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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-02-28
WEDNESDAY,
LENT BEGINS
Don't Read This Add
if You don't want to

if You don't want to
save money on your groceries, meats,
lard, eggs and fish of all kinds, Lent
begins Wednesday, We are prepared
to a v you money on any kind of fish,
canned or fresh, and salt.
Sirloin steak, per Id. ~. ....... loo
Pork tenderloins, per ID. ......... 12t
Country preserves and apple but
ter. 3 pounds for. 49,. =. 80. -. .25c
California, gallon peaches. ...,.. .s5c
Salt meat, per 10. ............ ...10c
Smoked meat, per lb..,...........11c
Nice salt fish this week, per doz. 35c
Nice Goldfish, whole, 3 lbs. ....... Csc
8 cans nice table salmon. csc
2 can blood red salmon ..... csc
8 lbs Blood Red Columbia River Salt
salmon 25c
Best brand 2 ID can cove oysters. .15c
6 cans oil sardines. csc
2 cans mustard sardines. go. ....15c
Call for u coupon rug card. Ele-
giant reversible rug free with cash
purchases only.
N. Y. cream cheese, 2 lbs. ....... s5c
2 lbs best brick cheese. .35c
2 lbs fancy table butterine. .35c
Snow white lard per lb. loo
! sack fancy Patent flour. ....... $1.OO
Fancy parlor brooms, each. .......1 Use
3 large a n fancy baked beans. Csc
4 a green string beans. 25c
Fresh country eggs, doz ....... S5c
3 ID cans California table peaches
in syrup. .12K
3 Id California table pears, per can l0c
10 OF standard lemon or vanilla ex-
tract, -. ........,... ......17c
2 large pkgs Banner or Union oats 45c
2 lb packages rolled oats, 2 for. .15c
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1903-02-28

To the farmers Of Lafayette county
and citizens Of our ~neighboring viii
lagos, if you want the best dinner"
that can be served for 25c stop at the
Commercial Hotel. Good parlors and
waiting room. Courteous treatment.
e. M. Coon, Proprietor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
EXCELLENT SKATING
PROMISED YOUNGSTERS
Cold Wave Here to Stay
Two Days.
MERCURY TO FALL LOWER
But There Will Be No Rain or Snow,
Asserts the Weather
Forecaster.
MERCURY TO FALL LOWER

Good little boys and girls to whom
Santa Claus brought skates yesterday
will have a chance TO use them tomor-
row or next day. according to Weather
Bureau prophets.
The cold wave predicted by the bureau
arrived with great force and enthusiasm
about O'Clock this morning. just at the
time the restless sleeper suck bis foot
fFOm-Gnder4 cover rand began -dreara-
ing that Kris Kingie had chased him
on top of an iceberg and was beating
him to death with snowbaiIs
When the wave struck town this
morning il sent the thermometer down
to S5 degrees. and from then on there
was a steady decline. until at a. m.
the thermometer showed 20 degrees. The
official forecaster said this morning that
the mercury would fan still lower. and
that the wave would continue in force
for about two days. There will be no
rain or snow To make the wave more
unpleas SAINT. and there should be excel
lent skating tomorrow.
The success Of the Weather Bureau IN
predi ding the weather for Christmas
Day will inspire more confidence in that
institution among those who have been
in the habit of treating Il as "A merry
jest. The rain of yesterday was an
nounced on Thursday. and IL vas GER
tainly a rainy day. The cold wave fol-
lowing the rain last night was also ae-
curately foretold.
All through the upper Mississippi Val
ley the temperatures have fallen with
remarkable rapidity in the past twenty
four hours. Snow and high winds ac-
companied the wave The temperature
fell thirty degrees in four hours in St.
Louis yesterday and the wind vas so
strong il blew down part OF the walls
of the $1.OOO.OO0 Buckingham Hotel. now
I'm course of construction. In Washing
ton, Ind. severe windstorm struck the
city yesterday and blew down a new
five-stOry building
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
SENATOR WARREN AIDED
OFFICIALS IN DISTRESS
Mr.. Payne Says Agent in Cheyenne
Saved Government $500 PEI Year
in Postoffice Rent.

Postmaster General Payne gave out
an explanation this morning of the case
IN which Senator Warren of Wyoming
was accused of renting property in
Cheyenne TO the Government for use
as a postoffice. Senator Warren saw
the Postmaster General this morning
and the statement was made after the
interview
Mr.. Payne said that in 1899 the lease
on the building then occupied by the
Cheyenne postOffice expired. and the
owners informed the department that
they would only renew the lease upon
the payment of $500 more rent. making
the total rental 81 800 per year Post
master General Smith. who was in the
Cabinet at that time. thought the rate
excessive and sent inspectors TO investi-
gate. The inspectors also thought the
rate too high.
H. Sapp who manages Senator War
.ren's real estate. heard OF the depart
ment's trouble and offered to lease the
site now occupied by the postOfice for
81 200 per year. After looking over the
situation. the offer was accepted. as the
rental was 500 lower ,han that de
manded by the other renter. and the
accommodations were thought much
more desirable.
Mr. Payne said that he thought re-
cital of the facts was enough. and that
the incident may be considered closed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
RUMORS OF RESIGNATION
ONCE MORE REVIVED

Renewed rumors of the rersignation
of Gen. II. II. Thomas, appraiser of the
port of Chicago. are in circulation. IL
Is the understanding mis- resignation has
been sent in and will be accepted by
Secretary Shaw. though no official state
ments are made in regard TO it. IL is
also said Thomas has been requested TO
quit
The probable successor of General
Thomas is n. 7. Hoy who is a Hop
kins politician of Illinois. He manag ed
Senator Hopkins campaign for the Sen
atOrship. and in turn the Senator is
backing him for the place. The retire
ment Of Thomas has been strongly de-
sired by some of the Illinois politicians
for months. and last summer allegations
of incompetency due to old age were
made and brought to the notice of Sec
retary Shaw.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
FITTING OUT TRANSPORTS
TO TAKE TROOPS SOUTH

Government transports now at san
Francisco are now being made ready FOR
trip 10 the isthmus in case il be-
comes necessary TO send additional
forces The Sherman. which recently
returned from Manila, the Crook ana
the Buford. are at san Francisco.
Although no orders have been issued
Tor these vessels 10 sail for the isthmus
they Will be placed in readiness for any
service which may be required Of them.
Christmas did not hinder the prepare
tons at League Island navy yard FOR
tfs sailing OF the Dixie on Monday from
Philadelphia for Colon. Ninety-four ma
rines from the local barracks went 10
Philadelphia last night and are now
quartered on the Dixie. SUPPLIES are
being stored in the ship and everything
Is in readiness for the reception OF 40
additional marines who are 10 go TO the
Dixie from New York Annapolis and
Norfolk
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
CHINA'S WARLIKE ACTIVITY
ALARMS RUSSIAN LEADERS
Immigrants Entering Manchma Large Numbers Believed Be Soldiers
in DBguSe-nenon Help Japan Accepted Accomplished
Fact-lntema DSSenSions Menace the Gar.

ST. PETERSBURG. Dec. 6.-The
newspaper "Novoe vremya" today says
considerable alarm is felt over a belief
that China is plotting TO assist Japan
against Russia The Boxer general
Mar, and Viceroy Yuan Chi Kiay are
mentioned as the leaders of the move
ment. Chinese soldiers are having con-
stant target practice. as though pre-
pairing for active duty. The paper adds:
Chinese immigrants who are suspect
ed of being soldiers in disguise. are en-
tering Manchuria in large numbers.
Arms are hidden in accessible places.
Many Japanese spies and disguised of
ficers are at Mukden and Kwan-Tung.
and apparently have an understanding
with the Chinese"
The paper says the Chinese may hold
the trump card in a Manchurian cam
paign.
There has been some anxiety felt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
COMPTROLLER RULES
NEWSPAPERS MUST PAY

A decision by the Comptroller OF the
Treasury holds that i'm cases where no.
tices as required under the internal
revenue laws Sse published by a news
paper. the expense Of obtaining sworn
statements as to the time the advertis-
ing runs must be borne by the news
paper.
The decision is given i'm a case arising
In the Tenth Ohio revenue district, in
which the collector is correctly allowed
bill for a notary fee which the TO
ledo Blade" added to an advertising bill.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
STRIKING WEAVERS
WILL RETURN TO WORK

VALLEY FALLS. r. l.. Dec. 26.-The
striking weavers of the Nashua cotton
mills have decided 10 return 10 work
on Monday IL seems that they struck
through n misapprehension OF facts.
Recently a request was made by the
New York brokers 10 have the cuts OF
cloths heightened from 81 70 20 yards or
so yards The operatives thought this
meant extra labor. without proportion
ate compensation. and they struck Su-
perintendent Rounds has informed theni
that they viii not be asked to do extra
work. and the strike has therefore been
declared Off.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
NO OFFICIAL RECOGNITION
or PANAMA BY ITALY

In spite Of press announcements to the
effect that Italy had recognized the re-
public OF Panama along with the other
nations, there have been no advises TO
that effect received at the Jtaiisln en-
bassy here. and il is known that the
reports sent out were Incorrect There
seems TO be no doubt that Italy's recog-
milton viii come ar a very early date. IS
the sentiment of the government is in
favor OF indorsing the newly created
state. The delay is said TO be due 10
the crisis in the ministerial affairs Of
Italy. which has now been settled.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
WARSHIP GOES TO KOREA
TO PROTECT AMERICANS
Minister Allen Alarmed Over the Unrest
in the Hermit Kingdom-Evans
Going to Guam.

Admiral Evans sent the Navy Depart
ment the following dispatch from Homo
lulu, which was received this morning
Honolulu. Dec. 25
Fleet TO sail 18th for Guam. Cruiser
squadron touches Midway. Battleships
take great circular route. EVANS.
A dispatch was received from the Asi-
attic station by the Navy Department
announcing the departure of the Vicks-
burg from Shanghai. for Cnemulpo This
vessel is sent 20 Chemulpo at the re-
quest of Mr.. Allen, the United States
minister to Korea, who is alarmed over
the unrest in the East ana believes
American interests need protection.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
MARINES BEGIN TO GATHER
AT THE QUAKER CITY

BOSTON, Dec. 26.-'On to Panama.
was the slogan Of the company Of
United States marines who left the Bos-
ton Ivy yard today for Philadelphia,
where they will join the marine bat
talon on the United States steamer
Dixie, which sails for Panama Monday.
The company is composed OF ninety
six men and two officers They have
seen service in Cuba, Porto Rico, Philip
pines and China They all expect that
war is coming and go south with the ex-
pectation of doing service for their
money
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26

pire. and further. as 100000 Russian
troops are garrisoned at Warsaw. an
uprising in Poland is impossible.
The Jews are hostile, too, but they
have been TOO thoroughly cowed TO be
dangerous element.
Against the general revolutionary
movement the bureaucracy relies on the
fact that 80 per cent of the peasant pop
ulation are illiterate and superstitious,
and that their average vocabulary is
from 1lO TO 800 words. They are, there
fore, impervious to any doctrine involv-
ing abstract ideas
The city workmen and students are
dangerous elements. but they could be
crushed almost instantly by the peasant
regiments.
Another reassuring fact to the well
informed is that war is considered popu-
lar, and that it would serve to a large
degree i'm banishing the discomfort ex-
listing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26

in several quarters in Russia as to
the possibility Of the revolutionary prop
aganda assuming formidable propor-
tions. This anxiety has been accentu-
ated by the possibility of war with ia
pan. as many fear that such an event
would give the malcontents a good op-
portunity to cause internal dissensions
In best informed circles. however. little
apprehension is felt. inasmuch as IL IS
known that the disaffected ones are in
reality in no position to cause much
trouble.
Finland is seriously disaffected. but
as Russia has succeeded in winning
over most of the Finnish peasants and as
Finland's 100000 inhabitants are hope
iessly outnumbered anyway, no uprising
is feared there.
In Poland there are many hostile ele-
ments. but as ali the Polish young men
have been drafted into the army and
are serving in remote parts of the en-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
NON-UNl0N CONDUCTOR
ATTACKED IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO. Dec. "a panic was mar
rowIy averted on Wentworth Avenue
car yesterday. when two men and a
non-union conductor engaged in a strug-
gle The absence OF union button from
the conductors coat started the trou-
BILE according 20 the police
When the men clashed. the women
passengers screamed. and there was a
rush for the platform. Finally the two
disturbers We're elected from the car.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
NAVY YARD MAY GET
A NEW ENGINE HOUSE
District Commissioners Receive Core
spondence on the Subject From Sec
retary of Navy Urging Action.

me District Commissioners today re-
ceived from Secretary of the Navy
Moody letter inclOsing correspondence
between the Navy Department and Rear
Admiral HigginsOn, commandant Of the
Washington navy yard. strongly urging
the construction Of fire engine house
in the vicinity Of the yard
The Commissioners have already re-
quested an appropriation from Congress
for this purpose. but will forward Secre-
tar MOodys letter to Congress in sup
port OF the recommendation they have
made.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD
FOR MRS. BLAIR LEE

The funeral of Mrs Blair Lee was held
AT St Johns Episcopal Church at 2:5D
O'Clock this afternoon The service was
conducted by the Rev. Roland Cotton
Smith. and i2lterment was made at Rock
Creek.
The palloearers We're Montgomery
Blair. George F. Baer of Philadelphia:
Gist Blair. Thomas Nelson Page. Wood
bury Blair, ward Thoron. Woodbury.
Lowrie. and Fairfax Harrison
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
KENFUCKIAN KILLED
AT CHRISTMAS DANCE

STAMPING GROUND. KY. Dec. "a
At a dance last night at Gilbert Brat
tons home. five miles north Of this
place. a quarrel arose between Otis
Estes and Walter Roby. Estes was
knocked down by Roby. who was in turn
shot and almost instantly killed by J.
L. Nutter. friend of Estes
Estes was also badly cut by some un-
known person. Nutter Immediately fed
and although a warrant has been is
sued for his arrest, no affort has been
made by the county authorities 10
execute il.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
JUMPED FROM WINDOW,
BUT ESCAPED INJURY

Under momentary delusiOn that oc-
ulists were about 70 operate on his
eyes, Ernest Weed. of PIP John Marshall
Place. last night sprang from a third
story window, landing on the sidewalk.
In some miraculous manner he es-
capped serious ~. for when he was
taken 10 the Ca. -lty Hospital. the only
injury the physicians could find was
slight bruise on his left little toe The
fact that his Injuries were not more
serious Is probably due to the fact that
his fall was broken by his striking the
top OF q baN window.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
Powell Confirms Reports
of New Uprising in
the Republic.
NEWPORT AT THE SCENE
whole Country in a Seeth-
ing Storm of Riot and
Anarchy

Press reports of the revolutionary
movements in Santo Domingo. headed
by Jiminez. former president of the
republic. are confirmed by dispatches re-
ceived at the State Department this
morning from United States minister
Powell. under yesterdays date.
Mr.. Powell says the insurgents are
moving upon Santo Domingo from
Macoris. and that AIacOrfs favors Jimi-
nez. The United States gunboat New
port, Commander Albert Mertz. arrived
at Santo Domingo yesterday. and Mr..
Powell says the German fleet is expected
there today.
A Restless Leader.
Jiminez was one of the leaders who
assisted in the overthrow of the Wos Y
Gil government a few weeks ago. He
became disgruntled after the organiza-
ton of the provisional government
headed by General Morales and left the
capital.
Wos y Gil is reported to be reorganiz-
ing an expedition in Porto Rico to at
tack the provisional government in
Santo Domingo.
Riot and Anarchy.
NEW YORK, Dec. 2s.-The CLYDE Line
steamer New York arrived today from
Santo Domingo The steamer experienced
no interference on the part of the con-
tending parties in the various ports. but
was subjected to much delay in loading
and discharging cargo. There were two
cabin passengers on the New York.
both returning Americans, one from
Puerto Plata and the other from the in
terror. They said the whole country
was in d secrhing storm OF riot and
anarchy. revolution within revolution.
until it was impossible TO distinguish
one from the other This condition, tn. =
said, Will continue until some outside
country steps in and stops it.
Communication between ports 5 sus-
pended. al telegraph wires being down
At Puerto Plata, the home OF Morales.
the people were his ardent supporters
until he went to Santo Domingo City.
when a strong SiTninez party developed
II was said that President gdOrales
would send war vessels to bOm5ard the
town if necessary to put down the re-
volt
Business Is at standstilI because
labor is uncertain and transportation is
practically suspended
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
INTENSE COLD CAUSES
SUFFERING IN WISCONSIN

RACINE Wis. Dec 26.-Three victims
# the cold wave which swept over the
city yesterday have been reported Two
men were picked uD on the street with
badly frozen hands. feet. and ears
An insane man. supposed to be John
Mcguire. OF Pewaukee. was found wan
iering about the streets. and was badly
,rozen before taken into custody AMI
jared for
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
POWERS AND HOWARD
RECEIVE MANY PRESENTS

LOUISVILLE. KY. Dec. 26.-Caleb
Powers and Jim Howard convicted OF
the murder of Gov William Goebel, and
CARTS Jett. under sentence for the muir
der Of J. II Marcum and James Cock
rill. spent Christmas in Jail They re-
ceived a wagonload of presents Pack
ages came for Powers and Howard from
all points of the country.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
Consul General Good
year Sends News to the
State Department.
FITTING OUT TRANSPORTS
Ships at Frisco Made Ready
to Take Re-enforcementS to-
lsthmuS If Needed.

United States Consul General Good
year at Panama has notified the State
Department that the government Of
Panama has cut the postage rates ia
two. and that henceforth they will be
half what they were under the coIom-
bian regime.
The new rate on foreign postal matter
is 10 cents in Colombian silver for each
gram. or about cents in American gold.
The domestic rate now is q cents in Co
lombian silver for each fifteen grams,
or'about cents in American gold.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
KILLED ON RAILROAD
WHILE SH0VELIkG SNOW

CHICAGO. Dec. 25.-Blinded from a
clear view of The railroad track by the
drifting snow. Archie Stewart. sizty-fve
years old. was run down by an engine
on the Wabash Railroad ar Fofty-third
Street yesterday and Instantly killed.
lie was shOVeiing snow on the tracks
and could not see the approaching train
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
M0UNTAINEERS CERTAIN
WENTZ WAS MURDERED

OWINGSVILLE. Ky. Dee. 2e-Thom-
as Purvis has returned from Wise coun-
~, Va. Purvis says he talked with
many Of the searchers for Edward L.
Wentz. the young Philadelphia million
aire. who disappeared on October IA. and
that while they Continued the search
because Of the high wages paid. there
was not much doubt among the noun
taineers that Wentz was murdered. ano
his body thrown into one of the num-
erOus coke ovens in that section.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
COMMISSIONERS AWAIT
ACTION BY HOSPITAL

In regard to the recent charges made
against the Emergency Hospital by
Enoch Hurst, Commissioner West said
today he did not believe the Commits
sioners would take cognizance of the
matter until the directors of the hos
pital have had ample opportunity to in
stitute an investigation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
ALEXANDER M'KENzlE
RECEIVERS FROM TYPHOID

1t was reported at the District build
ing today that Alexander Mckenzie.
personal tax appraiser for the District.
is rapidly recovering from the serious
attack of typhoid fever which has kept
him on the sick list for several weeks.
Mr.. McKenzie's son, Vincent. is also
cOnvalescing from the same disease.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
Order to Naval Officers.
Bouquet for Mrs. Mckinley.

Among the Christmas gifts sent from
the White House was a handsome bou-
quet of white roses, forwarded by the
President and Mrs. Roosevelt TO Mrs.
Mckinley, at Canton. A message bear
ing the good wishes of the season was
also sent.
Gifts continued to arrive at the White
House today and a number Of friends
of the family We're shown the collec-
lions of presents. President Roosevelt
gave some OF his friends handsomely
bound copies OF his message. bearing
his autograph. He remembered others
by giving them new pnoto Of himself.
which he pronOunces the best ne has vet
had taken.
The President was at his Office for
about an hour and a half this morning
He received two or three callers. in
Guiding Senator Elkins. who came to
pay his respects, and to talk on inter
state commerce questions Mr.. Elkins
Is chairman OF the Interstate Commerce
Committee OF the Senate
About IL o'clock. the President and
the entire family. with the exception OF
Quentin, went out for a long horseback
ride in the suburbs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-26
AUTHORITY IS LACKING
TO PROHIBIT OPEN CARS
Corporation Counsel Makes
Adverse Ruling.
MUST GO TO CONGRESS
Only Relief for Present Conditions Is
in Hands of the National
Legislators.
MUST GO TO CONGRESS

Commissioner Macfarland has approx
ed an opinion submitted To the District
Commissioners today. by the Corpora
ton Counsel which rules that the Com
missioners have no authority to make
regulation either prohibiting or. re-
stricting the use of open cars on street
railways. The opinion also declares the
matter one upon which express action
by Consress would De required y,
The subject was brought 10 the atIen-
ton OF the Commissioners by the North
east Washington Citizens Association.
which complained of the combination
cars operated on the II Street line
northeast, by the Columbia Railway.
@he association wrote several letters to
the Commissioners relative TO the mat
ter, and about two weeks ago the Com
missioners granted n hearing TO it's rep
resentatives. The latter presented their
objections In detail and suggested that
the Commissioners adopt a regulation
prohibiting, in the interest of public
health. the running of OPEN cars on the
II Street line. The authorities referred
the question TO the Cooperation Counsel