The Western Advocate from Mankato, Kansas • 4

fllflltl, BIRI1I, trillion SBfllDII Ma ft at pe ra; CVJa rc fl Wednesday, March 12 The Best Musical Comedy Production offered the public. Excepting none "HAKE YOURSELf AT HOME" Thursday, March 13': "LITTLE MISS TIIIXIT Garnished with Girls and Bubbling with the 1 Exuberance )f Youth (waVr 25 People Sumptuous Gowns Beauty Chorus 1 Dazzling Scenic Effects A Real Show One that's, well worth seeing! The Best Dancers, Singers and Comedy 99 THE LATEST MUSICAL COMEDY SENSATION ke Yourself at Horn IN WHI(5H LAUGHTER AND PREDOMINATES 50c, 75c, $1, Children 25c SEATS CAN BE SECURED in Advance by Mail or Phone at Lynn's Drug Store AS WE SEE Yotl Spring Greets All the Newest Creations in Spring Coats Suits, Skirts are here for you to choose from Women who appreciate distinc-' tive apparel should see these New Spring Offerings. Beautiful Waists Georgette Crepe-de-Chine in the New Shades: Victory Red, Belgian Blue; Sun Set, Navy, Grey, Taupe, Flesh and White. Embroidered and Beaded Designs. Beautiful New Silks This Week May we have the pleasure to show you? "We set up this nation to make men free and we did not confine our conception and purpose to America and now we will make men free!" This is the declaration of President Woodrow Wilson a declaration made on his return from conferences with statesmen from every civilized nation on earth, devoted to building a new world.

It gives voice to the real meaning of America which is freedom, liberty and equality. It voices anew the purpose for which we went to war, which was to rid the world of the forces of evil and of greed, which worked under the form of autocracy to menace human beings and to limit them in their search for happiness and contentment jt voices what is in the heart of every man who loves the Stars and Stripes a hope that the world will be as free as we are and that all peoples may come under the blessings which come when men govern themselves and work out their own destinies. Werehere any doubt of the real sentiment of the people of this laud towards the formation of that league which is to en deavor to minimize the dangers of war and replace secret diplomacy and intrigue with frankness, friendship, reason and con- science, it would be dissipated by the tremendous reception which was given to him in staid old Boston. That reception was more than an ovation. The'trowds were greater than had ever gathered before and people, just plain men and women from every walk in life, came to pay tribute not only to a president but to the man with a great message.

The enthusiasm can be interpreted in no other way. It was too great, too. spontaneous, too earnest to be interpreted as a personal welcome to a beloved leader. It may have been that but it was more for the people know that in this new level on which he has placed this land as the unselfish champion of freedom, America reaches to its full destiny. The very spirit which inspired the Tea Party in the very harbor in which he landed gained new vitality from the thought that this league is destined to crush all tyranny, all oppression, all "governments without representation" against which that historic raid was eonducted.

i The spectacle of the struggling hordes of humanity which surged through the -streets of Boston would be duplicated in every other city of this land. Wilson's spirit clarifies the situation. The league of nations is an instrument to make men free. To its banner it calls all those who believe that mankind, alter 20 centuries of Christianity, is at last to raise its eyes to the teachings of Christianity and find other means than those of bloodshed and death and de struction for settling questions among nations. For with governments becoming responsive to the popular will, wars betwen governments would be wars between peoples and few wars have been that.

They have been contests between kings and the kings are going or gone. "We setup this nation to make men free!" Read those words again. Read the clear ringing challenge of Woodrow Wilson to those who are opposing the league which is based on this unselfish attitude of America aud then ask yourself whether you and your children and your children's children will not be safer in a world which is established on a basis of peace than in one whose only law is the cannon, the deadly gas and the submarine. The people of Boston gave" answer. Whit will be yours? Kansas City Post.

Putt, Mankato, Kan. Art Masters Writes From France. 1 Came back from Parisjuesday night Sure had a fine trip, about ten us us went from our bunch, Henry and I were together all the time. Saturday we to the front stopped for a few hours at Chateau Thierry and went out to the Belleau woods. The town of Chateau Thierry is not torn up very much as the fighting was mostly in the woods, The trees in Belleau woods were nearly all cut down by the big shells.

We saw but two very shallow trenches there. The Germans were in Chateau Thierry fifty-four days before the last big drive started that drove them out for good. We went from there to Reims, which was a city of sixty thousand and there are qow but sixty hous-in the whole city which were not destroyed and they are la the suburbs of the city, most of the damage was done by air raids besides some shelling. Many of the streets are blocked by the rock walls of buildings blown up by bombs. We saw many houses that just had a corner or a side blown off, and could see tables and chairs inside.

In a few of them we could see clothes hanging on aline just as they had been left when the air raid commenced. The people are afraid to go after them as there is danger of the floor giving away or the walls falling on them. We saw great holes in the streets made by the large shells. Many of these places have been filled. One of the greatest Cathedrals in the world is at this place, It took the French four hundred years to build it.

The Germans tried to bomb it from the air, without much result, they then turned their big guns loose on it still could not- tear it down, so they set fire to it inside, but the hull still stands', it seemed it was built too good to be torn down. The French have started to repair it but, of course will never get it as it was, but it will stand as a relic of the World War for hundreds of years. We left Reims in a Red Cross truck and went about three miles north to where the Germans had their trenches, hardly any of them were less than six feet deep and dugouts every little ways. In one of the dugouts over the entrance 1 found a raincoat and in the pocket, found an automatic revolver, am going to keepmt for a souvenir, have been offered two hundred franc for it but I think I will keep it myself as it is the only, one that has been found by any one who has gone from herer there are lots of rifles there, though American, French, German, or any kind you want but a rule is much harder to get home, Saw all kinds of helmets lying along tne trenches. The barbed wire entanglements are still charged.

When the Germans were routed out theyleft so quick that they left much or 'their ammunition lying along the tranche where their guns were posted and hand grenades everywhere. There is a little town between Chat eau Thierry and Reims that nothing out tne big rock is left, not even one wall standing. I don't know when we will leave here and have quit trying to guess, but will not be in this station long, we may go to the States from here and we may go to England or Germany to help bring home those German ships we took over after the armistice was signed, i This has been a regular April day, warm and cloudy. It nearly froze us up in Paris, the ground was covered with snow and ice but we were not still long enough to get very cold. These French trains are the limit, there is no heat in them and so many French and American soldiers traveling tbat it is almost impossible to get a seat, Art Masters.

It surely makes one tired to hear the ranting that is going nn now that the war is over and the American army have brought victory over Hunism to the world. An article in the Stockton Recrod of last week by the President of the Republican Publicity Association, Jonathan Bourne says: "Every instance of the efforts of the administration ended in dismal failure. Our soldiers themselves, suddenly called from peaceful persuits, briefly trained, poorly equipped, put up a fight the like of which Europe never witnessed. The failures of the administration in the conduct of the war are well nigh numberless." The republican party seems to have a "Publicity Association" organized pafd of ficers fowthe purpose of spreading their Bolshevik pro-pagalraa "among thepeople for politi cal effect No army in any country ever better trained, "better equipped or better paid than the American no army ever accomplished as mdcIT 'in so short a time as did the American army, and no nation ever equippeaari effective army in so short a time thf American nation. Os- b6ro'e News.

ftfje Wtmm gfobocafe Official Paper City of Mankato. Published Every Friday Mornlntf by HENRY R. HONEY, Editor and Publisher DR. SARAH K. HONEY.

Associate Editor ADVERTISING RATES Display advertising, lBc per column Inch; Under contract for regular advertising, 15 cents. Locals, lc per word per issue; headings and signatures counted as 5 words each. Readers more than 25 lines, 30 cents an inch. Republicans Most Shoulder the Responsibility. A few partisan republicans in the U.

S. Senate succeeded in blocking the wheels during the closing days of the congress and prevented the passage of necessary appropriation bills, boasting thit they would force President Willi. to call an extra session of congress immediately. obstructionists were led by Lodge of Massachusetts and Sherman of Illinois, who bitterly op. pose the league of nations to enforce peace and who want to make the re suits of the world war futile by going back to the (old order of things.

The country will be embarrassed by the ac tions of these obstructionists and the party which stands for them will be held responsible for their actions. All the country knows that it is imperative that President Wilson should attend the Deace congress in Paris and the best elements in the republican party condemn the actions of a few obstruc tionists who are bent upon defeating world peace. That the obstructionists did not force President Wilson to bend to their will is shown by the statement issued by the President: The president's statement follows: "A group of men in the senate have deliberately chosen to embarrass tne administration of the government, to imperil the financial interests of the railway systems of the country, and to make arbitrary use or powprs intended to be employed in the interest of the people. "It is plainly my present duty to attend the peace conference in Paris. It is also my duty to be in close contact with the public business during a session of the congress.

I must take my choice between those two duties, and I confidently hope that the people of the country wilr think that I am making the right choice. "It is not in the interest of the right conduct of public affairs that I should call the congress in special session while it is impossible for me to be in Washington because of a more pressing duty elsewhere, to co-operate with the houses. "I take it for granted that the men who have obstructed and prevented the passage of necessary legislation have taken all of this into consideration and are willing to assume the responsibility of the impaired efficiency of the government and the embarrassed finances of the country during the time of my enforced absence." $60.00 Bonus to Be Paid to Soldiers Discharged Since April 6, 1917 Section 1406 of the Revenue Act approved February 24, 1919 authorizes the payment of a bonus of $60.00 to officers, soldiers, field clerks and nurses of the Army upon honorable separation from active service by discharge, resignation or otherwise. The bonus is not payable to the beirs or representatives of any deceased soldier. Those who are discharged hereafter will receive this bonus on the same roll or voucher upon which they are paid their final pay.

Those who have been discharged and have received their final pay Without the $60.00 bonus, should write a letter to the Zone Finance officer, i How's This? We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that can not be cured by Hall's Catarrh Medi-cine. Hall's Catarrh "Medicine has been taken by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty-five years, and has become known as the most reliable remedy for Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood on the Mucous surfaces expelling the poison from the blood and healing the diseased portions. After you have taken Hall's Catarrh Medicine for a short time you will see a great improvement in your general health. Start taking Hall's Catarrh Medicine at once and get rid of catarrh.

Send for testimonials, free. F. J. Chenet Toledo, Ohio. iJold by THE New Musical Comedy Coming to the Opera House next Wednesday.

There is no assumption on the part of any of the creators of the piece that "Make Yourself at Home" is intended for high-brow consumption, or appeals in the slightest to any sort of intelligent sentiment. Such naive frankness deserves to be treated leniently, at least in advance of a more intimate knowledge of the contents and deportment of "Make Yourself at Home." Connecting the story there a re eighteen musical numbers, written by Earl Carroll, composer of "So Long Letty," "Canary Cottage," "The Love Mill" and "Pretty Mrs. Smith," the most note-worthy or Carroll's song in "Make Yourself at Home" being "That Russian Rag," "Love Was Made for You and Me, "If I Could Read the Kisses Others Printed on Your Lips," "That's Where the Golden West Begins," and "Southern Moon," several of which are the whistling variety and have already become popular. The cast includes some well-known funmakingvfavorjtes headed by Harry Schumann the Coirltons, Billy Derue Helen McIntjreJeskes aohor.us ef un-usualjnarit i i. i Xhe here uider the management Mil Jbn SchdtieTiahd Coe Davis who in the naat have si ways given Mankato the very bejjjgei) tertainments.

he date is Wednesday Mrch 12 and the company may-stopy .3 second night presenting an entire new srV for Bad Cojd Take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It has stood the test of time ancTtan be depended upon, Chas. S. OFFICIAL STATEMENT Of the Financial Condition of the Montrose State Bank At Montrose, State of Kansas, atht close of buainesa an the 21st day of February, 1919: RESOURCES Loans and diacounta $51.549 54 unsecured Bank bonding, Furniture and fixtures 915.64 2,850.00 $1,715.00 1,135.00 Cash and sight exchange, legal reserve 11.925.08 Total LIABILITIES 67,240.26 $10,000.00 1,800.00 87.17 Capital stock paid in, Surolus fund. Undivided Profits Interest $173.16 Exchange, 3.53 Less current expenses, 4n- terest and taxes paid, 132.82 431.06 5.00 20.578.84 6.000.00 6,874,70 Demand deposits -Individual deposits, subject to check Certificate of deposit due in less than 80 days County Deposits Certificates of deposit due en or after HO davs.

19,700.66 2,855.00 Bills rediscounted Total 67,240.26 State of Kansas, County of Jewell, ss J. O. Welden, Cashier of said bank, do solemn ly swear that the above statement is truet that said bank has no liabilities, and is not indorser of any note or obligation, other than shown on the above statement, to the best of my knowledge and belief. So help me God. J.

O. Weldek. Cashier. Subscribed and sworn' to before me. this 4th 'day of Marcs 1919.

IsealJ A. K. Acoeson, Notary Public Commission expires on the 15th day of March, 1922. Correct Attest: Geo, E. Holdhen, L.

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Weide. Directors, To Walter C. Wilson. Bank Commissioner. To- peka, Kansas, Grade School I temp By Ruth Johnson, Editor.

Mrs. Margaret Judy visited the eighth grade Monday. Lena Baylie is back in school alter a few days of sickness. The seventh and eighth grades have chosen thejr class colors. The eighth grade has a new pupil, Harold Ransom.

The Literary Society will March 17, The debaters will choose the subject fer debate. Victor Wilson of the fifth grade has moved to the country. The third grade has lost four pupils, two of the Wilson and two of the Simmons children. Mrs. J.

P. Fair and Mrs. Montague visited the first grade Wednesda). 'The'fiflh grade boys are oaganizing a basket balLteam. i Tlva second, grade-chas two new pup.ijs, Irene Ransom i.

Melva Siemon. The fourth grade has two new pupils. Louise Harvey and Wesley Washburn. Ftrrrtt OaiWcr fire fmb pwftr i Arthur W. Kino Harry A.

Mann The Concodia Monument Co. Builders of Everything in the Monument Line We, have a large assortment of finished mohument3 boueht last year, on which we can save you money. All work first class, both in material and workmanship, or qo pay, WE DO All OUR OWN WORK AND GUARANTEE SATISFACTION "Write for Designs and Prices, Order Now for Decoration. Concordia Monument Co, (08 Washington op.Burlington Depot CONCORDJA, KANSAS Good to choice fat steer and heifer yearlings, mixed, $11.25 to $13; medium to fair, $7.65 to $10 35. Canners, $5.75 to $6.75.

Bulls, $6.50 to $11.25. Qood to choice veals, $12.00 to $13.50 Good to choice feeders, $12.25 to medium to fair, $8.25 to $11.25. Good to choice stock steers, $9.75 to medium to $8.00 to $8.60. Good to choice stock cows and heifers, $7.40 to medium to fair, $6.60 to $7.80. Good to choice stock calves, $8.25 to medium to fair, $8..75 to With 13,000 hogs here today and in Chicago, our market is mostly 25 cents higher, top $18.20.

The bulk of sales ranged from $17.40 to $18.00. The pig market is 25 cents higher on good pigs, others are steady, $12.25 to $16.50. There are 7,000 sheep here today. Market is strong to 25 cents Top lambs, $19.50. Greer Co.

I have the finest Early Ohio potatoes in town. See them before buying Glenn Green. 11-22-tf Blankets We have a trood line at been absent two days on account of illness. The fifth grade boys defeated the girls in a spelling contest Vere McNulty, Laverne Simmons, Harvey Wilson, and Harold Runyon have left the sixth grade. Leah Thompson has enrolled in the sixth grade.

Marjorie Berry of the sixth grade has been absent two days on account of a bad cold. The first grade has two new pupils, Lois Harvey and Doris Ransom. Obituary Miriam Chilcott Pease was born in Hunting Co. Penn. Feb.

26, 1847, died at her home in Mankato, Feb. 27, 1919 age seventy-two and one day. She moved with her parents to Jefferson county, Iowa, in 1853, she was marrietvto David Launchbaugh in 1866, to them Were born three children, two boys and one girl who died in infancy. Mr. Launchbaugh died March 1, 1874, at Salma, Iowa.

She was married to Hampton A. Pease, 1877. 1n August, 1885 coming to Mankato, where they lived until her death. She had three sisters and three brothers who preceded her in death except one brother, Nathan Chilcott who lives near Mankato, one son, Ruben, died at Pensacola, Florida, July 18, 1913, the other, Elgin T. Launchbaugh was with her at the time of her death.

She became a Christian early in life. She leaves a husband, son, brother and other relatives and many friends who will miss her. The funeral was held at the U. B. church, conducted by L.

S. Tarvin. We take this way of thanking the many kind friends for their assistance during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother also many thanks to the friends who offered the beautiful floral offerings and all who assisted. Hampton A. Pease, Elgen T.

Launchbaugh and family. Kansas Cit Live Stock Market. Receipts of cattle have been light this week, 26,000 on sale for the first three days of the week. There are 8,000 cattle on sal here today. The top, corn fed steers sold at $17.25 for the week.

The market Monday and Tuesday advanced 25 to "30 cents. Today it declined 10 to 15 cents on fat steers. Cows are slow. Stackers and feeders are dull. Veal calves are steady, top 113 50..

Stock cows and heifers are steady. Stock calves are slow sellers. We expect a light run of cattle the remainder of, 'the week and a fair market We quote good to choice corn steers, $15.80 to 118.50; medium to fair, $11.95 to $15.65 Good to choice cows, $9.45 to mednnp to fafr, $75 to" $3.29. temort Buildtne, Washington, D. stating their service since Afhil 6, 1917 the date of last discharge and their present address to which they desire their bonus checks to be sent and fu- closing with this letter their discharge certificate or military order for discharge and both, if both were issued.

Upon the receipt by the Zone Fi nance officer, Washington, O. of this information and the soldier's dis charge certificate, this officer will cause checks to be drawn and mailed to the claimants in the order which their claims were received by him. the discharge certificate will be returned to the soldier with the check. It is estimated that one million and a quarter persons have been discharged from the service who are entitled to the benefits of this Act and while payments will be made as expeditiously as practicable, it will manifestly take considerable time to mitil and write this mar.y checks. Because she recently had the flu and the action her heart was uncertain Mrs.

L. C. Cutler was advised by Tope ka physicians last week to postpone a surgical operation for a while. She got borne Tuesday evening. Mrs.

Cutler is such a fine and cheerful lady that her friends are sorry to know she is in such ill health and hope that she may soon become strong again. Smith Co. Pioneer. Blind people have no eye but eye strain causes people to go blind and have all kind nf nervp trnnhlp pv. en fifes.

Havie a thorough xaminaJ tion of yor eyes by M. HaJJ pr. of opucs, ne.wia ten you Blankets plain and fancy, in cotton, wool and wool nap, at prices less than can be replaced in today's markets Chas.S. Putt. prices that will save you money..