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Barton County democrat., 1914-10-30
POSTAL.sAvINGs INCREASE.

The war in Europe is proving
a big boon to postal savings in
this country. From the very day
hostilitieS opened across the seas
postal-savingS receipts began to
increase by leaps and bounds and
Withdrawals fell off, a result
quite contrary to the predictions
of many we'll informed persons
who, in their imagination, saw
lines of feveriSh depoSitorS at
post-office pay windows anxious
to again return their savings to
the boot leg and body belt deposi-
tories whence they came before
intruSted with Uncle Sam. But
the forecaSterS failed to reckon
on the absolute confidence OF the
American citizen, regardless of
the flag that first met his eyes, in
the ability and purpose of the
Government to carry out its obli-
cations, not only among the ma
tons of the earth, but with the
humblest citizen of our land.
Two important results have fol-
lowed; thousands of people,
largely of foreign birth, accus-
toned to send their savings
abroad, are now patrons Of our
postal savings system; and enor-
nous sums of actual cash have
been released for commercial uses
among our own people at a time
when the need for every available
dollar is pressing.
The growth of postal savings in
| the United States has been steady
and healthy and the system has
filled an important gap between
the tin-can depository and the
factory paymaster. On July /,
when affairs were running
smoothly here and abroad and the
transmission of money across the
Atlantic was safe and expeditions,
there was approximately 43,OOO,-
900 of postal savings standing to
the credit of about 3SS,OOO depoSi-
tors. Since then over SlO,OOO,OOO
of deposits have been added and
the number of depositOrs has in
creased enormously. This un-
precedented gain is the more
striking when it is considered
that the net gain in the last three
months is larger than the gain for
the entire fiscal year 1914. Scores
of offices have done more postal
savings business since the wal
has been going on than was done
by them during the previous exis-
tence of the service. The increas-
es are confined to no special local
Iities, but have been felt in every
|nook and corner Of the country
New York City alone made a gain
Barton County democrat., 1914-10-30
.ernOr is as follows: !:

The Press Bureau has been re-
ceiving a flood of letters during
the past week making inquiry as
to the identity of one Sherman L.
AFFORD, NJ. D., of Leavenworth,
Kansas. DR.. AFFORD has sent out
a circular letter pleading with the
doctors of Kansas to support Mr..
Capper,,. DR.. AFFORD claims that
his letter is not a campaign docu-
ment and was written without the
knowledge of Mr.. Capper; and this
implies that the doctor is spending
one hundred and fifty or two hun
dred dollars of his own good mon
ey for printing and postage in the
interest Of his candidate.
AFFORD must take the Doctors
OF Kansas for a lot of "Simps" and
ne has doubtless learned by this
time what they think of him
Barton County democrat., 1914-10-30
sPEcIAL coRREsPoNDENcE.

{. Topeka, Kan, October 26, 1914.
As this is the last Press Bureau
letter until after election ii may
perhaps be we'll to submit to our
readers our view of the political
situation in Kansas, particularly
on Governor. We believe that
Governor Hodges is going to be
elected by a safe plurality; he will
carry the Second, Third, Fourth,
Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth
Congressional Districts, while Mr..
Capper will carry only the First
in which are situated the big Re-
publican counties.
The Press Bureau believes that
the gubernatOrial race is between
Hodges and Capper, although, in
Democratic circles, there are a
large number of well informed
men who assert that the race is
between Hodges and Allen. How
ever that may be, il is certain that
Mi. Allen is going to get a very
much larger vote than Republican
politicians have been crediting to
him. 1t is believed that the Bill
lard vote will not exceed 10000
in the state and that it will come
IN about equal numbers from the
Republicans and Democrats, with
a. Spripkling Of ProgreSsiveS.
Ninety-eight per cent Of the Alien
vote will come from Capper, while
Hodges will retain a goodly per
cent of. the Standpat vote which he
received two years ago, ard in ad-
dition to this, a considerable Pro-
.gresSive vote which is disposed
to take no chances, but make sure
of defeating Capper by voting for
Hodges.
To be On the safe side, however,
tn: Press Bureau in its estimate
of the vote, has divided the Bill
lard vote in proportion Of two
Democrats to one Republican. The
estimate which follows is cOnSer-
vative and is based on confidential
reports sent in by the Precinct
Committeeman from all over the
state. In our computation we
have also taken into consideration
the fact that the friendly feeling
toward President Wilson, which
is entertained by an overwhelming
majority of Kansas people, and
!. their desire to endorse his admin
istration, will bring to the polls a
very large vote for the State. Sen
atOrial and Congressional Demo-
cratic tickets, while the apathy
and pickering which exists in the
Republican ranks will keep thou
+. sands away from the polls on
election day. The Press Bureaus
figures are conservative and we
believe that Governor Hodges ma.
jority will exceed that indicated
by the figures given below:
Our estimate of the vote on Gov
Barton County democrat., 1914-10-30

in furnishing additional security
to meet the abnormal deposits. A
number Of the very largest banks
in the county, which have hereto.
fore declined to qualify as deposit
tories for postal savings funds,
are now among the eager appli-
cantS for them.
Barton County democrat., 1914-10-30

Remember the Democrat meet
ing to be addressed by County
Attorney George McGill, of Wich-
ita, at Ellinwood Friday night, the
9Oth. Mr.. McGill was formerly a
Barton county boy and lots of his
old friends will want to hear him.
Barton County democrat., 1914-10-30

We have a Rock heating. stove
left, with an air-duct, one of the,
best soft coal stoves on the mar
ket, suitable for a school house,
hall or large room. Heats by ra-
diation. This stove will be closed
out at a bargain at WILCOX'S.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-22
NOTES Of INTEREST FROM LEADING SOCIAL DEsORTs

william y. McDevitt and r. V. Futhbls
New Workers. arc doing" the Wooden
Way over the week end. r
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Lumls and Master j.
Lumis. OF New York. are at the shore
for February.
Mr. and Mrs. &c. A. eagle are New
York folk spending a February fortnight
down by the sea. ~
r. n. Horner and J. J. Manstow ara
New Workers enjoying the crisp February
days by tho sea r
Mrs. G.. l. beverley. Of New York.
Joined party Of friends at the shore
early In the week for fortnght's stay.
\. f. Tabor and W W. Pickens are
New York men strolling the Wooden
Way over the week end
Mr.. and Mrs William Sturrcl are New
York visitors OF the week end.
Mrs. J. J. Mahugh and Miss Jane Ho0-
man are New York visitors. spending the
month OF February down by the sea.
William H. Jordan and James L. Wilson
are guests Of the week end at the Hotel
Alamac.
New Yorks Mayor. J. Purroy Mitohsi.
accomparied by Mrs. Mitchell, was con-
sricuous Boardwalk promenader over the
week end.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-22

&c Dresden Ribbons, 39c. A yard.
watches. 400 to 500 underpriced
800 High Grade American Move
ments. c,
Women's $50 Spring Coats
Women's $3.50 Tafeta Skirts
s6.e5. None e. o. D. or on ap-
p,oyal. ,,s n,a
wonderful bargains in pretty styles.
Women's silk Dresses. slO.9S.
A sale OF New Cretonne Sells, IN
the Art Needlework Store.
Extraordinary Values IN carpets
and Rugs in FINAL Disposal OF Shep-
rard Knapp Goods to which some
OF our own goods have been added.
500 White Satin Finish Bed
spreads, $2.ss.
Women's iSc. Underyests, &c. -,
Women's zoe. Black and Colored
Stockings. lie. Store orders only.
Mems Imported Black Cotton
Half Hose, 121ac.
Hemmed Sheets and PillowcaSes
al less than cost of the material by
the yard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-22

soS.so Mole Coney Goats, $4,000;
Csc. to $500 Chiffon Wells ana
Crepe de Chine Scarts, l9c. 10
s2.9s each. oe co,.s
s5.eS. Sizes "a. 10 and rs years;
$500 Brass Dinner Chimes Soe'
each. e a. -.
5000 yards Curtain ScTim' &c. a
Asc. and soc. White Batiste, 4S
inches wide. Csc. a yard.
si.55 Irish Satin Damask' 9se.
yard. ,,.;.s,
Womcn's all Linen HandkeTehleis'
FAC. STYLES, at l2lac. NJ,
500 Sterling Silver Photo
frames. Sl.l9. None Z. o. D. store
orders only.
$500 Imported Black Chlfon
Broadcloth. S1.9s yard.
Bows $500 Norfolk School SUITS
s3.95. 80.
New Wundre Seam Pettcoats'
sc. Chocolate Fruit Marshmal-
lows, l5c. II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-22

and Mi Richards ~ picrrette. Both the
hosts. Mr.. Frazier and Mr. Harris. wore
clown gct-ups
The chief event OF the coming week VIII
be the Washington Birthday ball, which
Will he held at the Poncians
Among those giving dinners during the
last week. were Mr.. and Mrs. John Hays
Capcrtou. T.. Clarence Jones, Mr.. and
Mrs Edwin FILTER. Jules Glacnzcr Nh
and Mrs Waitcl i.cvisohu. Nj. and Mr.
John Dunbar Adams, NJ and Mrs. Jules
Racho Nh and Mrs John &. King. j..
Dunbar Wright and Mr and Mrs. Her
bert Shipmsn.
hmouc tnc arrivals this week were NJ
and Mrs Samuel Untormyer. Mrs. Ernest
Thompson seton and Miss Dorothy iisr-
ycy. Of New York With Mr. and Mrs.
Irme Jos.ks-Hcrzos. ON Wednesday they
took au sll-day trip. visiting Hobo Sound.
the HON, OF Joseph jefferson, and other
points OF interest.
Among the prominent visitors were the
Duke and Duchess of Sutherland and MI.
and Mrs Bingham. who made "A fleet
ms stay here. en- route to New York
from the West Indies
Condo Mast. with his two children
Natalie and Coudcrt. of New York. has
Joined the literary colony mere.
NJ. and Mrs. Franklin SidWaye of Buff
fs'o. have been spending two weeks hc:e.
Mrs Sidwsy is the daughter OF the late
Ethclbcrt Gerry Spaidins, who was a
member Of Congress during Lincolus in-
cumboncv and was known as the Father
OF The Grecutack.'
Mrs. Hermann Oelrichs. with her party,
Nine DC Eiafo wife Of the Spanish Am
hassador, Mr and Mrs. Herbert Ship
man and Moncurc Robinson has re-
turned TO tho Poinciana, after spending
two days al Miami.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-22
ATLANTIC CITY
"A Winter City" Best Describes
Jersey Resort Just Now.

Atlantic City, Feb. G.-The ssieues OF
the uidwinter season are on in fui force
down here by the sea. with soinetnl"e
going on somewhere along the WOODEN
WAY nj every hour Of the day and nisht.
The great beach front hotels are Wen
filled with their usual winter guests
many Of whom prefer the mild south
Jersey climate in the cold season 10 ''e
inland cities.
Many inlanders. too, prefer the Board
walk during tho midNinter season Tor the
reason that the dense ihronss are absent
and the promenade possesses an air or
exclusiveness. The great promenade mas
a Rittenhouse Square atmosphere al this
season, and the gowns and furs ana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-22
ASHEVlllE
The Attractions Of Motor Roads
and Trails Are Many.

Ashcyillc. \. g.. Feb 21-While a lisht
fall OF snow was ON the ground for sew
cral days this week. the tourists here
were Icy 10 means snowbound. Golf was
not SO popular, but walking and riding
wee INDUCED in through the light snow,
and the golfers, deprived Of their game
tested the attractions Of the trails and
motor roads. The dances at the various
hotels were more popular than usual. and
large numbers attended the Tuesday az
ternoon and Saturday evening dances at
Grove Park Inn. and the Tuesday and
SATURDAY afternoon and Friday evening
dances 1T the Battery Park Hotel The
moderated temperature and bright sun
shine of Wednesday and Thursday quickly
melted the snow and the tournament for
men which was interrupted by the cold
was resumed on the links OF the Country
Club \ handsome cup awaits the winner
in the tournament, the finals only remain
irs to bc played between +. J. Frost and
/. II. Jones.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-22

Bright. clear, crisp weather has been
the winter allotment Of mid-Fobrua-y
down here by the sea during tho last
week The sea air blowing I'm from the
distant ice fields % the Far North has
lent a bite and tang to the Boardwalk
atmosphere that has caused the strollcr-
20 throw the switch from the usual
Wooden Way slow speed into the second
notch. There has been nothing " the
larguid, there s-lots-of-time air about
Boardwalk deck promenadnc during the
last few days
Ola Borcas has impaired his wine or life
with a vigor, has flushed the pale check
end las reinvigorated the careless. II
has been an inspiring and hcalthful win
to- week down here by the waves.
Notwithstanding the fact that manv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-22
LAKEWOOD
Midwinter Sports Add to Live
illness of Week End Parties.

lakewood. y j.. Feb. I--ENce''el'
s,eighing. coastins ana skating made the
DAYS seem all 200 short during the last
week for the winter residents here NAM
coasting parties we're seen on the ,,,.s
and straw rides were much in vogue. Ihe
~,o,, was cleared of the ice and the lake
was throngcd with skaters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-22

other habilments OF milady breathe dis
tincton and culture and exclusiveness.
Then. too, from winter season to win
ter season coteries formed at the differ
ent beach front palaces are broken I'D I'm
tho spring with and you'll be sure to
be here next winter" These coteries
grow from year to year, yet remain ex-
elusive wlthsl.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-22

The service exhibit Of the sd Regiment
which is patterned after that given by tho
9Th Regiment several years ago. will be-
gin next Tuesday night and conuhue io'
the balance OF the week. The admission
will be free. and the roSimental band WIZ
he in attendance each night Everything
relating 10 A soldiers life will be shown
and a wireless plant will be included IN
tho exhibition and also a camp Kitchen
In full oDeration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-22

Probably the most brilliant function u -.
H. scsson Was the tabicauN NiN""'s
-. -, tho Iaurel-in-thc-Pine to-hlsH'
"a which were arranged by Mrs '"Sp'
Lunch for the benefit OF me ST. .,
the Prevention OF cruelty TO Ai',l' ,',',ras
uh,ch she is president. Livins p'''u''''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-22

Despite statements to the contrary. n
can be put down as n fact that the STATS
or brigade commanders in the National
Guard Of New York are not TO he dc
plcted Of the officers now serving with
them. and brigade commanders will not
be left with only an adjutant and an aid.
In case the national guard was in the
service OF the United States. the staff Of
4 brigade commander would have 10 con-
form strictly to that Of the army, but
when the guard is IN the service Of the
state only. brigade commander can have
such officers on his staff as he deems
necessary. and the War Department offers
no objection to this When the quarter
masters corps is organized some time
later. there may be =. Few changes OF
rank. etc, but officers can be detailed
from the staff departments TO brigade
staffs just as desired.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-22

Iii, programmes thon attending the
80 sports and dances
George Washington Charity Ball,
siven on Monday night in the Al
casino. viii be benefit FOR the
or rosnitsi Tho decoration is %
i's ,,,,oue combination OF hundreds 81
,~-colorcd electric lights and ropes
'N hanging spanish moss. The mag
@ casino is am ideal place for a
t.u ana for this occasion Ga will Ne
Ns 80 into o. vciitable patriotic fairy
cosmopolitan crowd of guests
- che large hotels AND members of the
IT,. colony viii attend this dance. Al
We .,o ,rowning social event OF the ST.
N"...ir.c season. Tho paUonosscs in
=. Mr.. T. y I.awton. or Newport,
Ms. Acxandcr b. Coke and Mrs.
x,--is Williams. OF Philadelphia; Mrs
lsowson. of Washington: Mrs. W.
n,~-ou. Of Montclair y. j.. Mr. Ma
hardin. Mrs. Charles VOC and Mrs.
DID, SPADES. or Chicago. Mrs. A.
r,p.s. ~ Wilkes Barre. Penn: Mrs.
80 lrctlrc- and Mrs MURRAY Scs-
or Sow York, Mrs George +.
y. o.. romuct. Conn, Mrs. w. J..
- ami Mrs Howard Echcrt, Of New
- and N-s. r.. 10. York. Mrs. George
IN cleveland and Miss Elizabeth Biec-
IA. OF I-ock.yn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-22


have not forsakcn the horse entirely had
the advantage this week over the auto
mobile devotees. Nature gave the horse
lovers the advantage I'm the form Of a biz
snovstorm. the worst one that this city
has had in many years.
With a couple Of feet Of snow on tho
ground automobiles had to he left in their
garages, and as q result sleighs that have
not been used in a long while We're
brought 10 light, and there has been con-
siderable sport on Bellevue avenue. driv-
ing up and down the long highway. which
when there is snow ON the ground makes
one Of the best OF spcCdRays.
The week has been rather a quiet one
socially. but a dansant this afternoon and
a fancy dress dance this evening helped
10 liven things a little for tho week end,
to-night's dance being the last in series
Of subscription affairs that have been
given this winter by some OF the women
of the winter colony. headed by Mrs. John
Nicholas Brown and Mrs. James Andrew
Swan.
Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Fish Webster
were among the weeks entertainers with
dinner at their home, Pen Craig Cot
tage. Mr. and Mrs. Walter s. Andrew,
were also dinner entertainers at Pine
Lodge where they have apartments foi
the present winter.
Miss Schroeder who spends her sum
| mers across the bay in jamestown witt
her parents. Rear Admiral and Mrs. Sea-
ton Schroeder. has been a visitor here
this week, the guest OF her sister Mrs
Johnson, wife of Gurgeon Moulton Is
johnson, Of the naval torpedo station.
Mr. and Mrs Charles NJ. Oelrichs, who
have been spending the greater part OF
the winter season at their Kay stree
home. have finally closed the house anC
have gone TO New York, preparatory e
going South for visit al the Canal Zone
According to what was heard here this
week, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter D. Martin have
changed their plans. Instead OF remain
Il
| ing here. as was their original idea, they
are going 10 California TO remain for tn
remainder OF the winter. Mr.. and Mrs
Martin are at present in New York.
! Mrs. Bradford Norman is doing quite
| little entertaining at her MiddletoUr
home this winter. and was hostess al
| luncheon party during the early part o.
the present week.
The inactivity socially among the win
tier colony this week has in part beer
made UP by the army and navy colonies
! CAPTAIN and Mrs. Roger Wclles and Lieu
tenant and Mrs. J. 4. Morrison have ell
tertained at the naval training station
and AT Fort Adams there have been q
series OF afternoon teas and evening al
| fairs in honor OF Mrs. George j. Landers
wife Of the new commanding officer, Lieu
tenant Colonel Ianders. The wives OF al
the captains and other officers at the pos
/ have now either entertained Mrs Lander.
or have planned some tea. card party OF
other entertainment for her
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-22

sections 81 the country have been snow
ridden recently. the great Wooden Way
by the sen has kept 10 the slowlessness OF
The Saturday night promenade concert
dances arc on for the sprngtime season
az tho Steel Pier. and shore and inland
society are IN weekend attendance. The
terpsichorean music is furnished by YES
sail and his swarthy Italian band.
IN addition to these dances thee are
nightly dances at the Million Dollar
Pier. with free instruction in the latest
and newest importations from South
America and Northern Africa. The
boardwalk has been tango and hesitation
waltz mad during tho present winter. but
yet n little while and surf bathing viii
again be the whole thing" down here By
the sea.
Mr. and Mrs. RI. =. Movers are New
York visitors down FOR February fort
nieht. Mr. and Mrs. G. \. McCav. New
York visitors have apartments at lead
ing Boardwalk hosiery for the balance
Of the month Mrs. j. T.. Richmond and
Mrs NJ. T.. Rose are New York CITY
matrons enjoying the fag end OF the WIN
tor season at the shore Mrs IT. G. Wood
and Miss Clara Wood are New York
guests at leading beach front hotel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-22
NEWPORT
Bellevue Avenue an Enchanting
Speedway Since Snow Came.

Newport. r. l.. Feb. 2l.-Thoso mem
bers of the winter social colony here who
have not forsakcn the horse entirely had
the advantage this week over the auto
mobile devotees. Nature gave the horse
lovers the advantage I'm the form Of a big
snovstorm. the worst one that this city
has had in many years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-22
k/tuclW -p//0Te :

arrived at the Inn are Mr.. and Mrs. H.
J.. Hall. Of Cincinnati, who were joined
By their son. Walker L. Hall. a student
al the Asheville School for BOYS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-22

4 scheme Is on foot by the members
or the Squadron 4 Association, which IS
a part OF the 1st Squadron Cavalry, y. G..
y. y. TO purchase a farm. and the mat
ter will come up for consideration at a
meeting TO be held next Wednesday. The
farm. II IS intended. shall be used for the
raising and training OF horses and as a
camp for members in the summer, after
the pattern OF the farm on Long Island
Of the present 1st Cavalry, formerly
known as Squadron c. The latter or
canization has carried on a farm with
great success for n number OF years and
has made considerable money for the
treasury OF the troopers. The machine
gun troop OF the 1st Squadron in the sec
ond competition for the Justice cup held
AZ the armory on February II. succeeded
in winning the trophy for the second time.
This cup IS offered for teams who display
the best horsemanship. The score OF the
machine gun troop was 5lI points. The
competing team was composed OF the fol-
lowing: Sergeant W. c. Mcclure. Sergeant
T.. Sullivan, Corporals 3. s. Young and
g + 6. White, Privates A. S. Blodget,
c. w. Howard, f. s. Peck and j. y.
Thorne. The team from Troop ID, under
First Sergeant Egleston, was second with
i95 points.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-22

fancy skating and skits taken from the
popular comic operas of the day played
an important part in the entertainment
After the entertainment there was infor-
NAL dancing and buffet supper was
served in the large dining room OF the
hotel AT midnight. Every available seat
was taken. the boxholders including Mr..
and Mrs. George j. Gould. Mr. and Mrs.
W. W. Wilcox. Mrs. Elisabeth NJ. Horne,
Mr.. and Mrs. +. ID. Hoyt. Or. and Mrs.
George Fales Baker. Mr. and Mrs. y. +.
Young. Mr.. and Mrs. Girsrd Romano,
Nj and Mrs. Charles Lathrop Pack, MI
and Mrs. II. s. Kearny and Mrs. Fred
erick DCwner.