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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-07-22
Remember &c FaEorite Sons.

A friend inquiries of this newspaper
why 1T would not be well TO abolish the
Office of Nice-President. The position,
he points out, rarely goes TO a man Of
presidential size and the interests of the
country are. jeopardized by intrusting
the presidential succession TO the Vice
President Let the Senate elect its own
presiding officer and then make the Sec
rotary of State the Presidents success
Sor-
The argument is sound But It leaves
out an important consideration How
are you going 70 conduct a national
convention without a lot Of favorite
sons to give 1t zest2 And how are you
going to have favorite sons without q
place for them to hght2 And what
place viii they have to light If you take
away the vice-presidency7
No, no. The idea IS good, but II
won't do. Are you going 70 take all
the joy out of the politicians life
Kansas City Star
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-07-22

a rose to the living Is more
Than sumptuous wreaths to the dead;
In filling loves infinite store,
A rose to the living is more
If graciously given before
The hungering spirit Is fled
A rose 10 the living IS more
Than sumptuous wreaths TO the dead
A few weeks ago Memorial Day was
celebrated. Everywhere, all over our
country, In the tiniest country church
yard and immense city cemetery, the
resting-plaees of all that was mortal Of
loved ones were heaped with flowers.
Passing through beautiful Forest Hills
on that day, we CHANGED upon a mound
so newly made that traces of the brown
earth showed amidst the green of the
sward- A large, expensive monument
mad been settle f-low green tent
was laviShly decorated with blossoms
of every hue. And yet we knew and
know that the one whose earthly house
reposed there had gone through life
for many years a-hung longing
for the affection and appreciation that
were denied her She had done her
best, had fulfilled every obligation and
accepted great many duties that did
not belong to her; and through 1t all
she carried the sunshine of a smile that
was inspiring TO all she met, and ra-
dated the love and courage of a noble
soul. And yet not even those near and
dear to her thought to vOuchsafe the
word, the caress she yearned for. Her
daughters true women, both of
tn 2m-took mothers work as a matter
of course. They knew that every ma
terial necessity was fully met-what
more? All, friendsi much more Would
we might all realize the freshness and
Joy, an expression Of love, of goodwill.
of comradeship, of simple understand
ing may bring into heart that Is lone
ly; and wo I'D that, having come into
this realization, we might give the rose
so lOnged for. The gift would surely
yield Us, tpo, its wondrous need of glad
ness-there is no other way; and the
ripple of loving kindness, slowly widen
ing, would touch hearts unknown to US
Isn't 1t worth while2 Let US give the
roses noW-aud scatter them with gen
erous hand.-Hearth and Home
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-07-22

sandbur is just a simple example of
community effort, in which, if each fell
low sees his part, the whole job is
easy.
See the point?
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-07-22
Fer Sale.

A a horsepower compound engine
and $500 separator just rebuilt and
overhauled and ready to start work at
once. Can be seen at my farm
John r. Chittenden.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-07-22
Comments.
On Sandburs.

First, get off.
Second, dig them up.
The sandbur spreads quite rapidly
unless kept under control. If one
starts digging at this season of the
year when the burs are just beginning
to appear and digs every time he sees
the point, or feels it. it does not take
long to get rid of them, especially if
sne's neighbors see the point too.
In other words, getting rid of the
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-07-22

The most expensive school to attend
is the university of experience, but the
most of US are such fools that we can
not learn at any other.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-07-22
For Sale.
For Sale.
A United States Clean Separator at
less thae half price. E. B. Matthew.


less thae half price E. B. Matthew.
On last Friday morning the store of
the Ellis Mercantile was burgla rized
and goods to the value of $500 were
taken. Surrounding towns were mott
fed, on the same day a stranger was
noticed with new suit case which was
a striking contrast to his clothing He
was taken in for investigation and
goods including clothing valued at S125
were found in his possession. Ellis
county officials were notified and Sheriff
Robinson and John Wade, manager Of
the store, came up. Wade identified
the goods and the sheriff took the cap
tive who gave the name of Carl Odgen-
1t later developed that Odgen and
three pals came to WaKeeney, Friday
morning on 119. For some reason Cd
gen remained here but the three bought
tickets and checked their baggage con-
sisting of six new suit cases, to Els
worth. Robinson notified Ellsworth
where the grips and goods were re-
covered. The thieves escaped to Kan
sas City and were captured there by
the police. The four men are now in
the Hays City jail awaiting trial for
burglary. All of the goods were re-
covered aud returned to the store.
Sheriff Robinson in some go-getter.-
WaKeeney World, July Is.
Miss Grayce Cochrun Of Luray, visit
ed friends here in Hays, this week
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-07-22
Presbyterian Church.

Presbyterian Church.
1000 a. m. Sunday School
HOO a. m. Preaching
800 p. m, Wednesday, Prayer Ser
vice and Bible Study.
All are cordially invited to the ser
vices.
Mr.. Bremen took his Sunday School
class of boys in his new car to Clusters
Island, Wednesday evening, for a pic
mic. The boys reported that they had
a fine time.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-07-22
For Sale.

A United States Clean Separator at
less than half price. E. B. Matthew.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-07-22

the mob, will pay tribute to you and fill
your pockets with our hard earned coin
of the realm
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-07-22
Insure your wheat In the stack,
shock, or granary with the Citizens
State Bank, Hays, Kansas. The
rates are very low.
Strike Worse than Ten Wars.

The magnitude OF the threatened rail-
way strike may not be fully realized.
The public above all want such a calam-
ity averted, for the worst of it viii fall
on them.
The Chicago Tribune declares that 1t
viii mean the complete cessation of
business, that it may mean even starry
alton in the cities and that it will be
more disastrous to America than ten
wars with Mexico.
The American people do not believe
that there Is any difference between
the roads and the employees that can
not be adjusted peaceably.
For this reason they resent the idea
of being made the victim OF quarrel
for which they are In no way respons-
IDLE.
With the nation preparing for possible
war with foreign powers and threaten
ed with immediate hostiIities toward
Mexico, let the roads and the unions
not put this additional infiiction upon
the Bloomington (In) Panta-
graph, June 20, 1916.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-07-22

Do little thinking before you speak,
is wholesome advice; but the most of
US talk like an irresponsible parrot and
then spend hours in regretting our
prattle.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-07-22
THE CHURCHES.
Trinity Lutheran Church.

1000 a. m. Sunday School.
HOO a, m. Preaching
500 p. m, Wednesday. Prayer meet
ing.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-07-22
Methodist Notes.

Methodist Notes.
9:45 a. M. Sunday School.
HOO a. m. Preaehing.
7:3O p. m, Wednesday Prayer meet
ing.
DR.. Henry J. Coker, one of the gen
eral secretaries of the Methodist
church, will deliver his noted lecture,
America the Strategic Battle Ground
for Christianity" Sunday morning. He
is noted speaker and all should hear
him. No special offering taken.
Through the efforts of Maurice Craig,
our Sunday School secretary, assisted
by others, we will soon have primary
room of which to be proud. The cell
ing and walls are being decorated in
soft, pleasing colors; new curtains put
up and a movement is on foot to secure
three or four good pictures. This room
is the same large basement room which
is the scene of so many delightful social
gatherings; and becomes the dining
room when the L. A. S. are doing big
things This room, with parlor on one
side and finely equipped kitchen on the
L,
almost any kind of a gathering
On Sunday morning, July 3Oth, Rev.
w. J. Byers will fill the pulpit. He
brings the story of the Bethany Hospi-
tai to US. Let everyone hear him.
Last Thursday, Mrs Lily Kerns and
Miss Alta Garrett took their classes of
Sunday School scholars to Clusters Is
land for an all days picnic. The little
people were given fine outing and a
great dinner. 1t is indeed fine Of the
teachers to take such interest in the
children.
Mrs. Edna Fulton took her Sunday
School class for an outing to the Logan
ranch six miles southeast of town. The
young people had great time. Mrs
Logan assisted Mrs. Fulton in giving
the youngsters time of joy. To them
it was "Good Old Summer Time
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-07-22
Baptist Notes.

Baptist Notes.
1000 a. m. Sunday School
HOO a. m. Preaching
Wednesday, 800 p. m. Prayer meet
ing.
You are welcome to all these services.
Rev Edward o. Rogers,
Pastor.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-07-22

Ninety per cent of the curbstone
warmers are luck trusters, rabbit foot
bearers and new moon dodgers.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-07-22

OoSn d SUOu dS papers are signed
j. III. Schaefer.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-07-22
SOME THINGS -. z
and OTHER THINGS

1t never pays to put too high rating
upon yourself
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-07-22

y H NUTIEa, GsaT Manager.
FsbGsh RaiisaJ-
~ @a"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-07-22

Miss Grayce Cochrun of Luray, visit
ed friends here in Hays, this week.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-07-22

Our sympathies are with the fat men
this week.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-07-22

3uII 1EaOIuu ouu HAPPY
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-03-16

,Er now preparing to sIay about million men.
a3rcal husky youths who should be- seeding the
fertile fields 10 wheat and oats. viii spend the
sprmgtmc scrappiug, bleeding. intent ON cut
ting strangers throats The hills of France
shall see no tillcr, the wales in vain expect the
pillow, and Death, the dour and dusty miller
is doing all the grist-work now. And Death Is
measuring the acres where once the shepherds
used to bask, to see that kings aud kindred
takers have room to do their butchers task.
And Death demands the OK and charger which
used TO draw the loaded vain, and everything
that will make larger his crimson tally of the
slain Where once the mllkmaid drove the
heilcr where once the yinner pressed the
prApo. DnNths bloody ndnr lninl. The lephNr
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-03-16

OoaIh aUnis ms Iusy rags oT crapc Whom 10 your dVc
gods you're praying pray not that either side may wn but
am end to Staying end to murders smoke and dim
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-03-16
FIGHTING AND FARMING.

Since vucrpn its way farng, and spring in again old
Eropct hf9 AZ. now preparing to say about million men
kMt hs N shOuld br seeding the
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-03-16

Tho uDlo mild. bald man had settled
down ln the train to read. and. feeling
HroN., after u utIur day Ht business,
ron l.I..p ON lh, wi rack above wH'
% irrnluua crab m q bucket aud roach
Inp the otgp ul the rack, Il ioll alightol
uu the nltl0 man. shoulder. and grabbed
n0. .tr io iulHN itself
NI tine passengers waited rypcU'sutly
uur developments hut en- tho, heard wac:
let go S1mh' ! ten Nun two hr.n
lf the office all cvcniug
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-03-16

Names is Names
'. I|ar Wind H.. Hf Cairo uN
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-05
HUGHES PLANS CAMPAIGN
VIII Brief Case of Republicans ".
woodrow Wilson.

BRIDCEHAMPTON. y. y July
Charles f. Hughes today began
a careful detailed study OF all
phases OF the approaching campaign
"a task which will engrOss his en-
tire attention during the rest Of his
stay here. For more than a month
he expects 10 do little else than
study and equip himself TO discuss
In detail all issues Of the campaign
Hundreds OF documents letters.
reports. newspaper clippings and
suggestions have been arranged for
his attention and lie in a batch OF
letter files In his library. The nom
inee expects 10 read them all. He
told callers today that he had left
New York because ne had found il
almost impossible 10 concentrate his
mind on his task amid the inter
ruptiOns there. that he expected 10
prepare what he termed the case
Of the republican party against
Woodrow Wilson" with the pains
taking care that a lawyer devotes
10 an all-important suit. and that
he has come TO BridgehamptOn TO
get mentally saturated with facts"
in quiet and seclusion.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-05
a study in Chemistry.

An amusing tals OF a chemists
assistant Is related by Sir Hiram
maxim In his hook. NV Life 81
Hiram had sent hts man. SUverr,sn
10 purchase "one pound Of netaIIto
mercury in a strong glass bottle
with cork "COPPER"
sllVerman returned and said mar
ne could not find any metallic mo-
curry. asked him whether he had
ITled az shoe shop or beer shop.
NO ne replied went 20
wholesale chemi SITS
Il told him that no mn. 49,
Iaoe mess OF 70 somehow. ard 7
eat down and wrote out ra-er,,I7,.
Wanted. one pound 81 r,.tsiIt,
mercury IN strong glass bo.+i.
with a cork stopper
Before long ne came b,~t. an.
SAID that there was Aao such st,eF =
metallic mercury known a. 49,.
chemists shop, and that he "a
been TO Wholesale place AZ -
bnop was not more than tv-o 80
dred yards away. Rent rourd -
aim' and said 10 the man behin5 -.
counter: 1hs
] nave sent this young man be-.
twice for some metallic -,s-o,,,.'
and he tells me thar Won 49,
nothing or the kind
No we never have any call "a,
IT, he replied AoF
,saa But o. not this chemist.
fes; one q The Iarzest b,
London replied the man
DO you sell eli kinds Of
81. Then 5eT Low does it happen that
you nave no metallic mercury
We have aever had ans csu 10.
X before We Go not know VIA
Have you any biearbonats o.
sodaT
Yes. tons OF IT,
potashg OF
Certainly Any amount os ~.
What is bicarbonate OF Dotssb
5lcarbouats Off
Why. naturally. OF potaeb,
Gould you let me 49, .o,.
potash before Il is made lp into
Certainly
mercury
Yes. Lots OF it
" nat Is bichlorids % .nercurr a
bichlorids Off
Here I had hin. asked aim p
Il was BIZ FIRST day on duty.
No, / have been here tv,.-,,
years.
The head man. who had tes-s
our Conversation. then came IN 80
said
VIII. or course. the gentIen-t
wants quicksilver
"Curiously enough 10 had never
occurred 20 me 20 call it by that
name. although ! ought 20 have
thought or e.. However. y is never
called quicksilver by scientific u-r.-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-05
DEMANDS ATHENS
POLICE OUSTED
Entente Allies Accuse Author
tiles Of AntagoniStiC
Activity.

ATHENS. July g. (via London)-
The ministers Of the entente allies
have presented a demand 10 the gov
eminent for the dismissal of IA
police agents in Athens who are ac-
cused OF activity against the inter-
ests Of the allies
one OF the demands originally
made upon King Constantine by the
allies was for the dismissal of the
chief of police of Athens. who was
said TO have encouraged hostile
demonstrations by mObs before the
entente legations. He was dismissed
and on the organization of the new
cabinet. it was announced that an
aGherent OF NenizelOs had been
chosen 10 his post.
Eliptherios Venizelos was the sub
iect of an extraordinary demonstra-
ton Sunday morning. originating
with the labor unions OF Athens and
Piraeus. who were Joined later by
hundreds of the demobilized reser-
visits.
The uniOnists started to march to
the home of the Cretan statesman
and were Joined on the way by the
reservists. whose sun brOnzed faces
and martial bearing marked them as
soldiers in spite Of their newly don
ned civilian attire. The manifest
ants surrounded the home of Vent
zelOs and cheered until the popular
idol was forced to appear upon his
balcony.
An attempt was made by the anti
Venizelists 20 break up the gather
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-05

his arrival, and poor Mrs. Singleton
waited In trembling excitement
Gordon entered. smiling and bright
and his eyes sought for Daisy. he
noticed how worn and worried Mrs
Singleton appeared, and was seized
with sudden fear.
Daisy! Not ill?" he gasped,
She shook her head and tried to
speak, but failed.
What them"
Mrs. Singleton nerved herself. and
spoke.
You were 100 good for her" she
said. huskily.
Nonsense" he said. sharply. Par
don me, Mrs. Singleton, but fol
Heavens sake speak. You have bad
news for me-"
Married." Mrs. Singleton broke
down, and sobbed.
Married." he exclaimed. Daisy
married. II can't be true"
He sat down. He was trembling
now. and his eyes had lost theiI
light.
She was too young said the
girls mother, trying to An1 excuse
for her child you ought not to
have left her"
Married" he repeated. "TC
whom?"
Her cousin-Wilfred Dagnall.'
Mrs. Singleton retreated, as Car
don sprang from his chair. his face
ablaxa with passion.
THE traitor-the coward" be
exclaimed, ss he paced up and down
the room.
Cousins" explained Mrs. Single
ton, looking furtively at the door.
why, could ruin him tomorrow;
and by all the powers, ! will" he
cried, furiously. and staggered cut
of the room
Mrs. Sing leton heard the hsll-door
slam; she waited a little. then she
peeped out: seeing the place empty.
she rushed 10 the door and boited il,
thankful that the scene she had
dreaded was over.
Next evening, among Wilfred's
letters was one from Douglas Coz
don. Daisy saw Il and gave a little
shiver. Wilfred turned as white as
chalk at the sight OF II. aud turned
IL over in his hand.
open il" she cried.
Reluctantly he opened the letter.
Daisy seized one side OF the paper.
and together theE read H.
Il forgave you once" the letter
ran; Il stall non turgfre aEain
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-05
THE MIDDLE-AGED LOVER----By Sophie Lngwood

Thief! First my money-now you
have stolen more. ! am coming to
expose you. Thief! Thief"
Daisy looked at her husband
is this true?" she said. Are you
a theft"
He bowed his head
ct was six years ago. l Tepented,
and he forgave"
"A thief" she repeated. looking
away from him.
ut is not for the money he would
expose me. 1t is because have
taken you"
Let me be-" she pleaded. Leave
me for a little while
This was the man whom she had
thought-perfect thief Yet she
loved him. and he was her husband.
Well, she would prove her love; she
would stand by her husband. what
ever happened.
The door opened. and Gordon stood
before her
We'll. where is the THEIR" he
asked
She answered fearlessly
A1C Siinru anu lib ItBtMNtus
am sorry that / have brought sor-
row to you; but now / see that /
chose the right man You would
punish my husband: not for the sin
he committed years ago. and fer
which you forgave him: but because
he loved me too we'll. and II loved
him.
Has he told you the truth?'
He has-everything: and I tell
you again. that a man who cherishes
anger as you 90 is Elap 10 be
despised."
Gordon felt very mean. He had
meant TO humble this girl; instead.
he felt humbled, and he ssT his false
position.
Daisy noticed his hesitation and
came nearer 20 him. Her pretty
head was bowed, and her voice
broken as she said
Douglas. / was TO blame. But I
only liked you and admired YOU.
know that now because love nv
husband. II Is I who deserve punish
ment Can you not let me bear it?"
He looked at her silently for a
moment
Where Is that letter." he asked.
She placed II in his hand, and be
tore it into pieces.
You are a good woman" he said
Help your husband TO be Ike your
self"
He took her hands and kissed
them: then walked out Of the ro9m.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-07-05

No he replied. stubbornly, Il
shall stay and face the music We
love each other. oh, Il is no use
trying to deny e." he went on, for
the girl raised her hands, weakly, as
though she would contradict his
words. why should we two be I'M
happy for life. because an old man
fancies that he Is in love-"
The word old passed now with
out protest. Douglas Gordon, as a
personality, had faded from Daisy
SiDgletOn's mind. He was the man
she had to marry, though her affec-
ton was given TO Wilfred.
Il promised TO marry him. Will
fred" she said, sadly.
Because you thought you loved
him. All that is changed now. You
love me and | love you. so dearly
I cannot will never let you marry
another man"
The man looked so noble as he
stood, showing every inch OF his
great stature. Six feet in height,
well built, and crowned with fair
hair, wavy, though close oropped-in
the eyes Of the girl he looked king;
then for a moment the thin dark face
OF Douglas Gordon seemed 10 float
before her eyes. She shuddered at
the thought OF him as her husband;
but argued still, though feebly. But
Wilfred was masterful; and in the
end she agreed to marry him before
the arrival of Gordon.
Mrs. Singleton protested, as far as
her weak nature permitted. against
the marriage being arranged so hur-
riedly; but her arguments were over
come. and the wedding took place on
the very day that letter came tell
ing Daisy to expect Gordon a week
later.
Mrs. Singleton shed tears profuse-
ly. she was terrified at being left in
such a position.
How can / face the man." she
said.
Her new son-in-law. however. was
equal 10 the occasion. He told her
that fitted man was the last person
in the world 20 cause a scandal by
making a fuss over such a matter;
and che newly married couple went
70. their honeymoon. after instruct
ing the unhappy Mrs. Singleton how
she was 10 break the news 10 Gordon
when he returned.
He came straight 10 Mrs. Single
tons from Liverpool. believing that
Daisy would BE ready 10 fly into bis
arms. He sent a telegram telling OF