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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-05-20

dent, has been in charge OF the
college for eleven years, and has
striven hard to make the school
a Christian college. He and
Mrs. White leave a host Of
friends who wish them all sue
cess in the future and who re-
gret to see them leave the city.
DR.. and Mrs. Rogers will re-
main in the school, although DIR.
Rogers will not be in charge OF
the management. During their
several years here they have
gained a vast number of friends
who rejoice in the fact that
they are to remain in Lexington.
The president and vice-presi-
dent, with their families will
move to Lexington during the
latter part of June.
ART LEVEE.
The art levee held at Lexing-
ton college on the afternoon OF
Saturday, May 10, was one of
+be moet brilliant functions which
this "'ways successful college
has ever enjoyed. On the
walls of the exhibition rooms
were displayed the work of the
students in the various schools
OF charcoal, pen and ink, water
color and oil; while a very
large part of the floor space
was occupied by tables upor
which was shown very beautiful
work of the classes in china
painting carrying out with grea
skill the new conventional a.
well as the realistic patterns Il
both designs and color, Th'
work in these several schools j
all under the direction Of Mrs
/. w. White and that Mrs. Whit
is competent mistress Of he
art is best testified to in tn
very marked success Of her pu
pills. The steady advancement c
the beginners in art was we.
carried in the various di'
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as among the best in the entire
exhibition. The water colors
of Miss Rebekah Crosswhite de-
serves a special mention as Civ
ing evidence of an unusual abil-
ity. Miss Crosswhite is gifted
in her sketches of heads show
ing an originality and cleverness
quite remarkable. Miss Fannie
McFadin, Miss Vera France,
and Miss Mary Berrie received
merited congratulations on their
china painting, both their skill
in outline and ability in raising
the realistic designs to the con-
ventional were highly praised.
The term just closed was one Of
the most successful the art de-
rartment has ever known. While
Mrs White retires from her du-
ties as teacher, the class for the
ensuing year has much cause
for congratulations in having
as instructor Miss Nell Walker.
Miss Walker graduated under
Mrs. White last year and since
took postgraduate work in Kan
sas City Art School. The
exhibition rooms were thronged
all the afternoon with many
friends Of the school and patrons
Of art who were cordially re
celved by Mrs. White and mem
hers Of her class, and the after
noon closed one of the most
artistic events ever enjoyed in
Lexington.
The second number Of the
commencement entertainment was
an organ recital given on Sat
rrday evening by Miss Cecile
Lyons assisted by Mr.. A. M.
Boyle, baritone, with Miss Win
fired Vim accompanist. Too
, much praise cannot be given
Miss Lyons for her finished and
fIartistic work as an organist. Her
rendition and Interpretation OF
the various numbers deserves
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-05-20

Lexington College concluded
its fifty-sixth commencement
Tuesday morning, when the
graduating exercises were held
at the opera house. The wealth
cr was ideal throughout so a
large crowd attended the exer-
cises.
This year marks a change in
the management of the college.
Prof. E. w. White and Rev. A.
L. Rogers retiring as president
and vice-president and Rev. c..
Lewis Fowler and Rev. 0. L..
Stringfield, both of Clinton, S.
c., taking their places.
Mr.. White, the retiring presi-
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-05-20
Indians Danced a War Dance.

The Oklahoma Indians COM
pletely swamped the local Young
Mems Club Monday afternoon
on the academy diamond. The
Young Mems Club was just play
ing out of its class as indicated
by the 10 to l score. The In
dians hit hard, fielded well and
ran the bases at will. Kenny,
Gordon and Sill did the battery
work for the local team.
Dutch Bates scored the lone
tally.
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ALUMNAE MEETING.

The alumnae meeting was held
in the college parlor Monday af-
ternoon. The young ladies re
ceiving diplomas from the col
lege were received into the alum
nae. Miss Nell Trosper Of
Breckenridge, Mo-, welcomed
the class and Miss Carrie Moore
gave the response.
The reports of the assistant
historian, Miss Agnes Wilson,
and of the treasurer, Mrs. Birdie
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Rev.
meeting was closed by
O. L. Stringfield.

meeting was closed by Rev.
O. L. Stringfield
ANNUAL ENTERTAINMENT.
The annual entertainment was
held at the opera house on the
evening of the fifteenth. The
program was divided into two
parts, the musical, and the one
act farce, "The Dressing Gown. "
The numbers were all good and
it is hard to pick out those who
deserved special mention. The
chorus was at its best in "Hark,
Hark, the Lark" Miss Louise
Scearce rendered Smiths "Com'e
Gntil" Cleft hand alone) in a
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-05-20

especial commendation. Bach S
Prelude and Fugue in c was
played in a masterGul way.
Brewers Springtime Sketch
was marked by the style in
which it was rendered
Bucks Pedal Study showed
in an admirable way the per-
formers skill in pedal technique.
Lemaigec's Capriccio and
Dubois In Paradisum displayed
to the best advantage Miss
Lyons smooth phrasing and her
light legato touch. The effects
in the other numbers were beau
tiful and pleasing.
The listener was impressed
with the rare quality of Miss
Lyons music and shall predict
for her a brilliant future as an
orrganist.
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ready aid to Rev. Fowler in the
discharge Of the duties of the
college.
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Allegro from Coronation Concerto
Mozart
MISS FLORENCE GREISER
Orchestral parts on second piano.
MISS ROBBINS
An Indian Lovers Song Beresford
Will o. the Wlsp Spross
MISS BYRD RICE
Come Gentil Cleft hand alonel
Smith
Military Polonaise Chopin
MISS LOUISE SCEARCE
Blue Skies Sealy
MISS ADELAIDE HIGGINS
La Fileuse Raft
MISS BERNADINE ENGLISH
Bridal Chorus from Rose Maiden
Cowen
MISSES HIGGINS, STEMMONS,
PHETZTNG AND RICE
Crescendo Lasson |
Witches Dance Mcdowell |
MISS MARJORIE KROH
Scene and Prayer from Der
Freichsutz Won Weber
MISS LILLIAN STEMMONS
Polonaise for two pianos Lack
MISSES LYONS AND RICE
INTERMISSION
THE DRESSING GOWN
CASTOF CHARACTERS
Peter Peabody-who makes the length
Of the gown an excuse for
a short temper.
GLENN CHARLTON
Mrs Peabody-his wife, who excuses
nothing when her personal
property is attacked,
WINIFRED WINN
Miriam-the daughter, whose eX-
cuse is her heart
VERA FRANCE
Jack Kirk-who is the excuse Of
all excuses
WALTER MARTIN
Cumber-the butler, whose temper
is shortened by the shortness
of others,
WALTER PEACOCK
Sarah-the maid, who assists in
the shortening process
BERNADINE ENGLISH
THE GRADUATING EXERCI-
SES.
The Fifty-Sixth Annual
Graduating exercises were held
in the New Grand Opera House
Tuesday morning. The pro
gram was opened by the college
chorus. DR.. E. C. Gordon pro
nounced the invocation, and Miss
Carrie Moore rendered a piano
solo.
Rev. Fowler delivered
the address to the class. Al.
though i'll up to the time Of the
exercises, he threw his whole SOU
into his address, and delighted
his audience. His address EN-
bodied these three thoughts
Whence came man. Whittier
goest man. What is man." The
degrees were presented by Prof
Z. w. White, who in a few words
expressed his love and apprecia
: ton for the class, and his regre
in leaving Lexington. Rev. 0
L. Stringfield pronounced th'
benediction.
$ The following degrees wer
. granted:
2 Sydney NJ. Lankford, A. B.
} Stella Mabel Marye, B. L.
9 Carrie M. Moore, B. NJ, A, B.
Winifred Winn, B. NJ.
Izetta Leola Gaffin, B, NJ.
} Byrd A. Rice, NJ. NJ.
e Amelia c. Phetzing, B. 0.
+, Anna Laura Scarce, Art.
Q Certificates were granted to;
e Troy M. Hargis, Bushes
q course.
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Mrs. G.. W. Kerdolff returned
from a visit in Kansas City
Monday night.
Mrs. Walter Shinn went to
Kansas City Tuesday for a
few days visit with relatives.
G. S. Mitchell, Joel Ewing,
Robt. Horn, D. r. Mitchell, Lee
Meierer, Frank Speas, j. R.
Wilmot and Chas, Kinkead left
Tuesday on homeseekers
excursion for points in
Texas.
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Hedge Posts

For sale, 1000 hedge posts Z
feet long.
c. r. SMITH.
1928 Mayyiew, Mo-
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BACCALAUREATE SERVICE

The Baptist church was filled
to its largest capacity Sunday
when Rev. c. Lewis Fowler, Pres
ident elect Of the college, preach
cd the annual Baccalaureate SER
mon in the morning and Rev. O.
L. Stringfield addressed the col
lege Y. w. C. A. in the evening.
The services throughout were
the most attractive held in the
church for some time. The Lex
ington College chorus, which
was trained for the occasion by
Mrs. Cora Foster, rendered a
beautiful and appropriate num-
Der at both the morning and ev-
ening service The solo at the
morning service by Mrs. Foster
was exceptionally beautiful and
the duet in the evening by Mrs.
Foster and Miss Lillian Stem
mons was a rare treat.
Rev. Fowler choose for his
text, John 6 6:68-"Then Simon
Peter answered him, Lord, tC
whom shall we go? Thou has
the words of eternal life." Rev
Fowler preached a magnifican
sermon and won over a large
number of friends by his earnes
and pleasing delivery.
Rev. 0. L. Struggled, vice
president elect, delighted
large audience in the evening
with his address on Christian ed
ucation. Rev. Stringfield i
deeply interested in the subjec
of his address and will prove
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
CANADIAN TREATY
 MAY BE CHANGED

Washington, February 7-As result of the growing belief that the paper and wood pulp provisions of the new Cana d'an reciprocity agreement will operate one-sidedly to benefit the dominion with cut corresponding benefit to the Uni ted States an important change IS likely 10 be made by Congress in the measure before it is ratified.
 Paper manufacturers and others who have studied the agreement closely be- lieve the language of the agreement is SO drawn that the United States may be compelled to admit paper free before Canada complies with her part of the agreement. The situation has been pre- sented to the ways and means committee of the House in such strong light that many members of that committee are satisfied that the agreement on the pa- per and pulp provisions is open to a construction which will be distinctly to the disadvantage of the American man ufacturers.
 Secretary Knox sent a letter to the committee today stating that the com missioners who framed the reciprocal agreement had arrived at only a tenta- tive agreement upon the paper schedule. It can be changed, he said, without de- feating the remainder of the treaty, and it's adjustment can be left to future nego- tiations or future actions of Congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
WILL SHOW HOW
 TIRES ARE MADE
Free Moving Pictures at Jefferson The atre Will Demonstrate
 Process in Full

An hour of moving pictures will be given free by the B. F. Goodrich company at the Jefferson theatre Friday night under the direction of F. M. Tilisch of that company. The moving pictures and explanations by MT. Tillisch are for the purpose of acquainting automobile own CTS and others with the process under which the automobile tires of that firm arc made.
 The free demonstrations are given in all important cities under the direction of men familiar with the work. The pic- lures begin at the beginning of the gath ering of rubber and carry one to the final finished product at Akron, O., where the automobile tires are made. The first scenes aA the Amazon river in Brazil, where the rubber plantations are main- tafned by the company. These lands are leased by contractors from the govern ment of Brazil and are managed by na- lives, who understand perfectly the art of gathering the valuable products. The pictures go to show the transformation of the crude rubber, through the various stages of manufacture into and finally the finished auto tire.
 The attraction Is very popular and no doubt the people of Birmingham who are interested will attend the free demonstra- tjcn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
TIDEWATER LINE
 PROJECT BOOSTED


 Mobile, February 7.-(Special. )-The party of northern capitalists, repre- senting the holders of majority of the stock in the Dauphin Island project and the Tidewa ter railroad between Birmingham and the Warrior river, who have been at Dauphin Island for the last three days going over the plans for thea proposed improvement and arranging the details for the gi- gantic work that will soon be under. taken there, returned to Mobile this evening greatly pleased with the pros. pect
 Every detail of the plans was care fully gone into and one of the party stated tonight that work would be commenced at once and that all the plans of the company would be car- ried to completion without delay. Ample capital is behind the improvement plans, which. all told, contemplate the expenditure of several millions of dol lars and which will result, eventual ly, in an immense coaling station on Dauphin Island with direct connection with the Birmingham district by means of a bargeNline operating on the Tom bigbee and Warrior rivers in connec- tion with the Tidewater railroad. The party will remain in this city for two or three days. after which some of the gentlemen will leave for Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
SPENCER DISCUSSES
 VIADUCT AGREEMENT
Vice President of Southern Says Agree ment Will Bc Amended to
 Provide Approaches

Henry B. Spencer, vice president of the Southern Railway company, was here yesterday for a short time en route to Washington, after attending confer ence in Meridian with some New Orleans and Northeastern railroad officials.
 While here he was acquainted with the viaduct misunderstanding, the effect of which was to provide no approach on the Twenty eighth street viaduct Inasmuch as there was some question about the railroad amending the accepted agree ment between the city and corporations. MT. Spencer was requested for his opin- ion. He said
 q have been informed about the absence of any approach on the Twenty-eighth street viaduct, which has ben liberally commented upon. I have no hestancy in saying that insofar as the Southern railway and Alabama Great Southern are concerned we will amend the agreement to care for that overlooked or misunder- stood point This is provided the amend inent carries the condition, as the former agreement, as to the waiving of abuttins property damages. I am told this has been agreed to by the chief owners of the property
 MT. Spencer said he believed the agree ment so far was equitable and hoped 1t would meet with favor at the hands of the officers having its final continuation in hand He added that the closing of streets. in the affected area was not a burden
 MT. Spencer was accompanied en route to Washington yesterday by T. C. Powell, who was in the conference in Meridian. The officers were joined by L. Cevier, who went with them to Meridian While there several matters of impor- tance to the line were taken up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
SELMA BUSINESS MEN
 HOLD ACTIVE SESSION

Selma, February 7.-(Special.)-A busy session of the Selma chamber of commerce. which was largely attended. was held tonight. In his report Sec retary Richards told of several im- portant industries which were seeking locations in Selma and which had been taken up by the board of trustees Most favorable reports from the special com mittee on immigration as well as fa- vorable reports from other committees on various subjects were read and adopted. The question of holding fair in Selma was also fully, discussed and the matter will be decided within the next few days when the meeting of the stockholders of the Central Ala bama Fair association will be held. resolution indorsing the bill which has been introduced in Congress f~r the reduction of postage was also adopted and a copy of the resolution will be forwarded to the Alabama delegation at Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
HOXRY'S RECORD
 DOES NOT STAND

Los Angeles, February 7.-Because the berograph which Arch Hoxsey wore around his neck when he made his plunge to death during the recent aviation meet was smashed to pieces it's accuracy re- mained untested and the altitude record of more than 11,00O feet which Hoxsey had made few days before the fatal acci- cent is unverified and unofficial. The report to this effect was forwarded today to the Aero club of America by Prof. H. La V. Twining, official observer for the club at the local meet.
 Prof. -Twining stated in his report that it had been planned to make the neces- sary official test of the barograph which Hoxsey carried, but the latters death and the destruction of the altitude indi- cator rendered this impossible.
 The American endurance record was the only one which Hoxsey broke at the Los Angeles meet that has been declared official.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08

Thursday afternoon at 8 o'clock in the assembly room of the Chamber of Com merce. The call was issued yesterday by President John l.. Parker. of the as- sociation; J. W. Mcqueen. chairman of the executive committee. and J. R. Hornady secretary of the association. At the meeting it is hoped there will be a large attendance as a number of important matters will be discussed and final plans looking to the erecting of the monument takes
 The formal call follows:s
 "A meeting of the Handley Memoria association is hereby called for 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon. February 9, in the rooms of the Chamber of Commerce. Important business will come up and full attendance is urged
 JOHN l., PARKER,
 President.
 "J. W. MQUEEN, E A Chairman Executive Committee.
 "J. R. HORNADY,
 Secretary"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
Y. M. C. X. BEATEN
 BY VANDERBILT

The members of the Y. NJ c. A. team last night failed to show themselves as strong as their brethren of the Athletic club, and the five representing Wander Tilt university came off with a decisive victory. The score was 53 to 25.
 The locals fought every inch of the ground but resistance to the Colnmo- dores was of no avail. The Vanderbilt aggregation Is distinctly stronger that the Y. M. c. A. team, and last nights s victory was in no sense fluke.
 The work of Izard, for the visitors, was the shining feature of the game. For the locals, Brooks probably deserves most credit.
 The vaiderbit men were determi. ed ic win last night, as the defeat at the hands of the Athletic club was not a little galling. Their playing on the whole furnished an excellent exhibition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
EASTERN LEAGUE
 CLOSES SESSION

Baltimore, February 1.-The Eastern league baseball pennant winners will at the end of the coming season play a post-season series of five games with an all-star team managed by the leader of the club that finishes second This de- cision was the feature of today's con- eluding session of the Eastern league delegates. Two players will be chosen from each Eastern league club by resi- dent Barrow and the manager of the second team. The games will be played under rules similar to those of the na- tional commission governing the world s series.
 There was discussion of plans to ob- tain higher classiflcations than the Pa cifc Coast, Western and Southern leagues, and President Barrow and J. J. Stein of Buffalo will continue to serve on this committee and advance argu- ments to the national commission to ob- tain certain privileges.
 The club owners approved President Barrow's selection of umpires and also his plaIs to keep the referees and the players well up to their work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
SCREWS AMENDS
 COMMISSION. BILL

Montgomery, February 7-(Special.)- Senator Michael Screws of Montgomery will tag four amendments to the Smith commission government bill when the in- strument is sent to the upper body of Alabama's 8 legislature. Chief of these fea- lures will be an amendment permitting referendum. The recall feature Is already included in the bill which has passed the house.
 Other amendments which are to be placed on the measure are, first, to pro- vide for a board of education in Mont gomery; second, to provide half salary to the widows of firemen and policemen who are killed in the discharge of their duties, and half salary to. such officers who are permanently disabled; third, pro- vision for the retirement of policemen and firemen from active work after they have served in their respective capacities for a period of 20 years.
 None of the amendments is likely 10 develop any material opposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
Stockholders Meeting
 Gorham Agency Co.,. Inc,
Held February 7-rhe Old Officers and
 Directors Reelected and Per Cent 4, Annual Dividend Declared

The first annual meeting of the stock holders of the G6rham Agency company. incorporated, general agent Empire Life -Insurance company. was held at it's off, fees, 41S-19-20 Empire building February :, 1911, and the old officers and directors were re-elected The Agency company paid ap per cent annual dividend on paidin capital of s33,O00 and set aside $14.000 to the surplus account and reserved $S000 for depreciation and shrinkages. The president of the company in his report to the stockholders showed that the agency had delivered and paid for sl.5O00O0 of in surance during the first year of the ex istence of the company. The president, Mir. J. A. Gorham. was complimented by all the stockholders present on the splen- did showing made by the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
Supreme Court Decisions

Montgomery, February 7.|5{Special.)-- Three opinions were handed down by the Alabama supreme court, after which the judicial body adjourned until Thursday of this week. Docket for the week is pro- nounced especially light though larger batch of decisions is expected to be rem dered when the court next convenes.
 The following is a list of the decisions today handed down:
 Dowdell, c. J.: G. B. McElvane vs. Central of Georgia Railway company, appeal from Geneva circuit court; af- firmed.
 Anderson, J.: Cosmos Cotton company vs. First National Bank of Birmingham, appeal from city court of Birmingham; affirmed
 Sayre, J.: Jake Christian vs. state of Alabama, appeal from Andalusia city court; affirmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
GOES TO ESTABLISH
 TENNESSEE AGENCY

H. D. Wilson. vice president of the h. terstate Casualty company, left last right for Nashville, Tenn, where he win make the final arrangements for the en- trance of his company into Tennessee. Before returning he will appoint num- ber of agents and will get the agency work under way.
 Several men are now travelling over Florida and Georgia for the company es- tablishng agencies in those states. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-08
EFFORT TO PERSUADE
 MEMPHIS MAN TO FIGHT

New Orleans, February 7.-(Special)- T. In an effort to try out Jim Corbett's white mans hope' Warren Barbour, the heavyweight. officials of the Young Mems Gymnastc club have commenced negotiations with T. Nash Buckingham. the well-known southern society man and holder of the southern amateur heavyweight title, which he won a year ago. with view of having Barbour and Buckingham meet in a limited round go here Buckingham weighs POO pounds in condition and has long string of anna teur victories.