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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-10-16
The Kansas Hen.

THROUGH ALL the ages the hen has
been the synonym of progress and civ
ilization. History tells US that she
cackled her sympathy to the mighty
Alexander as he wept for more worlds
to conquer; that she crossed the Alps
with Caesar and his victorious cohorts.
We know that she landed on Plymouth
Rock with the Pilgram Fathers three
hundred years ago. We know that she
ever accompanied the hardy pioneer on
his westward march, daily furnishing
him with the choicest morsel on Natures
menu. With him she settled on the
plains of Sunny Kansas, keeping the
wolf of want from the door through
scourges of hot winds and grasshoppers.
And when her allotted time had come,
her body gave him strength to turn
the painless prairies into fields of gold
en- grain, while at night he pillowed
his tired head upon her feathers.
Today her myriad sons and daughters
form one of the greatest industries of
great state, adding to the wealth of
her citizenship more than thirty millions
of dollars year.
1t seems fitting, then, that day
should be set apart and designated as
kansas Hen Day." that the attention
of our people may be called to the i'm
portance and magnitude of the poultry
industry, and to ways and means in
which it may be still further improved.
The Kansas State Poultry Federation,
an organization whose soul aim is to
make Kansas the greatest poultry state
| in the Union, asks that Saturday, Oc-
tober 80, 1915 be so designated and
that on that day local poultry clubs be
formed in every city, town and village
where they do not already exist. TIC
this end volunteers are called for, men
and women in every community who
are willing to assist in this important
work, in the interest of ''better poul-
try and more of it. The undersigned
will be glad to furnish a model consti-
tuition for local poultry clubs, and tc
render every possible assistance in
making Kansas Hen Day. success
in each community. Address, Ralph
Searle, Chairman. Hen Day Com
mittee,'' Kansas State Poultry FEEDER
alton, Topeka, Kansas.
independence Reporter: A new game
law that should be passed by all state:
would contain the following: Book
agents may be shot between October
and September 1; Spring poets from
March 1 to June l; Automobile Speed
Demons from January to January 1;
Road Hogs from April Is to April Is
Amateur Hunters from September t.
February 1; War takers no CLOSED
season; any man who accepts paper
for two years and then, when the bill il
pres ented, says, ''I never ordered it, ,
may be killed on sight and shall b
buried face downward in quickhme 81
as to destroy the germs and proven
the spread of the infection.
A professor addressing bunch O
students at Manhattan last week de
clared that &c No teacher could be
good teacher who failed to read the 10
cal paper and keep In touch with wha
is going on IN the community"
We are glad he mentioned it for on
experienee-and we have had q lot o
! tt-is, tat sshoel teachers exc IA
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-10-16
For Sale.

I have for sale quantity of rye suit
able for seed. Who wants it? For in
formation inquire of William johnson,
phone 500.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-10-16
Residence for Sale.

An eight room house, modern
throughout. Half block of lots. Plen-
ty of shade trees. Price 81, 900. This
is snap; who wants it? Inquire at the
Free Press office.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-10-16

Ny Residence property on Crawford
Ave. 1st house west of Public School.
Mrs. Rose Nolan.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-10-16
For Rent
House For Sale

Three neatly furnished rooms, light
and airy Phone 365, Hays.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-10-16
sUNFLOWER PETALS

Plucked by the Golden Belt Spectator.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-10-16

Sample copy upon request.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-10-16

Germany is said to have found sub
stitute for coffee. The Spectator rises
to remark that there's reason
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-12
Praises for the Rcunion.

TO The Editor Of The Times Dispatch:
write to say something to YOU regarding the
splendid management OF the reunion OF 1918
Il is but RICH, and just when persons d all that
q: success that they should be told it was. and
thanked; RICHMOND did herself proud as the
TO The people Of the South. we'll as the North
ana strangers from everywhere, guests of your
Some were strangers. but the boys Of the gray
wero returning TO their old camping ground :"
"nt plea sure for the many in the heautifuI capi.
,al city was done There is always something
but that is unavodabie The Weather TO was NO,
what was hoped for but it did not keep the
good time and ENJOYING ali the nice things '' pro-
yided for them The parade was one OF the
preferred to stand where l could see tho vet
crans--at the foot OF stuart Monument looking
down Franklin stree, and then passing right in
nembered, The happiness Of those brave men
,c'. vas picture of pleasure we'll of sad
ness; The sponsors, maids and chaperons did
Veterans did their part well, and added much
=" the , rarnde; and is hoped they will take
Daughters care for the men who gave their ali
t. their country, and the women Of the sixties
lo: them end their days in comfort.
Too much cannot he done for these men and
rs kcor UP the work that was in your beautiful
CITY for those who are so dear TO us all. To the
little boy was with two satchels. one in
each hand, almost as large as he was, walking
oreanzatons and to all, wish to thank for
every kindness and courtesy. II is not we'll TO
I6'i , n"meT for some a might be oyeriooksd but
conSra tulations and than from one whose time
MRS FRANK ANTHONY Wake
Norfolk, Va, June 10, 1918.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-12
LANSING'S RISE TO POWER
the Days Best Cartoons

wiser. are believed to lessen his avail,
ability as Cabinet officer. because il is
recognized tina, he would not add any
partisan political strength to the ,d
ministration as n man Identified wiz
the political thought OF tho nation
other striking characteristics OF Mr.
Lansing arc poisc. cal.nness capaci,v
Tor unruflcd deliberation, methodir,l
and analytical habits OF mind. and an
unfailing d!rcctness OF word and ACT
Since he has been in the State De
par,mcnt he has never been seen j.,
the slightest degree pcrturbcd or wor
ricd. though upon his shoulders have
been placed the responsibility for iuiti.
atnE and recommending praCiicallv
every act Of this government ia connec-
zion with It's relations with the bcuir
erent nations.
He has passionate tondness COR
mathematics. II is his habit frequently
to indulge in several hours of wre.t
ling with problems in higher mathe
mates as relief TO his mind from
the mental EFFORT required in his Official
duties and to sharpen his faculties in
dealing with tho problems OF Office To
his training In mathematics. together
with his long experience in the prar.
,ice Of the law. Lansing attributes mos,
OF the success he mas mad. lie once
said he did not sec how any man could
undertake the solutions OF great prob
Ions withou, having had tho mental
discipline afforded by the study OF
mathematics.
Alwn,A Reasons Things out.
His mental processes are essentially
analytical. as coutrastcd 20 the in
tuitive methods OF his departed chief
LansinC's first question always Is:
What arc the facts" Like Score
tary Garrison. he refuses 10 be iolte6
into any new position until ne is sa:-
ishcd that tho facts OF a situation
- i.F, 81 a,-I l.
10 study and oorrelate them Like
tho President, he gives III his mind
up 10 single problem until his men
tai faculties have resolved IL for him
and brought him 10 a decision his
decision once made. he still kecns an
opinions o! others Through these
months Of war he has constantly in
vitcd expressions OF opinion on its
problems from all with whom he has
come into contact. from amba ssadors
TO clerks, from lawyers 10 men in
general business.
Lansing has tie faculty Of drawing
out others without revealing much
that is in his own mind In the con
fercnces that go on daily In his Office
II is MS callers who do most o. tho
talking. Lansing throws in = ser
tencc here and there. just enough 10
keep the discussion within the chan
nels desired or TO indicate in a gen
"ral way his own views. The result,
usually is that when the discussion IS
over Lansing knows every thought
and consideration In the mind OF his
caller. while the latter goes away with
tho idea that he has Just had a chat
with an intelligent ard agreeable gen
ilcman
II is one o, LansinG's customs in
such conversations 10 make drawings
on a note pad; these drawings. usu-
ally OF prohles. often display real ahii-
!ty, bat they go into the wastebasket
as fast s completed He is also fond
OF smoking pipe IN the privacy OF
his Office
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-12
whats the CSe?"

IT HERE will be general agreement, it is
L likely, with the views OF those Council
men who declined 10 indorse investiga-
ton of charges, made by the Southern Gas
and Electric Corporation, that the Admins
trative Board, in its report on the gas lease
proposition, had garhled figures and mis-
stated facts. What motives exactly inspired
the reluctant lawmakers, we do not know, OF
course, but ours may be declared in three
words and a half
whats the use?"
II there is one thing more certain than
another il is that hardly any one connected
with the present city administration wants
TO make the lease on the terms offered. Con-
sidered by itself, we have no criticism OF
that attitude, although we do think the city
should learn-or try TO learn--on what better
terms the property might be leased. either TO
the present bidder or TO some one else.
What's the use of an investigation that
has no other purpose than 10 learn whether
certain figures are accurate. or deduction
therefrom logical and truthful? Whichever
way the answer goes, there will be no change
in Councils views OF the larger question at
issue, The weather is getting 100 warm, ana
there are too many other things 10 think
about to devote attention TO this sort OF
moot case
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-12
Iltta Ruffo, the Buster

WI HEN circus or road show Of any
w sort, or an opera company, or a theal-
rical troupe strands, il is the same as when
trapeze performer slips from his high swing
and lands twenty-five feet away on his neck
In the profession they call such an incden,
'huster Tftra Rutto has proven the
buster OF the National opera Company, just
gone to The wall in Havana /, was all be-
cause Titta Runo's salary OF $4,000 night
made scant picking for the rest OF the com
panT, and the stranded singers came home in
steeFsge Ti'ta Rufo came home with all
MS he!ls and rings on, touching the button
Tor the waiter TO bring more ice Tor the
champagne.
There is something ridiculous. almos, comic
opera, in the spectacle OF a whole COMPANY
OF SINGERS stranding on Titta Runo i is
ho' Hehi OF course Il isn't jus, nice to
THINK that Tita RUtio. warbing contcn,cdlv
with full stomach was backed hy a croun
OF choralisis who had not dined for so onr
that they remembered with difficulty The
least remote taste OF meat. But al The same
tlme' the incident has its humorous aspect.
ana II those who returned in the steera e
could only realize it, they would nearly bursr
their sides laughing
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-12
News Of Fifty Years Ago
(From Newspaper Files. June l2. 1863

General Halleck will be continued as comman-
der at Richmond for the present the order for
his transfer having been revoked.
General Ord has issued order to the effect
district shall be allowed to wear Confederate
uniform that bears any cnsignia of rank that
has upon ii the Confederate brass buttons.
where plain buttons cannot be obtained the
Confederate buttons must be covered with cloth.
Large numbers of negroes who followed the
Union armies to Washington from Virginia,
North Carolina. South Carolina and Georgia
have made application to the United States gov
ernment to have them sent back to the States
from whence they came.
General n y. Forrest is now on his planta ton
at Cohoma. Miss. and is looking after pretty
large cotton crop.
Governor Watts, of Alabama, who arrested
about two weeks ago by United States military
authorities and taken to Macon. Ga. has been
released. there appearing to be no charge against
him. He has returned to his home in Mont
gomery.
One hundred and forty thousand blank parch-
ment discharges for United States soldiers have
SO far been printed by tho War Department.
More than 1000 claims for damages by the
war have already been filed at Washing ton.
These claims aggregate S50,000o0o.
Three thousand Confederate prisoners still
remain on Harris Island, near New York. They
are being released as rapidly as possible.
The Navy Department has fully decided TO
remove the Naval School from Newport to
Annapolis. The September term of the school
VIII probably open at Annapolis
There said to be over 300 Southcrncrs in
Nova Scotia awaiting developments
South Carolina is said TO be literally .verrun
by robbers and horse thieves preying upon what
little Of value and what little there is to eat
left TO the unfortunate people OF that State.
coorcd troops stationed there and parocd Con-
federate soldiers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-12
The Council and the Charter

wv HATENER Council may decide to do
w finally. consideration OF charter changes
is not solely councimanic function. Every
citizen of Richmond is interested in the mat
ter equally with every member OF Council.
We do not believe the matter should be left
entirely in the hands of Council committee.
even though that committee be provided with
seven unofficial advisers and assistants.
We trust we display no lack OF respect for
official position when we say the chances Of
getting the right sort OF charter commits
sion outside Council are much better than
the chances Of getting the right sort within
that institution. For one thing, there are
more Richmonders on the outside than on
the inside and there is more opportunity
for choice.
Framing n new charter ought not to be
means of advancing the political ambition OF
any man. We are all interested and all
anxious to get the best. Why not go about
it in an amicable and sensible way?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-12
The Voice of the People
Opposcs Govcrnmcnt sunervinion.


D:spatch and Of tho New York Times, permit
me TO criticize your editorial in to-day's issue.
the age in it's view of the stee-trust decision.
the Federal Trade Commission. tho manifold and
SO, far from tho New York Times being
is rather The Times Dispatch which is behind
the times in that II apparently fails to realize
railroad lesisaion of the last years that
has produced the present business stagnation.
long, as The Times Dispatch and other like
minded folks continue 10 think and write and
The New York Times and the grea, ma jority
OF leading business men have now realized this.
and think l. short. sighted policy to continue to
Gompiained Of The cures YOU propose-your
Your dissolution suits. and wha, not--win do
thousand times more harm than good.
as possible on nature rather than drugs and
nos,rums similarly; tho time will come when
will realize that TO interfere with business will
do far more harm than good The best class OF
ably expressed by the New York Times. ask no
ne!r from the government All they want and
reform" administration in power and such infiu-
entiai naners as The Times Dispatch backing it
Schemes the return Of prosneritv seems Ikei::
TO be long delayed We have in fact, TO await
the conversion Of The Times, Dispatch and its
which, so far from being behind the age" as
YOU assert. are very distinctly ahead evidently
OF what yours are at this writing.
Since the world began there has been a mania
to make sick people well and bad people good
by doing something" TO them; and it is very
hard TO realize that in most cases Improvement
has been brought about. not BY man made law
evolution OF society, from lower to higher planes
regardless OF legislative and governmental in
Richmond. June s 1919
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-12
About China S Ruler

From trusted representative in
China the American Board of Foreign
missionaries has received a letter say
ing that President Yuan recently men
toned the fact that after thirty years
of ofhcia! lie under the Manchu dy-
nasty he might have remained in re-
tiremert. living in peace and plenty
with his children, If ne had not really
desired TO accomplish something for
his country. The letter goes on TO
quote the President as follows
Il have preferred to shoulder the
heavy responsibilities Of state. and FOR
three years ! have neither rested nor
slackened my energies In the work OF
saving the nation and the people On
many occasions ! risked death for tho
same reason. Therefore, II any one
tries TO compel mo to give in in mat
ters that Will lower the prestige OF
the nation or damage or encroach upon
the national rights of China, and be
tanta mount to making Chira vassai
OF another nation and the people tn.
slaves of another race, he may do we'll
10 realize that / am n"c 4 man wno
VIII consciously suffer himself to be-
me destroyer of the nation: for how
am ! TO face my OWL. ce.,i lie If d.
that?"
The correspondent also SAYS:
1T may not be rnsr'ycd how con-
strntiy the President himself labors in
all important govoromcut affairs. OF
C'urae. ne Is autocratic. Tie arrange
ment for him to continue IL. Office for
ten years, and then be eligible to 70.
erection, the fact .h1t he himself has
written the names OF .hIee possible
successors, which names have been
locked inside golden box to De-
opened only in case Of mis- death Or
me expiration of his Office, Point to n
oiaI form OF republic rather than the
real thing which they are enjoying in
Mexico But with Japan trying to pro-
wac accommodations inside herself for
the whoie or China, and Sun Yat-Sen
ana hhanG flsng ct al. trying To
facilitate the process by disinteeratino
the country. we are quite resigned to
enduring benevolent despotism for
time. There is runorc that DR..
sun was seriously injured late in
March ny Chinese who thought China
would he better off without him."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-12
Bryan's Duty TO Country

a PPARENTLY, Mr.. Bryan has determined
10 wage campaign, in the newspapers
ana on the rostrum, against the deliberately
ADOPTED and soiemnly proclaimed policy of
lhc government OF which he was so lately a
part. II hurts us TO reach this conclusion.
not only because in this crisis the national
interest is paramount and the national execu
tive should receive the unstinted supnort or
al! good citizens. but because also Of real
though not uncrtical or Understanding,
friendship, that have felt for the former
Secretary OF State
Inc note that has been dispatched to Ger
many, that Mr.. Bryan refused to sign. and
winch was the occasion of his resignation,
lhfu!ges IN no overemphasis. 1t merely re-
peats the Presidents previous demand for
assurances that American rights will be re-
spected and conserved. So mild is it's nhrase-
o!ogy. so Tree from threat or buster, that
Mr.. Bryan's description OF its alleged blood
and thunder features becomes ridiculous
Why ne should have declined to sign this
document, considering those he had signed
already is difficult. if not impossible, for the
ordinary mind 10 understand
We have not criticized his selection NJ
this time to abandon the ship of sta,e-that
Is matter for his conscience-but those who
WISH him best will hope he will give over
MS purpose 10 conduct a destructive pro-
paganda III this country He owes 10 Wood
row Wilson. who has befriendcd him, as we'll
as TO the nation that has honorcd him.
wholly different obligation
II he has helped this administration N win
Success-as he has. unquestionabiy-itw was
not in the Office that he occuDicd Az c.oro
tary oil state he was misft and a failure
out despite obvious plumbers OF taste and
judgment. Mr.. Wilson remained his unHincb
ing supporter and friend. II the Prcsiden,
owes much TO him, he owes much TO the
President '''
rms Is a time for national solidarity In
our view, the hone Of continued peace rests
Oh! me maintenance OF an attitude OF firm
'!'SS ana nNc0 lnsistcnce on our rights Even
no" germany affects 10 believe the country
Is Gi'iied, that the President must be con
sclona and apprchcnsivc of this division and
mat DIS policy necessarily will be weak and
faciIiating So long as Germany does he
iicVe ms she will yield nothing, but pursue
Tcieht!cssly her present course If she door
ms country will go TO war, and every think
ing man knows it,
ms Is not the time for Mr.. Bryans peace
propaganda, for the sufficient reason thai 4,
MAJ es now not for peace. but for war If
I'VE VIII follow the promptings of friendship
OF loyalty TO his former and alwave Io,.ai
'"iei IL ne VIII consider his place in history
ana MS conntry's affections; if he will consult
tHaI country honor and safety; if he does
ioI desire to become the Bernard Shaw Of
'"e ohlted states, making petulance virtue
"''' PATRIOTISM thing of scorn he will eo
'"'o retirement ana keep his views to himself.
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Kockland County, n " man inherited
'tV,'oo' bought an automobile and in two
weeks was killed, leaving ~, nnexpended hal.
1MCe OF nearly $4,000. Prosperity doesn't
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-12

1t is rather cruel thing to hold back relief.
but who. in the end, will get most of the re-
lief but the very pirate crews who are tearing
that poor, suffering country to pieces?
The mass of the Mexican people has been
inert and supine. What is needed Is a little
initiative. Perhaps, in addition to arms and
ammunition and some soldiery that is what
we are expected to supply
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-12

IKE this ex-senator from Indiana. He should
be hung over clothesline with Richmond Pear
son Hobson, the nationwide prohibition fanatic
and let them talk themselves and each other
pieces until they disappear after the fashion Of
the Kilkenny cats When chronic politician
like Beveridge is forced out into tho world to
earn his own living after tho fashion of mon less
well known. 1t is calculated to make the ordinary
person become conceitcd at tho comparison that
Is inevitably made.--San Antonio Light,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-12

The Fredericksburg Journal thinks Mr. Bry.
ans statement was unwise Yes" the Jour.
nal adds. "a foolish. a more than foolish state
mental the present time criminal state.
mentor in other light can be regarded
statement that will strengthen the Kaiser's be.
lief that the peace -at-any-p price faction has
strength in this country. 1t is possible that
hryans statement may be largely responsible
Tor the loss of many American lives. Bryan
should have remained silent, least until Ger
many's reply had been received"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-12
SONGS AND SAWS
Vacation Charms.
n Tnhnnx,

Vacation Charms.
Little Johnny Jimpson
Hasn't much to do.
Save to mind the chickens.
The baby keep in view.
Nov the lawn and sprinkle.
Tho garden free Of weeds,
Run a dozen errands.
Recall a hundred needs.
jump when he's directed,
Mind each family rule
Johnny's just delighted
BY the close OF school
NOT.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-12

Here is the view Of the venerable Alexandra
Gazette: MIR. Bryan has been the victim
OF his own ideals Successfully obsessed by
doctrines which the majority of his fellow
countrymen have been unable at the time 10
accept. he has too often occupied the nelan-
choly position of budapest, pointing toward
a narrow path, while the American people have
swept by upon the broader road