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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-12-22
WORK ADDS TO LIFE

IF you wish to live past eighty
says ex-senator Chauncey M. Depew,
don't change your occupation at
seventy"
Keeping on doing something, even
il 1t be nothing but golf or politics.
Examine the records Of mankind and
you will be astonished to see how
many important things were done in
an unimportant or offhand sort OF
way.
Walter Scott said, "Never be do
ing nothing" Macaulay took that
advice and wrote Lays Of Ancient
Rome" in spare moments while en-
ployed In the British war Office.
Beaeonsfield got $4,000 for his
"Endymion," written as recreation
during the immense political work.
His greatest rival, Gladstone, was
up to his ears in politics all his life,
but he wrote learned essays on re-
ligion and Homer in what he styled
his idle hours
Another celebrated man is said to
have inscribed upon the title page
of successful book:
This was written in the intervals
of time waiting for dinner"
Scott dictated two of his Waverly
novels while too i'll to sit up and
when suffering the greatest pain.
Grant completed his Memoirs" at
Mount McGregor when dying of can
Ger.
Elihu Burritt, in order to read the
Bible in the original texts, learned
Hebrew and Greek while apprenticed
to blacksmith. and so became a
world prodigy in languages.
Mr. Depew is right. Keep occu-
pied because medical statistics prove
that those who live longest are the
ones who were healthily employed.
Public Ledger
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-12-22

SACKS WANTED. Bring in any
kind. Jim Johnston.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-12-22

WITH A GARDEN IN YOUR
BACK YARD NEXT SPRING
We would like to give the people
of Logansport some wholesome adj
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-10-12

affair in the most businesslike way.
1t is of serge, made with n plain. mod
erately full skirt, fitted about the hips
and cut to shoe-top length. The coat
is semi-fitted, IA little more than half
length and machine stitching provides
the finish for both garments. BY way
of Difference to the style features of
today the coat adopts high collar
and simulated pockets in the hips. But
1t asserts its independence with velvet
covered buttons and there is velvet
band across the front of the neck, un-
| der the turnover collar.
There is plenty of authority for
more flare in the bottom of the coat
and closer fit in the body of 1t. The
skirt is cut in the correct length for all
street suits which is just little longer
than shoe-top length. A suit of this
kind If perfectly fitted and tailored.
| is full of quiet distinction, and a stand
ard of good style.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-10-12

Your street suit may be plain, or 1t
may be elaborate with plaitings and
shirrings. Machine stitching or hand
needlework may embellish it and for
landings add to its interest. Your
coat may be three-quarter length or
longer, or shorter. Your skirt is apt
to be plain and your collar is sure to
be high. Choose as you will among
the styles-if your choice achieves dis
tinction your suit is success.
For the woman whose figure is
something to be proud of, plain suits,
like that shown in the picture, make
her the envy of her sisters and the
admiration of masculine eyes. She
need resort to no tricks in construc-
ton or adornment to make her street
suit interesting or to conceal defects
In herself. The business of her suit
is merely the matter of clothing good
figure to the best advantage.
The suit pictured goes about this
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-10-12
Autumn Blouse Sheer and Dainty.

Autumn blouses might be spring
biouses or summer blouses, for they
are made of the same sheer and ilimsy
materials as those designed for the
warmest weather. Therefore it is TO
be inferred that coats must carry all
the responsibility in standing between
the lady of fashion and freezing wealth
er. And coats, reinforced with high
collars of fur or helped out with capes
and scarfs, look quite able to do their
part Therefore the blouse concerns
itself only with being dainty and beau
tiful.
For those who must have something
more substantial for indoor wear, there
are many one-piece frocks of satin and
cloth, and there are strictly tailored
shirtwaists of silk shrtings that are
smnrtly practical. But the majority of
blouses are made Of crepe georgette.
crepe de chine. chiffon cloth. radium
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-10-12
EeaItv Of Partners.

A member of the New York supreme
court, reproving New York firm of
architects for canceling an agreement,
says: authorities unanimously agree
that there is scarcely any relation in
life which calls for more absolute good
faith than the relation of partners"
Also, "a purer and more elevated NOR
ality is demanded of partners than the
common morality of the trade" The
meaning is that an individual who
transacts business for himself may
look out solely for himself, while
partner must never consider his own
advantage apart from that of his as
sociateS.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-10-12
So the Colonel Began to Talk.

in financial troubles, which was pretty
often, he could count upon the assist
ance of Mr.. Tryon, a benevolent ancient
him money, but didn't hand out as
much as the colonel thought was nee
essary. Mr.. Tryon's mind ran on shil.
lings, while that of the colonel ran on
pounds. In those days, as in our own
times, the man who makes a business
of high wassail needs n large income,
and the coloners embarrassments grew
and multiplied. He realized that
good haul was necessary to get him out
of his difficulties. The idea of robbing
Mr.. Tryon at once occurred to him. OF
course it was rather mean to pillage
man who had befriended him so
much, but no good business man allows
sentiment to interfere with commerce.
So it happened that ON the night of
January s, Mr.. Tryon woke from
deep dream of peace to find a huge
masked figure bending over his bed.
The figure held lanthorn in one hand,
and a horse pistol, about the size of a
hitching post, in the other. While this
intruder stood guard, a second robber
bound the old man cruelty and gagged
him. He was trussed up so tight he
had great difficulty in breathing.
Leaving him in this shape, the maraud-
ers ransacked the premises and carried
away $1,000 in money, and jewelry to
the value of $4,000. After two or
three hours of misery, Mr.. Tryon man
aged to free himself of the gag, and
yelled so shrilly that the night
watch came to his relief.
The robbery remained mystery for
about twenty-four hours. 1t happened
that Mr.. Tryon had friend, an alder
man, who was fond of sleuthing, and
this alderman soon traced the crime to
Turner. and recovered the money and
jewels where that gallant warrior had
hidden them. And as Pepys intimated.
the robbery was the talk of the town.
and continued to be for many a long
day. 1t was one Of the first important
burglaries in the criminal annals Of
England
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-10-12

and other novelty silk laces. net and
the sheer cottons like batiste and or
candle.
The combination of two colors in
the fabric, which proved popular in
the summer is still featured in blouses
now displayed for the new season.
Hemstitching and picot edges also re-
main and in some models satin char
meuse is combined with chiffon cloth
or crepe. Occasionally the very sheer
blouse has n net foundation.
A new model is shown in the picture
above. 1t is made of georgette crepe
with open throat and sailor collar deep
ened by a plated tlounce of the crepe.
The sleeves are gathered into very
deep cuffs and these are finished about
the hand with plated fril or the
crepe. A soft tie of silk or crepe adds
bit of color contrast to this and to
many other models.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-10-12

IN THE night of January 10, 1864.
" just before retiring to his virtuous
couch, Samuel Pepys wrote the follow
ing in that diary of his, which was
destined to become world-famous long
after his death:
IAN our discourse tonight was about
Mr.. Tryon's late being robbed; and
that Colonel Turner "a mad, swearing,
confident fellow, well known by all,
and by mel one much indebted to this
man for his very livelihood, was the
man that either did it or plotted it !;
and the money and the things are
found in his hand, and he and his wife
are now in Newgate for it; of which
we are all glad, so very known rogue
he was
Col. James Turner was the sort of
man you read about in historical nov
els. A swaggerer and rufiler, with his
hand ever upon his swordhilt, and his
eye quick to read offense in look or
n smile. He was n great drinker and
gambler and spent his evenings in the
inns, where he kept the varlets busy
drawing sack. In his day he had been
a mighty soldier and had demonstrate
ed that he was a brave man upon sew"
eral fields. He had made a hit with
after the kings own heart. He was
humorous and jovial, and had no re-
spect whatever for the moral law.
The colonel had many false friends,
and one true friend. Whenever he was
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to
metal the
which he
mesh
Daddy had
qul
Fortunately his unn
Daddy has rival in of the Hangu deer
awkward situation his creating
he
of to
tange
attached
a
and
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-10-12

Pana and insisted the appoionment
a Constantine
and
Mrs. Constantnas
mother
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-10-12

Koko and Bomba, the two discon-
tented chimpanzees, are so surly that
they are providing none too good ex-
ample for the other inhabitants of the
cages in the monkey house. Koko up
almost to the present time has been
content to sulk in corner of the cage
and make hostile demonstration at
every friendly advance. Now Koko
is becoming dangerous, and along with
other bad traits the animal has de-
velOped a disposition to attack those
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-10-12

freight
The plant would along
hearing
shipping appeared both against
If the
shoals and bid
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-10-12


sonri Yonkers,
Sandy cal be distinguished.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-10-12

nbONe the street. Tie HrSt Impulse
of the visitor is to look far OFF to the
horizon. The wonderful breadth and
freedom of things up there impels one
to ignore entirely the great city near
at hand and to let the gaze rest, first
of all, on the far-away hills and noun
tains, the shimmering ocean and the
majestic river.
Three states fall within the range
of vision, for not only does all the
northern New Jersey, Staten Island,
,,-oc4arr, L o,,4. I.In,,i and .rront nm ri
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-10-12

maKe thIs hIteratIon OF the face Of ma
ture was made by group of wealthy
men, and the New York harbor line
board has held hearing here on the
question. The boards recommended
tions will be forwarded to Secretary
Baker.
The new island would have an
area of 440 acres and cover the Red
Hook shoals. On the made land. one
mile long and quarter of a mile wide,
would be built transshipping sheds
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-10-12

appeared each would be reared In
home in which he had not originated,
but now each is in the environment
nature intended.
Richard and Samuel were stricken
by infantile paralysis and We're taken
to the Laurel Hills hospital. In about
six weeks they recovered and the
mothers We're notified to take them
home. When they called at the hos
pital the nurses, overweight and
confused by the handling of so many
Richards and Samuels and Lisbeths
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-10-12
Mixed Babies Unmixed by Sharp Eyed Neighbor

RS DORA DEL PINA has her Richard and Mrs
a
has passed ichard samuel
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-10-12
Generous.

"What has become of that dog of
yours?"
"Oh, he got so vicious that it was
dangerous to have him around, so
gave him to friend of mine."
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-10-12
All Kinds of Trouble in the Geological Park

mutny monkey house in the Geological park in the Bronx
ncorrigbe
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-10-12
Immune,

as Bliggins a pessimist?"
"Not exactly. he can make others
so gloomy they can't eat, but he sell
dom fails to enjoy his own dinner"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-10-12
HAPPENINGS in the
--METROPOLIS
New Workers Want to Build an Artificial Island


~
proposal
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-10-12
Great Bird's-Eye View Of Gotham and Vicinity

ONE the sights visitors this city should miss brdsye
"
ta!est building This GOO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-17
Losses
at Battle Of Verdun
Estimated at 0O0-French Forced Back to
Their Definite Line of Resistance -Forts Are
Abandoned by French to Make Use of Elab
crate System of Trenches

timated in the fighting around Verdun.
These estimates. however, cannot be
regarded as conclusive evidence, for
neither Germany nor France has an
nounced it's own casualties. The French
war office has declared that the Ger
mans. have lost 100000 in killed.
wounded and captured. The Germans
state semi officially that the French
casualties number 100000 killed and
wounded and that $4,000 unwounded
French prisoners have been taken. If
these estimates are approximately cor
rect nearly 100000 men have been elm
mated as fighting units.
The ground occupied by the Germans
after Sc days of offensive operations
may be roughly estimated as 100
square miles. They have forced back
the French from their outlying posi-
tons to their definite line of resistance,
along the semi circular front from the
edge of the Argonne eastward across
the Meuse and southwark into the
Woevre. For the most part of this
main line has .withstcod the shock OF
successive attacks. The Germans cap
tured Fort Douaumcnt early in the
campaign and have bitten into French
defenses at Dead Mans Hill and else
where, but at no point have they sue
ceeded in breaking through.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-17

The most gigantic conflict in the his
tory of the world, the battle of Ver-
dun, has entered upon it's ninth week.
1t is in many respects without prece-
dent The enormous scale of the Ger
man preparations and execution of the
attack, the unparalleled concentration
Of artillery and the sustained ferocity
of the fighting mark the battle as one
Of the greatest of the world.
Verdun has been rated as one of the
strongest fortresses of Europe, a cor
ner-stone of the French defenses
against Germany. The evolution Of
military tactics during the war, how
ever, and particularly the employment
by the Germans of long range howit-
zers capable of reducing the greatest
forts have done much to change the
character of the Verdun campaign as
compared with the earlier conceptions
of what such a struggle might be. Be-
fore the battle opened the French part
ly dismantled their forts around Yer
dun and here, as elsewhere on the va
rious fronts, chief reliance for resist
ance was placed on an elaborate sys-
TEN of trenches.
Immense Losses
In no previous battle were the losses
so high as those which have been es-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-17
gBISHOP HAMILTON
GIVES LAST SERMON
AS ACTIVE LEADER

Worcester, Mass, April 16.-Bishop
John w. Hamilton Of Boston. whose
retirement by reason Of reaching the
age limit is to take place after the
close Of the present session Of the New
England Methodist Episcopal Confer
ence preached his last sermon tonight
as anactive leader Of the church. Dur
ing the day he ordained large classes
of deacons and elders.
The conference will close Monday,
which will be given over entirely 10
business. An unusually large list Of
pastoral appointments is expected to
be read by the Bishop Hamilton late
tomorrow afternoon. It was understood
tonight that the list was complete with
the exception Of six chnrShes, three Of
which are ii the RoSton district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-17
British Gaining New
Ground with Heavy
Casualties for Oppos-
ing Forces-Russians
Drive Ottomans from
Stronghold Near Ire
bizond
French and German Reports
Clash Regarding Engagement
South of D0uaum0nt-Italians
CAPTURE Austrian Trenches

The\ British troops going to the re-
lief Of Kut-El-Amara. have gained fur
Their ground against the Turks who
are barring their way along the Tigris
river. Pushing steadily ahead, the
British have driven in the Turks from
their advanced lines on the right bank
OF the river and occupied the lines
killing many of the Turks and taking
a considerable number Of prisoners.
The Turks also have met with another
defeat at the hands Of the Russians on
the Black sea litoral. Petrograd re-
ports that the Russians have driven
the Ottomans from a strongly organ
lied position Is miles east of Trebizond
and are pursuing them energetically.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-17
AUSTRIA FIRM
AGAINST BREAK
WITH AMERICA
Count Tisza Opposing Any Move
Likely to Cause Severance
of Diplomatic Relations

London, April 1.-THE Budapest
correspondent of the Morning Post
sends the following:
"The negotiations between the Unit
ed States and Germany are being fol-
lowed in Austria Hungary. Count Tis-
"a, the Hungarian premier, is We
hemently opposing any policy likely to
lead to rupture with the United
States. The question was discussed
during the past week by the Austria
and Hungarian delegates to con-
tinue the Auagleich negotiations and
a decision was reached to take GER
tain definite steps in Berlin.
Moreover, it is stated should
break occur Austria Hungary will take
no cognizance Of it, hut will endeavor
to continue friendly relations with the
United States
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-17

REPORTS


Berlin, April 16.-(Via London) Aft
er extensive bombardment large
French forces on the Verdun front at
tackled German positions near Fort
Duauamont yesterday. The German
war office statement of today says the
French were repulsed with heavy
losses.
The statement follows:
western front: On both sides Of
La Bassee canal there was increasing
activity on the part Of the artillery, to-
gether with vigorous mining opera
lions, a British position about 60
metres long in the region of Vermilles
was wrecked by our mining operations.
EAST Of the Mouse (Verdun front).
there was spirited fighting along the
front before Fort Dauaumont as far
as the Vaux ravine. The enemy, who
advanced to the attack with heavy
forces after extended preparation by
the artillery was repulsed with san
culinary losses.
Eastern and Balkan fronts: There
is nothing to report"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-17

Washington, April 16.-American
troops will be withdrawn from Mexico
Immediately if Francisco Villa is dead.
Administration officials made this I'M
qualified statement tonight, comment
ing on reports from Mexican sources
that the bandits body had been dis
covered and was being taken from
Gust to Chihuahua City by special
train.
If Villa has been killed officials are
satisfied that every object sought by
the expedition has been attained. They
feel certain that there will be no more
raiding by Mexican bandits across the
Mexican line. The American cavalry
already has taught wholesome lesson
Gen. Obregon forwarded to the en-
bassy today the following dispatch:
After the incident at Parral, the
commander of the American forces
asked for a conference with the mayor
of the city, Jose De La Tuz Herrera,
and after it had taken place. the major
has informed me, the following: Wis
tied Corral Villeas, where the Ameri-
can forces are encamped, to the num-
Der of 400, and was very cordially re-
ceived. The Americans, are convinced
thew made vital mistake in entering
the town without advising the authori-
ties. They state that they sent cour-
Ter from Zaragoza, but he probably
was apprehended by the bandits. On
that account he did not arrive in
time"
Preparation of the reply to Gen.
Carranza's note suggesting the recall
Of the American forces will go forward
without regard to the reports as to the
death of the bandit.
Another message to the embassy,
sent by Gen. Obregon, Carranza's war
minister from Mexico City, may throw
some light upon the way in which
Villa came to his death. should the Dor
der reports prove true.
1t was dated today and read as fol-
lows:
1.-THE last reports rendered yesterday
by Gen. Gutierrez, commander at Chi
huahus. makes known that the Willis
ia force at Corral de Piedras, has been
completely defeated in a fight which
lasted three hours and 20 minutes. The
band, composed Of $50 men, has been
dispersed. This band was commanded
by J. Arrange, Martin Lopez and the
so-called Gen. Beltran, who is second
in command to Villa. To this band
the villista General Feina was at
tached. Prisoners made declare that
Villa with or 10 men fled to the noun
tains, where he is actively pursued by
our forces and it is expected that he
will be, captured in a few days"
Under date Of yesterday, Gen. Obre-
gon telegraphed:
THE forces that were commanded
by the bandit Villa and which have
now been reduced to- 100 men. have
abandoned him and he is followed. by
only eight bandits. He has been fleeing
in the l,nountains trying to, escape our
troops which follow him closely
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-17
FRENCH

Paris, April ia semi official note
issued today reviews the recent opera
tons about verdun and gives an order
of the day Of Gen. Petain, command
ing at verdun, in praise Of the resist
ance of the French troops to the re-
cent offensive OF the Germans. The
note concludes:
THE Emperor some days ago re-
viewed one Of the divisions engaged
in the region between Douaumont and
Vaux and it was there that he said.
The war Of 1870 was decided at Paris
The present war must end at YER
dun
(csntinusd o. Pass s-celume y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-17

night on the left bank Of the Meuse. in
the sector between Avocourt and eau
rettes Wood" the statement says. On
the right bank we delivered a spirited
attack toward the end Of yesterday
against German positions south Of
Douaumont. This effort, which was
completely successful made it possible
for US to occupy certain elements Of
the enemy's trenches and capture 200
men of whom two were officers.
In the Woevre our first line positions
were bombarded intermitently. There
was no important event on the remain
der Of the front except the usual can
nonading.''
Paris, April 16.-The official commu-
nication issued by the war Office tonight
reads:
ION the right bank both artilleries
were active in the region of Douaumont
and in the Woevre in the sectors Of MI
lainville. Naudimont and Les Eparges.
1.-THE day was calm on the rest Of the
front"
The Belgian official communication
reads:
There was somewhat spirited ar
tillery action north Of Steenstraete. East
of Ramscapelle we destroyed an enemy
observation post and concerto shelters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-17
SHIPPING NEWS

Portland, Me-. April 16.-Arrived:
Steamers Nevadan (Br). Louisburg, G.
B. Schooners Frances Goodnow. Nor
folk. Charles H. Klinck, do.
Sailed: Steamer Coban (Br), Louis
burg, c. B. Schooner Charles Daven-
port, Baltimore; Emily F. Northam
tfrom Long Cove), New York; Childe
Harold (from Calais). do; T. w. H.
White (from New York;, Rockland;
Matte j.. Allies (from do), Lubec; VIII
lis and Guy (From Stockton), Boston:
Domain (Br). from Boston; st.Jolin, N.
M; Annie Gus (from Machias). Bos-
ton: Regina (from do.).. do.
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IS INTENDED AS
THE final WORD
Is Most Emphatic in
Terms and Believed to
Recall Statements
Made by United States
in Previous Core
spondence

Washington, April -1s.-The
communication in which The
United States will call Germany
to account for the numerous re-
cent submarine attacks upon
merchant ships carrying Ameri-
can citizens is understood to be
ready for-transrnission to Berlin.
Officials indicated tonight that it
might go forward at any time.