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-nuKfte*a»sy» • #•.» rr&m ':. ^TT^T/r*^, 3.•*•'7? annsNBY PL AINDEALER, JTHEKBT, -*^^na»r- .. . *' U >A.. «•; *<•! V « ..< . v.-te S.: VU-V i. ̂-i'.ik ,,:•'•' Jiif.. > • * . <! * C„(«v or ^HIS SEASON? We can save you money in this line "Sincerity Clothing" is equal to any made-to-order clothing in fit and workmanship and is 25 per cent cheaper. Gall and see the new fall line Jos. W. Freund We# McHenry, 111. New Fall Goods We are showing a complete line of Press Goods in the popular shades, in all wool and mixtures, tip to $1.75 per yard. Silk and wool poplins at $1.25 per yard. Messaline and taffeta silks, fancy silks, maxines, etc., from 25c to $1.50 per yard. Our line of Sweater Coats is very complete, in fine, medium and heavy weight, in Oxford, Maroon, Tan, Dead Grass, Kelly Green, Navy and combination col­ ors, all sizes and grades, from 75c to $5.00 each. Mackinaw Coats, Rain Coats, Slip Ons and Cravenette Overcoats, from age 6 to the largest size, at popular prices. School Shoes for the boys and girls in fine and medium weights, at prices to fit the lean as well as the fat purse. Ladies' Shoes in all the new and comfortable lasts, from $1 =50 to $.3,50 per pair. Men's Shoes in all grades, fine and heavy weights, $2.50 to $4.50 per pair. We have a few broken lines of shoes, in good sizes and widths, in children's, ladies* and men's, to close out at extremely low prices. Groceries fresh and pure. Try our 50c tea--the best ever sold in town. Coffee, good cup quality, at 25c, 30c and 35c. J. WALSH, Phone 63-R Goods Delivered ^ia i f HurrahFor Xmas We wish to draw the attention of the ladies and gentlemen of McHenry and vicinity to the fact that we have received Hie largest assortment of Neckwear, Gents* Furnishings and Combination Sets ever shown in any town outside of Chicago. Our stock consists of a full line of Pants, Khaki Pants, Mackinaw Qoats, Sweater Coats, full dress Sweaters, Balmaccan water-proof Coats, Rubberized Coats, Gaberdine Slippn Coats and also the largest selection of Hats, Macki­ naw Caps, Balmaccan Caps, Hockey Caps and Slouch Hats, absolutely the latest to be had. Bear in mind that every article is guaranteed to the fullest extent. We also have Suits at $17.50 which -we guarantee cannot be purchased in McHenry or any other town at the price. Give us a call aa&look over our Xmas Presents. John D. Lodtz, McHenry, Illinois Don't Wait Until New Year's Day to Make Good Resolutions Start Saving Money In December ejS» We feel that everyone should know that Vul- can Coke is a much betted fuel than hard coal. Lots of people hear this fa<5t stated, but they are v bound by the tradition that their fathers used hard P | coal and feel they still have to use it. Vulcan Coke has more heating units than - 'v. •.m p | hard coal; Vulcan Coke has less ashes than hard coal; Vulcan Coke is cleaner than hard coal and gj v^UVVN COKE COSTS BUT $7.00 PER TO^T mm. A M. WORKMAN* District Manager •§p • v" [' f-y "4:ClT>,s j kSM P H I L I P J A E G E R GENERAL COriMISSION MERCHANT *. ' " •! ' "• x, #®ClAL ATTBNTION OIVKN TO THE SALK Or OrcMMd Beef, flutton, Hops, Ve«l, Poultry, l,/ Hides, Etc., Butter and Eggs . This Is the oldest houM on the street tfcg" abd priee Kh1» fitvyiMiMl application. Stall I*s, PaltMl It WholMal* Market. COLO STORAGE F«EB CHIC AdO, HJtlNOIS. ..CENTRAL- OPERA HOUSE --The-- MOVIES WEDNESDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY The latent and be& PICTURES.. Every Thursday Night ALWAYS A GOOD PROGRAM Admission :: 10c HYPHENATED AMERICANS TERM USED BY ENGLISH-AMERICAN PRESS or TODAY Dl, ARNOLD MUELLER WRITES INTEREST- ' ING LETTER IN WHICH HE DENOUNCES ITS USE Since the beginning of the gigantic struggle across the water we hear much said and still more written about a term hitherto practically unknown- hyphenated Americans. This appela- tion is particularly used in referring to so-called German-Americans, viz., Germans naturalized in this country. Is it justice to apply this expression to an American citizen worthy of being a citizen at all? There are seven meth­ ods by which a' person may become a citizen of the United States of Amer­ ica: By birth, by naturalization (a com­ mon method), by annexation of terri­ tory, by treaty, marriage of a female, by succession, law relating to Indians abandoning tribal relations. No matter which of the above means of acquiring citizenship is used, the party is a full fledged citizen, as such loses aH allegiance to any foreign power and is entitled to all tihe benefits of such citizenship and to the protec­ tion of the United States. A natural- zed person is as complete a citizen as is one natural born and, being equal to such before our courts and to all rights generally, is it fair to use the word hyphenated in referring to them? Hyphenated takes origin from hyphen, which latter means to connect, as two words or parts of words. Thus hyphen a ted means, as used, a connected citi /.enship, partly Germfen, half Amer­ ican, a thing which is an impossibility The first thing an alien must do before receiving papers of first intention, and that's two years before he can possibly become a citizen, is to abandon his foreign relations, disconnect himself, as it were -expatriation. So how can he be hyphenated? Hence that term (hyphenated American) is an impos­ sible status and a misnomer. Why use it? Simply because the English-Amer­ ican press desires and sees fit to use it. They would make it appear that Ger­ mans do not make good citizens after naturalization, therefore it must ob­ tain that we Americans born of such parentage cannot be good citizens-- perhaps also hyphenated. But the contrary is the case we all must ad mit. Many of us have German born parents and need not be ashamed, but we object to hyphenated being applied to them. My father was German, fought in '"0 and '71, received iron cross first- class and yet, since his naturalization in this country, he has often told me "This is my home and country--the United States of my adoption." My grandfather fought in '60 and '61 after being in this country only a few years and in just such a way thousands have made the United States of America their home and country. In that great struggle between the north and south who made up the might and main of our armies? These same hyphenated Germans of Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois. Did it behoove anyone to call them hyphenated then? No, and it is but prejudice, ignorance and a reflection on the j^ood iud^iacut of the party who uses the same. Few Germans, compared to British, 1 Italian and other nationalities, leave this country after making a fortune to return to their native land showing the lie and that they do adopt /this as their land. It is this fact that caused Great Britain and Italy to protest against a new law in Arizona, which requires that in certain employment 80% must be American citizens. A good law and one which ought to be made national; a law to protect the American workman and guarantee him living wages. Ydt England wishes her people and the Japs, Italians, etc., to be able to work here and return to their native lands. And yet the En­ glish press calls our American citizens hyphenated. We in McHenry do not realize what this means, but I wylj,cite an example which touched my heart. When in Queenstown harbor, as tem­ porary captives of the English, we sent an appeal to our American consul at that place; This was in the nature of a petition demanding release or some definite answer as to whfct we might expect. Consul on board the following morning. It so happened that just at the time the English were taking the 120 reservists off the ship and I was on the upper deck with others, cheering the poor victims on their journey to long imprisonment. On reaching the lower decks I was told of how the consul had been on board and that, as being the only natural born American on shipboard, he had sought me, but he had gone, promising to return next day. But one remark he made con­ nected it with this artiole and that was when he called them German-Ameri­ cans, hinting strangely at the hyphen yes, very strangely. Think of how the poor souls felt, American citizens, appealing to a representative of that government and to be told by said rep­ resentative, why you are only hyphen­ ated, not real Americans! They had tears, in their eyes as they told me this. It struck my heart; it made me feel that the United States stood ready to abuse these people's rights; it made me feel the shame. And inwardly I challenged that consul, waited for his appearance next day and then the vice consul came. Then and there I re­ sented the consul's remarks and h^d he again used that term I would have taught him a good American lesson other than words, but when ray fist struck the table before him he felt ashamed and guilty," and that night those who were American citizens might leave the ship and travel via Ireland and England. A few of us re­ fused. We were not going to be fleeced in England and demanded that the English government or the Hol­ land line pay for our transportation. And ten minutes after the boat with those going left our ship--ten minutes, mind you, the telegram announcing our sailing was posted. I argue the telegram was on board before the bpat left. Was it the Holland line that played the trick or was it the consul" tricked the Americans--only hyphen­ ated, anyway? On shore a contribu­ tion by the unsuspecting was taken up and presented to Mr. American Con­ sul. Later I learned at the Hague that when the boat reached shore he looked around and asked, "Where is that American doctor?" "On board." "Well, he can stay .there so far as I arn concerned; he and the others shall receive no further help from me." Is that justice? ' Just because I did not wish to be fleeced of $50.00, which I understand it nearly cost each mem­ ber. And then in spite we reached Rotterdam first. It's all a game-- honesty and truth is only secondary. DR. A. MUELLER. GET THE FACTS ABOUT OUR LUMBER . before you decide on the construction of your new home. Investigate our stock closely and let us show vou the difference between No. 1 and 2 and clear siding, sheathing etc. Find out first hand what the material is going to cost you and then you'll know whether or not there's any truth in the statement you hear oc­ casionally--"Oh, you can't afford to build a frame house at the high price of of lumber." Such expres­ sions in themselves are all the evidence you need to tell you what is the best kind of material to use in building your home. Don't be misled into using less substantial material until you've found out first hand ed just how high price lum­ ber really is and particular, ly the different" grades for different purposes. "There's no place like home" WILBUR LUMBER COMPANY Wesl: McHenry. :: Phone 5 Proud of her bread. So will every woman be proud who uses EARLY RISER flour for her bakingl Se­ lected wheat goes into EARLY RISER flour and it is ground in a modern mill by expert millers. It is best for every form of baking. If -you're from Missouri we can show you if you will but try one sack. That's what we want, for' we, know a steady customer will result from this trial Order a Sack now while you think of it. ' WEST HUENRY FLOUR AND FEED MILLS COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Council Room, Deo. 7, 1914. The village trustees met in regular session with President Stoffel presid­ ing. Trustees present: Barbian, Cham* berlin, Heimer, Nickels, Spencer and Schumacher. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. The following bills were approved by the finance committee: Jas. B. Clow & Sons, supplies t 2.60 Standard Oil Co., oil 11.90 John J. Vycital, plumbing & sup 41.43 Elgin Mfg. Co., repairing engine 96.35 W. G. Schreiner, fgt& drayage . 3.90 Wilbur Lumber Co., coal 11.39 Linus F. Newman, marshal ser­ vice, meals, charging batteries 52.00 James Revor, police service and meals - 51.10 Anton Krumpen, lbr on streets.. 13.25 Chas. Newman, lbr on streets .... 3.00 Motion by Barbian, seconded by Chamberlin, that the collector's and treasurer's reports be accepted as read. Motion carried. Motion by Nickels, seconded by Hei­ mer, that the bills be accepted as read with the correction of the electric light bill. Motion carried. Motion by Nickels, seconded by Bar­ bian, that the electric light bill be sent back for correction. Motion car­ ried. Motion by Nickels, seconded by Schumacher, that the minutes be ap­ proved a£ read. Motion /carried. Motion by Beitper, seconded by Bar­ bian, to adjourn. Motion carried. SIMON STOKFKI.. President. W. Q. Cluck. MAKE YOUR XNAS MERRY Don't take chances--there's many a slip, you know. Become a member of the Jgojr Banking oompmoy't Langis FOR CHRISTMAS The question of economy is often a matter of moment when the yearly list of Ghrist- mas gifts is made out. Give photographs for Christmas and so discharge all your ob­ ligations at comparatively low expense without favor­ ing one person more than another, and still your gifts will have that intimate per­ sonal touch that carries with it the real spirit of Christmas. Make your appointment to- d6y. Saturdays at Crystal Lake ScKr\abel's Photo Studio •Phone 61-R COAL THAT BURRS CLEAN AS A MATCH heat t^ian gives more neat Uian slate and V, ( rock. You can't always tell from looks how good coal is, but when it's glossy and of uniform slice it's a pretty sure qign of quality. Ours this year has thes* marks. Why not let us fill your bin before the cold weather sets In? ^ WILBya LUMPER CO. Wcr.t Mr,fr«,-y Christmas Savings club and you'll be sure to h»ve money when you will need It '3m:. i. 'lM>~ 'A ' .'#7? •• h. •Yfc» m ft;. McHenry can be found at "fl 'fir' m rS Prompt Delivery Phone 5M • ; . • - M State M U. S. Depository for Postal Savings CAPITAL STOCK, $25,000. The handling of money ofteatempts one to spend it, or to leave it in cure­ less and unprotected places. But every shrewd business man keeps hie regular business account at the bank which he knows to "be the most re­ liable. We are carrying the accounts of the best merchants and professional men--a fact which should be a sufficient guarantee oflour business standing. ....SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES, $3.00 PER YEAR... BANK OFFICERS:- EDWIN L. WAGNER, P*M. RR. C. H. FECERS. Vic* Prti. CARL W. 8TENGER, CaahUr. SIMON STOPPEL. Vie# PrM. x£> give Turniture A more appropriate gift cannot be given than a piece or two or even a set of Furniture. It's something that Is appreciated in auy house­ hold and, what is more, uever fails to please the recipient. Our<*Hne of furniture is very complete, but in case there is something you want which we do not carry in stock we can send for it and have it here in plenty offline for Christmas. Do not delay, but make your FURNITURE SELECTIONS NOW. :: JACOB JUSTEN The Christmas Spirit Is In the Air Thousands are preparing their lists of gifts. Is yours ready? Our store is teeming with high^4*A grade merchandise for ladies, gentlemen and chilv'^ i . dren, correct in style, quality and price. The please,;/' ? ) ' f i r e o f g i v i n g i s e n h a n c e d t e n f o l d i f o n e c h o o s e ® s . v Hm-ith taste and good judgment from an up to-datf ;\i|tOuk of goods. Shop early while assortments ar«: yT Complete. Look for the Paris shop. 1: " I SMITH ;.V C iPhone 7W McHENRY, ILL, • . . . . > .