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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-31

If successful they would merely represent
 blow at abundance, method Of se-
 curing scarcity, and scarcity means high
 prices As for the recommendation Of
 the Stanley committee mat the size of a
 corporation be limited its worth can be
 tested by what the department of justice
 secured when the splitting up of the
 Standard oil corporation into some 3o
 companies was accomplished by the de-
 cree of the lower court. The actual effect
 of this decree shows with absolute clear
 ness what would be the effect of the , Stanley committees recommendations if
 they were ever tried in practice. Nomi- nally the corporations would remain small: really they would all be together in the same big combination. Nothing
 would have been gained In the way of
 controlling the trusts, and much would
 have been lost from the standpoint of the consumer
 Uphold Antitrust Law
 .The democratic and republican plat forms uphold the antitrust law as in it. self a sufficient panacea and the one IS backed by the action of the department of justice and the other by the action Of the Stanley committee of the House of Representatives The big trusts cordially approve of both platforms, and they ap- prove of the department of justice and the Stanley committee They are en- tirely satisfied with both the democratic and republican platforms. They are en- tirely satisfied with the Stanley commit tee and with the present department of | justice Some of them are supporting the republican candidate; more of them are supporting the democratic candidate; for every big financial magnate connected
 with crooked trust knows that neither the democrats nor the republicans men ace him or his interests in the slightest degree. and that they have nothing to fear except from the progressive party.
 The action of these people is well set out in the remarks of MT. Corey. ex-presi- dent of the Steel trust, in his recent an- | nouncement that he is going to support | the democratic party ana their candi- 1 date He and his friends are entirely l right in this position. But every honest and foresighted business man, great or | small, who wishes to put business on a really satisfactory condition, who believes l in policy of openness, of frankness and | fair play with the people of the United States, should stand with us We pro- | pose that there shall be real and effec | tive control over big business organiza- 1 lions. a control which will secure the public in It's rights which will secure fair l treatment for the wage workers, the small competitors and the consumers alike But we also intend to do absolute | justice to the business man himself, just so long as he himself does justice and makes his profit by rendering service to 1 the public while at the same time acting fairly by bis employees and his less pow erful rivals
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-31
Explains Suffrage Stand

Colonel Roosevelt explained tonight why it was that he declared himself in favor of woman suffrage. He said that heshad not been influenced to this view by the women who devoted their time to promoting the cause of suffrage, but rather through his acquaintance with women like Miss Jane Addams of Chica- 20, whom he had come to know through their interest in sociological work.
 In speaking on the trust question, Col onel Roosevelt declared that neither the democrats nor the republicans had an effective plan and that ''the big trusts cordially approve of both platforms He denounced the Stanley congressional committee which investigated the trust question as mere sound and fury and explained the proposal of the progressive party
 The colonel criticized ex-President Charles W. Eliot of Harvard for news paper interview which he said Dr. Eliot had repudiated. in whtch he was quoted as saving that it was in bad taste for Colonel Theodore Roosevelt to bring Miss Jane Addams into publicity by speaking of her in accepting the progress sve nomination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-31
ROOSEVELT SPEAKS.
 IN RURAL VERMONT
Explains Why He Advocates
 WOman's Suffrage
DRAWS COMPARISONS
Charges That Old Parties Stand To- gether on the Question of Trust Regulation = Stanley Com
 mittee Worthless, He Says

St. Johnsbury Vt, August So.-colonel Roosevelt struck up an intimate acquan tance with the rural sections of northern Vermont today during his auto cam paign through the state. He spent most of the day in a motor car, made live speeches and received such a welcome that he said he thought Vermont was waking up.
 Before lively crowd in the court rouse square here tonight Colonel Roose- welt made a speech which brought him cheer after cheer. He assailed his critics and defended the peoples party, John D. Archbold, president of the Stand. dard oil company and Senator Penrose were attacked for their testimony be- fore the Senate Investigating committee
 "I thought for time that they would do some damage to the progressive par ty," he said, but the Lord hath deliv- cred them into my hands l nave them on the hip. l have them in the open. I'll hew them as Israel hewed Ammon. hin and thigh"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-31

1N.r JOY. Undertakcr. Phones 70. SHAW, the UndertaAer. Phones 9.
 JOHNS, Undertaking Co.,. Phones lUa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-31

eanisx- deudin.sm:ia O.. Phones .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-08-31

An alias warrant has been issued for Frank Roose, white man, who is charged with having an affray on the streets of Bessemer. Roose failed to appear in court at the time his case was set for trial on July 24 and Justice of the Peace w. D. Lanier declared his bond forfeited, and the other warrant was issued as the case is set for trial again Saturday. The other parties in the fight were arrested and tried but Roose neglected to appear.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-08-23
Methodist Church

Morning subject: "The Sole Win,
ner" In the evening we will join in
the union meeting with Rev. II. G.
Bond Of the Christian church as
preacher.
A gospel team from Wichita will
be with us for the morning service,
Sunday Sept. l.
Sunday school, First church, 9;45 a.
m. Wesley chapel, 3 p. M, class
meeting, IL m. Epworth League, !
o. m. Topic: "The Remuneration OF
Worldly Preferment, Self Remencea
tion Prepare for Saving Service. "
Leade, Phoebe Mcclure. Prayer
meeting, Thursday, s p. M.
The little courtesy OF the ladies re-
moving their hats Just before the
sermon, is greatly appreciated by
those who sit behind.
Courteous ushers, fans, a cordial
welcome. W. T. Ward, Pastor.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-08-23
Is A HustTer

1t appears from the returns so
far received that Judge VIM. H,
Thompson of Garden City is the dem
ocratic nominee for United States
Senator, having defeated H. p, Far
reilly, T. l.. Bond and Stephen Allen,
three strong and popular men. II
the final canvass gives this honor to
Judge Thompson 1t will be strong
testimonial to the value of hustling
in a political campaign. Judge
Thompson is young man of bound
less energy and the way he worked
for the nomination was a joy to his
observers. Early and late he hustled
and apparently his hustling has at
last brought down the prize to which
he aspired. However, at the outset
of the campaign the judge did not
appears.to have a ghost of a show.
His short grass neighbors say that
Thompson has won two campaigns
for district judge in exactly the same
way, so that hustling has become a
fixed habit with him. Governor
Stubs will need to look to fences
before November, for Thompson, the
hustler, is after him and so far the
hustling Thompson has always won.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-08-23

resented the Seventh district, he has
earned the reputation Of being one OF
the most tireless workers in Wash
ington. 1t is only the plain truth to
say that he made a better record
during his comparatively short stay
in the national capitol than many OF
his colleagues during many years of
active service.
The job of representing the Big
Seventh district 10 not an easy one.
Furthermore, Mr. Medley succeeded
one OF the ablest men in the house.
The late Ed Madison was one Of the
big men in Washington. He was
deservedly popular at home and Kan
sas was proud of him. To succeed
such a representative was no easy
task, but George Medley was equal
to the job. The interests OF the peo-
pie of this district have not suffered
by reasons of the change. The
Hutchinson man has retained the
high plane of Mr.. Madison's record
and the entire district Is proud OF
| the young congressman from this
city. Hutchinson especially Is
pleased with the splendid and brill
liant record of the only congressman
ever elected from this town.
The Gazette only voices the Senti-
ments Of a big majority of the vot-
ers of the Seventh district when 1t
predicts his reelection by heavily
Increased majority. He has reflected
credit upon the city and the dis
trict. Hutchinson, regardless Of poll
itics, welcomes him back from. his
labors in congress and is ready to
endorse his record and his work by
a greatly increased vote next fall.
George A. Neeley has demonstrated
the fact that he is of congressional
size, and Hutchinson, as well as ev-
cry city and county in the "BiglSev-
enth" will take no chances in depriv-
ing the state of long continuance Of
his services. Hutchinson Gazette.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-08-23

Several weeks ago McLarty Bros.
made arrangements to receive daily
wheat quotations from Liberal, Guy
mon. Ochiltree and Glazier, but up
to the present they have got regular
reports from the three latter named
places, but have not been able to
get any information from Liberal.
Can it be that the Liberal buyers are
afraid to compete with grain dealers
of other towns? At any rate the
prices being paid there according to
freighterst coming from there are
lower than at the other railroad
towns. DurAfarmeFs like the bust
ness men of Liberal and like to haul
their produce there, but II the bust
ness men OF that town want most of
our small grain crop marketed there
they will, have to see that the grain
buyers pay the top of the market
and are not afraid to send out daily
quotations.-Beaver County Republic
can.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-08-23
Has Made Good

Congressman George A. Neeley is
not ashamed to come home. AL
though he was only elected to fill
an unexpired term and was a new and
untried man in congress, his record
will bear the closest scrutiny. Prob
ably no new member ever elected
to the national house acquitted him
self In better way than Mr.. Neel-
ey. He Immediately fitted into the
arduous and mutifarious labors of a
member of congress like a veteran.
In less than a month after his arriv-
al in Washington he was regarded as
one of the able members of the
house. In the short time he has rep.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-08-23
AT WHIST

The second of the series of par
ties given by Mrs. l.. w. StevessO1
and daughter, Mrs. r. e. Summers,
last Friday afternoon was without
doubt the most pleasant social event
of the early season. The delightful
ly cool afternoon was spent at Whist,
the high score, a cut glass finger
bowl, set In silver fllagree cover,
going to Mrs. Felix Jones; second
high, a beautiful hand-painted hat
pin holder to Miss Ada Hobble The
large airy rooms of the Stevenson
home were prettily arranged and
decorated with golden-glow, nastur-
tiums and sweet peas. A delicious
ana daintily appointed twO-course
lunch was served. A most fitting
climax to the afternoon was several
brilliant selections on the piano by
Miss Marie Larrabee of Kansas City,
as folllows:--
Nocturne (for the left hand alone)
Scriabine
Mazurka (No. ~ ................. Chopin
Nocturne Top. "a, No. ~ - Grieg
PolOnatse ...-.-.-.,.............. Mac Dowell
To Water Lily ......-..... Mac Dowell
The invited guests we're; Mrs. l..
G. Yocum, Mrs. A. X. Stoufer, Mrs,
o. NJ. Woods, Mrs, Chas. Taylor, Mrs.
e. NJ. Mason, Mrs. ]. E.. George, Mrs
L. ]. Miller, Mrs. Chas. Summers,
Mrs. Clarence Edison, Mrs. 4. w. CAV,
Mrs. R. T. Nichols, Mrs. ]. F. Funk,
Mrs. Don T. Henry, Mrs. F. v.
Cason, Mrs P. A. Craig, DR.. FRAMES
Woods, Mrs, Felix Jones, Mrs. San
ford, Mrs. ]. Karau, Mrs. j. w.
Baughman, Mrs. j, G. Ault, Miss
Katheryn Jordon, Miss Hazel Jordon,
Miss Ada Hobble, Miss Nell Berry,
Miss w. H. Thompson of Garden
City, Mrs. A. F. German of Plains,
Mrs. F. A. Mccoy of Hugoton, Miss
] Marie Larrabee Of Kansas City.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-08-23

A very pleasant social and bazaar
was held at the home of Mrs. r. A.,
Walker Wednesday evening, by the
s. S.;class Of Mrs. Walker and Mrs.
Prater, quite nice little company
being present. A large number Of
contentestants took part In the game
of identifying the prominent business
men Of Liberal by means of news
paper cuts pinned up in various parts
Of the house.
There were five complete winners,
who drew straws for the prize, which
was a box of candy, the prize, which
was q box of candy was awarded to
Elain Black and promptly divided,
Refreshments were served ON the
spacious piazzas. A very beautiful
display of embroidery was on sale.
All expressed themselves as having
splendid time
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-08-23

Mr. and Mrs. o. P. Jarrett gave a
goodbye surprise party for Mrs
Jarrets sister, Miss Florence Comp
ton, of Turon. who has been spend
ing the summer here and was most
popular among the young people
The lawn was strung with electric
lights where the young folks played
games, among them being candy
breaking contest, and the boys were
profuse in their complaints that OF
course the girls got all the candy.
Mrs. Jarrett, assisted by Mrs. Blu
chanan, served a dainty twO-course
lunch. There were thirty-fve invit-
ed guests.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-08-23

It now appears that Curtis did re-
ceive the popular vote after all. On
ly 10000 republicans voted for Gov
ernor Stubs in the recent primar-
les, after the most strenuous effort
to get out the vote ever before re-
sorted to. In Kansas. AS the repub-
lican vote In this state is estimated
at 100, 900 1t is interesting to specu-
late as to how the remaining 14O,-
900 republicans will vote next fall
when Stubs goes directly before the
people. The Curtis men will no
doubt just tumble over each other
to give him a boost at that time. 1t
looks like the end of Stubs. The
Hutchinson Gazette.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-08-23

The Atchison Globe is plainly dis
satisfied with the nomination OF
Stubbs. 1t soothes its ruffled feel
ings however, by saying that: Exam
sas will have another chance to see
whether or not they want to send
Governor Stubs to the United States
Senate. In the November election
voters can vote for either Stubs or
Thompson, the democratic candidate.
Judge Thompson was born in Nema-
ha county and has the reputation
of being a square man. If the Taft
men throw their strength to ThOmp-
son, there Is something likely to hap
pen to the governor of this bully
state"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-08-23
To Extend The MOffat Line
Salt Lake City Terminus Planned by
New York Men in Control

Denver, Aug. 19,-As the result
of conferences held here today be-
tween Newman Erb of New York and
representatives of the stockholders
and receivers of the Denver, North
western & Pacific Railroad, the "Mof-
fat Road" an agreement was reached
by which Erb and his associates will
acquire control of the property.
Denver interests will invest between
| and 2 million dollars in the enter
prise. 1t is the ultimate intention
to extend the road to Salt Lake
City.-Kansas City Times.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-08-23
CHRIsTIAN CHURCH

Sermon subjects for next Sunday:
Morning, Abiding in the Ship"
In the evening we will again unite
in the outdoor services. The pastor
of the Christian church will preach
atFthe union meeting next Sunday
night, and his subject will be "Rea-
sons for the Study of Gods Word"
A cordial invitation is extended to
the public in general to attend all
these services.
H. G. BOND. Pastor.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-08-23
LIBERAL CIRCUIT

My schedule of preaching appoint
ments for Liberal Methodist Episco.
pal circuit for Saturday and Sunday
follows:
Sunshine, Saturday night at $3.50.
Eureka, Sunday morning, after Sun
day school.
Union, Sunday afternoon, after Sun
day school.
independence, Sunday night after Ep'
worth League.
WILLIAM ], GROAT,
Pastor.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-08-23
Society
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT IT.

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT 1T?
If your health is good and your
limbs are strong,
And your loved ones laugh, from
sorrows free,
Don't you think, old man, you're
doing wrong,
To permit your face to be glum and
long,
No matter how dark the day may be?
II you've work to do and the day
Is bright,
And the one for whom you strive
is true,
Don't you think, old man, it Is only
right
To keep your troubles well out o.
sight
When others have pushed ahead o.
IS. E. 'Kiser.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-08-23
For Sale

At my place 7 miles east from HUI
Cotton, have for sale all Of my cattle
consisting of As head. This includes
u milch cows and 26 yearlings, 10 of
these are steers, one team OF work
mules, one No. 4 Sharples Cream
Separator, nearly new and | lift Sam
psOn windmill.
MONROE TRAvER
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-08-23

10. Patzkowski, of Gray, Okla
was struck by lightning Tuesday eve
ming as he was coming to town with
a load of wheat. The bolt did not
hit him but struck so near that he
was knocked off the wagon and sns-
tanned several severe bruises from the
fall.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-08-23
Notice to Bakery Patrons

Beginning with Sept. LIST the City
Bakery will be closed on sundays un-
til 3 .. m. at which time it will open
for one hour. 1t is desirable that
all patrons get their Sunday orders
In on Saturday night. S-23'2tp
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-08-23

Mrs. j. J. Overstreet and Mrs.
T. G. Thielen who have been yisi-
ting with F. B. Hullet and family
returned last week to their respect
i've homes in Calf. and Ark.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-08-23
Bob Dickerson Sale Dates.
G. w. Palmer, Aug. %.
John Minton, Aug. "a. J
Gus Hunt, Sept. 10.

Claude Bunyard of Gray Okla
was in Thursday and boosted his
his subscription up another year.
He will attend school at Manhattan
this year.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-08-23

A market the year around for
butter, eggs, poultry and hides at
the highest market prices, at the
Liberal Cold Storage plant. Bring
them to US and get the cash for
them. 8-5-tf.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-08-23

They say that the world accepts
a man at the estimation he sets up
on himself; yet the world always
marks man as a fourhusher who
is too promiscuous with the word
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-08-23

Miss Marie Larrabee of Kansas
Oity;wh is the guest Of her aunt and
uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Macy and
other relatives, was the weekend
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. A. X. Stoufer
and family.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-08-23

There's so much good in the worst
Of us, and there's so much bad in the
best OF us, that 1t doesn't behoove any
of us to speak i'll Of the rest of US
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-08-23

WATERLOO BOY gasoline engine,
simple, efficient, low priced and war
ranted; at Liberal Hardware Co
S-9-tf THoSgW, CAV.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-08-23

for W. G. t. U. open air meeting
next Friday evening. In case of rain
will meet at Christian Church.
Onward Christian Soldiers"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-08-23

Entered as second-class matter January g.
1911, at the. post Office at Liberal Kansas
under the Act OF March 3, 1879.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-08-23
PAUL M. ,sroUFER. Editor

Published every Friday morning
at Liberal, Seward County, Kans'
Subscription Price $3.50 Per Year
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-08-23

Wednesday evening was a most
ideal one for the several social gath
erings; with bright beautiful moon.
light and delicious cool breeze 1t Is
not hard to "catch the spirit of fun
and fully enjoy what is prepared for
one. This certainly was true of the
whist party given by Miss Edna Stew
essen who entertained number of
her friends, goodbye party for Miss
May Stevenson who soon leaves for
Emporia to attend school. The young
folks report the "jolliest time ever. "
Miss Marie Larrabee, as honor guest
played some most brilliant selections
on the piano. At the close OF this
most pleasant affair delicious refresh
ments were served. Those present
were.
Miss Marie Larrabee OF Kansas City
Miss Eunlce Adams OF Hooker
Miss Mable Etzotd Miss Alene Chairman
Miss LaFaun Wilkins Miss Grace Etzold
Miss Laura Wood Mr.. Toward Brickle
Mr.. Richard Cav Mr. Henry Tucker
Mr.. Russell Kemp Mr.. Eugene Franklin
Mr.. Frank Summers Mr.. Franz WINNER
Mr.. Paul stoufer
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-08-23


AS a compliment to Miss Marie
Larrabee OF Kansas City, Mr.. and
Mrs. AbsfK. Stoufer invited twenty
five Of their friends to an informal
Sunday evening musicale. Miss Lar
rabee is indeed genius at the piano
and it is seldom one has the oppor-
Unity Of hearing such high-class art.
One more year of study in the country
and she expects to be ready for Ber-
lin. 1t has been arranged that Miss
Larrabee play before Leopold Godow-
sky, who will tour the United States
this year, and Kansas City is one
OF the few cities which will hear
Godowsky-the finest pianist and in
strustor in the world. After the most
interesting musical numbers, Mrs.
StOufer, assisted by Paul and Mrs.
Baughman, served sherbet and small
cakes to the guests on the lawn. The
numbers were given as follows:
Sonata quasi una fantasia.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1912-08-24
STREETS HALTs A DIVORCE.
Lenox and Seventh Avenue Tangled
Up In Reno Courts.

Reno. New, Aug. 2S.-When the
divorce case of Mrs. Estella Harris
against s. II. Harris, a theatrical
man of New York, came up for hear
ing yesterday afternoon the question
arose as to whether Lenox Avenue
and Seventh Avenue. in New York,
were one and the same The ques-
ton meant the proper or improper
service of the summons on the hus-
band and no one could answer the
question.
The case was postponed in conse-
quence. and Mrs. Harris, who expect
ed a decree because. she asserted,
her husband beat her and called her
vile names. was disappointed. Mrs.
Harris once sued her husband in
New York for the return of wedding
presents given to her by friends,
which. she said. her husband took.
At that time the courts awarded her
$40 a month aIimony. but she asserts
Harris never paid It, Mrs. Harris
asks the court to grant her the right
to resume her maiden name of Es-
tella Rosenbaum, but she will have
to wait until the streets of New
York are Strengthened out in the Re-
no court.