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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-04-07

Ing. A new stenographer was added
to the corps in his department Of the
plant. She was Geraldine Price and
he liked her Office ways from the start.
She was an orphan, 1t was understood,
had not had much chance In life and,
although only nineteen, her selt-de-
tendency had matured her-that is,
had made her sensible.
Hector was glad when he learned
that she was q boarder at Mrs. Wix.
on's, which had become q sort Of a
second home to him. The young girl
soon wound herself about the heart Of
the overworked landlady, Just as she
did with most people she set herself
out to like and win as warm, loyal
friends. Hector, late at supper n
night, learned that Mrs. Wlxon had
been compelled to go to bed with a
sick headache. He looked a trife
surprised when Geraldine appeared
from the kitchen and proceeded to
wait on him.
How is this?" he rallied good ma.
turedly-"gone into partnership with
Mrs. Wixon?"
ooh, no." responded Geraldine
brightly, only for the evening. Poor
soul! She works so hard and was just
done out. l told her that l would see
that the late ones got something to
eat and would do the dishes"
That's something | was famous in
at home" reported Hector grandly.
All out Of practice now, l sup
poser" intimated Geraldine.
Try me and see,' defed Hector.
That was a merry, enjoyable remind.
er of home for the country boy. 1t
seemed as II a flavor OF old-time vii
lage life had pleasantly come into his
humdrum city career. Geraldine
looked charming in the expensive XII
mono apron borrowed from the land
lady.
Il have made & most pleasant &C
quaintance," Hector wrote home to
his mother the next day. she is
Miss Geraldine Price, don't go out
much evenings, you know, and Miss
Price is quite a pianist, and we have
some pleasant times together"
IT'S come-the blow has fallen!
I've feared It all along" groaned Mrs.
Blaine to her sister. as she read Hec-
tors letter. You see, he's going to
marry some city high flyer"
We'll, Geraldine does sound STACEY
and lofty and mighty agreed Hec.
tors aunt.
The next letter from Hector called
Miss Price Geraldine" Then he
wrote announcing his engagement, and
his poor mother grew more pessimistie
than ever.
The engagement was the outcome OF
a severe cold that Hector had. It was
Geraldine who prescribed for him. In
two days he was up and about, and
minus any doctors bills. and all
through o~ld-fashioned home RENE
dies.
Why, that onion syrup you made
me was Just what mother always
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Final Settlement.

Notice is hereby given to all credi-
tors and other persons interested in
the estate of Howard Spillard deceas-
ed, that the undersigned Public Ad-
ministrator will apply to make a final
settlement of said estate, at the May
term, 1916, of the Probate Court of
Lafayette County, Missouri, to be be-
gun and held at the Probate Court
room, in the City of Lexington, on
the second Monday in May 1916.
HENRY C. CHILES,
Public Administrator,
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Final Settlement.

Notice is hereby given to all credi-
tors and other persons interested in
the estate of Frances c. Reinhart de-
ceased, that the undersigned Execu-
trix will apply to make a final settle
ment of said estate, at the May term.
1916, of the Probate Court of Lafay-
cite County, Missouri, to be begun
and held at the Probate Court room
in the City of Lexington, on the sec
ond Monday in May 1916.
FRANCES NJ. OFFUTT.
Executrix
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Executors Notice

Notice is hereby given that letters
testamentary on the estate Of Andrew
Ruppel deceased, were granted TO the
undersigned on the 7th day Of March,
1916, by the Probate Court Of Lafay-
cite County, Missouri. All persons
having claims against said estate
are required to exhibit them for al
lowance to the undersigned within
six months after the date Of said let
ters, or they may be precluded from
any benefit Of said estate; and if such
claims be not exhibited within one
year from the date Of the last inser-
ton of this publication they will be
forever barred.
This 7th day Of March 1916.
WILLIAM AULL, Sr.
3-10-t5. Executor.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
Executrix.

Notice is hereby given, that letters
Of Administration on the estate Of
David H. Eagan deceased, were grant
ed to the undersigned on the 29th day
of March 1916, by the Probate Court
of Lafayette County, Missouri. All
persons having claims against said
estate are required to exhibit them
for allowance to the undersigned
within six months after the date Of
said letters or they may be precluded
from any benefit of said estate; and
if such claims be not exhibited within
one year from the date of the last in
sertion of this publication they will
be forever barred.
This 29th day of March 1916.
ANNIE M. EAGAN,
3-31-t5. Administrator.
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C. A. Keith went to Warrens-
burg Friday evening on bust
ness.


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,25c at your druggist.
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Final Settlement.

Notice is hereby given to all credi-
tors and other persons interested in
the estate of Ella H. Stump deceased,
that the undersigned Administrator
will apply to make a final settlement
of said estate, at the May term, 1916,
of the Probate Court of Lafayette
County, Missouri, to be begun and held
at the Probate Court room, in the
City of Lexington, on the second Mon
lay in May 1916.
L. A. STUMP,
Administrator
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Executors Notice


Notice is hereby given, that letters
testamentary on the estate of August
Schaefer deceased, were granted To
the undersigned on the 7th day of
March, 1915, by the Probate Court Of
Lafayette County, Missouri. All per-
sons having claims against said es-
tate r required to exhibit them for
allowance to the undersigned within
six months after the date of said
letters, or they may be precluded from
any benefit Of said estate; and if such
claims be not exhibited within one
year from the date of the last inser-
ton of this publication they will be
forever barred.
This 7th day Of March 1916.
JOHN H. DIERKER,
3-10-t5. Executor.
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The Aches of House Cleaning.

The Aches of House Cleaning.
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only a little. In a short time the
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and enjoy a refreshing sleep.
One grateful user writes
"Sloan's Liniment is worth its
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on hand, use it against all sore
ness, neuralgia and bruises.
Kills pain. 25c at your Drug
gist.
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Final Settlement.

Notice is hereby given to all credi-
tors and other persons interested in
the estate of Amos Whitsett deceased,
that the undersigned Administrator
with will annexed will apply to make
a final settlement of said estate, at
the May term, 1916, of the Probate
Court Of Lafayette County, Missouri,
to be begun and held at the Probate
Court room, in the City of Lexington,
on the second Monday in May 1916.
FRED WHITSETT,
Administrator with will annexed.
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William Bour went to Kansas
City Friday evening for a few
days visit.
Mrs. Belle Without of Marshall
is visiting at the home of her
sister, Mrs. A.. w. Clemens.
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Misses Georgia Browning, Wv
ian Schwald, Agnes Hamilton,
and Ordine Williams of Central
College went to Kansas City
Friday evening for a visit.
Miss Katherine Sue Penick
went to Marshall Friday evening
to spend the week end with
her home folks.
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Final Settlement.

Notice is hereby given to all credi-
tors and other persons interested in
estate of Albert Jordon deceased, that
the undersigned Executrix will apply
to make a final settlement Of said es-
tate, at the May term, 1916, of the
Probate Court of Lafayette County,
Missouri, to be begun and held at the
Probate Court room, in the City of
lexington, on the second Monday in
y 1915.
MARY JORDON,
Executrix.
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gives for a cold" declared Hector
and ] shut my eyes and could fancy
was right back home when you
brought in the goose grease for my
sore throat. | don't understand how
you come to know all these things.
oh, I've read a lot, you see," ex-
planned Geraldine, with a quiet twinkle
in her eye. She, by the way. had
heard Of the active horror of Hector's
mother as to city girls"
The blow" fell upon Mrs. Blaine
at last with stunning force. She
received a boyish heartsome letter
from Hector announcing his marriage.
The boss" had made the happy new
ly married pair a handsome present.
and had given them a two weeks vaca-
ton.
Geraldine wishes to pass our hon,
eymoon with you, dear mother" wrote
Hector, and we will be- with you
Thursday evening"
Affairs came about, however, that
they could get away a day earlier. It
was just dusk Wednesday evening
when bride and groom arrived at Hec-
tors little home town.
Why, there's no one at home!" ex-
claimed Hector in vast surprise as
they reached the house to find it dark
and deserted. He ran oYer to a
neighbor to discover an amazing fact.
Mother was downtown at the dress.
makers getting her new silk dress!'
She had not expected Hector and his
wife till the following evening.
"Oh, Hector!" suggested Geraldine,
cant we get into the house some
way? And can't l get supper all ready
so that when Mother comes home we
a give her a surprise by having it
all ready for herr"
Ten minutes later, a big calico
apron covering her dainty form, Ger
aldine was absolutely queen Of the
kitchen. Her eyes were like two dia-
monds amid the excitement Of the
occasion, her cheeks resembled dam.
ask roses. Lost in admiration. Hector
stood entranced.
Why, this will never seem like
home again II you are missing from
the pictured" he enthused. "Wha
would mother say"
How Geraldine hurried! How glad
she was when half an hour went by
an hour, a whole hour and a hall
without interruption. BY that time
she had fresh, crisp biscuits, a cake
a custard, the meat, the vegetables
all cooked.
Hector came rushing in from tn,
street where he had been watching
out.
She's coming" he announced
Quick, get the surprise ready"
Mrs. Blaine, observing lights, rushed
into the house. One hug for her be
loved son, and then she stared at tn,
g~roaning table.
"Who-did-that?" she voiced II
profound amazement.
my wife-Geraldine," replied AM
introduced Hector at one and the sam
time.
"A farmers daughter" fiuttere
Geraldine-'but / never told dear HeC
tori"
And she pitched right in," addel
dear Hector" and wanted to Civ,
you a surprise"
Mrs. Blaine sat down family. Sh,
studied the table with the critical eyr
OF long experience. Her glance mex
rested on the trim, dainty, blushinI
girl. II was full OF love.
"Oh, do | please?" ~quavered Gerald
inc.
you sweet little h~ousekeeper!
cried Mrs. Blaine. and she opened he
arms invitingly, welcome, thrice vel
come to home and mother!"
Copyright, 1916. by W. G. Chapman.)
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Mrs. Thomas Mcintyre ac-
cOmpanied by her sister, Miss
Pattie Blee, went to Kansas City
Friday evening for a few days
visit.
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Daily Thouoht

Write It on your heart that every
day is the best day In the year. No
man has learned anything rightly un.
I'll he knows that every day is Dooms
day.-Emerson.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-04-07

If you are hungry for some
home made candy let the Junior
League fill your order. Phone
572.
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Miss Harriet Palmer and Miss
Nellie Swart of Fulton are visit
ing Mrs. James r. Moorehead,
Jr.
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Horace F. Blackwell went to
Kansas City Friday evening on
business.
Evening star., 1916-08-11
AMERICAN SHIPPERS
PROTEST DEFINITIONS
Say Britain Has Not Kept Pledge
in Regard to Goods
for Holland.

LONDON. August 10. $50 pm. (de-
layed) America shippers to Holland
are bomba riding the British government
with protests as a result of detentions
of cargoes consigned to the Netherlands
Overseas Trust. 1t is understood here
their protest may be backed by diplo-
matte action at Washington.
In April of last year. replying to a
protest from Washington over the de-
tention of the American steamship
Seguranca, the foreign office made the
following promise:
while his majesty's government DO
not require cargoes to be consigned to
the Netherlands Overseas Trust, they do
accept a consignment in that form as
proof that the cargo is intended for a
bona fide consumption in Holland"
This was widely circulated in the
United States, not only in the press. but
in circulars issued by British coEsuls
and various chambers of commerce.
In the last two months between
thirty-fve and forty consignments to
the Netherlands Overseas Trust have
been held up, some in bonded ware
houses in Holland, awaiting action.
while others have actually been placed
in prfze court American shippers com
plain that the British government has
not adhered to it's pledge, and it is ex-
pected they will seek the assistance OF
the State Department.
Evening star., 1916-08-11
PROGRESSIVES TO ASSIST
DEMOCRATIC CHAIRMAN
Associate Committee of Seven APP
pointed for Work in Campaign
for Mr.. Wilson.

NEW YORK, August 11.-Vance Nc
Cormick, chairman of the democratic
national committee, has announced the
personnel of the democratic campaign
committee and the associate campaign
committee of progressives, which will
direct the fight for President Wilson's
reelection. The democratic campaign
committee has a membership of twenty
and the associate campaign committee
of progressives is composed of seven.
They are, respectively. as follows:
Democratic campaign committee
Vance Mccormick, chairman; Homer S.
Cummings, vice chairman, Connecticut;
Wilbur W. Marsh, treasurer, Iowa: Car
Morgenthau, chairman finance commit
tee, New York; Judge X. S. Hudspeth,
New Jersey; Hugh c. Wallace, Wash
ington; Fred B. Lynch, Minnesota:
Thomas ]. Walsh, Montana: Albert
Sahm, Indiana: Simeon M. Johnson,
Ohio; William F. Benson, Kansas; w. L.
Saunders, New Jersey; Francis Pea
body, Illinois; Frank E. Doremus.
Michigan; James E. Smith. Missouri NJ.
A. Coolidge, Massachusetts; Gavin Nc
Nab, California; D. c. Roper, chairman
Wooley, director of publicity.
Associate campaign committee of pro-
gressives - cambridge Colby. New
York Matthew Hale, Massachusetts:
Albert u. Nortoni, Missouri: Francis J.
Henry. California: J. A. H. Hopkins,
New Jersey; Ole Hansen. Washington,
and Henry NJ. Wallace, Michigan.
Evening star., 1916-08-11

published to the effect that he would
take charge of the speakers bureau
Mr.. vrooman said that his duties with
the Department of Agriculture would
make such a political job impossible
for him. He intends to stick by the
department. and while he will make
several campaign speeches. he does not
contemplate being away from WASH
ington this summer or fall for any
length of time.
Mr.. Nrooman will make campaign
speeches in Maine during the week OF
August 2S-September 2. making two
speeches a day, following which he will
return to Washington, later to make
few speeches in Illinois.
Evening star., 1916-08-11
UNION TO FORM TONIGHT.
District Employees to Join Federal
Organization.

officers for the ensuing year are to be
elected and a permanent organiza-
ton formed of the District of Columbia
Employees branch of the Federal En-
ployes' Union at the meeting tonight in
the rooms of the Chamber of Com
merce Joseph II. Hurley of the dis
bursting Office, who was chosen tenn
porary president at the first meeting,
is to preside.
feature of the meeting is to be
the reading of letter from Commits
sioner Newman approving the forma
ton of the union and also outlining
his views of just what the employees
should do toward making their organi
cation d strong one.
1t is expected about 1000 employees
Of the District government will be in
attendance. although only 600 of them
have at the present time been admitted
to membership, Mr.. Hurley stated
Evening star., 1916-08-11
HUGHES IS HOARSE;;
MUTE TO SAVE VOICE
Not Talking on Train, So That
He Can Recover Ora
t0ricaI Function.
PORK BARREL SCORED
IN SPEECH AT FARGO
Administration Inefficient, Wasteful
and Extravagant, He
Declared.

FARGO, N. D., August Ii
Charles E. Hughes, republican
nominee for President, left Fargo
early today on a revised schedule
that will enable him to deliver
an evening address at Billings,
Mont, tonight.
Mr.. Hughes had not intended
to leave here until 5:A o'clock
this morning, but found that he
could accommodate his schedule
to the change and accordingly
left at l o'clock.
The strain of campaigning has
affected the nominees voice. 1t
was so hoarse at times during his
speech here last night that he had
Evening star., 1916-08-11

by law. and shall be the lawful rates.
tolls and charges within the District
Of Columbia, and shall remain and be
in force until set aside by the COM
mission
Another matter that is worthy of
particular attention is the provision re-
lating to the issuance OF stocks. GER
tificates of stock, bonds or other evil
dences of Indebtedness. This provf-
sion makes it utterly Impossible Tor any
is alleged against the Washington Gas
Light Company and absolutely saie-
guards the public against any increase
of the capitalization of that or any
other corporation without the sanc'ioh
of law.
Provision Conclusive.
"The provision placing in the hands
of the commission complete power ana
to change the rates, tolls and
charges is full and conclusive. and yet
the Senate. unmindful of that provis-
ion. saw fit to change the charges Tor
gas in the District of Columbia 1t was
an open and palpable non-opserVance !. {
of law as Congress had transferred its
authority in that regard to commis-
sion. which was clothed with author-
ity and directed to do the very thlng
that Congress did. 40.
ute placing the authority to which
have called attention in the HANDS OF
the public utilities commission and pro-
ceed to legislate ourselves on matters
that are entirely in their hands. we
certainly should follow that by aool-
ishing the commission. which under
such circumstances will be useless
and costly institution,
Failing in that, we should refrain from
legislating on matters that are IN the
jurisdiction of the commission, placed
there by Congress in an unrepeaieo
statute
Approval by Senator Works.
Senator Works of California asked
Senator Gallinger if he knew OF any
instance where the work OF the puoiic
utilities commission had proved unsat-
isfactory. Senator Gallinger answered
that he did not.
Senator Works then said he thought
Senator Gallinger was perfectly riSht
in his contention that these matters
should be left to the public utilities
He added that he himseiI
had had something to do with the
framing of the, public utilities COM
mission law and considered 1t satis-
factory.
Evening star., 1916-08-11
Salient Features Cited.

Senator Gallinger pointed-out to the
Senate the salient features of the pub
lie utilities commission law, which
safeguard the public. and continued:
1T will thus be seen that every pos
sible safeguard has been thrown
around the interests of the public in
this statute, and that the duties of the
commission are specifically laid down,
with penalties for the non-observance
of their duties.
The chief point that I desire to en-
phasize is that provided in paragraph
"a. which states:
1.-The rates. tolls and charges shown
on such schedules shall not exceed the
rates, tolls and charges now allowed
Evening star., 1916-08-11
NOT TO DIRECT SPEAKERS.
Assistant Secretary Vrooman Denies
He Will Handle Western CAMPAIGN.

Assistant Secretary Vrooman of the
Department of Agriculture has no in
tention of taking charge of the speak
ers' campaign bureau of the western
campaign for the democrats.
In denying the statement recently
Evening star., 1916-08-11
Attack on Pork Barrel.

Mr.. Hughes, speaking here last night,
assailed the present administration for
inefficiency. waste and extravaganza,
particularly with reference to the river
and harbor bill, recently passed by
Congress.
Il think 1 may say without rashness,"
Mr.. Hughes told his audience, that the
government of the United States is
recklessly wasteful, shamefully incom-
petent and eXtravagant, a reproach to
the intelligence of the people because
of its inefiiciency. ~
Il would like to have the authority
to investigate this administration for
about six months" the nominee con-
tinued.
The rivers and harbors bill. known
to the people as the pork barrel BILL
Mr.. Hughes said. lis largely money
wasted. as there is no expert examina-
ton to determine what expenditures
are needed
''On the contrary. it very largely de-
pends on who are the influential men
representing particular districts, and
what appropriations are obtained in
this district and that district for this
man and that man. That is Il matter
of log rolling.
1T brings the blush of shame to the
cheeks of every American. 1t ought
to be stopped. If I am elected Presi-
dent, to the best of my ability, | pro-
pose to stop it,
Mr.. Hughes declared the pork barrel
bill of 1914 was talked to death by
that the 1915 bill was reduced material
ly because of the opposition of repub-
licans and some conscientious demo-
Gratis.
Evening star., 1916-08-11
Criticism of Recent Bill.

This year. just the other day." the
nominee continued, Congress passed
rivers and harbors bill of some S42,-
100000. l confess I don't know why
such measure should receive ap-
proval.
I'VE have heard a great deal lately
of the power Of executive leadership.
1t has been powerfully exerted. Why
can it not be exerted to save the pub
lie purse from being looted in the in
Evening star., 1916-08-11

1t Is said, take an active part in the
republican national campaign. It is
said he will either take the stump for
Hughes or will be in charge of an i'm
portant department in the Chicago
headquarters.
Evening star., 1916-08-11
Robins to work for Hughes.

CHICAGO, August 11.-Raymond Rob-
ins. who was chairman of the progress
sivs national convention and who re-
mently announced he would support
Charles e. Hughes for President, will,
Evening star., 1916-08-11
CARD OF THANKS.

/ desire to express to my
friends and relatives sincere appre-
citation for sympathy. kindnesses and
beautiful floral offerings received on
the occasion of the death of my dear
sister, MARY p. WILLIAMS.
FANNIE NJ COSTlN.
Evening star., 1916-08-11
T h e JOY Of a
Va Asnn

dCa aI1On may be
turned to the sorrow that
comes from indigestion. The
battle with hotel menus is a
losing one for the man with
a weak stomach. Happy is
the man who listens to the
call of the wild-who goes
fishing, hunting and canoe
ing-who takes with him
Triscuit, the Shredded
Whole Wheat wafer. iris
cult is made of the whole
wheat steam cooked, shred
ded and baked. A tasty
Summer snack for the warm
days, supplying the greatest
amount of nutriment in
smallest bulk. Delicious
with butter, soft cheese
or marmalades. Made at
Niagara Falls, N. Y.