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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-17
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Admiral Dewey.

The great sailor who died last night
was nearing the retiring age when his
supreme opportunity came to him. But
he stood prepared by large natural
equipment, a thorough training and
years Of successful service. he was the
man for the hour, and the hour was for
such a man. He executed his orders to
the letter. He sought, found and de-
siroyed the Spanish feet, and in the per-
Torrance displayed superb courage and
the finest seamanship. He met the
enemy at home, and finished him in his
own harbor.
Immediately a new duty confronted
him, but about which he had no orders.
He must decide for himself; and he
decided correctly. He was criticised for
not sailing away as soon as the Spanish
ships had been sent to the bottom. He
had larger and more patriotic vision.
He saw that such course would mean
anarchy ashore, and that America now
stood responsible, temporarily, at least,
for conditions there. So, feeling that
Uncle Sam would soon be coming in
force, he held the port. Thus the states
man supplemented the sailor, and the
combination wrought for the glory of
the man and the credit of the country.
Upon his return home he was received
with all henors, and given every assur-
ance of the country's gratitude and ad-
miration. The effort to draw him into
politics was natural in the circum-
stances, but fortunately for him failed.
Mr.. Bryan could not have been de-
throned as the leader of the democracy,
and Mr.. Mckinley could not have been
defeated for the second term he had so
we'll deserved, even by the hero of Ma
Mia Bay
And so it turned out that, although
he survived his historic performance
nearly twenty years, the retiring age
never came to Admiral Dewey. He died
in harness, active, useful, distinguished
and deferred to to the end. His coun-
gel in matters of the navy was always
valuable; and he had the great satisfac-
ton in his closing days of seeing the
country enter upon naval policy in
keeping with his hopes and aspirations
and oft-repeated suggestions. In the not
distant future America on the water
Will be as strong as this brave sea fighter
desired.
The news of his death will every
where be received with the sincerest re-
greet. At home and abroad Admiral
Dewey had taken his place among the
most notable figures in American naval
history, and his passing will be of world
wide concern.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-17

dency for the quarter century between
1861 and 1885, and for the sixteen years
between 1897 and 1918. Congress after
Congress was theirs, and they enacted
much valuable legislation.
The FIRST break of national conse-
quence came in 1884, when republican
division in New York let Mr.. Cleveland
into the White House by a narrow mar
gin of eleven hundred-odd votes. The
lesson was learned, the breach healed
and four years later Gen. Harrison was
elected President. But the lesson was
as speedily forgotten, and another
breach-growing partly out of patron
age and partly out Of labor dispute
turned the republicans out again. But
only for another four years.
1t was in 1896 the republicans nomi-
mated their best politician since the days
of Mr.. Lincoln. Mr.. Mckinley as a
party leader possessed resources of all
kinds. He knew public questions. He
knew public men. He had had expert
ence in both legislative and executive
office. He was firm enough when firm
ness was necessary, but knew the value
of diplomacy and Cancellation, and en-
pioyed both when occasion suggested.
He laid the foundations of the republican
success which continued until 1912.
By that time the republicans needed
another lesson and got it. They divided
in the face of the enemy, and the enemy
walked through the breach to the citadel.
And the fatuous performance of
that year was repeated last year; and
three thousand votes in California,
where over hundred thousand plural
ity had gone to q republican candidate
for senator, gave that state and the cleo
ton to Mr.. Wilson.
Where is the republican spirit and
where are the republican unifiers of yes
teryears What explains the fact that it
is the republican not the democratic
party now which is famous for divisions
and defeats!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-17
Juvenile Court Jurisdiction.

Before the present session of Con-
gress ends action should be had upon
a House bill now pending in the Sen
ate with favorable report from the
District committee, the purpose of which
is to extend and perfect the jurisdiction
of the Juvenile Court. The present law
under which that court was established
has numerous defects, which expert
ence has demonstrated clearly and to
correct which this legislation now pend
ing has been framed. One of the most
serious defects, because the most de-
moralizing in its effect, is the provision
giving the court jurisdiction only over
petty |offenses, those not punishable by
Imprisonment in the penitentiary. As a
consequence a large percentage of chill
dren's offenses, and those Of the most
serious nature, go wholly UNPUBLISHED be-
cause of the natural indisposition of
grand juries and criminal court judges
to permit them to come to trial in those
courts. The bill now pending in the
Senate gives the Juvenile Court juris-
diction over those offenses, SO that it
is possible, without running counter to
the unwiHingness Of the major courts
to subject children to the severe penal
ties imposed by the laws, to insure the
trial and adequate punishment of juve-
nile offenders. Under the present con-
ditions boys who are guilty merely of
minor infractions of the law may be
sent to the training school or put under
probation for a period, while boys who
commit really serious offenses, such as
HOUSEKEEPING or the stealing of motor
cars, 60 wholly free of all penalties, in
asmuch as it is practically impossible to
get indictments against them in the
criminal courts. This discrimination
naturally breeds contempt for the law
and actually tends to make criminals.
The House bill now pending in the Sen
ate is designed to enable the Juvenile
Court to reach all classes of young law
breakers with proper penalties.
In another respect the organic act is
defective in that it is practically impos-
sible under it to secure the conviction Of
persons who aid, abet or contribute to
the delinquency Of children, with the re-
suit that the efforts of those who are
endeavoring to save the children of the
District are often frustrated because it
is known that persons may with impu-
nifty encourage, assist and even compel
juveniles to violate the law. Under the
pending bill this defect is corrected, and
its passage would in this respect also
| materially facilitate the work CT the
Juvenile Court in preventing delin-
quency.
The bill has been subjected to hear
ings and in its passage through the
House was debated on two days. 1t
| should be called up for passage at the
earliest possible moment to insure final
| enactment at this session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-17

conjectured. Another Asld Of opera
ton would seem to be moro likely, as
the French have only recently retaken
positions there, the recovery Of which
would merely net the Germans that
which they occupied after heavy sacri-
fees last spring, and which brought them
no military advantage.
There are two possible detectives OF
heavy German drive to Be considered,
Calais and Paris. The former has hesn
definitely tried for In two movements
which failed. Calais is, from military
point Of view, much more important to
the Germans than Paris, although the
occupation of the capital would unques-
tionably be Of tremendous political and
moral advantage. It might be said, in
deed, that the capture Of either calaiA
or Paris would mark the German cam
paign as victorious, and would bring the
end of the war clearly within the per-
.spective.
If either of these points should be
made the objective Of heavy German
drive the movement would lie outside
the two fields of 1916 activity on the
west front, Verdun and the Somme. 1t
has been assumed that if the allies re-
sumo their heavy driving this spring
it will probably be in the same sector
as the offensive of last July, in order
to take advantage of the gains already
effected there, although it is we'll under
stood that the Germans have made use
of the respite since the fury Of the at
tack ceased to strengthen their positions
in Picardy.
A most interesting question, one OF
vital interest, indeed to both sides, IS
where the blow will fall, whether de-
Iivered by the allies or the Germans.
OF course, this secret will be most care
fully guarded. At the present time,
doubtless, the Conformation services" of
both the central and entente powers are
seeking by every possible means to as
certain just where it is proposed to strike
this spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-17
The Republican Party.

The republicans should sober up and
get together-must do so, indeed, II they
are not to become the laughing stock of
the country. The opposition everywhere
is relying for success on their divisions,
and the Slunders growing out of their
chickering's.
II is new sort of record in that quar-
ter. Until a few years ago the repub-
licans were famous for their organiza-
tion, and for the skill and success with
which they used it. Not only in ma
tioual, but in the moro important state
elections. they achieved triumph altar
triumph. They CONTROLLED the prssi.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-17
Rural Calculation.

"Josh," said Farmer Corntossel to his
son, edo you reckon we could raise an
ostrich?"
"What for"
"If hens egg is worth 10 cents an
ostrich egg ought to bring price that
'ud really be something to talk about"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-17

The woman suffrage pickets who stand
out in the cold are reminding the Presi-
dent Of the ordeal he may have to face
on Inauguration day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-17

Food takers who have multiplied in
Europe are not receiving the usual en-
couragement from people who desire ITO
reduce"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-17

The manner In which nero infor-
nation leakage Eay be capitalized is an
other evidence of the country's bound
ing prosperity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-17

Count Won Bernstorf can account for
the story of his making 100000 only.
as a hahucination peculiar to frenzied
finance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-17

Tom Lawson evidently does not care
how much apology material he turns
out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-17

Possibilities may be worth consider
ing that government ownership might re-
suit in making Uncle Sam the general
scapegoat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-17

The government employee who is strug-
Cling with an Anticipated wage scale
should not be confused with the man
who deliberately lives beyond his means.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-17
Dame Rumor.

Dame Rumor lightly rumored,
And she filed US with alarm.
Her humoI we all humored
For we knew the chance Of harm.
In the chirpy social chatter
Where the tea and cakes grow cold;
But it really didn't matter,
For such tales had oft been told.
Then she wandered into Wall street,
And she said, "1'll try it out.
It's handsome, though small streei
For my purposes, no doubt"
Then she whispered to the ticker
Some few figures over night
And the whole plsee blew up quicker
+ Than 3 0eook az dyna1nifA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-17

: If the kaiser absolutely refuses to dis
cuss peace plans, they might be worked
over and tried on Villa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-17

The asphy1iation ammunition now en-
ployed has caused terrific increase in
the European gas bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-17

The "pork" discussion is not as pic
turesque as the Baconian controversy,
but it is quite as persistent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-17
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON
A Motorists Resentment.

A Motorists Resentment.
"Have you studied economy in the
home?"
eyes" replied Mr.. Chuggins. "Tm
tired Of paying out all this money to
keep up a cooking range, instead Of
spending it for gasoline"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-17

y great deal Of diplomacy boils down
to literary effort to be polite, even
though unconvincing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-17

The senator designated by the letter
20" is by no means to be dismissed as
a cipher in current interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-17

The progressive party is still consult
ed, though Col. Roosevelt does not as
sert himself as its spokesman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-17

Though not scientifically recognized,
pitiless publicity takes rank as high
explosive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-17

Oh, Captain Kidd,
He wept, he did,
And said, "My work, I ween,
Was rather tough.
My tools were rough.
/ had no submarine"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-17
announcement.

"What makes you SO strong in boost
ing Bliggins as an art critic. He doesn't
know anything about pictures"
Chats why. He's more likely to pick
out something that doesn't amount to
much and so assist some struggling be-
ginner."
Miss Pansy Pyetin has quit studying
grammar and is devoting herself to
arithmetic. She has decided to 60 into
the movies, where conversation is not
important, but where the salary trans
actions require much mathematics.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-11-02
Boys Home on FurIoush.

The Lexington boys at Camp
Funston, members of the 356th
Infantry, came home Saturday
for a 48-hour furlough, and
there's a reason" Their regi-
ment led by a wide margin, all
other regiments in the camp in
the purchase Of Liberty Bonds.
In recognition of their fine spir-
1t Of patriotism, Gen. Wood re-
warded them with 48-hour fur
Tough. Joe Thompson paid this
office a visit. He is looking as fit
as a fiddle-hard as nails and
in every way gives evidence of
having had plenty of outdoor ex-
ercise and enough to, eat.
Welcome home, boysl
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-11-02

II. s. Kinkead went to Kansas
City Saturday for a visit.
Comfort and economy make
happy homes. You get both by
using Coles Hot Blast Heaters.
Mrs, Eddie Marcks and Miss
Sarah Karrenbrock left Satur-
day for a visit in Wathena,
Kansas, with Mrs. Marck's par
rents, Rev. and Mrs. C. H. Sud
brock.
Mrs. Firman White and son,
Edwin, rteruned Friday to
their home in Kansas City, af-
ter a visit here with Mrs.
Whites mother, Mrs. Ella
White.
A. 7. Smith left Saturday
for his home in Thomas, Okla,
after avisit in this city with Mr..
and Mrs. E. F. Meyer. Mr.. Smith
IS a former resident of this
county.
Mrs. c. E. Faulkner of Sheri-
dan, Wyo, and Mrs. S. f. Taft
of Commerce, Okla, left Friday
morning for their respective
homes after a visit here with
Mrs. G. D. Thatch.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-11-02
Death of James [. Warren.

James L. Warren died Friday
night at the home of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Clarence Vivion, goth
and Main Streets. His death was
due to heart trouble. Mr.. War
ren came here last Saturday
from El Dorado Springs accom-
panied by his wife and daugh-
ter. He had been in declining
health for several months.
Mr.. Warren was born in La
fayette County, October /, 1899,
and was seventy-eight years old.
He is survived by his wife, who
was formerly Miss Ann Wat
lains of Dover, and four sons
and three daughters, who are:
A. H. Warren, Kansas City; Mrs.
Clarence Vivion, Lexington; w.
R. Warren, Indianapolis, Ind. !;
James M. Warren, Santa Barba-
ra, CAL; Mrs. Harry Carroll,
Clarksville, Mo-; Miss Annie
Warren, HigginsvilIe; John
Warren, Lafayette, La.
The funeral was held in Hig-
ginsville Sunday afternoon.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-11-02
W. M. A. BEAT wAsHBURN
Made 20 Points in First Quarter
Line Was ImpregnabIe.

Wentworth Military Academy
defeated Wash burn Satur-
day afternoon in hard fought
game by a the score Of 27 to 5.
The cadets went after the vic
tory in the first quarter when
they rolled up 20 points. They
added 7 more to the count later
in the game when Byler inter-
cepted forward pass and ran
4O-yards to a touchdown.
Washburn scored a field goal
and a safety. The latter was
made when Simmons, for the
cadets, passed the ball over the
fullbacks head.
On Saturday, November 3, the
strong Chillicothe Business Col
lege team will be the attraction.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-11-02
L. H. S. 20; odessa O.

The Lexington High School
football team took sweet re-
venge yesterday when they de-
feated the Odessa boys 20 to 0.
In a former game, the Odessa
boys trounced our boys SO to 6.
But that's all forgotten in the
victory of yesterday.
Lexington scored two touch
downs in the first half and one
in the second Two goals were
kicked.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-11-02
Bour-Pace.

Mr.. Edwin Bour, son of Mr..
and Mrs. V. ]. c. Bour, and Miss
Leona Pace, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. J. 7. Pace were mar
ried Monday afternoon in Kan
sas City. These young people
have a host of friends in this
vicinity who will wish them
much JOY in their matrimonial
venture.
Mr. Bour is in the employ of
H. D. Lee Mercantile Company,
of Kansas City.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-11-02
. DR.. Peak Honored by Associates.

DIR. Peak HOnOred by Associates.
The Central Missouri District
Dental Association which con-
cluded a two days session in
Sedalia Tuesday evening, chose
DR.. .lames 81. Peak of this city,
as their president for the ensu-
ing year. Other officers chosen
are as follows: DR.. C. H. Weaver
Of Sedalia, vice-president, and
DR.. F. w. Patterson of Upton,
secretary and treasurer.
The special clinics were given
by DR.. Boyd S. Gardner of st.
Louis, DR.. F. A. Schrader of Des
Moines, Iowa, and DR.. w. H.
Tuttle of Kansas City.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-11-02
Army Enlistments.

Reports to The AdJutant Cen
erals Office shows that there
were TIA enlistments for the
Regular Army on October 25.
making total of 235,25S accept
ances since April l, 1917.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-11-02

Mrs: w. B. Wilson, acconlpan-
led by her daughter, Mrs. j. C,
Snyder left Saturday for Camp
Funston, to visit her son, Lieut..
M. H. Wilson, and son-in-law,
Lieut.. J. c. Snyder. On their re-
turn they will attend the we'd
ding, in Kansas City, of Mr.. j.
M. CLANCY and Miss Hope Bur-
ton.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-11-02

Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Chambers
entertained Rev. J. f. Alexan-
Ger Rev. F. M. Burton, DR.. q.
M Williams and the official
Board Of the Methodist church
south at a six o'clock dinner
Thursday evening at tn cir
country home east of Lexington
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-11-02
Telegram From Mr.. Hoover.

Telegram From Mr.. Hoover.
E. M. Taubman, chairman of
Lafayette County Council Of
National Defense and the
County Food Enrolment Com
mittee, received Saturday morn
ing the following telegram from
Herbert Hoover, the Federal
Food Administrator:
Washington, D. C. October 26.
Mr.. E. M. Taubman, Lexington,
Mo.
Homes United, Food Conserv-
ed, Families Enrolled, America
lnvincible. Strike hard. Wash
ington looks to you.
HERBERT HOOVER.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-11-02
COlOred Boys Left Monday.

Twenty-seven colored men re-
ported to the local exemption
board Monday afternoon and en-
trained in the evening for Camp
Funston.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-11-02
RED CROSS ACTIVITY
Knitted Sets Being Sent to Local
Boys Serving Uncle Sam.

AAtfS ~ AANAC kCllit.
Some idea of what the ladies
of the local Red Cross have al
ready accomplished in supplying
our boys with warm clothing,
may be gained from a glance of
the accompanying list. Each one
OF the boys mentioned has been
sent knitted set, which is COM
posed of sweater, helmet,
scarf wristlets, mittens and sox.
l.. |. Morris,
J. M. Sellers,
Mordecai Chambers,
|. E. Ryder,
Robt. D. Groves,
Coleman Eckle,
Donald Wilson,
A. DeBerry,
Sam Howe, Z e
II. w. Boardman,
Ewald Beisenhez,
Herbert Thorson,
J. c. Snyder,
Joe Howe, ~
Geo. Cullom,
F. A. Wilmot,
Upton B. Smith,
Robt. Howe,
Louis Amos,
Geo. Rouse,
Avil Rouse,
James Amos,
James Bowman,
Arthur Foster,
Roger Broomfeld,
J. A. Mussatte,
Edwin Vaughan,
WaRsce Ashurst,
Gordon Starke.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-11-02
Death of a Former Resident.

Death of a Former Resident.
Mrs. Ada May Smith, 26 years
Of age, a former resident of this
city, died Wednesday in the
German hospital, Kansas City.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her
husband, William A. Smith. five
daughters and one son. The body
was brought to Lexington Fri
day morning and buried direct
from the train.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-11-02

Mrs. j. G. Lyons who has been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John l. Ashurst, returned
Thursday to her home in Kan
sas City.
Capt. and Mrs. William Hoge
returned Sunday evening to Ft.
Leavenworth, after a few days
visit here with Mrs. Hoge's par
ents, DIR. and Mrs. G. w. Fred
endal.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-11-02

Rev, R. L. Cowan returned
Friday evening from Fulton,
Mo, where he attended the an
nual session of the Missouri
Synod of the Presbyterian
church.
Walter Glasscock of Black
water, Mo-, went to Kansas City
Friday morning on business. Mr..
Glasscock spent the night with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. C. L.
Glasscock.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-11-02
Notice.

have concluded to have no
Fall sale Of hogs; but win sell
at private sale my Spring pigs,
a few sows and one extra
2-year old boar.
A = YOTNC
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-11-02

w. M. A. Seconds Win a Game.
The Wentworth seconds went
to Higginsville Friday and de-
feated the Higginsville High
School boys by a score of Ia to
-
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NUMBER Al.
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been IS
sued to the following:
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