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New Ulm review., 1909-03-03

is the official verdict and it gets my
vote. Roosevelt has said it, Taft has
said it, and that settles it. The lock
type forever. HOOray!
AS for Panama itself, or "the strip"
to be more precise, it has begun to
look like a section Of Gods own coun-
try. It has had it's face washed and its
hair combed. It's chief products are no
longer dirt, disease, 'sgreasers'' and
revolutions The Yankee flag, the Yam
kee doctor. the Yankee schoolma'am
and the Yankee broom have made it a
place fit for the habitation of man. In
place of the musical stegomyia and
anopheles. each with its burden of vel
low fever or malaria, there are now
heard the chug Of the American loco
motive, the voices of school children
and the tapping Of the stars and
stMpes The swamps are drained, the
jungles cleared. the streets cleaned,
andss the people occasionally take a
bath.
Almost a Law Made Paradise.
Throughout the entire strip Bella
my's Looking Backward is a re-
allied dreaL1. The government is the
whole thing. 1t runs the railroads, the
stores, the doctors, the houses, the
sanitation. the dredgas, the steam
shovels, the bakesheps, the pie coun-
ters, the wash ladies and everything
except the saloons: which it runs out.
Bellamy's coupon system is even in
vogue, these coupons being as good as
the currency Of the realm at the gov
ernment stores 70 cap all, Beliamy' S
military system for civil life, his army
| Of workers and all the rest are in full
force. The combination would make
] man rub his eyes and fancy that he
New Ulm review., 1909-03-03
The Lurid Glow Of Doom,

was seen in the red face, hands and
body Of the little son Of H. M. Adams,
of Henrietta, Pa. His awful plight
from eczema had, for five years, deied
all remedies and batfled the best doc
tors, who said the poisoned blood had
affected his lungs and nothing could
save him, But writes his mother,
tsseven bottles of Electric Bitters
completely cured him." For Erup-
tions, eczema, salt rheum., sores and
all blood disorders and rheumatism,
Electric Bitters is supreme. Only SOC
Guaranteed by O. NJ. Olsen.
New Ulm review., 1909-03-03
By JAMES A. EDGERTON.

At last it is settled 1t is to be a
lock canal, and there are to be
no more changes of plans or un-
certainties. The enterprise is to
be pushed through with all possible
energy and speed. If there are fur
ther slips and sinkings in the Gatun
dam foundations they will be accepted
as part Of the days work, and opera
tions will proceed. If there are criti-
cisms at home or abroad they will be
allowed to pass as wind. and no more
attention will be paid to them. If the
cost springs up to $400,O00,0O0, which
it probably will, though the amount is
twice the original estimate, Uncle
Sam will be expected to dig down in
his pocket without even wry face,
for what is little matter Of expense
that it should stand in the way of
wedding the two oceans? A lock canal
it is, and that is all about it. Those Of
us who held different opinions may as
well swallow twice and prepare as
good Americans to cheer for the Off
cially adopted program. The lake, the
dam, the three levels and all the rest
of it for ours! Let Colonel Vanilla
Bean,'' a few windy congressman and
the ':yellows' rave as they will. The
president, the president elect and the
engineers say that the lock type goes,
and the remainder of our 90,OOO,OOC
"sovereigns." more or less, must wheel
into line. Moreover, Colonel Goethals
the man on the job, states that the ca.
nal will positively be finished by Jan
1, 1915, and Taft, who is to be the
man on the bigger job and who has
lust been down at Panama to see fol
New Ulm review., 1909-03-03
This will Please The GT0cers.

Washington, D. c., Jan. 3, 19O7.-There
faas been filed with the Department of
Agriculture here. one of the strongest
documents we Lave ever seen. It guar
antees that Jell-O and Jell-O Ice Cream
Powder are strictly pure and omply with
the requirements Of the National Pure
Food Law. The guarantee is filed under
serial number 1884. and protects absolute
iy all wholesale and retail grocers who
tlar'dl" 'he products named: Jell-O and
gell-O ice Cream Powder re we'll thought
of ia Official circles and their purity and
svhOleSomeneSs has never been question
at
New Ulm review., 1909-03-03
Il Saved His Lee.

sail thought I'd lose my Leg
writes j.. A. Swenson, Watertown,
wis, 'sTen years of eczema, that Is
! doctors could not cure, had at last
laid nae up. Then Bucklen's Arnica
salve cured it sound and we'll In
sfallible for Skin Eruptions, Eczema,
Salt Rheum, Boils, Fever Sores,
aB urns, Scalds, Cuts and Piles. 25c
at @. M. Olsen.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-14
Like an Earthquake.

Former High Sheriff Chesterfield c.
NIiddlebrooks, whose bungalow at
Highland lake stands partly over the
lake on stone and cement foundations.
was awakened at four o'clock the
other morning by loud noises which
he says shook his bungalow like an
earth tremor.
He says that after the household
had been shaken out of a sound sleep,
he, not waiting to dress, went outside
to ascertain the cause of the noise.
He found, he says, that monster
frog had its bed directly under the
bungalow. The frog weighed fully
six pounds, he says, and every time it
croaked the bungalow cracked and
shook.
Mr.. Middlebrooks bought an anchor,
strong rope and enough red flannel
to bait 100 hooks, and will try to save
his property by capturing the bull
frog.-Winsted Comm dispatch to
New York World.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-14
CHILD HAD SIXTY BOlLS.
And Suffered Annually with a Red
ScaId-Like Humor on Her Head.
Troubles Cured by cuticura.
soon.

when my little Vivian was about
six months old her head broke out in
boils. She had about sixty in all and
used Cuticura Soap and Cuticura
Ointment which cured her entirely.
Some time later humor broke out be-
hind her ears and spread up on to
her head until it was nearly half COW
cred. The humor looked like a scald,
very red with a sticky, clear fluid COM
ing from it. This occurred every
spring. always used Cuticura Soap
and Ointment which never failed to
heal it up. The last time it broke
out it became so bad that I was dis
couraged. But I continued the use Of
Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Resell
vent until she was we'll and has never
been troubled in the last two years
Mrs. NJ. A Schwerin, 674 Spring Wells
Ave, Detroit, Mich, Feb. "a, 1908 -
Potter Drug s. Chem. Corp. Sole Props. Boston.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-14
AS STRAIGHT MEN SEE HIM.
The Dead-Beat Is Probably the Most
Despised Creature That Walks
the Earth.

No man is wholly free from sin, but
so many lesser evils are tolerated that
a man should hesitate long before be-
coming a dead-beat. Criminals are de-
spised and abhorred, but to the dead
beat all that is coming, as well as the
contempt of his fellow men. There is
something at once so mean and so lit
tie in taking advantage of the conf
dence which comes with friendship
that the hand of every man is turned
against a dead-beat as soon as his
reputation is we'll established. The
dead-beat may fondly imagine he is
living easy and making money with
out work, and, of course, he takes no
account of the confidence he violates
and the hardships he inf1icts on 9th
ers. But, that aside he really has a
harder time than the man who is
honest and fair. He is compelled to
move good deal, and peace of mind
he knows not Like other types of
crooks, he doesn't prosper, and his
finish is more unpleasant than the be-
ginning Globe.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-14
Cut In Ice and Gas.

Observation-Disclosures folks
are in a particularly fortunate posi-
ton Just now. When the Cole Truman
Ice & Cold Storage company was
ready for business in the spring, the
old company cut to 20 and then to 10
centsa hundred on its ice rates and
the people have been getting full
weight Now, the Kansas Natural
Gas company announced z cut to 60
cents stove, flat rate, for gas. and &
cents a thousand; meter rate, with
material reductions for prompt pay
ment. The Kansas company an
nonced that it would meet all compe-
tition, and the people of this city are
looking forward to free gas.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-14
SECTION HAND MARKETS WHEAT

Bennington--The greatest story OF
prosperity from this part of the state
comes from the farm of Gus Cans
hear this town. He has just finished
threshing his wheat from the shock
and got $500 bushels which he sold
at $1.00 a bushel.
A very few years ago Mr.. Cans was
a section hand on the Union Pacific
railroad here. In another year he
purchased 2 quarter section for SILL
900 and paid for it in two crops OF
wheat. The crop this year IS the
best he has ever raised.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-14
Camp For Forestry Students.

Manhattan.-Assistant r. E. East
man of the X. S. A c. forestry de-
partment, and several students in
forestry, has established a forestry
instruction camp in the timber on
Deep creek about ten miles southeast
OF this city. Practical demonstration
IN the science of forestry will be
given. Among other work of the par.
ty measurements of a certain area of
timber will be taken to ascertain the
quality of lumber, cord wood and
other products on a unit area of ty-
pical Kansas woods. The rate Of
growth for different species of forest
trees will be determined.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-14
STATE NEWS NOTES
Condensed Report Important Events That Happened Kansas
Fowler Gets a New Depot.

Fowler.-Division Superintendent
H. L. Reed of the Rock Island rail-
road, states that the company has
awarded the contract for the construc-
ton of new depot here to John
Volker of Topeka, Kan. He says that
the work will be commenced within
thirty days. A new depot has been
needed here for some time past, but
the company has not appeared inter
ested in the proposition. The con-
tract was awarded during the pasI
week
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-14
SEVEN WHEAT STACKS
BURNED NEAR LANGDON.

Observation-Disclosures the result or
spite work or simply an accident, 500
worth of wheat belonging to w. E.
and B. F. Sharp, who live near Lang
don, was destroyed by fire Saturday
night. The grain, which had been put
into seven stacks of abot 100 bushels
each, had been harvested recently
but was not covered with insurance.
Both the Sharp brothers went to
Hutchinson and conferred with the
county attorney with the view of hav-
ing an investigation made. While as
yet no warrant has been issued, it is
thought that the fire was of incen-
diary origin, and number of arrests
may follow.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-14
BIG BLACKBERRY HARVEST.
Wathena Shipped Nearly 5000 Crates
in One Day.

Wathena.-The blackberry season
has passed its height and from now
on the shipments will be smaller each
day. The big days shipment from
here was nearly 5000 crates, which
at $500 crate distributed consider
able money in this community.
The blackberries promised to be d
full crop but will not yield more than
20 to so per cent of a full crop. There
will be no peaches or pears this sea-
son. The grapes are rotting badly on
account of too much rain and will be
a very short crop. Some plums are
being shipped.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-14
KILLED by Gasoline Explosion.

Salina.-The explosion of gasoline
In the home of Seymour Pierce in
Glendale township. this county, re-
suited in the death or Mrs. Pierce,
aged 5s. Mrs. Pierce was filling the
stove tank when some of the fluid
fell on the hot parts of the stove and
exploded the tank and can. She ran
to the yard with her clothing on fire.
Her husband carried their small
grandchild from the burning house,
which was entirely consumed. He
was badly burned.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-14
BUILDING STEEL WHEAT TANKS
Mcpherson Milling Company to Have
Modern Storage Room. y

McPherson.-The Wall-Rogalsky
Milling company is completing the
construction of their large steel tanks.
They are built in two lines of three
each, which not only saves room, but
permits the additional use of the in
side space, adding the capacity Ct an
other tank with the only additional
OF partition walls.
Each of the structures is So feet
high and Is feet in diameter. This
will give a capacity of about 10000
bushels each. The space between the
tanks will give $4,000 bushels addi-
tional capacity and permit the total
storing of seventy-five thousand
bushels.
The tanks are built of one-eighth
inch steel plates, riveted, bolted and
braced so that they are practically in
destructible and entirely fireproof.
The foundation is of cement running
some ten feet into solid ground
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-14

Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine
wash goods when new, owe much of
their attractiveness to the way they
are Numbered, this being done in a
manner to enhance their textile beau
ty. Home laundering would be equal
ly satisfactory if proper attention was
given to starching, the first essential
being good Starch, which has sufficient
strength to stiffen, without thickening
the goods. Try Defiance Starch and
you will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance of your work.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-14
Strictly After Nature.

A public building was in course OF
erection in one of the western towns
Of Scotland, in front of which bust
of The Bruce was being carved. A
well-known bailie halted opposite the
sculptor one day and called out:
Il say, sculptor, dye no think ye
haze that beard inclining wee thing
to the left?''
Man, bailie," said the sculptor.
dye no see the wins blawin' up the
street the ?''-Tid-Bits.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-14
Want the Murderer Found.

Lyons.-Arrangeme have been
completed by the people in and about
Raymond to have the Roy Snyder
murder mystery fully investigated
and they will go to the bottom OF the
matter.
Money has been raised and an
amount sufficient to meet the ex-
penses of a searching investigation
will be subscribed. The matter has
been placed in the hands OF compe-
tent and experienced men. employed
for this purpose.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-14
LIGHTNING STRUCK BIG BARN.
Structure Owned by John DeIamore
Burned to Ground.

Salina.-Lightning struck the big
barn on the farm of John Delamore,
nine miles northwest of Sa1ina, set
ting it on fire. The barn and also a
shed adjoining it were burned to the
ground together with five tons of hay.
Several head of horses and cattle
were rescued from the barn, also sew
eral pieces of farm machinery.
This was one of the largest barns
in the county and the loss is estimat-
ed at about $4,000. There was also a
large granary close to the barn, but
the wind changed slightly during the
fire. and 1T was saved by means OF
buckets OF water which were thrown
on the granary by the Delamores and
their neighbors.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-14
OLD "vETs" TO VISIT RILEY.
G. A. r. Special viii Stop at juno
tion City Several Hours.

Junction City.-Word has been re-
ceived in this city that the special
train that will go to Salt Lake City
will arrive here next Saturday morn
ing. The commander in chief of the
state has written that he has made
arrangements for the special traiz to
spend several hours at Fcrt Riley,
where the garrison will be given a
review and the visitors will be shown
around the post The train will carry
ten cars and number from this city
will join the party here and make the
trip. A special low rate has been Sc
cured for the affair.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-14
JAMESTOWN BONDS CARRIED
Little City Voted $4,000 for Light
and Water Plant.

Tamestown.-The special election
held In this city for the purpose Of
voting bonds to the amount of $40 900
for waterworks and electric light
system. passed off rather quietly, al
though a great deal of interest was
taken in results and almost every vo-
ter in town registered at the polls.
The proposition as voted on was 10
build water and light system with a
transmission to Concordia to obtain
power. The election carried, water
works. majority votes. z; electric
light, majority votes, Il; vote, 100.
WaterwOrks bond issue, $4,000;
electric light. $4,000.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-14

Laundry work at home would be
much more satisfactory if the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness, it is usually neces-
sary to use so much starch that the
beauty and f1neness of the fabric is
hidden behind a paste of varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance, but also affects the wear
ing quality of the goods. This trou-
BILE can be entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch, as it can be applied
much more thinly because of it's great
er strength than other makes.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-14
Mail Clerk Fell OFF Train.

Peabedy-D. Oherlin, mail clerk
on Rock Island passenger train No.
80. fell from his car two miles south
of Peabody. He was discovered in a
semi-conscious condition by w. T.
Knight, a farmer, who was attracted
to Oberlin by hearing his groaning.
OberIin was brought to Peabody by
DR.. E. H. Johnson and given attention.
Oberlin resides in Kansas City. He
viii be taken care of here pending IN
structions from headquarters.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-14
Euenino Thinos un.

There is much rivalry between
Judges Rosalsky and O'Sullivan of the
general sessions in New York and last
week it looked as if O'Sullivan had
the laugh on his rival for all time. He
had a man before him whose name
was Rosalsky, but who swore that he
was an Irishman. But Friday things
were evened up when a man named
Flynn was brought before Judge Ro-
salsky and swore that he was a Jew
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-14
THREsHINe SEASON is ON.
Fifty-four Outfits Are Busy in Clay
County Wheat Fields.

Clay Center.-There are fifty-four
threshing rigs in Clay county alone
this summer engaged in threshing
oats and wheat. Giving 20 men TO
each rig would mean 1880 men are
engaged in Clay county alone in thresh
ing and this is not large county, nor
is it one of the biggest wheat counties
in the state.
Of course, later, when threshing out
of the stack begins there will not be
nearly as many men at the work, as
ten men to each machine is then a
pretty good number. because the haul
ers are not needed, but even then
there must be thousands of men in
Kansas busy at the work.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-14
FALLS FROM LOAD OF
oATs-BREAks HIS NECK.

Arkansas City.-Snnday afternoon
while riding on aload of oats in the
shock. a man by the name of Shutz,
who lives twelve miles south of Ponca
City, fell from the load of grain and
broke his neck. Mr.. Shultz was a far
mer and was getting in a load of feed
for his stock when the accident oc-
Cured. A strange thing about the
case is that Mr.. Shultz is still living,
but the end il only a question of a
short time.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-14
The Doctor Exclaimed.

The doctor had brought a patient to
the hospital. The operation was not
to be a complicated one.
Was it really necessary for the
patient to go to the hospital?" some
body asked.
The doctor nodded.
Yes he replied. "It means a roof
for the new house l am building. =
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-14
NEW SCHOOL FOR kINsLEY.
Contract Has Been Awarded to T. M.
Johns of EffIngham.


Kinsley.-The sealed bids for the
construction of Kinsleys new high
school building were opened by the
school board and the general building
CONTRACT was awarded to T. NJ. Johns
of Effingham, Kansas, FOR $19,655.
The only other bid received was from
the Hutchinson Construction COM
pany and exceeded twenty-five thou
sand dollars.
When the new building is COM
pleted, Kinsley will have the finest
high school property in western Kan
sas and one that will be excelled by
none in the state at the same price.
Every modern convenience in use IN
such school buildings VIII be in
stalled.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-14

Starch, like everything else, is be-
ing constantly improved, the patent
Starches put on the market 25 years
ago are very different and inferior to
those of the present day. In the lat
est discovery-Def1ance Starch-all
injurious chemicals are omitted, while
the addition Of another ingredient, in
vented by us, gives to the Starch a
strength and smoothness never ap-
preached by other brands.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-14
GRANVILLE CHURCH rs
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING

Burned to Ground Last Night During
Storm.
Grantville.-The Methodist Episco-
pal church here was truck by light
ming shortly before midnight iand is a
total loss. All attempts to save 1t
were impossible. No other buildings
were in danger of damage from the
blaze. The loss will amount to at
least $1,000. The church was built
several years ago.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-14
HoNDHoLDERs GET s1o1,o 900.
Receiver Paid This sum Into Court
for Whine Creditors.

Wichita.-Charlec Smyth, receiver
of the Land Credit Trust company, of
which Scott E. Whine was president,
paid into the district court S1O1, 0OC,
which is to be divided among the
bondholders of the Whine Mortgage
company.
The directors OF the Land Credit
Trust company were sued by the
bondholders of the mortgage company
and the 100000 is in settlement of
the claim and the suit
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-14
New Postmaster at Augusta.

Augusta.-Bob Rodgers, who tend
cred his resignation as postmaster at
Augusta several months ago, has re-
ceived notice from the department
that Levi Johnson has been appoint
ed to the place. AS soon as the nee
essary papers arrive from Washing
ton Mr.. Johnson will assume charge
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-14
SUPREME COURT GUSTS.
City Officials of Frontenac Failed TO
Enforce Prohibition.

Frontenac.-An order from the SUI
preme court was served on the city
officials of Frontenac, ousting them
from office. The order affects the
following:
Mayor John Beltzinger.
Police Judge Phil Jones.
City Marshal Chas. Posing.
There is a rumor that other off
Gals are also involved.
The charge is that the officials had
connived at violations OF the prohibit
tory law.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-14
TO-
KANSAS COMMENT
Boy Killed by Lightning.

Salina.-Allen Reed was killed at
Lucas by lightning. He was the son
OF Harry Reed, a farmer, and was
employed blowing in his fathers field
when storm came up.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-14
Couldn't Blame the Bow.

Young man." said the stern parent,
when 1 was your age had to work
for a living"
well, sir" answered the frivolous
ly inclined youth, I'm not to blame
for that. have always disapproved
of my grandfather's attitude in the
matter"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-14
Edgar M. Leach Resigns.

Wichita.-Edgar NJ. Leach, who for
the past five years has been actively
identified with Paramount college as
field secretary and manager of the
Arkansas valley meet, has rendered
his resignation to President Henry E.
Thayer.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-14
Says a Press Humorist:
l. 4

Shakespeare, it is said, never re-
peated."
HE didn't have to run a daily
humorous feature"
But Montaigne, whenever he saw a
good thing, annexed ii"
''Ah, he was more like the rest of
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-08-14
BOY DROWNED NEAR AUGUST

AttempLed 70 = ORD SWoIIcn 0ITedhl
and Lost His Life.
Augusta.-A son of W. H. Davidson
of Westphalia township was drowned
in the North Pottawatomie at the
Kesselring ford. The boy was eight
years old and had been to take a
young lady from her parents place
to her home. Going, he crossed the
river on a bridge, but undertook to
come back by the ford.
The body was found about twenty
five yards down stream from the
place he went in.