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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-05-13

sell TO our farmers here ut home
The Steel Trust invalss ~v"r,
market in the known world,
The American made shoe i.
worn by all civilized people oil
The earth Aud So it IS with the
other articles mentioned in The
bill. am glad that they can 90
ont and conquer the markets of
the world, hat if they can com
pete IN foreign markets after pay
Ing transportation charges it is
worse than ridiculous to say that
they can not compete here at
home without the aid of a tariff.
Let us have a square deal"
No difference what we may do,
Mr.. Chairman, our actions will
be misrepresented, our motives
questioned, and our purpose
maligned by these selfish IN
terests; but as men we ought to
have the courage of our convic-
tions and do what we believe to
be right and abide by the conse-
quences. AS / have often SAID, |
have all abiding faith in the
Judgment, intelligence, and fair
ness of the people, and as for me
l am wllling.to submit my record
to them.
| realize that it requires time
to accomplish these great reforms
and that we will lie unable to do
many things that we would like
to do, but let us do our utmost to.
keep our promises to the people,
and in doing this our conduct will
meet with their approval and,
what is even more comforting,
the approval Of our own con
sciences.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-05-13
Luncheon Sardines.

Melt four tablespoOnfuls of
butter, add one third of a cupful
of soft stale bread-crumbs and
stir until well blended; then add
one cupful of rich milk. Bring
to the boiling-point and add two
hard-boiled eggs finely chopped
and one small box of sardines
freed from bones and separated
into small pieces. Again bring
to the boiling point and season
with salt, pepper and paprika.
Serve ON pieces Of buttered toast
and garnish with toast points and
parsley if it be at hand. Good
for a chafing-dish supper.-Wo-
mans Home Companion for May.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-05-13

Chris Walk went to Kansas
City yesterday to spend the
day on business.
Mesdames z. NJ. Williams, c..
7. Ryland, j. A. Rich and Miss
Belle Green returned Thursday
evening FROM Marshall, where
they have been attending the
annual Missionary Conference of
the NJ. E. Church South.
W. H. Campbell went to Kan
sas City yesterday on business.
E. B. Campbell went to WAY
erly yesterday to spend the
day on business.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-05-13
Bids for Contracts.

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids
Will be RECEIVED until s O'Clock, p. M, of
Monday, May %, 1911, by Il. j. McGrew,
CLERK OF The Board of Commissioners OF
Lexington Special Road District ofLafay-
cite County, Missouri, at his office in the
City OF Lexington, for the grading of 40
miles OF road, on the Lexington and
Dover Road, beginning at the line be-
tween. sections thirty four and thirty FIVE
township nifty. one range twenty seven
and n thence east to the line be-
tween sections thirty two and thirty
three township fifty one range twenty
six, a total distance of twenty one thous-
and six hundred and fifty four feet; also,
Tor. grading a portion of the Lexington
ana, Wellington Road, beginning at the
bridge commonly called the Rock
Bridge, thence west Thirteen thousand
four hundred feet, or 2.56 miles. The
exact route OF said roads is shown by the
B~xhlblts now on file with the under
signed Clerk. and same are open to
prospective bidders for inspection and
examination. Said roads must be bid
upon separately. Written contract and
pond must be entered into for each road
by the successful bidder or bidders.
bond not to exceed contract price and
TO be signed by good and sufficient
sureties., Work to be done according
to the plans, specifications, plats and
signed Clerk OF the District, and to be
paid Tor in installments the total of
which shall not exceed seventy five pEr
cent OF contract price until work is
Al. BIDS must be ACCOMPANIED by certi-
fed check for Two Hundred Dollars
tS2Oo.0O) payable to r.. ]. McGrew. Clerk,
which shall be forfeited on failure OF
pldasr TO execute, contract and bond
herein required. Check to be returned
II makers bid is not accepted, or II
contract is executed and bond is APP
proved.
Board reserves the right to reject
any and all bids,
b, J. McGREW
Clerk Of Board OF commissioners.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-05-13

That felt roofing you bought
from the Lambert Lumber Com
pany should not be neglected.
Make it last indefinitely by Civ
ing it a coat Of their Asphalt
paint, 1t is cheap in price,
but guaranteed to be the best
N quality.
Mrs. c. C. Minter of st. JOS
eph, Mo-, arrived Wednesday ev-
ening to visit the family of T.
j. Green.
Geo. Nasser went to Kansas
City Thursday for a few days
visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Morrison
went to Kansas City Thursday
evening for a few days visit.
F, S. Emmert left Thursday
for his home in Martinsburg,
West Virginia, after a visit here
with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. McGrew
and son, Edwin, and Mr.. and
Mrs. j. M. Poage went to Kan
sas City yesterday in Mr..
MeGrew's car.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-05-13
W-ARRENSBURG, MISSOURI

b. M. Taubman went to Kan
sas City yesterday on bust
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Matter
went to Kansas City yesterday
for a brief stay.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-05-13
Hello, Farmers and Breeders

wish to cal your attention to the Wmto0 Hill Stock
and Breeding Farm and invite gu to cAl ana see my Breeding
Stock for the season of 49, l.. nave two fine Horses and two
of the best Jacks in the County. Prompt service and a square
deal-no waiting for ii day or Two.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-05-13

A.. w. Naylor returned from
Kansas City yesterday.
j. R. Wilmot went to Kansas
City yesterday on business.
Ira Keller went to Kansas CITY
Wednesday on business.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-05-13
Letter List.

The following mail remained
uncalled for at the Lexington
Postoffice Saturday, May
10, 1911.
Letters.
Mr.. Albert Aldo, A. H. Bod
gett, Mr.. Mack Butino, Mr..
Theo. Fisher, Druggist; Mr..
William Forde, Mr.. Andy Hart
sell, Mr.. BaoiseiOr Kapauaror, j.
P. Montgomery, Miss Virginia
Miller, Mr.. Otis Robinson, Miss
Ardella Smith, Mr.. Henry Strau-
CHER, Mr.. Henry B. Wilson, Mr..
F. E. Whitley.
Cards.
Mr.. James Bell, Mr.. VIM. But
Ter, Mrs. 7. L.. Dawson, Mrs.
Matte Frizzell, Rev. A. H. Higgs,
Mrs. Gertrude Johnson, Andy
Martin, Mr.. Charley Morton, Mr.,
Allen Saltz, Ambers Sandures,
Mr.. NJ. Sockerson, Mr.. Gill Wood
worth.
When calling for this mail
please say it was advertised.
JOHN K. TAUBMAN,
Postmaster.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-10-20
ACCUSED MAN GRADUATE
OF A MISSOURI COLLEGE
Bought Poison -Four Days Be-
fore VICilm's Body Was Found
In Bathroom
fBy Associated Press.J

Boston, Oct 20-iRey Clarence II.
Richeson. pastor OF the Baptist
church, Of Cambridge, was arrested
today in connection with poisoning
of II ss Avis linnell student In
the New England Conservatory OF
music The police have Information.
that Rioheson bought cyanide at
Newton Confer drug store shortly
before the womaas death. Two
days before her death cards were
issued for the wedding Of Richeson
and Violet Edmunds.
Rlcheson graduated from William,
Jewell college Liberty Moll In }90>
He is 35 years OF age Avis Lmneli
Is 10 years old, it 10 said and was
formerly his flancee.
The Newton Center druggist told
the police that iiieheson bought the
cyan de from him four days before
Miss Linnell's body was found in
the bath room Of the VI W. g. A.
home here. saying he wanted to Kill
a dog aad asked that the sale DO
Kept secret
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-10-20
MINISTERS
ELECTED To
CONFERENC
LAYMEN STILL BALLOT.
ING ON CHOICE; CON.
TESTS LIVELY

Elections for delegates to the gen.
eral conference at Minneapolis next
May occupied the larger part of the
attention OF members Of thte Method
list conference today The ministers
elected delegates this morning and
laymen started baIloting shortly al
ter 3 o'clock this afternoon
The ministerial delegates will be:
George H. bradford. chancellor OF
TO- NJ. T., Guthrie; VI Porter, district
superintendent, Enid trustee Of uni
versity; G. K Robinson superintend.
ent Of Eastern Oklahoma Mission
conference, Tulsa, president board Of
trustees Of university; II A. Doty,
district superintendent, Weatherlord.
Rev G. W. Irwin, of Ponca city,
and Rev =. S. Stockwell, of MuskO-
gee were elected reserves
There were five ballots ana the
contests were lively
The lay conference met In the First
Baptist church this morning. w. T.
Mcclure, of Pawhuska, was elected
president and w c. Richardson Of
Okeene. secretary The committee
on organization recommended that
the organization be made permanent.
There are about $50 lay delegates,
and of these about fifty are women
Bishop Quayle spoke 10 the lay
delegates early this afternoon
There were fifteen candidates for
delegate at the start and the ballots
were close and exciting Fred w
Green of Guthrie, appeared to be a
winner from the start Four dele
gates are to be Elected.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-10-20
AUDITING Of ACCOUNTS
REPORTED TO CITY COUNCIL
Report Says Docket Has Been
Mut|Iated and Reports and
Cases are Missing

Auditing of the police court ac
counts during the time in which j
J. Boles was police judge-April
1907, to April 1911-shows that
$o,O.50 in fines stood good for"
have not been paid and that there
are reports and cases missing The
auditing Of the accounts was report
ed to the city council last night by
Charles Adler
There We're found about 100 cases
In which various parties guaranteed
costs and fines to the city, which
were never paid in full. Costs were
generally paid, but fines were not,
according to the reports available.
The amounts run from 81 % $2S. be-
ng generally between 81 and $40
The list of "sureties' comprises all
sorts of citizens and some not citi-
zens.
Tom Beatty, well known local
character, stood good" in large
number of cases, but the fines are
still standing. He owes the city
$54, according to the audit.
John Capers cOlored lawyer, is
charged up with $S2 worth of fines.
having stood good" for a large mum
Der Of clients.
A. p. Portwood colored lawyer, is
charged with S6S.50, appearing in
twelve instances His clients were
Rufus Rastus, Lou Matthews, John
Matthews, Mary Williams, Cora NJ.
Young, Anna Hall, 1.-TWO cases) Ida
House Bessie jackson, Lille Cone
land, Ida House
E. I. Sadler colored lawyer appear
TO be indebted in the sum of S3S in
six cases.
for the ent'r period Of Judge
Boles' tenure the auditor finds that
the fines amounted to $G,00725. The
police judge received s3.31S.75. tha
city attorney $3516; the expenses
were $40. The total was $l3057 20.
ana there was turned over to the
city treasurer $6001.75.
Statements by the Auditor
The following statements are
made by the auditor:
1T appearing that up to December
1910, money for fines was promptly
turned over to the city treasurer
every month. In 1914 such prompt-
ness ceased; the December, 1919. |
mes have not been turned over in
January but in February, 1911.
There was pad over to the treas.
lref various sums supposedly 10 |
cover all monthly deficiencies. hut
by careful investigation | find S5 50
snort in so depositing. the fines
amounting to $6,0C7.25 and the mon
sy deposited with the treasurer is
S600175.
There are five monthly reports
and tn rty-eight treasurer's dubli-
ate receipts missing from the office
d the city clerk.
AS to the cases TODD good for
Oy | find in nearly all these cases
III the costs have been prepaid.
Pages 939. 94O 941 and s42 are
missing from the docket"
Mr. Adler also audited the ac-
counts Of II. H. Reynolds. police
udge from May until October 1911 /
hiding all correct except for Az
'rror, which council was asked 70 l.
.orrect In tbs period there we're
'l7S.50 fines.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-10-20
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yesterday, when the chamber o
commerce secured enough automo
biles to take all the ministers for {
ride. BY that means it was possi
BILE to show the visitors something Of
the charm OF the city generally, al
low them a view of the noble ground
on which the permanent school build
ings are to be, 10 see the present
handsome and admirable building
and grounds. and to see the fine nos
pital on the other eminence at the
other end of town. Mineral Wells
park was also seen by many.
Before the autos started Rev w. G.
Coleman, pastor of the First church
and the greatest university booster
in existence, told the conference what
Guthrie and Mccoy & Gaffney had
done toward securing the school and
for 1t.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-10-20
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CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMS
some APP0|AT TM{N7S
And Passes Up Bids on City
Bonds Till the N ext
Meeting

The city council tore off quite ,
bunch OF business last night.
The council confirmed the mayors
nomiaation of leslie g. NibacI a.
park commissioner
Dr. Ruck's nomination was con
frmed as city physician
The nomination Of Guy Williamson
as policeman was rejected
The mayors nomination of Mike
Cassidy as water commissioners
which has been a bone OF contention
for two weeks. was not acted upon
bur rather council "legislaed' Cassi
dy out of office, by adopt ng an or
dinance combining his office with
that of the city engineer. Engineer
Hooker resigned, and at present the
water department NJ no head
Afer the Bonds.
Representatives of three bonding
companies put in appearances In eff
forts 10 take the 100000 voted for
park extension aud m neral wells de
velopment at discounts Council re
jected all bids and left the matter
open until special meeting next
Thursday.
The bidders are now getting up
close to par.
The bond agents last night had
one of the most spirited, auction
eering sessions in years They got
TO making speeches about each other
and bidding up on the bonds. ana
al made advances at various times.
Council is still open 1r proposi-l
tions. The viaduct issue has not
yet gone through all the legal ma
chinery.
The bids for the city printing were
presented The bid of the Daily
Leader was found to be the lowest
and il was accepted.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-10-20
lBy Leased Wire.l

Chicago. H., Ost 2O.-'Asleep at
the cash register" was the ntme OF
little two act sketch hastily put
ON at 1888 South State street early
today. According to Gustav Das-
hollis. who had leading role. the SIX I
got by in good shape. In fact, he
declares it might be said the other
five actors in the little comedy
drama got away with lit
meaning the contents of the cash
register. Police are now searching
for the five amateur thespians, also
the contents of the reg ster.
Gustav is proprietor of small
cafe. After hard days work ne
was sleeping peacefully in a chair by
the cash register, dreaming of how
he would spend the $50 it contain
ed Five negroes entered George
slumbered on. They tried to open
the cash register. Il wouldn't bulge
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-10-20
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT
HARDLY WITHOUT PARALLEL
Students Celebrate Event With
Street Parade and StormIng
The Conference

Increasing the endowment fund Of
the Methodist University of Oklaho
ma $5l 900 in so minutes at a single
session and adding to that at the next
session, the Oklahoma annual confer
ence of the M e. church has made
history and put Guthrie in the black
type and red line class o. the educa-
tonal map. The notable achievement
in finance was followed this morn
ing by remarkable demonstration
of the students of the University.
Students from the university in
vaded the First NJ e. church in full
force, surrounded the conference
with human chain and ropes of col
ors and effected complete capture.
After parading the business section
OF the city with banner. 1851 900 in
80 minutes" the students storme1
into the big church while routine
business was in progress, marched
themselves around the entire con
ference body and gave all the uni
yersity yells and songs. Bishop
Quayle had the gavel up on a rou-
tine motion when the body OF stu
dents at the most full grown young
university ever known appeared. He
called the conference to its feet and
announced "The Methodist Episco-
pal church tomorrow"
Students Were Cheered
The students were cheered to
standstill and they whooped it up for
ten minutes The banner with the
big figures was on the rostrum and
the bishop called for increase. The
amount was quickly run up TO $54 900.
IN than dawn IN
the Baptist church where the Meth
odist laymen were in session, with
instructions to Chancellor Bradford
to raise $4,000 more. The donors at
both places were given the university
'rahs, the locomotive and the whistle
nonors.
Last night was educational night
at conference, and it was tremen
dous occasion for the new university
established here this year through
consolidation of two schools It's
cornerstone on the permanent site Isl
to be laid soon.
Addresses were made last night by
President Robinson of the university
board of trustees, Chancellor Brad
ford, Vice Chancellor Fielder and
Bishop Quayle.
Okldnoma Cily MeFSnaHt ouDSS' 'SC'
When the increasing of the endow-
ment fund was started there was a
loyal outburst. Sidney Il. Brock, an
Oklahoma City merchant, announced
a gift of $4,000 This was followed
by several $4,000 and $1,000 subscrip- |
tions, the amount quickly running TO
a high figure The smaller contribu-
tors piled up in hurry and at l0:30
the remarkable result Of $4,000 In
so minutes was announced, 1t Is De
ieved this sets a record for all
church gatherings in the state class
and outranks any single day collec-
tion by general subscription.
me Oklahoma City men were
strong in the meeting last night
Those who supported Epworth during
its career there were leaders In TINS
instance. Rev G. e. Mogg subscrlo-
ed $4,000, and several other Oklaho-
ma City men were on the list. All
parts of the state were represented.
Preliminary Missionary Work
A great deal of missionary WORK
for the university was accomplished
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-10-20
NAP AT CASH REGISTER COSTS
MERCHANT $40. PROCEEDS OF DAY;
WAKE UP, SHUT UP AND OPEN UP''

One of them stepped over and dug
Gus in the ribs
"oof," numbled Gus.
Wake up, shut up and open up
the cash register" commanded the
bold robbel
Gus sleepilly opened his eyes,
grunted and 81 d down in his chair
again.
Then, annoyed at his lack of in
terest. two of the men seized him
and shook him wide awake.
What matter?" mumbled Gus, rub
bing his eyes.
Get busy" commanded the men,
pointing revolvers. at nm and Gus
did mis- part in the sketch He then
watched them gloomily as they took
out the $50 and left.
"Good-by old pal: youse kin go
ahead and pound your ear all youse
wants TO, chorused the FIVE negro
es as they left
But Gus was thoroughly awake
and called in the police.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-10-20
MARYzCK
IS IT'LL
At LARGE
KANSAS OFFICIALS ABOUT
ABANDON SEARCH FOR
SLAYER OF FIVE
(By Associated Press.l

Ellsworth, Kan. Oct. pa tramp
arrested near the Kanopolis salt
works this morning is held, suspect
ed of being Charles Maryzck, want
ed in connection with the Snowman
murder Officials have little confi-
dence that either the tramp or the
man arrested at Newkirk, Okla,
yesterday is the right nan. Mary
eek is believed to have left the
neighborhood.
The officials practically have CIV
en- up search here The marshal at
Russell, Kan, To-Day reported that a
man answering Maryzcks descrip-
ton was seen there on the day be
fore the murders, headed this way.
The murdered woman's brothers
are still searching.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-10-20
SWALLOWS BRIDGE
NJ Of COLD TEETH ON
STOCK EXCHANGE
(By Leased Wire)

. Chicago, Oct 20-The genius
9 who plunged into the hotel foun- {
g tain and swallowed a gold fish &
. has nothing on W. O. Mumford c
9 of the Chicago board of trade. G
g He swallowed a bridge OF gold {
9 teeth today without even get 6
9 ting wet. G
g Mn Mumford. who IS mead of {,
9 the grain firm of W. o Mumford c
9 and company, was talking with 6
. several customers. when he sud g
6 denly clutched his throat and &
. staggered against table. Trad =
9 ers about him rushed TO his 9
. side. He made frantic efforts g
6 TO explain his trouble, but was -
g unable To do So G.
9 Surgical skill finally succeed g
9 ed in extracting the gold bridge g
. work from mis- throat. -
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-10-20
FOOTBALL TEAM FINAL PRACTICE

Coach Shira today put the uniyer-
sty team through the final practice
for the game with shawnee mere TO-
morrow. This will be the most inn
Dortant contest the @. VI u. h2s so
far undertaken, and great deal de
pends on the showing made. The
teams are pretty we'll matched. IL is
said with o N IT, somewhat IN the
lead in reputa ion FOR bright playing
The game will undoubtedly be hard
one. So far the Methodist university
has not been defeated
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-10-20
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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-10-20
Got MANY Nlctln1a

It Is said several women have been
working the city for several days
selling twenty-five pounds OF sugar
for one dollar collecting ouehaIf in
advance and offering Ia addition Il
set OF dishes with name engraved
Itaereon it Is said carload Of sugar
has been sold In Guthrie what
kinl OF game Is it2
Mrs Eva G Seaman. one Of the
Oldest and earliest residents Of Guths
re, was taken to the hospital yester-
day for an operation for tumor The
operation was undertaken today
Mrs A NJ Caldwell Of Shawnee, is
in The city She is the only woman
enforcement officer IN the state
fiootleggers have dubbed her Bat
tleaxe Adde.'
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-10-20
ENAM0UREO OF sEi LIFE

L. R. Tarrants, the youngest son
or Deputy Sheriff Tom Tarrants IS
'enamoured OF such life on the ocean
wave and home on the rolling deep
as ne has seen in his first year of
seamanship He is in the training
station at Goat Island, off San Fran,
lsco He writes home about whole
flock of battleships and nation Of
noise during the recent visit OF Presi-
dent Taft. II seems to Tom Tarrants
and the other old boys that these
modern youngsters in the govern
ment service are getting too toney.
Young Tarrants writes on letter pa
per with his name. station and occu-
patton printed The boys have print
ed programs for their band concerts.
Tarrants expects to get a glimpse OF
the world in the next three years
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1911-10-20
OYNAMITERS IN
SPOKANE WRECK
HATED AGENCY


. Spokane Wash. Oct 20-Dy-
= namiters wrecked the Office OF (
. the sun Employment agency on :
- Front avenue last night {
. The explosion shook scores of c
= other buildings, including the {
q city han, four blocks away. C
9 The entire street within a e
9 block each way OF the employ. g
= ment agency was Uttered with 6;
q broken glass, wood and sections {,
! of corrugated iron from tae {,
9 walls Of the building {;
! No one was injured although .
3 a number OF persons We're in the Z,
: immediate vicinity =
: The employment agency for .
= weeks had been advertising for 60
= men 10 take places left vacant g
: by strikers ON The Hartman q
: lines. e.