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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-08-29

1t isn't often that newspaper con-
troversy pays either to the people in
dulging in the controversy or those
who encourage a wrangle That salts
fies only the whims of few, but
we can not let the statement OF the
Jacksonian in Gray county go by
without protest from Seward coun-
ty.' In speaking of sllos the state
ment was made that Gray county
has more silos than any other west
ern county We just want to say to
the people there that Seward county
has them beaten "a few" Per-
sonally, we know of more than
thirty silos that have been construct
ed in this county or are under con-
struction. And an authority who
ought to know says that since the
"silo special was in town that he
knows of fifty or more silos under
construction. There is scarcely a
week that our correspondents do not
mention from one to three or -four
silos being made. No. sir, Mr.. Gray
we are the originators of the pit silc
and we are not Boosting when we
wager with you that we can claim the
honor of holding the blue ribbon
when 1t comes to the most silos.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-08-29

Sometimes we human beings won
der why we are so inconsistent and
sometimes trace the inconsistency to
the effort to meet appreciation of fell
low workers or co-laborers, Other
times it appears that we do things
bllndly and then we wonder why we
appear ludicrous and false in posi-
ton to the serious minded. Not long
ago one of the Liberal preachers was
brave enough to denounce the
shadow skirt and the narrowness that
does not tend to show a woman off
to the men in light of being just
as modest as she might be If the
folds of the garment permitted of
more ease and grace. But the funny
part of the whole thing was that
the next day a circus was in town
and lot of the self same people who
encouraged the preached to "go to
it," were in the audience at the ring
side and looked without blinking at
the powdered girls and painted men
in tights and scanty clothing. If il
is wrong for q woman in Liberal to
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-08-29
BETHEL NOTES
[Too late Tor last week. J

(Too late for last week.
Weather some what cooler than
last week.
Quite a number are binding their
corn this week.
Jonas Hinkle and sister, Sarah,
spent Sunday evening with j. T.
Jones'.
Marion Hughes and wife took din
ner at Thos. Landreth's last Sunday.
Mrs. Ella Terrell and children
spent last Sunday at ]. j. Hool's.
Rev. Clark and ]. Y. Smith and
wife attended the quarterly meeting
at Lone Star last Saturday and Sun
day.
Rev ogilvie of Forgan preached
at Bethel Sunday afternoon and ev-
ening.
Bethel Sunday school is planning
a Sunday school picnic in the near
future.
A. r. Stephenson and family left
Monday for a two weeks visit with
his father, in Colorado.
Several attended the circus at Lib.
eral Monday.
Bertha Pruett took supper with
Hazel Glover Monday. Is
Grandma Walker and Mrs. P. F.
PUNK, who have been sick for some
time, are reported better.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-08-29
ARKALON
(Too late for last week. }

(IOo late tOr last week.
Mrs. A. Mckee visited in Liberal
a few days last week.
Chas. Sayre left Thursday for visit
with his children at Dodge City and
Kinsley.
Mrs. Orville Giffin of Ramona, ar
rived Friday for a visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Bolts.
Guy Spencer left Saturday for his
home in Arkansas.
jim Bolts and Walter Forbes re-
turned from their outing in Colorado
Friday.
j. w. Norris returned from Kins-
ley Monday, where he has been at
tending conference the past week.
E. c. Pile is building a pit silo on
his ranch.
Mrs. H. D. Norris and children
left Saturday for visit with rela-
tives at Wichita
Most of the city's population at
tended the show at Liberal Monday.
Albert Franklin and family and
Mrs. orville Giffin went to Liberal
Tuesday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-08-29

eastern man who has had undisputed
sway in politics and social matters to
long. Boast If you will of your let
tered men and of your ability to fur
nish presidents. We of the west pro-
pose to keep clean house and will in
the near future set pace for the
eastefner to follow that will make
Harry's marvellous escape and the
Sheridan ride seem tame in COMPARE
SON
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-08-29

Found-August 9th, 6 miles
northwest of Liberal pair of
glasses. in cases, identify and pay
for local, inquire at this Office for
prhperty, ct 8-22-2t
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-08-29

You can get sweet milk and
sweet cream at Eidson's candy
store. First door west of City
Bakery. ps
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-08-29
The Liberal Democrat
Published by
COOK g. MORGAN. Editors and
Proprletors
Published every Friday morning
at Liberal, Seward County, Kans.
Subscription Price $1.50 Per Year

Entered as second-class matter January q,
1911. At the post Office at Liberal, Kansas
nder the Act OF March B. 1879.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-08-29
1t Is Good to Be SURE

Better to be insured but best to be insured in the
big agency. You can't drive nail with sponge
no matter how hard you soak it, Neither |
drive man into taking out insurance his pro-
perty, whether soak him not. But,
the.ess, the fact remains that calamity has driven
many man into poverty because of the lack of
insurance on his property. The cost is trivial and
the Gigantic Resources of my Companies Guaran
tee the Liberal Fulfllment of their Obligations
Examine your policies today and see that you
thoroughly covered. If you not see the
M. J. TOWNSEND, at the
oFFoE eEo sz7 BIG AGENCY 0. k."''. Ave
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-02-28
MADAME x RATHER DISAP-
POINTING.

Madame K was presented last Friday
evening at the Greenwood Theatre, and
was in truth a little disappointing tc
the fairly good sized house that turned
out to see this celebrated drama of two
continents. The play is n scintillat-
ing with interest, with gorgeous seen
cry possibilities, and if placed in the
hands of an able cast it is easily ex-
planned why it can play so many stands
in New York and Chicago.
But the company that filled the
boards here Friday evening last were
as a whole poor, their scenery very
inadequate and fimsy, and a constant
swapping of characters among a small
company made the interest lag and
proved truly disappointing as a splendid
show had been anticipated.
Madame X" as played by Miss
Adelaide French, was only fair, as
it was only in two scenes was this once
popular stage favorite even at herself.
The final separation in the first act and
the Three Twins Hotel scene were very
poorly executed by both Miss French
and Laroque. In the last scene, how
ever, Miss French seemed to return to
herself and Jared better at the hands
of the ~thespians.
The wit ard humor of the play was
in very capable hands, as ''Parisot'
and his partner" were pleasing, and
their appearance was soothing to the
combination of seriousness of play and
small scenery with poor acting. ''NoeI''
a friend of "Raymond's" father, was
very poor, but the family doctor and
1.-The housekeeper" were of mean abili-
'ty. There IS no question but that
Raymond" was the best card of the
cast. His appearance in the third act
did not suggest this, but in the third
the young fellow was all to the good
with his hard part. His expression in
his speech to the jury was more than
creditable, and all throughout the last
act he had the audience with him.
1t was indeed disappointing that this
excellent play could not have been in a
more capable company's hands Friday
evening, but v e at that Raymond"
LOU" ''Parisot" and Madame X"
made amends for the deficiencies, and
the play was enjoyed by many.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-02-28
CAPT. T. G. L%EDBETTER.

Capt. r. 6. Ledbetter spent
Monday night in Yazoo City with
his relatives, Capt. Pare and fam
lily. Capt. Ledbetter is one Of the
best known steamboat Captains
on the Yazoo and TallahatChie
rivers, having been connected
with Steamboating for So years.
Although now near 85 years of
age, he is active and. takes great
interest in all current happenings.
He was en- the steamboat Monarch
that sunk two weeks ago in
Tchula Lake. Capt. Ledbetter
says his escape from droYning at
that time was the 'narroWest he
ever had in his many years on the
river. At the time the boat be-
gun sinking he was asleep in his
state room, and when he was
awakened he found that the wa
ter was then rapidly filling the
room, being over his waist. But
for the timely assistance of Capt.
J. J. Richardson, under whose
charge the Monarch was, he would
have been drowned, Capt. Rich
ardson broke open the door to
his room, and thus enabled him to
climb to the roof Of the boat,
where he remained until he was
later rescued by a negro in a
skiff. Capt. Ledbetter says the
cause Of the boats sinking is not
known, as when it was tied up
for the night there was no sign
Of a leak.
Capt. Ledbetter left Tuesday
morning for Greenwood, where
he was to appear before the in
vestigatiOn committee of the Gov
eminent, and give his testimony
about the sinking boat.
His thousands Of friends rell&Qsiilc.ss
because of'his escape and wish Tor
him yet many more years OF aG.
tive life. There are but few Of
those left who begun steamboat.
ing when he did.-Yazoo Herald
81 inst.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-02-28
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

Southern District Of Mississippi,---ss.
~ On this 9th day of February. A. D., 1913. on
reading the petition for final discharge, It is
Ordered by the Court, that a hearing be had up
on the SAINT on the 27th day of March, A. D.,
1918, before said Court. at Jackson. Mise. in said
District, at 3 O'Clock in the forenoon; and that
notice thereof be published in the Greenwood
Commonwealth, Greenwood. Miss. a newspaper
| printed in said District, and that all known credi.
tors and other persons in interest may appear at
| the said time and place and show cause, II any
they have, why the prayer Of the said petitioner
should not be granted.
And it is further ordered by the Court, that the
| Clerk shall mail to all known creditors copies Of
said petition, and this order, addressed TO them
at their places Of residence as stated.
Witness the Honorable II. C.. Niles. Judge o.
the said Court, and the zeal thereof. at jackson
Miss., in said District, on the 9th day Of Febru
ary, 1914, /. D. hosELEY, Clerk,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-02-28

FINE YIELDS OF CORN FROM I'M,
PROVED METHODS.

Atlanta, Ga, February l6.-An av-
erage yield of 49, bushels of corn per
acre was secured by 1913 farmers in
Alabama and Mississippi who cultivated
$685. acres in 1912. following the
methods advocated by the field agents
of the Department of Farm Improve
ment Work, maintained by the Com
panies that make up the Southern Rail
way System. On neighboring farms
where the ordinary methods were fol-
lowed the average yield was IT'S bush
els per acre. In the same states 674
farmers who grew cotton under the
methods advocated by this Department
had an average production of l,205,5
pounds of seed cotton per acre on a.
389 acres while on neighboring farms
where ordinary methods were followed
the average yield was 53l.5 pounds of
seed cotton per acre. c. A. Lawrence
of Plantersville, Ala, averaged 1892
bushels Of corn per acre on IS acres, A.
Henderson of Greenwood, Miss, aver
aged 100 bushels per acre on rs acres,
B. Killian of CollinsviIIe, Ala, aver
aged 2,732 pounds of seed cotton per
acre on 6 acres, DR.. c. N. Parnell of
Maplesville, Ala, averaged 2,3l3
pounds on 20 acres, and a long long list
of other farmers who made splendid
yields of both corr and cotton by fol
lowing the methods advocated by the
Department could be given.
These figures from the annual re
port of Mr.. T. O. Plunkett, manager
of the department, show what is being
accomplished by farmers living along
the lines of the Southern Railway and
affiliated companies through the aid of
the agricultural experts, the farmers
in all cases %cultivating their own land
with the at their command.
The work of this Department has been
extended to all states served by the
Southern Railway and affiliated lines,
field agents having been placed in Vir-
ginia, North and South Carolina, Geor-
gia, Kentucky, and Tennessee in Sep
TENDER, 1912. They have been cordial
ly received and it is expected that their
work will prove as successful as that
of the agents in Alabama and Missis-
sippi.
The Department of Farm Improve
ment Work grew out of the movement
inaugurated by President Finley to aid
the farmers in the territory threatened
by the Mexican boil weevil to learn
how to grow cotton in spite of the wee
vii. For this purpose practical farmers
who had grown cotton in Texas under
boil weevil conditions were employed
and their worked proved 80 successful
in not only aiding farmers to success
fully combat the weevil but also in
teaching them how to get larger yields
per acre by the adoption of proper
methods of culture, rotation of crops
and greater attention to live stock rails
ing, that President Finley determined
to extend the benefits of this work to
the entire territory along the Southern
and affiliated lines. The field agents in
the service of the Department are ag-
ricultural experts whose services are
given without any cost to the farmers
and who work in full cooperation with
the state and federal departments of
agriculture and the various states agri-
cultural calleges.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-02-28
GOOD ROADS AND SOCIAL
PROGRESS.

1t is seldom that the gospel Of
good roads find a more liberal or
trenchant expression than in the
recent inaugural address Of Gov
ernor SuIzer, Of New York. The
economic value of wcll-built and
well-kept highways is taken for
granted, but it is doubtful that
their intimate and far-reaching
influence upon the civic and So
cial life of the people is yet duly
appreciated. When we have
measured the benefit Of a good
road to the farmer and the mer-
chant, we have still to guagC ITS
manifold blessings to the school
and the home and its minlstra-
tons to the higher needs of men,
1t was this phase Of the subject
that Governor Sulzer ilIumned
when he declared:
W. know that good roads, like
good streets, make habitation
along them most desirable; they
enhance the value Of farm lands,
facilitate transportation, and add
untold wealth to the producers
and consumers Of the country;
they economic time, give labor a
life and make millions in money;
they save wear and tear and wOr-
ny and bring it in touch with the
city; they aid the social and rellg-
lOuS and educational and indus
trial progress Of the people; they
! make better homes and happier
firesides;; they are the ligamentS
that bind the country together in
thrift and industry and inteIIi-
gence and patriotism; they pr t.
mote social intercourse, prevent
intellectual %stagnati0n, and in
crease the happiness and pros
perity Of our producing masses;
they contribute to the greatness
of the city and the glory Of the
country, encouraging energy andI
husbandry, inculcate love for our
scenic wonders, and make man
kind better and happier"
This appraisement is, no less
true than eloquent. The state or
the country that builds good
roads is promoting not only the
agricultural and the business in
terests as well. There is no field
of public endeavor that is worth
Ter of a peoples thought and
money or that repays them more
abundantly.
Surely, an enterprise that lies
so close to the nations common
life should, receive the national
governments support. Thus far
road building has been left chief
ly, if not entirely, to the individ-
ual counties. The results that
have been achieved are gratifying
in that they reveal an intense pop
dIar interest; but they are far
short of what they, shoHd be and
fwfA We whe7f thGfederaI govern
ment shoulders its share Of the
task and when each Of the state
governments places its organized
strength and resources behind the
work in every county. Jackson
News.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-02-28
CROSSES OF HONOR.

Notice to Veterans, Widows and
lineal descendants Of Veterans:
The time for bestowal of Crosses of
Honor has been extended for one year.
The next date on which crosses can be
bestowed is Memorial Day, April Goth.
All those desiring to secur crosses on
this date please fill out your blanks
properly, have them signed by two
Veterans, and send to me at once, as
the papers must be in the hands of the
State Pres. 3 weeks before date of be-
stowal. For those who do not under
stand the rules for securing crosses |
give the following: ,.,,
Rule /, Sec. II. The Oldest lineal de-
, scendant of Veterans who has not re-
ceived a cross may secure it in any
county, provided that notices for three
consecutive months, be published in
the city and county newspapers calling
upon Veterans to send in certificates
for crosses. M sa~,.y
ii ii the expiration of three months
. no Veterans have applied, the bestowal
Of crosses upSa3descendants and widows
may begin. If there is no lineal de-
scendant of a Veteran, or in case the
Oldest lineal descendant does not de-
sire the cross, the widow of a Veteran
may receive the cross by presenting
with her application, written avowal
of such descendant, that he or she
valves the. right to the cross, provided
said widow be a Confederate woman,
who has endured the hardships and
privations of the period from Sixty
one to Sixty-fve." No descendant or
widow can receive a second cross, nor
can such descendant or widow wear
the cross.
Rule III, Ser. II. The oldest living
lineal descendant may secure the cross
by giving the same proof Of eligibility
as that of his Veteran ancestor.
Rule V, Sec. |. A Veteran in good
standing, having lost his cross may
have it replaced once only, by applying
to President OF Chapter from which he
received cross, and must furnish copy
of certificate upon which the cross was
first bestowed, .
MRS. c. E. WRIGHT,
President J. z, George Chapter
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-02-28
BANKRUPTCY NOTICE.

In the District Court Of the United States, for the
Southern District of Mississippi.
In the matter Of NJ. E. Robertson. bankrupt.---lr
Bankruptcy. No, 1853.
To Whom 1t May Concern:
Take notice that on the 18th day Of February
A. D., 1913, a petition was filed in bankruptcy by
the above named bankrupt, praying that he BE-
discharged from all his debts prOyable against hi
estate, except such debts as are excepted by Law
from such discharge. The hearing Of said petition
has been set for the 27th day Of March, A. D.
1913, at Jackson, Mississippi, before the Honorable
II. C. Niles, United States District Judge. a
which time and place you are required to show
cause, if any you have. why the prayer of said pc
toner should not be granted.
l.. B. MOSELEY. Clerk.
e By b. L.. TODD. JR.. D. C
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-02-28

VISITING CARDs--Engraved or print.
ed at the right prices. Send The Com
monwealtb your orders. Special atten'
ton also given to Wedding Inyitstions,
Announcements, etc,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1913-02-28
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

To All Whom 1t May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that the
partnership heretofore existing
between the undersigned, under
the firm name and style of Nash
Manufacturing Co., is this day DIS
solved By, mutual consent oo,,
Witness our signatures this 18th
day of February, 1913.
M, B. NASH, JR.,
D.. A. NASH.
Arizona republican., 1913-12-18
Business Chances

ACTIVE PARTNER WANTED, in well established commercial business doing more than $35,OOO yearly; addi- tional capital needed for expansion, sal ary beside share of profits to right party Write or see C. <. Berryman, Room Lewis Bldg. ds
 LONG TIME ESTABLISHED GRO CERY STORE. Doing fine business. stock almost $4Q0000 on account of health will sell at invoice price or would exchange for good land, this will bear investigation.
 Restaurant, one Of the best located in the city, now doing fine business, owner interests elsewhere demands his attention and will sacrifice, terms to d restaurant man
 ARIZONA NV. &, LAND co.
 l29-13I x. 1st Ave If
 BUSINESS OPENING at Glendale, general lines a haberdashery is needed, new. clean, fireproof room, plate glass front, etc. For rent now, well located on Washington street Glendale. See Stauffer Republican office. tf
Arizona republican., 1913-12-18
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the National Bank of Ari- zcna will be held in it's office in Phoenix, Arizona, on Tuesday, Janu- asy 13. 1914 at o'clock r. AI fo@ the purpose of electing board of directors to serve for the ensuing Year. and transact such other busi- ness IS may properly come before said meeting
 December l3. 1913
 <. OBERFEIDER,
 Cashier
Arizona republican., 1913-12-18
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF STRAY BICYCLES

In compliance with Resolution No G19, passed by the Common Council of the City of Phoenix on the 21st Cay of August. 1913. as City Marshal Of the City of Phoenix, Ari2Ona. I hereby advertise and offer for sale the following bicycles that have been n my possession for a period of more than sixty days, as required by the ahove resolution.
 No. l. Diamond Special Bicycle No. E2G55.
 No. ?. Ladies bicycle black frame no name and no number.
 No. 3 Red frame Racycle, number under hanger J56.
 No. f. Black frame, Hersey Spe- ctaI, No. F19714.
 No. ,. Black frame, no name. No 25O94 4.
 No 6. Blue frame National. No. 544o7.
 No. :. Blue frame Reading Stand ard No. 1G651
 No. & Ladies Racycle No. 476lS No. Q. Green frame, Banner No B5093
 No 10 Appeal frame no wheels, no handle bars. and no number.
 No. II. One lot of extra wheels. Unless the above described bicycles are claimed by the owners thereof on IT before the 22nd day of December 1919. l will offer them for sale to the highest bidder for cash at 10:O5 o'clock A. M. at the City Hall on the above date.
 Dated Phoenix. Arizona. December 10th, 1913. A. J. MOORE,
 City Marshal.
Arizona republican., 1913-12-18
Lost and Found

LOST-One note signed by NJ. A. Clark and James Clark and seven notes signed by John T. Dore. Pay ment has been stopped and notes are of no value to anyone except owner. Return and receive reward to No. q Donofrio Building, Phoenix, Arizona. Telephone 1442. ds
Arizona republican., 1913-12-18
Wanted Situations Male

WANTED-Position by experienced bookkeeper and accountant. Address r. Q. 440 Phoenix. bp
Arizona republican., 1913-12-18
Special Notices
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