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The Washington times., 1918-04-17
U. S. MARINES DID NOT
LAND AT VLADTVOSTOK

American marines were not landed a.;
Tladiyostok and the American consul did
not ask protection from an Ameri'.rn
cruiser in that harbor. Word to this Fl.
feet was received by the State Depart
anPnt from Amba sssdor Francis. in a
dispatch apparently sent subsequent
10 the reported landing of American
marines At the Siberian port.
Ambassador FranciSS reported 70
have ISSUED statement fha-the Ia nd!ng
Of japanese at NledivOstok Was in &C
cordance with IN International agree
ment. The state department stated his
appears to have been erroneous. and
gave out the statement which Amba ssa-
dor Francis made upon being asSed what
was the position Of this Government con-
eerninE the landing Of Japanese and
British marines at NladIvostoH.
'Ths Soviet government and the
Soviet press tho ambassador said. ARE
giving too much importance to The land
SnE Of these n.ar!res. which has no poI!ti-
cal SiEnjficsDce. bJ; merely Was po!I'e
precsutIon taken nv the Japanese nd
n1iral On his own responsibility for :he
protection Of Japanese l.fc ami propcrty.
The American, consul DID not aSS pro-
lection from the American cruiser in the
NIadiVostok hsrhor. and consequently 10
American marines were landed"
The Washington times., 1918-04-17

In black, white and all the favored
plain shades. finished with deep
sailor collars and sashes. All
sizes. Very special.
Fiat EI0oF
The Washington times., 1918-04-17

Made Of good quality gingham in
plaids, stripes or solid colors
Pink, blue or tan. High waist
line models with pockets.
Third Floor.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-05-03
Death of H. F. Meinecke.

H. F. Meinecke died at his
home on 18th and Oneida
streets, Saturday at 2;9O o.
clock, after a brief illness of
stomach trouble.
Mr.. Meinecke was born in Con-
cordia, Mo-, March IL, 1855. He
came to Lexington about twen-
ty-fve years ago, where he has
since resided. lie was employed
by the Winklar Furniture Co.,
for many years.
Mr.. Meinecke is survived by
his wife and five children, AL
fred, Oscar, Edgar, Mrs. Pool
and Mrs. Louis Schelp, all of this
city. Two sister, Mrs. Louise
Mehl of Kansas City, and Mrs.
William Beiserherz of this city,
also survive him.
The funeral was held from the
home Sunday afternoon at 8 O..
clock.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-05-03
One Casualty.

The Special train" that was
here Sunday left one casualty
and that came within a fraction
of an inch of being a most Sc
rious one. Henry Keller was
wounded above the left eye when
one of the crew shot a bomb in
to the crowd The bomb, used
to attract the crowds, are sup
posed to be standing on end when
shot but this one tipped over
and went "biooie" into the
crowd, a piece of which hit Mr..
Keller above the left eye, cutting
a cash about an inch long, If it
had hit a fraction of an inch
lower, Mr. Keller would have
lost an eye
The train left here at $50 for
Higginsville.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-05-03
The County Clerk.

DR.. Geo. w. Bates, county
clerk for the past three years,
announces his ambition to be re-
nominated on the Democratic
ticket for a second term at the
primary in August. There is no
reason under the sun for his
not having the nomination. He
has administered the affairs of
the Office in a careful and intel
ligent manner, and since our ad-
vent into the war the work of
the Office has been more than
doubled. This extra work was alb
sorbed with no confusion and
without interfering with the
general routine or to the detri-
ment of the county's affairs. No
more could be asked. He will
have no opposition in his own
party for the nomination, and
probably none at the general e
lection.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-05-03

Death of Mrs. Frank BueIlens.
Mrs, Frank Buellens died at
st. Mary's hospital, Kansas City,
Sunday morning at 9;45 o'clock
where she had been confined
since April End with typhoid
pneumonia.
Mrs. Buellens was the daugh-
ter of Aaron and Nancy Moore,
and was born in Marshall, Mo-,
November 26, 1878. She was
married to Mr.. Buellehs, who
survives her, November 20, 1896.
To this union eight children
were born. The survivors are,
Mrs. James Greer, Mrs. Claud
Hinton, Nelson, Mo-, Jessie,
Frank, Judson, James R., and
George Woodsen Buellens, all of
Lexington. She was also sur
vived by six brothers, Louis,
Arthur, William, Richard and
Ted Moore, all of Saline county,
and Albert Moore of Lexington.
Mrs. Buellens united with the
Christian church a number OF
years ago and led a consistent,
upright Christian life.
The funeral service conducted
by Rev. Baxter Waters, was
held at the Christian church
Tuesday afternoon at 8 o'clock
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-05-03
A Splendid Response

The social evening" arrang-
ed for by the ladies of the Red
Cross at the Elks Home Tues
day night was a sure-enough So
cial evening and a success fnan-
cially. More than $3.50 was real
lied. The evening was spent in a
little Of everything the big e.
vent being the sale Of two cakes,
which enriched the treasury by
over $4,000. Jas. C. McGrew
did the barking" and perform
ed like a veteran. There was mu-
sic, both instrumental and vocal,
which delighted everyone pres
ent. Sandwiches and punch were
served thruought the evening.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-05-03
LIBERTY LOAN GOES OVER
Liberty Day Was Observed Last
Friday With Satisfactory
Results.


All previous celebrations of a
patriotic nature appear to have
been stepping stones of enthusi-
asm to the one given last Fri
day to top the Third Liberty
Loan. 1t was planned and carried
to success by the ladies of Lex
ington who read no meaning in
to the word Stacker, and to whom
duty spells action. With plans
well laid and clever ideas util-
lied, the afternoon from three
o'clock to five served as feed
er to the big meeting at eight
o'clock.
An immense crowd assembled
in and near the court house and
entertainment began with ex-
cellent speeches by Four Min
ute men, Revs. Alexander, Wat
ers, and Bierbaum, Messrs H.
F. Blackwell and William Aull,
Jr.
The nucleus of a community
chorus gave several popular
songs while Joan of Arc, Colum-
bia, a soldier and a sailor
appeared to stimulate dor
mant circulation of the coin of
the realm, and all the while the
great thermometer slowly but
steadily marked the rising tenn
perature of the Liberty Loans
progress, and registered the sue.
cess Of the celebration, as men,
women and scouts circulated
through the crowd taking the
names of subscribers to the big
loan.
The day may be counted a.
mong one Of the most satisfac-
tory of any recent days set aside
for any particular purpose. Tht
music and speecehs paved the
way to the one greet purpose
that of selling bonds.I me spir
it prevailed and the work of thu
day was well done.
In the evening at 8 o'clock the
Loan was given new impetus by
a most excellent address by
Judge Charles M. Hunt of st
Paul, MINI. Judge Hunt is 8
seasoned campaigner and drove
home with telling effect the ex.
igency of the moment.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-05-03
WOman's Club EIection.

The Woman's Club held it's
annual election Monday and
chose the following officers for
the ensuing year:
Mrs. Felix G. Young, Presi-
dent.
Mrs. J. G. Gresham, Vice-Pres-
ident.
Miss Lucy Marshall, Record
ing Secretary.
Mrs. Vince Owen, Correspond
ing Secretary.
Mrs. C. B. Waddell, Treasur-
er.
Mrs. Manly Clark, Auditor.
Mrs. E. N. Hopkins, Histori.
an.
Miss Irene Ashurst, Reporter
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-05-03
Three More Join The Navy.

c. L. Wilson, Jr., and Thomas
L. Holleron, Jr., both of this
city, and Joseph L. Mann of
Wellington, have passed all ex-
aminations and have been ad-
mitted into the Navy. They left
Yesterday morning for Great
Lakes to begin training.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-05-03
A Horse Thief.

Joe Curtis, Who claims Texas
his home, was brought to Lex
ington Saturday by Deputy
Sheriff Fred Slickelman of Con-
cordia, and placed in the care of
Uncle Joe. Curtis had been work
ing for Mrs. Louise Bergland,
near Concordia. Thursday he
rode one of Mrs. Bergland's
horses into Aullville and sold it.
He was soon caught up with and
is now in safe keeping.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-05-03
WIN commissions.

Clarence c. Farley Of Waverly,
and Sam T. Howe, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Howe of this
city, who we're in the Third Of
ficers' Training Camp at Camp
Funston, have been recommend
ed for commissions as second
lieutenants.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-05-03
I.afayette Has 47O Men Read1

Lafayette Has 47O Men Ready.
The Lafayette County Exemp-
tion Board has made progress in
the examination Of men in the
draft and are ready for any e.
ventualities. 1t has 470 men
404 white and Sc negroes-in
Glass / who have been examin-
ed and accepted for general mil
itary service. There are 81
white and IL negroes yet to be
examined.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-05-03

Baseball Season Opens Sunday.
The Athletics announce that
they will open the local baseball
season Sunday, May 5th, with
the Rose Commission team of
Kansas City. The Athletics have
been practicing when the wea-
ther has permitted, and in fair
condition to give the visitors a
good argument. The game will
start at 2;30 o'clock and the adj
mission including the war tax
will be 80 cents.
Brooks Hale, Lexington's fa-
vorite, will be with the Athletics
after June list. He is attending
school at Conception, Mo-, and
will not be able to report before
that date.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-05-03

Lieut.. j. C. Snyder and Lieut..
Donald Wilson of Camp Funston,
spent Sunday here with home
folks. Both have been ordered
with about seventy other officers
at Camp Funston, to Camp
Jackson, S. C. They left We'd
nesday.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-05-03

The talk Wednesday afternoon
by Mrs. McNab Miller, at the
Elks Club, on food conserva-
tion, was largely attended. Mrs.
Miller is an excellent exponent
of her cause. She speaks well,
is sane and sincere and present.
ed practical suggestions that
every community could utilize to
advantage.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-05-03
Notice.

The next issue of the Lafay-
cite Telephone Directory will go
to press about May 5th,
Subscribers desiring changes
in the present listing are re-
quested to notify the Company
in writing at once.
Also have some valuable adver-
tising space az reasonable rates.
Respectfully,
Lafayette Telephone Co.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-05-03

The Red Cross of AullviIle will
hold an auction sale Saturday
afternoon beginning at 2 o'clock
p. m. There will be speaking,
and the ladies will serve ice
cream and cake. Everybody in
vited and expected.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-05-03
Engagement Announced.

Mr.. and Mrs. B. B. Frazer
have announced the engagement
of their daughter, Helen, to
Capt. Robert Hayes Ferguson.
The wedding viii take place
Tuesday afternoon, May 7, 1918,
at the Presbyterian church.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-05-03

1t is reported that women in
six different towns in Lafayette
county have sold $4,000 worth
of Third Liberty loan bonds.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-05-03
Miss WayIand,s Song Recital.

Miss Wayland's Song Recital.
Miss Jessie Wayland, a SEN
ior in both voice and piano de-
partments at Central College. ap-
peared Thursday evening in
Murrell Hall in a song recital and
admirably fulfilled the program
requirement for graduation.
Miss Wayland's muslclanship is
well known. Her frequent recital
appearances, her choir singing
and her general musical ability
have made her genuine favor
lite m Lexington. Many of her
friends attended her solo recital
and expressed with enthusiasm
their appreciation of the sing
er's work
The program embodied much
that was worth while and the
young artists best efforts were
obtained in the more pretentious
selections. The difficult Oratorio
number was sung with good
style and with traditional OBJ
servance. In the Lorelei she de-
lighted her audience with haunt
ing melody and subtle nuance.
She sang her whole German
group in English. The French
Aria and Italian song were Civ
en- in the original.
Miss Wayland showed her
versatility in passing, with ex-
cellent poise and balance, from
the dramatic "Cry of Rachel' to
the pathos of the Campion nun.
Der. Her voice is a mezzo sopra-
no with its best tones in the mid
die register; it has depth and
timbre and is most promising.
The accompaniments we're Civ
en- by Miss Richardson, the voice
teacher, and afforded ample and
sympathetic support.
The full program is given be-
low:
The ,i Years at the Spring Beach
The Sands o. .Ilae CLAW
4Non e yer Mattel
Hear ye, Israel (Elijah) Mendelssohn
The Loreley Iisv+
Born of a Pain Undying Fran
He, of All the Best Schumann
Bridal Day Schumann
Amour viens alder
(Sampson ct Dalila) Saint Saens
The Cry of Rachel Salter
There, Little Girl Don't Cry Champion
Loves Way Rrown
Hither, Sleepl Wood
Miss Richardson Accompanist.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-05-03

Mrs. H. NJ. Peck arrived from
San Antonio, Texas Monday ev-
ening for a visit with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. T C. Sawyer.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-30
ACTED WITHOUT AUTHORITY,
 SAYS PRES. BAN JOHNSON

Chicago, Nov. 29,-When H. H. Fra zee, president of the Boston Ameri- cans and H.. W. Hampstead, president of the New York National club, offered W. H. Taft the post of "one-man national baseball commissioner" they acted without proper authority, Presi- dent Ban Johnson of the American league declared in statement today on his return from the east.
 "The two gentlemen who approached Mir, Taft acted without authority" President Johnson'a statement said. From the statement made by Mr. Taft at New Haven he plainly indi- cated that they had given him no conception of the class of work he would be required to perform. Messrs. Hampstead and Frazee were in no manner qualified to advise him as to the scope of the commission and the quality of it's work.
 q have a tremendous regard for Mir. Taft, as I have known him since my boyhood days, and no one is better fitted to maintain the high standrd of baseball than MT. Taft. He would be valuable adjunct to our national sport. But I feel constrained to say that when he understands thoroughly the duties he will not coyet the as signment"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-30

Chicago, Nov. 2s.-The most disas- trous season, from a financial stand point, in the history of middle west football will close tomorrow, with chief interest centering in the Michigan Ohio State contest at Columbus and the intersectional tilt between the University of Pittsburgh and the Cleveland naval reserves at Cleveland.
 Although Illinois claims the western conference championship by virtue of victories over Iowa, Ohio State, Wis consin and Chicago, Michigan has en- tered a counter-claim and must defeat Ohio State tomorrow to keep it's slate clean. The Wolverines, however, will only have played two conference elev- ems this season, Chicago and Ohio State, and critics recognize the cham pionship claims of Illinois as the strongest.
 Poor attendance, due largely to the epidemic of influenza and the muddled schedules, resulted in a material financial loss to the 'rbig ten" universi- ties.
 The losses will be keenly felt, as the profits from football usually have sup- ported all other intercollegiate ath letics
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-30
SPORTING NOTES.

The great unforgivable crime in the American league Is to Buck the tiger" Only in this case B. Johnson is the tiger.
 Because he has outgrown the light weight class and his health has been much impaired by violent reducing methods, Irish Patsy Cline has de- cided not to box again.
 Marty Cross, representing the United States navy, will compete in the welterweight class at the boxing tournament open to members of the allied armies and nayies in London next month.
 Because of an injury to his right hand suffered in his recent victorious bout with Kid Norfolk in Boston, Clay Turner, the Indian fighter, has been obliged to cancel all his boxing en- gagements for next month.
 The Armory A. A., of Jersep City, has arranged the following eight round bouts for it's boxing show next Mon day ght:-Jimmy Evans versus Kid Began, of Brooklyn; Mickey Russell versus Joe Ryder. of Newark; Johnny Buff versus Bobby Miehaels
 Augie Rainer, the bantamweight boyer who went to France with the American Expeditionary Forces as a top-sergeant, has been commissioned a second lieutenant as a reward for gallantry in action.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-30
MADE ENOUGH CARTRIDGES
 TO CIRCLE EARTH TWICE

By Peter F. Carney, Writer of Sport
 ing Topics
 Some really remarkable things were accomplished by American manufac- turers after the United States govern ment requested aid in checking the ambition of w. HohenZollern to rule the world.
 It would take reams and reams of paper and no little space in the press to tell all of these remarkable achieve ments. We have no intention of using all this paper.
 We want to put before you, however, a few figures that came into our pos session a few days ago. They tell a story of a great work. The company we have in mind turned out one bi1- lion 80 calibre Springfield cartridges in 12 months. No such production of small arms ammunition was ever be- fore recorded. One billion cartridges makes quite an imposing pile. The more thought you give to the number, the most i'm posing the pile. aving penchant for figures, we delved into some statistics to find out, some facts about the mak- ing of the one billion cartridges-With these results: Seventy-six cartridges were turned out every second of each working day.
 A regiment of 3,07S men could be equipped every Al minutes-or Il 1-2 regiments every working day. 1 To haul the days output of car- tridges 2S five-ton trucks were neces- sary.
 If the cartridges made daily were | laid in a single row, end to end man on a bicycle would have to ride at a 1 speed of more than nine miles an hour i to keep up with the procession of car | tridges.
 l Eiftv-nine tons of copper, 40 tons of ! lead, 22 tons of zinc, IS towns of pow der and ? tons of nickel-141 tons of 1 production-were used daily in making 1 the cartridges.
 One billion cartridges. each 1-4 | inches long, placed end to end, would reach 52,00o miles, or, in other words, ] twice around the earth. 1 By and large, and in the vernacular 1 of the day. we are inclined to say, | some production.'
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-30
yearly?

yearly?
 The Boston Red Sox have never lost a worlds baseball series?
 Trapshooting is the greatest of all outdoor sports and will be even greater following the war?
 Hand grenades were used in 1427 in the siege of Casolmaggiore?
 There were only 500 gun clubs in the United States in 1900 and that there are 4,3323 today?
 More than two million hand grenades are being turned out monthly in American factories?
 The United States government dis tributes weekly 100000 clay targets to the aviation schools for use in shot gun shooting?
 More money is invested in trap shooting than in any other sport?
 Governors Whitman of New York and Neville of Nebraska have asked the gun clubs Of their states to get the draftees out and instruct them in the art of shooting prior to their in- duction in the army?
 Trapshooting equipment is to be found in every aviation school in this country and France. and that Uncle Sam's airmen are taught to shoot with the shotgun before flying?
 The Grand American Trapshooting Handicap is a bigger event than any other sporting classic, and costs more to stage than the worlds baseball se- ries?
 Trapshooting Is being featured by resort hotels and that 200 country, golf and yacht clubs have added the clay target sport for winter diversion?
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-30
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
MARKET CLOSED STRONG.

New York. Nov. s.-Modifcations of the restrictions recently placed on brokers loans and assurances from Washington that cancellation or cut ting of contracts would be undertaken in a spirit of fairness and helpful ness' were among the factors which turned today's stock market from it's heavy opening to one of general strength in the later dealings.
 In general prices were depressed at the outset bS reports over the holiday which rendered the industrial situation more obscure and created further ap- prehension respecting the govern ment's attitude towards the railroads.
 Buying of shipptngs, coppers and oils set in before midday, followed by an aggressive demand for high grade transportations, Pacifics again featur- irsg that group. Extreme advances in that division ranged from 10 1-2 points grangers and coalers following at gains of one to three points
 U. s. Steel, selling ex-dividend of 3 If points, also manifested res crion- ary tendencies during the morning. but recovered all of its i 1-4 point loss, closing at a gat of almost one point.
 Independent Steels, equipments, mo- tors and oils were one to four points | down during the forenoon, but bound- ed forward with other leaders, in ev- cry noteworthy instance ending at a substantial advance Mexican Pe$J1- | leum was the chief feature of the spec piative issues. reversing it's setback of | 1-4 points with a gain of 1-2 1 points. Sales were 665,000 shares. | Railway bonds derived some strength from the inquiry for stocks of that class, but the general list was irregu- | lar. Liberty issues again weakening with the fourth Ifs at the new low | of 96.9o. Total sales, par value, ag- gregated $10.775.oo0. Old U. $. bonds unchanged.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-30
AMERICAN HOUSE First class Garage Service Connected D. MORRISSEY, Prop. Phone Shetucket stroet
LEGAL NOTICE

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich, within and for the District of Norwich, on the 18th day of Novem- Der. A. D. 1918.
 Present-NEDsON J. AYLING, Judge.
 Estate of Sarah V. V. Brown, late of Norwich, in said District. deceased.
 Elizabeth C. Brown of Utica. N. r, appeared in Court by counsel and filed a. petition praying, for the reasons therein set forth. that administration de bonis non with the will annexed be granted upon the estate of said de- ceased.
 Whereupon, It Is Ordered, That said petition be heard and determined at the Probate Court Room in the City of Norwich, in said District. on the 4th day of December. A. D. 1918, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon and tha. notice of the pendeney of said petition, and of said hearing thereon. he given hy the publication of this order ne tire in some newspaper having a eirrula tion in said District, ar feast three days prior to the date e. said hearing end that return he made 'c this Curt
 NELSON J. AyiINt, Judge,
 The above and foreg1ing Is a true copy of record.
 Attest: HELEN Nj. DREscFER.
 nov30d Clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-30

with sT2o2,7s5 in the corresponding quarter last year.
 Cotton growing in South Africa, though in the experimental stage, gives promise of doing we'll
 AS result of war conditions the manufacture. of complicated toys has been virtually abandoned in Germany and only the simplect styles are being made. The material used is of the cheapest variety.
 To obtain first hand information with regard to investment possibili- ties in Paraguay group of American
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-30

capitalists recently visited Asuncion.
 Diamond production in South Africa in the first six months this year amounted to 1,41o,S36 carats, valued at $19,0S6,092
 The International Products com pany, Maryland corporation, has completed a large packing plant near Ascunsion. Paraguay
 The 191S-1919 cotton crop in Egypt is estimated at 5,250,0o0 cantars if ninety-five pounds.
 No man is wise who is unable to realize the certainty of Sl1re thin0