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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1917-01-05
LOCAt3PTIONUNCERTA|N
Supreme Court Quashes Court
Appeals. This County May
Be Wet. To Guess Again.

The Supreme Court of Missou-
ri handed down its decision in
the long drawn out case invol7-
ing the validity of the local op-
ton election held in June 1913,
Saturday.
In brief the opinion quashes
the opinion of the Kansas City
Court of Appeals. AS we gath
cred from a hasty reading of the
Supreme Court opinion, the
Court Of Appeals will remand
the case for a new trial and at
such trial the opinion of the
Supreme Court concerning the
admisibility of evidence tending
to show that the local option
election held in March 1912 was
valid or void, will be admitted.
Judge Lamb excluded such EVIL
dence in the trial of the case
and the Court of Appeals sus-
tanned his ruling, and it was up
on this point that the case was
caused to be heard by the Su-
preme Court.
AS we understand the situa-
tion brot about by the opinion Of
the Supreme Court, there is no
change so far as prosecution of
violators of the local option law
in 1913, and no change so far as
convictions under that law here
to-fore secured, pending another
trial. If, when, another trial
shall have been concluded it is
determined by the Courts that
the local option election held in
1912 was valid. then the elec-
tion in 1913 was and is void and
vice versa. If the 1913 election
is found to be void. all those
ceEx;cted under thatsaw will be
released from unpaid penalties,
but prosecutions and convictions
in the future under the 1913 elec-
ton will depend finally like those
proceeding the decision of the
Supreme Court and unsatisfied,
on the determination of the val
idity of the 1912 election.
The prosecuting attorney will
continue to cause arrests for
violation of the local option law
based on the 1918 election and
take the chances and expenses
of final adjudication of the mat
ter, trusting to the 1912 election
being declared void. Those con-
victed to date will learn their
fate as soon as those yet to
have the legal foot set on their
venturesome necks, but when
any of them will be sure he is
free or not, will perhaps depend
on the length of time required
to grind the case thru the Cir
cult, Appeals and Supreme
Courts again, and that regard
less of whether another election
is held or a dozen, while the case
is pending, and regardless of
wet or dry results.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1917-01-05
Christian Church

Bible School at 9:45 a. m.
Meeting of officers at 1890 sharp.
All officers urged to be present.
Divine worship at II o'clock.
Sermon, whole Views of Life. {"
Evening service of song and
sermon Higher and Lower
Standard"
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1917-01-05


Mrs. Elizabeth Cook is visit
ing in Chicago.
The Mid Winter opening at
the Chillicothe Business College
Monday was the largest in the
history of the institution and
carried the total enrolment for
the school year, which began
the first of September. beyond
the 1900 mark. Provision is be-
ing made for those who enter
even as late as January 18th. to
enter the classes which have
jhst been otsanized.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1917-01-05

G. B. Eaton of Fayette is the
Missouri champion at trap shoot
ing. Geo. Nicolai of Kansas
City is the champion at open
doubles.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1917-01-05
Salisbury Scribblings


around. Seven years ago he had
a similar attack.
Mrs. Sterling Price has dispos.
ed of her millinery business here
and the family has moved to
Wellsville, Mo. where she has a
lucrative position. We regret to
lose these good people but our
neighbor will be the gamer.
Mrs. Joe Duff has been on the
sick list but is improving, and
will soon be convalescent.
Christian Haberly is gradually
growing weaker and the end
seems near. He is a grand old
man and has the sympathy of
all.
Mrs. Eugene McAdam, left
for her home In the PHILIPPINE Is
lands, Saturday, after a very
pleasant visit to her parents Mr..
and Mrs. P. P. Chrane.
Mrs. J. F. Welch is visiting
her sisters in Fulton, Mo.
A run of grip here is keeping
our doctors on the go most of
time.
Elmer Powell and family have
returned from Cole. where they
went last spring for the benefit
of Mrs. Powells' health, and will
again make old Charlton their
home. While the climate out
there benefited his wife, the
mountain fever" got away
with Elder, hence their return.
We welcome them.
Rev. A. E. Babb began a
meeting at the Presbyterian
church Sunday to last as long as
the interest will warrant. He is
a union evangelist md a fluent
speaker. We wish the meeting
success.
Several society stunts were
pulled off here during holiday
week, but our factotum did not
report them and we follow her
example.
Mrs. Julia Rice aged "a, died
at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Edna Wilson in Copeland
and Donaldson addition Thurs
day, and remains were sent to
Arthur, III for burial after fu-
neral services here, conducted
by Rev. Ward Baker. She was
a noble woman, and her passing
is regretted.
The fire whistle blew Friday
morning at five o'clock, calling
attention to a blaze in the home
of Jim Harker on West 9Th street
The building was owned by VIM.
Hammack and occupied by Mr..
Harker. There was no insurance
on the house, but some on the
contents. The family had been
away from home several days
and there had been no fire in
the house, and the conclusion is
the blaze was started by a fire
bug. We hope there will be an
investigation.
Mrs. Myrtle Craven and
daughters visited at the home of
Judge Hamilton and other
friends from Friday until Sun
day p. m.
Ira R. Potter of Clifton Hill
was over on business Saturday.
The report was current here
Saturday that the local option
law in this county had been
knocked out by the supreme
court. If correct, the matter
will likely be submitted to the
voters again, as soon as the ma
chinery can be oiled and started.
The double 1. l. club will have
a banquet at the Morehead hotel
Evening star., 1917-03-07
R|GKL|V|NGC COSTS
HIT WHITE HOUSE
Presidents Expenses Increase
Along With Those of Other
Americans.
SOME OF THE BIG ITEMS

The high cost of living has affected
the White House just as ii has every
other household in the land. The in
crease on the cost of the various arti
cles essential for the maintenance Of
a home has necessitated larger appro-
priations for the White House than
ever before
1t costs nearly 100000 a year to
run" the official residence of the chief
executive of the land, but only a small
portion of this comes out of the Presi-
dents pocket. OF the several score
of employees he pays only the salaries
of the cook and the maids who attend
to the wants of the feminine members
of his family, and Uncle Sam shoulders
It's rest of the expense.
IN the executive offices alone the an
nual pay roll amounts to S76.7S0 and
this does not include the salary re-
ceived by employees OF government de-
partmentS who are detailed to the
White House from time to time for
temporary duty. With the exception
of the office of secretary to the Presi-
dent. the positions ut the White House
are not to he Classed as political
plums." and most of the members of
the staff have served through several
administrations. regardless of their
politics
Evening star., 1917-03-07
TO STOP STEAMER INSPECTION.
Lack of Funds Will Halt Work Be-
fore Excursion Season.

Inspection of steamboats, throughout
the country Will stop at the beginning
of the excursion season. owing 70 the
failure of the deficiency appropriation
bill to pass. Secretary Redheld of the
Department of Commerce said today
The steamboat inspection service will
be hard hit through lack of funds. as
will be the coast and geodetic survey.
Mr.. Redheld declares that through the
failure of the Congress to appropriate
funds there will be lack of charts for
United States war vessels.
Reinspection of steamers will have
to be discontinued during June, the
very time such reinspections are most
necessary. This Will be necessary be-
cause steamboat inspectors Will not
have the funds to travel around and
make such Inspections. but will be
forced to stay in their local Offices and
make merely such Inspections of vessels
as happen to make their port
on account of the urgent interna-
tional situation, Secretary ReIheld is
considering asking the President to di-
vert special funds for the use of the
coast and geodetic survey. 50 that All
the charts which the vessels require
may be available when they neee' them
New charts of new work in progress
in dredging along the coast are con-
stantly being made, and are necessary
10 the navy.
Evening star., 1917-03-07
SOLDIERS WELCOMED HOME.
Georgetown University Graduates,
Back From Border. Lauded.

Lieut. Harold H. Galliett and Ernest
NJ. johnson, members of the class of
1912 of the Georgetown University Law
School. who served with the District
militia on the Mexican border, were
given appropriate reception by their
classmates at the first quadrennial re-
union of the class held last evening in
the University Club. The loyalty and
service performed by the District mill
tiamen. a large number being from
Georgetown University. were lauded
1t is planned to have a special affair,
similar to the one last night, here every
four years the day following the in
auguration of the President of the
United States.
Justice Ashley NJ. Gould of the Dis
trict Supreme Court was the principal
speaker. Among the guests were Dan
iel W. Baker. former United States dis
trict attorney, and Frank ]. Hogan,
both members of the faculty of the law
school William E. Leahy. assistant
district attorney and president of the
class, presided as POSTMASTER.
The reception committee was COM
posed of ]. c. Allocate. r. c. Shelse and
Lou korn. Paul B. Cromelin was chair
man of the committee in charge of the
reunion.
Evening star., 1917-03-07
White House Salaries.

The secretary to the President re-
ceives $500 a year. The executive
clerk receives $4,000 and the chief clerk
$4,000: appointment clerk, $3,500 and
record clerk. S2.500. There are two ex-
pert stenographers and each of them
gets S2.500 a year. Other employees in
the executive office include an account
ant and disbursinC clerk, $500; two
correspondents, $500 each: two clerks
at $500 each; four at s2,00e. and four
teen receiving salaries of less amount.
Three messengers get 5000 n year and
three receive $40. Provision also is
made for three laborers at $720 a year
each. The total pay roll is S76.7S0
For contingent expenses of the eX-
ecutlVe office, including stationery, rec
ORD books, kilograms. telephones books
for library. furniture and carpet for
the ofhces. automobiles. expenses of
garage. including labor. and miscel-
laneouS items to be expended at the
discretion Of the President. the present
annual appropriation is $4,000. This
is an increase of $4,000 over the last
appropriation of the kind.
One hundred dollars is needed each
month to pay the salary of each of the
two chauffeurs who drive the two mag
niflcent White House automobiles
They were purchased by the govern
ment at cost of $4,000. and when
they wear out others will be purchased
to take their places
Evening star., 1917-03-07

He is a hold-over employe from the
charge when President Wilson entered
the White House. He came from Boston
July 7, 1910. and has been here since. He
is a graduate of the White steamer fac
tory.
EDWARD White also served as chauffeur
under the Taft administration He had
about three months experience in driv-
ing for President Taft before President
Wilson went to the White House. He
held similar position in the quarter
masters department and was transferred.
The other chauffeurs are Emricll John
son, Shirley German and Frank Murray.
German is private chauffeur for Secretary
Tumulty
Evening star., 1917-03-07
Better Than Calomel
Thousands Have Discovered DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets Are
a Harmless Substitute.

DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets - the
substitute for calomel-are a mild but
sure laxative, and their effect on the
liver is almost instantaneous. They
are tine result of DIR. Edwards deter
mination not to treat liver and bowel
complaints with calomeI. His efforts
to Danish it brought out these little
Olive-colored tablets.
These pleasant little tablets do the
good that calomel does, but have no
bad after effects. They don't injure
the teeth like strong liquids or caIo-
mel. They take hold of the trouble
and quickly correct it. Why cure the
liver at the expense of the teeth?
Calomel sometimes plays havoc with
the gums. So do strong liquids. 1t
is best not to take caIomel, but to let
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets take its
piacee.
Most headaches, "dullness" and that
lazy feeling come from constipation
and disordered liver. Take DR.. Ed
wards Olive Tablets when YOU feel
"loggy" and heavy" Note how they
"clear" clouded brain and how they
"perk up" the spirits.
l0c and 25c a Box.
All Druggists.
Evening star., 1917-03-07
VISITORS FIND THAT AUTO
BAN|SHED HORSE STABLES
Not Even a Garage Is Maintained
Now at the White House.
Five Cars for Use.

Visitors to Washington whose memory
runs back to the days of President
Roosevelt and earlier executives, when
the White House stables housed the
first horses of the land inquired in
vain this inauguration to be directed
to the executive mansion stables.
There are none. In fact there is not
even a White House garage. Since the
passing Of the White House stables. in
the administration of President Taft,
there have been no horses for the use
of the President or his family, and the
automobiles now used are housed at
the stables of the quartermasters de-
partment, 18th and Ii streets.
President Roosevelt had several good
riding horses at the White House
stables in addition to the carriage
horses. Though President Taft used
automobiles for driving. both he and
Miss Helen Taft rode horseback. But
they parted with their mounts when
the White House stables We're abolished
by Charles II. Norton, the secretary to
the President, predecessor to Charles
D. IIilleS
Evening star., 1917-03-07
Carriage Team for Housekeeper.

Mrs. Jaffray. housekeeper of the White
House for the last three administra-
tions. has "A horse and carriage as
signed for her use. But this is kept in
the building which houses the White
House automobiles. They are not a
part of the White House equipment
Down at this building there are also
five automobiles for White House use
One of these is small electric. seldom
used. This car has been used several
times by Mrs. Wilson. who drove it,
with the President at her side.
The four other cars are Pierce-Arrows
which supplanted the White steamers
used by the executive mansion early in
the Wilson administration. Three of them
are for the use of the President and his
family. The other car is at the disposal
of Secretary Tumulty.
Five Chauffeurs for White House.
Five chauffeurs are attached to the
White House establishment. None of
them has ever been arrested while in the
White House service. though they have
sometimes been warned about speeding
the White House cars.
F. II. Robinson is the head chauffeur.
Evening star., 1917-03-07
Care of White House.

The care of the White House. includ-
Ing the cost of repair and refurnishing.
the purchase, maintenance and driving
of horses and vehicles for Official pur-
poses, involves an expenditure of S35,-
600 year. This amount also includes
the salaries received by servants in
the kitchens and elsewhere. For extra
ordinary repairs and refurnishing of
the White House an appropriation of
$4,000 has been made. This is not an
annual appropriation. but is a special
one. the furnishings of the Executive
Mansion being in a somewhat run down
condition at this time. due to their age
and the excessive use to which they
have been put duG.ng the past few
years.
The heating of the White House and
the greenhouses costs $4,000 a year
The care and maintenance of the green
houses involves an expenditure of SO. 900
and their repair an additional $4,000
The lighting of the White House and
its grounds and greenhouses, includ-
ing all cost of installation. maintenance
and repair, represents an expenditure
of $500 year.
The President is allowed $4,000 a
year for travelling expenses to be ex-
pended in his discretion and accounted
for on his certificate solely.
Evening star., 1917-03-07
Cost of State Dinners.

a state dinner is an important event
at the White House. and there must be
no bitches anywhere. Several such
dinners are given each year. the first
being to the members of the cabinet
the second to the members of the diplo-
matte corps and the third to the mem
bers of the Supreme Court. The at
tendance at these dinners varies from
thirty to about seventy. and the cost
per person generally amounts to $40
or So.
The purchasing of food supplies for
his family and for the servants who
have their living quarters at the White
House is one of the expenses that is
betrayed by the President. The pur-
chasing is done in the open market. In
order to get the choicest of vegetables
and fruits it is necessary to do mar
Eeting before o'clock each morning
in order 10 have a good selection from
which to pick. The buyers from the
big hotels do their marketing at that
hour, and in order to get only the best
the White House must keep apace with
them.
Evening star., 1917-03-07
CuT|CURA FREES
MRS. TALBOTT'S BABY
OF SEVERE eczema
Which Covered His Entire Body.
Caused Disagreement, Burning,
Itching and Loss of Sleep.

MY son was about two and one-halt
years old when he had bad case of
eczema. 1t began on his legs first, and
then it spread till it covered his entire
body, causing Disagreement, burning,
itching, and loss of sleep. 1t first came
in red pimples, then formed blisters run-
ming water, and the burning and itching
were SO great that he scratched and
irritated the breaking out. He was cross
and restless and had to wrap his legs
in cotton.
Il began to use Cuticura Soap and
Ointment. When | used one of
Cuticura Soap and Ointment he was
healed."(Signed) Mrs. Gertrude Talbot,
34KirbyAve. Louisville, KY, July 81, 16.
A little care, little patience, the use
of Cuticura Soap and no other on the
skin for everyday toilet purposes. with
touches of Cuticura Ointment, now and
then, to any pimples, rashes, redness.
roughness or dandruff often means a
clear, healthy skin, clean scalp and good
hair through life.
For Free Samples
by Return Mail address postcard !:
"Cuticura, Dept. H, Boston" Sold
everywhere.
Evening star., 1917-03-07
$1.25 Sports Plaids,
CSC

All-Wool Sports Plaids, in black
and white, cream and black. navy
blue and white, tan and brown.
gray and black and green and
black; Sl.25 value, at. per yard. csc.
Main nsburgh & Bro.
Evening star., 1917-03-07
SUMMONS CHIEFS
OF LABOR BODIES
Samuel Gompers Says Wage
earners Should Share in
Framing Defense Policies.
MEETING NEXT MONDAY

, Declaring that the wage earners of
the United States will have to recog-
nize their obligations to maintain in
stitutions of liberty and justice if they
are to have a part in directing the
spirit and the methods that shall be
adopted for the defense of the republic
Samuel Gompers, head of the American
Federation of Labor. has issued call
for a conference of la Dor leaders of
the United States to be held here next
Monday.
The purpose of the conference is to
determine and announce the part labor
shall claim in the formulation of poll
cies of preparedness and defense in the
crisis confronting the nation. The call
is made under authority of the fedora
tion's executive council, and has gone
to presidents of national and interna-
tlonal unions affiliated with the, fed
Grafton. department presidents and the
four railroad employees brotherhoods.
Preliminary Meeting Friday.
There will be a preliminary meeting
of the executive council Friday to ar
range for the conference. which prom
ises to be the most notable gathering
of American labor representatives ever
held. In his letter to the union heads
Mr. Gompers said. in part:
Every day has added to the serious
ness of the situation that confronts our
nation. Even though we should be
able to maintain our rights without
being drawn into active participation
in the present world conflict. yet we
shall be compelled to meet the prob
lens of readjustment after the war and
to do our part to have Incorporated into
international regulations what shall
II
clPIes OF human Justice and democracy.
ana the establishment of institutions
ana relations to deal with misunder-
standings, differenceS and conflicting
interests so that they may be guided
IN such a way as to prevent future
wars
but there is an immediate. critical
SITUATION "hich the LABOR movement
must meet at once. Natlonai construc-
i've policles OF preparedness and de-
ieHSe are no" pelhS lornulated lne
wage-earners OF the United states Will
nave TO recognize their ohllgauons to
MAINTAIN institutions or liberty ana
Just!ce II they are 10 nave part IN dl-
recting the spirit and the methods that
rnnnbiic relnrt lie "i0p'eu i0f '"e oeie"se oi our
pr;:, .a
Some plan will be adopted. What
ever the plan may be it will affect
wage-earners primarily. If in this for
NATIVE period the labor movement shall
clearly enunciate what part it is will
ing to take in defense of tbe ranub,,c
:, III -.,,.
~ III ne /" d PoSllioh 70 nave Volce
III ue..o,iis the W. "iioie pan oi national
preparedness FOR defense, but If the la
cot ,,oNeIhehe shouio noiu diooi ana
snou.d refuse TO proclaim construc-
.iNe Prosraii, an wase-earhers Win De
iorce1 10 accept CONDITIONS ana meth-
GUS determined py thoSe VINO 40 not
uiioei staHu OF sSinpdthiZe with the
..Fitbar duties and se-,.,ce i, co,
Evening star., 1917-03-07
$1.39 Silk, Yd., $1.I9

36-1nch All-Silk Chiffon Taffe-
ia. A. very soft, highly lustrous
finish. Comes in all the new and
wanted shades; Sl.39 value, per
yard, SI.I9.
Evening star., 1917-03-07
K & G. Front-Laced
Corsefs Are Priced
$3.50 to $3.50

One of the latest spring models
is illustrated in the above. They
give that smooth back effect.
Third Floor-Lansburgh & Bro
Evening star., 1917-03-07

An excellent assortment of
Pearl Buttons, in plain IS well as
fancy shapes; made OF the best
quality pearl. In sizes desirable
for trimming wash and silk
waists, etc.
Main Floor-Lansburgh & Bro.
Evening star., 1917-03-07
$3.50 Poiret Serge,
S1.29

All-Wool Poiret Serges. in re-
seda. tan, old rose, navy. Copen-
hagen, Burgundy. African, Myr-
tie, gray and black. A splendid
material for one-piece dresses;
Sl.50 value, per yard, S1.29.
Evening star., 1917-03-07
'1.39 Silk, Yd., $I.I9

40-Inch All-Sill Crepe de Chine
in all the new and desirable
shades for street. afternoon and
evening wear; Sl.39 value, per
yard, S1.19.
Main Floor-Lansburgh & Bro.
Evening star., 1917-03-07

Rugs that can be washed with
any non-alkali soap and water
and still retain their brightness.
Large variety of patterns in
bright and attractive colorings.
Sizes range from 30x60 inches to
9x12 feet.
Fourth Floor-Lansburgh & Bro.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-08-01
MISS HENDEE AND FORMER
PRESIDENT ADCLUB SPEAKERS

Miss Alice Hendee. formerly a resi-
dent OF Fl PasO. but for some time
connected with the advertising agency
of J. Walter Thompson company, New
York. spoke on Art IN AdvertisinE,
before the Wednesday luncheon of the
FL Paso Adclub. which was well at
tended in the Hotel Sheldon Erill- Miss
Hendee was the designer OF a number
of booklet covers for the local cham
Der OF commerce She is following
this sort of art work i'm the east
A. F. Rowlands past president Of
the Adclub. told the lunchers how
mathematical problems are quickly
and correctly handled by machinery
and solved several prob
lens OF profit and loss. throwing
light on the cause OF losses In COM
mercial houses where close checking
is not carried on