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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09
Capital to Lead in High Prices War

buy are so high. He has a notion
that IL Washington would conduct an
investigation that resulted in obtain
ing cheaper food for the people, other
cities would soon become interested.
Secretary Wilson suggests that
President Taft appoint a commission
to study the situation here at the ma
tional capital. The president has In
dicated that he is willing to carry
out the suggestion of his secretary OF
agriculture If the people Of Washing
ton would indicate that they really
want such an investigation made.
"One of the most pitiful things OF
modern times" said Secretary Wilson,
"is the manner in which the poor OF
the large cities are beaten down by
the prices which prevail at this time.
The prices are such that no man work
ing for ordinary wages can meet them.
They are beyond the pocketbook OF
the poor, and there is nothing that
gives the poor any protection from
them. This condition undoubtedly pre-
walls In nearly every city.
The farmer does not get half the
price the consumer pays. Many per-
sons are inclined to place the blame
for high prices on the farmers, but as
a matter of fact the farmers are not
benefited by the high prices. A few
middlemen, selected individuals, VINO
step in between the farmer and the
consumer. are the persons who reaS
the benefit"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09

Craig Huntley sprinted through the
gate and caught up to the outpulling
train. As he entered the Pullman
car. breathless from his speed efforts,
his composure was not restored by
the sight Of . young woman ire
proachahly groomed and gowned who
occupied the section opposite the one
assigned to him. She was apparent
~ absorbed In . novel, but Craig
with the sure intuition of q man In
love knew that she had witnessed his
entrance.
The inevitable Arst quarrel Of
lovers had occurred between Claudia
Wayne and himself exactly sixty.
seven hours ago, and the adamant at
titude she had since assumed and her
refusal to listen to explanations had
caused him to fnd solace In busi-
ness trip. He hadn't the slightest
idea that she. too. contemplated .
journey. It was an awkward contre-
temps for him. and he contemplated
changing his section. A second covert
glance 20 convinced him Of her In
souciance that he decided to be as
deficient az she was.
After setting himself and his be-
longings comfortably. he began to
take inventory Of the other occupants
of the car. A lackadaisical young
matron with her child. boy, Of two.
q needless young nursemaid. and two
travelling men comprised the list
First call for dinner" suddenly
bawled q white-coated waiter.
| Everyone but Claudia responded to
the call. and Craig concluded she was
waiting until he should have dined.
After an uncomfortable meal. he
sought the smoker. BY the time he
had returned to his section. the last
| call was echoing through the car
but Claudia made no move. Fearing
absorption In her book had precluded
notice of the call, Craig called the
porter and babe him remind her that
the diner would soon leave the train.
II don't wish to dine, thank you.
she replied to the porter's solicitous
suggestion.
Two or three hours later. Craie
noticed with concern that she looked
wan and pale.
Women never know when nor how
Ito eat" he thought impatiently.
| BY this time Claudia and the yount
matron, through the agency Of thu
child. had become acquainted. ant
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09

this gave Craig an inspiration. At
the next station he found an at
tractive fruit display. He purchased
. basket Of luscious peaches and
pears which he offered to the young
matron. She accepted II with appre-
ciative enthusiasm and Immediately
offered to share it with Claudia A
warm wave Of color passed over the
girls face as she coldly refused the
fruit and SYSTEMATICALLY returned to
her perusa of the book. He was
chagrined to feel that her sole reason
for refusing 1t was because he had
purchased It.
Presently . diner was again at
tached and the welcome first call OF
supper sounded. The young matron
went forward, admonishing the
nursemaid to guard the child who
was sleeping peacefully on pillow.
Claudia still remained In her seat.
watching wistfully the nursemaid who
was terrifying herself BY means Of
the fruit and box Of luncheon.
Az Claudia passed her to get some
water, the maid extended the box.
Have q sandwich" she urged
"apd some fruit"
Claudia hesitated. eyed the boy
| longingly, and then took sandwich.
"Thank you. l don't care for any
| fruit, however"
She ate with such apparent relish
that Craig gave up his idea that she
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09

(By CAPT. A. H. wADDELL)
II we are good judges of human ma
ture. or able to judge others by their
biographers, we should feel very much
inclined to lay $40 bill to a loo piece
that the willy Richard" who once
made himself hoarse shouting "A
Horse. Horse, my Kingdom for
Horse" wanted good one.
Richard had just killed five Rich
monds, or thought he had. and was
looking for another when his horse
was killed under him. and when he
uttered his memorable words. Yes,
he wanted horse and he wanted one
badly enough, but, he wanted good
one.
A good horse was what he wanted,
good horses are what we all want. and
1t Is only the large breeder who can
really tell us. how many bad horses
he breeds. for one good one that he
sells. This is in large measure due
to haphazard methods in breeding;
breeders are not careful enough in
the selection of their parent stock, nor
do they take pains enough to ascertain
the peculiarities and characteristics of
the families from which the parent
stock comes.
In the trotting horse everything has
been neglected for speed, and in the
thoroughbred in this country, nothing
but this element has been considered:
the result is too well known to be re.
capitulated. Notwithstanding this no
body seems to try to remedy the de
fects that this near sightedness has
produced. There is not one trottine
horse in a thousand whose anatomical
! formation, physical and constitutional
soundness, will permit him to become
| a 2:10 trotter. nor is there one race
horse in the same number that car
gallop a mile in first class company
with any chance of winning. for the
same reason.
Breeders no not give sufficient care
to individuality, size, bone, substance
and soundness; they never think o
temper or temperament and only con
slider speed, which, although inherited
on both sides is useless in weakling
Stamps and types of horses an,
ponies have been bred which are wei
exemplified in the Shire. Clydesda1e
Suffolk. Percheron, Belgium and Hack
ney. Why cannot this obtain in som
measure at least in the trotter AM
thoroughbred in America? 1t does Il
other countries and why should it no
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09

Little Bill HOFFMAN isn't so very
little any more. being Is and having
passed his flrst year In Tech High.
But he isn't what may be called q
husky lad. Leastwiss he isn't tall
But he's ambitious in two directions.
He wants to follow his father. Big
Bill Hoffman. in the wagon-making
business. and he dearly loves baseball.
Albeit, the Hoffmans are good church
folk and communicates OF st Paul's
Episcopal congregation
The other afternoon Big Bill took
Little Bill to see the Cleveland-Boston
30 game. That night Mr.. Holman.
peer. heard his son praying earnestly
for strength. In the morning he asked
his Junior to explain the fervor Of his
applications.
.so's to XIII the umpire. father
was Little Bills naive confession.--'
Cleveland Leader.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09
UnkInd Comment.

Little Jiggers-'T'd like TO ind out
who wrote that Anonymous letter
about me to the guv'nor." Friend
what did he sayr That was =
lazy. worthless scoundrel. an idle
drunken loafer, who spent all my
spare time in billiard rooms ~By
lore! II was someone who knsN
:.ou:~
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09

equaled by few other plants for their
pleasing effect in decoration.
The plants are very hardy. viii
stand all kinds of treatment, but will
respond literally to good treatment
and will thrive In one place for ten TO
twenty years. The illustration shows
a method of planting asparagus in q
French nursery house.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09
EXER CISE CARE I'M Sci LETTING
PARENT STOCK FOR BREEDING

Sufficient Thought Individuality
Size, Bone Substance and Soundness Temper
Temperament Not Considered Speed
Being One Object Sought for.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09

Green Food fer Ducks.
Green oats. sweet corn fodder and
rye are excellent green food for both
Ill al Cas- lrl~s.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09

Sheep Will Eat Roots.
II too many sheep are confined on
a pasture they win eat the grass roots
right out of the ground.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-09-09

sWhat are you laughing at. Mabelf"
i've just got letter from Cousin
Fannie"
II never suspected that your Cousin
Fannie was much Of . humorist
Where II she?"
In Holland. She says she intends
to send me picture postcards from
Rotterdam and Amsterdam"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-01-06
STATE PAYMENT OF DOCTORS
Liverpool Man Believed the System
Would Tend to Put Prevention
Before Cure.

Should doctors be paid by the
state2
This question was debated with
great vigor by the medical section
at the conference Of the Royal Insti-
tute Of Public Health at Birken-
head.
"The inevitable tendency under
the present condition of things"
said Prof. B. Moore of Liverpool,
"is to put cure before prevention. If
all doctors were paid by the state,
the prevention of disease would be
much more in everyone's interest
than at present"
"A different view of the matter was
expressed by delegate, who scorn-
fully asked: ECan anyone with any
knowledge of the world imagine that
patients would consent to have their
doctors thrust upon them like tax
collectors "-London Daily Mirror.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-01-06
Lone Star.

The New Year came in with some
zero weather, but no snow.
We have had plenty Of wind the
past week.
Everyone is keeping close to the
fire these days.
Twill Hawk has been visiting with
his brother for a few days.
N. Rich and wife Of Fowler STOP
ped over in this neighborhood long
enough TO attend the meeting at the
church Tuesday.
The Revival meetings began Tues
day. Rev. Cozand OF Alva, Okla,
will do the preaching.
Geo. Lutes transacted business at
Hugoton Monday.
Some of the boys have been hunt
ing rabbits the past week.
E. Fl. Patterson and family called
on G. w. Hawk and family, Monday
evening.
w. R. Hoskinson and family took
New Years dinner with Ira Nisley
and family.
James HOskinson. and Geo. Lutes
were Obliged to close their meeting
on account of sickness.
Fl. r. Beard has been staying at
James HoskinsOn's few days.
The infant son Of /. W. HOskinson
has been sick, but is much better at
this writing.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-01-06
Smiles south and 8 miles west Of Liberal.

Smiles south and 3 miles west Of Liberal
Robert Sellers built dugout on
the northeast part Of his claim last
week.
Will Capps came out from Liberal
Saturday night and remained until
Tuesday.
Grandma Nix's son arrived from
eastern Oklahoma last week. Grand
ma is still very low.
Charley Capps went to Tyrone last
Thursday to meet his wife and chill
dren who arrived from Greer county,
Oklahoma.
Grandma Combs is at Will Rockers
helping to care for Grandma Nix.
Bertha Morehouse resumed her
school duties at Nabisco this week.
No Sunday School last Sunday on
account of the storm.
Mrs. G. E. Morehouse and daugh-
tiers ate New Years dinner with G..
H. Morehouse and family.
We had some very cold weather
the first of the week. 1t was IA de-
grees below zero Monday.
Charley Newman and family write
that they are having a fine visit in
Colorado.
Mrs. G. A. Kali and children spent
several days with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. G. E. Morehouse, this week.
Martin Woodland and wife spent
Tuesday at V. Capps'.
Mr.. Vanderbilt called at G. A..
Kail's Thursday Of last week.
Geo. Evering was at Ed. Hudkins'
Tuesday,
Later-We have just received the
news OF the death Of Grandma Nix
on Tuesday night.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-01-06

her fathers, He had put her to
work after John McClures death,
partially for old times sake, and also
for the satisfaction Of seeing the
wolf retreat from the humble porch
Of the MCClures.
1t was to Price that she always ap-
pealed for help. The cubs worshiped
her humbly. During slack times in
the Office they brought her their
trcubles-mostly love affairs-and
needed promptly when she told them
their ties were not becoming. But
they did not presume to aid or criti-
CHE their mentor.
The consultations with the society
editor were moments Of fearful pleas
ure for Price. For the city editor
was bashful-unbelievably bashful.
He got along famously with men
and regularly he won the hearts and
inmost secrets Of women who were
old or faded or unattractive. But
when a "girl-story" came UP, the
managing editor always asked: Ts
she pretty1" If she was, one Of the
cubs interviewed her, for the bashful
Price was useless.
He tried manfully, but vainly, to
overcome this handicap 50 far as
Miss Mcclure was concerned. Ger
tainly there were opportunities to
try. 1t was remarkable how much
tutoring she required. Long after
the society page came to be regarded
as a model for that part Of the state
she felt bound to consult him.
Perhaps Price would not have
been 80 selfoconscious could he have
kept his mind strictly on the subject
in hand. But when a chap is mar
Yelling on the wonderful depth Of
brown eyes upturned to his own ;
or specializing as to what would hap
pen if he laid his cheek against an
other smooth, round cheek; or try
ing to imagine the feeling Of wan
dering tendril Of hair curled about
his 6nger-it was enough that he
was able to talk at all
"Mr. Price" she said, one rainy
afternoon, when Ramona was "a dull
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-01-06
the Hitch ranch a few days ago.

Messrs. Taylor and Weir are plan
ming to farm on large scale next
year. We hope they will be success
full.
The hard winds the past few days
have been hard on the wheat plant.
Luther Ellis was business caller
at John Halls one day last week.
Quite lot of kaffir and maize in
this neighborhood is to be threshed
soon.
Mrs. Brewer came out from Lib
eral and visited her sister, Mrs. Free
man few days this week.
A little moisture in this neck of
the woods would be welcomed with
delight at this time.
]. w. Freeman is running some of
his stock in the stalk field these days.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-01-06
Rural Route No. a.


We had quite a nice Christmas
out here, the tree at Blue Bell
was real nice, the program was
short, but the children did fine,
Mrs. Davis, Neff, Wright and
Mrs. Sleiger and several other
neighbors made a success of it.
The New Year as we'll as Christ
mas passed without any snow or
rain a cold wind was all we got.
j. 0. Pointing is hauling Jip, he
is getting ready for the long look
ed for, well driller.
Netf Bros. are now doing all
kinds of grinding for the neigh
bors from chops to corn meal.
Henry Pointing had just finished
his COW shed before the blizzard
of last Sunday and Monday.
A terrible praire fire ragged last
Saturday between Beatrice, Okla :
and the Kansas line we haven't
heard of any damage being done.
Neff Bros. are working t b e
mail route, the aim to put in some
good work on it.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-01-06
Report of Bluebell School.
District ia, Bird month.

District IA, Bird month.
School closed for the holidays
on December 90 with a good pro
gram and a jolly Santa Claus laden
with treat for the pupils. The
patrons of the school were with US
with exception of two families
and every one seemed to enjoy
the efforts the little folks made to
entertain them.
There we're eight pupils perfect
in attendance and punctuslity
namely: Tilda and Samuel Lof-
land, Burton Neff. Lora and Elton
Hottinger, Claude, Harry and
BERTHE Davis. Besides those
named others not tardy we're Cliff
ford Wright, Edith Lofland, Vida
Davis, Llijah Wright, Lilly and
Lizzie Corzine, Willis, Bessie Eel
ma Lofland, James and Willie
Corzine.
Those not not absent were Wal.
ter, Oscar and Grace Hammontree,
Wiley and VERNE King and.G Roy
Corzine.
At the close of the program the
scholars presented their teacher
with a handsomely bound volume
of Shakespeare as a token of re-
gard and remembrance. VERNE
and Wiley King also made her a
present of a hand-painted salt and
pepper set.
Mrs. Il. j. Singer, teacher.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-01-06
Enterprise Items.

School commenced again Mon
day morning, after a weeks vaca-
ton.
The blizzard and cold wave
which came Sunday, is the worst
this winter and some say it is the
coolest for years.
Miss Freda Harris of Liberal is
visiting with Mrs. Ross and Mrs.
Kent this week.
r. Fl. Tempner and family visit
ed at the home of f. j. Young
Sunday.
S. G. Warren is on the sick list
this week.
Mr.. Elmer Wooden and Miss
Dixie Jacobs were married at Lib
eral on New Years day. Mr.. and
Mrs. Wooden are both teaching
in Texas county this year. Mrs.
Wooden taught at Nabisco last
year. The young people have
many friends and acquaintance in
this community, who extend to
them their congratulations and
best wishes.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. w. Ken
visited Saturday night with Mr..
and Mrs. d. A. Harris of Liberal,
and attended the basketball game.
Some of the men in this neigh
borhood went rabbit hunting last
Wednesday, and killed a b o u
thirty rabbits.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-01-06
AN EDITORS
STRATEGY
III=I7ITTTIITID
By M. J. PHILLIPS
(cepyriahl. 1910, BY Associated Literary Prssa.)
DIS that all right, Mr.. Price?o

"Is that all right, Mr.. Price?"
Hugh Price, on familiar terms
with aldermen, policemen, mayor,
two congressman and senator, felt
his heart beat tumultuously when
thus addressed. His mouth went
dry; he stumbled over a chair on his
way 30 answer the implied summons.
But thsn, the various gentlemen
enumerated weighed more much
more-thAn a hundred and twenty
pounds; their compilations were GER
tainly not dainty pink and white;
and their hair did not curl enticingly
about their ears. And they did not
always-or overlook sweet and
fresh and diStractingly pretty.
: 'Why-yes; that is, no." stam-
msrsd Hugh, as the girl looked at
him demurely. ''The important
point, Miss Mcclure, is that Mrs.
BoggS is at Hilltop for the day. !
believe l would not say she went on
ths nine-three train. That isn't
necessary"
THANK you, Mr.. Price," muir
INJURED Audrey Mcclure, as she
raised her eyes. She stole a glance
after him as he went out hurriedly;
but Price was too busy humping
against the dOor-frame to know it.
There was different atmosphere
In the editorial room Of the Ramona
DAILY Telegram" since Miss Nc
Cluro had become society editor. She
knew nothing Of newspaper making;
but the editor had been a friend Of
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-01-06
Pleasant Valley.

The coolest weather Of the season
the fore part OF the week.
Miss Grace Gleason resumed her
duties as teacher in the Pleasant
Valley School the first of the week.
Mrs. Henry Hitch from Guymon
has been visiting her mother during
the holidays.
Mr. and Mrs. John Hall we're shop
ping in Liberal last Saturday.
Robert Hall and his father were
county seat visitors Saturday.
Mr.. Burg is having a large granary
built on the Hitch ranch and will
store his grain for awhile.
Mr.. Cain made business trip to
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-01-06
POOR INVENTOR REWARDED
Pathetic Anecdote In Connection With
the Annual Competitive Exhibit
tlon Held In Parls.

Once a year a general competitive
exhibition of new inventions is held
in Paris, France, and is called the
"concours Lepine," because NJ. Lee
pine the project Of police, originat-
ed the idea, which has become i'm
mensely popular, especially among
small inventors. This year it is held
at the Grand palais and-is attracting
general attention. A pathetic anec-
dote has just come to light in con-
nection with it. Among the prac-
tical novelties there was an automat-
ic dumping car worked pneumat-
ically. The idea was very simple
and original, and the members Of
the jury decided to give its owner
special recognition. But he had no
known residence in Paris, and there
was a difficulty in locating him.
Finally, after much patient research,
the inventors temporary abode was
found. 1t was simply under the
arches Of the Alma bridge. He had
not enough money to pay even six
pence for bed at night, as he had
spent whatever he had in making
the model. He had walked all the
way from the neighborhood of Nam
cy to Paris, and left his wife and
children with just eleven francs on
parting- The members Of the jury
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-01-06

at once concluded that simple cash
was better for him than an honorary
medal, and have decided to pay for
his board and lodging in Paris.
They also advanced him small sum
of money, half of which he at once
sent to his wife, with the good news
that his invention had received rec
ognition.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-01-06

Will Apologize of Old Spring
field has fine, barred Plymouth
Rocks for sale. Cockrels ST each.
11-25-tf.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-01-06
COARSE, COARSE.

Mrs. Benham-Don't you think
baby looks like me?
Benham-I've only seen him in
his pleasant moods thus far.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-01-06

We want your trade, give us a
chadce and see what bargains we
can give you.
Harris Dry Goods Co.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-01-06
PLEASING AMY.

Amy-Maud's new costume is
swell, isn't it2
Jack-Yes, but not always in the
right places.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-01-06

Big line of shoes. gloves and
Oyeralls for railroad men at,
Harris Dry Goods Co.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-01-06
pA1ENTs 70 ENeLIsA WOMEN.

Five patents upon safety razors
have been granted to English wo-
men in the last year.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-01-06

Moore & Falls write fire and
wind storm insurance in the best
standard companies.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-05-11
BOY SCOUTS LEARN TO TELL
WEATHER BY THE FLOWERS,

When boys go camping they realize
how much fine weather means to
them. Boy Scouts who will go into
the woods this summer will learn
many ways of forecasting the wealth.
er. One of the most interesting
weather barometers is the flowers,
There are many MOVERS that foretell
the weather and they are more relia-
BILE than the weather man. The dan.
delion is an excellent barometer and
is specially so when the bloom has
seeded and is in a fluffy, feathery
condition. In fine weather the ball
extends to the full, but when rain
threatens 1t shuts like an umbrella.
The clover, including the trefoil and
the shamrock, is good barometer,
When rain is coming the leaves shut
together like the shells Of an oyster
and do not open again until fine
weather is assured. For a day or two
before the rain comes the stems swell
TO an appreciable extent and stitfen
so that the leaves are boTne more
upright than usual. The leaves OF
the horse-chestnut tree, which are
fan.like in fine weather, droop' with
the coming of rain. The scarlet PIN
pernel, called "The poor mans
weather glass;" opens the flowers only
in fine weather.