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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-18
Ask your friends about The Import
ance Of Being Earnest.


Wednesday, December LIST, the To-
PEKA STATE JOURNAL was en-
larged to an eight-column page papsr.
making It the largest daily Newspaper
published IN Kansas, and IN fact one OF
the comparatively few eighs-columz
papers In the country.
Despite this increase in the size OF
the paper, an extra column to every
page, the low subscription price Of the
New State Journal, by mail, viii re
main the same as at present: $500
Per'Tear. $3.50 for six months. $I0O
for 100 days.
Send in q hundred-dsy trial order
and see the big, improved paper. A
sample copy of the New Topeka State
Journal viii be'sent you upon request.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-18
Feed Out Your Hogs Six
WeaLs EarIfar

In every lot of hogs on feed two or
three fatten quickly and actually eat
less than others. If all would fatten ike
these, the entire drove would be ready
for the market SIX weeks earlier, and
to save six weeks feed is an item that
you fully understand.
The hog that fattens easily must be
in prime physical condition. The B. A.
Thomas Hog Powder is a conditioner
for hogs 1t keeps their system clean
and healthy and enables them to fatten
quickly without falling a prey to the
usual diseases of hogs. The B. A.
Thomas is not stock food. It's straight
medicine, and we took the agency be
cause 1t enables you to feed out your
hogs much earlier. G. W Meyers,
Hays.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-18
Dswn of an Fra

Every man In this section ought to
understand that land in this section of
the county is at the edge OF a tremen-
dous upward movement In value and
price. Here are the reasons. There
are no impending openings of gov
eminent land to keep down normal de-
mand. The development of the new
lands by irrigation is slow and expen-
sive. So much for the situation west
of US. East of US, productive land IN
Illinois and Iowa for instance, is now be
coming prohibitively high. 1t is al
ready out of reach to the great majority
of land investors. With diminished
supply west and high prices on the east
the farm prices of Kansas, Oklahoma
and Nebraska are now much too low.
They would rise If there were no other
factors involved. But there are other
factors involved of the greatest import
ance. Alphabetically this section has
ripened. The men who till the soil
have perfected methods of cultivation
over the old days. There is a change
in rainfall, perhaps not in volume, but
certainly in even distribution. There
is also a subtle but unmistakable seed
adoption to this latitude and altitude
We have also taken over several plants
which are certain in wealth production
the grain-bearing sorghums and alf-
alta for instance. In cattle and hogs,
we have learned the business econom-
ically, and have passed out of expert
mental era. The proof of the pudding
is in the eating thereof. We are
producing wealth with less expenditure
than the irrigators of the west and with
a greater return on the investment
than the occupants of the high priced
land of the east We know this. The
rest of the country is yet to discover it.
They will not be long in finding it out,
and when they do, Nebraska, Kansas
and Oklahoma will enter into an epoch
of agricultural blessings the like of
which this world has never seen
before. Victor Murdoch.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-18

viii mean that there is more hope than
ever before,
By the way, had not tracer be sent
out for the Society of the Prevention of
Useless Giving? Be Spug.
A wag placed a squirrel on Ford's
peace ship and attached placard which
read, Feed it nuts" The Spectator
suggests that mush would be a more
appropriate beverage.
oooo
Some people who are taken to be
fools and are foolish and who viii never
amount TO anything, know four or five
times as much as other people who are
really doing things.
oooo
Clad H. Thompson, who does the
Kansas Notes and Starbeams, says that
when he has said something worth
while in few words, some one is GER
tain to come over to his desk and ask
him what he means 10y 1t.
oooo
Little John Bird, the son of Professor
Bird of the Normal School, has definite
convictions. He was asked the other
day what he intended to make of him
self. "Wel, l don't know what I'll
be- little John said,', but I'm not go
ing to be just a plain man like papa,
whatever 1 be-
Whenever revenge and conscience
conflict in a mans soul, a tragedy is
about to be enacted.
5000
To attribute motives is the standard
by which the defective mind is deter
mined.
Whenever one set of friends trots out
match for fellow, another set of his
friends trots out another girl. When
ever one circle of society presents an
eligible young man to the girl, another
circle in society presents to her another
possibility. In all four cases the final
decision rests with the girl.
oooo
When a person really can talk it is
difficult to get him started, and when a
person cannot talk it is just as difficult
to get him stopped.
oooo
1.-The problem of getting living has
been solved, but we have yet to learn
how to make use wisely of our leisure
moments. james J. Hill.
5000
Look at the mouth and into the eyes
of a man and you can determine his
morality.
In the school of experience the wise
man is taught by others and the fool is
his own teacher and this is the reason
that those who can, do; and those who
cannot, teach.
At Christmas time to him that hath
shall be given and to him that hath not
shall be taken away even that which he
hath. Civilization added to Christian
ity subtracts from'it.
Farms, ranches, and city property
/ for sale or exchange in Ellis and ad-
joining counties. Money to loan on
farms and city property at lowest rates
with option to pay in installments.
Annual or semi-annual interest pay
ments. 1t will pay you to see me if in
need of loan on your farm. Prompt
service guaranteed.
II. W. Oshant.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-18
Don't Drench Horses.

Use Farris Collie Remedy. Simply
drop it on the horses tongue with the
medicine dropper that is furnished with
every so cts bottle, Cnres ffty-nine
times out of sixty, and the women can
give it when you are away. Money
back if it fails. G. W. Meyers, Hays.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-18
SATURDAY, DEc.% 1915
SUNFLOWER PETALS.

Plucked by the Golden Belt Spectator.
The Spectator has no advice to offer
Henry w. Ford.
Some people are sadly impressed with
their own Importance.
5000
The State Music Teachers Associa-
ton has just finished its annual meeting
at Hutchinson. The sessions were about
as harmonious as some of the modern
music the Spectator hears from time to
time.
An Ellis county girl has sailed on the
good ship Oscar II which will go to Eu-
rope to bring about peace. Ellis county
is honored, but there is feeling here
that not much of the Nobel Peace prize
of $40, 900 Will be deposited in Hays
banks.
Arnold Bennett has published the
last of his trilogy, 'These Twain" 1t
is not safe logic to say that if you have
ACdO LA1C Olc1y anu A4A1Oc
Lessways" that you will this one.
oooo
The Spectator last week made the
query as to what was the most popular
sin in Hays. Do you want to know the
one everybody's doing? You are doing
it yourself.
The most popular person in Hays
seems to be the one who can make Cos
sip travel the fastest.
Mollie Madden, the high school stu
dent who has had some excellent ar
ticles in this paper, is training herself
to be a future civic asset to Hays.
oooo
The Cliff Notes which appear in the
Russell Record and the Dorrance Star
are good country correspondence. They
are written by Carl E. Anschutz This
paper wishes to congratulate Turner
and Holmes.
Only big man realizes his own little
ness.
oOoo
Nietzche, to whom is credited the
philosophy which plunged Europe into
war and who is the leader of the anti
Christian thought of that continent,
says, "These redeemed ones must ap-
pear more redeemed if am to believe
in their Redeemer." From the actions
of most church members you can not
blame him much.
Someone has said that the only time
a thing runs itself is when it is running
down hill.
You can't stop if you are to get any
where.
''All is bright when the lamp of love
is burning, but it's some job to find
another match when the light goes
out. 81 ldorado Times. That Eldorado
is so old fashioned, Hays is panied to
learn. Experience seems to be poor
teacher in eastern Kansas.
oooo
The man is on the down grade when
he begins to commend himself.
oooo
Everyone could do it better than it is
being done.
The greatest accomplishment is the
ability to keep your mouth shut.
oooo
The next greatest accomplishment is
the ability to keep your ears open.
The most popular pastime IN Hays is
the discussion of other peoples bust
ness, and the most popular sin is to lie
about it.
The Spectator is the recipient Of 3
communication offering to sell him 3
book entitled, e'Timidity, How to Over
come IT. To his friends this sugges-
ton viii serve as Christmas hint.
The record Christmas business season
since 1905 is aow Ia fsn swing. This
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-18
For the Old Folks.

Don't forget the old folks. Our stock
will suggest many appropriate gifts
which the older folks will appreciate
Books, Calendars, Magazine Subscrip-
tions, Etc. Such articles should be
purchased early, before the holiday
rush begins. Hardness
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-18
For Sale.

A five room dwelling, new; two
lots, city water. Price 81, 900, cash.
Good location. A snap. Who wants
it? Apply at this Office.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-18
or 5 az.

Three good choice, thoroughbred
Duroc Jersey male pigs with pedigree
for sale. Call soon. Price reasonable.
Jerry Fellers & Son.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-18
For Sale or Trade.

A large 10 room rooming house,
for rent sale or trade on easy terms.
Modern except heat.
John H Wood.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-18
To Make War Unpopular.

As long as war is regarded az
wicked it will always have its fas
cinations. When it is looked upon
as vulgar, it will cease to be popular.
Oscar Wilde.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-15
CHESTER v. Ct. j.
FOR NATIONWIDE
Enthusiastic Meeting Held Sunday
With Large Attendance--Reso.
tuition Adopted.

Especial TO The Richmond Virginian. !
Chester, Va. Dec. 1.-THE Chester
Woman's Christian Temperance
Union observed national Red Let
Ter Dag by. holding in the Metho-
dist church a national constitution
prohibition mass meeting, which was
participated in by the Presbyterian,
BAPTIST and Methodist Churches.
Notwithstanding the fact that the
ground was covered with the first
snow OF the season the meeting was
we'll attended.
The program was successfully rem
dered according to plans arranged by
the national Woman's Christian Tenn
nerance Union. Rev Mr. williams,
pastor of the Methodist Church, gave
a most earnest and eloquent address
in behalf of prohibition. Rev Mr..
Plowden. pastor of the Presbyterian
Church. also addressed the meeting
and assisted in the devotional exer-
cises
Mr.. Arthur Bellwood read in the
most impressive manner Lillian NJ
stevens proclamation for national
constitutional prohibition.
Enthusiastic and spiritual talks
were given by Mr.. Crump and Mr.
Eichlein Hatcher. Mrs. r. H. Bruce's
address to the boys and girls was most
motherly and appropriate. The Ches-
ter 7. T. l., sang two temperance
songs and trio was rendered by
Misses Eastman. Bellwood and Twit-
ter.
Resolutions were offered for ma
tional constitutional prohibition and
unanimously carried. collection
was taken to promote national consti-
tutional prohibition.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-15
Be No SPUR TRACT !.
on FOURTEENTH ST,
board Of Aldermen Sends Hack 0rdi-
nance 10 street Capamittce sfor..
Further Considerations.

The ordinance siviuG lac Southern
Railway the right of way TO cons ;ii,ct
spur track acress Fourteenth street.
TO run eastward yaioug Doti; street,
TO give merchants aou that street bet :
ter faci'ities. as recommended hs the
street Committee and adop.e ed bt com
mon Council. was last ni,sI sent rack
TO the committee by he Bard OF AL
dern1cn.
Alderman Paul stasted TIL, armament.
He-~said he had opposed K ade ifpss :
ings consistently. aud that htyfns
looked the situation over al tbs. oipt
mentioned, he was more than satisfied
that there should be no NOR arade
crossings than necessary. lie believed
the present arrangements along Dock
Street from Fourteenth to Seventeenth
were sufficient.
Mr.. pullcr thought the ordinance
good, inasmuch as 1t took care Of the
wholesalers In that neighhorhos q. but
MIR. Melton urged reconsdera. On be
cause the members of the board, not
on the street Committee knew Roth
ing about the measure.
The southern wishes 10 run "A spur
track over Fourteenth street n Dock.
to relieve the situation. The ordinances
prohibits the trimmings of more than
one train over Fourteenth, between s
o'clock In the morning and miduighk
The committee viii further consider
the proposition.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-15
mrs. MARTHA A. WISE
WTHDRAWS HERREQuEST

All the papers and resolutions re-
fcrring to the proposition of placing
a bronze bust figure OF w. G. Allen
near~the juncture of Monument Ave
nue. and Lee Monument Place, last
night. at the request of Mrs. Martha
Allen Wise, daughter of Mr.. Allen.
were referred to the Committee on
Utilities by the Board of Aldermen.
This action was taken because OF
strenuous objections by the Daughters
Of the Confederacy. Lee Camp and
kindred organizations.
Mrs. Wise. In her letter to President
Adams. last night. said that she did
not wish to antagonize the splencka
people who opposed the placing of "A
bust of her father at the point Indi-
Gated. and would ask that her original
request be withdrawn.
Mr.. Allen was the owner Of the
property which largely embraces Lee
District. His daughter thought 1t
would be appropriate 10 have some
reminder OF this, not. as SHE says in
Lee Monument Place, but near there.
She. however, has withdrawn her re-
quest. and the board sends ALI the pa
pers relating thereto to the appro-
pirate committee.
Common Council. on suspension Of
ruIes, passed the resolution. which
now goes to the committee
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-15
M'AOOO HEARS FROM
BOTH SIDES ON CHANGE
Secretary Of Treasury Investigating
Question Of Site For Rich
mOnd postotfice

William McAdoo. Secretary of The
Treasury, returns TO Washington this
morning with the views of Richmond
business interests on the future Rich
mond postofiice. Mr.. McAdoo. after
having heard the pleas OF Richmond
business men who want an enlarge
ment of local postal facilities at Tenth
and Main. and who want enlargement
of local postal facilities wherever they
may be placed within the city's con-
fines, has heen duly impressed by eio-
quence. What Air McAdeo will de-
eide is the question. The answer will
please one faction or another.
one organization of business people
the retail men. the business men in
various suburban organizations and
those who use the postotfice frequent
~ as individuals and members of
firms-y yesterday moved the Secretary
To urge Nirginia's representa- tiyes Ia
Congress to amend the present $3.50.
coo appropriation measure for the
lalr hase IL postofiice site so hat ne
might buy any site he found available
fQr the best interests OF postal service
in Richmond
Another organization ana it's sub
salaries were for the selection of ad-
dit.qna space adjoining the present
.postof'ice building, Assistant Secre-
lary Of the Treasury Byron j New
ton and George q. Won Near, specialist
lin the office Of the chief architect, ac-
seompanied Mr. McAdoo to Rihmond.
tBoth Mr.. Won Near and Mr. Newton
Iopposed addition TO the present site
ION the ground that ondItions in the
iloca] Office at he site now in use are
MIR McAdoo gave all Interested fear-
ing ana closed the Session without In
dicatng what his decision would be
Accompanied by Postmaster Thorn
/ ton and members OF The party which
came down fran Washington with
HIM, Mr. McAdoo spent Yesterday az
ternoou In viewing the severai sites
suggested nv various business inter
ests at the hearing
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-15
REPUBLICAN CLANS
,continued From FIRST pags.)

Alvah II. Martin, Virginia; James ?,
Goodrich lpdta.pa, and John t Adams,
Iowa,
The following committee on q cole
of rules for the governments of tbs
national committee was also am
nounced.
Senator Reed smoot, OF Utah. chair
man: John W, afeculloch. kentuckF 81
Il. b, Hawkins. Minnesota Newolt
Sanders. Tennessee; II. r, Maet;fegor.
Texas and II. B. Maxson, Nevada
One of the Incidents or the. afternoon
was the action OF the committee in
turning down 4 suggestion made by
William Barnes. of New York. direct :
ing the committee on arrangements to
report the temporary officers of the
convention notiater than March /. Mr.
Barnes suggestion was voted down
"a to t. This resolution, coming from
Mr. Barnes, caused a lot of comment.
The New Yorker said he favored han
ing the temporary officers selected ear
Is so hat if there were any objections
to them the matter could be hrcshed
out in advance. Many believed this
was intsnded as harmony move.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-15
STATE c. 0.P. WILL
MEET DECEMBER 29.

Especial to The Richmond Nirgirian.)
Washington, ID. c. Dec. IA, The
Virginia Republicans, about sixty
strong, who have been lowering about
the meetings of the Republican Ma
tioual Comnliltee here for she past
few days, held meeting today, AMI
after discussing national aud Virginia
politics at length. instructed Congress
man Sleup, the Virginia State chair
msn. to call meeting IT the state
committee 10 meet in Eaa noke durips
Christmas week 10 elect delegates Ia
the national convention. which will
meet in Chicago. June & and attend to
other business, Mr.. Siemp said tonight
he will probably call the meeting fot
December 70.
Alvah II. Martin. Of Norfolk, state
committeeman gave a dinner at the
New Willard tonight to about twenty
five of the Virginia Republican lead
ere.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-15
MESSENGER BOY IS
RUN DOWN BY AUTO

Percy Armstrong. a messenger hoy
employed by the Western Union Teie-
graph Company. who lies at No. k502
North Twenty-third Street. was run
into last night at o'clock at Fair
mount Avenue and Twenty-third
Street by an automobile driven by
Walter Joyner. The lad was painfully
but not seriously hurt and was ruched
to Virginia Hospital. where DIR. Davis
rendered the necessary medical atten-
ton.
Joyner. who was driving the ma
chine owned by G.. Fl. Adams. OF No
1911 Paramount Avenue, was later ar
rested by acknowledgements kella m /.
and taken to the First Precinct Sta
ton on warrant charging him with
reckless driving
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-15
jITNEy 0RDIS4sGF
ADOPTED B. B iRO


saa u4aeh aafae}IaEs Is pew up = she
4ssey- Tlse 4oAr5 ~ Adefmen last
sls +eencar1ea ia fae ordinance A.
54ssad ~ tho CouErtf prescribing
outes ard requiring certain lights OF
tnsya
Tia nnsset4on 80 tae cars using
< aurel Street. which held up the
er.sE4aAss. was svtthdra WI. when IT.
vss shown that the ears can go out
sat ore street and return hy another
has ohviatfng a congestion The cars
spiii ga out Grace and franRilu aBd
seturn By way of the avenues Tit
ssevs may rot pass zach other on the
Vest End streets The board agreed
- the nrdiuence after ~ wes SHOWN
hat citizen opposition had been with
tYgwn
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-15

Continued From First Pagg.y
u~e Germans military ana po.3eiT"8i
ind economic future,
The gains ~ this cay 8ssured}v
re ret 20 he placed 10 the credit sjde
II anr enemies account. " bl3F te
mar These socialist pr0roua ~Aments
vstA- Esay, TO pave the way Of tuo for
ttgh countries for a better apprecia
s!on Of the actual results Of tn world
var As 20 this @e must. aHl Goa
With ali oalnaess wat aHd see
No Choice Hut 10 Fight
For the present eur enemies desire
@ continue fo dght so we hsNe rn
aoiee The German peonIe are utlniy
a eterrnsned rot rs lei the fruits Of
sts victories. won ~ttH precious blood
Q he torn away aganL
Towards this determination tht aue
horized spokesmen IF the sea'aliats
a the retchstag adopted Just Us upe-
uivocal an attitude as aid the sP"ak D.
re of the nonsocislist parties, Gar
rent at home stands united behind the
routs In The east and west
4"I'he German race VIII bless ne ether
ringer of peace but him VINO know 3
ssw to protect II permanently against
licked distur bers ~ peace tf this
eisTsf sne empire ard she Imperial par
amenf understand each other u"-
inchiug and gnwobb}iEG. This hss
zen prsved once More ~ the most en-
hattie fashion to the whole world
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-15
APPLICATIONS TO
STAND EXAMINATION

~ixty applicants FOR adm ssion to
The bar appeared before the State
Board of Law Examiners yesterday
informing at $50 when IT convened for
the seTni-aHaual examination Several
81 the applicants are negro men. The
examination win continue today and
possibly tomorrow morning, but the
results viii rot be made known be-
fore the end of the week.
Aubrey q Weaver, of Front ROYAL, is
chairman OF The board ana Nj Il Watts
secretary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-15
ALDERMEN AGREE TO PAY
ron CELLULOID FLAGS.

The Board of Aldermen last light
concurred il a resolution apprcp, lat
ing $s3 for the payment of a bill, for
large number of miniature csiiuloid
Gags. ordered BY the Adrninistr ativsl
Board for advertising purposes. The
flags were distributed among school
children and visitors during .he on
fedarate Reunion. and for a long time
Council would not honor the I'LL.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-15
Police HUM Runaway la,t

Police headquarters yesterday wa
notified TO look out for Nelson Harn-
don. sixteen-year-old white iad
who ran away from his home in Fred.
ericksburg Monday. Young IIerndo,
is described rs welI-aevsloped hfss
toh his age and was wearing a bacs
suit and chinehilla ov-rcoat when hs
left home
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-15
Preparedness For Cuba

Havana, Dec. l4,-Despite the de
nal made today. 1t is known absolute
ly that the Cuban State Department
received more than month ago a
note from Washington suggesting that
an increase he made in the armed
strength of Cuba. ana that similar
notes were sent to other Pan-Ameri-
can countries.
The Cuban press approved the sug-
ges3ion,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-15
robbed Of pocke,hoo,..

T. NJ, Foster. of No. a22e Park Ave
nue., reported TO the police yesterday
that he had been robbed OF pocket
book containind 800 OH either ar Oak
wood or Broad and Main car bout Z
o'clock last night#-he did not remen.
her which, car he Rad taken, but ne
was qsite certain that hts pockets has
been picked.