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paid since July /. st,12S.25 by the
state; total. s2b,5i465; contract not
and final payment not made
Concord pike sidewalk Contract
awarded August II. 1920. TO Edward
Crumlish and charged 10 Concord pike
account; contract price, slG,as0; paid
previous To January !. 1921. s6.602.72;
paid between January I and June 80.
s6,Se21S; total st93e4.a0.
Odessa streets-Contract awarded
October -. 1890. 10 I. !. Hollingsworth
and charged TO Odessa account; unit
prices: paid between January I and
June 30. s5.Sl1.T5.
Alul Creek hundred bridges Con
tract awarded October 49, 1920, to
Charles II Tindall e. Son and charg-
od 90 Fourth district account; contract
price. s3.OtO.e5; paid previous to Jauu-
AIRY I, 1891. s2.o53tO; paid between
January I and June 30. si3S s.: total,
$21qt.a5.
Phillips milldam--Contrsct awarded
October ] q. 1920. 10 Charles H. Tlndall
& Son end charged 10 milldam ao-
count; contract price, s5.4s4. paid
previous to. January I. 1921. 1863:
paid between January I and June 20.
t6,3s3.20: paid since July /, t776.3a .
total. s1,72Sbi
New Castle br'idge--COntract award
ed October &c, 1920. to Scott & Wells
and charged to New Castle bridge ac-
count: contract price. s1I. a56.92 paid
between January ! and June 30. sill
l3i6.30.
stanton bridge Coutract awarded
November 16. 1920. to Charles H. Tin
dali S Son and charged To stanton
bridge account; contract price. 81 200
so; paid previous 20 January j. 1921,
81 .G31s5
Concord pike sidewalk Contract
awarded November %. 1920. TO the
Joseph :. Hamilton Co. and. charged
| IN Ennrntl nii,n nnrnllrt. l.nnt tn 1.
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Sl3S,467 SPENT ON
ROAD UPKEEP IN 1871
County Engineer Grubb's An
nual Report Shows How
Funds Were Applied.

Tho Levy Court. during the calendar
year Of 1921, with Albert Stetser of
tho Second district "a president, has
been active IN the construction aud
maintenance Of county roads and
bridges with highly gratifying results,
ports.
In the maintenance and repair Of
the roads and bridges under jurisdic-
tion of the following hundreds. In
cludfng all earth roads and I'm few
hundreds, short stretches OF stone
roads constructed by tho hundreds.
and all the bridges on the earth roads
of less than IA foot span. tho amounts
given below wore expended for ma e.
tcrials and labor In tho respective
hundreds
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-31

aTbe Life " James Monroe" BY
George Morgan. Ill. D., author of
"The Real Patrick Henry" "Lfe
Of Lafayette" etc. illustrated.
Boston. Mass. smsll, Maynard \
Go. Price. 81. net
The public career OF James Monroe
is OF deep interest TO ell lovers Of our
countrya history. and this history by
Mr.. Morgan should prove OF special
interest 90 those Of Delaware. For
among Monroe's intlmetes and CO.
workers were some Of the most PROM
lnent OF Delsware's early and able
statesmen. and Mr.. Morgan, who sets
down the salient occurrences ~ his
long and busy life, is native of our
state. Born in Sussex county. he was
graduated at Delewar College. now
the University NJ Delaware. By which
nc was honored, n few years ago, by
besiowal of the degree ~ Learned
Doctor of Laws. Most of his man
hood years Mr.. Morgan has spent in
active newspaper work, as q member
OF the staff Of that fine newspaper
the Philadelphia Record. but he has
found time 20 spare from the severe
exactions ~ his journalistic duties n
make an acknowledged Reputation as
writer. In the field ~ literature
| two of his novelf-"Johu Idttlejohn
Of J. a Revolution. romance. end
"The Issue" story of the Civil
War -- received highly favorable
mention from The reviewers, while ir
Tho line of biography ne has achieved
( Just fame by his admirable works or
Patrick Henry and Lafayette.
The life ~ James Monroe" there
fore, has emansted from capable
hands and brain! and there IS NJ
doubt II will take high rank in "Th'
Centenary Biography series of books
now IN course Of issue II is within
year ana half Of century sine
/ Monroe died. ana the appearance o
Mr.. Morgau's hook is timely az wei
as appropriate
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Both Of Monroe's administration
were prolific with legislation vslusbls
10 the country. They marked the be
pa. sion. and the veSatious disputes
over slavery and the enlargement of
national authority that became so sc-
rimonious and so pregnant with trasic
events in later years. But the crown
ing act of his public career was his
.enunciation Of the Monroe Doctrine.
in his final message 70 Congress, De
cember. 1928. In a most infor1ning
and interesting manner MIR. Morgan
details the conditions that led 10 this
notable declaration. the proposed az
gressious OF the Holy Alliance in Eu-
rope and the growing sentiment here
at home that Europe. should keep
hands of OF countries on this side
OF the Atlantic Some history has
credited the Doctrine 70 John Quincy
Adams, President Mouroe's Secretsry
OF State, but Mr.. Morgan shows that H.
was Incorporated in the message al
Monroe's suggestion and insistenee,
and was prepared by him. That the
J iutt was Iiel hiLoSttNtt new ~ Al
mitted; it had been preached before,
and jefferson had once intima ted tha {
such policy as It set forth should bs
/ adopted.
SO to James Monroe goes the credit
and the glory II having enuncisted
one Of the great principles OF inds-
! pendent sovereignty, and given plain
warning TO the nations Of Europe at
the time that any invasion OF this
principle by them would not be re-
garded "in any other light than a.
the manifestation OF an unfriendls
disposition towards the Unitec
I Continued on page !.
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OF r. VERSATILE PRESIDENT.

President Harding has taken the
bull By the horns with admirable
skill, and simultaneously he may be
able 70 forge this rainbow of peace
into a real shearing knife and then
use the. knife to cut down the naval
appropriations and taxes. Moody's
Weekly Review of Financial Con
ditions (New York;.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-31
James Monroe, Soldier,
Diplomat and President

His Life and Remarkable Public Career a. Presented
by George Morgan, of the Philadelphia Record,
Native Dslawarean and Author Of Note Story
of One Of the Most Distinguished Of Those Who
Fought for, Established, and Guided the Course
Of Our Federal Government Through the Turbu-
lent and Threatening Years Of Its Formative
Period Book Of Real Value and Unusual Interest
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Monroe entered the Office Of Presi-
dent at the opening OF what was truly
a new epoch in the history Of tho
country step from the stormy for
native period 10 the great era Of ma
tional development then beginning.
Also. a period when the nation had
time and opportunity 70 give full at
tention to home affairs. not seriously
disturbed by exciting issues with
foreign countries these having been
largely determined by the Louisiana
purchase and the purchase Of Florida
from Spain. The latter fransaction
was the satisfactory ending Of what
came near 70 proving a dangerous
crisis. as Jackson's unwarranted in
vasion Of the State brought bitter
controversies with both Spain and
Great Britain. and also brought upon
Monroe the reprOach Of having Sc
cretly encouraged Jacksons rashness.
an accusation that insidiously chung 10
him until his death. Very complete
ly Ms. Morgan shows how unjust it
was.
Monroe's first administration was so
satisfactory that his recollection. in
1870. was almost unanimous.' The
political opposition scarcely was per-
ceptible, and he received every cleo
toral vote save one, cast by William
Plumer of New Hampshire. History
has long credited TO Plumer the praise
worthy motive OF not desiring to have
the honor accorded 10 Washington
duplicated, but Mr.. Morgan give. rea
sons for setting it down as something
closely akin 10 nulishness, a desire
to be against the rest OF his fellows.
Plumer cast his vote for John Quincy
Adams.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-31

Young married couples viii ind the
most desirable and reasonably priced
houses and apartments for rent
fully described on the classified page.
ADV.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-31

matte guns: four i-pound scnli-auto-
matte guns: two 3-inch field guns;
two 3o-calibrc machine guns. and two
si-inch torpedo tubes. submerged.
The Rattlcship Delaware represent
cd this country at tho great naval re-
Wow In honor NJ the coronation of
King George V it-Junc. 1911. or the
rs foreign ships she was the only
dreadnaught and the heaviest war
ship present. AZ that time the heau
tlful silver service was greatly All
mircd and commented upon by foreign
visitors and nobility.
At the time of the coronation the
Delaware and a British battleship
Neptune" were the most powerful
warships yet completed by any navy
in the world. but I'm less than n year
this distirct passed from them.
The hattleship was launched nj
Ncwport News. February 6. 1909.
Miss Anne pcuncwill Cahall. niece of
Governor rennewill. was the sponsor,
assisted hv Miss Ellen Coleman du
Pont and Miss Frances Hazel. Ten
homing pigeons were released from
the deck ot the snip as she glided 10
the water and the birds carried the
news tn the folks az home.
Tho movement 20 huy and present
the silver service Co the ship was
afuot long before the launch. II
had us origin I'm the Wilmington
Board ~ Trade. when popular i'm
tcrcst was aroused this organization
offered ia turn the official movement
over 10 tho governor and committees
frnm both houses e the General As
scmhlN. Rut the ofTer was declined
ond tho Rcardscf Trade was told &c
g. ahead in the name of the common
wealth. subscription books were pre-
pared and sent throughout tho state
Tho response was prompt and liberal
Tn" state gave $1,000. Certain
wealthy ,itizons came forward and
wanted to give the other $4,000
necessary. Hut this honor was es-
tcomod too great To bc assumed by
any one man. The silver service was
to ho the eirt q al the people.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-31

political aud diplomatic affsrrusth Of
the Revolution. He arrived Ia. Paris
just after The fsli OF pobespierrs, in
the closing months of the French
Resolution, and studeuH of history
can well conceive the dstcscv ri nj.
position and the need Of sdroifnss In
adjusting his Official course 10 the un-
certain conditions that continnsily
prevailed. France WIS suspicious of
the treaty that Minister jay ws- then
negotiating with Great Britain IN Lon
don. end the ardent friends of Fran.
IN this country added their hnpcrturu
tics to the ciauor Of French fsetions'
iesders that the United States bs true
10 its faithful friend OF the Pevolu,'on
and grant no fsvors 10 Britain ths
were lnifnical 10 France. Aud ersrnies
at home ruisrepresentel the aciiors of
Monroes 20 an extent tfrst s1de1 so tn
difficulties of his delicate position,
And IN like manner ne was hanSi
capped when later he went ss Nirlf--
GER TO England. TO endssvor 70 rnsi.s
satisfactory arrangements with IN
/ ministry Of THAT country. TIE ~ss no,
/ treated with entire fairness br Is-eT.
son, or by Madison Ife wss red1yed
almost ius1lted by the intoieran, Eng
/ liahrneu with whom le vas bro7trh 2
into diplomatic conferences. or s>u.sl
contact. Yet Mr.. Morgan shows that
his wofl, was good. although far from
/ conclusive, and that te emerged ~ftn
nigh credit IN considers ton 81 tas
difficulties ne eDcoUuteref.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-31
Description of the Service.


The silver service was on exhibi-
ton in Wilmington for a month be
fore its presentation. The artist
chose as his motif the Colonial. the
one style OF art pre-eminent II Ameri-
can history. IL is especially fitting.
not only on account OF tradition. but
because of its simplicity and strength
of line. allowing the greatest possible
breadth FOR monumental treatment.
II is claimed that this service is
without rivel as the highest achieve
ment in the art OF the American sill
versmith.
Where a departure from the style
has been necessary to introduce Ger
tain features denoting the source of
Delaware's wealth or commemorative
certain epochs in her history, the
artist has displayed a keen appro cia e
tion Of the spirit OF the period which
formed the basis OF his design. blend
me the one with the other in perfect
sympathy.
OF all the pieces the punch bowl
ls by far the most important and the
most impressive. On il are repre-
sented the State seal. the national
seal and the figures OF Columbia and
Liberty. The lower part OF the bowl
y upheld by the national eagle. rep
resonting the broad foundation upon
which rests the prosperity and safety
~ the State OF Delaware. while the
dolphins az the corners represent
the clement on which its namesake
rests. The upper part or the bowl
shows the fruits emblematic Of the
state. On this upper part OF the bowl
IL also carried the great seal 81 the
State.
The two walters. the large one ova
and the small one round. have a cen.
tre IN fat chasing after the manner
81 the beet style OF the period. The
scene IN the larger one represent,
the original Delaware. while tn,
smaller one contains graphic Illus.
trat.on OF the engagement between
the Wasp and the Frolic I'm 1912. II
the four corners OF the border ar,
medailions IN has relief Of tho gree
seal Of the state and the seal OF In,
United ststos Navy. The borders
are richly decorated with laurel, ferr
and Delaware fruits emerging from
The seals and supported by dolphins
Doiphin- n,so form the handles. TIL,
csudelabrs. Ionic I'm style. have sever
iishts each md display equnlly IN,
great seal % the state with cornu
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-31

Monroe was not a ma % cstch tns
popular eve and attract popul,r fsvo-
by. brilliant superHciaiitie-. he ws-
not az dns presence, but tsfi snd e.
most awkward IN carriage He vvss
not an orator. but spoke well snd
convinciugly, becsurr no rivvavs rqa,le
Il point 70 master the subjects unde
consideration. He was slow 70 reach
conclusions but absolutely soind in
1 judgment. II was therefore. hie CON
scientious work. his actual accom-
pIishments. that almost continusliv
kept alive tho demand Of tho people
/ for his services
That Monros was personally in-
/ terested in securing the Pre.identisl
, nomination. in 1915. - yvsll-knovh
But the popular demand was for HE
selection. II was just st the close of
ths war ~ 1912. 80 diss strous to
American arms. with the exception of
Iockson's brilliant yictory at New o.
leans and 50 glorious for the Anaerl-
can navy. with ira signal triumph.
over the best OF proud Britain's shti.z
Z Of war. Monroe. Mr. Morgan show
rendered good ssrvice 10 tho county,
and to President Madison in settling
the danTorsi iizstion that had saizsst
upon part Of the army after the il-
Va sion Of Washington by Tho Briti.h
and while acting ss Secretary or Wa
in displacement OF the incompetent
ATrnstrone--v'ails 9Th Secretary of
St9te. did far more than one mans
p. orS in serving the country in prob
ably its most serious crisis.
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4, onc.cent Contribution.

lNflf Wfi" N'N~l Al SUBSCRIPTIONS OF
several hundred dollars each. They
ranged down from that to ono cent.
\ new shoN came into tho office Of
Gcws' ~ NrCovcIn secrctarV of the
h'tls mp , mWitt'o, one day and
placed cent uu the desk Il want
o. BE- in "u dis bunch OF silver fer the
hattlcship. he said I'm goin' TO
enlist when git old enough" His
mite was received and added 20 the
total.
An old soldier. George w. Tilghman
~ smyrna. sent in about ss with n
i,tter. spolosizing because the amount
was not greater He lad solicited
the subscriptions i'm his town. al
though he was 80 badly crippled that
he couldn't move about. Perhaps IL
viii bc enough 60 pay for two or
three spoons" he wrote The veteran
was q Years old at the time. and had
bo q member ot Company 6. First
Delaware Regiment. Volunteer In
fantry. His letter il treasured in the
archives of the committee as an un-
conscious but elegant patriotic epic.
When bids were asked for the ser
vice ia vas expressly stipulated that
none would be received except from
Delaware firms. Specifications and
prices were submitted on plain paper
without name or trade mark. only a
number which corresponded with IN,
numbers on tho several designs. The
committee. With the assistance ol
Howard Pyle. the distinguished Del
aware artist. made tho selection, anC
even they didn't know until thre,
hours aftcrward who was the lucky
bidder, Tho contract to furnish tn,
silver service was awarded to MirarC
!. Davis a jeweler of Wilmington
The Gorham Company OF New Yorl
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-31

Vhe w The IarWest >hIps.
rha Delaware is enc OF the biggest
~ tncis Sans ships. Her length -
ne feet beam, ~ feet; nraught, 81
fee,. eno shc has displacement or
10000 tons Indicated horsepower.
$4,000. snd speed of 81 knots on
hour she carries ~ officers and s72
mon. The main battery ~ the arms :
insnt ooaslsts o' 10 is-inch nroech-
loadins rinss and "a 5-inch rapid nre
auns The r~cond aero battery Is
made 40 ~ ieo s-poiInd scr,'-su,o-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-10
,eeief Cosfsspondsa ]

SAjf - Nvs~ - ID N
Il ned. Jaa. 1o.-Rev. 4.
,asasf d the shsfran
j s,aa church for the last two
= expected to leave here
: assume his pastoral duties
~ ~ new charge hs has accept
~ Milan. Wis.
~, Piehler recently made the
et that his congregation IN
md consider his resignation.
l.,,iag that he had received .
~ Is Milan. Wis. which he was
1sasiy considering accepting
aoouently the matter Of the
;.ltars resignation was taken
= " nesting Of the congregation
vas decided. In view Of the
1890 wish Of Rev. Piehler. to
~ not been announced just
- Rev. Piehler's resignation
3 f.ke effect. Neither is any
~ Known definitely regarding a
eceseor to him.
I n, Piehler came to Sherrafd
=. Years ago to accept the place
ssstor of the Lutheran church
~ and during the Intervening
.,~s IL has made many friends in
ri around Sherrard who feel
,teakful for the good work he has
sseomplished since coming here
ssl Who wish him even greater
-ecess in his new field.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-10
MILDLY Bl0uses

A large assortment Of pretty
MILDLY Blouses for Misses and
Children. You will find in this
assortment the famous Paul
Jones, Nayvee and Saratoga
brands. They are made of fine
Lonsdale Jean with red, blue or
white collars and cuffs.
SI.75 Middies n0lO -. $50
S2.25 Middies nOLC .Sk.48
$3.45 Middies n0lD :. .S225
(Second Fleor)
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-10
YOU HAVE

j eandy factory here in your midst
shkh Is rapidly becoming of ma
sisaaI Importance due to the SUI
~i1rity Of MEADOWBROOK and
| h2TANUT.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-10


= - ~ - Ne Jahaa pam
$500 =. y, - " .ann inlesnned the
~ ~ - - 49, pef1eeely Will
49,. ~ nct ~ befissod]
- a ouly but she de-
~ " Osins ne i0ne woman
49, =! nIo0ek.-1he love
$50. NJ Tor Pythieg VIM
-.,r y 49, =. y 1odein ne n ~
~, ~ =. me la.e eartln GIlin, v1o
NIL 80 q MS nome. AZ Ea4
.n'4 s.eet. 1Iosision fof 9 broth
IS, living et 4os East Ninth strsst.
!. m.ae e the VAL 70 guard him
against oocoWlnS q public charge
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-10

Another Juror Excused De-
Ginning to uphold the honors Of
feminine jurors alone after two Of
her sister jurors had deserted her,
Mrs. Verda Weismann, wife of w.
G. Weissman, cashier Of the Le-
Claire Savings bank. appealed to
Judge M. F. Donegan in district
court Saturday and was excused
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-10

a r e suitable
for wear at
home for near
ly every infor-
NAL occasion.
Their value
can not be exJ
pre- s S e d in
W or d s. y o u
must actually
experience the
comfort and
pleasure they
afford to real
~ appreciate
them. The
prices are e1-
trsmely low.
.....s.. :. lSeesu
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-10
Grocery Specials
for Tuesday

Fancy Rice, pound ...... Zoe
Tomatoes. large can, 2 for 27c
Oatmeal, S pounds ...... .25c
Morris Beets, can ....... .lOc
Poncake Flour, package .I5c
Helmet Pork and Beans. can Zoe
Health Bread, package ;. .22c
Rye Crisp Health Bread.
P0CHoos ......... $500. loc
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-10
Dainty House
Dresses

These comfortable House Dress
es are exceptionally neat and
attractive in appearance, and
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-10

Socialist Test Soon-To what
extent the power of the Socialist
party in Davenport has been brok-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-10

Burglars Get Nothlne-A wo-
mans command was obeyed by two
burglars. attempting to rob the
Barnes Grocery store, 1A21 East
Locust street, early Saturday night.
and the robbers fled emptyhanded,
leaving more than 500 In the till.
The woman was Miss Anna Kinr,a-
vey who lives with Mrs. Barnes.
1872 Mississippi avenue, adjacent
to the store. When Miss Kinnavey
came home last night, she noticed
the door Of the store was open, al
though there was no light Inside.
Pausing at the entry, she called,
but no answeS was forthcoming. A
few minutes later two men ran out
of the store and escaped. =.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-26
HOLD TWO FOR FEDERAL
ACTION ON Theft CHARGE

United States Commissioner John
A. Delaney yesterday afternoon in
the hearing of William Zehrer, Louis
Lewis and Theodore Achenberg, of
this city, and Willard Durham, of
E'Crds, on charges made by a United
States government officer, concern
ing the theft of a magnetic from the
Morgan Ordnance Depot, held Zch-
rer and Lewis for the action of the
Federal grand jury. dismissed the
complaint against Achenbcrg and
continued the charge against Dun
ham for one week, on the plea of
the government investigator that he
had further evidence to offer.
The arrest of the four men came
about through the purchase of a
truck at Morgan by Dunham, at
recent auction sale. The truck when
purchased did not have a magnetic.
but when delivered a magnetic was
discovered on it. Evidence brought
out the fact that the magnetic had
been discovered in the tool box. As
the magnetic did not work in the
right direction it was taken to a
shop for repairs, it was while there
that the government men got trace
of it and the arrest Of the four fol-
lowed.
Lewis was represented by Jacob
NJ. Klein and the others by David
Wilentz of the Office of Senator
Thomas Brown.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-26
WOULD HAVE HOUSE SING
THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER
BY GEORGE II. MANNING
Especial Correspondent of Perth
AmbOy NcWS)

WASHINGTON, May 26:-The
Star Spangled Banner will be sung
in the House of Representatives
every day before official business is
taken up if a resolution introduced
in the House by Representative T.
Frank Appleby. of Asbury Park, is
adopted.
Mr.. Appleby's resolution provides
for the singing of the national an
them right after the opening prayer
at every days session of the House.
patriotism is the essence of our
daily endeavor," Mr., Appleby said
today in commenting on his resolu-
ton. There are no days one should
be more patriotic than on other
days. Music is one of the most pow
erful influences that can be brought
to bear upon the making of a good
citizen. The precept and example
of the congress lifting its voice in
song at the opening of its daily ses-
sions will stir the patriotic impulses
and be a daily inspiration to every
American"