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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-29
TESTIMONY OF THOSE WHO DO BUSI-
NESS WITH BENTON.

READ CAREFULLY The EOLLOW-
ING SPLENDID ARTICLE FROM
THE JENNINGS GAZETTE OF
MARCH 16, 1916.-BENTON'S
HOME COUNTY.
1t is to be inferred from reading the
columns of the Norton Daily Telegram,
Congressman Connelly's Democratic
organ.) that it is opposed to the candi-
dacy of Otis L. Benton. Hardly an is
sue comes out that does not contain
some article intended to be derogatory
to Mr.. Benton. Yet in all the waste
of words the Telegram has expended
it has never yet produced single argu-
ment or fact that could In any way dis
credit Mr.. Benton in the estimation of
the thinking people. The principal
grievance the Telegram has against
Mr.. Benton, seem to be that he is
banker and collects interest on the
money he loans, also that he is spend
ing some money on his campaign The
conclusion to be drawn IS that MIR. Som
mers gives his services, gratis, to the
Telegram and is working merely for
the love of the game, since he finds so
much to complain of in the fact that
Mr.. Benton charges interest for the
use Of his money. 1t is true that Mr..
Benton charges interest, so do all other
men who loan money or give service of
any kind. By honest effort, persever-
anee and careful investment, Mr.. Ben
ton has accumulated a comfortable for
tune, and it is only just that he should
receive just compensation from those
who use his money. Another thing
that the Telegram seems TO have over
looked, is that Mr.. Benton was loaning
money in Decatur county to carry
farmers through years when other
bankers we're mighty conservative
about their loans and when he was not
very sure about getting any interest.
Ts snIishten tie Telegram regarding
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-29
FINAL TAX SALE NOTICE.
ice OF Bills County Treasurer.

Office of Ellis County Treasurer.
Hays City, Kansas, April II, 1916.
Notice is, hereby given that the lands
and town lots, situated in the County
of Ellis and State of Kansas, were sold
for taxes on the Second day of Septem-
Der 1913. The three years allowed by
the law for redemption of same will ex-
pire on the Second of September 1916,
and unless redeemed on or before the
date aforesaid will be conveyed to the
holder of tax sale certificate by tax
deed.
The amount of taxes, interest and
and charges to the last day of redemp-
ton being on the second day of Septem-
Der 1916, due on each parcel is set forth
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-29
For County SUPERINTENDENT

hereby announce myself as candi-
date for reelection to the office of
County Superintendent of Ellis County.
subject to the voters of the republican
party at the primary, August 1. 1916
Louis Christensen.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-29
Fer Probate Judee.

l hereby announce myself as candi-
date Tor reelection for the office OF
Probate Judge Of Ellis county. subject
10 the Gctioa OF the voters Of toe re
po5iican Earty a. the primary, August
!, ..lo. 2 z hleIlain.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-29

Do you want to save money on
your farm loan? See US this
month. We need your business
and will make a rate to get it.
J. M. Schaefer
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-29
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Sheriff

/ hereby announce myself rs caRdi-
date for the Office Of Sheriff Of Ellis
county, subject TO the decision of the
voters Of the republican party at the
primary election August 1, 1916.
A @ Robinson
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-29
Fer County Attorney.

I hereby announce myself IS candi-
date for reelection foe the Office OF
County Attorney OF Ellis county. sa0-
ject 70 the voters OF the republican
party At the primary August I, 1916.
Z. C. Flood.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-29
For REGISTER Of Deeds.

1 hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the Office of Register of Deeds
of Ellis county, subject to the voters of
the republican party at the primary
election, August 1, 1916. NJ J. Bell.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-29
For Sale.

A dwelling house, lots, four rooms,
summer kitchen, cement cellar under
itchen fruit and shade trees. Pro
0erty in good neighborhood. Price
e 5000.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-04-29

You viii save money by placing
your farm loan with Us. We pay
cash as soon as papers are signed.
]. e. Schss3se.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-23
uNktNn FATEs.

What man has been more cruelty
served than Mr. Hughes, who has been
tempted from a life position or the
Supreme Bench TO wage a losing hght
for the Presidency? With President
Wilson leading the most constructive
and progressive administration since
the Civil War, his oppopent Is kept so
busy explaining Ice mistakes" that he
has no time TO outline his own policy
The question Of the railroad strike has
come up. and has been settled since
the meeting Of the Republican eonyen'
ton, Yet what had Mr. Hughes 60 say
on the eighthour day? Does any one
know Mr.. Hughes position on any
specific question, aside from his belief
that he should be elevated to the
Presidency Chicago Public.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-23
ASSESSMENT SUGGESTIONS.

Assessor iioliingsworth Of Cadde
parish thinks that assessment evils
could be- reached BY law requiring
the bona fde purchase price. that H.
the true consideration in all deeds
prescribing penalty Tot failure e
do so The assessment Of all property
al the actual. OF full value, that is "a
say, 100 per cent Instead OF cash value
the latter allowing a vide diversity oi
opinion for the application Of the per,
centage sysiem by assessors The sub
stitution of the geographical instead OF
the alphabetical system nov In vogue
The adoption Of the card system, In
stead Of the cumbersome and obsolete
system nov In vogue. II saves an enor,
nous amount OF coping, the bane Of all
clerical Offices. reduces the chances oi
errors. reduces the expense, Ii mere
methodioal and. eliminating the cost
Of installation, would be preferable
from every standpoint.
Thinkers all consider that ASSESS
ment upon 100 per cent valuation IL
correct. ba, the objections OF the
property holder have always stood In
The way. The landowner gets a poor
opinion OF his land when the matter
OF assessment is up
All Of Mr.. lloIlIngsworth's sugges.
tons are good particularly the geo
graphical system In land assessment
as under |, every acre OF land would
b. accounted for.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-23
GIVE TEACHER BENEFIT or
THE DOUBT.

II might be a good thing While the
boys aud girls are making new resolu.
tions to study hard this session. for
parents, one and all, in eases where
friction arises between child and teach.
pr to give the latter the benefit Of the
doubt. The chances are nine In ten
that the teacher is trying TO do her
best for your child Far more depends
on her Going 80 than og the child's
good behavior unfortunately, because
her position and frequently her reputa.
ton is affected by the way she has
managed Childs case Her interests
coincide with the weltbeing OF the
child, aud most teachers fully realize
this when she does something that
apparently hurts oue's own child care.
ful inquiry into the circumstances
should be made ard not on the child $
Testimony alone. Sometimes the very
fact that the parent VIII not side With
his child before full investigation, has
the effect OF making the child more
obedient and iractable under the teach.
er's rule Knowing that father or
mother IL going 20 sympathlze with
teacher until she h shown to- be IN the
wrong prevents the haSty complaints,
If you are punished at school then a
second punishment awaits you at home"
has been found Ia be a rule. rarely
unjust, that works veil with any child.
More school trouble Is caused by the
parents believing oifhand that his child
has been mistreafed than any other
one thing
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-23
oAiLlEs pualisA cANAap.

The Progressive Farmer asks all
newspapers friendly to the farmers ia
contradict the daily press reports that
q meeting of the State Farmers uaion
Presidents, held In New Orleans. rec.
commended Il cents as il minimum price
for cotton.
The facts are that instead OF naming
twelve cents pound as a reasonable
minimum for this years crop. the
Farmers Union Presidents named fif
teen cents and say II should bring
twenty We find that conditions war.
rant price OF twenty cents, and we
urge farmers not 10 sell any cotton al
all al less than fifteen cents" Is the
Official statement signed by those Union
Presidents Who remained In New Or.
leans after the discovery of the fraud
The press agency which sent the false
report to all dailies seems TO have sent
out no correction whatever The eoun,
try press should make il matter Of
pride to give the truth the widest
publicity
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-23
TREAT THEM SERIOUSLY

A contemporary says that all the
amendments eau be safely voted
against. but the Confederate veteran
amendment. This Is both hippant and
narrow. II illustrates hos, II having
become customary 10 defide oonstltti
tlonal amendments. Ii Is easy Ia say
something that sounds smart, whether
|. Ii correct OF not In this Instance,
the fact that the General Assembly
passed these acts and joint resolutions
by the necessary majority and the
Governor signed them entities them TO,
at least, respectful and careful con.
sideration BY the voters OF the State.
Moreover there are many Of the pro,
posed amendments. besides the Con.
fedeFato veteran amendment, that are
meritorious indeed All III the amend
menls relating 10 the fiscal affairs NJ
New Orleans are NECESSARY and useful
sRSs eHttt HiHhstSN tsl Atp'thi fhtt''h
The same may be said Of the bridge
across the Mssisslppi and the pont.
chartraiu sea.wali amendments, These
are importaa, and viii mean much TO
the State
Half Justice il offered Louisiana
women by giving them chance to
serve ON educational aud eleemosynafy
boards The abolition Of the Zee system
for parish officers fs business ike, and
the creation of board of state affairs,
IN order 10 work out the assessment
problem, has merit
What the voter should do. land his
mentor the thoughtful editor should do
no less, Ia TO study these amendments
and consider them from all points of
yiew, not dismiss them Idly In sense.
less jest
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-23
LAUNDERING FORWARD.

la announcing his intention to sup.
port President Wilson, Thos, A. Edison
says;
They say he has blundered Perhaps
he has. Hut | notice that he usually
blunders forward
Here Ia the effective answer to the
steFeotypod criticism Of the president
The man isn't living who doesn't make
plumbers President Wilson admits that
be probably has made mistakes as
chief magistrate No president since
Abraham Lincoln has been called upon
to face greater responsibilities, II would
be- remarkable indeed II be had not
erred IN some things,
But there IL q difference IN people
sho bluhdef, and Mr. Edison points II
out The president Is one who blunders
forward az distinguished from the man
who blundors backward because all his
learniugs and his environment are In
that direction laundering forward
represents the highest achievements OF
the human race
That is Why the Republican who Is a
patriot before he is a partisan Ia slow
to get up any enthusiasm over hughes,
and that Is why Hughes candidacy Is
dragging. The man who blunders In
the right direction is safer 10 tie to
than the man whose biunders are all
wrong and sho hasn't the moral courage
to correct them Shreveport Times.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-23
10, THE POOR S SOLDIER,

Most voters will look tay0rahty upon
the proposed amendment to the con
stitutlou. ttow In course Of publication,
hich relates to pensions for Cohfed
crate veterans and their widows This
Is Act No. l0i. and the amendment is
intended 10 remedy a defect In the
pensions amendment ratified at the
election IT, November 1914 The amend
ment Of that year authorized the col.
lection OF a / mill tax en all taxable
property Of the state, for the payment
al pensions, and To be known as Con
federale Veterans Pension Fund, but
restricted the amounts dedicated 10
payment ut such pensions at $3.50 600,
ans surplus arising from the collection
OF such tax In excess Of said amount
70 BE turned over to the common
schOol fund,
From this tax. the revenues derived
for the fiscal year ending June 1915
were s55G,si5 IL, and With an expense
account for maintenance of over seven
thousand dollars. the fund fell below
the constitutional limit and Was found
Inadequate for present requirements,
not to meation the needs Of &g5 ap.
proved applicants nov on the waiting
list
The corrected amendment removes
the limit and dedleates the cHtire one
mill tax 10 the Confederate veterans.
No fault can be found With this, as no
one wants these faithful seryitors OF
the South to go uneared for in their
old age For the same resson, the
gradual Increase IN the amount OF
pension from eight dollars to twenty
i've dollars month, as pensioners
diminish In number, will not be OPP
posed Louisiana has no ether wish
bat to do all that she can for the
INDECENT old soldier or his widow
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-23
THAT COTTON SEED PRICE,

b N. MaFston Sr., expresideat OF
the Louisiana COttoh-seed Association,
ffItlcizes Commissioner Harry ID, VIII
son and his market committee for sly.
ing the price Of cotton seed at s36 per
ton. when the Shreveport mills were
giving ST. at the time Mr. Marston
says further
on the basis of oil at $3.50. bulls at
SIC meal at SIS, ltuters at IN cents,
the gross price Of cotton seed is $3.50
per ton, freight and other charges to
be deducted from said amount.
When we had the whip handle on
the cotton oil Illegal combine In re-
stralut OF trade they came to us, and
asked on Blended knee to allow them
s. per ton for grinding the seed, a
legitimate profit Now they demand
81 And the dosntrodden farmer, with
out organization, Is supposed to stick
his nose upon this grindstone.
DO you know that the Atlanta con
ference Of gnuers and cotton planters
from all over the world unanimously
recommended that eettoH-seed. the
most valuable cereal known, should be
sold by the pound, not ton, like old
junk"
On the other hand M, Wilson says.
In fixing the minimum price On cotton
seed We were trying to protect the
farmer who VAS getting less than $50
ton. and We have done 30 There were
some points In Louisiana that were
getting s2s and s2e a ton for seed, They
are now getting $40, II heser was eur
purpose TO fix a maximum price for
seed Ne said, after q careful inVesti.
cation, taking the state as whole,
that SO Vas q fair minimum for seed
In those communities. where the mills
had sold oil on future contracts az
could afford to pay si2 ton. they were
expected TO pay II But In many com.
munties they did not know what was
the fair price for cotton seed, and some
were getting much less than the seed
we're WORTH. II vas for the benefit Of
those that we fixed the minimum price.
| have received reports that Lafayette,
Euuice and other points shat were pay
ing under a fair minimum price are
paving $50 a ton nov.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-23

brother editor quotes what II calls
an honest obituary" found In one of
It's exchanges In II the truth is
written without stint Of the local skin.
iint the sort Of man with money which
be keeps entirely for himself thinking
that his wealth renders him indepeud
eHt OF his fellog creatures The obit.
uary was no doubt correct analysis Of
such a mans life and character But
as surely he eas bachelor Had he
had wife or = daughter OF q son
since 50 many skiaGlnts do marry no
newspaper would have yeutaFed 20
publish so cruelty true an obituary
Feeling Eor the surviving kin gilds
many a mans posihumous reputation
fiui this man had evidently moi made
friend even OF his lahdlady Bachelors
take warning,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-23

The daily press reports that "the
blue sky Law" recently enacted In Mis-.
sissippi is doing sell II is designed
10 protect the public from fraudulent
mining and other corporations that
issue and sell stock bonds or other
securities TO the unwary Registry
with the Secretary Of State must be
1ade by either home or foreign con.
Germs before stock can be sold. Kansas
vas the first 10 have such a Law. Other
states are following her example,
When viii Louisiana shut out wildcat
schemes by similar law
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-23

People. who pride themselves on be
ing conservative do not realize thai
conservatism Is 4 species OF cowardice
The Rev Is often rejected because Of a
fear Of change, a dread of leaving shat
Is old and has been thoroughly tested
z he lack Of courage to attack new foes
10 learn new methods. Co embrace new
ideas In at the bottom of most cunseF
,aiism. when next one would pride
himself on being conservative he should
eearChiHgly examine himself for lack
nj initiative, the courage of attempting
the untried.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-23

Ida Tarbell Announces that she will
support President Wilson. saying "He
is the first real progressive #ader that
thiis decade has produced. Concern.
ing Hughes she says "EEe certainly
has not az get given any Sign of under
standing or Fympathlsing with the
thing we call progressiyiam. Reose.
yelt. she declares to be out Of date and
that be- never has really understood
what the Progressiyes are flushing
about.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-23

As sample OF the stttf campaign lie,
a writer IN the New York Commercial
says that "A large majority of the
thinking men OF the South are going
to cast their vote for Mr. Hughes lie
stated further that great many voters
ia that section were exceedingly dis.
pleased aith President Wilson's atti-
tude and action In the matter OF the
recen, railroad legislation The author
Of this fairy tale must have met a
Louisiana sugar baron No one else Is
iIspleased with WIlson. nor should the
sugar planter be-, The statement how.
ever is printed IN slip form, and sent
broadcast through the mails The Re.
publeans must be- hard beset II they
are forced To try to break the Solid
South by such fabrieattons Thinking
men" of the South think otherwise
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-23

Tn CfitIciziag the eight hour law,
Charles f. Hughes says that 1t ia all
right TO enact legislation fixing hours
ot labor bat all wrong 10 iegislate to
fix wages With such nice discrimk
natoFy powers as this, one realizes the
immense loss or gain TO the Supreme
Bench results from Mr. Hughes resig.
nation
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-23

Hon Amos L. Ponder has consider,
ably modified his expressions concern,
ing election events which he now
mildly calls irregularities, These he
also narrows down TO the i,ogalnsa box
The fact seems TO be that there was
less OF the Objectionable In the recent
primary than Ia any election for long
time
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-23

The Chicago Herald Ia engaged In
showing that the great literary states.
man Is diseoyerer Of words, az well
.of rivers and blrds, that have never
been lost
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-23

Clifford and Amos pinehot, prominent
Progressives, are paired, Clifford Ia
writing hot stuff for Hughes Amos
r. for Wilson
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-23

An II month cannot make oysters
popular al 2s cents the dozen
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-23
LITTLE ADS"

Firstciass secondhand cleaned brick
for sale at Il reasonable price
(23-3l II. II. BARROW, Balnes, La
Found on the road near NJ Il IT,
VOLTS store an old daguerreotype In
carved case. II shows a man in uni
form with a. 81. Miss on his cap
In feminine hand on scrap of paper
pinned Ia the velvet of the other side
are the words ITO live in hearts we
leave behind us Is not to die" Owner
may have same by calling at this office
and paying for this notice
FOUND Cold cuff liak Owner may
recover same By calling a. this Office
identifying same, and paying for this
notice.
Jersey COW and heller calf for sale
Write TO p, O, Box rs, ST. Francisyllle
FOR SALE One lot dimension
lumber, cheap, Bayou Sara lee d
Coal Works. J. +. Irvine, Manager.
Bull Holstein calves for sale. W II,
Richardson pains. La. (si9tf
FOR SALE Feed and Seed Oats.
f7.iS.lstfl JAS. p. BOWMAN,
The Hereford Cattle Co. offers for
sale grade Hereford Cattle, registered
nuroc. Jersey Hogs, and Angora Goats.
Prices reasonable Address S. Fran.
clsyille, La. tg.l2l6ul
NOTICE.
Automobiles viii not be permitted
In the Rosedown field
JAS. r, BOWMAN.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-23
WANTED
All kinds of old iron.
NJ. NEUSTADTER.
MONEY TO LOAN.

We can lend 4Oes OF the value Of
your farm, payable from 10 10 years
For further particulars address
WOOD & DOWNS,
80. Franelsviie. La
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-23

Half a loaf Ia better than iae bread
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-23
NOTICE

Automobiles will not be permitted
In the Rosedown field.
JAS. r. BOWMAN
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-23

First-eiass secondhand cleaned brick
for sale at a reasonable price
t23-3l n, II. BARROW, Balnes La
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-23

Jersey COW and heller calf for sale,
Write 10 p, O, Box rs, ST. Francisyllie.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-23

Bull Holstein calves for sale W. II,
Richardson. Bains, La. tSl9u.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-23

FOR SALE One lot dimension
lumber cheap Bayou Sara lee d.
Coal Works. J. r. Irvine Manager
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-09-23

FOUND Cold cuff link. Owner may
recover same BY calling AZ this Office,
identifying same, and paying for this
notice.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-25
French In carIcasure.

Why is 1t, wonder, that the French
man always has been-and still is
portrayed in British comic journals In
the traditional guise Of a gay boule-
warbler, wearing a Van Dyke beard
and dressed in a ridiculous velvet jack
ct such as the Montmartre artists
affect7 Marcel Boulenger asks In
Cartoons Magazine.
Do you remember the legendary
Marius OF Marseille, whose droll sill
houette was one Of the masterpieces Of
poor Caran d'Ache's delightful art?
Such, or nearly such. is the portrait &C
corded us-in the most friendly way,
Of eourse-on the other side of the
Channel. In the naive imagery of
the British people 1t is thus we appear.
And no matter where this strange,
gaudy parsonage shows up. Tommy At
kins affectionately gives vent to
cheers. for he has recognized his COM
rade.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-25
MASTERS SALE

Under and by virtue Of a decree entered In
the Circuit Court In and for Polk county,
Florida. In that Chancery cause wherein C.
T. McClintick Is complainant and ]. Il. wend-
Ter, Elizabeth p. Wendler and Paramount
Savings Trust Company are defendants, on
the 9Th day Of July. A. d. 1915, I will In
front Of the south door Of the court house al
Barlow, Polk county, Florida, on Monday,
the tn day Of August. A. D. 1915, within
the legal hours Of sale. sell at public outcry
to the highest and best bidder for cash, the
following described property situate and be-
ing In Polk county. Florida, to-wit:
South half Of the northwest quarter Of
northeast quarter Of southeast quarter Of
section IL; N. e. quarter Of N. e
quarter Of southeast quarter Of section Ii /;
and that tract described as beginning eSS
feet east Of the southwest corner Of south