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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-11
Rritain,s GO Arms Factorx.

The Woolwich arsenal in England
covers coo acres Here are made guns
Of ali sizes, every form Of military
wagon. shot, shell. torpedoes, car
tridges, bullets. war signals. life-sav-
ing rockets. and high explosives. The
arsenal is divided into three main de
partnents-the royal gun factories,
The royal carriage department, and
the royal laboratory.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-11
cupid.s Caviar Honeymoon.

That their honeymoon will be to
Russia was announced by Gregory Ma
son, a ma gaZine writer, and Miss Ell
eanor Flowers, an actress, just before
they were married by Judge George
C. Tenant in the courthouse at Jer-
sey City.
Dir. Mason IS to act as war CORE
s7ond5nt OF the Outlook, while his
wife VIII continue her stage career by
becoming connected in student ca
pacity with the Fine Arts theater in
MOSCOW
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-11
Forethouoht.

Willis-"They say Doctor Bump is
very quick to send bill" ellis
Quick He is premature. I hap
pened to mention to him this morning
that 1 am going to a bachelor supper
tonight" WiIIis-"Yes?' GiIIis-"Aud
this afternoon I received a bill for to
morrow mornings services Judge.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-11
IDEAL
LOCATION FOR
MILITARY BASE

In these DAYS OF agitation OF military
preparedness Kansas deserves more than
ordinary consideration as an ideal lOca-
ton for a munitiOn plant and base OF
supplies OF grains. metals. lumber and
other military requisites
Military authorities acknowledge the
necessity Of scattering munition plants
throughout the country instead OF mO5iliz-
ing them on the Atlantic Coast In select
ing locations for these plants the fore
most factor under consideration IS &C
feasibility 10 raw materials as well rail
facilities oVer which the supplies may he
transported and placed AT any point Of
vantage. particularly IN the Pacific Coast
The geographical center Of the United
States y IN Kansas and the War Depart
ueut has recognized the importance Of
its location 10y establishing and maintain
ing an important military post at Fort
Riley.
In case Of invasion Kansas City would
be the last city the enemy could reach
even should the Coast defenses Of both
the Atlantic and Pacific be captured
Kansas is practically self-supporting as
far as its agricultural, live stock and
manufactured products are concerned. In
the selection Of a location for a central
munition plant the government is con-
siderinE Salt Lake City. Denver and
Omaha in addition 10 Kansas City
The Union Pacific Railroad claims the
distinction OF being the greatest defensive
factor next 10 the navy and the Panama
Canal, should any international cOmpnca-
tions arise that would jeopardize the
safety Of American lives and property
particularly bv way OF the Pacific Coast
This railroad Is carrying on a publicity
campaign wish the end in view OF in
fiuenciag the citizens OF Kansas to de-
nland recognition As the most Favorable
location for q munitioa plant and military
base. and in this task deserves encourage
ment OF every Eansan.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-11

You VIII get accustomed TO HTtn~
your life right through with 4 ws1t
N It We al have TO do that Yoz
VIII get accustomed TO wanting. and
this habit VIII come to be a part OF
your life You VIII be all the better
for it'll S. Merriman-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-11

when you think you could do what
another feller's doin' a heap better'n.
what he's doin' ii" said Uncle Eben,
''remembeFedOt a lot Of other fellers
is thinkin' de same thing about what
you's doin'.''
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-11
VIZ Nc. seioot Your euest2

y wish people who haven't minds of
their cwH wculd come 20 2 realizing
sense OF the bother that they gre to
lleir friends and would develop a lit
tl9 initiative ca their own account
said nan who had been entertaining
: viSitCC % dinner. Maybe it's only
. mistaken idea Of pol:tencss, hut cny-
Low It's 4 nuisance 20 be entertaining
. reToc1 a. the clHb ard have lin Ut
terry without IDEAS Is &c what Eo
q. ATS 10 ct and drink. You ask hin
c-.d he says hen leave ir- to yen,
mich IS Czactly What you dent wc,lt
him 20 CO. lev. can you divine lis
tastes, I'd Ike to know? What appeals
10 you, very I5e-y went to him, G2d
you know and ne knows 1t Eut your
selections from TIE menu are always
net with the ccmme1t, That's very
NICE CT you couldn't suit me better
And so ycu so through the meal>in
hit-oT-niss fashion that certainly gets
en- the nerves Of the host. The next
time I run Up against that kind of
man, In just going to sit back and
let him do t2,e entire ordering"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-11
Has the WRONG Idea

"a man generally thinks" said Uncle
Eben, dat he's terrible when he gifts
mad, when de chances are dat he's
only jes' funny"
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Our sawsd-on Sermon.

What you say to some poop seems
to go in at one ear and out at the
other. Probably there is nothing be-
tween to stop indianapolis Star.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-11
Daily Thouoht,

There is a chastity Of honor thai
feels a stain like q wound.-Burke.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-11
Wanted Work.

Washing, sweeping, or cleaning
ho use Mrs. NJ Aust. Inquire at this
Office.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-11
For SaIa
Piano for Rent ar Sz.a

Eight lots in northwest part Of town.
Phone 233.
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County Treasurer Notioa

There are enough funds in the Treas
urers' Office to pay County General
warrants up to and including Register
No 545S, interest will cease from the
date of this publication.
Fred n. Dreiling.
Co Tro1s,,rar
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-11

Beautiful upright piano to rent or
VIII sell to a reliable party on =asy
terms. Answer at once. p. 0. Box
So, Hays, Kansas.
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At the Rinner

Dashaway nervOusly)-'Look here.
old fellow, don't you think you'd bet
ter tell them not to call on me?"
Cleverton-"Don't be worried; they
won't! I'm quite sure they have all
heard you before. Judge.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-11-11
Optimistic TheUsh&.
n f. better to have an open enemy
than an insincere friend.
einantIe Rrr4t.rhI..

Gigantic bUtteTnie8-
The largest butterflies are found
In British Guiana, some OF which have
q wing measurements of IL inches.
Evening star., 1916-04-15
RULES FOR THE STARS CLEANUP
PAINT=UP PRIZE ESSAY CONTEST

only; typewriter possible
In an perfectly legbe
shorter Other
of awarded the prize
and pnup-he
beneficial results OF cleaning
the community we'll
the individual family
No
nected will be eligible to submit an
District of Columbia
will be to
April q All the competition must be IN inc
Editor by that date anu
thanSa be considered
Clean UpPan Up Prize Essay
address of the
in The of the hrst
o
aggregng best
will be divided
third prizes $40 eaeh
cash. next
will be announced
and rizesd rbuted Saturday, April2
Norris for
The Star
Evening star., 1916-04-15
TURKS S|X-DAY FIGHT
TO CHECK RUSS FAILS
Cars Forces Energetically Pursue
Disorganized Enemy West
of Erzerum.

LONDON. April 15.-Russians nave
scored a great victory IN Armenia dc
cording to Petrograd, where fighting
continued west of Erzerum. Turkish
attacks against the center of the Rus-
sian Caucasus army. which lasted SIX
davs, were all repulsed. The Turks
sustained heavy losses and everywhere
are falling back in disorder. ener-
reticallv pursued by Russian troops. E.
The announcement of the British VIC
tory on the Tigris came at tiIpe when
the public was beginning to fear ef-
forts to relieve the force of Gen.
Townshend at kut- Amara were
doomed TO failure. owing to the check
suffered by the relieving army Few
days ago, and the difficult conditions
brought about by floods.
Many military writers in England be-
lieved the floods had made the relief
of Cen Townshend almost an impossi-
bility but todays official report shows
that instead of hindering the British,
the high water has helped the forces
of Lieut. Gen. Gorringe i'll one of the
most difficult tasks undertaken by the
British army. Each mile the Turks
are forced back makes the British op-
erationS easier, for as they approach
Kut -El-Amara the Turks COM
PEELED to defend a wider front. In view
of today's news, therefore, the prospect
of rescuing the army at Kut-El- -Amara
is regarded as better than it has been
for some time.
Evening star., 1916-04-15
HIGH SCHOOL CADETS
START RIFLE CONTEST
Strong Rivalry for Championship of
District at Winthrop Tar
get Range.

Cadets from the four high schools of
THE District are today engaged in rifle
competition on the Winthrop target
range. Competition is keen between
the schools and the championship of
the District will be decided on the final
day. April 29.
Eastern High is represented by Com
panies and F of the 1st Cadet Regi-
ment. Business High School is repre-
sented by Companies G and of the I'd
Regiment. Western, High School has
sent Company II of the 1st Regiment,
and Central High School has sent Com
pany + of the 1st Regiment.
The teams left on the De Barry at 9
o'clock from the wharf at Sth and X
streets southwest. The only expense
for the boys will be 10 cents for a sub
stantial dinner to be served on the
range.
Capt. Harllee of the Marine Corps
will have charge of the range and Maj
McCathran is in charge of the boys.
Evening star., 1916-04-15
''WHITE PLAGUE" DEATHS
REDUCED rs PER CENT
Secretary of National Association
Reports Results at Southern
Sociological Congress.

NEW ORLEANS, April 15.-Narious
general and specific conditions in the
south were discussed at a mass meet
ing of the Southern Sociological Con-
gress here today, the nine sectional
conferences of the congress having
completed their work late yesterday.
A business session will be held later i'll
the day, it was announced, when Off
GERS will be elected and committees
named for the ensuing year.
Papers and addresses at the mass
meeting were presented by DIR. Josiah
Morse. University of South Carolina;
Orin c. Baker, New York, who outlined
a national program for travellers aid;
d. II. Ramsey, city commissioner of
Asheville, who argued that police duties
should be enlarged to include health,
sanitation and welfare work; DR.. G. J.
Hatfield. secretary National Associa-
ton for Study and Prevention of Tu-
berculosis: DR.. r. B. Watrous, Wash
ington, secretary American Civics AS
Sociation, and others.
DIR. Hatfield said that in the last ten
years there had been a decrease of 25
per cent in the death rate from tuber-
culosis. Among the agencies employed
in the fight against the white plague
he mentioned open air schools, sanato-
RUINS, visiting nurses and campaign
of prevention. There are 1000 900
cases of tuberculosis in the United
States a t this time he said, "and only
10000 beds for consumptives availa BILE
in hospitals. To meet this situation
1000 visiting nurses are calling at the
homes of patients"
\ gift to the Southern Sociological Con-
Evening star., 1916-04-15
ALL IN READINESS
FOR CITY CLEANUP
Campaign Will Open Monday,
With Many Civic 0rganiza-
tions Cooperating.

Everything is in readiness for the 1916
Sean-up-paint-up campaign which is
to open Monday morning and which
will include the entire District of Co
lumba. The thousands of clean-up--
paint-up buttons provided by the
Master House Painters and Decorators
Association have been delivered in
packages ranging from twenty to sew
eral thousand, ready for distribution
the first thing Monday morning. All
of the big muslin signs bearing the
in staring black lettering are in the
hands of those who are to display the
signs on delivery vans, wagons, autos,
motor trucks and all manner of busi-
ness vehicles. \ score or more of the
leading motion picture theaters of
Washington have received colored Ian
tern slides that are to be shown OF the
screen several times a day for the next
month. beginning Monday afternoon or
evening.
All of the many organizations that
are cooperating in the clean-up-
paint-up campaign have been advised
as to just what they will be expected
to do. and all have pledged the heartiest
cooperation in the work of helping to
make Washington the handsomest
neatest. cleanest and most sanitary
capital in the world.
Evening star., 1916-04-15
THE WEEK
EpitOme Of Events Ending April
Is, 1915.
MEXICAN SITUATION.

Forty MeXicans and two American
soldiers were killed in a clash between
United States forces looking for Villa
and citizens of Parral, Mexico. Gen.
Carranza charged the United States
with bad faith in sending troops INTO
Mexico on a punitive mission to cap
ture Villa, declaring that the agree
ment arranged referred to further
raids: virtually a demand for the with
drawal of the American forces. Rumors
of the death of Villa were received by
the American troops at the front anu
at the Mexican embassy in Washing
ton. without confirmation. Three lead
ers of a plot to overthrow the Carranza
garrison in Juarez in the interests OF
Felix Diaz were executed. Canuto
Reyes was reported at the head OF a
force of bandits endeavoring to JON
forces with Villa.
Evening star., 1916-04-15
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

President Wilson, at the jefferson
day dinner of. the Common Counsel
Club, voiced his prayer that the ma
ton be not drawn into a quarrel not
of its own choosing, and asked if the
United States was ready for the test
of its high principles, withdrawing
only when the interests of humanity
are served. Striking employees of the
Washington and Old Dominion rail-
road went back to work under an
agreement to settle differences with
the company by arbitration: the arbi-
tratiop conferences were begun. Will
liam O. Soper, charged with man
slaughter in running down with his
; automobile and fatally injuring j.
| Harry Lattimer. was found guilty in
a Rockville. Nd. court and was
in Jail and pay fine of $500. Mem
| bers of the Congressional Union fol
Woman Suffrage sent a party on a
| transcontinental trip to organize
elected president of the Federal EN-
| ployes' Union. The Senate passed the
| legislative. executive and judicial ap,
| preparation bill. carrying a totF o.
| S3819676225 The Senate agreed to q
| final vote April 1s on the army re-
organization bill: the Senate commit
| tee on immigration approved the I'm.
| migration bill with the literacy teS,
| prOylSiOn, the SENATE pdSscu ti'o oii
| TO repeal the free sugar law and extend
! present duty of l cent a pound untl
| 1920; Senate District committee approved
Poindexter bill for District delegate
in the House. elementary provision fol
a presidential primary. Miss Margare'
| Wilson, daughter of the President, ar
gued in favor Of the use of public
schools for civic forum purposes be-
fore the House District committee; the
board of Commissioners approved the
pending bill to give such use of the
public schools. The Washington base
ball team, playing against New York
won the opening game of the season:
The Supreme Court Of the District OF
lColumbia denied the motion of the
Riggs National Bank to advance the
date Of the trial of it's officers charged
with perjury and for a bill Of particu
lars from the prosecuting officers
Workmen in the building trades, de-
manded more pay and better working
conditions. The board Of Commission
ers declined to interdict the exhibition
Of the motion pictures of The Birth
Of Nation" Among those who died
during the week were Basil B. Earn
shaw, Prof C. S. Davis, geologist;
W. H. Brawner. last member of the
| iury which condemned Guiteau, mur-
derer of President Garfield.
Evening star., 1916-04-15
TARGET ASSIGNMENTS
At WINTHROP RANGE

Saturday, April Is.
High School Cadets. entire
range.
Monday, April II.
Special day for officers of all
clubs. one target for each club.
Tuesday, April IS.
Department of. Agriculture
clubs. 1854.
Department of Commerce, 2-8. 4
Interstate Commerce Commis$
sion. 4-16.
civil Service Commission, 2-8.
Washington Marine Craftsmen
Municipal Building, 2-8.
Police Department, 2-8.
Smithsonian Institution, 2-S.
District of Columbia Rifle
Club, rs.
Wednesday, April 10.
1913.
Florida Rifle Club, 2-s.
War Department, 12-4S.
Department of Labor, 4-16.
Board Of Trade. 2-s.
Thursday, April 20.
anu navy oHloI,
Department of Agriculture
Clubs. 8-32.
Interior Department Home Club
Target Association, 8-32.
-Plattsburgh Rifle
Association, 6-24.
Friday, April Fl.
Department of Justice, IA.
Navy Department, 4-16.
State Department, 2-8.
Washington Fencers. IA.
Department of Agriculture
Clubs, S-32.
Military Service Legion, 2-S.
National Press Club, IA
Post Office Department, 1910.
Woodward Building, IA.
Saturday. April %.
High School Cadets, entire
range.
After the name of each club the
first figure indicates the number
of targets assigned. The second
figure indicates the number of
f1rers guaranteed accommoda-
tions.
Evening star., 1916-04-15
DISTRICT MADE DEFENDANT.
Charlotte R. Wadsworth Claims
$4,000 Damages for Injuries.

The District of Columbia is named as
defendant in a suit to recover $4,000
damages filed in the District Supreme
Court by Charlotte r. Wadsworth for
alleged personal injury.
She says that U street northwest was
allowed to remain out of repair and
a depression existed near 1st street
northwest, and while walking along
the highway March 26 last, she says.
she stepped into the depression and
sustained permanent injury. Attorney
4. S. Bailey represents the plaintiff.
Evening star., 1916-04-15

employe of the government land Office
at Washington. was convicted in IT,.
federal court yesterday OF fraud and
forgery in connection with n scheme
to sell soldiers additional rights 10
land claims, the ceEt ficates to whic',
he was alleged to have stolen from The
government f,lcS. He was sentenced
by Judge Hough 20 eighteen mont h,
in the federal penttentiary at Atlanta.
Ga
1t was shown at the tr,al that Scott
took the origina! certificates made in
the names of soldiers in 1897. bat
never claimed by the owners. and OF
fered them for sale to western land
companies. Several of these mad h.cn
sold, ii WAS shown. and now are in
litigation in Montana.
Evening star., 1916-04-15
owned by John Davies,

owned by John Davies.
Best dog, male or female-Thunder
Boy.
Best Airedaie terrier: best local male
or female-Cherrydal Rex. owned by
Louis Doughers.
Best French bulldog, local dog or
bitch-Valjean II, owned by Ettle
Faunce.
Billy Cricket Best Local Dog.
Billy Cricket a Boston terrier own
ed by J. r. Moore. was judged the best
local dog of his breed as the result of
competition Thursday. Boston terriers.
Pomeranians. beagles and dachshunds
We're judged yesterday afternoon and
night, and summaries given out by the
judges as follows:
The best dachshund-Kom South
Shore kennels: owner. Mrs. J. S. Petit.
The best dachshund pup-Award to
Miss Bronson Petit +. l.. Hauptner
judged the dachshund class.
Best beagle - Wheatley FaNorlte;
owned by the Mount Brilliant kennels.
Lexington. Ky.
Best beagle team of four-Owned by
the Mount Brilliant kennels.
Best beagle dog or bitch owned by n
| member of the Washington Beagle
| Club Piedmont Prudence of the Ped
| mont kennels.
| The silver cup to the beagle winning
| the largest number of points was
| awarded to the Piedmont kennels.
| The best male beagle was johnson 5
| Teddy.
| The best bitch was Wheatley Favor
! ite. of the Mount Brilliant kennels.
The judge Of the beagle class was
| George Flammer of Newark. y. J.
| Best Observation-Disclosures Nee Or
ange Spinner, owned by Mrs. Frank T.
| Clark of Boston, Mass.
| Best Pomeranian bitch-Banner Prin-
cess Maud of Swiss Mountain kennels
| Meadowb brook. Pa.
| The best local Pomeranian was Muf-
| fle. owned by Mrs. Charles A. Watson
| Best Boston terrier-Crown Prince
| III. owned by Ralph J. Cahen.
| Reserve winner Boston terrier-JacR cR
I Spider, owned by Jack Rose.
| Best local Boston terrier - Bill!
| Cricket, owned by J. +. Moore.
Evening star., 1916-04-15
Interest in Essay Contest.

Meanwhile. interest in The Stars
great -up-paint-up prize essay
contest is growing every day, and the
number of essays submitted for con-
sideration for part of the 500 in
cash that is to be distrbutedsby The
Star to the winners in the contest is
increasing with each mail delivery
The more the merrier.' is the view
of the prize essay contest editor.
Nobody is barred from the compete
ton excepting employees of The Star
or persons in any way connected with
the business, editorial or mechanical
departments of the paper. Every resi-
dent of the District of Columbia has a
chance to capture prize. No favorites
will be played, and the essays are to
be judged purely on their merits.
Rules of the contest are printed here
with, SO that any one desiring to sub
nit an essay for consideration in the
great educational contest may know
just what is required. The contest is to
close one week from tonight, and win
ners will be announced as soon the
work of reading and passing on the
merits of the hundreds of essays can
be completed.
Evening star., 1916-04-15
ARMY
Army Orders.

Capt. Abraham G. Lott general staff.
is relieved from duty member Of
the general staff corps.
Sergt and Assist Leader William r.
Dahme United States Military Acad-
emy Band. is placed upon the retired
list at West Point, n. Y, and will re-
pair to his home.
Acting Dental Surgeon Samuel Kauf-
man is relieved from duty at Fort Mon
roe, Va. and will proceed to Platts-
burg barracks. n. Y, for duty.
Capt. Alexander 3. Coke. I'd Cavalry,
will proceed to the Army General Hos
pital, Fort Bayard. n. NJ, for observa-
tion and treatment.
Naval Orders.
Lieut.. H. G. Fuller. from Birming-
ham to Maine.
Lieut.. Gunior grade) G. D. Murray,
from works Galiaudet Aeroplane Com
pany Norwich, Conn., to naval inspec-
tor of aeronautical material at Boston.
Lieut.. Gunior grade) A. T. Bidwell.
from Rhode Island to Birmingham.
Ensign E. c. Sweeney to Maine.
Lieut.. Gunior grade) A. NJ L. Cohen.
sistant to publicity officer New York.
Ensign Thomas Shine. from Prone
theus to Arkansas.
Surg F. G. Abeken. from Colorado
to home and wait orders.
Asst. Surg. W. A. Fogelsang. from
Naval Medical School. Washington, d.
c.. to South Carolina.
Asst. Surg r. II. Miller. from Naval
Medical School to Missouri.
Asst Surg. Paul Richmond, from
Naval Medical School to Wisconsin.
Asst. Surg. J. 2. Owen. from Naval
Medical School to navy recruiting sta
@in,, NaU Orleans La.
Asst. Surg. Henry Mcdonald. from
Iris to Colorado.
Asst. Surg. L. F. Drumm. from Naval
Chief Boatswain H. P. Rahbusch,
from Florida to North Dakota.
Boatswain John Whalen. from receiv-
ing ship at New York to Florida.
Chief Gunner J. T. Roach. from Flor
ida. to navy yard. Washington. D. c.
Gunner Sigvart Thompson. from Flor
ida to home and wait orders.
Gunner ]. D. Pratt. from Maine to
Acting Pay Clerk f.. L. Gray. from
receiving ship at Philadelphia. Pa. to
Machinist s. K. Sorenson. from Sara
toga to Albany.
Evening star., 1916-04-15
FOREIGN.

The congress of Nicaragua ratified
the canal route treaty with the United
States. Vice Admiral Concas Palau,
Spanish umpire in the Panama United
States dispute. arrived at Panama. Lib
erals won the Spanish elections. The
Portuguese ministry resigned on the
question of amnesty for political pris
oners. The Norwegian storthing agreed
to the appointment of women on the
council of state. Chinese revolution
lists set up an Independent government
in Chekiang province: three leaders
were slain when the independence of
kiangsi province was proclaimed at
conference: attempt was made to as
sassinate the police chief of Annoy.
Evening star., 1916-04-15

onna H.. Ropka, eighty-four, a civil
war veteran, who had the unusual dis
tinction of cutting his third set of
teeth. died at the home of his niece,
Mrs. Catherine Deets, Baltimore.
Evening star., 1916-04-15
DAVID W. SCOTT CONVICTED.
Former Employe of Land Office
Found Guilty of Fraud.

NEW YORK. April 15.-David W.
Scott of White House. \. J., former