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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-03-17
KANSAS HAS UTILITIES Law
COMMISSION HAS POWER TO IN.
vEsTicATE AFFAIRS.
Ways and Means Committee Appro'
pirates P1Os, 400 For Two Years
Expenses.

Topeka, Kan.--Kansas now has a
public utilities law. The senate was
the first to concur in the report of the
conference committee, only three votes
being cast In opposition to it, Tho
house later voted 101- to 10 to adopt
the report.
The ways and means committee ap-
propriatsd $1O8,40O for two years to
pay the expenses of the commission
created by the measure.
The new bill gives the commission
the power to make an investigation in,
to the affairs of the company propos-
Ing to issue any stocks or bonds. 1t
can Investigate the purposes for which
the money is to be used and how much
Is needed The commission can call
for books and papers and witnesses to
get at these facts and when it does
complete its investigation the commits
sion is to make finding as to what
amount OF money is needed for the i'm.
provement or extension Of whatever is
proposed 1t is thought that-a state
ment from the commission that a COM
pany Is proposing to issue too great
an amount of bonds or stock that there
will be hard time to dispose of the
securities. The bill will provide for
Jail sentences for employees or officials
Of utilities who make false statements
or produce false records before the
commission in an effort to get a GER
tificate to issue some stocks or bonds,
There are some minor defects in the
bill which the new committee cor
rected The original bill provided that
two members must be selected from
the prevailing party and one member
from the party receiving the next high
est number of votes. This would cut
the Socialists and Phoblbitionists from
consideration, and this provision has
been changed so that not more than
two members Of the commission can
DO from any one party.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-03-17
Constitutional Amendment Killed.

Another proposed constitutional
amendment has gone glimmering. 1t
was proposed in resolutions intro.
duced IN both the house and the SEN.
ate that an amendment be made to
the constitution providing for the
classification of property for taxation
purposes The house was the first
body to reach the resolution and it
killed it in short order by a vote OF
49 to rs Seventy-eight members vot,
ed for The resolution, but a resolution
proposing to amend the constitution
requires a two-thirds majority, and
failing to receive it, the measure ls a
dead one in the house.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-03-17

Don't neglect your fire insur-
ance. You may lose all in a few
hours. Without tornado insurance
you may lose all in an instant.
Fire rates three years so cents per
$lO0. Tornado insurance so cents
per 500. for three years. Phone
5. LAND-THAYER LAND Co.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-03-17
Ethelton Items.
res miles northwest of LIBERAL

res miles northwest Of Llberall
The farmers are all getting busy
in this vicinity since these lovely
spring days have come.
G. S. Brown and L. G. Want
lever were business visitors in
Santa Fe last Wednesday.
G. L. Day accompanied his lady
friend Miss Beth Davis to the
home of her parents north of
Sante Fe last Friday, returning
home Sunday.
Although the spelling school at
Ethelton was not very we'll attend
ed all report a good time.
P. A. Day, j. E. and 9. u. Day
and Ebert Allen went to Liberal
Monday with broom corn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith of near
Hugoton visited their friends A.
z. Ridenour and wife day or two
last week.
VIM. Hartford who spent the
winter near Floris, Okla, is NOV
ing back to his claim.
L. q. Vandeveer and wife and
G. d. Day and wife spent Sunday
with Hershel Murphy and wife.
G. S. Brown and son Charley
made trip up the banks of the
Cimarron last Saturday for cotton
wood trees to set out in order to
improve their place.
P. H. Day, wife and daughter
we're guests at the home of Ether
Frye and family Sunday.
Walter Ogborn and family &C.
companied G. w. Ray and family
home from Sunday School Sunday.
Mrs. R. T. Day has been suffer-
ing from a burned hand lately but
it is some better at this writing.
E. G. Hoyt and family attended
literary at Nictory Friday night.
Mrs. Geo. Eiehl was a caller at
the post Office Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Schweitzer was on the sick
list one day last week but is feel
ing better again now.
Mrs. G. d. Day and niece Miss
Ruby visited Mrs. j. l. Ogborn
Tuesday afternoon.
Ether Frye and family spent the
day Wednesday with Dick Bum
gartner and wife.
Earl DAVIS, wife and little
daughter Marie spent Sunday with
Bert Briscoe and wife.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-03-17
Kills New Normal School.

There will be no new normal schoolA
created at this session of the legisla.
ture, for the house Killed the measure
establishing normal schools at Concor-
dia and Garden City, and asking $780,.
900 appropriation for each for the next
biennium There was redhot debate
and the advocates of the measure
pleaded hard. A vote Of So to 48 killed
the bill The senate had already pass
ed it.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-03-17
100000 for Agricultural College.

The senate concurred in the confer
ence committees report on the appro.
priatiOn bill for the State Agricultural
college. The bill carries with it $780,
900. an increase Of about 100000 over
the amount Of two years ago The bill
carries appropriations for maintenance
and improvements for both the Agri'
cultural college and the Garden City
experiment station. Senator Francis
Price, who has consistently demanded
economy in the matter Of apropria'
lions, said, in regard to the Agricultur'
al college appropriation bill: "This is
not cent more than the school de
serves"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-03-17
Hospital treatment for Children.

The senate passed the Huffman bill
providing for hospital treatment OF
children afflicted with deformities or
maladies that may be cured by surgi-
cal operation or by hospital treatment,
and the Milligan bill to provide for the
hospital treatment of the inmates Of
county or city almshouses, or Of the
INDECENT poor. Roth bills are for the
benefit OF persons who are county pub.
lie charges. The county commission
ers are permitted to send such persons
to the state university hospital for
treatment. the county to bear the cost
of transportation to and from the hos
pItal and for the nursing and mcdi.
cines furnished such patients ut the
hospital.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-03-17
Regulating Liquor Sales.

The senate recommended for pas,
sage a bill introduced by Cliff Mat.
son of SedgWick county relating to
the sale of intoxicating liquors. It
provides that any person. co-partner.
ship or corporation engaged in the
Wholesale drug business and having a
stock. exclusive of alcohol, of not less
than 100000, may sell alcohol for
medical, mechanical and scientific
purposes to registered pharmacists
who are actually and in good faith en-.
gagged in the retail drug business.
Each sale must be for at least ten gal.
Ions
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-03-17
what WnI You can Yours?

The senate passed the Grady bill to
regulate the use Of farm names. The
bill provides that the owner of a farm
may register the name of his farm on
special record which shall be kept
by the county clerk, paying one dollar
for such registration, and that no 9th.
or person will be permitted to use
that name for any other farm in the
same county.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-03-17
"sIue Sky" Bill Passed.

The "Blue Sky" bill passed the house
and having already passed the senate,
II is ready for the signature Of the
governor. This bill was the one in
which State Bank Commissioner ]. N.
Dolley was particularly interested and
which was introduced by Cliff Matson
OF Sedgwfck county. It provides for
the regulation and supervision OF in.
vestment companies by the state bank.
ing department, and is the outgrowth
Of an idea by Dolley put to work a
year and half ago.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-03-17
viii Divide the Cost.

The senate passed the Cooke bill
which states that land owner not
wishing his land enclosed and not pas
turing or maintaining live stock there
on, shall not be required to erect or
maintein any fence between him and
adjoining owners. However, in case
the person later keeps stock on his
land he shall contribute his share of
the cost OF such division fence.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-03-17
Pay is Raised.

A bill fixing the salaries of coun-
ty officers has recently passed the
legislature. This will raise the
salaries of the county treasurer
and county clerk in Seward coun-
ty 5000 a year each. Geo. Smith,
Earl Cooper and Tom Tegarden,
treasurer elect, haven't made a
single complaint about the new
law.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-03-17
Care for obstetrlcaI Patients.

Hospital care for obsretrical patients
is made possible by the Anderson bill
which the senate passed This bill,
permits county boards of health to
send such obstetlical patients as ara
public charges to the State University
hospital at county expense.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-03-17
For Sale

Ny home property, q nine room
house strictly modern, furnace
heat, barn "a by 80. Will sell
six lots with property. or the 81
lots in same block which l own.
Call or address l. B. Jordan,
2-10-2mo. Liberal Kansas. 4,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-03-17
Inhsrltanee rax RIn rhrouuh,

The senate passed the Inheritance
tar bill with all direct heirs exempt
cd from taxation. The house had ex.
efnpted direct heirs II the Inheritance
did not exceed $4,000. The senate
did not want direct heirs taxed at all
and the house finally agreed to the
bill.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-03-17
No chance in Jury verdict.

There will be no three-fourths or
flve-sixths jury verdict constitutional
amendment for the people to vote up
on at the next general election. The
house killed the bill.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-03-17

A market the year sround for
butter, eggs, poultry and hides at
the highest market prices, at the
Liberal Cold Storage plant. Bring
them to us and get the cash for
them. 8-5-tf.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-03-17
Passes oreaon Plan Bill.

The senate passed the Potter bill
providing the oregon plan for electing
United States senators hut killed the
bill giving voters an opportunity to
express themselves on president and
vice president electors.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-03-17
Leavonworth to Buy Orphans Home

The old building and grounds used
by the state at Leavenworth and for.
merly used ais an orphans home, will
be sold to the city of Leavenworth. A
bill permitting the managers of the
Soldiers Orphans home at Atchison
to do this was passed by the house.
1t had already passed the senate.
Years ago the state orphans home
was located at Leavenworth but it was
moved to Atchison where it is now To-
GATED. Leavenworth wants to use the
old buildings and grounds as city
hospital
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-03-17

The w. G. T. U. meeting at the
home of Mrs. T. H. Kirkpatrick
last Friday was a very pleasant
one. Mrs. Kirkpatrick and Mrs.
Chas. Walter we're made members
at this meeting.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-03-17
A Mothers Safeguard

Foley's Honey and Tar for the
children. Is best and safest for all
coughs, colds, Group, whooping.
cough. and bronchitis. No Opiates.
For sale by all druggists. II
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-03-17
WAGES for Convict to AeIp Families.

The bill providing for the payment
Of wages to certain conYicts in the
state penltentiary, was passed by the
house. The bill provides that he Off
Gals Of the penitentiary shall deter
mine what Is a days work for con-
Wet and then shall be allowed to pay
to those convicts who have families or
relatives dependent upon them, rea-
sonable pay for extra services. The
earnings are to be paid out of the de-
partment in which the prison is en-
ployed, except where the prisoner is
employed in the coal mine. In that
event the extra coal mined shall be
paid out Of the appropriation made to
the state institutions for he purchase
of coal The officials are authorized
70 pay to the families or dependents of
prisoners the amount earned by the
prisoners monthly.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-03-17

Bring your butter, eggs, poultry
and hides to us and get the cash
for them. Liberal Cold Storage
Co. S-5-tf
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-03-17

1 have $500 to loan on improved
real estate. See Chas. Molter at
the office Of the Star Lumber Go.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-03-17
Directory Of Liberal Churches

Directory Of Liberal Churches
The churches listed below will
hold services, at their respective
places Of worship, each Lords Day
as follows
Bible School. ....... 9:45 a. M.
Preaching. -. ........I1 a. m.
Young Peoples Meeting $50 p. m.
Preaching. 1870 p. m.
Prayer Service Thurs, 1880 p. m.
Special Services as indicated in
the following schedule
BAPTIST
On West Second Street,
Teachers Meeting, Tues. 8p. m.
Choir Practice, Frid., s p. m.
W. H. M. s. 1st and 3rd We'd
nesdays in each month 2 p. m.
Evangelist Wolf began a revival
meeting March 1st.
A cordial invitation is extended
to all.
L. H. HARPER, Pastor
CHRISTIAN
Corner Kansas Ave. and 4th St.
Communion and Sermon. II q. m.
Teachers Training class each Fri
day ...................8p p. m
Meeting of the Ladies' Missionary
society the first Wednesday in
each month. . 8 p. m.
All, and especially strangers
and visitors in the city, are cor
daily invited to enjoy these
services with US.
"WhOsoever will may come"
j. A. CORNELIUS, Minister
PRESBYTERIAN
Ladies' Aid on Thursday of each
alternate week beginning De-
cember 15th) Q n. m!
Your presence will be appreci-
ated.
G. w. KELLOGG, Pastor
METHODIST
No preaching next Sunday.
Baptismal service Sunday, Febru.
airy 26. III q. m.
Glass Meeting -. 1900 m.
Teachers Training Glass,
Wednesday, 1880 p. m.
Choir Practice, Friday 500 p. IN.
Official Board Meeting
1st Monday in month 1880 p. m.
W. F. M. S., first Thursday
in month, 3 p. m.
W. H. M. s., third Thursday
in month, 3 p. N.
This IS a home-like church, and
exists for your benefit. Comet
SCHEDULE OF LIBERAL M. e. CIR
CUT.
independence Church, at Lorena,
Okla, 1st and Bird Sundays Of
the month IL o. m.
Union church in Okla, 1st and Bird
Sundays of month 3 p. m.
Wideawake church in Kansas, End
Sunday of the month IL a. m.
Green Valley church, in Kansas,
End Sunday of month 3p. m.
Ethelton church Ethelton; Kansas,
4th Sunday of month II a. m.
Obern church, in Kansas, 4th Sun
day of month 1880 p. m.
7. B. PARAMoRE, &c.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-03-17

See the new line Of jewelry just
received at the 5, 10 and Is cent
store.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-12-02

meat" And as he always compared
all women with his daughter. reigning
beauty of the state capital, he added:
I'D like to have Madeleine get n
glimpse Of that Shed be glad that
it's the style to bring girls up on n
cream Diet
He hurried away behind Harlan,
who had given him rather curt greet
ing and had followed the duke around
to the front of the house. The old
man was tramping the porch from
end to end.
The boarding creaked under him as
he strobe. his gait n lurch that moved
one side of his body at a time. The
smoke from his cigar streamed past
his ears.
1t was silent at the front of the big
house. and in that silence the three
of them could hear the occasional
shouts that greeted demagogic ora
tory down In the village. The COM
ment of the lord of Canibas was the
anathema that he growled to himself.
His grandson faced him twice on his
turns along the porch, protest in his
demeanor. But the old man brushed
past.
Grandfather. want a word with
you" Harlan ventured at last.
"You tnlk girl to me just now. young
fellow. and you won't find II. safer
He marched on, and the grandson
resolutely waited his return.
I'm going to talk business, sir. I
want this thing understood. Is It true
what / heaff DO you propose to put
my name before that caucus7 want
to say .Y9
The old man strobe away from him
again.
HE says he's going to do II, and
IT'S fool business," sconnded Presson.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-12-02

apologize, grandfather or no GRANDPA
Their, and that's the first disrespectful
word l ever gave you. sir. But this
il a case where l have the right to
speak"
The duke stinened. and his face was
gray
II talked to her the way Land Pirate
Kavanagh's daughter ought to be talk
ed to when she comes here mocking
me. Now, Harlan. II you want this In
the open instead Of in private. where
It ought to be, Ill give ct to you
straight from the shoulder. You're not
going to marry that girl. She shan't
steal you and spoil you. I've told you
so before. i give 1t to you now before
witnesses"
The girl ran toward him. She was
furious. It was evident that shame
as well as anger possessed her.
Have ever said wanted to marry
your grandson? Has he ever said he
wanted to marry me! Is 1t because
you have such a wicked old mind that
you think we cannot always be the
true friends we have been? do not
want husband. But have friend,
and you shall not take him away
from met!
"You have heard, sir. Do you real
lie how you have insulted both Of us ?
You shall apologize, Grandfather
Thornton
For reply the old man walked up to
him, snapped the fingers Of both hands
under his nose and walked away.
"Give me ten words more Of that talk
and I'll take you across my knee! he
called over his shoulder. There are
some men that never grow old enough
to get beyond the spanking age"
Presson. interested spectator. looked
for the natural outburst of youth at
that point, but he stared at the young
man and decided that he truly had In
herited the Thornton grit and self re-
straint which the duke seemed now to
have lost all ut once after all the
years.
Harlan gazed after his grandfather.
lips tightening He was an embodi-
ment Of wholesome young manhood as
he stood there struggling with the
passion that prompted him to nnfilial
reproaches; then he turned to the girl.
He had wistful smile for her.
I'm sorry. little Clare" he said
softly. She slipped her hands under
the belt Of his corduroy jacket anu
gazed up at him tearfully. Ride
home. dear I'll see you before ! go
back to the woods again." =.
"And you are going back to the
woods? You are not going to let them
send you away where you'll forget
your best friends?"
II never shall forget my friends.
Don't worry
He lifted her to her horse and sent
her away with pat. She went un-
protesting. with trustful smile. The
hounds raced wildly after her.
"Wo0fr' remarked the Hon. Luke
Pressdh to himself. There's a kitten
that's been fed on plenty Of raw
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-12-02
you've got to stop him. There's no

you've got to stop him. There's no
reason In It."
i've got my reasons. II you don't
know enough TO see 'em II isn't my
fault" snapped the duke. passing
them and overhearing.
Then I've got this to say The
young man stopped his grandfather
as big. as determined. as passionate
Thornton against Thornton. I'll not
go TO the legislature" .--.,e
The old man shouted his reply.
II don't know that you will. you tote
road mule. you. But. by the suffering
Herod. they'll have to show me 6rst.'
He elbowed his grandson aside and
kept on pacing the porch.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-12-02
SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAP
TERc

Hon. Thelismer Thornton. Duke Of Cant
has. for fifty years boss of his district.
faces revolt among his followers because
he plans to retire in favor OF his grand
son, Harlan. The revolt is lead by Ivus
Niles. who appears leading buck sheep.
Chairman Presson hurries to Thorntons
aid Thornton defies his enemies, and his
followers rout Niles and his supporters
and throw them out Of Thornton's yard.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-12-02
CHAPTER w.
The Duke at Bay.

TIER that outburst Presson
went away by himself to
sulk. Young Thornton made
no further protest. He star
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-12-02
CHAPTER ~.
Dennis kavanash's Girl.

''(SIY WAS hoping there'd be lit
IXI tie more cayenne in it."
60<Sol complained the big boss.
lSS4&y scrubbing his L c L G $
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-13
Reproduced from any Giuor1 Eroo
Photo in your possession olVS1A -

Whenever your purchases amount to
$500 we give you medallion portrait
FREE. You need not buy $500 worth at
one time. We give you a ticket and
punch the amount of every purchase on
it. When your purchases reach $500 the
medallion is yours and you can have any
photograph In your possession repro
duced on this medallion. The necallions
are FREE-aII that we ask is that you
purchase Gift frame which we will sell
you at wholesale price, in order that you
may show off the medallion to advantage
in your home. Ask to see the medaIllons.
They are FREE.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-13

These medaiIions are worth having.
They are exquisitely made and hand
someIy finished, and they'll last life
time. You will think they are porce-
lain when you see them, the work.
manship is SO exceptionally fine.
MedaIIIons like these have been sold
at $500 unframed, SO you see what
an unusual offer this is when we pre-
sent them FREE whenever you pur-
chase amount to $500 We do not
limit you-after you have one por-
trait you can get another-aIso FREE.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-13

fettlcOdtS,
short and lon e.
silk stitch ed
edge and plain
gowns. with or
without collar,
made FIR o m
heavy material
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-13

Our 100 Union
Suits - For Men
and Young Men,
are really worth
much more; they
fit right. are made
of finest yarns, 4;
cream and gray
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-13

All the new
CrOsets - Am
erican L "a d Y.
C-B A La
S p ir tie, Pm,
Sahlin, Ferris,
Rengo Belt, fit
ted and alter
ed to fit you
perfectly, 500
down to
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-10-13

SOC SILK Socks
Again, fifty
dozen pure
thread S j l k
Socks, fast col
or black. seam
less, first quail
ity, pair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-27
NEWS OF ASHVILLE

Ashville March 26.--(Special.)-E. T. Schuler and associates have the Gadsden people in the dark as to where he is buying coal and iron lands in this coun- ty. The Gadsden papers state that he is buying in the Coosa coal fields, but this is a mistake, for he is buying about three miles east of here.
 A partial report of the grand jury was made Saturday. Two or three indict- ments were found against Lovelace for violating the prohibition laws. A negro woman who is in the county jail on a charge of murder was indicted for mur- der In the first degree Her trial was set for Wednesday,
 The Central of Georgia Is offering a cash prize for the boy making the best acre of corn in St. Clair county.
 In addition to this they are offering a general prize to be won by some boy from one of the 21 counties touched by the road, this general prize to be given to be the best mule that can be bought for s250.
 Monday, April g. is the day that the voters of the county will vote on the special school tax law.
 The farmers are manifesting a great deal of interest in the farm demonstra- ton work of this county. MT. Hood states that he has about 46 farms and IS demonstrators.
 If has been definitely settled that the peach crop was killed by the last freeze. The backberries, apples and plums have been left for the April freezes. Sev- era hundred dollars was lost at the recent freeze.