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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-30

ers to "beat the train" but If drix
ers would stop, look and listen
there would be fewer accidents. The
movement is right and before Ions
it will be stronger in all organiza
tions.
Many of the students are inter.
ested in the masquerade ball to be
given Friday in the Craig Hall.
| Allen George, one Of Liberals ole
students is home from Manhattan
The call of spring was too much fol
the farmer boy.
The English three classes are rev.
cling in Burke" tests.
John Francis Sutton has gone to
spend the summer on the George
farm on the Cimarron.
The Junior Boys Glee Club met
at the home of 0rlo Rolo on West
Fourth street last Monday evening.
A meeting was held last Monday
evening in Mr.. Beecher's room for
boys interested in track work.
Several students went on Kodak
ing expeditions Sunday. .
Alva Edison, who has been TAX
ing the buttermakers course at K.
S. A. c. returned Sunday, having
completed his course. He will now
be employed in the Liberal Cream
cry.
The medals for the cross country
run were placed on exhibition in the
auditorium Monday noon.
Ward Staut was absent Monday.
Ambrosia White, Clifford Leete, Fern
McGregor, Louis Morrow, Eral Gray
and Anna Miller were the weeks alb
sentees.
Miss Henry was forced to be abb
sent the first of the week because
of sickness.
Ellis Kimble will enter school a
few weeks before school is out so
he can finish his required work and
graduate this year, Ellis has been
taking work in Emporia Normal
Training this year.
Phil auckland, the candidate for
West Point, took the physical exam
ination last week at Fort Leaven-
worth. He passed in everything but
the eyesight. He has, however, an
extension of two weeks time during
which he will have his eyes treated
and again try to pass.
The cross country run was held
Thursday, and the Society track meet
Friday. A full account of these
meets will appear in next weeks is
sue.
On account of Miss Henry's illness
Monday, the classes in Methods and
Cicero did not recite.
One hundred song books have been
received at the high school. With
the use of the old ones every student
is provided with a book. They were
in chapel Tuesday morning, and it
was pleasing to note the increased
volume in reading and singing. 1t is
to be remembered that the books are
to be handled carefully and not to be
defaced with writing. Monitors have
been appointed for each section of
desks, and these eighteen boys col
lect books after each chapel exer-
else.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-30
Democrats Booster Dope
Inspires Reader for Verse

II wish you would keep my name
on the subscription list for one more
year. / think the Liberal Democrat
is good booster for Southwest Kan
sss, and / have a ranch over in
Stevens county and see it has dou-
bled in taxable valuation in the last
year, since John w. Baughman has
been putting on some of his stunts,
land is going out of sight as / was
reading some time ago in real es-
tate journal. will give John W.
Baughman the Live Wire Real Es-
tate Booster of Liberal share of
the credit" writes John P. McCor-
mick, Of Creston, Ia, to the Demo-
crat. inclosing the. needful for a
years subscription. Then he adds
the following verse:
A FOOL THERE WAS
A fool there was in western town,
Who bought some lots for dollar
down;
And dollar more each month to
spend.
His neighbors grinned and said done
brown.
The fool kept paying his dollar down.
Ten years passed
Skyscrapers rose round the base of
hill,
Where the fool owned the lots on
the tip top still.
The town folks grinned and said done
brown,
The fool kept paying his dollar down.
They wanted pure water and planned
1--WE need your lots for filter,
Bill"
"Now what will you take for your
little old hill?"
The fool he grinned and said done
brown, 4
You will pay me just million down.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-30
Paddles Are Good If
Not MiSuSed-Adan,S

Believing the sane use of the pad
die is not bad custom, Mark Adams,
president of this years freshman
class, stated this morning in an in
terview that the paddle privilege, if
granted, would probably be abused
by some.
81 think that the freshmen ought
to wear their caps during the foot
ball season, but l cannot see why it
is necessary for freshman to wear
cap in the spring." said Mark. 81
am not altogether opposed to pad
ding, and would be in favor of it if
l did not think that if the privilege
were given some of the upper class
men would abuse it." = University
Daily Kansan.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-30

Jersey milk for sale; delivered in
sterilized bottles; IL quarts for 81.
w. G: Young. Phone 1927. ATTIC
First Published March 16, 1919
PUBLICATION SUMMONS
BEFORE A. L. HILBERT, JUSTICE
OF THE PEACE IN AND FOR
LIBERAL CITY TOWNSHIP,
SEWARD COUNTY, KANSAS.
The ]. E. George Grocery Company,
a corporation, Plaintiff, VS.. Claude
Harrison, Defendant.
The State Of Kansas to the above
named defendant:
You are hereby notified that you
have been sued in the above entitled
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-30
Mead. Minister Speak. in Chapel.

Reverend Lydol of the Presbyter-
ian church Of Meade gave a splendid
talk in chapel last Friday morning.
The theme of his talk was prepara-
ton for complete living and service
for others. He based his remarks
upon the verse, Cast your bread up
on the waters and thou shalt find it
after many days" His thoughts were
given in a mastery way and every
phrase was full of worth while
thoughts.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-30

Mrs. F. o. Rindom and Miss Rand
were hostesses to the Pollyanna club
Tuesday evening. The entertain
ment was unique and the luncheon
dainty.
Official window washers-Misses
Brainer and Wilson.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-30
THE FLAG


Two American flags have mad
their appearance in two high schoo
rooms. A short discussion Of flai
etiquette was taken up in the classes
and much patriotism was displayed
when placed on the wall. The unior
of the flag should always be pointing
to East or North. A flag should
never be hoisted before sunrise
and should be lowered at sunset. II
is an insult to let the flag wave ovel
q building all night.
We print q patriotic poem, writ
ten by Wilbur D. Nesbit as expires.
sing the ideal appreciation OF the
American flag.
Your Flag and My Flag
Your flag and my flag,
And how it flies today
In your land and by land
And half a world away!
Rose red and blood-red
The stripes forever CLEAN;
Snow white and soul white
The good forefathers dream;
Sky blue and true blue, with stars
that CLEAN Alright
The glorious guidon of the day; a
shelter through the night.
Your flag and my flag!
To every star and stripe.
The drums beat as hearts beat
And filters shrilly pipe!
Your flag and my flag
A blessing in the sky;
Your hope and my hope
It never hid lie!
Home land and far land and half the
world around,
Old Glory hears our glad salute and
ripples to the sound!
Your flag and my flag!
And, oh, how much it holds
Your land and my land
Secure within its folds!
Your heart and my heart
Beat quicker at the sight;
Sun-kissed and wind-tossed-
Red and blue and white.
The one fllag-the great flag-the
the flag for me and you
Glorified all else beside-the red and
and white and blue!
Safety First.
d. B. Louthan of the Rock Island
gave an interesting talk to the high
school Thursday morning. He was
in Liberal in the interest Of the
safety first movement of which he
said: Nothing has taken hold of the
country as the Safety First move
ment which is a movement for in
jury prevention. In the factories
and on the railroads and streets
many deaths occur, which might be
prevented. This movement of injury
prevention started several years ago
in the steel mills and now the rail-
roads are taking the work up in real
earnest. Every state welfare move
ment, Y. M. c. A., and all organiza-
tons drift along with the safety first
movement. The railroads appeal to
the people to help reduce the num-
Der of local railroad injuries. This
can be done by children not playing
around the railroad yards. Last
year so employees and $50 tresspas-
sers were killed; 81 per cent of these
lived within one mile of the place
where the accident occurred. There
were 200 accidents on railroad
crossings last year. clipping
Trains" or catching on to train and
riding a short distance and taking
short cuts up the tracks is another
way accidents occur. There is an
uncomfortable desire of auto own
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-30
Cleanup Day at High School.

Wednesday was cleanup day at
the high school. Through the kind
ness Of the domestic science and ag-
riculture departments, the windows
were washed. The class presidents
saw that the remnants of class party
decorations were removed from the
front hall. By slight effort on the
part of many the building was put in
"spick and span" appearance.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-30

Mrs. S. L. Davis of'Guymon, Okla,
has been visiting her sister, Mrs. NJ.
NJ. Gipson since Sunday. Mrs. Davis
and Mrs. Gipson spent Tuesday with
Mrs. George Gipson.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-30

Mrs. L. C. Payne arrived Tuesday
from Medford, Oklahoma, to make
her home with her daughter, Mrs.
Francis Morgan. -
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-30

Miss Faye Curtis of Hugoton spent
few days in town this week, the
guest of her many girl friends,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-30
Ohio INFANTRY March.

One of the inspiring events of the
year was witnessed Friday when the
Ohio troops which detrained in Lib
eral. marched.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-30

+ Mr.. and Mrs. A. Dunn of Mullin-
Vile visited with Miss H. E. John
son this week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-30

"a, Hassner. Of Hutchinson, made
q short visit with Biz friends, Rf.
ana Ms. =. r, Pellette, this week.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-23
CROSSING REPAIRS ON
MAIN COMPLAINED ABOUT
Commissioner Walker VIII Tear Up
Tracks If Work Is Not Done
Right.
7&9oezAa7Sa

II street car crossings being re-
pared at the intersection of Main and
Archer 10y the Sand Springs railway
line, are not properly put i'm place.
Commissioner a. ID. Walker Will have
them removed If necessary, by men
from the street department, over
which he has supervision.
This authority was given MI
Walker yesterday morning when in
dignant citizens appeared before tho
board of city commissioners and de-
manded that the repairs which aro
being made to the crossing be prop
erlv Installed. While the work is not
completed, that which has been done
Indicates to some that series Of hog
backs" will result, In the event that
the Sand Springs company does not
place the tracks flush with the pave
ment, Mr. Walker will either force
the company to do the work properly
or he will instruct his men to tear
out the tracks bodily.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-23

or not. We are into it, and We must
go thru with il If ii takes every dol
lar, every resource, every man in this
nation.
Tho United States is not at war he
cause ii wants to he, but because OF
the intolerable agEressions of Ger
man militarism and autocracy upon
our rights and her wholesale murder
of our citizens compelled us to hon
orable defense.
This war sprang from repeated
criminal overt acts on the part Of the
imperial government of Germany
and back Of that ana or higher Inn
portance was the obvious fact that
the Hohenzollerns and Hapsburgs
had embarked upon a war of eXtermi-
nation against the democracy of the
world
There no longer remains any
doubt that the United States was
marked for the Teutonic slaughter
with no less certainty that We're
Great Britain and France, regardless
of the fact that German offiCialdom
tried to conceal this fact and its ultl-
mate purpose.
German Battle Cry.
While it was not known in the
United States at the time. the first
cry of the Germans at the beginning
of the war was:
Paris i'm three weeks: London In
three months; New York In three
years"
German officialdom suppressed the
cry, but it was known in France and
England long before that iovial hero
Of the Mdrne Papa" Joffre smashed
the imperial army right at the gates
of Paris. But the real purpose was
in that expression just the same, not
withstanding the fact that it re-
quired almost three years for the
United States TO know of its existence.
Allies Mcnaccd.
We are in war for self-protection.
II might have been better had we
gone into it eighteen or twenty
months ago. As it is we deferred un-
I'll our allies were reduced to dcsper-
ate straits. How nearly France and
England were both drained of men
ard of food, and how dangerously
menaced are our allies from the sub
marine peril our people did not really
know until after we had entered into
the war and led those nations to re-
veal to MS as allies what they had
sedulously concealed from us as neu-
trail spectators
We must aver. the possibility of
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-23
FAKE SOLICITATIONS
HERE TO BE STOPPED
Proposed Central Protection
Committee to Be Discussed
Friday Noon.

1t probably will not be the proviuce
of the new central war committee
which is in the process OF formations
to organize or carry out any actual
war work 1t viii officiate as a pro-
tective body rather.
The name which we have under
consideration, The Central Protection
committee is itself self explanatory, q"
said c. II. Douglas. secretary Of the
Chamber of Commerce Yesterday
Its function Will he 10 investigate
and either condemn or approve ~or
every solicitor of war relief funds
and other funds, for that matter
who comes to Tulsa,
Tulsa, you know has been her
aided abroad as city of wealth and
generosity, and consequently she is
often imposed upon. ! am considering
an issue OF cards, which can bo dis
trihuted and signed. plodging the
Signor not to contribute To any fund
whatsoever which does not Dear the
official stamp of the proposed central
protection committee
II am today sending ont letters to
the presidents Of the Belgium Relief
committee, the Navy league. the Red
Cross society the National League for
Women's Service the Liberty l.oan as
ISOLATION and All other official war
organizations, asking them to meet at
luncheon with the directors Of the
Chamber Of Commerce on Friday ana
name member from each organiZa-
ton, which. working with one or two
members Of the Chamber of Com
merce. shall make up the central pro-
lection committee.
There have been some cases Of
Il.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-23
People Must be Aroused to
Imperative Need of Success
or Shame of Nation.
LIBERTY LOAN IS ESSENTIAL
Without Concrete Aid of U. S.
Allies Appear Whipped;
Act Now, Urged.
BY OMER X. BENEDICT.
(WOrld Staff CorrespOndontD !

WASHINGTON. May 22-That the
people Of the country are not sub
sciibing for the Liberty loan as liber-
ally as they We're expected TO, is evi-
denced by the secretary Of the treas
ury and others taking the stump IN
their behalf
The honor of the nation demands
that these bonds be not only sub
scrihed. but oVersubscribed.
While these bonds bear but z
per cent interest, there are other fea-
lures about them that should make
them look extremely attractive to
purchasers.
Speculative Value.
In the first place they are non
taxable; and i'm the second place they
have a speculative value, inasmuch
as the interest rate may be in
creased by subsequent bond issue.
These bonds are the very best Sc
curity that can be obtained any
where. They are nothing more or
less than a mortgage on the United
States.
In addition to this there is a pa
triotic duty in purchasing one of these
bonds that should be considered The
government of the United States
needs this money for the progress of
war, whether the people like the war
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-23

crushing any one of our allies. That
would be fatal break in our first
line Of defense. Weakening of the
allies intcnsifes and muluplies our
hazard MS a fighting nation in this
conflict and We must keep the allies
going ON foodstuffs and on money,
no matter what the cost
The United States today needs
money, money money.
Money Crying Need
The average tax In England is
SO Ia per cent. The debt per capita
Of England is II times greater than
this country, including the $1,000
100000 bond issue and the per
capita wealth is 20 times greater.
And yet the lowest income tax In
England is 12 per cent ana starts at
$3.50 per annum. our proposed IN
come tax is only per cent and
starts at $1,000 for single men.
People should not fail to see the
benefits OF the money the govern
ment is spending it is not all lost.
We will build thousands of ships,
which after the war will be a founda-
ton for merchant marine that will
carry American-made goods to every
part of the world.
Niles Must Have Aid.
We must avert a famine in our al
lies camps. We must recruit. equip
ana train millions of men. We must
spend billions of dollars for supplies
and for ammunition, and we must
supply funds for the allies
To sum the whole situation up, II
is doubtful If the allies can win this
war without the United states aid,
and the United States cannot aid the
allies unless the people aid the
United States.
Buy a bond
Pay your increased taxes,
II is a patriotic duty. and you can
well take consolation in the fact that
If we had not entered the war now
We might have been confronted with
a war with Germany after England,
France, Italy and Belgium and the
other allies were defeated and dis
armed -cnslaved.
Te people must realize what we are
into, and must realize that soon.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-23
GROWTH OF A SMALL BANK
Extension OF Mineral Field Makes
Strong Institution.

Special to The World.
QTAPAW, okla, May 22-The
Bank of Ouapaw has increased It's
capital stock from $1,000 to $4,000.
c. A. Douthit of Quapaw will remain
president of the hank and -. G. De
Villers, vice president, while Harry
+. Shepherd, for some years presi-
dent Of the Citizens state bank of
Seneca, Mo, will be the new cashier.
1t was only two years ago that the
Bank OF Quapaw had only $4,000
deposits and the banking department
was considering the question Of liqui-
dating the bank on account OF the
small amount of business, but that
was before the rich mineral field was
extended to Quapaw Now the Bank
Of Ou7paw has 100000 deposits and
increasing every day. The Quapaw
field is a new field and one of the
richest in the Miami district.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-23

WASHTNGTVN, May 22.-Thc ad-
minlstration bill appropriating $50
900. goo for the government war risk
insurance bureau and authorizing 1t 70
insure lives of crews on American
merchant vessels was passed today by
the senate. A similar measure Is
pending in the house.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-23
u. $. Socialists to Conference.

CHICAGO, May 22.-Morris Hill
quit Victor L. Berger Milwaukee, and
Algcrnon Lee, New York. will repre-
sent the American Socialist party as
delegates, to the conference at Stock
holm. Announcement of the selection
of the three delegates was made by
the national executive committee OF
the SOCIALIST party. The delegates
will be uninstructed.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-23

TANTS, MAY 22.-I4iIO p. ND
John Edward Bolt OF Hary ard, a
member Of the American ambulance
field service, was cited today for dis
tinpuighcd service Bolt carried
wounded wcn from the firing zone
under violent Smelling last september.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-23

sign of France over the house of dele
gates while in the ccntcr there was
hoisted "A large new United States
Flag. The flags were raised by order
of Governor Stuart, signifyiug Nir-
ginla's loyalty TO the cause. The state
house over which the flags are flying
was the capitol of the Confederacy.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-23
7G4o@zaazsA=
BACCAlAUREATE SERMON
FOR HIGH SCHOOL SUNDAY

The baccalaureate sermon to Tulsa
high school graduates will be deliv-
cred in Convention hall Sunday at 3
o'clock, p. m. The senior class will
occupy the front center section of the
lower floor. The program follows:
Invocation ........ Rev. G. w. Kerr
Chorus, How Happy Are They"
................. Girls Glee Club
Address ............... ]. w. Darby
Benediction .......... Rev King
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-23
GIRLS WILL CULTIVATE SOIL
Young Woman Takes Lead In Pro-
noting Earnest Garden Work.

Special TO inc world.
COLLINSNlLLE, okla, May "a
The city lot north Of the city hail has
been turned into garden by Miss
Georgia Bramer, who alleges that the
girls must show their patriotism by
tllllng every uncultivated foot Of soil
in Collinsville. Miss Bramer is en-
pIoyed in the office of the business
manager. who allowed her the privi-
lege of cultivating the unused soil.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-23
MISSED HAT, But HIT FINGER
Amateur Sharpshootcr Causes Damage
To His Assistant

Special to Tho World.
COLLINSVILLE, okla, May "a
Cotton Lowell shot thru the finger of
"A friend last Sunday afternoon when
this man was holding hat up for
him to shoot at with arevolver. The
first time he missed the hat, but the
second shot took effect and struck the
finger of the man.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-23
INSPECTORS CHECK UP
RAYS BIG SHORTAGE
Accused School Land Employe
Continues to Defend Others;
No Bail Given.

Special 10 Tho World
OKLAHOMA CITY. May 22.-In-
spectors from the state examiner and
inspectors office Were today sent 20
different counties where school lands
had been sold to check up the item
lied statements on file In banks
where daily deposits had been made
when lands were sold. This was done
for the purpose of ascertaining the
amount Of the alleged shortage OF
Claude Ray, bookkeeper in the school
land office. arrested yesterday eve
ming. The alleged shortage. it has
been said, may reach $4,000 and may
be more.
Records Are Destroyed.
Records from which 1t would have
been possible to get at the approx
mate amount missing, were destroyed
it was claimed today by members Of
the school land board.
Friends of Ray We're unable at
late hour to furnish the $4,000 bond
placed against him. but il was prac-
tically certain tonight that bond would
be completed in a few hours. The ac-
cused man withdrew his plea of guilty
this morning, entered last night to a
charge of grand larceny. 1t is posi-
BILE that other and more serious
charges will be placed against the
man. More information is being
searched for relatives to the dun
mics" Ray is said to have depenedd
upon to assist him in the manipula-
tIon of the checks .after he made
them out for the money.
Protects Helpers.
Ray has steadfastly declared that
the two men, whose names are known.
did not receive any of the money TO
keep. Why they should have assist
ed in any transactions Of the kind
when they must have known It was
wrong, is more than members Of the
school land board can understand II
is understood that Ray has offered 90
give up everything he has to help
meet the shortage. He recently had
erected "A new house and has accumu-
lated property Altogether, it may
amount to $1,000. He was permitted
to remain at his home last night, un-
der guard of an officer. His wife IS
said to be PROSTATE over the affair.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-23
virginia Raises Allied Flags.

EINIIMOND, Va, May 22."The
merchant flag of the British empire
was hoisted over the British senate
chamber to6ay and the Tri-Color en-