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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-11
NICHOLAS J. LAWLER.

NlSHOlyHO u. LA ~ A'A
To the Voters of the Third Ward:
l respectfully announce mySeir as
= candidate for common COUNCIL
from the Third Ward in the Demo
cratic primary TO be held on May
18th. l viii be grateful! for your
support. J.Ao. w. +1d.
To tbe Voters Of the First Ward;
I will be a candidate Cor reelection
- tho CITY Council, subject to the
nonocratic primary Of May a, l9l4'
and respectfully solicit your Tote.
URBAN S. LAMBERT.
announce myself a candidate Tor
.,a Citv Council OF Alexandria, from
tho First Wzar!, and will appreciate
the support of my friends:
T. F. MARBURY.
r. +be Voters of the First Ward:
I respectfully announce myself "
,ndidate for he election to the Office
- Board o. Aldermen, subiect TO the
decision Of the Democratic primary:
Tbursdav. May il, 1914, and solicit
rbe votes of my fellow citizens.
A. SIDNEY MANklN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-11
POLITICAL NOTICES.

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-11

At the request Of many taX-paying
c;tiz=ns Of Alexandria l announce my
self candidate for the common co0h-
Gil from the fourth ward subject to
the Democratic primary Of May l4th'
1914. l respectfully solicit your sup
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1914-04-17

On November 4, county made entirely dry,
namely: Massac.
Previous to November 4, the following counties
dry, making total of fifty:
Stark Henderson, Patt Brown Pike Scott Morgan,
Douglass Pope Edgar Green Cumberland Clay Richland
Wabash Hamilton Galan Hardin Moultrie Clark, Craw
ford Lawrence Edwards Wayne Saline Johnson and Union
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1914-04-17
City of Hoopeston Dry With SIS, 1000
Cash on Hand, $4,000 Loaned Out
Mayor l. E. Merritt Gives Some Interesting Facts
Mr.. Frank b. Gilbert, Attorney

Mr. Frank B. Gilbert Attorney,
Chicago Illinois
Ny Sir:
Your letter of March Rev. W. l. Ewing handed
TO me for reply and will say that this city has had
saloons 1t has 5000 population, thirteen miles OF paved
streets thirty miles of sidewalks 100000 sewer
system $Iooooooo waterworks, good Schools library ETC.
II owes sci 10000 not due until 1917 We have in the treas
ury $35ooooo cash hand and $5ooooo loaned out Our
average tax for the last four years has been 54
We have good factories and good class of people The
sentiment strong for saloons The question
I'D in an eection voted Nobody saloons.
people spend their money with the the clother
the dry goods shoe and the toward
paying for his little home.
School district does cent, with 100000 IN
the treasury church property valued $ooo only $4,000
or $4,000 in debt all told
Yours truly
l. F. MERRITT,
Mavnr
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1914-04-17
Twenty Two Dry Counties Added
on the 9Th Of April

On the 9TH of April the following counties cleaned up
the remaining townships within their border and thereby
became totally dry:
Stephenson Winnebago, Boone, Ogle DeKalb, Kendall,
Mercer Ford. Warren Knox McDonough, Fulton Mclean,
Dewitt Schuyler Macon Christian Coles, Jersey White,
Williamson and Champaign
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1914-04-17
April 8, 1914.

Dear sir:
Permit us to commend your observation the hrst
page announcement top of the of the Sunday
of April last which has just been brought
my attention.
Some time ago I wrote letter you this subject
which NAV have miscarried as received reply
It seems to me that in the Sunday Record
Herald above cited high-typed journalistic inerpreta-
ton the trend of todays law though not only as 1t Is
but as it should My confidence in much of what the
Tribune stands for hope that it. too, will take
this stand
have very persistent subscriber to the tribune
and reader of in spite my convictions going to
my home and going with me on the train Tor
,vsa and oldest bow You NAV may be interested
in knowing that notified dealer in Wllmette
TO discontinue sending the Tribune and to send IN
stead the Record Herald. believe you will agree with me
that my action entirely consistent with views
appreciate the splendid the Tribune has done and
is doing and that entirely within its rightsega rights
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1914-04-17
A Letter to the Tribune and Another to the
Record Herald

following is
sane
traffic What will i? Mr. are
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1914-04-17

"
ms letters are suggestive:
mean-When carrying liquor advertisements just as from
legal and large social viewpoint the liquor industry is just
as legitimate an industry the grocery business.
With very best Wishes remain, ''-'
Sincerely yours,
L. B. ALLEN.
April g. 1914.
Advertising Manager
Chicago Record-Herald,
Chicago, Illinois
Dear Sir
My attention called to your announcement on the
above you issue of April s. last think you have made
most commendabe that ought to be and,
doubt will be- heraded and supported by good force
My letter to the Chicago Tribune Ga copy OF which
enclose herewith explains not only position but my
action in the matter which should like widely dupi
under the circumstances entertain great respect
the Tribune for its splendid constructive work. but
think you have gone. step farther
| have notified the Wimette agency discontinue
sending the Tribune and to send instead, the
Record Herald My stand purchases will also be for
the Record Herald; and my influence for it.
Yours with best wishes,
L. B. ALLEN,
Barton County democrat., 1914-10-23
First Published in The Barton County Dem
ocrat October 9, 1914.)
SHERIPF'S PROCLAMATION.

State Of Kansas, County Of Barton, SIS.
Office of Sheriff, Great Bend, Kansas,
October 3, 1914.
The State OF Kansas, to all TO whom these
Presents may come, GREETING
Know ye, that /, w. NJ. Brown, Sheriff Of
County and State aforesaid, by virtue of the
authority in me vested, do, by this procla-
nation, give notice that on the Tuesday
succeeding the first Monday in November,
A. ID. 1914, being November 3, A. ID. 1914,
there will be "General Election" In the
various voting precincts Of Barton County,
Kansas, and the officers at this time TO be
chosen as follows, t0-wit:-
One United States Senator.
One Governor.
One Lieutenant Governor.
One Secretary Of State.
One State Auditor.
One State Treasurer.
One Attorney General.
One Superintendent of Public instruction.
One Superintendent Of Insurance.
One State Printer.
One Congressman-7th Congressional Dis
trict.
One Representative-7Sth District.
One County Clerk.
One County Treasurer.
One Register Of Deeds.
One County Attorney.
One Probate Judge.
One Sheriff.
One Coroner.
One County Superintendent of Public
Instruction.
One County Surveyor.
One Clerk Of the District Court
One County Printer.
One County CommiSsioner-1st Commits
SiOners District.
! Three Justices Of the Supreme Court.
One Judge Of the 10th Judicial District
Two Justices Of Peace, Two COnstables,
, One Trustee, One Clerk, one Treasurer, for
each Of the Municipal Townships.
Two Justices Of Peace and Two COnStahlps
for each Of cities Of Great Bend and Hols-
ington.
Also to vote on the following amendments
to the Constitution Of the State Of Kansas
Amendments 10 the Constitution proyid-
ing for the recall Of public officials.
Amendments TO the Constitution provid-
ing for establishment and maintenance Of
an equitable system Of Taxation.
In witness whereof | have hereunto set
my hand, at my office at Great Bend, Kan
SaS, this 3rd day Of October, 1914.
w. NJ. BROWN, Sheriff.
Barton County democrat., 1914-10-23
JAMES W. CLARKE.
ATTEST:-S. NJ. KELLAM,
(SEAL) Clerk Of said Court.
First Published in The Barton County Dem
ocrat October 16, 191l.)
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

State Of Kansas, Barton County, SIS.
In the Probate Court in and for Slid
County.
In the Matter of the Estate of Alexander
Keller, Jr., Deceased
Notice is hereby given that Letters TeSta-
mentary have been granted 10 the under
signed, on the Last VIII and Testament Of
Alexander Keller, Jr., late Of said County.
deceased, by the Honorable, the Probate
Court Of the County and State aforesaid.
dated the 18th day Of October, A. ID. 1914.
Now, all persons having claims against the
said Estate, are hereby notified that they
must present the same 10 the undersigned
for allowance within one year from the
date Of said Letters, or they may be pre-
cluded from any benefit Of such estate
and that If such claims be not exhibited
within two years after the date Of said
Letters, they shall be forever barred
MRS. ALICE KELLER,
Executor
Of the Last Well and Testament Of Alexan-
der Keller, Jr., Deceased.
October Is, 1914.
Barton County democrat., 1914-10-23
First Published IN fIe Barton Syunly
Democrat, August Z. isi4.)
SENATE CONCURRENT

A proposition 10 amend sections I and a
OF article II Of the constitution OF the
state of Kansas, relative TO finance and
taxation.
Be II resolved by the Legislature Of fhe
State Of Kansas, twO-thirds of the mem-
berS elected to each House thereof con-
curing therein:
SECTION /. The following proposition
70 amend the constitution Of the state Of
kansas is hereby submitted 10 the qualified
electors Of the state for their approval or
rejection; That sections and 2, article II.
be amended 10 read as follows:
Section |. The legislature shall have
power TO establish and maintain an eduit-
able system for raising state and local re-
venue, and may classify the subjects OF
taxation so far as their differences Justify
lne same, In order 10 secure a Just return
rom each. All property used exclusively
ior STATE, county, municipal, literary, edu-
cauonal, scientific, religious, benevolent
and charitable purposes and personal prop
cry 10 The amount Of at least two hundred
dollars Tor each family, shall be exempted
from taxation. Taxes may also be Imposed
on incomes, franchises, privileges and oc-
eupauonS, which taxes may be graduated
ana progressive, and reasonable exemption
may be provided.
SEC; 2 This proposition shall be SUBJ
mltted TO the electors Of the state al the
general election in the year 1914 for their
approval or rejection. The amendment
hereby proposed shall be designated ON the
ballot, by the following title: "The tax
amendment to the constitution" and shan
De voted for or against as provided BY law
SEC. 3. This resolution shall take effect
ana be In force from and after rs publi-
cation In the statute book.
Passed the Senate February 4, 1918.
PasSed the House March Z, 1913.
March Z, 1913.
Approved March 10 1913.
l hereby certify that the foregoing issa
true and correct copy Of original Senate
concurrent Resolution No. 4, now on file In
my office. CHAS. h SESSIONS.
lSt Secretary Of State.
Barton County democrat., 1914-10-23
LET THE REPUBLICAN PARTY
" ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS.

6iN0W 6n N6S6 &OGONhO hOiNSs
What is your program II you are
returned to power?
What Democratic laws would
you repeal?
Would you repeal the Income
Tax?
Would you take backward step
on the Parcel Post?
. Would you restore Schedule X
Of the Payne-Aldrich-Smoot tariff?
. Would you restore the panic
breeding Currency Laws that
made possible the great indus
trial and financial disaster Of 1907
Would you repeal the Agricul-
tural Extension Bill?
. Would you restore the tax Of
s12O,OOO,0O0 a year on sugar2
. Would you put down the pipe
lines connecting the special inter
ests with the seat of government
. that Woodrow Wilson has taken
. up?
. Would you return to Cannonism
in the House Of Representatives.
Would you reestablish the old
/. partnership between rotten poll
: ties and rotten businessg
anan.4aeoaseeeeeoa
Barton County democrat., 1914-10-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Tomnitz
were here from Ellinwood Sum-
day visiting with the Gus Selle
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. S. Johnson, of
this city, who have been visiting
in Ohio for several weeks, were
called home the first of the week
by the illness of their son, Don
Johnson.
Banker Frank Klepper and Will
Meyer were down from Heizer
Saturday evening for visit with
their many Great Bend friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Trester, OF
Eureka township, were in Wich-
ita last week attending the Inter-
national Dry Farming Congress
and visiting with friends.
Barton County democrat., 1914-10-23
WAR IN EUROPE, PEACE IN
U. S., BLESS WILSON.
A Proof That "WatchfuI Waiting" Pol.
icy Has Been Popular In This
Country, Despite Former
AAAiAitda

Attitude.
Topeka, Kan.-"War In Europe"
peace In America" God Bless viii
son."
This is the inscription on a coat
lapel button that will be distributed
soon all over Kansas by the Demo
cratic state central committee and the
supporters and believers in the sue
cess Of the national administration in
the preservation Of peace in this coun-
try.
The button, an innocent looking az
fair, will be available for general use
in the state. Especially fitting was
the distribution during the week pre-
vious to the Day Of Prayer for Peace
in American Sunday October 4.
Americans proud and naughty,
were disposed at one time to ridicule
the attitude toward Mexico taken by
President Wilson and the national ad-
ministration. The "Watchful Wait
ing" policy was the subject Of many
cartoons and ironical editorials.
Now Europe is engaged in the
greatest conflict that the world has
seen. Thousands Of men are dying
daily on the battlefelds in France and
Belgium and Germany and Austria
and Russia. The crippling Of civil
zation endangers modern life. Europe
is, cast in gloom and mighty nations
have transferred their activities fol
mankind to the battlefelds.
The United States has been brought
face to face with the aspect Of war
fare. Although this country, in al
probability, would not suffer such hOr
rors in war with Mexico, the even
tual engagements would tap the
strength Of the army, bring abou
other international complications dis
tract business and demoralize gen
orally the peaceful attitude Of thiI
nation.
Truly Kansas Is ready 70 Join d
the sentiment:
roo5 Bless WiIeon'r -
Barton County democrat., 1914-10-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Will O'Connell of
this city, are the proud parents OF
a fine baby boy who put in his ap-
pearance at their home last Sun
day evening. Mother and baby
are getting along in fine shape.
Will is again able to be at his du-
ties at the Santa Fe round house,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Watt O'COnnell
are just about the proudeSt grand
parents in this neck O the woods.
Curtis Potter, one of the
old time residents of Barlon coun-
ty, was up from St. John few
days last week visiting relatives
and old time friends.
w. A. McCutcheon, of HOising-
ton, was here Saturday on a buSl-
ness trip.
Barton County democrat., 1914-10-23
First Published in The Barton County Dem.
Ocrat October 16, 1914)
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

State Of Kansas, Barton County, SIS.
In the Probate Court in and for said
County.
In the Matter Of the Estate Of Alexander
Keller, Jr., Deceased.
Creditors and all other persons interested
in the aforesaid estate, are hereby notified
that at the regular November term Of the
Probate Court in and for said County, 10
be held in the Probate Court room in Great
Bend, and County Of Barton, State Of Kan
Sas: on the 23rd day Of November, A. ID.
1914, | shall apply TO the said Court for a
full and final settlement Of said estate
and at such time application will be made
for an order Of the Court finding and adj
judging who were the heirs Of said de-
ceased.
MRS. ALICE KELLER,
Administrative
Of the estate Of Alexander Keller, deceased
Dated October Is, 1914.
Barton County democrat., 1914-10-23
OTHER STATES TAKE
LESSONS FROM KANSAS
Iowa, Texas and Ohio After
New Educational Plans.
Result Of Action Of Last Legislature
4 Great Saving to Kansas and
Her Schools.


Iowa which originated the plan for
the single educational administration
board, is now taking lessons in school
management from Kansas. The Kan
sas law, stronger, broader and with
greater authority for the board, was
none the less framed after the Iowa
law. Now Iowa has sent the mem
bers OF her board to Kansas to study
the management and operation Of the
big state schools and the board has
returned home declaring that Kansas
has in Is months accomplished things
not attained in FIVE years under the
Iowa law.
Two members Of the Iowa board OF
administration-W R. Boyd, presi-
dent, and w. H. Gemmell, secretary
spent two days with members of the
new Kansas board. They discussed
with the Kansas board the methods
OF submitting educational budgets to
the legislature, the new and econom-
ical method Of purchasing supplies in
| this state and last, but most import
ant, the Kansas system of manage
ment and employment Of educators.
The visit to Kansas, however, did not
stop with mere conference with the
state board. The Iowans visited the
state university, the state agricultural
college and the Pittsburg manual
training school. When the visitors
left Kansas it was to recommend to
the Iowa legislature changes in their
law that would give the Iowa schools
the same advantages enjoyed in Kan
sas schools.
Originally the Kansas law was
framed after the general plan Of the
Iowa law. But the Kansas legislture
went further. The Iowa board was
hemmed in with restrictions and its
authority was limited by requiring Of
fetal approval of all action by the
state board Of education. But few
meetings were provided and the re-
form in the management of the Iowa
schools was slow and tedious.
In Kansas the educational admin
istration board has been in session al
most continuously since its creation.
Its action is final. 1t keeps in close
touch with every detail Of school man
agement and oversees the spending
Of every dollar Of state funds. Use
less Implications have been elimi-
mated. AS a result Of this action, the
teaching corps in the schools have
been reduced to the minimum and the
tax payers have received the benefits
of the new system of school manage
ment.
The changes in the system Of
school management In Kansas was a
revelation to the men from Des
Moines. They did not hesitate to say
so. In discussing the work under the
new law by the present board, it was
declared that Kansas has in IS months
accomplished things that have re
Quired five years in Iowa under her
present law.
1t is with this situation in Kansas
that the state legislatures Of Ohio and
I Texas are now planning to revolu
tionize their state FchOol systems
Twice within six months Texas has
sent prominent educators to Kansas
to study the work being done under
the law enacted by the 1913 legisla
ture. Ohio has sent representatives
to Kansas and bill similar to the
law now in the statute books in this
state, will be introduced in the legis
latures Of Ohio and Texas this win
ter.
Barton County democrat., 1914-10-23
First Published in The Barton County DEM
ocrat, October, 8, 1s1tl
PUBLICATION NOTICE.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF BARTON
COUNTY, KANSAS.
Sarah A. Wllka, Plaintiff, VS.. w. B. Low
rance, ]. T. Danley, Joe H. James, and
The AhchiSon, Topeka & Santa Re Rail-
way Company, Defendants.
The said defendant, Joe II. James, will
take notice that he has been sued In the
above named Court, and that he must an
Swer the petition filed by the plaintiff,
on or before the 10th day OF November,
1914, or the said petition will be taken as
true, and a judgment will be rendered
accordingly, quieting the title Of the south
east quarter Of section three l3), township
nineteen (19l, range fourteen 40, in Bar
ton County, Kansas, in the plaintiff and ex-
Guiding and barring the said Joe H. James
from any interest or claim 10 said real
property.
JAMES W. CLARKE.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-20

der 20 the stern duty before HIM HIS
every action bespoke the grave situa-
ton he faces.
An. Immense throng pressed against
the gates OF the station but he dio
not recognize or return public salu'
tstions. He did not even turn n.
head. He stalked, with head erect
and shoulders squared. through
lane OF packed humanity to the white
house auto awaiting the party. I'M
mediately upon reaching the e1ecn.
tive mansion. the president telephoneo
orders to cancel every personal en-
gagement for today. breakfast hur.
ried through and he was soon slven
for tho first time the full text Of the
Mexican dispatches.
Brief telephone Conferences we're
also held early with the leaders IN
congress.
The president has luncheon en-
gagement at Now York tomorrow
which will probably be cancelled.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-20
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

Notice is hereby given that pur-
suant to an order OF the district court
of Lee county, Iowa. at Keokuk made
on the 10th day OF February. A. D.
1914, in the matter OF William Hage-
man. deceased, upon the application
of the administrator of said descend
ants estate, to sell certain real estate
belonging to said deceased. the under
signed, administrator OF the estate OF
William Hageman, deceased, will sell
at public auction to the highest bid
der for cash at the front door Of the
Lee county court house at Keokuk
Iowa, On the 18th day Of May, A. D
1914, sale to begin at O'Clock p. m.
the following described real estate
to-wit:
Lots 7, 8. . and 10 in block III o
Masons lower addition to the city o
Keokuk, Lee county. Iowa.
ALBERT A. BLODGETT,
Administrator Of the estate of WI
liam Hageman. deceased.
Dated Keokuk, Iowa, April 10, 1914
Board Of Equalization and Review
Notice to Taxpayers:
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-20
ASKED
FOR APPROVAL
CONTINUED from page ~

the people Of Mexico % one q deep
and genuine srisndshIp and svsry-
thrno that W. have % far done, o.
refraInsd from doing. has proceeded
from our desire 70 help them, not to
hinder or embarrsss them. We would
not wish even to .exereise the sosd
on,ees Of friendship without their
welcome and consent The paople o.
Mexico arc entitled % settle thssr
own domestic ansIrs In their own
way and we sincerely desire TO -
speot their right. The prssent satua-
tIon need have mono Of the grave
Implication Of intsrforenes II w. deal
With Il promptly; firmly and w6siy.
No doubt could do Whist 70 nsees-
sary In The circumstances % snores
re.pect for our government. without
recourse 20 the congress- and yet not
exceed my constitutional powers -
preAdent, but do not wish 70 aoe
In Z matter possibly Of % grave Q
consequences, except In oiess confer
enee ana cooperation with beth the
senate and house. !, oiersfors, come
70 ask your approval that should
use the armed forcss Of the United
States In such ways and to such an
extent 40 may be necessary to OBJ
tain from General Huerta and his ad-
here nts the fullest recognition Of the
rights and dignity Of the United
statss even amidst the decreasing
conditions now unhsppliy obtaining
In Mexico.
There ean In what W. DO, b no
thought Of aggression Or Of sslnsh
aora ndIxsment. We seek 10 maintain
the dignity and authority Of the Onn-
ed States only because we Wish ~
ways to keep our great lnf,osnes IN
impaired for the uses 81 liberty. both
| In the United states and wherever
slss Il may b employed for the bene
NJ Of mankind.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-04-20
UNITED PRESS
SUNDAY SERVICE
Held lie Wires Open Until First War
story Was "c'eansd"
Up.'

limited Press Leased Wire Service
NEW YORK, April 20.-Providins
Sunday service for its clients from
coast to coast, the United Press held
open its wires for extras continuous
ly from Saturday until early this
morning when the Mexican war story
was Cleaned up" for the time.
The flash negotiations finally de.
clared off" came from the United
Press bureau At Washington at 10:45
o'clock Sunday night. Then com
plete story Of the state Department.
negotiations and the presidents de-
termination to hold Huerta to strict
account was sent. Tho wires closed
only when all activity stopped In
Washington for the night