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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02
NOTES FROM
STATE CAPITAL
FRESH ITEMS OF INTEREST FOR
KANSAS PEOPLE.
Latest Events Transpirine Among the
State Officials at Topeka
Gathered by Our Cor
respondent.

Topeka-The raising of alfalfa is a
comparatively new industry in Kansas.
eighteen years ago it was first given
recognition in the records of the
state board of agriculture. Now it is
one of the leading states of the union
In the production of this mortgage
lifting plant. Secretary F. D. Coburn
Of the board of agriculture has done
more to increase the acreage of alfalfa
in this state than any other one man
and he continues to advocate the seed
ing of the new acres.
AFTER the adaptability and worth
of the plant were demonstrated by the
pioneer growers" Mr.. Coburn says in
a statement just issued, the area de-
voted to its production increased with
amazing rapidity, especially in view Of
the natural timidity with which any
new and unfamiliar crop is regarded,
and now every county grows it, ex-
cepting Stanton.
I'm 1891, its statistical birth-year,
Kansas area in alfalfa aggregated
34.384; in 1909. it was 1926 acres.
Seven years ago the alfalfa acreage
Luz Tue uISL llLl6 6ACSeu6Q Il2L OF
timothy, which was previously con-
sidered the states most important hay
plant; but since then the differences
have appreciably widened. In fact,
the 1909 statistics show, and for the
first time, thatSthe states alfalfa area
is greater than that of the timothy,
clover, bluegrass, orchard grass, and
other tame grasses combined. Alfalfa
ranks third in aggregate area, corn
and wheat only preceding it. AS sug-
gestive of the increases made, it may
be pointed out that the total of alfalfa
in 1891 was but little more than half
the 1909 acreage in Jewell county
alone. In 1891, Finney county had the
most, 5,717 acres, and no other county
had so much as 1900 acres. Ten years
later six counties were each credited
with 10000 acres or more, and in 1908
the number in this class was 80
Jewell is foremost, a position first
occupied in 1899, and since none ap
parently have been serious competi
i tors for leadership
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02
Paw Paw, Mich

Another operation Avoided
Chicago, III. -"I want women to
know what that wonderful medicine,
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, has done for me. Two of the
best doctors in Chicago said would
die if I did not have an operation, and
l never thought of seeing well day
again. hada small tumor and female
troubles SO that ] suffered day and
night. A friend recommended Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
and it made me well woman. Mrs.
ALvENA SPERLING, II Langdon St,
Chicago, Ill.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from roots and herbs.
has proved to be the most successful
remedy for curing the worst forms of
female ills. including displacements.
inflammation, fibroid tumors, irregu-
larities, periodic pains, backache, bear
ing-down feeling, flatulency, indiges-
ton, and nervous prostration. Itcosts
but trifie to try it, and the result
has been worth millions TO many
suffering women.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

DR.. S. ]. Crumbine, secretary of the
state board of health, went to Norton
and Decatur counties to investigate
an outbreak OF what is popularity
known as "infantile paralysis" This
IS an exceedingly rare and dangerous
disease which apparently absorbs all
Of the gray matter in the spinal cord
and leaves the victim paralyzed. When
adults are affected it usually results
in death. This disease is prevalent
n Brooklyn. but as far as known has
appeared only once before in Kansas.
There are now six cases in Norton and
Decatur counties and two deaths have
resulted, one an adult. There appears
to be no cure for the disease and it
Is not known what causes it. Doctor
Crumbine is preparing to gather all
Of the facts that he can in the case
and submit them to the Rockefeller
institute in New York. This institute
Is making a special study Of the dis
ease tor try to ind its cause, the germ
that carries 1t and IL there is any
cure for it.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02
When ENGLAND Had Lotteries.

eminent lotteries were abandoned in
Britain. For the thirty years preced-
ing an average annual profit of over
$1,725,0 900 was accrued, one contract
or alone spending $4,000 in adver-
tisements in single year. The money
thus raised was usually, for particu-
lar purpose, such as the improvement
of London, the purchase of Tomplzins
picture gallery, or the repair of vari
Gus harbors.
From the seventeenth century to
the reign of George ". the crown re
peatedly drew considerable revenues
from such sources.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02
"Filthv Lucre."

The expression filthy lucre" is of
Biblical origin, and is to be found in
the third chapter of the first book of
Timothy, where the qualifications nee
essary for the Office of a bishop
are thus set forth: This is true
saying. If a man desireth the Of
fee of bishop. he desireth a good
work. A bishop must then be blame
less. the husband of one wife. vigilant.
sober, of good behavior, given to hos
pitality, apt to teach; not given to
wine, no striker. not greedy of filthy
lucre; but patient. not brawler. not
cOVetOuS"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02
Mars the Next FieId.

There are many who will part from
the north pole with regret All their
lives it has seemed the one unconquer-
able salient of natures fortress. the
very synonym of the impossible goal
of human endeavor. With the pole
itself succumbing, the world is no
longer the same, and everything seems
within the realm of mortal achieve
ment. We must now think of talk
ing with Mars with more respect.
The professors mirrors may prove
any day a reality.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02
Snake Story.

Before he went fishing" said the
town story-teller, he swallowed
bout pint an half of snakebite rem
edy, an of course you know what that
is? Well, after the snake bit him,
the reptile cut all sorts O. capers, kaze
the remedy went straight to its head.
Last thing it tried to do wuz to swal
Ter its tail, an it got itself in the form
of a hoop, an I'm liar eff the chill
dren didn't roll it around all day!"-
Atlanta Constitution.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02
His Proner Snhere.

Prince Bismarck was once pressed
by a certain American official to rec
ommend his son for diplomatic
place. He is a very remarkable fell
low" said the proud father che
speaks seven languages Indeed"
said Bismarck, who did not hold a
very high opinion of linguistic acquire
ments; what wonderful head wait
er he would make!"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02
STATE OF ONO CITY OF TOLEDO. I

FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he is senior
partner of the firm of F. J. CHENEY & Co.. doing
business the City of Toledo. County and State
aforesaid. and that said frm viii pay the OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
case Of CATARRH that cannot be cured by the Of
HALLS CArARRH CURE
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn TO before me and subscribed in my presence.
this 9Th day OF December. A D., 1886.
SEAL A. NJ No GLnA PUSIlo
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Send for testimonials. free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. o.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02
Me Increased appropriation

liz inC4 SdSSu appropriateness WILL
are responsible for the increase in
state taxes went largely to the educa-
tional institutions. The State univer-
sity and the State Agricultural college
received more than their usual allot-
ment.
In many of the counties the state
taxes this year are not so high as they
were in 1907. the only year which can
be compared with the present year.
In 1907 the state taxes in Allen coun-
ty were 5,956.14. This year they are
$3S, 1852. In Bourbon county the
state taxes in 1907 were $4Q,299.35,
while this year they are $35, 1913. In
Cherokee county the state taxes in
1907 were 4O,77O.01 The same is
true of a number of other counties.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

Rough ON Rats, MISUNDERSTANDING
Rough on Hen Lice, Nest Powder, Csc.
Rough on Bedbugs, Powder or Liq'd, Csc.
Rough on Fleas, Powder or Liquid, 24c.
Rough on Reaches, Pow'd, 15c., Liq'd, Csc.
Rough on Moth and Ants, Powder, Csc.
E. S. Wells. Chemist, Jersey City, N. ].
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

procured Doan's Kidney Pills and
began using them. This remedy helped
me st once, strengthened my kidneys
and corrected the disordered condi-
ton
Remember the name-Doan's. Sold
by all dealers. so cents box. Foster.
Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

The extraordinary popularity of fine
white goods this summer makes the
choice of Starch matter of great i'm
portance. Defiance Starch, being free
from all injurious chemicals, is the
only one which is safe to use on fine
fabrics. 1t great strength as a stiffen-
er makes half the usual quantity Of
Starch necessary, with the result of
perfect finish, equal to that when the
goods were new.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

The deed for the tract of land at the
corner of Tenth and Jackson streets.
the site of the new Memorial hall, has
been executed by the clerk of the
board of education at the county
clerks office. The property will pro.
baby not be formally transferred for
one month
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02
Like Their Famous Namesakes.

An upper Harlem man named his
twin sons Theodore Roosevelt and
William Taft, says the New York
Sun. A friend asked him the other
day how they were getting along.
"Famously," was the answer. Will
liam digs steadily into his breakfast
bowl while Theodore yells and pounds
him over the head with a spoon
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

How much are these shoes?" asked
the lady who had the reputation Of
being keen shopper
Those shoes are not for SALE" re-
piled the salesman, who had some
thing of reputation. too; we're CIV
ing them away with every pair of
shoe Iaces at $35e"-Judge.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

With a smooth iron and Defiance
Starch, you can launder your shirt
waist just as well at home as the
steam laundry can; it will have the
proper stiffness and finish, there will
be less wear and tear of the goods,
and it will be positive pleasure to
use a Starch that does not stick to the
from
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

Personal property and the property
of public service corporations will pay
a greater percentage of the taxes this
year than they did last. Real estate
will pay a smaller percentage than it
did last year. The change from last
year is not great in point of percent
age, but in dollars and cents it will be
great Last year the assessment on
farm lands was 1912 per cent Of the
whole. This year it is 1920 per cent
Last year the city real estate assess
ment formed 1903 per cent of the
whole. This year it is 1902. Last
year the assessment on all real estate
formed 64.15 per cent of the whole,
while this year it is 1922 per cent.
Last year personal property assess
ments formed 1884 per cent of the
whole, and this year it forms 20.19
per cent. Last year the assessment
on the property of public service cor
porations formed 16.49 per cent of the
whole and this year it forms 1857 per
cent.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02
G. A. r. Posts Abroad.

The first Grand Army post in Eu-
rope has lately been organized at Old
ham, in Lancashire, England, where
20 former union soldiers reside. Al
though it is the first European post
it is not the first outside the limits
of the United States, as there are al
ready four in Canada, one in Peru, and
one in Honolulu.-St. John IN. b.
Globe
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

John Salary, representative of the
government of Hungary. is travelling
over Kansas, studying dry farming and
sugar beets. He came to Topeka and
had a long talk with F. D. Coburn.
Mr.. Salary is spending several months
In the United States studying differ
ent farming methods, crops and farm
machinery, with d view6f introducing
many reforms in farming in Hungary.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

with a disordered
condition of the kid
neys, some backache
and irregular pass
ages of secretions. At
times / was obliged
to get up out of bed
at night. and the
urine was unnatural
in appearance. On the
advice of a friend T
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

The wheat belt is gradually moving
west II has rot been SO many years
ago when no sane farmer tried to raise
wheat west of Dodge City. Now the
bread belt has extended to the west
srn line OF the state.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02
Old Poets Knew of Automobile.

OTu PoctS NncW OF HuIoTnODsIS.
The old poets knew about the auto
mobile
How, now"
"Macaulay speaks of Lars Porsena
and his ivory car"
''Weu?"
And Poe cites an instance of the
air growing denser. Evidently an
auto had just passed
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

E. H. Hogueland of Hutchinson viii
succeed Robert Heinselman as assist
ant in the ONCE OF John S. Dawson, at
torney to the state board of railroad
commissioners. Mr.. Heinselman, who
as been in the office for the last two
:ears, becomes a stenographer and
Jerk in the office of Justice Clark A.
smith, of the supreme court.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02
The stvIe.

N.Y. but the old lady from Holland
is madl Somebody ought to tell her
1t is not considered the thing. to show
such emotion in public" "
Why, she is just in the style"
In the style?'
Certainly. She is merely showing
of her Dutch choler."
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

Country husbands are better trained
than town husbands. Ever see
town husband carry a baby on the
street?
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02
shake into Your shoes

Aliens Foot Ease the =antiseptic powder
1t makes tight or new shoes feel easy. 1t
Is a certain cure for sweating. calious and
not tired. aching feet. Always use il to
Is.sal- in new shoes. Sold by all Druggists.
sc. Trial package mailed Free ADDRESS
Allen s. Oimsted. Leroy. New York
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02
Hard Work for the Daughter.

In a New England weekly newspa-
per there appeared not long ago the
following advertisement:
"A stone mason or his daughter
mag receive one quarters music les
sons in exchange for work on a Gel
lar '-Youth's COMPANION.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02
DOCTOR
ADVISED
OPERATION
CuredbyLy diaE .Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

i OSAA& q CNl OCA IL
bly, from fe- sale ills.
including infam-
nation and conges-
ton, for several
years. My doctor
said there was no
hope for me but an
operation. / began
taking Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound, and
I can now say / am
a we'll woman.
EMMA DRAPER.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

Two members of the state tax COM
mission, S. T. Howe and W. S. Glass,
.ttended the third annual information
al tax conference. S. c. drummer, the
third member of the commission was
unable to go because of sickness in
his family.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02
Kind of Wife He Wanted.

Binks-"If you ever intend to marry.
pick out a woman who can swim"
Jinks-"Why?" Binks-"She can keep
her mouth closed"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

The state pure food and drug inspec-
tors have been busy the last few days
and have turned in a large number of
complaints about sub-standard articles
found on the market. The department
has ordered IL separate prosecutions
1t points scattered over the state.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

A recent statement from the Topeka
pension agency shows that the pension
list has reached its crest and is now
receding Somehow that tells OF feeb-
Ter footsteps. of mufied drums, OF
furled flags and thinning ranks.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teethng softens the gums, reduces I'm
nammstIon, ansys PAIN cures wind collie 25c bottle
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

The estate Of ]. w. Moore. who died
leaving all his property to Washburn
. ollege, will probably be the first in
this county subject to the Inheritance
tax law passed by the last legislature
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

]. C. Caldwell, the only living mem
Der of the guard of honor which &C.
companied the dead body of Abraham
Lincoln from Washington to Spring.
field, also one of the most widely
known men of national and state
political and military fame, has come
back to Topeka to live the rest of his
life. Gen. Caldwell, who has been
serving his country as United States
consul at Santa Jose, Costa Rico, for
the past u years, resigned a short
time ago.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

YELLOW CLOTHES ARE UNsIGHTLY.
Keep them white with Red Cross Ball Blue.
All groeers sell large 2 OF. package, cents.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

There are limitations, don't be fooled
want Lewis Single Binder cigar.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02
sure Sim Of Love.

$50 you think he's really in love.
eh?"
NO doubt about it. Why. he thinks
she's attractive in auto goggles"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02
If Your Eyes Bother You

get box of PETTIT'S EYE SALVE, old
reliable, most successful eye remedy made.
All druggists or Howard Bros, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

If you are on confidential terms
with almost any family you discover
they are terribly hard up.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

Ham1ins Wizard Oil is over fifty years
old and, like an old friend, it can be de-
pended upon just as surely as the family
doctor who may be miles away.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

The true Christian does a great
many things he does not have to do.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

Lewis Single Binder gives the smoker what
he wants, a rich, mellow-tasting cigar
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

Dr. PieTee's Pleasant Pellets regulate and invig-
ornte stomach, liver and bowels. Sugar-coated
tiny RYanulee Easy take candy.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

If YOU USE BALL BLUE,
Get Red Cross Ball Blue, the best Ball
Blue. Large 2 OF. package only cents.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

No man can pray right while he
lives wrong.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

S. T. Howe. chairman of the State
Tax commission, believes that in time
the Inheritance tax law passed by the
last legislature, will be a fruitful
source of revenue. Since the law was
passed 1875 cases coming under the
law have been reported to the COM
mission. The fees for the 10 cases
examined amount to $3,430.50.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02
A GREAT ANNOYANCE.
Kidney Disease Shows Many Painful
and Unpleasant Symptoms.

George S. Crowell, 1109 Broadway,
Helena, Mont, says: '1 was troubled
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

The shadow OF a trouble is often
blacker than the trouble itself
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

The devilish thing about worry is
that it never counts on Gods help.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

1t may get so some time that a man
who attends to his own business will
be called eccentric.-Dallas News.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

When a man is sick he has great
trouble with his wife as to how much
he should eat.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

The people who don't want to stay
little must read big books.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

Tom Blodgett, of Wichita, editor of
the Kansas Magazine, has been ap-
pointed as a member of the board of
directors of the state penitentiary by
Gov. Stubs. He succeeds Edward
Mulaney, of Hill City. who resigned
on account of i'll health.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

The state board of health is insist.
ent that the Kansas people shall have
good ice cream and the ice cream
manufacturers who do not put enough
real cream into their ice cream are to
be prosecuted.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

A habeas corpus suit has been
brought in the federal court here on
behalf of three Ute Indian girls who
are at Haskell Institute at Lawrence
The girls allege that they have been
held nine years at the institution in
opposition to the wishes Of their par
ents in Utah.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

Do Gods will as he makes it known
to-day. and tomorrow will take care
of itself
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

WHY SUFFER FROM A COLD
when few drops of Perry Davis Painkiller 4akeI
promptly in some hot water milk will prevent it.
In 25c, 35c and SOC bottles At all dealers.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

E. T. Fairchild, state superintend-
ent of public instruction, in a letter
replying to a charge that the Kansas
public schools are Goddess and that
things are taught in direct contradic-
ton to the teachings of the Bible, says
that fully 95 per cent of the $4,000
school teachers of Kansas are active
church members who actually and
earnestly keep up their church work
and practice the Bible teachings. Mr..
Fairchild believes that these charges
Of non-Christian teachings in the pub
lie schools of Kansas are purely local
matters.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02
HIS CHANCE.

Hey, mister! Gimme nickel an
I'll tell youse who trew dat peel down
dere!'
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-10-02

Palm tree prosperity does not de.
pend upon weather or climate.
The Jackson herald., 1909-02-25
The New Man.

From Norway comes a strange tale:
In Drontheim in boys school, n eur.
ious innovation was made. Boys were
taught cooking and the experiment PAS
successful. SO successful that ,otror
boys schools are going to adopt the plan
and thus the war is boldly carried into
the enemy S camps.
Women, look to your laurels! Ousted
by men cooks in the highest professional
walks of cookery, the ubiquitous "maid.
of. all-work" will presently have TO
make room for the "man of all work"
The innovation from utiliarian point
Of view is, however, not to be despised.
The bachelor will face the world with
greater independence. Should he, how.
ever, be inveigled into marriage, he will
understand and appreciate the petty do
mestic troubles of his wife, TO which he
lends, so far, an unsympathetic ear.