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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-09-17
Some Tough Lockers

OF all the tough looking characters
that ever invaded a town at one
time, Liberal has had the most var
led assortment this week, who are
ostensibly here to take in the fair.
The advance guard Of beggars has
been here for several weeks, and to
Judge from the looks OF some OF the
others they are in worse professions
than begging From appearances
one would think that every kind Of
criminal in the catagory was repre-
sented, including ladies ~ who have
undoubtedly seen better days. How
ever, a special force Of officers Is
handling the crowd in good shape,
and at the time this is written no
serious harm has befallen anyone.
Why this aggregation of undesrables
always show up at fair time, and
where they come from, is mystery,
but Liberal has it's full quota this
week. We hope they will disperse
Immediately after the fair is over
and stay away at least thousand
years.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-09-17
A Strenuous Two Weeks

The past two weeks have been
about the busiest ones the Democrat
has had since the present proprietor
took charge of tile plant. An extra
heavy run of job work last week,
coupled with twelve page paper,
nearly all ads, besides getting out
four-column Bulletin for the fair
association, made the entire force
step high, wide and handsome.
There has been no let-up to the work
this week, either, and as a result the
Democrat force has seen but very
little of the fair. However, we have
no kick to make on this condition of
affairs, and hope it continues forever,
as we enjoy healthy run OF busi-
ness.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-09-17

The fair is in full sway. People
everywhere have fallen into the lure
of LIS spirit. Today is . gala-day--
with its rush, its Irresistible spirit.
The year nineteen hundred and
fifteen will Inevitably mark an i'm
portant epoch In the history Of this
country, as well as the annals of the
entire Southwest. This fair is not
merely local, but is one In which the
country for radius of many miles
has been enthused, and whose people
have taken active part. Being ex-
tensively advertised, the Southwest
Fair Is a success. The people were
fully decided as to what they were
going to do, and did 1t. That's the
way they do things here.
In it all there is more than vague
suggestion of better times of our
growing prosperity. Perhaps it is
the steady "chugp' ''chugv of the
new tractor on exhibition that sug-
gests this; or 1t may be the inter-
mittent growl Of the ensilage cutter,
both of which are kept busy demon
strating to the people that the age
of machinery is now at hand, 1t is
at festival like this that the best
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-09-17
Southwest Fair a aSuCCeSS
Good Variety Of Exhibits and Livestock Large Crowds
and Plenty of Amusement for Everyone The
Best Fair Ever Held in Seward County.

and the most up-to-date Of every
thing is to be seen-it brings US in
touch with the times-and the people
leave 1t with new ideas concerning
their various ayocations.
The Southwest Fair is doing SO
many things and doing them right
That 1t is hard matter for one to
know just where to begin, or end.
In our next issue, however, when the
fair is over and we can look back up
on the many things that have been
done, we shall endeayor to give 1t an
extensive write-up, together with a
list OF the various awarded premiums
One of the most impressive feat
ures of this fair is the Textile, Gull
mary and Art Display. A large
building has been erected for these
exhibits, and everything within is
cleverly arranged. The very best of
ability and talent is represented in
all the departments, and those who
have failed to see this display will
find 1t we'll worth time to do so.
Next we visited the agricultural
display. We can't say much about
this, only-we wern't welcome. We
had new man on the job, who looked
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-09-17

to them more like "bo" than re-
porter, and they vaguely suggested
that they could run the fair without
him-which they did. But the cigars
are on us maybe they'll know us
next time. Fortunately. however,
we managed to take particular, notice
Of few things before we were inter-
rupted. First was an artistieally dec
GRATED booth, labeled Beaver County,
Oklahoma" We were just beginning
to see what fine things they raised
down in Beaver County when we
suddenly decided to leave. We made
a rather abrupt departure from the
building, but on our way to the front
managed to get blurred outline of
squashes and pumpkins as big as cart
wheels, and watermelons galore.
There was the best of everything
that grows IN the garden and in the
deld.
The display of the Southwestern
Hardware Company forcibly i'm
presses upon ones mind the arrival
OF a new epoch-the advent of the
tractor, of the ensilige CUTTER the
small gas engine, and the like upon
our farms. There was also a goodly
display of everything pertaining to
hardware business. The poultry dis
play is great, and likewise deserves
more praise than space will permit.
AS for attractions, there is all
kinds of them any kind Of whole
some amusement that anyone could
desire, whether they are old or young,
sour or sweet. There are base ball
games, races, fireworks, and every
thing that pertains to making a first
class carnival and amusement com.
pany.
All day Wednesday the sky was lead
en- and drizzling rain was failing,
but now it is clear, and indications
are in favor of splendid weatl er for
the remainder Of fair week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-09-17
WiIey's to Open Soon

The Wiley drug store, which was
seriously damaged by fire few weeks
ago, has been re-plastered and the
ceiling and wood work are being over
hauled this week. 1t is expected to
have the repair work done, and new
stock installed and everything ready
for business by October l. The
people OF Liberal will be pleased to
note the re.opening of this popular
drug store, and we hope W. D. enjoys
as good patronage as formerly.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-09-17
Fair to Continue Saturday

Owing to the rain the first two
days OF the fair, 1t will be continued
one day longer than expected, and
will close Saturday night instead Of
Friday. This will enable the races
and ball games that were rained out
to be held, and will also give those
farmers chance to attend one day
who have been unable to come on ac-
count of the farm work. Every
one should make it point to- be
present the last day Of the fair.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-09-17
Are Attracting Attention

The machinery and tractor exhib-
its at the fair grounds are attracting
unusual attention from farmers who
are attending 1t is not mere idle cur
sity that causes them to congregate
around those exhibits, either, but de-
sire TO see them In operation. The age
OF power drawn farm machinery is at
hand, and no farm in the near future
will be completely equipped without
IT,.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-09-17
Look over our line of auto shawls.
LIBERAL HARNESS Co.

Mrs. L. O. Payne arrived Wednes-
day from Chickasha, Oklahoma, for a
visit/at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. W, o. Nelson.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-09-17
IF You Want Information

AS to tho working of our plan for accumulating
money; if you want specific facts as to just how
it's systematic use will benefit YOU come right in
1--we shall appreciate the opportunity of explain
ing to you the full details. No need of waiting
until you are ready to open account, come in
this plan will help you accumulate faster, you
will be more anxious to get started.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22
DORSEY ISSUES STATEMENT
DENOUNCING COMPUTATION

Ayerring that he considered Gov
ernor Slaton disqualified to pass upon
the Leo M. Frank case Solicitor Dor
sey, who prosecuted the prisoner, on
Monday afternoon issued a statement
the betsowal of clemency
and explaining why he had gone be-
fore the governor to oppose Frank S
plea for Communication.
Il did not appear before the par
don board" he said, because l felt
confident that, with the evidence and
the court records before them, there
would be no interference with the
courts of justice When their decis-
ion refusing to recommend cOmmuta-
ton was transmitted l felt it to be
my duty to plead for the enforcement
of the law by the chief executive be-
cause l knew the force of the intiu-
ence at work to upset the judgment
of the courts and of the prison
board"
Dorsey also charges that no de-
PENDANT within his recollection has
had the benefit of more appeals to
the judicial processes, state and fed
eral. than Frank. Franks guilt, the
solicitor says, was exclusively estab-
lished beyond a reasonable doubt to
the satifaction of an impartial jury Of
twelve reputable GeOrgians, and their
verdict was approved by the trial
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22
GRAND JURY OF WHEELER
COUNTY INDICTS ORDINARY
Judge w. b. Kent Is Charged With
Malpractice in Office.

MOUNT VERNON.-At an ad-
journed term of superior court OF
Wheeler county the grand jury re-
turned an Indictment against Ordl-
nary w. B. Kent, charging him with
malpractice as ordinary of Wheeler
county. A special term of the court
mas been called by Judge E. D. Ora
ham in July for the purpose of try
ing him upon the three counts OF the
Indictment.
Ordinary Kent will be remembered
as the man who took a very active
part in the creation of the new coun-
ty of Wheeler while member OF the
general assembly from Montgomery
county in 1911. Prior to his election
to the general assembly charges were
preferred against him in an accusa-
ton consisting of tWenty-one counts
in the superior court of Montgomery
county, charging him with various
kinds of corruption as an attorney at
law His trial upon the accusations
resulted in a verdict of guilty upon
each and all of the counts and he was
ACCORDINGLY disbarred from the prac-
tice of law in this state. He has
tried persistently in various ways to
be reinstated as an attorney, but has
thus far failed.
The indictment charging him with
malpractice in the office of the ordi-
nary will come as a surprise to his
friends.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22
SAYS THE WOMEN DRINK
MORE AND THE MEN LESS
Is One of Startling Points Brought
Out in Fight for Prohibition.

ATLANTA, Ga.-That women are
drinking more liquor while men as a
rule are drinking less than they did
few years ago is one of the start
ling points brought in the Georgia
fight for prohibition in the current
issue of the Georgia Commonwealth,
edited by G. W. Eichelberger.
Attention is called to the fact that
the press of the country everywhere
has much to say on this increase of
drinking among women, which nat
urally breeds an inherited taste for
drink in their children.
The fight this year in the approach
ing session of the legislature, it is
stated, will be devoted primarily to
enforcing the law against the sale of
beer in Georgia, which, it is declared,
is being violated by every so-called
near beer saloon in the state.
The anti-saloon leaders say that
the beer dealers have ceased even to
make any pretense that their stock
in trade is anything but the same
real beer that you can buy in wet
states.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22
LEO FRANK SECRETLY REMOVED
TO STATE FARM AT MIDNIGHT
This Precauion Taken by Governor Slaton Before An
nouncing Decision Committing Sentence Militia
Called Out To Protect the Governor

IA great number of arrests were
made during the day. The olightest
disorder merited a trip to police head
quarters. Patrol wagons were kept
working overtime.
Call For Men.
At one o'clock in the afternoon the
crowd of / 900 that had gathered up
on the capitol lawn suddenly grouped
around a speaker who had arisen up
on the steps-a gray-haired man,
thin and gaunt of frame, who plainly
showed his sixty or more years.
Who'll follow me?" he cried.
He led the way into the capitol
and up the steps to the second floor,
where the men packed the senate
chamber A number of speeches
were made disappearing of the COM
mutation. Sheriff Mangum, who had
but shortly returned from his trip to
Milledgeville, appeared in the crowd
and took the rOStrum.
He explained that Frank was in
Milledgeville and not in Atlanta. He
gave details of the trip and declared
that it was at the order of the gov
ernor, whose dictates he had been
sworn to uphold His address was
brief. Afterward he quit the audi
ence, returning to the Jail, where he
took a rest.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22
MILITIA CALLED OUT TO
PROTECT GOVERNOR SLATON

ATLANTA, June Ex-Governor
Slaton tonight called upon the state
militia to protect his country home
near this city after several hundred
men and boys had attempted to en-
ter the estate through the front
gates, which had been barricaded
by barbed wire entanglements, and
had threatened to overpower the 20
county policemen, armed with riot
guns. who were on guard.
Upon arrival of sixty militiamen
from Atlanta, who had been held I'M
der arms for emergencies, the gov
ernor proclaimed martial law in a
district extending half a mile in front
and rear of his residence and about a
quarter of mile on either side,
Crowd "Opens Fire.
When the militiamen lined up with
fixed bayonets to dispense the crowd
stones, bricks and bottles were hurl-
ed at them. A brick struck Lieuten-
ant Parker in the stomach and rem
dered him unconscious for a short
time A bottle thrown at Private
Foope struck his gun anG cut his
hand. The commanding officer, Maj
Cheron, was struck by a stone, as
were several of the men.
The governor proclaimed martial
law at IL o'clock and by midnight
the crowd had practically been dis
persed. There was no firing.
Governor and Friends Armed.
The governor was surrounded in
his home by about a dozen friends,
nearly every one of whom was armed
with a rifle or pistol. The unexpect-
ed arrival of a member of the family
at dark corner of the front porch
caused the governor himself to hasti-
ly pick up large pistol.
Hung in Effigy.
The governor was hung in effigy
at Marietta, Newman and other places
in the state, and placarded as a
. traitor to Georgia"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22
TO GIVE SCHOLARSHIPS
MIR. CRISP ENCOURAGES VOCA-
TIONAL EDUCATION.
VIII Give Prizes TO Corn Club Boys
and Canning Club Girls of
the Third District.

/ am pleased to announce to you a
generous offer of what is, to my
mind, the most valuable of prizes
two short courses in agriculture and
domestic science at the State College
of Agriculture, Athens, Ga, given by
your worthy congressman, Hon. Chas.
r.. Crisp Below is a copy OF his let
ter to me making the offer:
"Americus, Ca, June 10, 1915.-
Mr.. G. V. Cunningham, Triton, Ga.
Dear Mr.. Cunningham: | am very
much interested in the Boys Corn
Clubs and the Girls Canning Clubs
of the Third congressional district.
| am an earnest advocate of Voca-
tional education,' and | think these
clubs are doing a splendid work for
the boys and girls of the state. l
have decided to offer as a prize for
both the corn clubs and the canning
clubs a short term scholarship to the
State Agricultural College, the win
ner to be determined under the rules
and regulations issued by the depart
ment for such clubs. With k1ndest
regards, l am, Yours very sincerely,
"CHARLES R. CRISP
| hope you boys and girls will
make such records in the clubs as
will merit this most splendid offer.
With best wishes to you, | am
&c. v. CUNNINGHAM, Dist. Agt.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22
MUCH INDIGNATION; GOVERN
OR DID NOT VISIT OFFICE

The governor gave out this state
ment at his country home near Buck
head, on the Peachtree road. He did
not come to his office throughout the
day, although scheduled to appear
there between and 10 o'clock Mon
day morning to give his statement to
the newspaper men.
Considerable excitement prevailed
throughout the city from early dawn
until late at night, when the tension
subsidized Large assemblages, gath
cred in various parts of the down
town district and upon the capitol
grounds.
Invade Governors Office.
Among the incidents that arose
during the day was the invasion of
a crowd of men into the office of Gov
ernor Slaton, where they asked of his
secretary, Jesse Perry, that they be
admitted to the office of the chief eX-
ecutive, and be allowed to talk with
him relative to the case. The secre-
tary threw open the doors, revealing
the absence of the governor.
This occurred during the morning.
In the afternoon a gathering of about
1000 collected upon the streets ad-
Joining the city hall. Speeches were
made by citizens picked from the
crowd.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22
GEORGIA LEGISLATURE WILL MEET
IN ANNUAL SESSION TOMORROW

cages are given on or after the first
day of January of the year in which
the crops are to be grown.
There will probably be a bill to re-
peal the tax equalization law, but 1t
is not believed such a measure VIII
receive any considerable support.
Hard fights will be put up by those
the woman suffrage bill
and the anti-near-beer and anti-lock-
er club bills. Strong Hobbies will be
maintained for both measures.
Begins on Wednesday.
The first session Wednesday morn
ing will be devoted to the Organiza-
ton of the two houses. There are no
contests in the senate. G. Ogden Per-
sons, of Forsyth, senator from the
twenty-second district, will be elect
ed without opposition, and it APP
pears that Senator E. P. DObbs, of
Marietta, representing the Thirty
fifth district, will be chosen president
pro TEN without opposition.
D. f. McClatchey, for several
years reading clerk of the house of
representatives is unopposed for sec
rotary of the senate to succeed the
late Charles IS. NOrthen.
Mr. McClatchey will retain Mr.
Northen's force of clerks. Judge c..
P. Hansell of Thomasyllle Will be
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22

ATLANTA, Ga, June 21.-The
Communication of Leo M. Franks SEN
tence was a complete surprise to the
citizens of Atlanta and Frank was
well on his way to the state prison
farm before it was generally known
that his sentence had been com
muted.
He was secretly taken from jail
Sunday night and left Atlanta at mid
night on the Central train for Macon,
where he was transferred to an au-
tomobile and taken to the state peni-
Tertiary near MilledgeVille, arriving
at o'clock this morning.
Governor SlatOn gave out state
ment reviewing the case and giving
his reasons for Communication of the
sentence. In discussing the case this
morning the governor said:
"Of course l care for the appro-
baton of the public, but should l
have failed to commute Franks SEN
tence | would have been guilty of
murder. | could not have this mans
blood on my hands. | believe that
Frank is innocent and that the muir
der was committed by Conley.
Il can pillow and hoe and live in
obscurity if it is necessary, but |
could not afford not to commute Leo
Franks sentence, as it was plain
case of duty, and | believe that the
people will realize that it was my on
ly course.
The scoundrel Conley admits
enough in his tale to cause me to
doubt his whole narrative and | am
sure that time will justify my wis
dom in this case"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22
MANY MILLIONS
IN WAR ORDERS
Late Orders From the Warning Ma
tions Complete Contracts For
Over 5000, OOO, OOO.


NEW YORK.-New war orders re-
ceived in America add to the stupen-
dous sum being spent for war NUM-
tions and supplies. Italy is spend
ing SIT, 100000 with one concern
alone in Bridgeport, Conn.
The plant makes prOjectileS and
will be kept busy for over year hill
ing the order. The contracts now
being worked in the Lehigh valley
reach the great total of 100000
600.
Besides the Bethlehem Steel
Works other large concerns are
working night and day turning out
shells and shrapnel.
The French government is asking
for bids for seven million shells,
valued at So each, and for about ten
million dollars worth of shrapnel.
In Hartford, Conn, work on ST.
100000 worth of munitions is pro-
ceeding. The Colt, Remington, Win
chester and Smith & Wesson plants
are working overtime.
The DUPONT powder plants are be-
ing constantly extended, as are those
of the Bethlehem Steel Company.
Baltimore manufacturers are
handling seven millions in contracts
for projectile material.
1t is estimated that Canadian
firms are working on war munitions
valued at $156, 900. The Cana
dams are now turning out 10000
shells a day and expect to reach 90
600 a day. 1
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22

assistant secretary; Query Brannon
of Georgetown journal clerk, and
Charles F. Rice, Atlanta, calendar
clerk. Mr.. McClatchey will appoint
two engrossing clerks, who have not
yet been selected.
Flynn Hargett will be reelected
of the senate, a position
which he has filled several years.
For Speakership.
Over in the house OF representa-
tives there is a contest for the speak
ership. Representative w. H. Bur
well of Hancock county, who was
speaker of the 1894 legislature,
is seeking reelection and will with
out doubt be rejected, as both he
and his friends openly claim that Mr.
Burwell has the written pledges OF
1877 members of the house.
Representative J. e. Sheppard Of
Sumter several days ago announced
his candidacy for the speakership.
He is being backed by the Anti-Sa-
loon League. Mr.. Sheppard and his
friends do not by any means concede
the reelection of Mr.. Burwell and
Mr.. Sheppard has declared his pur-
pose to remain in the race until the
last ballot is counted.
There ere two candidates for
speaker pro Representative d..
b. Billiard of Campbell county and
Representative G.. e. Stewart OF COT
fee county, with the chances appar-
emily in favor of the former.
Colonel John T. BOifeuillet of Ma
con will be reelected clerk of the
house of representatives without OPP
position, and will enter upon his
eighteenth year in this position.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22
Only q Few Can Go.

Those who do not have to consider
expense are now going to health re-
sorts to get rid Of impurities in the
system that cause rheumatism. back
ache, aching joints and painful mus
Giles. If you cannot go get Foley Kid
ney Pills. They restore the kidneys to
activity and make you feel well and
Dawson Drug Co,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22
Frank Now Convict No. 9G5.

MilledgeviIle, June 21.-Express-
ing himself as grateful to Governor
Slaton and to the thousands of
friends who have been loyal to him
Leo NJ. Frank Convict No. 965) to-
day declared that he had felt intui-
lively certain that the governor would
at least commute his sentence.
After being measured this morning
Frank was given a number and suit
of convict stripes, denoting the low
est grade prisoner.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Taste1ess
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a
General Tonic because it contains the
well known tonic properties ofQUININE
and IRON. It acts ON the Liver, Drives
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. so cents.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22
ALI MISSOURIANS INVITED
TO MISS CLARK'S WEDDING
Has Been Found Impossible to Issue
Individual Invitations.

MONTGOMERY CITY, Mo.-All
Missouri today was invited to attend
the wedding of Miss Genevieve Clark,
daughter of Speaker Champ Clark of
the national house of representatives,
and James NJ. Thompson of New Or
leans, which will take place at Hon
eyshuck, the Clark home at Bowl
ing Green, Mo, June 80.
The general invitation issued here
by Wallace Bassford, secretary to
Speaker Clark, read:
LAS it has been found utterly i'm
possible to issue individual invita-
tions all Missourians are invited"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22

Judge and affirmed by the supreme
court of Georgia.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1915-06-22

AIuch Important Legislation Is Pro-
T posed. The Prohibition Question
is Being Agitated by the DRY"
Element.