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New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-08-11
NOTICE.

Cade, La, July %, 1917.
To Whom 1t May Concern:
Notice is given that I am not
responsible for any debts con-
tracted by my wife, Marie Elodie
Maynard. The public is warned
to protect themselves accordingly.
PROSPERE LOPEZ.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-08-11
FOR SALE.

House and lot on West ST. Peter Street, be-
tween R. R. Ave. and Corinne Streets House
contains rooms-bath room and pantry, Electric
wire, screened, price 81 $50 90.
Small house and Lot, lot 5oxz1S w. St. Peter
between R. R. Ave. and Corinne Streets, price
$4,000.
Terms ID or more cash, balance to suit
purchaser.
w. B. KRAMER,
333 West St. Peter.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-08-11
To Cure a Cold In One Day

Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine. 1t stops the
Cough and Headache and works of the Cold.
Druggists refund money If it fails TO cure.
E, W, GROVES signature on each box. ESQ
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-08-11
NOTICE.

l wish to inform the public that here
after l am authorized to transact my
own business.
MRS. TELESPHORE DUPUIS.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-08-11
SHERIFF SALE.
OSCAR VIATOR
vs.. No. 1922
JOSEPH DELCAMBRE. !.

Nintesnih Judicial District Court, State
of Louisiana, Parish Of Iberia.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-08-11
Drives Out Malaria, Builds Up System

The Old Standard general Strengthening tonic,
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC, drives out
Malaria, enriches the blood and builds up the sys-
tenn A true tonic. For adults and children. SOC
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-08-11
The oulnlns That Does Not Afrsct The Head

Because of its tonic and laxative effect LAxA-
TIVE BROMO QUININE Is better thanordinary
Quinine and does not cause nervousness nor
ringing in head. Remember the full name and
look for the signature Of E. w. GROVE. Csc.
(Advertisemento
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-08-11
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

Secretary, Police j
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1917-08-11

President.
GUY A SHAW.
Secretary of the Board Of Super
visors of Road District No. 4.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-10-12
SNORT Farm Course Popular.

Short Farm Course Popular.
Nearly 5000 Missouri farm
boys have taken the short
course in agriculture since it
was established twenty-five
years ago at the University of
Missouri. Every county in the
state and many surrounding
states have graduates of this
practical course, and it is esti-
mated from records that the
cost, which averages only $50
"a year, is really an investment
It from 20 to $50 per cent. The
course may be completed in two
years OF two terms each, or any
term may be taken by itself. The
first terms begins November l.,
the second January 3.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-10-12
Civil Service Examination
letter. Carrier

An examination for post of.
flee clerks and carriers will be
held at the post office in this
city on October IS, 1917.
Age limit, 10 to As years on
date of examination.
Married women will not be adj
mitted to the examination.
Applicants must be physically
sound, and male applicants must
be not less than 5 feet 4 inches
in height in bare feet, and weigh
not less than 125 pounds with
out overcoat or hat.
For application blanks and for
full information relative to the
examination, qualifications, du-
ties, salaries, vacations, promo
tions, etc, address Immediately
EDGAR A. SLUSHER,
Secretary, Board of Civil Ser
vice Examiners, Lexington.
Mo.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-10-12
EXECUTORS AND ExECUTRIXS
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, that Let
ters Testamentary on the estate Of
jamie N. Nuckols deceased, were
granted 10 the Undersigned on the 25th
day of August, 1917, by the Probate
Court of Lafayette County, Missouri.
All persons having claims against
said estate are required to exhibit
them for allowance to the undersign-
ed within six months after the date
OF granting said letters, or they may
be precluded from any benefit Of said
estate; and if such claims be not ex-
hibited within one year from the
date of granting said letters, they
Will be forever barred.
Witness our signatures on this 18th
day of August, 1917.
CLAUDE C. CHRISMAN, Executor
VIRGINIA NJ. COOPER, Executri1
Attested by
Stephen N. Wilson, Judge Of Pro
bate for Lafayette County, Mo
.(SeaD 9-7.N
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-10-12

Mr.. and Mrs. j.. w, Galloway
and daughter, Mrs. Austin Tin
dali, went to Kansas City Friday
morning to spend the day.
Mrs. R. M. AIdrich and Mrs.
Fred Themes, of Mercer, Mo-,
who have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. William Hacker, left Fri
day morning for their homes.
Mrs. J. w. Scherling went to
Wellington Friday for a visit.
Mrs. Mary Cantrill went to
Kansas City Friday for a few
days visit.
H. S. Kinkead went to Kan
sas City Sunday morning to en-
ter the German hospital, where
he will have his left arm ampu-
tated below the elbow. He was
accompanied by Chas. F. Kin
kead.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-10-12

Miss Nadine Keith went to
Kansas City Tuesday for a few
days visit.
Mrs. ]. C. Simonetti and Miss
Lydia DelacQua went to Kansas
City Tuesday for a visit.
Do you get up at night? SanOl
is surely the best for all kidney
or bladder troubles. SanOI gives
relief in "a hours from all back
ache and bladder troubles. SanOl
is a guaranteed remedy. 35C
and $1.00 a bottle at the drug
store. Adv.
Sergt. E. B. Vaughan left
Tuesday for San Antonio, Texas,
to join his squadron in the avi-
alton corps, after a short fur.
Tough spent with his parents.
When you have Backache the
liver or kidneys are sure to be
out of gear. Try SanOl, it does
wonders for the liver, kidneys
and bladder. A trial 35c bottle
will convince you. Get it at the
drug store. Adv.
Hugh and c. G. Spears and
Oscar Lundberg spent Sunday in
Hodge.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-10-12

san " DOidH anu Nellle NJ. OfOSDy,
Plaintiffs
VS.. No. SIC.
Aubry f. Campbell and Claude
Campbell, - Defendants
WHEREAS the Circuit Court of
Lafayette County, Missouri, at It's
regular October Term 1917, at Lex
ington, to-wit: On the 9th day of
October 1917, by its order, Judgment
and decree made and entered of rec
ord in the above entitled cause, ad.
judged and decreed that the lands
hereinafter described be partitioned
and divided among the aforesaid par
ties with respect to their several in
terests therein; and the court further
found that said lands were not sus-
ceptible of division in kind among
said parties, and ordered that the
same be sold and the proceeds of sale
divided among the parties in proper
ton to their respective rights and in
terests as found and declared by the
court; and further the court did by
its said order, judgment and decree
direct the undersigned sheriff of La
fayette County, Missouri, to sell said
real estate, during the term time and
session of the November Term 1917.
Of the County Court of Lafayette
County, Missouri, a copy of which
said order, judgment and decree has
been delivered to said sheriff.
THEREFORE /, j. C. Talbot
Sheriff Of Lafayette County, Missouri.
as aforesaid, under and BY virtue Of
the power to me given by said order,
Judgment and decree, will on Mon
day the 5th day of November, 1917.
during the said November Term, 1917.
OF said County Court of LAFAYETTE
County as aforesaid, between the
hours of 8 o'clock in the forenoon and
) o'clock in the afternoon of said dav.
at the North front door of the Court
House in the City Of Lexington. Conn
ty of Lafayette, and State Of Missouri.
and during the session of said Novem-
Der Term 1917, Of said County Court.
sell at public auction to the highest
bidder for cash in hand, the above
mentioned real estate, the same being
described as follows, to-wit: One Hun,
dred and Thirty l80) acres of ~
the West side Of the North East mar-
ter Of Section Twenty-Five l22).
Township Forty-nine (49), Range
Twenty-nine COY, in Lafayette Coun-
ty, Missouri, and all in compliance
with said order, judgment and decree.
Dated at Lexington, Missouri this
October 9th, 1917.
y. G. TALBOTT, Sheriff.
Llewellyn Jones, Attorney.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-10-12
FINAL s

Notice is here 10y given to all cred
ltors and other persons interested in
the estate of Lucy J. Dennis de-
ceased, that the Undersigned Admin
istrator will ap Ply to make a final
settlement of sa i'd estate, at the No
vember term, 1 917, of the Probate
Court of Lafaye tie County, Missouri.
to be begun and held at the Probate
Court room, in che city of Lexington,
on the second Monday in November,
1917.
JAM ES A. DENNIS,
AI-;n;cA.o.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-10-12
FINAL SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereb v given to all cred
itors and other Persons interested in
the estate of VIII liam s. Hacker de-
ceased, that the undersigned Admin
istrator will app ly to make a final
settlement of sal q estate, at the No
vember 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 M onday in November,
1917.
JOSEPH M. HACKLER,
Administrator.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-10-12
FINAL SETrLRMENr

Notice is her eby given to all cred
ltors and other persons interested in
the estate OF FINS Thomas de-
ceased, that The mdersigned Ev-
ecutrix will aPply to make a final
settlement of said estate, at the No
vember term, 1917, Of the Probate
Court Of LafaZe tte County, Missouri.
TO be begun and held at the Probate
Court room, in the city of Lexington.
on the second Monday in November
1917.
LUCINDA THOMAS.
Executrix.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-10-12
FINAL SETrLEMENr

Notice is hereby given to all cred
ltors and other persons interested in
the estate of Velara Hollis de-
ceased that the Undersigned Ex-
ecutor will apPly to make a final
settlement of said estate. at the No
vember term, I917, Of the Probate
Court of Lafayette County, Missouri.
to be begun an u held at the Probate
Court room, in the city Of Lexington.
on the second Monday in November
1917.
JAMES A. HOLLIS,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-10-12
REDICULE VOICE, OF FAILURE
Never Stop the Onward March Of Progress
FRoWN DOWN THE DIsTURBER

L. Weinstcin, Successor to Ladesor
q Weinstein. Head to Foot 0utftters
for the Entire Family. 8 Big Depart
ments. For Gentlemen: Clothing,
Hats, Caps, Shoes, and Gents Fur
nishings. Ladies Dept: Suits, Coats,
Dresses, Skirts, Shoes, Waists, and
Furnishings. We carry a complete
line Of Millinery: Pattern and Trimm-
ed Hats. Headquarters for Boys and
Girls Wearing Apr rel, Priced right.
Make this your stare. L. Weinstein.
Wall Paper Season is here and we
have hundreds of patterns to select
from. Call and see, YOung's Book
Store, Lexington, Mo.
Kodak Finishing, Portraits, Cameras
Engagements Picture Frames
Films
J. o. COFFIN
PHOTOGRAPHER
Phone 245 Lexington, Mo
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-10-12
ADMINIsT RATRIX's NOTICE.

Notlce IS heEeby given, that letters
oil Administra tion on the estate Of
William H. WILLARD deceased. were
granted TO the Undersigned on the
18th day Of S september, 1911. bv the
Probate Court Of Lafayette County
Missouri, All persons having claims
against said estate are required to
exhibit them + or allowance to the mn
derslgned with in six months after the
date OF grant, ng said letters, or thew
may be preclu ded from any benefit ~
SAID estate; and Il such claims he
not exhibited within one wear from
the date Of granting said letters. thew
VIII be foreveT barred.
witness ny signature on this 18th
DAY Of Septenber 1917.
NBGIE WILLARD.
Administrators
Assested by Stephen N. wilson.
Judge Of + robsEe for Lafavetts
County, Missouri. ''s
Noehu 0~-of.fvL1f
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-10-12
Gave Dinner for Prlze Boar.

Scores of leadinE breeders and bust
ness men of Mexico attended a dinner
at the Ringo Hotel there in honor OF
Gerstdale Jones, s aid to be the great
est Poland China boar in the world,
and incidentally tn e hogs owner, Peter
Mouw Of Orange City. la.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-10-12
FINAL ~SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given to all cred
itors and other persons interested ID
the estate Of Malinda Ken de-
ceased, that the undersigned Ex,
ecutor will apply to make a tinal
settlement Of said estate, at the no.
vember term, 1917, Of the ProDaE
Court Of Lafayette County, Missouri
70 be begun and held at The Prooals
Court room, in the city Of Lexington
on the second Monday n November
1917.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-10-12
SHERIFF'S SALE UNDER DEED
OF TRUST.

Whereas William H. Harrison and
Angelina Harrison, his wife, by their
certain deed of trust dated February
IA, 1898, and recorded in the office
Of the Recorder of Deeds for Lafay-
cite County, Missouri, in Book lac at
Page 172, did convey to William H.
W~alkenhorst trustee the following de-
scribed tract and parcel of land sit
uate and lying in said LAFAYETTE
County, Missouri, viz: The South half
OF the South East quarter of the
South East quarter of Section Thir-
teen (13) Township Forty-eight (48l
and Range Twenty-Five (25) contain
ing twenty acres more or less. Except
four "a acres taken off of the East
end thereof belonging to Aleck
Fletcher which said deed was made in
trust to secure the payment of a
certain promissory note in said deed
described, and whereas default has
been made in the payment. of said
note and the same with two vears'
interest thereon remains due and nm.
paid, and whereas the said William
H.. Harrison is now more than nine
months deceased, and whereas the
said William II. Walkenhorst the said
trustee has in writing refused to ACT.
now therefore this is to give notice
that !, the undersigned, Joseph c,
Talbot, the acting sheriff of said
Lafayette County, Missouri, by viz
tue of the powers in me vested IN.
der said deed of trust authorizing
me to act in the place of said trustee
IN case Of his refusal to act, and pur-
suant to the provisions of said deed of
trust and at the request of the lie.
gal holder and wne of the note so
secured to be paid in said deed of
trust, will on
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, A. D, 1917
between the hours Of nine o'clock in
the forenoon and five O'Clock in the
afternoon of that day, at the front
court house door in the City of Lex
ington, Lafayette County, Missouri,
offer for sale and sell at public ven
Que to the highest bidder, for cash in
hand, the said property above describ.
ed for the purpose of paying the a
mount due upon said note together
with the costs and expenses Of said
Trust and sale.
Given under my hand this 18th day \
of September, 1917.
JOSEPH C. TALBOT,
Sheriff Of Lafayette County, No.
9-21-t5.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-10-12
SANTA FE TRAIL GARAGE

Supplies of all kinds. Expert repair
work. All material and work guaran-
teed. Goodrich Tires. Best in the long
run.
Phone ia 10th & Main
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-10-12
AK BROS.

Dry Goods, Ladies' Furnishings,
Rugs, Linoleum. See our Household
Basement.
18th and Main Lexington, Mo.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-10-12

Now is the time to look over our
Foreign and Domestic Serges before
ordering your Spring suit. Geo. Wit
tenberg, Merchant Tailor and French
Dry Cleaner.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-10-12
Lexington, Mo.

The Old Reliable Meat and Grocery
Market, John NJ. Setter, Prop. Phone
sc, 1119 Main ST., Lexington, Mo
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-10-12
A.. EGLE

Matchmaker and Jewler
When you have any money to spend,
spend it at home.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-10-12
]. A. wITTENBERG

Fresh Fruits and Vegetables every
day. Bananas 25c to 90 c. Spring on
ions, New potatoes, Tomatoes, Rhu-
oarb, Celery, Cabbage, Radishes, Egg
Plant, Strawberries, 2 boxes for 25c.
Plants of all kinds. Mike MalO and
Co. 10th St., between Main and Frank
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-10-12

Gents Furnishings. A complete line
of Hats, Caps, Shoes and Clothing
for Men and Boys. See our prices
before you buy. Butler Williamson,
Proprietor.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-10-12
A p. GRIESER

Merchant Taller. Suits made to or
der. Full line of Wollens on hand. Dry
Cleaning and Pressing. Goods called
for and delivered. Phone "a.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-10-12
PROFIT BROS.
Meat Market

Fresh and Salt Meats, Oysters and
Fish in season. Phone 16, 1926 W.
Main st. Lexington, Mo.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-10-12
McDANELD & L
The Home of
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
GOOD Clothes"

Good, Pure, Rich Ice Cream made
from rich cream and fresh fruit. Al
ways ready to serve you. Hinesley's
Confectionery.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-10-12
CRENSH.AW & YOUNG

Drugs, Paints and Varnishes. The
store of Quality and Service, Licking
ton, Mo.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-10-12
Farmer DEAD in Motor spiII.

FARMER DSdu ~ mVV' OP'h'
Archibald Simmons, a Young farmer,
a killed near st. Joseph recently
when his motor car oyertur ed.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-10-12
Go to !. F. VIM

For Dry Goods and Groceries
Agent for Greggs COfee-"Best by
Test" Highest prices for Country
Produce. Phone 1862
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-10-12

LEXINGTON SAVINGS BANK
Capital $4,000 Surplus $4,000
We extend a cordial invitation to
you to make this bank your deposit
tary whether your account be large
or small. Come in and join our Christ
mas Club.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-10-12
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE IN
pARTTTION

In the Circuit Court of Lafayette
County, Missouri, at Lexington, Oc-
tober Term A. D. 1917.
Anna E. Martin, w. H. George, Su-
san R. Dolan and Nellie NJ. Crosby,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-10-12
With

Gas
Missouri Gas & Electric Service Co.
Now is the time to Paint. Get
Cooks Paint at
LUTHER W. MARSHALL
Phone 20 1920 Franklin
JOS. L. LONG
Dealer in Feed, Flour, Poultry, Tub
Coal and Hides.
Phone No. Ia 1920 Franklin st.
THE NEW EDISON
AT
WESTERMAN & BARNETT DRUG
COMPANY
GRAND THEATRE
Jean SOthern and Walter Miller
in
THE CLOUD"
Friday. June 18th.
SPECIAL
This Week
ARMY HATS Csc
A. A. GRIMES co.
5, 10 & % c Store
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-10-12
Economy

Economy Economy Economy
Dealer in New and Second Hand
Furniture and Stoves. Yes, we buy
and sell, and a visit to our store will
Pay you. Phone 416, 11O4 Franklin
Economic Economic
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-10-12

T. A. HOWARD, Dealer in Good
Rich and Firestone tires. Yes, and
exclusive agent for the United States
tires. Expert tire Repairing. All work
guaranteed,
Phone lS9 ....31O Broadway
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-10-12

If you need shoes, you need the
best shoes, and the less your earning
power the more you need good shoes.
That's Economy. Lewis & Humphreys
Shoe Co., The only Exclusive shoe
store in Lexington.
The COOPERATIVE Grocer Co., Deal
ers in Groceries and Fresh Meats,
General Merchandise. Phone 666
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-10-12

A. J. sTANFlELD,
Execusoi
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-10-12

Missouri Gas & Electric Service Co.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-10-12

..,;il convince you. Ne ~ ~
WIN
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-08-18
MYERS WOULD STOP THE
ANTICS OF SUFFRAGET TIES
Senator Declares Their Actions
Before White House
Outrageous.

Washington. Aug. IS. Continued
disorders this week in front Of the
white house as a result OF "picketingT
by militant suffragists. today caused
the Washington police to put into ef-
feet on order prohibiting further dem
onstrations. Assailing the militant
pickets in unsparing terms. Senator
Myers OF Montana today introduced a
bill 10 prohibit white house picketing.
These proceedings have been out
rageous. scandaious and almost trea-
sonable.' he said. Il think people are
disgusted with the proceedings. The
president out of the generosity OF his
heart pardoned the women recently
sent to the workhouse for 50 days
think he erred; they ought to have
been compelled TO serve out their sen
tences- IL is time congress acted to
stop these insults to the president"
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-08-18
$4,000 WORKERS
IN SHIPYARDS ON
STRIKE IN EAST
Threat is Made That the En-
tire Industry Will Be
Tied Up.

New York, Aug. l5.-Officials Of the
International AssOcls ton Of NIachinlsts
announced last night that 3,4OO more
mechanics employed in three ship
yards in the vicinity Of New York had
Joined the strike. bringing the total
number Of shipbuilders on strike 70
about y 900.
Z. j. Deering and J. J. NlcEntee,
Representatives Of the union. declared
that unless an agreement is reached
with shipyard owners in the next few
days the strike will spread to every
yard in the country.
We will first call out $500 mechan-
les in shipyards at Seattle. Wash. {"
Deering said. There are at least
ilI.o00 bOilermakers who viii quit as
soon as the word is given. There are
250.o0O men Of the metal trades en-
ployed in all the shipyards. and all
would strike as soon as the call vas IS
sued"
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-08-18
PRESIDENT KEEPS
WATCH ON LABOR
SITUATION HERE
Executive is in Touch With
investigators in the
Northwest.

Washington. Aug. IS. - President
Wilson is making personal study ot
the labor situation in the northwest.
especially IN Washington. oregon.
Montana ard idaho, where q general
strike Of the T. IS. ". IL threatened
next Monday
The president is keeping Ia touch
With the situation through Chief Jua-
lice tOgiH2t3H Of the supreme court
u the District Of Columbia, hls per
sonal Investigator, now In the vest
Department Of labor conciliators on thr
ground reported overnight that the sit
uatioH seemed 10 have changed slightly
for the better, although q Was stU
grave. Offers of mediation have been
made IN some INSTANCES and probably
will be made IN others today.
Department n Justice gfficiaIa
scanning overnight reports. saw little
change Ia the situation. A rer0mmen-
dation. said 10 have been reached at a
conference among Governor Lister II
Washington, the state attorney genera!
and representatives Of the department
n justice. had not been received here
today. The recommendation. Il vas
reported. was 70 the effect that an
strike leaders should be sumnariIy ar
rested when the strike becomes effec-
tive. In the absence Of official con-
formation Of the report. department Of
ficials declined to comment on the sit
nation