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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-05-08
HAVE FIGURES OF ATHLETES
American Business Men Of Today Far
Better Proportloned Than Those
of = Generation Ago.

1.-THE American man, the American
business man of forty or forty-five, has
got new shape" said tailor. He's
got lean, straight shape-full chest,
narrow hips. But If you could have
seen him a generation ago!
"The business man of forty expected
to be- fat and soft generation ago. He
rather admired, In fact, a fat, soft
shape. The richest business men were
fat and soft-and that made fashion
of it-just as Queen Alexandra's lame
ness made limp fashionable in Vic
torlan times.
"What stomachs our fathers had at
forty or forty-five! Feather-bed
stomachs which they balanced by bend
ing backward. A big stomach was a
sign of success, a sign Of gentility. If
you were lean, why, you must be a
laborer-perhaps you didn't get
enough to eat.
What is the cause of the slender,
agile figures of today? Open air and
exercise-that's the cause. Golf is the
cause. Motoring is the cause.
"My friend" the tailor impressively
ended, my books show that the mid
dle-aged business man of today is
four inches bigger around the chest
than the middle-aged business man of
1890, and IS inches smaller around the
stomach"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-05-08

Monday morning the roads to
Liberal were being drug and put
into fine shape for travel since the
rain.
Mrs. G II. Light who was hurt
by n horse knocking her down
Whsn she irld to get into the bug
gy is recovering nicely at this
time.
Chas. Light and family were
down in the Floris neighborhood
Sunday. He said the valley look
ed green and beautiful for miles.
Virgil Shepherd employed at
the Star Lumber yard was taken
with appendicitis Friday and the
first Of the week had a surgical
operation performed.
Mrs. Aaron walton went TO
!}ucklin Friday to visit relatives
a few days.
r, A, Ward made business trip
to lIayne the latter part of last
week.
j. G, Mcfarland and wife came
home Friday from Topeka where
they had been visiting relatives.
! Mrs. Anna G. Weighmeyer, of
the Dombey neighborhood came
home last Friday from Barnes
where she had been visiting rel
atiyes Il few weeks.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-05-08

hens promoted her over the heads
of the other three stenographers,
simply because she was the best
stenographer he had.
For about a year Grace remain.
ed with this establishment, when
an offer came from the Fox Type
writer Company, of the same city,
which she accepted. Mr.. Fox
had learned about her good work,
and naturally desired her services.
Although this is a great establish.
ment, employing many stenogra,
piers, it was not long until Grace
was holding IKE position of head
stenographer, where great skill
and accuracy are required.
Many times she has written Mr..
Dougherty' Il am SO glad that |
learned your shorthand; | know |
owe my success chiefly to that,
for it was my ability to read
my notes so well that brought me
success, and it was the legibiIity
of your shorthand that enabled me
to do so well in reading my notes. .
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-05-08

See our rig to lift the dirt out,
before commencing to dig that
silo. ad o. 81
Liberal IIdw, Co. Thos. W. Cav
Gardner aud Vickers are plan
ming on putting in an elevator at
this place soon.
DR.. II. A. Jones and family ex-
pected IN Liberal the first of the
week were detained visitors in
Plains for Il few days before they
reached Liberal. DR.. Jones has
been in Chicago for several
months taking post. graduate
work.
Guaranteed an abstract from
the Seward County Abstract Co.
adlt
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-05-08
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NOTES

NOlES
When hard times come and
the business Office must cut
down their forces, it is always the
case that those who are first
thrown out of employment are
those who are not trained work
ers. In these days success dep
ends very much on training.
Every young person should
have practical business training,
no matter what may be his life
work.
1t seems to me that every
Young person who realizes the
help that a business course would
be to him, would be intensely de-
sirous of getting snch training.
Some young people find them
selves handicapped; but the old
saying is Where there's will
there's a way". If you really
want a business education and not
see your way of getting it, just
write me about the matter and ]
may be able to find a way for
you.
Write me fully and frankly,
inclosing return postage and |
will give you a prompt reply.
A TRUE SHORTHAND STORY
We'll" said Paul as he came
home with the mail. here is the
much talked of paper" and be
handed to his sister Grace a copy
of the Topeka Daily Capital, the
first of the six issues conducted by
Rev. Chas. NJ. Sheldon, author OF
I'm His Steps," which circulated
by the hundreds of thousands all
over the English-speaking world.
Paul's father was retired
Methodist minister, and the fam
lily lived on a fruit farm about IL
miles from Grand Rapids.
why here is what | want
said Grace, after she had looked
over the paper. Here is some
who says he teaches shorthand
successfully by mail, and he claims
to have a very easy method. n
investigate at once"
And several days afterward she
received cirulars and a letter from
the shorthand teacher. She had
a typewriter, and the prospect
of learning stenography without
being obliged to leave home was
attra ctive to her.
Within a few days she had rec
rived the text books and her first
lesson, which was really was a
personal letter to her, written in
shorthand. She managed to make
out nearly all of it, and writing
it in longhand sent it to the
teacher, also writing letter IN
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-05-08

7. f, Hopkins estimated that
without anymore rain that the
wheat crop would go eight busheI
to the acre in this vicinity, Now
are that it will be over
that amount to the acre. w.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-05-08

Mrs. Robert Dickerson has
been quite sick the past week
with gall stones. 1t is thought
that she will have to be taken to
Hutchinson for Il surgical oper-
alton.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-05-08

Imagine leGCer WrlJJee TO you
in shorthand; would you not be
interested to know what it con-
tanned for you, and would you
dig it out il you couldl
Grace was a busy young lady,
as most girls on a farm have to
be. But she was determined to
learn, and therefore it was not so
very difficult to find the time,
after all The trouble with most
of us is not that we do not have
the time, but that we have not
learned how TO use the time we
have.
When Grace wrote to the
teacher: II have out this lesson
while churning the butter, at ;
o'clock in the morning." he said,
well! she will be Il credit to her.
self and to me-"
So the instruction including
typewriting as we'll as shorthand,
continued for about ten weeks,
when something happened.
Say, Grace, how would you
like position as stenographerl'
asked her father one evening, as
he came home from town,
"Oh Pm not ready for a pos
ition; do you think | am9"
" Well, Mr.. Stephens told me
he needs another stenographer
now. and that he would be willing
to let you try the place. He has
three other stenographers, you
know, and he will be easy with
you to begin with. | think il
might be we'll for you to try it, d
any rate"
And so it was arranged.
With a fearful though deter
mined heart Grace sat down to
take her first dictatlon. Mr..
Stephens began slowly but soon
was talking as though to his cor
respondents face to face. After
debating a number of letters he said
You seem to have done nicely
so far; let US see now we'll you
read them; that is the test of your
work, you know"
And she read them off to him
without hesitation and without
error.
well, that is Gne," said Mr..
Stephens. THE most experienced
stenographer in the Office could
not read her notes like that"
After Grace bad been there
several days Mr.. Stephens,
to test her but really
because he felt sure she could
handle the work all right, talked
off letters and other business
documents to her for two days
steadily, without giving her any
opportunity to write out any of
it. 1t is comparatively easy to
take several letters at a time and
then write them out, because the
memory will help one; but
in two days one would have
written so much that every bit of
it would have to be read, for
practically none of it could
be remembered. Grace was at
the additional disadvantage of
being unfamiliar with many of tie
terms used in this business; yet
when it came to reading her netes
she found no difficulty whatever.
well, am glad | learned
about Dougherty's Brief Short
hand and decided to study it in
stead of the other system, for
can easily see that with it |
could not possibly have done with
This shorthand" said Grace.
Mr.. Stephens although not es-
pecially interested in the short
hand which she used, soon found
that Grace could take her notes
with equal readiness on any kind
Of paper, while the other steno-
grapeers had to use ruled paper
rniS was often a great convenience
.l.l Al
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-05-08
Married

f. p. Hangen to Nellie Nc
Elwain both Of Goodland, Kansas
were maeried April %, at the
Court House by, Probate judge
Campbell.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-03-06
THE NEW CURRENCY SYSTEM.

Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo and Secre- tary of the Agriculture Houston, who have been on tour of the whole country for several weeks, visiting the large cities in each section and holding hearings for the purpose of ascertainlng the most desirable points at which to establish the New Government Reserve Banks returned to Washing ton last week. They bring the most optimistic reports in regard to the industrial condition of the country Secretary McAdoo states that he was amazed at the vigorous prosperity which he found nearly everywhere. Business had slowed down very much when the new currency law be- came reality Dcember B, but since then busi- ness has been going. forward with leaps and bounds. While the currency banks not in operation yet, still the new law contained pro- vision that any bank which short of money could deposit it's securities at oncewith the United States Treasury and secure funds with which to meet the demands of its customers for loan. This provision to a large extent practically put the New Currency Law into operation at as for financial relief is concerned, and that is why it has had such beneficial effect the business of the country.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-03-06
THE SHAME OF IT.

Two. hundred Americans have died, by bullet, sword or flame across the border and the government of peo- pie that once avenged Goliad and the Alamo has sat in placid quiescence content to have Americans perish un- protected so long as the cheerful home-task of working out a nebulous '5new freedom went on undisturbedi
 One Englishman is shot by a Mex ican general-and the whole border seethes with wrath, Washington twists and squirms, promises '-inves- tigation," and the press of the world cynically unmoved while Americans suffered, talks now gravely of the swift approaching end of the policy of "watchful waitingi"
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-03-06
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 LET US BE PATIENT.

Certain citizens of Fl Paso in mass meeting assembled, preferred serious charges against the Washington ad- ministration, especially directed at the American; secretary of state, and the New York World suggests that the accusers be summoned to Wash ington before congressional investi- seen whether they are as well inform ed and as patriotic under oath as in mass meeting.
 The occasion for the denunciation of the Washington administration was the execution of British subject by order of General Villa in Mexico and the assumed inactivity of this govern ment in assuring protection for the life of this man and for other for eigners in the republic of Mexico.
 The situation confronting the Ameri- can government by the conditions pre- vailing in the sister republic is ex- ceedingly delicate, requiring the most cautious treatment, yet none the less firmness and decision. President Wilson, with an assertion of the Mon roe doctrine that has been challeng- ed or criticised, is attempting to do all that may reasonably be done for the protection of the lives and prop erty of foreigners in Mexico and the foreign powers haveshown confidence and reliance in his, judgment and the absolute sincerity of his policy = San Antonio Express.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-03-06
Editorial Opinion
WHAT IS AN INCH OF RAIN?

The weekly news letter of the de partment of agriculture states that on every daily weather bulletin or chart the amount of rainfall at various places during the preceding 24 hours is printed in inches and hundredths of inches. In a general way the pub lie understands that rainfall of two inches in one day IS heavy, and that one-tenth of an inch is light, but no attempt is made to associate the linear measurement of the water with its equivalent in weight or bulk. This is necessary for proper understand ing of the actual quantitative value lowing may prove of assistance in making calculations: An acre of ground contains 43,560 square feet. Consequently rainfall of one inch over one acre of ground would mean a total of >43, 3,560x144, or 6 272, $40 cubic inches of water This is equivalent to [, ,630 cubic feet. As cubic foot of pure water weighs about 624 pounds. the exact amount varying slightly with the density, it follows that the weight of uniform coating of one inch of rrain over one inch of surface would be 3,630. 4, 226,512 pounds or 11S 1-4 short tons, The weight of one United States gallon of pure water is g.. 345 pounds Consequently rainfall of one inch over one acre of ground would mean 27,143 gallons of water on the acre.-Riverside Press.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-03-06
BORDER MILITARY HIGHWAY
 SURVEY.

The delegation from Ihe Texas border which went to Washington for the purpose of pushing the proposed military highway that is projected from Fl Paso to the mouth of the Rio Grande, appeared before the senate committee On military affairs after it's arrival at the capital, and secured favorable report on Senator |Sheppard's joint resolution authoriz- ing an official survey and appropriat- ing. the sum of s25,0oO therefor
 The desirability of. the construction of such a highway was presented from a number of angles. Senator Sheppard stressed the importance of aiding the river guards and other government representatives in the prevention of smuggling and the facilf- tating of patrol work generally throughout the building of an. easily passable roadway. MT. Garner fol- lowed with comprehensive descrip- tion of border coDditions. Referring to what he considered the regretable action of the war department in aban- doning certain border posts, he urged that as a strictly military highway this enterprise should be coupled with movement to have the executive authorities consider their action with respect to the abandonment of the border posts Times.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-03-06
ANOTHER INVESTIGATION
 THREATENED.

Press dispatches bring the information from Naco Sonora that four of Governor Hunts honor convicts, who escaped from the road camp, in Co., chise county and made their way across the in ternational line, were lined up against an adobe wall and shot. The execution took place after a court martial held by General Caranza's officers. These escaped Arizona convicts engaged in a fight in Mexican dance hall and during the pistol battle two people were killed, one of the victims being woman inmate of the place. No doubt that the summary execution of four of Governor Hunts "honor' men will be the subject of vigorous protest on the part of our Governor. It is a well knwn fact that our sentimental executive IS opposed to capital punishment and has violated his oath of office under our constitution in re- prieving cold blooded murderers who have been convicted and sentenced to be hanged under the provisions of the laws of our state To say the least General Carranza has not shown much re- spect for the policy of the Governor of Arizona or consideration for his "honor' men who fall into his hands Let it be hoped that his whole sale execution of former citizens of Arizona will
 not lead to international complications.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-03-06
HON. MITT SIMS FOR STATE TREASURER

Hon. Mitt Sims, formerly Recorder of Green lee County and a member of the Constitutional Convention from this county, will in all probabll- ity be a candidate in the Democratic primaries for State Treasurer. Since the name of Mitt Sims has been mentioned in the democratic papers of the state as a strong candidate for the position MT. Sims has been in receipt of numerous letters from different parts of the state urging him to en- ter the race and promising him their support Mr. Sims is as well known in Greenlee county as he is in Graham. He resided here for years before moving to the Gila valley and should he consent to enter the race would be assured of strong and en- thusiastic support in this section. MT. Sims was in Clifton this week and stated that he was as yet undecided about making the race but promised to let his friends know definitely before the first of April
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-03-06
WASHINGTON POLITICS.
Senator La Follette's denun

Senator La Follette's denunciatlon of the Progressive party was not unexpected, but the return of Senator Bristow to the Republican party disappointment to the Progressives The latter organization finds cold comfort in the atti tude of Senators Clapp and Cummings, whom 1t has been thought, might be 'coaNed away" and in- duced to rejoin the march of Christian Soldiers, whose leaders declare they will reach Armegeddon in the next presidntial election. Meanwhile, Wash ington being Democratic-for the simple reason that the Administration IS of that political party finds comfort in the division of it's opponents
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-03-06

Senator Worsley, who was the guest of honor at meeting of the Clifton Democratic Club last Saturday evening, took occasion during the course of his speech to vigorously denounce the present Governor for his unlimited reprieve of cold blood ed murderers and assassins after they had been fairly and impartally convicted by jury of twelve men. The speaker contended that it was the sworn duty of chief executive of state to execute the laws of the state representatives of the people had written them. It is quite probable that Sena- tor Worsley will oppose c. w. P. Hunt in the democratic primaries for Governor and that this will be one of the main issues of that campaign.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-03-06

The approaching city election in Clifton is of more than usual interest for the reason that the time is at hand for embarking on permanent and systematic town improvement Our streets need permanent and substantial grading; the sewer sys- tenn requires enlargement and extension; fire department should be made more efficient and a town hall is necessity. Energetic and competent citizens who take an interest in affairs should be nominated and elected as members of our town council for the approaching two years.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-03-06
THE CASE OF COLUMBIA.

Because the United States annexed piece of from Columbia and built a $375,ooo 1000 canal across 1t, the Columbians still demanding any where from $2o,oooooo to $4o,ooo,o 1000 from the American government Those who "spilling' their sympathy on these people ought to consider that every mothers son. in Columbia has a scheme for getting rich soon as the Panama Canal opens-and matter of fact the country never has been as prosperous since Balboa traded wampun for coacoanuts with the Central American Indians.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-03-06

Mexico has succeeded in staging a memorable horror-not that one is needed, either.
 Some actresses lose their jewels just to show that they are as young as ever they were.
 Brazil has radium, too, and will probably sell it as genuine Mocha and Java radium. ..
 When the weather bureau cannot be accurate, it should at least be op- tOmiStic.
 Snow has given employment to the idle poor, but what can be done for the idle rich?
 A Missouri man advertiSeS for wife weighing 300 pounds and who is six feet tall. Some people simply can't get along without boss.
 We don't know what they call hat in Japanese, but that is what they are talking through.
 President Wilson pronounces been as if it were 'bean.' Now Boston naturally is anxious to know how he pronounces 'bean.2
 There's going to be music when the woman's suffrage amendment gets before the Senate.
 A woman's idea of telling the cap proximate truth" about her age is to divide the actual figures by two. ...-
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-03-06


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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-03-06

The political bee is buzzin' round these days No less than eight candidates for Sheriff toned in the Democratic primaries. One hears the names of c. L. Coffee, John Webster, Baylor Shannon, George Montgomery, Dick Boyles Jim Cash, Chas. Kreuder. Should these seven demo- crats enter the primary race who pick the winner?
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-03-06
COL. GoETHALs AND THE PRESIDENCY.

With Colonel Goethals in Washington talk ing it over'' with Congress, there has been dis cussion in the Capital of the possibilities of his being put forward for the presidency. Goethals is a Republican, and it generally supposed that party needs new leaders. It is said of the canal builder that he is of your imaginary heroes; and that his popularity is not of the mushroom sort. All this is indisputab1e, yet Goethals begs to be per mitted to keep out of politics. He promises to have the Panama Canal under full headway by July, and says that at the present time the great work is fully protected-and that no foreign enc my could pass the Notifications at either end of the big ditch. d..
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-03-06

The trial of Emrna Allen this week a charge of murder, in connection with the killing of H. H. lift by Mrs. Gould at Metcaf on Feb ruary T, judged by the evidence adduced at the trial, was a waste of time and money. It IS true that two of the witnesses for the prosecution fail ed to put in appearance, but 1t is extremely doubtful if the evidence of these two missing wit nesses would have been sufficient to change the verdict of the jury. Not scintilla of evidence was introduced the trial, which lasted two days, to connect the defendant with the charge of mur- der. At the conclusion the jury took one ballot which was unanimous for acquttal.