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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-25

Whenever an individual IL engaged 10
render a service without question as TO
the compensation he Is placed on his
honor--and he has a fine opportunity to
show his real character, Too many
show Weakness Ut this point. PltNl
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-25

Courts depend upon the law and the
facts, II you don't know either why
hang around the courthouse
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-25

Curiosity In often an elAment OF bad
citizenship. Some people get more
pleasure out OF seeing a row than stop
ping one.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-25

The various ministerial groups hold
weekly meetings Tuesday,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-25

The st. James A. NJ, u, church has
let the contract for the erection OF a
new house OF worship, Rev. NJ, T,
Cooper IL pastor. "
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-05-30

fully included the class memb-
ers as citizens who could fur
ther his ideas.
The honors of the year were
announced by Prof. Leslie Bell,
Principal of the High School,
The valedictorian Of the class
was Miss Mildred Barnes, who
by her honors won the gift
scholarship offered by the Uni
versity of Missouri. Prof. Little
then presented the sixty pupils
with certificates of completion Of
their Eighth grade work, and
distributed to the High School
graduates their coveted diplo-
mas. His short speech was apt
and gracious. His retirement
from our schools is regretted by
his many friends and his corps
of teachers. He has worked
long and faithfully and accom-
Iplished much during his term o.
office of school superintendent
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-05-30
Athletics Take Another.

The Athletics defeated the Sc
dalia Cubs Sunday in close
and exciting game by the score
of 3 to /. The locals scored in
the second, third and fifth in
nings. The visitors made their
lonesome tally in the fifth on two
errors and a long fly.
Roy Sanders, who has signed
with the athletics for the season,
was on the mound and allowed
only three hits and struck out
ten. Sedalia's pitcher, who is q
portsider, permitted eight hits.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-05-30
CHAS. S. MITCHELL DEAD
EX-Sherifi of Lafayette County
Dies Suddenly Wednesday
Night.

Charles w. Mitchell, an old
and highly respected citizen of
this county, was found dead in
bed yesterday morning about 7
o'clock at his home about one
mile east of Lexington, having
passed away some time during
the night from heart failure.
The deceased was born in Ma
son county, Kentucky. Novem-
Der 19. 1888. He was first mar
ried to Miss Norris of Kentucky,
March 10, 1857, when they came
to Missouri. =. Four children were
born Of this union, three of
whom survive, namely: Joseph
of Lexington, William and Mrs,
N. Goodloe of Wellington. Mrs
Mitchell died March ID, 1865
On September Is, 1868, he mar.
ried Miss Martha Benton OF
near Wellington, who died No
vember 2, 1917. Eleven children
were born Of this union, eight ot
whom survive-Richard w., anC
Laura A., of Kansas City; Davic
R., and Lloyd B., of Lexington
Harry w., of VanBuren, Ark.
Virgil T., in France Evert, il
| U, S. hospital, st. Louis, AM
Mrs. H. w. Watts of Moberly
He is also survived by one sis
ter, Mrs. B. NJ. Kline, Of thi
City.
Mr.. Mitchell was elected shel
itf of Lafayette county in 1885
- and served four years.
No funeral arrangements hay
b been made.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-05-30

Mrs. NJ. }. Patterson and
daughter, Elizabeth, returned to
Kansas City Sunday evening, af-
ter few days visit here with
Mrs. DOME Haerle.
Mrs. Matthew Kenney and her
two children of Checotah, Okla.
are visiting the family of c. L.
Kenney in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Bunting
and two children left Monday
evening for their home in Lin
coin, Nebr,, after a visit with
Mrs. Bunting's parents, Mr.. anC
Mrs. J. F. Vim.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-05-30
Shopping De Luxe.

A new idea for convenience in
shopping was introduced Satur-
day night on Main street when
DR.. j. @. Cope drove his car in
to Stier's store. The idea is quite
simple, as all new things are af-
ter a few demonstrations, and
viii, no doubt, revOlutiOnize the
plans in future building for re-
tail stores. The first demon
stration was made under adverse
circumstances, and was too eX-
pensive to be practicable to any
except the well-to-do. However,
the idea is a good one and will
result to the advantage Of COM
|. ing generations in the saving of
time. Of course, when the idea is
fully developed, a through and
| through entrance will be provid-
ed which will eliminate much of
the expense. A continuous pas
sage will reduce the time to a
minimum, as an exit will make
the passage continuous and there
by avoid congestion.
The Doctor sprang the idea
without any advance informa-
tion, and it proved quite start
ling to the Saturday night crowd
and Mr.. Stier's corps of clerks.
One of the latter, it is said, made
the distance from the front to
the balcony in one bound. That
also has its advantages, as it
will keep the clerks on the qui-
5 vive for possible customers, and
make possible a reduction in the
number to be refined.
Contrary to most first tests
the Doctor made his initial dem
.onstration without physical in
jury to anyone.
The demonstration at this time
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-05-30
Rural Graduation.

The Rural and Village gradua-
ton exercises which were held .
in Higginsville, Saturday, May .
oath, was a decided success, and .
well attended by people from all .
parts of Lafayette County, as
the ideal weather and good .
roads made the trip to Higgins
vile a pleasure.
An informal program was rem
dered at the High School build
ing during the morning for the
entertainment of graduates and
their parents, teachers and
friends. This program consisted
of talks and music furnished by
the Higginsyille High School
students and several visitors.
At noon a substantial lunch
was served to all visitors by the
people of Higginsville. It is es-
timated that $50 people ate
lunch on the school grounds.
The formal program of the
day was held in the Rex Thea
ire beginning at 2 o'clock. Hon.
Wallace Crossley, who was to
have made the address, was i'll
at his home in Warrensburg,
unable to attend. Supt. White
was notified of this at noon, and
Immediately secured Rev. A. c.
| Mckinney, pastor of the Chris
tian church Of Higginsville, to
speak to the class. Rev. McKin-
ney made a snappy, up-to-the-
minute talk along educational
lines, which should prove an in
spiration to every country boy
and girl to continue his educa.
ton. Several interesting musi
cal numbers and a reading add.
s cd to the pleasures Of the occa
. sion.
Four scholarships were offered
S by each of the first class higl
), schools Of the county. viz: Lex
Y inrton, Higginsville. Wellington
. Odessa, Corder. and Concordia
0 First honors were awarded t,
B. Waldo Berlekamp, Ish School
= Dist. No. 10. Napoleon, fou
4 years in either one of the abov,
f mentioned high schools. Seconc
honorS We're awarded to Mis-
Y Fern Bertz, Glenwood School
e Dist. No. %, Lexington. thre
: years. Third honors were award
e ed to William Samuel McBurney
e Wolfenbarger, Dist. No. IS, tw
e wears. Fourth hOnors to Dalto
:, Hannah, Pleasant Grove Schoo
\ Dist. No. 81, one year.
S This class was the largest t
|. graduate in this county. Of tn
r class of ITO graduates, Is
i were present and received thei
u diplomas.
e The success Of the days pr,
e gram is largely due to Supt. [
e w. Branam, who with tn
e hearty cooperation of the pee
pie of Higginsville, made this
memorable occasion in the live
Of these young ladies and ger
n tlemen from the county.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-05-30
Public Schools Close.

A S. R. o. sign would have
been of small use at the Chris
tian church Friday night. Before
the hour for the High School
commencement every seat and
all standing room was occupied.
The class Of twenty-nine grad
yates were seated in the choir
loft and pulpit space-ffteen
girls and fourteen boys. At one
side seats we're reserved for
sixty pupils who finish the
grades this year and are candi-
dates for High School entrance
this fall.
The musical setting for the
class exercises included the sing
ing of America, the Star Spang-
led Banner, with Miss Laura
Gelzer at the piano; she also
gave a piano solo.
Prof. B. NJ. Little introduced
the speaker, Hon. Uel B. Lam
kin, former State Superintend-
ent Of Schools, whose address
was an up-to-the-minute dis
cussiOn of practical questions of
public school conditions, and
practical suggestions for improv-
ing the Missouri school system.
He cast tradition to the winds
and spoke no word of erst while
euology of our free and excel
lent educational opportunities,
but after an interesting and en-
tightening statement Of facts
concerning his work in furnish.
ing training for disabled sol
diers that would fit them fol
service in life and business, he
adroitly turned the application
of comparison to fit the Public
School Systeml The creates
fault to be found with oul
schools is lack of money to pay
competent teachers; he deplorec
the scattering Of our schoo
strength oxen too much t1rrito
ry and too many indifferen
schools he advocated vocationa
training exactly suited to tn,
Immediately surrounding terri
tory and its particular indus
tries. in order that the boy o
girl might, on leaving HigI
School make direct application
for work at home, and utiliz
knowledge secured in our grade
and High School to their owr
betterment and that of thei
own community.
Mr.. Lamkin furnished static
tics to drive home his variou
points and the common sense az
peal of his effort was convin(
ing. His address was to his at
dience and it its close he tact
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-05-30
William c. CIagett Dies

William c. Clagett a former
citizen of Lexington, died Mon
day afternoon at his home in
Kansas City. He was born in
this city sixty-seven years ago.
He is survived by his widow.
The funeral was held Wednes-
day afternoon in Kansas City.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-05-30
Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Lexington
Water Company. for the cleo
tion of directors for the ensuing
year, will be held at the office of
the Company in Lexington, June
18th, 1919, at 10 o'clock a. m.
William H. Cullom, V.-Pres
n. c. Yates, Sec'y.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-05-30

Edwin Rodenberg of near Ma
poleon, has completed his course
in telegraphy at the Chillicothe
Business College and with two
other students was placed Fri
day in a position with the Union
Pacific R. R.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-05-30

Capt. Harry Vaughan Of st.
Louis, who was recently dis
charged from service at Camp
Funston. was guest last week
at the home of his uncle, E. B.
Vaughan, in this city.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-05-30

A marriage license has been
issued in Wyandotte County,
Kansas, to Charles c. Cross and
Miss Mary H. Williams, both of
Lexington.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-05-30

Mr' ana MRS hoy ohultz' MI
ana AIS. h"lpn Oarroll ana Jno'
H. ohuIlz oI hahSaS ClVy mo-
IoIeo 70 Lexington SUNDAY ana
spent 'Ie oay WIN Mrs. 9nulIH )
l'Iol''eI' MIS- carrie NJ Il"ehheI'
~
! ',e ,'''[e VI +i-'0oo' '''1 f"o-
.' VI ,''e io'"i Ne'''ouiN' I"ui'"
'o' 'i'e CVi''ei'"'E J. o''U' was :,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-05-30
Notes of the County Lawn Fete.

Notes of the County Lawn Fete.
The following persons com
prise the Slusher Quartet that
will give one of the numbers on
the program for the lawn fete
on the evening of June Z, at Lin
wood Lawn:
Miss Elizabeth, George, En-
nett, Harold and John Slusher.
Lovers Lane Orchestra, COM
posed of the following Lexing-
ton musicians will play at the
county lawn fete to be held at
Linwood Lawn, the night Of
June 7: Arthur, Oscar and Earl
Uphaus, Miss Malinda Uphaus,
pianist, Miss Bertha Wehrman
and Rev. Crepin.
Another feature that will prob
ably be seen in the procession
/ is a Glow Worm Dance, wher
children will have flashlights il
Japanese lanterns and accompa
ny the action of putting on anC
shutting off the light with thu
words and music of the song.
Tickets are being sold in ad
vance and if you want to be surr
Of seeing the evenings perfor
nance get your tickets from thD
school children who have tn
sale in charge. The method
used so that the whole count,
can be covered and all tickets b
sold in advance.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-05-30

A telegram has been received
from c. L. Wilson, Gr., U. S.
Navy, which states that he has
arrived at Hoboken, N. J. LESS"
has been stationed in France
for several months.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-05-30
Notice of Stockholders Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that
the annual stockholders meeting
Of the Waverly Bank will be
held at its banking house in
Waverly, Missouri, on the fifth
day of June, 1919. Said meeting
viii be convened at 9 o'clock a.
m., and continue during at least
three hours, unless the object
for which such meeting is call
ed be accomplished sooner.
The purpose for which this
meeting is called is to elect five
directors for the said bank, to
serve during the ensuing year,
and for the transaction Of any
other business which may prop
erly come before the meeting.
J. H. Vessel, President.
Attest: J. H. Crosswhite, Secy.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-05-30


Miss Mary Catherine Honer
of Alma, will have charge of a
number Of children from Alma
who will sing for the fete, rep
resenting Alma on the program.
Miss Horner viii act as accom-
panist and promises that this
viii be an entertaining number.
-
Mrs. Billie Webb and Miss
Jeanette Asbury of Higginsville,
will lead a glow worm company
in the procession. The children
will sing the glow worm song to
the accompaniment Of ukulileS,
This number will represent Hig-
ginsvilIe at the fete. Miss Edith
kIeinSchmidt is in charge of
organization Of this number.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-05-30
The Man Who Wants

THE YARD THAT SAVES AND SATISFIES"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-11-22
PRESIDENT TO
DEAL WITH REDS
III His Next Annual Message to
Congress

Washington, Nov. 17.-Legislation
designed to strengthen the hands of
lie federal government in dealing
v-it,, ras:icalisnl will be left to the
net9. regular session of congress. It's
s,.,:ltst~,7ont is exp cted to be one OF
ne pressing matters which Presiden
Wilson will touch upon in his mes
sage to which he now is giving
thought.
The administrations proposals for
legislation already haze been outlin-
ed by Attorney General Palmer. They
were supplemented today by bill
introduced in the senate by Senator
Pcindcxter. Republican, Washington.
and IN the house by Representative
Summers, Of the same State. Senator
Poirdexter failed, however. to turn
the senate aside from consideration
OF the peace treaty while he discuss
ed ]. w. w outbreaks in his State
where former service men were shot
down during the Armistice Day pa
raGe at Centralia. Washington.
The senator's measure forbids un-
der l.eavy penalty either written or
spoken agitation for overthrow OF
the government by violence and car
ries it's penalties even to the owners
OF buildings or grounds where radl-
cal meetings might be permitted TO
gather. Any person causing the
death of another while violating the
provisions Of the bill would. upon
conviction, be punished by death.
The measure was referred to the
judiciary committee with no prospects
that it or other pending legislation OF
similar character would be taken up
before adjournment Of the special ses-
sion. The department Of justice bill
has not yet been introduced.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-11-22
Need of Naval Armaments.

Toxic, Oct THE Kokurnin Shlr1-
bun publishes an article pointing out.
the difficulties involved on the reduc-11
ton of naavl arnaments. 1t says that
the fact that the final victory Won by
the allies was due largely to the great
naval power of the British Empire
will surely be 4 bar to the solution
Of the armament reduction problem.
to be dealt with by the League OF Ma
tions. Above all, Japan being sur
rounded by the sea. must depend up
on commodities imported from other
countries.
The Kokurnin adds that even 1t the
present conditions of the navy pc
made the standard of the reduction or
armament, Great Britain and Amer
lea will not feel DANCE -. e.ieir ma
tional defence. But lJapan has not
even a suf1iciency for defence and
cannot admit that the present condl-
ton of the navy is the standard OF
armament. The Kokumin also ex-
pressed the opinion that it would be
unfair to make the length Of coast
line the standard Of the restriction
of armament
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-11-22
GOLDEN RULE IN BUSINESS.

William Goodal Young, a New
York citizen. has set about to es-
tablish the Golden Rule as the rule
Of business. Ee has started a pub
lie propaganda for the idea, and is
organizing Golden Rule Clubs." The
movement was formally launched a
a dinner in big hotel the other
night.
To any one who objects to the i'm
practical" or "ultra-idealisuc" nature
of the undertaking, Mr.. Young re-
plies that ..it is about time somebody
came forward and tried TO put lit
tie common sense into things
My idea is perfectly simple - he
adds. 81 am afraid It is too simple.
1t is just a matter of getting every
one to stop and think, Now, how
woula ( feel if I were in the other
persons position?'
This, he is sure, is the way to fight
radicalism, and also the way to pro-
cure for Americans the rights guar
anteed them by the Constitution and
the Declaration Of independence.
viii it work? Can business be
carried on if anyone who wants to
buy or sell anything puts himself in
the other fellows position, and tries
to do as he would be done by? Pos
sibly it can provided the other fellow
IS engaged in the same unselfish pro-
cess. Herbert Spencer, who knew a
good deal about psychology and eco
..omics, figured out that a time would
come eventually when ell men would
act from altruistic motives, as they
have acted heretofore from selfish
motives But, is mankind as yet with
IN 100000 years CT such moral per
lection?
We have had the Golden Rule ap-
Piled to politics in Toledo, by that
unique mayor Golden Rule Jones, ;
and it was applied even 20 police ad-
.nlniss-athn once upon 4 time, by
Chief Kohler n Cleveland, in Tom
Joinson's regime: But in business, in
this so-called Year of cur Lord 1918?
It IS me-essssa::s:.:: s:.::ar,;-y, Of course.
And this IS s.sshrist:an nation. But
ism; It ODD agw tiabbe.sas;ea people
arc when ssaa[aa:a 2ropcsss2fo put
Christianity into practice:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-11-22
POLICE OFFICIAL
ISSUES WARNING
Hears of Proposed Bomb Out.
RACES at Christmas

Philadelphia. Nov. ia warning
issued today by the. superintendent OF
the Philadelphia police that informa-
ton has reached him Of possible bomb
outrages at Christmas time through
the sending Of gift packages to ma
tional, state and city officials to take
extra precautions to circumvent pro-
posed plots by radicals or others.
James Robinson, the superintend-
ent, said tonight he had nothing to
add, to the warning he issued today.
He did not know what persons mar
ked by the supposed plotters, nor did
he know, he said, who are suspected
of plotting against the lives of pub
JIG officials. The information he has
in his possession, the superintendent
said, came to him in the course of
investigations by the police bomb
squad into the activities of local radi-
Gals
Superintendent Robinson stated he
had sent the information he received
to Chief OF Police JuiSley Of Roeh-
es,ern, y. z, chairman Of the board
of, governors Of the national bureau
of criminal Identification and presi-
dent Of the international Association
OF Chiefs of Police with the request
that the matter be given wide pub
licity.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-11-22
ORGANIZING THE TEACHERS

The danger OF Schoool systems be-
coming demoralized through the clos
ing OF thousands of schools and the
underTnaning of thousands OF others
was emphasized by DR.. w. c. BagleS
of Columbia University in an address
at asrecent teachers convention.
TITS was one of the reasons why
DR.. Eagley urged the organization OF
teachers, the creation of a minimum
wage for the teaching profession and
various other somewhat radical re-
lforns.
He also declared that much Of the
hVth of Bolsheyism might be trac-
rectly to the inadequate educa-
= kcilities in the lower grades.
roundabout way from the
Aement Of teachers into
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-11-22

other professions, making a deficit OF
teachers, to the necessity Of teachers,
organization. But it shows the con-
scientiousness Of the teaching profes-
sion.
Any teacher can leave his school
today and get a job at higher pay
and shorter hours somewhere else.
Therefore money alone is not co!i-
s.deration. But wise ard loyal teach
ers everywhere are seeing what hap
pens to the children in the schools
when teachers leave in great num-
bers. Something must be done to rem
der the teaching profession attractive
to high class persons, or soon there
will be no education for American
youth.
The organization of teachers to
secure reforms in remuneration and
in other conditions, is one step to-
ward making teaching desirable.
The whole matter Of education de-
serves far more thoughtful consider
alton from the general public than it
gets. No cLild should receive less
than one-fortieth of the attention Of
a competent teacher. In few cities
does a child at the present time get
more than one-sixtieth the attention
Of a teacher, who may be competent
and may not.
Raising the pay-, raising the stand
ard Of the profession, lowering the
number of children in room, are
imperative reforms. If organization
OF teachers will bring these about,
teachers should undoubtedly be or
ganized.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1919-11-22
""FLun a1ED1cINE.

The flu vanished, last summer
after devastating winter and spring
Il may come back. Already there are
hints Of it's revival in some communi-
ties. What IS to be done?
In the fight agains. the repeti;ioa
of the terrible epidemic, r.a3s Z
pubic statement by q big municipal,
health department, medical science
has proved two efficient and effective
safeguurds-good ventilation and reg
ulation OF temperature.
AS for the ventilation: ITO live n
bad air, 20 work in bad air or tc
sleep in bad, air reduces the disease
resistance Of the body and furnishes
a fertile ground for the flu germ to
work on Good ventilation in the
house means changing the air IN oc-
cup:c! rooms about three times an
hour. bringing the fresh supply from
outdoors. driving the used air out
doors, having the air clean ard Eot
too dry.
AS for temperature regulation: II
rooms where people live when awake
and dressed, the best average degree
Of warmth is SIS degrees Fahrenheit
as indicated by a thermometer placed
nose high" Bathrooms should be q
little warmer. Sleeping rooms, while
slept in, should be as nearly as pos
s:ble She temperature OF the outside
air, with windows open and enough
bed clothing to avoid chilling.
These medical science" safeguards
be- it noticed, have nothing to do with
medicine. except in The modern
sense Of preventive medicine 1t is
only when they are ignored that the
medical man comes in with his drugs