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The Winslow mail., 1908-03-07

open day and night. At any
office open only during the day
time an operator may be kept on
duty for thirteen hours, but at
offices only open during the night
nine hours is the limit. In all
cases eight consecutive hours of
rest must be given during each
twenty four hour period.
In order to live up to these pro-
visions it will be necessary for
the Santa Fe Company to put
on between twenty and twenty
five additional operators between
Albuquerque and Seligman, the
offices open night and day under
the old rules being handled by
two men, working twelve hours
each All Offices now kept open
day and night will be gwen three
operators, working nine hours
each, no meal hours being allow.
ed At the greater portion OF the
former Zone man" stations, an
additional operator has been pro-
vided, doing away with the old
"call bell' system, by which the
operator was summoned when
ever needed out side of his regu-
lar hours
BY the provisions of the new
law trainmen and englnemen
must not be kept on duty for
more than sixteen hours at one
time, and then are required to be
given ten hours rest before start
ing on a new TRIP Under the
present conditions it is not
thought that any increase in the
number of train or engine crews
will be necessary, but the i'm
proved business conditions such
as obtained on this division dur
ing the year past, it would pro-
badly require a greater number
of men to handle the business
than were formerly employed,
the ten hour rest preventing them
"dOubling" out OF terminals.
The Winslow mail., 1908-03-07

r. !. Connor. who has beenfor
the past three years in the en-
ploy of Babbit Bros. Mere. Co.,
having charge of the gents furn-
ishing department, has been
transferred to the Williams store
of the same company, the same
being in the nature of a promo
ton. While Mr.. Connor's many
friends will miss him from Wins
low, they are pleased to see him
advancing and wish him all kinds
of good luck in his new place.
The Winslow mail., 1908-03-07

condition of affairs as exist at
present. A Marshal. Supervisor
OF Streets, Clerk, Treasurer, or
even a Councilman, himself shall
be at all times under the exclusive
supervision and control of the
Council who have power to pun
ish mismanagement, neglect or
other fault. This should be the case
here and should be so voted by
any person having the good Of
the community ut heart Under
the present law, we must needs
await the action of the grand
jury to correct any mismanage-
ment, error or other fault. No
action to be taken by the COun-
Gil however, without full notice
and hearing to be given.
Some person having their own
objects in view has circulated the
report that the Marshal's and
Clerks offices has been abolished
as an elective office by the new
law. We will state that this is
emphatically incorrect. The pres
ent ordinances of the town pre-
vail in this matter of the election
of these different officials. Anv
person having interest enough to
read the new charter can quickly
discover the futility of the argu-
ment that these officials are no
more elected.
Remember. a vote for the New
Charter means better local gov
ernment; it will provide a better
system of handling the finances
of the town; it will invest the
Council with that dignity which
should go with the highest cleo
tive gift in the possession of the
electors of the town; it will make
the matter of liability of the
town in suits for damages, etc.
exactly within the provinces of
the law as stated IN last week S
issue; it will mean that the Coun-
Gil will supervise the matter of
local government and correct
any mlsmanagement; it means
that the town will be taking a
step in the right direction and
keeping we'll to the front with
the other towns and cities of the
territory.
The Winslow mail., 1908-03-07
In Regard to the New
Charter.


asked us to print in full the new
charter to be voted upon the 10th
of this month. We regret that
space will not permit this being
done as the new act is OF a very
bulky character, and contains
pages enough to engu]f several
editions of this paper.
We have already called atten
tion to the good points OF the
Act and in this issue wish to com
ment on few in particular.
We occasionally hear argument
regarding the matter OF public
ownership ofdifferent public utili
ties operating in this town. This
or any other incorporated com
,nunity has exactly as much
power as the statutes and Ordl
nances perscribe Under this ole
law and all ordinances operative
here the question of public own
ershlp IS evidenced by vast
silence. The new charter is plair
and explicit on this particular
point and gives a community
availing itself OF the advantage:
therein noted, the power to owr
and control any enterprise opera
ting within its limits.
A vote for the new charter
means vote for public owner
ship and control at no distant
date.
Under the old law Par. 6S4 O
the Revised Statutes 1t says
"that the treasurer shall keep his
books and accounts in such man
ner as the Council may provide. ,
This Act is at the bottom of the
slip shOd methods that may otter
prevail in this office in son.e
places operating under the ole
law. Under the new Act the du
ties of the treasurer regarding
the matter of his books and ac
counts is as follows: "Toprescnt
to the Council at each regular
meeting thereof, !, a full and detailed
statement of the amounts O
money belonging to the City OF
Town, received by him and also
the amounts by him disburseC
during the preceding month anG
the state of each particular fund
which statement shall be verified
by his oath" This clause OF the
new law is in itself sufficient rea
son why this act should be
promptly adopted. AS far as
the finances Of the Town are con
cerned, it affords protection that
may not be obtained in any other
way. -
Under the new law alloficers OF
the town must do their duty, or
else incur the penalty of suspen.
sion Or removal This nhaSe O1
The Winslow mail., 1908-03-07

Engineer Chester " Smith of
the Williams-Flagstaff local
was a Winslow visitor this week.
The Winslow mail., 1908-03-07

H. E. Mann, formerly agent
for the Santa Fe at Bellemont,
has resigned that position and
accepted a place as operator at
Holbrook. R. H. Ball, son of
chief dispatcher Ball. formerly
night operator at Bellemont, is
now agent at that point. being
succeeded as operator by E.
Woodall, of Mcclellan, the latter
office having been closed.
General Supt. l. L. Hibbard, of
the Coast Lines, and w. B. Jam
sen, Fourth Vice President of the
Santa Fe, passed through on No.
1 Sunday morning enroute for
Los Angeles.
Engineer Chester V. Smith of
Free press., 1908-05-09
Gon-Coin.

Edward Cain, the jovial and popular
telegraph operator at Hays, sprung a
surprise on his friends last week by
getting married. ''Miss Adah Golf of
Kirkwood, Mo- so the Abilene Re-
flector says-'tand Mr.. Edward Cain of
Hubbard, Nebraska, were. married
Monday evening by the Rev. S. S.
Hagerman.
Ed has the heartiest congratulations
of his many friends. He has been the
Union Pacific telegraph operator at this
point for the last three or four years
and has always been high in the esteem
of his associates.
Miss Golf has just closed success
full term of school at Gorham. She
was formerly student at the Normal.
OF her many friends in Hays but few
were apprised of her sudden marriage.
The FREE PRESS extends congratu-
lations TO Mr.. and Mrs. Cain.
Free press., 1908-05-09
Trade Boosters Are Busy.

The Kansas City Commercial Club
visited Hays on their annual trade ex-
tension trip Thursday evening. The
train consisting of seven chair cars,
two baggage coaches, buffet and an
observation car, arrived promptly at
6 p. m. and left as promptly So minutes
later. The Essex Club received the
Kansas Cityans and gave them infor-
nation regarding the location of the
business houses and the most of them
hurried off to meet their customers.
Over a hundred of the commercials
were on the trip. Hardly a business
house in the city but what received
calls from one to dozen of these Kan
sas City men. Although Hays had no
visitors everyone did their best and the
Kansas Cityaus seemed we'll pleased
with their reception. Many pretty and
appropriate souvenirs were given away
and some of the business men received
useful little gifts from their dealers.
About fifty of our citizens accompan-
led the special to Ellis where the Kan
sas City men spent the night and were
also rendered big reception and grand
ball. Several of the Russell business
men were with the visitors and went
on to Ellis.
No. 103 being late, the special was
stopped at Yocemento, the cement mill
was started up and the visitors were
shown the workings of the new enter
prise. They were much impressed with
the immensity of the plant and COM
mented very favorably on it.
A noteworthy feature of the train
was the fine orchestra in the last car
(an observation carr. These gentle
men were employed by the Kansas
City commercial club to furnish music
at every stop and they did their duty
well. and the. music would have been
much appreciated by the ladies if it
had not been for the incessant blowing
of horns by the children.
The Salina Commercial Club will
make their trade extension trip the
first of next week. They leave Mon
day morning and go over the north
branch, returning on the main line.
They viii arrive in Hays Tuesday even
ing at o'clock and will spend all night
in the city.
Free press., 1908-05-09
A Family Reunion.

H. L. Wolfe of Cripple Creek, Colo,
j. D. Wolfe of Hays, Kan, Mrs. j. M.
Easter of Rye, Cole, Mrs. F. M. Gar
rett of Guthrie, Okla, Mrs. ]. P.
Hall of Waldo, Kansas and Mrs. Eu-
gene Hubbs of Dorrance Kan, were
visiting with the latter lady and came
down from there last Monday with
well-filled baskets, and ate dinner with
their father, w. r. Wolfe and sister,
Miss Sarah, it being the 18th anniver-
sary of Mr.. Wolfe. The day was very
pleasantly spent. Before leaving each
one of the children presented their ia
ther with a check, as souvenir of the
occasion. Some of these children had
not been together for the past thirty
years. Mr. Wolfe is one of our most
honored citizens, and while he is in his
eightieth year, he seems quite young,
and we hope he will live to enjoy many
more birthday anniversaries. Ellis
worth Reporter.
Free press., 1908-05-09

catholic public opinion. Lively inter
est was taken in all the proceedings.
All the old officers were reelected
viz: J. NJ Schaefer, President; P. v.
Gottschalk, 1st Vice Pres: J. B. Bas-
gall, End Vice Pres; Alex Meier, Cor
responding and Financial Secretary; ].
H. Leiker, Recording Secretary; VIM.
Grabbe, Frank Erbert and Henry Hoff,
Marshals. The place selected for the
next meeting is Schoenchen. Before
adjournment the Catharine choir rem
dered a few choice selections which
were heartily applauded.
Free press., 1908-05-09
Normal beats pfeiffer az to O.

Clark Burnham and his bunch of
would be ball players were sick look
ing bunch Thursday afternoon after
the Normal got through with them.
Forty-two scores were all the Normal
could make in the nine innings as
against Pfeiffer's goose eggs. The
game was a farce from start to finish
and the Pfeiffer boys couldn't locate
the spheroid.
The second game with Mcpherson
College last Friday afternoon resulted
in decisive victory for the teachers,
8 to 1. The Mcpherson boys challeng-
ed the Normal to tennis contest and
]. A. Kell and J. II. Freese accepted
their challenge and the contest was
played on the town court Friday even
ing. The visitors were again subject
ed to defeat losing three straight sets,
6-2, 6-2, 6-3.
st. Johns Military Academy of Sa-
lima will be here Thursday and Friday
and will play a game with the Normal
each day. Good games are expected.
Free press., 1908-05-09


1. Bread, butter, cakes, cookies and
candies must be entered at Miss Kel-
ler's office on or before two o'clock,
Saturday.
2. Every person competing will re-
ceive a number and each entry for
premium will be recorded and known
by that number.
3. Bread entries must equal a ten
cent loaf in size.
A. Cakes must be the ''full rule" size.
Angel food IL eggs. Shortened cakes,
the 81 cup of butter, cups of sugar"
size.
5. Cookies a full rule, not less than
three dozen.
6. Butter, not less than one pound.
z. Candy, not less than one pound.
8. One person may enter in all class
es.
9. All entries are to be cooked by the
individual in whose name they are en-
tered, to be submitted to the judges
and to be donated for consumption at a
six o'clock luncheon.
AOs IL hAo WIN 0O AAOO OchO PoAI
the contest bring ''any goodies" they
will be gratefully accepted for the
luncheon.
IL. All who partake are expected to
wash and wipe the dishes they use.
II. Present students, alumni and the
gentlemen members of the faculty are
eligible in this contest.
13. The guests of the cooks at lunch
con are: all present members of the K.
S. N, the competing alumni, the mem
bers of the faculty and their families.
o, give me the girl who can make cake,
. bake, -
AS we'll as play the piano;
And likewise is able to brew, stew,
too,
As well as she sings a soprano.
The girl who can into the cookbook
look,
And therefrom evolve a good dinner,
Is dearer than she who can smile while
style
Is the only thing on her or in her.
Class:
/. White bread.
2. Brown bread.
8. Butter-not less than one Id.
A. Angel cake.
5. Dark cakes, as devil food, Span
ish chocolate, spice cakes, etc.
6. Miscellaneous including
any kind invented or copied.
z. Cookies-not less than three
dozen.
8. Candies, home made.
Free press., 1908-05-09
he Federated Catholic Societies Of
Ellis County

held their annual meeting at Catharine
on April %. By $50 a. m. the dele
gates from the different local societies
had assembled on the school grounds of
the parish and formed in procession to
march to the church The national
colors led the van and also brought up
the rear and the distinctive banners of
all the different societies were distribu-
ted along the line.
Solemn Highmass was celebrated
with Rev. FIR Cassian, the Spiritual
Director as CeleDrant, assisted by Rev.
FIR. Mathew as Diacon, Rev. FIR. Titus
as Sub-Diacon and Rev. FIR. Andrew as
Master of Ceremonies. The affairs
were decorated as for the most fes-
tive occasion and numerous burning
The neatly attired alter boys perform
ed their parts without a flaw. The
choir was at its best in singing the
Missa Sigismundi by Cruberski. The
Introit and Commune were rendered
in Gregorian Chant, the Graduate and
Ofertorio in recitative. The singers
certainly did great credit to themsel
yes, and the favorable comments were
general. Rev. FIR. Stollenwerk of Lie
benthal preached one of his eloquent
and instructive sermons.
After services the procession again
filed to the school house where after
short business meeting and appointing
of committees, dinner was announced.
The meal but enhanced the wide spread
fame of the good people of Catharine
as entertainers. At 1:30 the conven-
tion was called to order by the presi-
dent j. M. Shaefer. The speakers
were Rev. FIR. Cassian, Rev. FIR. Stol-
lenwerk, Rev. FIR. Mathew, Rev. FIR.
Francis, the president of the State
Federation VIM. Grabbe and B. M.
Dreiling. Each one of the speakers
dwelt on the advantages of federation,
the good results already achieved and
what must still be accomplished. The
Federation is no longer in the expert
mental stage but an accomplished fact
and power that is working toward
the regeneration of society. 1t is
fighting the evils that are undermining
human society and it is creating a
Free press., 1908-05-09

D. NJ Wilson, State Dairy Commits
sioner, caused the first arrest for viola
tion of the law lately in Cloud county.
He had State warrant issued charg-
ing Edward Brown with manipulating
the test in buying cream so that the
farmer making the delivery was given
the best of it by ten per cent. Mr..
Wilson was present when the test was
made and when he called Browns at
tention to the error Brown "sassed"
him. He didn't know Wilson.
The law makes a penalty for an
operator to take his tests so as to favor
one patron or scant another ito even
up the total Mercury.
Free press., 1908-05-09

The excavation for the new YOst
elevator east of the present one pro-
crosses rapidly.
The Union Pacific railroad has opened
up a new section of farm land along
their road, at Saratoga near Encamp-
ment and Rawlins in Wyoming. and
have issued an interesting booklet on
the advantages offered. They invite
your inspection if you are contemplat-
ing going west. Ask your depot agent
for a North Platte Valley folder.
Free press., 1908-05-09
Notice!

CLEAN YOUR ALLEYS, TAKE OUT Hoes.
Notice is hereby given that all alleys
within the limits of the city of Hays
must be cleaned of all manure, trash,
ashes or other rubbish by the occupants
or owners of property contiguous thero-
to. And all swine or hogs now within
said limits must be removed on or be-
fore the 10th day of May 1903.
A compliance with this notice viii
not only improve the sanitary condition
of the city, but will save trouble TOR
those refusing to comply Herewith.
By order of J. U. CATUDAL,
County Health Officer.
CHARLES RUPP,
City Marshall.
Free press., 1908-05-09
Where the Fleet. is Going.

A schedule of the movements of the
Atlantic fleet on the trip from San
Francisco to Manila by way Of Aus
tralia has been announced officially.
The fleet will leave San Francisco July
and is expecting to arrive in Manila
November z.
The cruise will cover 16,21 miles.
Stops will be made at Honolulu, Auck-
land, Sydney, Melborne, Albany, the
Philippines, Yokohama, Annoy and
Manila. From there it starts home
through the Suez canal and Mediter-
ranean sea reaching home next Febru-
ary.
Free press., 1908-05-09
Lutheran Church.
c.. F. WEST, Pastor.

c.. F. WEST. Pastor.
1000 a: m. Sunday School.
loo a. M Public Worship.
700 p. m. C. E. Society.
800 p. m. Public Worship.
7:30 p. m. Wednesday. Mid-week
Prayer Meeting.
You are cordially invited to all the
services.
Free press., 1908-05-09
additional Locals

A0Q1EHOndx Locals
Get fine pair of Auto Gogles at
Hickman's. 26-1t
Drink Hires Root Beer, out of the
keg, at HARNESS. 23-tf
Mark Hadley of the Saline valley
was in town Monday.
Murray Wallace and Ed Jantzen were
Yocemento visitors last Sunday.
Miss Clara Magrane left Monday
morning for her home in Chicago.
Tuesday, May 5, it was so cold that
everybody wore their winter overcoats.
Parts of the county had a big rain
Monday morning, and wheat is looking
fine.
Mrs. j. L. Pelham arrived Saturday
evening and is now making her home
on east Normal avenue.
Call at Spratt's store for regulation
sporting goods. Our stock is best in.
quality and variety. 18-tf
The price of cream has dropped to
twenty cents, the same figure as a
year ago to-day.
Mrs. Bannister is having the front
of her residence property on east Nor
NAL avenue nicely parked.
High School commencement will be
held on May % here and the commence
ment at the Normal June /.
Otto Schwaller. formerly of this city,
was with the K. G. Commercial Club
on their trade extension trip this week.
Mr.. Treat is having summer kitch-
en- added to his property, occupied by
Prof. Light, on east Normal avenue.
Co. Atty. Shuts has bought the iron
water tank on the Robins-Goff pro-
perty and had it moved to his property
on Boot Hill.
The ladies of the Baptist church will
meet with Mrs. Frank Atwood next
Thursday. A 25c dinner will be served.
Ali are invited.
can insure you against fire, hail
tornado and wind storm Also write
automobile insurance. 26-4t
FRANK MOTZ.
The cottage of E'Rusty" Schwaller
progresses nicely and its inside ar
rangement is highly spoken of by visit
ors to the building.
Peter Johnson on Monday caught
possum with its ten young ones and
brought them in to Prof. Kent to kill
and mount for the Normal museum.
The State Normal has received a
Chickering Grand piano for the new
auditorium. It will be set up as soon
as the interior of the auditorium is
finished off.
G. C. Duncan, son of Mr.. and Mrs
John Duncan who formerly lived near
Pfeiffer, was here this week on busi-
ness. He is now general agent for
the Capital Fire Insurance Co.
Mrs. E. B. Matthew received a tele-
gram from her brother Swan Compton
who was recently operated on at Kan
sas Ci4y for an abscess in the ear, that
another operation will probably be
necessary.
E. B. Cowgirl, editor of the Kansas
Farmer (Topeka), was in the city We'd
nesday in the interest of his publiea-
ton He visited the Normal and State
Experiment Station and was much inn
pressed with the work that is being
carried on at these branches.
The Hays Alumni Association held
their annual business meeting Thurs
day evening and transacted the usual
yearly business. Mr. Ernest Almond
is president of the Association. Ida
Solomon secretary and Richard Mulroy
treasurer.
Free press., 1908-05-09
16e Saturday Afternoon Club.

The Saturday Afternoon Club of
Hays will meet with Mrs. C. A. Shively
Saturday, May 9th. Program will be
rendered as follows:-
AULD LANG SYNE-Ian Mclareen
Collect
Roll Call
Reading of Minutes
Book Talk Mrs. George Philip
Miscellaneous Business
Free press., 1908-05-09

Engraved visiting cards and $ teeI die
embossing.
Typewriter paper on sale at this of
fee, 25c per 100 sheets.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shirley of California
are visiting this week with Mr.. and
Mrs. Gottlieb ReideI. Mrs. Shirley was
formerly Miss Alice Barlow of Pleas
ant Hill township.
Leonard Wolfe came in on the Sun
day mornings train and viii spend the
summer here helping his father. He
has been in LosAngeIes for the past
few weeks seeing the fleet and visiting
with his brother Richard.
Free press., 1908-05-09
PRESBYTERIAN church.

W. B. BROWN, Pastor
1000 a. m. Sunday School
HOO a. m. Morning Service.
700 p. m C. E. Service.
800 p. m. Evening Service.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening
at 500.
You are cordially invited to all these
services.
Free press., 1908-05-09
Church Notes
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Baptist Church.

bdPt1SE SAuFCH.
A. E. GOODMAN, Pastor.
1000 a. m. Sunday School.
Hoo a. m. Morning Service
700 p. m. B. Y. P. u.
500 p. m. Evening Service.
Prayer meeting and choir practice
evening at o'clock.
Free press., 1908-05-09

While at LosAngles last month Leo
nard Wolfe had the pleasure of seeing
the battIeship fleet. He says it was
one of the grandest sights in his life.
Free press., 1908-05-09
Cement. Sidewalks.

s. W. Wood notifies US that he viii
be in Hays about June 1 to make con-
tracts for laying cement sidewalks and
other cement work. 26-4t
Free press., 1908-05-09
New Line To Yellowstone Park.

Tourists may now go right to the
edge of the Park via this new and
scenic line
Only by trip to- Yellowstone can the
tourist comprehend its endless variety
and stupendous grandeur.
Very low round-trip rates to this Un-
ion Pacific and it's connections.
For information regarding the new
line to Yellowstone, inquire of
A. w. NOBLE, Agent
Free press., 1908-05-09

One OF the best investments about
this time of the year is generous adj
vertisement in the FREE PRESS.
Free press., 1908-05-09
Hail Insurance.

In standard company. See e. D.
Jantzen or Frank Motz. 26-2t
Free press., 1908-05-09
Methodist Church.

Methodist Church.
A N. SMITH. Pastor.
Sunday School 1000 a. m.
Preaching Service HOO a. m.
Junior League 800 p. m.
Epworth League 700 p. m.
Preaching Service 800 D. m.
Prayer Meeting (Wed.) 800 p. m.
Free press., 1908-05-09
Cooking Contest Bulletin.
ay 9, Saturday, 4 o'clock %. m.

May 9, Saturday, o'clock p. m.
If sunny we go to the park for lark,
If not, we HE to the gym" with our
cups of tin.
''Not all on books their criticisms waste,
The genius of dish some just by taste
and eat their way to fame"
Free press., 1908-05-09
Normal Graduates.

The following is the list of students
who will graduate from the Kansas
State Normal this year. Some of them
are two-year and some are three-year
graduates. The commencement exer-
cises will be held in the Normal Audi
torium June l, at ten m.
Free press., 1908-05-09

Aura E. Bice ClaudeF. Bice
Clayton C. Bice Gertrude Iona Bice
Lulu NJ. Bice Henry ]. Brown
Ellen Brumitt Sophia Dickinson
Roy c. Dazey Louis Christensen
w. T. S. Compton Ora B. Farber
Benz. F. Crocker Edith Freeland
Alfred Havemann Edward D. Jantzen
Emma Kraus Henry McVey
James McVey Nellie McVey
Frank S. Motz Henry E. Pearce
Mabel Rowlison Laura E. Runyon
Mary A. Ryan Ida Belle Solomon
Ward w. Sullivan Amy Swires
Murray Wallace Olive Westbrook