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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-09-13
STRANGE DISEASE,

We don't like to say anything that
has semblance of calamity bowling,
but the truth is that there are rum
ors of fatal disease breaking out
among the chickens. The chicken
seem to be quite healthy before the
attack, but the action is very quick.
OF the cases reported the chickens all
of a sudden had twisting pain in
the neck, which continues only for
a moment when the head actually
flies off. But that is not all. The
feathers Immediately come off the
carcass and the body becomes all
cut to pieces and the next thing one
knows the chicken is all fried and
in on the dining room table. A very
strange and alarming disease, es-
pecially when the dining room table
doesn't happen to belong to the same
person the chicken did.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-09-13

]. T, Waggoner of Jerseyville, ILL.,,
left for his home Tuesday morning
after a few days visit here. Mr.
Waggoner owns considerable land
here and he came out for the pur-
pose Of selling it, but after arriv-
ing here and going over some of the
country he decided that 1t would be
hard to buy 1t from him. 1t is very
possible that he will purchase some
more land very soon.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-09-13

Agents for the 1913 Overland
were in town with one of the new
cars for demonstration Tuesday, and
were commanding quite a bit of at
tention. They say that over 400
orders came into the Kansas City
house within two weeks. There will
probably be several purchased here.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-09-13

The Cash Department store on
West Kansas ave. has moved the gro
Gerry out of the building in which the
dry goods are located and now they
have an annex to the store, in the
first building west, in which the pa
irons will find a clean, up-to-date
stock of groceries. and the freshest
and best cakes, pies. cookies, bread
and everything in the bakery line
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-09-13

We understand that R. W. Madi-
son has taken the day job as yard
foreman over at the r. /. yards and
that Mr.. Hawn and family have
moved here, and that Mr.. Hawn will
take charge of the night job. Mr..
Hawn has moved his family into one
of the Piper houses.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-09-13

Homer Kreible was in town on
business Tuesday while his broom
corn was drying up after the showers
Monday. Mr. Krelble has some OF
the finest land out northwest of town
that there is in the country. He
says that the grasshoppers are pes
tering him to some extent.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-09-13

]. B. Kay of Stafford county was
in town this week looking after some
land interests here. He is well
pleased with the crop outlook here
and also with the way politics are
going. He says that it is a sure
thing that Mr.. Neeley will be re-
elected.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-09-13

The Ladies Aid Society of the
Presbyterian Church will take care
OF the children during the coming
Chautauqua in their nursery on the
Chautauqua grounds. They will
charge 10 cents an hour for taking
care Of the snookums.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-09-13

Hoskinson e. Titus are now build
ing a warehouse on their lots in the
north part OF town. The warehouse
will be used for the purpose of stor-
Ing away buggies
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-09-13

The ladies' of the Presbyterian
church have nursery in the Pres
byterian church where they will take
care of babies for mothers while the
chautauqua is In session. They will
charge only small price.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-09-13

Miss Maude Nix returned to
Wichita Wednesday on No. 2, where
she is employed as stenographer in
the Hawk Hardware Co. Miss Nix
has been visiting with her parents Of
this place for two weeks.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-09-13

Roy Meek and wife of Tyrone
stopped off here Sunday on their way
to West Virginia, and spent a couple
OF days with relatives of this city.
They will make their future home in
Va.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-09-13

Charley Shore was over from his
ranch on the Cimarron this week do
ing some shopping. Mr.. Shore has
been a resident of this section for
about thirty years.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-09-13

Melvin Wheeler returned the first
Of the week from business trip to
Guymon and other points in CHM
arron county.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-09-13

Judge Thompson came in from HUI
goton Tuesday, and opened court
here Wednesday. The Judge heard
one jury case In Hugoton this term.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-09-13

w. R. Taylor, a brother OF ELI
Taylor of this place, came in this
week from Missouri, and will make
his future home here. He will try
farming, as he thinks rightly that
that Is the quickest way to get rich.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-09-13

Mrs. r. B. Holland was up from
the ranch on the Beaver last week
for a short visit with her son, La
men Holland, who is head clerk in
the post Office
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-09-13

Clyde Commons has purchased the
furnishings of the DR.. Cason house
and he and his bride are now located
In their new home in the northwest
part or town.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-09-13

Tom Smith, the barber took mater
ial to Forgan Monday with which
to set up shooting gallery. Tom
will perhaps start barber shop
there, too.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-08
CUMM|NS SHARPLY
CR|TIC|zES TAFT
Charges Him With Attempting
to Coerce Congress in Tariff
Legislation.

Washington, May 7-President Taf,
was sharply criticized in the Senate
to-day by Senator Cummins, vino
charged him with attempting to CO.
cree Congress In tar!n legislation. Mr.
cummins. speaking in support of his
metal tariff revision bill. said he IN
derstood the President was opposed
TO any legislation on the metal sche-
duie until the Tariff Board reported
upon 1t.
IL deplore the action of a Pres!den,
in Interfering in any way with the
work OF Congress" he declared. -
have heard a great deal lately about
the recall OF the judiciary and judicial
decision. both Of which / oppose. but
] regard these as inconsequential in
comparison with the encroachments Of
the executive branch OF the govern
ment In the last few years"
Senator Cumm!ns d. ciared he be-
liered II as improper for President
10 attempt 70 unduly influence Con-
gross as for him to undertake to use
his power to influence tho judiciary in
performance or duty. Mr.. Cummins
declared that the Payne-Aidrich law
had failed to meet the demands OF
the people and warned his colleagues
OF the result of the coming election
IL Congress were adjourned without
that law being altered.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-08
Two conventions In Arknn.n.

Little Rock. Ark. May Two re.
publican state conventions one al .
tended by supporters of President Taf1
ana the other by adherents OF Colonel
roosevelt. met here to-day. Each
claimed for itself regularity. Each
elected four deleSates-at-large from
Separate conventions, both State and
In two congressional districts, have
been held this week, making ten dele
gates elected by each faction to tn,
chicago convention so far. There re-
main TO be elected In Arkansas ten
delegates.
The Taft convention to-day adoptea
r. platform, which, besides indorsInr
the President for generalization and
approving his administration, declared
lor woman suffrage and nominated a
State ticket.
The Roosevelt convention instructed
It's delegates to vote for the former
President so long as his name is he
Tore the Chicago convention. perfected
Il State organization. nominate a state
ticket and adopted platform deciar-
Ing laws making presidential prefer
cnce primaries compulsory.
Pelegafes-at- large instructed foI
Taft are: Powell Clayton. Eureka
Springs VI. J.. Rcmmel Little Rock
Charles n RiX. Hot Springs ]. r..
Bush, Little Rock.
Delegates instructed for Roosevelt;
]. A. Conner, Little Rock: s. y. Nose
ley, Pine Bluff; Gus Straus.. Uo,
SprinEs: b. E. Patrick. Olivey.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-08
Mr.. BECKWITH CALLED
Named ny Successor 10 Mr. Semmcs ut
81. Andrews Episcopal.

y report TO tho effect that Rev. Cary
Bcckwith, of Charleston, :. G.. had
been called by the vestry OF St An-
drew's Episcopal Church to succeed the
last night by an officer of the church.
The election of Mr. Beckwith, which
was unanimous on the part of the YES
try. vas held about a week ago. and
an answer is expected at any tim..
Mr.. Beck%ith, who is AT present rec
tor OF the old 81. Philips Episcopal
Church. Of Charleston, was born in
Petersburg. and is the son OF Thomas
NJ. Bcckwith lie received hts theo-
logical education at the University OF
the South, Scwaucc. From 1907 10
1905 he acted as assistant rector TO
Nh S.mnics In st. Andrews. in this
City. For this reason Mr.. Beukwith
Is no stranger to the people Of st. An
drews. and his election Ia u happy ons
in the eyes Of all connected with tho
church
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-08
GOVERNMENT BIDS FIXED
Subsidiary OF Steel Corporation Part
TO Pool Agreement.

New York, May THE American
Steel and Wire Company. one OF the
biggest OF the subsidiaries OF Tn.
~n.ied states Steel Corporation was Z,
partner TO pool Agreements with other
manufacturers. whereby prices on
United States government bids were
.!Ned and the business divided among
.hc pool members according 10 t.sti-
a,ony given to-day in the government
suit TO dissolve the corporation under
:he Sherman antitrust law.
The testimony was given by Samuel
J. Bailey, o. the Office ot e. e Jack
con. supervisor" OF tn. famous wire
pools, whose members were indicted
secretary OF the Horseshoe Alanufac-
pools, and explained how the horseshoe
business o; the country was managed
In brief. the rules OF the Horseshoe
Manufacturers Association fixed the
price per kes at which all members of
the association should sell horseshoe.
prices being changed when necessary.
the witness explained. a, monthly
meetings. Each member was allotted
IT certain percentage OF tho business
and in case his monthly sales exceeded
his allotment. he was 10 pay cash into
the association equivalent TO the
amount of the excess.
IL they were less. the association
was 10 make UP the deficit. = depos-
tied penalty Of $1,000 was provided
!or violation Of tn. rules. In tie cas-
OF government bids. EIiley said Jack
son selected the member who was to
make the lowest bid, and instructed
other members 10 bid higher.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-08
First Toll Of White Lives.

Baton Rouge. La, May me ~
ras flood claimed its first toll OF white
Evas to-day. when mother and TWO
daughters ware swept from an impro-
vised raft and drowned on Bayou Lat
nache. a farmer and MS FANNY Mein
rnakinr n desperate attempt 10 reach
the hills. The raft upon which they
we're being transported. with their has
lilly gathered belongings, suddenly Went
to pieces in the swift current. sweep
ing all into the water. The farmer
was rescued.
Two thousand flood refugees were
rescued by government officers to-day
from the crevasse Hoods. Eight hum
bred were sent from Melville over the
Texas and Pacific to Bunkie; 400 came
here. and 500 were carried to Port
Hudson. while about 500 were sent TO
Batchaler. Despite rising waters. the
levees in this section are holding.
Generous responses have been MADE
TO Governor j. Y. Sanders's appeal Tor
assistance, Tampa. Fla alone sending
in $1,000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-08
Much Comment Is
Occasioned Daily
Over the Special and Lasting
Benefits Recounted in
Letters Received

Mr.. Early Bever. Of South Thirty fifth
Street. this city. made the following
statement recently in connection with
iona Vita" the medicine that is now
being introduced with such great success
in Richmond.
Mr.. Bever said; ~ had been in a most
miserable condition. physically, and was
almost a nervous wreck with pains in my
head and back and sour stomach. All
this was due to a severe sick spell OF a few
years ago, which left me in this condition.
gravated this condition.
Il want to say for the benefit Of some
one else who is suffering as | was that
consider iona Vita the ideal remedy for
troubles Of this kind, and think there is
no remedy that equals it. / know, for
used it, and saw beneficial results almost
Immediately
The specialists who are introducing
"Tona Vita" in Richmond, are giving
demonstrations OF what the medicine will
do in five minutes, and the Richmond
public are flocking to the store where
they arc located. One OF the specialists
said that "Tona' Vita" will break all
records in this country; people are just
beginning to realize what a great prcpara-
ton it is Thousands upon thousands in
this and other large cities are afflicted
with general debility. The entire system
becomes affected in such cases, and ner-
vousness, stomach trouble, headache,
backachc. dependency and loss OF vitality
result. "Tona Vita will work wonders
in such cases in remarkably short time. y
I've have predicted all along that every
man or woman affected with nervous de-
bility, who would give iona Vita fair
test, would become a walking advertise
ment for our remedy, and judging from
the results in Richmond, we are correct. y
said one Of the specialists. Any one, !"
continued he, "who has been a constant
sufferer from debility is sure to tell about
it when he finds something that will give
him gencuinc relief"
The public do not recognize the symp-
toms OF this modern malady, and it
would be we'll for as many as can to visit
the Polk Miller Drug Company, No. 834
East Main Street, between the hours Of
9 a. NJ. and 5 T. NJ. this week and have
the specialists explain these symptoms as
we'll as the nature Of the remedy.
Enthusiasm continues TO prevail gen.
orally where the new product called iona
Vita has been used. The great amount
of good which seems to have been accom-
plished is the cause OF considerable COM
mcnt by those who have seen its wonder
ful work Case after case OF persons who
were comparatively nervous wrecks, and
had been sufferers from stomach trouble
for years, has been reported, and the re-
suits of iona Vita are said to have been
astonishing in nearly every instance.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-08
SKYSCRAPER FOR
MALCOLM BRUCE
Structure in Chicago Valued at
S2,5oo,ooo Given Him by
Father-in-Law.

a special dispatch from Chicago last
night said
The iIciscn Building. new twenty
swo-story structure at the southwest
corner OF Harrison and Dearborn
Streets. extending through to Federal
street, work upon which is just about
completed has been conveyed by
Charles S. Hcisen. its builder. TO NAL
colin G. Bruce, OF Richmond his SON
'n-law, for nominal consideration.
Greenbaum Sons Bank ard Trust Com
4any have undcrwrittcn a bond Issue
-or Sl,s5o.o0o upon the property. bear
ing per cent. interest and maturing
IN from two TO ten years. The property
IS valued at about s2.5o0.0g0.
The name OF the structure will be
changed TO the Transportat on Build
ing for the reason thnt 1t is principal
~ occupied BY the trariic departments
Of railroads with terminals in Chi
cago. II has twenty-thrce stores on the
ground iioor double basement and
twenty stories OF Offices. About
80 per cent. of the space in the struc-
cure has already been rcrted.
1t is estimated that the gross an
3ual income OF the building is sac
pUO''
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-08
south Richmond Bureau.
The Tlmes-D!spatch.
1870 Hull Street.

Phone Madison llS.
When the inspectors visit the Third Po-
lice station today they Will ind IT as
sp!ck and span as new pin. Everything
has n place. and it will all be found in
that place. The whole building has been
overhaLcd by Sergcants LipscomO and
Vest who have left no stone unturned in
their efforts Tor cleanliness. The cells in
the jan have been cleaned FOR some time
because they are seldom used. The deten-
ton cells have been treated TO several
coats Of ant!septic whltewssh, and are clean
enough to meet the tastes OF the most
iastidious OF the lanyard Bottom belize.
While the building Itself has been we'll
looked after the yard in the rear and the
small plots in front of the station have
been turned into one OF the prettiest spots
in the city, Flowers OF all varieties are
In full bloom. from the daisy 10 the cee-
Sraied Irish rose, belonging 10 Sergeant
Vest. Vegetables have been planted. and
i, any spare room can he found few to-
bacco plants Will be set out and the win
ter's supply provided.
Police to BE Inspected.
Under the command OF Captain A. c,
Wright. twelve of the finest" represent
Ing the Third District. will be inspected
this afternoon along with thu rest OF inc
city police. All have secured their new
serge summer uniforms. with the exception
Of Officer Michael Moore, who met viii.
s9uth'ide' and on his shoulders will fall
the duty OF keeping the lid down Should
MS presence he needed away from the sta.
ton Deputy Sergeant John Hastings Will
get on the Job. With his reputation as a
fisherman he Will be able to get many In
inc net II they begin biting good.
Two Cases Set for Trial
In the Hastings Court. Part ? before n
Jury Judge T. II. Wells will this morning
begin the trial OF the case of p. A. FORE
against Ada f. Camp and husband. !. 81
turner Will represent the plaintiff. and O.
MImms the defendants ~
should there be time the suit o.. Miller
manufacturing Company against a. C, Bur.
ton Wi! also he heard. Mr.. Turner renrc.
sents the plaintiff and NJ u Po,If,r,F ~ ,
defendant. ''c
Negro Youth Missing.
ne southside police have been notified
10 Keep lookout FOR Jack Shepperson =
s SIN. negro. who has been miss
'ns rom ms parents home. In Chesterneld
county since March -. The parents ora
AFRAID the boy has met with foul plav
re mas been OF a quiet disposition AM,
had never shown any signs ~ a., anu
away. He is described as being five rn.,
ored " e!"ser col
Seized With Cramps.
ihon'ah seleee. OF swansboro. an employs
OF the Southern Stove Works. had a .evoro
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-08
Lone, Force. in control.

Columbia. :. C.. May with re-
turns from all counties but one, no
chunge is made in the original esu-
mate of the results of the Democratic
conventions held yesterday In THIS
state.
Indications are that forces support
ing Ira -. Jones for Governor VIII
control the State convention.
Latest returns give Jones' -
please. So; unknown or uncommitted,
&C..
For the presidential preference
there was a much less general express
sion, only i've counties !nstruetins
their delegates. all these being Tor
Wilson. An estimate of the presiden
tial preference of the delegates inhdo
by the Columbia State Is as fouo"s'
Wilson. zoe: Underwood. 3; nohe0n'-
initial or unknown. 226.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-08
Texas for Woodrow wilson.

Dallas. May 7.-Instructions given
to-day by Democratic county conven-
tons TO delegates chosen to the State
convention assure a state delegation
for the nomination Of Governor Wood
row Wilson, of New Jersey, as the
presidential nominee. returns from 176
OF the 200 counties in the State giving
tn New Jersey executive 32s instruct
ed votes In the State meeting. sixteen
in excess OF the number necessary TO
control!
Republican returns give Roosevelt
&c votes and Taft 20.
y nuuIoer of counties reported no
Republican conventions. and several
will send contestins delegations TO the
STATE convention. It is not thought
probable that county instructions will
prove sufficiently decisive to deter
mine the attitude of the States dele
CATION 20 the Chicago convention.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-08
News Of South Richmond

attack OF cramps Yesterday. He was bent
double wiki pain. His alarmed friends sent
in hurry call for tho city ambulance DIR.
X. l.. Watts responded and soon straight
ened out tho kinks. Tho man was taken
TO the city limits In the ambulance and
was met there by member OF his family
with n carriage. No serious results are cX-
pected.
Small Negroes Arrested.
Russell tiooson. nine years old. and
Lanston Staples. thirteen years old. both
colo.ed. were taken 10 the Third Police
station yesterday. CHARGED Win stealing
potted ham from tho store % Mrs. J. b.
Han. The older OF the h-ys was turned
over to his parents, who ordered to
produce him In the Police Court Part ..
this morning. The smaller boys parents
would not come TO his relief. and he was
made comfortable at tho Cation. The law
prohibits minors under the arc OF sixteen
ears being locked UP. The boys will prob
ably be sent TO the Rcformatory.
To Lecture Tonight
Diocesan Missions will be the subject
OF an address tonight by the Rev c. OTIS
Mead at the Meade Memorial Episcopal
church. He Will also touch on the peopl.
OF carroll county, with whom he has mixed
while on his duties connected with the
Church Extension Fund
Visiting Mrs. Nelson.
Miss Nell y. Nelson. OF Halifax n c.
IS the guest OF Mrs. II. c. Nelson OF lis7
Decatur Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-08
VETERANS IN GRAY
AT MACON REUNION
CONTINUED From First paze.)


VIII wind slowly through Macon's
streets. led by the rapidly dwindllng
remnant OF Forests cavalry. In the
van OF ,he famous horscmen will ride
Nathan Forrest. aged seven. grandson
OF the fishttng general. Astride a mag
hihcent "hite horse, he will he dressed
IN tho uniform OF "a brigadier-genera!
me brigade viii nc under its present
commander General H. L. Tyler.
IL Is expected that 1900 veterans
wili participate in the parade.
In the course OF mis- address. Cen
erai Walker referred 10 the death Of
General George ". Gordon. ais de-
cease occurring soon after he had
peen chosen COMMUNICATIVE chief; re-
riewed the history OF the organiza-
ton and referred TO the "principies
which lie buried under the shattered
ruins of the Confcderacy"
lie then said
We accepted with loyalty our pa
roles at the close OF the war. We
returned TO our homes to devote our
selves TO the maintenance Of peace.
harmony and concord We took our
new duties, we faced every trouble.
hnd with mighty effort tr!umphan,ly
rose above thousands OF difficulties
which confronted US. The war had
brought ne ruin dcsolation, defeat,
unt KS hard-carned lessons. settle
lance. patience. presidency and cour-
age. brought us success. We laid
down our muskets before overpowcr-
ing numbers and immeasurablo re-
sources. We seized the implements of
peace. grappled every obstacle and
finally conquered.
"F"llow-c!tizens OF Macon. tho mon
who have done all this, the Survivors
90 participants in the greatest war
OF all time and tho conqucrors IN that
Subsequent industrial struggle arc he
fore you. the grandest heroes the
world ever saw. Consider them we'll;
YOU VIII never see ..eir like agaIn!"
camp John e. Gordon is throngod
with veterans, who are we'll provided
for. Every tent is noorcd, the streets
arc paved with clnders and special
preparations for the commissary have
been made.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-05-08
Lcavex Matter 20 Davis.

The conduct of Virgina's fight for
the recovery of the famous manu-
scripts. thought to have been stolen
from tho State Library after the war
and now in the possession OF the Loss
ing heirs in New York, will be left en-
tirely in the hands of Assistant httor-
ney General Davis. said Attorney Cen
eral Samuel w. Williams yesterday
when asked regarding the progress
of the AFFAIR. Mr.. Davis Is fully en-
powered to take what steps he may
deem necessary in behalf of the State
to regain possession OF the disputed
letters OF Washington, Jefferson and
Lafayette.