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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-27
PLAYED TRICK ON PARTNER
Neat Way In Which Likely Secured
Silver Spoons Which His Com
panlon Had Purloined.

Two gentlemen of the light-hngered
fraternity, who were in the habit OF
visiting dinner parties in hopes OF
picking up something, were one even
ing just in time to see the tables
cleared; but Ikey, the smarter of the
two, succeeded In purloining five sill
yer forks, which he Immediately peck
eted, to the envy OF Moses, his pal,
who asked him to share.
mo, my boy. You should be smart," "
was the answer.
During the evening Moses was ask
ed to sing, but refused, saying he was
no singer; but II they cared for lit
tie conjuring trick he would entertain
them for few minutes.
The company was delighted, apc
Moses asked for five silver forks,
which were soon brought He then
placed them in his inside breast peck,
ct, and, gently tapping them three
times, he exclaimed: presto! Fly!
Change! Gone! Now, If someone
will kindly look into my friend keys
inside breast pocket he will find them
there"
A gentleman obliged, and key. ex'
tremely flustered, produced the forks
to the great delight Of the company
and Moses.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-27
BACK TO CHILDH00O'S DAYS
Happy Memories Frequently Evoked
by the Simplest Of happenings
In Later Days.

On looking back through your life
you will find that some of its happi-
est memories are connected with your
childhood and also how curiously they
are sometimes brought back to you.
The scent of n bayfield, takes me back
to days, when in short frocks and sun.
bonnets, we children romped in the
meadows, climbed the ricks and built
ourselves little houses" in the sweet
smelling haycocks.
The perfume Of certain flower sud
denly brings a long-forgotten episode
to life, bar of music has power to set
quivering chord In the heart that has
remained untouched for years. Some
times these memories are sad, not in
themselves, perhaps, but because OF
the afterward. because of the longing
they awaken for the touch of the van.
ished hand and the sound Of a voice
that Is still"
Still, we treasure them none the
less, and for their very preciousness
add them to our book Of happy memo
ries as the best and dearest of all to
linger on. and relive again and again
when the quite more lonely time has
come.-EXchange
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-27
Ruthless Gathering Of Plants,

Several species OF British plants,
including some of particular beauty
and renown, are in danger of extinc-
ton owing to ruthless gathering.
Opinion seems to be divided as to
whether or not the appropriate rem,
edy is to be sought in state protection.
Although many wild birds and other
members OF the animal kingdom are
now commonly protected by law in
civilized countries, there are few pre-
cedents for the state protection Of
wild plants Zone Of the few being the
case OF the climbing fern In the
United States). The education of
public opinion on the subject and
other protective measures have been
undertaken by committee of the Sell
borne society. One proposed remedy
is the establishment Of plant and fern
sanctuaries. or at least gardens set
aside In different localities where
every rare British species might DO
carefully preserved and perpetuated.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-27
RIGHT IN LINE OF TRUTH
Mr.. TImldlty Not Guilty Of Deception,
and Need Have No Fear Of
Libel Suit.

Mr.. Timidity once had the misfor-
tune to figure as defendant in a
libel action, and since then he has
been remarkably cautious with his
pen. Some little time ago he was
obliged to dismiss his servant and
subsequently the lady who thought
of engaging the domestic wrote to
Mr.. T. for the girls character.
Now, Mr.. T. might have said good
many things, but-he remembered
that libel suit. A week or 30 later
a lady called upon him in anything
but an amiable temper.
i've called for an explanation, Mr..
Timidity.' she began, Il engaged Z
girl solely on your recommendation
only to find she's worthless. You said
that. like other girls, she had her
faults"
She has, madam"
I'm aware of 1t. But this is also
an extract from your letter: In one
or two departments she excels.' What
do you mean by that. may l ask?"
We'll, madam, she eats we'll"
Good gracious! | should think she
does!"
Very well, madam She also sleeps
well--and those are the departments
referred to-"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-27
city MANS IDEA OF FARMS
intended Wittlcisms VIII Be Amusing
to Those Who Live In the A9rl-
cultural Districts.

Farms may be roughly divided into
two kinds-the gentleman's or nom
paying farm and the common or gar
den farm. When you have saved up
enough money to keep you In your
old age buy a farm. Besides getting
rid of your money death will come as
welcome relief-thus you will ac-
complish double purpose. The aban-
doned farm is form of entertainment
INDUCED in by many to whom faro,
horse racing and Wall street are not
exciting enough. Besides, just as In
human beings, no matter how low an
abandoned farm may have sunk there
is always some good In 1t.
To rehabilitate an abandoned farm
and put 1t on its feet ID great pleas
ure. First, remove all the plumbing,
replacing 1t with gold-plated pipes and
belt line OF shower baths; after this
has been finished will be time enough
for you to imagine where the water
works are. You will usually find them
pleasantly situated at the other side
of the county seat, By going to the
local political gang and carrying one
or two elections you will eventually
get a stream OF water running into
your pipes which will excite the envy
OF every one within reach Of your
megaphone.-Life.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-27
Automatic Professor.

The automatic professor is a me-
chanical means of teaching language
which has just been introduced and
which promises to become a favorite
because of the egse and convenience
with which it enables one to acquire
a language The device consists of a
combination of the monograph with
a piece of mechanism which operates
a reel on which are printed words
and sentences so that the student is
enabled to see the word at the same
time that he hears it. The phono-
graph alone has already been utilized
for the teaching of language with
some success, but the efficacy of the
new combination is much greater and
the student acquires a greater faInil-
iarity with the language, both written
and spoken, in less time. It is also
applicable to elementary instruction
in music.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-27
Long Lost Shin Found.

The steamer Centennial, which left
Muroran, Japan, six years ago for San
Francisco with q cargo of sulphur and
never was heard from, is reported
fast in the ice off Saghalin island,
Okotsk sea, near Siberia.
Russian expedition bound through
the Okotsk discovered the missing
vessel with lifeboats gone, the name
partly obIiterated and her iron work
corroded.
There was no sign Of human be-
ing on the ship.
Capt E. Hieber, who piloted the
Russian expedition that found the
Centennial, told G. A. Griffin, an engi-
neer OF the Philippine coast guard, Of
his discovery and Griffin repeated the
story here at headquarters of tho Ma
rine Engineers Beneficial association,
Eneber has been asked for further de.
tails.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-27
MAKE ANY OLD PROPOSITION
Prepared for Anything That
May Be offered.

AS an illustration OF what its editor
calls the new disease, versatilitis,"
the Engineering and Mining Journal
quotes the following business card is
sued by a man in a western city:
General contracting. Road build
ing, cellars and cesspools, underground
work, wells, tunnels and reservoirs.
Team work, blowing, building and
wrecking. Surveying, plating. Farm
work and planting. Harvesting.
Ditch and canal work, dredging and
filling, town sites plated and sold
General mine development, old mines
retimbered and unwatered. Mills
cyanide and general reduction plants
erected and maintained. Oil and coal
lands developed. We buy, sell, trade
and lease. Mines and prospects. Mine
and metallurgical reports, properties
examined, mining corporations and
maritime law. We buy, sell and ex.
change mines. We deal in oil and
mining property. We deal in gyp.
sum, potash, nitre and salt deposits
Mines handled under lease and bond
Copper mines, gold, silver, tin and lead
mines. Large placer mines. Dry and
hydraulic. Cement, placer and rich
gravel channels. Oil lands for sale and
lease. Have large lists of all classes
of property. All kinds of mine and
oil property wanted. Submit any pro
position. We can handle it If any one
can. Stocks, bonds and securities"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-27
DUCHESS MUST HAVE SMILED
Little Mllllner Faithfully obeyed In.
struetlons That She Thought
Had Been Given Her.

Mr.. Lane Of Washington was not
only page in the senate In the days
OF Webster and Clay, but, through the
fact that his uncle kept book store
where these statesmen were accus-
toned to while away their leisure
hours, came to know them intimately
on their social side, declared that
Webster, while not given to story-tell-
ing, had one favorite little Joke that
he would tell whenever the occasion
seemed opportune
This. according to Mr.. Lane, was
the story:
There arrived at Boston a certain
duches from one Of the great nations
of Europe. Desiring to have some
headgear suitable for her inland
travels constructed, she sent for the
most prominent milliner In the city
to come to her apartments at the
Revere house. then the principal hotel
In New England.
The local milliner was sent all a.
flutter at the distinction shown her,
but she was province-bred little
woman of democratic country and
knew not the "egg-dance conventions"
of Court society Accordingly, desir-
ing to know In what manner she
should deport herself in the presence
of the titled lady she applied to the
wife of one OF the Adamses, who
was a customer Of hers, and who had
spent some time at foreign courts.
"Oh, all that's necessary" explained
Mrs Adams, rs to bow low when you
are ushered into the presence OF the
duchess and say Your Grace.
Thus coached in court etiquette the
little milliner betook herself to the
Revere house and sent word to the
duchess.
AS she was ushered into the pres
ence OF that lofty person. she bent
low, and, with a sweeping courtesy,
said
May the Lord make US thankful for
what we are about to received"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-27
FIeNlblllty of Steel,

In continuous steel structures more
than 300 feet long expansion and con
traction due to changes in tempera-
ture must be considered, A few years
ago an outdoor crane runway in Ohio
was built with each girder bolted to
its neightor for the entire length Of
1900 feet The first change of season
played havoc with that runway and 1t
had to be altered at considerable ex-
pense A mill building Is much more
flexible in this respect than bridge,
and for the average mill building of
medium size no provision need be
made Expansion in the direction of
the width OF building will take care
of itself; 1t is unusual lengths that
need be Observation-Disclosures Rec
ord
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-27
EXCHANGED killarney"

An amusing incident occurred at
Boyle, Ireland, Quarter Sessions,
few days ago. A witness in case, a
Mrs. Rock, was told by Judge Wakely,
that she was "a fine looking old wo-
man" do you know" she rejoined,
what said to myself when | came
into court?" mo" said his honor.
Well" she went on, 81 said to myself
you are the finest looking man | ever
saw" you make me blush" expos
tulated his honor, amidst loud laugh
ter, and Mrs Rock went on to say
she was seventy-five years Of age, and
never saw a Judge before.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-27
Nobody but God.

When Representative Mann, Repub-
lican floor leader, rose to object to =
certain Democratic bill he remarked
that his opponents had forgotten their
pledges. Their performance he said.
reminded him Of little boy who
memorized an inspiring poem to be
delivered at some public exercises
given in the town school.
Nobody knows but God and me, :"
began the little boy, advancing boldly
down the stage.
Then he repeated:
Nobody knows but God and me-"
Again there came pause, and
squirming, the boy screamed:
Nobody knows but God and me-"
1t was the first tragedy of his young
life. He faced disaster, stark. i'm
mutable and grim, and he yelled:
"And nobody knows but God
Rehoboth Sunday Herald.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-27
Thirst for knowledge.

The phrenologist frowned
Then he went carefully once more
over the bumps of the man in the
chair.
Highly intelligent" he repeated
highly intelligent! But | am bound
to warn you, sir. You have a very in
quiring mind, and your thirst for
knowledge is Unsuitable. This large
pump running across the BACK or your
nead means JHaI YOU are inclined TO
ye curious even to the point of reck-
lessness."
81 know It," answered the man in
the chair, sadly. Il got that bump by
sticking my head through the bars at
the hotel lift to see If the lift was
coming up, and-and the beastly thing
was coming down."
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-27
DISSERTATION ON THE INCOME
All Interested in the Subject Which
Is Treated Here in a JoeuIar
Fashion.

Incomes are now being taxed. 1t Is
therefore desirable that something
should be known about them. An in
come is anything which you cannot
live upon expressed in terms of lawful
money. Lawful money is anything
which will be accepted by the mem
bers of a state legislature or police
captain or your wife. Incomes were
created for two purposes: to lie about
and to live beyond. Many people who
will not have to pay any are COM
planning to their friends and neigh
bors about the way they are oppressed
by the income tax. This is one OF
those natural phenomena which no
scientist has been able to explain.
Incomes vary in size according to
how many people have worked for you
in the past or are working for you at
present No income is without honor
somewhere, except in the family 1t Is
vainly attempting to support. Here
it is generally despised and looked
down upon.
An income tax is an effort on the
part of the government to make you
feel that you are wealthy. Also to
support the government in its main
business in life, namely, living beyond
its income.
The government, which receives a
larger income than any one else,
should be taxed upon it. The proceeds
might go toward relieving millionaires
in distress.
Every income is known by the
company it keeps.-Life.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-27
Charged with Killing sheep Herder

Grand Junction, Colo, March "a
T. D. Bowman, Dale Mitchell and
George Hughes, all prominent cattle
men in western Colorado, were arrest
ed here on an Indictment charging
them with the murder of Peter Swan
son, sheepman, seven years ago
Swanson was shot to death by band
of cowboys while guarding 1000 sheep
The killing grew out of feud between
sheepmen and cattlemen.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-03-27
Power Wire Kills Kansan.

M A. f Patten, president OF the
Coffeyville Gas and Fuel company was
killed by $4,000 volts of electricity
when, accidentally. he came In contact
with a high tension wire in an inter
urban railway power station at Jeffer
son.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-10
DUKE -DURAzzo ANSWERS
 ANNuLMENT SUIT
Claims Mrs. Hanan of Oswegatchie
 Knew His Character,

An allegation that Mrs. John H. Hanan knew before Duke Arture de MaJo Durazzo was married to Miss Elizabeth Frances Hanan of Oswegat- she advised him not to be bothered about it." is contained in the answer just filed by them at White Plains to the suit for annument based on the charge that the duke kept this fact from his intended bride.
 The marriage, the answer says, was encouraged by the wife of the shoe manufacture, sister inflow of the duchess. She was, the legal paper reads, greatly in favor of said mar rtage and largely instrumental in bringing it about" She assured him, said person the said sum no person could criticise him severely"
 On the dukes return to this coun- try this summer, he says in his afh- davit he was affecttonate1y welcomed and delightfully."- entertained by Mir. and Mrs. John H. Hanan in their home at Narrangansett Pier, and from there was invited to the Hotel Belmont, where the Hanans were temporarily making their home while in New York, and took rooms in the hotel at their expense. At the hotel, he swears, he saw the duchess several times. and they discussed their incompatfbiltty but never the French crime.
 MT. Hanan about this time, the an- swer asserts, proposed to the duke that the latter agree to a, co1Iusive suit for divorce, and this he did until he had been properly advised" when he withdrew from the agreement: Later, the duke asserts, the duchess lawyer threatened to shadow the duke in the hope of getting evidence for divorce action. He was. he says, offered a weekly allowance if he would agree not to contest the suit now pending, but he would not con- sent
 Both sides admit that the duke pri- or to the wedding made no claim for a share in her property. Lawyers said Thursday that under the Italian law he is entitled to third of her estate.
 Should the marriage be annulled the duke pleads. that decision will not hold in Italy, where he will still be regarded as married, and where. should ne again be married, neither his wife nor his children would be recognized
 The great discrepancy in our years and differences in our tastes and de- slres,' the answer continues, made the marriage a horrible uion to both of us, and after. naanys discussionssFs,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-10
WHEELER SCHOOL NOTES.
North stoninston Institution Antici- pating an Orehestra-Tennis Tour ney-Address on the War.

Arrangements have, been made whereby Miss Charlotte E. Maxson is to give violin lessons at the Wheeler school in North Stonington every Thursday. There are already six pu- pills enrolled and it is hoped that the school can start an orchestra some time in the near future.
 The tennis tournament at the school is progressing rapidly. There are about thirty entries. On Wednesday afternoon the boys turned out in force and rigged up g. new court on the level grass near the clay court. This will be greatly improved when 1t has been wet down and rolled.
 Professor Samuel T. Dutton wis., ited the school last week and spoke tc the pupils on the European War and Its Lessons. AS Professor Dutten was a. member of the commission whict investigated conditions in the Balkans after the war there, he has had a first hand experience of the horrors oi war.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-10
GAVE APPROVAL OF
 RECEIVER CROWNS ACTIONS
In Case of Thames River Speciaities
 Company-Receiver Continued.

In the superior court at New. London Friday morning Judge Milton A. Shumway passed an order approving the actions of Attorney Daniel M. Cronin as temporary receiver of the Thames River Specialties Co. and ex- tending the time of his receivership until Friday, Oct. 23.
 The order was passed in view of the application made at last Friday s short calendar session that the receiv- CT be discharged, the mill shut down and its affairs wound up. At that time it was stated that the company had lost money under the receiver ship of Attorney Cronin.
 A hearing on the account of Re- ceiver Cronin and the acceptance of the account of Maunsell Van Rens- saeler, temporary receiver before the appointment of Attorney Cronin, were scheduled at the short calendar ses- sion. but it was postponed until next Tuesday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-10
DI ED.

SETCHELL In Providence tEdge- wood), R. l., Oct 8. George C. 76 years.
 Burial in the family lot in Yantic cem- etery Saturday, Oct. 10, on arrival Of o'clock train. CHESEBRO-In New Canaan, Oct. 6, 1914, Mary J., wife of Samuel Z Chesebro, aged 52 years. BoTHAM-In Montville Oct. s, 1914 Cora Evelyn, daughter of John and Cora Smith Botham, aged years, t months.
 Funeral services at her late residence, Haughton's Cove, Saturday at p. m. Funeral private. Burial in Com stocks cemetery. ELLTOTT-In Memorial hospital. wor- cester, Oct g, 1914, Mrs. Emma ElIi- ott. wife of Henry E. Elliott and daughter of David Babcock of Moo- sup. Conn. aged 49 years.
 Plainfield street. Moosup, Conn.,, Monday afternoon at 2.S0.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-10
PooUETANuck NOTES.
Woman's Guild of St. James Episeo.
 pal Church Holds Annual Meeting.

The Woman's guild of St. James church held its annual meeting at the rectory Thursday afternoon, the Rev. Leavitt c. Sherborne presiding. The ident, Mrs. Charles Harkness; vice president, Mrs. William McKelvy, Jr. i; secretary, Mrs. Cumpford Bogue; treasurer. Mrs. Henry aauer; auditor, Mrs. Bert E. Williams; directresses of work, Mrs. Charles Weeks, first directress: Mrs. Albert Williams, sec- ond directress. The guild will meet with Mrs. Charles Hardness next week when a third directress will be elece- ed
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-10
G. A. c. to Meet Aeademy-Manaser kane Confident of vietory-Loeai Mention.

After putting in five nights or hard nractice this week, the G. A. C.'s are confident of giving the Academy young huskies the ba&tle of their lives today at the Academy. The same team that trimmed the Bearcat football team of Taftville to the tune of A to last Saturday will dig their cleats into the Academy gridiron as they never dug before.
 All Manager Kane has to say is that the Academy team will find out that they're not up against another Norwich Independent team. They'll be facing team that will show no mercy ana that will fight to a finish. Here is the line that will fight for the long end of the score: Fox, center; Barwell, Manager Kane, guards; Farrell. Smith, Kendall. tackles; Grady, Downing, ends; B. Supa, S. Supa, Fleming, backs, and Gadle, quarter.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-10
Entertained Guests.

MT. and Mrs. Alexander Reeves of Merchants avenue entertained a, num- Der of guests at their home Thursday evening, several coming from WiIli- mantle. During the evening excellent music was rendered and the latest dances were danced by some of the guests. Miss Ethel Reeves furnished the music for the dancers. The even ing broke up with tasteful refresh ments served by the hostess Those who were in attendance were Mrs. Mullen, Misses Lena Mullen, Dora Blanchette and Joseph Mullen of Will lirnantic, Misses Ethel, Corinne Reeves Ora Trudeau. IF. Belair, Ada BeIair, Joseph and Charles Belair, Mrs Joseph Cha.rtier and Mrs. Joseph Belair The evening broke up with the qualification that the host and hostess were pleas ing entertainers.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-10
Taftvitfe at Steriinu,

aftvlife at Sterling.
 The local soccer football team will make the trip today to Sterling by autotruck and from all reports a large number of rooters interested in John ny Bulls pastime will accompany the team. Last year these two teams met in well fought battles. and as they have practically the same teams as last year a hard fight can be expect ed. The local team now stands in a tie position for first place and the re- suit of this game will have g. big bear ing on their position for The Bulletin cup. Captain Sutton has his men trained to the minute and will en- deavor to give Sterling a hard go as we'll as a big surprise.
 The local team and Plainf1eld are now neck and neck for the top place, and the locals realize what @ bearing this game has on their future.
 The autotruck will leave from the postofhce at 12.45 and will meet sev- eral players and rooters at Tafts sta- tion at 1 o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-10
CARD. OF THANKS.

we desire to express our sincere thanks to all neighbors and friends for their assistance and expressions Of sympathy during our bereavement. and especially to Sachem Chapter, No. 57, Order of Eastern Star; also to those who sent the beautiful flowers. Such acts of kindness will ever be remem- bered.
 FRANK ". GUILD AND FAMILY.
 Norwich, Oct. 9, 1914.