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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-02-23

Last Sunday evening the various
churches of our city united in the
observance of the birthday of
Frances E. Willard in a beautiful
memorial service at the M. E.
church. Mrs. V. H. Grinstead,
president of the local w. G. T. U.
presided, and G. W. Kellogg, pas
tor of the Presbyterian church,
delivered the principal address.
The decorations and the music
we're special features. The house
was crowded to its utmost capacity
and people were turned away.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-02-23
Business Change

Through deal consumated the
first of the week, the meat market
here formerly conducted under the
firm name of Smith Bros. was
sold to j. @. Mahoney who at
once took possession.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-02-23

Last Wednesday, Junge Fuert
of Gallaton, Mo-, was laid to rest
in the Baptist cemetery near his
old home. The Judge was known
to many people in Liberal as he
was the tep-father of Mrs. j. K.
Hitch, Mrs. DeVoss, Mrs. Anna
Keown, and the Brown brothers.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-02-23

W. j. Dufield has just finished
a short extension of the Washing
ton Avenue water main. He piped
the residences of Mr.. Hammer and
r. H. Madison and also ran the
pipe line into Mr.. Robinson's
broom factory.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-02-23
Justice Woods Moves

D. G. Woods has moved his
poultry business to the building
formerly occupied by the Blue
Front restaurant. He will also
use this office for his work as JUS
tice of the Peace.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-02-23

R M. Gaut of Dodge City, ar
rived in Liberal Wednesday, and
is at the bedside of his baby which
is very ill with pneumonia at the
Cornelius home.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-02-23
County Poultry Association

NOunty EOuil1y fASSOClntAOn
Seward county now has a full
fledged County Poultry Associa-
ton. The organization was ef-
fected Saturday afternoon as per
call published in the Democrat last
week, when the local poultry fam
ciers met at the Office of the County
superintendent, adopted a consti-
tuition and bylaws and elected Of
fcers for the ensuing year.
T. W. Hubbard was chosen tenn
porary chairman and F. O. Rim
dom, Secretary. The following
are the officers: T. w. Hubbard
president, w. E. Farmer vice
president, f. 0. Rndom Secre-
tary, Mrs. j. G. Ault Treasurer,
j. w. Anders Superintendent and
Mrs. L. +. Clark and Mrs. A. d.
Robert directors. 1t was decided
to hold the first annual poultry
show in Liberal some time in No
vember, 1912, in order that the
local members might prepare to
exhibit their birds at the district
and state mid-winter shows, Fol
lowing is a list of the charter
members: j. w. Anders, L. w.
Hubbard, f. O. Rindom, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. G. Ault, Mrs. A. d. Rob-
ert, E. Eichling, w. E. Farmer,
Mrs. M. E. Gambler, Mrs. L. F.
Clark, Claude Sparks, Mrs. Mary
L. Todd, w. o. Woods and Chas.
Miller.
There are a number of the
other fanciers who have expressed
a desire to be affiliated with the
association and for this reason it
was decided that the matter OF
charter membership should be left
open until the next meeting,
March 10th. A number of the
county members have joined the
Western Kansas Poultry Associa-
ton and it will be no wise inn
probable that many prizes in the
district will be awarded to Seward
county birds next winter.
Poultry raising is one of the
leading industries of Seward coun-
ty and with it's ideal climate and
other natural advantages it is pre-
dicted that the new interest in
poultry will place the Seward
county farm on a profitable basis
and pave the way for a greater
Seward county.
Among the express receipts at
the local station yesterday was
very fine pen of full blood Buff
Orpingtons from Blnger's Or
pington farm near Topeka and
consigned to I. W. Hubbard, one
of Liberals most enthusiastic
poultry fanciers. The pen con-
sists of one cockerel and four pull
let's OF the famous prize-winning
Buffalo Straw of Orpingtons and
are very fine specimens valued at
$50.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-02-23

Mrs. Anna Keown and Cort
Brown left for Hutchinson Wed
nesday, in response to a telegram
stating the serious illness of Mr..
L. 0. DeVoss.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-02-23

Mr.. Van Aecke was here this
week on business. He says that
the town Of Liberal looks better
to him every trip.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-02-23

Mrs. o. P. Buckland delight
fully entertained for Mrs. j. E.
Buckland and Miss Maude Mize
Monday afternoon with a four
o'clock tea.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-02-23

Mrs. j. F. Funk left the first of
the week for Kansas City, where
she will take a short course IN
music under the direction of Prof.
Carl Busch.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-02-23

Henry, the three-year-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs, Dobson who live
on North Grant Avenue, is rapid
ly recovering from an attack of
pneumonia.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-02-23

Mrs. Guymon, who has been
visiting with Mrs. Anna Keown,
left for Hutchinson, Wednesday,
to visit her brother-in law, E. T.
Guymon and family.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-02-23

The Gaut baby which has been
critically i'll at the Cornelius home
in this city is reported this Thurs
day afternoon to be improving.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-02-23
Local Items

Mrs. A. Roberts had an addition
built on her house near Widea-
wake last week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-02-23

The City Meat Market which was
closed for a day during the pend
ing of legal proceedings the first
of the week, is again open and
ready for business.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-02-23

s5g For Sale, carefully gathered
Rhode Island Red eggs, for incu-
bator or settings. Phone 1898.
Mrs. J. B. Hess
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-02-23

The Woman's Club will meet
with Mrs. F. A. Mccoy on. Tues
day, February 81.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-02-23

az Furnished room with heat,
parlor entrance, One block north
of postoffice. For particulars phone
2Ol. 2-23 2t
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-02-23

T. S. Locke went to Oketo
Wednesday, to the bedside of his
mother who is very ill.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-02-23

John Berger is assisting in the
postoffice this week, and may have
the position permanently.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-02-23

Mrs. W. A. Thompson whose
home is in Nebraska, IS here this
week visiting with Miss Matte
Thompson.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-02-23
Cattle for Sale

have 6 yearling steers, 5 year.
ling heifers, 4 two-year-old heif.
ers, and some cows coming fresh
soon. | want to sell at once.
Prices right.
w. F. HUBBARD,
Five miles west of Liberal, Rose
valley Telephone.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-02-23

The latestl Call up phone lO5,
and have hand tailored hats made
to match your spring suits and
gowns. All sizes for ladies and
children. For particulars phone
los. 2-23-2t
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-02-23

Mrs. Clara Ruckman who was
quite i'll last week and was threat
ened with appendicitis is able to
be up and about the house again.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-02-23

Attorney S. w. Smith left for
Humboldt, Kansas, Wednesday, on
legal business.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-02-23
Care In saIIns.

Great care should be exercised in
ballng, however. as corn baled while
green will heat and reduce the value Of
the brush to practically nothing.
The curing shed may be construct.
ed at small cost; in fact, the shed
used for this purpose may be used for
storing Indian corn later on, as broom.
corn ID out of the way before the
latter crop is harvested Perhaps a
very small outlay of cash would con.
vert an old stable or barn into suit
able curing shed, and in this manner
make the old idle building pay FOR the
space 1t occupies.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-09
FREE RAW WOOL NEXT
That Is Programme of Bryanites
in House. 5s's'f
From The Tribune Bureau

Washington. March 8-Bryan followers IN
the House have revived their. propoganda
of free raw wool" and II was learned TO-
dav that If the Democrats of The NsNs
and Means Committee vote according %
their convictions the raw product VIII 90
IN the free list II is suggested that .
higher tax on silks and rubber NAV pe
utilized TO compensate for the loss N
revenue.
The Democrats first considered higher
duties on silks and rubber to offset re"
sucar. but later determined on he eSe.sc
ta%. holding IN reserve Il possible manlpnla-
tion of the silk and rubber schcdulessus a
revenue producer 4,
Although some members of t1e Na9s
and Means Committee deny that the suoJee'
of wool rates has been considered py the
committee. Notwithstanding The fact mat
tho Tariff Board made a report TWO months
ago II was learned from other sources 10
dav that the Democrats of the Committee
ars overwhelmingly in favor IT free IA"
,vool az present II Is possible, h'We'e''
that Chairman Underwood, leader o. ths
anti-Bryan faction in the committee ua'
eventually block the Bryan free wool NAV
date as he did In the extra session. Ius
,,,a ior,tv OF tho committee is unders'oon
"a stand 10 TO for placing raw WOOL on -'i''
free list. Representatives underwood Hti, .ni
mond, Brantley and Dixon taxing the Nlp
Bryan stand.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-09
SETTLE CANAL DISPUTE
Limited Use by Railroad Steam
ship Lines Proposed.
From Tho Tribune Bureau.


Washington, March S-By recommending
that the Panama Canal may be used by
railroad owned steamship lines only In the
event that such use does not stifie compe-
tition n subcommittee OF the House Com
mittee on Interstate and Foreign Conn
merce reached an agreement late to-day
on this troublesome feature of the bill to
regulate the government and operation OF
the canal. The plan suggested Is COM
promise between the propositions submitted
by Representative Knowland, OF Califor-
MIA, and Representative Covington, OF
Maryland, over which the full committee
has wrangled for more than week.
Unable TO reach an agreement in the full
committee, a Subcommittee was named TO-
day. The five members of the sub-commlt-
tee had divergent schemes regarding the
embargo on steamship lines owned or con-
trolled by railroads. and they were prac-
tlcally told TO fight 1t out among them
selves. The subcommittee is expected to
report tomorrow compromise amend
ment in substance as follows:
That steamship lines owned or controlled
NV railroad companies shall be allowed the
uye az the canal, but that passage through
The canal may be denied at any time II II
is found that such use Is with the Intent
or has the effect of sitting competition.
Representative Knowland has fought for
several days for an amendment TO the
canal bill which would absolutely prohibit
the use of the canal by any such under
railroad domination. Representative Cow
ington proposed that intent to s<ihe' COM
petition should he shown. The committee
took the view that intent would be diff
cult to prove. and so adopted the words
Intent and effect"
The Interstate Commerce Committee has
determined that no preferential tolls shall
be given TO American ships engaged in the
coastwise trade. All ships will be put on
the same footing as regards toll payments.
II is learned that a rate not TO exceed 81 %
a net ton will be authorized in the canal
bill when II is reported.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-09
PLEA FOR BATTLESHIPS
Meyer Objects to Democrats
Economy" Programme.

irrom The Tribune Bureau.
Washington, March S.-Emphatlcally as
serting that an appropriation for two new
battleships is the most important part Of
the naval extension programme, Secretary
Meyer appeared before the House Naval
Affairs Committee to-day in protest against
the Democratic economy scheme" which
declares against any authorization for
Dreadnoughts at this session.
Next In importance to battleshIps, said
the Secretary, is the need OF two auxiliary
ships, consisting either OF two colllers or
one collier and one repair ship. lie also
advocated. as being third in Importance, an
appropriation for battleship cruiser. The
Secretary said that Japan and other for
eign nations are now constructing DANGER
Gus vessels or the latter type. Mr.. Meyer
also urged the authorization OF additional
submarines and destroyers, which are abso-
lutely necessary IL the United States is TO
maintain It's relative naval strength.
Secretary Meyer asked permission tn
withdraw statement previously prepar.d
and filed by line officers, regarding cost of
construction and Industrial shop manage
ment under the reorganization plan. Inac-
curacies. he said, had been found I'm the
statement. and II was desired to have only
an absolutely correct statement before the
committee.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-09
FOR NEW YORK POST0FFICE
O'Gorman's Bill Favorably Con-
sidered by Senate Committee.
[From The Tribune Bureau.

Washington. March s.--The bill intro
duced by Senator OGorman appropriating
$1,000, 900 for the acquisition Of a site for
a new postoffice and federal building in
New York City was considered by the SEN
ate Committee on Public Buildings to-day
and referred 10 q subcommittee consisting
of Senator'S Wetmore, Bourne and Martin.
Members OF the committee in their dis
cussion Of the bill Indicated a favorable at
titude toward It, but even should the Senate
act on it favorably it is doubtful whether
the Democrats Of the House would approve
1t, as It interferes with their plans Of
economy.
Senator O'Gorman. who appeared before
the committee to urge a favorable report on
the measure called attention to the fact
that the revenues Of the New York Post
Office exceed the expenditures by more than
0.000,0 900 annually and that the federal
government collects upward Of $500, 000 900
annually at New York IN customs duties
He also emphasized the fact that the pres
ent quarters have long been inadequate, as
pointed out in the comment of the depart
ments Of the Treasury, Justice and the
Postoffice. The site on which the present
building stands will be restored to the city
when the new building is erected
The subcommittee will obtain reports
from the various departments on the bill
and will probably recommend favorable
report to the Senate. Senator Root is also
supporting the measure.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-09
ORIENT RECEIVERS NAMED
Separate Action Will Be Taken
Against Company in Texas.

Kansas City, Mo-. March s.-A formal
order placing the Kansas City, Mexico &
Orient Railway Company in the hands Of
receivers was made by Judge Pollock in
the federal court in Kansas City. Kan. to-
day.
Edward Dickinson, Of Kansas City. vice.
president and general manager of the COM
pany; J. o. Davidson. banker and capital
list. of Wichita. Kan, and NJ. l.. Turner, an
oklahoma City banker. were named re-
ceivers. The bonds Of tho receivers were
fixed at 10000 each.
They will take charge of the affairs OF the
railway at once. Their headquarters win
be here. John A. Eaton and s, w. Moore.
OF this city. were appointed attorneys for
the receivers
The receiver proceedings here do not
apply TO the railway company incorporated
in Texas under the name of the Kansas
City, Mexico & Orient Railway Company.
OF Texas. II Is said a separate action will
be started in that state. The company
concerned by Judge Pollock's order was In
corporated under the laws OF Kansas.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-09

treaty and its Endorsement by the United
states Senate.
"The Pail Mall Gazette" says that such
treaties are possible only between. nations
which are never likely to fight, and there ia
no need to sign and seal declaration ot
love and affection for ones brother The
japanese must. says the newspaper, be
laughing in their sleeves at seeing that the
little piece of sugar by which the. renewal
OF the alliance with Great Britain was se.Y
cured has all melted away SI0if
The Westminster Gazette attributes
the action of the Senate TO political exi-
gencies.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-09
ORIENT STOCKHOLDERS ACT
Steps for Protection Promptly
Follow Receivership.

steps for the protection Of the stock and
bond holders and for planning a reorganiza-
tion of the company were taken yesterday
following the recevership Of the Kansas
City, Mexico e. Orient Railway Company
A protective committee is being formed 10
look after the interests OF the owners OF
the stocks and bonds Of the Kansas City.
Mexico & Orient Railway and the Kansas
City Outer Belt and Electric Railway and
the stockholders OF the International Con-
struction Company The Columbia Trust
Company will be the depositary for the
bonds. A preliminary notice to tho stock
and bond holders was sent out by President
King of the trust company last night. The
personnel OF the committee will probably be
announced Monday. Mr.. King said
Samuel Untermyer. who is acting for the
English interests in the Kansas City. Mex
leo G. orient Railroad. said Yesterday that
Lord Monson. Cecil Braithwaite. Frederick
Hurdle and p d. Tuckett have been here
for some days in consultation with the Of
fcials Of the company. The receivership
was regarded as an essential step TO
comprehensive plan OF reorganization that
would involve giving to the company all
the capital that may be needed TO complete
the road Mr.. Untermyer said. He added
that steps In this direction were being
taken, and 10 that end a committee would
be formed to reorganize the company In
which all interests would be represented.
The receivershlp for the company was ap-
piled for at the instance of committee of
English bondholders. according to MI
Hurdle. He said an effort to place addi-
tional isues of bonds abroad had failed and
new financing had become practically Inn
possible under the old conditions.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-09
FORGERY, SAYS DIXON
Denies Sending Roosevelt Message on
Defeat of Treaties.

Washington. March s-Senator Joseph
" Dixon campaign manager for Colond
Roosevelt, denounced as a forgery tele-
gram published I'm a local newspaper this
morning, purporting to be the text OF
message sent by Senator Dixon TO Colonel
Roosevelt yesterday. The alleged tele-
gram was as follows:
Theodore Roosevelt. New York.
The Senate has ratified your contention
I'm regard 20 the treaties Our Democratic
friends have come TO our rescue
JOSEPH NJ. DIXON.
mo such telegram, nor any telegram or
similar import. was sent by me to Colonel
Roosevelt" said Mr.. Dixon. II only sent
a brief wire apprising him Of the vote Of
the Senate. There can be no excuse for
this most fragrant and evidently premed-
tated forgery"
Commenting last night on the senates
action, Senator Dixon said:
The vote or the Senate upon Section
OF the treaties must be considered as alb
solutey ratifying the principle Mr. Rocs'-
Welt had neen contending for that tue
constitutional prsrogatives OF the Senate
should not be encroachcd upon.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-09
RECALL" USED ON P|TNEY
Senate Confirms Him, Then Re-
considers Action.

Washington. March S.-The Senate to-
day confirmed President Tafts nomination
Of Mahlon Pitney. Chancellor Of the State
Of New Jersey, to succeed the late AS
sistant Justice Harlan in the United
States Supreme Court and then set aside
its action for further consideration be-
cause of opposition TO Chancellor Pitney
which developed in the executive session.
The discussion was sufficient to arouse
friends of Chancellor Pitney and to make
some Of them apprehensive that the NOM
ination might be rejected. His sponsors.
however, expressed the belief that he
would be confirmed soon.
The nomination was laid before the Sem
ate as soon as the executive session be-
gan. late to-day. 1t was quickly confirmed
in the routine way. Suddenly Senator Ba-
con asked its status. Vice-President Sher-
man announced that the nomination had
been confirmed. Senator Bacon then sus-
gested that the confirmation should De
held I'D until Senator Culberson was pres
ent.
Senator Culberson. who has been inquir-
ing into decisions made by the chancellor.
came into the chamber moment after
ward and Joined the debate. He called at
tention to Chancellor Pitney's decision In
what is known as the glass bottle blowers.
case, that Of the George Jones Glass Com
many against the Glass Bottle Blowers
Union of the United States. The lively
discussion that followed was about that
decision. In that case Chancellor Pitney'
speaking for the majority Of the court,
sustained an injunction restraining the
bottle blowers from coercing or persuad-
ing other workmen TO break contracts
with employers or from interfering In any
way with persons willing to work or from
picketing or enforcing boycotts at places
where employees had struck
The court held that the act relating to
persons who combine or encourage others
to combine does not legalize an invasion
of private rights nor prevent the party In
.jured from having full redress. dis
senting opinion by Judge Garretson dis
agreeing with the injunction against
workmen who peaceably persuade en-
pIoyes not under contract TO leave employ
ment was read. printed copy of the
bottle blowers decisions was distributed
among Senator's.
Senators Briggs and MARITIME, Of New
Jersey, spoke in behalf Of Chancellor Pit
ney Senator Shively and others said they
wanted to know more about Chancellor
Pitney's decisions. Finally II was agreed
to defer action. and the nomination may
come up again tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-09
TAFT STANDS By TREATIES
Cause Just and Bound to Win,
He Says.

Mansfield, Ohio, March S-President Taft
made his first public utterance about the
arbitration treaties since the Senats
amended them in rear platform speech
al Mansfield to-day. He does not intend
to give up the treaties. s--
"The cause is just one and We ars
bound to win," he said Il was very much
disappointed yesterday in the defeat Of the
universal arbitration treaties. don't know
whether the treaties as they are now
amended are worth putting through.
Whether the other countries would consent
or think the treaties of sufficient value to
warrant the acceptance Of the amend
ments is a question that must address
itself 10 the Executive"
Toledo. March s-President Taft told to-
night of his disappointment at the Senate's
amendment of the arbitration treaties with.
Great Britain and France. He said:
'The Senate's action makes II doubtful
whether the treaties will be accepted BY
the countries with which they are designed
to deal, and also makes 1t doubtful
whether the Chief Executive Of this coun-
try should proceed with them.
Inc Wnole SUBJECT PloUaDiS WIN nave W
be gone over again. / am not discouraged
am merely disappointed. I believe the
people were In favor Of ratifying those
treaties as they were. War is such hor-
rible method of settling controversies that
the people want none of 1t If they can
help IT,"
At Tiffin Mr.. Taft amplifed this state
ment by saying. Il have not given up but
am going to rely on the people TO help,
New-York tribune., 1912-03-09
TO RESUME STEEL INQUIRY

Washington, March s.-Inquiry into the
affairs of the United States Steel Corpora
ton by the Stanley committee will be
resumed on Monday. when the Transports
tion question will be the subject of In
vestigation. G. NJ. Freer. transportation
expert, will be a witness to explain data
accumulated from the various transporta-
ton subsidiaries OF the corporation.
The figures will show all the business
transacted by the railroads in the Lake
Superior region, and by the steamship
company which carries the ore to Conneaut