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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-01-20
A Joke On The i" Regulars"

Senator George Fl. Hodges yes
terday introduced a joint resolu-
ton in the Kansas senate for the
submission of a constitutional a.
mendment providing for the mi
titive and referendum. The plat
forms of both parties declared for
the inititive and referendum and
Mr.. Hodges is to be congratulated
upon getting his party into the
game so early. 1t makes mighty
little difference to Kansas whether
its progressive measures are intro
duced by Democrats or Republic
cans. The important thing is that
the measures demanded by the peo-
pie be enacted.
It is encouraging to note, also,
the Indication IN the action OF Oen-
ator Hodges that the combination
between the Democrats and the
stand-pat Republicans is not to be
utilized by the Democrats to defeat
the pledges of that party for pro.
gressive legislation. 1t may pre-
sent an embarrassing situation to
stand patters to be forced to vote
for Democratic square deal meas
ures in order to defeat the same
kind of measures proposed by Gov
ernor Stubbs, but the people will
not oppose that arrangement pro-
vided, of course, they get the clear
cut laws they are asking for.
Indeed the people will rather
enjoy sucha joke on the regulars.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-01-20
WRITING on tho Wall.

Before It is deemed At for further
and greater trusts, the Democratic
party must give evidence Of two
things-lts determination that preach
ing and practise shall go hand In hand,
and its ability to select for stations
Of great Official responsibility men
most At to all them, It can mar It's
future for the lifetime Of the present
generation by filling a few senator
ships either with men who have no
real faith in Democratic principles, or
with men who lack either the integ-
rity or the Intellectual gifts BETTING
senator. The failure to make the
most Of its opportunity now by put
ting its best material Of mind and
character into Democratic senatorial
places would turn away from the Dem
ocratic party that great tide Of indie
pendent support without which no
presidential election can Be won In
1s12.-Roahssts Herald
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-01-20
Indecent Cones.

The Representative from Meade
county introduced bill in the
house last week prohibiting the
wearing of tights on the stage or
in public by any woman. We
have realized the trend of the
stage today was toward more Choir
US girls, etc, but it approaches the
limit when a conseryative(O old
legislator doesn't want them to
even wear tights.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-01-20

1t looks good to us every time
the Democrats join one of the
two wings of the G. 0. P. to force
some measure through which will
really benefit the people. With
the people looking for actual re-
sults--not explanations it
appears that the prospect for a
Democratic landslide in 1912 was
never better.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-01-20

Farm loans, easy terms. S. W.
Smith.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-01-20

To Brother Anderson of the
Hermes we must say that search
as we might We failed to find in
his imposing publication, any pat
tern to follow in the strong edi-
torial; terse, virile, logical"
which he has tried to force US to
write. Would it be amiss to
quote Those who others wish
to teach must even practise what
they preach"Y
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-01-20

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 80 cents per
$100. Tornado insurance so cents
per 500. for three years. Phone
5. LAND-THAYER LAND Co.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-01-20

Application made at the PostofHce at Liberal
Kansas for admlttance assecond class matter.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-01-20

E. H. Madison this year has an
appointment to make to the An
napolis Naval Academy. We
would like to see some Seward
county boy go after this and get
it. Madison hasn't done a great
deal for this section, and he might
be willing to make up for it if he
we're sufficiently urged.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-01-20
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY
COUNTY.

TERMS OF DISTRICT COURT
Wednesday after third Tuesday OF April
Wednesday after second Mondayof September
Wednesday after second Tuesday OF December
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-01-20
Liberal r. r. Time Card.
For Trade

/ wish to trade improvements in
Pratt Center, consisting of one
lot and a half, Is foot front. with
new 8 room house, modern i'm
provements throughout. Good
barn and other out buildings.
Close to school and not far from
railroad, for land in the vicinity
of Liberal.
, PoMoRoY WILLIAMS,
Rt. 3, box IA.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-01-20
FIRST published December o, 1910.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department OF the Interior, U. 8. Land Office
at Dodge City, Kansas, December 3, 1910.
Notice is hereby given that
WILLIAM j. HARREL,
Of Liberal Kansas, who on February g. 1904.
made homestead entry 2249O. serial No. O2675,
for the northeast quarter of section IL, town
ship "a SOUTH range IS west, 9Th principal me-
rldian has fled notice OF intention TO make
final five year proof. to establish claim TO the
land above described. before the clerk Of the
district court of Stevens county, Kansas, at
Hugoton, Kansas, ON
JANUARY IS, 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses: David W..
Scott. Charles W. Scott and Walter W. Heath.
all of Liberal Kansas and Albert WEIGH OF
EmatOn, Kansas.
Not coal land. Fl. +. MTLLIKAN, Register.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-04
URGE Il" ON DEATH AVENUE
Dock Commissioner and Supporters of
His Plan Have a Hearing

DOCK Commissioner Calvin Tomkins and
about dozen OF his supporters. in onnos-
ing the Board OF Estimates majority re.
port In favor Of a subway for the Death
avenue tracks. had hearing in the coun.
Gil room al the City Hall YESTERDAY The
commissioners plan suggests an elevated
structure in the street
Charles T. Terry. attorney for the Con-
tractors Protective Association. said that
the association favored Commissioner Tom
kinss plan because IL provided fewer ter
minal units than the other plan He said
that there could be no objection 70 the
structure because II. marred the beauty Of
the street. for most Of the buildings along
the street. he said. were inartistic The
elevated structure. Mr.. Terry argued.
might even improve conditions Control
Ter Prendersast reminded him that the
subject Of an elevated structure there has
been under discussion for nearly twenty
years
commissioner Tomkins said his plan was
70 make the elevated structure a common
highway for all railways. but the Con
troller reminded him that the handling OF
freight by water seemed 10 please the other
roads more, and that they could not be
compelled to use it. The commissioner said
he thought the cost of an elevated struc-
ture would reach $ cc0.G0.
Robert L. Hoguet. representing the Cit
liens Union. said that the elevated struc-
ture was 10 be preferred. because il would
cost less 10 build than the proposed sub
way. He admitted however. that he had
not taken into consideration the cost Of
operation. which the Controller said was
the prnicapl item
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-04
FOR POST ROAD TROLLEY
Assembly Passes Young Bill, SO
to 41-Majority Leader Protests.
lBy Telegraph to The Tribune,

by Telegram 70 Inc 4TlbOle.
Albany. May 3--Afte- debate Of an hour
and a half this afternoon AssenblyTnan
Young Of Westminster County succeeded
in passing his bill. which would permit the
construction Of a trolley line along the Al
bany Post Road in Westchester County
from Hastings 10 Tarrytown. He lamented
the lack of transportation facilities Of many
OF the Westchester cities and towns, which,
he said were continually growing. and now
depended solely on the New York Central
Railroad.
The Legislature has no right to impose
upon us for all time he said. the restric-
tions Of the use Of the Albany Post Road.
provided for by special legislation, which
should never have been granted"
Along this road are many Of the finest
houses I'm the country. including those Of
William Rockefeller, Miss Helen ". Gould
and many others. and the legislative re-
strictions now placed about ii was TO pre-
vent the marring Of its scenic beauty and
interference with its use for vehicular trait
ffc In opposing the measure AZ Smith,
majority leader. said that three-quarters OF
mile back could be found another route
for a trolley road.
Il have not a single acquaintance who
lives along this road not even Mr.. Rookie
Teller himself" he said, but can see no
reason why the Westminster towns cannot
get the desired transportation facilities
without nnarring the beauties OF the Albany
Post Road"
The vote by which the bill was passed
was S. 10 Al.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-04
PASS ELEVENTH AVE. BILL
Senate Votes SO to 4 for Re
moval of Central Tracks.

Albany Nav BY a vote OF 30 10 the
Senate to-day passed the McManus bill de-
sened 10 compel the New York Central
Railroad 10 remove its West Side surface
tracks from the streets Of New York city
within six months The bill was attacked
Vigorously by Senators Hinman and Brack-
eft They said they sympathized thoroughly
with the purpose Of the measure, but con-
tended that Il was faulty in language, ana
as d legal proposition wouldn't stand APP
peal 20 the courts.
The bill IS utterly i'll conceived IN
terms" said Senator Bracket Also there
IS strange lack Of acknowledgment OK
paternity OF II. Nobody has seen NJ 10 OF
can explain its provisions
Senator McManus. Senator Wagner ana
other New Workers spoke for the measure
Those who voted against the bill were
Senators Argetsinger. Bracket. hihhlah
and OrmrOd. all Republicans
The Senate passed Assemblyman Hoey
bill compelling the heads OF each municl-
pal county and state bureau 20 grant TWO
weeks vacation. with pay. each year 10
each employe who shall have served az
least q year. and further vacation accord-
ing 70 length OF service and record. IL ao-
Vsnced 20 the order OF final passage a group
o, bills amending the banking law making
more specific definitions Of wrongdoing OF
the part Of directors and employees. They
were drawn after q conference between
f0sr1ct Attorney Whitman and SIpc'!H
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-04
DISPUTE AT EXCISE HEARING
Dr.. Patterson and Marty McCue
Have Wordy Battle.
IBy Telegraph 10 The Tribune.

Albany. May 3-Among score or more
Of ministers who appeared before the Sen
ate and Assembly Excise committees to
night a the hearing on the county local
option bill was the Rev. DR.. Patterson. OF
the Ant-SalOOn League. He had a spat
with Assembyman Marty" McCue For
the last four or FIVE years he and Nj Nc
cue have always found occasion 10 enliven
local option hearings before legislative
committees
Year after year" said Or. Patterson.
we have come here and asked you 10 per-
nit the people OF the state TO say whether
they will have saloons IN their midst or
not. hut tell you that. while IL may not
come next year or the year after. there will
come the time when we Will get a Less-
lature that Is not swayed by corrupt in
fuences"
What do you mean 10 saw That this
Legislature is corrupt shouted the in
dgnsnt Mr. McCue
81 have not said that" replied Dr. Patter-
son
After asking the stenoSrapher 10 read
what the doctor did say. the Assemblyman
held that Or. Patterson meant that. any
way
The measure was opposed by a large
number Of the representatives OF liquor in
teiests and also 81 German organizations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-04
BRONX SEWER BOARD TO GO
Assembly Passes Senator Fiero's
Bill to Abolish Commission.
iRy Telegraph 10 The Tribune !

Albany. May 3-Assemblyman A. E.
Smith. the majority leader, met with bet
ter luck to-day on the bill Of Senator Fiero.
abolishing The Bronx Valley Sewer Com
mission of Westchester County, so that
Governor Dix can appoint three Democratic
members with power to investigate the
present commission Yesterday he was IN
able 70 get enough Democrats TO pass the
measure. but to-day there were more than
enogh. tho vote being 81 to %.
When Senator Fiero heard OF Il. he
clapped his hands with JOY. remarking
That means that there won't he another
Republican Assem- blyman IN Westchester
County for many moons to come
In opposing the bill. Assenlblynan Good
win. Of Westchester, said that its only pur-
pose was 10 create patronage for Demo
Gratis, which seems 10 be borne out by the
remark Of the Senator. Assemblyman
Young opposed particularly that portion OF
the bill providing for an investigation Of
the proceedings OF the present commission.
He took exception TO making the new COM
missioners the executioHers Of their prede-
cessors.
The long and short Of this oill is that
he Democrats want iobs" said Assembly
man Phillips why not come out and say
so? There is no objection TO the present
commission from the residents Il West
chester County and there has been no re-
quest from them for this change"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-04
ATTEMPT TO ROB POOR BOX
Man Tells of One, and Court Holds
Two Prisoners.

The story Of an alleged attempt 70 rob
the poor BOX in St Monicas Roman Catho-
lie Church, No. 40 East 18th street. shortly
after the 10 O'Clock mass yesterday morn
ing, came out in the Harlem court when
Fernand Maelfeller and Henry Garcia, two
Frenchmen. were arraigned before Magis-
trate Breen and held in $3.50 bail for ex-
animation tomorrow. Maelfeller said he
had no home and the other prisoner gave
his residence at No. 81 Seventh avenue.
According to the story told by Thomas A.
Costello. of No. 40 East 10Th street, Mael-
Teller attended ST. Monicas Church. and
he (Costello) thought his actions suspi-
clous He said he saw Maelfeler step over
70 the poor box and deposit something In
side Costello grappled with the French
man. but he broke away. Outside the
church Garcia was waiting. The last
named got into the chase and az First
avenue ran into the arms OF Detective
White
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-04
DENOUNCE BILLS AT ALBANY
Brooklyn Republicans Scent Dan,
ger in Many Measures.

Many alleged graft bills at Albany were
denounced last evening at meeting Of tho
Brooklyn Young Republican Club, in the
Johnson Building, Flatbush avenue and
Nevins street. that borough.
Among the bills disapproved by the club
were Senator Sanners which seeks 20
carve new municipal district ont Of the
Democratic parts Of what are now the 81.
4th and It'll Municipal Court districts, Of
Brooklyn. and provides for two new Judges
AT a salary % $500 a year each. four clerks
al 900 each. and other attendants. the
y hole 10 cost $4,000 2 year, Senator Fraw-
Iey's bill 10 close the night court at a. m.
instead Of q. m, as a. present, Senator
Hacks bill giving the Mayor power 10 re-
move city magistrates. Assembiyman
O'NeuIs bill 10 increase the salary Of the
County Clerk OF Kings and Senator Cul-
len's bill providing FOR the retention OF
fees by recording officers, which the club
calls the mortgage tax fee grab
The club believes that there is no need
FOR a new municipal court IN BROOKLYN,
that the shortening II the hours OF the
night court would largely restore street
walking" and other criminal pursuits. al
legged 20 be under the protection OF Tam
many Hail.; that the removal Of mag1s-
trates al the pleasure OF the Mayor would
make them absolutely his chatteis-cer-
tainly no Corrigans voice would be raised
In protest against n crime wave for which
the Mayor was responsible: that the
County Clerk OF Kings practically has
nothing 10 do now except % sign papers
prepared by bis assistants. although he re-
ceives a salary OF 5000 a year, and that
the mortgage tax fee grab was vetoed
last year By Governor Hughes.
The club also opposed the Capitalization
IDEAS II the so-called Gaynor charter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-04
MADE ROPE OF SHOESTRINGS
Trenton Convicts Attempt TO Get
Away Discovered in Time.
rBy Telesra oh TO The Tribua. 7

Trenton. y j. May 8 Having once
succeeded in gaining his liberty from the
New Jersey state prison here. John Aitkin.
OF Elizabeth, better known as Sailor
Jack" serving a twenty-year sentence for
having stabbed a man 20 death. made an
attempt 10 escape late to-day. but vas dis
covered hy a fellow convict who save the
alarm.
Arkin. who has been both sailor and a
steoplejack. escaped about year ago. but
later was captured az his wife's home when
he tried 90 Kill her Since his reincarcera-
tior hc has been Al work I'm the shoe de-
partmert. and succeeded In secretly maxi
ing long rome of shoestriugs
He learned that ono OF the keepers kept
a pair Of trousers In a nearnv closet. and
he secured these and put them 81 under
his prison garments He got 70 the wall
and was about 70 climo 20 freedom when
caught
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-04
BILL 70 PERMIT SPARRING
State Athletic Commission Pro-
vided for in Frawley Measure.
fBy Telegraph 70 The Tribune ]


Albany. MAY 3-Senator Frawley to-day
introduced a bill establishing a state attn
letic commission. TO consist OF three mem
bers. to be appointed by the Governor. The
commission is 10 have sole control over
boxing and sparring matches and eXhibi-
tons. and the bill provides that the section
Of the penal law prohibiting prizenghts
shall not apply 10 any boxing or sparrng
exhibition conducted under the direction OF
the commission. All boxing clubs must be
licensed and file a bond OF $1,000 with the
State Controller The licenses are issued
and can. be revoked az pleasure by the COM
mission. but a club NAV secure a court
review in case OF the revocation OF It's IL
cense Any club holding a sham or
fake" match must forfeit its license. and
shall not be allowed 10 secure another IL
cense thereafter The bin would permit
ffteen-round fights with eight ounce gloves.
Senator Thomas introduced a measure
making Good Friday a legal holiday.
4 tin by Assemblyman Donnelly pro
vides that in New York City in any pro-
ceeding Of condemnation Of q difficult char
acter in which the property consists OF Diff
ferent parcels. with separate owners. and
the value Of the whole exceeds 10000 the
court may allow the commissioners COM
pensation UP to an increase in 100 per cent
in their fees. Mayor Gaynor has vetoed
a similar bill this year.
Assemblyman Levy introduced a bill re-
quiring telephone companies to place time
limit annunciators and registers on the
telephones Of their subscribers. He says
that al present the public is repeatedly
overcharged by the companies
The acquisition Of the battle ground Of
Saratoga, in Washington and Saratoga
counties. where the English General Bur-
goyne surrendered, and its preservation as
a public park are proposed in a bill intro
duced to-day by Assemblyman Martin, Of
SARATOGA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-04

pointed a new committee to-day. The only
leaders. L. X. Langdon, OF Warren County
Republican. and Price Russell. of Wayne
County, Democrat The House became
much excited over a published report that
progressive Assemblymen were seeking to
force the resignation of Speaker Vinins
because OF his selections In the old steering
committee The Speaker received vote
of confidence in the House.
Senator Tod, of Mahoning County
progressive Republican, proffered his SER
vices to Governor Harmon to-day in con-
nection with the investigation.
Governor. II there is anything can do
to assist you would be glad to do IT,"
Tod told the Governor.
we may have to expel few members"
replied the Governor. as he thanked the
Senator for his offer.
Stories Of boodling we're in circulation
here to-day In connection with the public
utilities bill. consideration OF which was
postponed in the Senate until tomorrow.
A Jackpot fund exceeding $4,000 is de-
clared to have been raised by the interests
that want the bill passed. The measure. If
vice corporations to the extent OF several
million dollars year.
Reports Of a confession that would i'm
pl,cate six or more Senator'S and Repre-
sentatives as bride takers were rife to-day.
Before the second days session Of the
grand Jury is finished II is predicted that
confessions involving many legislators will
he in the possession OF Detective Burns.
Who the Indicted Mon Are.
The men indicted to-day will be ar
-atgned Friday The two Lawrence County
Legislators. Andrews and Lowry. are Re-
publicans and the other four men indicted
are Democrats Lowry and Nye are ply
siclans. The former is a son-in-law OF
Colonel II A Marting OF lronton. a manu-
facturer. who for years has taken an ac-
tive part in politics. Sergeant alarms
DieCle is former newspaper and hotel
man Huffman is an attorney AID Grand
Master Of Ohio ODD Fellows Andrews Is
IN attorney ar Ironton and Cetone fruit
grower.
The legislation in connection with which
the indictments were returned lncllNes
the women's nine hour bills. the White
more Insurance bill TO admit mutual m
surance companies now barred; the Gerry
mander bill. designed TO put off the bench,
Judge A Z Blair, of Portsmouth. who was
instrumental in the Adams County cleo
ton inquiry. The brides which the indict-
ments allege were solicited range from
500 20 5000 The latter II is alleged,
Nye demanded from detective posing as
a lobbyist TO secure passage Of the White
more measure. Nye, 1t is charged. solicited
brides IN connection with all the bills men
toned
Among to-days witnesses before the
grand jury vas Detective Harrison. who
explained the workings Of the dictagraph.
which the detectives assert conveyed &
stenographer in an adjoining room al
conversations in which brlbe deals were
made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-04

straps circling his waist. was an IRON
worker on the Quebec Bridge in 1877. on
August the bridge gave way. ninety mem
being killed instantly. Peters was rushed
10 the Quebec Hospital. where II was found
that his neck and almost every bone in his
body was broken For a year ne laid in
the hospital. surgeons al over the world
marvelling that he could live He vas
discharged in 1905 and went to Chicago. he
has since been exhibiting himself in mu.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-04
TO BE lMpERAToR. NOT EUROPA.

The new $4,000 ton Hamburg American
liner Europa which when put into service IN
1913, will be the biggest merchant ship IN
the world. will not be called Europa. News
Of the change u name came yesterday in A
cablegram 70 Emil l.. Boas resident direct
or and general manager. stating that tho
new ship will be called Imperator. The
change was made because there are TOO
many ships now afoat having the name
Europa one OF them is due to-day. She
is the Eurona Of La Veldoe Line
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-04
FAIL TO PASS DUCK BILL
New York and Long Island Assembly
men Force Vote, but Lose.
by Telegraph TO The Tribune

Albany. May 3-Assemblyman Scheids. 81
Long Island. moved to-day 20 reconsider
the vote by which the bill OF Senator Long
making the open season for duck shooting
on Long Island from October ! 70 April
instead OF 10 January T. was lost
After a parliamentary argument the New
York CITY and Long Island members forced
a vote on the passage Of the bill. but We're
doomed 70 defeat. They could only secure
3 votes. IS oeine needed. Fifty-hve mem
beers. mostly upstate Assembymen. both
Republican and Democrat. voted against IT,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-04
RECALL ELECTION NOT DECISIVE.

Tacoma. Wash. May 3-The recall cleo
ton for the Offices Of the four city COM
missioners held here Yesterday was no,
decisive. and another will b. held Two
weeks hence az which the eight high can
dldates will run again. AT % the IN
cumbents qualified.