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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-05-23
PROPORTION OF TOTAL MILITAR!
CHARGES TO TOTAL EXPENDI-
CHANGES To TOTAL GAf bNOA
TURES.
Total Cost OF
Total


Non-military appropriations and pen
sion appropriations have increased
more rapidly than the military bills.
Consequently in the table above the
percentage accredited to the United
States is much too high, as the figures
will show.
How these war expenditures, or
rather expenditures to prevent war, as
they are termed by those responsible
for them, have mounted to such ire
mendous figures, is shown by the
table, giving the cost Of the worlds
armies and navies for every ten years
in the last generation. The totals for
each nation mount into the billions
since 1881.
Though the United States holds
fourth place, according to these tg-
ures, in amount Of expenditures for
war preparations, 1t is really far be-
hind If judged by results. The United
States government pays higher for
preparation for war than any other
nation in the world 1t pays its sol
diers and sailors higher wages; their
food is better, and costs much more
than that of foreign soldiers and blue
jackets; their clothing is more ex-
pensive; the American government
must pay much higher prices for bat
tleships, guns and all munitions and
materials of war. Consequently, with
one of the biggest military bills to
foot, the United States really has less
to show than that of any country per
dollar expended.
The graphic charts above show the
military preparedness of nine coun-
tries: Mexico, United States, Great
Britain, Japan, Italy, Austria, France,
Germany and Russia AS is readily
seen, despite the millions it spends on
the army, the United States is dwarf
among military nations.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-05-23
Our Wonderful Energy.

Andre de Fouquieres, whom SO
ciety lionized during the New York
season, praised on his departure for
Paris the wonderful energy of the
American business man.
81 once asked an American bust'
ness man." he said:
"Do you know what leisure
means"
"'Why, to be sure, do the bust
ness man replied. Leisure is spare
time that can be devoted to some
fresh job Of work
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-05-23
promise Must Be Redeemed.

President Wilson and Mr.. Under
wood are unquestionably right in
sticking to the text, in insisting upon
Immediate downward revision" Right
or wrong, a promise has been definite
ly made and 1t cannot be evaded with
honor. The country voted for "lmme-
date downward revision" and what
ever the effects may be they must be
incurred unless the party is willing to
suffer under the more serious reproach
of faithlessness alike to definitely as
serted principles and oft-repeated
pledEes.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-05-23
Militant Shirt.

We we're lined up at the booking
office window, taking our places. In
front of me was a burly man. All
went we'll until a woman broke the
line and planked her twopence in
front of the burly man. The man
swept it aside. i've always taught
my wife," he said, ITO be polite to
gentlemen" I'm very glad l am not
your wife," said the woman. The man
in front of me took his ticket and
said, as he moved on, II took that
precaution some years ago."-London
Chronicle.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-05-23
Why Need Of Tariff Change.

h fragrant instances the present
tariff sustains private interests wholly
without regard to common welfare
In truth at the cost Of the many for
the benefit of the few. In other In
stances it enables combinations Of
capital and industry to prosper un-
duly. 1t has become to very con-
siderable degree an instrument OF self
ishness. of gross abuses, shelter OF
trusts"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-05-23
snm.what sIIlx Araument.

The Protective Tariff league goes
far In its condemnation Of the pro
posed tariff bill. when it says that
aside from the loss Of revenue, the
bill Is an outrageous discrimination
against those who remain at home.
because they are not able to travel
abroad. 1t is class legislation in Its
most offensive FORM" This 10 GER
talnly an ingenious argument, but
hardly convincing.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-05-23
Help In Healing Fractures

to cooperate by actively relaxing the
whole part
The Medical Record remarks that
the underlying principle of the treat
ment is that movement is life" This
form Of massage diners from the ordi-
nary in that the latter aims at com
pulsion, whether Of the blood In .
given direction or of some movement
while the massage advocated by Lu
cas- hampionniere attempts by ih
reflex action through the nerVoul
system only to restore the tone of the
vaso-motor system.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-05-23

wooden crate as the train drew into
the south station. He was the hrst
one of the train. Dashing through
the station he stampeded a thorusand
home-going commuters. A call to two
police stations brought a squad OF
heavily-armed officers. who. rein
forced by railroad men. made a pris-
oner of the beast after an hours care
full maneuvering.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-05-23

to show just what this vast sum repre-
sents. Suffice it to say that it is bill
lion dollars more than the entire
money wealth of the United States
government reserve, securities and
all, which 1t is going to take twenty
or thirty men in the treasury depart
ment three or four weeks to count as
an incident Of the change of admin
istratiOn.
More than two-thirds OF this sum is
expended by Great Britain and the
nations of the European continent.
Mexico and the states of South Ameri-
ca make upa scant 100000, 900, while
the United States, Japan and British
India spend the rest. On the other
hand, taking the ten leading nations
Of the world, their expenditures for
armies and navies and incidentals Of
military preparations equal almost the
grand total. Austria-Hungary, France,
Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan,
Russia, Spain. Turkey and the United
States spend together each year at
least $1.9O0,OOO,0OO, or nearly two bill
lions of dollars.
For these ten nations, which are
leading in the race for greater arma-
ments. figures Of one year are eclipsed
by those OF succeeding years, so that
two billions of dollars probably by
this time represents the sum total of
the annual military bills which the
people of those countries must pay.
Here is the table for the cost Of
armies and navies to these ten ma
tons, compiled from the latest figures
available:
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-05-23

founded at some Of the prices recent
ly brought at Sotheby's, London. for
early manuscripts and rare printed
books. In one Of these sales vul-
gate Latin Bible brought $1,000. 1t
was of the thirteenth century, illumi-
mated manuscript on vellum, in Gothic
letters, with 146 fine small initial
miniatures. The same price was paid
for a French Bible, fifteenth century
manuscript in vellum, illuminated with
1877 miniatures. 202 large ornamental
capitals, and hundreds of smaller let
tiers In gold and coloFA.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-05-23
COST OF ARMIES AND NAvIEs,

Though these figures are undoubt-
eddy presented by the peace advocates
In all good faith they are little mis-
leading as far as the United States
expenditures are concerned. The to-
tai of $3.50, 100000 charged to the
United States for the upkeep of its
military establishment on land and
sea is too large by about $50,O0O,OO0
II expenditures for actual war prepa-
ration are meant The sum given in
cludes expenditures for river and har-
Dor works, which are carried on by
the war department, and for other
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-05-23
MANY Such Doves.

Like the dove in Noah's Ark. which
was allowed out a number Of times
and always returned, except on the
last occasion" was the North London
magistrates simile for an Islington
man who deserted his family. I'VE
have lot of doves in our ark" said
the Guardians representative.-Lon-
don Tit-Bits.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-05-23

things not at all military in their ma
ture, though under the jurisdiction OF
that department.
The same correction must be borne
in mind when considering the follow
ing table, which shows the proportion
of military charges to total govern
ment expenditures. For this year. FOR
example, when there was another Dill
lion dollar congress, the total appro-
priations properly chargeable IN the
maintenance of armed peace, are
$241, 1888 900, out of total appropria-
lions amounting to $1,O9S.647,OOO
Thus the total expenditures for mill
tary purposes are only about Il per
cent, even though those expenses
have increased in the few years since
the peace society figures were com
piled:
PROPORTION OF TOTAL MILITARY
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-05-23
KANSAS WOMAN
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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-05-23
Wolf Hun. In Boston.

The first wolf hunt Boston has seen
since the Indians left town took place
a few days ago along the railroad
banks Of the South Cove. Police re-
serves and score of railroad en-
ployes took part and captured the
quarry only after he had become help
lessly confused in the network OF
tracks and switching wires in the
train yard.
The wolf, large gray animal, bound
by express from Cambridge, o., to a
Lynn man. Enawed his way out Of .
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-05-23
Love Would Be Short.

"oh, swear not by the moon, the In
constant NOON" said Juliet.
How about the modern maidens who
are going to be loved It'll the sands
Of the desert grow cold?"
Don't their physical Biographies tell
them that the sands of the desert
grow cold every night, lowing to the
lack of aqueous vapor?" Ours used to.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-05-23
NeiohborIy.

Not long since man moved into
a certain village After a week OF
so friend called on him and asked
how he liked his new home.
pretty well,' he said.
"Have you called on your neighbors
yet?"
NO" he replied; "but I'm going to-
II any more of my wood Is missing"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-05-23

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The makers of Lydia E. Pinkham's
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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-05-23
Queer Trouble.

I'VE are having hard time with
that smoke"
"A hard time? That's odd It's
from soft coal"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-05-23
cnnaidArats.

"A cubist has asked me to suggest .
name for his latest picture"
Are you going to do it,"
mo, I'd hate to hurt his feelings"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-05-23

In accord with the eternal fitness Of
things, man who stole a watch
wound up in jail
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-05-23

Even that veteran English authority
Of the curio world, J. 3. Blacker. lS AZ
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-05-23

Within fifteen minutes after school
was dismissed at Chattanooga, Ok, a
heavy windstorm smashed In one end
of the new brick schoolhouse and
wrecked the Christian church and
Bank of Chattanooga.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-05-23

HE cost of a single war is
only equaled by the
price the world pays for
peace. While the world
is staggered by the mil
lions poured into such a
struggle as the present
conflict in the Balkans,
the cost of the armed
peace maintained by the
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-05-23

The small steamer Anna, plying
between Norfolk, Va, and North Caro-
lima points, was struck by subma-
rine torpedo boat and sunk. The
passengers and crew we're rescued.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-05-23

A. 8. Goodrich, a millionaire to-
bacco man Of Milwaukee, was crushed
to death by his own motor car when
he attempted to crank 1t at Wirnetka,
Illinois.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-05-23

The New Jersey assembly, by a
vote OF 80 to Is, has passed the Egan
Jury Reform bill, which has been
strongly advocated by President VIII
son.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-05-23

Fourteen persons were injured
when the First Christian church at
Turtle Creek, suburb of Pittsburgh,
Pa, was destroyed by gas explosion.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-05-23

Three men were shot and killed on
the street at Fort Worth, Tex, by
negro bOotblack. The slayer then
turned the gun on himself and commit.
ted suicide in the presence of 1000
persons.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-05-23

In an address to the Pennsylvania
legislature, Secretary of State Bryan
predicted that before another general
election the presidential primary will
be 80 general that there will be no
need to hold national conventions.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-07
Local Data.

thought they would fare better where
English was spoken and where they
could have some Of their accustomed
COnvenienCeS-
She marked several Of the hotels
which the guide book particularly
recommended as having private baths
and all modern Improvements.
"HaWley.S gone to sleep announced
Warren in a tone of disgust as ne now
came in and flung himself down be-
side Helen It's too Internally hot
to sleep. I told you we'd get it hot
In Paris Wish they'd hurry up with
that breakfast-Or 'dejeuner.' as they
call it" glancinE at his watch.
They've got dinky little dining car
back there. but it won't be open until
1890 Got anything to read2 Bring
any of those magazines we had on
the steamer"
Warren settled himself with a mag
azene, which Helen got out for him.
but In spite Of the heat he was soon
doing Helen leaned back and closed
her eyes. but tired as she was she
could not sleep Every few moments
she glanced at her watch. Surely
time never passed so slowly
At last the guard came through
shouting something in French War
rem woke up. looked at his watch and
said it must be "dejeuner"
They made their way back to the
dining car. but it was already crowded.
and they had TO sit at a table with
two others The car was small and
sibly TO shut out the glazing sun
and the electric lights were lit
Like an Asylum
A wine card was on each table. but
there was no other menu. The same
meal was served to every one Per-
spring French walters dashed back
and forth and from great dishes
spoOned out the food on each plate.
Helen had once seen a meal served
in a charity asylum where the in
mates had their food dished out to
them i'm just this way.
Dear. I CAN'T eat when they shovel
things at me like this she protested
Indignantly as one of the walters
flung on her plate q spoonful of
tatoes.
Guess youu have to take IL as YOU
set it here muttered Warren
What's the use of putting M a
kicke" he shrugged. They've got the
best OF us and they know it, We
can't walk out to another place, so
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-07-07

should say we've struck the slums.
Let's try up this way
A Better Street.
suppose we can't find our way
Now, you leave that to me. All.
this is better as they turned into an
other narrow an irregular but more
prosperous street More people were
Workmen in shabby black velvet
blOuses and women with shawls over
their heads were walking in the mid
die of the street. for the uneven side
walks were too narrow.
oh, did you ever see such IOavesT %
Helen paused before a bread shop,
where lOaves fully five feet long lay
in the window.
But Warren was engrOssed with the
window of an adjoining shop, in which
were piled great round mOulds Of
cheese They looked sOiled and greasy
and the dark interior of the shop was
none too clean
Wen. you needn't sniff" protested
warren That's probably the very
cheese you get IN New York and pay
stiff price for. too. It's places like
this that all our imported cheese
comes from"
They wandered on through winding
tortuOus streets. Helen had lost all
idea of direction and would have been
hOpelessly lost, but Warren's sense Of
locality rarely failed him, and he
found the way back to the station,
through much more picturesque dis
trict-
When the train finally started.
warren opened up his suit case, took
out some cigars, and said he was 60
ing in to sit with Hawley, one of the
men with whom he had spen much
time on the steamer.
Hardly had he gone when the guard
came through for their tickets He
could not speak Englishr but Helen
finally made him understand that a
man in one of the other COM
partments had hers.
They were now passing through a
beautiful country of quaint thatch-
roof cottages, with now and then
glimpse of a distant village and
cathedral spires.
But by this time Helen was too
tired and warm and uncomfortable TO
care for scenery The shade by her
window would not stay down. and the
sun beat in numerically.
1t was still only a little after eight.
surely, this morning was endless. 1t
seemed hours since they had got up
at half past four and left the boat on
the tender. Helen s heart sank at the
thought of the six more long hours to
Paris.
Suit too Warm.
Her travelling suit was much too
warm for this intense and unexpected
heat, her stiff linen collar was chat
ing her neck, her shoes hurt her, and
she could have cried with sheer dis
comfort
Resolutely she took from her hand
bag the guide book to Paris. Unfold
ing map of the heart of the city she
tried to fix the principal streets in
her mind Then she turned to read up
about the hotels
Warren was determined to try an
address some one had given him on
the steamer real French place, not
known to Americans and where one
could get the real French atmosphere.
unspoiled by tourists. But Helen
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