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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-12-02
From Brookfield to New London

Mr.. Jno. Elzea. forme rly OF this
place. but lately Of Brookfield has
moved his residence from Brook
field to New London.
ae has been spending the last
week visiting friends and relatives
IL Monroe City and vincinity.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-12-02

Notice of the Meeting Of Sharehold-
ers OF Stock in the Farmers &
Merchants Bank of Monroe
City Missouri.
Notice is hereby given, that a
meeting of the Shareholders of
Stock in the Farmers and Merchants
Bank Of Monroe City, Missouri is
called to meet at the Directors
Room in the Banking Building of
said Bank in Monroe City, on the
End day of February 1917. at 2
o'clock P. M. of that day, for the
purpose of voting upon a proposition
to increase the capital Stock of
said Bank $25OOOOO above its
present Capital Stock.
Attest; W. r. Yates.
W. W. Lonemire President
Secretary
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-12-02
Money To Loan

Unlimited amount Of money to
loan. for S. 7 or 10 years time,
privilege payments. low rate of
interest quick service. write. phone
or call on Node Green. it's
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-12-02

Mrs May Bell and Miss Sallle
Pollard, who are teaching in Hume
we'll, are spending Thanksgiving
holidays with homefolks.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1916-12-02
Welcome Home

Miss Stella Lawson. daughter of
c. A. Lawson, returned to Monroe
Thursday evening She has been in
StevensviIle. Montana at the home
of her brother Sidney, ever since
July. She went there on account Of
her health and we are very glad to
say that she is much better.
Misses Ruth Haynie, Gertrude
Robertshaw, Ruth Hoar, Messrs
Homer Gosney, Max Evans. J B.
HaGan and Ray Handley attended
the Thanksgiving dance at SheIbina
The Washington herald., 1916-09-11
Wife HUNTED "HEXES;"
MAN GIVEN DIVORCE
Husband Quit When Knife Missed
Nose by an Inch.

Reading, Pa, Sept 1o.-Still a believer
In ''hexerel," the German term for witch
craft in this part of Pennsylvania, Mrs.
Laura Gable, of this city, has Just learned
that charms and incantations may be
more successful in keeping away witches
than in keeping a husband.
John K. Hahn, master in divorce, yes
terday recommended a decree to Joseph
H. Gable, whose life appears to have been
anything but monotonous because of his
wtfe's weird superstitions. Mr.. Hahn de-
cided that Mrs. Cables campaign to pre-
vent a threatened drive by the witches
was not productive of household harmony.
His recommendation is equivalent to a
decree.
Mr.. Gable testified he did not mind so
much when Mrs. Gable marked a double
cross on the door to keep away witches
and wore a charm around her neck and
papers with prayers and incantations in
her hair for the purpose of keeping the
evil one where he belonged.
The climax came one night when Mr..
Gable was awakened by a shout of ABA
vadabra!" and found a keen-bladed knife
driven into the pillow within an inch
of his nose. Although satisfied that any
hex which might have been lurking un-
derneath was there no longer. Mr.. Gable
felt no inclination for further slumber,
and passed the rest of the night in the
attitude of a sentinel fearing a surprise
attack from the enemy's front line trench.
The action for divorce followed. After
what he had been through, Mr.. Gable
said he would have no fear in meeting
the maddest hex" that ever rode a
broomstick face to face.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-11

few years ago several persons were
drowned in the spiliway near the Gresi
Falls boathouse. This year the current
was strong and would have upset 8
canoe not handled by an expert A
barge was anchored in a safety zone anc
all canoes warned away, thus surely pre-
venting an accident and possibly a fatal
ity.b The department administered aid
In few cases of exhaustion.
There's reason for all this security, {"
said Maj. Pullman. 'I believe Il results
from three things, namely: that people
In general are becoming more careful
and realizing that life is worth saving:
that the widespread idea Of safety first
with all Its fine points of conservation
has rooted itself both in the mind Of the
individual and the corporations and that
the department is taking an active in
free from accident.
"On Labor Day we were anticipating
accidents. because OF the crowded condi-
tions at all resorts but mostly at the auto
races and the regatta, because OF their
very nature. We had the race track Of
fctals cooperate with US and mapped out
plan whereby an officer and associs-
ton guard could be conveniently and ad-
vantageously placed at each point where
accidents were most likely TO occur. -.e
department sent thirty-five men and were
assisted by about twenty from the man
agement"
In speaking Of Washington's record for
fatal accidents, Mai Pullman said that
the average for the past few years had
been less than twenty, He said that this
was the only city in the country showing
a decrease in such a record.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-11

no doubt in my mind but that the price
Of Ice cream will advance accordingly.
TT would be practically impossible for
manufacturers to continue business with
any degree of profit In many other
cities ice cream manufacturers advanced
prices when sugar prices were increased.
In Washington, however. the prices have
remained unchanged The rise, believe,
will necessitate an increase in the prices
now charged by retailers. 1t probably
will doom the scent plates"
Another prominent ice cream manufac-
turer backed Mr.. Young up in his state
ment He requested that he be not quoted
but said that as milk was the most I'm
portant ingredient in the manufacture of
the commodity, he believed it certain that
an advance in the price of ice cream
would take effect when milk prices in
creased. He said that when one impor-
tant commodity was increased in price
1t was certain that all other goods in
which 1t was needed for manufacture
would of necessity advance with 1t.
Many other dealers expressed opinions
which coincided with these statements
The committee named by the milk pro-
ducers' convention will begin immediate
ly to investigate the situation. They
will take the pulse of Washington mar
tural Department in bringing about a
solution. Until report Is made to the
next convention, which has been called
for September o, nothing definite can be
predicted as to just how much Of an ad-
vance may be made, in the event such
a course is chosen. The committee con-
sists of Westmoreland Davis, of Lees
burg. Va; Judson C. Welliver, Of WASH
ington; William H. Chambers, Of Barnes
Vile, Md; Frank S. Walker, Of Wood
bury Forest, Va, and Herman E. Gasch,
OF Washington.
The general opinion as to a probable
rise in the price of bread is divided. many
Of the leading bakers believing an ad-
vance inevitable while others contend
that the scent loaf will remain. Moth
ing definite has been done, however, and
the majority are awaiting the outcome of
the market quotations for the next few
weeks.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-11
NEUTRAL zone OPINION
To BE ASKED OF BLISS
Expected to Discuss Pursuit Of Men
can Bandits.

MAJ. Gen. TSsker H Bliss Assistant
Chief Of Stan Of the army, is avsltins
word from the joint Americsn-Mexicsn
commission designating the time for his
appearance before Il. Secretary OF War
Baker received yesterday a telegram
from Secretary OF the Interior Lane re-
questtng that Gen. Bliss be permitted 20
TESTIFY before the commission Mr..
BAKER wired his permission and asked
Mr.. Lane TO state the time.
Gen. Bliss Is expected TO present In
formation concerning the military situs-
tion on and across the Mexican border.
explaining the requirement for sdeoust
protection Of the American side from the
raids Of Mexican msrsuders.
Gen Bliss is expected TO advise the
commission upon the practicsbility Of
the Csrranzs proposal for a neutral belt
along the border snd\ for an arrange
ment whereby the two countries recipro-
cslly may dispatch troops on "a hot
trail in pursuit OF lswiess persona
The Washington herald., 1916-09-11
TEXAS MOSQUITOES
CLOSE DOWN MILLS
,-.,, To IN. w,sbiprtou Hsnld.

Special TO Ths Washington Herah-
Beaumont, Tex. Sept. 1o-The mos
quito as a factor in the curtailment Of
lumber production is a new wrinkle,
but that pestivorous insect is. never
theless, a very potent factor in South
western Louisiana and Southeastern
Texas at the present time He Is a
burning-stinging If you prefer-issue
with the yellow pine manufacturers Of
this immediate territory.
II is understood here that several other
large pine mills are closed down or are
being seriously hampered in their woods
work from the same cause The trouble
comes from the mosquitoes attacks in
clouds upon the mules and oxen employed
in logging operations. These animals are
harassed until 1t becomes quite impos-
sible to work them. In many cases they
run amuck or lie down and ron over In
their efforts to rid themselves OF the
myriad mosquitoes which cover their
hides
The Washington herald., 1916-09-11
81 HAVE MANY GUNS"
SAYS "PANCHO" VILLA

El Paso, September 1o.-From the seat
Of q wagon, Francisco Villa addressed the
population Of Satevo, chihuahua. when
his forces captured the town about two
weeks ago, according to an American ar
riving here today. Villa was quoted as
saying:
You see before you 'Pancho' Villa, the
bandit. but you see also that I am pay
ing my soldiers in silver, and I promise
you It will not be long Until I have a
large army. I now have plenty of ma
chine guns and ammunition. You saw
that neither the 'Gringoes' nor the Car
ranzistas could catch me. even when l
was III The 'Grtngoes' are harder fight
ers than the Carranzistas, but I bear
them no animosity. All I am interested
IN is In Furnishing traitors and putting an
end to CarranZa-"
The Washington herald., 1916-09-11

ing to make the leasing to the State OF
the plantation referred to a political
issue.
81 take 1t that you will be willing when
tae facts are made known to you, to cor
rect the vilely false impressions left on
the minds of those who heard or may
read the statements you made.
!, BE honest and tell the truth. These
are safe rules of human conduct. Their
observance Is necessary for those who
enjoy the confidence of worthy men. Re-
spectfully.
, (Signed) "A s. BURLESON."
The Washington herald., 1916-09-11
GOSPEL IRRESISTIBLE,
SAYS BAPTIST PASTOR

The first anniversary Of the pastorste
Of Rev. Howard L Stewart was celebrated
at the Second Baptist Church yesterday.
It was announced that more than 2OC
the year.
Rev. Stewart delivered sermons at both
the morning and evening services. In
the forenoon he used as his subject, "A
Shameless Preacher" He said in part:
I'm Paurs day Christianity was the
religion Of the rabbIe. Today the tread
Of the gospel is as a veritable march of
the conquerors- OF many things done in
the name of religion and of many fofbIes
Of Christians we may well be ashamed.
but OF the gospel and Of Jesus we need
never be ashamed" he said.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-11
BREAD Price INCREASE
WORRIES GOVERNMENT
Prosecutions May Result from Official
Investigations.

The administration is seriously concern
ed over the bread situation. and views
with alarm the threat OF bakers to in
crease the price of the loaf.
Government investigations already are
in progress, and 1t is believed 4.ere, that
criminal prosecutions will result II the
price OF bread actually is increased and
two facts can be established. These are
That there is no economic justification for
increase, and that the bakers have acted
in association.
An official said today there must be an
investigation and the facts of II detailed
to the public so the public by the weight
of its expressed opinion may frown down
any attempt to increase unJustly the price
Of bread. The Federal Trade Commission,
through Chairman Edward n. Hurley,
has been making an investigation of the
economic phases of the question He is
now in Chicago authorized by the COM
mission to pursue this inquiry as far as
he deems necessary.
Prosecution Possible.
1t was stated that II there were an
agreement among bakers to increase the
price of bread 1t would be equivalent to
a conspiracy. and that they could be pros
ecuted either under the common law or
the antitrust act
Two natural causes for a possible in
crease OF the price of bread are seen by
some authorities here. It was said the
great demand for wheat has been for
armies, thus lessening the supply Of this
country. The other cause is the reduc-
ton OF this years wheat crop which is
said to be approximately 20 per cent less
than last years crop.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-11
PULLMAN NAUGURATES
SAFETY FIRST METHODS
Decrease in Accidental Deaths Due
to Police Vigilance.

With view to reducing danger tc
canoeists and other river enthusiasts,
Mai. Raymond W. Pullman, superinten-
dent Of police, already Is planning for po-
lice detail and safety methods TO be adopt.
ed next summer. 1t is the intention OF
Mai. Pullman to place additional life
buoys along the shores Of the Potomac
and establish life-ssving stations II pos
sible
Much was accomplished this summer by
the department in effectins a more eff
cient degree Of safety for river pleasure
seekers, particularly In the matter Of life
saving and swimming lessons. This branch
was under the direction of Policeman
Brunner, who instructed many Of the
campers, both men and women, who fire.
quented the shores between Chain and
Aqueduct bridges.
Life-savtnE Instruction Given.
In speaking of the river situation Maj
Pullman said:
81 hope that the river will be much
safer next year. The policemen have
been instructed in the life-saving methods
and we hope to make experts out Of as
many as possible. The department will
do all possible to have additional life
buoys along the shore and to establish
life-saving stations. Policeman Drummer
has given life saving lessons to practically
all the campers between the Chain and
Aqueduct bridges. and Is holding swim.
ming classes for men and women. hope
to have him make a thorough campaign
with the school children again this win.
ter"
Regatta Offers Opportunity.
The regatta offered excellent opportu-
nifty for police work, both on shore and
on the water. I River accidents are
freosuent in crowds, so selected men were
detailed to patrol Special instructions
were given to the forty policemen who
guarded the shore lines. People were
absolutely prevented from getting neal
any dangerous place. The Vigilant pa
trolled the river constantly and was sup
ported by half a dozen smaller motor
boats, each equipped with first aid. A
The Washington herald., 1916-09-11
Charge Germans Raided Melon Patch

Norfolk, Va, Sept. lo-Rear Admiral
Mclean. commandant of the Norfolk
Navy Yard. on the complaint Of county
officers, has ordered an investigation OF
the report that German sailors from the
interned cruisers Prtnz Eitsl Friedrich and
KronprinZ Wilhelm had raided the water
melon patch OF a farmer.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-11
Gamblers Break His Neck.

Philadelphia. Pa. Sept. 10-When the
police made a raid on a crap game in the
house being built at Sixty-first street and
Springfield avenue. James H. Allen, q
years old, of 154S South Capital street,
was run into by the gamblers, knocked
to the sidewalk and received what III }
University Hospital physicians believe to
be q broken neck
The Washington herald., 1916-09-11
Shoveling Pays Club Dues.

Elk River, Mimi, Sept 10.-You aren't
in 1t any more in Sherburne County un-
less you are clubman. Chuck Hole clubs
are being organized in many towns. The
obligation is the filling of one chuck hole
on the county's roads. Practically every
day automobile loads of clubmen may be
seen starting for the country armed with
picks and shovels to pay their club dues.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-11
Rolls Live Bomb Over Parauet.

London, Sept. lot is officially an
nounced that Private W. ]. Brown, of
the Canadian infantry. seized a burn
ing shell and threw it over the para
pet Of trench, where It at once ex-
ploded- Corporal R. A Edmunds, OF
the same regiment picked up an en-
emy trench mortar bomb and rolled ii
over the parapet Of the trench, where
It exploded.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-11
Civilians Evacuate RoYereto.

Rome, Sept. 1o-The Austrian military
authorities have ordered the civilian
population to evacuate 'Rovereto. The
archives are being removed to Innsbruck.
Rovereto is in the Adidge Valley twelve
miles south Of Trent.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-11
Think Boys Were River Pirate,

Wilmington, Del, Sept. .lO.-wfth the ar
rest OF three small boys, today, the poiics
believe that river piracy along the Christ
lana and Branoyvine Rivers VIII end For
i've or six weeks lsuncnes nnoored at local
Wharves have been robbed Of brass fif-
ungs, lead, clothing and other articles, 90
completely stripped that they were put
out Of commission
The Washington herald., 1916-09-11
Elected to Congress.

Desperate indeed must be the political
situation. when men are driven to the
adoption of such foul methods OF fight
ing. Eight times 1 was unanimously
nominated for Congress in the district
where I was born and reared. Eight
times was elected-fve times without
opposition from any party. Never dur
ing all those years were the Republicans
Of my district willing to sacrifice honesty
and truth to the extent of even attempt
The Washington herald., 1916-09-11
Prosecution Possible.
PRICE OF ICE CREAM
MAY BE INCREASED

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-04
LAWYER is KILLED
WHILE MOTORING
His Woman Companion Reports to
Police of Assassins Firing
Fatal Shots

New York, September 3.-Dwight p. Dill
worth, a lawyer, was shot and killed to-
night while in an automobile in Van
Cortlandt park with a young woman COM
panion. Two men with caps drawn close
ly over their foreheads, sprang from TIT.
darkness in front or the car, when 1t
stopped near some golf links, and fired
three shots, according to the young wom-
an, who said she was Miss Mary McNiff,
IL years old.
Miss McNiff gave the police the first
information they had of the shooting.
She said she ran nearly mile after
eluding the assailants before she came
upon a railroad f1agman in the park. who
escorted her to the Kingsbridge police
station.
Miss McNiff, accompanied by the coro-
ner, an assistant district attorney and
several detectives, hurried back to the
scene of the shooting, but no trace was
found of the assailants. Dilworth had
three bullet wounds in his body. A ply
sician who later examined him said he
had been killed instantly.
Dilworth was 40 years old and lived
in Montclair, N j. According to Miss
McNiff, he invited her for ride through
the park and they had stopped but mo-
ment when the two men appeared in the
roadway, commanded them to throw up
their hands and shot Dilworth.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-04
HUGHES TO SPEAK IN
NASHVILLE TONIGHT
Nominee Is Studying Speech of Ac.
ceptance of President
Wilson

ST. Louis. September 3.-Charles e.
Hughes spent Sunday resting in st.
Louis and left tonight for Nashville.
He is due to reach there tomorrow
morning and will address night meet-
ing 1t will be his first speech in a
southern city since the nomination.
Mr.. Hughes went to church this
morning, had luncheon and dinner with
William r.. Wilcox, republican ma
tional chairman. and before boarding
his train. which left at 9:20 b. in took
an automobile ride through the city
and suburbs. The nominee said he was
feeling in good condition for the heavy
work of the coming week. which will
close with whirlwind trip through
Maine. s. segsR
The nominee devoted sometime today
to a careful perusal of President Will
sons speech of acceptance ava con-
ferred with Chairman Wilcox over
portions Of it.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-04

Troy. September Observation-Disclosures
at Shady Grove, Is miles west of Troy.
tragic murder occurred j. z. c. Hsr-
rison, a suspended Methodist preacher of
that place was killed by shots fired from
the home of Will Trotter. Mr.. Harrison
had been suspended on certain charges
preferred against him and was awaiting
trial by a committee of ministers on Sep
TENDER s, over which DR.. J. S. Frazier
was to preside. Evidence had been taken
in writing to submit in the trial.
The charges connected the name of Har-
rison with that of Mrs. Will Trotter
who was organist of his church.
Saturday morning as Mr.. Harrison was
passing the Trotter home shot was fired
from the window at Harrison. A number
of buckshot hit him in the head and
through the heart One buckshot penc-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-04

A combined attack by French
and British forces on the Som
me front Sunday resulted in an
important gain Of ground be-
tween the villages Of Forest
and Clery, which lie to the
south of Combles and to the
east of Maurepas, over an eX-
tent of nearly four miles. These
two places were occupied by
the French, while the British
captured part Of the village
of Ginchv and gained total pos
session Of Guillemont. Thus
1.-THE advance Of the entente al
lies is closing in on Combles,
which at present is a power
fully fortified German strong
hold.
In the various attacks launched by
the British and French upward Of
5000 prisoners were taken, to-
gether with a large number of guns.
The artillery action prior to the in
fantry attacks was of great intensity
along the Forest Clery sector, while
both British and French inaugurated
further attacks at various other points.
The German positions east of the
village of Fleury also were overrun
|by the French, who carried several
trenches and organized works.
RETURN TO ATTACKS
The Germans returned to their at
lacks in the Verdun sector, sending
large forces of infantry against the
French positions at Vaux and Chapitre
and, after heavy fighting. gained a
foothold in one of the French sal
|ients. At all points apparently the
lighting continues with the utmost fe-
rocity.
tContlaues = Ps1s sagAu
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-09-04
COMBINED ATTACK OF ALLIES
ON THE SOMME rs VICTORIOUS;
ULGARIANS ON OFFENSI We
FRANCISCO MADERO
DIES IN NEW YORK
Was the Father of the Martyred Presi
dent of Mexico

New York, September IA. Francisco
Madero father of the late President Ma
dero of Mexico, and one of the largest
mine owners in the country, was found
dead in bed at his home here today from
heart disease. He was e. years old.
Mr.. Madero fled to this city after the
assassination of his two sons. Francisco
Jr., then President of Mexico, and Gus
tavo. who had been financial agent for
the revolutionists in February 1913.
The family estates. said to have been
valued at $e,0oo,ooo. were confiscated by
the Huerta government, but three weeks
ago the Carranza government Informed
Mr.. Madero that his property would be
restored to him.
Mr.. Madero was born in Parras, state
of Coahuila. He accumulated his fortune
through investments in farm lands and ir
mining and banking. The Banco Mercan-
til De Monterey was one of his best
known financial institutions.
Mr.. Maderos widow was Mercedes Cor
zales Treyino. member Of prominent
and wealthy family in Monterey. They
were married ~ years ago. Thirteen chit
dren were born to them. II of whom are
living.