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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-05-11
KANSAS CITY GREETS JOFFRE
French Mission Given An Enthusiastic
weIcome-Viviani Addresses Vast
Crowd in Convention Hall.

Kansas City, May Ton the eve Of
the anniversary of the sinking of the
Lusitania Marshal Joffre, NJ. Rene
Viviani and the others of the French
mission, in the course Of their five
hour visit yesterday, conquered Kan
sas City as completely as they can
ever hope to conquer Germany.
The grizzled old fighter, particular
ly, arrived in the city as a mere name
in the dispatches and departed a popu-
lar idol. Wherever he went he was
the subject of %yociferous cheering, and
at Convention hall, after he had made
his brief speech, there was a tremen-
dous demonstration in his honor.
Estimates of the crowd at the meet
ing, made by the Convention hall man
ager, were that 10000 persons were in
side and that double that number had
been unable to get inside, He de-
clared it was the largest gathering in
the history of the hall.
From the entrance of the party into
the Union Station between double
ranks of soldiers standing at atten-
ton until the special train departed
with them at 1890 o'clock there was
not a moment but served to heighten
the enthusiasm of Kansas City for the
cause they represent,
The visit of the hero Of the Marine,
in his picturesque Uniform of blue coat
and red cap and trousers, is the first
tangible evidence this section of the
country has had of the ties of frater.
nifty that now bind France and Amer.
lea in a common cause. The result
was more than inspiring.
Great crowds turned out all along
the boulevards, there were thousands
at the station, AMI Convention Hall
never held so many people before and
probably never will hold so many
again. There was scarcely a square
inch of floor space in the great build
ing that was not occupied. The aisles
were jammed and scores of boys
climbed out upon the steel girders.
St. Louis Pledges Aid, Too.
st. Louis, May Frances wal mis-
sion tonight received from st. Louis
a pledge of active participation as the
ally of France in the fight for the free
dom of humanity. The pledge was
given at a huge mass meeting at the
Coliseum in which Marshal Joffre pre-
sented a standard of colors to the new
Fifth Missouri Infantry, and Vice-Pre-
mier Viviani welcomed American sol
diers in the fight for democracy.
The French mission arrived from
Kansas City at 1880 o'clock tonight
and though the place Of detrainmeni
had not been announced, a great crowd
gathered at the railroad yards in the
western part of the city where it ha(
become noised about that the French
men would leave the train.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-05-11
MISsOURps CROP OUTLOOK
Condition Of Wheat Declined 7 Per
Gent During ApriI-corn
Area Increased.

Instead of showing the hoped for
Improvement, wheat prospects de
clined last month and the condition
of the crop May /, as reported by the
state board of agriculture, was SIG,
compared with 59.6 a month ago., 62.8
a year ago and a 10-year May average
Of S2.6.
About 81 per cent OF the corr area
was planted May l, compared with 10
per cent a year ago and an average OF
"a per cent on May l. Indications are
that the area will be increased 10 per
cent, making it $4,000 acres. Most
of the increase is from abandoned
wheat area and old meadows plowed
up. In some parts, especially in a
few of the southern counties where
there is a shortage of seed and feed,
the acreage will be reduced. Cold
rains during the last week of April
put a stop to all corn planting. Pre-
viously, work had progressed rapidly.
The condition of the Missouri oats
crop is 93.7, the highest in more than
ten years.
Much old clover is dead: new clover
generally good; average condition Of
clover I'll; timothy 1872; alfalfa is
8S, with considerable acreage winter
killed.
Outlook for fruit crop is rs per cent.
Peaches will be a failure except in the
southeast section, where the prospect
is for one.third Of a crop. The com
mercial strawberry crop promises
about two-thirds that Of 1915, with
quality good.
There is a shortage of all young live
stock; Pigs estimated at n per cent
of last year; calves 81, lambs SO, and
colts Sc.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-05-11
TO SEND TROOPS TO FRANCE
War Department Issues Order for I'm.
mediate Organization Of Nine
Regiments of Engineers.

Washington, May S.-The War De-
partment announced today that orders
had been sent out for the raising OF
nine regiments of engineers for duty
at the earliest possible moment on
the communication lines in France.
These troops will be in addition to
the forces contemplated in the admin
istration army plans.
Recruiting points for the regiments
will be New York City, st. Louis, Chi
cago, Boston, Pittsburgh, Detroit, At
lanta, San Francisco and Philadel
phia.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-05-11
Clear Away the Waste.

Bowel regularity is the secret
of good health, bright eyes, clear
compilations, and DR.. Kings New
Life Pills are a mild and gentle
laxative that regulates the bow
els and relieves the accumulated
wastes without gripping. Take
a pill before retiring and that
heavy head, that dull spring
fever feeling disappears. Get
DR.. Kings New Life Pills at
your druggist, 25c.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-05-11
ro supplx War Hospltal.

The members of Marshall chapter,
D. A. r., are fitting up headquarters
to be used in making surgical dressing
and supplies for a war hospital. A
dozen young men. lawyers, students
and business men Of the city, have
made application for enlistment in the
training camp to open at Fort Riley
On May IA. Joshua Barbee is chair
man Of the committee in charge Of
Marshall and vicinity.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-05-11
Don't Let Your Cough Hang On.

Don't Let Your Cough Hang On.
A cough that racks and weak
ems is dangerous, it undermines
your health and thrives on ne
glect. Relieve it at once with
DR.. Kings New Discovery. This
soothing balsam remedy heals
the throat, loosens the phlegm,
its antiseptic properties kill the
germ and the cold is quickly
broken up, Children and grown
ups alike find DR.. Kings New
Discovery pleasant to take as
well as effective. Have a bot
tie handy in your medicine chest
for grippe, Group and all bron-
chial affections. At druggists,
SOC.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-05-11

Mrs. Frank Kriehn went to
Kansas City Sunday morning
for a few days visit with her
son, Arthur.
Mrs. Charles Wallace went to
Kansas City Sunday morning to
visit her son, George X. Wal
lace.
Mr.. and Mrs A. M. Penn Of
Pawhuska, Okla, arrived Sun
day morning for a visit here
with Mrs. PENIS mother, Mrs
Anna Roseen.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-05-11


Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Mayer
spent Sunday in Higginsville.
Miss Ruth Grove went to Kan
sas City Monday to spend the
day.
Misses Jessie Wayland and
Agnes Swinney went to Kansas
City Sunday evening for a Few
days visit.
Miss Ruth Ashurst went Ia
Kansas City Sunday morning
for a few days visit.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-05-11

John Warder of Kansas City,
spent Sunday in Lexington with
his parents.
C. A. Griffin of Palm Beach,
Calf, is a guest at the home of
Mrs. V. A. Kelly.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-05-11
THE CUBAN REVOLT GROWS

New York, May Charges that
Cuban negro rebels are burning and
pillaging the homes and properties Of
Americans and other foreigners in the
districts Of Palmarito, Bayate and MI
randa, Oriente Province. were made
BY twenty-four American and British
refugees who arrived here today.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-05-11

Misses Clifie Dillingham; and
Ruth Craig spent Sunday in Hig-
ginsville with Miss Craig's sis
ter.
Miss Marguerite Bates return
ed Sunday evening from a visit
in Higginsville.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-05-11
Fear 81 war Brlnos Death.

Worry oyer the possibility Of her
sons going to their death on the bat.
tlefield Is believed to have caused the
suicide Of Mrs Boss Friend She
hanged herself with binder twine 10
a smokehouse At tie Friend home
near Good Hope, Douglas county
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-05-11
MISSOURI BANQUET
TO BE MOST UNIQUE
OF AMERICA
$4,000 Worth of Japanese Pro-
ducts Arrive for 'Made-in-
Japan" Festival.

Japan FESTIVAL.
Columbia, Mo-, May 9.-Step-
ping into a land of Nlpponese
dreams, with the blossoms of
the cherry, the wisteria, and the
ever present chrysanthemum, all
direct from Japan-that will be
the experience of the newspa-
permen of Missouri, and of the
distinguished writer's and men
in public life of the United
States when they enter the ban
quet hall on the night of May 10,
to attend the MAIDEN -Japan"
banquet, which will close the an
nual Journalism Week of the
School Of Journalism Of the u
University Of Missouri. Never
has any city in the United States
planned a festivity so unique.
Upon the table viii be food
sent from the Island Empire and
10 each banqueter will go SOU
venirs Of the oriental type. A
full carload, fifteen tons in eigh-
ty-three cases containing about
$4,000 different food products
and souvenirs typical Of Japan,
have been received in Columbia,
from San Francisco where they
were delivered from the Nippon
Maru. The total cost of the
products, not including customs
duty and freight, will be some
thing over $4,000. All Of the
products come as a gift to the
School of Journalism from the
people Of Japan through the SER
vices of the Americas Friend
Society of that nation.
At the same time the ban
queters take their seats in Col
umbia, 400 members Of the A.
merica's Friend Society will be
seating themselves about a ban
quet table in the Imperial Hotel
in Toxic. Cablegrams will be
exchanged. Speakers at the
Toxic banquet will talk of the
United States and of the Amer
lean "Made-in-Japan' banquet.
Saburo Kurusu, Japanese con-
sul-general in the United States
will be the principal speaker at
the Columbia banquet. Marco.
Knecht, a French journalist for.
merly with the La Matin Of
Paris, will represent that coun.
try. Karl Walter, a British.
American journalist, formerly
dramatic critic for the Kansas
City Star, will speak for Greaf
Britain, and Mel Nelson, trade
commissioner of New Soutf
Wales, will be the Australian
speaker.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-05-11
President Of Drury.

A telegram received by the board OF
trustees Of Drury college from DR..
Thomas w. Nadal, dean OF Olivet col
lege, Olivet, Mich, announced his &C
ceptance Of the offer to become presi-
dent OF Drury.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-05-11
palrIotlo parade al Neyada.

A big patriotic demonstration was
staged at Nevada the other day, a pa
rade OF six blocks long being a fea-
ture including the machine gun com
pany, a local military organization.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-05-11
Former Montgomery Girl Killed.

Miss Mildred Paul, young daughter
Of Rolla Paul, former editor Of the
Tribune at Montgomery, was killed in
a motor car accident at Farmland,
Ind, according TO kilograms received
at his old home there Other mem
bers OF the family were slightly In
iured.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-05-11

Mrs. Mary Ramey returned
Sunday morning to her home in
Kansas City after a few days
visit in this city with relatives.
O. R. Sellers of Chicago, spent
Sunday in Lexington.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-05-11
We Love Work.

We are prepared to do better
work and more of it than ever,
Why half mix your concrete the
old way? Let us mix your con-
crete the up-to-date way. We
have the best mixer on the mar
ket. Your concrete does moi
cost you as much as it did the
old way. Yet it is a hundred
per cent better, because wher
we mix it, it's mixed. That's all
JOHN /. ASHURST.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-05-11

Miss Lizzie White of Higgins
vile, spent Sunday here with
Miss Naoma Lahay.
Miss Ruth Fanolio spent Sun
day in Kansas City.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-05-11
a VlrulnIa EdItor bead.

Norfolk, Va, May Z. Harvey Z.
wilson, 50 years old. vice-president
and editor Of the Norfolk Ledger-Dis.
patch and one of the best known news
paper men OF Virginia, died at his
home here today
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-05-11
Gales on Company Sold 70 &. E. Shock

Healdton, on. May 7-E E Shock
OF st. Louis, president Of the India
homa Refining Company has pur.
chased from n A. Simpson and II. G.
Dings tie controlling interest III the
Gales OH Company
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-05-11
cHucAGoGhz4ToNR Y:
mf's rABlE
IN effect October Is. 1861
EAST BOUND

LAD DOO4NO
No. 1S-Missouri State Elk
press......------------.S;40 q. ~.
No. 22-Flyer--K. G. to st.
Louis. ..-...~--....---.11:40 a. m.
No, 18-Kansas City-Slater
Accomodation..--.--..-.6:45 p. m.
No. 10-Hummer-K. c. to
Chicago...-....-.------f:4z p. m
No. Neutrality-suspicious.
City to Chicago.-~..-11;11 p. m.
No. 24-Night Hawk-Kansas
City to st, Louis..-~.-l2:4S o. m.
WEST BOUND
No. 2s-Night Hawk-St. Louis
to Kansas City..---.--.6:lz q, m.
No. 9-Hummer-Chi. to X.
-~.~...~..b:zS q. m.
No. l7-Slater to X. G.
No. 1i-NightingaleA-Chi
to Kansas City...l0.06 a. m.
No. 21-FlyerSt. Louis to X.
C-.~. p, m
No. 15-MisNouri State Ex-
press 6:46 p. M
An passenger Trainr stop regular.
~ at Higginsville except Nos "a anC
% which stop only for 81, Louis pas
sengers.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-05-11

Capt. Ryder went to Kansas
City Monday to spend the day.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-05-11
t. SPECIAL COLUMN i
FOR RENT.

ONE NEWLY decorated Flat, SIG
per month. j. A. Rankin. Phone 1888.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-05-11

ROOMS & BATH, modern except
heat, over Hinesley's Cigar Factory,
9th Street. 5-4-lw.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-05-11

ROOMS in dwelling at corner Of
Main and College Streets. Phones 2S0
and 1877. S. N. WILSON
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-05-11

A ROOM COTTAGE with l acre
of land, well fruited, located at the
end of North 18th Street. Apply to
Ed Long.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-05-11

ONE MEAT REFRIGERATION and
2 meat blocks. Cheap if sold at once.
j. A. Rankin, Phone 1888.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-05-11
MsDAnsldSGlsy

The Lexington Home of Hart seharner 6 Marx Clothes.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-05-11

FOR SALE OR TRADE a new 80
#. Windmill and tank that will hold
nearly 1000 gallons. tt.
E. B. VAUGHAN.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-05-11
FOR SALES

A MAJESTIC RANGE $1,000, will
trade for wood or coal.
E. B. VAUGHAN
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-05-11

TOMATO AND CABBAGE plants.
Phone $3.50
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-05-11

WANTED
By a family Of two, a woman who
is a good cook, must stay at night.
Phone r % A.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-21
THE NEW AUSTRIAN CRISIS.

The stories which have been coming from Austria to the effect that there was unrest among the people, that they sought improved conditions, chafed under the dictation of Ger many and were anxious for peace have been numerous. but there has been nothing of definite character to substantiate them. They have been regarded as rumbIings which in dicated the growing tendency in the dual monarchy. But there appears to be an explanation of these rumors, as well as the opposition which was manifested to the calling together of the reichsrat, in the refusal of the Polish members to vote for a war credit and the subsequent resignation of the Austrian cabinet.
 When the charge was made by one of the Polish leaders. in explanation of the stand of the Polish members in refusing to support the war credit, that 30, 900 Poles had been hanged by order of the German authorities, it is plainly evident that those people are calling for reforms and that they in sist upon getting them or their sup port of the government will be with held. Whether this state of affairs ex- ists in Austrian Poland or whether the condition is meant to cover all the Polish provinces in Austria, Rus sia and Germany, is not disclosed but it is apparent that those people have undergone far greater cruelties than have previously been k7own and they are determined in their insist ence upon the elimination of those who are responsible for such treat ment. It means that the Polish op- position to present conduct is added to that of others in Austro- Hungary, all of which undoubtedly has it's bearing upon the talk of peace which has been coming from that empire.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-21
Wstt.,t PInes ln -.

Tt is a remarkable facf that tr India. one of the most arid r1urtrler in the world. there is one spot tlaf has the record rainfall Of tha wrois earth said Dr. William Roberta British Agricultural expert in India to a correspondent Of the WaahlnH- ton Post This pace lg Chern r-lrfl In Assam. It IS iu the path of Che monsoon and in a valley and thera is almost constant rainfall
 The average railfau la s00 lnrEer year, or 50 feet. which la nearly foot q week. This seems aimoHf ae- yond comprehension when sf .H cone sidered that the rainfall of The Lrlte4 States. for instance. ranges from lf to 5 inches. In some places rrere have been as high se GJ inches rf water in a year, but thls Ia thr eE- ception.
 During the rainy season in Crrra junji the waterfall !s heHrlrat ru there Is rain thrJugnout tne year. NotwithstandinE this terrific r1rla- ture the inhabitanats cf The dir1r~f raise vegetables and grain. They d1 this by building trenches which carry the water off"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-21
THE MoHEeAN TRAIL.

The whole of Eastern Connecticut is interested in the opening of the Mohegan trail which is set for tomor
 row. This is bound 10 be a matter of much importance 10 this end of the state and from all indications there promises to be a large partici- patton in the formal exercises which have been arranged for the occasion.
 Inspired by the success which has attended similar efforts elsewhere, with the Mohawk trail in Massachu- setts especially in mind. this ceie- bration has been arranged with the idea of directing increased attention to the many points of historical inn portauce which are to be seen along the line of this stretch of highway from Webster to Norwich These points date back to the days of the Indians and beyond. They are fla miliar to the people in their fmme- djate localities but there is none tco much known about them by the out siders, those who are seeking just these very things and who are also anxious to see some of the most at tractive spots which can be reached by trolley orA automobile. Interest is added to many of these because of the part which the Indians have played in connection herewith but in addition thereto there are sections buildings and places which are es- pecially distinguished because of those who have been associated there with.
 Marked changes have been made since the days Of the Indians and the early settlers. but for those who are seeking attractive auto trips and sight seeing tours, from far or near, there Is nothing which can exceH the at ra actiOns Of this trail which should be ? strong competitor of the famous Mo hawk for popularity. Not only at the opening but subsequently should the Mohegan trail be made the success 1t deserves And it should be an add ed incentive for keeping the highways included in the trail in the best of condition.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-21
OUR AIRCRAFT NEEDS.

Time and again has it been demon strated that the flying machine is playing a big part in the war across the water. It is one of the important new war devices not only for keeping in touch with the movements of the enemy but of carrying on attacks upon forces which are being assem- bled and for seeking out and elini- mating points of military advantage to the enemy. Tn numberIess ways are the aeroplanes being depended upon for invaluable service. and with such being recognized, there is no surprise in the movement which is now underway for the presentation of a bill to congress for the appropria- tion of about $500, 900, 900 for aircraft, aviation training stations, the stand ardization of the engine parts and the raising of the efficiency of the ma chimes and the operators to the point which has been obtained in Europe.
 This country. though it was the first to perfect lighter than air ma chine, has been lax in it's development of the airplanes. The countries of Europe have far exceeded it in all kinds of machines and particularly those which are used in the war This country must make up for the time which it has lost in failing to pre- pare. It must do its part in equip ping it's army and navy with this val uable feature and it should be done without any greater delay. It may seem that the sum called for Is a large one but so is the task which is confronted by this country, and it must make response in accordance with requirements. We must do our part, we must meet the demands and we must do it while 1t will give the results that are aimed at
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-21

of the greatest factors in the success with which she has fought and Is still fighting the best forces of the civil fzed world.
 If you are a meat eater, try cutting out at least half your meats and sub stituting fruits and cereals and pro- perly cooked eggs. It will surprise you when you note how much your brain and skin has cleared.
 If you are a bolter, try taking at least half an hour for each meal, try leaving business behind for the time being, try thinking of light and pleas ant things while you are eating and note the difference.
 If you are an over eater, cut out a third of your usual meal and see how much sluggishness of body and mind you'll be able to thro wolf
 If you are combination of all ttree, it's a wonder you are alive!