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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17
BRIDGE BETWEEN GUATEMALA
AND MEXICO is COMPLETED

Il is stated by Mexican railroad au-
thorities that the international rail-
read over the Suchiate river between
Mexico and Guatemala viii be finished
by the last Of the present year Al a
cost OF 100000 pesos 20 be paid
equally by the two governments. This
bridge viii allow the Mexican and
International railroads 10 cross with
trains into Guatemala Il was de-
stroyed during the Mexican reVolu-
tfonary troubles some years ago The
arrangement was made Tor It's re-
building when Pauline Fontes, mana
ger OF the Mexican road, recently VS.
tied Guatemala
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17
C0PPERS STILL
GOING UPWARD
All Leading Standard Is
sues Show Advances and
Curbs Are Stronger.

Coppers saturday continued their upward
trend Of Friday and were particularly
strong in the short two-hour session. SC
cording 70 J. s. Curtiss and company. Ho-
tel sheldon.
Miami Copper gained a ful point. SELL
Ing Up TO 17lz or the opening sale ard
then advanced 10 "a g Inspiration made
new high record Of soc on this present
move and Chino advanced 20 g. and
buying Of Nevada Consolidated Copper and
Ray Consolidated carried them up TO the
best prices Of the day. Anaconda sold
az 6S1z American Smelling and Refining
and Utah were somewhat reactiunary and
did not show the strength Of the other
stocks. Calumet and arizona was n con
splcuOusIy strong feature, selling up 10
S.. and Shattuck Arizona sold at 15A
Green Cananea sold ar - in sympathy
with some OF the other copper-silver is
sues
Curb stocks were strong. United Verde
Extension being quoted 571z 20 ssh; Mag
ma Chief 3 TO r. There was continued
buying Of Magma Chief on reported favor
able Developments at the property.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17
ELWOOD MEAD IS TO BE
DINED NEXT THURSDAY

EIW0O0 Mead, one OF The Ieaders IN
soldier settlement work IS 20 be a
guest Of Fl Paso next Thursday. ac-
cordtng TO Information received today
by George R. LeBaron. chairman Of
the high line canal committee.
Mr.. LeBaron. who went up TO Las
Cruces today to attend a farm meet
ing. telephoned back that he had made
arrangements for the high line canal
committee and the Ell Paso farm bu-
reau and the Dona Ana farm bureau
to give a Joint luncheon to Mr.. Mead
next Thursday at the Sheldon in Fl
Paso.
Mr.. Mead viii visit both valleys on
a trip Of Inspection while here.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17
PART OF VICTORY BOND
PURCHASE ALLOTTED HERE

Horace B. Stevens has received
letter from Gen. Arson Mills, owner
OF the Mills building in FL Paso. stat
ing that the latter had ordered that
$4,000 Of his $50, 1000 subscription 10
the Victory loan was to be allotted 70
the FL Paso quota Gen Mills al
vvavs remembers this city in these
matters" said Mr.. stevens. and sets
apart some Of his subscriptions 70 be
credited TO this place where he resided
for many years and has big property
interests"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17
Well Attended
Meeting Marks
Close Of Hi
Entire Membership of Club
Present At Banquet
and Meeting.

Friday night marked the close Of a
very successful season Tor the hl-1
club. Arthur Wheatley. chairman OF
the program committee, gave short
review Of the work or the past me-
months and showed the boys Wnere
they could improve their program and
schedule OF activities for next sea
son. 1t was impossible for Lieut., COL
T. " Gimperling, Of the local hlgh
school to be present. but the club was
addressed by their new Hi-A "daddiei
Lieut.. Col II. E. Stevenson
Col Stevenson on last Monday night
at the regular board meeting Of the
local s'Y" was made High school
branch chairman. Guidance In the
high school work viii be given
through the services Of Col. steven
son Col Stevenson presented the
tennis trophies. two beautiful rae
Duets donated by the Walk and Field
man companies TO the winners, Eric
Munro. first, and Rex Kipp, the runner
up Another all round singles and
doubles tournament Is being planned
for next September, very soon after
school cOnvenes-
Banquet for Members.
Rueben Rapport, one OF the CLUB
members. gave very lntefestlns
chalk talk. explaining the secrets Of
a chalk artist and just how he had 10
get his work across.
Many OF the boys gave their ex-
pressions OF the value OF the Hi-Y
club in their lives.
The banquet supper was prepared
and served by Mrs. Frank Earle, MIS-.
B. r. Darbyshire. Mrs J. Allard. Mrs
J. Z. Bowen. Miss Elizabeth stevens
and Miss Nellie May Bowen The
tables were beautifully decorated with
flowers and colors Of the club, black
and yellow.
Final plans for the "women's night
stunts were announced The club VIII
entertain the Square club. the girls
organization OF the 7. W G. A. on
next Saturday night May "a. at s
o'clock. A minstrel is being planned
under the coaching OF Joel Freidkin-
The end men. Eric Munro. Sommers
Putnam. Eddie Hunter. Harold Hard
ing, Mayo Seamon and James Earle
are working every night 70 put the
finish on the jokes and songs
The chorus IS being coached by W
D. Thomas A special rehearsal Of
the minstrel has been called for sun
day afternoon at . o'clock
W. L Brown. Felix Miller and ]. W.
Tappan.
AT the meeting, Dr. Ramey spoke on
intestinal obstruction. DR.. Tappan on
medical inspection Of immigrants. DR..
Homan on predisposing factors in de-
velopment Of tuberculosis. and Dr.
Brown on unusual bone cases and
their lessons.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17
NEW HEADF0RA
LOCAL AUTO CO.
Western Motor Co. Takes
In New President
Business Changes.

s G. Hairless has become interested
I'm the Western Motor Supply company
"a SIS san Francisco street and has
been elected president OF the concern.
succeeding c. Mouutfort. who remains
in the company as secretary, treas
urer and manager. j. 10. Bukey re-
mains vice president OF the company.
Mr.. Hairless is the Southwestern rep
resentative Of the Sherwin-W Williams
Paint company.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17
GOVERNMENT WILL SELL
BIG QUANTITY OF BACON

Information was received by the Ell
Paso zone supply office Saturday
that two and one-half million pounds
Of bacon bought by the government
during the war viii be offered for
sale az Baltimore. Nd. May IS.
Bids for this bacon under 10000
pounds will not be considered. The
bids must be made I'm triplicate and
on forms supplied by the Baltimore
office, 11th floor, Coco Cola building.
Baltimore. The government states
that the bacon is in excellent shape.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17
NEW LAW FIRM IS
ORGANIZED IN FL PASO

GeorEe r Wallace. 9. B. Hudspeth.
A. j. Harper and S. ". Berkshire have
formed a law partnership TO be known
as Hudspeth. Wallace. Harper and
Berkshire. Messers Hudspeth and
Harpef have been associated together
for some time past and Mr.. Berkshire
has been I'm the office OF Mr.. Wallace
for the past two years. The new firm
viii have offices in the Caples build
ing. G. Z. Wallace is the longest
resident OF Fl Paso, having located
here IS years ago.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17
HEARS MEXICAN REFUGEES
WILL GET PROPERTY BACK

salt Lake City. Utah, May IL
Refugees. from Mexico are about 20
have returned to them land which was
confiscated by the Mexican govern
ment in 1912. according 10 a copy OF
an edict received here by A W WINS,
member OF the council OF II or tle
Mormon church. According 10 apostle
WINS. the land OF a number Of Nor
mon colonists at COlonia Dublau was
confiscated seven gears ago, when the
revolution in Mexico drove many set
tiers out OF that section
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17
JAPANESE ENGINEER IS
TAKEN OVER LOCAL PLANT

y Hatakeyama. an engineering en-
voy of Japan. dispatched by private
enterprise OF that country 20 study
the construction OF dams, reservoirs.
power plants and other engineering
projects Of this country. was taken
by r. A. Gill OF the El Paso Electric
Co. saturday 20 the car barns and
power plants Of that company. He
viii 60 20 the Elephant Butte and
the Roosevelt dams early next week
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17
CANANEA BANDITS SAID TO
BE HEADED FOR BORDER

Douglas. Ariz., May 1I.-Several OF
the bandits who looted Cananea were
reported late Friday from Cananea 70
be heading for the Arizona border
with the apparent intention OF cross
ing to the American side OF me me
about rYdvay between Douglas and
Naco. at Anavacachi Pass The mill
itary, both in Sonora and az Naco,
where two troops Of the tenth Unitea
states cavalry are stationed. are SAID
to have been warned and 20 be taxing
precautions 70 prevent the CROSSING
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17
- LTSTED sTOCKs
MONEY AND METALS

Iav Associated PreEsi.
Sew YORK. Stay 17.-Nercantllo paper
E5H percent
Sterling. 60 day bills sfe2; commercial
go day bills on banks, s4-elz commercial
e0 Gay bills sf.61Ez; demand. Sf-55; cables,
$500
ra- silver. s118E.
rrazIcau pesos see
Time Ioars strong; an dates. 81 q 90
percent
en- money. sasv- high percent; low.
-- ruliuE rate. 5-ls closing bid 5; ol1ere-
al IS last loan, 5 percent
Copper. firm alectrolytic. l6 ~ 1910
Iron ste-d-5 80. / northern and No
southern S-e-75- 40 southern ana NO
Lad. stroag-spot $3.50; July, S5Io0
$50 49,
SuaItar. firm-East st. Louis SPOT, f6-ol
BIDS Juae. $3.50 6-22
LONDON METALS MARKET
London. Eng. Nay 1T.-Cl0slng quota
tious iu the metals market today were
SPOT copper. as q Cd; elsctrolytie. Isl
Jos.
Tin. Es41 17s Cd
spalter. z35 15z
Lead. f24, Is. Cd
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17
REPORT on SLEEPING
SICKNESS Is CALLED FOR

Austin, Texas, May 17.-An inves-
tigation OF all cases OF sleeping sick
ness in Texas is being carried on by
the state health department in CO.
operation with the United States pub
lie health service.
The state health officer calls upon
physicians TO report all cases in order
that they may be included In the in
VesrigatiOn
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17
DEMAND
COT TON
Activity and Firmness in
Drygoods Market Is
Also of Benefit.

New Orleans, La, Nay 17.-Reports Of
a continued good spot demand IN the IN
terror at higher prices and the activity
and firmness IN RE dry goods market OF
the country caused a higher opening IN
cotton today IN the first half hour OF
trading the market rose IS 20 80 points
Cotton opened steady. Nav. g2s55;
July. S-z-s2s October. f2t.1ss December
S25-s7s January. sz5.1o.
The forecast OF shoWsry weather FOR the
eastern belt increased the demand. Late
in the session the market vas So 20 81
points over yesterdays final price all
months standing at new high levels.
Spot cotton steady. so points up; sales
on Ghs spot. 1865 haiess 20 arrive. 1907
bales; low middHnE. f2A1S. middllng
S2S6Ss good middiinF s2A8S.
Cotton closed firm Saturday a. an ad-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17
U. S. EXPENSES DURING WAR
PERIOD S23. 363. coz. 600

Washington. D. C.. May 17.-Total
expenses Of the United States govern
ment during the war period. Gen.
March announced today. were approxi-
mately S25.363.000.OO0. Expenses due
directly to the war were estimated at
S2l-2s4.00l,0o0 OF which the army
spent $4,000. 100000.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17
Grains and Provisions

Chicago Grain. Close.
Corn-July, S1-5s5s; september. sl-5s =.
Oats-July. 657sc; September. 6z7sc.
Chicago Provisions. Close
Pork-lIay. SIS; July. &48.65.
Lard-July. S39.10s September. 95s-
Bibs-May. S2s-s5; July, s2I-I5-
Kansas City Produce, Close
kansas City. 10, May 1T-Butter-
Packing. 1c up, sc
Poultry-Hens. &c Up. soc; ROSTERS. lie;
broilers. As 55c-
Eer=Unchanged- Firsts, 45c-
Chicago Produce, Close
Chicago. Ill. Nay 17.-Butter-Easy.
Creamery. 52G5sc-
Errs-Receipts. 52.249 cases Market un-
settled. Firsts. 42s5 case; ordinary firsts.
s1a4eIc; al market. cases included $50
axe: storage packed firsts, IS @ Sac e1-
tras. 45c.
Poultry-Alive. Market higher. Fowls.
35c.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17
2 NAVY FLYERS KILLED;
FALL INTO PENSACOLA BAY

Pensacola. Fla. May 17.-Ensign r.
~ Fowler. Of Salem. Mass. and chief
quartermaster Eyar were killed here
today in the fail OF a seaplane into
Pensacola Bay. The plane was
wrecked.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17
Health Campaign
Is naNg NrGted
In This State
City and County Health
Officers To Assist the
State Department.

Owing TO the fact that 12ls percent
Of all the deaths in Texas during the
past few years resulted from prevent
able diseases. The state health depart
ment has inaugursted a public health
educational campaign TO minimize
these deaths and aid the people in
raising their children TO the highest
possible standard Of health. It was
announced by DR.. r. j. McCamant,
who just returned from the state
Medical association victory meeting
at Waco. Tex.
Association Formed.
An association Of the county health
officers was organized at the meeting
ut Waco TO further this work.
DIT. McCamant represented TT Paso
county az the state meeting at Waco,
with DIS. r. i. Ramey, f. B. Homan,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17

Observations taken
at 9 a. N, 18th
meridian time May
Il. 1913.
Forecasts
Il Paso and viciH-
ity. Partly CLOUDY
tonight and Sunday
New Mexico: To-
nirht and Sunday
generally fair; warm
er east portion sun
day
Arlzonas Tonight and
Sunday fair: not
much change in tenn
perature.
west TeEasE To-
night and Sunday
partly cloudy. warm
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17
J. KEEVIL AND SON BUY
THE REPUBLIC COFFEE co.

J. J. Keevil and son, Jack, have
purchased the Republic Coffee COM
pony at 21f North stanton street. from
r. W. Wilmore. and viii continue to
conduct the business under the same
name.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17
LID IS TAKEN
OFF BORDER
Identification Cards to Be
Issued to All Except
Hostile Aliens.

immigration authorities here Sat
urday morning received instructions
TO issue Identification cards for pass
ing the Mexican border. IN lieu Of
passports hitherto required. TO all
persons. except hostile aliens. upon
evidence OF identity. This includes
Americans resident IN Mexico.
Cards are valid for six months and
must be vised once by an American
consul in Mexico. for which the fee OF
81 Is charged, and must bear the wise
Of the Mexican consul in the United
States, costing 81. and Mexican Gus
toms stamp valued at so cents
Aliens not OF hostile nati0nalities viii
be granted permits on proof OF iden-
titv furnished 10 immigration author
tiles
Permits Required
Under the order received this
morning" Frank ". Berkshire, su-
pervising inspector OF the border,
stated. border permits are still re-
quired- II IS not necessary. however
for persons to show reasons Tor cross
ing. Border permits viii be issued 70
anyone, without regard to his place OF
residence. In other words, the border
zone has been discontinued
ssFFeretofore. under the zone law.
border permits were issued only 20
persons living within 40 miles Of the
border Under the present order,
American citizens DESTROYS Of going
into the interior Of Mexico can 80 on
the border permit where an emer-
gency exists
Aliens are not required 20 present
a passport issued TO them BY their
own government as a condition prece-
dent 10 the issuance OF permit, IN
the event they can otherwise salts
factorily establish their Identity ana
nation a1ffvu
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17
Livestock Market

Chicago. Ill, Nay 17.-(United states Bu-
reau Of Markets -Hogs-aeceipts. suot-
Market fully zoo soc higher thal yester-
days average. Pigs, 25g4oc higher 49p'
s2l.IO; bulk. S20.90G 2l-o5; heayyW eight
500 s0as1.10: mediumweight. s2o-7bg zl-loi
1frhtyrefrht s2050G21.I0s lisht-light,
s1g.65 G2075; heavy packing sowsi snno n,
s2Oa2O.50: packing sowss rough $3.50 Q
20: pigs. fIs-s502o-
cattis-Recaipts. 1000; compared with g
week ago weighty beer steers. HloN = -
err medium and good grades and yearilnsa'
anT7Fc higher: shestock. 50G15 higher
r.,774 steady 70 CSC higher calves. steady
10 SC lower; stockers and feeders mostly
sbse5-Reeeipts. 10 900. Market compared
With a week ago, unevenly, 15cG sl-5y low
sr: prime haudyweight lambs us-il-lAs
least,
Kansas City Livestock. o3oss.
Kansas city, No. May 17.-(Unlted
states Bureau OF Markets -ao Es-t.e-
CENTS 500. Market steady; no heavlesi me
dium. 5000 920-6o; lights, SIC 9 -1-oo'
packing. $3.50; pigs. SAG ISIS. 100
steers. s1O256Is-25; heifers, $3.50 z 1910 :
cows sss59I415; caves, $3.50 e le--e'
s's sbseD-Receipts. 5000. Market lower.
Lambs. s15.75 G1s-50i ewes, $3.50 G IT,
Denver Livestock. Close
Denver. Colo, Nay observation-disclosures
$500. Market steady. Beef steers. 81 q
1850: COWS and heifers. $3.50 12-75. stock
ers and feeders SO e13.75; calves, s14-5o0
1900.
HoEs-Reoeipts. 500. Market 1o815c
higher. Top. 5000; bulk. $50 2o1o-
sheep-Receipts. 5000. Market steady.
Lambs. t17.25 a17.sos ewes S13G15-5o.
Fort Worth Livestock. Close
TT Worth. Tex May 17.-Cattls-Re-
eeinlF. 700 Market steady. Beer sss $3.50
G1450. stochers. SsGl2.I5i cows, $3.50 Q
I15O: heifers. s5G1150; bulls. 81 g;
calves sL50a1A
HogE-Receipts. 160s 1oc higher Heavy
5000 T20.S5- medium, Seo-25 q -0-5es Light,
s1-.-5T1S.75. pigs gl1.50G17-50-
sheep-Receipts none; no tone Lambs
s1sT1T: yearlinrs. f1c713: wsthcrs- $50
1850. ewes SsGe-50; culls, ss9s; goats,
S4G6.75.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17
THE WEATHER.

{. s. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
WEATHER BUREAU
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17

Stephen Haderer formerly In business
In FL Paso as a photographer. has re-
turned here after an absence Of a year
in Deming and has located his studio
at 202is sen Antonio street.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17
81 PASO STOCK EXCHANGE.

Following are the bid and asked prices.
T. Paso stock Exchange, noon call sat
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17
OIL QUOTATIONS

These quotauons furnished daily BY J.
Curtiss and company. Hotel Sheldons New
York and other oils
Fort worth Ola
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17

The closing was strong sales approzi-
mated 10000 shares
Bonds were firm
Liberty bond closing prices were; 5as.
9ee. first As. $3.50. second S. 9415; first
41is $50. second AS, 2f.sS; third fti g,
c-.5s- fourth fHs 94-5e-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17

Cotton Futures Close
New York. Nay 17--Cotton futures closed
strong Nay. 2s-75s July. 28-1ss October.
cess; December. 26.ssi January. 2d-22-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17

5-E LOVES fE
SAE LCS EEfs1F
~ II DON'T work
RlfHr IL GO CIT
NJ sNcrHRH ol17
al-D ~ aeAla-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17
DressmaEnF

-~>-7---~--~---- ----
HEMsTITCHING. PICOTINCi-Union Dye
Works 40 n Stanton. OPP E-P-sW-8 y
SEWING foI cLudrsu. layetts- PA. Sis
SEWING NEATLY DONE-Phone soz2-
DRESSlaKISG-Isls WYOMING. Pm $3.50
DBESSMAKISG. remodeInE- p. 2ssfW.
DRES~NAKING ressgnable- sls MaEof1E
DRE~SMAKING and alteration reasonable
-eg = Nevada PHI 5Zf-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17

Prominent rails. shippinEs, oils and
equipments led the further rise az the
opening % Lhe weekend session OF the
stock market. gaining 1 20 points Cop
pzrs and several specialtics. including
Sears Hoeluck. were also among the
stronger and active issues Outstaniiug
features included St Paul common and
preferred. Reading. Archison. peunsElVa-
uin- New York Central Northern Pacific
rcEas-Paclflc. and Missouri. Kansas and
Texas preferred fractions were the only
noteworthy exception 10 the advance In
terboroueh Consolidated preferred losing 2
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17
5HIPPINGS AND
RAILS ADVANCE
Related Stocks, Also Oils
And Equipments, Show
Material Gains.

sew York. May I7.-Rals were again the
strongest al the opening Of today's stock
market but their place was soon taken by
shippiusE especially Marine common and
preferred. al gains Of to points Related
shares, especially American International
and Atlantic GuIE also oils and equip
m-nts were materially higher. Central
Foundry. Federal 1IiniuE. Harvester aud
United States Rubber showing unusual ac-
tvity- United states steel moved within
narrow limits. but investment rails held
ths better part OF their 90 Y point adj
vance. Minor rails especially western and
western groups. made better gains.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17
AUTOMOBILE TINE TABLE

SMITH SAFETY AUTO LINE 10.
SPRINGS and EnEle New Mexico via Ele-
nhant Butte Dam. twice daily Leo T.
smith Gen. Manager.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-17
LNNs 7 n a n A.
500 Overland
AUTO STAGE LINE

Leaves hotel Sheldon at S O. m.
Leaves Las Cruces az p. "a
H1rderlaud Urn. Soc; Cauurillo 15ci Vim
ton. s5c-. Anthony. 81 Berino. fl25; Vado,
81 fo. MESQUITE. s1-55- 1Iesilla Park Slbos
Las Cruces. 50. Small eEpenEes- Ride In
q nice car The car Eots rain or shine
The Lexington intelligencer., 1919-02-07
Col. RiStine Sends His German
OyerCOat.

Ike Gratz has received from
Lieut.. Col. Ristine the German
officers overcoat that he found
in an abandoned trench, and
wore for a period of two or three
days while making observations
along the German front. The
coat is Of a blueish gray, well
made and Of excellent material.
With this coat Col. Ristine also
found a German officers eqpip-
ment, which was also of use in
carrying on the reconnaissance
which resulted in the locating Of
ammunition dumps and gun po-
sitions, which were later de-
stroyed by his own artillery.
The Lexington intelligencer., 1919-02-07
Death Of Henry Siee field

Henry Siegfeld, fifteen year Of
age, son of Fred Siegfeld Of
Higgnsyille, died at the Lexing-
ton Hospital Sunday afternoon.
The young mans death result
ed from a wound in the abdomen
inflicted by a % calibre rifle
which he accidentally discharg-
ed.
The body was taken to Hig-
ginsyille Sunday evening.
The Lexington intelligencer., 1919-02-07
MAY HOLD UP DRY BILL
Negroes Partially Cleared From
Cloak Room, But Now Have
Bill Room in Charge
Also.
BY Means Ray

Jefferson CitV Mo-. Feb G
Wether or not the dIv amend
ment to the federal constitution
which has been approved bv the
Missouri legislature can be re-
forred to the voters of the state
under the initiative ana referen
dun is the main question here
The state constitution nrovides
that when eigh+ nar cont of fha
The Lexington intelligencer., 1919-02-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Kriehn
have returned to their home in
Kansas City, after a few days
visit here with relatives.
Misses Delome and Bette Pea
cock of Higgnsville, spent Sun
day here with Misses Marguer-
lite RoSewall and Mona Howard.
The Lexington intelligencer., 1919-02-07
Brought Here For Burial.

The body of Lloyd C. Homes
ley, who died at Buffalo, N. Y,
recently was brought to Lexing-
ton Monday night and was TAX
en- to the home of his brother,
Bailey T. Homesley, 1913 Frank
lin street, from which place the
funeral was held Wednesday af-
ternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Bax-
ter Waters conducted the servic-
es.
The Lexington intelligencer., 1919-02-07
Decorated with the War Cross.

Among the officers and pri-
Yates recently decorated with
the war cross, serving with the
End Division, appears the names
of Lieut.. Robt. D. Groves and
Private James M. Lieb, both of
Lexington. Lieut.. Groves is a
son of Mr.. and j. L. Groves, now
living at Dover. He attended the
first Officers Training Camp at
Camp Funston, and was among
the first to be sent to France.
The local draft board has no
Information regarding James
M. Lieb.
The Lexington intelligencer., 1919-02-07

Bell Talbot, an aged colored
woman, dropped dead Monday
morning at 8 o'clock at her home
on North 11th Street.
The Lexington intelligencer., 1919-02-07

The cloak room of the house
of representatives has been par
TALLY cleared of the negroes. No,
gentle reader, they have not
been removed rom the payroll,
but are still receiving $3.50 pei
day, but have been transferred
to the bill room by Republican
leaders.
The Lexington intelligencer., 1919-02-07

The shed in the rear of Long
& Shinn's grocery caught fire
Monday morning, but was
promptly squelched by the fire
department.
The Lexington intelligencer., 1919-02-07

Mrs. Elizabeth Gmntner cele-
brated her 84th birthday Sun
day by entertaining a few Of her
most intimate friends at supper.