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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-07-21
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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-07-21
PRESIDENTS REFUSAL
TO BE STAMPEDED
INTO WAR UPHELD
Washington Posts Editorial on
Fodder For Machine Gun"
Strikes Keynote.
WILSON ALONE KNOWS FACTS

Consistent With Nations Honor.
The following editorial in the
Washington Post of June 80, on
Fodder for Machine Guns" has
struck a responsive chord
throughout the nation:
If the honor Of the United
States can be maintained by
peaceful methods, who shall say
that the Nation should go to
war? lisa NJ .--,~-
Those who want war must be
willing themselves to sacrifice
their lives upon the altar Of
national devotion. Tw-
. None but a poltroon and cow
ard would fail to make the sac
rifce if the honor of the
country were at stake, but only
those who are in full possession
of all the facts in the Mexican
situation can decide what the
national interest demands.
What man in public life, what
official or orator in the market
places can say that he is more
jealous of the national honor
than are the people themselves F.?
The honor of the nation is safe
in the hands of the American
people.
And what are the people say
ing? What are they thinking
as they walk through the
streets? What are they saying
about their own supper table af-
ter they have returned from
their daily work? In one OF his
speeches President Wilson said
/ would a great deal rather
know what the men on the trains
and by the wayside and in the
shops and on the farms are
thinking about and yearning for
than hear any of the v~OciferOus
prOcIamations of policy, which
it is so easy to read by picking
up any scraps of printed paper.
Those who are expected to
sacrifice their lives upon the
battlefield, the fathers and
mothers who yield their sons and
who yield them willingly when
the honor of the Nation is at
stake, should have something to
say about the question of war.
Two Millions in Graves.
Two millions of the men in
Europe lie in their graves as a
result of the mad war that is
still in progress, and yet the
honor of the nations involved has
not yet been satisfied.
At verdun 100000 of the fin.
est men of France, Germany
and England lie dead. The toll
demanded by European states.
manship steadily is mounting
and the end is not vet in sight
OF the 2,5OO,OO men who were
in the Civil War, on the North.
ern side, more than ,00(
were below the age of p years
and the fathers and mothers
sisters and sweethearts werC
left behind to agonize anC
mourn.
1t is not the corporations, tn,
landowners, or the captains O
industry who have the vital in
terest in the question Of war 0.
peace. 1t is not the politician.
or orators, the organizations 0
public preparationists or publ
pacifsts that have the most a
stake. 1t is the average citizel
the citizen who earns hi
bread by the sweat of his brow
the citizen who loves his fam
lily and wants to continue givini
that family his support and pro
lection who has the most a
stake.
Those orators who cry out 70
a given course of action in tn
name Of the national honor with
out having before them all tn
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1916-07-21

Sunday school at $3.50 a. m.
The public is cordially invited
Room No. 6 above Gas and
Electric Service Office.
Reading room open at same
place on Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday from 2:3O to 4:SO
o'clock. All are cordially invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-07
Will Prevent Pevear Reduc- ing Price of Electric Cur
 rent to Citizens of City
STAMPS THE OFFER AS VERY SHREWD STROKE
Commissioner Intimates That Corpor- ation, Fearing Municipal Plant at North Birmingham, Would
 Dodge Political Fight

Commissioner Weatherly will ask the city commission to give him power to appear before the Alabama public service commission in Montgomery and combat the application of the Bir- mingham Railway. Light and Power company to reduce the lighting rates here.
 The proposed schedule of reduction in lighting rates calls for a decrease of about 51a per cent
 'This is a shrewd stroke on the part. of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company said Commissioner Weatherly q dare say some consider this reduction magnanimous on the part of this great public service cor poration.
 THE BUZZING WASP
 "Our little municipal plant at North Birmingham might be favorably com pared to buzzing little wasp, fitting thither and thither, occasionally alighting to bother some large but apparently innocent bull grazing con- tentedly in a pasture full of clover.
 Yes, emphatically, I am against this picayunish reduction. I intend to ask, and I shall receive the power from my fellow commissioners, to combat the move. If there be a reduction it should net be reduction such as is now of- fered the people. Power at mills per kilowatt hour from the Alabama Power company, which is in turn distributed and sold to Birmingham citizens at 81h cents, provided the new schedule goes through, does not strike me as being a very fair price for current when the consumer is considered.
 "The rate was 10 cents per kilo- watt hour Just before the last legis- la ature usurped the sovereign right of all Alabama municipalities to regulate the corporations of public nature the commission of Birmingham did fight for lower rate and got it, namely 9 cents per kilowatt hour. Now comes the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company and offers current at Sh cents.
 "The literal meaning of the whole thing is that this company seeks to lower it's present rate and thereby have it stand for a period of more than two years without another fight. They say that when as many as 22,000 me- ters are put in service the rate will decrease again. They have 17,11S now. Ore hundred and fifty meters are be- ing put in each month. If this is the case, how long must we wait before the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company gets these 22,000 mo- ters? It figures a little over two years. a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-07
EXAMINATION FOR
 GRAIN INSPECTOR
New Law Will Prevent Bad Grain Shipments in Future, Says
 Wilkinson

Under the auspices of the United States department of agriculture, examination for inspectors of grain will be held in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium Friday at o'clock. Government Examiner c. A. Russell will conduct the hearing.
 This examination is one of the tirst steps in the enforcement of the new grain act, recently passed by Congress, and which becomes effective December 1. The act provides for interstate inspection of all grain.
 'In my opinion this is one of tho great est acts ever passed for grain dealers p said F. Wilkinson of the Western Grain company yesterday. Tt is thing that l have fought for, together with other grain dealers, for the last 10 years, and I am very much gratified that 1t Is to become a law. It will eliminate bad grain shipments"
 The examination will be on the order of civil service examinations, with any, one wishing to qualify entering.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-07
HORACE ADAMS OUT l. LESSTHAN 'uTNEw ID WIN ELECTION
Other Candidates Send in Report to Secretary of Campaign Expendi-
 lures Made

Montgomery, November 6.-(Special.) ) True to his preliminary promise that he would not spend a "jitney" in his campaign for presidential elector at large, Horace A. Adams of Birming ham has recorded a breezy pre-elec- ton statement with the secretary of state.
 T hereby swear that I haven't spent anything for my office for which l was nominated in the May primary, are his words. And, according to my letter of announcement to you (the secretary of state) saying I would not spend 'jitney,' I stayed within the limit-only spent three cents before primary" MT. Adams is one of the democratic nominees for elector.
 Tom o. Smith of Birmingham, demo cratic nominee for presidential elector from the Ninth district, has filed a statement that he has spent nothing
 Ignatius Green of Tuscaloosa, who is running for republican presidential elector from the Sixth district. states cents in postage.
 AlOIS WlLn q numDer or pro-eleCLlOil campaign expense statements filed with the secretary of state today came general statement from the demo- cratic state campaign committee by the chairman, Borden Burr of Birming ham, covering receipts and disburse- ments to November 1. According to the statement, the committee has re- ceived $226, the largest individual con- tribution being $25 from o. Kyle of Decatur. The committee has paid out $22.20.
 T. L. Sowell, Jasper, democratic nominee for judge of the Fourteenth circuit, certified that he has spent $91.90 since the primary J. B. Brown democrat, renominated for judge ot the court of appeals, has spent $114O since the primary. Walter F. Miller Tuscumbia, democratic nominee for presidential elector at large, spent nothing. The same Is true as to O. Kyle, Decatur, democratic nominee fol judge of the Eighth circuit.
 w. D. Harvell, republican, of Ash land, who is opposing J. T. IIeflin for congressman from the Fifth district sta tes that he has received $5 and ex- pended a like sum. Oscar l.. Gray Choctaw county, democratic nominee for Congress from the First district certifies that he has spent s2S4.39, all in the primary. w. B. Bankhead, Jas per, democratic standard bearer for congressman from the Tenth district states he has expended SIP. Nothing g has been spent by Henry B. Foster of Tuscaloosa, democratic nominee for judge of the Sixth circuit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-07
DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN MAY LOSE WHISPERS IF HUGHES
 GOES UNDER-ROAD ENTHUSI- AST MAY TAKE LONG WALK

If tomorrow you should see one of citizens doing a cake-wall1 down Twenti- eth street. think twice before you con- demn him. Or should you see some equally staid and prominent citizen walk ing unshod through the streets, think twice again before you offer to donate your contribution toward a pair of shoes that his tender soles may be protected.
 Chances are 10 to l that he has at home in his wardrobe just about as many pairs Of shoes, as he can wear out in many years to come. And the chances are that were you to make your offers of kindly assistance you'd regret 1t for just as many years.
 Candidly and without even an inkling of alleged wit, Birmingham citizens will doubtless be treated to rare sights Wednesday morning. For judging from been staked on the presidential race, therell be some spicy happenings around the old burg about that time
 With the race declared to be the closest that has ever featured presidential elec- tion, and with all Birmingham democrats and the few republicans she boasts equally sure of winning, 1t isn't surpris- ing that some stakes have been set which might well come under the head of 'in- teresting if true.''
 For instance, there's certain Hughes man, known to many of you for the dignity of his carriage and especially for the dignity of a certain growth of whiskers, who has bet the aforemen- toned treasured hirsute adornment on the success of his favorite candidate. It $ a big risk, maybe you think, but evil dently he doesn't. For they do say it has been many a day since he went forth from his home thus unadorned. And this may sound foolish, but it's true, and shows just to what extent a man may have the courage of his convic- tions. A well known man of great civic pride, and who has been one of the particular boosters in the Warrior river highway movement believes so strongly in the security of Wilson's position that he has offered to measure by feet, his own two feet, if you please the distance over the Taylor's Ferry route to the Warrior. It is hinted that he at first agreed to crawl on hands and knees: but that much consideration for the creases in his trousers caused him to reconsider and to make the other proposition.
 Of course there are worlds and worlds of minor bets, those not calculated to create such excitement. But it's just the regular one that deserve mention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-07
TO MAKE PROGRAMME FOR
 STATE GOOD ROADS MEET IN
 BIRMINGHAM THURSDAY

will take part in the affairs of the convention. Governor Henderson has been invited and will very probably come.
 In adition to the businesss sessions of the convention, the Jefferson county committee is arranging several social affairs. The most important of these will be a smoker or a luncheon to be given at one of the local hotels, and to which all the delegates present, in addition to number of local citizens will be invited. The delegates will be given an automobile ride over the city and over several of the outlying roads that they may get an idea of road con- ditions around Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-07
MOTHER LOVE AIDS /.
 SON IN TRENCHES
It Brings Relief to Boy Standing His Watch Deep in Mud

Once upon time, only few months after this terrible world war had begun, Private Bailey, soldier in the ranks, had stood for days in the, trenches somewhere in France" The cold rains soaked him to the skin; the mud was deep. He had had no rest. Weary and aching with rheumatic pains, he recalled the faith his mother had in Sloan's Eminent. He asked for it in his next letter home. A large bottle was immediately sent him and few applications killed the pain, once more he was able to stand the severe ex- posture. He shared this wonderful mus cle-soother with his comrades, and they all agreed it was the greatest "rein- forcement" that had ever come to their rescue. At your druggist, 25c, soc and LOO a bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-07

Formal programme for the annual convention of the Alabama Good Roads association Thursday afternoon. Ad- November Is and Is, will be arranged at a meeting of the executive commit tee of the Jefferson County Good Roads association Thursday afternoon. Ad- ditional committees to serve during the convention will be appointed, and all arrangements completed for the con- vention.
 Although the programme has not yet been completed, it is known that sew eral prominent men, among them Sena- tor Bankhead and Senator Underwood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-07
Ambassador Willard Arrives

Richmond. Va. November 6-Colonel Joseph E. Willard, American ambassa- dor at Madrid. reached Richmond today over the Atlantic coast line railway. com ing from Savannah. He will cast his vote in the presidential election at his home in Fairfax tomorrow. Colonel Willard declined to discuss political mat ters or the European war; Colonel Will lard was accompanied by MT. and Mrs. Kermit Roosevelt, the latter formerly Miss Belle Willard. They will leave to- night for New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-07
Col. Veil Compares His
 Forecast With Herald's

Col Marcus Well last night compared House with that of the New York Herald and said he was eager for his friends to see which forecast would prove more nearly correct.
 The New York Herald for the Senate predicts democrats 50, republicans 46.
 Colonel Wei predicts democrats 49, re- publicans 47.
 For the House the Herald predicts dem- ocrats 215 republicans 220. Colonel Weirs figures are democrats 203, republicans 232.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-07
Pierce-Arrow Control Changes

Buffalo, November 6.-Control of tho Pierce-Arrow Motor Car company o1 Buffalo will be taken over before Jan uary by J. and w. Silliman & Com pany, New York city bankers, and other banking interests of New Yorl, allied with them, 1t was announced today. George K. Birke, now president of the Pierce Arrow company, will re- tire from the presidency and will be succeeded by Charles Clifton, presen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-07
Labor Leader Issues Denial

Washington, November 7.-Thomas J. Williams, president of the building trades department of the American Federation of Labor. tonight denounced as false an interview advocating the republican national ticket credited to him today in widely published news paper advertisement. He authorized the statement that he ne ger ha tde tho assertions quoted Q aqiAfnitlg like them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-07
Firm Taken Off Blacklist

Washington, November 6.-The firm of H. Kemper. Galveston, Tex, has been removed from the British blacklist, said an official announcement today from the state department. No reason was given, but it was understood the British gov- ernment is satisfied the firm was not dealing with the enemy. Of the 36 firms ordiginally blacklisted, six have been re- moved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-07
To Organize Aviation Squadron

San Antonio. Tex. November 6. Maj. D. B. Folouis. senior military avi- ator of the United States army, re- ported today to Major General Funston as department aviator officer a new position. He will organize two new aero squadrons for the southern de- partment. Each will have 12. 200 horse power aeroplanes in service and double that number in reserve, mak- ing a total of 72 machines. Major Fo- louis expects to have the first squad
 ron in operation within three months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-07
American Can Case Appealed

Washington, November 6.-The depart met of justice today appealed to the su- prece court from the decision in the anti trust suit against the American Can com- pany, which Federal Judge Rose of Mary land declined to dissolve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-07
Court Refuses to Review Case

Washington, November 6.-The supreme court refused today to review conviction in Texas federal courts of Nathan A. Hughes, T. w. Hughes and o. F. Bourque of Houston, of using the mails to defraud in connection with the "busi- ness of the German-A American Doctors and Drs. J. r. Allen and A. Marable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-07
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Tobacco Habit
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 The health improves wonderfully after the nicotine poison is out of the system. Caimness. tranquil sleep, clear eyes, normal appetite, good digestion. manly vigor, strong memory and a. general gain in efficiency are among the many benefits reported. Get rid of that ner- vous feeling; no more need of pipe. rigar cigarette, snuff or chewing to- bacco to pacify morbid desire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-07

MT. and Mrs. D. H. Marbury enter tained Mir and Mrs. J. F. Kent, Mis- Kent and MT. Harrison Shaddock of Bir- mingham on their return from a two weeks hunt in Florida.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-07

Hon. Fred l.. Blackmon, member 0 Congressman, made several democrati campaign speeches in Chiffon county oi Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-07

The Union-Banner newspaper, a weekly, issued a ''hot campaign extra" on Mon day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-07
NO SEPARATE PEACE YET

If our enemies hope that we shall allow them to make preparations dur ing the winter they are mistaken The war will go on in order to hurry a decision. I shall not prophecy as to the consequences which will arise from the menace to Bessarabia and the Ukraine, but I repeat that it is only in view of a hopelessly bad military situation that Russia will be forced to conclude peace and not by the fact that Russia is now further from her goal. which Is Constantinople, than at any time before"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-07

The school amendment is sure to be adopted in Chiffon county on Novem- Der I.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-07

to October 9O against sGs2 bales for thu same period of 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-07
PARTY PATRIOTS MAKE SOME
 DANGEROUS BETS ON RESULT
CLAYTON

Clanton. November 6.-(Special,) )-Prep- arations have been made by the Ladies' Civic association to have the election returns received in the Chiffon county courtroom and the results will be flashed on a screen by A. c. Smith.
 Judge l.. H. Reynolds has arranged to receive returns from every beat in Chil- ton county by telephone as soon as re- suits are known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-07

pr. D. B. Strickler, who is in charge of tick eradication in Chiffon county, reports that IS vats are now working and that seven more will soon be ready.
 There were 2629 bales of cotton ginned in Chiffon county from the 1916 crop prior
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-07
.BULGAR PREMIER
 !. SAYS RUMAN|A IS WITHOUT FREEDOM
Claims Country Made Big Mistake in Casting Lot With Entente Powers
 in the War

Berlin, November 6.-(via Sayville.) Rumania in her present serious posi- tion is suffering because of the mis- take she made in contracting an al- liance at variance with her traditions and her geographical position, declared Premier Radoslavoff of Bulgaria in an interview published in the newspaper Az Est of Budapest, obtained by it's Sofia correspondent.
 'Rumania is in a serious position" !" said the premier. "She became false to her historical aims and now must atone for 1t. The geographical posi- tion of the country showed clearly a plan which should have led to an all liance with Germany and Austro Ger many. Rumania had been deluded and misled by her success of 1913 and now the country has fallen into German hands. Such a collection of mistakes could not remain unpunished
 RUSSIA RULES
 "Rumania already has lost her inde- pendence as the Russian censor and the Russian policemen rule in the land. She is entirely in control of the gen erals and general staffs of the en- tente.'
 Asked as to his opinion regarding the rumors as to a separate peace, Premier Radoslavoff said:
 q do not credit such rumors, which undoubtedly originate from the fact that the entente press planes Russia for the Rumanian defeat while the Russian press rebukes the entente for like reason, declaring at the same time that Rumania took up arms not in the common interests of the en- tehte but for the satisfaction of her own aims. These mutual imputations are undoubtedly the reason for these separate peace rumors. Russia has fallen into the net of England and is now unable to act by her own will For this reason peace can only come when Russia is forced by the military situation to conclude 1t. Competen. opinion uniformly asserts that this de- cision will come in 1917.