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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-05-13
Uncovered Army worms.

In blowing up IS acres of blue
grass sod last week Trav Darnell,
south of Paris, uncovered a huge
colony of army worms. They were
still in the crysalis stage but showed
signs of life when the sun struck
them. Mr.. Darnell says the piece
of ground was literally alive with
them throughout and fears that dry
weather may again bring the pest
which did so much damage last
year. the common belief" he said
is that the army worm comes only
at stated periods. but this is a mis-
take. 1t is with us all the time and
becomes active any time the con-
ditions are favorable, so agricultur-
al bulletins say, and dry spring
may bring them again." So far the
. Mercury has heard of no one else
blowing up the pest and Mr.. Darn
ellis ground may have been an ex-
ception. the worms in numbers bur
rowing there last summer when
their allotted life was lived. Sun
day s big rain meant destruction to
them and it was also a chinch bug
washer. the latter pest eaving been
reported here and there,-Paris
Mercury.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-05-13
Switzerland in
America, Glacier
National Park

Now that Switzerland is
closed to the tourist world,
Glacier National Park in
northwestern Montana be-
comes the mecca of those
who love the rugged noun
tain scenery and outdoor
life.
I know of no other spot in
all the world that is in any
way similar to Glacier Ma
tional Park. 1t offers to the
vacation seeker, weary of the
sameness in ocean or land
travel or the monotony of
the seashore or mountains,
a distinctive outing unrivaled
Imagine the fascination of
an auto-stase, horseback or
walking tour of this Ameri-
can Alps country, stopping
at magnificent tourist hotels,
attractive chalets or tepee
camps, as your fancy dictat-
es. Thers's nothing like it.
1t is inexpensive too!
Get the Burlinston's Gla-
cier Park folder today and
look it over.
S. B. THIEHOFF,
Ticket Agent.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-05-13

The U, S. Agricultural Depart.
ment announces that skunks are
good to kill army worms, and recon-
mends them. For our part we
think the remedy worse than the
origonal trouble. We would very
much prefer letting the rain do the
Job.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-05-13

Boost for the things which will
make Monroe City a better town and
with it the country surrounding. Of
course you have your ideas of what
is the best thing to do, but if you
can't get the other people to see it
your way join the crowd in doing
something. Monroe City has a live
bunch of Boosters and they are &C
complishing good things for the
town and vicinity. If you have any
thing to suggest that will aid in the
good work the Boosters will thank
you for it. Perhaps they will not
see just as you may but they will
take your suggestions under advise
ment.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-05-13

This is the time Of the year to
build roads. 1t is also the time when
farmers are very busy. For some
time the Democrat has advocated
the building of roads either by con-
tract or by the penitentiary convicts
In either case all the work should
be under the direction of an expert
enced road builder, a man who has
made a study of road building.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-05-13
Will Preserve Birthplace.

M, A. Violette of Florida has pur
chased the birthplace of Mark
Twain. tits a little one story build
ing of three rooms. The owner in
tends to restore it to its original
appearance as nearly as possible
and to keep it that way.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-05-13
OF Interest to Women.

Soap should never be boiled in
an iron vessel; porcelain or granite
iron is better.
Stray bits of ostrich plumes may
be made into one of the new Shout
der capes and completed by COL
lar embroidered in soutache.
The temperature of the sleeping
room in winter should never be
above 60 degrees, and the less it
goes above 40 the better. The cold
air stimulates the blood and brings
health and vieor in its wake.
Fudge made with sour cream in
stead of fresh milk is delicious.
If the pan in which macaroni is
to be cooked is buttered, food will
not stick to the pan.
Butter rubbed on the cleaned pc.
tatoes prepared for baking will
keep the skins from getting thick
and hard. s4l&-YC7
If a sunshine cake and a bow
full of mayennaise are made at the
same time as an angel cake is made
the yolks of the eggs will be used
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-05-13

Fred Prough of Kirksville spent
the week end with his friend, Miss
Mabel Mears who is spending the
summer with her sister Mrs. Mike
Long.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-05-13

Mrs. H. W. Thomas of Quincy
was the guest Of Mrs. J. R. Patton
the last of the week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-05-13

Miss Annie and William Yount
visited at Woodland the last of the
week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-05-13

Fred Angus returned Friday from
Callao where he had been in that
city on business several days
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-05-13

Mrs. V. G. Sherman and son of
Hannibal returned to their home
Saturday after visiting at the home
of Frank Abbott, few days.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-05-13

Miss Lois Carr of HunneWell was
the guest of the Misses McClintic
the last of the week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-05-13

Miss Lillian McNutt spent Satur.
day and Sunday, at Rensselaer,.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-26
City Aenns

The common council committee which is investigating the nigh cost of autoing in the street department. will hold another meeting this evening.
 The Ladies' society of St. Matthews German Lutheran church will hold a social with an entertainment and the serving of refreshments Tomorrow eve ming at s o'clock. Friends of the ladies are invited.
 Rev. M. P. Hart, formerly stationed at St. Mary's church, is i'll with se- were cold. He is now on a trip to Boston for his health.
 Candidates for the position of physi- cal instructor in the schools to sue ceed Miss Beth Marcy, arc Miss Alma Grove, Miss Rose Glover and Miss Irene Byrne. All have taken courses in the New Haven training school.
 A marriage license has been issued to Harry V. Payne of Naugatuck~and Miss Lena c. Noe of 225 Hartford avenue.
 William A. White of Hartford has sold land and buildings of Ledge Court to Timothy Dehan.
 Aaron Danielson, Hiding Nelson
 
 on Osgood avenue and Hunter road to the Neandar Land company.
 Louis Fodt has filed ali application with the county commissioners for transfer to himself of the license of Charles F. Dehm on Arch street. A hearing will be held at 10 a. m. on June Il.
 The advisory board of the First Ward Republican club will hold meeting this evening to make plans for the annual meeting.
 A creditable presentation of "A Gilded Youth,' was given last night in the new Turner hall by the Wood ruff club of the South church.
 A farewell reception was given last, night to. Rev. Frederick Schaefer at the meeting of the English Lutheran church. He will preach his farewell sermon Sunday. He expects to become a missionary to the Telegu people in India.
 Boy Scout Troop No. 8 held drill at the state armory last night under the direction of Lieutenant Hattings of Company E. c. N. G. Drills will be held regularly every Tuesday even- ing for some time.
 John Torrell has been granted per- mission by Building Inspector Ruth erford to erect a garage at the corner of Fairview and Church streets at cost of $375. Nichola Badalota has had plans drawn for three-family brick house on Oak street to cost $4,000. Mary Fairwood has applied for permission to erect sa house on Park avenue at cost of s1,00o.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-26
UNVEL MONUMENT.
Colonial Danes of Virginia Present
 Memorial to City of Alexandria.

Alexandria, Va, May 26.--Mar<ing the point from winch Major General Edward Braddock and his force of British regulars and Virginia troops, with Colonel George Washington as aide-de-camp, departed from here in April, 1755, on the disastrous expe- diion to take F'orst Duquesne, the present site of Pittsburg, Pa, in tn war against the French and Indians. an interesting monument was unveiled here today by the Socety of the Col, onial Danes of Virginia.
 Many members of the society of Colonial Danes, the Daughters of the American Revolution ana other pa- trfotic societies from various parts of Virginia, the District of Columbia, Maryland and Pennsylvania witnessed the presentation of the monument to officials of the city of Alexandria. Many of those present will take .paro tomorrow in the unveiling of simi- lar monument at Winchester, Vir- ginia.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-26

penter, daughter of MT. and Mrs. W. l.. Carpenter of Stanley street. Their union has been blessed by the birth of a son, Irving Walter Rutherford, who will be the guest of honor at the anniversary celebration.
 Although he is one of New Britain's youngest public officials, Building In- spector Rutherford is not any the less capable of filling his office with credit to himself and to the administration. He received his schooling in. govern nlent affairs as councilman from the second ward. He served in 1913 and part of 1914, resigning in April of the latter year to accept the appoint ment of building inspector from Mayor George A. Quigley. He is a live wire and the manner in which he has conducted his office is the topic of many complimentary discussions.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-26

in the historic development of the na- ton, redress is not possible we should resign ourselves to the imper- fections of humanity and let bygones be bygones and let the dead past bury it's dead"
 Argentina Advances Suggestion.
 When the groups assembled after the general session the delegation from Argentina advanced a sugges- ton which may make possible an un- derstanding that all the nations rep resented shall work for an arrange rnent whereby disputes arising be- tween business men in the different countries shall be adjusted by arbi- tration through conme ercial organiza- tons Later this proposal was taken up by the executive committee of the United States Chamber of Commerce. which through it president, John H. Fahey. gave assurance that everything possible would be done to have such a plan approved by the business men in this country.
 The Chilean delegation talked gen orally of the need for an improve ment of transportation facilities. and pointed out the advantages to be gained from the investment of United States capital in that country
 Salvador suggested that a bank be esta blished there with a capital of $1O,0O0.000, that branches of banks in the United States be founded and that all the nations represented at the conference agree that the vessels of every other American country be exempt from port dues.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-26
HIDES IN CELLAR
 ANDsURPR|SES VISITOR
Smith Makes Serious Charge Against
 Wife and Schmidt.

All the lawyers concurring, the case against George Schmidt, bar tender, and William Smith. baker, charging them with assa ulting each other and an additional charge of improper conduct lodged against Mrs. Smith and Schmidt which came up before Judge J. H. Kirkham in po- lice court this morning, was continued until one week from today. Lawyer W. F. Mangan apears for the wom- an, while Lawyer F. F. McDonougn represents Schmidt. On the assault charge the bonds were fixed at S10o each. On the other charge the wom- ans bond was fixed at $500 white Schmidt's bond was placed at $500.
 Husband Interrupts Visit
 According to the tory of the case Schmidt has been attentive to Mrs Smith for some time and is alleged to have made clandestine visits at tho house during the husbands absence Eventually the husband became sus- picious and yesterday afternoon he hid in his cellar to see what wouiI happen.
 It is alleged that late in the after noon Schmidt made another of his SO cret visits to the Smith home and 1t the psychological momen the hus- band. rushed into the room and de- nounced his wife nd the man who seemed to have stolen her affections. Schmidt grabbed a lamp and hurled it at Smiths head. Smith reta1iateG with a punch on thejaw and the two men clinched, rolling on the floor At this juncture Patrick Smith, the husbands brother, entered and rounded up both men to take them to the police station to settle the differ ence. He met Officer Cosgrove and turned them over to him. As re- suit of the investigation Smith and Schmidt were charged with assault ing each other and Schmidt and Mrs Smith were charged with improper conduct Mrs. Smith is the mother Of six children and says she is innocent of the serious charge against her.
 Violates Pure Food Law.
 Alexander Bentz, charged with 2, violation of the pure food law, pleaded guilty to adulterating strawberry soda He was also charged with selling food in packages with out the net weight marked theron. A fine of $5 with out costs on each count was imposed.
 Wanted to s.FNmish It Out.'
 A charge of assault was preferred against John Mullen and Mike Cot- fey. They were arrested by Ofhcers John Mccarthy and William Strolis. The two men got into fight at the Bronson corner last night and after being placed under arrest both men expressed a desire to go out in the road to finish it out" MulHn said his home is in Ireland and Coffey claims to hail from RoNbury, Mass. The foreman of the gang who em- ploys the two men made a JESUIT bance in court and was elected py Chief Rawlings. The accused were fined $7 and costs each.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-26
TIGERS NO STRANGERS
 IN EAST HAVEN
Selectmen Have Had Previous Protests Regarding s.Biind Tigers on East Shore Resort.

New Haven, May 26.-It is said to lectmen will take any action concern ing the presence of a number of jungle animals on a farm in South End, unless someone sees fit to make complaint. 1t takes more than a few lions and tigers in captivity to arouse the East Haven authorities to action and they refuse to become ex- cited over the newspaper stories of the menagerie at the Coyne farm, that is within the limits of East Haven.
 The fact is that nearly everyone who lives in East Haven keeps some kind of animals and the selectmen fail to sec how they can differentiate be- tween wild animals in captivity and dogs. cats, COWS and chickens, which are kept in abundance by nearly everyone in the old town. An at tempt to slap license fee on the keeper of the wild beasts would re- suit in retaliatory measure against the keeper of chickens, cats, cows, horses and dogs.
 An East Haven resident who jour neyed to town yesterday, declared that it was a we'll known fact that tigers were no, strangers to East Haven or the East Haven selectmen.
 Why. it is no secret in East Ha- ven and elsewhere said the East Hayenite, that there have been 'blins tigers on the South End shore and all along the east shore and some times inland for years. The pres- ence of these tigers has been known to the selectmen. Sometimes there have been mild protests but they have always been met with the explanation that these tigers were very we'll be- haved and so isolatd that they really did no harm. Therefore they have been permitted to exist. Having winked. at the blind tigers for years. it would certainly be inconsistent for the East Haven selectmen to object to a few real live, wide-openeyed tigers, also lions in our midst The
 blind tigers are said to have been very tame and docile, so much so that there has never been any fear on the part of the East Haven officials or residents of venturing into the terri tory where they were located"
New Britain herald., 1915-05-26
FULL SPEED TRIAL.

Rockland, Me, May 26.-When the torpedo boat destroyer Gushing left port today, it was with the intention of having the full speed trial at sea during which the destroyer was re- quired to average twenty-nine knots for four consecutive hours. This could be done, yesterdays standardi- zation showed, if the propellers aver aged 569.7 revolutions per minute. High speed maneuvers at sea, followed by a four hour run at 12 knots as part of the official acceptance trials, were in prospect before the return of tho ship to this port.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-26
PROPOSES NEW VERSION
 lDf MONROE DOCTRINE
Columbian Delegate Waves FIag
 Of Pan- -Amelie2aBnl.

Washington, May 26.-The story of how vast resources of the United States may be used to aid the repub- Dies of South and Central America in |cfearing away difficulties that the European war has brought upon the kwestern hemisphere was told in part yesterday to business men and bank 'brs who represent this nation at the Yan- American financial conference.
 Tn group conferences" delegates from eighteen countries began ex- planations to representatives of the Commercial and financial interests of he United States of their peculiar eeds and indicated in what ways cap al and credit could be used to best dvantage to strengthen trade rela- bons.A Only a few. of the delegates kere prepared with concrete sugges- Ions, but the general idea expressed las that in the southern republics ae surplus capital of the United Eates would find fertile fields for vestment which must bring in the ture a closer union of political and bmmercial interests.
 Mavcs Flag of Pan-Americanism.
 The only general session of the difference yesterday was marked by dramatic speech by pr. Santiago erez Triana, delegate from Colom- 5. who waved the flag of Pan- nerranism and declared that this lnisphere should be for American- n. He proposed new version of q Monroe Doctrine that would make Impossible in the future for one ferican nation to covet a foot of a ghbor's territory, or invade her ;red soil. It was speech such as not been heard before at the ference, devoted largely to ques- ns of commerce and trade, and the
 egates greeted it with long-con-
 he'd applause.
 Let us see,'' said pr. .Triana "that
 harmony in this continent is dia- hnous, transparent and clear with
 one shadow of doubt. The invio-
 lity of the continent which made
 that the ease of conquest should
 closed to outsiders has not worked
 oIutely. am not here to recapitu
 or to blame-far be it from me.
 erever redress is possible, redress
 uld be accomplished Wherever,
New Britain herald., 1915-05-26
KILLED BY EMPRESS TRAIN.

Southport, May 26.-John Kernert, aged sixty, employed for thirty years by the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad, was killed at the railroad station today by an express train, With another man Hernert was at work on shed, the former being on top of a ladder which the latter was holding. As the train ap- preached Kernert was not quick enough in moving the ladder and was struck by the engine. He lived at Darie1.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-26
TO STOP LOSS OF RIFLES Government Will Make Militia Oh1- cers and Men Pay For Property.

Washington, May 26.-To put all end to the loss and damage of rifles and other government property is- sued to the state militias, Secretary Garrison has directed that hereafter all amounts for such losses be deduct ed from the pay of responsible off, cers and enlisted men. This action became necessary because of the irl- crasing loss of federal property and the failure of militiamen properly to care for the equipmest
 Secretary Garrison's action is in conformity with an opinion just rem dered by Brig. Gen. Growder. judge advocate general of the army.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-26
FIFTH ANNIVERSARY
 OF THE RUTHERFORDs
Building Inspector ahd Wife har-
 Tied on Nay 3l, 1910.

Building Inspector and Mrs. Arthur anniversary of their marriage Mon day at their home, 620 Stanley street.
 Mr. and Mrs. Rutherford were mar :ied on May 31, 1910, by Rev. Her bert A. Jump, at that time pastor of the South Congregational church. Mrs. Rutherford was Miss Mabel E. Car
New Britain herald., 1915-05-26
Ex-IEGIsI.AToR DEAD.

;. Norfolk, May 26.--Joseph Selden, a former member of the general as- Sembly, oldest man in Norfolk, and well known in business circles. died at his home here today of complication of diseases. He was born at West Hartford in 1923 and represented Norfolk in the general assembly in 1885.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-26
LUTHER LEAGUE MEETS, Annual State Convention Being Held
 at Meriden.

Meriden, May 26. The Connecticut State Luther league held it's annual convention here today at the German Lutheran church, with morning and afternoon sessions. Routine business. icluding reports of officers and com mittees were presented and officers elected. In addition there were ad- drsses and discussions on matters de- tailing to the activities of the league.
 The closing meeting, which will be held tonight. will be addressed by Rev. K. W Schaefer, of Rajahmundry. India
New Britain herald., 1915-05-26
$10,Ooo OLD LYME FIRE.
Business and Dwelling Block Burned
 -Cause of Blaze Unknown.

Old Lyme, May 26.--A business and dwelling block on Sill Lane, in Old Lyme. was burned early today, caus- ing a loss of about $10,00O. The loss is partially covered by insurance. The cause of the fire is not known.
 The building was owned by Willis Babcock, who occupied the apart ments on the second floor. His son, Herman, conducted grocery store on the first floor.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-26
TOO MANY NOTES
 AND NO ACTION.
Uncle Joe" Cannon Declares, Com n1enting Upon American Protest to
 Germany of Sinking of Lnsitania.

San Francisco, Cal, May 26.-Con- gressman Joseph G. Cannon of Illinois and twelve colleagues arrived here yesterday from Honolulu MT. Can- non said he had not read the gov- ernment's note to Gernnuny about the Lusitania.
 But. ne added, there are too many notes and no action
 Party lines, those arriving today said. remain unbroken on the question of free sugar. Most of the contingent said they favored additional fortifi- cations on the islands
 Twenty-nine members of the con- gressional party of 140 persons, which left several weeks ago Cor tour of the islands, returned yesterday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-21

Thorn son. OF New York. are making
a brief visit tosrelatives In this city.
ass$
DR.. and Mrs. r. w. Large, OF Port
Simpson. British Columbia, are visit
ing Mrs. J. A. c. Hogan, on PARK
Avenue.
Miss Erica sIngles who has been
spending some time with her sister,
Mrs. VIM. Palmer Hill, has returned
TO her home in Radford.
Mrs. ~B. F. Cosbvr.ts' Waiting sier
daughter, Mrs. Samuel Moore, in
West Ailis. Wisconsin.
Misses jamie and Nellie Scott, OF
Lynchburg. are visiting relatives here.
w. s.tssNh
Miss, Page Carter is visiting friends
in Portsmouth.
! Miss Bessie May Dudley will return
home Monday from Fork Union Mill
tary Academy after a, stay of several
days. ~
Mrs George j. Bull is making
short visit 10 relatives.in South Caro-
iiNds
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-21

Cranes, Windsor and Trou-
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-21
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peranee Society since last week THAI.
they do not accept liquor advertising
are:
The lola Kansas, Register: and
The Ashtahuia, Ohio. Beacon.
The Daily Record. Of Merrsstown
New Jersey, writes;
1T could be made OF exceeding
valnt to have "A conference Of the
editors OF those daily papers whlcb
favor national prohibition to consider
methods of pushing the fight. Ther@
is now sentiment enough for natinnai
prohibition TO put Ii through If the
question ia not sidetracked.' Mr.. Hob
son and other congressman seem ready
TO prevent this, and they win IRE
vent ii ii the people are back OF f..
The people will be hack of IL II tho
papers lead The daily rsewaoa per8
of the country should demand that
prohibition be put ahead of every
other issue. II