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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-11-13

Whether or not Secretary McAdoo
was guilty of an injustice toward the
banking interests Of the country when
he launched his charge of boarding,
he is right, emphatically right, in say
ing that it is just as reprehenslble for
individuals and corporations to hoard
money at this time as 1t is for banks.
1t is absolutely true that there is
no real reason for tight money in
this country" Under the Aldrich-
Vreeland act there has been put into
circulation $326,0O0OOO emergency
currency. The new banking and cur
fency system is being organized, and
1t is a potent safeguard for the fu-
ture. There has not been the slight
est excuse for panic or for boarding
That there has been individual and
corporate boarding Is demonstrated by
the need for so much emergency cur
rency, as well as by complaints Of
men Of business that money is tight
and scarce. Some blame the govern
ment and want more money" but
what can the government do against
boarding?
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-11-13
Skill and Skunk.

We shall quite miss the opportunity,
we shall never enter the inviting door,
If our captains of industry let fear
and timidity overcome them. We de-
pend upon Germany for dyestuffs, and
the supply may be cut off altogether,
yet we are told that 1t would be a
risky venture to engage American
capital In supplying that want, since
as soon as the war Is over Germany
would undersell us in our own market
and drive us out Of business. Have
we then lost our skill as well as our
spunk? Must we admit that when
President Wilson appealed to Ameri-
can manufacturers to show them
selves to be as good as the best he
uttered vain thing?
Nothing venture, nothing have.
What we shall have" is a period Of
trade depression as severe and as
prolonged, it may be, as that which
followed the panic year Of 1873, I'M
less we begin now to write our poll
cies Of insurance against adversely.
1t is a question Of courage and ca
pacity. If we have lost both. the out
look is gloomy indeed. If we prove
that we are self-reliant and resource
full we can beyond doubt take a
greater place in the worlds markets
than we have ever before filled and
profit generously by the venture
New York Times.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-11-13
AnlmosItY EXPLAINED.

The very fact that the Democrats
and the Progressives aim at many of
the same things explains the bitterness
of Progressives toward the Democrats,
The Democratic party Is actually do
ing the very things that the Progress
sives have simply been making a loud
noise about The more the Democrats
go on doing what they have been doing
for year and half the less chance
have the Progressives ever to get con.
troll of the government This explains
the luminosity Of the Progressives to
Mr.. Wilson.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-11-13
NEED MONEY FOR CAMPAIGN
Limitation of Expenditures ls Right
and Proper, But Legitimate Ex-
penses Must Be Met.

Not even the most fastidious re-
former had right to make objection
to the frank appeal of Chairman Nc
Coombs of the Democratic national
committee for contributions to the
campaign. AS Mr.. McCoombs OBJ
served, the cost of printing and trav-
cling must be met" and 1t is equally
true that campaign contributions are
not to be found on trees or bushes.
Reformers in congress and outside
have been advocating in recent years
strict limitation of campaign expen-
dltures. At the root Of the argument,
Of course, Is the belief that 1t is not
right that a rich candidate should
have an advantage over a poor one.
The one might be able to- hire 30
many bands and so many halls and
print 80 much literature that the poor
chap would not have chance to
make himself heard
All this is very good In theory, but
the trouble with It in practice is that
a restrictive law usually provokes eva
sions. Thus, every month or so, in
every state, there is talk Of excessive
expenditures and threats of investiga-
ton and exposure. The extravaganza
has not been confined to any one
party, but extends to candidates Of
all shades OF political belief
1t is well that corporations should
be barred from contributing to politi-
cal organizations and candidates be-
cause such contributions may involve
an obligation later on. Any effort to
prevent individuals from backing the
candidates of their choice, however,
is bound to result in evasions of the
law. The campaigns must be ,waged
somehow. The Limitation of $4,000 for
a primary campaign and $4,000 for
the regular campaign, fixed by con-
gress with reference to congressional
campaigns, is simply an invitation to
deception. Past experience has shown
the law to be ineffective. The expen-
ditures may not exceed the $4,000
mark directly, but in a great many in
stances there are indirect violations
of the law.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-11-13
PRESSED HARD.
coffee's Weight on Old Age. A.,

When people realize the injurious
effects of coffee and the change in
health that Postum can bring, they are
usually glad to lend their testimony
for the benefit of others.
my mother. since her early child
hood, was an inveterate coffee drinker,
had been troubled with her heart for d
number of years and complained Of
that weak all over feeling and sick
stomach.
Some time ago l was making q
visit to a distant part of the country
and took dinner with one Of the
merchants of the place. noticed a
somewhat unusual favour Of the cot
fee and asked him concerning 1t. He
replied that it was Postum.
Il was so pleased with 1t that, after
the meal was over, bought package
to carry home with me, and had wife
prepare some for the next meal. The
whole family were so we'll pleased
with 1t that we discontinued coffee and
used Postum entirely.
Il had really been at times very
anxious concerning my mothers con-
dition, but we noticed that after using
Postum for a short time, she felt SO
much better than she did prior TO its
use, and had little trouble with her
heart, and no sick stomach; that the
headaches were not so frequent, and
her general condition much improved,
This continued until she was we'll and
hearty.
81 know Postum has benefited my
self and the other members of the fam
ily but not in so marked degree as
in the case Of my mother, as she was a
victim of long standing" Name given
by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Postum comes in two forms:
Regular Postum - must be well
boiled. loo and 25c packages.
Instant Postum-is soluble pow
der. A teaspoonful dissolves quickly
In cup of hot water and, with cream
and sugar, makes a delicious bever-
age instantly. soc and SOC tins.
The cost per cup of both kinds II
about the same.
There's Reason" for Postum.
sold by GrocerA
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-11-13
To Increase Supply of Salmon.


Important experiments have recent
ly been made by the fisheries expert
for British Columbia in connection
with the hatchery operations. Last
year at Seaton lake, instead Of plac-
ing all the sockeye salmon eggs in
trays, as has been the custom hereto
fore, a plan was adopted more in
keeping with the natural methods fol-
lowed by the fish. The eggs, after
having been inoculated with the
lymph, were buried under five to sew
en- inches of sand and gravel. Over
100000 ova were thus treated in tanks
especially made therefor, and as re-
suit $4,000 healthy fry have been
taken out with the possibility of more
to follow. This is plendid record.
as compared with the old pan sys-
TEN, and it is believed by the experts
shat the new method will revolutions
lie the business Of the hatcheries.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-11-13
ERA OF PROSPERITY
To Follow Country's Overcoming
of Financial Crisis.
Most Trying Situation Has Shown the
ResiIleney Of the United States In
a Remarkable Desree-Mat-
ter for Pride.

Not since the Civil war was the
United States called upon to meet
such q financial crisis as came with
the outbreak of hostilities In Europe
Foreign exports were suddenly cut of
Imports necessary to many Of our
own manufacturing industries were
wholly suspended. All American stock
exchanges had to be closed, and 80 a
blight was put upon all our markets
where securities may be bought and
sold.
On top of this came Europe's clamor
to be paid In gold for the securities II
had sold in the fortnight before the
war began. With all Europe suspend
ing payment of its own debts and de-
handing gold instead Of merchandise
from the United States, a financial
strain was put upon this country the
like of which had not been seen in
80 years.
But in two short months the Ameri'
can people have met this crisis sue
cessfully. Our bankers have satisfied
New York city's maturing debt of
about $50 900 held abroad.
A syndicate of bankers has also
raised another $1OO,OOO,OOO of gold to
pay off Europe's immediate claims
against this country.
Money is now pouring back into the
large eastern cities. Big deficits In
bank reserves have been wiped out.
Interest rates are normal for this sea-
son Of the year and even less than
in some previous years when crops
were moving to market.
Never was the resiliency of our
country shown in so remarkable a
way. Without panic and without any
alarming money stringency the Unit
ed States has emerged from most
trying financial situation, with the full
knowledge that 1t has met every debt
at home and abroad,
What has happened in the financial
world is but an omen Of what must
occur in our trade and commerce.
The same vigor and buoyancy, the
identical spirit of quick recovery
which has made the United States the
only great power that has gone ahead
paying gold during the worlds worst
war, must soon set thousands of idle
wheels in motion and bring work to
tens Of thousands
The salient fact about this country
ever has been that 1t cannot be kept
down.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-11-13
Confidence In Administration.

OF course, all Of the Democratic
platform pledges have not been kept,
but there is yet time to make prog
ress with these before the life of the
congress expires. All in all, the ad
ministration has been a conspicuous
success, despite such industrial de
preston as has resulted from many
causes, and which is not in any sense
to be attributed to Mr. Wilson or to
the congress.
The people have full confidence in
President Wilson.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-11-13
STATE CAPITAL
NE VS. NOTES
Grants Right To XIII To Protect.

a"eo nB"h ~ Nhi " T'OhCS@
The right to protect himself and
those under his care from attack even
though it require the taking Of human
life is upheld by the criminal court OF
appeals in an opinion given reversing
the conviction Of Grover Armstrong in
the Texas county district court on a
charge Of manslaughter in the first de-
greer. He had been sentenced to four
years in the penitentlary.
Armstrong shot and instantly killed
Elmer Pendergraft near Texhoma on
the night of November 16, 1911. At the
time of the killing, it is alleged Pen
dergraft was attempting to enter the
home of Armstrong; slster-in-law. A
few nights before, 1t was asserted
Pendergraft had gone to the house and
attacked Mrs. Armstrong, threatening
The family lived in what is known as
half dug out"
The opinion of the court written by
Judge Thomas H. Doyle, says:
"A man in his own habitation may
resist force with force and repel an
unlawful entrance against his will by
one who in violent manner attempts
to enter, with the purpose of assault
ing or offering violence to him or the
inmates under his protection, even to
the taking of the aggressor's life, and
the homicide will be justlfable."
The appeals of Joe Cox, convicted in
the superior court of Tulsa county on
charges violating the prohibitory laws
w. R. Sanders, convicted in the county
court of Bryan county on a charge of
violating the prohibitory laws, and
Dave Sears, convicted in the county
court of Usage county for the same of.
Tense, are dismissed in opinion given
by Presiding Judge James r. Arm
strong.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-11-13
prssldsnt,s Position Endorsed.

Consider! Nine powers at war!
But one great nation free and unen-
tangled, but one In position of pos
sible arbiter of the worlds destiny;
and that one our own Behold, too,
the significance of recent happenings!
We cannot surmise that President Will
son foresaw so imminent a need of
proving Americas adherence to moral
might as against physical force when
he proclaimed seeming altruism at
Mobile. We cannot imagine that he
OWNED the proximate potency Of strict
observance of faith among nations
when he demanded that our treaty
with England be kept inviolate. And
yet by those two acts, still fresh in
mind throughout the world, the au-
thority of the republic was enhanced
UNNECESSARILY on the very eve Of a
cataclysm which can never be resolved
without its aid and acquiescence.
The president promptly, as in duty
bound, made his proffer of good Of
fees; there he stopped; there he
should remain, ready and willing, but
never betraying eageness to act
North American Review.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-11-13
Secretary McAdoo and the Banks.

Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo
could not have done less than publicly
admit that he was in error when he
accused two prominent New York
banks of charging excessive interest
on loans to correspondent banks. 1t
was duty he owed to the public and
those patriotic bankers whose efforts
have so greatly helped the administra-
ton to meet the problems resulting
from the war.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-11-13
Defaclng Ballot Charged.

R. E. Kelso, former inspector in pre-
cinct No. Of ward l, Oklahoma City.
was arrected as result of the Okla
homa county grand jury's investiga-
tion into alleged primary election ir-
regularities. Four indictments, each
charging the ex-inspector with defac-
ing ballot cast in the promary, had
been returned by the grand jury.
1t was alleged in the indictments
that Kelso erased the tx" in front of
Williams name on two ballots, Charles
Vests on one and Herring's on one,
placing it before Robertson's name.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-11-13
DIFFERENT THINGS IN MIND
Toms Supposed Endorsement Of What
LurIlna DIsapproved OF Nearly
Led to a Quarrel.

They we're in the lure of the ca
baret, he and she-Tom and Lurlina.
The contralto was singing. Positive
reimbursement was in Lurlina's
voice as she said:
Entirely too low! Entirely"
Surprise and unmistakable admirae
ton mingled in Toms reply.
"Ah, no! It's exquisite!"
A catch in her breath, amazement
In her wideopen blue eyes.
why, Tom! How can your"
There was almost tears in her
Soice.
How can II" he replied enthusiast
tcally. Indeed, how can l not?"
Amusement fed from indignation in
her eyes. The chill Of Ice was In her
tone and manner.
Then will thank you to take me
homer"
why, Lurlina?" And now the
amazement was in his eyes and pain
full eagerness in his voice. what do
you mean?"
"Oh, and she was angry now! Her
blue eyes were ablaze.
Il mean her gown!"
A beam of light. Tom saw 1t all
"Oh, Jupiter!" Could joy have bet.
ter uttered? Il meant her voice!"
Thereupon the waiter came and all
was forgotten.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-11-13
To Concentrate In Cholera Fluht.

What county in Oklahoma wants
hog cholera absolutely exterminated
within it's borders? There is an oppor-
tunity for some one county in the state
to have a corps Of trained experts in
the federal bureau of animal industry
invade its borders and chase Mr.. Hog
Cholera to his everlasting lair.
This is made possible under the
appropriation of half million dollars
recently created by congress to be
used in combating the dread disease
that has already claimed hundreds OF
hogs in Oklahoma this year, not to
mention the thousands dying from it
in other states of the union. DIR. F.
B. White of the bureau, who has Of
fees in the Federal building in Okla
homa City, is at the head of the work
in this state. He has done a great deal
of general determination work, but
will now individualize by counties af-
ter the manner of the cattle tick eX-
termination campaign Of the same
bureau.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-11-13
Hone |. In Democratic Party.

The Democratic party is now in fact
the only instrument ready to the coun-
try's hand by which anything can be
accomplished 1t Is united, as the Re-
publican party is not; 1t is strong and
full of the zest Of sober achievement,
and has been rendered confident by
carrying out great constructive pro-
gram such as no other party has at
tempted; 1t is absolutely free from
the entangling alliances which made
the Republican party, even before its
rupture, utterly unserviceable as an
instrument Of reform; its thought, its
ambition, its plans are of the vital
present and the hopeful future
President Wilson.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-11-13
LaureIs for State psnartmsnt.

London has been virtually cleared
of American refugees who were
stranded abroad. The governments
work in aiding foreign tourists to re-
turn home and organizing a system
of relief covering the greater part of
Europe was carried on so energetical-
ly as to minimize hardship. 1t was a
notable achievement which reflects
great credit upon the state depart
ment and the American diplomatic
service abroad.-New York World.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-11-13
Would Cut Assessmen Mt.

A reduction of $4,000 in the as
sessed valuation of its properties for
the last fiscal year is asked by the
Henryetta Gas Company, in an appeal
filed with the supreme court from an
order of the state board of equaliza-
ton, which assessed the company on
a valuation of $4,000 1t is asserted
by the company that the fair cash
value of its properties is $4,000, the
price it would likely bring if offered
for sale, and that the order of the
board of equalization fixing its value
at $4,000 is excessive.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-11-13
DOTS AND DASHES
WIRE NEWS OF
THE WEEK.
Washington.

The wortst outbreak of foot and
mouth disease ever known in the
United States is the Secretary of Ag-
riculture's estimate of the live stock
problem which has forced federal au-
thorities tc quarantine over six states
and threatens temporary reduction
OF the Nations food supply An emer-
gency appropriation by Congress may
be required to finance the campaign
to suppress the epidemic.
r. + r.
Commerce Department officials es-
timated that Ootobers export balance
in favor of American trade would
amount to 60 million dollars. That
would be an increase of Al million dol
lars over September's balance, indi-
eating the tremendous extent of the
trade pendulum's swing since the first
month of the war
+ + r.
Increases in the freight rates on
grain from points in Minnesota and
Iowa to certain destinations in Mis-
souri,, Kansas, Oklahoma and Colorado
varying approximately from A to 25
per cent, have been held reasonable
by the interstate commerce commits
sion, They will become effective No
Vember 80.
The Democrats retain control of
Congress, but by a reduced majority,
according to early returns. Returns
from every section of the country in
dictate that the Republicans have made
gains. There is little change in the
senate.
f. r. +
Acting Secretary Lansing has is
sued a statement announcing that the
state department had declined to ';act
as censor" for moving picture films
dealing with the European war
+ + +
President Wilson, on the recommen-
dation Of the interstate commerce
commission, has awarded to w. A. Hol-
ley, switchman of Greenville, Tex, a
medal of honor for saving life.
r + r.
Federal quarantine to check a dan
gerous outbreak of foot and mouth dis
ease among cattle in the Middle West
has been extended by the Department
of Agriculture to include all Pennsyl-
vania, Indiana, Michigan and Illinois
and virtually placed Ohio under the
same restrictions. 1t affects the Union
stock yards of Chicago to the extent
that no live cattle may be shipped
from there during the quarantine,
even to another infected area.
+ r r
Great Britain has proposed that
American ships bound for northern
European ports touch at some conven-
lent Scotch port on the voyage and
submit to examination of their car
goes by British authorities, receiving
in return certificates which will re-
lieve them of annoyance of search by
British and French cruisers during the
remainder of their voyage.
+ + r
Government officials were very
keenly interested in the announcement
that Eulalio Gutierrez had been chosen
provisional president Of Mexico by the
convention at Aguas Calientes, While
the attitude of Carranza toward the
conventions action was a matter of
some doubt they we're still confident
that civil war would be averted and a
compromise effected.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-11-13
Wheat Condition Excellent.

Winter wheat in Kay, Noble, Grant
and other northern counties of the
state is reported by E. e. Blake, attor-
ney, to be in the finest condition in
years. Mr., Blake has just returned
from tour of the entire northern sec
iton of Oklahoma.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-11-13
OKLAHOMA NEWS NOTES
SHADOWS OF COMING EVENTS.

SHADOWS OF COMING EVENTS.
oi Noy 26-Colorado Aggie VS.. A. & NJ.
oklahoma City
Noy SO-Dec. 5-Oklahorna State Poul-
try Federation. Muskogee
Dec. l0-l2-Poultry Show, Sulphur.
II, DEC. l4-19-North Central Oklahoma
Poultry. Association, Perry
Dec; l4-20-Tiaman County Poultry AS
ISOLATION, Frederick.
Dec. 15-2O-Soutnwestern Oklahoma
F9uItry Association. Hobart.
DEC l6-l9-Mountain View Poultry AS
ISOLATION, Mountain View.
ton. Enid
ia, Fan 5-S-Elk City Poultry Association.
Feb. 2c6-.Logan County Poultry Assoc
citation, Guthrie
April; l9l5-southern Commercial Con-
gress, Muskogee
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-11-13
Bank clearinas Increase.

The business done by Oklahoma
City, indicated by its bank clearings,
increased $16,5OO,OOO for the twelve
months ending October 81 last over
the corresponding period ending Octo-
Der 81, 1913.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-11-13
More Complaints On Ginning Rates.

Five ginning concerns are made de-
PENDANTS in as many separate COM
plants, alleging excessive charges for
ginning cotton, which were filed with
the corporation commission. The COM
panies are the A. H, Davis and Son
yin Company of Gracemont; Guthrie
Cotton Gin Co. of Blackburn, Brink
ham Gin, and Williams & Miller Gin
Co., both OF Brinkham, and the Plant
ers Gin Co. of Harmon. Each of the
complaints asks the commission to
issue an order fixing the price at so
rents per 100 pounds.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-11-13
Honors Requlsltion.

A requisition from the governor Of
Arkansas, asking for the return of Har-
vey Byrd, who escaped from the Ar
kansas state reformatory, was honor
ed. He was arrested in Muskogee.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1914-11-13

Incomplete and scattering returns
received indicate that Robert L. VIII
liams, Democrat, had comfortable
lead over John Fields, Republican, in
HE race for governor Of Oklahoma.