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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-08-26
Agriculture for Women.
One Of the new courses

One Of the new courses Of
study offered by the Missouri
College Of Agriculture is a four
years course for women leading
to the degrees of Bachelor of
Science in Agriculture. This
course is intended to give women,
not only a knowledge Of Home
Economics, but a thorough train
ing in those farm practices in
which women are particularly in
terested, The course includes
Farm Crops and Soils, Dairying
Botany, Gardening, Care of
Flowering Plants and Fruit Cul-
ture, besides the usual studies
that have heretofore been includ-
ed in the regular Home Econom-
les course.
1t is expected that this course
will prove popular with a large
class Of young women who in
tend to spend their lives on farms
or in teaching in connection with
agricultural schools. 1t is
well balanced course, affOrding
a wide range of studies from
which students may elect work
outside of the Agricultural and
Home Economics departments.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-08-26
Notice.

Miss Lockhart, postgraduate Of
Prof. D. F. Conrad and student
of the Sherwood Piano School of
Music, viii open her fall term
in piano teaching at her studio
at Miss Mamie Shaw s residence
1886 S. 18th st., Sept. 4, 1911.
New pupils will receive free in
struction till then. Preparatory
work for Central College School
of Music. Best Of references fur
nished. Terms reasonable.
S-l5-2wks. Phone 848.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-08-26

R. M. Lale spent Sunday in
Kansas City.
Leroy Gray spent Sunday in
HigginsvilIe.
Miss Mary Ross returned
Saturday night from a few
days visit in Kansas City.
Nice Sill left Saturday on
a trip through Kansas, Colorado
and Nebraska.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G.. Crenshaw
went to Kansas City Tuesday
to spend the day.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-08-26
Notice to Parents and School
Children.

Certificates for admitting chill
dren to the Public Schools will
be issued at the High School
building on Monday and Tues
day, Aug. IS and 80, to white
children and Wednesday, Aug.
10 colored children. School
opens Monday, Sept. 4th.
ALBERT F. WINKLER,
Sec.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-08-26
A Peep Into His Pocket

would show the box of Bucklen's
Arnica Salve that E. S. Lopez, a
carpenter, of Marilla, N. Y, al
ways carries" 1 have never
had a cut, wound, bruise, or
writes. Greatest healer of burns
bOils, scalds, chapped hands and
Ups, f~ever-sores, skin eruptions,
eczema, corns and piles. 25 cents
at Crenshaw & Young.
Ike H. NOyes, Lexington, Mis-
souri,, makes Farm Loans at 5
per cent with small cash com
mission or 6 per cent no cash
commission.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-08-26

j. 0. Coffin and c. C. Knipe
don't know where they spent
Sunday. They were seen to
board the east bound train.
Hugo Nord of Independence
spent Sunday here with home
folks.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-08-26
Of Gov. johnson

The lfe-stoy Of the Great Governor o
Minnesota" is the most inspiring story Of the life
Of a real man hat has been published in this gen.
Grafton.
The late governor was characterized as the
most lovable man in public life since the days Of
Abraham Lincoln, and bis biography is insrue-
tive. inspHaional and thrilling.
The Life" wa, publi,hed by authority Of
the widow, and in her benefit. The authors and
publishers were intimate friends Of the late gov
emor. one Of them, Mr.. Day, being his private
secretary.
The book contains 430 type pages and q
pages Of illustrations, or 452 pages all told, and is
a perfect specimen Of the best printing and binding.
Cloth $500
"a Leather = 1.5U
Full Leather Qimited edition,
autographed by Mrs. Johnson 500
Sent postpaid on receipt Of purchase price.
AGENTS W0Bted to canvass for
this 6OOb Which is the greatest
seller of the year.
Write for particulars. Do it today.
DAY &KNAPPEN,
-ckuey Bldg. St. Paul. Miaasson
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-08-26
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature sas'' se: Of IzHMzzS1

Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Marshall
left this morning for a weeks
visit in Pertle Springs, Mo.
B. c. Drummond spent Sunday
In McAlister Springs. Mrs,
Drummond who had spent sew
eral days there returned with
him.
Miss Freda Lepper returned
Sunday evening from a visit
with relatives in Kansas City.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-08-26
A King Who Left Home.

Sets the world to talking, but
Paul Matulka, of Buffalo, N. Y,
says he always KEEPS AT
HOME the King of all Laxatives
DR.. Kings New Life Pills
and that they re a blessing to al
his family. Cure constipation,
headache, Indigestion, dyspep.
STA. Only 25c at Crenshaw &
Young.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-08-26

W. D. Meng Of Kansas City
arrived Sunday evening for a
few days visit with homefolks.
H. Keuck of Concordia was in
Lexington Monday on business
with the Probate Court.
Miss Ollie Hacker returned
Saturday from Sedalia where
she has been spending a few
days with relatives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-20
FRENCHMAN IS HELD
AS COUNTERFEITER
Arrested at Silvis Shops on Warrant
From His Native Land-Taken
TO Peoria.

Somewhat alarmed were employees
of the Rock Island blacksmith shop in
Silvis yesterday when a United States
deputy marshal stepped in and placed
a FTenchman, who had been employ
ed in the shops six weeks. under ar
rest on a charge OF counterfeiting in
Paris, France
The Frenchman's name could not be
learned. He escaped from his native
land several months ago after he had
been suspected OF COMMUNICATING. The
marshal came into the shop shortly af-
ter work was commenced and when
the Frenchman, answering his descrip-
ton had been pointed out to him he
walked over TO him, pushed back his
forelock and discovered a scar.
You're the man I'm looking for. ''
said the marshal and he Immediately
handcuffed him He took his prisoner
to Peoria for Identification and if he
is found TO be the fugitive he will
probably be taken back to France 10
stand trial.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-20
BAR ASSOCIATION
FIXES TRIAL LIST
Lawyers Meet With Judge Gest This
Afternoon and Arrange Order
of Trials.

The members Of the Rock Island
County Bar association who have
cases 10 come before the circuit court
during the present term met this at
ternoon with Judge W. H. Gest and
formulated a trial list for the coming
week, beginning Monday. The docket
is an unusually heavy one this term.
and there are many cases left over
from other terms for trial The pros
poets are that the judges will be kept
busy. AS yet no Judge has been ap-
pointed 70 fill the vacancy caused by
the appointment of Judge E c. Graves
10 the appellate bench. II one is not
named soon it will work a serious
hardship in this county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-20
LITTLE BARNEY TO
MAKE A LONG TOUR
Youthful Street Singer Accepts Posi-
ton With Boys Concert Conn
pany of Chicago.

Barney Brotman, 13-year-old son oi
Nr. and Mrs. Merkel Brotman. G29
Seventeenth street. is TO become a
member of Professor Henry B. Rooney :
BOYS Conce company. which If
scheduled to tour the United States
and Europe during the next nine
months. Barney left yesterday with
Professor Roney for Chicago. and
there will begin the training that viii
fit him for the work in the company.
The youngster has a pleasing voice, is
bright and quickly adapts himself 10
mis- surroundings. He is due to make
good with the company. For years. he
has entertained many clubs and organ
izations with his singing OF late he
has sung in the choir of one of the
Jewish congregations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-20
CATARRH SUFFERERS.
If You Don't Know About Hyomei
Try 1t at Harper House Phar-
macv's Risk

Nearly every reader of The Argus
has read about Hyomei, but many of
them continue TO suffer from catarrh
just because they do not exactly under
stand just what Hyomei is.
To these sufferers Fl. o. Rolf SAYS
you don't have to know anything about
Hyomei except that you breathe it and
that il does not contain cocaine or
opium or any harmful drug.
You can find out all about Hyomei
without taking any chances whatever.
Just get an outfit today. read the sim
pie Instructions, give it fair trial
and then if YOU are not willing to say
that il is the best remedy for catarrh
you have ever used. the Harper House
pharmacy will gladly return your
money.
A complete Hyomei outfit costs but
81. Extra bottles, 80 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-20
Personal Points

A. NJ. Bruner left this morning for
I Ottawa on business.
A. G. Vogel has returned from an ex-
tensive western trip.
w. F Ford. of Worcester. Mass,
was in the city yesterday on business
Hyman sosna has left for Cincin.
natl, where he will enter the univers-
| ity
NJ. c. Clifton leaves tonight for Jack
sonville, Fla, for a visit of three
months
Lester Holmes has returned from
summer.
The Misses Ciehl and Kaiser have
gone to Chicago TO attend the dress
makers convention.
Mrs. J. S. Streeper arrived home last
night from Olathe, Kas., where she
visited with relatives
Mesdames S. H. Shuts. W. T. Sadler
and W. F. Fuller of Galesburg were
guests o fIiss Daisy Oden.
Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Greene, enroute
from Cheyenne to Chicago, spent the
day in Rock Island yesterday.
Chief George Newberry of the fire
department is in Milwaukee attending
the National Fire Chiefs convention.
H. D. WinbigIer, travelling freight
agent for the o. left this morning
for trip through various points in IL
linois.
Miss BeryI Titterington returned to
Oberlin college yesterday afternoon to
resume her studies as a member of
the senior class.
Mr. and Mrs. Osenburg. accompan-
led by their daughter, Mrs August
Sehnert. have left for Owens, Wis, TO
visit their son, w. Osenburg.
Miss Dorothy Simpson left yesterday
on an extended trip to Spokane. Wash.
where she will visit at "Undercliff"
the home of relatives, Mr. and Mrs
B. L. Gordon.
Mrs. Fowler Manning and son,
have returned to their home
in New York city, after spending the
summer with Mrs Manning's parents,
Captain and Mrs. John Streckfus.
Miss Elinor Cleaveland, accompan-
led by her mother, Mrs. II. II. Cleave-
land. left this morning for Wellesley
university where the daughter is to
enter this fall. Mr.. Cleaveland went
with them as far as Chicago.
Mrs J. Edwin Bohart and little son
Arthur and Mrs. Frank J. Orth arriv-
ed from Chicago last night for "A visit
with their parents. Mr.. and Mrs f. NJ
Wilcox, 1884 Seventh avenue. and 10
see their brother. Arthur Wilcox. who
met with an accident last Thursday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-20
SUNDAY SCHOOLS TO
CONVENE NEXT WEEK

The annual Rock Island Sunday
school convention will be held at Rey-
noIds the latter part of next week.
Thursday morning. September 2S, the
opening session will be held at which
the keynote of the convention viii be
sounded by c. E. Schenck one OF the
state field workers. In the afternoon
there Will be d conference on elemen-
tary work led by Mrs. II. Z. Sudlow of
this city. The following morning there
will be the annual election OF officers
OF the association and there will be in
teresting programs Friday afternoon
and evening. The latter session viii
close the convention
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-20
OFFICIALS GOING TOMORROW.
Especial to The Argus.D

Aledo. Sept. 20.-The Mercer county
fair never opened under more favor
able circumstances than today. The
work of placing the exhibits is being
completed as rapidly as the superin-
tendents and their helpers can hadle
them. Every department is filled full
er than ever before. The exhibits of
fine corn and other grains and of lu-
scious fruits and fine vegetables show
that Mercer county stands among the
best in the line of agricultural pro-
ducts and is one of the garden spots
of the state. The educational exhibit
is worthy of special mention, as il rep
resents the work done in both the
graded and ungraded schools Of the
county. Joy, Seaton, Keithsubrg and
AledO have each of them an exhibit
TO be proud of Their work includes
maps. drawings in water color and
crayon, also Industrial work, all of
which is well worth a trip to the fair
to see. The work in the children's
department is also worthy of mention.
This includes cakes of all kinds, jellies,
pickles and specimens of fine needle
work
IN THE ART DEPARTMENT
The art department is filled with
beautiful specimens of oil paintings.
choice water colors, crayon, pieces of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-20
STREET CAR COMPANY
MAKES LAST PAY MENT
sum of SI3..5O l. Turned Over to
Commissioner Rudgren-Whl
Now Pay Builders.

The final payments due the city
from the Tri-City Railway company
for the Rock river bridges were made
this morning when the sum Of s13.750
was paid 10 VI. T. Rudgren commits
siOner Of finance and accounts. AT
the meeting Monday morning. an ordi-
nance for the payment of the amount
due the Clinton Bridge and Iron Works
on the Rock river bridge construction
will he presented, and final payment
viii probably be authorized.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-20
Notice for Bids for Coal.

To supply jail and court house with
mine-run coal for one year from Oct
l, 1911. TO Oct 1, 1912, all bids 70 b.
in by 10 O'Clock Monday, Sept. %, 1911
Coal 10 be weighed on city scale
Committee reserves right TO rejec
any or all bids. Bids TO be left a
sherif's Office or with chairman o.
committee, H. c. Harris
II. c. HARRIS,
CHAS. TAMBUR,
EZRA WILCHER.
Committee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-20

arrest. But this morning he paid his
fine and was ordered to leave town.
John Sunberg Of Moline. arrested by
Officer Kinney, was fined 81 and costs,
and David Thomas, arrested by Officer
Kinsley was fined So and costs. Cronk
was fined SO and costs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-20
Moliner Becomes CONSUL

d. c. Poole. a former member of the
editorial force of the Moline Dispatch
and later connected with government
embassies at Washington. has been APP
pointed deputy consul general at Ber-
lin in Germany. He assumes his new
duties Nov. /
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-20
ATTORNEY
FOR LOCAL FIELD

D. y. Simonson, who in company
with mis- parents has just returned
from an extensive tour of Europe, will
open offices in the Safety building
and take up the practice of law for
himself Mr.. Simonson has for the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-20

past year and a half been affiliated
with the firm of Searle and Marshall.
and his work while with them has
been of the highest order. He is a
graduate of Harvard law school and
was admitted TO the bar two years ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-20

china painting. and burnt wood work
The excellent service on the Rock Is
land Southern trains, on the c. B. & Q.
Thursday and Friday Will doubtless
help TO bring many who have never
before been able to attend the fair.
Today is Rock Island day and a large
number Of the business men are here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-20
WILL WORK FIVE DAYS.

Can be depended upon" is an ex-
preston we all like to hear, and when
it is used in connection with Chamber
lain's collie. cholera and diarrhoea rem
edy it means that it never fails to cure
diarrhoea, dysentery or bowel com
plants II is pleasant 20 take and
equally valuable for children and
adults Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-20
MANY BOOSTERS
ON ALED0 JUNKET
225 Business and Professional
Men Leave on Special
Train This Morning.
NOT AFRAID OF WEATHER
Gloomy Aspect Had No Terrors for
Them When They Left to
Boost Rock Island.

Refusing to allow the gloomy wealth
er TO interfere with their junket 10
AIedo, 225 Rock Island business and
professional men, left this morning on
the special Rock Island Southern train
for Aledo, the scene of the Mercer
county fair. The Boosters arrived in
Aledo little past 10 o'clock this fore
noon and spent the time before the
noon hour in the business district OF
Aledo becoming acquainted with the
merchants of the Mercer county seat.
The delegation was met at the station
by committee OF business men and
a brass band
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-20
CITY HAS THREE
MORE employees
Hoboes Arrested Last Night
Were Put to Work on Ninth
Street Road Today.
IN CHARGE OF OFFICER
Are Slated for Five Days of Labor to
Work Out Fines of $40 and
Costs Each.

Three hoboes, Gus Fuehrer, Roy
KrelI and George Wilson, were round
ed up last night when the police made
a raid of the box cars and side door
Pullmans'' in the railroad yards, and
today the Weary Willies" were put
to work for the city under the new
plan by which the city will work any
prisoners who are unable to pay fines.
In charge of an officer who carried
loaded weapons they We're marched
out this afternoon and set to repairin g
the Ninth street road to Rock river.
WILL WORK FIVE DAYS.
Each of them drew fines OF $40 and
costs when arraigned before Police
Magistrate c. j. Smith this morning
and as the city allows them 81 a day
for their work. it will mean that they
will have an enforced stay of five days
in Rock Island. They will be fed at
the. police station, equipment for cook
ing their meals having been been Sc
cured and placed under the charge Of
one of the police officers. The police
Will round up hoboes and loafers as
fast as possible and they will get an
opportunity to do little work on the
road.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-20
YOUTHS BATTLE
OVER A DAMSEL
Pull OFF Regular Go" in De-
fiance of Edicts of Sheriff
Os Bruner.
FIGHT Is TWO ROUNDS
One Gets BIackened Eye and Other
Is Declared the Victor by
Messenger Boy.

Despite orders from the authorities
forbidding prize fighting in the county,
a two-round mill was pulled of this
morning on Second avenue, which was
witnessed by about fifty persons. The
fight was over a member OF the fair
sex. and as a result OF the combat Cliff
ford Cheney. aged IS, is carrying
around q blackened orb. The donator
of said dark lamp was Burt Elliott,
aged Is. IL appears that Cheney has
been keeping company with a young
lady several years his junior and has
been the butt of several shafts OF Wit
directed at him on this account. This
morning Elliott walked sap TO him and
applied TO him the eplthct of Cradle
Robber." Immediately the lust for
battle shone in Cheney's eyes and he
forthwith issued challenge which
was accepted with great gusto. Che
ney. who is rather tail had the best Of
it in weight and reach but his oppon-
ent made up for these handicaps in
his clever foot work and ability TO take
punishment
WAS REGULAR BATTLE.
Round Both men advanced eau
tiously, but dispensed with the formal
ity Of shaking hands Cheney swung
for the face. bur Elliott ducked
cleverly and landed a hard right flush
70 the jaw. Both clinched. There was
considerable feinting and some clever
boxing by both lads a. the end Of tho
round zrEfrH cTfrrr4r1,- .
favor. Owing to the fact that there
was no referee nor bell. and in2smuch
as both parties seemed 10 be pos
sessed of an insane desire to chew
each other up. the second round con
tinued without "A rest. Cheney landed
a hay maker on Eliiott's mouth. but it
did not phaze the little bantam who
came back with walIop on the eye
which impaired Cheuey's vision 70
such an extent that he became groggy.
At this juncture Frank Christy.
Western Union messenger. stepped IL
and stopped the combat.
Charles Cronk was arrested last
evening by Detective Garfield and
this morning when arraigned before
Police Magistrate c. !. Smith. was I'm
ed 80 and costs for drunkenness.
While under the influence OF the amber
oil yesterday, he walked into 4 local
bar and with vehemence declared that
he could whip any officer on the police
force. including the plain clothes men.
He wanted TO fight. He planked down
s25 and wanted TO stake that on him
self. His pugilistic aspirations were
lipped while still in embryo form
when the detective placed him under
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-20
AT FAIR GROUNDS.

Wearing the badges which designat-
ed them as Rock Island Boosters, the
delegation went to the fair grounds
this afternoon to see the program for
the day. 1t includes beside the flight
of Bud Mars, horse races in which
several good goers have been entered.
OFFICIALS GOING TOMORROW.
company the delegation today be
cause of the death of City Clerk J. NJ.
Lundberg. They intend going tomor-
row. All Of the members of the COM
mission, except Commissioner Rud-
gren contemplate taking the trip. Pos
sibly some of the heads of the various
departments will accompany them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-09-20

The art department is filled with
beautiful specimens of oil paintings,
choice water colors, crayon. pieces of
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-17
MUSIC TO REFORM coAVlcTs
Orchestra Leader ls Appointed to
Make Novel Experiment in the
Atlanta Federal Prison.

Atlanta, Ga.-Believing that music
has the power to work a reformation
In the hearts of convicts, the United
States department Of justice T. trying
an experiment at the Atlanta federal
prison. ]. P. Matthiessen, o. Atlanta,
director of several orchestras in the
city and composer, has recently
been appointed by Attorney General
Wickersham to take charge Of the
musical feature of the prison work.
For some time past there has been
an orchestra at the prison, but there
was no trained man to lea it. The
men were so deply interested in the
work OF the orchestra, however, and
1t seemed to give them so much pleas
ure. that Warden Meyer believed it
would eventually aid at least in bring
Ing them to better kind Of life.
With this end In view he asked for
the appointment Of an orchestra
leader.
An examination was held under
civil service rules and Matthiessen
got the place. He has found the In
terest intense. He intends to or
Kanixe band, IN the near future, as
well as the orchestra. New music is
being obtained every day. Warden
Moyer is well nleased with the prog.
ress up to date. 7F ~
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1911-08-17
Magistrate Says Ten Days is
Enough for Mother-in-LaW.
Would Be Far Better Appreciated if
They Would Shorten Their Visits
and Confine Themselves to
Postal Cards.

New York.-Magistrate Mcclure, in
the Flatbush court, fixed ten days AS
the limit for visits for mothers-in-law.
The case in point was that in which
young Mrs. May Coyle had summoned
her mother-in-law, also Mrs. May
Coyle, resident Of Boston. to court
on a charge of disturbing her domes-
tic peace and happiness.
Harry Coyle, son Of Mrs. May Coyle
of Boston, sat back in the rear of the
court room and never opened his
mouth His pretty young wife did all
the talking and painted her mother-in-
law as kill joy" and "czarina."
"She came down from Boston ten
days ago." said the younger Mrs.
coyle. and took charge of everything.
Every time opened my mouth she
squelched me. didn't know how to
cook; l didn't know how to wash the
baby; | didn't know how to do this.
l ss..hs.-ze. the other. thing She @hreks
all our rules and make new ones; she
told us how they did things in Boston,
and that that was the only right way.
Finally she turned my husband
against me. and had to take myself
and my baby home to mother. tele-
phoned her to 60 home. but she re-
fused.