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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-05-29
The MODERN IDEA.

Dearest" he said, will you go with
me to the cemetery to scatter flowers
on the graves of the heroes?"
ooh. don't like to go to ceme-
teries. They are so depressing"
Very well. We might go for a
nice long drive into the country. All
nature is at its best now"
why do you suggest such stupid
things? Can't we go to an automo-
bile race or something where there
will be a chance that somebody will
be smashed up? want to be
thrilled"
@kA&kAAkANk
NO JOY FOR HIM.
DO you have to work on Memorial
day."
NO"
That's fine. l suppose you're glad
to have holiday"
II would be If l didn't have the
rheumatism in my right shoulder.
won't be able to bat or pitch"
MkANkAMkAMk
IN HIS WAY.
Never forget, my child" said the
millionaire, that your grandfather
was a hero"
What did grandfather do to become
a heroT"
"He fought for three years in the
greatest war the world has ever seen"
Was he a general?"
mo"
"a colonel?"
NO"
"a captainr'
mo, he was a private soldier, but
you must not forget that one who
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-05-29

win. am writing 1t down that she
may read 1t for herself should I not
be here to tell 1t.
81 suppose girl never knows why
she prefers one man to another; that
is, If she really loves him. Almost
anyone might say that Alan was finer
than VIII Melwood and better adapted
to win admiration and confidence. But
these, important as they are, are not
exactly love. Alan remained my
friend, but soon after my marriage he
went South and few years later
heard that he was married.
when the war began our people
we're about equally divided In sentl.
ment between North and South. WIN
Joined the Union army. In a skirmish
one day he was taken prisoner and
confined in tent to await transpor-
tation to Libby prison next day. As
night fell 9 sense Of loneliness en-
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-05-29

fights in the ranks may be as great
a hero as the highest officer"
Was grandfather as great as you
are?"
"oh, no, he. wasn't as great as
am. You see people can read my
name on the billboards all over our
broad land; but in his way he was q
good deal of man."
&kAAkASkANk
HIS MADDEsT, MERRIEsT DAY.
II you're waking call me early, call me
early, mother. dear;
Tomorrow'u be the gladdest day Of ali
this glorious year,
The maddest, merriest day. mother. that
may ever see
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-05-29
MkAMkAAkANE
SHOULD BE FOREVER SET APAR

Something catches the spectator in
the throat and moistens the eyes when
the old veterans pass by. On ordinary
days they are our fellow citizens, do
ing their work in the world in shop
and store and public Office; on Ne
mortal day they are a priesthood Of
patriotism. keeping alive among US the
holiness of noble cause.
Now, If ever. is the time to do what
we can while these enthusiasts are
still with US to perpetunte the teach
ings of the day. The least that can
be done is to fix among the traditions
of our common schools that Memorial
day shall be set apart forever as
time for the cultivation Of patriotism.
It should be a matter Of duty as well
as Of pleasure, and preparation should
be made early to instil the lesson.
NkAAkA4kA&k
WHILE THEY STILL MAY WORK.
Their heads are white. their steps are
slow.
Their shoulders droop. their eyes are
dim:
All. onca they, too. were bllthe and sliro
And dreamed OF fame and cared for show
With youths high hopes and cheeks
aglow,
And pride such as he knightly claim
They marched to plunge within the
flame
That roared and ruined, long ago.
Their heads are white their steps arr
slow,
They dream the hero's dreams no moIe;
The cheers that were so sweet before
Have ceased to cause their cheeks 70
giowl
All. why not, while they still may know.
Bestow the love and give the praiRs
They earned In those terrific days
When valor fought q. valiant toSf
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rapt devotion to the lone grave
She had never seen the soldier who
had gone to rest from the battle I'M
der the green-sodded mound encircled
by the arbor vitae. yet she could not
remember time when she had not
put flowers each year over the I'M
known dead. Through her childhood
she had come with her mother, who
had saved the most beautiful roses and
lilies In the garden to deck that grave
when flower day should come. Now
she came alone, more as a memorial
to her lost and gone mother than In
any fancied remembrance OF the dead
soldier Every Both of May they had
thus decked his grave. though when
Elsie could Just remember there had
been no public celebration Of the day,
1T Is the day he died." said her
mother once when she had gloried in
the beauty Of the May that was dying
In supernatural light.
HE was killed in battle?" she had
asked, looking back at the grave
where CLINT Of sunlight drifting
through the trees fell across the rose
..s.aas.. tNrarrs 81 .lssa Hu
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up to be a good and patriotic man.
Look at those heroes marching past
There can be no greater earthly glory
than they have won, l hope we may
never have another war, but II we
90, | am sure you will be ready to
light for your country. Don't you
wish that you may, when you are an
old man, be loved and honored as
those brave old men who are march.
ang past are loved and honored?"
"Oh, no, don't want to be like
them. Pa says 1t pays lots better to
DO something that will make every.
body talk about you so you can 20
out lecturing about It."
AkANNA4kAsk
GENEROSITY.
why do we have Memorial day7"
asked the teacher.
Il know" said Willie.
. Please let US hear your explana.
don"
$50 the men that own automobiles
can show that they are not too proud
to let the old soldiers ride in them,
even If they are all dusty"
NkAAzA%kASx
ONE KIND.
PA, what is q paradox"
"A paradox, my child, is politician
making Memorial day address with
out using the occasion to try to fur
Tier his political interests"
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may run over children or old people,
mother dear.
But 1t will be the greatest day that we
have had this year.
shall make.
But I'll be smashing records-I've thrown
away my brake:
So call me early, mother; let me eat and
get away
To help to spread the terrors that mar
Memorial day.
All A AIT A.ul A "a,
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Memorial Day,
from the
Lighter Side
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES oocooc
AM BITIoN.
By S. E. KIsER

AMBITION.
well. my little man." said the
preacher as he patted the boy on the
head. "I hope you are going to grow
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-06
Charges Unsubstantiated

Toxic, Feb. 6.-The alleged corrup-
tion in the japanese navy supposed to
have been revealed by the trial of two
Germans, employed by the Siemens
munitions firm in Germany, who We're
found guilty of entering into money
deals with japanese navy officers has
caused great excitement here.
Not single charge made against
the navy department by the opposi-
tion has been substantiated, but many
accusations have been made both in
side and outside the diet against min
listers and admirals, and other gov
ernment officials.
Hermann, the Toxic manager of the
Siemens firm, has been arrested. 1t is
believed the charge of bribery is made
against him.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-06
Testing Gasoline Cars

San Francisco, Feb. 6.-The worth
of the modern gasoline car as means
of long distance conveyance will be
tested in trial t1lp to be made by
three Southern Pacific gasoline cars,
scheduled to start from Berkeley to-
day for trip to Salt Lake iver the
Southern Pacific passenger track. The
cars will run the entire distance under
their own power. They were con.
structed in Berkelav and are sad to bc
capable of maximum speed of 20
miles an hour.
If the trial demonstrates that the
cars are superior to electric trains, it
is probable many suburban lines of
the Southern Pacific will be equipped
with gasoline cars instead of vehicles
propelled by steam or electricity.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-06
Modern Farming.

San Francisco, Feb. Ga demon
stration of the usefulness of fire and
steam in plowing and otherwise cult
waiting farm lands will be made Feb
ruary 1920 and 21, near Fresno. The
demonstration will be made under
the auspices Of Orchard and Farm. the
San Francisco agricultural journal
and all the modern power machines
which of late have been invading the
farm and displacing the horse.
The college of agriculture of lht
University of California is co-operat-
ing in this educational feature to which
all farmers in the San Joaquin val
ley are invited. The Fresno demon,
stration is especially intended for the
San Joaquin farmers. Later another
and similar demonstration will be helc
at some centrally located point in the
Sacramento valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-06
Bryan Plans European Trip

Washington, Feb. 6.-The secretary
of state is contemplating an extensive
European trip to preach his peace
propaganda, and, according to his
friends, with view to obtaining the
Nobel peace prize. Greatly encour-
aged by the diplomatic assurances of
the British ambassador that the Brit
ish cabinet is considering his propo-
sition of peace treaty between Eng
land and the United States, the secre-
tary has determined that it would be
advisable for him to go abroad and eX-
plain to the chancellories of Europe
the assurance against war which would
be afforded by conventions between all
the great powers along the lines of
the treaties which he has already ne
gotiated with smaller European coun-
tries and with one Asiatic power.
Nothing has been determined as yet
regarding the date of Mr.. Bryan's de-
parture, but it is believed that it will
not be long deferred.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-06

the original machine remain in use, to
be checked with new stamp at each
control point. After conference
with army and navy officials, map ma
kers and aviation experts at Washing
ton, Kruckman probably will make a
flying trip to France and England to
enlist the cooperation of those coun-
tries and to obtain suggestions and
ideas.
Soon after his return to the United
States he will tour the world, covering
the entire route of the race. On this
trip he will make the final decision on
points of control, and will arrange
for the placing of the fuel and Oil sta
tions.
Kruckman is receiving cablegrams
kilograms and letters from all parts
if the world, showing the keen interest
which the race has aroused.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-06
GRAND JUNCTION SAN DIEGO
RAILROAD LINE COMING

Washington, Feb. Ga new south
western trunk line to run from Grand
Junction, Colo, to San Diego, in south
ern California, traversing the states
of Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and
California, is projected, and construc-
ton work, it is said, will be begun
this spring.
Secretary Lane of the Department
of the interior was in conference to-
day with a group of western men
who are interested in the railroad and
it was said that the surveys for the
proposed line already have been COM
pleted. The representatives of the
project have been in Washington in
conference with Secretary Lane for
the purpose of being informed as to
the details of the various steps neces-
sary to the filing of proper applica-
tions for rights of way over public
lands.
The public lands involved consist of
Indian reservations, forest reserves
and power site Withdrawals. Under
the law the Interior Department can
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-06

grant to a common carrier right
of way over public land with sites for
stations and yards.
Officials of the Department of the
Interior believe the new road will be
the means of developing a large area
of public lands. They say also that
the road will be the means of de-
veloping the large bituminous coal
fields and iron mines in the states
mentioned. The department will in
every way facilitate the beginning of
the work.
The department has been informed
that the line will be approximately
1000 miles long and will cost $4,000
a mile, exclusive of rolling stock and
terminals.
Secretary Lane said he did not
know the names of the parties who
We're behind the building of the new
trunk line. He said this would de-
velop when the formal application for
public lands was filed with the de-
partment. 1t is understood that Chi
cago parties are back of the road and
certain Colorado fnanciers. 1t is
hoped to complete the road, it is said,
shortly after the Panama canal is
completed and in operation.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-06
Australian Fruit Through Canal

London, Feb. 6.-The Hon. Digby
Frank Denham, premier of Queens
land, today said:
"The opening of the Panama canal
is destined very considerably to ad-
vance Queensland's prospects, partic-
ularly in relation to fruit raising.
New York will be brought within 21
days journey of the coony, about the
same distance as from the Cape of
Good Hope and have visions Of New
York and other American cities in
their hottest weather being relieved by
the citrus fruit from Queensland via
the canal"
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-06
TO MAKE TESTS FOR
ROUND THE WORLD TRIP

San Francisco, Feb. 6.-The sum of
the worlds knowledge of aviation will
be sifted in determining the final con-
dtions which will govern the Pana-
ma Pacific exposition race around the
world. Arnold Kruckman, in charge
of the preparations for the race, will
leave in two weeks on cross country
tour on which he will study condi-
tions at the various suggested control
points, weigh the opinions of the best
aeronauts of the different sections and
later confer with students of aviation
on the Atlantic seaboard, with a view
of obtaining all possible data before
the official determination of rules and
routes.
Kruckman points out that, while the
proposed route must be followed in a
general way, because it offers the only
air way over the seas, the time will
not necessarily be limited to 80 days
and that this time may be extended if
the expert testimony of the airmen in
dicates that it should be.
"a general survey of the situation
indicated that this time would be
sufficient" said Kruckman, "but if
it appears that the time allowance is
not sufficient for a reasonable test
under the conditions, more time will
be given. l am sure the exposition
management of the race has no inten-
tion of imposing unreasonable condi-
tions and the present tentative plans
are elastic, to be definitely marked out
after:a careful analysis of the entire
project, based upon the best scientific
information available"
One important query, raised by
many aviators who are preparing to
enter the race, has been met and an
swered by the race management.
1t touches on the problem of obtain
ing uniform grade oil and gasoline in
the desolate stretches of wilderness
where the flyers will be compelled to
alight This need will be met by the
location of communal supply depots
along the route where stores of .76
test oil will be kept, with machine
parts and facilities for repairs. This
will relieve a condition which has al
ways caused difficulty in long cross
country flights.
The rules covering the flight in
single machine will be given liberal
construction. Repairs and rebuilding
will be allowed, with the provision that
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-06
Bailey Will Contested

New York, Feb. 6.-The contest over
the millions left by the late James A.
Bailey of Barnum & Bailey, has be-
gun before Justice Tompkins in the
supreme court at White Plains.
Mr.. Bailey's $4,OO0,0O0 estate went
to his widow, but she died in 1912 and
the contest was brought by her Sis
ter, Mrs. Ann Isabelle Hutchinson of
Bridgeport, Conn.
Mrs. Hutchinson charges the execu.
tors, Joseph and Theodore McCaddon
exercised undue influence over Mrs
Bailey just prior to her death.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-06
German Advice on Japan

Berlin, Feb. 6.--However inocuous
President Wilson and Secretary Bryan
may consider the foreign policy and
military and naval plans of Japan,
there is no disposition in Berlin to
minimize the necessity of keeping
vigilant watch on the ambitions and
maneuvres of the mikado's govern
ment.
Germany is paying the closest pos
sible attention to them. Nothing now
in sight is responsible for the meas
ures taken by the kaiser's government
which is taking far sighted view
and contemplates contingencies of the
distant rather than the immediate fu-
ture.
1t is felt here, however, that Euro
pean and American statesmen would
be indulging in the most fatal sort of
ostrich policy if they failed to keep
closely in touch with developments in
Japan and to make their own plans
accordinging. Germany has territorial
interests in the far east akin to those
of the United States, though less ex-
tensive, and the opinion prevails in
Berlin that the owners of Kaio Chaio
Samoa and the Philippines Nay have
mutual interests of far greater mag
nitude than superficial observers real
| ize.
Japan has just ordered so German
aeroplanes, to be delivered in the sum-
mer Of 1914.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-06
Croker Remains Silent

Dublin, Feb. 6.-Richard Croker
former Tammany boss, has just heard
of action of the national democratic
club in New York in reading Charles
F. Murphy out of that organization
He appeared surprised, but declined
to talk.
81 would not discuss the matter in
any event." Mr.. Croker said. 81 am
out of business in New York, and
have nothing to do with these things
any more"
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-06

that have occurred during the present
year:
Jan. 4-Schooner Ipnia lost off No
via Scotia; 6 perished.
Jan. 4-Tank steamer Oklahoma
split in two by waves 81 miles south
east of Sandy Hook; q lost.
Jan. 12-Ward liner Esperanza
damaged by fire off Havana.
Jan. 13-Steamship Cobequid ran on
rocks off Trinity Ledge in Bay of
Fundy and lost; -120 passengers res
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-06

This map diagram conveys an accu-
rate idea of what occurred when the
steamship Nantucket of the Merchants
and Miners line crashed her bow into
the middle of the Old Dominion liner
Monroe on the morning Of January 81,
iYsendng the Monroe with AZ of her
passengers and crew to the bottom.
The Monroe disaster is only one OF
long string of sea accidents that have
occurred during the first month Of
1914. Following is a list of disasters
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-06

cued after sensational search fol-
crippled liner.
Jan. 13-Schooners John Paul anG
Greta lost near Martha's Vineyard.
Jan. 15-Schooner Fuller Palmer
lost; Is of crew rescued.
This unusual record of marine dis
asters is almost unprecedented. The
fact that heavy storms have prevailed
all over the world during 1914 is giver
as the cause. Foggy weather has beer
almost continuous along the Atlantic
coast from Halifax to Key West.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-06
Some Snow

Chico, Feb. 6-Seven feet of snow
on the level lies on the ground at Butte
Meadows, 80 miles east of this city.
The telegraph and telephone wires are
all down and travel to the place is
blocked.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-06
Special.

Rubber and asbestos roofing. Spe.
cial price on three-quarter rubber
hose, guaranteed for one year. VAL
ley Hardware, north side of Main
St.; G. Watkins, Prop.-Adv. 240
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-06
Notice to the Auto Public,

If your engine shows lack of pow
er or you need any adjustments, go
to the Standard Garage, corner Sew
enth and Main streets, Ell Centro.
phone 230. Autos for hire.-Adv. If
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-06
Rine to Suhdiyide.

80 acres, alfalfa and barley, soft
soil, close in, 1925 per acre. Will be
worth $500 per acre in two years.
Gage & Wachtel, 514 Main street
Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-06

DR.. S. Odle, veterinary surgeon,
treats all animals. Permanently To-
Gated. L. H. Parsons, assistant dem
tist 727 West Main street, Ell Gen.
tro. Phone 217.-Adv. tt
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-06
Goals to Newcastle

Oklahoma City, Feb. 6.-Chief AL
fred Sam, at the head of a movement
to colonize Oklahoma negroes on the
Gold coast of Africa, left Weleetka
Okla, with 1870 members of the col
ony for New York. The remainder of
the 500 in camp will follow shortly,
it is said. Those leaving Weleetka
drew $68,OO0 from Weleetka banks.
Portraits, Views, Picture Framing,
for work of quality at modern studio.
E. v. Davis, third door west of Post
Office.-Adv. If
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-06

Hartford Fire Insurance Co.
The best for the money. Gage &
Wachtel, 514 Main street.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-06

Best equipped and most careful
piano mover. Ed Royce Transfer #
Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-06

The best alarm clock in United
States, Seth Thomas makers, guaran-
teen two years. j. f. Lukens, 522
Main St.-Adv.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-03-17
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