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Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-24
Western Kansas.

The editor of this paper addressed ar
audience of 1000 people at the little
town of Codell. in Rocks county, Kan,
on the 8th of this month
There is no country in this world chat
can presenta finer body of yeoman than
Western Kansas. The country IS rich
and enjoying material prosperity, but
its best wealth is its splendid citizen
ship
The meeting was under the auspices
OF the NJ. w. A. organization, and the
program was carried out under an in
telligent direction that was pleasing TO
everybody. a band of music from
Morland, made up of ladies and gentle
men, was IN attractive feature of the
picnic, Everything good to eat, cook
ed in that splendid style that can be
found only III the homes of farmers
wives, was furnished in abundance TO
every one
{ Even in Kansas, where beautiful child
rem abound, VIC cannot help but think
that Cedell and vicinity would carry
off the blue ribbon in contest for hand
some boys and girls. The children
were not only we'll dressed and beauti-
full, but they were well behaved, and
their merriment added much to the Joy
of the occasion.
Paradise valley leads up TO Codell 1t
is rightly named. 1t is paradise, in
deed. TO say that citizenship like
that of Rocks county has not the in
telligence and virtue enough to elect
their officers is reelection that no man
would make after enjoying their hospi-
tally and minglihg with them us tie
editor Of this paper did on this occasion>
j. r. Burton in Home Rule
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-24

Why should I use Hughes Crescent
Cottage paint? Because it is pure paint.
contains no water or Barytes. Do
some manufacturers put water in
paint? Yes; some paints on the mar
ket contain % per cent of water. Why
is water put in paint? Answer To
cheaper it. Is that the only reason?
Answer. No What else does water
do in paint? Answer. 1t makes
paint look thick. What is the object
of that? Answer To cause the
people to believe they are getting more
for their money. In what way? An
swer. Paint makers furnish the
water which costs nothing and then
you furnish the OIL You are the
" eats paw. Now you may ask and
say this is a broad statement, but don't
take our word for it, come and see US
and we will prove it to YOU
HENRY WOLF & Son.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-24

The Misses Marl1eY went to Wichita
last Friday to visit friends and relatives.
Justus Kissing and wife spent few
days in Kansas City the first of the
week.
Miss Elsie Mcintosh went to Denver
Sunday night to spend couple weeks
vacation.
Mrs. j. c. Adkins returned Tuesday
morning from few months visit in
Colorado and California
Miss Pearl Conner and Carrie Rookie
Teller of Russell visited with Miss Ger
trude Ward the first of the week.
Mrs. J. U. Catudal and children re-
turned the first of the week from a
visit with friends and relatives near
Plainville.
The Free Press has purchased an al
most entire new office equipment. 1t
makes that Office up-to-date in every
respect. -Yocemento Star
Prof. Bird of the Normal went to
his home in Rawlins county Tuesday
evening to spend short vacation prior
to the opening of the Fall term.
Lincoln A Ward has gone to the
Win Philip ranch,>where he will assist
in the Fall planting. He expects to at
tend the State Agricultural College
this winter.
Joseph Hubbell was called from his
Buckeye farm Sunday morning by
word of she serious illness of his par
ents in eastern Kansas. He left for
their home at once.
Miss Helfert and brother Master Joe
Helfert, who have been visiting Mrs
Gehrer, returned to their home at
Hoisington Tuesday. They were driv-
en- to Lacrosse by DR.. Kohl.
We hereby apologize for saying in
last weeks paper that Ed BENDER had
purchased "a couple lots in the south
east part of town. Mr.. Blender in
forms US he bought nine lots.
The following ladies are being enter
tanned the latter part of the week at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs VIII Philip:
Misses Conner and Rockefeller of Rus
sell, Misses Behan and Ward of HAYS.
Prof. E. 8. Matthew of the Normal
viii hereafter steer clear of the flood
district" He, this week. purchased
the lots on which formerly stood the
large residence Of I. NJ. Yost, on Lau-
rel Hill. He expects to build on them
soon.
OFF FOR DENVER AND THE
MOUNTAINS. = IN connection with
the popular U. P. excursion to Denver
August 3Oth, the Colorado & Southern
offers the World-Famed Loop Noun
tain trip at $500. Purchase tickets
from railroad representative on train.
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Watches, Clocks and
Jewelry

The finest assortment of Watches,
Clocks, Jewelry, and the world-famous
Swastica or Good Luck Pin, that has
ever been brought to Ellis county can
be had at Henry Tholen & Sons at
Victoria.
Remember we repair watches, clocks
and jewelry. and if left at J. B. Bas-
CALLS store in Hays it will be repaired
and returned the following Saturday.
Give us a trial
When in Victoria have your eyes tes-
ted free with the latest and most ap-
proved instruments and in a skillful
manner by a graduate optician. Have
glasses fitted at lowest prices if YOU
need them, and, in case you do not
you viii honestly be told so.
Henry ThoIen d Son, Victoria
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LOCAL NEWS.

sGSSSOoCecSSs (So(SeoSGSe9oSeS)
James Reeder of Denver was in the
city on business this week.
The latest designs in box and tablet
stationery at Hardness. 40-tf
Anthony Deane returned from Excel
sior Springs Wednesday morning.
Mrs. John L. Hunt of Topeka is a
guest at the home of Mrs. Chas Reed
er.
L. ]. Supple of Salina visited in
Hays Tuesday and Wednesday even
ings.
Mrs. Jeffcoat returned Tuesday even
ing from two weeks rest at Excel
sior Springs, Mo.
Miss Nettie Post, who formerly lived
on the Smokey, is here on visit to
Miss Belle Sutton.
State Superintendent T. A Fairchild
was in the city Tuesday morning to ad-
dress the county institute.
John Aich and wife left Monday night
for Spades, Ind, where they will visit
relatives for few weeks,
Miss Myrtle Wyatt of Lindsborg
spent the fore part of the week with
her friend Miss Nellie Reeder.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Hubbard of Kan
sas City spent Sunday and Monday
with her parents, the Goodalls.
Nick Zimmerman left for Kansas
City Monday to undergo medical treat
ment in one of the hospitals there.
Monday evening Mr.. and Mrs. John
Koerner went to Ration, New Mexico,
where they will make their future
home,
Mrs. Annie Grass is in charge of
Grass's store during the absence of
her husband, who went to Kansas City
Sunday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Zeigler and Miss
Bannister went east Sunday morning
to visit friends and purchase their Fall
and Winter stock.
Peter Staab Jr., went to Excelsior
Springs Monday night to bring home
his wife, Who has been recnRerating
for the past few weeks
Travelling Passenger Agent N. F.
Brown of the Colorado & Southern r.
R. was here this week in the interest
of the Georgetown Loop Excursion.
The attention of the student is called
to the advertisement of j. H. Spratt
this week, in which will be found list
of the new books needed for the com
ing year, with exchange prices on last
years books.
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HE WILL

be at Hays City again on the Both of
August, Friday, and he expects you to
be in early Friday morning with all
your horses, mares and mules, big,
little, and medium, and he will make
you prices on them that will surprise
you.
Do not forget the date please. C. NJ.
Rand, the Horse buyer is the man.
You know him. Tell your neighbors
please. Ill
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-24

Every professional and business man should
have card in this column. Only SC per inch
per insertion. Call up No. I2.)
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-24
The Georgetown Loop.

This wonderful 11Shour mountain ex-
cursion from Denver at a cost of only
$40 is the one of all trips that should
be made by those taking the popular
two-day Union Pacific excursion to
Denver August Both. Purchase tickets
from Colorado & Southern representa-
tive on train.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-24
Make an offer

on south three-fourths of south-half of
northeast quarter section 10 twn. IA
range 10, containing go acres. Part
cash, balance. easy. Abstract warranty
deed given. ]. H. Carse, 500 Twelfth
St., Omaha, Nebr. 41-3tx
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-24
Men wanted

Thirty common laborers wanted at
once to work at the new town of
Yocemento. See or write u. S.
Portland Cement Co.
Hays, Kansas. 39-tf
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-24
Good Farm for. Rent.

A section of land near the Smokey.
200 acres plow land, rest fenced pasture
and plenty of water. Good House
and buildings.
See Harry FreeSe.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1907-08-24
House for Rent

A z roomed house all painted, paper
ed and in good condition. Water at
door, big lot and garden spot. Shade
trees. see this office or,
GOTTIEB RIEDEL.
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House for Sale.

A comfortable cottage of rooms
with good walledup cellar. Two lots
100 by 125 feet, abundant fruit trees.
fine water. Prices reasonable.
Apply to MRS. LAVENDER, Sheridan
Avenue, or at this Office.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-19
GROWING
New District Formed in East Haven for Big Evangelical
 Campaign.
NEAR TOWNS INTERESTED
Four Afternoon Meetings on January 5 Will Mark the Opening of the
 Chapman Movement.

The enthusiasm and confidence felt by those church leaders who are at the head of the evangelistic campaign, to begin in this city on January 5, is spreading rapidly to the congregations of the various churches interested in the movement, The preliminary work of the various committees is nearly concluded and the reports received by the executive committee are very en- couraging.
 The Rev. W. L. Phillips, D. D., chair man of the general committee having in charge the campaign last night an- nounceG that at the request of four churches a new district had been formed, making nine districts in which the simultaneous meetings will be held
 The new district, known as the Ninth, will be in East Haven. This district is made up of the East Haven Congregational, St. Andrews M. E., of East Haven, Short Beach chapel and Morris Cove chapel. The leaders of these churches appointed repre- SHtdllNt tO pldC6 l0e 1ndll6r OCIOrS the campaign committee and it was decided by the executive committee to form another district as above out lined
 The fact that churches outside New Haven proper are desirous of being connected with the campaign is most encouraging to the committee and there is now a possibility that one or two other nearby towns will ask to participate in the movement.
 The Campaign will open Sunday, Jan. ucary 5th with four afternoon meet ings There will be meeting ir Polls theater for men only, and ir three different churches there will be meetings for women, for children un- der twelve and for children over twelve The regular evening meetings l will begin that evening at 7:30 in the churches assigned for the services. 1 The committee also announces that the necessary funds for the campaign now seem to be forthcoming and it i, hoped that before the campaign open: the financial problem will be only g minor consideration
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-19
OBITUARY NOTES.
Mrs. Grace Linslcr.

The funeral services for the late Mrs. Grace Linsley. widow of Edward L. Linsley. of North Haven, were held yesterday afternoon A short service took place at the family residence at , o'clock, and this was followed by services of a more public nature at the North Haven Congregational church. The latter were very largely attended The Rev. Charles Franklin, pastor of the church, officiated Mir Franklin made a few simple and appropriate remarks regarding the life and char acter of Mrs. Linsley. The music was very effectively rendered by a male quartet under the direction of Profess sor Leopold, of this city. It was com posed of George Mckay, David Dodds, Ernest Robinson and Francis H. Ham ilton. They sang the well known hymns Asleep in Jesus'' and Peace, Perfect Peace" They also rendered at the grave Nearer, My God, to Thee" Miss Charlotte Louise Barnes, soloist at the Church of the Redeem CT, also rendered One Sweetly Sol- emn Thought and There is a Land My Eye Haths Seen" A. B. Clinton presided at the organ. The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. The following acted as pallbearers: John H. Blakeslee, R. Linsley, Arthur Hemingway Frank Hemingway, Ros- well Shepard and Charles B, Lee. The interment was in North Haven ceme- tery and the funeral arrangements were carried out by Robert N Barnes, of North Haven
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-19
STORM MAKES LAND.
Eighty Feet Added to stceplechase
 Island at Bridgeport.

Bridgeport, Dec, 1S.- About eighty feet of additional land was added to 'Steeplechase Island on the west and south sides in consequence of Satur- days storm, which deposited hundreds of tons of sand outside of the board walk The extension of the breakwa- ter by the government during the summer had great deal to do with making the new land
 T have been watching the effect of the extended breakwater upon the island" said Captain Boynton yester- day. Tt has changed conditions won derfully, and l have observed a con- tinual increase of the lands acreage. I understand that the island has been making new ground for years, but 1t has never increased at such strides be- fore. The beach Is now even with the board walk on the west side.
 At the east of the island on the property of the town of Stratford there were large deposits so that Steeplechase island is now an island in reality. I look for continued develop ment of the island and the extended breakwater is certainly doing great work, and in few years 1t will in- crease the acreage to a surprising ex- tent. The only damage done on the island by the storm was the destruc- tion of one of the towers of a small building on the trail"
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-19
SEES BRYAN,s ELECTION.
Champ Clark Thinks It Assured Un-
 less Republicans Stop Quarreling,

t '
 Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. IS. Congress- man Champ Clark of Missouri. said in an interview to-day:
 It certainly looks as though MT, Bryan will get the democratic nornin4 ation. and furthermore that he will be elected if the republican leaders do not stop qlarrelling among themselves The republican party has not been so split for many years
 President Roosevelt,s third term de- cision certainly means that lie never again will be a, candidate for the pres idency if there is any meaning in the English language, and with tile repub- lican party split into two factions the one headed by Taft and the other by Uncle Joe Cannon, Foraker, Hughes, Knox and others, there seems to be every chance of victory for the demo- crats.'
 Regarding the movement of the na- IVY, Congressman Clark said:
 Sending the fleet to the Pacific Is all right. If believed that no for eign nation objected to it's going there would not favor the risk and ex- pense of a long trip, but because T be- lieve that certain nations do object [ am in favor of sending it to the Pa cific waters and keeping it there as long as we see fit.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-19
 EPISCOPAL MISSION.
Executive Committee Addressed by
 Father Officer.

A meeting was held at Trinity parish house last night in connection with the mission to be held in this city un- der the auspices of the Episcopal churches. While the mission proper does not begin until January s, the active work will start with midnight service at Trinity church on New Years eve. It was announced last night that the Rev. Father Huntington of New York would preach special sermon on this occasion Tie service will begin at ii o'clock, and last until few minutes after midnight. Judge Robertson, chairman of the executive mission committee, presided at the meeting last night. The business was mostly routine, the various committees appointed making reports of progress It was voted to appoint special press committee In connection with the mis- sion, and the committee of arrange- ments intimated that the program of services would be issued within the next few days. During the evening the Rev. Father Officer addressed the com mittee on the preliminary work in con- nection with the successful carrying out of the work
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-19
MYSTIC SCHOONER DAMAGED.
Collision Near Vineyard Haven at
 Night

Vineyard Haven, Mass, Dec. 1S.-- The tern schooner Jesse Barlow of Mystic. Conn. was run down and sunk in Pollock Rip slue by the tug Lehigh at S;SO o'clock last night and her crew of six men, who narrowly escap~ ed being carried down with their yes sel, reached the tug and were brought here to-day.
 The Barlow was bound from South Amboy for Rockland with coal, and lies, dangerous menace to naviga- ton, 100 feet north of the Pollock Rip lightship.
 The collision took place a short dis tance north of the lightship and in a clear moonlight night, The sailinG vessel was going through the slue with all sails set in moderate northwest wind The Lehigh was bound from Boston for Perth Amboy with three light barges. and, according to her captain, apparently had cleared tive schooner. when the latter luffed and the collision occurred.
 The Barlow's crew rowed to tie Pollock Rip lightship, where thes were taken on board, and later tha Lehigh, which had anchored Ter barges, re- turned and took the six men. She then picked up her barses and came on here, arriving at o'clock this morning.
 Captain Gilchrist, of the Barlow, stated that no one aboard was able to save any personal effects, The vessel was loaded with 25S tons of coal for parties in Rockland, Me- The crew of the Barlow left this forenoon for Mys- tic, Conn.
 The Jesse Barlow was owned by the Gilbert Transportation company, of Mystic, Conn. and was built at Boston in 1889. She had recently been refit- ted She was 260 tons net burden, 12l feet over all, 30 feet beam and il feet draught. It Is understood that the vessel was insured.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-19

arious laughter and applause). want ter tell you fel1ers (gestures sinister) a story about Mr and Mrs. Little, (Cries of Go on. Alec, tell your story. You're all right) MT. and Mrs Little had great many children. There were seventeen of them i'll all. Oh. by the way, l meant to say before that, just as big oaks from little acorns grow. so we have a little club at Yale Hall now, but we are going to be some punkins' some day. CThunders of applause.) And MT. Little was very poor He didn't know what he would do to get food and clothes fer all She children. But the kids they were smart ones and they all went out and did something. Some sold papers and some did other things. Mr. Little said then Every little Little helps. Just so -gesture) We are small, but we each can do little at the hall and make that little help. Thank you, fellers."
 MT. Bernstein went to his seat amid such applause as can only be equalled at a presidential nomination conven- ton. But he took it with the rare equanimity of a truly great man.
 The other speakers were Joe Della Valle, Dick Cosgroye, Jim McNamara, Albert Bertram and John Kiernan
 There was a distribution of prizes to the winners infa recent track meet held on Thanksgiving day by the boys of the Yale hall The lucky ones were Nate Hamerman, senior point winner; Morris Rabinowitz, junior point win ner, and Eddie DuPaul, second junior point winner.
 But nothing could be said more ex- pressive of the spirit and purport of the whole occasion than that made in unison by them all at the conclusion of the evening. That was as follows, sung out fortissimo: "Keyro, cairo, bunco, shiro; keyro, cairo, kimbo; shrim, stran, pumididdle; hy, belly, regdom; regdom, belly and. a lki-me-oh; "a, who, race, Yale Hall Boys club Is the place. The last seven words were quite ineligible
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-19
TO HEAR MCKAY CASE.
Council of Congregational Church
 Delegates Called for To-day.

A council meeShg of delegates from all the Congregational churches of this vicinity will be held here to-day to take action on the charges against the Rev. Thomas Mckay formerly pastor of the Taylor Congregational of Shelton avenue. MT. Mckay was dropped as pastor of the church about year ago when charges were made against him and later he was crossed off the roll of the church The meet ing to-day, besides looking into the charges against him, will give, him q hearing hitherto said to have been de- nied.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-19
WIND PIUCKED TURKEYS.

Six turkeys slain that morning re- volved slowly on kind of spit in a small room. on the ground floor of a great poultry farm, and as they re- volved they were miraculously plucked. Invisible hands stripped off their plumage. The air was gray with fall- ing feathers.
 Wind plucked turkeys--it is an ex- pertinent" said the foreman. These birds are being plucked by cross cur rents of electrically driven air. But the feathers come off very slowly. The experiment is not commercial suc- cess.
 For many years we have tried to invent a poultry plucking machine. We have not succeeded we'll Air plucking seems to be the idea that offers most promise, but it still wants a lot of working out Yet eventually l have no doubt these turkeys that now take a half hour and cost 10 cents apiece to pluck by hand will be air plucked in a few seconds and at no more cost than 10 cents a thousand. New York Press
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-19
REMOVED AS EXECUToR.
Another Decision Denying Right of
 Knickerbocker Trust to Act.

South Norwalk, Dec. 1S.--Judge Henry w. Gregory, of the Norwaik probate court, to-day handed down a decision which orders the removal of the Knickerbocker Trust company of New York as executor of the estate of William McClenahan, who left an es- tate valued at about $150,000. His nearest of kin is his daughter, Miss Giles Gamble McClenahan Since her fathers death she has been under the conservatorship of pr. Scaville. The suit for the removal of the Knicker- booker Trust company as executor and trustee of the estate was brought by Dr. Scoville, when the trust company became involved in financial troubles. Judge Gregory has appointed Han ford $. Weed of New Canaan adminis- trator of the estate with a bond fixed at $2OO,00O The application for the removal of the Knickerbocker Trust company as trustee will come up Jan uary IS.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-19
BEES CURE RHEUMATIsM.
Madison Man Accidentally Finds Cure
 in Stings.

Hartford. Dec. 1S.-Bee stings as a cure for rheumatism was one of the interesting phases of the discussion of the honey bee at this mornings ses- sion of the Connecticut Board of Ag- riculture. Dr. Edward F. Bigelow of Stamford made the chief address on the general subject, the medicinal eff feet of inoculation by the honey pro- ducers arising during the general dis cussion
 T. $. Scranton of Madison asked Dr. Bigelow if he knew of any experiences of cures being brought about by con tact with the bees and replied in the negative The questioner then related his experience. He said that he had been a great sufferer from rheumatic ailfents and that while he was an in- valid he undertook to right a hive that had been upset by one of the work men, with the result that he was badly stung. Ir a few days his rheumatism began to disappear. Later, when it came on again, he put a plaster of bees on his boGy and was cured again. Now whenever he feels twinge of rheuma- tism he uses bees entirely and he has extended the treatment to his aili4g friends with the same success as at tended the applications in his own case. MT. Scranton appeared surprised that bee keepers had not discovered this remedy before.
 A resolution presented this morning requesting that the board of agricul- ture give more publicity to the notices of its meetings was ruled out of order by the chairman, and this disposition caused considerable criticism.
 At the afternoon session market gar dening and swine were the subjects selected for discussion. The meeting | will end this evening,