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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-09-26

j. r. Ericsson went to Hooker
Thursday.
Sam Bolton returned from Col
orado Saturday.
Several attended Sunday School
here Sunday.
Latt Bolton called on James
Sloan Saturday evening.
Harvey Sloan and family made
a trip to Tyrone Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Ray and
daughter Zelda, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Cox
and son Fred, we're pleasantly en-.
tertained at the Hertzog home
Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. J. G. Binkley and children
visited Miss Virginia Stearman
Saturday and Sunday, as they
we're on their way from Guymon
to Norman, Oklahoma, to make
their future home.
Mrs. Rollins and daughters,
Hazel and Lucille and son Will
liam, called on Mrs. Chas. Cox
Saturday afternoon.
Messrs VIM. Latbrop. Arthur
and j. F. Nagel, of the Friend.
ship community, spent Monday
night at j. r. Stearmans. They
were en- route for Liberal to at
tend the fair.
Everyone is busy taking care of
his crops or sowing wheat; some
of the wheat is up and looking
fine. We believe we have as good
crops as you will find in Texas
county if we do have the unlucky
IL this year.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-09-26

FOR RENT-Two unfurnished
rooms, ground floor, private en-
trance, electric light, bath in con-
nection, Ladies only, rooms with
in one block of school. Call
phone 255.
ady-1t-pd Il. j, Stephenson.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-09-26

REMEMBER-Funk & Wood
will pay you the high dollar for
any kind or any number of cattle.
Any old time you want to sell
them see o. Y. Wood at Liberal
or j. F. Funk at Hugoton. 4-25tf
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-09-26

eV erythine t % b g
found in a first class
Bakery.
Our bread is made with an
electric dough mixer and
wrapped in parafene paper
Our pies and cakes are
made by Mrs. Mars and
Just like the ones your
mother used to make.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-09-26

There was a good many from
the Eureka neighborhood attended
the fair at Liberal on Saturday,
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-02

GAMb[ |NG CLUB
v|CT I'M SPEEDS
SHOT TO HEART
Spending Last Cent on His
Bride, He Seeks Suicide,
While She Watches
Deed

Despondent over gambling losses
Harry H. Hamilton. ss years old, night
watchman at the Phelan building
kissed his young wife goodby In an
ONCE on the mezzaninea floor OF. the
building last evening and shot himself
through the hearts He Is at tho cen-
tral emergency hospital, probably dy-
ing.
The hospital stewards found card
OF membership in the waldorf club n
his pocket. His wife had asked for
HIS money, as she had none for cal
fare. There was not cent In his
clothes.
Since the HamiItons were married
nine months ago, they had lived ri
2o74 Union street. and had been happy
together. according to Mrs. Hamilton.
Celebrating payday. Hamilton called
Mrs. Hamilton on the telephone last
evening and suggested . dinner down
town. Mrs Hamilton had new hat
which she surprised her husband with.
They had good time, although they
went to 4 cheaper restaurant than
Mrs. Hamilton expected, and although
the. wife did not know It, Hamilton
spent his last cent for the plain. re-
past He took his wife to the Phelan
building afterward.
Mrs. Hamilton went to an upper
floor to consult her physician. Return
ing, she found Hamilton toying with
his revolver.
Run out and see what time II IS.
Bess." Hamilton said But kiss mo
goodby before you go
When Mrs. Hamilton came back she
heard the revolver click. He was hold
ing tho barrel to his heart
r missed that one, honey" he said.
The revolver clicked again.
II missed that one. too. Bsss." he
said. !.
Tor Gods sake, don't play the fool.
HArry!s she said. turning her back.
Mrs. Hamilton said she did not hear
the shot. when she looked around the
revolver had dropped to tho noor ana
her husband ha6 dropped Ia his chair.
Mrs. Hamilton said the grocery bill
IL due and the rent n unpaid.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-02
INSULTER OF FLAG
BACK IN REGIMENT
Militianaan Who Trdmplcd on
Stars and Stripes Reinstdted
at Comrades Demand

SASKATOON Sask. Aug. Ia mem-
Der of the Saskatoon militia who was
court martialed and discharged from
his regiment for trampling an Ameri-
can flag under his feet in a parade last
night was reinstated today.
The other members of his regiment
threatened to resign If the dismissal
Of their comrade was allowed to stand.
When the One Hundred and Fifth
fusiliers was marching down the main
thoroughfare Of the city a young girl
in a passing automobile waved an
American flag in front of one of the
members of the bugle band of the
regiment.
The man broke ranks. caught the
flag, broke the stan IN two and tram
pied the flag under his feet. the ma
Jority of the regiment passing over
1t also.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-02
Sierra Brings Mr.. and MRS. George w. Bailey
Who Were Married in Honolulu

The marriages in Honolulu last June
OF George w. Bailey. son OF wealthy
Boston manufacturer to Miss Alice
Cooper. one of the bellies Of Hawaiian
society and the daughter OF Judge p.
Cooper. was not only social event Of
Importance. but the crowning of a
pretty romance. Judge Cooper and Mr..
Bailey's father were boyhood chums.
and the marriage OF their children was
made the occasion to renew that friend-
ship after q separation OF Is years
Judge Cooper and Fl. B. Bailey went
to school together as kids and were
inseparabIe. Judge Cooper went to
Honolulu. where he became promi-
nent figure in the public life Of the
island territory. which was q kingdom
when he wente there. He raised the
American nag when the islands were
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-02
AUTHORITIES HUNT
PRINCE WHO WE'D
ANGELENO He E|RESS
Vienna Laundress Deserted
for Rich Bride and Story
Arouses Federal Imrni-
grafton Officers

Los ANGELES, Aug. 1.--1f Prince
Stanislaus Sulkowski OF Austria and
his bride, who was Miss Marie Louise
Frecse. Los Angeles heiress, can be
found in the United States, their honey
moon will be interrupted for a time al
least while federal immigration off,
cials examine the prince relative tc
allegations made today by Clara Mel
cher, Vienna laundress, ito Dudley w
Robinson. assistant United States dis
trict attorney.
Mrs. Melcher, who said she had
known the prince for six years while
he was an Austrian army oficer sta
toned In Vienna and had come to this
country at his invitation, gave Robin
son bundle Of letters to support her
story.
This story also included the state
ment that the prince after few days
had announced to her that their asso-
citation must end. as he Intended to
wed Miss Freese. and that following
tho hasty marriage to the helress last
MONDAY he left her helpless and with
out funds in strange country.
Robinson had these letters trans
lated and read some of them, ana TN
mediAtely announced that federal
agents would try to find the prince.
When the prince and his princessde-
parted after their wedding no one
knows excepting the father OF the
bride. August Freese, a millionaire
landowner Of California and Mexico.
and ne refused to impart any informa-
tion other than that the nobleman and
his bride were now beyond American
jurisdiction.
Some OF the letters were torn. Mrs.
Melcher asserted that the mutilation
was the work OF an attorney who rep
resented the prince and who had
sought TO eject compromise. Rob-
inson said he would have the lawyer
summoned for examination tomorrow
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-02
HEAD d STATE
AND A|lVYER IN
T|LTlI HEARING
9 Matter Of Indiff ference
Whether the Highway
Boards Action Meets
Political Approval
GOVERNOR RESENTS
APPARENT THREAT
Two interpretations of $18,-
600, 600 Road Act Are
Set Forth
GOVERNOR RESENTS
APPARENT THREAT

SACRAMENTO Aug. 1.-Two inter-
pretations n caiifornias $4,000. 900
highway act with proponents Of each
backing their construction OF the law
by statistics. figures and what seemed
irrefutable logic. were three times
heard today ~ the advisory board
OF the department Of engineering in
session in Governor Johnson's once to
consider finally arguments on the
three big highway routing disputes.
The question Of whether the highway
act contemplated the building of a
system Of 1oadways north ard south
through the state In the most direct
route possible. or whether the law
should be construed to mean the most
advantageous route to the people and
yet generally carry ont the direct
principle. was thrashed out from all
angles.
VERDICT NEXT WEEK
At the close OF the hearings, which
lasted from a. m until Sis p m.
with an hours intermission for lunch
con, Governor Johnson, who acted as
chairman Of the board. announced that
final verdict In the three disputes
would beg given on his return from
Los Angeles late next week
The rodtes under discussion today
were: Fdom Fresno to Bakersfield:
from Rakkrsne,d TO Los Angeles, and
from sarkents to Salinas
The sargents- Salinas controversy
contributed 10 tilt between Governor
watsansI.s sssn the latter IN eIosips
his speech said that the people would
not forget 1t IL the highway was
Watsonville and Castroville.
Governor Johnson appeared to regard
this as political threat, and said:
@sUPREMELY INDIFFERENT.
Gentlemen, so that there may be no
misunderstanding at these hearings, 1t
is matter OF supreme indifference to
me whether the action of this board
shall meet with criticism or approval,
politically, hereafter. Every man on
this board has striven to do the best
he can to solve this problem. They
will not fear the consequences here
after 1t will not be necessary. there
fore, in discussion to refer to this mat
ter"
AttorneE Gardner explained that he
meant no offense.
Arguments over the Fresno Bakers
field controversy. brought forth tho
charge by State Harbor Commissioner
]. ]. Dwyer and Attorney francis T.
Heney that Attorney General webb's
Interpretation OF the highway act was
inconsistent.
Attorney General Webb's opinion on
the highway act is inconsistent with
ITSELF" said Dwyer when c. - Russell,
leader of the delegation favoring the
direct route between Fresno and
bakersfield. quoted the attorney general
to the effect that tho law contemplated
the most direct route.
Heney supported Dwyer. declaring
the attorney general admitted the am-
biguity of the statute. and then at
tempted to corfstrue It in detail.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-02

annexed. Bailey remained in the east
and bcame a wealthy shoe manufac-
turer. About a year ago. when his son
George announced his intention Of vis-
iting Honolulu. old man Bailey remem-
bered kid Cooper OF his school days
and gave the boy letter to his old
chum
Miss Alice was visiting Boston while
George was in Honolulu, and when he
left the island port he carried with
him letter from Judge Cooper intro
ducing him to his daughter. They met
in Boston and were engaged two days
later. Miss Cooper returned to Homo
lulu to prepare Rer trousseau. She was
followed by George Bailey, who was
accompanied by his father and mother.
They were married June 16 and are
now on their way to Boston, where
they will make their home.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-02
REVOLT NOT BROKEN,
SUN YET SEN REPORTS
Rebel Leader Goes to HongkOnE to
Get support Against
Prexfdeut Yuan

SHANGHAI, China, Aug. 1.-Dr. Sun
Yet Sen, one of the leaders OF the
southern rebellion, declaredtoday that
the reoccupation Of Marking by gov
ernment forces was only temporary.
The spirit of the southerners, he
affirmed, was undaunted. Dr.~Sun Yet
Sen will leave Shanghai tonight for
Hongkong, where he will appeal for
support in his campaign to overthrow
Provisional President Yuan Shih Kai
for crimes which the southern leader
claims have been committed by the
president.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-02
COWBOY TOGS FATAL TO IL

Death Of Girl BY Fire Prompts Brock
lyn Move to Ban Fringed Clothes
NEW YORK. Aug. Twelve chill
dren at play have been burned to death
in Brooklyn this simmer while wear
ing fringed Indian and cowboy suits.
The death today OF the twelfth victim.
a year old girl. caused the coroner's
ONCE to warn parents against permit
ting children to wear play costumes
with inflammable fringes.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-02

After an Investigation lasting two
and a half years the CALIFORNIA; state
railroad commission yesterday rem
dered a decision that wipes from the
slate all existing express rates main
tained by Wells Fargo & Co. within
the state OF California.
The commission substitutes therefore
an entirely new schedule of rates. re-
casts the rules and regulations of the
corporation and prescribes an abso
lutely new basis for rate making.
This action, which is the most dras-
tic ever undertaken by the commits
sion, will result in reduction in the
annual revenue of the Wells Fargo
company in this state by approximately
s75o.ooo.
The report finds that the express
company has been earning as high as
1876 per cent per annum upon its in
vestment in California, and that on
minimum basis its earnings have been
in excess of III per cent per year.
The reductions made by the commits
sion will result in rates about Is per
cent lower than those now in force.
The new rates are to go into effect in
SO days. The company is given the
privilege of making further showing
after six months trial of the rates
prescribed.
ZONE SYSTEM FIXED
Under the system ordered by the
commission the state is checkerboarded
into 10 mile block zones with definite
square to the points within every other
square, and the same rates are made
applicable to all points within each
square In addition, the state has been
divided into sections in accordance with
general traffic conditions.
The commission takes occasion to
condemn sharply the practices of Wells
Fargo & Co. and to criticise severely
the relationship between the express
company and the Southern Pacific COM
pany The commission finds that Wells
Fargo & Co. has been permitted to
burdening the people with excessive
and unjust rates.
1T declares that the company is Z.
parasite upon the railroads and thac
It's existence is not justified by com
mon sense and business judgment. The
commission states further that, by rea
son of intercorporate relationships with
Southern Pacific stock holders. the ev.-
dence indicates that Wells Fargo & Co.
has been permitted to gather in an
nually s2,5ooo 600. which could be saved
to the railroad.
FOR PRIVATE BENEFIT
The commission intimates that GER
tain large interests, enjoying owner
ship in both the Wells Fargo and the
Southern Pacific. have created this ar
rangement for their own individual
profit at the expense of the railroad.
The commission declares that such
fraud as may be practiced either
directly upon the railroad or indirectly
upon the people must in the end be a
fraud upon the people. 1t recommends
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-02
ARCTIC EXPLORERS SAIL
Steamer Erik Conveys MCMILLAN Ex-
petition TO Crockerland

ST. JOHNS. n. r.. Aug. The
steamer Erik with the Donald 3. MIC
MILAN expedition on board sailed for
Crockerland today. The damaged
steamer DIANA on which the expedi-
tion started, was brought here from
Battle Harbor and its stores were
transferred to the Erik.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-02
WOMAN FAILS IN RESCUE
Risl<ing Life to Save Man. She Brings
Only Corpse Ashore

Mrs Walter H. Scott, wife of the
second vice president OF the Pacific
Hardware and Steel company, who re-
turned from Hawaii yesterday, distin-
guished herself on the island of Kauai
by a brave attempt to save her brother
in law, Ralph Wilcox, from drowning.
AZ the risk OF her life she swan
through the breakers, but he was dead
before she could get him ashore.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-02
AsToR's INHERITANCE TAX
william Vincent VIII Pay State OF
New York S2,741,s33

NEW YORK. Aug. William Vim
cent Astor viii pay the state Of New
York a tax of s2,74l.S33 on his In
heritance of sss.s5s.5ss from the es-
tate of his father. the late John Jacob
Astor. The tax was fixed by the sur
,ogate today. The total tax paid By
the whole estate is sS,316,s52.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-02
ARRESTED FOR BLACKMAIL
German Clerk Alleged to Have Threat
ened Lord RothschiId

LONDON. Aug. Ia German clerk
named Cremerskoten was arrested
here tonight charged with attempting
to blackmail Lord Rothschild. It is
alleged that Cremerskoten threatened
to murder Lord Rothschild unless he
gave him s150.o0o
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-02
PoLIcEWOMEN APPOINTED

CHICAGO. Aug. Mayor Harrison
today appointed 10 police women in
accordance with recent order passed
|by tho city council. They will be as
signed to duty 1t public bathing
beaches and dance halls.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-02
WOMAN KILLS TWO BUCKS
Mrs. w. E. Wright, Carmel, Bags Four
Pointers ON First Day of Season

fspecfal Dispatch to The caln
ARBOI.ADO, Aug. Mrs. William
E. Wright of Carmel killed two mag
nifcent four point bucks near here
today. Assistant District Attorney
Peckham killed a five pointer near
Poncelets on the Llagas and W. B. Dem
hert, a retired banker, bagged noun
tain lion near Soledad.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-02
EVELYN THAW A BANKRUPT
She Tells Court She Owes $4,000 and
Has But 1850

Has But 1850
NEW YORK, Aug. Evelyn Nesbis
Thaw, Harry X. Thaw's wife, filed =
petition In bankruptcy In the federal
district court this afternoon. Her
liabilities she gives a. $s.osl. her as
sets as $3.50, represented By furniture.
Her chief creditors. she states. are !
woman's tailoring establishment. to
whom she owes ss.ss4, and silversmiths
who recently obtained judgment Of
Se.569 against her.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-02
GIRL FALLS OVER A CLIFF
Willows Victim, Christfan scientist,
Gets Absent Treatment
Especial Dispatch to Inc CslD

VSpeclaI UIspatcn 10 1HU CtIiJ
WILLOWS. Aug. Miss Alice
Thrower Of Chico fell over a clifr near
Alder Springs today and IS believed to
be fatally injured. She was swinging,
when the rope broke. Miss Thrower il
Christian Scientist and refuses to let
physician attend her. She is being
given absent treatment by Christian
science practitioners In Sacramento,
Chico and San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-02
Mexican Situation So Deli
cate That President Will
Refuse to Permit Ambas-
sador Wilson to Appear
Before House Committee
HASTY DECLARATION
OF POLICY OPPOSED
Secretary Bryan and Presi-
dent Deny That European
Powers Have Urged Ac-
tion-Present Ambassador
Will Not Be Returned
BULLETIN

NEW ORLEANS. La, Aug. IA SEN
revolutionary and government circles
by the arrest here tonight of Gray
mOnd Matthews, special agent of the
United states dcpartment of justice, J..
l.. Mott, his assistant, and Ernesto Fer
nandez Arteaga, representative here
of the constitutfonalist party I'm Mex
leo. on the charge of bIackmail.
The arrests resulted from appeal
custiIIo Brito, former governor of the
statc of Campechc, Mexico, who stated
that he had been approached by one of
the three with the copy of n telegram
which purrcrted TO have come from
Washington. signed "sIcRcynolds,- or
dcring Brfto's arrest.
Brito says he was informed that $500
WASHINGTON. Aug. 1.-De~elop
ments in the Mexican situation today
were confined to efforts ON the part Of
the administration to prevent unneces-
sary agitation over the revolution.
So far as the United States is in
formed. both the federals and the con-
desire of the American government for
the protection of foreigners and their
aropert.-. and shere is a hopeful feeling
manifest in official circles that efforts
Of influential Afexicans to bring about
peace may be successful.
In the meantime. President Wilson
and his advisers are opposed to any
attempt to force the American govern
ment into hasty declaration OF policy.
Secretary Bryan promptly denied to-
day story that European govern
ments are pressing the United States
to action On the authority OF the
president himself it is known that the
only documents from foreign powers to
the United States on the subject in re-
cent months were those transmitted
when the diplomatic representatives in
Mexico City recently gave a descrip
tion or conditions In the republic to
thoir home governments. with the re-
quest that the Information be conveyed
to the United States.
The president has told inquirers
within the last "a hours that in no
case was there any suggestion or in
timation OF action desired, but merely
a recital of conditions.
IN view of any possible asgravation
OF the situation, which. in the view of
the officials here, is slowly adjusting
itself. 1t became known that the ad-
ministra ton does not look favorably
on the proposal to have Ambassador
Henry Lane Wilson appear before the
house committee on foreign affairs.
For this reason 1t Is believed that
when Chairman Flood of the house
committee on foreign affairs consults
the president or Secretary Bryan
about summoning the ambassador be-
fore the committee he will be informed
that while no objection exists to the
idea OF allowing the house committee
the same information which the am
bassador gave the senate committee,
the administration is strongly desirous
not TO agitate the situation any fur
ther. especially in view Of the fact that
Mr.. Wilson is not likely to go back to
Mexico as the American ambassador.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-02
BITTEN BY HIS MAD CHILD
Father Of Gin yictfm Leaves 70 Take
Pasteur Treatnent

AUBURN, Aug. Edward White Of
Bowman, whose child. Florence. died :
few days 40 Of rabies. has gone 70
Berkeley to receive treatment fer
rabies white was bitten by his own
child during violent spell just before
her death
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-02
CORPORATION NAMED
RAILROAD PARASITE

Its Existence Is Not Justi-
fed" Opinion Continues
Investigation of Relation
to Carriers Is Urged
Millions Accumulated by
Unjust Rates, Is Alleged
New Schedule Brings In
come in California Down
to SOL 900, or 10 Per Cent
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-02
PROFIT
CA THERED BY
WELLS FARGO
IS ABOLISHED

State Railroad Commission
] Lops $75O,0Oo, or 90 Per
Cent, From Annual Reve-
nuc-Decision Is Most
Drastic Yet Rendered.
Two Years Inquiry Shows
Company Has Been Earn
ing 1876 Per Cent on Invest
ment - New Rate Basis
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-02
ROMANCE UNITES FAMILIES
Wedding Renew Old Friendship

| Mrs. George
". Bailey,
Honolulu
belle,
whose
marriage
to son of
wealthy
Boston
rnanufac-
turer
was the
culnnination
| Of a
| romantic
| courtship.
| She arrived
| here
yesterday
| on the
I liner
Sierra
with her
husband.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-02

The Call during July printed 1,6O7
COLUMNS of advertising, as against
1,275 columns i'll same month last year.
The San Francisco call., 1913-08-02

- The sales in San Francisco real
for the month OF July
reached total of s., 1876, 765.