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The daily Alaskan., 1915-07-20
Tracing 9 Thief.

A burglar who broke into an anti quary's shop in Paris was identified by means of small strip of skin torn from his ear by the broken glass of q showcase. The piece of skin was pre- served in a bottle of spirits, and 1t ft- ted on to a fresh scar on the mans left ear
The daily Alaskan., 1915-07-20
Conversational.

Money may talk, as the aphorists d. lcge. but hush money is the other kInd.-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-27
PARCELS POST EXPANDED
Value of Packages and Insurance
Privilege Extended.

Washington, Aug. 21.-By or
der of the Postmaster General
the postal regulations governing
the insurance of parcels post
were expanded today to include
packages valued at from $50 to
500 and to extend the insurance
privilege to parcels valued at $5
or less for a fee of three cents.
Twenty-Five cents is named as
the fee for insuring parcels in
an amount not more than 500.
The order is Immediately eff
fective. Until now a fee of five
cents has been charged for in
suring all valuations up to S25.
For valuations ranging from SIS
to $25 the five cent insurance
fee will be charged as hereto
fore. For valuations between S25
and $50 the fee will continue to
be 10 cents.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-27
dition was favorable, but was
not out of danger.
Death of Stewart Abbott.

Stewart Abbott, a familiar
figure on the streets of Lexing-
ton, died Tuesday night at IL
o'clock at the home Of his sister,
Mrs. Virginia Manard. Mr.. Alb
bott had been in feeble health
for some time, and his death was
due to old age and general de-
bility.
Mr.. Abbott was born in Mont
gomery county, Virginia, July
26, 1841. When but five years of
age he came with his parents to
Lexington, where he has since
He is survived by one
sister and one brother.
The funeral services conduct
ed by Father Curry, were held
at the Catholic church Monday
afternoon at A o'clock.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-27
School Notice.

l will be at the High School on
Thursday, Friday Monday
Tuesday and Wednesday, Au-
gust 26, 27, 80, 81 and Sept. l.
| will be glad to talk with the
parents of those pupils who en-
ter the High School this Fall.
A great deal depends upon your
boy or girl getting started right
in the High School, so come to
see me on one of the above men
toned days, and let us see if we
can't find out what that boy or
girl wants and needs. Hours: 8
to IL a. m. 2 to A p. m
A. w. CLEMMONS, Prin.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-27
Ringing Bros Circus.

Three weeks away! What? +?
Why, the circus of course! Yes,
kiddies it's coming. When? On
Tuesday, September IA, "Ring-
ling Brothers Worlds Greatest
Shows" will spread their four
teen acres of canvas here. So
start saving and be good, for
you have only 21 days to get to-
gether the necessary price of adj
mission, and the smell of the
sawdust is in the air. Even the
old time circus fans are casting
side-long glances at the big pos
ters all over town, and coyly
flirting with miss Silver Half
Dollar"
AS for wonders the show is
full of them. First, we are prom
ised a big, brilliant and superb
spectacle, Solomon and the
Queen of Sheba." Train loads of
scenery and properties repre-
senting an investment of $1,000
900 are used in it's presentation.
A cast of 1000 people, 300 dane
ing girls, 80 camels and 735
horses are necessary to enact it.
-Four trains made up of 80 cars
will haul the tents, horses, ele-
plants, menagerie, side-show
and sundry paraphernalia of the
circus.
A varied and extensive pro-
gram consisting of 375 novelty
acts representing the best talent
in Europe and America and fifty
clowns will entertain in the
mammoth main tent. The me-
nagerie tent will house 1908
wild animals. Forty-one ele-
plants, boxing and wrestling
kangaroos, beautiful high school
horses and trained seals will per-
form tricks in the three rings.
Beautiful and graceful "nymphs
of the air" win do hair-raising
stunts on the trapeze and tight
ropes and golden chariots with
prancing steeds will race on the
hippodrome track. So, is it to be
wondered at, that "circus day"
is a treat to look forward to?
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-27
Police Court.

Eugene Warner, who was dis
charged yesterday by the All
mann Bros. Carnival Co., was
fined this morning $25 for dis
turbing the peace and for dis
troying property in the city
holdover.
Monte Wolf was fined $6.7O
for using profane language on
the street.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-27
CHANCE FOR
LAFAYETTE Co. BOYS
Two Boys From This County
May Attend State Fair Free.

TWO Boys From This County
May Attend State Fair Free.
An examination will be held
in the high school building at
Lexington, Friday, September 8,
to select two boys to attend the
State Fair School. Any boy in
the county between the ages of
II and II may take the exam
inatiOn. The examination will
consist Of five questions each in
arithmetic, geography and agri-
culture, and an essay of at least
25O words on some subject re-
lating to agriculture.
The two boys making the high
est grade will be entitled to 90
to the State Fair for one week
with all expenses paid with the
exception of railroad fair.
The examination will begin at
1000 a. m.
H. T. PHILLIPS,
County Supt. of Schools.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-27
observation-disclosures

Mr.. Carl Taegtbuehring and
Miss Ruth Harris were married
Saturday Afternoon at 4:30 o.
clock at the Methodist parson-
age by the Rev. R. N. Allen. Af-
ter the ceremony they went to
Kansas City where they spent
Sunday.
Both the bride and groom are
well and favorably known in
Lexington. Mr.. Taegtbuehring
was born, raised and educated in
this city. He is a graduate of the
Lexington High school, and is a
young man of sterling qualities.
He is an employee of The News
office, where he has made good
in a trade that has few masters.
The bride is a charming and
winsome young lady and a gem
eral favorite of all who know
her.
The Intelligencer force joins
with their many friends in wish
ing them happiness and prosper
ity.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-27

J. J. Willette returned yester-
day to his home in Corder, after
several days visit with his
daughter, Mrs. Thos. Menaugh.
Miss Alice Zimmerman left
this morning for Kearney, Mo-,
where she will teach school the
coming year. Her father, Geo
Zimmerman, accompanied her as
far as Kansas City.
Mrs. Ida Foster returned yes
terday evening from a visit in
Aullville.
Miss Helen Frazer and Miss
Carrie Glasscock went to Kan
sas City this morning for a
weeks visit. Miss George
Browning who has been a guest
of Miss Frazer, returned to her
home in Independence.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-27

Mrs. Fannie StOnestreet Injured.
Mrs. Fannie Stonestreet Mon
d y h a d the misfortune to
slip while coming down stairs
and falling, breaking her right
collar bone and injuring the arm
quite severely. She was attend
ed by DR.. Chalkley, who was
close at hand when the accident
happened.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-27

Mrs. Hazel Ford left this
morning for her home in Dodge
City, Kansas, after visit here
with her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Price. Mrs. Price
accompanied her as far as Kan
sas City for a few days visit.
Miss Birdie Rostagno return
ed yesterday evening from a vis-
it in Kansas City and Excelsior
Springs.
DR.. G. w. Fredendall return
ed Sunday morning from a six
weeks outing on Rainy Lake,
Canada.
Irwin Morris went to Kansas
City Wednesday to spend the
day.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-27
Mr.. Kinkead,s Statement.


By request of Prosecuting At
torney William Aull, Jr., the
Prosecuting Attorneys office in
Kansas City, secured a state
ment which will be signed by
Mr.. Kinkead as his dying state
ment should his condition grow
worse. The statement follows:
81 am the city marshal of Lex
ingtOn, Missouri, and R. E.
Rogers is night watchman for
the city. This week l had sever
al deputy marshals working on
account of the street fair.
Shortly after o'clock this
morning two men had some
trouble in Samuelson's restau-
rant. l, in company with Rogers
and some of the deputies, sue
ceeded in arresting the men.
Rogers took his man to the
county Jail, and took mine to
the city jail. The prisoners had
been identified by the restau-
rant man.
"Then Rogers stated that one
of the men ought to be turned
loose, as he believed we had ar
rested the wrong man. Rogers
began abusing a member of the
city council. He said l had ar
rested the wrong man.
FINALLY Rogers struck at me
and pulled his gun. / dared him
to shoot, and called him a cow
ard. He did not shoot then, but
struck me a second time. / then
tried to seize his gun, but only
caught the barrel. He fired and
the bullet struck me in the left
side. / swung at him then and
he fired again, the bullet striking
me in the right side.
cat the last election Rogers
started to run against me for
city marshal, but withdrew.
Since that time he has not been
friendly towards me and the
rest Of the city officials. ] have
heard that he has made threats
against me-"
&a~
The last report received from
Mr., Kinkead was that his con-
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-27
MOre Kansas GIN Property.

The Kansas City Star of last
night contained the information
that Charles Lyons and William
Palmer of this city closed a
deal yesterday for a 2-story
brick building at the southeast
corner of Eighteenth Street and
Forest Avenue. The purchase
price was $4,000. The property
has frontage of 251a feet on
18th Street and los feet on For
est Avenue.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-27
BRYAN Coming.
County Supt. of Schools

A telegram was received Sat-
urday by Jos. G. Graddk, local
secretary Of the Chautauqua,
stating that William Jennings
Bryan had been secured for an
address at the Chautauqua,
Wednesday, September /, at 2:3O
p. m.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-27
A TERRIBLE TRAGEDY
City Marshall Chas. f. Kinkead
Shot by Night Watchman
RObt. E. Rogers.
RObt. e. Rogers.

The citizens Of Lexington
were shocked beyond expression
Tuesday morning when it was
learned that Charles F. Kinkead
had been shot, and perhaps NOR
tally wounded, during an alter
cation with Night Watchman R.
E. Rogers. The tragedy happen
ed about 1870 in the morning
following an arrest of some par
ties for disturbing the peace.
The facts in connection with
the shooting are hard to get,
as few were present and they
wont talk. However, a knowledge
of the bellicose disposition of
one of the parties will go a long
way in shaping opinion as to
just what took place and who
who was the aggressor.
Mr.. Kinkead was shot twice
at close range. One wound is
powder burned, and one bullet
went clear through; the other
bullet lodged somewhere in the
body. After the shooting Mr..
Kinkead walked to the Santa Fe
restaurant. He was then taken
to the office of DR.. McGill, and
then to the home of his parents
on North 18th Street. His
wounds were of such serious ma
ture that it was decided to re-
move him at once to the Ger
man hospital in Kansas City,
where he was taken on the MORN
ing train. He was accompanied
by DR.. McGill, his wife, his sis
ter, Miss Sue, and his brother,
James L. Kinkead.
After the shooting Mr.. Rogers
went to the home of Mayor
Taubman where he surrendered
to the sheriff. He is now in Jail.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-27

The last report received from
Mr., Kinkead was that his con-
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-27
Marriage Licenses.

A marriage license has been
issued to the following:
]. M. Little. Rocky Ford, Col.
Fannie S. Cole .Higginsville
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-08-27

Mrs. James Kinkead went to
Kansas City this morning to
join her husband who accompan-
led his brother there last Tues
day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-17
3 . 3 3 :
THAT OLD BARN.
BY John Il. SfoII.

= = =
There may be nothing poetical about
a barn, especially one of ancient con-
struction, but circumstances may be
connected Herewith that appeal TO
that which is poetical-yea. emotional
and pathetic.
Many years ago, when the American
Union was composed of 80 states, half
OF them free, the other half slave, a
sturdy Pennsylvania, John Stude-
baker, and his equally sturdy helpmeet
were impressed with the truth and
wisdom of the saying, Westward the
star of empire wends its way" Dis
posing of their belongings in the state
of their nativity, they followed the star
of empire, sOjourning some years in
Ohio, but finally locating nearer the
western frontier, in the St Joseph
valley of Indiana. Believing IN land
ownership, even on small scale, Mr..
Studebaker aVailed himself OF the
earliest opportunity 10 acquire piece
Of real estate in what was once called
Goose Pasture, but is now the First
Ward Of the city Of South Bend. cor
ner Of Lasalle and y. Taylor SITS. On
this tract the Studebaker homestead
was established-a modest dwelling
BETTING the surroundings, constructed
in part of logs and partly OF lumber
II was here where the five stalWart
sons, later on wOrld-famed as wagon
makers. and the five sturdy daughters
received their parental blessings and
their admOnition TO walk in the path
OF rectitude The dOmicile secured
and happily occupied, attention was
next given 10 the erection of barn.
Pennsylvanians are prOverbially hes
pitable, and find supreme satisfaction
in entertaining relatives and friends
To do this satisfactorily, barn facili-
ties had as a matter Of course TO be
provided for Then the senior StuGe-
bakers business. insignificant as IL
was as compared with the magnitude
later on attained by the sons. had to
have horses for transportation pur-
poses. And a well-regulated house
hold would not have been complete
without a regular and ample milk sup
ply which required for the possession
of COWS Then IL came about that
creation Of a barn. capable OF afford
ing shelter for horses and cows and
storage for vehicles. had become an
urgent necessity and was in due time
made a reality.
The greater part Of the tract Of
land on which the Studebaker domicile
and barn were 81 ected consisted OF an
orchard producing most excellent
fruit, wateTmelOns. berries. etc In
those days there were yet TO be seen
in this locality remnants of the Indian
tribe that in earlier years dominated
this part OF Indiana. They had learned
OF the excellence OF the product OF the
orchard and were not slow
in accepting permission 10 partake
thereof. This was particularly true as
to what they gleefully denominated
attvmelly-deliciOus wattymeliy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-17

ror and suffering. But il also bids
fair 10 be the brightest in history in
the sympathy awakened, the helpful
ness given. the sacrifices made. the
money contributed and the serious.
virile thought devoted to the better
ment OF humanity.
There are pessimists in plenty Bit
terly contending that cruel greed and
blind selfishness are the dominant
traits OF the human race. It may
sometimes seem 70 be true in the dull
everyday grind.
But the limelight OF a great catas-
trophe. illumining the heart deeps OF
man, discloses the lie and reveals
soul-rOOted qualities that are little
short of godlike-the strong. deep hu-
man forces OF love and faith and
hope, that have brought us up from
savagery TO some orderly system and
will ever sustain us and steadily lift
US higher
When the master hand Of fate
strikes the strong. deep chords within
u.s. the petty clink Of coins is stifed.
as the cry OF the bird is lost in the
roar Of the storm.
In this CONFUSION OF human nature
treasures that lie far deeper than the
pocket break to the surface.
The Millionaire contributing his
hundreds OF thousands and the poor
child giving her penny have hearts
the same 10 hear the wall of need
and souls the same to resp I'D.
There are mighty, glorious passions
in the human heart which. when
aroused, make greed give gladly and
selfishness delight in sacrifice.
In the presence of a horror before
which human power and learning are
helpless, human love and helpfulness
loom up as the potent. abiding. un-
conquerable forces of earth.
More precious than all wealth,
which is so easily destroyed. better
than all wisdom. which is so easily
COMPOUNDED. dearer to mankind than
all the food and clothing and shelter
to the suffering, is human sympathy,
which disaster only strengthens and
despair only sweetens, and which is
sweeping across the earth like host
of angels out OF heaven.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-17
THE HUMAN EARTHoUAKF.

Horrible as is the Italian earth
Quake-so stunning as even TO over
shadow the horrors OF the world war
still IL has its recOmpense in sud
denly awaking the world. as the smit-
ing OF a rock may release a flowing
spring OF sweet and living water.
Piuful as is the condition in SHAT
tered Belgium. il, too. has its recon-
pense in the glorious Outburst OF
sympathy and helpfulness TO which
every heart responds.
The winter OF 1914-l5 will perhaps
be the darkest in all history for hor-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-17
MIR. HARDY'S EXPLANATION.

Really as we can make out from
the address of Mr.. F. I. Hardy, traffic
manager of the street railway compa-
ny, delivered before the Lincoln Civic
club. Thursday night, it is not the
fault Of the company at all that things
are as they are, but rather the fault
Of things as they should be. We are
indeed gratified to know that now
that the "hobble skirt" is beginning
to see the beginning Of its end, the
steps of the cars are to be lowered.
1t was well, however. that Mr.. Har-
dy should meet the public in defense
of the service. Those who heard him
must have been convinced that the
management OF the street railway
company is made up of mere humans.
They are giving as little as possible
for the money that they get and want
it to appear plausible that they are
hard pressed at that. The atmosphere
developed at the meeting was logic
al one. Talk is cheap, regardless of
the direction from which it comes.
What the public really wants is ac-
ton.
IL is undoubtedly true that cars are
occasionally held up at the railway
crossings. Then we need a more fire.
auent service on the lines most likely
70 be affected. Maybe the "dinky"
cars are the most serviceable IN bad
weather, in comparison with the
larger cnes, but this need not be so.
More power to the larger cars would
overcome that deficiency. 1t is true
too, that complaints made at the Of
flee Of the street railway company,
are lodged in the right place, but we
doubt II anyone ever lodged one and
then tried it again. We are not ac-
cusing the management of discourtesy.
1t is all merely natural. Sitting as
judge Of a court in which their en-
ployer is the prize litigant, they very
naturally decide in that employers
favor. Very seldom have public util-
tiles done much to amend their meth
DDS on individual complaint Tt more
frequently requires a big public noise,
and on top of that. more than occa-
sionally. a bit OF governmental ccer-
cion.
It is all right for MIR. Hardy to ex-
plain, but what the public wants is
for the company to act. No doubt but
that much that he said was true. The
lines have their hardships, but the
public also has its hardships. and what
is more, the public hardships come at
a premium. while the street railway
company undereoes many Of those
that befall it. for the sake of divi-
dends.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-17

Squaws with papooses strapped upon
their backs smacked their lips upon
being Toasted on watermelon. Did
they wish the treat? That they did
was evidenced by the fact that the
Studebaker orchard had become a sort
OF Mecca 10 them. The broad carpen-
ter bench that stood along the barn
was utilized as tables for these feasts
which were enjoyed as much as kings
and princes are assumed 10 enjoy a
feast Of regal splendor. All this hap
pened about three score years ago.
Sixteen years after the erection Of tho
barn il was moved onto another part
OF the plot. in conformity with require
ments pertaining 10 the laying out OF
streets and alleys. The old home
stead disappeared years ago, having
been supplanted by dwelling OF more
modern design and construction, hap
PLY occupied by the Misses Rebecca
and Maria Studebaker. But the old
barn stood for nearly forty years upon
the spot where il had been moved a.
above stated Built in conformity with
the Studebaker motto OF solidIty and
substantially, IL contained much wal
nut lumber now selling al $125 per
1000 feet and which will be utilized
times what il was at the time OF its
original purchase. In those days lum-
Der was plentiful and cheap. There
were then no lumber trusts. nor any
other kind Of combination FOR the pur-
pose OF screwing up prices and plac-
ing the establishment OF modest homes
beyond the reach Of persons OF mod
crate incomes. The old barn raised
90 years ago was RACED last Thursday
torn down and its component parts
taken five miles out IN the country
Many and varied are the memories
that cluster around this old Stude-
baker barn. These memories cling
10 il as tenaciously as did the vines
that crept up its sides and nestled IN
its creylces until torn from their fas-
tenirgs so as TO render possible tbs
complete elimination OF this old land
mark. Will its disappearance seem
strange to persons in that part OF the.
city who fondlv gazed upon the vine
clad structure for ten. twenty, thirty.
forty. fifty or sixty years IL can
hardly be assumed otherwise. That
granted. what may be imagined 10
have been the feelings and emotions
OF John Studebaker's sole surviving
daughters. the Misses Eebecca and
Maria. as they in silence Witnessed
the removal of the last vestige Of the
barn their father built sixty years agoI
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-01-17
IN EQUITY AND GOOD
CONSCIENCE.

Editor News-Times:
Is it possible that our senator's and
representatives the men who, in large
degree, owe their seats in the general
assembly TO the votes of River Park
Mishawaka and South Bend, is il pos
sible that these men are about 10 de-
pTive us and our children, and the
which we have already expended no
less than $4,000. besides much
thought and labor. to make it one of
the nOblest pleasure grounds in the
state for the enjoyment of all our
people? Around this pleasure ground
the people have bought and built their
homes. We did not think these SEN
ators of ours, and these our repre-
sentatives. would have turned against
us and against our wives and children
in a matter that will hurt US so
greatly. Last November when we were
casting votes for these senators and
representatives We did not think that
they would or could do this thing
against US. Indeed we do not now
believe that they will have the heart
to commit so unkind, so cruel an act.
Will they take beautiful Pottawatomie
park, around which we have gathered
for 10 years, and where tired women
and happy children have found rest
and recreation,-will they take this
fair breathing place of ours and build
a high board fence about IL, right in
front of our doors, and run horse
races within il, and build barns and
sheds for cattle and sheep and hogs?
They have the lands of all the county
of st. Joseph to pick out grounds for
their horse races and high board
fences. Must they come now within
the city limits and take our beauty
spot from us?