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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-07-02
eauIt EstImates RIa CROP Returns.

Total acreage of wheat in Oklahoma
for 1915 is 3,O47 900 acres, according
to a statement compiled by President
Frank NJ. Gault Of the state board of
agriculture. This estimate is based
upon reports received by the board
from its crop correspondents in the
various counties. The estimated yield
from that acreage will be 100000
bushels. The estimated price of that
much wheat at harvest time is given at
100000.
The statement prepared by Mr.. Gault
and which contains interesting infor-
nation concerning other grain, with
the exception of barley and rye, which
is not included, follows:
Estimated number of acres Of wheat
in Oklahoma in 1915, 3,O470
Estimated number of acres planted
to oats in Oklahoma in 1915, 100000.
Estimated yield of wheat from the
3,047,O00 acres planted to wheat, AS
100000 bushels.
Estimated yield of oats from the l.
5zO,OUO acres planted TO oats, 52,SOO,-
600 bushels.
Estimated sale price of wheat at
Go-0N.0-oo-~D~N~O0~NN
Raised Pioneer Phone Co. $2,7oo,o0o
In passing on the valuations of pub.
lie service corporations the board OF
equalization increased that Of the
Pioneer Telephone Company s2,7O0,0O0
changing it from $6,3OO,OO0 to $4,000,
600. This represents the largest in
crease in any one corporation passed
on by the board. The valuation of the
main line of the Wichita Falls & North
western railroad was raised from $11,
900 to $4,000 mile, and the Kiowa
branch Of the Santa Fe was made the
same as that of the main line, ,or $50,
300 milo.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-07-02
DEVOTED HIS TO GOOD WORK
Devout Little Johnny Would Give His
Penny to Buy Bibles for
Poor Kids.

The little visitors at Aunt Mary's
were Helen, age six, and John age
four. They played keeping grocery
under the piano, envelopes, books and
other articles representing the stock
in trade. They took turn about as
grocer and customer. The grocer bore
the name of Mr.. Popcorn.
"Mr. Popcorn" said Helen, have
you any rabbits this mornings"
"Yes'm," answered the polite grocer.
"Are they nice and fresh?"
"Yes'm"
Then you may give me a good, big
fat one for Is cents"
During lull in the grocery trans
actions Aunt Mary gave each of the
visitors two cents-two cents in real
money.
And what are you going to do with
the money!" asked Aunt Mary.
I'm going to put my two pennies in
the bank" said Helen.
"And l." said John, "I'll buy candy
with one penny"
and what will you do with the 9TH
er penny"
And John, who has been impressed
by the missionary talks at Sunday
school, answered: I'm a-goin' to give
it to buy Bibles for poor kids. "-Provi-
dence Tribune.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-07-02
Keen Rivalry,

"All the farmers hereabouts seem
to own motor cars. l don't suppose
an automobile salesman could do
much business in this community"
"Oh, yes, he could. The farmers
about here have quit trying to see who
can raise the finest cattle and the big
gest crops. Every one of them is try
ing to get hold of car with improve
ments the other fellows cars don't
have"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-07-02
Nothing Doln,.

Mamma" called four-year-old Har-
old from the nursery, please come
and sit by my bed until go to Sleep
Mammals busy now" was the re-
ply. Keep quiet and the angels will
be with you"
You said that before, mamma" re.
joined Harold, land l have kept quiet
ever so long, but not a blamed angel
has showed up"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-07-02
The Fire Eiend-

Mayor Thompson of Chicago, who is
advising stricter measures to pre-
vent insurance frauds, said:
There are, you know, a great many
business men who in their ideas about
insurance are like Exc.
I'm afraid, father, said Exe's son,
this property isn't worth repairing
any more
Very well, son. said Exc. Send,
then. for Smith of the Marine and Fire
company at once. Let us always bear
in mind the old proverb: What can't
be cured must be insured"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-07-02

the members OF Ine new otdte DOa'H
of Agriculture.
~.o.o~.o-o-N-o-o-N-N~NN
about 81 per bushel at threshing time,
$45, 100000,
Estimated sale price of oats at about
so cents per bushel at threshing time,
$26, 400, 900.
Grand total of moneys received from
the sale of wheat and oats in 1915, SILL
100000.
Estimated cost of harvesting the
3,047 900 acres of wheat at 81 per acre,
So, O47, 900.
Estimated cost Of harvesting the
1920. 900 acres of oats at 81 per acre,
1890, 900.
Total cost of harvesting wheat and
oats, $4,367, 900.
Estimated cost of threshlng $780,
900 bushels of wheat and oats, at Z
cents per bushel, S6,S46,000.
Estimated grand total of cost for
harvesting and threshing wheat and
oats, $11,213,O00.
Estimated value of wheat and oats
raised in Oklahoma, $7l, 100000.
Less cost of harvesting threshing
and binning same, Sl1,213,000.
Balance of money for value of crop
left in the hands of the producer, $780,
$4,000
Heavy Stock Shipments.
A total of 10S,397 head of cattle were
shipped into Oklahoma under the
terms of special permits during the
period from April to June 4 of the
present year, according to a statement
that has been compiled by President
Frank M. Gault of the state board of
agriculture. Following the establish
ment of quarantine regulations during
disease, the board of agriculture es-
tablished a rule of issuing special per-
mits to shippers to bring stock into
Oklahoma, a permit containing a pro-
vision that the state would not be liza
BILE for any contagious or infectious
disease contracted by the stock while
in this state.
OF the number of cattle brought in
to the state S2,647 were from Texas !;
1903 from Kansas; 1922 from Arkan-
sas; 1872 from New Mexico and 233
from Louisiana. This does not include
the number of high grade cattle, or the
cattle shipped into the state for do
nestle purposes.
Special permits were issued by Pres
ident Gault for the shipment of 401
car loads Of horses into the state of
Oklahoma, making the total number
of horses shipped into the state for
army purposes in car lots, 1900. The
horses were assembled here by the
local horse dealers, and reshipped to
the foreign countries for army pur.
poses.
The 401 carloads Of horses we're as.
sembled in Oklahoma from Oregon
Washington, Utah, Nevara, New Mex.
leo, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri and
Texas. Reports received from the va,
rious horse buyers throughout the
state show that 81, 495 head of horses
have been purchased in the various
counties of the state, assembled at the
various railroad centers, inspected by
officers buying for foreign govern
ments and shipped to New Orleans
, Galveston and New York for water
transportation. Total number Of
? horses shipped from Oklahoma for wal
purposes, $685. W. T. Hales C Com
! pany of Oklahoma City have been the
, leading exporters of army horses, will
| Davis & Younger and other horse deal
D ers throughout the state doing a large
: business also.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-07-02
OKLAHOMA NEWS NOTES
FAIRS AND cARNIvALs.

Aug. 31-Sept. 4-Eightn annual reunion,
Southwestern Blue and Gray Association,
Bridgeport
Sept. 10, Binger Fair.
Sept. ITO, kIngnsher County Fair
Kngfisher.
Sept. S-11, Greer County Fair. Mangum
Sept. $40. Johnston County Fair. fish
omingo.
Sept. 14-17. Pittsburg County Fair. Nc
Alester.
Sept. 14-17. CImarron Valley Fair. Guth-
RE.
Sept. 1917, Tulsa County Fair, Tulsa.
Sept. 1918, the Sterling Fair. Ster-
ling.
Sept. 16. Cherokee Celebration. Perry
Sept. 1917, Harmon County Fair, Hol-
lis.
Sept. 1917. Krowa county Fair. Hobart.
Sept 1918 Jackson County Fair. Altus.
Sept. 1918. Lincoln County fair'
Sept. 1918. Tinman county Fair. Fred
erick.
Sept. 17-1S, Coal County Fair, Colagate.
Sept. 1913, Marshall County FAIR Ma
Sept. 21-28, Pottawatomie County Fair
Shawnee.
Sept 2i-2S, Peanut Carnival, Duncan
Sept. 21-24, Pawnee County FAR hai-
lett. ,,u.
Sept. 21.24. Reckham County Fair Elk
Sept. 2g-24, Canadian County Fair. Ell
Reno. NIL
Sept. 22-25. Kiamichl Valley Fair Tall
hina.
CITY.
oct. 40, New-State Fair, Muskogee.
Oct. So. Caddo County Fair AnadsrKo'
Dec. 27-Jan /. Eastern Oklahoma Poul-
try Show, Tulsa.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-07-02
Forced to Make Up for Lost Time.

whenever I'm yur In Kay See,"
stated Sandstone Smith of Rampage,
OKLA, who is for the nonce in the
city's midst. 81 don't go to bed with
the chickens, by any manner of means,
and yet I'm never triflin' around so
late at night that don't see hundreds
of prominent people scooting through
the scenery in automobiles. Strikes
me that folks yur are scandalously be-
hind with their riding. kansas City
Star.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-07-02
A lonu VuIuarian,

This seems to be a very exclusive
restaurant"
Yes, indeed. Why, even the wait
ers are perfect gentlemen. The only
coarse person one ever sees here is
the proprietor, and don't suppose it
would be possible to exclude him."
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-07-02
Summer Plans,

You are going away for the sum-
mer?"
of course" replied Mr.. Bllggins;
that is to say, my family will go
away. I'll stay here"
But the climate won't be comfort
able"
Il don't care anything about the eli
mate. All want is rest and quiet"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-07-02
The Bio Idea.

"Why do you want me to remain
engaged to him another year? By the
end of another year he won't have
enough money left to get married on"
That's what | was thinking"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-07-02
Railway Assessment Same.

The state board of equalization
passed on the 1915 assessment of va
rious railroads in the state all of which
were placed on the same basis as last
year. The main line of the Frisco is
assessed on basis of $42,S40 a mile,
the Santa Fe, $5O,5SS; the Gulf, Colo
RADIO & Santa Fe, the same; the Rock
Island, $44,9S2; the Katy, S5O,5O4. The
side tracks of the different roads we're
also assessed on the basis of last year,
which is less than the main track.
Other smaller lines in the state, not
making any requests to be heard are
being assessed practically on the same
basis as last year.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-07-02
For Her Sake

you can't afford to be without this
wonderful work"
That's good. My wife says am
always doing things l cannot afford to,
and this will prove she is right"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-07-02
Its Outcome,

"Who won at the tea fight?"
Nobody. 1t was a drawn battle."-
Baltimore American.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-07-02
Its Atfllction,

Whats the matter with that infant
Industry"
Il think 1t has infant paralysis"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-07-02

Difference between China's John D.
and ours is about $3.50, 100000.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-07-02
At the Club,

80 our proposal was laid on the
table, after ALL"
81 thought 1t would be dished."
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-07-02
Leecraft Relieves Sidney susgs.

June 81 is the last day for Sidney
Suggs as state highway commissioners.
The office was turned over for short
while to A. N. Leecraft, private secre-
tary to the governor George B. Noble,
fish and game warden, will be the
highway commissioner, but will not
assume active charge of the Office for
few weeks. The department Will
be moved from where it is now on the
first floor of the Mercantile building
to the game warden's office in the Pat
terson building.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-07-02

Suspicious Preeaution.
"Did he marry for money!"
well, he always makes her wear a
veil when they go out together"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-03-27
AUSTRIA ANXIOUS
FOR AGREEMENT
NEGOTIATIONS LOOK TO TERRI
ToRIAL CONCESSIONS AZ
TER WAR.
AUSTRIANS ARE IN ROME
Military Authorities Have Distributed
to Italian Soldiers Identified.
ton Badges.

Rome.-Unoficial negotiations to de-
termine whether territorial conces-
slons should be made by Austria to
Italy before or after the end of the
war are in progress, it is asserted
mere, between Count Volpi, who con-
Quoted similar negotiations in bring
ing about peace between Italy and
Turkey in 1912. and Kajetan Merey
Won Kapos-Mere, former Austrian
ambassador at Rome. Having failed
TO reach an agreement at Vienna,
they have come to Rome to continue
their discussion.
County Falfny. councillor of the Aus
trlan embassy to the Vatican, is quot
ed by the Idea Nazionale as declaring
preliminary agreement was signed
at Vienna, under which Austria would
cede to Italy that portion of the prov.
1nce OF Trent extending from the re-
sion of Friuli to the Isonzo River. The
newspaper thinks, however, that this
report is being spread simply to gain
time.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-03-27
Postal Service Not to Suffer.

Washington.-Failure Of the 1916
postoffice appropriation bill to pass
Congress will not result in curtail-
ment Of the service or reduction of
the working force, Postmaster Gen.
eral Burleson announced, recent ad-
Justments of the postal service and a
general campaign Of economy begun
two years ago having made it possible
to hold expenditures within the 1915
total. Instructions already have been
issued to bureau chiefs, the statement
adds. that while economy must be
practiced, the service must be main-
tanned at high efficiency.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-03-27
RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE
Still SUCCESSFUL
VIGOROUS ATTACK By GERMANS
REPULsED AND MANY PRIs.
ONERS TAKEN.

London.-The Russians are even
more active than their Western allies.
The German offensive against Przas.
nysZ having failed to materialize, prob
ably owing to the thaw, the Russians
have undertaken the offensive, and,
according to their own account, arc
advancing successfully along both
banks Of the Orzyc river and have oc.
cupied the village of Stegna, which
is on one of the main roads leading
to Przasnysz from the northeast. At
this point they repulsed a determined
counter-attack.
The Germans, however, say that the
Russian attacks have been repelled
and that they captured 1000 Russians.
Along the ridge of the Carpathians
and In eastern Galicia, the Russians
report series of successes against
the Austro-Germa armies, which, de-
spite the deep snow, have kept up al.
most continuously attacks in the Boil.
grod region and in some of the Gen.
trail passes in the hope of relieving
Prsemysl. The Russians are closing
around the fortress, and their infan-
trymen are within rife shot of the
northern forts.
From unofficial sources It is learned
that the Russians have resumed the
offensive in Bukowina and a battle is
now in progress near the Bukowina
Ill
railway.
In the Caucasus, too, the Russians
are again on the move and according
to all accounts from Petrograd are
pushing the Turks back along the
coast of the Black sea and are threat
ening the safety of the Turkish army
at Olti, on the Russo Turkish border.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-03-27
ITALY AND AUSTRIA
ON VERGE OF WAR
TEuTON'S CONSUL ADVISE THEIR
SUBJECTS TO LEAVE ITALY,
LOOK FOR GERMAN SPIES.
GREECE MAY JOIN ALLIES
Greek Minister Of Marine Quoted to
Effect That Country Had Receiv-
ed All Guarantees

LOn0On.-Ihe relations between
Italy and Austria are believed to have
reached an acute stage. A Rome dis
patch says Austria and German sun
Jects have been advised by their con-
suls to leave Italy in the shortest pos
sible time and that a number of Ger.
mans who recently arrived in Italy
are being watched because of a suspi-
cion that they are military spies. .
There have been reports for some
days that Germany's efforts to secure
the continued neutrality of Italy bv
inducing Austria to cede Trent and
other territory to her were not meet
Ing with success. Italy, it was said,
was demanding that the territory be
handed over to her Immediately, but
that the Teutonic allies desired to
make the transfer after the war.
Following this came reports that
Austria had commenced strengthening
her southern frontier, and according
to dispatch received in Paris from
Rome. Italian officers Of all arms be-
longing to the first line, who have been
on half pay, have been called to the
colors. In military circles here this
order is considered significant, it being
contended that these officers belong
to the public administration, from
which they would not be called un-
less the situation was serious.
No Austrian news on the subject is
available in London, the censor in that
country, it is said, having prohibited
comments
There also are reports that Greece is
preparing to adopt a more active atti-
tude. Following a series of prolonged
cabinet meetings at Athens, the Greek
minister OF marine is quoted as having
said that the Greek government had re-
ceived all guarantees, and to Nave in.
dicated that the country was about ID
engage in some enterprise.
AS the chief objection to former Pre-
mier Venizelos' policy of helping the
allies against Turkey was declared to
have been that Greece had no guar.
antees that she would receive adequate
compensation, this statement of the
minister of marine is considered in
high circles in London as an intima-
tfon that the new Greek government
Is now satisfied with the allies guar
antees.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-03-27
ACTIONS OF U. s.
were INDEPENDENT
WASHINGTON OFFICIALS GIVE NO
MORE DATA ABOUT JAPAN
SITUATION.

Washington.-It was stated officially
at the White House Friday that rep
resentatives by the United States to
Japan concerning the later's demands
On China had been entirely independ.
ent OF any action by Great Britain and
Russia or other powers.
Further than this statement officials
In all quarters preserved strictest ST.
lence, regarding the situation as one
OF delicacy. State Department Off.
cials, however, have admitted that
since the beginning of the present ne
gotiations between Japan and China
the United States has been endeavor-
ing to influence Japan to ameliorate
her demands and to prevent any in
fringement Of the rights of the United
States.
None of the steps in the American
representations, which have been
made to the Japanese ambassador
here, as well as to Tokyo and Picking,
have been made public.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-03-27
sQUADRONS
FOR PROHIBITION
NOTABLE MEN AMONG MEMBERS
OF PARTY HEADED BY FOR
MER GOVERNOR.
MONEY RAISING NO OBJECT
"Dry" Forces Are Said to Have Sur
prise in Store For New
Orleans.
New Orleans

The wave of Prohibition sentiment
that ,has carried into the saloonless
column eight states within the last
twelve months threatens to splash
over New Orleans and Louisiana
While there is believed to be no prob
ability of this city or state going dry
very soon, yet there never before has
been so much activity among the pro-
hibitionists. Six weeks ago, in a whirl-
wind campaign, $4,000 was placed in
the treasury of the Anti-Saloon League
from Louisiana. This fund is to be
spent in continuing agitation. Now,
on the very heels of the last speakers,
the Flying Squadron, known as a Pro-
hibition university on wheels, plans to
swoop down on New Orleans and
Louisiana for the purpose of dissent
mating anti-saloon feeling.
Last year Ex-Governor Hanly, of In
diana, started a fund Of thousands of
dollars to finanHe a nationwide prohi-
bitfon tour. He associated with him
self twelve Of the livest speakers and
musicians that could be found in the
United States, including DR.. Charles
M. Sheldon, author Of "In His Steps"
and other popular fiction; Hon. o. NJ.
Stewart Of Illinois and Hon. John B.
Lewis OF Massachusetts, both promi-
nent legislators of their respective
states; DIR. Ira Landrith, college presi-
dent; DR.. ID. A. Polling, head of the
Associate Christian Endeavor Move
ment; and DR.. Carolyn Z. Geisel, Of
the Battle Creek Sanitarium and one
OF the most brilliant woman orators of
America These speakers gave not on
ly money but their time for one year
to the movement. They engaged six
OF the best singers and players that
could be found.
New Orleans Is the 160th city Wis
fted since the squadron left Peoria.
ILL.,, last September. The squadron is
not controlled by any organization or
society and is not dependent on any
one for its support. 1t is not a money
raising movemnt, but claims to be
strictly out to fight the existence of
the legalized saloon. In support of
Its announcement that it is not out for
money, Hon. John B. Lewis gave, in
addition to one year of his time, s1O.-
600 In cash to finance the tour. This
gift was almost equalled by Ex-Goy-
ernor Hanly, and each of the speakers
has given large amounts Of money to
the cause. There is not a speaker who
is drawing a salary for his years
work.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-03-27

When the Lafayette kits were sent
over to the French army one of the
cards giving the names of contribu-
tors was that of Miss Adele Leuville.
Her kit was received by Maurice Du-
bois of the Sixth French cavalry, who
wrote to the Lafayette fund man.
ayers that he went to school with a
girl of that name seventeen years ago
In Nancy, France. Inquiry proved it
was the same Adele, and now she has
gone over to help nurse the wounded
Frenchmen-and to see Maurice.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-03-27
$4,000 in Bonds Sold.

st. Louis.-Bonds amounting to s75..
600. issued for the purpose of reclaim.
ing Arkansas swamp lands, were sold
TO the Altheimer e Rawlings Invest.
nlent Company Of st. Louis by w. M.
Craddock of Lake City. Ark, secretary
OF the Board Of Commissioners OF
Craighead County Dra,aage District
No. II. 1t is intended 10 reclaim H.
900 acres of land. 1t is believed drain
age will enhance its value from $40 to
SITS an acre.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-03-27
Million Pesos Wanted.

Washington. - The United States
protested to Gen. Villa against the col
lection from Americans or other for
eigners of part of a special tax of a
million pesos levied at Monterey. The
British embassy had brought the State
Departments attention to a report
from Monterey saying the British
owned light and power company there
had been called on to pay $35,OOO as
it's share.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-03-27
$3.500 Conscience Money.

Denver.-The executors of the es.
tate of Rufus ("Potato") Clark were
ordered in the County Court to pay
the United States government $S,5oo
for its conscience fund" Clark, who
died in 1909, leaving an estate esti
mated at 100000. bequeathed $500 to
the government explaining that in
1863 he had knowledge of a man de
frauding the government to that ex.
tent. He did not report the fraud. and
therefore felt himself under obliga-
tions to reimburse the United States.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-03-27
Warning to Cotton Growers.

Washington.-During the last two
years the attention Of the Department
OF Agriculture has been directed to the
fact that active campaigns have re-
suited In the introduction into portions
OF Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas of
variety OF cotton called "Half-and.
Half" 1t is reported that the seed has
been sold FOR as much as IS per bushel,
under the representation that it is an
exceedingly prolific variety, yielding
so per cent OF lint, or 50O-pound bale
from 1000 pounds of seed cotton.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-03-27
$100, 600 to Charities.

New York.-More than 100000 10
bequeathed to New York City charita,
BILE institutions, hospitals and churches
by the will of William Washington
Cole, a veteran circus man. once part.
ner of P. T. Barnum, which was ad-
mitted to probate The will disposed
OF an estate valued at about S..
100000.