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The Southern herald., 1912-12-06
WIFE FIGHTS TO SAVE SUICIDE
Found Exhausted Beside His Body
After Struggle to Prevent His
Act Falls.

Chicago.-A wife's desperate efforts
to restrain her husband from commit
ting suicide. proved futile when Jo-
seph Mcmahon. 56, Of AZ East Oak
STREET, swallowed carbolic acid and
cut this throat in fit of dependency.
Neighbors, who heard the wife's cries
as she struggled with her husband,
found the body on the kitchen floor
with the exhausted wife beside it.
Mcmahon had been III for several
weeks. His wife was aware he had
become respondent. When he arose
from bed she followed him. and saw
him take a bottle Of carbolic acid.
Mrs. Mcmahon knocked the bottle
from her husbands hand, but he had
already swallowed some Of the acid
In the struggle some Of the drug half
blinded him.
In spite of his wife's desperate
struggles Mcmahon reached the kitch-
en-. where he seized a carving knife
and cut his throat.
The Southern herald., 1912-12-06
FAMOUS GOOSE is EMULATED
Vancouver (Wash.) Hens Lay Eggs
Weighing ThIrty-Four Ounces
to a Dozen.

Vancouver, Wash.-Eggs that aver
age "a ounces to the dozen are be.
ing produced by a pen of White
Minorca hens owned by Samuel J.
Miller, a railroad passenger agent,
whose hobby is to raise chickens. es-
pecially those laying large eggs. Eggs
usually weigh "a to 26 ounces a
dozen.
These chickens, which have been
bred to be big layers, won prizes in
the second annual harvest show here
last year and will be on exhibition this
fall.
Mr.. Miller is not in the chicken or
egg business for profit, but II he
were he would be compelled to sell
his eggs by the pound, or not profit by
the heavy production of his hens.
The Southern herald., 1912-12-06
Mrs. Mcdowell Clark Tanner
Takes Infant by Force.
Dramatic Scene Enacted as Woman,
Accompanied by Attorneys and
Deputy sherIffs, lnvades Rail
Maonate's Homo.


Los Angeles.-Mrs. Virginia McDow-
ell Clark-Tanner took forcible posses
sion Of her infant son, J. Ross Clark II,
whose legal custody had been grant
ed her by Judge Robert Clark, but
whose actual custody was denied by
the grandfather. ]. Ross Clark, vice
president Of the Salt Lake railroad.
A dramatic scene was enacted at
the Clark home when the young moth
Of appeared accompanied by two at
torneys and two deputy sheriffs and
armed with hastily drafted order by
Judge Flnlayson giving her Immediate
possession of the child.
Several times during the day Mrs.
Tanner had gone to the Clark home
and demanded the child, in accordance
with the court order. and each time
was refused.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark and their attor.
neys contended that the court erder
had given technical custody OF the
child to Miss Margaret Hebron, the
nurse, and that as Miss Hebron had
become suddenly Ill and could not be
moved without endangering her life
the child would have to remain there
Mrs. Tanner and her attorneys ther
searched the city for Judge Clark
That jurist had returned to Ventura
and Judge Finlayson was appealed to
He Immediately gave an order to Sher
III Hammell to secure the boy and de
liver him to Mrs Tanner
Admittance to The Clark home wal
The Southern herald., 1912-12-06
Time for Patriotism.

The organist was not lacking In
patriotism. yet he rebelled when re-
quested to play The Star Spangled
Banner at a wedding.
1T is not appropriate" said he,
Amt it," said the brides father.
For this wedding II is the most ap-
propriate thing you can play. Cut
all the rest of the program II you
like, but stick to that had the
hardest kind Of a fight to keep Bellies
mother from marrying her on to q
foreigner. Between Belle and me we
won out for an American. and II this
isn't the time for The Star-Span
gled Banner I'd like to know what
is?"
The Southern herald., 1912-12-06
MOTHER WINS BABY

denied the party until the order was
shown, and a locked door to the nur-
sery barred the way after they had
entered the house.
The officers demanded that the door
be opened, or they would break 1t
down, and when 1t swung open Mrs.
Tanner rushed In and seized the sleep
ing child from its cradle.
Despite the protests Of the grand
parents and their attorieys, the Tan.
ner party departed with the child and
the nurse, who was said to have been
threatened with appendicitis. dressed
herself and accompanied them.
The Southern herald., 1912-12-06

What advice would you give a man
who said he was afraid he was de-
veloping symptoms of kleptomania?
asked the physician.
You ought to send him to me"
replied the lawyer. The manner in
which medical experts are taking
cases that properly belong to the
legal profession is going to cause some
kind of an ethical clash. sooner OF
later"
The Southern herald., 1912-12-06

There is no scientific instrument Of
the scope" character which enables
one to see down to so or 60 feet under
water. When the sun shines vertical.
ly over water, box or bucket with a
glass bottom is often used to look
into the water. A cloth covering to
exclude light from the box or bucket
is sometimes employed But without
electric or some other light in the wa,
ter these devices are not very salts.
factory.
The Southern herald., 1912-12-06
Taklno No Chances.

A Pittsburg man, visiting in Youngs-
town, had to drop note to his stenog-
rapher.
What is the proper way to address
q young lady" he asked his host
Would you say, My Dear Miss Dear
Miss, or WHAT"
Just address her as you would in
the office," advised the friend.
"Oh, that would never do" the Wis.
itor exclaimed; suppose my wife
should get the letter."
The Southern herald., 1912-12-06
Too Young to Be Thrifty.

"Oh, George, baby's had an awful
time! Instead of dropping those pen
MES you gave him in the tin bank he
dropped them down his throat. All
the neighbors came over, and DR.. Do
sem and DR.. Drastic were here. and
you never saw such excitement!
What do you suppose made him do
it?"
Why, suppose he preferred hu.
man interest to bank interest"
The Southern herald., 1912-12-06
Proof to the Contrary

Il understand that number Of wo.
men hace learned to smoke cigars. :"
said the frivolous observer
Il don't believe it, replied Mr..
Meekton 'The kind Of cigars women
buy nobody could smoke
The Southern herald., 1912-12-06
Way to Handle Them.

The divorce court was grinding.
"All ladies who married on bet or
dare or for Joke will stand up
announced the clerk.
They lined up.
"Your applications are denied. Now
the regular cases will be heard"
The Southern herald., 1912-12-06
Courteous Appreclatlon,

Il don't see why Bliggins goes out
and buys his wife expensive presents
every time she refuses to speak to
him"
HIN" mused Miss Cayenne; don't
you think the man ought to do some
thing to show his gratitude?"
The Southern herald., 1912-12-06
Cooks pav of,

Mistress (flnding Ter cooks young
man in the kitchen)-What are you
doing here and where is Lena?
Young Man-It's her Cay out; she's
gone to town.
Mistress-Well, and you?
Young Man-Oh, thought I'd stay
at home.
The Southern herald., 1912-12-06
il often Turns Out That wav.

Twenty-Five years ago people
thought he had distinguished air,
and now look at him"
Yes, now look at him-p,or old
chap. stlll, he has son who is 3
sophomore"
What of that?
The son seems to think his father
has distinguished heir"
The Southern herald., 1912-12-06

She-Mrs. Scrsppington and his wife
were riding in their auto yesterday
when 1t skidded and they fell out.
He-Well, that was a little variety
for them. Usually their falling out
takes place at home.
The Southern herald., 1912-12-06
rha Honaat Man.

Are you looking for work?"
mo, sir; I'm looking for money,
but I'm willing to work because that's
the only way can get It."
The Southern herald., 1912-12-06
A Dreadful Shock.

The waiter bowed and sweetly smiled
Just at the proper time;
But soon his look was rather wild
He only got dime.
The Southern herald., 1912-12-06
Mot Hard.

DO you expect me to be in two
places at once?"
That's not hard. If you were q
New York fugitive from justice, yov
could easily be in 20."
The Southern herald., 1912-12-06

Real estate took 8 sudden jump II
our ne.ghbcrhood yesterday"
What made 1t riser"
"A gas pipe in the street blew up"
The Southern herald., 1912-12-06
A Mlanomer.

Il understand your wife is financial
iy interested in your businessT
Yes
"A silent partner, l suppose?"
well what she calls
herself"
The Southern herald., 1912-12-06
The Maln one.

what do you think Of the possible
cuts In beef?"
There Is only one cut In meat
which concerns me just now"
What is 1T"
"The way It has cut my acquain-
tance."
The Southern herald., 1912-12-06

rs Rigby man of Culture?"
"Oh, yes indeed. You just ought ia
hear him say, I'm strong for musif
and the drammer'
The Southern herald., 1912-12-06
Really Small Matter

Have you anything against Tim.
pers!"
Nothing more than the fact that he
makes film a word of two syllablea
The Southern herald., 1912-12-06

II newly welded nan has IA ..
eregs non his wife it Is rather -
on ths other women he might hsv,
married. but didn't
The Southern herald., 1912-12-06

I see where Smith went 70 N.
war."
How did that happen
He's q bill poster"
The Southern herald., 1912-12-06
EIlzabeth Knew.

Elizabeth Knew.
Uncle Jack. who was visiting them
for the Christmas holidays froln the
west, wished to talk to Elizabeth's IA
ther at his Office. He could not find
the telephone directory, and thus ap-
pealed to three-year-old Elizabeth for
information regarding the telephone
number:
Elizabeth, what does mamma ask
for when she talks to daddy at his
Officer" he inquired.
Elizabeth was wise for her days.
Money" she lisped.
The Southern herald., 1912-12-06
Faithful.

The bedbug has no training. Gee.
He's just a poor dumb blob;
But you can bet your coin that he
Is always on the job.
The Southern herald., 1912-12-06

What makes you think he's goi
money!"
We'll, they couldn't prove by hiI
books where the money went"
The Southern herald., 1912-12-06

Little Grill want to get a mitten
If 1t don't cost too much.
Shopkeeper-Oh! you mean pair
of mittens, don't you, my child?"
Little Girl-No; only just one-one
that's suitable for boy that's goin'
to propose an be rejected"
The Southern herald., 1912-12-06

-. Ilesi .ssEsysa i- p lH.uas.
saltaEaas asa A nTlssisss- - AZ. y, -''l'
The Southern herald., 1912-12-06

Constipatson causes and axvsvsts, -
serious diseases. Il Is thoroaghly eur-5 II.
Dr.. Pieros's Pleasant Pellets. ia f,v--i.l
family lAxAtiys. Adv.
The Southern herald., 1912-12-06

First Boarder latter supper)-Great
heavens! this is the second time to.
day that we've had sausage.
Second Boarder-That's all right
This is grounding day.
The Southern herald., 1912-12-06
Important 10 mothsrs


There is nothing in this place bu,
soft drinks"
"Just my hard luck
The Southern herald., 1912-12-06
Rlnslna the Bell.

This rather clever little thought
We captured on the wing;
A pretty girl Is called a belle
Because she's maid to ring.
The Southern herald., 1912-12-06

She-He's very close.
He-Yes; he reminds me of an ex-
pensive umbrella.
She-How SO?
He-He's a tight role.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-07
SHERWOOD PENSION BILL BE
COMES A LAW
Should Make Application to
Congressman Medley
At Once

The Sherwood pension bill which
recently passed both branches of Con-
gress, was signed by the president
Saturday night, May 18th, and is
now a law.
This Is of interest to all pension
ers, inasmuch as 1t increases the pen
sion of a great many. 1t is estimated
that at least $4,000 men will be
benefited by the act.
Old soldiers in this vicinity are al
ready receiving blank applications
from Congressman Geo. A. Neeley
with letter explaining the law and
the rate of pension to which each
is entitled. Mr.. Neeley has written
personal letters to great many Of
the soldiers, explaining that he will
be glad to take care of their PEN
sions for them, and advising them
against employing agents and at
torneys to handle the matter, as the
act expressly forbids payment Of fee
to any agent for looking after the
business for soldiers.
The act provides the following
scale of age and rate per month:
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-07

Sixty-tw0 years old-ninety days
service, $13; six-months service
$3.50; one year. s14; one year and
a half, s14.5O: two years, $40; two
years and a half, $3.50; three years
or over, $16.
Sixty-six years old-ninety days
service, SIS; six months, $3.50;
one year, SIC; one year and half
$3.50; two years, SIT; two years
and half, $1S; three years or over
$19.
Seventy years old-ninety days
service, $1S; six months, $40; one
year, 500; one year and half
$21.5O; two years, $23; two years
and a half, $24; three years and
over, $25.
Seventy-fve years Old-ninety
days service, $21 six months
$22.5O; one year, $24; one year and
half, $685. two years or over, $50
Soldiers unfit for manual work
by reason Of wounds received in bat.
tie or sickness contracted in the SER
vice, will receive the maximum rate
of $40 per month.
Inasmuch as the pension increase
will take effect from the date of fl
ing the application, 1t is necessary
that pensioners who are entitled to
an increase file their applications
with Mr.. Neeley at once. Old soldiers
who have not yet received blank ap-
plieations should write Congressman
Medley and he will send same with
instructions.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-07
DECORATION DAY ADDRESS
Delivered at Tyrone, Oklahoma, Ma,
80. 1912

The day is tender with sacred
memories of the past and the CON-
rades who sleep in southern lands
and In nameless graves are remem-
bered with flowers today, the sweet
est message token that love can offer.
There Is nothing which can say
that will increase the worth of the
men who died for their country.
only hope to stir anew the fires OF
patriotism and teach the young the
lessons Of duty and love.
l want to place on the grave OF
the soldier this beautiful bouquet
woven with the sentiments that val
or weaves. This bouquet is laid to-
day on every grave of the boys
who fought to save and is pinned
in the lapel of every coat of blue
that robes the form of the patriot,
the soldier.
1t is made up of the choice flow
ers of love, sacrifice, duty, patriot
ism, separation from loved ones and
friends and is tied with the pearly
white ribbon of woman's prayers
and tears Of faithfulness.
The one sentiment that has weld
ed hearts, built homes, reared chill
dren, developed manhood and wo-
manhood is love. The childless home
Is like the deserted ship, a fOrlorn
object upon the rough sea of life.
You loved your homes and your
families, but you went out to defend
them against the insidious foe of
enslaying the black brother and you
went as did brave Hester to defend
that wife and babe. You went not
knOwig whether you should return.
Some of you never came back and
the little girl with golden hair"
ne'er saw her papa again.
The great secret Of life Is love.
The great hope of live is love. The
great heart of God Is love. You
dipped your hearts in the crimson
fountain and leaving home and fire.
side went out to their defense.
Sacrifice means a cost, a loss.
Only those who have given up the
CHEEKY presence of good women and
sweet children and the delightful
aroma of the coffee the good wife
brews the best and the wholesome
meals and the comfortable home,
for the camp by night with only a
roll for pillow and Mother Earth"
for q bed, and the hard tack and
coarse fare of camp life and the
long march by day and the sharp,
cruel fire Of battle and the wound
and hurt and the lonely homeslck,
heartsick feeling of being in a
strange land, can know the sacri-
fee you made. We think we know,
but we are only on the out posts
and can not know. Then, when the
war was over and you went home,
your business prospect was shattered.
The weeds had replaced the crops on
the old farm. Mary had sickened
and died and you we're left compan-
ionless. The best years of your
young life we're given to your coun-
try and you came home after Lees
surrender, to face the future-this
is sacrifice and you men made a
sacrifice, like to the one upon the
cross. for most of you we're volun-
teers.
You went because you knew II to
be your duty. The disintegration OF
the nation was inevitable. The prin-
ciple that was at stake was to be
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-07
The Democrat months for 81.
$4,000 Reward.

l will pay the above reward for
the arrest and conviction of any
person or persons illegally hand
ling, driving off and dispOsing of
or butcherinG any Of my stock.
g. NJ. LIGHT,
Liberal, Kansas.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-07

hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the nomination for the Office OF County
Superintendent OF Seward County, Kansas,
subject to the wishes OF the Democratic nom
mating primary to be held August 9Th, 1912.
L. GRACE HEATON.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-07

hereby announce myself as candidate
for denomination for County Attorney on the
Republican ticket subject to the will OF the
republican voters Of Seward County at the
primary August 9. 1912. / ask for may re-nom-
inatIon on strictly law enforcement basis
CLYDE R. COMMONS.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-07

Each age of our lives has It's joys
Old people should be happy, and they
will be if Chamberlain Tablets are
taken to strengthen the digestion
and keep the bowels regular. These
tablets are mild and gentle in their
action and especially suitable for
people of middle age and older. For
sale by all dealers.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-07
LINDSEY WRIGHT
Liberal, Kansas. March "A, 1919

To My Friends in Seward county, Kansas, I
hereby announce myself as candidate for
the nomination for sheriff Of Seward county,
subject to the democratic nominating prl-
mary to be held August g. 1912. and solicit
your support ct the August primary.
o, T. WOOD.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-07

At the earnest solicitation OF many friends,
regardless OF their political opinions. have
consented to announce myself as a candidate
for County Commissioner OF the Second Com.
District of Seward county. Kansas, subject TO
the democratic primary on the 9TH day OF Au-
gust, 1912.
All. THOMPSON
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-07
FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY

thereby announce myself as candidate for
the nomination for the Office Of County Attor-
ney of Seward county, Kansas, subject to the
wishes OF the Republican Nominating Prlmar-
les TO be held ON the 9th day OF August, 1912.
f. s. MACY
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-07

There is no real need OF anyone
being troubled with constipation.
Chamberlain's Tablets will cause an
agreeable movement OF the bowels
without any unpleasant effect. Give
them trial. For sale by all dealers.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-07
oIERK OF DISTRICT COURT

hereby announce myself as candidate for
the Office Of Clerk of the Court on the ReDub-
lican ticket at the primary August 8. 1912.
George l.. Light
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-07
FOR COUNTY TREASURER

thereby announce that | am a candidate
for nomination for the office OF county treas
urer subject to the will of the Republican
voters at the primaries August 9Th 1912
T. A. TEGARDEN.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-07

hereby announce myself as candidate
for superintendent OF public instruction oil
Seward county, Kansas, on the Republican
ticket, subject to the will of the republican
voters at the August Primary.
A. r FULLMER.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-07
FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT

hereby announce myself as candidate
for the nomination of county superintendent
of Seward county, subject to tho voters of the
Republican party at the primary, August 9th,
1912, WILLIAM RUsCO.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-07
c. W. FINLEY.

hereby announce that | am a candidate
for nomination for Register of Deeds, subject
to the will OF the Republicans voters at the
primaries to be held August 8, 1912.
]. W. FREEMAN.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-07

hereby announce that am a candidate
for denomination for the Office OF County Clerk
subject to the will of the Republican voters
At the primary to be held August 9Th, 1912.
f. d. COOPER,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-07

| hereby announce myself as candidate
for the office Of Clerk Of the District Court OF
Seward county, Kansas, subject to the Demo-
cratic party Of the primary, August 9Th 1912.
FLOYD REAS.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-07

Entered as second-class matter January o.
1911. at the post Office at Liberal. Kansas
under the Act OF March 3. 1879.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-07
Political Announcement


desire to announce that am candidate
for Sheriff of Seward county. subject TO the
Democratic primary in August 1912.
LINDSEY WRIGHT
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-07
EoR REGISTRAR ON DEED!

/ hereby announce myself as candidate
for Register OF Deeds OF Seward county, sub
ject to the will OF the Democratic voters at
the primary August 9TH 1912
n W ETNTHv
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-07

We are authorized to announce the candi-
dacy OF DIR. R. T. Nichols, for representative
OF the l23rd district, subject to the democratic
voters at the primary on August 8, 1912.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-07
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

TO the voters of Seward county: hereby
announce that am candidate for represen-
tatlve Of the l2ard district, subject to the will
OF the Republican party at the August Prl-
mary. I. W. HUBBARD.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-07

"There's so much good In the worst
of us, and there's so much bad In the
best Of us, thatit doesn't behoove any
of us to speak Ill of the rest of U.s..
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-07

Published every Friday morning
at Liberal, Seward County, Kans.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-04-05
THE WAY THEY PUT IT |

THE WAY THEY PUT 1T
Long before those New York
primaries, Col. Roosevelt declar-
ed that the people of New York
had been handed gold brick in
the legislation for primaries.
Mr.. Taft, having won out in
New York, says that primary
scheme was all right.
Maybe Messrs Roosevelt and
Taft. are doing. dirty politics"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-04-05

And now they say Wall street
has abandoned Teddy and gone
back to Taft. It's, moral cinch
they'll never back Bob LaFol-
lette. Not their kind.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-04-05

toward each other. Mr.. La Fol-
lette seems to be moving ahead
some by simply making a clean,
clear presentation of progressive
principles.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1912-02-29

Japanese native dentiStry-which IS the
science of extraction only--may be not
inaptly termed a handicraft rather than a
profession. A writer in the New York
Tri une says that the dental chair is un-
known. The patient is seated on the
ground, the dentist bends over him, and
forces his left hand between the patients
jaws in such a way that the mouth cannot
possibly be closed. Then he graspS the
doomed tooth between the thumb and
forefinger OF the right hand, and with one
deft wrench removes it.
So great is the skill OF these native
dentists that many Of them are able TO
remove six or seven teeth minute.
However, their skill is hardly TO be won
dered at when the course OF preparatory
training that they are obliged 10 undergo
is considered.
A number of holes are bored in stout
plank, which is FIRMLY fixed 10 the ground
and in the holes are driven wooden pegs.
These pegs the would-oe dentist has TO
extract with his fingers without dlSlodg-
ing the board. This process is repeated
with pegs in pine board, and then with
pegs in one OF oak, and il is only when
the candidate has succeeded in extracting
the pegs from the oak pank that he may
consider himself qualified to practice on
his fellow men.