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Power of Equity Courts.

Treating of the inherent power of
equity court to punish contempt, the
committee says:
.'The learned counsel for the respond
ents have not been able to cite any au-
thority for the proposition that courts
of equity have not the same inherent
power which. under all the authorities,
belongs to all courts to punish disobedi-
ence and insult to its dignity and au-
thority. On the contrary. In every in
stance in which "a punitive sentence has
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and Pennsylvania avenue northwest to
Soldiers Home junction. cars having a
seating car-city OF not less than thirty
four adults. as follows: On headway of
not more than II, minutes. leaving Penn
sylvania avenue beginning at the hour
of 4:3O p.m.. and continuing until 800
p.m.: on a headway of not more than
ia minutes. leaving Pennsylvania ave-
nue., beginning at the hour of 30 pm.
and continuing until $50 pm: on "A head
way of not more than 81: minutes, leav-
ing Pennsylvania avenue beginning at
the hour of $50 pm. and continuing until
T. pm. and on headway of not more
than one minute. leaving Pennsylvania
avenue beginning at the hour of pm.
and continuing until 6:1O pm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-05
Review of Authorities.

The opinions relied on in the brief OF
counsel for the labor men are reviewed
bv the committed These opinions. in
which contempt is referred to- says the
committee. ''as a crime. criminal Oh
fense and the like. read in the nght OF
facts before the court which rendered
them, mean no more than Is expressed
in other opinions. by the same courts. IN
cluding the later opinions OF the Supreme
Court of the United States. in which they
are declared to be I'm the nature OF crlm-
inal offenses." quasi criminal and the
like They are in the nature OF a )ud8-
ment conyicting oe a criminal offense; OF
q criminal nature; partake OF the nature
of a criminal offense; are criminal In ma
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-05
Biggest Achievement.

His biggest achievement was to secure
ruling by the chairman, Representativ.
Rodenberry of Georgia. to the effect that
the United States owes no part of tho
interest on the sinking fund and funded
debt. BY this theory. as expressed by
Mr.. Johnson himself. the District would
now owe TO the United States over ST.
etWvco. the sum total of th., interest paid
since the District Of Columbia bonds were
ISSUED.
Representative Johnson's point of order
against the item OF S,15 ios, for interest
on the sinking fund and the funded debt
has been made by him in debate and in
private conference many times. but last
nights session was the first to see it
fought out on the floor OF the House with
a carefully prepared opinion made in ad-
vance 10y the chairman. Mr. Johnson in
troduced his objection by a reference to
the 36b bonds Of the District OF Colum-
bia. He said:
Il take the position that as between
the United States government and the
bondholder the United States government
is bound to him for the full payment OF
both principal and interest. That ques-
tion and that question alone, was always
discussed by every body VINO entered upon
"a discussion of that subject. but until L
took up another feature Of the lill year
ago nobody. from 1874 until now. that
could find. had ever discussed the propo-
sition as to the liability existing between
the federal government and the District
of Columbia. Ny contention is. as just
said. that the United States government
is liable to the bondholder simply a
sUarantor, and that between the
United States government and the Dis
trict of Columbia the United States gov
eminent is only such guarantor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-05
Arraigns Mr.. Best.

Referring to the literature of the COM
pany which was criticised so strongly by
Alfred NJ. Best, the insurance reporter,
Mr.. Carusi said it had a strong vein of
optimism and that the statements re-
fiected the optimism of the men in the
company. Mr.. Carusi arraigned Mr.. Best
In a most scathfng manner,. and said of
the literature:
Business could not be done il adver-
tisements had to be written with the
gloom of obituary notices and if all ad-
vertisements had to- start out with {,
warming to the public"
Mr. Carusf said that the only criticism
that could possibly be made against the
First National is that there might be a
question as to whether it is better to have
home office management or general
agency management. This involves the
firm OF Tuttle, Wightman & Dudley. the
general agents of the First National. Mr..
Carusi said that the general agency plan
has the advantage Of throwing the risk
in the early years on the agents.
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JOHNSON SAYS NATION
SHOULD PAY NOTHING
Point of Order Against Sinking
Fund Appropriation Sustained.
AIRS OLD FRAUD CHARGES
Much of $15.OOO.OOO Indebtedness
Held Wrongfully Contracted.
Police and Health Appropria-
tions Upheld in Fight.

Nearly every member OF the House -
Representatives present late YESTERDAY.
afternoon when Representative johnson
of Kentucky made his point of order that
the nited States Treasury should boa
no part of the expense of paying interest
on the sinking fund and funded debt be-
i'eNed that the Senate viii disagree. en-
trelN with the action of the House in
committee on the whole. But friends Of
the District government in the House say
they believe that unless a firm stand ia
made by the substantial members the
next Congress VIII see the wipiuS away
of the organic act.
Representative Johnson chairman OF
the House District committee, stood in
the House all day yesterday. knocking
out practically every item Of new legis-
lation proposed in the bill, and continued
the onslaught until y o'clock last night.
when the House adjourned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-05

Fair tonight and Thursday,
with colder temperature tonight;
moderate northwest winds.
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Questioned by Mr.. Prouty.

Mr.. Prouty, referring to the underwrit-
ing contract between the First National
and Tuttle. Wightman & Dudley, asked
Mr.. Carusi if he did not consider 1t unsafe
to have Men running company with no
check whatever upon the underwriters.
1.-The board of directors Of the First
National company consist of fifteen men
of the highest standing In this cOmmun-
ity,' replied Mr.. Carusi Il challenge
any man to contrOvert that statement
regarding any or all Of these directors.
OF these fifteen men but five. at the most.
have any interest direct or indirect. in
the firm of Tuttle, Wightman L. Dudley,
and with respect to two of them-Justice
Gould and mHself-our interest in the un-
derwrting firm is purely fortuitOus and
matter OF chance.
The value of the stock We both hold
which is a small amount. depended en-
tirely upon the remarkable success in
raising the capital for the First National
and we had no idea when we received i,
that it would pay the dividends it has.
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Directors Are Upheld.

"The affairs of the First National COM
and fair directors, whose regulations are
worth ten times more than the small
salaries they get out of the company.
stockholders OF the company. and they
will continue to do So.
Il do not ask indulgence for my eli
ents," said Mr.. Carusi moment later.
"They stand on their records and their
legal rights. and all / ask is a fair, i'm
partial and honest performance OF your
duties under this resolution of investiga-
ton, and i think l will ge this.
Take the First National company. with
its three thousand stockholders and it's
attempt to do business in practically
every state. What is the situation to-
day? We have sent out blanks to various
state insurance departments showing any
where from two to three times the
amount of capital required by the states,
showing Il large surplus and other evi-
dences OF prosperous condition which
should have secured instant admission of
this company to do business.
But the mere fact that the company
was dragged into this investigation has
resulted practically In the cessation of its
business The state insurance depart
| nSents are waiting for the outcome of this
investigation. An Investigation OF cor
porat1oh OF this character is almost as
dangerous as the investigation of a
"pLidH dcteE, the very TACT tndt II
is being tnHeStisa ated is damnng in itself.
Urges Fair Report.
Under these circumstances ! ask YOU
gentlemen to bear in mind that your
liShtes. word, perhaps intended as well
meant advice to the directors by the
malice OF competition can be construed
| into condemnation and will be carried
broadcast and placed in the hands of
! every insurance agent in an attem.t to
/ show that business should not be given TO
| this company. This Is not an overtlrawn
| picture: that is what would be done, SO
l want 10 ask you to remember this
! that YOU owe duty to the stockholders
to make a fair report.
But suppose we should give you clean
! bill of health" asked Congressman Ber-
| ger. Wouldn't that be the biggest kind
! Of boost and wouldn't it be worth more
| than all the advertising you have done?"
! Mr.. Carusi replied:
THAT may be true, but your suggestion
puzzles me. IT We are entitled to a clean
bill of health is ii to be withheld because
OF this?
| Not at all" said Mr.. Berger. so far
as I am concerned
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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-09-25
The
Summers
Vacation
Where Shall
We Go?

For chiIdrcn and for all who need
a splendid rest among ideal sur
roundinGs, Colorado, with its clear
skies and health giving, exhilarating
air. with its glorious mountain
scenery that lifts your soul clean
out of the workaday rut, can hardly
be eQualed in the world as a place
to build up health, and enjoy the
keenest holiday pleasure from out
door life.
Now it's my business to lend a
friendly hand in planning trips to
Colorado. can relieve you Of a
lot of trouble. can give you maps
and pictures Of Colorado and a
hand book describing the comfort
able hotels and boarding houses
and what they charges. can tell
you how best to 60 and arrange for
you all the details, aud | would like
to do it.
No charge, it is part of "Buring-
ton Service" Call at the office or
write for copy of the free illur-
trated hand book
S B. ThiehOff. Ticket Agent Bur
lington Route.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-09-25
Cistern Filters Do Not Remove
Germs.
|. L. OWEN, Secy.

Cisterns that are properly con-
structed and receive rain water
from roofs generally afford water of
good sanitary quality, but if water
of doubtful quality is stored in els
terms the supply is of course not
safe for domestic use. Filters used
in connection with cisterns are of
value in making the water clear but
are generally Of no value in remov-
ing disease germs. Many cisterns
are divided into two parts by a
brick wall, the water being admit
ted into one compartment and
drawn from the other. In such cis-
terms the water passes through the
brick and in that way is improved
in clearness and color. but not gen.
orally in sanitary quality.-U. S.
Geological Survey)
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-09-25
S. T. POLLARD,
Local Representative of
Hannibal COurier.POSt
Monroe City, Mo.
S:--Etc!tc-c mcctir5.

Fan * '.r.'. u.- '".rph"nc Co
The ul,' L 4 u,eett Of the Stock
holders of The Farmers & Merchants
Telephone Company OF Monroe City,
Mo. will be held at the office of the
Company at ten o'clock a. m, Sat-
urday, October A, 1918, for the pur-
pose of electinG eleven directors to
serve for the ensuing year, and for
the transaction of such other bust
ness as may be desired.
JAMES SMITH, Pres,
IL OWEN. Secy. 1872.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-09-25

that $1,500.000 looks like lot of
money to waste on Missouri roads.
Well, it is better spent that way
than trying to farm on Massachu-
sets rock.-St, Louis Republic.
Senator Reeds Apt Comment.
1T seems to me unwise," declar-
ed Senator Reed. that with bust
ness tied up because of the fact that
it is waiting for the bill to PASS
that we should stop to discuss
humming birds. | wonder why we
don't stop sometimes to talk about
tens of thousands of persons who
live along the edge of want. won
der why we do not stop to protect
the pauper child. l wonder why we
cannot take a little time from the
songster of the field for the song
ster of the cradle and give some
thought to the babe reared in pow
erty and crime We should be per-
forming a better task for humity."
Standard.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-09-25
Same Principle.

MY grandfather" said the old
timer, used to put all his money
in his stocking"
"Wa-al, things hain't changed
much" said his old friend. My
grandson. whose takin' a course in
modern department at one O. them
Eastern COLLEGES, puts most all his
money into socks. judge.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-09-25

Mrs Dora Hallock and daughter,
Miss Mayme and Miss lola Har-
wood departed Monday for Mil
ford, Texas where they will teach
in the Texas Presbyterian College
All are excellent ladies and sue
cessful teachers.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-09-25

WIN. Green and wife of Palmyra
visited James Mudd'S family part
of the week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-09-25

r E. Quigley and wife of Shel-
bina were here the latter part Of
last week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-09-25

Mrs Jessie Patterson and children
and Miss Eva Mefford, of Perry
spent several days with friends in
this city. They were enroute to
Hunnewell to visit their mother,
Mrs. Frank Mefford.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-09-25

If you want a buyer for that horse
or COW for which you have no use
advertise in the Democrat.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-09-25

Perhaps you nave some sheep or
hogs which you want to sell. then
advertise them in the Democrat.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-09-25

c A. Revercomb and family, of
Shelbina have been spending the
week with relatives
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-09-25

Miss Pauline Owen departed Sat-
urday for her home at Jackson
vile, Florida, after pleasant visit
with her many friends here.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-09-25

Mrs. Rails returned to Palmyra
the latter part of last week after
an extended visit with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. D. r. Campbell.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-09-25

Inc American people as whole
do not want war with Mexico.
They are commencing President
Wilson for his policy of neutrality.
Democrat.
And Get the Light.
One of the smallest performances
in the country is pulled off when
an American lad halts an American
citizens and asks for match to
light cigarette with - and gets the
match DeKalb County Herald.
Why Not Take in Few More?
Congress, is about to impeach
federal judge. Why not make it
two or three? There are others
who have been invariably deciding
against the people under circum-
stances that lend suspicion, to state
it mildly.-Henry County Demo-
crat.
Uncle Joe Thou hit it an Accident.
Uncle" Joe Cannon is figuring on
running for Congress again. Uncle
Joe has become so used to rnn-
ming things his own way that he
evidently believes that the blow
that struck him last fall was an &C.
cident instead of a well-directed
effort on the part of his constitu-
ents.-Albany Ledger.
Would Improve Things Greatly.
If this country had had more
rain storms, and less brain storms
during the last few months. condi-
tons morally and commercially
would be greatly improved Boon
vile Advertiser.
Doing Good for Evil.
On the same day King Alfonso of
Spain pardoned the deluded man
who attempted to assasinate hun
the British premier obtained the
release of the two suffragettes who
recently belabored him on a golf
course in Scotland. Forgiveness
for our enemies is not only good
scriptual doctrine. but good politics.
City Times.
st, Joseph Democrats Sensible.
St. Joseph Democrats showed
sense in keeping out of the factori-
al fight which eliminated in an at
tempt by one Republican faction to
recall Republican mayor. The
Democrats simply climbed into the
attic and encouragingly yelled;
Go in Betsy, 90 in Bar" And
Betsy and the Bar went in.-Henry
County Democrat.
Bull Mooser Satisfied With Wilson.
DR.. Sears, for fifteen years one of
the greatest lecture attractions on
the chautauqua platform. is a Bull
Mooser. In all his addresses this
season, however, he publicly pro-
claims his belief that Woodrow
Wilson is a second Abraham Lin
coin as a champion of the rights of
the plain people of this country
DeKalb Tribune.
Will Sneak a Bacon Rind.
Some smart people are predict
ing ST corn before the robins nest
again Does that mean ten cent
hogs? If it does there will be a
whole lot of people who can't af-
ford meat. We're going to buy a
bacon rind so we can smell and
lick it occasionally and not forget
the great American hog. Worth
County Times.
What John A. Logan Said.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-09-25

Money to loan in any amount
Office over Woods Drug Store.
If. A. S. JAYNE.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-09-25

Mrs. j. !. Thomas and son, Clyde
spent Thursday in Hannibal with
Claude who is in lowering hospital
having recently undergone an oper-
alton for appendicitis He is get
ting along nicely.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-09-25

John'Gibbons, of Ephrata, Wash,
is visiting his relatives and friends
near Hunnewell.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-09-25

Prince E. Rouse left last night
on Sc for Chicago. From there he
will 90 to Madison, Wis, where he
has been appointed assistant in
Latin under Dr. M. S. Slaughter in
the University of Wisconsin,
Bucklin Herald.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-09-25

j. j. sRogers came in Thursday
from a visit in Minneapolis,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-09-25

You can help us make the Demo-
crat better paper by sending US
news items of your neighborhood.
Tell us about the going and comings
of yourself and neiehbors. We will
greatly appreciate this.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-09-25

DR.. dornback Oculist and Aurist
Hannibal. Mo.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-09-25

Pay what you owe the Farmers
& Merchants Telephone Co
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-09-25

Miss Gladys Vaughn of Hume
well spent part of the week with
her aunt, Mrs, j. r. Leake.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-09-25

B. F. Wunch and wife, of Hanni-
bal spent part of the week with his
sisters. Misses Lou and Lena
Wunch
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-09-25

Mrs. Chas Foelesone and son
went to Hannibal Friday to visit
Mr.. Foglesong He has a position
in Union Station He is industri-
GUS and reliable and will make good
in his new work.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-09-25

Dave Slaughter and wife, of De-
Sofa have been visiting his sister,
Mrs Chas. Foglesong.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-09-25

If there is anything in the line
of stock you want to buy advertise
for it in the Democrat.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-09-25

Born to Mr.. and Mrs Conley, of
Hannibal. Saturday 18th, daugh-
ter Mrs. Conley was formerly
Miss Okla Nelson.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-09-25

Joe Burnett the jolly editor of the
splendid Rails County Record came
up to meet old friends at the fair.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-09-25

erty and crime We should be per-
forming better task for humity."
MILAN Standard.
Mrs Dora Hallock and daughter,
Miss Mayme and Miss lola Har-
wood departed Monday for Mil
ford, Texas where they will teach
in the Texas Presbyterian College
All are excellent ladies and sue
cessful teachers.
Miss Pauline Owen departed Sat-
urday for her home at Jackson
vile, Florida, after a pleasant visit
with her many friends here.
You can help us make the Demo-
crat a better paper by sending US
news items of your neighborhood.
Tell us about the going and comings
of yourself and neighbors. We will
greatly appreciate this.
Mrs. Chas. Foelesong and SON
went to Hannibal Friday to visit
Mr.. Foglesong He has a position
in Union Station He is industri-
GUS and reliable and will make good
in his new work.
Dave Slaughter and wife, of De-
Sofa have been visiting his sister,
Mrs. Chas. Foglesong.
Mrs. Jessie Patterson and children
and Miss Eva Mefford, of Perry
spent several days with friends in
this city. They were enroute to
Hunnewell to visit their mother.
Mrs. Frank Mefford.
C A. Revercomb and family, of
Shelbina have been spending the
week with relatives
Money to loan in any amount
Office over Woods Drug Store.
tt. A. S. JAYNE.
Mrs. Rails returned to Palmyra
the latter part of last week after
an extended visit with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. D. R. Campbell.
Mrs. j. !. Thomas and son, Clyde
spent Thursday in Hannibal with
Claude who is in lowering hospital
having recently undergone an oper-
alton for appendicitis. He is get
ting along nicely.
B. F. Wunch and wife, of Hanni-
bal spent part of the week with his
sisters. Misses Lou and Lena
Wunch.
If there is anything in the line
of stock you want to buy advertise
for it in the Democrat.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs Conley, of
Hannibal, Saturday 18th, a daugh-
ter. Mrs, Conley was formerly
Miss Okla Nelson.
Joe Burnett the jolly editor of the
splendid Rails County Record came
I'D to meet old friends at the fair
j. j. sRogers came in Thursday
from a visit in Minneapolis,
John Gibbons, of Ephrata, Wash,
is visiting his relatives and friends
near Hunnewell.
Same Principle.
MY grandfather" said the old
timer, used to put all his money
in his stocking"
"Wa-al, things hain't changed
much" said his old friend. My
grandson. whose takin' a course in
modern department at one O. them
Eastern COLLEGES, puts most all his
money into socks. Judge.
aa....a,.s...,s..ss.i........u..,e,.....as
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-09-25
Will Sneak a Bacon Rind.
What John A. Logan Said.

South Cardinals governor says:
Il wouldn't appoint no man to moth
ing that didn't vote for Blease." The
elegant grammar of Mr.. Blease re-
calls a jingle that used to be sland-
erously and humorously ascribed to
Gen. John A. Logan: We never
speak as we pass by: me to jim
Blaine, nor he to Kansas City
Times.
Is Far Better Spent.
The Boston Transcript remarks
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1913-09-25
What the Missouri
Editors Are Saying

They Commend President Wilson.
The American people as a whole
do not want war with Mexico.
They are commenting President
Wilson for his policy of neutrality.
Democrat.