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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-09-22
League to Boost University
Over State.

The Missouri Cooperative
League is the name of a new or
ganization formed at Columbus.
Missouri, recently for the DUR
pose of %furthering the interests
OF the University of Missouri.
The members of the League are
Columbia business men, alumni
OF the University and former
students. The object is to boost
the school and to advertise
throughout the state the oppor-
tunities offered by its courses of
study. Applications for men,
bership have flooded the Office
OF j. R. Somerville, the secre-
tary.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-09-22

It took Senator Reed some
thing like thirty minutes to
gain recognition after taking the
oath of office as United States
Senator. Some may mis-repres-
ent their states for a life time
and never be heard from only
at election time.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-09-22

Miss Mildred Cole went to
Dover Saturday for a visit.
Mrs. c. c. Wallace went to
Kansas City Tuesday for a
visit with her son, George Wal
lace.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-09-22
Dickies are no longer worn to
cover a clay colored shirt bosom.

A woman's special will soon
leave New York for a tour of the
west in the interest of Mr..
Hughes campaign. The women
are all wives or daughters of
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-09-22

Democratic Ticket.
For President
WOODROW WILSON
For Vice President
THOMAS R. MARSHALL
United States Senator
JAMES A. REED
Governor
FREDERICK D. GARDNER
Lieutenant Governor
WALLACE CROSSLEY
Secretary of State
JOHN L. SULLIVAN
State Auditor
JOHN P. GORDON
State Treasurer
GEORGE H. MIDDLEKAMP
Attorney-G General
FRANK W. McALLISTER
Judge Supreme Court DIV. one)
ARCHELAUS M. WOODSON
Judge Supreme Court DIV. Two)
FRED L. WILLIAMS
Judge X. C. Court of Appeals
EWING c. BLAND
Congressman
COURTNEY W. HAMLIN
State Senator
DAVID W. STARK
Judge Circuit Court
SAMUEL W. DAVIS
Judge of Criminal Court
JOHN A. RICH
For Representative
HENRY W. MCNEIL
Judge County Court Western Div.
DAN G. WADE
Judge County Court Eastern Div.
JULIUS voGT, JR.
Prosecuting Attorney
CLARENCE VIVION
Sheriff
IRVING WITHERS
Assessor
ANDY W. WILCOX
Treasurer
Ike H. MOVES
Surveyor
CHARLES H. SWIFT
Public Administrator
HENRY C. CHILES
County Coroner
DIR. B. TEMPLE PAYNE
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-09-22
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
. a RIA.

Mrs. ]. E. Marshall, Mrs. ]. E.
Dixon and Mrs. George Galloway
went to st. Louis Tuesday
to attend the o. E. S. Conven-
ton.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-09-22

milionaires. The voters may
draw their own conclusions.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-09-22

All communications to go into print
n THE INTELLIGENCER must be
igned.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-18

far with anyone who will stop to
think over the subject very deeply.
He has also gone out over the state
and told how he supported the presi-
dent in many different measures.
That he did, but he also opposed
much Of the legislation that the pres
ident wanted to pass. In other wvrds
he is trying to ride pack to Washing
ton on the back of President Wilson
and the democrats of Nebraska should
go to the polls on November and
repudiate him as man of their
party.
When the currency bill was before
the senate he offered many amend
ments to it. and why? Did he do 1t
to help the bill, or did he offer those
amendments thinking that to hold the
bill up it would finally fail to pass at
all. These are few of the thinks
wish you would ask him to answer.
But the liquor question above all is
the test of strength between the
masses and the breweries of Nebraska,
and that Is the question he must an
swer. Where he stands.
So I ask you to keep at him until
you get an answer one way or the
other s,
Personally, will deem 1t pleasure
to go to the polls and cast my vote
for Mr.. Kennedy for senator because
he makes himself plain on that one
great question.
Trusting you will be able to force
him to make stand and in such a
way that you will be able to show
him up before the people Of Nebraska,
l am, A. L. STUART.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-18
Concern Of the Farmer In Conditions.

message to the American farmer is found
in the address Of H. E. Stockbridge Of Georgia,
talking to the Farmers National congress at In
dianapolis. Mr.. Stockbridge insists the farmer
is more than mere incidental beneficiary of the
temporary prosperity brought by the, war. Just
at present, however, he is too busy counting his
profits to worry over the fact that he does not
get his fair share Of the consumers dollar Better
organization for the farm is urged as matter
of preparedness to bring the agricultural industry
into line with the general advance Of efficiency
Most important Of his utterances, SO far as the
farmer Is concerned, relates to the 'Adamson bill
as an eight-hour measure. No attempt he said
has been made to apply the law to the farmer,
and yet the farmer is the chief immediate suf-
ferer from the recent attempt at enforcing this
principle in another industry"
Mr.. Stockbrdge also pointed out that no ef-
fort had been made to reduce the hours of labor
on the farm; only the farmers profits are cut
off by the law
This comment coming from one who defends
the other acts Of the Wilson administration, such
as his Mexican policy, and whose political affia-
tions are such as to leave no doubt as to his SYM
pathies, should convince the farmers Of the merits
Of the general criticism that they will be the
ones who will pay for the increased wages pro-
yided by the Adamson law.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-18
Mr.. Hughes Magnificent Speech.

Mr.. Hughes Omaha speech, concluding his
tour of Nebraska, may be put down as one of
the greatest expositions of the issues Of the day
ever presented anywhere. The vast throng as
sembled seemed to realize that the distinguished
speaker was giving his best thought in terse un-
derstandable language. Every one present could
feel that he spoke with deep conviction and with
a courage that recognizes the potency only of
truth and fears nothing from dispassionate truth
telling. What he said plainly reflected his own
sincere belief in the correctness Of his position
and his abiding confidence that his appeal for the
application of correct principles to our govern
ment would find a ready response.
That this expectation was not disappointed
was fully attested by the rousing applause that
marked every telling point scored, and the gen.
eral enthusiasm with which all who listened and
heard were inspired. The despicable attempts of
the local newspapers, welded to the Wilson can
didacy, to make out differently by distortion and
Misrepresentation only prove the forcefuness of
the Hughes presentation and illustrate the dis
reputable character of the democratic campaign
methods. ...a
Let It be emphasized that the capacious
Omaha Auditorium was filled land thousands
turned away by people coming only to hear
Hughes, and not attracted by Ak-Sar-Ben car
nival or semi-centennal parades. They came
from far corners Of the state as we'll as here at
home and one and all were entranced by the
keen analysis and unanswerable logic and i'm
pressed, above all, by his accurate grasp of big
subjects, his far-sghted vision and his unswerv-
ing devotion to duty. The general verdict is that
it was magnificent speech-that it raised Mr..
Hughes to a still higher level of public esteem
and admiration than was ever his before.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-18
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What Voting DRY" Means.

Omaha, Oct. Ito the Editor Of
The Bee: II this state is voted dry
next month, for the amendment liter
ally reads that we must not make
('the manufacture") wine, and this
means for ones own use and from his
own grapes, what then becomes of the
law of nature? Will 1t stop working
also?
We cannot even make bread, where
yeast is used for the rising" without
making alcohol, and in the earliest
stages it is as high as to 1 per
cent. Indeed, it is the splitting up Of
the alcohol that makes the gas that
makes the bread light. The "unfer-
mented" grape juice of the market
contains usually from .0O5 to .O5 per
cent in the more carelessly prepared
article. A rotting apple or other juicy
fruit is likely to contain minute
amounts. and vinegar sometimes con-
tains several percent, as do canned
fruits that have started to work >
According to Charles H. La Wall, a
Philadelphia chemist: "In making
some home e-brewed root beer recently
suspected from the physiological
effect upon person who drank q
glass of 1t that more alcohol was pres
ent IMAM IS commonly supposed, IoT
the conditions under which the bev-
erage Is made are very favorable for
the development of appreciable
amounts of alcohol on account of the
yeast, sugar and water" In eleven
days he says he found that root beer
to have 1.52 per cent Of alcohol. 1t
would probably have as much as
hard cider If 1t stood while longer,
and which is more than ordinary
beer. Even as it is, in ten days the
equivalent Of one bottle Of ordinary
beer is three bottles Of root beer. AL
cohol has been made from beefsteak,
and 1t is in small amount in the
syrup bottle at the soda fountain.
The proper thing to do is to lariat the
"devir' in alcohol by roping the
wild yeast that is forever floating in
the air and thus get results
GEORGE P. WILKINSON.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-18
Raising Real Americans

The cant phrase, born of, craven spirit about
mot raising my boy to be soldier" will not in
the least alter the fact that all except very few
American boys, when they reach military age,
Of their country demand it. Washington and
Lincoln were raised with view TO usefulness in
civil life, but certainly with no intent to weaken
their sense of patriotic duty In any national emer
eency. Both became American volunteers in
early manhood, Washington in the Braddock cam
pagn, and Lincoln In the Black Hawk war of
1882. Their later military responsibilities were
heavy indeed. Both were by nature men loving
the constructveness and amicabie fellowship Of
peace, but neither questioned the law that force
may be necessary II righteous cause is to have
anything better than an evasive or cowardly sup
port. The world cannot be run by tcmporizing
inakeshifts. 1t is claimed that we have been
kept out OF war" in Mexico. Nevertheless, a
large American army is on Mexican soil, and the
cost Of maintaining Is that Of war footing. II
foreign soldiers were on our territory we should
call II war. and act accordingly. The same is
true Of certain gunpowder transactions at Vera
Cruz.
American mothers in the past have raised their
sons to be manly citizens. to be firmly courageous
in spirit, and to be in every way braveiy efficient
in upholding the principles upon which our free
government Is founded. Americans have not run
to militarism. Our wars have been fought mainly
by men who stepped voluntarily from civil pur.
suits into the ranks and returned to peaceful voca-
tions as soon as the national authorities declared
the purpose to be accomplished. Volunteers will
ytill' be our chief reliance. though preparatory
training in the use of modern arms will be looked
to more carefully. Are any American boys in
these times raised with the understanding tina,
they are not to be soldiers under any circum.
stancesi If insult or outrage is to be resented
il national honor is to be defended, or possible
invasion repelled then American mothers are rails.
ing boys who may become soldiers.
And they will be totally different from the
stock from which they are descended IL they fal
- Or fail in the hour Of trial
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-18
About the Child Labor Law.

Our democratic friends arc loudly boasting of
how President Wilson freed the slaves" in the
cotton mills and factories by signing the Keat-
ing child labor law. They seem to think the
public will forget that this bill was pending in
congress during the entire time of Mr.. Wilson's
term. and that it took three years Of incessant
effort on the part OF Its advocates to secure its
enactment When the president, last summer,
made up his program Of legislation that must be
passed before adjournment Of congress, he omit
ted the child labor BILL then held up in the senate
by southern democrats Public clamor, which the
Omaha World-He refrained from joining
forced Mr.. Wilson to include the long delayed bill
in his list Of paramount laws, and urge its passage
1t was fought in the caucus Of democrats and some
Of the southern colleagues of the World -Herald's
owner declined to be bound by the caucus rule
when the bill was recommended for passage
They fought it on the floor of the senate, and the
votes registered against are votes of democrats.
1t could not have been passed without republican
support, and when it did 60 through it was
pricked by joker, inserted by democrat, that
may defeat its purpose No credit is due the
dominant party that this measure is now law,
and that the little white slaves of the southern
cotton mills have the promise Of eventual eman-
cipation.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-18
The Lish. Contract to a Referendum.

The fling Of referendum in the case of the
electric street lighting contract which has been
approved by the city council, makes that measure
imperative unless submitted to and ratified by
popular vote Of the people. At best, however,
il the council proceeds to submit the proposition
under the provisions of the referendum law, the
vote upon it Is not likely to be had for upwards
Of two months-certainly not until after the i'm
pending presidential election which is absorbing
the public interest and attention. As y conse-
quence, the consideration Of whether the con-
tract is good one or bad one for the city, may
well be deferred until the atmosphere is clearer.
Before giving their final judgment the people
will be entitled to all the facts in the case and
full information about conditions in other cities
as we'll as the best opinion as to probable ad-
vantages or disadvantages Of acceptance or re-
lection.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-18
Timely Jottings and Reminders.

Delegates from practically all the
states are expected at Indianapolis to-
day for the annual meeting of the Ma
tional Farmers congress
Colonel Roosevelt is to open his tour
In behalf of the republican national
ticket with a speech at Louisville to-
night.
Charles e. Hughes is scheduled to
spend today in Michigan, speaking
this afternoon at Kalamazoo, and to-
night at Grand Rapids.
The Bangor (Me.) Theological semi
nary is to hold notable program of
exercises today in celebration of its
one hundredth anniversary.
The Jovians. social organization
composed OF men connected with the
electrical Industries, Is to open its au-
nual convention today at Indianapo-
lis.
Baltimore's claims to the location Of
one Of the proposed farm loan banks
are to be presented today at hear
ing Of tho Federal Farm Loan board d
in that city.
A conference designed to establish
closer relations between the farmers
and the labor unions of Illinois is TO
be held today at Quincy. Ill.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-18
The Soldiers Joy of Letters.

Nogales, Ariz., Oct, 10.-To the
Editor of The Bee: AS / came into
the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton here today the secretary gave me
some mail addressed to THE soldier
Who Received No Mail Today" There
was no name to indicate who 1t was
from, but the handwriting was 80
much like my mothers it did almost
as much good as If it had come from
home while my mother was still liv-
ing. There were many clippings from
your paper, and / believe you have
the means of expressing my apprecia-
ton to her for this kindness. / am
now in Central Young Mems Chris
tian Association, which was built on
the arrival of the militia units here by
just such people as she is. You IN
Omaha don't know what a con-
venience place of this kind is in
this Godforsaken country and don't
realize how much such is appreciated
by soldiers, especially regulars In the
field.
We are in little town Of unpatrl-
otic grafters, who want to substitute
us for the old Mexican federals, who
were either disgusted or cowsrdly
and didn't offer much fight against
the new orueT VI tniHSS Lie reS uihtS
here are wise to the rumoristas and
are so well informed on the Mexican
situation it is hard to live peaceably
with them while they try in their
underhand way to start trouble again.
Gee, this is such pleasant place to
be. Well, anyhow, thank this kind old
lady for me. If can be of any service
to you, will gladly do so. ,
CHARLES HALL.
Com. Twelfth Infantry.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-18
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

Aaron Calm intends to erect hand
some eight-story structure on Four
teenth and Farnam. When erected,
Mr. Cahn's building will doubtless
cause the moving Of the frame build
ing Immediately east, which is upon
property belonging to Mr.. Smith of
Boston, and this fact will doubtless
impel the latter to put up another
building such as is demanded by the
necessities Of the times.
W. ]. Connell has decided to cut
down the top terrace Of his beautiful
grounds on St. Mary's avenue. This
will necessitate the removal Of nearly
$4,000 yards Of earth and also the
residence on top Of the same. Mr..
Connell will erect new residence
fronting on Sixteenth, and still later
more beautiful structure on the site of
his old home.
Chief Galligan and Charles Fischer,
foreman Of the hook and ladder COM
pany, have made arrangements for
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-18
One Year Ago Today In the War.

Austro- Germans took Obrenovatz
on the Save.
Violent bombardment by both sides
at Tahure, In Champagne.
German war Office announced that
strong Russian attacks before Dvinsk
were repulsed.
Franco British forces from Salonica
attacked the Bulgarian stronghold Of
Strumnitza.
General Sir c. c. Monroe appointed
to command Of Mediterranean expe-
dictionary force, displacing General Sir
Ian Hamilton,
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-18
Why Doesn't Hitchcock Answer?

Cedar Bluffs, Neb., Oct. 16.-To the
Editor Of The Bee: Although I vote
the democratic ticket, it is with a
great deal of satisfaction that see
your cartoons and read your editorials
in your paper in regard to where Mr..
Hitchcock stands on the wet and dry
issue. That Is the one great issue be-
fore the people of this commonwealth
and 1t is within the rights of the peo-
pie of the state to know where he
stands. Personally I think know
where he stands, but the ! masses
should'kn it.
He has gone out over the state and
tried to influence certain foreign
vote by telling them what he tried to
do for their cause when he knows
very well, and knew at that time, that
the bill would fail to pass. This petty
politics he plays should not go very
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-18

The drift Of this country toward regulation of
public necessities as well as public utilities is in
dcated by a prediction that the Public Service
commission Of Pennsylvania is likely to fix the
price Of coal mined in that state. The prediction
was made by Prof Keedy Of the University of
Pennsylvania Law school, in an address before
national convention Of public service corpora
ton managers. The action Of various warning
governments in price fixing no doubt stimulates
thought of neutral people along that line Neu-
trails, like the victims of war, are at the mercy
Of too many controllers of human necessities and
turn to government regulation for relief.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-18

British shipping losses due to war, completed
by Liverpool marine authorities, amount to 10
shillngs on each fl00 worth Of cargo brought
into port In the first half Of this year British
shipping landed 8. 500 Ooo 600 worth Of stuff The
loss percentage is insignificant beside the assre-
gate movement
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-18
TODAY
Thought Nugget for the Day.

America has furnished to the world
the character of Washington. And If
our American institutions had done
nothing else. that alone would have
entitled them to the respect Of man.
kind. Daniel Webster.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-18

A shortage Of coal threatens New York City.
Municipal law forbidding the use Of soft coal
reduces smoke smudges to the minimum, but
makes the city fascinating squeeze for the an
Athracite barons
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-18

Omaha's efficiency as market town overtops
the dreams Of the founders A succession of rec
ord-breaking receipts Of stock and grain vindi-
Gates the dreamer as visioner of reality.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-18

The Episcopal triennial DEGREES that the word
"obey" shall remain in the marriage service for
three more years Despite this alleged handicap
Episcopal weddings will throb with Joy as here
tofore
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-18

few weeks Of favorable weather added
100000 to the value Of Nebraska's oat crop.
The friendship Of the weather clerk Is big asset
in hot crisis
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-18

The harsh lashings Of alien state officials fur
nish Chicago's city government the most inspir-
ing reasons for making home rule a rallying cry
and vehicle OF salvation.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-18

Under the scathing analysis Of Mr.. Hughes,
the Wilson boast about taking the shackes off
Of business" does not last even as long as the
proverbial cake Of Ice In that widely famed hot
place.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-18

II is again conclusively demonstrated that the
way to introduce the speaker Of the evening is
to introduce him.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-18

Worry stalks through railroad headquarters
once more. Car shortage and what to do with
surplus earnings haunt executive desks. The
managers lot is not happy one.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-18

Now is the time to climb onto the republican
bandwagon before il gets too overcrowded.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-18

The republicans will be in preponderant evil
dence hereabouts on election day, also.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-18

After all, the outstanding features of the Mex
lean muddle are the huge bills Uncle Sam must
nav aa
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-18

II we hear correctly Senator Hitchcocks
answer to the question is "Rosewater is trying to
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-18

AS an artful dodser Of embarrassing ques-
tons, our democratic senator shows practiced
agility.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-18
The Day We Celebrate.

The Day We Celebrate.
DR.. Harold Clifford, ophthalmic and
aural surgeon, is celebrating his fifty
eighth birthday. He was born in Mil
waukee and educated at Cornell uni
versity and the University of Michigan
with post graduate work in several
European universities. He Is MEM
ber of the faculty of the University
Of Nebraska medical department and
recognized American authority in
his work.
Fred s. Knapp was born in Middle
Granville, N. Y, Just forty-seven years
ago today. He started out as an un-
dertaker, boxing dead bodies, but now
makes all kinds of boxes Cor all sorts
Of contents.
DR.. David c. Barrow, chancellor of
the University Of Georgia, born in
Oglethorpe county, Pennsylvania, six
ty-four years ago today.
DR.. Harvey w. Wiley, former chief
chemist of the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture and originator of
the pure food" propaganda. born at
Kent, Ind, seventy-two, years ago to-
day.
DR.. Robert S. Hyer, president of the
Southern Methodist university, born
at Oxford, Ca, fifty-six years ago to-
day.
Frederick 8. Snodgrass, outflelder
Of the Boston National league base
ball team, born at Ventura. Cal, twen-
ty-nine years ago today.
Bert E. Shotton. outfielder Of the 81.
Louis American league base ball team.
born at Brownsheln, o., thirty years
ago today.
John B. Lobert infielder. Of the New
York National league base ball team,
born at Wilmington. Del, thirty-four
years ago today.