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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-12-26
HARD TASKMASTER IS GENIUS
Possession That Sets Man Apart
From His Fellows Keeps Him Con-
stantly at Work.

Genius, what is it but the power OF
being able to read2 No respecter OF
birth, it chooses the cottage gladly.
hiding in the rags Of a tinker, loving
the howell. the plowiand, the grfmed
and smoky roof Il is a personal
ity, q living creature, a greater-than-
man in man, a reading master, an
angel of kindness and a tyTant Of
cruelty, smiling at the pupil one time,
scourging him another; and as the
body comes to its power with years
it hears the master always teaching,
never at rest, speaking with q dis
tinct voice, unfolding pictures without
end, and the ama1uensis cannot keep
pace with this tyrant who hurries him
on with, See this" and See that -
working while the body sleeps, show
ing portions Of the way and work
Of life which are still far ahead,
planning out the whole life right up
to the end. giving everything eagerly,
il with pain. when the time comes
That is genius, the power which works
not for the man. but against him
No labor can make what is not there
<2PPA-So1NlOA NAMES q AAaA 0OAO ~
learn, but not to teach, and If the
master be absent no learning viii call
him, Just as without learning
great tribulation-he cannot be awak-
ened; for genius is nothing but the
power Of reading what has been writ
ten upon the mind of an unknown
tongue; and without a Daniel the writ
ing cannot be interpreted: and Chal
deans and astrologers viii strive in
vain.-From Granite by John Ire
vena.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-12-26

connection near the river bank. Look
ing there, he saw two geese with heads
together and perched upon their
necks was one OF his hens. The geese
started and swan sideways across the
river. The two remaining geese en-
tered the water. another hen few to
their necks and they departed.
Bagg entered his rowboat and roved
to the Binn farm. There he learned
that 20 strange hens had Joined the
Binn flock After explaining the ex-
plot Of the geese Bagg was allowed
to take his hens home. The geese are
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-12-26

would come in the morning and return
at night. This continued until re-
Gently.
a few weeks ago Bagg observed
that ten of his choice hens were miss
ing and attributed the theft to thieves.
Last week he lost Is, and as his hem
house was locked, the windows barred
and no signs that it had been entered.
he believed that fox was carrying
away his poultry. Saturday he put
in the day watching his diminishing
flock.
Late in the afternoon he heard q
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-12-26
The Artificial Kind

81 wonder why it is that terms of
endearment are often followed by
terms Of separation"
81 can't begin to say. What prompted
you to ask that question: '
"A friend Of mine who used to call
his wife the light OF his life recently
obtained q divorce and made a con-
tract with musical comedy star to
furnish him Illumination
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-12-26
Wonderful Activities.

Julius Caesar was a great man,
said the reflective citizen.
What did he dog" asked the man
with the high hat and the sack coat
why, he conducted campaigns and
contributed to the enduring literature
Of the world at one and the same
time"
''Is that so? didn't know there was
a bull moose party in them days"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-12-26
PavInu the Wav.

PA, what is meant by the psyche
logical moment?'
when give your mother a check
my son, that is the psychological mo-
ment for me to tell her I won't be
home until late"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-12-26
A CASUAL OBSERVATION.

I'VE are living in an age of exceptional cul
ture" said the woman with angular features
"Mebbe We are" said Farmer Corntossel But
l can't help noticin that people walk right up to
the news stand to buy some pretty fluffy stuff
while it takes mighty good book agent to work
on set Of Shakespeare"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-12-26
1HlEvlNe GEESE SWIM RIVER
And the Stolen Chickens Are Waited
Across Stream on Their Necks,
is the Story.

All summer people coming and go
ing over the river road have noticed
four extra large geese a mile below
here. These geese belong to the Binn
farm, across the river.
Early in the spring the geese
crossed the river and mingled with
the fowls on the Bagg farm. They
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-12-26
A Rouah-Neek Opinion.

do you consider bass drums and
cymbals genuinely musical instru-
ments?"
No. replied Mr.. Growcher. MY be-
lief is that they are put in to keep the
tired business man from going to
sleep"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-12-26
Greatly BENEFITED.

Your weight seems to be about the
same all the time. Mr.. Knaggs-''
About the same. However. it var
led a little last year"
Tell me about it.
Owing to an affection Of the throat.
Mrs Knaggs was unable to speak for
two weeks, and gained seven
pounds"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-12-26
AndThat HELMS

How does he keep the wolf from
the door,"
q don't know; but I know his wife
boils cabbage nearly every day"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-12-26
''Hogmanay, trollolay,
Give US of your white bread.
But none of your grey,
Hogmena, Hogmena,
Give US cake and cheese, al
aWay."

Hogmena Hogmena,
Give cake and cheese and let go
away"
AS they sang they collected what they called
their 'farls'-oaten cake and cheese From this
developed the letting in of the new year. Par
ties of men and boys went through the town. They
stopped at the front door of every house and sang
until they we're admitted. Then they received
small gift of money, went through the house and
left by the back door. That should be the
first visitor of the year general belief in
the British isles for centuries, nor is it yet
tinct.
In Scotland the ceremony of "frstfooting' has
almost entirely died out, but in some OF the re-
moter parts of that country it is pleasantly
membered. At the approach of II on New Years
a ''hOt pint" prepared. This was kettle
of warm spiced CT sweetened ale, with a liberal
infusion of spirits When the clock struck every
member of the family drank to the year.
Then the elders of the family went out into the
street, carrying the kettle of spiced ale and
supply of buns, cakes, bread, and cheese. When
they met party of friends similarly engaged,
they stopped to exchange greetings and sips OF
ale They went to the houses of their neighbors,
sent the kettle from friend to friend, and spent
the hours before dawn in sociability and good
cheer. If they the first to enter house after
twelve o'clock they the "frstfoOt" and re-
ceived especial favor.
In England, the frstfooting parties were made
up generally of the poor boys of the village who
carried ''wassaiI-bowl'. decorated with ribbons,
and received in return for their profered drinks
and good wishes, cakes and cups of ale. But in
Scotland recently 100 years ago frstfooting
a democratic social institution, in which few
were too proud to share. The principal streets
of Edinburgh, it is said were more crowded be-
tween twelve and one New Years day morning
than at noon on business days
simple ceremony, not yet obsolete, consisted
in unbarring the front door as the clock struck
twelve, to let the old year out and the new year
in. In the Island of Guernsey the children paraded
the streets carrying the efhgy of man. emble-
matte Of the dying year. This they buried at
midnight on the seashore, with elaborate ritual.
At Burghhead in Morayshire. they kept New
Years eve by Burning the cIavie." They made
huge piles of herring barrels, and set fire to them
with peat The burning embers they carried home
to their houses protection against whatever
evils the year might bring.
On New Years day the Scotch of bygone gen
erations believed fire should go out of the
house. If it we're given, misfortune might be pre-
sented by throwing burning peat into a tub of
water
There is something suggestive of the Russian
Easter in one tfrst-footing" custom once popular
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-12-26

Sugar exists not only in the cane.
beetroot and maple, but also in the
sap of about 100 other plants and
trees.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-12-26

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOU
Try Murine Bye Remedy for Red Weak, Watery
Eyes and Granulated Eyelids; No Srnarring-
Just Eve comfort Write for Book Of the Eys
bT mail Free Murine Eye Remedy Co.. ChicaGO-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-12-26
Its characfer

They tell me the girl Bill is en-
gagged to leads him by the nose.'
"Oh, that report is misleading
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-12-26

There would be a whole lot more
applause If people knew that there
wouldn't be an encore
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-12-26

Red Cross Ball Blue, made In America,
therefore the best, delights the housewife
All good grocers. Adv.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-12-26

Having a lot of friends Is usually
more pleasant than profitable.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-12-26

now Enclosed in a pen. Beaverton
IN. y Dispatch TO New York Trib-
uHe.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-12-26

A mans past interests a woman less
less than his presents.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-12-26

r grandfathers did not give up $50
each for the privilege of spending
New Years eve in crowded restaur-
ants. Neither did they, at the stroke
of twelve, put on caps of colored
paper, ring COW bells, and throw con-
,etti at strangers. Yet we, who ridi-
cuIe their traditions and superstitions,
can find, it seems, no more satisfac-
tory way in which to speed the old
year and welcome the new.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-03
COLLECTS SUM OF $3.50
WHEN OTHERS LOST HOPE
Chief Clerk Warner. q. S. Treas
urer's ONCE, Shows Marked Ef-
fciency az Sleuth.

A good collector for the government
has been developed in Chief Clerk
warner of the office of the United
states treasurer, in the difficult task
OF adjusting the disbursements and re-
ceipts of the fund for the benefit of
americans in Europe, imperiled by war
cohditlons He has just recovered a
credit or $3.50 that seemed destined to
be posted to profit and loss
A note for $3.50 was given by an
american woman abroad in exchange
for travel accommodation. To the mote
was pinned check on European
bank. which the traveller had been I'M
able to collect, and which was her
security to the government in ex-
change for it's aid in getting home.
There was allo card Of reference
which implied no obligation.
When the note was offered for pay
ment in the United States, the woman
who gave it was not known at the
place designated as the place of pay
ment. The government then proceeded
to attempt liquidation of the security.
sending the check to Europe to be
cashed- The European bank was re-
ported as having closed its doors. AS
far as the government was concerned.
this indicated a total inability to re-
imburse itself for the accommodation
given, but Chief Clerk Warner wrote
to the man in Europe named in the
card of reference. Result was that this
individual responded, expressing de-
sire to pay the amount Of the note. 1t
has been sent abroad for collection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-03
THE EVENING STORY.
THE RUNAWAYS.
Copyright, 1914, by ". werner.)

Copyright, 1914, by W. werner.)
All day Gail had hoped. It was the
weather. perhaps. Suddenly one was
aware that 1t was summer even in that
close, dim, narrow street Of apartment
houses, and that the sky was blue even
if one could not see it. There were
spring vegetables on the push carts
that trundled past. Gail had bought
bunch Of young onions which were re-
viving slowly under the cold water tap.
They had cost a nickel, and nickels
were precious now that Dan had no
work. But she felt that today would
end his long seeking for job. He
would have good news to tell her when
he came home.
It was not Dams fault he had no
work He was willing enough, but he
had never learned a trade. There was
no time for that. He had been earning
$50 week when Gail married him, but
within two years he was reduced to
SIS. A change in the management had
resulted in his losing his last place. He
had recommendations as to his honesty.
steadiness and sobriety. but he was not
skilled. At thirty-eight he was too old
now he had been Misunderstanding. He
had picked up few odd Jobs. but moth
ing that offered permanent employ
ment. Every day the little store Of
money dwindled along with health and
hope.
Gail herself had tried to get work,
but with no better success An un-
skilled woman is less wanted than an
unskilled man: Always came the same
question: What have you been work.
ing at?" Once she had faltered out
Housekeeping" and the rough looking
man who was busily wedding out un-
satisfactory applicants laughed in her
face. Next got the place. She was a
thin, young blond. with swirls Of frills
creeping out from her fashionably cut
coat. Gail went home heavy hearted
Dan.
Since she could not earn it seemed
that the one thing she could do was to
save. She went to a school Of domestic
economy and studied hard. Her aim
was to feed Dan well at the least pos
sible cost. and she accomplished won
ders: She planned and sacrificed and
gloried in her tiny victories over the
butcher, the baker and the candlestick
maker, even when the stakes were only
penny.
Moreover. she kept up Dams hope and
courage; He never saw her finch or
and received him back with a kiss She
had thousand aphorisms OF hope
which she recited to him. And when
she brought in her tasty dinner they
the morrow. Sometimes her own eour-
age tagged and she felt herself sink
ing into dependency. Then she would
struggle up again. bring out her best
So Dan never suspected that she had
her own trials to bear as well as his
trials to share.
Today, however, she seemed almost
glad. Dan will bring back good
news" she thought. She could hardly
wait for his coming. She worked with
restless eagerness. She made their
possible and cooled them as best she
could. She brought out all her best
things for the table. And then she
combed her pretty, fair hair in a new
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the load. his boots swinging, and drove.
How do you do. sir?" said Dan.
The man pulled upon the reins and
the horses stopped. "Fine day"
Fine, indeed said Dan.
They eyed each other. Just got off
the train?" asked the farmer.
Yes, sir"
Want nobody to meet you, Ell?
Well, you're going the wrong way.
Petes folks live down over the bridge.
that the folks moved Off t'other day.
I've got the rest of their goods here"
What did they move off for?" asked
Gail. with sudden interest.
The woman got sick. ] guess she
didn't like farming. anyhow And he
worker. too, he was Had his crops in
and everything. Leaves me middlin'
bad of. I can't stay up there and tend
things. I've got my own farm to see to.
ought to be there to watch the crops"
Dan and Gall exchanged glances.
Let US go there and look after things
for you." Dan said. I'll tell you how
things stand with u.s." And he told his
story.
Gosh said the old man. 81 never
was SO took back in my life. I thought
you was some of Pete Crandall's folks
that he was expecting to make him a
visit. I sort O. like your looks, both Of
wait till I tie the team to tree and
we'll go back and look at the place.
'Tain't 4 mile back by the path"
1t was a small place. but a pleasant
and the crops looked thrifty. A few
hens were running about. Vines were
submerging the porch. and dande1ion
blooms ran like golden-headed chill
dren over the grass.
"If you'll stay here this summer and
VI
said Hiram Benedict. II can see you
amt farmers. but you look honest and
you can learn how things 60"
Yes. we can learn" Gall promised.
and she slipped her hand into Dams
and squeezed 1t hard.
That night they camped out. There
was an old stove and Hiram brought
them some bedclothes. few dishes
straw at the barn. His wife sent a loaf
of bread and half a ham and a pail of
rich milk.
SO they began. Hiram gave them $50
a month and all the eggs and vegeta-
bles they could use. The neighbors for
gear of all kinds. They had never
dreamed there was SO much kindness
in the world. Jack-of-all-tradest that he
was, Dan found that farming came az
work it was healthy. and left him with
sound nerves and a great appetite.
That golden summer! Once Gail went
back to the city to collect her lares
and penates. She came back more in
love with the country than ever.
ITS 112 in the shade" she said. you
could bake eggs on the pavement any
where. ''Oh. Dan, I'm SO glad I'm out
Of that close little fiat forever"
"Hiram was up here today" Dan
said. land he wants me to stay right
on. He says he'll start in renting ms
the place on shares next spring. What
do you think. Gail?'
.sThinkr cried Gail. Tier eyes filled
but she laughed quickly. It'll stay II
you'n stay, Dan. Homes any place
where you are, but this"
as the most of a home of any place
we've found, eh?" Dan said. And their
kiss was the sealing of the bargain.
(THE END.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-03
MAY CONSOLIDATE CHURCHES.
Suggestion Affects Hethodists, Pres
byterians and CongreEationalists.

OTTAWA. Ontario. October S.-The
consolidation of the Methodist, Presby-
terrain and Congregational churches
in Canada was proI1aed in an official
report announced yesterday afternoon
Of the special committee of the Meth
odist General Conference. The confer
ence, without discussion, unanimously
Endorsed the recommendation of the
special committee.
NEW HAVEN. Conn, October g.
1.-THE recommendation of the special
committee of the Methodist General
Conference in Canada for consolidation
gregational churches in the Dominion
& significant at t this time that unifica.
about" said the Rev. DR.. Newman
smyth. of this city. chairman of the
committee on church unity of the Con-
gregational General Conference. 1.-The
same thing has been happening in Eng
land, where the Church of England
clergy have been holding meetings with
non conformists. One of the results Of
the European war will be to unite all
religious forces of the world"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-03

chance. as originally intended, We have
mapped out an itinerary, one that will
assure a roof and bed each night we
are ON the road" That was the Browns
contribution to the program. They have
friends and relatives all over this part
of the county, and we will be certain
of welcome and accommodation at
each nights stop.
There is no change, though. in our
plan to cook all our meals by the way
side. and it IS possible. if the weather
is favorable. that we shall sleep out
OF doors at least one night. Mr. Brown
is going to hitch two horses to COW
cred wagon and haul all necessary
camping equipment A tent is to be
taken along. if for no other purpose
than to enable US to eat in comfort
should there be rain. Should we decide
to camp out. the women and Margery
will occupy the tent. and Mr. Brown
and the boys and I will roll up in
blankets and sleep under the stars.
We are satisfied that it is going to be
a great trip. and all are looking for
ward eagerly to the day of starting.
That's one reason why / think there
isn't going to be much trouble over the
question of paving 1925 for the horse
have picked out. E.. NJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-03
TAKING A FAMILY
BACK TO THE SOIL
Being the Experiences OF . Gov
ernment Clerk Who Sets Out
to Lower the High Cost Of
Living.

have "renigged" on my commission
to buy a horse without the advice or
assistance of Jane. The trouble is 1
can't find a nag I am willing to own
which may be had for SIS, the limit Of
price fixed by family council
After our experience with Bill"
bought by Jane at auction. 1 don't care
to take chance on another bargain
counter equine. I've had several horses
offered me. at prices ranging from $50
to $50. Some of them scored fairly
higher, rather. comparatively high
in looks. but none of the would-be
sellers was willing to incorporate a
guarantee of soundness in the bill of
sale. Capt. Russell advised that
should insist upon such a guarantee if
/ would escape the rule of caveat emp
tor.
Had ] been little more discreet in
my remarks anent Bill" and the wis
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and unusually becoming way and put
on her best thin dress.
walked ali the way upstairs. He had
a crumpled newspaper in his hand.
When she opened the door and held
out her arms to him he simply stood
rible dumbness. His cheeks were gray
and drawn, his eyes hollow, his collar
wilted. He was tired out with his day,
and 80 he had come home.
but she kissed him. patted him on the
shoulder, brushed back his hair. and
led him to. the couch. Lie down,
honey. It has been hot today and
I'm thirsty" he said, and lay back
Gail brought him a glass of cold tea.
Il did hope" he sighed. ito have good
Gail laughed. "oh. my dear. You
speak as If it were the last day of all!
Isn't there tomorrow-many tomor-
and we're getting down pretty close to
Nonsense" Gail laughed again. Our
rent is paid whole month ahead;
the better job for waiting Now. If
you're rested enough we'll have sup
g geri IKE ike" got something good that
hungry he was by reading stray items
from the newspaper he had brought
Wealthy young couple tire of society
thew live the simple life. unknown to
their rustic nsighbers and sought for
by distracted relatives She looked
up merrily. Let's run away, too,
Dan"
Now you're talking stuff, grille" he
said
Gail flung the paper away. She
leaned forward with clasped hands and
NO." she said. I'm talking sense.
Listen. dear. tomorrow morning wen
run away. I'll lead. All you'll have to
do is to follow. I've felt all day that
it's come! It's come"
There were no plans to be made be-
yond those OF leaving the fiat and
packing suit case. Before they went
and counted it. There was only a
small handful of it all told, and with
this they must unlock the doors of
their great adventure.
Dan was weary and heart-heavy next
morning. Gail. too, found that her in
spiration was little more than a mem
DRY, but she hustled about just as if
she were brimful of delight in her un-
dertaking. She packed a little basket
of lunch, and with this and the sui.
case they set forth in the first light of
tho new day. Tney round themselves
ahead of commuters in a nearly empty
train. A ride on the cars was a nov
city to Gail. and as soon as they were
out of the city where they could catch
glimpses of sky and verdure her spirits
be gan to rise. Midday found them still
flying onward into the heart of the
real country, where dwellings were rare
and there seemed to be land enough
for the populations of a dozen cities
to camp in. A little red flag station
wheeled into view from behind a spur
Of hill. The train stopped and Gail
sprang UP.
Lets get OF here" she whispered.
excitedly, and started down the aisle
with the lunch basket. Dan followed
her.
The first thing they saw when they
alighted from the train was a road
that went upa hill and lost itself
amid big green trees. It seemed to
the hand, she hurried along it. When
they got to the top of the hill they