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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-03
A Calamity dowler.

May the GOOD Lord Dr nish the
calamity howlvr, and hy + is chas-
tisament make Of min an intelligent
industrious and useful citizen. Ger
tainly h clouds have shed their
silver Innings and the sun of pros
perity has kissed both sides Of every
legitimate proposition in the Nation.
No longer is there cause for man in
this country to grieve and to mourn.
Millions of dollars worth of orders
have been placed in this country
for every line of produce raised or
manufactured. Never in the histo-
ry of our nation was there such
prospects for trade; not only will
this demand from foreign countries
for our goods fill our banks with
money, but it will cause factories
to be built and the farm lands to
be put in a higher state of cultiva-
ton.
The war has stopped immiera-
ton and the idle in America will
all have work at good wages. AL
ready the demand comes in letters
and kilograms from the coast for
eggs and poultry, butter and game
at high prices.
The man who erumbles now
must be an idler or an idiot; GER
tainly no sane man can fail to see
the rift in the clouds and the sun
shine of prosperity Citizens of the
United States need but to shed their
linen, lay off their high collars and
spend about sixteen hours a day in
honest labor, for everything pro-
duced in this country will bring war
prices for the next few years.
Not only will the millions of for
eign countries flow to this country
on account of the war, but for the
same reasons hundreds of thous-
ands of Americans who have in the
past been spending millions of dol
lars sight, seeing in Europe, will for
several years to come spend their
money at home seeing the sights
and wonders Of their own country.
hence everything will tend for the
next few years to make this coun-
try the dumping ground for the
gold of the world.-Boone Co. (Ky.)
Recorder,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-03
Not Located.

j. L. Hayden is in receipt of a let
ter from d. H. White, Chief Of Police
of San Francisco; which reads as
follows:
Dear Sir: Referring to an article in
the issue of the Monroe City Demo-
crat of Nov. 18th, concerning the
disappearance of your son, Lee Hay
den, would respectfully state that
diligent search and inquiry was
made for your son in this city thru
every available channel, but thus
far we have been unable to locate
him for you l would suggest that
you communicate with the Adjutant
General of the U. S. Army. Wash
ington D. G. giving full particulars,
concerning his age, name in full. oc-
cupation, nativity, description. etc.
as he may have possibly re-enlisted
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-03

Mrs. L. A. Kaylor and baby, of
Staffonsville arrived Monday to
visit her parents, Geo. Matlock and
wife. Just year ago Monday Mrs
Matlock was taken to the hospital
at Quincy. She is now enjoying
splendid health.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-03

The Democrat is in receipt of an
anonymous letter. Time and again
we have published the fact that we
must have the name of the writer,
not necessarily for publication. We
must have the name.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-03

DR.. 7. C. Proctor of Sturgeon Bay,
Wis, spent part of the week with
his parents, DR., and Mrs. Thomas
Proctor. DR.. Proctor, Srs., health
is not as good as his friends wish.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-03

At the entertainment given by
the Ladies Improvement Society
Friday evening there was a good
size crowd and all greatly enjoyed
he occasion.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-03
Light at Hunnewell.

Tuesday night the street lights of
Hunnewell let their lights shine.
Monroe furnishes the electricity and
has been ready for several days but
Hunnewell was not ready until
Tuesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-03

Buy something useful for Christ
mas presents this year. This you
can easily do by talking with Hanly
& Green.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-03

Mrs Close, of Moorsville, Ed
ward McClintic, of Anthony. Kan.
Mr.. Lindsay, of Ludlow arrived
Monday to visit their sister. Mrs. H
G. Yahns.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-03

Miss Lizzie Umstattd, who is
spending the winter in Perry spent
part of the week with relatives and
friends here.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-03

Only three weeks until some boy
or girl will have the pony outfit.
Help some boy OF girl to win this
beautiful pony by buying your
clothing from Hanly & Green.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-03

The Knights of Columbus dance
Thursday evening was largely at
tended and those present greatly
enjoyed the occasion.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-03

D. A. Bono who is on the U. S. S
California is at home visiting his
father. Sol Bono, and many other
friends. He has been in China and
Japan.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-03
See the Balmacaans and Mack
naws at Hanly & Green's.
Bebb's Opening.

The formal opening at the Bebb'S
Jewelry Store Saturday was success
About three hundred ladies were
present. The Monroe City Orches-
ira furnished delightful music dur
ing the afternoon and evening.
Mr.. Bebb has beautiful up-to-date
store room and his stock of goods
cannot be excelled in any town of
this size in this part of the country.
Messrs R. F. and A. c. Bebb are
both courteous and accommodating
and deserve their liberal patronage
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-03

Spend Tuesday evening with the
Rebekahs and help the Chautauqua
fund.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-03

Grandfather, Monroe's only real
Christmas Store.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-03

Grace Baptist Church shipped a
barrel of fruit to the Home for Aged
Baptists at Ironton, last week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-03

One thousand extra votes with
every dollar spent at Bebb's Jewel
ry Store next week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-03

Miss Lena Krigbaum and Elvyn
ellison went to Perry Monday to
visit relatives.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-03

Cut glass and hand painted
china at Bebb's Jewelry Store.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-03

Ray Edmunds, of Sedalia visited
his parents, Mr., and Mrs. Frank
Edmunds part of the week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-03

Mrs. E. N. Crawford. of Palmyra
spent Monday in this city.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-03

The very Best Candy 10 and 15c
per pound at the Grandfather.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-03

Christpas gifts for everybody,
20 ung and old, at the Grahd-Leader
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-03

Mrs. Frank Edmunds was a Han
nibal visitor part of the week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-03

Airships of every description at
the Grandfather.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-03

Toys, Toys, all kinds of Toys at
the Grandfather.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-03

Too many negroes who have no
business there loaf around the
depots.
S. G. Demaree spent part of the
week in St. Louis with his son, John.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-03

A lot of neckties in Christmas
boxes at Hanly & Green's.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-03

CANDY, by the pound, pail, Or
anyway you want it.-Grand-Leader
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-03

Monroe's busiest store-Grand-
Leader
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-03

Mechanical toys at the Grand.
Leader.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-03

Misses Cleo Patton and Mildred
Buell. went to Hunnewell Tuesday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-03

Grandfather, Monroe's only toy
shop.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-03
For fire, lightning and plate glass
insurance, see A. S. Jayne.
Victim of Pneumonia.

Miss Callie Phillips died at the
home of her sister. Mrs. D, M.
Proctor, Friday morning Miss
Phillips was the Oldest sister and
lived on the home place north of
Paris. She came to this city about
two weeks ago and was taken ill
with pneumonia. She was a men,
Der of the Baptist church.
The funeral was held in the Sa-
lem Baptist church Sunday; inter-
ment in that cemetery.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-03

Special reduced prices on ladies and
childrens winter underwear.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1914-12-03

We are closing out all 'cloaks and suits
now regardless of cost or value.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-18
Francis Jock Once Was Rich; Now
He Is Crippled-and Poor; Francis
Has Taste of Supreme Courts Justice


page as7.
jury in Judge Albesons found that. inasmueh as
Williams directed
unloading the
as superior Jock inferior servant and that they
were not fellow servants Therefore the company was liable
The jury found that Jocks leg worth $4,000.
Jock pleased When he asked. do the money!
His lawyer explained the the defendant company
had filed notice appeal
Jock didn't only knew he would have
to wait little longer.
THE considered Jock and the
good had
The members the sandpst'ers They
badt
blood and
OF a Isn't worth anything at all.
presented TO the court
exactly the
superior Jury had applied.
Jock $4,000.
owed Jock NOT oNE RED
CENT
had IS
| self. This hard.
- had held that when one
superior
when directs
workman they fellow servants
And therefore the not liable
In Wenatchee hobbies about
the Michigan woods who used
y o get money jock 10 living charity. too
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-18
JOCK was rich.


but rich in youth and hearth and strength
he himself he would be rich In money too Why
perfectly negotiable tho labor market
back strong hands modicum
brains and
No bow n the little could beat
could him his back In wrestling
could fell neatly and as
quickly q fuligrown
Francis Jocks perfectly That h legs
all worked togener 10
able n market
he mother moved from Can
father died Jock worked as logger
in and He good son to his
widowed
By and bv there he had
a He was In the Northwest
didn't He could good Job
his assets Jock came to the northwest 10
find good Job
TIE HAVE said that Jock rich
w He II.
~ You though health and strength his
nevertheless poor man may nave
blind he is worthless In he aoor aAe
sareas gooda
But he Of his good legs
ME foreman se, lock To work unloading There
workman the railroads employ named
The foreman told Williams 10 sno"
Jock unload the lumber . ..,o.aoa
chop 1t off with an ak was ann
It under the miooie OF he
prop that the car would opple over . -. ..
assets-egs, back. arms and modeum Oh o'a"
work chopping the stake o. o,uo N. nron
Somebody while Jock worked Or ese me
under the car when IL oppe'
One Of Jocks good legs crushed
off to the hip
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-18
No Milk for Babies in Brussels; They Die Because
They "Are Enemies When Fatherland Is at War;

ders moved ever so slightly.
I'VE trust Herr Lieutenant (the English wom-
ans voice was toneless with neutrality, we beg
that milk farmers may be allowed to come to the
gate neutrals.'
The officers outstanding mustache twitched
with amusement
Then insist" urged the American, that
women, honor, be permitted to pass the
barrier-merely to return with peasants milk
cart"
Again that arrogant smile
NOW we demand' climaxed Nurse Marie
Felicite, and the Red Cross on her sleeve was not
brighter than the color her cheeks. eve DE-
MAND that we women, your soldiers (who are
willng), be allowed to secure milk for the babies
of Brussels"
Followed instant's silence.
French woman and German officer eyed each
other.
Her manner was calm, confident, the spirit of
new France.
His military, feudal to the verge Of insolence
He spoke with finality that denied contradiction
"You ask the absurd the impos-
sible. We Prussians recognize no dis
tinction of persons. Men, Don,en, chill
dren, ALL are enemies of the Father
land lUhen Germany makes sOor"
Today hundred babies lie dead in Brussels
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-18
[V7haf IfirkaboutIt|
|V 8E,W uI.U UE AzN5 O21tzOV
" BY
oZze Moec1&~

YOUNG cousin Of mine entered the uni"esV came
home n ami, With ame Of satisfaction his face, and with a
proud healthy in his walk -
cadet OF the app'o
granted freshmen and sophomore 'o'"
must be given military training
Il appeal to sort OF JOKE oe'o'e '
Uniform guns soldier Inc thousn o
really never was military training u appeseo
they performing
somehow other feel that way now ne war :" Iii, 81
don't
ts millinery Fall Show Don't IKE 70 near war 's'
encouragement TO war
at the university wouo nave "
no few MOI ago. Today I'm not so eertsn5
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-18
WHERE GREAT
RIVAL ARMIES
ARE FIGHTING

PARIS, Sept. Subscription
OF fighting along the eastern
French frontier have hither-
to generally assumed that the =
posing lines extended from north
eastern France all along the border
into Alsace.
II is more convenient, for the
purpose OF avoiding confusion In
designations of centers. lefts and
rights. to regard the conflict In
northeastern France as separate
engagement.
On this theory. the lines would
extend from Compiegne, along re-
verse curve. following the course of
the Aisne river through Craonne
and Rethel. down past Montfaucon
and varennes. to the Verdun region.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-18
PIERCE PUTS
CRIMP IN The
RENTON DEAL

Assistant Corporation Coun-
sci Ralph Pierce today dropped
bomb into the council neooti-
ations with the Seattle, Renton
& Southern for the purchase OF
that line for $500, 900. Az a
result, IL Is possible that the
entire matter may be dropped.
Pierce called attention To- the fact
that the Renton line has at present
n petition up before the public serv-
ice commission for an Increase In
rates.
This petition is based" says
Pierce, "on the ground that fair
return on the investment OF the
Renton line is wanted The city's
In that case is that the
company is receiving fair return,
based on the value OF the com.
panys line. which our experts fig
ure IL aboift 100000,
Now, II the council passes any
resolution to offer the Renton line
81 SOC, 900, II knocks out our con.
tention at once, and the higher
rates will be allowed by the public
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-18
URGE TEDDY
TO COME HERE

DR. Sydney Strong OF the Queen
Anne Congregational church will
pronounce the invocation at the
opening Of the progressive conven.
ton tomorrow. Progressive head
quarters today Joined with those of
Oregon and California In sending n
telegram to Col. Roosevelt, urging
him to come TO this Coast TO assist
In the campaign
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-18
Germany Asks
Wilson 10 Get
Allies Terms

WASHINGTON Sept fls-President Wilson was "ex-
emey hopeful today that real progress European
may from Gemanys informal suggestion
United States undertake elicit from Great Britain France
and Russia statement of the under which allies
would make peace
The suggestion voiced by the imperial chancellor
Bethmann Hollweg American Ambassador Gerard at
Berlin.
is learned from reliable source that President Wilson
has hope that definite may be
sented
The chanceors remarks to Ambassador Gerard follow:
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-18

Germany is appreciative OF the
American governments interest
and offer OF services I'm trying TO
make peace. Germany did not
want war. but had IL forced on
her.
Even II she defeats France, she
must likewise vanauish both Great
Britain and Russia. as all three
have made an agreement to not
make peace except by common con.
sent.
Similarly. England has announc.
ed through Premier Asquith that
she intends TO fight to the limit of
her endurance.
Wants Lasting Peace
'In view of tnat determination
on the part of Great Britain, the
L., S. ought TO get proposals of
peace from the allies. Germany
could accept only lasting peace,
one that would make her people Sc
cure against future attacks.
ITO accept mediation now would
be interpreted by the allies as a
sign of weakness on the part OF
Germany. and would be misunder-
stood by the German people, who.
having made great sacrifices, have
the right to demand guarantees of
security"
Negotiations Secret
Whatever negotiations are In
progress are being made with the
greatest secrecy.
II is said President Wilson soon
viii make guarded inquiries of the
allies. advising them of the Ger
man position. He was expected to
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-18

Clerk FOils
wild West
Holdup Man

A bold attempt by lone high.
wayman. who carried gun and
wore a mask. To rob one OF Seat
ties biggest ieweiry stores in day
light, was frustrated by one Of the
clerks. who ducked behind a coun-
ter and slipped out through q back
door of the American Jewelry
store. sos Second ay.. shortly after
s o'clock this morning.
The clerk. G. Larsen. summoned
the police, but the man got away
before their arrival.
Throw Up Your Hands"
Entering the store. the robber.
who was fairly well dressed. drew
white handkerchief over his fea.
lures and commanded the two
clerks. Larsen and Sam Weisfieid.
who we're removing a quantity OF
iewelry from the safe. to raise
their hands. The man carried
paper sack. in which he>evidently
planned TO carry off his loot.
Telling the clerks he would get
them both" II they made an outcry.
the robber disappeared through a
door leading to an office In the rear
OF the store.
Says He Got Nothing
AS soon as he was out OF sight.
Larsen ducked and made for the
back door. Weisfield concealed
himself under the counter.
When Larsen returned with n
squad OF policemen, the robber had
gone. AZ near as can be found, he
got nothing.
Before the police. led by Capt.
Soaring, arrived on the scene,
customer entered the store.
The cops thought he was the
robber.
There he 10, men," cried the
captain. and into the store
went the cops, peIl nell.
The "robber" was overpow-
cred without a struggle.
Then he explained who he
was.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-18
SPEND FIVE MINUTES HERE EVERY DAY
AND YOU'LL KNOW ALL ABOUT THE WAR

But il is unlikely that this will
be the outcome.
The German strength Is now at
its maximum, while that y. the al
lies is being increased by colonial
relnforoements, by the annlhiIation
Of Austria's armies, and by the in
dustrial situation growing out of
Great Bsltaln's command Of the
seas.
Germany, faced by the PROBABLE
ity Of having to give way either in
the west or east seems to have de-
cded 10 retire before the French
and British rather than to be
driven back by the Russians.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-18
BY Mary Boyle O'Reilly

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM (By MaiD.
NURSE MARIE FELICITE, of the French Red
~ Cross met me at the hospital door. had seen
her for moment at midnight with white arms
crimsoned to the elbow with the cross, step con-
fident, manner serene. Now her face was white
There is milk in Brussels," said Nurse
Marie Feicite.
made to laugh: There are many things want
ing in the captured capital
"And the babies" prodded the Red Cross
sister. Then sensed the horror.
Therefore, have arranged to 60 to the
commander of the city," she continued determined
to appeal-four of us-women of different coun-
tries Will you come? viii you be an American
delegatc?"
In half an hour the quartet stood in the Hotel
De Vile, explaining mission to a representative
of the German army governor.
Nearer the potentate we could not approach.
By agreement we tacitly waived nationality
to state the case of the little ones.
The English woman spoke in German, the
French woman in Flemish, the Belgian in English
the American in French.
Our plea was plain and pointed. 1.-THE OUT
POSTS PREVENT DAIRY CARTS ENTERING
THE CITY. THEREFORE BABIES STARVE-"
The Prussian officers silver.strapped shou-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-18

the deciding factors in bringing
about this change OF strategy.
GERMANY NOW OCCUPIES
the best position II can hope for
from which to dispatch armies.
The kaiser's forces hold Belgium
and Northern France. Russia has
been driven from most OF East
Prussia. The German troops are
carrying the war into Russian
Poland.
II the kaiser can maintain these
conditions indefinitely, he need
fear nothing worse than the loss Of
some colonies.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-18

service commission"
The council today Is discussing
the final draft OF the proposed
agreement. The resolution offer.
ing si.600.000 for the railway and
its submission TO referendum
vote is to come up for passage Mon.
day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-18

DISPOSITION OF GERMANY'S
military strength today Indicated
that diplomacy and strategy we're
cooperating to protect the Father
land from the ravaaes OF the peace
conference which must follow the
war.
At the outbreak OF hostilities
the German general staff planned
an offensive movement In France
and defensive operations. against
the Russians.
This seems to have been re-
versed.
The ease with which the Ger
mans win victories in East Prussia
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-18

proves there are more German
troops In that area than would be
needed for purely defensive pur-
poses.
On the other hand. Il 10 obvious
that the kaiser has not sufficient
force In France for a persistent Of
fense.
The transformation of the East
Prussian defensive into an Of
fensive and the change In France
from offensive to dcfen We tactics
must have been intentional. The
collapse Of Austria's first line In
Galicia and the failure Of the Ger.
man drive on Paris probably were
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-18
DAHLSTROM GONE

Although the authorities believe
he has left the country. the United
States district attorneys office to-
day filed petition with the dis
trict clerk for the cancellation of
the citizenship papers of Albert
Dahlstrom, Heliga preacher, recent
ly sentenced for Mann act viola
ton. Dahlstrom appealed from his
sentence and gave bond. after
which he dropped from sight.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-18
Aisne Fight
Is BlOOdieSt
Of the War

PARIS, Sept. f8.--After five
days furious fighting, twl-
light began to fall on the field
Of battle OF the Aisne this
evening, with no material ad-
vantage gained by either side.
All accounts agreed that II
was the bIoodiest OF the war
thus far. II was said u FAR
surpassed the battle OF the
Marine. and was. therefore, en-
titled TO the now somewhat
stereotyped description Of the
Greatest battle in the worlds
history"
Eleven hundred thousand Ger
mans are estimated TO be engaged
against $500. 900 OF the allies.
Thousands had been killed.
More thousands had been
wounded.
Many of them had lain for
many hours In the rain and es-
posed 20 chilling wind.
Both the Franco British allies
and the Germans were still bring.
Ing up reinforcements. The allies
on the offensive. The
Germans continued to hold their
ground. The Germans made a
dash against Rheims Thursday
night and had almost reached
goal before they were repulsed and
driven back TO their former posi-
tion.
The British were bearing the
brunt OF the fighting with the Ger.
man right wing.
After repulsing three charges. the
British troops under Gen. pulteney
made a counter attack. fought the
Germans at the point OF the bayo-
net and decimated an entire
brigade.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-18

Water will be shut OF In West
Seattle, south of w. Alaska ST.. also
on Alkl av.. and In the Alki point
district. Saturday. September 10,
from a. m. to 5 y. m. The high
district supplied by small tanks
will have water part OF the day