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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-03-16
CAMPAIGN
FOR PLACES
IN HOUSE
WALLACE
BASSFORD
IS SPEAKERS SECRETARY
Ex-Representative TrinbIe, of
Kentucky, Probably Will
be Clerk Of House

Washington, M arch IL" Who's
who ?' in the next organization of
the house is being gradually framed
in the interim between the passing
of the Sixty-frst congress and the
convening of the extra session of the
Sixty-second with the democrats in
control. Speaker-elect Champ
Clark has been all but formally
named speaker, and his present
private secretary, Wallace d, Bass
ford, of Missouri, formerly a news
paper man and for years associated
with Mr.. Clark, will be the secre-
tary to the speaker, succeeding L.
White Busbey, former Chicago
newspaper correspondent.
An active campaign has been
waged by candidates for office in the
new house staff and their friends.
This is the net result as to the
more important patronage plums.
Clerk of the house, at SO, 500 per
annum; former Representative South
Trimble, of Kentucky, virtually as
sured.
Sergeant alarms, 50, 500; candi-
dates, Former Representatives Will
liam H. Ryan, of Buffalo, N. Y,
urged by the Tammany organiza-
ton; Stockes Jackson, of Indiana,
chairman of the democratic state
committee, backed by the Indiana
and other delegations to congress;
Clyde H. Tavenner, newspaper
correspondent of this city, who may
effect a combination with one of the
other two candidates and may be
placated with the office of cashier Of
the sergeant-at.arms Office at
$3 900.
Doorkeeper, $1,000; Joseph H.
Sinnott, a veteran attache of the
house, has many pledges and no OPP
position.
ParIiamentarian and clerk at the
speakers desk, $1,000, with an ad-
ditional 81 900 for compiling an an
nual digest of procedents; Judge
Charles R. Crisp, of Americas, Ca,
already directed to report to the
son of the late
Charles F. Crisp, once democratic
speaker of the house; succeeds
Asher c. Hinds, OF Maine, elected
in congress.
Journal clerk, 81 900; William c.
Hughes, of Montgomery City, Mo-,
son of former State Circuit Judge |
E. M. Hughes, already selected by
Speaker CLARK, who will formally /
appoint him April 4,
Reading clerk, two places, 50, 900
each; Clyde B. Price, of Alabama;
packed by the Alabama and 1,ennes-
zee delegations and other members;
numerous other candidates.
Postmaster, 81 4,ooo; former Rep
.esentative Robert Gordon, Ohio;
Robert Brenner, New Jersey; for
ner Postmaster Dunlop, Augusta,
Ia, and other candidates from
South Carolina, Alabama, Ohio and
Georgia.
There is also host of applicants
or other Offices at the disposal of
he house.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-03-16
BIC SLIDE Of EARTH
ON PANAMA CANAL

Colon, March 1r.-Ihere was a
big slide of earth at the north end of
the Gatum lock of the Panama ca
nal last night. The mass buried a
steam shovel and caught a gang of
workmen, killing two spaniards and
an Italian and injuring several 9TH
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-03-16
TALKS OF
LOGAN'S ARREST
ON ANNUAL INSPECTION
The Wor1d-Famous Sleuth, Whose
Name is a Holy Terror to
Criminals Talks on Cases

Chattanooga, March l0.-The
world-famous detective, Vim. A.
Piuerton, chief of the National
Pinkerton Detective Agency,
whose name is d terror to bank
and train robbers, was here few
days ago in the interest of the
Pinkerton Bank and Bakers Pro-
tective Association, of which he
is the hcad. The association
numbers over 5000 bankers
throughout the United States and
is still growing. Every bank
in Chattanooga is a member of
the association" said Mr.. Pinker-
ton. For a great number of
years we were members Of the
American Bankers Association, "
said the chief, but a short time
ago we pulled out and have since
been running this association
ourselves"
"Do you know said the great
detective, "that not a bank that
is a member of the Piul<er.on De-
tective Association has been rob-
bed or attempted to be robbed by
burglars. guess they are afraid
of us because they know that we
have the most complete informa-
tion and picture gallery of thieves
in the world and with these pic
lures and information we are able
to run down all the noted crooks. +"
"You know, as general rule,
bank robbers always walk around
in and out of a bank in the day
time, before robbing it at night.
In a place somewhere in the bank
is posted the sign, This bank is
protected by the Pi1kerton Bank
and Bankers Protective Associa-
tion." This sign probably saves
a lot of banks from robbery or at
tempted robbery. We are also
employed by Jewellers Protective
Association, which protects the
jeweler and jewelv drummer
from robbery, We have had
charge of this agency for over
thirty years.
YES said the detective, !" |
am a son of Allan Pinkerton,
probably the greatest and certain
ly the most famous detective in
the world. When he died my
brother, Robert A, and | took
charge of the business. but since
Roberts death his son Allan and |
have been running it. We have
twenty-seven different offices
throughout the United States
and employ about 10000 men. !
am going TO Gainesville, Ca,
where the local officers have un-
der arrest old Bill Miner, perhaps
the most notorious bank and
stage robber in the world. Some
time ago bank was robbed in
Gainesville, and the local posse
captured three men. The pictures
were sent on to us and we recog-
nized one of them as Bill Miner.
iIiner was serving a life sentence
for holding up stage and rob-
biug it of $4,000 III Canada,
when he escaped by digging out
of the penitentiary. Since then
nothing has been heard of him.
| am Of the opinion that the two
men arrested with him are the
two that escaped from the Cana
dian prison al the same time he
did"
What was the most famous case
YOU ever worked on Z" the chief
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-03-16

| will sell at bargain thirty
four volumes Cyc and twenty-four
volumes l.. r. a. new series.
Address, Ernest r. Cochran,
Knoxville, Teuu. 289tf
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-03-16
Truths Great Power.

He who has the truth in his heart
need never fear the want Of persua.
sion on his tongue.-Ruskir
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1911-03-16

w. S. Crumley has returned from
Roanoke, Va.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-05-06
Waverly Notes.

Luther Frank came in from
Novinger, Mo-, last week.
Freddy Burg and wife were
in Marshall Sunday.
Miss Marguerite Landrum
spent Saturday and Sunday in
Lexington.
II. F. Smith was in Kansas
City last week.
Mrs. VIM. Coslet and children
visited in Higginsville last week.
Mrs. G. A. Keeling and little
sons left last week for st. Louis
to visit relatives.
Ed Duffy came in from
Pittsburg, Kansas, Monday.
Mrs. Albert GLADDEN. and little
son, Russell, came in Sunday
Mrs. NJ. Burg and daughter
Miss Margret, were in Marshall
Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Grace Walton of Kan
sas City is the guest of her sis
ter, Mrs. G. Warren Groves.
Herbert Weber Of Kansas
City spent a few days last
week with his mother, Mrs. Kate
Weber,
Mrs. Isaac Fulkerson and
son, Francis, of BoonvilIe spent
several days this week will
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Downey
came in Friday from Weir, Kan
sas, to make this place their fu
ture home.
Miss Lois Walton returned t.
her home in Kansas City Mon
day after a several weeks visi
with her sister, Mrs. Warrel
Groves.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-05-06
MIS-. Thomas T. stramcke Dead

Mrs. Thomas T. Stramcke died
Friday night about 9 o'clock at
her home on east Main street af-
ter a short illness. While her death
had not been unexpected for the
last three days, still the news was
received with deep regret and
bitter grief throughout the entire
community.
Mrs. Stramcke's maiden name
was Miss Rebecca w. Smithers.
She was the daughter of the late
John A. and Mary Smithers, and
was born in st. Louis, Septem-
Der "a, 1849. Her early life was
spent at St.Louis until her mar
riage to Thomas Y. Stramcke of
this city, December "A, 1869, af-
ter which she moved to Lexing-
ton, where she has resided ever
since.
Mrs. Stramcllc was a type of
a noble Christian woman. Her life
throughout its long journey was
one of devotion to her family
She united with the Methodist
church early in life, and proved
a constant and faithful worker
Even in her last illness she re-
manned cheerful and seemed to
place her care in the hands OF
Him, whom she had trusted
throughout her life.
Mrs. Stramcke was the moth.
er of five children, one of whom
Thomas, j., died while quite
young. The remaining four, Mrs
Edward Aull of Lexington, Mrs
c. B. Sexton of Chicago, and
Misses Edna and Irene, of this
city, were with her throughout
her last illness. Her husband
Thomas T. Stramcke, one sister
Mrs. j. II. Evil, and two broth.
ers, John A., and NJ. S. Smith
ers, Of st. Louis, also survive her
The funeral was held from
the family residence on east Mair
street Sunday afternoon at
O'Clock, conducted by Rev. c
NJ. Davenport.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-05-06
A Good Show.

The Lester-M Martin Stock com
engagement here Wednesday
when they presented the physicol-
ogical society comedy drama,
"Man Turned Brute" proved to
be one of the best stock compan-
les seen in Lexington for some
time. The drama was in four
acts and the audience was kept
guessing as to the outcome un-
til the final curtain.
Frank L. kirkland, the lead
ing man, carried the part of Al
bert Del Twyn in a most sue
ceSSful manner. Miss Minnie
Ketchum carried the role of
the leading lady and delighted
the entire audience throughout.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-05-06
Miss Zentmyer's Recital.

The recital given Saturday
night at Central College by
Miss Anna Nc Zentmyer, a pu-
pill for graduation in the Expires
sion department, was attended
and appreciated by a large
audience. Miss Zentmyer's pro
gram was very exacting and the
way she met its every demand
was freely commented upon by
those who had the pleasure of
hearing her. She was equally
effective in both the heavy and
humorous numbers. In the
Arena Scene" from Quo Va
dis, she perhaps, was at her
best. In this she swayed her
audience to the vivid realities
of life under a brutal king. The
audience expected much and was
not disappointed.
Miss Zentmyer was assisted by
Miss Goldie Coard, whose sing
ing added materially to the en-.
joyment Of the evening. Miss
Coard has a very clear, sweet
soprano voice, which she uses
effectively.
The program follows:
Cinderella Dimes Amor
Arena Scene-Quo Vadis
Sienkiewic,
MISS ZENTMYER
La Foraja Benignan
MISS COARD
Our Hired Girl RILEY
Little Brown Baby Dunbar
Rory O'More Lover
Evelyn Hope Browning
After Whiles Riley
MISS ZENTMYER
Three Songs
Roses After Rain Liza Lehuanr
The Birth of Morn Franco Leon
A May Morning L. DenzS
MISS COARD
An Abandoned Elopet men Lincolr
MISS ZENTMYER
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-05-06

wins Serenade were compara-
lively new to Lexington people.
She gave them with beautiful ex-
preston.
Miss Aull accompanied most ar
tistically and had a great deal
to do with the success of the
entertainment.
Miss Pitcher is indeed to be
congratulated on her taste as
we'll as her musical attainments.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-05-06
Juvenile Recital at Lexington
College.

The children s recital at Lex
ington College Saturday night
was source of enjoyment
throughout to the small but
attentive audience which attend
ed. Most of the performers were
beginners and did remarkably
well, They all deserve men
tiOn for the ease with which
they handled themselves.
The program consisted of piano
vocal and violin numbers.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-05-06
Circuit Court Jury.

The following jurors were
drawn by the county court We'd
nesday for the June term Of the
circuit court:
Clay-Staud Tanner, R. NJ.
Taylor, John Westerhald.
Davis-Frank L. Lewis, Her
man Bargfrad, 7, b. Bennett.
Dover-John Hughes, Hugh
Crowder, J. II. Gather.
Freedom-Otto Kroencke, J..
J. Warder, r, c. Coplinger.
Lexington-B, C. Drummond,
A. w. Allen, Chas. Miller.
Middleton-Chas. Kurtz, Jas.
E. Matt, Henry Niederjohn.
Sni-a-Bar-D. G. Wade, Geo.
Sullivan, NJ. f. Swinney
Washington-Albert Tyree,
D. r. Rinnick, Robert Kincheloe.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-05-06

VIM. Aull went to Kansas City
Thursday to spend the day on
business.
A. W. Naylor went to Kansas
City Thursday for few
days visit.
Rev. G. NJ. Davenport returned
Wednesday night from trip to
Houstonia.
T. A. Campbell returned We'd
nesday from a business trip to
Kansas City.
PIowitt Roberts went to Co
lumbia Thursday to attend
the High School field meet
which takes place Saturday.
Mrs. NJ. D. Wilson went to
Sedalia Thursday for a few
days visit.
j. G. Crenshaw went to Kan
sas City Thursday to spend
the day on business.
Miss Maude Wright returned
to Kansas City Thursday af-
ter a few days visit with home
folks.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-05-06
New Street Lights.

The Lexington Gas and Elec-
tric company had on display
Wednesday on Main street a
new 200 candle power street
lamp. The lamp is suspended
from a pole by an ornamental
bracket. The company proposes
to the merchants on Main
street to install these lamps
from 18th to the Elks Home and
below the Nickel Home; install
alton $500 per lamp and $1.00 a
month per lamp thereafter, to
burn as long as the merchants
desire. The lamps would be
attached to the poles already
standing. The addition of these
lights on Main would show up
the street to a great advantage.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-05-06

Mrs. S. H. Catron and daugh-
ter, Miss Matte Lou, went to
Kansas City Thursday for a
few days visit.
Mrs. A. q. Asbury, Jr, Of
Higginsville spent Thursday with
her brother, j. w. Sydnor.
+. Raymond Rice went to Chill
licothe, Mo-, Thursday to 10
cate.
Talbot Simpson returned tC
Aullville Wednesday night.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-05-06

Mrs c. B. Owen spent yester-
day in Higginsyille.
Miss Mary Winston Hammet
Of Huntsville arrived Thursday
for a few days visit with rela-
tives.
DR.. Z. NJ. Williams returned
Thursday from a few days
stay in Neosho, Mo.
DR.. j. E. Tucker has purchased
from Joe Lightner Of Odessl, a
1911 Model Ford touring car.
U. G. Phetzing was in Com
cordia yesterday on legal busi-
ness.
Percy Little went to Kansas
City Thursday for a few days
visit.
W. P. Warren went to Waver-
ly yesterday to spend The
day on business.
Mrs. Z. w. MolIencamp and
Mrs. Chas. E. Mollencamp return
ed to their home in Higginsville
Thursday after a visit here vith
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-05-06
Milton Royle Married.

Word has been received here
that Milton Royle, son of Chas,
Royle, formerly of Lexington
but now of Kansas City, was
married April 29, to Miss Har-
rietta Englich. The wedding
took place in Leavenworth, Kan
sas.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-05-06
Recital of Misses Rice and CAT
fin.

Recital of Misses Rice and CAT
fin.
The largest crowd that has
attended a graduating recital
this year turned out Monday ev-
enihg to hear that of Miss Byrd
Rice and Miss Izetta Gaffin, Sc
niors in voice and piano respect
lively, in the chapel of Lexington
college. Some time before the
beginning of the program every
available seat was taken and
people had begun to hunt the
most convenient standing room.
Another indication of the pop
ularity Of the performers was
the enormous amount of flowers
on the stage. 1t is doubtful if
the chapel stage ever before con
tanned so many roses at one time.
The program was well Sc
lected and appropriately arrang-
ed. Both of the young ladies
are exceedingly attractive in ap-
pearance and manner and both
are possessed of musical ability
in q high degree.
The program follows.
MEYERBEER Lieti signor
MISS RICE
BENDEL Cascade du Chaudron
SlNDING Chanson
CHOPIN Polonaise op. 30 No l..
MISS GAFFIN
SCHUMANN Err der Herrlichste
Won Allen
DR.. Arne Polly Willis
MISS RICE
CHOPIN Fantasie lmpromptu op. &C,
LlSZT Dream OF Love
GODDARD Scherzo Valse op. i0G
MISS GAFFIN
BERESFORD An Indian Lovers
Song
SPROSS-BENJAMIN Will O. the Wisp
MISS RICE
MOZART Coronation Concerto
Allegro and Cadenza
MISS GAFFIN
Orchestral parts on second piano.
MISS ROBBINS
Miss Rice is well known to
people who attend entertainments
at Lexington college, as she has
frequently appeared at pupils
recitals and this year has given
her senior recital in piano. She
sang better Monday evening
than she has ever sung before
and she delighted her hearers
beyond measure. After her
third group the audience insisted
on an encore and she gave GA
Bowl of Roses" "
Miss Gaffin is a product of
Lexington and is extremely pop
ular among her large circle of
friends. Monday evening she
surprised many of her acquain-
tances by her ability. She
showed a good musical under
standing and remarkable fluency
in execution. The audience
wanted an encore after her last
number, but was rewarded by
only a bow.
The work of Miss Cecile Lyons
and Miss Robbins, who did the
accompanying and contributed to
the success of the recital, is de
serving of special mention.
The program was a success and
reflected credit on the two de-
partments which were represent
ed.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-05-06

Mrs. Clarence Vivion spent
Thursday in Higginsville.
Ewing Shouse went to Kansas
City Thursday for few
days visit.
Rev. and Mrs. McAlpine, mis-
sionaries to Japan, arrived
Thursday to visit the famil-
les of VIM. Aull and Judge Field.
Rev. McAlpine will occupy the
pulpit Sunday in the Presbyter-
ian church.
Judge Richard Field went to
Kansas City Wednesday on bus
mess.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-05-06
German Methodist Church.

Re-Opening of the German
Methodist Episcopal church next
Sunday, May 7, 1911, DR.. Kriege
of WarrentOn, Mo-, will preach
in the morning in German.
Mass meeting at 2:30 p. m.
Rev. H. Hohenwald of Kansas
City, Kansas, will address the
people of Lexington in English.
Good music is provided for. Ev-
erybody invited.
Evening services at 1880.
Several speakers will address
the congregation.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-05-06
At the Piano
MISS MARGARET AULL

The opening number was a fit
beginning and assured the au-
dience Of an excellent program.
Miss Pitchers bowing was es-
pecially good and in the allegro
her intonation elected much ad-
miration. The second group was
remarkably well-chOsen, with
the marked contrast between the
G string air and the Minuet
and the sprightliness Of the Ger
man dance. At the close of
this group, in response to the
prolonged applause Miss Pitcher
responded with an encore-'The
Swan" by Saint-Saens.
At the close of the next group
she was again encored and gave
to the delight of the audience
the well-known "Humorcsque"
of Dvorak.
Miss Conner was in splendid
voice and charmed her hearers.
The Recitatiye, a number by
Thomas, was exceptionally well
done, and the cOlorature
work in the POlonaise was de-
serving of flattering criticism,
In her song group all the num-
bers with the exception of Ne
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-05-06
Miss Pitcher S Recital.

One Of the largest audiences
that has been in Murrrell audi
torium this year was the one
which Tuesday evening attend
ed the recital of Miss Martha
Pitcher, head Of the violin de-
partment, assisted by Miss
Norma Conner, of the voice de-
partment. And that this au-
dience felt more than adequately
repaid for its attendance was
attested by the enthusiastic APP
plause throughout the entertain.
Iment.
The program follows:
Sonata A major Geo. F. Handel
Observation-Disclosures
Air on the C string ]. S. Bach
Menuet w. A. Mozart
German Dance Dittersdorf
TrendellI
Recitative and Polonaise
"Mignon" A. Thoma.
Walther's Preislied Wagner
Wilhelm
7
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-05-06

II. F. Blackwell went to Kan
sas City yesterday ON legal
business.
Miss Annie Chamberlain went
to Kansas City yesterday to
spend the day.
Miss Della Crowder left
yesterday for Amsterdam,
Mo-, to visit her sister, Mrs.
William SpurlOck.
Joe Lightner returned to
Odessa Thursday evening.
w. II. Chiles went to Kansas
City yesterday on legal bust
ress.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-05-06
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been is
sued to:
Earle Anderson Wellington
Mary Arnold e. e.. Lexington.
Bernhardt Lehman .Higginsville
Anna Holke q. Higginsville
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1911-05-06

The Birth of Morn Franco Leoni
A May Morning L. Denza
MISS COARD
An Abandoned Elopet men Lincoln
MISS ZENTMYER
The Alaska citizen., 1911-07-10
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.

To H. Stroup, Chas. Lamb, R. Dunn.
 Frank Berry Clarence Berry, F.
 Boarman. J. Meyers, Theodore
 Witte, their heirs, personal repre-
 sentatives and assigns, and persons
 claiming by, through or under them.
 You and each of you are hereby notified that during the year 1910 we expended 5000 In labor and i'm provements upon placer mining claims known as Narrow Channel, Atlantic, Colorado, Pacific. Box Canyon, Ore gon, Arctic, Missouri, Amalgamated fraction. located on Goldstream creek, fin the Fairbanks Recording Precinct, Territory of Alaska, and the amount was 80 expended and such labor and Improvements made for the purpose of holding said claims under the pro visions of Section 2324 Revised Statutes of the United States, and constituted the annual assessment work for the year 1910, and If within ninety days after the last publication of this notice you or either Of you fail to pay the undersigned as CO., owners your proportion of the ex- penditure legally required to hold said premises as aforesaid for the year 1910, together with the costs of this advertisement, your interest in said claims will become the property of the undersigned under said See tion 2324 Revised Statutes of the United States.
 GEORGE WARMBOLD,
 D. l.. THOMAS,
 First publication May 8, 19lo.
 Last publication August T. 1911.