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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-02
Final Settlement

Notice is hereby given to all credit
Ors and other persons interested in the
estate of Sarah Frances Mackie de-
ceased, that the undersigned Admin
istrators will apply to make a final
settlement of said estate at the Feb
ruary term, 1917, 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 February
1917.
LAUREN F. MACKIE,
CLYDE 7. CANNADY,
AI
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-02
TO BUILD SHIPS
AT COST PRICE
Bethlehem Steel win Make o.
fer TO Uncle iam.
BIDS ON is INCH NAVY SHELLS

No Chance For Profit In Them Under
Present Tests, Grace Says-Possible
Explanation of the Prices Made by an
English Firm Which Bids Under All
American Manufacturers.
Speaking recently before the Terra
pin Club of Philadelphia, Eugene g.
Grace, President Of the Bethlehem
Steel Company, said in part:
In a peculiar sense Bethlehem Steel
serves the American people.
For example, though w have been
able to obtain in Europe almost any
price, we have adhered, in our charges
to the United States Government, to
the basis of prices established before
the war began.
We agreed-if the Government would
abandon its plans for a Federal plant
to make armor for our Navy at ann
price the Government itself might con-
slider fair.
Our ordnance plants are at the dis
posal Of the nation at a fair operating
cost, plus a small margin, thus saving
the Government investment and de-
probation.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-02
Sherin,s Sale In Partition.

Magdalena Deke and G.. H. Deke, her
husband, Hilda Brakeman and G..
w. Brakeman, her husband, Marie
Roepe and julius Roepe, her hus-
band, Carolina Leudemann and
William Luedemann, her husband,
Emily Jungklaus and Erna Jung
klaus-Plaintiffs.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-02

Such was the experience in the light
Of which we we're called upon recent
" to bid for s%ixteen-inch shells.
We bid on these shells at approx
mately the same rate per pound as
that Of a fourteen-inch shell contract
Of one year ago upon which the Gov
eminent awarded contracts.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-02

Two years ago we took an order for
24O0 f%ourteeninch armor-piercing shells
at a contract price of S76S,000, to be
delivered within a certain time or we
had to pay a large penalty,
The only specifications for making
these shells are that they shall be
Of a certain size and must pierce
ar%mor-plate Mt a certain velocity on i'm.
pact. 1t is impossible to foretell the
exact conditions Of the tests.
We had made large quantities of shells
in the past which had been accepted.
But in placing this particular order the
Department altered the angle at which
the tested shells must pierce armor-
plate. The result. however, has been
absolute inability on our part to pro-
duce in any quantity, shells which will
meet these novel tests. In fact, we
know Of no process of proJectile-mak-
Ing through which 1t is possible to pro.
duce in quantities shells which will
conform to the requirements.
The result is that up to now on that
contract Of Sos. 600, we have put into
actual operating expense 4 1851, and
have been penalized for %non-delivery
$495, 744., a total OF $943,G25., with nc
receipts whatever,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-02

One Of the special needs Of the new
navy is sixteen-inch %guns-guns sixty
feet long and capable Of hurting a
2000 pound shell with such power and
accuracy as to hit a 80 foot square tar
get fifteen miles away.
We have undertaken voluntarily ia
construct, at a cost of S4,500,OOO, a
plant fitted to build sixteen-inch guns.
Under no conceivable circumstances
can orders which we may receive fol
this plant pay even a fair return Oh
the investment.
Considerable comment has been made
upon the fact that a British manufac
turer recently bid less than American
manufacturers for sixteen and four
teen-inch shells for the navy.
| am unable to state the basis upon
which the English bid was made. II
should be remembered, however, tina
this bid was for a specific shell, sam
pies of which are being sent over fol
tesla test not yet made.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-02

We bid on the new battle-cruisers
sums which Navy department experts,
after examination Of our books, found
would yield a profit OF less than ten
per cent. We agreed to assume risks
for increased costs of materials and la
Dor. that made It possible that these
contracts might yield no profit what
ever.
The costs run beyond the amount APP
propriated by Congress on the basis Of
the cost estimates made a year ago
And because shipbuilders could not
alter the inexorable cost facts and re-
duce bids to early estimates Of the
Navy Department, the prices are called
'%exorbitant."
II would be a real advantage to be
relieved of this naval construction, The
profit from 1t cannot possibly amount
to much, and the responsibility is enor-
nous
We have determined to make this
offer to the American Government.
If You viii build two Of the battle
cruisers in Government navy yards,
we win build the other two at the as
certained cost Of building the ships In
the Government yards, without addi-
tional expense or commissions OF any
kind. Wa will also contract to have
our ships ready for service ahead OF
the Government ships"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-02
]. G.. TALBOT,
sherir Of Lafayette County, Missouri

Sherii OF LaIqyette Uounty, MISSOURI.
Abstract of title to the above de-
scribed real estate, from the original
entry with the U. S. Government to
date of this notice, is on file with, and
may be seen and examined at the Office
Sof, Aull 6 Aull, Attorneys. 1-12-t4
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-02
WANTED
FOR SALES

CYLINDER record photograph.
Plays two and four minute records.
Cost new $4,000, price $40. Apply
at Princess Theatre.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-02-02

We have not the slightest idea what
profit there viii be in the making OF
these shells. We do not know that
there will be any. There is no certain
ty that it would be possible for us to
deliver a shell to meet the test
For officers In the Navy to assume
that any bid made under such condi-
lions is "exorbitant" is utterly unfair,
The Prescott daily news., 1917-08-27
BRITISH RETAKE GROUND

London, Aug. 26.-The British last night attacked and drove the Germans out of a portion of the trench north east of Gillemont farm, which the enemy had captured in the morning, re-establishing the former British po- sitions, according to the official com munication issued by the war office this morning. A German counter-at- tack later was repulsed.
 The statement also tells of a re- pulse by Portugese troops of a Ger man raiding party southeast of La vantee.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-08-27
IMPORTANT CONFERENCE TO
 MAINTAIN CORDIAL RELATIONS

Little Rock, Aug. 27-An important conference was held Saturday alter noon by Gov. Brough, Maj. Gen. sur gis, in command of Camp Pike, MayOi Taylor of Little Rock, Mayor PiSes of Argenta, and other civil and mlH' tary authorities, Assurances weis given that everything possible VIII O' done to maintain cordial relations a"O prevent trouble of any kind. ue'' Sturgis said that provost guafu VI ample membership would be proViue'' and that the strictest military us cipline would be maintained. ol '"' 10000 soldiers in the camp proP.D only about 5000 will be given '"' leave daily. Amusements will De pi. vided adjacent to the camp, ihciu0"s moving picture theaters. Ihere ha a many big problems confronting af I city and the military authorities they are we'll in hand, and It is lieved they can be handled wl''O' any friction.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-08-27
BODY OF ROY
 MONTGOMERY FOUND
Is Discovered by Searchers Un- der Ten Feet of Water in Lit tie Missouri Yesterday Morn ing-Disappeared Friday.

The body of Roy Montgomery, 25 years of age, of Prescott route 3, who disappeared from home Friday morn- ing, was found by searching party at the bottom of the Little Missouri river about a quarter of mile above McClelland's Ford at o'clock yes terday morning. The body was swollen to twice the natural size and could not have been recognized had it not been for the clothing which he wore.
 The deceased left home Friday morning to go to the river bottom in search of COW and calf, and was rid ing horseback. His people became alarmed late in the afternoon when the horse which he rode that morning returned home ridesless. A searching party left immediately and scoursed the bottoms but could not find trace of him, but the search was continued at intervals until they finally discov- cred tracks of the horse where it had gone down into the river. The party then drug the bottom of the river near where the tracks were found and there the body was discovered.
 The only solution to the cause of the tragedy is that MT. Montgomery in trying to cross the river at that point, which was about ten feet deep, was thrown from the horse and when he came to the top of the water was struck with such force by the feet of the animal that he was either knocked unconscious or probably killed.
 He is survived by wife and one child who are residing at the home of Mrs. Montgomery's father, J. N. G. Andrews, on route 3.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-08-27
FRENCH BEGIN A NEW
 DRIVE NEAR VERDUN
Move Forward Almost Mile on Front of Two Miles-Italians Continue Pursuit of the Aus trians on IsOnZO Front.

Paris, Aug. 26.-Another smashing blow by the French today on the right bank of the Mouse in the Yer dun sector netted gain of about two- thirds of a mile on a front of two miles and half, giving the French possession of the Posses and Beau mont woods and bringing them to the outskirts of the village of Beaumont.
 The official statement from the war office tonight also records artillery fighting of great violence around Hill 30i on the left bank of the Mouse.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-08-27
MRS. C. l.. FRITH

Mrs. C. L. Firth died at her home at Shreveport, La, yesterday morning at 9:30 after a brief illness and the remains were shipped here, arriving on number this morning Interment will be had tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock at DeAnn Cemetery, funeral will be conducted by the Rev. r. A. Holt of this city, under the direction of the A. o. U. w., of which the de- ceased was member
 She is the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. C. W. Elkins and was born and raised here. She leaves husband and three boys to mourn her loss. Mrs w. D. Taggart of this city is her sister
The Prescott daily news., 1917-08-27

Roscoe Cress is making a number of towns on the Missouri Pacific rail. road this week selling and introduc. ing the Prescott Ice Company's car. bonated beverages and Purity lee Cream. This company's business now extends we'll into the Little Rock trade territory and backed by the quality of goods they are now putting out, it will become a habit for these new customers to buy their cold goods in Prescott.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-08-27
NUMBER MEN REJECTED
 ACCOUNT OF FLAT FEET

Little Rock, Aug. 27.-There have been a number of men rejected in the officers training camps and from the army because of fiat feet" But that defect is being considered in much different light in view of the advice that is being given by medical men, This is reflected in orders received from Gen. Crowder that "a broad, flat sole is common in laboring classes particularly among negroes, and is in no way disabling" Medical author ties say that great mistake is made to reject a man from military service simply because he has a low instep.
 On the subject of physical defects the following rule is given: Any of the physical deficiencies must be pres ent in such degree as to clearly and unmistakably disqualify the man from military service before he can be found to be physically deficient and not physically qualified for mill tary service"
 1t is clearly the intention of the government to be less rigid in its re- quirements in future in physical mat ters and more rigid in other exemp' tions.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-08-27

Gee Wilson, the ticket salesman at the Union Depot, is taking his annual two weeks vacation in St. Louis and other points of interest and Floyd Hawkins, the former salesman, is re- lieving him.
 The Ancient Order of United Work men will hold their regular meeting tonight at their hall on Main and West Second. Important business will be taken up and all members are re- quested to be present.
 Elmer Stripling left last night for Fort Worth, Texas, where he has ac- cepted position as assistant mail clerk in the post office there. He suc- cessfully passed the examination about two months ago.
 Practically all the boys in Nevada county who enlisted in the navy have received notice to report for service ranging from the 29th of this month to the 5th of September. This will take a number of Prescott young men, also quite a few over the county.
 Will Boston, colored woman killer" was fined $l0O and costs this morning in the mayors court for dis turbing the peace yesterday morning. It is just another case of bully run ming at large and terrorizing the negroes with his threats and trying to establish his reputation as a bad man.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-08-27
AUSTRIANS ARE REFUSED

Rome, Aug. 26-The Italians have made further advance on the Isonzo front north of Gorizia, closely pursu- ing the Austrians, the war office an- nounces. Austrian counter-attacks on the Carso were repulsed. The number of prisoners has been increased to more than 23,000, in addition to which a great amount of booty has been captured.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-08-27

H. M. Grain and family and John Grain and family of Rattan, Okla, are visiting relatives in and near Prescott.
 MT. and Mrs. Maurice Blumberg spent Sunday in the city, the guest of Mrs. Blumberg's parents, MT. and Mrs. J. E. Daniell.
 Come out to the Band Concert next Tuesday night at the Park. Plenty of good seats. Listen to the music; be comfortable, and enjoy yourself.
 Miss Vera Buchanan of Little Rock who has been the guest of relatives and friends in the city for some time, returned home last night.
 Mr. and Mrs. Wren Scott are visit ing relatives at different points in the county. MT. Scott is taking his annual ten days vacation.
 Mrs. Fannie Nichols returned to her home at Shreveport this morning after a visit in the city with her par ents, Judge and Mrs. G. R. Haynie.
 Did you know that you could have the Prescott Daily News delivered to your residence or business house for the sum of ten cents per week?
 Miss Elizabeth Thomas of St. Louis. an experienced milliner, has arrived in Prescott and will be in charge of the millinery department of Mrs. T. G. Moody's shop for the Fall season
The Prescott daily news., 1917-08-27
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

McDougall Kitchen Cabinets.
 The Home Guards need you tonight.
 Walter c. Mutt and family motored to Hope yesterday and spent the day.
 N. N. Danieli of Laneburg, was a business visitor in the city this morn- ing.
 Miss Ruby Danieli, who has been visiting several weeks at Laneburg, returned home this morning.
 Dr. P. O. Swanson, tick eradication expert of this county, is on business trip to Philadelphia this week.
 Mrs. c. w. Elkins of Lake Charles, La., is in the city to attend the funeral of her daughter, Mrs. C. L. Firth.
 The Prescott Home Guard will meet tonight for regular drill practice. and all members are asked to participate.
 Peck Wilson, who is holding a posi- ton as telegrapher at Camp Pike, spent yesterday here with home folks.
 $100 down and $1.00 each week buys a McDougall Kitchen Cabinet. Its easy. Prescott Hardware Com pany.
 The Ladies Home Journal for Sep tember is on sale now and you may have one delivered to you by calling 242 or PA.
 J. R. B. Moore, Jr., is here for a few days visiting relatives before going to Shreveport, where he will await the first call for men to make up our na- tional army. MT. Moore was among the first called and he successfully passed the examination and was ac- cepted
The Prescott daily news., 1917-08-27
THE WEATHER

Monday and Tuesday fair; cooler Tuesday.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-08-27
RUSSIAN LINE HOLDS

Petrograd, Aug. 26.-Attacks on several points on the Russian and Roumanian fronts were beaten back yesterday by the Russians, the war office announces. A further advance on the Caucasian front, where the Russians recently began offensive operations, also is reported.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-08-27
NOTICE TO AUTO DRlNEh'

Owners of cars equipped ~. straight shaft, glaring headlights ,., a warned to equip their cars witn s ,ao mers or better still, non-Dlinu.so sr lenses at once, for at the next me',.ne ,.o of the City Council shall intfO0' of an ordinance declaring the uS' .ho glaring, blinding headlights m nr City of Prescott to be misdei'e"' and punishable by fines.
 August 27, 1917.
 27d3 Randolph P. Hamby' M"'''
 Cnntr;h,1ta tn the Red Cross lu'N'
The Prescott daily news., 1917-08-27

Contribute to the Red Gross f''''
The Prescott daily news., 1917-08-27

The Italian war department em- ploys 72,324 women, many of whom are used in digging trenches for the soldiers to fight in.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-08-27

The Ladies Home Journal for Aug ust is a good one-244.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-04
I'm Glad Killed Him, He Wouldn't
Let Me Have My Boy" Says
Mrs. De SaulleS in Cell

NEW YORK. Aug IA mothers
love hot anger OF Latin blood when
scorned. wealth aud romance were
mingled today in the tragedy OF the
killing OF John Longer De saulles,
former Yale football captain. by his
beautiful divorced wife. Chilean
hcireSs
II killed him and am glad OF H.
re had refused 20 give me my
child
This was the statement OF Mrs
Rianca De Saulles. charged with the
ala. ms as she talked with DEPUTY
sheriff Thorne in the Nassau county
Jail early today
In the meantime. little John. Dr..
four years old. was just awakeninS
IN his crib at the ~ Saulles home
The innocent cause OF one OF the
most stripping tragedies in years. the
child asked for his father soon after
opening his eyes this morning He
was told ne had gone away
n was at the summer home OF De
Saulles AZ Hampstead. l. l.. las,
nighf that the romance OF the dash
ing Young athlete and the beautiful
Chilean girl came 20 lis end Mrs
re Saulles had mofored over from
her home IN quiet Roslyn 20 demand
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-04

her child from It's father De Saulles
refused and a quarrel followed
Then this IS the only way" the
mother declared. and with the ia
mark drew "A revolver from a hand
bag she fred and ~ Saulles drop
ped at the .frst shot. struck In the
back Four more shots rang out
and the man who had followed the
beautiful woman standing over him
over TWO continents TO win her lay
dying az her feet
Mrs. ne Saulles was accompanied
by her maid They fed nom the
porch hiding in a hedge near the
house
De Saulles' father and sister hur
ried from the house az the sound OF
the shots They stumbled over the
dying man Physicians and the sher-
~ were summoned De Saulles was
rushed 20 the Nassau hospital where
he died Deputy Sheriff Thorne
found Mrs De Saulles crouching m
the hedge Her automobile was
still In front OF the house. she on
tered 10 with the officer and was
driven away.
Mrs De Saulles was FIRST arrMgned
on an assault charge Then came
word that her former husband was
dead The charge was changed 20
homicide.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-04
\. Y. MARKET IS
MORE ANIMATED
Tobacco Shares Up and Steeis
In Good Demand and
Higher

NEW YORK. Aug. The New
York evening Sun financial reVie"
today said:
"In action and aspect today :
ptock market differed little from yes
serday's or indeed from any OF the
heavy sessions this week. Trading
vas al times slightly more animated
and pool operators shifted their at
tention somewhat from the leather
and alcohol shares TO the tobacco
stocks. which advanced 2 10 points
or more. The steel group was IN
moderate demand. with L. ; Steel
leading at better than l2o.
News developments ps>xed but
small part In these movemerS'
Some activity was apparent al
times, due 10 the usual week end ad'
justment OF accounts, which. IN this
case was added 20 by the fact that
the exchange Will remain closed TO-
morrow. Prices quite generally
yielded 10 pressure in the last hour
with recessions OF point or more
from the days high level In several
OF the standard industrials. There
was a special weakness In the motor
group, particularly Studetsaker"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-04
EXEMPTION
CLAIMS RUN
VERY HIGH
Canvass of L. 5. Shows
10 Per Cent Seek To
Dodge Army
MOST ALLEGE
DEPENDENTS
Government Will In
vestigate Such
Claims

NEW YORK. Aug. Mere man
75 per cent ~ the Americans called
up gor national s-rpT examinations
SO ar claim eVenpption according to
REPORTS 20 DE united Press from all
pa of jbs country today
lTssu9h1o0tjon- lor physical DIS
ahalt> yary considerably running
mprh higher IN The big cities than
I'm towns ahich gre free from con
eeStion
In New York city. 40, on, % 3
as mon examined were found pos
si5ly eligible Aliens and physically
unfit totaled SEE while 2l6l claim.
e. exemption
Most ~ The exemption claims are
based on The plea OF dependents. y
some districts however. report num-
erols freak appeals The govern.
menr will investigate every claim
based OF dependents
IN chicago. indications are that 80
Per cent viii faN in the physical
tests o. me balance SD per cent
are asking exemption. Ten per cent
are aliens
In Milwaukee. ts5 o. the hrst 500
passed ne physical examination. but
MARRIAGE exemption claims are run
ming high = Pau, reported only
il on % fi1 physically a. and not
asking 70 be exempted
Sevanty-tye per cent IN Minneapo-
lis ~tzlneG exemption. Ninety men
ou' 81 a hundred qualified physically
however
Atlantas early returns indicated
six out % seven men asking exemp
zion because % dependents and four
OF fye rhy ically ~ Eight % the
frs, = called up in Boston sought
exemption
Twenty men were examined in one
Det.oif district. Il passed all
claimed exemption or the hrst 400
examined In Pittsburgh. Sc were &C
cep'ed - were physically uuat and
the rest wanted 20 be exempted.
Philadelphia reports indicate two
thirds Vlll object 70 army service.
! Ot 3se called. PA were accepted
rs physically o K Indianapolis re-
ported - out OF 81 claiming eyemp-
ton and rine unfit Four recruits
were Obtained from - called
Cleveland examined 72S Excmp-
lion requests came from 364. while
/ 22l were disqualified physically
( Most OF The 3s4 were married. with
children Only - % $50 passed the
( surgeons In Richmond.
In Wdshingfo On. L. G.. - per cent
claimed exemption. O'ly is5 men
were accepted after 1851 eIamina.
fioEs Lincoln. Neb.. reported - Ok
amined IS probably passed 70 eK.
emption claims
The irs' man called In s. Louis
asked 10 be exempted Exemptions
averaged q per cent n Des Moincs,
Ia Flye per cent there we're physi
cally unfit Ia the far west and or
TIE coast. examinations starr mex
week.