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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25
FIRE BUGS AT FORT RILEY
Guard at Camp Funston Succeeds In
Blocking an Attempt to Burn
An Army Barrack.

What apparently was an attempt to
set fire to the frame buildings at Camp
Funston that are to house the national
army was frustrated late the other
night by one of the guards. Several
shots were fired in the darkness, but
the man escaped.
About 2 o'clock in the morning one
of the guards saw a light flare up near
the corner Of one Of the buildings. He
called out to the man to halt. Instead,
the light was extinguished and the man
fled. The guard fired five shots after
the fleeing figure, but evidently miss
ed him. The guard chased the man
several hundred yards through the
maze of lumber and around buildings
and lost him. A few minutes later he
saw man gallop away on a horse
and fired again, but missed.
An investigation of, the place where
the light was discovered disclosed a
small pile of waste soaked with oil. 1t
was lying directly under the corner of
one of the barracks on the north end of
the reservation. Near it was a partly
burned match. No other evidence was
found and no one was able to give a
description.
Everything possible is being done to
guard the cantonment against intru-
ders and any person who might intend
to do harm. The grounds are lighted
with big carbide lights stationed at in
tervals all over the place. About the
only dark places are in the shadow Of
the buildings. and huge piles of mate
rial. Soldiers from the Third Regi-
ment are on duty day and night patrol
ing the reservation from end to end
and it is very difficult for stranger to
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

would help me, but Lydia E Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has proved Il
otherwise. I ara low perfectly well
and can do any kind Of work. "-HrA
NELLIE PHELPS, care OF r. A Rider,
RID. No. 5, Fulton, n. z
We wish every woman who suherS
from female troubles, nervousness
bsekache or the blues could see the let
ters written by women made wen by Ly-
dia z Pinkham's Vegetable COMPOUND.
II you have bad symptoms and do not
understand the cause, write TO the
lydia E. Pinkhzm Medicine Co., Lyn2v
Mass. for helpful advice given frSs.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25
cnIoniaI ReLies unearthed.

A chest containing colonial relics
was unearthed In Jewett City, Conn,
by Louis Gill while digging on his land.
In the chest were found records OF the
battle Of Bunker Hill written By JO-
seph Warren. part Of an old book on
gospel unity, two book covers bearing
dates OF 100 and 1870, coin dated
1723. a pistol OF the Revolutionary
period. three pieces Of Indian wampum
and a pen-and-ink map Of the plot on
which the chest was buried
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

things just nOE7. when went TO your
room. he was waiting in the darkness,
and he seized me. Ny money!"
"a soldier? One OF my menY Lon
gorio was increduIous
Alaire turned upon him with q blaz-
ing anger in her face. 'Is this more
OF your protectiOn7" she stormed. Il
give you and your men the freedom OF
ny ranch. and you insult me while
they rob my women"
He ignored her accusation, inquEring
OF the elder woman, "Who was the feI-
IowT'
How, do I know" Dolores sobbed.
HE is IA thick. black fellow with a
scar on his lip. like a snarl."
"FelipeI"
yes, FeIipei I believe they called
him that"
Longorio strobe to the end OF the
living room, flung open the wooden
shutters Of a window, and. leaning far
out, whistled sharply on his fingers.
"OigaI TenienteI Ho, you fell
lows :" he shouted.
From the darkness a voice an
swered; a man. evidently on guard.
came running.
Call old PanchO," the general di-
rected. Tell him to bring me black
Felipe. the fellow with the torn lip.
Quick 20
YES, general" came the voice; then
the metallic rattle Of spurs and &C
coutrements as the sentry trotted
away.
Dolores had completely broken down
now. and Alaire was trying to comfort
her. Their guest remained by the win
dow, frowning. After a time there
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25
To BE CONTINUED
CODE OF THE JUNIOR POLICE
Organization of Young Boys in New
York Is Given instruction in Civic
Duties and Good Conduct

The junior police Of the city Of New
York is an organization for boys be-
tween the ages Of eleven and fifteen,
who are regularly trained, drilled and
instructed In athletic sports, civic du-
ties and good conduct under competent
and responsible supervision In the
Century Henry Rood describes its
origin. at occurred first to a police
captain of the East side-Sweeney Of
the Fifteenth precinct. The commits
sioner and several civilians got to-
gether with Sweeney, and the idea was
worked out Today the junior force
is well organized, with inspectors and
captains and other young officers. and
growing membership that will reach
5000 and over this spring. Uniforms
are permitted, but are not insisted on ;
every junior, however, is entitled to
wear a special badge. which is never
worn on the outside OF coat or jacket.
excepting at drills or other gatherings.
Duties of the junior police include the
use OF clean and decent language at
all times, in all places. The code con-
tinues thus:
Never hitch on wagons or street
cars; always cross the streets at the
corners; do not build bonfres IN the
streets; do not break windows or street
lamps, or deface buildings or sidewalks
with chalk; do not smoke cigarettes or
play craps; see that garbage cans are
kept covered. that garbage and ashes
and waste paper are not mixed In
cans; that cans are promptly removed
from the sidewalk after being empied I;
that persons are requested to keep side
walks and areaBays in front OF their
buildings clean. and that they do not
throw refuse 10 the street"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

receive no BENEFIT
when % many have
proved that Lydia
E. Pinkhsm's Vege-
table Compound
will make them
well? For over q
year ! suffered 80
from female weak
ness / could hardly
stand and was
afraid TO go On the
street alone. Doc
tors said medicines
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25
peafenLnn AnnIause

Him. meditated. the manager. $50
you claim to have every qualification
OF first-cIass actOr2"
We'll" returned Jefferson Hamlet,
perhaps ought to mention the fact
that I am slightly deaf-the result OF
SO much applause, you know"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25
Only Temporarily.

'9The Comeups boast that they have
a peerless daughter"
"Well. she won't be peerless long,
for she's begging her father now to
buy her an earl or a duke"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

one might think (but would be dead
wrong If he did that hams are cured
by a veterinary surgeon
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

The only time two women are In
perfect accord Is when they hate the
same people.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25
WOMAN COULD
HARDLY STAND
Restored to Health by Lydia
EPmkham's Vegetable
Compound.
MINIMUM.

Fulton, n. Y 'WhT viii ~onsn
pay out their money for treatment and
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

Brother of General Dead.-Seth D.
Bartlett, so years old, brother of Brig.
Gen. George P. Bartlett of the United
States army, died suddenly recently at
his home near lola. Heart disease is
supposed to have caused. death.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

Adieu to its Trops.@Three hundred
Brown county soldiers were entertain
ed at Hiawatha at a big community
reception patriotic program and
dance, attended by five thousand peo-
pie. The entertainment was given by
the local Red Cross chapter as q fare
well to the soldier boys.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

Hotel Contract Awarded@The Sell
den Breck Company of st. Louis has
been awarded the contract for build
ing the new 10-story Lassen Hotel
Building in Wichita at a cost OF $780,
coo. Work VII begin et once.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

Tornado at Observation-Disclosures
and telegraph wires were blown down
and damage was done to farm prop
erty by & tornado which struck Gin
arron. Gray county. about twenty miles
west of Dodge City the other night.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

Guard Officer Missing.-Joseph A.
Ramsdeli, young attorney at WITCH
tia, lieutenant in one of the compa-
MES of the Wichita national guard. has
been missing since June 1, and rela-
tives have asked the authorities to
find him.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

Reeistrant. Mlssine.-Three men
registered in Salina for military ser
vice have disappeared and cannot be
located. 1t develops they gave ficti-
tious addresses. All come in the first
call for examination
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

Aged Druggist Dead.-A. w. Stevens,
an Atchison druggist since 1880, died
there recently He was the first trav-
cling salesman for the old McPike &
Fox Drug Company. formerly of Atchi-
son, now the McPike Drug Company
of Kansas City.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

Use New Pontoon Bridge.-A total
of 1880 motor cars crossed the pom
tOon bridge across the Republican
river between Fort Riley and Junction
City the first twenty-four hours after
its completion, according to guards
who kept track of the number Of ma
chimes.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

Brothers Ready for Wharf.-The first
to report in Republic county under the
draft call for examination were Peter
and Otto Jorgensen, sons of a farmer
who lives near Kackley. Both passed
the examination and neither claimed
exemption.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

Girl Killed in Runaway.-HazeI Mod
delmog. II years old, was dragged IN
der sled and killed when the team
hitched to the sled ran away in En-
poria. She was the daughter Of Mr.
end Mrs A F. Moddelmog, who re
Gently moved to Lyon county from
New Mexico.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

Old Settler Dies.-Mrs. Mary Weis,
Born in Germany eighty-seven years
ago, who came to this country in 1857,
is dead at her farm home IN Saline
county. Five children, twenty grand
children and six Observation-Disclosures
survive. She was one Of the oldest
settlers in Central Kansas.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-25

Struck by Lightning Charles Sny-
der, a wealthy farmer living near
Pratt, was struck by lightning recent
~. Although his clothing was torn
from his body and his flesh badly
burned. physicians say that he will
recover.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-14

aware Of two men talking in the hall.
As she passed them she thought she
recognized one Of the voices. She low
cred her head. and fortunately her thin
veil in the haIf-light did the rest She
passed unnoticed and reached the door
Of the apartment.
AS she opened 1t she heard the men
turn and mount the stairs. Instructive
ly she realized that something was
wrong. One of the men was her old
enemy. Drummond, the detective.
They had not recognized her. and
as she stood for a moment with her
hand on the knob, she tried to reason
II out Then she Crcpt back. and
climbed the stairs noiselessly Voices
inside the apartment told her that she
had not been mistaken. 1t was tha
apartment of the Graysons and Kitty
that they sought.
The hail door was OF thin, light
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-14

arrived. AS Constance looked about
she could see clearly that there was
indeed no adequate reason why the girl
should steal
How do you feel?" asked Constance
when the girl had sunk half exhausted
on n couch in the living room.
"Oh, so nervous" she replied press
ing her hands to the back of her
head. and I have a terrible headache,
although It is a little better now"
They had talked for perhaps half an
hour, as Constance soothed her. when
there was the sound OF a key in the
door. A young woman in black on
tered. She was well-dressed, in fact
elegantly dressed in a quiet way. some
what older than Kitty. but by no means
as attractive.
"Why--hello, Kitty" she cried,
what's the matter"
oh, Annie. Tn so unstrung." replied
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-14

tho sort of people your little friend
COnsOrts with. Why, they call Annie
GraysOn the queen of the shoplifters.
She has forgotten more about shoplift-
Ing than all the rest will ever know"
Constance longed to ask him what
had taken him to the Grayson fiat the
night before, but thought better OF it,
There was no use in angering Drum
mond further. Instead. she let him
think that he had succeeded in fright
ening her off.
She went back TO her own apart
ment to wait and worry Evidently
DrummOnd was pretty sure of some
thing. or he would not have disclosed
his hand to her. even partially She
felt that she must see Kitty before
il was too late. Then the thought
crossed her mind that perhaps already
it was too late. Drummond evidently
was working in some way for an alliance
Of the department stores outside.
Constance had had her own ideas
about Kitty. And as she waited and
watched, she tried to reason how she
might carry them out if she had a
chance.
She had just been insured, and had
been very much interested in the varf-
Gus tests that the woman doctor of
the insurance company had applied to
her. One in particular which involved
the use of little simple instrument
that fitted over the forearm had inter
ested her particularly. She had talked
to the doctor about it, and as she
talked an idea had occurred to her
that it might have other uses than
those which the doctor made of il.
She had bought one. While she was
waiting it occurred to her that per
haps it might serve her purpose. She
got the instrument ont. 1t consisted
OF a little arrangement that fitted
over the forearm. and was attached
by a tube to a dial that registered in
millimeters a column of mercury.
Would it really show anything. she
wondered?
There was a quick call on the teIe-
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-14

the girl. then recollecting Constance.
added. let me introduce my friend,
Mrs. Dunlap. This is Mrs. Annie Gray
son, who has taken me in as a lodger
and is ever so kind to me-
Constance nodded. and the woman
held out her hand frankly.
Very glad to meet YOU" she said.
My husband, Jim. is not at home. but
we are a very happy little family up
here. Why. Kitty. what is the NATTER
The girl had turned her face down
in the sofa pillows and was sobbing
again. Between sobs she blurted out
the whole OF the sordid story And q :
she proceeded. Annie glanced quickly
from her to Constance, for conirma-
tion.
Suddenly she rose and extended her
hand to Constance.
Mrs Dunlap" she said. how can
ever thank you for what you have done
for Kitty? She is almost like sister
to me. You-you were-too good
There was a little catch in the
woman's voice But Constance could
not quite make out whether 1t was
acted or wholly genuine.
Did she ever do anything like that
before?' she asked.
only once" replied Annie Grayson,
"and then 1 gave her such talking
to that I thought she would be able
to restrain herself when she felt that
way again"
It was growing late and Constance
recollected that she had an engage
ment for the evening. AS she rose TO
go Kitty almost overwhelmed her with
embraces
IN keep in touch with Kitty whis-
pered Constance at the door. and If
you will let me know when anything
comes up that I may help her in. I
shall thank you"
Depend on me-" answered Mrs.
Grayson, and I want to add my thanks
to Kitty's for what you have done.
I'll try to help you"
As she Rroped her way down the as
vet unlighted sairs. Constance became
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-14

wood, and as she stood there she could
easily hear what passed inside
hat-ls KITTY Ill she heard the
SUI ana aile e. man voice INQUIRE. .,..
i'Pti'u MS VI aS SUI nc"
her voice tralied off into an indlstln-
. U,SIi a"Ie Whisper.
no" Ire yon' Kitty aSAe" the
"~,"l,, ~
oi, nave a Spl'tIhg hTa"aC''s, - III, III,
z nou IL an a., uay' e'u'u JUST SCI ''
-. l -..,,, -,
III S'i'E nope ii S''S "'''' 7'.''''
on ] guess 1t Will They often 90
away as su"dehly as theE come. l"u
Ah"" We mad them before.
bfummonds : voice then spoke up
bld YOU see the TrlmoIe ad. tomGhi.
The Pensacola journal., 1917-08-14

now. Her only refuge was silence.
She felt the hot tingle Of Indignation
in her cheeks. But she said nothing.
Huh" exclaimed Drummond, walk
ing along beside her. and adding con-
temptuously. Il don't know the young
one. but you know who the other is?'
Constance bit her lip.
MO-" he queried. Then I'll show
you"
He had taken from his pocket a
bunch of oblong cards. Each bore.
she could see from the corner of her
eye, a full face and profile picture
of woman, and on the back OF the
card was a little writing.
He selected one and handed it to
Constance. Instantly she recognized
the face. 1t was Annie GraysOn. with
half a dozen aliases written after the
name.
There he fairly snorted. That's
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-21
BADGER STATE NEWS
MOST IMPORTANT HAPPENINGS
OF THE PAST WEEK TOLD
IN A FEW LINES.
GETS BIG SUM FOR TORPEDO
Former Badger Youth Sells Invention
TO Marlin Arms Company for
$4,000 and Royalty
Danger Proof.

Monroe-Word has just been re-
ceiyed by relatives here from Lester
Barlow that he has been successful in
selling his torpedo invention to the
Marlin Arms company for $4,000
cash an annual royalty for seventeen
years guaranteed not to fall below
$4,000 a year. and has accepted sup
e~yision OF the manufacture OF the
new apparatus at a salary OF 800 a
week during the term OF his contract.
Mr.. Barlow was born at Monticello.
but when a mere child his parents
moved to Slear Lake, Ia. The tropedo
which Mr. Barlow has invented is said
to be absolutely danger proof in every
particular, being nonexplosive until
after il has been dropped from an aero
plane. After 1t has fallen from 600 to
700 feet compressed air caps the APP
partus. and the explosion comes when
it is within six or seven feet of the
ground. 1t has no springs. wheels,
cams or shafts and is said to be very
simple in construction.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-21
New Bills in Assembly.

KoepSell- Every Incorporated viii
agr shall be entitled to representation
on the county board.
Assembly committee on judiciary
has reported for death the {. f. Han
sen bill which would change the time
of residence of voter In precinct
from ten to thirty days.
ChIunock Making II the duty of
town. village and city assessors to col
let agricultural s'sustics and report
10 the state depa tment OF agriculture.
Eugelhretson Providing for boun-
! ty on foxes of 81
( Everett To abolish the county court
in Iron county and 10 establish su-
perior court.
Young Providing for special state
aid for hrst-claSS rural schools
Vaughn: 70 appropriate a sum OF
money to serd soldieSs Of Wisconsin
who participated In the yIcksburs
campaign in 1868 TO jubilee TO be
held there October 1919. 1917.
Edwards: Providing new rule for
! the distribution OF public utility Se1es,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-21
New Bills in Senate.

Perry-To increase the number ~
training schools in the state from ~ to
10
Bray Requiring That sausage sold
Is packages be stamped To show its
Ingredients.
Cunningham Providing for sgricul.
tural Representatives in 2S counties In
1917 and - counties in 1915.
Baxter; Placing the inspection ~
bakeries under the dairy aud food com
mission. instead of the Industrial com
mission.
Bennett-State charitable aud penal
institutions may be held sor damages
for negligence of their officers.
Schulz-Requiring street RAILWAY
companies to report monthly the earn
ings per car per line on every street
railway system of the state.
Bennett-A fine of SO for any per
son allowing Canada thistles to grow
on their land
schultz-Giving cities the power TO
regulate the sale and manufacture eff
concrete blocks.
Settlement for injury made
within 20 days shall not preclude an
acton for damages.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-21
WHAT A JEWELRY FIRM did
They Invested Some of Their
Spare Money in Canadian
Lands.

s. Joseph & Sons, OF Des Moines,
Iowa, are looked upon as being shrewd,
careful business men. Having some
spare money on hand, and looking for
a suitable investment, they decided to
purchase Canadian lands, and farm 1t.
With the assistance of the Canadian
Government Agent, at Des Moines,
Iowa, they made selection near Cham
pion. Alberta. They put 240 acres OF
land in wheat, and in writing to Mr..
Hewitt, the Canadian Government
Agent al Dos Moines, one of the men,
bers of the firm says;
Il have much pleasure in advising
you that on our farm five miles east
of Champion, in the Province of Al
berta, Canada, this year (1916 we har-
vested and threshed 10 600 bushels Of
wheat from 240 acres. this being an
average of A bushels and 10 pounds
to the acre. A considerable portion
of the wheat was No. l Northern.
worth at Champion approximately
$1.S5 per bushel, making total return
of S19,610, or an average of S81.70 per
acre gross Yields. Needless TO say, we
are extremely well pleased with our
lands"
1t might not be uninterestfhg to read
the report of c. A. Wright of Milo,
Iowa, who bought 100 acres at Cham
pion, Alberta. for $1,000 in December.
1915. He stubbled in the whole lot OF
1t, and threshed 4,4S7 bushels Grade
No. Northern.
Mr.. Wright, being a thorough bust
ness man, gives the cost of work, and
the amount realized. These figures
show that after paying for his land
and cost Of operation he had $2,472.67
left.
44S7 bushels, worth $1.55 at
Champion ................S 6,vo4.S0
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-21
BILIOUS, HEADACHY,
SICK ''CASCARETS'
Gently cleanse your liver ant
sluggish bowels while
you sleep.
Get a Io-cent box.

Sick headache, biliousness. dizzi-
ness, coated tongue. foul taste and foul
breath-always trace them to torpid
liver; delayed. fermenting food In the
bowels or sour. gassy stomach.
Poisonous matter clogged in the in
testines, instead OF being cast out
OF the system is re-absorbed into the
blood. When this poison reaches the
delicate brain tissue it causes con-
gestion and that dull. throbbing, sick
ening headache.
Cascarets Immediately cleanse the
stomach, remove the sour, undigested
food and foul gases. take the excess
bile from the liver and carry out all
the constipated waste matter and
poisons in the bowels.
A Cascaret tonight will surely
straighten you out by morning. They
work while you sleep-a 10cent box
from your druggist means your head
clear, stomach sweet and your liver
and bowels regular for months Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-21
May Abandon BREWING.

Stevens Point-The stockholders of
the National Brewing company in an
nual meeting here appointed a commit.
tee to consider the future of the con.
Germ in the light of the prohibition
movement. and to decide whether the
manufacture of beer shall be contin-
ued or abandoned. The opinion was
expressed that the plant will likely be
turned into another line of business.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-21
Will Join Ambulance coro..

Madison-Gilman c. Blake. a junior
student at Wisconsin university, left
for New York preparatory to going TO
France to aid in the American ambu-
lance corps. He viii be among the
first Of American Red Cross workers
to go to Europe since Germany de-
clared its unrestricted submarine war
fare.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-02-21
Ask Reduction IL Ereiaht Rate..

Wausau The central Wisconsin
traffic bureau. On behalf OF Wilson &
Schleet of Minocqua, is preparing a
brief TO the state railroad commission
asking a reduction OF freight rates
from Mohrs spur, near Hlxson. TO
points IN southern Wisconsin to put
them on an equal basis with rates
from Star Lake At present the Star
Lake rate is 3 $40 cents lower than
those from Mohrs spur. it is claimed.