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Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-02
KIT-CAT PORTRAITS.
Origin of tho Term That Stands For
 Stupid Mediocrity.

Origin of tho Form That Stands For
 Stupid Medioerity.
 Several years ago an eastern art crit ic waxed sarcastic concerning collec- tion of paintings on view at one of the leading New York clubs. In the course of vitriolic tirade he relieved him. self of the assertion that the exhibi- tion consisted chiefly of kit-cat DOT traits. Those who went to the club rooms expecting to see canvases adorn- ed with feline compositions were con- demned to disappointment. There was not cat picture in the whole show.
 What is a kit-cat portrait?' was the burning question of the hour. Why. q stupid portrait, commonplace piece genius. At this stage of the explana- tion the inevitable interruption-"Bu why do you call 1t kit-cat picture?' And not one critic out of hundred had the remotest idea.
 The term for stupid mediocrity had it's origin in a collection of forty-two portraits of prominent men painted be- tween 17O3 and 172O by Sir Godfrey Kneller, one of the best known British portrait painters. They were exactly the same size and were framed alike; hence the idea of monotony which led to the idea of .mediocrity. The sub jects of these portraits were members of club that met in the tavern of a celebrated pastry cook. Christopher Cat called Kit for shorthand among them were such men as Addison. Steele. Walpole and Marlborough. It was the influence of this club that placed George I. on the throne of England.-Exchange
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-02
M Moilified.

This really happened in New York the other day:
 Displeased Parent-Molly. I find you have been buying three pairs of gloves without my permission. Why did you do 1t?
 Miss Molly (aged twelve)-Why. dad dy, I was obliged to have some gloves. I hadn't a pair to wear!
 Displeased Parent-It was very wrong of you to buy the gloves with out asking either your mother or me about it.
 Miss Molly-Well. never mind. daddy, dear. They won't cost anything. had them charged!-New York Post
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-02
Feline Amenities.

They were discussing the newest en- gagement The fair fiancee had previ- ously made three similar announce ments, but not one had resulted in a wedding.
 Do you think she will really marry him? asked her dearest friend.
 "I can't say, my dear." retorted the next dearest. Ut is possible, but not customary."-Woman Home Compan. ion,
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-02
Her Conscience,

In spite of seedlings, Helen persisted in running away from home. One day, after longer absence than usual. her mother asked:
 Helen, dear, does not your con- science trouble you when you are run ming away from mother?" explaining that her conscience was little voice speaking within. Helen answered.:
 "Oh. yes, mamma; that little voice is always saying, Run faster, faster, Hel- en; your mother is after your Pitts burgh Chronicle-Telegraph.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-02
OUR WARFARE AT HOME.

In deep alarm we are preparing to fight foreign foe, though none IS challenging us. Are we paying heed to the domestic disturbers standing with clenched fists before our doors? Do we fail to recognize that we are facing domestic warfare, warfare inspired by blatant, selfish disturb CTS, presuming to dictate to the work ing masses, including the employer and the employee?
 Why should there be antagonism between the man who works and the man he works for? Surely their in- terests are mutual. Essentially they are partners. From every standpoint the sensible employer should seek to have friendly relations with his em- ployees. It is to his interest to have them work with him in the spirit of harmony and mutual confidence. The employer who does not do this will not last. Neither will the employee, for the worker who has the business he works in at heart will be assured of his place in good or bad times.
 In no other country in the world is there such friendly relationship between the employer and the em- ployee as we have here. In other lands the distinctions between the many and the few are sharply drawn. There are masses" and "classes," but we have no artistocracy of birth or of wealth. Our only aristocracy is accorded to brains, to inventive ge- nius and the talent for doing big things in the big American way, in our industries, in mining, banking, farming, and in fact, in every occu- patton.
 The story of American achievement is linked closely with the lives of our great captains of industry, the crea- tive geniuses of their times, men like Vanderbilt, Hartman, Carnegie, Bed- ford, Morgan, Rockefeller, Flagler, Prick, Gary, Archibold, Schwab, and
 
 readily recalled. Nearly every one of their spent his boyhood on the farm, in the shop, the counting room or the factory, toiling long hours, leading a simple, industrious, un- complaining life. In their days of success they never forget the days of earnest toll.
 Why should there be warfare be- tween the men who divide the payroll and the men who provide it? There should be and there would be none if both sides employed business tao tics and were amenable to reason. The employer who is arrogant, fails to provide for the comforts of his employees, and denies them to right to organize or speak up for their rights will always have trouble with his employees. Unionism has come to stay, and the thinking business men will reckon it among his assets and liabilities in forecasting his plans for the coming year. The fact that a man belongs to this or that organiza- tion does not decrease his ability one whit, but rather increases it from the fact that by solidarity and sys- tenn more can be achieved. As much work can be done in eight hours by systematic working, as in ten hours done in shiftless, unbusinesslike way. The average working man is not statesman nor diplomat any more than the employer who rides his employees is a working man, and therefore both sides must show more or less tolerance
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-02

'The Sea Wolf,' by Jack London, in seven big reels at Eagle Hall on Sunday evening only at 8 p. m. sharp. Don't miss this treat. The Valley of the Moon next Thursday evening.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-02

The steamer Admiral Farragut passed Juneau at 10 o'clock yester- day forenoon and should reach Val dez tomorrow afternoon or evening.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-02

Do you know how to choose a gooG wife? In not, go and hear Rev. J F. Dunstan Sunday evening.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-02
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Do You Know How to Choose a Good Wife?
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-02

The case of Chas. M. Day vs. the Valdez Bank & Trust Company, which has occupied the attention of the court for nearly two days, went to the jury this afternoon.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-02

Stanfield's Famous Unshrinkable Underwear for sale at s. Blum & Go. Every garment guaranteed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-02
Sunday Night.

Change of program Sunday night at The Liberty Theatre. Admission 25 cents. ksun
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-02
Sunday Night

Sunday Night.
 Change of program Sunday night at The Liberty Theatre. Admission 25 cents. ksun
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-02
Tho Limit.

T shall never speak to her again as long as l live"
 But you've said that often before"
 q know, but what else is there to say when a person becomes as angry as she makes mer-Detroit Free Press,
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-02

Kodak Supplies at the Valde Drug Company. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-02

God gives every bird its food, but does not throw 1t into the nest-J. c. Holland.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-02

The steamer Alameda which is now to the westward is expected to re- turn to Valdez Tuesday morning.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-02

E. M. Ball, federal fish inspector, who has been in Valdez for several days, left for Copper Center this morning on Burns auto stage.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-02

Just received, large line of Limo" leum, Rugs and Mattresses. s. Blum & Co.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-02
Change of Program.

Well balanced change of program at the Liberty Theatre Sunday night. Admission 25 cents, ksun
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-02

The latest thing in evening dress the nightgown.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-02

Fancy Stationery at the Valdez Drug Store.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-02

See s Blum & Co.,, for the latest styles Tn Boys and Youths Hats.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-02

Let Business Men Get Busy.
 Politicians have had their day, held their sway and killed their prey, and
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-02

Pictures developed at the Valdez Drug Company. If.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-02

Do You Know How to Choose a Good Wife?
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-02
Tonight.

The Liberty Theatre presents it's weekly feature in five acts, "The Kangaroo
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-02
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Cautious.

Higgs-C Crooke is criminal lawyer, isn't he? Diggs-He's lawyer. but as to his being criminal, think he's 100 careful to quite overstep the line.- New York Sun.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-02

FOR RENT-One room furnished cabin. Apply Mrs. Chas. Kreamer. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-02

Information today stating that the freighter Seward is bringing 35-ton engine which will be operated on the Seward end of the road. The freight CT is also bringing 77,000 feet of bridge timbers to be used in rebuild ing the wharves here and repairing the track.
 Sunday Night.
 Change of program Sunday night at The Liberty Theatre. Admission |25 cents. ksun
 LOCAL BREVITIEs.
 Do You Know How to Choose a Good Wife?
 Do you know how to choose a good wife? In not, go and hear Rev. J.. F. Dunstan Sunday evening.
 Change of Program.
 Well balanced change of program lat the Liberty Theatre Sunday night. Admission 25 cents, ksun
 The steamer Admiral Farragut passed Juneau at 10 o'clock yester- day forenoon and should reach Val dez tomorrow afternoon or evening.
 Kodak Supplies at the Valdez Drug Company. If
 "The Sea Wolf,' by Jack London, in seven big reels at Eagle Hall on Sunday evening only at s p. m. sharp Don't miss this treat. The Valley of the Moon next Thursday evening.
 Just received, large line of Limo" leum, Rugs and Mattresses. s. Blum & Co.
 The steamer Alameda which is now to the westward is expected to re- turn to Valdez Tuesday morning.
 Pictures developed at the Valdez Drug Company. If.
 The case of Chas. M. Day vs. the Valdez Bank & Trust Company, which has occupied the attention of the court for nearly two days, went to the jury this afternoon.
 Fancy Stationery at the Valdez Drug Store.
 E. M. Ball, federal fish inspector, who has been in Valdez for several days, left for Copper Center this morning on Burns auto stage.
 FOR RENT-One room furnished cabin. Apply Mrs. Chas. Kreamer. If Do You Know How to Choose a Good Wife?
 See s Blum & Co.,, for the latest styles Tn Boys and Youths Hats.
 Stanfield's Famous Unshrinkable Underwear for sale at s. Blum & Go. Every garment guaranteed.
 
 Tonight.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-07-09

Two cars alfalfa hay on hand. Lib.
eral Produce Co.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-07-09
Liberal Chautauqua Starts
August 7th.

In another column of this issue OF
the Democrat you will find announce
ment of the chautauqua to be given
In Liberal this year. 1t will begin on
August 8, and promises to be the best
ever held In the town. The Demo
crat will carry an ad of it each week
from now on until the day before 1t
commences, and 1t is hoped to have a
large attendance at each meeting.
The chautauqua is liberal education
in itself and is well worth taking
time and the small admission fee
necessary to hear each number. 1t
will come In rather busy time of
year for the majority OF farmers to
attend, but they should make an ex-
ira effort to hear at least few of
the numbers.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-07-09
Two New State Banks.

The enormous crops and genera
prosperity of the country around herC
has opened new field in the estab
lishment of banks at different points
The latest for which charters have
been issued are the Farmers State
bank at Tyrone, Oklahoma, and the
Moscow State bank at Moscow, Kan
sas. The Tyrone bank will star t with
a capital stock Of Sl5, 1000, and the one
at Moscow with $4,000. The stock.
holders OF the bank at Tyrone will be
G. e. Woods, and o. NJ. Woods of Lib
eral, e. o Love, G. w. White and
X. w. Huber of Tyrone, and DR.. W.
j. Risen of Hooker. The stockhold-
ers Of the Moscow institution will be
j. e. George, q. L. Woods, J. r. Boil
In, w. r. Reynolds, and other parties
living at Moscow. Both banks In
tend to be open for business In about
thirty days,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-07-09
c. E. Contest Closes

The contest of the Christian En-
deavor of the Friends church which
has been going on for about month,
closed Sunday night. The total at
tendance during the month was over
600 The reception given by the los.
Ing side at the Friends church Tues
day evening was well attended. A
program Of readings and music was
given early In the evening, and 1.-THE
music OF the Graphanola, furnished
by Taylor's Drug store, was enjoyed
and appreciated by everyone. Frappe
and waters we're served during the
evening by six of the young ladies of
the society. The young people of the
church feel that the contest was a
success in more ways than one. 1t
has brought the members of the
church in closer touch with each
other, and has strengthened the tie
of friendship between the members
of the different societies. The mem
bers of the Friends society wish to
thank everyone who was In any way
responsible for the success of the
affair.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-07-09
Hooker Celebrates The
Fourth

The town Of Hooker celebrated the
4th OF July last Monday in the good,
old. fashioned way. The affair had
been we'll advertised beforehand and
it Is estimated that at least 5000
people we're present to enjoy the fes-
tivities. The main features Of the
program we're two ball games, horse
race, pony race, automobile race,
and the proverbIal creased pig chase.
A grand stand had boen erected and
race track built for the occasion,
but the grandstand was not large
enough to hold more than fourth OF
the people present. In the evening
the people went back to the grounds
and spent a couple of hours watching
a good display OF fireworks. A force
of special police had been assigned to
take care of those who we're bibul-
ously Inclined, and no drunks were
seen on the grounds. 1t was gala
day for the old town and will be re-
membered with pleasure by those who
celebrated the Fourth there.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-07-09
To be City of Second Class

A proclamation was signed on June
20 by Governor Capper designating
Liberal a city of the second c1kss.
The council has fifteen days FROM the
signing Of the proclamation to dssig-
nate the different wards, provide
registration regulations and call;Ran-
other election. If these conditions
are not complied with in that time
the project will 60 by default and 1t
will all have to be done over again.
The mayor and two members Of the
council are out of town at present,
but the Mayor expects to be back In
time to get everything lined up prop
srly. Emerging into the ranks Of
cities Of the second class will be a
forward stride for Liberal, and will
enable the town to do things that tits
impossible TO do under the laws gov
ernlng it at present. We hope the
necessary steps will be taken BY the
mayor and council to carry 1t through
this time without a hitch or delay in
the proceedings,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-07-09

Judge j. W. Campbell spent the
Fourth with relatives in Dodge City
Miss Ada McHargue of Tyrone was
a Liberal visitor Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Farmer re-
turned Wednesday from a trip to
Wichita.
Misses Linn and Mabel Bunting
spent Monday with their sister, Miss
Grace at GOOdwell.
Mrs. Gene Groves and children Of
Forgan returned Wednesday from a
visit with friends in Dodge City.
Miss Viola Shelton returned from
Coldwater, Kansas, Monday where
she had spent several weeks with a
sister.
Mrs. W. f. Hubbard returned to
Optima Wednesday, after spending a
few days here with her sister, Mrs.
Roscoe Morrell.
Don Henry arrived Saturday night
from Little Rock, Arkansas, to spend
a few days with his family and look
after business matters around here.
Mayor j. c. Nusz left Sunday for
Herington, where he will spend a
week or ten days with his mother
who lives at that place.
Rev. B. Albertson of Haviland will
preach at the Friends church next
Sunday morning and evening. The
public is invited to attend
LAND WANTED We have buyers
for unimproved land at reasonable
price. Will guarantee sale II proper
ly located and price is right. List
your land with US.
Land-Thayer Company.
The Christian Womans' Board Of
Missions entertained the members of
the church and friends Wednesday
evening at the Christian church.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-07-09
Noel Shelton Dies.

Noel Shelton, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ide Shelton, died Tuesday morning
at 4 o'clock. He was operated on
for appendicitis several weeks ago
and seemed to rally for awhile, hut
obstruction of the bowels set In and
he had to give up the fight for life
which he had waged so sostrongly. Mr..
Shelton was % years, 8 months and
days old at the time Of his death.
Funeral services were conducted by
Rev. A. w. hide at the Lorena
church Tuesday afternoon at six
o'clock. The body was laid to rest in
the Lorena cemetery.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-07-09
Advertised Letters
Week ending July. 4th, 1915.

Week ending July, 4th, 1915,
Bechtel, G. H.; Chabes, Sr. Agust-
in; Dew, Mrs. Pearl; Gem Rooms
Hiatt, Clarence; Jenkins, Mrs; Pen
dleton, Perry; Pennington, II. H..
Stockstell, Mrs. Bertha; Scott, Tom
Shaffer M. A; Smith Mrs. Emily
Wooley, W. F. Cards Ankele,
Henry; Daughaday, Mrs. Fred; And
erson, M. W; Schultz Fred; Kidd, II.
L.; Hogon, Thomas; Gill, Mrs. Jenniei
Kerns, E. M; Mathis, Thos.; Rear, b.
f.. Rhodes, A. S. Patterson, j. S.
Keller, VIM; Dean, II. M; Brown,
Chas.; Chicago Portrait O.; Fanzie,
Archie; 2. A; Hadsell, Mrs. fl. NJ.
Mills, Martin f.; Medinee. D.; Clack,
Dick. To be sent to the Dead Lett
er Office on July 10, 1915.
E. S. IRWIN, p. NJ.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-07-09

Assistant Cashier Hoffman Of the
Fltst National Bank transacted busi-
ness in Kansas City, the first of the
week.
Miss Desta Crackel left Sunday for
Libertyvile, Missouri. She will
spend several weeks with her parents.
near there, returning in the fall to
take charge of school near Plains.
LAND WANTED-We have buyers
for unimproved land at reasonable
price. viii guarantee sale II proper
ly located and price is right. List
your land with US.
Land-Thayer Company.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-07-09
Fats And Leans Play Ball.

AS Liberal had no celebration this
year, the fats and leans decided tc
have ball game to keep time from
becoming heavy on their hands. Had
we known this was scheduled we
would have stayed athome and rooted
indust1iously for the fats, lone OF
whom we are which" but as we left
on the early train that morning for
Hooker we lost out on the game.
However, the fats claim the reason
they got skinned so badly was be-
cause the leans ran In bunch of
school boys on them before the game
was through, which ought to be cause
enough to play the game over at a
later day. The score was IA to 6, in
favor OF the leans.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-07-09
Chautauqua Association
Elects Officers.

The Chautauqua association held
its annual meeting Tuesday evening
at the commercial club rooms aud
elected officers for the ensuing year.
Miss Grace Maddox, travelling repre-
sentative of the Redpath- Horner COM
pany, was present at the meeting.
The following officers were elected:
h. e. COlvin, president; r. E. SUNNI
ers, vice president; Z. J. Thayer, Sec
retary; T. A. Tegarden, Treasurer;
Z. s. Irwin, chairman ticket COM
mittee; A. L. Jones, chairman adver-
tising committee; G. M. LeMonnier,
chairman grounds committee.
1t is the desire OF the association to
make the chautAuqua . community
affair, and an effort is going to be
made to interest the farmers and
neighboring towns In the same. This
is the third year that Liberal holds
chautAuqua. The first year 1t was
made possible by an extra effort of
the towns citizens, last year IL was
self-sustaining, and this year 1t looks
like the committee will come out a
little to the good on 1t. 1t is the de-
sire of the association that everyone
get behind 1t this year and help it
along. The program of the chautau-
qua this year is one of the best on
any circuit In the country. Mr.. Thay-
er, the secretary, will furnish any In
formation desired about it, and all
communications should be addressed
to him.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-07-09
The Methodist Girls Have
An Outing

Eighteen of the little girls Of the
Methodist Sunday school left Tues
day for few days outing at IIol-
lands grove, % miles south of town,
They were accompanied by Rev. and
Mrs. Hestwood. Rev. Lestwood had
the boys Of the playground on the
same kind of trip last week, and If
the girls have a better time than the
boys did they will have to go some.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-07-09
Juniors Have a Picnic

The Junior Missionary circle of the
Christian church, which had planned
"hike" to the lake last Friday and
were unable TO go on account of the
heavy rain the night before, had a
picnic Tuesday evening on the lawn
at the Herbert Hobble home.
They met at the home of Mrs. N,
L. Smith, from which place they pro-
ceeded at $3.50. Soon after arriving
the lunches we're unpacked and tie
picnic was on In earnest. Mrs.
Hobble was assisted by Mrs. Bolton,
Misses Mae Webster and Dollie Hill.
The hostesss had prepared sur
prise treat of Ice cream for the child
rem, which made up for the dlssapoint-
ment in not going to the lake. s
After supper jolly time was spent
with different games. About 28
Juniors enjoyed this occasion.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-07-09

Four young ladies were entertained
at the G. L. Weidensaul home at
four o'clock Sunday afternoon.
The parlor and dining room we're
appropriately decorated with flags
The table confer piece was large
basket of sun flowers and small flags.
The favors were little balloons with
miniature images of Uncle Sam ON
them.
An excellent four course dinner was
served by Miss Zula Weidensaul.
The fortunate four were: Misses
Maud Gleeson, Anna Atkins, Ella
Garrett and Blanch Weidensaul.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-07-09

DIR. Edw. Needles of Wichita was
here OH business several days last
week. DIR. Needles recently gradu-
ated from the Chiropractic college at
Oklahoma City.
Miss Nellie Swami who had spent
= week with her sister, Mrs. Chas.
Lorsnz returned to Tyrone Saturday.