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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-01-14
The Get Together Spirit

Every town that is town has the
get-together spirit. Merchant and
farmer and the people generally work
together for better town, better liv-
ing conditions, better amusements
and more personal freedom. Here
are some rules for the get-togethers:
The town and the farming com
munity cannot succeed without co.
operation and mutual assistance.
Farmers should forget the wild
charges of the demagogues and con-
slider their own interests in relation
to the railroads and better railroad
facilities. Legislation against busi-
ness interests simply because they are
business interests is not always best
for the farmer.
Help the people of the adjacent
towns to make the towns "alve".
Don't have the nearest town to you
a dead one.
Rural prosperity depends upon the
ease with which shipments are made.
Railroads don't like the dead towns.
Don't back legislation that will Kill
the town.
Farmers should buy from home
dealers. Keep your money in the
community where it adds to the com
mercial life OF everyone in the town.
Every dollar the farmer puts into
his adjacent town helps him: ii adds
to the value of his own holdings.
The town merchants should make
the farmer welcome. Keep the
things he wants to buy and sell them
at price which he is willing to pay.
Make our town SO live that people
will want to come here to spend the
week end, People avoid the dead
town.
Don't let people tell you that live
town is "hell bent for perdition".
Prosperity depends upon the aItrac-
Effectiveness OF the town.
Let tie farmer know that you are
trying to help him as we'll as to help
yourself
The merchant should advertise so
that the farmer may know where he
can buy his goods and come for them.
The farmer says TO the local mer-
chant "Show me-. Show him by ad-
vertising what you have to sell.
Get together
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-01-14
Kansas Out of Debt

The Kansas state officials have
planned pleasant little jollitication
on the occasion of the burning of the
last bond outstanding against the
state
A number Of years ago Governor
Dockery of Missouri planned such a
celebration for the state, and one of
the best business men in the state
said: "Dockery thinks it is a cele-
bration. He does not know that he
is burning his legs off" What he
meant was that the development of
state, the going ahead of the com
monwealth was dependent upon bond
issues. When the state had no bond
ed Indebtedness 1t meant that pro-
gress had stopped
Here's Kansas burning its bonds to
celebrate its being out of debt, and
at the same time 1t is celebrating its
golden harvest among all the years.
Its people never were so prosperous,
showing that Kansas is not at all
burdened with debt.
Yet every KanSan who knows any.
thing about his own state knows that
its public institutions are suffering
from lack OF funds. Its Cheap John
legislature last win9er refused to
make sufficient appropriations for the
proper maintenance of its schools,
charitable institutions or prisons.
The condition of the Kansas prison
at Lansing is disgrace to the state,
but the governor last winter vetoed
an appropriation for sanitary cells for
the prisoners because the state was
so poor
The Kansas schools are dropping to
second and third rate places among
the schools Of the country. Its pub
lie roads are mud holes. Kansas is
first in nothing except wealth.
To one who has the right vision of
Kansas it would appear that the
burning Of its last bond is anything
but an occasion for celebration. -
Kansas City Star
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-01-14
Freedom

There is only one cure for evils
which newly acquired freedom pro-
duces, and that cure is freedom
When a prisoner first leaves his cell
he cannot bear the light of day; he is
unable to discriminate colors or rec
ognize faces. The remedy is to &C
custom him to the rays Of the sun.
The blaze of truth and liberty may
at first puzzle and bewilder nations
which have become half blind In the
house of bondage. But let them gaze
on and they will soon be able to bear
it. In few years men learn to reas-
on. The extreme violence of opln-
ions subsidies. Honest theories cor
rect each other, The scattered ele-
menls of truth cease to contend and
begin to coalesce. And at length a
system Of justice and order is educed
out of the chaos.
Many politicians of our time are in
the habit of laying 1t down as self
evident proposition that no people
ought to be free till they are fit to
use their freedom. The maxim is
worthy of the fool In the old story
who resolved not to go into water till
he had learned to swim. II men are
to walt for liberty till they become
wise and good in slavery they may in
deed walt forever. Lord Macaulay.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-01-14
No Immigrants for Five Years

l am in favor of the complete and
absolute prohibition of immigration
for the next five years. | do not be-
lieve that any class should be exempt.
This would not necessarily inter-
fere with visitors under certain con-
ditions, but every foreign visitor in
this country should be under police
inspection, should be registered with
the police authorities, and should be
compelled during his stay to present
his papers whenever called upon to
do 50. We have been treated in this
way in visiting European countries,
and do not see why we should not
be equally as careful with those who
visit us.
4 am not sure that the tide OF i'm
migration to this country will be
greatly increased after the war.
think, however that it is more than
likely. At any rate, am in favor of
the absolute prohibition Of immigra
ton into this country for period OF
at least five years. am ready to 90
go further than this. | believe that
the man who has become an Ameri-
can citizen and has taken the oath OF
allegiance to this country, and who
asserts that in case of war between
this country and that from which he
came he would fight for his father
land, should be deported, or at least
he should forfeit his citizenship and
should be treated as an alien. ". C.
Vaughan in Social Service Review.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-01-14
How about that subscription?
The Habit of Taking Cold

With many people taking cold is a
habit, but fortunately one that is
easily broken. Take cold sponge
bath every morning when you first
get out of bed-not Ice cold, but a
Temperature of about 90 F. Also
sleep with your window up. Do this
and you will seldom take cold. When
you do take cold take Chamberlain S
Cough Remedy and get rid Of 1t as
quickly as possible. Obtainable eV-
erywhere.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-01-14

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Evening star., 1916-01-02
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west End Camp. the oldest of the
camps In the District has elected the
following officers for the coming wear:
Consul, w. r. Trittipoe: past consul, r.
Atchison: banker. Daniel webster;
clerk, X. J. Cooley, and sentry. NJ
Rosenthal tall reelected; S H. Druck-
enmiller, adviser: C. n. Druckenmiller
escort, and f. A Hunter watchman
Drs. b. +. Gibbs, NJ. H. Darnall and B.
NeWhouse were chosen camp physi-
clans. with H. Atchison as manager
trict Deputy n. II. Millard. Consul "
w. Potter of Talbot Camp. who has
been reelected for the coming year.
and Escort J. 4. Trunnel of George
town Camp entertained the members
with remarks The camp has decided
to hold an anniversary class adoption
April 3, the tenth anniversary of West
End camp. which was organized in
1905, is the successor of Chevy Chase
Camp. Its membership has increased
now to nearly 200 Woodmen. During
the year the camp adopted the entire
membership of Potomac Camp. which
is in charge of the tenth anniversary
celebration. Banker Daniel Webster
has been appointed committee To de-
wise ways and means of replenishing
the benefit fund.
Georgetown Camp is making special
arrangements for its meeting i'm honor
of District Deputy II. n. Millard. We'd
nesday evening. musical eutertain-
ment. with the initiation OF several
candidates by a special degree team,
has been ARA ngad.
Evening star., 1916-01-02

Rathbone Temple, No. S. will install
its officers at its meeting Friday night
Mrs. Olivia Atherton will have charge
of the installation ceremonies, and the
committee on enterta inment for the
evening is headed by Mrs Bertha Will
liams. with Mrs. Blanche Sommers, Mrs.
Kate Smith, Mrs. Geiman, Mrs. Emma
Motyka, Mrs. Sadie Barkman, Mrs Min
ME Wolfsheimer. Israel Sommers, H.
Elkton Smith, Gieman. George Bark
man, jr., and Samuel Wolfsheimer as
her assistants. Most Excellent Chief
Lola Marks has extended an invitation
to members Of the order to be present
The newly elected officers of Friend
ship Temple, No. 9, will be installed We'd
nesday night by Mrs Addie Freeman, as
sisted by Mrs. Elsie Nandervort as
senior and Mrs. Matte Hooper as man
ager. large class for initiation is also
due at this meeting. The temple last
Wednesday night conferred the degrees
and received several applica tions for
membership. A large attendance of mem
bers has been requested at the meeting
of the current week
Evening star., 1916-01-02
S9y{f1fRANs

Cushing Camps auxiliary heid us an
nual New Year eve meeting Friday ana
elected officers for the year. Col. Jo-
seph l. Keefer gave lecture on
George Washington and the Washing
ton Homes" The meeting was open to
the public after 10 O'Clock. and large
number of members of the 6ran'i
Army and others of the allied societies
were present. The auxiliary served re-
freshments +. A. Lange. the new
commander of Gushing Camp, enter
tanned.
The new camp organized IN Hagefs-
town lately, to be known as Reno Post
Camp, No. - elected officers last We'd
nesday and the officers will be Installed
Tuesday night. when a number of mem
bers of Gushing Camp and tushlns
Auxiliary will go to Hagerstown N Tor
the event A new auxiliary. To he
known as Reno Auxiliary. viii be or
paniZed within the month.
Wilmington Auxiliary presented a
handsome bill book to Mai tampbell
of Cushing Camp before he LETT Tor
Florida
Evening star., 1916-01-02

Capt. Fred A. Royce has issued Or
ders directing every member of Cam
ton Washington, No. ], to be present
at the meeting of the canton Saturday v
evening. Gen. e. W. Bradford, chief
of staff of the Patriarchs Militant of
the Sovereign Grand Lodge, will be
present and install the officers-elect
for the ensuing year. At the last meet
ing the following officers were elected:
Captain. Fred A. Royce; lieutenant, Harry
A. Andersen; ensign. A. H. Nokes;
clerk. Col. Samuel E. Boyce: account
ant. l.. d. Seiffert. Col. D. A. Stansbury.
Col Martin and the officers of Canton
conducted the yearly inspection. One
hundred members were present. Cant.
Royce gave drill covering all the
of the military drill man.
ual. Col. Stansbury and staff compli-
mented Capt. Royce and members of
proficiency shown. At the close of the
inspection Chevalier Cole and Mrs
Cole. and Chevalier Waterholter were
presented with wedding presents by
Grand Representative w. w. MILAN on
behalf of Canton Washington. Cheva-
liers Cole and Waterholter responded
expressing their thanks. Refreshments
were served in the dining room by the
of the canton auxiliary.
At the meeting of Washington Lodge,
No. s, Tuesday evening, the following
officers were elected: Noble grand,
F. Morgan: vice grand, John
Stakeholder; recording secretary. d.
NJ! Greene; financial secretary, r. c.
Sudduth: treasurer, A. H. Noakes;
trustee to l. o. o. F. Association. A. H
Noakes; representative to I. o. o. F.
Library Association, F.. r. Waterholter;
to board of relief. William J. Hope: to
the Grand Lodge. D. NJ. Greene. W. ].
Hope, A. H. Noakes and r. r. Water
Past Grand W. B. coppersmith. who
Evening star., 1916-01-02

OF series of dances. to he held Mon
DAY evening, January IL. in the
knights of Columbus Hall An orches-
ira VIII furnish the music and re-
interim ssion. Percy G Brady ia chair
man of the committee
Tne knights of Columbus Choral So
Tte's. uhner the leadership of Dr. James
Dickinson. will resume weekly re-
hearsals Wednesday night at s o'clock
in the X. of c. Han. in preparation for
its frst public concert of the 1916 sea-
son.
The knights of Columbus Dramatic
Club. it is said. may repeat it's pro-
duction of the early fall before Lent.
for worthy local charity.
president Joseph B. Mccain of the
knights of Columbus Bowling League
IL is said. has been successful in en-
rolling the knights in the Atlantic
Coast Bowling Association which is I'm
charge of the big tournament to he
held here in 1916. Besides duckpins and
tenpins. candlepins. a variety of bowl
ing quite popular in other cities but a
novelty to Washington. will he a fea-
lure or the tournament. Business men
and fraternal organizations are boom
in the association carries with il
card of admission for the entire six
weeks of the tournament
Spalding Council will meet Thursday
night and Lecturer John Merkling will
offer program of entertainments
The meeting of Washington Council
mas been changed from Tuesday night,
january IL. to Saturday night Janu-
airy ., owing to the Scott lecture on
the regular meeting night and the an
nual election of officers of Alcantara
Caravan of the Alhambra the night pre-
viously selected The business meet
ing VIII be followed by an open ses-
sion. the feature of which will be ath-
letic exhibitions. Lecturer Kriee has
as his assistants Daniel = o'Brien
Robert w Monahan and John ,;lackin
IN making arrangements for the ath-
letic carnival. DIR. Joseph A. Mudd will
preside at the meeting of the council
Tuesday night. January %. when the
past grand knights night" will be
resumed.
Evening star., 1916-01-02

lor commander: C. j. Stansbury. vice
chancellor Leroy s. Boyd. prelate: }. T.
Cuthbert. master of work: Edward Sax
ton. keeper Of records and seal: Q. b.
Gray. master of finance; F. V. Spring
mann. master Of exchequer w. c. Clark.
ma ster at arms: II. W. Zea, inner guard ::
H. NJ. Locke. outer guard: J. c. Wilson.
representative to relief bureau; John B,
Dickman. F. v Springmann. r. T. Whit
I ing. s. NJ. Banks and J. L. Brimer. repre-
sentatives to the Grand Lodge. and S. NJ.
Banks. John b. Dickman and T. e. Tay-
| lor, trustees.
Calanthe, No. 1I--Earle c. Van Bus
kirk. chancellor commander: Henry Heit-
muller. vice chancellor: Israel Sommers.
prelate: George w. Barkman, jr., master
| OF work; G. A. McComas. keeper of rec
ords and seal George w. Hall. master of
finance: l. A. Emmons. master of ex-
chequer: William r. Thompson. master
at arms: Charles Coxen. inner guard ::
Joseph Mace, outer guard Samuel II.
Jacobson, representative to relief bureau I:
William A. kimmel, George w Hall.
Charles Beall. representatives to the
Grand Lodge. and Emory Yount, George
W. Barkman. jr.. and Thomas E. Landon.
trustees. The retiring chancellor COM
ma nder. George A. McComas. thanked the
officers and members for their support
In aiding to make a successful year. and
urged still greater efforts for the future.
Excelsior. No. 14.-Dr Fred Yates
chancellor commander: George P.
Smith. vice chancellor: John B. Bur-
CESS. prelate; Harry s. Nichols. master
Of work: Grant Murray. keeper of rec
ords and seal: William A. Wilding,
| master of finance; Fl. j. Gasson, master
Of exchequer: H. w. Ludwig. master at
! arms; T. J. Woody. inner guard: F. T.
Scott. outer guard; w. A. Wilding. rep
resentative to relief bureau: John L.
Cracken. H. J. Gasson, J. b. Conner.
X. S. Williams and c. T. Winans, rep
I resentatives to the Grand Lodge; F. T.
Scott. c. w. Jones and Harry 5. Mich
OILS. trustees
chancellor comman nder: Albert F. Cor
ham, vice chancellor: George w. Sol
lers. master of work: David Wiener
prelate; James w. Carter keeper of
records and seal: Charles l.. Saur. mas
ter of finance: julius Eiedt. master of
exchequer: James E. Wilson. master at
arms; II. E. Smith. inner guard: J. F.
Skidmore. outer guard: E. c. Lohr. rep
tresentative to relief bureau: E w
A Reeves and H. T. Sinclair. trustees:
r. H. Reeves. H. T. Sinclair. G. W. SOL
lers, c. l.. Saur and ]. F. Skidmore. rep =
resentatives to the Grand Lodge.
Mount Vernon Lodge elected officers.
as follows: Chancellor comma nder d. w
Gall: vice chancellor. J. S. George: preI-
ate, J. II. Gallagher: master of the work
II. NJ Nandervoit: keeper of records and
seals. Fl. p. Wiley; master of fina nee J.
NJ Kline: master of exchequer. W. s
Beachum; master w. S. Grim:
outer guard. II. A. Hite, and inner guard
d. g. Campbell.
There officers will be installed at the
meeting Wednesday evening.
Evening star., 1916-01-02

President Annie E. Grigsby Of the Re-
bekah Assembly, who has been ill for
some time, is reported again out and
active in the promotion of the interest
of the Rebekah branch of the order
The term which closed December 81 is
said to be one of the most successful
in the history of the degree in this
jurisdiction. President Grigsby set the
mark, 1t Is said. as to the increase de-
sired during her term as the first presi-
dent of the assembly and the reports
indicate that the mark will be reached
and passed before her term as presi-
dent expires in May, 1916. Five of the
Rebekah lodges will install officers for
the coming term during the week. ap-
point committees to look after pros
pective members and make arrange
ments for conferring the degrees.
omeers of Ruth Lodge, No. 2, will be
Evening star., 1916-01-02

installed at the meeting tomorrow
evening by Past Noble Grand Ella c.
Newton and a corps of Past Noble
Grands from Miriam Lodge. No. s. as
follows: Noble grand. Maud King: vics
grand, Leah Pumphrey; recording sec
retary. Annie NJ. Coleman: financial
secretary, Edith O'Donnell: treasurer.
Belle NJ. Carter. The reports for the
gain in membership and finances. Past
Noble Grand L. F. Dawkins, as chair
man of the ways and means committee.
turned over to the treasurer a balance
gree Director r. P. Pumphrey has ar
ranged for weekly rehearsals.
The Assembly Home Circle will meet
wednesday evening in the blue room
of l. Q. o. F. Hall. Vice President An
ma Billings of the Rebekah Assembly,
president of the circle. has asked all
members to be present. The circle in
the one year of its existence. it Is said.
has demonstrated what it can do to-
ward raising funds to establish an Odd
Fellows home in this jurisdiction.
Members of the order. whether mem
bers of the Home Circle or not. are in
vited by the president to be present at
will be made by the chairmen of the
several committees and important mat
ters will be considered
Esther Lodge. No. 5. met Monday
evening with an attendance larger
than at any other meeting during the
term. The degree was conferred upon
large number of candidates in the
main auditorium of I. o. o. F. Hall by
the degree team. under direction of
Degree Director c. P. Sample. The
election of the officers brought out sew
eral contests and resulted as follows:
Noble grand. Sadie Adams; vice grand.
Marion Geiman: recording secretary.
an rio1 AM
p. Mettler: treasurer. Linnie Keiser:
degree director, Henrietta Werner. The
officers-elect will be installed at the
next meeting of the lodge by Past No
A corps of past noble grands from Dor
cas- Lodge, No a..
The next session of the Sovereign
September. 1916. Members who desire
to join the degree teams. it is said,
must be present at the coming rehears-
ais. as the degree directors state that
no change will be made after the full
quota of members has been selected for
the team.
Martha Washington Lodge, No. 3; met
Christmas eve and elected the follow
man; vice grand. Carrie Korn; record
ing secretary. Mollie E. Edmonston; !;
financial secretary. Nettie B. Tying:
treasurer. Olga NJ. Rogers; keeper of
robes. Mary Mccarthy; degree director.
William J. Rogers. After the close of
the meeting an old-time Christmas tree
celebration was held and refreshments
served.
Dorcas Lodge, No. 4. elected the fol-
lowing officers at it's last meeinS:
Noble grand. Elsie Boyce: vice grand.
Marguerite s. Ison; recording secretary,
Elizabeth Carter: financial secretary.
Mary Dement,: treasurer. Abbie NJ
Gates: degree director, Mrs. Eva
Schlaich. Past Noble Grand Annie
Glosbrenner, assisted by a corps of Of
fers from Esther Rebekah Lodge. No.
5, will install the off1cers-elect. The
term just closed, it is said. has been
successful one under the leadership OF
Noble Grand Ziegler.
Evening star., 1916-01-02
JR.0.UAM.

Mount Vernon Council. No. 10. met
Wednesday night and elected the follow
ing officers for the ensuing term; Coun-
cilor, Albert l.. XIX: vice counclior.
George L. Watts; recording secretary.
John E. Smallwood fourteenth term)
assistant recording secretary, Millard q.
Yost: financial secretary, William T.
Carter fifth term) assistant financial
secretary. Edward u. Schwenk; treasurer,
Norman f. Hutchinson warden. A. &.
Columbus; conductor James A. Adams
inside sentinel. Amos A. Mocka bee; out
side sentinel, ]. Marks Shepherd chap
lain, William +. Truman, and trustee
eighteen months). Frank F. kress
The council, by unanimous vote. decided
to participate i'm tie class initiation at
Reno Council. No 46, the first Monday
night in February.
Liberty Bell Council. No. 81. has
elected the following officers for the
term beginning January |: Councillor.
G. c. Lanham; vice councillor. w. III.
Alderman tre-elected); assistant re-
cording secretary. w. C. Brady ire
elected; financial secretary, II. J.
Brown Ure-elected); treasurer, &. w.
Page: warden. r. f. McCulloch; inside
sentinel, NJ E Bachman; outside senti-
mel, r. l.. Heironimus: trustee. r. e.
Page: representative to the funeral
board. w. r. Rock.
]. Morgan Read Council. No. >. Fra
ternal Patriotic Americans. at Mount
Rainier Md. has elected the following
named officers: Councillor. J. II. Bap-
cock, jr: vice councilor. pr. Vernon ].
Lohr: treasurer. f. c. Brown; record
ing secretary, A. l.. Horner; assistant
recording secretary, A. b. Lohr; finan-
cial secretary. f. 7. Diezel; conductor.
w A. G Duling: warden. Jerry p.
Johnson: inside sentinel, w. c. Dam
iels: outside sentinel. Sherman Rifen-
berg: trustee. w. T. Daniels.
Refreshments were served after the
election Friday night and a social time
followed until the advent of the New
Year.
Evening star., 1916-01-02

AT the meeting of Ruth Chan+er NJ
!. tomorrow evening the degree. viii,
be conferred upon a class NJ q. nd,s..
by the new corps of off,cArs IT..
worthy matron. Mrs Elizabetb PHI,
extends an Invitation to ALI r.n.
OF the order to be present
iuesoay evening Electa Chapte, No
2 installed its newly elected .na
pointed officers. The inxtal,.tion 80
monies were conducted by the r.,irin. -.
worthy matron. Lavinia Kelly. pas..d
worthy Matron Cora Mayberrv ac,.d
as marshal. The new of1cer. ar.
follows; Mrs. Lulu Emo. wor,bv
tron; Arthur Simpson, worthy n,,ra
Mrs Helen Butz, associate m,t.
Mrs Mary Benhoff, copduc,r... NJ.
Ella Fillius. associate conductr..-
Mrs Elsie Robinson, secretary r..
elected for the sixteenth terml. NJ.
LaVinia Gator. treasurer tre-elected,.
Mrs. Ethel Frazier. marshal: Mrs Ida
Bailey. chaplain: Miss Edith Pyle. or
ganist; Mrs. Ella Cannon, Ada. Miss
Alice stone. Ruth: Miss Elsie McCIaip
Esther; Miss Estell Butler, Martha.
Mrs. Jacob Moody. Electa; Mrs. Mary
williams. warder; Henry Emo, seuti-
mel (reappointed). Following the in
stallation a program was rendered. in
ciuding solos by Miss Alice Sxone
Passed Grand Patron c. r. Roberti and
Past Patron Milton J. FiIlius. Grand
Patron Arthur M. Pointon was present
and spoke commending the retiring Of
ficern. especially the retiring matron
and patron.
On behalf of the chapter Past Ma.
tron Mrs. Edna Rauchenstein presented
the retiring worthy matron. Lavinia
Kelly. with a diamond studded past
matron's jewel Mrs. Ella Filiius ad-
dressed the retiring worthy patron,
Charles A. Stevens, and on behalf of
the cha ptsr prsS>utaA 81 liz. q. tnL