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The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Adams. all OF whom are like mem
bers OF the Clark family.
Looking toward the grave was a
monument typifying the Confederate
soldier and wearing the Confederate
uniform. with tho letters below. &C.
S. A" This, at a spot not far from
the Clark inclosure. was a monument
to Capt. James D. Kincald OF Bowling
Green
Arthur Donnelly OF ST. Louis had
general charge OF the arrangements,
taking the body home. and Mrs. Grace
Bankhead was the undertaken at
Bowling Green. The special train
from st. Louis Of the Chicago and
Alton railroad. leaving that city at
7:45 o'clock Monday morning, arrived
in Bowling Green at noon. From that
time until 2:30 o'clock the remains
lay in state at the Pike county court
house, and a line OF friends was con-
tlnually passing by the casket, all of
this time. The usherlng there, as well
as the policing OF the town, keeping
order in the long procession. was well
handled by the young men Of the
American Legion
Eleven Coach Special Train
In the special car on the long train.
set apart for the relatives, were Mrs.
Clark. Col Bennett Clark. E. p. Ed
wards and Jerry South Of Washing
ton. whose experience serving Con-
gresS was OF value in managing the
details OF the funeral. Jerry South
had been at the Clark home, assisting
in the cerem onies. when Miss Gene
We've Clark married James NJ Thom-
son In 1915.
There were eleven Pullman coaches
in the train from ST. Louis. One car
ras occupied by United States Sena-
ors Spencer and Reed of Missouri.
ieKeIlar OF Tennessee, Carraway OF
.rkansaA Ransdell Of Louisiana and
'at Harrison OF Mississippi.
Thirty or more congressman sat In
the special car reserved for them and
continued to Bowling Green the Jour
ney which they had taken from Wash
ington to St Louis, representing
many states. Former Ambassador d.
II Francis sat with the party in John
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Carrolrs private car. among whom
were J. T. NJ. Johnston, the banker.
and Judge ]. ID. Biggs. Or. Richard
Bartholdt was on the special
The Missouri State Senate was Of
ricially represented by Senators JEFF
ferson d. Hostetter OF Bowling Green,
James d. Whitecotton OF Paris. James
C. Harris of Columbia, Will c. Irwin
OF Jefferson City and Henry w. Blod-
gett Of st. Louis, while the House was
officially represented by Representa-
tives W. L. whitecotton of jefferson
CITY, Geo. Egel Of St Louis. Clark
Brown Of Franklin county, John Dyoea
OF Howell county and T. J. Ayers Of
Pike county.
Buried on His Birthday
The active pallbearers at Bowling
Green were: Judge ]. d. Biggs, C, T.
Wisdom, Frank Taylor f. r. Oma-
hundro, Robert Motley. J. f. Klcp-
plsch, ]. T. McCune, DR.. c. B. Mitch
ell. Alex. Wilson and J. E. McPke.
Among the old friends Of Champ
Clark It was remarked that his funer-
al had fallen upon his list birthday.
AS il to emphasize this fact was the
presence Of his aged friend, Dave Ball.
with whom Champ Clark had been
partner when he first began the prac-
tIce Of law. Ball is just one year and
one month younger than Champ
Clark.
Throughout the city all business
was suspended. and throughout tho
Ninth District every store was closed
for five minutes, from to sos
o'clock. As the autos passed doS,s
Broadway. Flags were seen on the res
idence porches reversed. the signal in
the navy Of distress" The railroad
station was draped heavily in mourn
ing, and tho court house wore festoons
OF black bunting and the national
! flag.
All Pike county-ali OF the Nlnth
district-aI OF Mssouri-and the en-
l tire nation-mourned Monday for one
Of the great men OF the world.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12
THE CLOSING CONCERT
The Hfn scason win Close Monday
Night with Ono OF tho Best
Offerings OF tho Series.

II tho Auditorium is not crowded
to standing room capacity Monday
night next. IL will not be because the
attractions offered arc not OF the
highest character for Mrs. Francis
Henry Hill has saved the best for the
last. on that evening she will pre-
sent the great baritone, Relnald
werrenrath, Of the Metropolitan OPP
era Co. and Sascha Jacobsen, that
genius OF the violin, in grand concert.
The ticket sale is now on nt the
Jenkins Music store and the prices
are $2.5O. So. $3.50 and 81. or wer-
renrath It is an interesting fact as
tho first recognized concert singer to
have been called to the operate stage
for assignment TO leading roles. He
entered the Metropolitan Opera Com
pany without any previous operatic or
stage experience. interpreted leading
baritone roles in Faust" and "Pag-
liacci," and not only won the admir-
alton of Metropolitan audiences, but
superlative praise from the critics
William B. Chase in the New York
Times OF February Goth. 1919. char
acterizes his work as The finest ex-
ample OF pure singing since the days
OF the De Reszkes and the stars Of
Grau." And the New York Sun of
March 3Oth, 1919. in review of a
weeks opera, said that THE one in
cident Of the week demanding espec-
ial consideration was Mr.. Werren-
raths admirable singing Of Valentine.
How long will Il take the opera-going
public TO find out that there is such
person as Reinald werrenrath. that
he has a national reputa ton as one
of the most consummate vocal artists
of the times, and that he actually
sings in Grand opera"
Max Smith. the great musical critic
OF the New York American following
Jacobsen's last recital. says Of him:
His achievements more than
| confirmed the earlier appraise-
ment of his gifts and accom-
plishments. with technical facility
security. and assurance, with beauty
of tone and rhythmical incisiveness
with temperamental fervor and
warmth of feeling. he combined 6
sense OF balance and proportion. G
fine grasp Of musical values. aud in
tellectua penetration and discern
ment, a self-conGoL a resolution ans
determination nothing short OF 70
markable in one of his years. Saschi
Jacobsen ought " be acclaimed as
violinist OF unusual accomp lishme ents
1t is because he is a viollnist of un
usual accomplishments that we IL
New York ought to be the first t
give him the honor which is his du,
in the world OF music"
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

tion for the Recognition Of the Irish
Republic.
The flowers were wrought in laven-
der and French blue, with centers OF
green or yellow, the whole piece of
handiwork carried out in an indes-
tructible fashion. SO that it might be
left, even exposed to the elements,
imperishable for several years.
A woven pail OF roses and smilax
came from the Chicago and Alton
railroad. and another Of Gala lilies
and large pink roses, in a background
Of sprengerei. from the Sixth Missouri
Infantry. Gala lilies. relieved by Law
ender sweet peas. was a beautiful re-
membrance from the Missouri House
Of Representatives The personal trib-
ute OF Ex-Governor and Mrs Gardner
was a large spray Of pink roses, with
many white lilacS Mayor Kiels
wreath had a prominent place, and
"OId Friends in st. Louis" had sent a
tall wreath, almost half OF which was
orchids. There were adequate ex-
pressions. beautiful with color and
perfume, from the Missouri legisla-
ture. the Missouri Writer'S Guild. tho
Missouri Hospital at Fulton. the
Daughters OF the American Revolu-
tion. the Children OF the Revolution.
Moolah Temple In St Louis and the
Scottish Rite fraternity. with many
others sea ely all OF which could
have been noted by any one observer.
With Simple Ceremony
Here. with the honors Of the world
passed by. the simple committmeu
ceremony was held at Champ Clark's
grave. The comforting passages Of
Holy Scripture were read by Mrs.
Clark's nephew. Rev Robert S. Boyd
Of Kansas City. pastor OF the South
east Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Clark
and her son, Col Bennett Clark. stood
there. surrounded by the home folks
OF the community. between 5000 and
1000. IL was estimated. every one OF
whom felt a personal sorrow at the
death of Champ Clark. uncle Joe"
Adams. as every ons calls him, an
old Confederate veteran. who has
always, lived at ''HOney snuCk.- the
Clark Homestead. DO called on ac-
count s,ot the magnificent honey
locust trees: was present. with
lhiSextfsaAnA daughter. Mks Della
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12
WAS NOT A PRACTICAL EXPERT.
MENT

II understand the boys quit playing
poker at Crimson Gulch."
"Only for a while" answered Three
Finger Sam. "a socialist came around
and persuaded everybody to divide all
the money in camp, even up all
around. So we didn't dast to play
poker. cause we knew that in half an
hour or mebbe less everything 'ud
be just as uneven as ever"
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12
HE WANTED MILITARY PRECIS-
ION

A negro drill sergeant was address
ing squad OF colored rockies" un-
der him. He said: Il wants you mig
gers to understan' dat you is to cary
out all o'ders giben on de risin' re-
Election OBJ de final word OBJ comman'.
Now when we's passin' dat reviewin'
stand at de comman' Eyes right! /
wants to hear ever nigger's eyeballs
click"
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12
BLUNT WAS BRUTALLY BEATEN

William Blunt seventy-five years
OF age. who lives by himself on a
farm near Rochester. in Andrew
county. was called to his door at an
early hour Friday morning by two
thugs, who forced themselves into the
house, and when the aged man at
first refused to tell where his money
was hidden. beat him with a stick of
cordwood until he is now in a critical
condition. They secured ;135 and
escaped.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

After a trial that lasted nearly
week in Judge Utzs division of the
circuit court. 1t ended Thursday in
Judge X. b. Randolph being given
verdict of 81 damages against the st.
Joseph Gas Co, which cut off his gas
because OF his refusal to pay an ex-
cessive bill The verdict is com
mended by gas users.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12
MCPHERSON COULD NOT BE
BLUFFTD

Representative Harry Z. McPher-
son Of this city cannot be btuffed-
for he is not built that way-so
whom Representative J. z. Lopp OF
Benton county attempted to bluff him
in the House Thursday night he found
Mcpherson right there-and stopped.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Tho collections fof Buchanan county
made for the fiscal year ending Jan
s1st by Collector srite totalled sa.ooe.-
900 and there is yet ;aoo. 900 dsiln-
quent This Is the largest collection
ever made in the history OF the ooun-
ty. The total amount charged against
srite's offics was 3R.so4.sss. which
was the amount which would have
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

At the meeting of the board of di-
rectors Of the School of the Ozarks
held here Monday, an unknown donor
presented the school with an offer to
build a $4,000 girls dormitory, which
the board accepted.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Just when people expected n drop
in butter and egg prices now that
winter feeding is over, they were this
week confronted with a decided raise
in both articles.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

During an alteration Sunday morn
Fifth street. was seriously stabbed by
Rufus Mccoy, a roomer at the same
house. A wound in Winkler's stom-
ach is dangerous. Winkler was taken
to hospital and Mccoy to the police
station.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Flowers for Easter will be plenti-
full this year, according to St Joseph
florists, but the prices will be about
what they were last year which. ac-
cording to the version of st. Joseph's
own Doc Snyder. Is that they will be
Hhigher n hell"
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

The farmers who reside on the St
Joseph-Atchison road, at the north
end of the proposed work, met at the
court house Monday and agreed to
report a basis for settlement OF dam
age claims, go that work may proceed
from both ends of the road.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Tho forty-one road overscers were
given instructions by tho county court
Thursday and told to keep the roads
up in shape.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Farm For Sale--67 acres adjoining
Dearborn, Mo, has good 7-room
house, barns. small orchard, good
we'll and cistern. Plenty OF running
water. About as acres in cultivation,
the rest in pasture. Address Edwin
Coons, General Delivery. st. Joseph,
Mo- (Advt.)
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

william Pappas. whose house at
1924 Boyd street was considerably
damaged by fire Monday. lost the
structure on Monday night. when it
again caught fire. There was no In
surance.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

The bill which declares the stock
yards OF the state a public market
and which is declared to be the great
ost blessing ever accorded the farm
ers and stock raisers, passed the
Senate Thursday.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

wanted-Salesman for 5000 mile
guaranteed tires. Salary 800 per
week. with extra commissions.
Cowan Tire g. Rubber Co., p. o. Box
7S4. Dept. S, Chicago. Ill.-(Advt)
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

The annual banquet Of St Joseph
Conclave No. . Red Cross OF Con-
stantine, was held at the Robidoux
Thursday night. and was participated
in by forty guests. r. V. Denslow OF
Trenton presided. and DR.. NJ. w,
Steiner was POSTMASTER. 1t was a
most pleasant affair.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Harry Marker. checker for the
Rock Island. was painfully injured
Tuesday, when ne was struck by
motor truck in front of the Rock
Island freight house.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Seth jefferson Rosey, seventy-three
years Of age, died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. S. ]. Merritt. Tuesday
morning.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

On Wednesday the friends of J. NJ.
Slaybaugh, who was fined $500 and
costs by Federal Judge Van Valken-
burgh, having raised about 5000 Of
the amount, Judge Van Valkenbur6h
reduced the fine to $3.50 on condition
that Slaybaugh live right hereafter.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Chairman Berry. who will conduct
the Salvation Army drive for $4,000.
has opened headquarters at SIC
Francis street.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Fifty pounds OF bacon and nine
hams were stolen from the Millard
meat market 900 Olive street. Mon
day night
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12
Wilson Had the Last Word

Anyway. Mr.. Wilson had the last
word with congress when he vetoed
the tariff bill.-Kansas City Post.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Burglars ransacked the residence
of @. ID. Berry on Frederick Boule-
ward Sunday night. but were fright
ened away before they secured any
booty.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Donald Mumford of st. Joseph is
making a weeks concert tour with
the Glee and Mandolin Clubs OF the
University OF Missouri
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

The Ministerial Alliance, after hear
ing the lecture of Judge T. B. Allen
Monday. endorsed his views on Need
ed Divorce Legislation"
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Thieves broke into the Baikie res
taurant, 919 Frederick avenue, Mon
day night. and made off with cigars.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Buchanan county farmers have or
dered 1900 bushels of seed potatoes
from Minnesota
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

On Sunday Rev. c. NJ. Chiffon OF
the First Christian church. entered
upon the twenty-fourth year of his
pastorate there.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

been collected had tho assessments
been carried out as originally planned.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

1t cost o. Libby $40 in police court
Wednesday, for giving his wife a gen.
tie dressing down" with his closed
fists Tuesday.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

The motor show closed in a blaze
Of glory Sunday night. 1t was a
grand success.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Some one stole b. c. Adams. gener-
al manager OF the street railways,
Cadillac car from Sixth and julie
streets Monday. 1t was later found
on the Savannah road where 1t had
been in collision with some other car.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Walter Shevlin's soft drink empor-
ium at Sixth and Charles was robbed
OF a quantity of cigars and tobacco
Monday night
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Congressman Charles L. Faust is in
Jefferson City looking after lesisla-
tion affecting st. Joseph.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

The flag on the federal building
was at half mast Monday. in respect
to the late Champ Clark.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Prof. II. p. Cody OF the Kansas
university talked on and gave a DEM
onstration OF liquid air before the
Commerce Club at the Wednesday
luncheon.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Park Commissioner Mcdonald ad-
dressed Central Labor Council Mon
day night on the park propositions.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

william Rogers OF Richmon Mo-.
was strongarmed by two men on Mes
SAME street Sunday night and relieved
of $40.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

The Elks Club has been asked to
assume the task OF tho $4,000 re-
naming that has not been raised to
make up the $4,000 needed for Far
East relief. Mrs. r. a. Brown made
the request Thursday.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

The congregation OF King Hill Bap-
will erect a new and modern church.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Mai-rhoffer Undertaklng Co. pre-
ssnts character. service and consider
a-ion. Ninth and Felix. Phone N.
s6s.--Adv.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Next Tuesday win bo the last day
for filing federal income tax returns
at the federal building.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12
Rock Undertaking Co. Lady ct
lencant, pls Frederick svenus.-Adv

The second poster contest by school
children, under the auspices Of the
Humane Society. will be concluded
April 5th, at which time all posters
must be in.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

According to the state tax commits
sion. the total taxable valuation as
assessed for Buchanan county Is
$4,000, 900.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

The St Joseph post office has Sc
cured a large consignment OF and
5 cent Pilgrim tercentary stamps
They are very handsome
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Rev. Robt. Porter delivered talk
on international affairs before the
Rotary Club Tuesday.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Don Riley's Motor Inn. Storage and
Nest repair department in city. La
dies ret room and free check rom
In conreetion Seventh aud lula
kd'
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

appeal. which court decided against
him wednesday,
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

supt. Thalman and Principal Wood,
the latter OF Central High, returned
Tuesday from Atlantic City where
they attended the mid-winter conven-
ISOLATION.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Following the lead set by the Will
tions lowered the price OF gasoline.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

There will be an examination for
clerks and carriers held at the federal
building March 26th for needed help
for tho st. Joseph office.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Boys playing in a field near Twenty
eighth and Garfield avenue, found a
largo amount Of tobacco and cigarettes
hidden there, which, had evidently
been stolen from a freight car.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

DR.. c. S. Roberts of the medical
staff of State Hospital No. 2 having
resigned, DIR. A. C. Pettijohn was on
Wednesday appointed to fill his place
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

A coroner's jury on Tuesday re-
turned a verdict that G.. w. Best was
killed by a Burlington engine March
4. Coroner Timmerman's witnesses
did not all appear and he proposes in
future to send officers after those
who do not respond.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Rowley b. Hess filed suit for di-
vorce Monday. from Mary r. Hess,
alleging desertion.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Fifty-six estates were given final
settlement by Probate Judge Duncan
Monday.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

The wreck OF Eddie Beams stude-
baker car was found near the water
works Thursday. The car had been
stolen and destroyed by fire,
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12
LOCAL MATTERS OF
GENERAL INTEREST
Paragraphs Which Tell cf the Happenings Of Local
Moment in Greater St. Joseph
Anything Which Has Occurred Deserving Of Local
Notice Can BE Found in These Columns

McCrea will have a hearing on q
charge of felonious assault. for which
he is now under arrest.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

John Howerton. a tarmer,S uyins
near the waterworkA. was takep IN
charge by Deputy wIlltanf Bisyina
and win be taken to Jefferson city
to serve q four-ysar sentAnos Tor
stealing an automobile He .yas :put
on bond DsndiagEHS supraas esaars
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Bessie Carter has filed suit for d.
vorce from Howard Carter. alleging
desertion.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

ssn.ieson Machine Co.. engineers
and machiaists supplies shaftins.
hangers. puusyA as No. 2nd.-Adv.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Ross Dugger Post Of Inza will put
on the Kennedy Carnival Co. begin
ming the week of April 1S.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Claiming that lockjaw sensued fol-
lowing an injury to his left hand
while employed as e miller by the
Grain Belt Mills. George C. Clark on
Thursday filed suit for damages
against the millA asking sso.ooo. Il
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Albert Gardner. a police detective,
resigned Monday.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

City Counselor Lindsay was In
Jefferson City yesterday representing
the city In the interurban fare raise
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Suit to determine the ownership of
s6,795.37 in interest on funds in the
American National Bank. held pend
ing litigation in federal court on ac-
count Of the Roberts Cone Co. and the
American Cone g. Wafer Co. of Day
ton, Ohio, was filed in the circuit
court Tuesday.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12
WHEN MISSOURI HoNORED
HER ILLUSTRIOUS SON

Continued From Page Two
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Jacob Asset, president OF the Bank
of Santa Rosa, who was shot by the
cashier. Charles McCrea, on Feb.
27th. was released from ST. Joseph's
Hospital here Wedn Sday. fully re-
covered from his wounds. AS soon
as Mr. Asset returns to Santa Rosa.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Everything you need for any KIND
of Painting. Wall paper. Chan 1lee's
Paint & Glass Co.. &I7 Edmond street.
ADV
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Donald Wyatt Of st. Joseph is max
ing a weeks concert tour with the
Glee Club of the University of Mis-
souri,
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Col. James w. Boyd went to st.
Louis Wednesday to attend meeting
of the executive committee Of the
Masonic Home.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

The Donahue- -stratton Grain Co. OF
Milwaukee have taken over the big
Elwood grain elevator. and have re-
eumed its operation.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

Mrs. Martha NJ. Dye, II years OF
age, died Wednesday, and the remains
were taken to Grant City, her former
home, Thursday for burial.
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-03-12

1t cost George Jarrott SIS in police
court Wednesday, for speeding on
Tuesday