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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-11

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the gay ribbons. the brocades
and tinsel and the silken flowers Of
the Louises that are prevalent in our
house and dress decorations has cone
a recrudescence of sentiment. For the
modern maid-whose latest nickname
the little creature" smacks of the
early Victorian-for her of the rufIled
skirts and the lUvelOcks have returned
the burning hearts. the arrows Of
Cupid. the altar and the garlanded
rings, the paired doves nesting in lace.
paper-all the sweet, passionate sym
bolism and the lifting rimes that
wOoed and won the damsels beruiIlel
and becurled great grandmamma
These will be hers to receive and
give II she follows the old, old rules
of the game The slim modern youth
with the slightly romantic air induced
by his Byronic haircut will not disdain
to send his love realistic aortic con
Migration II he knows she will not
laugh at it,
Happily, too. they may both cease
thinking OF good Saint Valentine mere
ly as pious substitute for the de-
! liciOusly wicked LuperCalia, or even rs
a sort of philandering, gray-bearded,
amorous cousin to Saint Nicholas. for
there is delightful secret concerning
him, pathetic hit of gossip
The handsome Valentine OF Rome.
belonging to one OF the leading early
Christian families. was an ambitious
ung presbyter. reputed austere. He
was cruelty opposed by that impossi.
bly, pagan person. Governor Calpur.
MUS. who hurlel Valentine into prison.
and all that sort OF thing. and finally
h, him heheadod, on the Flamnlan
Way. Ammo Domin 2O7 Hut there Is
the gossip, which will let my infor.
mant give in her OWL words:
Il have by me very old Book.
which has the following Account o;
Valentine being confined at Rome on
account OF his Religion. and commit
ted to the care of a Man whose daugh
ter was blind. wLom Valentine re
stored to Sight and from that Time
the Girl became enamored of him. MOI
did he treat her Affection with Con
tempt But after a long Imprisonment
he was ordered for Publick Execution
on the nth of February, While II
Prison being deprived OF Books he
used to amuse himself with cuttinl
curious Devices in Paper, on one o
which he wrote some pious Exhorta
tons and Assurances of Love, ant
sent to the Keepers Daughter tn,
Morning of Execution. and being con
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-11
Make PunctuaIItY a Hahlt.

Somebody said that the man who
was always on time spent half his life
waiting for the other man. Perhaps
that is so; yet the fact is no excuse
for those who are habitually late And
really it is quite as easy to be on time
as it is to be late. II we only mako
pnnctuality habit
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-11
Why Guns Arc Fired in Salute

This Is a sign of honor reserved
for royal and very distinguished per
sons. When ships or coast forts fire
their guns to welcome distinguished
visitor the compliment, though noisy
in form. is more delicate in intention
than some of US know. 1t means that
we know the purpose of the visitors
coming is so peaceful that we need
not keep our guns loaded, but joyfully
empty them in his presence.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-11
eb. IL. 1915.

Won Hlndenbure won great vic.
tory over Tenth Russian army in
Mazurian Lake region, Russians
fleeing across frontier leaving 3d.
coo dead and wounded, $4,000 pris-
oners and many guns.
Russians strengthened second
line Of defense.
Thirty-four British airships
raided Belgian seaports.
French aviators raided German
aerdrome In Alsace.
Exchanges of disabled prisoners
between England and Germany ar
ranged.
American Girls society sent to
France apparel for 10000 persons.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-11
Feb, 10. 1915.

Fierce fighting took place in the
carpathian passes.
Russians continued retirement
from Bukowina.
Allied aviators dropped bombs
in Adrianople.
French brought down German
airman who dropped bombs in
Paris.
German Socialists Endorsed the
war.
Steamer Great City sailed from
New York with relief cargo worth
S53o.ooo for Belgium.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-11
For Enture Reference,

Miss Ribbons 1.-THE typist)-What
are you marking that baseball sched-
ule with blue pencil for, Adalbert?
Adalbert (the office boy)-Oh! I'm
jes' fixin' de dates when me granmud-
der's an grandfadders funerals is goin'
ter take place.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-11
Feb. II, 1915.
Russians fall back in Mazurlal

Russians fall back in Mazurlan
Lake region, East Prussia.
Cargo Of American steamship
Wilhelnina, for Hamburg, seized
by British at Falmouth.
German submarines, driven by
storm in Norwegian ports, were
forced to leave.
American note TO Germany. warn
ing U. S. would hold il to strict &C.
countabiIity for destruction Of
American vessels or lives on high
seas, made public.
American note to England made
public, Directing to use of Ameri-
can flag by British ships.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-11
COVETED az ALL

but possessed by few-a beautiful
head OF hair II yours is streaked with
gray, or is harsh and stiff, you can re-
store 1t to its former beauty and lus-
ter by using la Creole" Hair Dress
ing. Price $1.00-Adv.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-11
Feb. 8, 1915.
Feb. 9, 1915.

Germans again bombarded
Relms, scissors and other towns.
Fighting on skis took place in Al.
SAGE.
Austro-Germans attacked Rus
SLAMS at three points In carpathi-
ans.
Russians made a wedge In East
Prussia across Aneorapp river.
Turkish cruiser bombarded Yaita.
Russian warships shelled Trebi-
zond.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-11
Never Tasted Any.

officer-I want a man to go around
and buy some good horses, sergeant.
Are you-er-anything of judge Of
horse flesh?
Sergeant7-I dunno, sir. I've never
tasted any. :
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-11
PREPAREDNESS
To FOrtify Tho system Against Grip

when Grip is prevalent LAXATIVE BROMO
QUININE should be taken, as this combination
OF Quiuine with other ingredients. destroys
germs, acts as Tonic and Laxative and thus
keeps the system in condition to withstand
Colds, Grip and Influenza. There is only ons
" BRoMo QUlNlNR." Z. w. GROVES sig.
nature on box. 1sc.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-11
Feb. 10. 1915.

Russians claimed German offen-
siVe In Poland had failed.
Germans defeated English on Or
anee river, South Africa, and inVad.
ed Uganda and British East Africa.
British wiped out Turkish force
at Tor.
Two British airmen killed at
Brussels,
Entire Austro-Hunearian land.
sturm was called out.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-11
November 18th, 1915.
Prove What Swamp-Root Win Do For You

Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N. y, for a sample size bot.
tie, 1t will convince anyone. You will
also receive a booklet of valuable infor-
nation, telling about the kidneys and blad.
der. When writing, be sure and mention
dollar size. bottles for sale at all drug
stOres.-AdV.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-11
Use for the Dovrv

A bachelor informs us that a mar.
riage dowry is lump of sugar in.
tended tc nullify the bitterness of the
dose.--Indianapolis Star.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-11

For thrush, cleanse and dry the foot
and make thorough applications Of
Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh. Adv.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-11
INTELLIGENT DRUGGISTS
KNOW WHAT KIDNEY
MEDICINE TO USE

Swamp. Root for six and one.haif Years
and my customers are always satisfied
with the results obtained from the use
Of the medicine and speak iavorubly re-
garding it. | have used it for "pa,n in
the back" and bottle or two put me in
good shape and made me feel fine again.
believe DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root will
cure any cases for which it is recommend
ed II they are not of too long standing
Very truly yours,
FRANK JENKINS, Druggist
pilrrirn fTavaa
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-11

A girl sometimes encourages one
man in order to make some other man
Jealous
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-11
EaSN.

Mrs. Jones-What Would you give
a dog to prevent its barking at nightH
Mr.. Smith-Give it away.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-11
No Escape.

is insomnia catching?"
When the baby has it."-Boston
Transcript.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-11
Onlv WaN to Get Il.

Slowitt-How do you find trade?
Swiftleigh-I don't find 1t at all.
advertise for 1t.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-11

enamel and jeweled effects give a
smart touch to many gowns.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-11

Just the same, we enjoy the praise
OF men whom we 1espise.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-11

Life is a flower of which love is the
honey Hugo.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-11

A small boy says the road to knowl.
edge has too many branches.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-11

self-confidence is all right If you are
In position to back 1t up.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-11
Not Ornv TIa,r, INIT Tired Fvcs

make us look older than we are. Keep
your Eyes young and you will look young.
After the Movies Murine Your Eyes. Don't
tell your age. Murine Eye Remedy Co.,
Chicago. Sends Eye Book on request.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-11

All the good nOvelists are rich--in
ilnaginatic1.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-11

It's a wise saw that knows its own
maker.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-11

Piles Cured In S to "A Days
druggists refund mcney II PAZ0 OIN1'MHET falls
To cure Itching, Blind Bleeding or PrOtruditI
Piles. First application gives relief. bOc.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-11

1t is better to hit the bull s-eye in
a short sermon than to tire the sin
ner into repentance with long che.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1916-02-11
THE EUROPEAN WAR A
YEAR AGO THIS WEEK
Feb. 7, 1915.

Feb. 7, 1915.
British took German trenches at
Gulnchy.
Germans rushed re-enforcements
to East Prussia.
Russians pierced second line Of
German trenches near 5orjimow.
Austrlans resumed attacks on
Montenegro positions on the Drlna.
British foreign office upheld use
of American flag by Lusitana.
Feb. 8, 1915.
Germans shifted 100000 troops
from Poland to East Prussia where
Russian cavalry were sweeping
northward.
Russians moved forward In Car.
pathians but retired in Bukowina.
Turks in Egypt in full retreat.
Premier Asquith reported to par.
Lament British losses Of 100000 to
date, p,
Germany ordered all neutrals ex>
PEELED from Alsaee.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1916-03-17
March II, 1916.

Of reconstruction for Turkey. On
being told that he did not know the
country we'll enough, the officials
arranged that he should see Pales-
tine and Syria under good auspices,
as this was just before the war.
"When | returned" continued Mr..
Morgenthau, Il made a report to
them and told them what thought
they should do. Said they to me:
why don't you join our Cabinet?
We will make you Minister of Com
merce and Agricultural Of course
told them that | thought the Am
bassadorship of the United States
was more important. Whereupon
they answered: You can keep that,
too, we don't object. They are really
a remarkable people, and they were
absolutely serious in this proposal.
The government out there is prac-
tically a personal government.
There are few men who control
things If man would go in and
treat them as friends and brothers
he would have little difficulty. I'm
less he does SO, they pay little at
tention to him.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1916-03-17
BRANDEIS CAN THANK
THORNE.

A remarkable development in the
Brandeis case is the way the rail
roads have changed their attitude to-
ward him and are now to be found
among those not only desiring but
urging his confirmation. The change
in their feeling is due to the efforts
of Clifford Thorne to blacken Mr..
Brandeis. Thorne is such a perse-
cutor of railroads that any one he
condemns must be all right, the rail
road heads figure. The railroads
see, in contrasting these two men,
the difference between the fanatical
public authority who feels he must
be filled with an animus against
wealth and property, and one who
while determined to see that all the
rights of minorities and of the peo-
pie are safeguarded and respected
by those who in organized capaci
ties provide them with utilities, but
have tendency to abuse their OPP
portunities by giving attention to
the speculative side of their activi-
ties, yet refuses to hound even Of
tenders, but listens attentively to
their side and grants all their reas-
enable contentious. Thorne claim
ed Brandeis sold out because the
Boston lawyer was capable Of see
ing that his side was not the only
side and to insist that those he rep
resented could not be permitted to
overstep their rights any more than
those who had overstepped theirs
could be permitted to remain with
impunity. And yet Lowell says
Brandeis lacks the judicial temporal
ment. And Lowell is an honorable
man THE Sentinel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-16

spread disease IL they could? General
Botha in his African campaign found
many wells poisoned, and the only excuse
offered by Colonel FRANKIE, the German
commander, was that he had tried IN vain
to salt them and was unfortunately Obliged
TO use arsenic. It may be recalled, too,
that a few weeks later the following dis
patch, dated March 10, was intercepted on
its way to an outpost at Pforte; The
patrol at Gabib has been instructed thor
oughly 10 infect with disease the Ida mine.
Approach Swakop and Ida mine with ex-
IRENE caution and do not water there any
more"
The only real reason TO doubt the story
from Milan is therefore that it shows
not commonly associated with
murder as practised by German adopts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-16
improbable Frightfulness.

4 dispatch from Milan relates that
"after the last Austrian air raid over the
provinces of Ferrara and Raveuna it was
found the Austrisns had dropped a guam
tity of sweets. some wrapped in red and
blue paper" and that on analysis it wa
found that they were composed chiefly of
sugar, starch and infectious germs
At first thought the story appears i'm
probable, because it is hard to understand
what advantage could be gained by spread
ing disease in this manner. II is impossi-
bic. however, TO determine the limits Of
an avowed policy Of frightfulness, and a.
the Germans undoubtedly believe 1t an I'M
portant part of war 10 create terror among
civilians, it is not to be taken for granted
that they would stick at scattering patho-
genie organisms abroad. II may be re
called that not many months ago DR.. C..
p. Steinmetz, who is a German by birth
and probably understands his countrymen,
spoke Of this as a method Of warfare that
would in all likelihood be adopted sooner
or later
1t must be admitted that the means
used, or said TO have been used, on this
occasion were clumsy and that something
more subtle and ingenious might reason
ably be expected of the great minds at
work in Germany. But with little luck
it would be possible even in this crude way
10 cause considerable suffering enough at
least TO delight the childish popuace at
home. The extravagant way in which
the German people rejoiced over the first
raids on England shows that they are not
hard 20 please, and even a small epidemic
started with sugar plums would undoubt-
edly be hailed as "A triumphant demonstra-
ton Of German wit and originality.
Why should it be supposed that the pro-
motors of frightfulness would hesitate 70
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-16
Microscopic Improvement.

Under the provisions Of the Lockwood
Kincaid bill, which comes from the State
Department of Education, New York City
would have Board Of Education Of TWEEN
ty-one members, instead Of the present
membership Of forty-six. Other cities
would have boards Of not less than three
nor more than nine members.
II is difficult to understand why this
difference should be made between the
metropolis and other cities of the state.
The usual answer of those who advocate
a large board is that the great size Of the
city necessitates it, to provide for district
or sectional representation. That theory
has been followed, in this bill, by allotting
specific representation in the board to each
borough. The fact remains that that the
DRY has not worked satisfactorily in the
board of forty-six members, and there IS
no particular reason TO suppose that a
board slightly smaller would be greatly
better.
New York's school problems. save in
magnitude, are not so vastly different from
those Of Buffalo that there is logic in the
assumption that board Of from three to
nine members will be best for the latter
city, but not for New York. The same
need exists here as there for sharply de-
fined responsibility, for efficiency, for free
dom from the slowness and weight Of mere
numbers. Yet this bill places handicap
on New York, where most aid in making
improvements Is needed. Other cities in
the land have not decided the size Of their
education boards by the size Of their popu-
lation. 1t is a mistake TO undertake TO do
Il here-a grievous mistake so far as New
York City is concerned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-16
Regulate Shopping Hours, Too.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: An evening paper Of yesterday, speak
ing Of the movement to restrict the central
district between Thirty-thrd and Fifty -ninth
Streets, has this TO say: Women have writ
ten TO the committee women who speak
merely rs shoppers, and who say that Tire
hordcs in the shopping district at midday al
ready are keeping shoppers away at that
time"
This is quite AZ it should be- New York
retailers doing business on or about Fifth
Avenue see little or nothing Of their Gus
toners until noon; then, just at the time
when the salesfolk arc detailed for lunch,
business commences, lasting until . O'Clock.
Then comes a cessation Of trade for couple
Of hours, followed by an eager inquiry for
goods as the closing hour approaches.
Anything tending to relieve the midday
pressure will be welcomed by many shop
keepers az blessing without disguise. Per
haps the committee which is about to des-
ignate the sections of the city in which one
may or may not transact his business or eX-
ercise his handiwork will also regulate the
shopping hours for the ladies-Go bless
them, JOSEPH 7. MHUGH.
New York, March Is, 1916
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-16
Appointees, Good and Bad.

When the Senate Finance Committee re-
ports the nominations Of Messrs. Whitney
and Hervey to-day for consideration Of the
Senate, they should be confirmed without
further delay. They have been held up for
several weeks while various cock-and-bull
charges against Mr.. Whitney have been in
vestigated and disproved. The process has
merely added testimony as to his worth in
the Public Service Commission Against
Mr.. Hervey nothing has ever appeared ex-
cept that he doesn't happen TO be the par
ticular Democrat some Brooklyn Repub-
Leans thought should be appointed at this
time. Neither this interchange Of Dor
ough political courtesies nor Senator
Thompson's exploded accusations against
Mr.. Whitney should be permitted to hold
up confirmation longer.
II is quite another matter regarding the
nominations 10 the State Industrial Com
mission, which are also to be reported for
the Senate's consideration to-day. The
charges of inefficiency and neglect Of duty
presented to the Governor against Messrs
Lynch, Lyon and Wizard cannot properly
be considered settled by the ridiculous
whitewash applied by the State Industrial
Council, on the strength Of which the Gov
ernor made the nominations. The reyela-
lions of the investigation made following
the Williamsburg factory fire leave the
greatest possible doubt Of the fitness Of
these three for Office. The Senate should
consider long and carefully before it aids
in placing them permanently in Offices
which they have demonstrated, by their
own testimony, slight capacity for filling.
Mr. Mitchell and Mr.. Rogers, while
sharing with them general responsibility
for the enforcement of laws which
might have prevented the loss Of life in
that fire. were not, by the nature Of the
work they do in the commission, individu-
ally chargeable with neglect Of duty.
There is less reason, therefore, to object to
their confirmation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-03-16
Princeton and Preparedness.

Princeton alone of the big Four Ito
employ a somewhat antiquated classical
tom declines TO permit the organization
among her students of volunteer train
ing corps. Harvard already has a regiment
Of more than thousand Of her young
men equipped and drilling. Yale has even
selected site for an armory 10 be built
bv her patriotic alumni to house her stu
dent soldiers The University Of Penn
sylvania has Just granted the petition OF
her students for the establishment Of a
course Of military training under the di-
rection of the War Department, the drill
ing to supplant some Of the gymnasium
work. But Princeton has decided that
only the intellectual part Of military
training is proper to college.
Thus, in spite Of the antipathies which
have grown up between them, it is evident
that Old Nassau and Woodrow Wilson
still preserve something Of each others
flavor. The adherence Of the scholar
and liberalist for the drum finds its coun-
tPTpdIL III the uuHlllllBiCSo VI Lllo
sity to endure the echoing tread Of cadets
or the crudenesses Of military discipline.
Il Is their common passion, apparently, 20
remain ct all costs ain character" TO
philosophize while Rome burns.
At another time and under happier cir
cumstances Princeton's resistance to the
appeal Of the drill sergeant might seem
highly creditable. No one wants TO see
our classic universities turned into sec
ond rate military academies. But to-day
the country faces the necessity Of impro-
vising with all dispatch and with every
means at hand an army on something like
modern scale. Princeton contains a
thousand or more young men whose coop
GRAFTON toward this end their country sadly
needs. II is ell very well to say that the
college semester and the campus arc
neither the time nor place TO train this
material Any time and every place avail
able should be used. The day has gone by
for postponements.
Isn't the striking illumination Of our
utter helplessness afforded by Villas lat
est exploit enough TO shake the faith Of
Princeton in the propriety OF her Wilson
ian aloofness?