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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-10
House Cuts Arn1u BM-lNore Big Plants to Aid NQtlo1
PREPARE, CONNECTICUT
GOVERNOR URGES MAYORS
CITY Rulers Meet to Plan Campaign for
Defence Census

Hartford, Conn, Feb. 9.-"God grant
that we shall not have war, but If war
must come let Connecticut be ready
said Governor Marcus II. Holcomb, IN
addressing nineteen mayors here to-
day, preliminary TO launching a cam
paign TO take an immediate military
census of every male in the state above
the age of sixteen years. The WORK
will be undertaken by volunteers, who
will serve without pay. Blank forms
nave been prepared by the War Depart
ment
Within three weeks 1t. is hoped 20
have the name Of every male listed.
Hartford already has started the WORK
and the names Of thirty thousand men
have been collected and tabulated. Let
ters have been sent to the Seiectmen
of all towns, urging them TO appoint
agents to collect the names.
Every clergyman in the state has
been requested to call attention to the
work at the next Sundays services.
The Connecticut Woman's Suffrage As
ISOLATION has offered TO prepare list
of women available for Red Cross work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-10
Whitman Will Back Bill
Giving Police Commits
sioner Right to Act

Governor Whitman will have intro
duced in the Legislature a bill giving
the Police Commissioner Of this city
Jurisdiction over the Catskill water sys-
TEN and power to appoint a speciai
force OF patrolmen TO relieve the MI
litia of guard duty on the aqueduct.
This action was determined upon yes
terday at a conference between the
Governor and Mayor Mitchell. When
the Mayor returned to the City Hall
after the conference he said:
"When, last Saturday night, | asked
the Governor for the militia we had
I'm understanding that as soon as pos
sible the National Guardsmen would be
supplanted by city police wherever they
were guarding the city's water system
in the counties outside of greater New
York. The reason for this was that the
Guardsmen, being soldiers, should be
used as much as possible for military
duty. and. of course, guarding property
is more in the nature Of police work.
"There were only two ways in which
to relieve the soldiers Of this police
work. One was TO expand the Board OF
Water Supply's police force; the other
was 10 give the Police Commissioner
jurisdiction over the aqueduct system
outside of the city. The Governor and
! agreed that the Water Supply Board
was not so well equipped as the Police
Commissioner to guard the city's out
side water property Accordingly. |
submitted bill to the Governor, which,
with slight amendments, he approved.
This measure provides for extending
The Jurisdiction of the Police Commits
sioner over the city's water properties
in outside counties. 1t stipulates that a
special police force is to be created to
guard such property.
Plan for Guard Duty
"The services of the special policemen
are to terminate automatically upon
the Mayors certificate that there is no
further need for them. The Police
Commissioner is to have the power to
appoint them without having to go to
the Civil Service Commission. Unless
the Board Of Estimate fixes some other
figure. the men are to be paid at the
rate Of 81 900 year"
The Mayor said he couldn't tell now
how many of these special policemen
would be needed. 1t is understood that
il will take several hundred men. Gov
ernor Whitman said. after comforting
with the Mayor. that he had agreed to
send an emergency measure to the Leg
islature. probably Monday night.
Police Commissioner Woods would
like TO see the jurisdiction of the Po-
lice Department extended 20 cover the
protection Of the aqueduct and the
city's bridges. which are now being
patrolled by the naval militia.
Commissioner Woods and the execu.
tive heads OF the department have been
working for two years on plans to take
care Of Just such an emergency as
sprang from the severance OF diplo-
matte ties between this country and
Germany. and is anxious to demon
strate what he had affirmed many
times-that the Police Department is
capable of meeting any crisis in New
York City. The calling out of the
naval militia is said TO have been 4
surprise to certain police officials.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-10
POLICE TO MOUNT A GUN
IN EVERY SQUARE BLOCK
Woods Picks Buildings to Place Ord
nance in Case Of Trouble

Within two weeks Police Commits
sioner Woods will be in a position to
assign a squad of policemen with guns
in every square block, in the event o.
trouble in the city.
Last night he instructed the inspec-
tors Of the city to have prepared for
him memoranda Of the tallest building
in each block. The order calls for n
report on the quickest means of reach
ing the roof Of that building and what
would be the conditions for mounting
a gun.
The reports must be turned in to
Headquarters by not later than four
teen days from yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-10
ADVERTISING MEN PREPARE

A new preparedness body. the Artil-
lerv Officers instruction Corps, was
organized yesterday by advertising men
ard publishers representatives at the
Hotel McAlpin. The corps is limited
in membership TO one hundred. Eighty
four signed up yesterday.
The corps will have weekly meetings,
textbook affairs, which will be in
charge of Captain Royce Staver, West
Point, '07. An advisory committee was
appointed yesterday, consisting OF
Captain Rupert Hughes, o. II. Black
man, Walter r. Hines and Colonel
John C. Dooley. formerly of the United
States Artillery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-10
SUGAR FAMINE THREATENS
PHILADELPHIA HOUSEWIVES
Price Goes 10 10 Cents and Many Gus
TONERS Cannot Buy Because OF Strike


Philadelphia, Feb. O. Boosting Of
sugar % ~ cents a pound by many &c
tail grocers, a rise in price Of raw
sugar from 1915 20 $3.50 hundred
pounds. inability of thousands o.
housewiyes % buy any sugar at all,
and the call Of sympathetic strike by
300 steyedores at the local rehnerieH
developed to-day in the sugar refinery
strike which threatens famine IN tina;
commodity in this city
Attempts 20 replenish the supply
from outside sources have failed,
Local refneries were further ham
DeTed % dag BY the strike OF the steve,
aores. These men refused 70 unload
sugar ships lying ~ the wberyes, ano
4heif action VII efectually cut on for
80 .rescnt eity's main source Of
sSpply.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-10
NAMED FOR SHIPPING BOARD
X. II. Stevens Nominated for Five-Year
Term TO Succeed D. Y. Baker

Washington, Feb. s.-Raymond b.
Stevens, Of New Hampshire, was nomi-
mated by President Wilson to-day as
member of the Shipping Board for a
term OF five years. TO succeed Bernard
n. Baker, who resigned soon after
being confirmed by the Senate.
Mr.. Stevens was formerly member
Of Congress fr9p New Hampshire and
Mt present is Especial counsel for the
Federal Trade Commission,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-10

dcient in technical military mstt.,,,
IL says personality and probable ~
liciency of the individuals are NV.
greatest weight by examining oses.
The establishment of examining bossI
in every city or town where a ~,
number OF applicants come forvsri !,
now being considered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-10
10000 Indians to Aid Defence

Salt Lake City, Feb. In case Of
war between the United States and
Germany 10000 Navajo Indians will
take 10 the warpath for the govern
mcnt, according to a message received
in the once Of Governor Hamburger to-
day from the chief Mt Monticello, Utah,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-10
F. D. ROOSEVELT TO INSPECT
SUBMARINE PATROL HERE
Boston Also to Enrol Power Boat
Owners as Naval Scouts

Boston Also TO Enrol Io"e'
Owners as Naval Scouts
Washington, Feb. 9.-Frankhn ~
Roosevelt. Assistant Secretary OF the
Navy. started for New York City to-day
10 inspect there the power boat squad
ron branch of the naval reserve, when
will be liable for immediate duty IN
the event of war in establishing a sub
marine patrol off American ports: Inc
development of this branch OF the
naval reserve has been due TO Mr..
Roasevelt's personal initiative, and
large number of small speedy pleasure
craft suitable for the work have al
ready been enrolled.
Boston. Feb. 9.-Commander George
G.. Mitchell. L. s. N, retired, arrived
from Washington to-day to take charge
of the enrolment OF the naval reserve
force. A scout patrol system Will oee
organized among civilian owners OF
motor boats, in accordance with plans
formulated by the Naval War College
last November.
Denver, Feb. 9.-Noon day classes in
military science are to be held in Den
yer factories and shops beginning to-
morrow. Officers of the Colorado Ma
tional Guard, who have instituted free
evening classes in drilling, tactics, first
aid and other military studies, to-day
arranged to supervise the noon day
cloccee
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ping from one man set them all going
again.
"0G thought Ruth, there is one
who understands. I win play for him ~
And she came back heartened and up
lifted. When she finished a mans
voice cried, "Bravo!" And Ruth was
very happy.
After the concert Mrs. Renton came
around to the entrance with u gentle
man.
Miss Lambert !" she laughed. 81
had to drag this mar to the concert,
and now he is dragging me around
here to meet you. Let me introduce
Mr.. Merriden."
Ruth tried to cover her astonlsh-
ment as adroitly as possible, and per-
haps rather overdid 1t in dignity.
mi. Merriden has just been raving
over your playing, and"
But what is more to the point" he
broke in, Il want to know If you will
come and see me. l want to talk bust
ness"
Ruth's good fortune gave the man
she loved his opportunity, and they
are considered in the profession an
Ideally married pair.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-04-06
AS HIS FATHER BEFORE HIM
Young Mans Misfortune Simply a
Repetition Of Experience That Had
Been Old GentIeman's.

THAT boy will be the death Of me
some day." declared the head of the
family. II am sure l don't know where
he gets all his impudence and self-as-
surance; surely not from me. He re-
turned home from school the other day
to spend the holidays, as l supposed,
and. entering my office, he threw his
cane on the floor, selected an easy
chair, put his feet on my desk, lit a
cigarette, inhaled a few puffs, and then,
turning languidly to me, he drawled
IT say, dad, do you remember the
time you were expelled from school?'
Il did. There was no use denying
1t, for n day, In a burst of conf
dence, l had told him of my escapades
as a boy, and lived to regret that l
had been so indiscreet.
well said he, history has repeat
ed ITSELF
"'What do you mean, you young
rascalT / roared.
"'oh,' said he, easily, I've been ex-
PEELED, too. Astonishing, isn't 1t, dad,
how such things will run in a fam
ilyP"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-04-06
To the Women of Lexington and
Vicinity.

/ have bought the selling
right of the Spirella Corset in
and around Lexington and shall
begin a systematic work of the
town shortly.
| hope to have every we'll
dressed woman in town as a sat-
isfied happy customer.
All women interested in cor
rect corsetry and who would like
to see the new summer models,
now, will please call me on
phone or write a card and |
shall be glad to call at once.
/ ask all of my friends both
business and social to stand by
me in my new business venture.
Frances E. Young,
Phone 137 1908 Bloom st.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-04-06
WITTY TONGUE SPARED NONE
Richard 5rinsley sherldan's Humor
Knew No Distinction Between His
Friends and His Foes.

One Of the smartest bons mOts ever
spoken in parliament came from Rich
ard Brinsley Sheridan, grandson of
Doctor Sheridan, at the time he was
sitting for Westminster. A long-wind-
ed member having paused in the midst
of a tedious harangue to take a glass
of water, Sheridan Immediately rose
to a point of order. Everybody won
dered what the point of order could
be.
what is IT." asked the speaker.
Il think, sir" said Sheridan. with
great seriousness, "that it is out Of
order for a windmill to 90 by water
Burke's well-known melodramatlC
hinging of a dagger on the floor of the
house of commons was a farcical event
which gave scope for Il joke from
Sheridan.
"The gentleman has brought us the
knife, but where is the fork"
He spared neither friend nor foe
with his wit.
When it was suggested that his son
should enter parliament, and he was
asked which side he would take. the
Young mar replied that he would vote
with those who had the most to offer
him, and he should wear on his fore
head a label. ITO Let"
DO, Tom commented Sheridan,
and write underneath, unfinished y
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-04-06
us. RATIONALE BANK ASSETS
AGGREGATE $4,000. OOO. OOO
COmp'rOner WlLlams Reports COuntry's Wealth on March 5 Ex-
ceeded by $5.OOOOOO the Combined Resources of
Ten World Powers.

Washington, March 81
American national banks have
set a new high record for re-
sources, again revealing the
United States as incomparably
the richest nation in the world.
Comptroller Williams has an
nounced that on March 5, the
date of the last bank call, the
assets of the national banks ag-
created more than SIG, 900, OOO,-
600, exceeding by over $5,OOO,-
600 the combined resources of
the Bank of England, the Bank
OF France, the Bank if Italy, the
Bank of Spain, the Bank of
Norway, the Bank of Sweden.
the Swiss National Bank, the
NdCIonal Bank OF Denmark, the
Bank of Japan and the Reichs
Bank of Germany.
Reports OF national banks in
the central reserve cities and re-
serve cities throughout the
country as of March 5, Just
compiled" said the Comptroller's
statement, SHOW that on that
date the resources of these
banks were 500, 1000 larger
than ever before in their his
tory, the previous high water
mark having been reached No
vember II, 1916. The increase,
as compared with December 81,
1916, was $3.50, 600, 900.
"The reports have thus far
been compiled for only about one
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-04-06
Eagan Pitches No Hit Contest.

The Lexington High nine de-
feated the Wellington High
Monday afternoon at Athletic
park, in the initial game of the
season. The final score was 6
to 1. No scores were made un-
til the eighth inning, when the
visitors tailed their only run on
errors. The Lexington boys
scored all of their runs in their
half of the eighth, also.
The feature of the game was
the pitching of "Jix" Eagan,
who baffled the Wellingtonians
without a hit, and struck out II
of them. Lexington gathered
9 hits off the Wellington pitcher.
Batteries: Wellington, Larberg
and Larberg; Lexington, Eagan
and Gellispie.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-04-06

NTH of the country banks, OF
banks outside of the reserve
cities. If the assets of the other
country banks have increased at
the same rate as those thus far
compiled the total increase in
country bank resources will be
approximately $3.50, OOO,O as
compared with December e..
"On this basis the increase in
the resources of all national
banks in central reserve and re-
serve cities and county banks
from December q to March 5
will approximate $780, OO, 900,
making the total assets of all
national banks March 5 consid-
erably in excess of SIG, 900, 00O,-
900.
GAS the toal resources of all
national banks on April 4, 1918,
amounted to only $11, O81, OOO,-
900 the increase of resources for
the past four years has amount
ed to approximately $4,000, OOO,-
600.
1.-THE amount of bonds of for
eign Governments and of other
securities held by our national
banks on March 5 was approx
imately 1888, OOO, 900, or but lit
tie more than 2 per cent of their
total resources. The increase as
compared with December 81 was
$16,000,00O and as compared
with November II was $40, 0OO,-
OO0."
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mothers have a way of doing, and even
her father seemed glad to see her.
But 1t soon became apparent that his
gladness hid a covert chuckle ut what
he construed as defeat and surrender.
He let her know that he had been los.
ing money, and he expected her ia
either make the advantageous match
which was still waiting for her, or 60
to work at something.
IF you won't marry Bond" he
urged, you can have q place as cash
Ter in m Of his stores. 1 think 1t
was pretty decent of him to offer it,"
20 l couldn't do that" she cried,
knowing well that 1t only meant more
opportunities for him to push his at
tentlons.
A few days after this the neighbor-
hood experienced something of a SEN
s%ation, when the very rich and fash
iOnable young widow, Mrs. Renfew,
stopped in her car before the modest
home Of the Lamberts. She was get.
ting up a benefit for the benevolent
fund Of st. Matthew's, and would Miss
Lambert play for them.
But" objected Ruth, II have no
accompanist."
20 I'll e that you have one If l
have to import him from New York"
answered the lady.
A lady who was visiting one of the
families of the millionaire set was
found to accompany Ruth, they had a
rehearsal, and as she was entirely sat
isfactOry the Brahms and SaInt-Saens
numbers went on the program.
Ruth felt on the night Of the con-
cert just a little fiutter of delight that
her selections were the best in the list,
but she wondered how the audience
would take them. After the beautiful
"Havanaise" there was a rather per-
functory applause. Ruth felt 1t was
nothing more, but as 1t quickly died
away a sudden loud and vigorous clap
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-04-06
punIsment Made to EIt the crlme

Punishment Made to Fit the Crime.
New Uses are being found for the
monograph. One Of the latest of
these, as tried in a western city Of the
United States, is the employment of
the photograph to teach singing. A
record Is made of the pupils interpre-
tation Of some song, and he is then
permitted to hear himself sing it, the
theory being, Of course, that he will
thus be able to judge his effort more
accurately.
In time perhaps the custom Will be-
come so general that all singers will
try their songs on themselves before
they try them before audiences, and
this, 1t must be admitted, would be an
arrangement which many audiences
would greatly appreciate.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-04-06
Removal Notice.

Drs. N. B. and B. 7. Payne,
physicians, and DR.. c. W. john
son, dentist, have moved their
offices from over Stalling's Bak-
cry into the front rooms up
stairs in the Xix Building, cor
ner Of Twelfth and Main streets.
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ALL
UNDER CIVIL SERVICE
INCUMBENTs ARE EXCEPTED
But BurlesOn Says Increased
Efficiency is Expected
Praise from Reform
League.

Ch1CIehcy is Expected
Praise from Reform
League.
Washington, March 31-Presi-
dent Wilson today by executive
order placed first, second, and
third class Postmasters-some
10000 in all-under the civil
service rules. President Taft did
the same for fourth class offices;
so that hereafter all Postmaster
ship opportunities, which have
been regarded as the legitimate
spoil of the victorious political
party, will be filled by competi-
tive examinations. Incumbents
will not be affected, but as va
cancies occur from deaths, resig-
nation, or removals, examina-
tons will be held, and the name
of the competitor whose rank is
highest will be presented to the
President.
When it became known some
time ago that this step was con-
templated, it was understood
=
that incumbents would have to
be examined for reappointment
as fast as their terms expired.
This caused a panic, as it was re-
allied that many ineumbents,
although efficient in the admin
~istratiOn of their offices, had
been so long out of school that
examinations would present
grave difficulties. A flood of
protests was received, but it is
believed that the protection af-
forded incumbents will obviate
practically all opposition to the
reform.
To members of Congress, as
soon as they can adjust them
selves to the new system, it is
believed that today's executive
order will prove a blessing, al
though many feel today that it
is well disguised. The appoint
ments of Postmasters have near
ly all been made on the recon-
mendation Of local Representa-
tives of the party in power, and
political fences have been rein
forced by a careful selection Of
these nominees. But many Rep
resentatives have said for years
that the selection of Postmast-
ers was the greatest burden of
their Office, and the most embar-
RAISING task, as only one man
could be chosen, and many must
be disappointed.
Postmaster General Burleson
made this statement about the
order:
Incumbent Postmasters rem
dering good service and who
continue TO administer the af-
fairs of their office with ability
will not be disturbed in such of
fees by any recommendation
made by the head of the depart
ment. 1t is due them, however,
at this time to make it clear
that hereafter supervisory Of
fcials of the department will be
more exaeting in the enforce
ment of those postal rules and
regulations which make for in
creased efficiency, and POST
masters not only will be expect
ed to devote their time during
Office hours to a proper admins
tratiOn of their respective Offices,
but they will be required to thor
Oughly acquaint themselves with
the various postal activities I'M
der their charge and in the fu-
ture to occupy such part of their
time not properly given to adj
ministrative work to the per-
Torrance to some part of those
activities"
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Attention Ladies.

Twill continue the dressmaking
parlor in the Mercantile Co.
store and invite all my patrons,
and any one interested in up-to-
date d%ressmaking to call.
Mrs, j. H. Vanderburgh.
4-3-5t.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-04-06

Premium pen of OK blood Royal
S. C. R. l. Reds, no better layers,
or in color. To send away for
such eggs would cost you $500
to $500 setting. / will sell set
tings at $1,5O for Is eggs, guar,
anteeing a good hatch. Also set
tings of Buff Orphington. Call
and see for yourself. Phone 275.
314-tf.
Mrs. Ollie Miller of Clovis, N.
NJ, who has been visiting Rev.
and Mrs. F. M. Burton, left Tues
day for a visit in Memphis, Tenn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Robinson
went to Nevada, Mo-, Tuesday
for a visit.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-04-06
Majority for.

George T. VenabIe and E. ].
McGrew were reelected school
directors without opposition.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1917-04-06
destination b. & I. Eleetion.

Lexington B. & L. Election.
The Lexington Building and
Loan Association have elected
the following directors for the
ensuing year:
W. G. McCausland, E. N. Hop
kins, Edward Aull, B. F. Eaton,
L. A. Roy, J. M. Setter, Walter
B. Waddell, w. J. Bandon, w.
F. Weis, T. j. Holleron, George
Schawe, A.. F. Winkler and
Arthur Bour.
Mr.. Bour was elected in the
place of James T. Kinkead, who
has moved to Oklahoma.
City Election Result.
The city election Tuesday pass
ed off quietly, there being con-
tests in only the First and Third
wards. The result was as fol-
lows:
First Ward
John Perry. 1876
John Carroll ....... II
Perry's majority 40
Second Ward
Geo. Schawe. 800. 65
Third Ward
Felix Buellens 1872
w. A. Scott. ........ 81
Buellen's majority 81
Fourth Ward
Frank Simmons. 50
SCHOOL ELECTION
In the school election the total
vote for and against an increase
in tax levy for school purposes
was as follows:
For ............A y. .315
Against ..................138
Majority for. Ut