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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27

The luminous compasses are to be
issued to each regimental and squad
ron headquarters, and their use is to
guide troops across a dark and un-
known country at night. The United
States is here following the example
Of other countries, which have already
adopted a compass of the luminous
type.
The compasses are made luminous
through the use of obynite, an English
invention made luminous by radium,
and the efficiency of the device has
been tested at Rock Island and on a
500-miIe practice march. The surface
of the compass is said to be perfectly
luminous, and it is claimed that there
is not diminutfon of this quality after
constant USE
There is some talk of using the
same material for application to disks
of thick waterproof board to be at
tached to the backs Of soldiers for
night operations. The column leaders
only wear them
The board has recommended the
bayonet for the trooper on the ground
that "the greatest accomplishments of
the American cavalry have been scout
ing on foot
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27
How Statesman Was Rendered Hatless

0NB Of those unfortunate cases Of
" mistaken identity between hats
occurred a few days ago in the house
cloak room. Billy" Kent, the reform
member from California, who wears
the orneriest looking hat in Washing
ton, walked OF with a dome-covering
that belonged to Ira Copley of Illinois.
While the Copley hat was in Kent's
possession an accident befen It. and
Cooley declares that he wouldn't wear
1t to a masquerade. He and Kent
we're classmates at Yale, and he felt
free to tell him tina. he thought he
should be reimbursed for the ruined
hat Kent and Copley each own sew
eral dray loads of money, but it was
the principle of the thing.
ct isn't the first time that you
have rendered me more or less hat
less" said Copley. 81 remember one
time some 25 years ago that you threw
a SNOWFALL at me, when was passing
along on the opposite side Of the
street. attending strictly to my own
affairs. as was my wont And my
brand new derby hat looked like q be-
fore-taking portrait. Now, once again
you compel me to go to the hat store
ana squander my savings or else join
the hatless brigade and be thought
eccentric or poetical"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27
DUBIOUS
About What Her Husband Would Say

A Mich, woman tried Postum be-
cause coffee disagreed with her and
her husband. Tea is just as harm
full as coffee because it contains CAT
feine-the same drug found in COT
fee. She writes:
MY husband was sick for three
years with catarrh of the bladder, and
palpitation of the heart, caused by
coffee. Was unable to work at all
and in bed part OF the time.
"I had stomach trouble, was weak
and fretfu1 so / could not attend to
my housework-both of us using cot
fee all the time and not realizing it
was harmful
Zone morning the grocer's wife
said she believed coffee was the cause
of our trouble and advised Postum.
took it home rather dubious what my
husband would say-he was fond of
coffee.
"But I took coffee right of the table
and we haven't used cup OF it since.
You should have seen the change In
us. and now my husband never COM
plains of heart palpitation any more.
Ny stomach trouble went away in two
weeks after began Postum. Ny chill
dren love it, and 1t does them good,
which can't be said of coffee.
"A lady visited US who was usually
half sick. I told her I'd make her q
cup of Postum. She said it was taste
less stun, but she watched me make
it. boiling it thoroughly for Is minutes.
and when done, she said it was splen-
did 0ng boiling brings out the ia
Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Look in pkgs for the famous little
book. THE Road to WellviIle"
Ever read the above Ietfers A new
0zae appears from time to time. They
axe genuine, true and fan Of Aumaa
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27
Wanted to Know the cuIprit.

The following story was told recent
" by Austin Haines to a party of
friends he entertained at luncheon:
Down in a little Florida town two
negro families live in shanties about
a stones throw apart. They obtain
their drinking water from a shallow
open well located midway between the
two houses. A fence which separates
the two yards is built up TO the well
on both sides. Every evening after
her days work it done. 1t is the Gus
tom Of one of the negro mammies TO
pick up buckets and go to the well for
water. One day the owner of the
property moved the fence back about
ten feet from where it originally stood.
That evening when Eliza started out
with her pail she fixed her eye on the
fence and made straight for ii. Walk
ing hurriedIy along the beaten path.
she plunged into the shallow well with
a splash Her screams brought i'm
mediate assistance, and as she cnmb-
ed out and spied the fence ten feet
away she Indignantly exclaimed:
Now, who done moved dat well p -
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27

yITASHINGTON.-Every time a bust
W ness man visits Washington the
idea comes to him of how much more
easily and economically he could run
Uncle Sans business than it is now
conducted. In a way it is one Of those
cases where amy sort of an individual
could run a newspaper, or I'LL a pub
lie office, or preach a sermon or do
almost anything in which the public
feels a proprietary interest" The
American visiting Washington feels
that he is in a way looking after his
own property, when he looks upon the
buildings and sees how things are go
ing.
A prominent New York manufactur-
er, in Washington on visit, was shak-
ing his head as he walked down the
avenue toward his hotel proof of
the futility of paterna1ism, government
ownership and socialism" he declared
with wave Of the hand, sis evidenced
in observing closely the operation of
the business affairs of the government
as cOntrasted with that by individuals,
especially in the matter of economy
and cost of operation. The higher
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27
WASN'T A FIVE O'CLOCK TEA
Class One of Chess Fanatics Properly
Objected to GarruIousness of
His Opponent.

Two elderly chess fanatics were abb
sorbed in q game at the Mechanics
institute in San Francisco recently.
Both were experts and rigid follow
ers Of all the rules of the game, writ
ten and otherwise. For nearly five
hours neither had spoken a word
Backward and forward, moving and
countermoVing, the game swung, with
no perceptible advantage to either
player. Finally one of the old fell
lows made a fatal break. Quick as a
fash his opponent moved his knight
into position and softly murmured,
Check"
The other player, making no effort
to conceal his displeasure, rose from
the game.
What's the matter?" demanded his
friend. Going to quit?"
81 certainly am. I'll be hanged if I
can play chess with a darned old chat
terbox!"- Saturday. Evening Post.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27
Habits of Forbearance to Be Taught

In grade five the course broadens to
include a consideration of the whole
country; in the sixth, the child takes
up good citizenship; in the seventh
he studies the world family, and in the
last he learns what the larger patriot
ism means.
In this way the child grows up in
the understanding that good will,
which he must show his friends and
parents, should be extended to all the
inhabitants of the earth He begins
by learning that he must be kind to
animals and playmates, because he is
in constant relations with them; then
he comes to understand that this ma
ton should be at peace with all 9TH
ers, because all nations are interde-
pendent, and this finally leads to the
last topic in the whole long course
the united world
The moral qualities essential to the
world peace movement, such as faith
fulness, generosity, gratitude, hospital
fty, fair play, honesty, and considera-
ton for others, are emphasized The
practical operation Of these qualities
in the field of world politics is shown
effectively by consideration of such
questions as: How can we help our
community? How can We serve our
country? What have other nations
given US? What are our obligations to
them? What are the effects of war?
What are the moral substitutes for
war? Who have contributed most to
civilization? And why?
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27
Three Types Of Gowns.

There are three separate and dis
tinct types of evening gowns this sea-
son, and every new dinner gown par
takes of one or the other OF these
types. There is the classic type, with
sinuous, winding draperies ending IN
q narrow train. There is the debu-
tante type (worn by every woman who
believes she looks best in girlish ef-
fects). which has lounces on the skirt
and usually a sash knotted around the
waist. And there is the pannier type,
which is gay and chic and enfnently
Partisan, with its puffed-out or Iooped-
over drapery and skirt short enough
to reveal coquettish little satin slip
pers with high heels and sparkling
buckles, or the pretty buttoned boots
Of satin. which do make the foot and
ankle acorably slim and distinguished.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27
Fads.

The great rage for shot taffetas in
millinery promises to be short-lived.
but this material finds its most salts
factory development for misses hats.
because IT requires bright, youthful
compilations to Offset it, being hard
and trying above the face.
With white linen. pique, serge or
satin skirts the very thin handker-
chief linen models Of waists are to
be made up with tucks, Val or fine
Irish insertion, fine insertion en-
broidered or handiwork that VIII put
few delicate motifs as for a yoke.
collar and cuffs with a very fine en-
broidery cotton in open and closed
designs.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27

WARFARE is to be ended for all
W time, at least so far as the United
States is concerned, and the standard
of citizenship in this country is to be
put on a higher plane than ever be-
fore by course of study in good will
which is devised for the elementary
schools throughout this country. Such.
at least, is the hope of those who have
formulated the course. A complete out
line of the topics covered in this new
school subject has just been issued
by the United States bureau of ed
ucation.
IN the lower grades, according to
the bureau of education's program,
the child is trained in habits of for
bearance, consideration, gentleness
and self-control, while in the latter
grades emphasis is laid upon the prin-
ciples OF the world peace movement.
Thus in the first grade the child
learns the treatment he should give
his companions and pets. The second
grade deals with home life; the third,
with school and play time, while the
fourth takes up the home town or city
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27
POWDER FOR THE BRUNETTE
Detail That Must Be Kept In Mind,
or Unsatisfactory Results Are
Assured.

II your complexion is a brunette
tint do not make the mistake of ap-
plying white powder. It is plainly
visible against the darker skin, giving
a fragrant made up" look to the en-
tire face. Powder is obtainable In
several flesh and ivory shades.
First apply good cold cream, then
dust on the powder, rubbing it well
in with soft cloth or piece Of abb
sorbent cotton. Be careful to have
the powder evenly distributed, max
ing certain it extends behind the ears
to the back Of the neck and well down
on the throat. Brush the eyebrows
and eyelashes to remove all traces Of
powder and see that none remains In
the edges of the hair.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27
Gift For Baby.

Babies always need bibs, and it is
easy to make these. They may be
plain ones or fancy, finished with en-
broidery lace or misunderstanding but
an important point to remember when
making bib is to fit a pad of absor-
bent cotton under the outer-coYering.
else the moisture from the little ones
mouth viii soak through and ruin the
dainty frock underneath.
A FELLOWSHIP is also a nice gift for
baby. 1t may be made of fine linen,
embroidered on each end with a dain-
ty spray Of blossoms. This should
cover small down pillow.
Another idea is a bassinette or car
riage cover Of French flannel, deco
rated with garlands OF daisies or rose
buds worked in natural colored floss.
To make the cover still more elabo-
rate, crochet lace medallions may be
inserted in the center Of each garland.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27
u. S. Cavalry Has New Appliances

NEW appliances and equipment are
~ now being furnished to the United
States cavalry. Not satisfied with
giving the troopers the field wireless
telegraph plant, the Maxim silencer,
equipment, the war department is go
ing step further.
Hereafter cavalry troopers are to be
equipped with pocket electric lights
and luminous field compasses. The
bayonet is also to be added to the
troopers equipment, SO that in effect,
endorsed, he VIII be as efficient as an
infantryman.
Due to the extended need for foreign
service on the part of the troops, and
to the superior mobility of the cavalry
arm in the foreign field, the United
States is making extensive additions
to the field conveniences of the troop
ers.
Each troop commander is here
after to be supplied with one pocket
electric hashlight, five inches long and
covered with durable leather. This
is on the recommendation of the cav
airy equipment board. It is believed
that the light will be useful to troop
commanders in conducting night oper-
atoms with other troops, or even in
dependent night operations on a small
scale, in reading dispatches, examin-
ing crossings and banks of streams
before fording.
The lights to be supplied have been
so covered as to be proof against wet
weather and tropical temperatures.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27
mo Cloves Craze.

The mo gloves" craze is making
visible Roadway. It is season for
many and very large rings on the fin
gers, while more than a few smart
women are just now cu1tivating the
jeweIed spider web, fastening from
rings worn on the thumb or index I'm.
gers and little fingers on to a narrow,
rather tight bracelet
All these hand ornaments, together
with the several bracelets it is now
modish to wear at intervals up the
arm, render gloves dif1cult to wear
from the practical point of view, while
there is always the rooted objection
in human beings Of hiding their light
and jewels under a bushel.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27
GRAY and Purnle

There seems to be Yeritable cpl
demic of neat, light gray spring suits
Every third girl one meets seems to
be wearing one, many selecting pur-
pie as the relieving note. A black hat
worn with one efsthese gray costumes
looked particularly attractive. The
low dome crown was left quite plain,
while on the wide straight brim near
the edge there was laid fat feather
trimming In a rich shade of purple;
around the throat there was worn q
close fitting feather rufie the same
shade, finishing at the left side with
q cluster of pastel toned satin flowers.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27
Tafeta the Fsvorite.

Taneta is perhaps more used than
any other kind Of silk for this sea
sons little coat. though the soft satins
stubbornly retain their popularity
here as elsewhere IN fashions realm
Many OF the costumes sent over by
the best Partisan designers show fan
cifuI little coats associated with one
piece frocks In the more conservative
models the coat is IN the same tone
as the fTock, though It is likely TO be
IN contrasting material: but perhaps
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27
All Think They Could Do it Better

cost incurred In building battleships
is but an Illustration.
why" he exclaimed, wrathfully,
the revelations are simply astound-
ing. The legal red tape Of govern
mental affairs is something exasperat-
ing. If there is 1abor-saVing device
introduced. it requires an endless
amount OF regulation. The quick, de-
cfsive action Of business executive and
initiative force is utterly lacking"
He told of one case reported to him
where Is typists were kept at work
recoyping each month $4,000 names OF
workers to whom checks were to be
sent. Later an ordinary addressing
machine had done away with the ne
cessity Of the services of these en-
ployes, but the department head was
prevented by law from dispensing
with their services until the end Of the
quarter for which the quota of help
was authorized and imposed.
Another startling fact was revealed
that some of the most learned bureau
chiefs in Washington are receiving no
greater salary than efficient shipping
clerks in private enterprises. ct seems
to me-" concluded the business man
tersely, that when the comparative
cost of the same work in the govern
ment and in private enterprises are
considered, need is shown of at least
more acceleratton and elasticity In the
conduct of governmental business If
it is to be kept In line with modern
commercial methods" - Chapple's
NeWSI Setter
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27

Circumstances alter cases even il
human nature
yes. Take JoTkins. for instance
He's one Of those grandiose Chester
fields who would give up his seat in
a hfebOat TO a woman, and then make
an attempt to lead the saloon orches
ira in Nearer, Ny God, TO Thee as the
ship sinks"
4 see. On land, Jorkins is the fel
low at O'Clock who horns through
the women and children and gets a
window seat in his hOmebound street
car"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27

"Ah, yes.g replied Kent, 81, too, re-
call that SNOWFALL incident And that
is why shall not pay so much as one
cent toward q new hat for you Not
one cent shall pay" And he snapped
his fingers defiantly. 81 knocked on
your hat, tits true. Whereupon 1
bought you a new hat. You mean
while had bought one and charged it
to me. And furthermore, your hat
wasn't ruined after all, as you had it
repaired and wore It long after newer
styles labeled 'Nobby' were being ex-
hibited In the windows I figure that
have had q hat to my credit on your
books for these many years, and I
shall buy you no more hats, not even
If you're obliged to go about the
streets without 80 much a. q halo to
protect you from our cratic climate"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27
Suspicious.

my father talked me into taking
this course in domestic science"
And how do you like domestic sci
ence?"
well, it looks like ordinary kitchen
work to me. If my suspicious are con-
firmed, l shall drop the course and
make father buy me a $50 hat
Washington Herald
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27
The TWO Sexes.

Miss Lillian Russell, at a birthday
supper in New York, was congratu-
lated on her unfading beauty and on
her high spirits.
Miss Russell. laughing gaily. re-
piled:
"a woman is as happy, you know.
as she looks pretty"
"And man?" said her interlocutor
"Oh, a man." she answered, lis as
happy as he feels important"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27
GIRuSH COSTUME HAS MERIT
Pale Blue Zephyr Would Be Particu-
larry Appropriate TO Make Up
This Dress.

Pale blue zephyr is used for this
pretty gfrlish dress. The skirt is
slightly full and has three inch-wide
tucks above the hem, then above these
is band of embroidery insertion.
The bodice has a front of the ma
terial laid over a deep piece Of the
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27
PIeatad skirts

The new tailored skirts combine
comfort in walking with a slim ap-
pearance, and the fashionable paneIed
skirts conceal their width in knife
plated folds which are only dfsco7.
cred when walking, and which drop
neatly back into place at once.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27
No Wife's COOKING for Them.

Mrs. Crimsonbeak- paper says
that rarely indeed is a wealthy Turk
seen at his wife's dinner table.
Mr.. Crimsonbeak = Yes, I under
stand the Turks live a long time
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27

To darken the hair dip 1t in sage
tea after the regular shampoo. Sage
tea is not Injurious &c the delicate
hair roots, and If conseientiously ap-
piled IS certain TO bring about the de-
sired effect.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27

trimming, with narrow pieces at the
sides Plated net frills finish the
sleeves.
Hat of TageI, with a crown COM
posed OF frills Of ribbon, with a wreath
Of roses beneath and a satin ribbon
bow at the side
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27
Astonishing Exnerienoe

The whale, after parting with 10
nah, was gazing after his retreating
form.
If any one had told me-" murmur-
ed the great mammal, bitterly, that !
would find a man ready to jump down
my throat, never would have swal-
lowed it whole
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27

more frequently the coat contrasts in
color with the frock, though its color
may find an echo in some trimming
note in the frock.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27

It ALWAYS makes good. what7 Garfield
Tea the Natural Laxative. composed entirely
Of pure, wholesome and healthgiving herbs.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27

Many a man hides his wife's coffin
with roses, who never gave her a five
dollar bill to do as she pleased with
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27

Garfield Tea. laxative of superior oual-
ity! For those suffering with constipation
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27
pertaInino 20 War

Have you ever noticed how easy -
IS to confuse the two words martial
and marital, when one sees them N.
print?
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething. sOftens the gums, reduces fnfamma-
tiOn, anays pain, cures wind collie, sc bottle
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27

Quality -quantity something to con-
slider in purchasing a remedy for constipa-
ton or as q laxative How about Garfield Tea I
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27

And many a sober young man turns
out to be a gay old boy.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27
Pleasant Feature of Winter.

There is this cheerful fact about
winter: Nobody makes any money by
starting a report that the crops have
been rhined.-St. Louis Times.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27

A loafer is an animal that feeds on
workers time.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27

Failure is always spoiled By sue
cess.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27

A woman laughs when she can and
weeps when she will.-Proverb.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27

Men may be born modest, but WON
en- have to acquire all they get
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1912-07-27

1t is not considered cruelty to ami.
mails 70 swat the ny.