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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-05-09
ATTENTION DEMOCRATS.

IN accordance with the direc-
llohS OF the Lafayette county
democratic Central Committee,
n.,. e ."L lS "ereoy made Ior the
CS3 l1-o,l ar: 'I. 'o'eiS ol LalayetIe
0'u'''' N''S0uI'' 70 meet at lhe
named ~ n,oss ,,,oot;,,, ~, e''','' '''
S' ""
,"'"' u"y' May '"'h' I9'''
'' " .'o,N p' Ill, lor loe pur-
p''y VI ei''l','s ueleg"leS from
cav" y p 'o'''0' 10 "V'e,o a county
wa, ''''o'' ~ o7 nel' "' LeNlng-
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MONDAY May 18th, 1919
at II CLOCK a. No. which County
convention VIII nominate a
N"llulua'e Tor Sherltt OF Lafay-
cue county MISSOURI to hll out
the uheNplred term OF the late
''sel''' w. '"loo''' oe'eaSeo'
Inc several precincts is the
county are entitled to delegates
as follows, tO-Wlt.
Bates City l. Egypt /, Napo-
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-05-09

The sheriff of Saline county re-
ports that the prisoners were
not manacled and had perfect
freedom of action.
When their absence became
public Monday evening, it was
generally agreed that foul play
was not improbable, and organ
lied effort began to trace them.
1t was learned that Oscar Hoe
fer Of Higginsville, had seen the
car near the Confederate Home
about 8 o'clock Sunday evening
headed towards Lexington, and
that he had recognized Sheriff
Talbot. This was a clue and was
communicated to the public,
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-05-09
TANK ATTRACTS
LARGE CROWD
Several Thousand People Saw 1t
Perform. Driven by an
Expert.

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tank up town were the ey-serv-
ice men from all branches of the
service, the Wentworth cadets
with band. the High school COM
pany, and citizens without
number The parade started in
good form after a short sharp
rain. with the tank LEADING II
proceeded to the court house
through lanes Of people, where
the parade broke up; the tank
was fenced in and the real OBJ
lect Of the demonstration was
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-05-09
Criminal Court.

The trial of Forest Nave.
charged with grand larceny,
continued to the August term.
The trial of Louis Minor and
Della Grindstaff, charged with
lewd and laciyious conduct. con-
tinued to the August term.
The court adjourned to the
August term.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-05-09

THE YARD THAT SAVES AND SATISFIES"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-05-09

sNJN1R,N1tlr9NTR-V-N1p,Nl y N~9N'el# eHN
and the search began. Hundreds
Of people jumped into waiting
cars to hurry to the country
where they felt that the extent
of the tragedy would be reveal
ed. The search continued thru
the night, but not until Tuesday
morning about $3.50 o'clock were
the bodies Of the murdered men
and the almost lifeless body of
Mr.. Stapleton found.
In the mean time a message
came from Independence stating
that an abandond car had been
found near Blue Springs, and
that the rear seat was covered
with blood, and that there was
a pair Of handouts.
Tusday morning about $3.50 o.
clock, a searching party from
Mayview was passing a wheat
field near the Prairie Church
when their attention was at
tracted by a peculiar movement
in the wheat; and it was there
they found Mr.. Stapleton houn-
dering in delirium, and the dead
bodies of Sheriff Talbot and
deputy, John Mcdonald. Mr..
StapletOn was hurried to the
city and taken to the hospital.
It was found that besides a ter
rible beating he had been shot
two or three times, once thru
the head, and again in the
shoulders. He is unable to talk
and the seriousness of his
wounds have not been determin-
ed. He had, Of course, survived
thirty-SiX hours Of exposure
from early Sunday night until
Tuesday morning-which gives
hope that his wounds are not
necessarily fatal. Besides these
gun shot wounds, he had been
brutally beaten about the head
and his body is covered with
heel marks, indicating that he
had been jumped upon. The ban
dts, no doubt, left him for dead.
Mr., Mcdonald, who occupied
the rear seat with the bandits,
was shot in the back of the
head. His appearance indicates
that he was overcome only af-
ter a short but terrific struggle.
Sheriff Talbot, who was div
ing the car, had been shot three
times through the back and very
likely killed instantly. He must
have been taken at a terrible
disadvantage. The bodies of the
deceased were taken to Wink
ler's Undertaking Parlors
where they were view by a cor
oner's jury and prepared for
burial.
Many theories have been ad-
vanced as to the place and man.
ner of attack. 1t seems certain
though that the crime was COM
HnltCed between Mrs. Cantrllls s
farm and the Jackson Bradley
lane. Mrs. Cantrilrs farm hand
reports that he heard five shot
in rapid succession about the
time they would have passed
that point. 1t is further believed
that Mr.. Stapleton was shot first
and only momentarily dazed,
and afterwards fought until he
was beaten into unsciousness.
The details of the crime are
Continued on Page p
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-05-09
Ford Car Stolen.

A Ford touring car belonging
to Paul Thoast, who lives 21a
miles east of Lexington, was
stolen Saturday night from near
the baseball park where the car
nivaI was holding forth.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1919-05-09
The Man Who Wants

all want
Some thing S another.
we want your trade you good Lumber
so why can't get tOgether-dO busness-and both be
satisfied
ready, If you
thing about Lumber-yOu always depend up
on its being of absolutely high quality and uniform grade
and when comes to the question of price you will find
our prices just low ordinary Lumber costs you elsewhere
no need TO take chances If you buy at
THE YARD THAT SAVES AND SATISFIES"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-22
Reach Semi
Finals; Jones
Plays Founes
Golf Meet Nears End at Oak /.
mont; Jones Favored
to Win Meet

PfTTsBURG. Pa. Aug. s2.-Threc
Northern golfers. all from Pennsyi.
vania. and n Southerner--of Atlanta
started In the semi finals OF the ma.
tional amateur golf championship
tournament at the oakmont Country
club here today.
or the four survivors w. G.
Fownes. jr.. OF the Oaknont club.
who won the title In 1910. In the only
seasoned player. lie was matched to-
day with Robert T. Jones, jr.. At.
lanta, former Southern champion.
who lost In the third round at the
Merton tournament three years ago.
where he made his debut.
In tho lower half. Davidson Heron
of oakmont. well known as a Prince.
ton crack. IL bracketed with J. Wood
Platt OF North Hills club. PhIladel.
phia- who never appeared In n fix.
ture before. Platt yesterday made
the unusual showing OF beating
Francis Oiumet. former utle-holder
on the 3sth hole.
The test today Is again Mt &c holes.
The indications are that weather con.
ditions would be favorable thruout
the day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-22

Britton. however. insists that he
like these rushing fighters. lie con-
tends that Mike will be easy for him
60 hit. and he depends on his speed
afoot to keep the heavier man at his
distance. Those who see In the bat
tie the possibility Of defeat for Brit.
ton. however. declare that o'Dowd
has many times proved his ability
TO hit fast men and that he will be
able to reach Britton. One smash
from the powerful o'Dowd arm
would be equal To several from the
mitt OF the average weiter or light.
weight. For that reason they have
fears regarding the outcome OF the
bout
In no class OF battiers IL there a
better man than Johnny kilbane.
who heads the feathers. John whip
ped Freddie Welsh finely when that
welshman was champion Of the
light weights. but after Benny Leon
ard had stopped Welsh and grown
/ into the title. John also undertook
TO defeat him. One punch ended
Johns ambitions and almost
stretched him out for = fun count.
A. Il was Leonard was credited with
= knockout victory and John imme-
diately ceased TO cast longing eyes
ON the lightweight crown.
O'Dowd cannot win the weiter
fiue by defeating Britton. but he
can make Q lot of money out OF the
battle. That il what Is attracting
him.
Money also lures Britton. but the
weights are such that n he should
win by a Knockout he would come
Into possession OF the middie-wcisht
title In addition to his already
achieved wcl,erweight crown
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-22
WASHINGTON
ATHLETE IS
HOME AGAIN

After spending more IMAM year
, in France. Capt. Royal X. Pullen.
former University OF Washington
football and crew star. has returned
TO Seattle and will leave shortly for
Alaska with his wife.
Pullen was married shortly before
he left for overseas, and the proposed
trip North will be in the nature OF "A
honeymoon. Pullen. while In Europe.
was in the Argonne, where his out.
fit. "A company OF the 2Sth engineers.
constructed reads for the great
American advance. He was later
transferred to Paris, where he rowed
on the American crew which com.
peted against the allied crews In the
Seine regatta, and the Henley races
n England.
Royal Pullen Is n younger brother
OF Col. Daniel Pullen.
The Oldest brother IL said to have
more decorations from allied coun.
tries than any other individual in the
American army. He. like Royal. was
an athletic star, and before entering
West Point played on various ath.
letic teams at the University of
Washington. He was also a remark.
able swordsman and made a reputa.
ton in army circles with the broad.
sword.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-22
Major Leads
Still Refuse
to Quit Pace
Reds and White Sox Still
Head Majors

NEW YORK, Aug. e2.-Both big
league standings were unchanged by
yesterdays developments. The Reds.
refusing 10 crack In spite Of overdue
expert predictions. batted out a ninth
inning victory over the Braves and
nuilified the Giants victory over the
Cardinals. The six and a half games
margin separating the clubs there.
fore was maintained.
In the Ban johnson circuit h e
White Sox and the Tigers again won
Cleveland. however. dropped n game
to Boston. while the Yanks were
splitting even at st. Louis, and the
Speaker and Higgins crews dropped
back another notch in the race.
With so-odd games left TO play In
the National league. II was noted to.
day that. even should the Reds drop
half their remaining contests. the Gil
ants must win two-thirds Of theirs to
cate The fast going Moranites.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-22
Successors to Royal Boot Shop
KELLY WINS
FIRST PHILLY
BOAT HONORS

PHILADELPHIA Aug. 22.--I,ocai
rowing enthusiasts are showering
unstinted praise on the broad Shout
ders OF Jack Kelly OF the vcsper Boat
club. winner of the national single
sculls championship title at the re.
cent ~. a. A. O. regatta Mt worces-
ter. kelly's victory at Worcester
gave TO Philadelphia it's first national
sculling championship title. aaltho
representatives OF the Quaker City
have twice won the association senior
SOULS championship. James II. Juvc-
nal captured the event at Worcester
in 1909. and s. +. Gordon won at
Washington in 1910. Both tn csc
oarsmcn. incidentally. were members
OF the vcsper club. Kelly modestly
declines to monopoilze the praise.
but points with admiration TO the
feat OF his elubmate. Paul Costello. In
winning the association single SOULS
race in a shell which was completely
foreign to him. Costello was com
PEELED to use Kelly's boat when the
craft the former was scheduled to
use was disabled in an earlier race.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-22
JACK KEARNS STILL
PEEVEO AT RECORD

CHICAGO. Aug. 22.--Jack Kearns.
manager OF Jack Dempsey. claims to
have lost $4,000 thru the mix-up OF
the timer and referee at the Toledo
match. July 4. when Jess Willard
was relieved OF his crown. Kearns
says he had made a wager OF $4,000
against $4,000 in Kansas City that
Dempsey would stop Jess in the first
round.
Jack admits that he had merely
made a bluff at first. feeling In his
own heart that Dempsey would be
liable to win in n round or two. and
that after he had been called. he had
TO make good. and did 80. He is sore
for losing tho bot, which rightfully
belonged 10 him. for there Is no doubt
that there was n mix.up In the
time. and that Dempsey should have
been declared the winner in the first
session.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-22
Champ Welter to Meet
Mike O'Dowd, King of
Middleweights, in East
Britton viii Weigh Around l48 Pounds, While 0'Dowd
viii Tip Beam at 10 Pounds More; Britton Has Big
Chance, While 0'Dowd Has Nothing to Win

NEWARK. n. j.. Aug 22.-Welterweight Champion
Jack Britton will attempt to dsprove the pugistc axiom
that good little can't beat good big when he
goes into the ring here tonight for eghtround bout with
Mike O'Dowd holder of the worlds middleweght title.
The fighters will divide evenly two-thirds of gate
and Brtton he wins will find further financial reward
in chance at big purse offered in London for bout with
Johnny Basham, British welter champion.
Bron expected to enter the ring about lis pounds.
ODowd was said to scale the middleweight limit.
NEW YORK. August o. Omitted Press) .-Tonght Jack
Brton dean of all the fighters. will take his hardest
assignment when he battles Mike ODowd, holder of the
worlds mddeweight title, in eightround New Jersey
mill Brton the welterweight champion readily agreed to
the match when il proposed to him time and
agreed to let ODowd enter the ring weighing 15s pounds
which is the middleweight limit.
Experts believe Brtton for the first time in his long,
successful career taking step that may lead him into
defeat 1t is pointed out that he is meeting rugged hard
hitting fighter who weighs many pounds than Brton
himself and who land the knockout punch that
others have tried and failed with.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-22

Fred Clarke. former manager of
the Pittsburg Pirates, and regarded
as one OF the greatest field directors
ever connected with the national pas
time. IL devoting his time now 10
trap shooting. farming and the oil
business. The former Pirate leader
lives Mt Winfield. Kan, and Is now
making plans to entertain the 1890
Kansas state trap shooting tourna-
ment there. Clarke doesn't boast OF
being as good trap shooter as he
was a baseball manager. but. at that,
he does fairly well. He broke 264
birds in a recent state titular shoot,
using a 12-gauge, single barrel gun.
which was presented to him several
years ago by Pittsburg fans. The
gun is extensively engraved. the
principal adornmcnt being a figure
OF Clarke in baseball uniform. bat in
hand.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-22
ARMY RESCINDS
SUNDAY BALL BAN

LITTLE ROCK. Ark. Aug. "a
After preachers OF this city had oh.
tained an order from the war depart
ment preventing tho Little Rock club
playing any moro Sunday games on
its Sunday grounds at Camp Pike.
President Allen OF tho club secured
a temporary revocation Of tho order
pending further inquiries. Strong
representations viii DO made 90 the
army officials IN favor OF continue.
ton Of tho Sunday games.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-22
WINDY CITY
AFTER 1924
OLYMPLAD

CHICAGO. Aug. 22.--with plans
already adopted for an immense ath-
letic stadium in Chicago's Loop de
rict. officials of the City and promi-
nent Chicago business men are or
gained in a movement to bring tho
Olympic games Of 1894 to the Windy
City. The proposed athletic stadium
entails an expenditure of $1,000. 900
and when completed viii have accom-
modations for seating between 1oo.-
600 and 10000 people. The plans for
the stadium make II the largest In
the world. surprising the Yale bowl
and the Pershing stadium In France.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-22
NEW MOVE MADE By
NATIONAL GOLFERS

BOSTON. Aug. IA eoun-
trywide move IL being made In
golfing circles TO eliminate the
habit Of players cenceding puts
Ia their opponents when the
strokes should be hoied out.
This practice Is Inaccurate and
.unsportsmAnlike. no IN after
how polite u may be. Il IL mr..
gucsi. and should have no place
la the golfers code Of ethics
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-22
Old Roman May
Quit Basehal]

CHICAGO, Aug. 22.-Charles Co
miskey. owner OF the Chicago White
Sox, evidently plans soon to retire
permanently from the diamond sport.
The Old Roman Is expected to go to
Rhinelander. Wis.,. to complete nego.
tiauons for the purchase OF a large
tract OF land, which. 1t is thought.
he will stock for a private ..unting
ground and n sheep grazing land.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-22
HOLD FINAL AUTO
SPEED TRIAL SPINS

ELGIN. H.. Aug. 22.--Dy United
Prcss.)--Final trial spins on the eight
and half mile course were SEIZED.
ulcd by drivers today in preparation
for tomorrow's 30l.mile road race.
Kurt Hike still held the trial rec
ord of 6:l7 for the stretch, or two sec
onds slower than the 1915 record
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-22

SOUTHAMPTON. N. Y. Aug. "a
The best match OF the Meadowbrook
invitation tennis tournament was on
the card for today. tennis experts
believed. with Norman Brookes, Aus-
tralian. matched with Willis Davis,
San Francisco. in the semi-finals OF
the singles. In the other semi-flnals
bracket Charles Garland. Pittsburg.
was to meet Lyle Mahan, New York
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-22

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 22.--The
fans were much opposed to the de-
cision Frankie Farren was awarded
over Earl Baird last night. The
bout was clever. but Baird was en-.
titled to draw or better. Walter
Schiller drew with Larry Jones In
the formers first professional fight.
Pickles Martin won smuggling match
from Joe White.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-22
ANGELS BEAT SACS;
TIE TIGERS FOR LEAD

LOS ANGELES. Aug. as.--Los An.
geies took Sacramento down tho line
for the second time here yesterday.
defeating the Soions TO :. Tho vic.
tory tied the Angels with Vernon for
the league lead again.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-22
RUSSIAN MAT STAR
WINS WORLDS TITLE

BATTLE CREEK. Mich. Aug. 20.
Leo Alexander. the Russian boy won.
der. won the worlds light heavy.
weight. championship wrestling title
here last night by throwing RED
o.Brown OF New York two straight
falls. Both falls were secured with
the deadlock. the first In 81 minutes
and the second In Is seconds. The
championship belt. recently won by
o'Brown In a New York tournament
and said TO Be valued at $1,000. was
Immediately presented 10 Alexander.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-22

Joie w. Ray. Americas greatest
distance runner. has become a mem.
Der Of the experimental department
OF the b. r. Goodrich Rubber com.
pAny at Akron. Ohio. Ray was at
tractcd to Akron thru the promi.
ncnee given to Industrial athletics.
Joic In an expert mechanic.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-22
"RED" OLDHAM PUTS
STOP TO ARBUCKlES

PORTLAND. Aug. s3.-'oldham
bcs,ed Dell In a pitchers battle here
yesterday and Portland won the third
game or tho series from Vernon. Z
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-22
M0RM0NS TAKE MELEE
FROM SLIDING SEALS

OAKLAND. Aug. 2ss-Salt Lake
won the third stralgh, game from
the Seals here yesterday. taking the
Golden Gate crew down the line s
TO I.
Tho SCORE II. IL. y.
Salt Lake City. ...........N 10 4
San Francisco ......... 4
Batteries. Ievercnx and Byicr.
Bromley. Baum. Hickey. c. Smith
and Baldwin.
w. q. w. Picnic, Fortuna Park.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-22

w. o. w. Picnic. Fortuna Park.
Sunday. Aug. :4th.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-09-04

of bootleg" whisky. He drank free
ly and went to the bunk a to rest,
When called a short time later he did
not respond and was found dead.
Custer-By a vote of about two to
one, the voters of Custer county, at a
special election, authorized the issue
of bonds of $4,000 for the con-
struction of good roads throughout
the county. Custer county, situated
almost wholly in the Black Hills, has
numerous picturesque features, and
IL is designed to bring these within
easy access OF tourists and others by
placing the county highways in good
condition.
Sisseton-Town Clerk Fjaggs and
Chief of Police +. A. Weyer, OF New
Eden, were arrested on complaint of
Game Warden Johnson on the charge
of violating the fish protection laws
of the state by fishing with nets in
the lakes tributary to New Eden.
When taken into court they were
fined $50 and costs each for the Of
Tense. Their nets were c~onfiscated.
Deadwood-Hog thieves have sup
planted the old-time "hoss" thief of
the Black Hills. In the early days
when a horse thief was caught it was
customary to have his trial before
Judge Lynch, but 1t is not probable
that the same summary punishment
will be melted out to hog thieves.
Thieves raided the yards of James
Hansen, living in the outskirts Of
Rapid City. and escaped with five
porkers, which, at present prices, are
worth about as much as horses. 1t
is believed the stolen hogs have been
hidden at some secluded place in the
Black Hills until it is safe for the
trief to market them.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-09-04
A MUSICAL Event
FOR MADISON
WORLDS FAMOUS COLORATURA
TO SING IN MADISON, OCTO-
BIER 2, 1919.

Alice Verlet, the Belgian soprano,
called the worlds greatest Coloratura
by music critics of America and Eu-
rope, will give a concert in Madison
on the evening of October 2, 1919.
Miss Verlet will be accompanied by
Victor Young. the well known New
York pianist.
N. B. Porter, of the Porter Drug
& Jewelry Co., has been trying for
the last two years to make arrange
ments with the Edison company to
have this artist for a concert in Mad
ison, and this morning received word
from Orange, N. j., from the Edison
company, that they had made ar
rangements with Miss verlet's man.
ager to have her give a concert in
Madison on the second of October.
Madame Verlet has sung in the
greatest opera companies of America
and Europe, including the Paris
grand opera and all the other great
musical organizations of this country
and Europe.
During this recital Madame verlet
will render several selections in di-
rect comparison with Mr.. Edison's
latest re-creations of her wonderful
voice.
Admission will be by ticket only,
and may be secured form the Porter
Drug & Jewelry Co. The seating ca
pacity Of the auditorium will be
taxed the evening Nine. Verlet APP
pears. Mr.. Porter requests all those