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The Press., 1919-12-11
Newsnaper Men HStruck,"

Probably the first strike" ever called at a convention of the American Federation of Labor, and against that
 body. was called by the newswriters assigned to cover the sessions. During the course of the convention one of the delegates made CriticlSlns of the way in which the convention news was han died. The newspaper men immediate ly filed out of the hall and sent word to the convention that they had gone on strike. While certain delegates were branding the newswriters as "bOl- sheviki," others insisted that they form a committee and present their de- mands. The demands were formulated and presented. The convention granted them by exclamation, and the reporters were given an ovation when they filed back to their desks. So it was settled.
The Press., 1919-12-11
Curious Clubs,

The recent announcement that an English "Bald-Headed Mems club" had just met-the first time since 1916. owing to the war-serves to recall one or two odd clubs.
 "The Fat Mans club" for instance, was known to exist in Paris in 1897. Its heaviest member turned the scale at 336 pounds and the chief qualifica- tion for membership was to weigh at least 220 pounds
 About this time there also met In New York the Society of the Pointed Beards"-a most exclusive club. No one was eligible unless he had a care fully cultivated beard of natural growth and terminating in one sym metrical point half an inch from the apex of the chin.
 At two club dinners in 1898 even the celery was served with its leaves trimmed to a point.
The Press., 1919-12-11
Thomas a kenpis.

"Here in the service of the Lord Thomas a Kempis lived and wrote The Imitation of Christi" are the words that appear on the foot of the monument to the author recently erected at Zwolle. In a gentle spot. surrounded by ancient oaks and frs, and with shrubbery around, this mon- ument stands on a hill which was presented for the purpose by the van Royen family. The monument is in the shape of a cross with the mono gram of Christ and the symbols of the four eyangelists. The inscription on the main part is "In Cruce Calus."
 Many subscriptions were received for the monument as soon as the plan was suggested in 1916. Queen Wilhelmina was among those who gave.
The Press., 1919-12-11
$. Martinelli
CAUSED A CHANGE IN HIND
Circumstance That Made Mill Owner Somewhat Relax His ldeac About
 Strict Discipline.

"1 personally began with the idea that people might be hired and good work gained from them," Julian S. Carr, Jr., in System. writes. Mir. Carr. who Is president of the Durham Hos lery mills, goes on: "l thought in my youth that rules made order and that a certain military discipline was es- sential; that it was foolish to humOr people and all that, nor was l going to recognize certain local traditions about days on which no work should be done. For instance. I made up my mind that quitting work to go to the circus was not in accord with the best industrial practices.
 "The first circus came to town about the mill. and I was keen for the test. We posted positive orders that the reg ular hours of work were to be observ- ed on that day, and that any person who went off to the circus would be discharged. The full force reported as usual on the morning of circus day, and I went home to dinner confident that at last we had brought order. It gave me a bit of a pang, for should have liked to go myselfi
 But duty is a stern master, and reflecting on that fact I hurried back to the mill. Noticing a crowd in a side street. I stopped to look. It was our whole mill force vending it's mer- ry way to the magic tenti I went along myself. and resolved that, al- though abstract rules were we'll enough, a bit of common sense and knowledge of human nature might proftably be blended with them. How much of our labor trouble generally Is due to enforcing countless rules with military exactness?
The Press., 1919-12-11
He Saw Very Well.

I had employed a piano tuner for several years who was blind, writes a correspondent. One day he brought another man when he came to tune the piano, asking my permission to teach him some things about piano tuning. left them in the parlor by them selves and when they had finished, l was dressing to go out.
 Knowing they were blind and rather than keep them waiting, I went in to pay the tuner in rather scant attire. I remarked to the stranger, "It is nice for you blind people that there is work like this for you to dO."
 "Oh, madam" he replied, "Im not blind in fact, see very we'll"
 nearly died and fled from the room.
The Press., 1919-12-11
Suffer for Sins of Others.

"There is no sort of wrong deed of which man can bear the punishment alone; you can't isolate yourself, and say that the evil which is in you shall not spread" says George Eliot in Adam Bede. It is only too true that we cannot bear punishment alone. And usually our mistakes entail worse suffering on those who love us than they do on ourselves. Just as on the other hand our successes and rewards bring more joy to our dear ones than to ourselves. "No man liveth to him. self alone.'
The Press., 1919-12-11
The Bible and Women Preachers.

fort from the fact that one champion has discovered what they think is bib Heal recognition for them. In the prayer book version of Psalm xviii, occurs the verse, "The Lord gave the word; great was the company of the 'preachers." The revised version of the Bible translates the passage thus: '"The Lord giveth the word. The wom- eI that publish the tidings are great hoSt.'
The Press., 1919-12-11
Torch of Ones Own.

As Plutarch tells us: "It is we'll to 70 for light to another mans fire, ut not to tarry by it, instead of light ng a torch of ones own." A torch of mes ownl That is a possession worth having, whether it be a flaming bea- con on the hilltop or tiny taper in the window. We cannot tell how far l little candle throws it's beams, nor who is laying his course by it's flick ering light. The most that we can do and it is also the least that we mould do-is to tend the flame care fully and to keep it steady.-Brander Matthews.
The Press., 1919-12-11
Arctic Liqht.

At noon of December 21, the short est and darkest day of the year, we could easily detect a faint glow of light in the south. The true dark ness of night is a result of the com piete disappearance of all traces of twilight, which occurs when the sun reaches 9 point of IS degrees below the horizon. Our latitude was IS de- grees 20 minutes, therefore the sun at this time was only about 12 degrees below the horizon.-From -Four Years in the White North," by Donald B. McIillan.
The Press., 1919-12-11
Never the Same Auain,

Friendship is vase which, when it is flawed by heat or violence, or acci- dent, may as we'll be broken at once; 1t can never be trusted after. The more graceful and ornamental it was, the more clearly do we discern the hopelessness of restoring it to it's for mer state. Coarse stones, if they be fractured, may be cemented again 1; precious ones, never-Walter S. Lou don.
The Press., 1919-12-11
Poor Papa!

"Father, you took d science degree at college, didn't you?' "Yes, my boy; I spent two years on science" "When you look in mirror the left side of your face appe:rs to be the right side and the right side seems to be the left. The looking glass reverses it, doesn't it?" "Yes my lad" "Then, why. oapa, doesn't it reverse the top and bottom of your face in the same WayF'
The Press., 1919-12-11
What PeNyter IS

Pewter is an alloy of tin and usu
 ally antimony, copper and bismuth for the best qualities of pewter, and lead for the inferior kinds. The tin always preponderates, and the proportion is largest in the best pewter. One hun dred parts of tin to eight of antimony, four of copper and one of bismuth are given as the proportions of good ware.
The Press., 1919-12-11
A Perfect Arm.

The proportions of the perfect arm in woman of about feet inches are as follows: The circumference of the upper arm should be about 13 inches that of the fore arm 9 inches and of the wrist 6 inches. The upper arm should be one-third shorter than the forearm.
The Press., 1919-12-11
Seek Perfecfion

Aim at perfection in everything, though in most things it is unattain- able; however, they who aim at it and persevere will come much nearer to it than those whose laziness and despondency make them give it up as unattainable-Chest
The Press., 1919-12-11
Worm Turns.

"Doctor. I don't quite understand this bill you sent me-"
 ''Well?'
 "You have one item here, 'PrOfes- siunal services, $5.' That's clear enough But what's this other charge Reading matter, 35 cents?' Is that a war taX?'
 No. That's to repay me for the magazine you carried off when you left my office."' "'-Birming gham Age Herald
The Press., 1919-12-11
No Housework for Them,

"Well, the soldiers learned to sweep, wash and cook"
 Yep, the present crop of brides is going to have a perpetual cinch."
Evening journal., 1919-10-31
CITY TO OBSERVE
hRNISTICE DAY
Parade, Speech Making is
Part of American Le-
gion Program
REGULARS TO
BE IN TIE LINE

Armistico Day-November lis 10 DC
celebrated in Wilmington with a pa
rade spcech-making and other forms
or patriotic endcavor. The day viii be
ui,eu over 10 the American Legion ana
lrlaware Post No. T. already Is max.
Ing preparations Tor INC event. "'u'"
by ihe community Service.
:. Hirzel has been named by olh-
c,rs of the Post-io take charge OF lhe
parade. C. NJ Dillon viii look out ioi
lhc publicity work, and- j. Norris hob-
inson and H. Brubakcr The music TOT
The occasion. other committees named
arc as follows: decorations, George H.
r,ans. Transportation, Frank Mcllugl
Finance Irving Warner. Memorial. T..
Carpcnler. Entertainment and speak
ems. The Rcv. ! c. Williams, The Rev .
J. +. Tucker. and Harold L Keats oi
tho Community service
ID is planned 10 hold The parade in
the afternoon. with all mcmbers 10
line. irrespective of rank Each Post
win be led by ils Post commander.
other organizations 10 take part in Inc
afair will be- companies from the gar
rison al Fort dupont, Company A. or
canized Militia Of Delaware, Boy scouts,
Girl scouts aud The Grand Army ana
Spanish War Veterans who will be
transported along The line Of march
in automobiles.
The column will move out at ?
o'clock aud march past reviewing
stand at The Public Buildings. and
thence lo Washington Heights, where
short speeches by prominent Della
wareans win bo delivered. A ceremony
in memory Of the boys who died in tho
service will follow.
mother meeting Of The officers Of all
Posts will be held ia the 0rmory to-
Evening journal., 1919-10-31

OF velour in fashionable
shades, with tendency TO high
waist effect and belted; have
large seal collar and satin lining
throughout.
Evening journal., 1919-10-31
Misses Tailored Suits
Women's Luxurious
Coats. S89.75

Elegant in material and stunning
in design. OF silvertip bolivia in
fashionable colors with narrow belt,
and long shawl collar of raccoon
fur. Figured silk lining through
Evening journal., 1919-10-31

dali. The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. Z. H. Marshal The wedding
march WAS played by Miss Elizabeth
swain. Former Representative T. Her
bert Tyndail, brother OF the groom.
was best man, and Mrs. Rufus Wilson,
OF New York city. was maid OF honor.
The couple viii make their home at
Claymont.
Young people OF Milton gave Hal
l0vccn dance last night.
Tomorrow night the young people Of
Frankford Will hold q masquerade ball.
Evening journal., 1919-10-31
MISS OWENS BRIDE
CT A. ]. TYNDALL

pecial TO Tho Evening Journal.
GEORGETOWN. oct 3i--A pretty
home wedding took place last night,
near Hebron. when Miss Ella owens.
a wcll-known school teacher. and
daughter OF Mr. and Mrs William B.
owens, was married to Nrihur j. Tyn-
Evening journal., 1919-10-31

Republican Committee Of which James
r. Alice, Jr, is chairman, held another
pow wow on "Wednesday evening, at
The Kent county headquarters. A
good-sized delegation from Milford
hundred attended the meeting, which
Evening journal., 1919-10-31

was evidently due to the report that
at the meeting Or the County Com
mttee two weeks ago, objection was
made by one or the committeeman
from Milford hundred to pledging him
self or his district 10 certain eandidates
Evening journal., 1919-10-31

morrow afternoon al 4 o'clock, 10 dis
russ further plans OF The organization
for The raising Of funds for the celc-
braiion.
Evening journal., 1919-10-31
cR,NcERs DEFER MEETING.

West Brandywine Grange. at Talley-
OF alterations which are being made at
Evening journal., 1919-10-31

The Grange Hall. The large room is
being plastered
Evening journal., 1919-10-31
KENT REPUBLICANS CONFER.

Special to The Evening journal.
DOVER. oct. 3l.--The Kent County
Evening journal., 1919-10-31
for National Delegates TO the bul
lican Convention next year

New freight ears arc being plad in
service by the railroad administiioD
at the rate OF S3i day.
The nonpartisan leader., 1919-09-22
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The nonpartisan leader., 1919-09-22

have industrial and economic freedom
exercised as desired by the majority
Of the people. And this is because
our principles are sound as is demon
strated by the fact that they have
stood up under every kind of vicious
attack human ingenuity could devise.
The Nonpartisan Leader has been Of
incalculable power in educating the
people to the means of securing the
new freedom.
81. ..1.gsl5 JOHN N. HAGAN,
Commissioner Of Agriculture
Fl. and Labor, State of North
Dakota.
The nonpartisan leader., 1919-09-22

as we get another
opportunity. "On to
Bismarck" was the
slogan then. We
have attained our
aim here. Now the
slogan is sOn to
w a shin nj" If
progress continues
as in the past the
movement started
in North Dakota
will g a in" ground
rapidly in e ry
state until we shall
The nonpartisan leader., 1919-09-22

accomplished and the prospects for
the future are bright. And in con-
nection with this movement we are
to be congratulated for having such
a valuable public forum as the Non
partisan Leader for the discussion of
the peoples problems. =.
F. W: CATHRO,
Director General, Bank of
NorthsD Dakota.
The nonpartisan leader., 1919-09-22

Bismarck, N. D.
Editor Nonpartisan Leader:
On the fourth anniversary of the
founding of the Nonpartisan Leader
/ recollect cartoon in the first issue
of your paper. It shows the whitfield,
wooden candidates which the old gang
was setting up. After the experience
Of two campaigns we have succeeded
in eliminating many Of these wooden
men, while others who may still be
among us will be eliminated as soon
The nonpartisan leader., 1919-09-22

liberal thought,g uncensored and un-
controlled. Ess{ %fs
Never in history has there been
more fearless I publication, always
ready to tell the truth about existing
conditions. An intelligent constitu-
ency, reading progressive paper like
the Leader, is the greatest hope for
democracy.
JOHN M. BAER.
The nonpartisan leader., 1919-09-22

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Washington, D. G.
Editor Nonpartisan Leader:
have followed the growth of the Nonpartisan Leader
from it's obscure start four it's position
the forefront of American constructive journalism The
Leader filling conspicuous place in the lists of those
fighting for truly American ideals That it's future will be
distinctive and useful it's past earnestly hope and
do not doubt.
LOUIS f. POST,
Assistant Secretary.
The nonpartisan leader., 1919-09-22

ter yet, they know the constructive
methods to attain that goal.
North Dakota, the state where the
Nonpartisan Leader first breathed
life, will one day be proud Of it's par
entage, and there is no backward step
yet taken from the advance position
the farmers Of this state first assum-
ed. Let us all "stick."
ROBERT P. BLAKEMORE,
Manager Home Building Associ-
alton, State of North Dakota.
ADVERTISEMENTS e.,
The nonpartisan leader., 1919-09-22

the N onpartis an
Leader on the oc-
casion of it's fourth
birthday. "
In these days of
corrupt journalism
it is very hopeful
to find the Leader
week after week
telling us the truth
on vital issues and
fighting for justice
to the laborer and
farmer.
1t is a wonder
full assistance to a
new m e m b e r of
The nonpartisan leader., 1919-09-22

congress to have a paper Of such def
mite progressive purpose and power
behind him.
j. H. SINCLAIR.
The nonpartisan leader., 1919-09-22

: - Bismarck, N. D.
Editor Nonpartisan Leader:
The Nonpartisan league in North
Dakota was organized for the solu-
tion of the economic problems of the
state and it's citizens. The activities
of the people are mainly agricultural
and there are no large industrial CEN
ters of population. The League men,
The nonpartisan leader., 1919-09-22
Bismarck, N. D.

Editor Nonpartisan Leader:
Allow me to congratulate you upon
your fourth anniversary. And I do
The nonpartisan leader., 1919-09-22

AAAOoe oooNA GUY SoAA
gratulate the for
ward-looking forces
of the present gen.
Grafton in having
such a champion Of
popular rul e, so
capably and cred
itably edited as the
Nonpartisan Lead
er. Its e dit or s
know full well and
never fail to un-
erringly point the
way to the goal.
And, what is bet
The nonpartisan leader., 1919-09-22

bership is spread
out and scattered
over an area of
more than 10000
square miles and
is s o b e r-minded,
studious, industri-
GUS and law-abid-
ing. They resort to
the constitution and
ballot for the re-
dress of their griev-
ances, to W h C h
they give careful
attention. M u c h
has already been
The nonpartisan leader., 1919-09-22

NoupdIClSdu Ledu-
er on the trium-
phant entry into it's
fifth year.
I am dou b y
proud, having had
the honor of MAX
ing the cover car
toon for the first
issue. Of my nu-
merous cartoons, l
never have had one
censored or turned
down by the .edi-
tor. This fact, in
itself, proves that
it is a medium for
free expression Of
The nonpartisan leader., 1919-09-22
Some Birthday Congratulations
Wishes From Friends Of The Leader on Fourth Annver-
Sary of Its Publication

friends the
mAV
VIA| its fourth of
from who
program in North Dakota
Washington bring about industrial At least three the
whom
from the published
HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES, REPRESENTATIVES
Washington, D. C. Washington, D.
Editor Nonpartsan risanL Leader:
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1919-09-24
Recalls Wasted Time.

81 happened to be late at meeting
the other day and somebody asked who
Ann Brown was and l didn't say a
word and l happened to think just
then that somebody Is always late to
everything and that somebody is al
ways early to everything. If | give a
formal dinner party somebody always
comes early when I'm in the dining
room giving my final orders to the but
Ter. and then again after everything
IL all ready l have to wait 10 min
utes for tardy guest and get
real fussy but must not show it. I'll
bet" says Ann,,"that I've wasted thou
sands Of hours Of my young life be-
Ing on time for engagements Of all
kinds" 7
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1919-09-24
HAD GLIMPSE INTO FUTURE
Man in Seventeenth Century Saw
Wondrous Possibilities in the
Development Of the World.

One hundred and four years ago, at
this season, the war of 1872 was prac-
tically over. Peace was signed, at
Client, on the evening Of December "a.
1914; and then things moved fast, ac-
cOrding to existing standards. On
December 20. one of the American sec
retaries left Client for London, and on
January 2, 1915, he left England for
New York, where he arrived some time
in February, and his news was i'm
mediately delivered to the citizens by
printed handbills. Other cities. how
ever, had TO remain In ignorance dur
ing the time it would take a fast rider
to urge his galloping horse over the
roads between them and New York.
The telegraph was not yet invented,
although Joseph Glanvil, seventeenth
century preacher with an interest in
the possibilities Of invention, had told
the Royal society that ito confer, at
the distance of the Indies, by sympn-
thetic cOnveyances, may be as usual to
future times as to us in literary cor
respOndence' Ganvil, by the way,
also told the Royal society that ito
those who come after us, it may be as
ordinary to buy pair Of wings to fly
into the remotest regions, as now a
pair Of boots to ride journey"
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1919-09-24
WIFE DECLINES PARDON;
HUSBAND SEEKS DIVORCE

Otis d. Farmer has filed suit in
circuit court for divorce from his
wife, Clara Farmer. The couple
married in Ohio county in January
1916, and separated only a few
- days ago.
The plaintiff alleges as grounds
for divorce that the defendant has
been guilty of lewd, lascivious and
unchaste conduct.
Earlier in the week Farmer ap-
peared before Squire Hite and took
out a warrant for the arrest Of his
wife on a charge of deserving their
Q year old child. When the hus-
band and wife met in Squire Hite's
court Tuesday Farmer held out the
olive branch to his erring wife and
offered pardon for past offenses and
to take her back to his bed and
board, but she answered q positive
no. 1t was after this meeting. that
Farmer filed the suit for divorce.
The Farmers have recently been liv-
ing in Seven Hills.-Owensboro
Messenger. LII
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1919-09-24
FATE OF BUT TWO MEN
IN AMERICAN FORCES
IN FRANCE UNKNOWN

Washington, ID. C.-Private Gil
bert f.. Brown, of Bozeman, Mon
tana, and william Y. Taylor, OF
Elijah, North Carolina, are the on
ly American soldiers, of the more
than 100000 sent to France, for
whom the War Department has
been unable to account. They are
classed as missing i'm action
Whether they we're killed in battle,
or died of disease in some obscure
place or in prison, or whether they
are still in Europe or other foreign
country, or have returned to the
United States, the War Department
has been unable to determine.
The War Departments success in
ascertaining the fate Of every one
of the Expeditionary Force in
France is regarded as remarkable.
In the Civil War. fought in rela-
lively small section of this country,
the unknown dead we're counted
by the thousands. Hardly ma
tional cemetery but has hundreds Of
graves holding the remains of Fed
eral or Confederate soldiers who re-
main unidentified.
Relatives of men who fell in
France have at least the consola-
ton of knowing the way in which
these gallant Americans died, and
where they are buried. Their bo-
dies are resting in cemeteries that
are practically American soil and
that are to be permanent and beauti
full memorials of the men who lie
in them.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1919-09-24
LAFAYETTE STATUE TO
REPLACE EX-KAISER'S

New York.-Citizens of Metz
have accepted the offer of the
knights of Columbus to erect an
equestrian statue of Lafayette on
the site formerly occupied by sta
tue of William Hohenzollern. 1t is
proposed that the statue, for which
the organization will raise a fund
of $4,000 among its membership,
be nodded partly from bronze taken
from German artillery captured in
the war. Marshal Foch has been
asked to officiate at the unwilling,
which has been set for Lafayette
day-September 6-next year. Hun
dreds of Knights Of Columbus will
leave in one or more especially
chartered liners to attend the event.