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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-11-06
More Proof Needed.

It was common remark when the
Peary North Pole story came out that
it was Imaginary. that when he got 70
Etah ard found that Cook had beaten
him TO the pole, he was a disappointed
man and started back at once hoping
to reach America with his story II ad-
vance and capture the glory. 1t will
be remembered that as quickly as he
reached civilization and wire comInuni-
cation that he sent word of his success,
how he had been to the Pole, and wired
the Navy Department how he had
plante their flag there. Again, how
when ne reached shore and found Cook
had beaten him week in getting in
his story, ne hung back in the nor thern
country instead of rushing on with his
records. Then he tried to kill If Cook
by bowling fraud, z" x gold-bricK and
other such trash He hurried to : i've
the Geographic Society the proof Of his
trip, for examination, to prove tn &C he
had been there.
But the bubble has bursted- at
least fails to rise. The Society has
examined the papers and Commander
Peary has been requested to come to
Washington to meet the Society eX-
aminers appointed to examine bis re-.
cords and report verdict on the ex-
plorer's claim that he reached the
North Pole. The Commander will be
asked to submit more complete and
conclusive proof than THAI he has pro-
duced so far.
Chairman Henry Garrett OF the ex-
amiping committee is credited with the
tions submitted by Peary are IN an
extremely chaotic condition and do not
show that the commander got farther
north than Etah. After preliminary
examination of the material, the COM
/ mittee has asked him to submit de-
tailed observations and present h's in-
struments for examination. Peary
sent word that he would come, bat it
appears that he is not bringing his in
struments.
After the arrival of Peary a a
careful examination, as will be seen
below, they decided that Peary had
been there
Washington, Nov 3.-Commander
Robert E. Peary was to-day voted a
gold medal by the National GeoGraphi-
cal Society for having reached the
North Pole The board of man gers
of the society at a meeting to-dav ac-
cepted unanimously the report the
subcommittee of scientists, wh he'd
examined the explorers recor.! and
proofs and found them to be corr ra-
tive of his claim that he hao re-ehed
the pole.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-11-06
That the Salna Auto trip here great advertisener
for little city and appreciated is best shown by
the following from the SaEina Journal
Hays a Great Town
SaEna AutomobiEsts Praise the Western City
THEY WERE FINE HOSTS
Tree1ed the Salna Delegation Most Cordially
and Won the appreciation of All the Guests

The citizens of Hays gave US a
great reception that night and treated
US fine all the time we were there. !"
said j. r. Johnston.
"They make the best punchiin Hays
ever drank in my life,'' said Joe
Ollinger. 81 never had anything taste
so good to me as that punch. 1t was
pine apple punch, mighty fine The
people of Hays know how to entertain
its visitors They showed Gus a good
time from the time we arrived until we
left. After receiving us they took US
to the Normal school where a nice en-
ter tainment was given. Most of the
numbers were very good, After the
entertainment was over at the school,
we were taken TO the gymnasium
where basket bali game was played
between the girls. 1t was u good
game. We never had a dull moment
while we were there
II enjoyed my visit to Hays very
much" 3" said Senator j. L. Bristow
''The spirit and cordiality of the re-
ception was exceedingly gratifying
The spirit shown by the citizens of
Hays is deserving of the highest
p-aise.'
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-11-06

Mrs. Gene Mullen and child of Dem
yer have been here the past week
visiting relatives.
Mrs. McCIelIand of the Experiment
Station leaves next week with her
mother to visit her old Texas home.
We regret to record the death on
Thursday Of father A. l.. King of the
Saline. He came here over thirty
years ago and lived to fine old age
with happy family.
Marshal, the picture shOWnan, quiet
ly folded his tent and left for Eureka,
Kansas. TTa picture shows were too
much foE this little town and the boz 6
had the inside track With the crowds.
Weddings are now all the style. We
announce that of Anton Sach TO Dora
ArAhold Of Munjor, George Basgall to
Lena Aich, Fred Dreiling to Mary Bas-
gall. The latter couple viii live ir
Russell where he is In business.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-11-06

The Salina Automobile Club and
others who made the trip to Hays City
last week speak well of the treatment
given them by the citizens of Hays.
Hays was the night stopping point
and as there were about sixty-fve peo-
pie in the run, it meant considerable
for a town the size of Hays to afford
pleasant accommodations to the guests.
No one has complained of the treat
ment received at Hays and instead the
club tenders big vote OF thanks to
Hays and its citizens.
''The people of Hays gave US nigh
ty fine reception says v w. Watson
president of the club. 1.-THE city, the
mayor and the Normal School treated
US very nicely"
Everything was mighty nice at
Hays City, says ]. Fl. Tullis. ''Hays
has the finest school building ever
saw. We were taken to the school
building in the evening where a nice
little program was carried out and il
was good The faculty of the school
treated US royalty"
'I think the people Of Hays did
mighty well by u.s." says Dave May
nard."
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-11-06

There being no electric lights the
moving picture shows were closed
down Monday and Tuesday nights
Now is the oyster season. Remem,
ber you can always get nice ones ae
Hoffman's shop, opposite the post
office
Not a building turned over, 80. al
obstruction on the street, is pretJ,
good record for Mayor Philip Tor mis-
first ha.ioWe en- celebration.
Frank Slaughter, the Ellis township
farmer, was in town Monday for the
first time in several months and glad
to see our town improving
Cow for Sale.
A good mich COW for sale Young
and a good mixer. Price low. See
this Office.
This week the State Normal took
Thursday and Friday as vaca tion, most
of the teachers having gone to Topeka
to attend the State Teachers Associa
ton being held there.
Word from Colorado Springs tells
that Mr. and Mrs Tom Ryan are now
nicely located there and he has gone
back TO his old position in the big de-
partment store,
The contest of Clements against
Archie King on his Saline valley home
tead was to come before the District
Clerk on Monday, but was dismissed as
Clements did not appear and let King
keep his homestead, he having had
trouble enough lately in other matters.
We have several houses to rent
come and see us and we will
deem it a great pleasure to show
you everything on our shelves.
FRED MILLER & BROS,
Real Estate and ms. Agency.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-11-06
Saturday Afternoon Club.

One of the handsOmest receptions
ever given in this city to the ladies was
that last Friday evening given by Mrs.
George Philip to the Saturday After
noon Club in honor Of their visitors,
Mrs. C. C. Goddard of Leavenworth,
President Of the State Federated Clubs,
Mrs. Hale Of Lacrosse, vice-president,
Mrs. Dolde of Leavenworth, corre-
spending secretary and Mrs Smith of
Stockton. a prominent member of the
association.
The house was handsomely decora ted
with flowers and ferns and brilliantly
lighted with electricity from cellar to
garret. The large assembly Of ladies
present in their handsomest garments
ble.ade5 &dmirabIy-with the decorations
Early in the evening autos and carri-
ages rolled up to the door with their
precious loads and it was well into the
night before the assemblage broke up
after q most delightful evening spent
in educational work of the highest
order, and the visitors decided that
Hays was surely on the map and nice
place to visit.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-11-06
E SaIino Autos.

AS stated lastSweek the autos left
here on time Friday morning, going
back by the road leading by Skaters
30 as to go through and see Herzog.
striking the main road near Walker.
They reached Ellsworth for dinner in
good time, but the Watson, the York
and the Hull cars were somewhat in
trouble, the Buick of York with In
jured steering geer got out of the con-
test After dinner the run to SaIina
was without special event, the Pilot
car getting there about two O'Clock
and the contestants at four, the Mason
and the Regal of Frank Reed coming
In first. In the road test, several had
perfect scores. making the 24O miles
run or the round trip without trouble
or any kind and had an enjoyable trip.
After careful examination bv the
experts as to flaws they awarded the
first prize to Farmer Gilman Of New
Cambria, who came here in his privste
car, Franklin, with Odley Benson as
observer and Miss Carrie Gilman and
her friend Miss Maggie May as passen-
gers And that morning before leav-
Ing they expressed themselves as being
30 well pleased with Hays City and its
reception that they took home souvenir
books to show their friends the pretty
town they had visited. Mr., Gilman is
the same one who CAPTURED the prize in
the tirst Salins contest, so must have a
fine car and be good driver.
The dealers prize was captured by
the two seated Maxwell, like RiedeI's.
the only car in that class to finish with
perfect score. The Salina Journal
gives long account of their return
and says that all enjoyed the trip,
found splendid roads, pretty town an6
hospitable people to greet them anG
pronounced their fall contest a com.
plete and satisfactory run.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-11-06

Mr.. Obrian, the heater man, has
brought in from the east an expert
worker to help in installing the heating
plants he has contracted around town
He wants to figure on job for your
residence.
We will loan you money at lower
rate of interest than any other agent
in the county. If you want to save
money call at our office. We believe
in ''Live and let live."
The j. M. Schaefer Loan & Ins. Agcy.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-11-06
Bsptlst Church.
A. E. GOODMAN. East

A. E. GOODMAN, Fastor
1000 a. m. Sunday School.
Hoo a. m Preaching.
1880 p. m- The pastor win preach on
the subject announced for last Sunday:
The function of government and its
Application to the Liquor Traffic" A
special invitation is extendeT to all to
hear the sermon especially officials and
lawyers.
Special revival meetings begin Sun
day Nov. Il Rev. W. E. Monbeck,
paster at Downs viii preach and ]. E.
Turner of Oakley win lead the singing.
Prayer meeting on Wednesdays at
T:8O p. m.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-11-06

Ed Madden is home again from his
trip to Chicago.
SUBSCRIBE FOR THE FREE
PRESS, 81 per year.
For Sour Kraut come to Hoffman s
shop. We have some of the besc and
freshest at low prices.
DR.. Pruitt and his bride have re-
turned from their trip to Oklahoma and
had nice time.
In the Zeigler store window is ex-
hibited the wonderful church clock
made by Justus Bissiog He has pre-
sented it to the Catholic Fair and it
will be raff1ed Off in chances.
OLD timers remember Theodore Gau-
tier and his wife, Jennie Gautier, who
lived on the Saline near the Old Meters
mill. A letter from them this week
shows they are still out in Idaho and
doing Fl e and want to be remembered
to oil S4tupantantes.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-11-06

Monday night the Weisner store was
entered by sneak thieves, who took the
little money in the money drawer and
few boxes of knives.
We have continually suggested the
painting of houses and places of busi-
ness to show the march of improve
ment. The Salina people liked the
looks of our little city 1t looked good
to them. Now Charlie Reeder is Civ
ing his business properties on Chestnut
street painting.
On Thursday afternoon the mill whis-
tie sounded fire and in a few minutes
the fire trucks and population were
bound for the fire, which was in the
Baumer barn but was put out before
the hose carts got there. Ithad caught
the barn from carelessness in the burn
ing of rubbish in the yard.
It was Charlie Crossley and not Black
burn who drove the Free Press car on
''Salina Day, . and he is proud to think
that he ran around the Mason car at a
4 LAAAC AAGdI 1OQfOAl, CuS C<4E 0E1NCH
by Roy Mason, the famous Kansrs City
driver, who steered the winning Max
well car in the great GIidden tour
Box Social.
On Friday evening Nov. 26th box
social will be given at the Pleasant
Hill School House to help at Christmas
for the children All are invited
LIsETTE BELIZE, Teacher,
| Wednesday 25O children of the Cathc-
lie school we're turned loose on a tag
ging expedition. Each was given g
card with q barrel showing 100 spots
Everybody they met was tagged that
Is. asked to give penny toward the
Catholic Fair and punch out one Of the
spots, and those young people picked
| up couple hundred dollars in pennies.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-11-06
New Methodist Church

Work commenced in earnest this
week on the new Methodist church. 1t
will be so sc feet, front and a rear
class room, with large assembly room
in the centre, all can be thrown open
when needed and will seat over 500
The main entrance will be on the cor
ner Of Normal avenue and Oak street,
with openings and exits on either side.
There will be a basement under the
whole building.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-11-06

The Ellsworth Messenger has this to
say of Hays ladies in it's account of
the meeting of the Ladies Federated
Clubs of the 9Th district held there last
week; = "a piano solo ty Miss Pestana
of Hays was greatly enjoyed by ALL
Mrs. Griffith, the president, gave a
very able address enlarging on what
''Unity and Diversity" had accomplish
ed, and making clear to the delegates
the duty of the clubs to the federation
district and state. Fhe president
appointed as committee on resolution:
Mrs. Smith of Stockton, Mrs. Rea of
Hays, Mrs. Platner of Ellis. A
piano solo Of unusual merit was excel
lently rendered by Mrs. Shiveiy OF
Hays, the performer responding to an
encore. - The department of House
hold Economies was presided over by
Mrs. Rea of Mrs. Picken OF
Hays delivered a meritorious address
on ''The Education of Our Girls. .
At reception given to the Club ladies
at the Wellington home we find in the
program piano solos by Mrs. Shively
and Miss Pestana of Hays. So the
Hays Club women must surely have
been in it.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-11-06

Patsy and Anthony Deare were in
town this week transacting business.
They report the stock on the ranches
doing fine.
Note this month the new advers of
the Union Pacific railway telling of
trips over their line at this season of
the year
Cold weather Is here. Nothing is
nicer than mince pies. We have some
elegant mince-neat at our shop oppo-
site the post office. H0FFMAN'S.
Miss Grass went over to her Lacrosse
home Friday eveningto spend couple
days, the folks having come after her in
their auto. They make the run in
about an hour over fine roads.
This week one of our citizens had a
letter from the DR.. Palmer family. the
dentist who formerly lived here, stat
ing that they are now nicely located in
Oklahoma City AMI wished to be re-
membered to their former friends III
our city.
If you want Fire Insurance that is
good sail of the time," or if you want
quick loan at low rate of interest
that you can pay off ''any old time"
or if you want to visit with US part
of your time"-come in!
The j. n. Schaefer Loan & Ins. Agcy.
Monday night was also Hallow' w'een
night and the young folks had a second
celebration with horn blowing, drum
beating and singing to wake up the
natives. but no damage was done and
this year the celebration passed off
nicely without complaint It's just as
it should be every year,
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-11-06

Cheap money is what you want
and we are prepared to give it
to you. At the very lowest rate
OF interest obtainable, any where
and without additional cost to
you, for any purpose, we will
turn the hard cash over to you
upon your signing the papers.
FRED MILLER & BROS,
Real Estate and Ins. Agency.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-11-06

Some fine bargains in city pro-
perty, lots, etc. Also choice
snaps in farm lands, actual mon
ey-saving bargains is what you
will find in the Office of
FRED MILLER & BROS,
Real Estate and ms. Agency.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-11-06
Lace Curtains.

From Nov. 1st to 18th we will
stretch your Lace Curtains at
so cents per pair. This is the
first time In Hays that first class
curtain work has been offered SC
cheap. Phone So.
HAYS CITY LAUNDRY.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-11-06

I offer for sale nay family driving
horse and two buggies. The horse is
perfectly gentle and nice for lady or
child to drive. See E. r. COLE.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-11-06

Judge Ruppentnal saws In the Lacas
independent:
HAYS is soon to have moving pictures
of the famous Passion Plays as pro-
duced at Oberammergau The writer
saw these pictures at Lawrence in 1907
and if they are we'll presented, Hays IS
to be congratulated Everyone will
appreciate them especially Christians
Perhaps those VINO believe. strongly in
immersion will not like co gee John the
Baptist baptize Jesus by pouring a
gourdful of water on his head.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-11-06

Rocks county has rock pile and
bait and chain for prisoners working
thereon to prevent their escape In
stead of allowing them to be in Jail un-
til their fine is paid they will be allow
ed at the rate of $1.OO day on their
fine for pounding rock.
This is surely what Ellis county
needs. Now the Jail is full of men
who spend the day smoking, playing
cards or singing and eating three meals
day. What do they care for liberty?
But short time on the Rock Pile will
change things. Runaway, did you say
If they leave the county well and good.
If they remain in the county a return
means solitary conf cement in cell on
bread and water and that is no fun.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-11-06

PICKET FENCE FOR S. LIE
DR.. Snyder has 1876 fec of
good picket fence for sale c.ieap.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-11-06

For the first time in twenty years
we had an orderly Halloween. Little
damage was done around town. hardly
building upset and only trif1ing cut
ups occurred. The mayor proposed to
stop the deviltry and damage and pus
on several extr4 policemen and they
did their work well. The children
played their pranks early, the kerrew
blew at nine O'Clock and they scamper-
ed off home. The big fellows knew
they were being watched and were
careful. There were no more building 8
in the air, no more littering of streets
with all kinds of machinery for the
city officers to haul home. but Sunday
morning showed little mischief done.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-11-06

The friends of Miss Ann Reeder were
glad to see her here this week On a
visit 10 friends.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-11-06
For Rent.

Nice house of four rooms, located
Call at FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1909-11-06

The awning of the Schultz Jewelry
store has been given painting this
week.
The Washington times., 1909-10-04
.COLONELCY GOES
TO CENTRAL HIGH
Appointments of Cadets
Regimental Officers Are
Announced Today.

Fritz Schroeder. OF the Central High
School, win be tine colonel OF the Wash
iugton Hish School Cadet Regiment and
g. A Harlan. ir., of the Business High
School, will be lieutenant colonel.
These appointments. together with
those OF the other regimental officers,
were announced today by Assistant Su-
perintendent p. NJ Hughes.
The regimental officers were chosen by
committee consisting OF Commander
Burton r Ross. Col Richard A. O. Brien,
and Major Walter McCathron. who ex-
amined the candidates September %
and 30.
The appointments were approved by
the military committee OF the Board or
Education, consisting OF Capt. James f..
oyster, william V. Cox, and r. r. Hor-
ner.
other regimental officers besides
colonel and lieutenant colonel were APP
pointed as follows:
Major First Battalion, Cadet Robert
Gotta, Central High School.
Maio Second Battalion, Cadet g. r.
McAIlister, Easte IN High School
Major Third Battalion. Cadet X. w.
Hartig. Mckinley Manual Training
Adi6tant. with rank of captain, Cadet
T.. 9 Hough, Mckinley Manual Train
ing School.
QuaTtermaster. with rank Of captain,
Cadet D. Bornet, Business High School
The Washington times., 1909-10-04
HATFIELD'S DEATH
RECALLS TRAGEDY
Story of His Loss of S2,854 and
Subsequent Recovery by
Postal INSPECTORS.

The recent death in the MoundsviHe
penitentiary Of Harrison Hatfield Of the
family Of feUdists Of that name. has
brought to light the story Of the man
who was serving a life sentence on the
charge of numbering his wife.
Harrison was driven insane by the loss
of S2S54 BY his directions the money
was sent from the Guyan Valley Bank
at Logan, ". Va. to HOrsepan by
registered letter.
on the morning following the arrival
Of the letter the office was destroyed by
FIRE. the contents OF the safe alone be
ing saved. Trent declared ne had not
placed the letter with the ordinary mail,
but later postoffice inspectors investl-
gated. and he confessed 20 the theft of
the money He returned the sum of
81 .2SO. which was hidden under barn.
and 500 which was obtained from his
bondsmen.
the sudden citation at the recovery OF a
psrt of IL. Harrison poisoned his wife.
The Washington times., 1909-10-04

are expected to eclipse the others. The
latter exhibit is the combined work
OF tie northeast schools. and much
muscle and patience was expended dur
ing the vacation months to coax nat
Gle into producing her best results.
In the northeast section Il is referred
10 with much pride. AMI justly so, for
the vegeta ole crop would pat 20 shame
tho best efforts Of lot Of the pro-
fessiOnal farmers who keep the town
ia vegetarian Giet at aviation prices
This year the young planters were
at the outset somewhat handicapped
because they lost the grounds at the
Agricultural Department They were
crowded out by the building operations
there. A local real estate man came
TO their rescue. however by letting
them use a vacant lot near the Wallacn
School, so all went well.