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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1912-05-31

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Evans, w. B. Duke, Floyd Finch,
Lee Groves, Paul Garzee, K. c.
Huston, x. W. Kralle, Lloyd
Leslie, H, R. Mcclellan, Z. II.
Miller, Z. L. Minis, Raymond
Payne, j. F. Post4lle. B. L.
Roberts, L. II. Rosenfield j. NJ.
Sellers, c. II. Shsher, II, f.
Slusher, Walter Soller, Mcleod
Stinnett, c. L. Vivion, Jr., c. L.
Williams, Volney Workman.
Judge Richard Field, president
of the board Of trustees awarded
the special prizes.
E. H. Miller of st. Louis
received the university scholar
ship for having the highest
average in the senior class. c.
H. Slusher of Lexington was
second contestant. The senior
class averaged much higher in
grades than any previous class
of the academy. Six members 0
the class stood higher than the
highest undergraduate.
Manfred Lilliefors of Omaha
received the undergraduate
scholarship medal with 7. W.
Hill of Lexington second.
E. f. Evans of Kansas City
was awarded the Burnap trophy,
a gold watch, for outdoor rifle
shooting.
The athletic medal, the drill
medal and the Schneider loving
cup for tennis were awarded to
Macarthur, Bates and Sellers
respectively.
Rev. S. Boyd White pronomc-
ed the benediction, the band
played "Star Spangled Banner"
and another school year was
ended.
| COMMENCEMENT VISITORS.
Among the out of town visitors
were: Mr.. Tufts, Kansas CITY;
Mr.. Adair, Chicago; Mr., and
Mrs. Rosenfield, Miss Rosenfield
| lSt. Joseph Mrs. Williams, Miss
Williams, Kansas City; Miss
Hereford, Odessa; Mr.. Krake,
St. Joseph; Mr.. Thompson, In
dependence, Mrs. Dyrenforth
Riverside, H.; Miss Gates,
Fort Smith, Ark, ), Mrs. Barnett
Et. Louis; Judge and Mrs
Quarles, Louisville, KY Miss
Lusk, Quincy, H.; Mr.. and
Mrs. Finch, Miss Finch, Law
renee, Kans.; Mr.. Soller, Wash
! ipcton Kans Mrs. Stoops, DaviC
City, Nebr.; Mr.. Simmons, Pc.
culiar, Mo-; Mrs. Jacobia, Mrs
Link, Mr.. Babb, Kansas City
IlIr. and Mrs, Estes, Mrs, Evans
Kansas City Mr., Baer, Monroe
La; Mr.. McFadden, Halls Sum
nit, Kans. Mr.. Owens, Sweet
Springs; Miss Dixie Nickel, St
Louis; Trr. and Mrs. Huston
Will Huston, Jr., Marshall; Mr.
and Mrs. Miller, st. Louis; Mr.
and Mrs. C. A. Gebhart, Miss
Gebhart, Miss Thacher, Miss
Berry, Odessa; Miss James
kansas City; Miss Stapp, Miss
Darneill, Richmond; Mr.. He
driek, Kansas CityS Miss Nc.
Laughlin, Kansas City, Miss
.Crosswhite, Grand Pass; Miss
Dingle, Miss MacGinley, Miss
White, Moberly; Mr.. Gordon
jefferson City; DIR. Stokes, st
Joseph; Mrs. Egbert, Miss Eg
bert, Oklahoma City; Miss Horn
buckle, Kansas City; Mr.. Koontz
Webb City; Miss Cottingham
Kansas City; Miss Sydnor, Hig
ginsville; Miss Scarce, Platts
burg, Mo, and Mrs. Owen Hig.
ginsville.
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examination

The School Board S selection of
"A successor to Mr.. Patterson
was indeed a fortunate one, Mr..
Little's scholarly attainments, his
zeal and enthusiasm, combined
with good common sense aud a
capacity for work, soon im-
pressed the people of Lexington
with the good Judgment of the
School Board in promoting him
from Principal to Superintendent.
Mr.. Little is ambitious not only
to sustain but to advance the
standing of the public schools,
and with a capable and loyal
corps of teachers, there is no
doubt that he will succeed.
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LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CLOSES
A Most Successful Year. Thirt six Graduates Re-
ceve Diplomas

Following IS the roll of grad
MATES
Elizabeth Wilson, Nadine
Keith, Nettie Fredendall, Anna
Afford, Elmira Winn, Elizabeth
Burton, Helen Teubner Laura
Davis, Lillian Burton, Mary
Davis, julia Davis Annie Lund-
berg, Amanda lIarcks, Inez
Walker, Ida Belle Walker, Izetta
Gaffin, Irene Burgess, Marie
Hale, Elsie Lee Ellis, Atha
Devices, Kari Petsch, Edward
Vaughan, Arthur Petsch,
Eugene Shelby, Henry Gelzer,
Edwn Brur, Harry Steele, Louis
Meierer, Kari Hacker, Louis
Grubcr, Lestor Connor, Clarence
Wilson, James R. Moorehead,
Jr., Milton Nigg, Gordon Starke,
Joe l.. Mann.
The Lexington Public Schools
are unsurpassed by any in the
state. The work and methods
are of the highest order, the
graduates being admitted to all
the western universities without
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follows

~ - Nt~NA f'AtoN hfA'AN
glove by A. G. Spalding, Stoops;
2, kid gloves by Schmidt, Strick-
land.
Shot Putt, calabosh pipe
by Barron & Sheets, Jacobia
2, fancy vest by Wittenberg,
Groves.
Half Mile-I, razor by Gillen,
VasQuez; 2, shaving mug by Nc
Clelland & Cunningham, Walker
100-yard dash-1, shoes by
Gratz, Duke; 2, shirt and tie by
NJ. Ladeson, Strickland.
Discuss-1, sweater by Day &
Stonestreet, Vore; 2, box of can
I dy by V. j. G. Bour, Groves S.
High Hurdles, brushes and
comb by Crenshaw & Young,
Vore; 2 box of cigars by Stall
ing, Finch.
Mile Rum, silver match
safe by Weber, VasQuezS q
safety razor by Weis, Walker.
High jump, shaving mug
by Ruebel & Lale, Strickland; 2,
stick pin and cuff buttons by A.
c. Ferris & Co., Cook.
Low Hurdles, fancy vest by
Sinauer, Vore; 2, cuff links by
Weber, Finch.
Broad Jump, pipe by Hines
ley, Strickland, 2, $1.00 box
candy by Hinesley, Vore.
Quarter Mile-$3.50 hat by
Stier, Wore; 2, umbrella by Nc
Causland, Walker.
Pole Vault, briar pipe by
Barron & Sheets, Xore; 2 pipe
/ by Farmer, Walker.
TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
The tennis tournament was
scheduled to /be completed Mon
day, but owing to the rain, was
!
mot finished till Wednesday,
morning. j. M. Sellers, the
champion Of last year, repeated,
winning the finals from Miller
6-3; Sc; 6-3. Miller furnished
the surprise of the tournament.
Though he had not figured in
the schools tennis before and
was considered one of the "fill-
ers-in" Of the tournament be
disposed Of Magee, who was
picked by everyone as a sure
winner, SO; GA; 6-3.
SHAM BATTLE.
On account of the mud the
sham battle was not 50 spectacu-
lar as had been planned. It was,
however, enjoyed by a large
audience. Three companies
marched to the far side of the
ravine back of the academy and
attacked a force Of one company
and the artillery. The at
tackers, as usual, were successful
A new feature in Notifications OF
straw bales and ambushes OF
green boughs.
BALL GAME.
After the sham battle there was
a ball game between the Rich
mond Elks and team consist
ing mostly OF Wentworth play
ers. The regular cadet team had
finished its season and it was
necessary to reinforce it by out
side players to make a good
showing against the Elks. The
game was interesting and ended
lin a spectacular finish. The
Elks won 4 to 2.
CLASS PLAY.
The seniors under the direc,
tino Of Captain Guinther gave a
play, "Half-Back Sandy" at the
opera house Monday evening
The play was amusing and went
off in good style throughout
The following were in the cast
]. M. Sellers, L. H. ROsenfield
~. D. Dyrenforth, K. W. Krake
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THIRTY. SECOND WENTWORTH
COMMENCEMENT
Another Successful School Year Closed With Brilliant
Exercises

Wentworth Military academy
closed its thirty-second year
with brilliant commencement ex-
ercises from May % to 20. The
year has been successful in ev-
cry particular; the military de-
partment has maintained its high
standing, though the late spring
retarded the outdoor drilling
somewhat, and the scholastic
work has been considerably ad-
vanced. A good spirit was in
evidence at all of the final ex-
ercises.
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Ward Miller, 4. III. SluSllef.
THE DRILLS.
Tuesday was devoted mostly
to military exercises. In the
short time he has been here
Major Cooke, the commandant,
has proved himself a good in
structor and the drills were all
attractive.
After guard mount the com
pany competitive drill was given.
each company had to do a num-
bel of things in both close and
extended order. The prize was
awarded to ga" company.
The competitive drill was fol-
lowed by exhibitions of the spec
ial detachments; artillery, en-
gineering, signal and hospital.
After dinner the board of trus-
tees held its annual meeting and
then the individual competitive
drill took place. There were
fourteen entries and a man was
dropped on his first noticeable
mistake. The squad was finally
narrowed to E. H. Miller and
Ferd Bates, Jr. These two drill
ed for some time with neither
having the advantage; but fl
naMy Miller made a mistake in
kneeling and Bates won the
medal.
The last military drill of the
year consisted of battalion pa
rade with bayonet exercises and
Butts manual.
THE DANCE.
The reception and final BAH
in the drill hall Tuesday even
ing was the biggest social event
of the year. The old hall never
looked prettier with its elaborate
decorations mostly in the school
eeie4H, rea and wlGte. Leather
covered programs, delicious
punch, and an excellent ten
piece orchestra from Kansas City
contributed to the evenings en-
joyment.
The grand march, led by J. NJ.
Sellers, president of the class,
and Miss Rebecca Crosswhite
was pronounced by all who saw
it the prettiest ever put on in the
drill hall. The weather for
tunately was pleasant and be-
tween dances many young peo-
pie took advantage Of the de-
Ilightful breezes on the front
lawn.
Several electrical effects were
produced in the extras. A
moonlight dance and one in
which all the light came from
the numbers "1912" in maroon
and gray lights were especially
good.
The dance lasted from nine
until two and every minute of
the time was enjoyed by the
participants.
GRADUATING EXERCISES.
The final ceremony was held
Wednesday morning in the front
yard. The seniors were arrang.
ed in seats at the left of the
platform. Music was furnished
J ~ ihe cadet band.
DR.. Burris A. Jenkins of
Kansas City was the orator OF
the occasion and he delivered a
splendid address. He spoke OF
the real meaning of an education
''It used to be asked of grad
lates," he said, "what do you
knowF" Then came a time
when they were asked what car
you do2' But now they must
be asked what are you9 .
The speakers delivery and
command Of language was won
derful.
} Colonel Sellers spoke brief.
ly Of the years work. Colonel
Hoge gave short talk to the
class and awarded diplomas tc
the following:
H. D. Adair, Ferd Bates, Jr.,
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FIELD DAY.

Monday morning after guard
mount, the annual field day ex-
ereises were held on the campus.
In every event was a good
number Of entries and the meet
was closely contested through
out. Robert Macarthur of
Monte Vista, Colorado, captured
the Individual honors easily by
winning forty points. He took
first place in everyone OF the
eight events in which he was en-
tered. The 5O-yard and 100
yard dashes, the shot put, both
hurdles, the high jump, the
broad jump and the pole vault.
He thus won the gold medal and
five dollars worth of pictures
from ]. O. Coffin. Due to his
work D company won the meet.
BY winning the medal he was
disqualified for the special priz-
es. Wore was second in I'M
dividual honors with "a points.
The prizes awarded were as
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BAND CONCERT.

The band gave its final con-
cert ON the academy lawn Satur-
day evening. A baritone solo
by L. Y. Dyrenforth was the
feature of the program. Under
the leadership of Captain Day
the band this year has been one
Of the best in the history of tho
school. 1t was a well balanced
organization Of twenty-five pieces
Captain Day is one Of the best
instructors of the state and may
always be relied upon to turn
out q capable band.
SENIOR RECEPTION.
After the concert Major and
Mrs. Cooke entertained the Sc
niors and faculty officers with a
number of young ladies at an
informal reception at their resi-
dence on Main and Eighteenth
streets. Mrs. Sellers and Mrs.
Hoge assisted. Everyone who
attended was delighted with the
9sospitality g. NJ jo. and Ms.
C'oeke
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Mrs. B. G. Drummond went
to Wellington yesterday to
spend the day.
Miss Laura Davis came down
from Kansas City Wednesday to
visit friends and relatives.
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BACCALAUREATE.

Sunday morning the battalion
was marched to the Presbyterian
church, where Dir. Charles Bow
ing, President of Westminster
College, preached the baccalam-
cate sermon. The subject Of
Doctor Boving's sermon was
work. He maintains that this
is the Work World" and that
this is the place to work. Rest
is to come to the workers in the
hereafter. Also Doctor Boving
spoke. Of aptitude, and zeal.
These three subjects, labor, ap-
titude and zeal, were the points
on which the sermon was con-
structed. All who heard the
sermon enjoyed it exceedingly9
The pulpit of the church was
beautifully decorated with palms
and flowers for the occasion,
The music, which was excellent,
was furnished by a choir Of
eight, accompanied on the organ
by that well-known musician,
Professor Conrad of Central Col
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Harding when the case was post
poned until Friday morning.
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Passed Entrance Examination.

Passed Entrance Examination.
VIM. Hoge, Jr., received word
Wednesday that he had sue
cessfully passed the entrance ex-
animation to West Point. He will
report in June. His brother,
Ben, entered two years ago, and
will be entitled to his first fur
Tough (three months) this sum-
mer. NiAI
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-09-19
BORAH HAS
FINEMEETING
Has Nothing to say in Be-
half of Even Republican
State Ticket

Senator William E Borah was
greeted by splendid audience at the
United Presbyterian church Monday
evening, Between two and three hun
dred persons attended the meeting
As usual, Senator Borah delivered a
most interesting address However
he failed 10 arouse any great enthusi-
asm among Republicans. He took the
position that the people should vote
for the man this year A noticeable
feature OF the speech was the fact that
he did not mention President Taft and
had little 10 say about Republicans
generally. His address was devoted to
his own record in the senate Upon
that record he stands for reelection
without regard 10 the Republican party
or Republican candidates.
Senator Borah spoke at Notus Mon
day forenoon AT Notus his speech
was confined to the north side recla-
nation project He Is undoubtedly
convinced that the government will
proceed with the reclamation of this
splendid tract of land at the earliest
possible moment A number of Parma
people attended the Notus meeting
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-09-19
THE BLACK CANYON
IRRIGATION DISTRICT

A gentleman prominently connected
with the Black Canyon irrigation dis
trict handed The Tribune the follow
ing statement, with will be of interest
to some of those following the affairs
of the district
1t may not be known to everybody
that the formation Of this district was
by and with the advice and help Of the
Interior Department, with the under
standing that If the settlers found they
could not carry on the work the recla-
nation service might later come to
their aid and all the work done by the
district would be DO much gained, IN
time. and the government would be
glad to have an organized district with
which to contract and work.
1t has always been and is now. only
a question of the reclamation service
having the money, OF which they have
not enough for the projects now under
way.-The Caldwell Tribune.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-09-19
THE MALHEUR COUNTY FAIR

The spirit Of the West will prevail
at Ontario. Oregon. the last week in
September when, the Third Annual
Malheur County Fair opens its gates.
The presence of hundreds of bucka-
roos from the cattle ranges, the
modern demonstration OF aerial navi-
CATION by Silas Christofferson, the
wonderful Curtiss Aeroplane artist,
thrilling features of the Wild Horse
race, the cowboy sports, the horse
racing. and the magnificent display OF
live stock. as well as fruit, and farm
products. combined with flowers and
the domestic exhibits. will all contri-
butte to a program that will last FIVE
days, beginning September 24th-
Four bands will discourse music
during the fair. and If you are looking
for good time, you can find it at On
tario. The Arena in front OF the bis
Grand Stand will furnish one contin
Gus round of amusement without
dull moment To appreciate il on
must see it. A good time is guaran
teed to everyone. II will be wortl
the price of admission TO see Christ
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-09-19
DEMOCRATS
ARE IN BAD
Walters Retires as Candi-
date While Lemon is
Still Explaining

Those Democrats at Caldwell who
feel that they are under no obligation
to the Democratic party, although
candidates for Office on the Demo
cratic ticket, are kept pretty busy ex-
planning their position. The Woodrow
Wilson club of Nampa was the first
to call Messrs. Walters and Lemon to
account. Since the action OF this club
Democrats in all sections Of the
county have become aroused. They
have let it be known that they do not
approve OF the course these two gen.
tlemen have pursued and that they feel
under no obligation to support them
The two candidates mentioned
above, became candidates on the
Democratic ticket knowing that Cow
ernor Hawley would head the state
ticket When they became state COM
mitteeman and secretary of the county
central committee, respectively, they
knew the candidates on the entire
state ticket AT that time they must
have felt able to support the state ticket
Nothing has happened since the cleo
ton of campaign officers that could
possibly change their mind in regard
to the candidates on the state ticket. =
Under no circumstances the Demo
Gratis of Canyon county are justified in
their demands that these two men re-
sign their positions on the campaign
committee. A high sence of honor
would also force them to get off the
county ticket.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-09-19
NIcHOL VISITS PARMA-ROS-
WELL SECTION FOR THE FAIR

T. NJ. Nichol, assistant secretary OF
the Canyon County Fair association
visited Parma and Roswell Friday 81
last week. Mr.. Nichol wishes to
assure the people OF this section that
the fair this year will be larger and
better than ever before in the history
of the organization. Every section OF
the county is greatly interested this
year. The precinct exhibits VIII De
better and more representative than al
any time in the past.
The crops this year far surpass tnos'
of other years assuring a remarkable
display. Mr.. Nichol feels confident
that by putting forth our best efforts
Canyon county will easily land th'
county prize and awards at the state
fair to be held in Boise
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-09-19
Parma Power Line Will be Built.

E. A. Clark, accompanied by other
agents of the Oregon-ldaho Light &
Power Co., was in from Caldwell Wed
nesday making investigations and ar
rangements for the construction of a
high tension power line from Caldwell
to this city There is every assurance
that this line will be erected in the i'm
mediate future. The company Mr..
Clark represents is extensively engag-
ed in development work throughout
this section of the state. 1t has defi-
n:tely decided to build the Caldwell
Roswell line at once. 1t is financing
the Gem irrigation district and will
construct an electric railway between
Caldwell and Weiser via Parma in
the early spring.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-09-19
NUGENT is
A CANDIDATE
Announces That he Wants
to 60 to the Senate to
Succeed Borah

Hon. John F. Nugent, formerly |
chairman of the Democratic state CEN
tral committee and for many years one
OF the leaders in the Democratic party.
has announced his candidacy for the
United States Senate. to succeed Sena-
tor William E. Borah, in case the
Democrats carry the legislature. Mr..
Nugent made his announcement on
Wednesday morning. He states that
he has received much encouragement
from all sections Of the state. He
claims to be progressive and from
that wing Of the party he expects to
get his support.
Mr.. Nugent has had little to say up
to the present, and outside of saying:
Il am candidate upon progressive
principles for the United States sena-
torship from Idaho" he refused to
comment upon the matter, but stated
that later in the week. or as soon as his
time would permit, he would make
formal announcement, setting forth
the platform upon which he will seek
election to the United States senate
in case the legislature of Idaho is
Democratic at the next session.
1t has been known for several days
that the announcement of Mr.. Nu-
gents candidacy would be forthcom-
ing with a short time, but he held
himself in reserve until he was made
certain that his announcement would
be accorded the support of great
many of the Democrats of the state.
kilograms have been poring in upon
him for the past several days from all
. sections of the state, urging him to
become candidate, but thinking that
he might be charged with ulterior mo-
tives in announcing his candidacy al
this time he waited until practically
the entire Democracy OF the state had
been heard from before he announced
that he would be candidate.
Mr. Nugent's candidacy will not b,
receptive one, i is said, but he i!
going to take the stump in behalf o
the Democratic party, and at thu
same time will urge the Democrats t.
i. elect him to the senate. A great man,
of his friends urged him to become
candidate, and these friends hav
been carrying on a series of commu
nications with the various count
work expended is the prize of tn
leaders in the state and they say tha
Mr. Nugent's chances for carrying OF
!, the plum are much better than hav
\ been popularity supposed.
Z The candidacy Of Nugent for tn
: United States senate dates from hi
4 defeat for reelection as state chair
! man of the Democratic party by
( vote OF l3 to a. At the meeting {
! the Democratic state committee her
\ on the first Tuesday of this mont
i when Ben R. Gray was elected stat
Z! chairman. several Of the state con
: mitteemen urged Nugent to become
Z candidate against Governor Hawlt
I for the senate. in the event that
I Democratic legislature results fro
7 the November elections.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-09-19
Brady Sells His Big Power Plant

Hon. James H. Brady has sold his
big power plant at American Falls to
the Kuhn Brothers Of Pittsburg- It IS
stated that the purchase price was over
two million dollars. In an interview
given the Poeatello Tribune Monday,
Mr. Brady says:
Yes. ! have sold my power plant l
did not want 10 part with the property,
having watched Its development from
the time that I drove the frat stake
on the island in the middle OF the
river until now I see concrete dam
with power house and equipment
capable of driving thirty thousand
horse power as fast as the conditions
and market require II causes a pang
of regret when | realize that it is mine
no more. but It is a satisfaction TO
know that il IS falling into good hands
Into the possession OF men who he
lieve will deal honestly and generously
with my people; who have the means
and ability Of creating and maintaining
great property.
AS president Of the Trans Missis-
sippi commercial congress. my time
will be taken up to great extent with
matters pertaining to the congress
during the next year, but shall make
Poeatelio my headquarters and the
twenty million people IN the twenty
two states covered by the territory Of
the congress shall know that Idaho
and PocatelIo are good places to Nv,
inf they do not it will not be m,
fault"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1912-09-19

One does not fancy the human body
as an electrical dynamo. but if the heat
and muscular energy expended by an
average man of sedentary habits were
converted into electrical units. he
would find himself in possession OF
quite a valuable asset 1t is proved
that a man uses up about two and one
half kfIowatt hours of electrical energy
in working day Approximately one
half of this amount is used to keep the
temperature OF the body constant.
while the other half ia expended in
muscular energy.