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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-10
Woodrow Wilson.

1t does not look reasonable that
some Of the prominent men Of both
political parties would belittle
themselves by attempts to cripple
President Wilson at this time,
especially since The battle is won
and the American people are known
TO be determined to see that the
president is given proper credit for
the work he did. II is admitted by
every fair minded man in the world
that the Presidents diplomacy was
the means of bringing the allied ma
lions into perfect union in regard to
m armistice and perfect peace, and
that there is every reason to believe
that the Presidents skill in hand
ling the situation shortened the war
by six months at least. as his frank
and earnest statements completely
disOrganized the enemy and con-
WINGED the German people that it
would be useless to attempt to bluff
the allies any longer. If il is true
that the President, by his ability
and firmness, caused the war to end
much sooner than was expected
and we honestly believe it did he
ertainly deserves the sincerest
thanks of the people of all the allied
nations. That being the case it is
simply folly on the part Of those
who may be jealous of him to at
tempt TO rob him the of great
honor to which he is entitled.
The reception with which the
President is meeting in France and
England, and the preparations be,
ing made for his reception wherever
he goes, is a demonstration of the
high esteem in which he is held by
those peoples He is being honored
by the people of all the world. not
simply because he is president OF
the United States. but because he is
a great man as well He has not
yet finished his good work. and it
will not be finished until the league
of nations is arranged for and future
wars made impossible. He is de-
termined to make the world safe
for democracy for all time to come
and should have the supporr, in.
stead of the opposition, of all peo-
pie, without regard to party aff1lia
tions. Those who continue to op
pose him are digging their own
political graves and they may as
well make up their minds to that
effect Fayette Advertiser.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-10
Water and Light

We are sending out notices to de-
inquents and if the accounts are
not settled by January is. 1919.
the superintendent is authorized to
discontinue without further notice.
Pay at the Farmers & Merchants
Bank.
Com. on Light & Water.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-10

A Kirksville coal miner has
brought suit against the company
with which he was an employee for
$4,000 for an injury to one of his
fingers, from which it may appear
that the price of fingers as well as
that Of other commodities has ad-
vanced to some extent.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-10
Another Beatitude

Blessed is the man that cleaneth
his sidewalk of snow, and thrice
blessed is he that shoveleth the
snow and the mud from the eros
sing near his door.
Verify, be deserveth the title of
good citizen and few there be who
wear it.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-10
Com. on Light & Water.
Public Notice

All persons indebted to DR. Mar
tin. deceased, either on note or ac-
count, are requested to call on the
administrator, w. B. Fahy. and set
tie the same at once All books and
accounts are now in his possession
and must be closed at once.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-10
City Taxes

Must be paid on or before Janu-
airy 10, 1919, and if not paid by that
date one per cent interest will be
added. Pay at Farmers & Mer-
chants Bank.
w. M. Patterson, D. C.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-10

Those who speak of their sons or
brothers comming through the war
without scratch" forget about the
coolies.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-10
These Times.

twenties is living in the greatest era
the world has ever known.
No epoch since the appearance of
man upon this earthly ball is so
significant, and that from whatever
point of view we make our estimate.
Previous to these times there
were three great points of time in
which the energies of the human
race came to full flower.
First was the day of Pericles, the
glory that was Greece" 10 about
century or so at this time all the
marvellous development of Greek
history and literature occurred
Second was the day of Caesar.
the grandeur that was Rome. A
century or so around this time in
cludes the most significant factors
that made Rome mistress of the
world.
Third was the Renaissance, com
paratively brief number of years in
Guiding the human forces repre-
sented by the Renaissance in Italy,
the Reformation in Germany, and
the Exploration period in Spain and
Portugal.
The world between these three ep-
Ochs seemed to lie dormant.
The advance of the race would ap-
pear to be in great waves between
which it gathers its forces.
Now the greatest wave of all is
upon US. 1t may be said 10 have
been preluded by the French Revolu-
ton and the Independence of Ameri.
ca, and it will probably be conclud-
ed by the establishment of the
federation of the world.
This period is greatest politically
II includes the downfall of the mon
archialiand the triumph ofthe demo,
cratic idea in government. This
means the rise of the people and
the collapse of the privileged class.
es. 1t means the fruit bearing OF
those seeds sown by Jesus of MAJ,
areth, The. first great democrat.
No other epoch has included such
shattering changes as the revolu
tons in France. North and South
America. China, japan, Russia and
Portugal.
Equally vital changes will doubtless
occur in Germany, Austria and
Turkey.
No other epoch has witnessed
such tremendous opposition on the
part of reactionary forces. Never
have there been such examples oil
frlghtfulness, the ghosts of the past
making their supreme effort tC
throttle progress.
The brutalities of the French
Revolution we're as child's play tt
those of the Bolsheviki. The cruel
ties of Tsmerlane, the inhumanities
of other Oriental despots, the out
RACES of savaees and pirates ar,
pale gray beside the lurid atrocitie.
of the German and Turkish armies
The Crusades, passionate and pic
turesque as they were, cannot bt
compared to the amazing move
ment of American troops across thu
Atlantic Oceon.
And perhaps the most strickint
of all human enterprises since the
world began has been the organiza
ton and worldwide activity of tn,
Red Cross. the most gigantic gestur,
of mercy ever seen
We ere undoubtedly living in tina
grand and awful time" of which
the poet spoke. AN age on ages tel
ling"
i One year of life on this planet to
day is easily worth fifty at any
other time,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-10

Successful business men do not
discontinue their advertising after
the Christmas rush but study their
wares and each week give their Gus.
toners and friends an idea of what
can be found at their place of bust
ness. Just now the mail order firms
are filing the country with cata
logues and if your advertisement
does not reach these homes you are
sure to loose some good business
Go after this business by a liberal
use of space in the local paper.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1919-01-10

Go to Miss Belle johnson for
bigh-grade engagements.
Evening journal., 1919-10-09
WAS GOING TO TAKE
NAP IN NAUTOMOBILE
|. B. Chapman, Former Sol
dier Charged With At
tempted Larceny
GIVEN TIME TO GET
DISCHARGE PAPERS

Arrested by John sheldon. a special
officer at Wawaset Park. about o'clock
this morning while acting in a sus-
pici0us manner near two automobiles
standing close 10 garage, Irwin B.
Chapman. who said his home is in
Philadelphia. was before Judge Church
man in Municipal Court this morning
on charge Of attempted larceny, The
case was continued for further hearing
tomorrow morning.
Chapman seemed kcenly Interested in
one OF the machines. and then walked
TO the second car and started 10 climb
in when he was placed under arrest by
Oflicer Sheldon. He told the officer
that he wanted TO take a nap in the
machine. and was merely looking for a
covering in the first machine he looked
over. lie said that he would leave the
city il The officer let him go, stating
that he had a brother I'm Washington
who could secure employment for him.
Chapman, in court this morning, stat
ed that he has been out Of the army
for only one week. and was passing
through this city last night and had
no place TO sleep. lie did not have his
discharge papers with him TO substan-
tiate his statement, and Judge Church.
man continued the case until tomorrow
morning TO allow him 10 produce them.
Officer sheldon was the only witness
against the man.
Evening journal., 1919-10-09
TEACHERS ANNOUNCE
LECTURE COURSE

The Primary Teachers Association
has prepared a course Of lectures. with
subjects Of popular appeal. John Ken
drick Bangs, always a favorite. will be
on this years program. There will be
an especially interesting concert. a
"harpvocal" recital by the Boston Con-
cert Company. As in pasi years. the
lecture will be held in the High School
auditorium. The public is welcome,
only a nominal entrance fee to pay ex-
penses being charged.
The first lecture will be az 4 o'clock
on November i2. by Or. George Law
renee Parker OF Boston. on the subject,
Russia" The Boston Concert Com
pany will give a "Hsrpyocsl Ensemble"
at S o'clock. the evening OF December
If an entertainment OF unique charm.
John Kendrick Bangs will lecture on
From Across the Seas" at s o'clock on
January , Happy will be the topic
" Dr.. II. II. sears on February 81. The
Experiences OF sn Irlshman In the
Iungles Of Africa" sounds thrilling and
interesting Or. Gabriel Mcguire VIII
talk upon this theme al ! o'clock on
March ? The course OF lectures viii
conclude with Quality stree" by ~
sinis WELLS, at o'clock on April %.
Evening journal., 1919-10-09
HARVEY To GET
ALL ABOVE $4,000.
Chancellor Curtis Hands
Down Decision In Chandler
Case
LITIGATION OVER
SALE OF FARM

In an opinion handed down In the
case Of william r. Lyman, executor OF
the last will and testament OF Jesse
Chandler. deceased. against samuel NJ.
Harvey and others, Chancellor Curtis
b-~ruled that the defendant is entitled
60 the portion Of the purchase price Of
farm Of the estate IN excess OF $4,000.
Mr.. Chandler, by a codicil 10 ihe VIII,
dated March 4. 1916. directed the exccu-
tor within six months after MS Mr.
Chandler'sl death. 10 convey a farm
10 Harvey for s2O.OOO. and II Harvey
should avail himself Of a right 10 pur-
chase il, Il should be sold by the
executor aud the proceeds applied as
indicated.
IN November (, 1916 Mr.. Chandler
agreed 10 sell the farm 10 Ralph H0l-
lingsworth. Nter a litigation In The
Court OF Chancery and the supreme
Court, the agreement with IIolllngs-
worth was decreed TO be specifically
performed.
In consideration OF 500 Mr.. Chand-
Ter. on December 26. 1915. agreed TO sell
and convey the farm 90 Harvey for
S2uuVD, the conveyance To become et-
fective after Mr.. Chambers death. Act
ing on legal advice. the codicil of March
(. 1916. was executed by Mr. Chandler
in order 10 more effectively carry out
his wish respecting the disposition OF
the farm
The farm having been conveyed TO
loilingswOrih. In pursuance of the de-
cree OF the Chancellor. Harvey claimed
q right 10 the proceeds OF The sale OF
the farm above $4,000. The bin Of COM
plalnt was illed for the purpose OF
having the Chancellor instruct the
executor as 10 the disposition Of the
purchase money. Harvey and the
reslduary legatees in Mr. Chambers
Will were made parties defendant.
Chancellor Curtis concluded that Har-
vey is entitled 10 have that portion
OF the purchase price above $4,000.
Evening journal., 1919-10-09
PARK BOARD TO
BUILD PAVILION
Superintendent Will Erect
Playground Structure
For 81 800.
CONTRACTORS BID
HIGH AS $1,000

II was decided at the meeting Of the
Board OF Park Commissioners yesier-
day afternoon that Edward II. Mack,
Superintendent OF Parks. should be
given the construction Of he proposed
pavilion at Chrlstiana Playground The
matter Of constructing 1his pavilion
has been before the commission for
long time 4 short time ago Council
appropriated 5000 for the construction
of the strlelure and landing iloat In
the Chrlsllana. DO be used Tor pleasure
craft. Accordingly, the commission
asked for bids from local contractors
on the pavilion. but an bids were too
high. the lowest being s2s00 for the
pavilion alone, and running from hai
point up as high as 5000 10 was evil
dent a member Of the commission said
last night, that The local labor condl-
iions were so bad, and the price Of
materials so high that the Wilmington
contractors were not very anxious 10
get this operation.
At yesterdays meeting Mr.. Mack said
that he could construct the pavilion for
$500. and accordingly II was unani-
mously voted TO empower him 10 start
Evening journal., 1919-10-09
HEBREWS NOW WILL
CELEBRATE SUCCOTH

Following closely the period Of
solemniiy occasioned by the New
Year and Day OF Atonement the next
two weeks will be the occasion for the
two most joyous holidays Of the Jews
-Succoth and the celebration OF the
giving Of the Ten Commandments. Sue
Goth. or the Feast OF Tabernacles, VIII
begin at sundown tonight.
During Succoth the children come
into their own, for every institution
and synagogue arranges harvest fes-
tivals for them. For the holiday small
structures are built. and they are COW
cred with flowers. leaves and fruit.
The small structures are built in com
memorstion Of the first tents that We're
put up in the desert after The exodus
from Egypt; the fruit Is the symbol
OF The harvesting inc in Palestine.
These small tabernacles will be built
in almost every home and institution.
At the temples these structures are
Quilt over tho affairs.
Evening journal., 1919-10-09
WOULD SELL BOATS
NOW AT MILFORD

Chancellor Charles NJ. Curtis has or
dered a rule in the case Of Charles +.
Obrecht. trading as the Charles f..
Obrecht Company. against Wilson VI.
Nnyard. trading as the Ninyard ship
building Company, returnable before
him I'm Court Of Chancery on Wednes-
day. October IS, to show cause why a
preliminary injunction should not be
issued restraining the defendants. his
agents. servants and employees from
removing from his shipyard. at Mil
ford. two boats now being finished.
The bill Of complaint in the cause
seeks 10 establish i'm the state OF Della
ware lien against the boats which
was acquired in the state Of Maryland
where the hulls OF the boats were
started. other liens were acquired in
the state OF Maryland by the defend
ants and by the bill filed in Delaware.
Il is sought TO have the boats sold
under the direction OF the Court Of
Chancery and the proceeds applied TO
the liquidation Of the liens. Ward,
Gray and Neary, Of this city, and llor-
ace G.. smith. Of Baltimore, are solici-
tors for the complainants.
Evening journal., 1919-10-09
CITY RAILWAY MEN
ATTEND CONVENTION

4 number OF officials OF the VII
unglon and Philadelphia Traction
company are attending some Of the
sessions OF the thirty-eighth annual
convention OF the American Electric
HALLWAY Association now being held in
Nlaniic City. As Wilmington is rela-
lively close 10 Atlantic City, most OF
,he men are making one day trips. re-
turning TO Wilmington in the evening.
Among those attending the conven-
ton are Thomas W. Wilson, vice-presi-
dent and general manager: William A.
Heindle. general superintendent Of rail-
ways: e.. \. Ryan, secretary and treas
urcr: e.. r. Nost. auditor: II. II. Geiger,
superintendent OF transportation; J. l..
Gould. master mechanic: Fred w. sam
worth and Ralph T. Grier.
Between 5000 and 1000 railway OIL
cials from all parts Of the United states,
canada. Cuba. South America and Mex
leo. representing 90 per cent. Of the
electric railways. besides q large ma
iority Of the railway supply manu-
lecturers, are in attendance at the con-
Nention.
The subject receiving the greatest at
tenti0n~ Is the increased cost OF mD0r
and material to which the trolley lines
have been subjected and the effort be-
ing put 10 meet the greater expenses.
Increases in the cost OF labor in many
places have, in very recent months.
added tremendously TO the cost OF
keeping the cars going.
As pointed out by Prof Fisher. Of
Yale University recently "a nickel Will
now buy only one-hsf as much as in
1911 and only one-third as much as in
1896 and consequently on the 1896
basis street railways are really receiv-
ing less than , cents per passenger to-
day.
Exhibitions OF machinery and appll-
ances are given in connection with the
convention and more than $50 manu-
facturers are displaying the latest in
ventions used by electric railways.
Evening journal., 1919-10-09
MISPILLION FOR
CANAL ENTRANCE
Meetings On Proposition Will
Be Held at Milford and
LeweS
COLONEL JERVEY
EXPECTS TO ATTEND


Meetings viii be held tomorrow al
Milford and Lewes to obtain the ylews
OF citizens interested IN the proposed
utilization OF Mspilllon river az the
northern entrance TO the government
canal near Lewes.
Calls FOR the meetings have been Is
sued by Col. J. p. Jervey, in charg.
OF the United states Engineer Oilct
here, Col Jeryey is today attending
meeting OF a government board in New
York. but is expected TO return 10
morrow and attend the meetings al
Milford and LeNNes.
The netting at Milford will be held al
o'clock, and that at Lewes at 7.1
o'clock
Gail FOR a meeting 10 be held in the
Camden County Court House. Camden,
y. D.. on October Is, 10 consider plans
FOR the proposed pile and timber
bridges across Newton Greek, n. j., has
been issued by Col Jeryey.
Evening journal., 1919-10-09
TEACHERS SATISFIED
WITH OVERTIME PAY.
Deny There Is Plan On Foot
to Ask For Further
Increase
TEACH AFTER HOURS
IN SOME SCHOOLS

The high cost OF living and low sal
aries are giving the city school teach
ers a problem harder TO solve than any
given In the school ariihmetics Per-
slstent rumors have been heard that
teachers I'm congested districts, who
have 10 teach double sets Of pupils,
and therefore teach longer than the B.
hour school session. are dissatisfied
with their pay. These are chiefly
primary teachers who have the over
time work.
For every hour overtime. in holding
classes. the city teachers are paid eX-
ira. a sum amounting 20 NTH OF their
salary for the ordinary 5-hour session
Many teachers Who were questioned
today. denied that there was any plan
on foot 10 ask an increase of overtime
pay, or that The discontcnl WAS al all
general with The overtime pay, though
they said a number of teachers thought
the overtime pay should be higher
"N0 teachers organization is behind
such a movement" said prominent
teacher today.
Evening journal., 1919-10-09
HOPE TO SETTLE
BOAT LITIGATION

On application Of Henry Ridgely, OF
Dover. Chancellor Curtis recently issued
a ruie requiring the Seminole Fertilizer
and OOl Company, OF Eernandlna, Fla;
Irving Bonner Brussels. OF Fernandina,
administrator OF Joseph +. BRUSSELS,
deceased; the Empire Trust Company.
OF New York, and Tillman lIaney. OF
Fernandina, TO appear before him To-
day TO show cause why preliminary
Injunction should not be issued re
slraining the Seminole Company, Till
man Haney, their servants, agents, off,
GERS. attorneys and employees, the crew :
under them and all other persons
whomsoever from interfering with,
selling. disposing and removing from
the state OF Delaware, the steam screw
boat Caroline Ninyard and the equip
ment. appurtensnces and any OF the
goods and chatiels described in a mort
eage for 100000 gwen by Joseph F..
BRUSSELS 10 the Milford Fish Oil and
Fertilizer Company, bearing date OF No
vemSer >, 1918.
The chancellor this morning con-
tinued the case as the parties affected
expect 10 reach a agreement.
Il appeared in the bill OF complaint
that the defendants are non-residents OF
Delaware and that the boat il engaged
at the present time by the Coast Fish
on Company OF Lewes.
The chancellor recently appointed
Charles q. Jones. OF Lcwes, receiver 10
take charge Of the boat and the equip
ment and apftrtenances pending the
hearing OF the case. He also Issued an
order restraining the defendants from
with. transferring. selling.
dlspo.ine and removing the boat and
tho equipment and nprurtcnances from
Delaware
Evening journal., 1919-10-09
GAVE $50 IN 3 YEARS,
WIFE TELLS COURT

Judge Churchman, in Municipal Court
this morning. fixed a temporary order
OF SIP a week against Angelo Julian.
for tie support Of his wife. The case
was continued for hearing until We'd
nesday, at the defendants request.
The case OF Samuel :. g. Morgan,
charged with non-support Of his wife.
was continued for one week. for inves-
tigation. Mrs Morgan said that her
husband has given her no more than
$50 in the past three years.
The case OF James w. Clark. charged
with failing TO support his wife. was
also continued for one week for inves-
tIgailon.
Evening journal., 1919-10-09
BEES0N FUNERAL
TOMORROW AFTERNOON

The funeral OF Harry A. Beeson,
aged 6i, who died suddenly in his cafe
at Sixth and shiplcy streets. shortly
after noon yesterday, will be held from
the undertaking establishment OF VII
liam II. Robinson, Jr., at Tenth and
jackson streets, Saturday afternoon at
, o'clock. Relatives, friends and mem
bers Of Wilmington Lodge Of Elks and
OF the Idle Hour Club have been in
vited TO attend. lnterment will be pri-
yate.
The remains can be viewed Friday
evening from 80 10 = o'clock at the
Robinson establishment.
Evening journal., 1919-10-09
Much WORK AHEAD
FOR Century CLUB
Memorial Trees For Rodney
Square May Be One
Of Projects
LECTURE COURSE TO
BE OF THE BEST


The winter activities Of the New Cen
ury Club began yesterday when the
irst monthly meeting was held. twas
ihe opening Of the thirty first club ses-
son. In the absence OF Mrs. Robert Il.
Hayner, president, Mrs. Egmont T..
Negendank. first yice-president, presid-
I'd. She read a welcome 20 all club
members and urged them to take mp
he years work not with fixed pro-
grams. but with open minds and will
ng hearts to do that which presents
tself
Reports OF various committees shoY-
sd a prosperous club. The report Of
.he treasurer. Mrs William G. Maha1y,
showed a balance Of si,i93.2S.
Mrs. Horace Belts. president Of the
BOARD Of directors, told Of the improve
nents Of the club, the new permanent
.tage setting and the encouraging rem
al outlook
Mrs. .. C.. Purdy, chairman Of enter
,ainment. outlined an interesting en-
ertainment program for the new
,car.
Memorial trees in Rodney square were
proposed by The ciyics committee. OF
which Mrs George T. Brown is chair
man.
Mrs. J. Allen Colby made an appeal
for light booklets OF pictures and Jokes
for soldiers cOnvalescng from mental
roubles, and for picture postal cards
~ camera pictures. These have been
'equested by the state chairman OF the
'ederation through Mrs Colby.
Mrs. Arthur Patterson read two let
ers from France. one 10 herself. The
lther to Mrs. Cornelius Stevenson, OF
Philadelphia, acknowledging the grati-
Jude OF the teacher and pupils Of the
school at Nillaquier. for the fund Of
sl,01760 raised by the New Century
lub for The benefit OF the school
there.
Mrs. J. Merrick Horn, chairman OF
education. said this committee had
ioined with a committee OF the Con
sumers League In an effort to make
more general in The schools the hot
lunch service FOR children. this being
clidren's year in reconstruction. To
ihe education committee Of the club
was due the establishment OF the first
hot lunch school counter years ago
% No. %, Eighth and adams streets.
Miss Mather, in behalf OF the literary
library extension development, out |
lined topics for the reading section.
The round tables will be held during |
tIe season. the topic at the first. in |
November being George Eliot, Novel /
i,i." by Miss Mabel Talley.
Miss Emma Norrell gave a report OF
the Federation meeting held in June. |
last
\ musical tea. in charge of the hos
pt8lity committee. was a pleasing fea-
iurc Of the afternoon. Miss Isabelle B. I
Wales sang "The Rose Complained !
and smiling sleeps the Crimson
peal." Miss Helen Kurtz. Miss Chris I
tine Iszard. Mrs Huxley and Miss Wini- |
fred Bach gave piano selections,