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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-11

The reason so many people are dis
appointed in what they see or hear is
because they cannot appreciate the
thing to be seen or heard. I have
known people who were very much dis
appointed in the Niagara Falls, or the
Rocky Mountains. l have seen them
stand before some of the master paint
ings of the world and make the most
inane remarks. 1 have seen them sit
in musical halls, listening to the worlds
greatest artists and would be bored al
most to death. The expression on their
face said Il will give you SO to get out
of here" All of this was because their
sense of beauty-appreciation was lack
ing Often the element of prejudice
enters a mans life, and he cannot see
anything to appreciate in others. When
we let such power control US we be-
come dwarfed and base in the eyes Of
the thinking world
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-11

Two men were standing on the street
quarreling the other day. One said,
Il would knock h out of you for
two cents" l said to myself go to
it Bill and here is thirty cents for the
job, p" for l knew that was what John
needed, for he has one of the meanest
tongues and fOulest mouths in town and
having h knocked out of him would
clean him up. Then John returned,
''You are cOwardly whelp, and as ugly
and mean as the d. l knew there
was something terribly the matter with
Bill, but did not think it was a case Of
devils. But if hell is made up of such
citizens as John and Bill, then hell
needs reforming. For if hell is one
hundredth part as bad as these men pic
tured it to me in giving their oral testi-
mony, it is no place for gentleman to
go, nor should helPs Representatives be
allowed such liberty on our streets.
Now from the language these citizens
used was forced to believe they knew
all about the place they so forcefully
depicted, and knew and were on speak
ing terms with people dwelling or going
to he'll. Now his majesty the devil may
have been pleased with his street
agents, but to men and women with
refined tastes the language was most
insulting. But" said a by-stander,
these men were only mad and were
telling each other some truths face to
face" The pity of the whole dis
graceful affair is that it is true. But
if we viii everlastingly profess at such
'scenes" we will be able to put his
place and face to shame.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-11
Don't Dreneh 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 fifty-nine
times out of sixty, and the women car
give it when you are away. Money
back if it fails. G. W. Meyers, Hays.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-11
Tor the oldFolks.

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, 1915-12-11
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, 1915-12-11

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, 1915-12-11
For Sale.

A five room dwelling, new; two
lots, city water. Price $1,000. cash.
Good location. A snap. Who wants
it? Apply at this office.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-11

People who are too old to learn are
never troubled with doubts. Such peo-
pie believe the old is true, and because
it is old, it makes it true. They believe
the new is lie, and because it is new
makes it lie. Growing people are al
ways troubled, and are always asking
for more light. Only people who be-
long to the republic of the dead are
perfectly satisfied.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1915-12-11
For Sale.


Horse, top buggy and single harness
See or address Mrs. H. B. Kohl.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-09

gest the time just preceding the general
use of silk petticoats. Then. it will be
remembered, each frock or skirt had its
own drop lining of silk-like silk pet
ticoat attached to the waistband of the
skirt
Separate silk petticoats, however. are
still in fashion, and they are full of va
riety. There are still the soft messaline
and knitted Italian silk petticoats. but
there are also some of taffeta that are
more in keeping with the tendency for
bouffant skirts.
There are petticoats Of chiffon. too,
in keeping with the bouffant tendency:
for these are held out, either just below
the knees or at the lower edge, with a
whalebme, featherbone or wire. In
this way the softness of fabric and the
stiffness of line demanded by the spring
styles are combined
Another way of getting the desired
flare at the bottom of the petticoat is to
make it with ruffles These ruffled pet
ticoats are especially pretty for boudoir
wear with filmy and transparent negli-
gees.
Pique Again in Fashion.
HcChWCdT VIC Have DCSIl "CdI-
ing intermittently for years. but pique
has not been in fashion for frocks. 1t
has not even been in high fashion for
separate skirts-cotton duvetyn, oordu-
roy, golfne. and other newer fabrics
have taken its place.
This year the pique frock has return
ed to fashion 1t is rather more elab-
crate than the old-time pique frock. 1t
is often trimmed with black, sometimes
in the form OF binding for skirt or
sleeves or jacket edge. And black but
tons are often very effectively used in
its trimming
Buttons. in fact. form one of the
most pronounced trimmings on summer
frocks One is tempted to ''co.nt out
each persons fortune BY the buttons on
her frock, so many are they and so in
terestingly placed One of the new
French models that reached this coun-
try few weeks ago showed a straight
line OF buttons from the top of high
collar to the hem edge of the skirt.
The Washington herald., 1915-05-09
The Fabrics of Fashions of Summer

the thousand for the well-dressed wom-
Ell OF America.
Both ttille, the finest sort OF net, and
the heavier meshes are advocated in the
new French styles, and although Paris
is having difficulty in procuring lace,
lace is much used with the heavier sorts
of net. Sometimes it is made rp over
satin. sometimes over taffeta, aud il is
often embroidered In choosing net for
fashionable summer fabric Paris is
only emphasizing choice she has had
Under consideration for some time, and
America is quite ready to follow suit.
P0ngee is another of the fashionable
fabrics of the summer. Some of the
ponsee coat suits are especially attrac-
tive. for this soft fabric looks especially
we'll in the full skirts and the type of
coat now worn.
Especially for young girls are these
pongee suits suitable. They are cooler
than woolen suits. and have the great
advantage of being washable. SO for
travelling nothing could be more desir-
able
Pongee is also used for suits for
young boys. and it is an admirable fab
ric for these Colored linen suits, too,
are used for the boy up to ten or twelve
years OF age-dark blue and gray being
especially favored.
Drop skirt LininRs.
Pongee and taffeta are both used for
drop Innings in the skirts of coat suits
of silk and wool These drop skirts sug-
The Washington herald., 1915-05-09

Just as we have accepted taffeta as
the most important fabric of the sum-
mer-and why shouldn't we, when we
see on every side taffeta frocks and tat
feta coats, for morning, afternoon and
evening we hear that the very new;
est French models, those that have been
shown .,in France sine the American
buyers left that country. d" not pay
very much attention to taffeta.
That does not mean that taffeta will
not be an important fabric in the sum-
mer clothes. 1t will. For our summer
plans have already been laid. More
over, the fabric that has been recently
brought to the front in Par.s is net,
and of net we are already making wide
Use Net afternoon and evening frocks
have been planned md made already by
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-31
News Of Fifty Years Ago

After the Christmas lul there have
."'nc about new deluge Of crime this city
without number. The military ought to have
S''ppeh this kind of business long ago. hut 1t
has not. 1t is up to Major CIailornc's new
police force to try their hand.
Inspections of -four in Richmond for tic uuar
Yer cmunnS yesterday, or day; as the case may
OF surcrtin" a05l barrels fine aud 25l. bar
i"ls Of middlng. Ouly forty-nve barrels were
condemned Eight hundred and ten half barrels
81 "uperiine passed inspection and l75 half bar
i"lS Of fine also.
chester during Christmas week. |, is true that
the sayeties were rather on the suhdued order.
hnt they we're gay. nevertheless. There we're
bali
Several Franklin Street merchants who were
v"l-known to the Richmond public in the days
before the war. have decided quit business
because of the heavy advamc" Of rents that
landlords have placed on their property to begin
i"ru"ry l. 1866. These advances arc said to bc
over 200 per cent ahead of rents formerly
charged The business men cannot see their
way I" stand It. and they retiring from
business. Others may com" to take their places
EHi that remains to he
The parole of Governor Vance of North Caro-
lirh has been enlarged hy order OF President
johnson. and Vance has liberty in the
whole state OF North Carolina. The Governor
t&cet!ously remarks that North Carolina always
was big enough for him anyhow, and he does
no. care to much further
General H. II. Hill. late of tho Confederate
NJ my - II prominent ucieSdte 10 TIC treSDy-
terrain General Assembly now in session in
Macon.
In his reply to resolution OF Congress. prcsi-
dent Johnson says the reason why Mr.. Davis
has not been brought to trial is because his
idGm"nt thor" is n" place for MIR Davis to he
tried except in Richmond. Va. and therefore
Ii" cannot he tried until the United states Dis
trtct Courts for Virginia shall have been
established by proper legislation Of Congress.
General Grant and his family Will uccupy tho
handsome home / Street In Washington
the 9th of January next This is tho home that
has been presented to him by his enthusiastic
admirers, mostly Of New York City
1t is said that Speaker ColfaX is printing him
self for the Republican nomination for President
in 1865. but ii is the opinion of the politicians
that he * wasting his time, nasmuCh General
Grant has already been booked for that nomi-
nation.
1t Is now positively announced that the Nor
folk ar6 Petersburg Railroad will he completed
and in perfect running order between Peters
burg and Norfolk not later than tho 18TH OF
January.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-31

OF messages Of sympathy and cncour-
agcrncn,. coming from all sor,s and
co,,t,,o,, 70, .,o - a.,
80" az "oo"s
a"u corners Oh iioiIahd.
Housed 10 Defend Press Liberty.
The Amsterdam Irriycrsi,v n-ofes-
sors drew m an address IA ,be rov-
eminent for Srhrocdcr's release. tbe
Amsterdam Journalists so often nil
loricd bv tho TeIcpraaf for ,bal- IN
action in this issue and for their luke
warm neutrality. did the sama m.
Dutch Institute Of Journalists 80 FIJI
lowing suit aud Predecessor Joctor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-31
SFIPYARDS WORKING AT LIMIT
tNcW York TImcs.J

The Chamber of Commerce has com :
plcted "a canvass OF the leading ship.
yards OF the country, which shows that
practically all OF them are working At
capacity and have orders sufficient TO
keep them working fun time for from
ono 10 two years. The purpose OF tn"
inquiry vas to discover tho present
state Of business, the condition OF labor
ana whether existing plants could be
extended in 1916 II the reed should
arise. In respect TO the last question.
tie replies went TO SHOW that IL :hc
demand for tonnage required II most ct
the shipbuildcrs could increase capacity
from 10 to 90 per cent within !; year
In the chambers report no names
were supplied. although IL gives the
general location OF particular plants.
The report Is being distributed to-day.
Al Il leading New England yard with a
constructive capacity OF $4,000. 600 Il
year sufficient work Was booked De-
ccmhcr for fifteen months OF this
amount so per cent was merchant tom
mage and 30 per cent government con-
tracts. In the Delaware and Chesa-
pcake district crCcrs are large. Late
in November on the Delaware alone
cighty-two vessels were being built,
with an aggregate OF $3.50 tons, val
ucd at SIS ooo.noo, and employing not
less than 10000 men.
single plant there whose merchant
shipbuildinE capacity in recent years
ranged from 10000 u 10000 tons re-
ports its capacity now at $4,000 tons
dead weight per year. This plant Is
capable OF turning out sixteen vessels
of 1000 tons each year. and had on
hand Nov cmbcr - orders for two years
ahead one Of the largest battle ShIps
for the United States Navy is being
constructed there, and the plant could
be enlarged - per cent. or even 30
per cent, II conditions warranted il;
Another company. which builds solely
merchant bottoms. has it's capacity Of
10000 tons a year running full and is
booked for the next eighteen months.
fourth large concern, the inquiry
showed, which on July had only a
single merchant vessel on its ways
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-31

I Is now working on sixteen Accord
ing to one of the officers the amount
or ocean going merchant tonnage how
building in America for American
registry has Increased tcnfold since
July l.
The head Of a Maine corporation
wrote:
1T is difficult TO say how tho do.
'hahd Tor merchant tonnage could In
crease over what u is to-day. All
inc shipyards arc busy and our
! mail Is constantly full OF Inouiric.
There would naturally be difficulties In
obtaining necessary materials, labor.
| etc but do not feel that this would
be :, serious matter. Demand usually
creates supply"
i'ractcally all the shipbuildcrs who
replied to tic Chambers letter held
'hat enlargement OF facilities was prac-
tirab!e within certain limits. but not
al! were willing to estimate tho cx-
tent 10 which they could go In a year
The president OF a large Chcsapeakc
corporation wrote:
II IS some what Difficult, TO estimate
"ha, additional capacity could be
added TO our plant within n wear In
the past tho shipbuiiding plants OF
this country have been operated on
such a small margin of profit that the
Investment OF new capital has been
made only when the market conditions
Sc'I!tp 10 assure Il demand cores
ponding TO the additional investment
At the present time in view OF the
uncertain duration OF the European
war. the adverse legislation as re-
grads merchant shipping. which our
friends in Congress delight IN enact
Ing. and o! the uncertainty attached TO
the Inauguration OF 81 steady policy OF
naval construction, the demand does not
seem 10 warrant any considerable in
Crcnsc In the present Hnrity Of the
private shipbuldinG plants in this
country"
others wrote that while II might not
he practicable to Increase plants pres
sure OF orders might cause doubling
up' and a consequent greater output
than normal from the same ways.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-31

is particularly observable in what is known
as recruiting Instead of relying on the
material that naturally finds its way to col
lcscs. the leaders in athletics constantly arc
on the lookout for promising youngsters in
the preparatory schools. and special efforts
arc made TO induce them to attend this or
that college.
This is clearly wrong. however it may be
defended on tho ground that they are going
TO some college, why not persuade them to
come here? And this and other similar
biemlshes ON the system tend to raise the
question in the mind of the public---is col
leSe athletics conducted business or as
sport?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-31
SEEN ON THE SIDE
just Avn full

lie was Il baseball player tall.
Who Sobbcd and sobbcd and Subbcd
Until each tender heart in call
Just throbbcd and throbbcd and throbbc,
ooh. why 50 sad! you athlete bold.
y gentle maiden said.
why do YOU in your strong hands hold
Your solid ivory head
The baseball player ceased his sobs
Ant wiped away :, tear.
Thcrcll he II dcarth OF nice fat jobs,
lie said this coming year.
Tho peace convention has been signed
by all the maRnates great
tut lots OF players I've i'm mind
VIII Sct-boohoo!--thc gate"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-31
for the Co-Ordiuatc College

ENDORSEMENT by the board of visitor Of
the University OF Virginia Of the plan To-
establish Il co ordinate college for women al
lllai great institution is clear indication Of
IN" progress OF The movement. Four wears
ago the board. If not exactly hostile was nj
bcS' indifferent; two years go the sentiments
OF a majority OF its members had been
changed. but the most il would do was tn
urge the appointment OF Il commission TO con-
Sid"r the coordinate college quest ion; now il
gives ih" project sweeping and emphatic an
prevail.
thtrc is nothing very remarkable about
'hlS' Tor the board OF visitors has kept pace
merely with other progressive thought; II
WI! ne recalled that in his inaugural address
Governor Stuart urged the General Assembly
I" provide for the higher education Of women
another distinguished Nrginan who han
pens al This time 10 be President Of the United
states, has declared, in approving the co.
ordinate college plan, that to supply such
education ~ Virginia every consideration of
economy aud most considerations Of efficiency
are III favor OF building upon tho institutions
We already have"
APPARENT! there will he opposition some
open. some disguised when the uuCs, ion is
presented 10 tn" General Assembly that con
NeheS next month. but il is not To be expected
mat such opposition Will prevail The arru-
menlS III favor Of the co ordinate college arc
50 controlling and those auaius, il so i'm
adequate the Legislative mind should moi re-
main very long in doubt,
II the British Cabinet were china close,
ana ii bull were given the right of way there
IN, tnc confusion could NOT hc .uucl, ,r,r.o
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-31
IiOhhcl of IllH Choice.

\ taxicah chauffeur furnished the
tcXt for this auccdote
Having run over and killed n num-
Der OF people. and presented his com
rauy With Il number Of lawsuits, he
VAS finally discharged for reckless
driving. He t!icn became a motorman
ON Il trolley line, but did not take
kindly to the new work. one day as
nc was grumblnC over his fallen for
tunes a friend said:
oh. what's the matter with you?
Can't YOU rum down just as many peo-
pic as ever
Yes" said tao rorricr chauffeur,
- can, but formerly could pick and
choose pittsburgh Chroniclc-Tcle-
;;rlph.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-31

'l'or The Times Dispatch.)
drink the cup Of Memory
Tonight with this rcccding year,
And wistfully, rcGrctfulIy
Rcvicw il all before me here.
The draft is deep. the fitrui cup
llLids much OF tenderness aud pain:
Dark days th+i would cover up,
Dear hours I long to live again.
think through every year there run
Events that form an undcrflow
That, rising as IL" year is done,
Distinguish Il and stamp it so.
That undqrcurr"nt. hidden. dark,
Now plainly sweeps the surface, here
With Disappointment let mo mark
The hTtdsion" Of the dying year.
-GARNETT LAIDLAW ESKEW.
Charleston. w. Va. December. 1915.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-31
Oue-SInn Budget system

M ARlIAND il the current effort mat erial-
AFA ICES in law and fact, will try one-man
budget system. Briefly stated, tho plan is to
give to the Governor the right to assign to
various agencies and activities of government
their share of the States income. OF course
the Governor will have the assistance OF mem
bers of his Cabinet in preparing this budget
but the responsibility will he his The Legis-
laturc may reduce any appropriation thus
made. but increase none.
This device would seem revolutionary i'll
some communities. but it does not Brighten
Maryland particularly, because there is prac-
teal precedent in the budget system Of Balti-
more. There the budget is framed by the
Board OF Estimates made up Of the Mayor
ana otho' elective and appointive officers.
The Mayor controls the board. however
through his power of appointment, and it's
action finally is virtually his action.
The Democratic party in MARYLAND is
pledged 10 put a modern budget system into
the organic law OF the State. The details
have been worked out by an Economy and
Ehclency Commission appointed by Gov
ornor-Eicct harrington and headed by Presi-
dent Goodnow. of Johns Hopkins University
The plan is To incorporate the budget sys-
TEN IN constitutional amendment, but
pending this. il is expected that the Legisla-
turc will voluntarily surrender its provocative
OF directing how the public funds shall be
expended Even without the mandate Of
law. legislators will let the Governor frame
the budget. 1t sounds almost Incredible
Maryland Will perform Il great public SER
vice ii ii puts this plan into successful opera
ton. 1t contemplates as an initial measure
a careful computation OF the estimated
revenue ol the state. Il matter which dist urbs
Tho ordinary legislator only incidentally
The ordinary plan is to keep on making APP
preparations until. at the end OF the session
II IS discovered that too much money has
been spent and that no provision has been
made Tor vital governmental functions
II it can be done successfully in MARYLAND
II can be done also in Virginia. From this
side the experiment will be watched with
closest interest
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-31
4 Mcck-i.;nd I.nllurc.

You know Bucks is IL broker i'm Wall street"
Yes. what OF it,
lie wrot" us that he coming down here
to spend week tend during the holidays. When
he arrived he telling us how delighted he
was To Get away from tho money center, whc re
he heard nothing but the lingo of the curb.
MI at once he lit out We couldn't understand
IT until the other day when he wrote back sa wing
that the first day he here he heard fathcr
ask one of the hands il he had watcrcd the
stock. And lie decided that il he had he in
tho game lie would go back to hcaduuartcrs"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-31

w oud YOU like to know what is going TO
occur In 1916? Would you lift the veil if YOU
couid ana peep into the futurc?' asks the New
port News Times Herald. Certainly not be-
cause u We did we would have to print the
whole years news in one issue, and then our
occupation would he gone for twelve months at
least
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-31
The Snrntts QunIiry.

Mr. Jackson Spratt remarked Il few days after
Christmas to Mrs, Spratt that he would relish
dish of pork and beans. he had ovcrfcd
on the holiday bird. AIRS Spratt rejoincd that
there were three more days to finish the turk
Thereupon they proceeded to clean Nv the
house.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-31

The Query Column.
VIII YOU give list OF tho books
suit in replying to the queries sent you?
should like 10 get them and do something in
tho query column direction myself y. A.
You would be laying the foundation for what
might he called some library" There is
hone TO give space in any issue Of tho paper
for even the beginning OF such list. lust
there is exactly room enough TO call your
tcnton To that good old story OF the disciples
Of I'orcius Latro. who drank vinegar till they
we're pale al their master and then set up
IL be wise.