Marguerite Nolund and Merrfield
Hutf won the prizes.
Mr.. w. Il. Ritter of near Elvins,
successful and well-to-dO farmer,
was in town last Saturday on hnsi-
ness. Mr.. Ritter's land lies south
of the Derby tract and there is
strong probabilities that there Is IA
good lead deposit underneath IT,,
and II may sometime yield him Il
fortune, but he is contented and
happy as he is.
Mention has been made In the st.
Louis papers of the announcement
of the approaching marriage of Miss
Marie Dillon and Mr.. Reuben Camp
bell. The announcement was made
at the residence of Miss Joseph
Moore, and Miss Gladys Rozier as
sisted In entertaining. Miss Dillon
has often visited here. IL will be
June wedding.
A few weeks ago Mr.. George Mar
tin shipped twenty-five hams from
the st. Francois Packing Co. to his
brother-in-law, Mr.. G. c. Patton of
Colorado Springs. Last week he
received word from Mr.. Patton say
ing: 1.-THE st. Francois Packing
Company sure put up n fine grade
Of hams. | have no doubt | could
have sold hundred If had had
them, but at present am not In the
meat business"
Mrs. O. a. Smith surprised her
son, Lawrence, last Friday evening
by inviting some Of his young
friends in to spend the evening with
him. II was n genuine surprise to
Lawrence when the crowd consist
ing of Misses Agnes Halle, May
Cover, Alma Swink, Pauline Bying-
ton, and Messrs. Johnnie Robinson,
Paul Jones and Emmett Swink
came in. All agreed that they had
spent an unusually happy evening.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-04-14

PATRONS DAY.

Friday, April ~, has been desig-
mated as Patrons Day in the Pub
lie schools of Pennington. The pa
irons and friends are earnestly re-
quested to arrange to give at least
the afternoon OF the above date to
visiting the schools aud inspecting
the work. The Board of Education,
the Faculty and the Pupils desire
that you be present. We want you
tn know " hat we are doing. The
early part of the afternoon will he
given to class work: reading, num-
bers or arithmetic, and language.
The latter part to explanation Of the
work on display: drawing, construc-
tiOn, writing and notebooks. We
hope to have large number pres
ent. If you can come but for few
minutes, we shall be glad to have
you for that time. The doors will
be open both for coming and going
all the time. o. G. LYNCH, Supt.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-04-14
DEATH OF MRS. JANE KEITH

Mrs. Jane Keith, widow Of the
late John B. Keith, died Of paralysis
on Thursday, April Z, 1910, at the
old homestead near Libertyville,
aged IS years. She had been in i'll
health for some time, and was
stricken with paralysis about week
or ten days before her death, her
entire left side being affected,
Though unable to speak she re-
manned conscious until the end.
Her husband, who was for many
years an invalid, died March 18th,
1903.
Mrs. Keith was n member Of the
NJ. e. Church, South, IA woman Of
high Christian character, a faithful
and loving wife and mother, and en-
joyed the love and esteem of al
who knew her. She leaves two
daughters and two sons Mrs. :. II.
Palmer of Bells, Texas, Mrs. John
Russell, John Il. Keith and Pleas
ant Keith of near Libertyville-and
two sisters-Mrs. Angie Palmer of
Texas and Mrs. Mary Watts of
Pennington. The family have the
sympathy of large circle offriends
in their sad bereavement.
The funeral took place from Wes-
ley Chapel at three O'Clock last Fri
day afternoon, and the mortal re-
mains OF this good woman were laid
at rest In the cemetery near there.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-04-14
AT THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Sunday, April 15.

10 n. m, Bible School.
II a. M, Sermon-"Peter's Mis-
take: Lessons for U.s.
1880 p. m, Sermon-"What Do
You Think of the Authority Of the
Bible?"
Midweek Prayer Meeting, Friday
night, April 18th. Subject-"The
Psalm That Has Helped Me-"
We cordially invite all to attend
our services.
ALDEN X. WALLACE, Minister.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-04-14

The District Conference of the
Pennington district, St. Louis Con-
ference Of the NJ. F.. Church, South,
will meet at Marquand April 18th to
I'D.
For Exchange-The equity in
six-room house aud two lots in
Pennington for "A wagon and team.
Apply To j. 5. Clay.
For Rent -SiX-room house and one
acre of good rich garden land, To-
Gated in West Pennington. Apply
to j. 5. Clay.
For sale-A single-breast harness
complete. See J. ). Clay.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-04-14
TOWN AND VIClNAGE

Fly paper al Klein's.
Stock peas ut Klein's.
Lye--any kind at Kleins.
Bulk Garden seed Mt Klein's
Fine stationery at Laakman's.
Drug headquarters at Laakman's.
Money to loan. See Marvin A..
Young.
We save you money on onion sets
at Klein's.
Lettuce and green onions every
day at Klein's.
Born, April :, 1910, to the wife Of
Wesley Ingram, n girl.
Mrs. Frank l.. Keith OF Flat River
spent Tuesday in town.
DR.. Sebaugh went to Avon on pro-
iessional business this week.
Barney Petty was down from St.
Louis for few days the past week,
Our seed potatoes are direct from
Minnesota; they are better. Klein's.
For a neat up-to-date Run
about see Isenman's.
Mrs. Rhine Lang leaves to-day
for IA visit of few weeks in ST.
Louis.
Mr.. w. &. Ashburn of Perry town
ship was in town Wednesday on
probate business.
Miss Nan Castlemen has returned
to her home in Potosi after visit
to relatives here.
Miss Mary Butterfield has re-
turned to Chicago to resume her
work on Chicago paper.
Mr.. T. J. Buckner, one of Marion
townships good citizens and sub
stantial farmers, was in town Mon
day.
Miss Nellie Taylor has come down
from St. Louis on account of the
illness Of her mother, Mrs. Susan
Taylor.
Serviceable buggies, spring
wagons and runabouts at Isen-
mans.
Mr.. f. B. AuBuchon of French
Village was in town Wednesday
making final settlement of the Val
Rosener estate.
DR.. John Butler OF Blackwell, a
most courteous gentleman and sue
cessful physician, was in Farming
ton short time last Monday on
business.
The honor list at Christian Col
lege, Columbia, Mo. has just been
announced for commencement day,
and Miss Ruth Swink will have the
class prophecy.
Mrs. George Bishy and her broth
er, Mr.. W. ID. Long, arrived this
week from Hot Springs, Ark, to
NlllNll piuN' hiFs NfblEf w liNbll
and Mrs. Wade accompanied them.
Mrs. l.. d. Delaney and her daugh-
ters, Misses Nettie and Alta, went
to st. Louis Thursday morning.
Miss Alta has been i'll for several
weeks and she will go to Hospital
for treatment.
Every householder who has cess
pool should consider the danger that
comes from mosquitoes that are
bred in such places, and pour a few
gallons of coal oil into it so as to de-
troy the wiggletails that soon will
grow into menace to the neighbor-
hood.
John Deere Buggies stay
on the road" For sale at
Isenman's.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1910-04-14
The Days of April Fool.

sunny start to town does not insure you against
a stormy, wet return home. Better haul that old
buggy top out and if those back curtains side
curtains, or tops don need to be replaced with
ones-add a storm curtain, also horse cover and
prepare yourself for these wet spells You will be
comfortable and protected, your horse will be pro-
tected, and last but not least your harness is pro-
tected. Water, you know, shortens the life of
leather. Let us give you estimate of what this
job gong to cost you the very next time it is
convenient for you to in.