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The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-05
UNITED STATES POST OFFICE

( Newspaper articles, like sermons,
40 not always reach the subjects for
whom they are intended. Neverthe-
less these words have reached You,
and now that you have read this far.
kindly continue. The Post Office win
handle more parcels this year than
ever before in it's history. The re-
sponsibilities of the postal employ
ees will be many; their energy and
skill will be taxed to the usmost; ;
their hours will be busy ones and
their work tedious. These conditions
cannot be escaped; they will face
the music! But, you could greatly
lessen the burden without any ex-
pense or self sacrifice, without an
iota of unnecessary labor. You can
ease the load by MAILING YOUR
PARCELS EARLY.
Remember, he who hesitates is
lost. It is better to be happy win
ner than q good looser.
Julius P. Hebert,
Postmaster.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-05

The Morgan City Council met
Monday night in the Council Room
Of the City Hall for their regular
December meeting A full attend
ance was present with Mayor Shan
non presiding. After reading of
minutes of the previous meeting,
which were approved and ordered
spread on the records, the bills for
the current month were read and re-
ferred to the Finance Committee.
The report Of the standing commit
tees were read and accepted
Petitions for saloon license were
presented by Mr.. S. Caro- and Mr.
B. Mula Both petitions were held up
for investigation and will probably
be ated upon at the next meeting OF
the council.
The couuncilmen ratified the ac-
ton Of the Mayor in the steps taken
by him to perfect the acquisition OF
the Ditch Annex property which is
being utilized by the city for caring
for the live stock and street imple-
ments belonging to the city.
A resolution was offered amending
the ordinance fixing the exhibition
license for street shows, street fairs
or carnival companies and making
the city licenses for week of such
exhibitions or shows to read $4,000
The ordinance amended provided fol
a license fee of $250.0O. This amend
ment was favorably received by the
council.
An ordinance proposed for the
licensing and regulating of bill
posting privileges was tabled.
Action on amendment to the or
dinances governing the use and con.
troll Of water provided b. the mum.
cipal water works and providing that
meters be installed on all new con-
lnections as made and on all old
connections within one year from
date of completion of the proposed
amendment was deferred for further
consideration. This proposed amend
ment provides for the payment OF
the meters by the property owners
on an easy rent basis plan and is de-
signed to adjust the expense of oper.
ating the waterworks on the equit.
able consumption plan. The meter
rates mentioned in the proposed
amendment call for charge Of &c
cents per thousand gallons for the
first five thousand gallons used. 1e
cents per thousand for the second
five thousand gallons, 16 cents fol
the third five thousand gallons, and
continuing on decreasing cost
basis for amounts used until the
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-05
.CITY COUNCIL NET MONDAY night
Proposed Amendments Discussed: Recess Taken Until
Next Monday Night

price of 9 cents for 100000 or more
is used. Final action on this amend
ment will probably be made at the
next regular meeting of the council
DR.. C. C. DeGravelles, city health
officer, came before the city council
and called to their attention the ex-
isitence of certain unsanitary con-
ditions created by the existence OF
the present style of pit cesspools in
use in section of the city not within
the water and sewer districts. He
suggested as remedy for these con-
ditions the adoption of sanitary fly
proof metal cesspools, model of
which he presented for their in
spection with the strong recommen-
dation that some steps be taken to
safeguard the health of the city by
adopting same. No plan of action
was suggested and the matter re-
mains in the hands of the health Off
Ger and the councilmen.
A report from City Engineer and
Waterworks Inspector Thorgeson
was presented showing the costs of
operation for the water works and
sewer system for the years 1914,
1915, and 1916, also the revenue re-
turned from such operation.
Chief Thorgeson's report follows
12-4-16.
Hon. Mayor and Council,
City.
Gentlemen:-
Following find a report / have
tabulated from the City Books and
my records, on the cost of operation
etc., of the waterworks plant and
sewer system, for the years, 1914,
1915, 1916.
From this data you can get COM
parative information for the time
that the plant has been in operation,
and an estimate as to what it will do
in the future.
am quite certain that we can re-
duce the cost Of operation consider
ably in 1917 as well as increase the
revenues.
/. l have made arrangements to get
alum at an exceedingly low figure
and you will Notice that our alum
consumption has decreased this year
and also that the wash water has
been reduced from IL per cent to
SO per cent and believe that we
can reduce it to per cent which is
the average oftplants of our type.
have experimental with an extra
screen or strainer for the suction of
the sewer lift pump and find that we
can decrease the current consump-
CONTINUED on page 3.)
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-05

Children take BALLARD'S HORE-
HOUND SYRUP willingly because it
tastes nice. There isn't better rem
edy anywhere for children's coughs,
hoarseness and bronchitis. It's =
good medicine and easy to take.
Price Csc. SOC, and $500 per bottle.
Sold b. Bellanger Drug Co.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-05

Our garden seeds have proved
their terminating quality so well in
the past, especially our onion sets,
that our supply is going very fast,
but some are left yet, and first come,
first served At Belanger Drug Co.
Mr.. J. r. Delas ID spending the
week in Thibodaux. n.
{ Did you zee the Xmas packages
Nunnally's and Morris candy in. re-
ffigerator case in .our window?
Something swell-Better select
early-Peoples Drug Co.
Hfs. Adam Lacoete is reported
quite III IN New Orleans following IN
operation The underwent few days
-.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-05
NOTICE

Take notice that I an applying to
tie City Council Of Morgan City FOX
permit 70 open . bar-Foom, for
Nhits patrons, IN wAit = Known q
tAs .'Sssvilas Buildiag'' oA Block 1t
hSftA sids ef Railrood Avsnue, for
~ ysas 1917. '.fet'
osn Caro.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-05
Estate" MENTS TO
PUZZLE OVER

estate" where there is no such
word as fail? Kan.
|. estate" the best expression for
students? Conn.
estate" the most unhealthy
place? Ill.
Estate" the best cure for illness?
Md.
Estate" Of surprise? La.
"State' of exclamation? o.
estate" of decimals? Tenn -
estate" where Noah should have
come from? Ark.
Estate" where the farmers excel?
Mo.
"State'' of maidenly grace? Miss.
estate" where fathers thrive? Pa.
estate" for the untidy? Wash.
Estate" for the religious? Mass.
Estate" for the egostical? Me.
"State" for the Oldest American?
Ind.-From "Fun and Frolic, - in
The Peoples Home Journal for
November.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1916-12-05
NOTICE

Take notice that am applying to
the City Of Morgan City for permit to
open bar-room, for eolored per-
sons, on The east side Of Second st.,
Between Railroad Ave-, and Union
Streets IN Morgan City, L., for the
year 1877. 1ot
b. Mule.
The Adair County news., 1916-01-26
How to be Certain of
Curing Consti patton

Prejudice is a hard thing to overcome.
out where health is at stake and the
opinion of thousands of reliable people
1iffers from yours, prejudice then be-
Iay it aside. This is said in the inter-
est of people suffering from chronic
constipation, and it is worthy of their
attention.
In the opinion of legions of reliable
American people the most stubborn
constipation imaginable can be cured
by brief use of DR.. CaldwelPs Syrup
Peps1n. You may not have heard of it
before, but do not doubt its merits on
that account, or because it has not been
olatantly advertised. 1t has sold very
successfully on word of mouth recon-
mendat1on. Parents are giving it to
their children today who were given it
by their parents, and it has been truth
fully said that more druggists use it
personally in their families than any
other laxative.
The Adair County news., 1916-01-26

Letters recently received from NJ f
Myers, Morrison, Tenn, and Ada Han
mersmith, lis w. Chestnut St, IoujsviTI
Ky, are but a few Of thousar-
showing the esteem in which DIR. CaId
wells Syrup Pepsin is held. 1t is mild.
gentle, non-griping-not violent, like
salts or cathartics. It cures GRADUALLY,
and pleasantly so that in time nature
again does it's own work without out
side aid. Constipated people owe it to
specific.
Anyone wishing to make a trial of this
remedy before buying it in the regular
way of druggist at fifty cents or one
] ave a sample bottle sent to the home
free of charge by simply ADDRESSING, Dr.
w. B. Caldwell, 4O5 Washington St,
Monticello, III. Your name aa1 address
On d postal card will do.
The Adair County news., 1916-01-26

song With this Limitation there
is plenty of music, gay, merry,
tender, lifting. and swiftly ap-
pealing TO whatever is best in
the hearts OF those vino sing or
play, and those who listen. If
the lsddie has q fancy Tor the
mandolin OF banjo. by all
means let him have it. A boy is
safe if ne mas some innocent hob
BY that keeps him happy in his
home evenings. The banjo does
this, and the banjo, Democratic
among instruments as no other
is. may be carried anywhere and
costs little.
Long before the Jews were
carried away to Baby ION, David,
the Shesherd boy who became a
king. played on his harp to
charm away rhe demon of melan-
choly that had fastened upon
Saul, and the moody monarch
heard, and was saved. Music
has this Office still to soothe
panied hearts. and uplift de-
pressed souls.
The Adair County news., 1916-01-26
Music as an Aid in the Develop.
meni of Character.

Methods of education have I'M
dergone absolute change in the
last few years. Formerly in
struction began with the adults
conception of things; the object
being to impart this knowledge
to the child. Modern methods
begin with the child's experience
and the things which interest
him, and broaden out to include
the whole field of learning. For
merly the effort was to secure
opportunities for education; now
the perpiexing question is to
choose, from the multiplicity of
opportunities, the best. There
is mother branch of study which
provides so great variety, Or
such all around development,
mechanical, intellectual and ar
tistic, as music. Music. there
fore, has become an essential ell
ement in the training of children.
No expenditure in time, mon
ey and hard work in after life
can make up for the lost oppor-
tunity in early childhood. The
mind and muscles gradually lose
their elasticity and pliability.
The organ of hearing becomes
less sensitive, and the memory
less retentive, imagination be-
comes less vivid, temperament
loses its finer qualities by con-
tact with the more practical side
of life, and a cbild's time be-
comes more and more occupied
as the years advance. Very few
children, if any, have no must
cal capacity. The best time to
discover and develop this ability
is before it has been oDliterated
through neglect.
Music is a language To inter-
pref feeling. The difference be-
tween the spoken language and
the tone language is this: by
The Adair County news., 1916-01-26

imperative need for self-expres-
sion in every soul. The great
music came into existence be-
cause it was In full affinity with
the best thoughts stirring in
fresh, earnest souls. The same
unsatisfed, deep want that
shrank from the old Puritanic
creed and practice; that yearned
for the beauty of holiness, and
for communion with the Father
IN some sincere way of ones
own without profession; that
kindled with ideals of a heaven
on earth and a reign of love in
harmony with Natures beauty
and the prophecies of art
found unwOnted comfort in the
strains of our composers.
Children should learn to under
stand and appreciate music as a
part of their general education.
In a city there are always after
noon concerts to be attended in
the winter months, especially
those Of fine orchestral music in
tended for children. The life
story Of each Of the great COM
p0sers should be known, the num-
bers on the program explained as
far as possible, the motive made
clear and the child's ear taught
to follow the different instru-
ments. Children love music,
and will listen delightedly to a
performance that is wholly elias
sic. Where such concerts are
beyond the reach, a mother
should try in some way to pro
vide a substitute for them.
Even in country places ameteur
recitals can be arranged with lit
tie trouble. It is a duty we owe
our children to give them an in
teIligent knowledge of the ia
nous composers and their works.
Music is as essential to child
hood as is play. They revel in
strains of melody with the same
freedom as does the butterfly
when fitting among the flowers
The Adair County news., 1916-01-26

words we express chiefly our
thoughts, while by tones we
mainly give expression to our
emotional states. It is true that
in the word language our
thoughts are often tinged with
feeling and this naturally eX-
presses itself in the musical in
donations of the voice. 1t is al
so true that in the tone language
there is plenty of scope for
thought activity, especially in
the matter of musical form; but
in music feeling comes first and
thought takes second place.
Quoting from a kindergarten
teacher: Emotion will express
itself; and emotion and express
sion act and react upon each 9TH
er. Unrefined expression arous-
es unrefned emotion, which in
turn suggests unrefned thought,
which is quite liable to stimulate
ignoble action. Music should
stimulate refined emotion and
provide refined form of ex-
preston, have noticed with
regret that with the so-called
rag-time music, a deplorable use
of slang and ill-manners seem to
move together, and have devel-
oped with great rapidity among
the class of people where wealth
has been so suddenly secured as
to prevent the appropriate cul-
ture to balance the bank account.
This SUBJECTS worthy Of thought
full consideration because there
is need Of effort on the part of
educators and parents to over.
come this evil. 1t prevails to an
alarming degree, and is even
poisoning those Of good inheri-
lance -
The study of music teaches the
child to become a good listener.
1t also teaches the child the art
of expression, and this in reality
is the aim and object of all liv
ing and learning. There is an
The Adair County news., 1916-01-26

u ~ ~ OH SoI ~ oSC1 UOI idICI
becomes conscious thought, and
with it the need of careful guild
ance. Then care must be exer-
cised in the selections they hear,
and the very best of both instru-
mental and vocal music should be
brought within their reach and
they should be permitted to en-
joy it.
Like painting or drawing, mu-
sic is an educative force, but
probably has more influence in
character building than either.
1t not only appeals to the ear
with the pleasures of sound, but
teaches lessons of refinement,
truth and beauty. Nothing
makes the home circle more at
tractive than music. Gathered
around a musical instrument, all
the members of the family pass
a happy evening, and this is not
the only benefi; TO pc derived,
for the entire group is lifted to
a higher mental and spiritual
plain.
The wise mo her will provide
her home with the best victrola
or photograph THAI she can pur-
chase, so that her children may
hear the very best instrumental
and vocal music. Children will
never outlive the impressions
made, as gathered around the
table in the living room they list
en- to the great patriotic songs,
religious melodies and selections
from the best oper7s.
If music is a foi in the home
life it is equally 81 q the school
days of the child. Nothing con-
tributes so mater y 20 his de-
velopment, and it should con
form to the same h.-h standards
in literature.
It is impossible develop mu-
sic appreciation wi.uouc music to
Appreciated depreciation
without the intei alton. of ar
lists. Good music will become
popular by much earring, as is
the case in Euro Never be-
lore in the histor. of education
has there been such opportunity
for hearing, for intimate and an
alytical study of form and con-
tent, both vocal and instrument
al.
Home music S. ould always
possess exquisite refinement.
Nothing corse. moth lg tawdry,
should be tolerated in fireside
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1916-01-26

Resident Judge Boyce. Of Kent
county, and the auditing committee
whom he appointed to audit the ae-
count Of Kent county. pay eeserv-
ing compliment TO our fellow towns
man Harry B. Grieves. As we have
said before in these columns. Mr..
Grieves has made one of the best il
not the best official Kent county has
ever had. Faithful in the discharge
of his duties, careful and scru-
tinizing in the matter of collecting
and discussing Of Kent's finances, he
shows a years report that is note
worthy. We are sorry the Judge
did not place one of the Auditing
Committee reports in The Times that
more taxpayers in Duck Creek and
Kenton hundreds. especially. might see
what MIR. Grieves is doing. but both
reports authorized are placed in Dover
papers this time. However, it is
pleasing 10 note the compliment paid
Comptroller Grieves of which bis
friends in Smyrna as we'll as all
over the county are proud.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1916-01-26

Friends in Delaware will regret
the loss by fire of the beautiful and
imposing Administration Building at
Washington College. at Chestertown.
Nd. on Sunday morning. January
18th. The origin of the fire will
likely never be solved. The loss of
the building can be replaced but the
valuable books. archives. records and
other papers are lost forever. The
Board of Visitors and Governor are
to be congratulated upon the wisdom
of keeping a fair insurance which
will help materially in rebuilding.
As the Ken News wisely says:
There are some wholesome lessons
TO be learned and suggested. A heat
ing plant in a separate building; a
"cut-nff" to each building for both
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1916-01-26

The editorial in last weeks Times
urging that some effort be set in mo-
tion toward securing a town clock.
that can be seen up and down Main
street and the striking of the hours
heard all over town, has been consid-
ersbly talked about. AS suggested,
the Federal Building is the proper
place if permission from the Govern
ment can be obtained. Prominent
citizens seeing the necessity for
prompt action If a place is to be pre-
vided for a clock in the POstoffice
Building, have even volunteered sub
stantial contr buttons looking TO such
a project being realized. Others are
of the opinion that it would be a nice
return compliant to the public for
their Country Fair" support, if the
ladies would turn in this year (now
that they have their Club House paid
for) and give a rousing big Country
Fair on the Fourth Of July, the
proceeds to be turned over to a town
clock fund. Whether it can be
placed in the Federal Building or not,
should not deter this mOy ement.
While the new postoiIice would be
preferable. there are other places that
might be avsi able. Most Of the
larger towns Of the state have a town
clock. why net Smyrna? II does not
appear that any of our monied Citi-
zens will rise TO the occasion and
donate a town clock. such as has been
the case in some Peninsula towns. Sc
the project is up TO orr Club Women
or the citizens Of Smyrna to arrange
for il. At any event let Smyrna keeT
pace with its wide awake and pre-.
gressive sister towns and have a bis
town clock. 1t would be ideal.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1916-01-26
REALssTATE SALES AT DOVER

Hickman Property in North Murderkill
Hundred Sold on Monday
At sale of real estate by George
NJ. Fisher. Jr., trustee of Willard
Hickman, bankrupt. on Monday, the
following properties were disposed
of: Farm in North Murderkill hun.
dred on the road from Petersburg
to Sandtown, It's acres, with two
story frame dwelling to A. B. Magee.
for 81, 975. Ten acres in North
Murderkill hundred. on the east side
of the road from Willow Grove and
Mud Mill road to the Petersburg ana
Sabdtown road. no improvements. to
w. E. MaIoney for $3.50. Store
house, dwelling and cannery in Sand
town, to Thomas c. Frame, Jr.. for
$3.50.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1916-01-26

In the death of Mr.. A. McCombs,
editor Of the Hasre de Grace Repub-
lican, which occurred at his home in
that city last Thursday. the news
paper fraternity of Maryland has lost
the nestor of the profession. Mr..
McCombs was the oldest editor in
Maryland and one of the most promi.
nent men in the State.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1916-01-26

Fishermn along the Delaware River
are interested in the reports that
sturgeon caviar will be a great de-
mand this year. owing TO the war in
Europe. which has resulted in am en-
barge on the caviar. Last year the
dealers offered bot so cents a pound
for the caviar. but it is though this
year will be marked with a new high
price.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1916-01-26

The Newark Post, in its current is
sue, calls attention to the fact that
by an act Of the General Assembly os
1915. moving day in the State outside |
of Wilmington was changed to March |
%, beginning this year. In a short !
time, therefore. a large number of
persons living in State towns and on !
farms will have practical knowledge
by which to judge Of the wisdom or
unwisdom of the change. Says the
Wilmington Every Evening: "Several
years ago, in accordance with a re-
quest made by some persons who
thought the move would work to adj
vantage, moving day in Wilmington
was changed from March % to June
%. II was argued that the former
date was unsatisfactory, by reason of
unsettled weather conditions. generally
too cold for comfort, and that June
% would be an ideal time for max
ing changes Of residence. But those
who experienced the change on June
% found themselves put to much dis
advantage. especially in the matter
Of fixing up yards and arranging for
flower gardens. the date being too far
advanced for success in respect Of the
very desirable matter of arranging
the outside premises with successful
results. There are many restless
mortals in this world who are con-
stantly clamoring for a change OF
some kind or other When the Leg
islature assemblies. they cast about foi
something 70 change by law. especially
In respect Of conditions Of living,
Fortunately for most Of the people
such schemes do not generally pre-
vail with the Legislature. but occasi
onally they find favor. OF course. al
such changes are rot evil. but no
infrequently they bring about obnox
Gus or unsatisfactory conditions. l
is hoped the change Of moving day 1
rural Delaware will not be Of the evi
kind. I"
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1916-01-26
Sale Of Dresses

Just suited to midseasOn use you
choice from many of best styles of Silk and Combina
ton Dresses at $1,000 EACH from 81 and $500. Cor
responding reductions throughout the line
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1916-01-26
ROBERT D. HOFFECKER,
Editor and Publisher.

A DVERTIsEM ENTs-THE sNTRSA TIME - thu
business medium not only for the town Il rep
iesents. but for the outlying district ofwhich il
Is the centre. embracing the towns Of Clayton
Kenton. Cheswold. Leipsic, sc. A rate Of 50
cents an inch for first insertion aud > cents
for each subsequent insertion viii be charged
for transfer advertising. Locals aud Reading
Notices, 10 cents per line per issue. special
discount on an serai-annual aud yearly adver-
sisemenu.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1916-01-26

DR.. J. Taubenhaus for six years
associate plant pathologist at the Del
aware College experiment station
has accepted an offer to become head
of the department of plant pathology
and physiology at the State College
of Texas at $1,000 a year.