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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-28
JUDGE THOMPSON
FILES HIS PETITION
FOR U, S. SENATOR
And Is the Largest Yet Pre-
sented by a Candidate
For Office

Judge VIM. H. Thompsoe, of
Garden City, Kansas, candidate
for United States senator, today
Nune 26) will tile the largest petit
ton of any of the candidates for
that Office. His petitions come
from 400 precincts in every coun-
ty in the state, except the coun.
ties where his democratic oppo-
nents reside, in which they we're
not circulated, and contain 1922
names. In addition to this he re-
ceciyed about fifty additional pc
titiOns containing nearly 1000
names which could not be used
because of defects in their execu-
ton.
A great deal of comment was
made recently over the petition of
B. P. Waggeuer, containing 4,385
names, and said to be 146 feet
long; but Judge Thompson files a
much larger petition. If the 400
petitions of Judge Thompson were
placed end to end it would make a
string of paper 466 feet long,
Hutchinson Gazette
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-28

A recent letter from the party
who desires to establish a Business
College in Liberal. asks that we
refer him to some person, who
would have the time to do some
preliminary work for him, and
which he is willing to pay for.
This, is a very live proRasitiQR.
and if you have some one in mind
who would be able to take the sur,
please let the Editor know. so we
can advise him. You can very
materially help us in this if you
will suggest some one.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-28
From all Indications there will

From all indications there will
be some business in real estate this
fall and winter. When land will
land will produce acre for acre
more in value each year than the
asking price for the land, it would
seem that it would be in big de-
mand by the renter of the east,
south and north.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-28

Down south of town twelve or
fourteen miles there is going to
be a big wheat harvest to take care
of this year. Several of the prom
inent farmers from that locality
we're in town this week arranging
for men and teams to assist them
in the work. In one small neigh
borhood it is estimated that at
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-28

Rev. Kellogg has been rendered
a call to Ness City, larger,
more promising and better paying
field. The Synodical Board of
Home Missions recommends that
Bro. Kellogg remain with the
work in Liberal until end of fiscal
year in April at least, Bro. KeI-
logg has not decided but we hope
he will stay for good preachers
and substantial citizens such as
Rev. Kellogg has proven himself,
are not found every day.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-28

Several automobile loads of Lib
eral citizens will go over to the
new town of Forgan, on the Wi
chita Falls 6 Northwestern, Fri
day morning. They go to see the
work being done and to keep in
touch with an enterprise that later
along may prove of much moment
to this city.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-28

Mrs. Luther Kellogg, mother of
Rev. G. w. Kellogg, arrived to-
day from Santa Ana, California,
for a few weeks visit. Miss
Rosaline accompanied her mother.
Mrs. Kellogg is nearly eighty
years old and'has lived in south
ern California for ten years.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-28

Make this your motto-"Re-
solved; That | am going to the
Karnival at Liberal, and will take
the best bushel of wheat, or the
best of whatever | raise"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-28

J. H. Gentzler was a pleasant
caller at the Democrat Office Tues
day. He says the farmers in his
vicinity have begun to harvest
their wheat, but his will not be
ready until about the 5th of July.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-28
least twenty-five extra men and q
number of teens will be needed
by the first of next week.

The Masons and Eastern Star
members celebrated St. Johns day
Monday evening by giving q BAN
quet and program in their rooms
in Craig's hall. y
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-28

A good many headers have been
started in the last day or two, and
by the first of next week the big
gest wheat harvest in the history
of the Southwest will be in full
blast.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-28

Mrs. A. X. Stoufer and two of
her children returned from Garden
City Sunday, where she has been
with her mother, Mrs. S. NJ. Mar
tin who has been i'll. Mrs. Martin
is reported better.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-28

Mrs. DIR. James Buckmaster,
recently of Brinkman, Okla, is
visiting the family of her brother,
Rev. W. j. Groat, in this city.
DR.. Buckmaster will probably
locate permanently at Forgan.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-28

County commissioner Eli Taylor
was in from his farm yesterday
and took out some harvest hands
secured through the Light & StOu-
fer real estate firm.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-28

G. H. KoppiscE of Kingman,
son-in law of j. H. Gentzler, re-
turned to Liberal last Saturday
and will be here for about month
to look after his wheat crop.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-28

Miss Gray of Guymon, spent
the weekend visiting her grand
father, Mr.. Bever, of the Beaver
6 Gray Furniture Store.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-28

Son, hearken to the councils of
thy father, if he tells thee to raise
a fine melon or cabbage for the
Karnival at Liberal.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-28

Bert Dubois, cashier of the Git
izens State Bank, left here Tues
day morning for a short stay in
Winfield, Kansas.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-28

U. W. Kent, candidate for
county treasurer of Beaver county,
Okla, was business visitor in
Liberal, Monday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-28

Clarence Edison has purchased
the Bert Dubois residence in the
northwest part of the city and will
move into it in short time.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-28

The live stock firm of Funk 6
Wood shipped a car of hogs to
Kansas City, Wednesday night.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-28

Prof. Coffman of Okla, City
was here last week. He was Supt.
of Schools of this city four years
aOO
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-28

Attend the services of the Sun
day School Convention in the
Christian church, Saturday and
Sunday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-28

H. j. Hanson of Hugoton was
a business visitor in Liberal, Mon
day.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Harris have moy-
ed into their beautiful new home
on North Kansas Avenue,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-28

Light 6 Stoufer, the real estate
men, are interesting themselves in
the harvest hand proposition, and
are placing men every day.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-28

Miss Iva Firestone and little
brother Ralph are visiting friends
at Liberal.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-28

Keep it on the tip of your
tonpue-Llberal Kafir Korn Kar-
niVal this fall.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-28

Mr.. and Mrs |. N. Pennington
returned Friday from Wichita.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-06-28

ago.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-01-24
LOCAL NOTICES.

\ Notices will be inserted in this
| column in reading matter type at the
rate 3f ten cents @ q line for for the the frs first
sequent insertions of the same copy.l
Ready for Business Again.-After
a thorough overhauling and painting
our bakery wagon will be. out again
I Saturday of this week in charge of
/ George Rice. Mr.. Rice will give our
| customers even better attention than
they have received in the past. F. A.
SCOTT co.
Mrs. Doyle will give ball to her
children's class and friends on Fri
| day evening. Academy students are
cordially invited.
The F. A. Scott Co. have reduced
the price of their doughnuts to 10
cents per dozen. No change in
quality.
Red Glover Lodge, N. E. o. P,
will hold a poverty party and dance
in G.. A. R. hall Friday evening,
January 26, to which all members
of the order and friends are invit-
ed. Prizes will be given the lady
and gentleman wearing the most
poverty-stricken costume.
Some new shades and varieties of
blotters just received at The Gale
donian Office.
1 have now on hand the Coffee
sold at the Fairbanks Grocery store.
known as the Fairbanks Blend of
Coffee, 35 cents per pound. A. H.
Gleason.
Ernest e. Drown, 1 Prospect
street, hackman, successor to John
Drew. Both phones.
Furs remodelled-Let us remodel
and repair your furs before it gets
too cold. Belknap Millinery.
Better than home cake. Berwick
Oak Grove pound cake, at Gleason's
store.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-01-24

omargine bill. Mr.. Carter appears
at the hearings as a representative
of the real thing in butter, and will
represent its interests most effect
lively. How long the hearings will
last is uncertain, but Mr.. Carter Will
remain until they are closed.
To Renovate Abandoned Farms.
Covering the broad interests OF
agriculture Mr.. Carter is thorough
ly equipped in observation and ex-
perience, and is thoroughly up-to-
date. In conversation with parties
here he makes some observations
and suggestions which are eminent
ly worthy Of serious thought. First
among these is that the state ac-
Quire by purchase at least one So
called abandoned" or rundown
farm in each county, to be cultivat-
ed and operated as a "demonstra-
ton" farm The idea is to farm
such property as a farmer with
little or no means would have to
begin with it, and from the start to
make it pay for stocking and all
improvements. The farm would be
carried on by and under the direc-
tion of the state department of ag-
riculture, and the most scientifically
proven methods utilized in every de-
taiL
The suggestion is that there
should be one such farm in every
town, as for demonstration purpos-
es their value would depend almost
wholly on their being available for
local observation. People who
should be interested would not go
from one end of the county to the
~%h ru11n 70
in easy access for frequent observa-
tion their benefits would be cores
pondingly increased.
Might Become Profitable.
Not only would there be no pos
sibility of loss to the state in mon
ey, but in a short time such farm
would begin to return steady in
come to the treasury. This state
ment is based on the common sense
assumption that there is a good fl
nancial return for modern scientific
farming, and always a good market
for farm products at satisfactory
prices. The state would make every
such farm pay, so there can be no
argument that it could not afford
it,"
With anything like such expert
care and attention as the state
would give such farms, they would
be made a source of income from
the start. This might be such a
startling innovation and unheard of
departure in the states methods of
doing business that it might cause
some excitement at first, but very
likely it would soon be outgrown.
The above general idea has been
krr r. No xrrfkk
eral of the most enlightened and
progressive Vermont farmers, and
all have concurred in the entire
practicability of the proposition.
Outside and beyond that, the pre-
else idea involved is now being agi-
tated all over the country and is
finding concrete expression in the
CONTINUED on page 6.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-01-24
SMALLPOX SITUATION
The Massey Baby has It-One New
Case in Waterford-Situ
Encouraging.

The baby in George A. Massey's
family has been taken sick with
small pox. since our last issue, evi-
IDENTIFY having been exposed at the
same time as its mother whose i'll
ness was noted last week. Maynard
GammelI, who lives on the road be-
tween here and Passumpsic, but in
the town of Waterford, has been
taken i'll with the disease and his
house quarantined. That tells the
small pox story of the past week al
though it represents but a small
fraction of the groundless rumors
that have gained circulation for
short periods.
Last Thursday Dr.. Ladd Of Bur
lington, inspector of the State Board
of Health, came here and with
Health Officer F. s. Hartman, vis-
tied every case of contagious dis
ease in the village. He found the
two cases of small pox' mentioned,
six cases of chicken pox and the two
cases of scarlet fever previously
reported. The fact there have been
no cases of small pox outside the
Massey family shows there Has been
AO OuCSlu0 6ApOSuTe anu the OmcGTS
feel confident the disease will be
confined to the house in which it
originated.
After fully investigating the stu
alton here DR.. Ladd consulted the
members of the state board of health
and they decided that the disease
was so well in control that it would
not be necessary to close the schools
or other public gatherings.
In all cases of diseases of con-
tagious nature the patients are do
ing well and the local officials feel
there is every reason to feel encour-
aged.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-01-24

there is to it and the matter should
be made clear We should have a
central fire station located where
the underwriters want it. 1t will
cost $4,000 a year to maintain this
machine. We should erect a building
and put the police, firemen and city
court in it. There has been too
much double shuffling in this mat
ter.
J. Rolf Searles said his name had
been mentioned in this double shuf-
fling, etc., and he wanted to say that
he had gone to the G. HI. Goss COM
pany himself to see what proposition
they would make and had acted
solely in the interest of the public
in the matter and that he had not
received a cent for presenting the
proposition to the regular meeting.
The G.. H Goss company too is in
terested in the town and he stated
the conditions of their proposition.
In answer to the question how much
it would cost to operate the truck
he asked do you know how much
it costs now to purchase material
and operate our present apparatus?"
Nothing can be done about a central
fire station at this meeting because
it is not mentioned in the warning.
When these men defeat the propo-
sition at this meeting they will
work against the project.
Mr. Cosgrove stated that truck
would be of no use without men to
operate. it.
w. J. Bigelow said he hoped there
would be a strong no majority on
the vote to rescind because it would
undo all that had been done and
leave us where it would take a long
time to do anything else. The vote
at the regular meeting was a fair
verdict secured in an open manner
and it should not be overthrown un-
less there was good reason for it.
That vote authorizes the trustees
to purchase and install whatever
truck they think best and wherever
the best interests of the village de-
mand it, AS to manning the truck
that is left with the trustees who
have full power to act in the matter
and who can be safely trusted to
man it so it will give the most eff
fective service and at as reasonable
cost as possible. If a central hose
house is wanted let meeting en-
powered to act on that subject be
called, if the trustees desire it, and
then act upon it. 1t is we'll to make
haste slowly and seems wise to in
vestigate the matter of a central
building before acting on it but the
question is can any one guarantee
us that the fires will wait until we
have investigated and built our CEN
trail station before they break out.
We can have our engine in use in a
short time under the present action
and may pay for itself several times
over before we can build a house
for it. Do not undo what has been
accomplished but let it stand and
then take whatever measure in adj
vance seems desirable.
A ballot was demanded and the
voting began. Pres. Steele appoint
ed as tellers George w. Caldbeck,
Elisha May, James A. Cosgrove, H.
w. Randall and w. J. Bigelow.
There was a total of 404 votes
cast. Of these $50 were yes and 254
no; majority of nos 154.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-01-24
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.
A Large Attendance From Northern
Vermont at Annual Ball.

Vermont at Annual Ball.
The annual ball given by Sheri
dan Council, No. 421, knights OF
Columbus, on last evening at Ber-
trand hall was a great success in
every way and was attended not only
by st. Johnsbury Knights and their
friends but by many Knights from
other councils in this vicinity, in
Guiding Newport, Derby Line, Stan
stead, Woodsville, Hardwick and
Lyndonville. The hall was decorated
with the flag and the pennants of
the council, and the beautiful
gowns worn by the ladies attracted
great deal of attention. From
eight to nine o'clock Whittier's or
chestra of nine pieces from Montpe-
lier gave a concert with the follow
program:
March, ''Nibelungen," Wagner
Overture, "Phedre,' Massenet
String quartet,
(a) Guardian Angel" Pierne
(b) "Douce Caresse,' Gillet
Cornet solo,
Nocturne from Midsummer Nights
Dream" Mendelssohn
Mr.. Forsell.
Cavalry Charge characteristic
Ladders
Selection ''The Duchess, Herbert
The grand march was led by F. x.
Lanctot, chairman of the committee
of arrangements and floor director,
and Mrs LLanctot. The committee of
consisted of DR.. F. M.
Walsh, James Cosgrove, George w.
John Hinch, A. J. Remil-
lard, Frank T. Lynch and the COM
mittee of introduction of E. G. As
selin, Charles T. Lynch, Michael
A. e. Lanctot, Thomas
Williams, Val Genge, Edward. d.
Brown, FIJI. Philburt, w. I. Ling
and T. ]. Tierney. During intermis-
sion refreshments were served in
charge of George w. Caldbeck.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-01-24
CALIFORNIAN CALF CONTEST.
Entries Coming in-Better Let Your
Boy Win Some Money.


The boys in this vicinity are be-
ginning to send in entries for The
Caledonion Calf Contest to an extent
that promises real interest in calf
raising by boys. If you are sub
scriber to The Caledonian and have
a boy under Is years of age that you
would like to interest in actual stock
raising The Caledonian will help you
and the boy by distributing $50 in
cash prizes.
IF the boy is under 5 years of
age and he or you a subscriber to
this paper have him send us his
name and age, date on which the
calf was born, its weight, color, sex
and breed and then begin feeding
it so it will make the best
calf possible and you viii win a
prize. LIE us hear from you.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-01-24
Palestine Conmanaery, No. 5, <. 7.

Stated Conc1ave, Tuesday evening, Jan. 30
The Order of the knights Templar will b'
conferred.
EDMUND P. HAMILTON, BIN. Commands.
DRLos M. BACON. Recorder.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-01-24
Haswell Royal Arch Chapter. Nc. IL.

Special Convocation, Friday evening, Jan
20. The M. M. NJ. degree win be conferred
An official visitation from d. d. 6. H. P
Charles III. Blood of Barton Is expected.
DAVID r. COLE, 3. II. p.
DBLos M. BACON. Secretary.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-01-24
FRATERNTTY MEETINGS.

Passumpsie Ledge, No. ~. r. ana A. N.
Regular Communication Thursday evening
February 4.
cLARENcE e. MORSE, w. NJ.
DRLos M. BACON. Secretary.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-01-24

Make your savings carry :
your insurance. Endowment insurance fur
pishes protection, and pays at the end of the
period a good bit more than You put in.
National Life ms. Co. of VT (Mutual.9
w. w. SPRAGUE & SON.
Gen. Agents Of Northeastern Vermont,
st. JOhnsbury, Vermont.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-01-24
Knights Of Pythias.

| Regular Convention of Apollo Lodge. No.
2. Tuesday evening, Jan. 30 Rank of Es-
| quire will be worked.
ERNEST E. DROWN, c. c.
w. c. HARVEY. K. R. s.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1912-01-24

Use American Throat Tablets.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-01-19
Ten Words o. Les. en- Cents
Id ~stst.oa" that shs had ventured

old "ststson" that shs had ventured
to appropriate. She had dragged .
bear skin out on the rocks In the sun
and sat curisd up on IL halt reclining
against q boulder watching the trail,
the Winchester by her side. She had
eaten 70 late y breakfast that she had
made = rather frugal lunch out OF
whatever had taken her fancy in the
store room, and she was waiting most
anxiousiy now for the return Of the
man.
The season WAS late and the sun
sank behind the peaks quite early in
the afternoon, and 1t grew dark and
chill long before the shadows fell upon
tbs jewellers of the lowlands.
Enid drew the bear skin around her
and waited with an evergrowing. APP
prehension. II she should be com.
PEELED to spend the night alone In that
cabin, she felt that she could mot en-
dure 1t. She was never gladder Of
anything in her life than when she
saw him suddenly break out Of the
woods and start up the steep trail,
and for \ moment her gladnsss was
not tempered by the fact which she
was presently to realize With great
disrnay, that a. he had gone, 70 he
now returned, alone.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-01-19
CHAPTER XIII

The Castaways d the Mountains
The man was evidently seeking her,
for 70 soon as he caught sight of her
he broke into q run and came bound
ing up the steep ascent with the speed
and agility Of q channels or a mountain
sheep. As hs approached the sirl.
rose to her feet and supported herself
upon the boulder against which sbs
had been leaning. at the same time ex-
tending her hand to greet him.
"Oh," she cried, her voice rising
nervously as he drew near, II am 10
glsd you are back, another hour Of
oueliness and / believe I should have
gone crazy"
Now whether that Joy In his return
was for him personally or for him alb
stractly, he could not tell; whether
she was glad that he had come back
simply because he was q human being
who would relieve her Loneliness or
whether she rejoiced to see him indi-
vidualiy, was a matter not yet to be
determined. He hoped the latter, he
believed the former. At any rate, he
caught and held her outstretched
hand In the warm clasp of both his
own. Burning words of greeting
rushed to his lips ~torrentially; what
he said, however, was quite common
place, as il often the case. Word
thought and outward speech did not
correspond.
cts too cold for you out here, you
must go into the house at once" he
declared masterfully. and she obeyed
with unwonted meckness.
The sur had set and the night air
had grown suddenly chill. Still hold
ing her hand, they started toward the
cabin q few rods away. Her wounded
foot wal of little support to her and
tho excitement had unnerved her, In
spite Of his hand she swayed; without
& thought he caught her about the
waist and half lifted. half led her to
the door. 1t seemed as natural al 1t
was inevitable for him to assist her In
this way, and In her weakness and be-
wilderment she suffered 1t without
comment or resistance. Indeed, there
was such strength and power In his
arm, he was so securs there. that she
liked 1t. As for him. his pulses were
bounding at the contact; but for that
matter even to look at her ~cuickened
his heart beat.
Entering the main room, he led her
gently to one OF the chairs near the
table and Immediately thereafter light
ed the IRE which he had taken the
precaution to lay bsfore his departure