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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-10-02

church and he endeavored to
live a godly life. Honest and
upright, he lived to a ripe old age
and went away at peace with
God and man and is forever at
rest. Peace to his memory and
may we all meet him in the bet
ter land.
THOS. M. COBB,
JAMES C. KELLY,
Committee
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-10-02

Miss Martha Legg went to
Kansas City Wednesday to
j. M. Price went to Kansas
City Wednesday to spend the
day on business.
j. G.. WOrthingtOn went to
Kansas City Wednesday to
spend the day on business.
Capt. Ryland TOdhunter went
to Sedalia Wednesday to at
tend the State Fair.
E. B. Vaughan went to Kansas.
City Wednesday to spend the
day on business.
NJ. Ladeson returned Wednes-
day morning from a business
trip to st. Louis.
Robert Carter left Saturday
for Park Grove, Mo-, where he
will attend the Park College. His
mother, Mrs. f. l., Carter, accom-
panied him.
The Wentworth Military Acad-
envy band went to Lexington
Junction Saturday morning,
where they furnished music for
a celebration.
Chris Walk returned Friday
morning from st. Louis.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-10-02

were seen by him in these days
of uncertainty. Little was made
by the trip for money and food
were often very scarce. He came
home and stayed there with his
family until 1862 when the Civil
war broke out when he Joined
the Confederate forces under
Genera! Joe Shelby at Cane
Ridge, Arkansas. In 1853 he re-
crLited a company under a cap
.tain's commission. This COM
pany was attached to the Jack
man brigade in the Shelby H.
vision.
Mr.. Jackson saw many a fight
with his company and lost about
one-fOurth of his men. The last
fight that he was in was at the
Big Blue near Kansas City where
he was pretty badly wounded.
He served in these two wars
with distinction and he had a
great admiration for Price and
Shelby.
After coming home he farmed
for quite a while near Higgins
vile but since 1882 he has lived
in Higginsville. He served as
police judge for a number of
terms and was always interested
in all things pertaining to his
home town.
Mr.. Jackson was married in
1849 to Evelyn A.. Harrison of
Lafayette county. She died in
1885 at the age of Sc years. To
this union were born five child
rem.
Mr.. Jackson's second marriage
was to Matte P. Gaines on
March 18th, 1886. She was born
in Virginia and came to Missouri
as a child. At this writing she
lives in Higginsville in the home
that was made beautiful in the
days gone by because Love dwell
therein and secure.
Mr.. Jackson was a member OF
the Christian church and was 8
year before his death, which oc.
cured on March 4, 1914, elected
an elder for life, an honor that
he deserved and that ne appre.
ciated.
Cyrus w. Jackson, better
known to every boy and girl
man and woman, of this county
as Uncle Billy" was as fine {
character as it is the pleasure o.
men to meet. He never flincheC
his duty in state, home ant
church circles. Compromise
was unknown to him. He coulC
!, fight the fight of his life when h,
thought he was right and yet d,
so without any bitter feeling OF
} his part. His later years whel
though poor eye sight an,
| wounds received during the wa
times compelled him to stay a
home a good deal more than h
was used to but he never com
; planned.
He loved the young people
Taught them in the church 9Th.
Way, the Truth and the Life.
Told them the experiences O
his life when they would com.
to his humble home to visit will
them. Never missed the service
in the Lords house unless h,
was sick. Many a time he woul,
come though the storm to be il
the Sunday school when thos
of active years thought tn.
weather too bad. He lived hi
Christianity when once he un
derstood its meaning. H
fought a good fight" and we
deserves to be entered upon tn
memory books of this Old Men
Club as a fine example of
Christian gentlemen.
: At Aullville, September, 1915
) he was elected vice-president 0
the Old Mems Club and re
elected in Lexington, Septembe
81, 1918.
JOHN B. JONES',
l Committee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-05
KING" COLE SAYS
DATE WAS CHANGED
PITCHER BRINGS CHARGE OF
SHARP PRACTICE AGAINST
FEDERAL LEAGUE HEAD.

NEW YORK, Feb. 4.-king Cole.
the pitcher who signed with the New
York Americans on Tuesday, in spite
of the fact that more than a month
ago 1t was announced that he had
contracted to play with the Chicago
Federal league team this year, has
brought charges of sharp practice
against James Gilmore, president of
the Federal league. which, il true,
will throw discredit upon the bust
ness methods of the so-called outlaw
circuit.
Cole wrote a letter and mailed it
here today to Charles Weeghman,
president of the Chicago Federais.
In 1t the big pitcher stated that al
though ne actually signed a Federal
league contract on January 2. 1914,
after he had received telegram from
President Earra!l ef the New ork
Americans, accepting his terms which
had been named on December %.
1913, Gilmore changed the date OF
the contract to December 3oth, at the
same time telling Cole that the agree
ment with Farrell was not legal.
Baseball men on the inside predict
that many sensational things will
happen during the big league meetings
here next week
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-05
UNCLE SANS NAVY IS
NOW THIRD IN WORLD

WASHINGTON. Feb. 4,--The United
states navy is officially rated third IN
rank among the naval forces of the
world classification given II by
American naval experts, according ~
Representative Padgett. of Tennessee
chairman of the house committee on
naval affairs, who made statement
to this effect at "A meeting Of the com
mittee today
Chairman f'adgett made this state
ment as "A reply 10 small navy mem
begs who have insisted that the Amer
lean navy in gun power and au-around
efficiency, really ranks second instead
of third as claimed by Secretary Dam
ieis and other authorities.
Secretary Daniels resumed his tes-
,imony before the house committe to-
day and will continue tomorrow. con-
cluding then all he viii have to say
relative to the naval bill soon to be
reported
Today,s committee session was a
lively one. The small navy members
FLASHED repeatedly with those who
favor naval extensions.
Representative Witherspoon, of Mis-
sissippi who sought last week to show
that the American navy really stands
second in rank, continued his exami-
nation of Secretary Daniels along that
lire.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-05

son today from Nelson O'Shaugh-
messy, the charge al Mexico City, was
chiefly responsible for aIiaying the
fears or vtoteuCe against Americans
in Mexico.
The charge repo. Ted that all was
quiet al Mexico City and no untoward
events had followed the publication
of the proclamation of President
Wilson yesterday.
Officials here were somewhat ex-
cited last night. after the issuance Of
MIR. Wilson announcement, fearing
that General Huerta would in re-
sentiment, hand passports 10 the
United States diplomatic representa-
tive. and that the Mexican populace
might he excited to deeds of law
lessness. These fears were increased
by the unofficial dispatches from
Mexico last night Ia the effect that
hundreds of Americans were crowd
ing into trains bound for Vera Cruz,
President Wilson and nearly every
high UfffCtat Of tho administration
waited with some anxiety for author
itative news on the situation. Mr..
Shaughnessy reported that things
We're i'll a normal state at Mexico City
and that no disturbance was expected.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-05
BASKETBALL. GAMES
WILL BE INTERESTING

Levers OF basketball will be ten
dered an opportunity to witness two
holly contested exhibitions OF the
winter pastime tonight when the
Richmond Howitzers and Union
Theological seminary hves and the
quints representing c. G. A. and Nc
Gins meet. The games will be play
ed on the Howitzer's court
Should the preachers win from the
artillerymen both will be in first
place OF the Richmond league. The
game between g c. A and McGilTs
will result in the same way should
the former Quint be victorious. Nc
Gilis team has gone so far this sea-
son without losing game. while G.
c. A. has only dropped one. that be-
ing to the Catholic five. All four
team are we'll primed for the settos
and good games are anticipated.
On the McGill court the Richmond
Blues will clash with John Marshall
Athletic club. The preliminary game
will he between First National hank
and Richmond Hewitzers' second
team.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-05
BELIEVE GAMBLERS
MURDERED VENAbLE
NEW LIGHT THROWN ON DfSAP.
PEARANCE OF STREET CAR
CONDUCTOR.

Startling Information was given the
police department yesterday IN regard
20 the disappearance OF A. X. Fen-
able on December Sth last. when ]. w.
Dalton. 35o1 Last Clay street, APP
iseared at headquarters and expressed
the belief that Nenabie had been muir
dered by some gamblers. Nenabls dis
appeared suddenly after having re-
ceised his months wages as conductor
for the Virginia Railway and Power
company.
According TO the story told by Mr..
Dalton, Nenable had been known to
gamble heavily and To frequent tough
dives in the neighborhood OF Reser-
voir park. Mr.. Dalton expressed the
firm belief that Dalton had been done
away with by some Of the characters
that frequent such places.
Nenablc was "A native of Danville:
but had lived here for the past four
years Mrs. Fenahle. according 10
Dalton. had returned to Danville after
a disagreement with her husband. bat
was preparing to come To Richmond
% aid in the search for her missing
husband. The police will investigate
he matter as shown by MIR. Dalton
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-05
HAVE DARK HAIR
AND LOOK YOUNG
NOBODY CAN TELL. WHEN YOU
DARKEN GRAY. FADED HAIR
WITH SAGE TEA.

Grandmother kept her hair beauti-
fully dark ended. glossy and abundant
with brew of Sage Tea and Sulphur.
Whenever her hair fell out or took on
that dull, faded streaked appearance.
this simple mixture was applied with
wonderful effect. BY asking at any
drug store for "Wyeth's Sage and Sui
phur Fair Remedy" you viii get a
large bottle of this old-t recipe,
ready to use, for about so cents. This
simple mixture can be depended upon
to restore natural color and beauty
to- the hair, and is splendid for daud-
ruff. dry. itchy scalp and falling hair
A wellknown downtown druggist
says everybody uses Wyeth's Sage and
sulphur, because it darkens so natu-
rally and evenly that nobody can tell
it has been applied--it's so easy to
use. too. You simply dampen a
sponge or soft brush and draw il
through your haiF, taking one strand
at a time. by morning the gray hair
disappears; after another APPLICATION
or two. II III restored 10 Iii natural
color. And looks glossy, soft and
Ahundants Adv
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-05
Hill City Quint
Wins Game From
Spider Five
VIRGINIA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE,
NOSES OFT VICTORY IN.
LAST MINUTE.

With a whirlwnd finish, the Viz
ainia Christian college basketball i've,
OF LynGhburg, noSed out victory
from Richmond college quint by a
80 10 9 j score last night on the Ho~
itzers' court
In the opening of the first half the
spider aggregation took the lead and
maintained il throughout this period,
the score standing p to is at tho
close. However. the Hill City boys
started the second half with a rush
and bagketed the balls in rapid sue
cession. Towards the end of the pc
riod the visitors. stopped scoring, and
the locals tied the score.
With only one more minute of play,
and the score standing 81 all. both
duints exerted every effort to toss the
ball into the exalted baskets, The
Iynehburg team scored four more
points before the final whistle was
blown.
The visiting team played one of the
best games of any team that mas
played in this city during the present
season Thes Virginia Christian coll
fege faculty viii not tolerate football
at the institution, and the boys spe-
e!alize ons basketball which accounts
for the teams showing.
Captain Luebert and Heubi dis
played excellent form for the Spider
outfit. while the work Of Givens, Mus
grove and Shelbourne shone for the
visitors. MacCosby, a former John
Marshall High school boy, went in
for Satterfield in the second half and
demonstrated the fact that he was
basketball player Of no mean abil-
fty. Following is the line up and sum-
mary:
Richmond college-Luebert, for
ward; Brock, forward; Heubi, center;
Mitchell guard; Satterfied. guard.
Y c. C,--Musgrove. forward
Owens. forward; Shelbourne, center;
Montgomery, guard: Straly, guard,
Summary; Score, Virginia Chris
tian college, ga; Richmond college, 81,
Substitute--Eoshy for Satterfield.
Field goals-Shelbourne, s; Musgrove,
5; Givens. i: Montgomery, /: Heuhi,
= Mitchell s; Luebert, z, Brock. z.
Foul goals-I.uehert, 8 Musgrove, 3.
Time of halves--twenty minutes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-05

Pancho Villa and his men declare the
lifting OF the embargo will assist
them to drive Huerta ont of Mexico
in few weeks,
Guillermo porras, former acting
governor of Chihuahua under HUI
erta, and recognized here as the
mouthpieee OF Huerta on the border.
said on the other hand, today:
The lifting of the embargo will
aid the legitimate government Of
Mexico more than it will hurt. II
we had been allowed to get ammu-
milton at Ojinaga we could have de-
feated villa. Lack of ammunition
for our troops has caused our de-
feat several times when the Huerta
troops were hemmed in on the bor-
der by Villa. Inability TO get am
munition from the United States has
hampered our progress in Northern
Mexico against the rebels inasmuch
as the railroads were cut south. and
President Huerts~ could not supply
troops. With the ports pen 10 MS,
we can import ammunition through
the ports we hold. and thus we will
be able to make a campaign against
the rebels"
Much Had Been Seized.
Local ammunition dealers declare
that there is very little ammunition
on hand in Ell Paso to supply to the
rebels on short notice but the United
States customs say they have records
of heavy shipments from other
points to this place, and believe the
local dealers can supply Villa with
ample ammunition for his attack
upon Torreon, and get more of il
here as fast as he wants it.
There are 100000 rounds of am
munition. and one machine gun be-
sides hundreds of rifles. small arms
and sahres stored at Fort Bliss.
seized by the United States officers
In their work to prevent violations of
the neutrality laws, General Scott
says he has had no request for the
release of these implements. and
that he has no control over the mu-
nitions as they are still in charge Of
the United States court, and much of
his stock Is being held for evidence
at the April term of federal court.
Lieutenant Louis Renavides. Legal
representative of villa. expects de-
cision from Judge MaAey, of the
United States federal court, releas-
ing the ammunition now held by the
military authorities.
The constitutionalists have applied
TO the department of justice for a
return of the ammunition.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-05
TURNER AND OLSEN WIN
IN WRESTLING TOURNEY

John kilonis' second effort in the
pas, few weeks to win the middle
weight championship Police Gazette
belt from Joe Turner again proved
futile last night in the City audito-
RUM when the Greek mat artist was
administered a defeat by the local
srappler.
Olsen. the golden haired wrestler,
who halls from Sweden, was victorious
over Muidoon, winning out after the
latter had secured the first fall Olsen
will meet Turner shortly in the City
auditorium as a result of his victory
last night.
IT took only two falls to decide the
winner Of the Turner kiIonis bout.
After wrestling one hour and two
minutes Turner finally pinned the
Greeks shoulders to the mat with a
combination scissors and haumerIock,
When the second round had gone sew
enteen minutes Turner fell from the
mat and hurt his head and Kilonis
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-05
DEBATE QUESTION
OF CHEAPER GAS

The West End Citizens association
will hold meeting tonight In the
auditorium Of the Joan n. Cary
school. Chatfln and Rowland streets,
for the discussion of cheaper gas FOR
Richmond. The meeting viii he
somewhat in. the order OF a debate.
Acknowledgement John Garland Pol
lard and Francis T. Homer. president
of the Southern Gas and Electric cor
lporatIon. participating on opposite
sides
The members of the administra-
tive board. Mayor Ainslie. President
r. l. Peters and members or the
common council President W. FL.
Adams and members of the board of
aldermen, superintendent of Schools
DR.. ]. A. c. Chandler and other city
officlals have been especially invited
to attend. Several meetings OF this
nature have been held in different
sections of the city. but this. il is ex-
pected, will be the most important
YETI The pablo is cordially invited
TO attend. The meeting will be caNed
to order promptly at o'clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-05

proceeded 20 pounce upon him and
throw him heavily to the floor, knock
ing him almost unconscious. The ref
cree declared it no fall. and after a
ten minutes intermission the match
was resumed.
The final period went twenty one
minutes. Turner securing the fall
The Olsen Muldoon bout furnished
good bit of enjoyment and excite
ment Muldoon won the first fall in
twenty-seven minutes with a comb
nation body scissors and double wrist
lock. Al the opening OF the second
round he showed that he had learned
all OF his opponents tricks. and every
thing began coming his way. He took
the fall in eight minutes with COM
bination arm scissors and crotch hold.
II took fourteen minutes to decide the
last fall. Olsen winning With scis-
sors hold and double wrist lock
The matches were two of the fast
est ever witnessed at the auditorium.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-05
THREE OPINIONS HANDED
DOWN BY FEDERAL COURT

With Judges Pritchard. Knapp and
Woods and District Judge Dayton in
attendance the United States Circuit
Court of Appeals convened yesterday
Tho following opinions were handed
down
George u. Mayo. trading as Mayo
Milling company, plaintiff in error. VS.
American Mating company. defend
ant in error. Error to the Distric'
court at Richmond. Opinion by Judge
Rose. Affirmed.
Ida G. jackson. plaintiff in error
VS.. the Virginia Hot Springs company
defendant in error Error to the Dis
trict court at Lynchburg. Opinion by
Judge Pritchard. Reversed.
W w. Jackson, plaintiff In error
~, tis,r Virginia ffet Springs eefffFa fa5i
defendant In error Error to the Dis
riot court at Lynchburg. Opinion by
Judge Pritchard. Reversed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-05
Boy Clips
Fifth of a Second
From Skating Mark
DOES 50 YARDS IN FIVE SECONDS
FLAT, gETTERING NOR
RIs ORD,

LAKE PLACID. n. Y, Feb a
new skating record of five seconds for
the ffty-yard dash was established
here late this afternoon TO Robert Nc
Lean. Of Chicago, amateur champion
Of the world. after he had won two OF
the important skating contests In con-
nectlon with the annual mid winter
festival.
The trial in which Mclean clipped
the one fifth OF second of the previous
record Of five and one-ffth seconds, es-
tabltshed at Pittsburg, In l9o7 by Nor
ris Word was witnessed by hundreds
of spectators and the officials in charge
OF the festival races.
II was in the 440vard race that Nc
Lean seemed to timber up and in the
anal he was going in his old form.
winning the race in 40 seconds.
George Allen. amateur champion of
the United states, claimed foul
against Mclean in his race. his claim
being supported by one of the Judges.
It was, however, not allowed by the
referees.
4. J. osslckey. Of Cleveland. and ED
Horton, of SAranae. tied for second
place in this event, and In skating 1t
off 0ssickey won.
In the mile event Mclean was an
easy winner. his time being three min
utes. Ossickey finished second and Hor-
ton third.
The two-mile race was won by Louis
Fortune. of Saranac. in minutes 35
seconds. Godfrey Dewitt. of Lake Pla-
cid. got second place. Both the 40
yard dash and the half-mile event for
women were won by Miss Emma For
tune, of Lake Placid
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-05
BAN LIFTED FROM
NEW YORK RUNNER

NEW YORK, Feb. AFTER sus-
pension of nine days Hannes koleh-
nainen and Abel r. Kiviat are free
to compete under the rules Of the
Amateur Athletic union. Al a meet
ing held tonight in the ST. Bartholo-
NEW A. G. house the Metropolitan
association lifted the ban which It
imposed two days after the peculiar
dead heat ran by the two men at the
games of the fourth company, Thir-
teenth regiment on January Gath.
The resolution clearing the men fol-
lows:
Owing 10 the evidence presented
by principals. referee, judges and
others present at this meeting the
suspension OF kiviat and Kolehmain-
en- be lifted
"In the opinion of the registra-
ton committee the games commits
tee Of the Fourth company, Thir-
teenth regiment, knowing of the ply
steal condition of the men are en-
ttrelp at fault in not taking off the
advertised race or notifying the mem
hers of the registration committee.
who were present"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-05
SERIES Of LECTURES
!. BY BIBLE STUDENTS

a quintet of learned Bible students
will deliver a series of lectures in
Richmond beginning February 2th,
in Grace-Street Baptist church Dr.
Campbell Morgan, who bears the
reputation as being one of the world $
greatest preachers, has never spoken
in Richmond. and he will no doubt
attract a large audience Following
are names of the men who will
speak:
Monday evening, February 9th
DR., Campbell Morgan.
Tuesday evening. February 10Th
DIR. John Mcneil, Toronto.
Wednesday evening, February 18th
DIR William A. Saupef, OF Lem
don.
Thursday evening. February 18th
s. n. Gordon, New York.
Il Friday evening, Fehrnary 18th
Neiyin Trottez.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-05
FROM THE VIEWPOINT
OF THE PRESS AGENT
| roundPPPP. p p p y--JJJ.
Around World in Two Hours.

Even in this rapid age, the idea
of clrcumnavigatins the, earth in two
! hours seems an impossihility hut 1t
Is made possible on the plan that
If you have not the time to go around
the world make II go around you.
/ This circuit Of the earth has been
made possible by two things: Pleas
ure world cruises actually taken on
one steamer. and the reproduction of
such a cruise in travelogue form. pro-
fusely illustrated with vivid motion
pictures and lantern slides, photo
graphed in twenty different countries
in the Orient and the Far East. In
addition to this an engrossing lecture
creates a vivid impression of actual
" making the trip and experiencing
Its sensations.
In this way one may save money.
time, fatigue, seasickness. and all the
embarras sment OF foreign languages
| and customs, ana vet get Hff the
pleasant sensations. surprises and
education of trip around the world.
This tabloid trip Is contained in
Elmer Dwiggins' Travelogue: Around
the World in Two Hours" which will
be given six times at the Academy
of Music. beginning this afternoon.
Sailings will take place every after
noon and evening at $3.50 and $40
O'Clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-05
WILSON ADMINISTRATION
CONTINUED from First Page.)

tCOnIlnQeQ from f1FSI Idke.)
ton. 1t was said here today that
about 100000 rounds of rifle am
munition are already on the frontier,
and will be sent across the line AT
once. Large quantities of ammuni-
ton are at New Orleans waiting
shipments to Mexico. Additional or
sfers for ammunition and for carbtnes
will be placed In New York though
reyolutionists agents here refused to
give details OF these orders.
Denial was made today on behalf
Of General Villa that he had threat
ened to execute all Spaniards caught
In Torreon. What the general did
say. 1t was declared. was that IL he
caught the seventy-five Spaniards
whom he paroled in Torreon on the
occasion Of his. former capture OF
that place, he would try them by
military court on the charge OF
breaking their parole. as he was in
formed that theses Spaniards have
Agatn been aiding the federals h VI
.TorfS0n.
= xerprt receiyed by President WI.