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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-19
MAY CENTER IN WASHINGTON
Probability That One Committee Will
Purchase All Supplies Needed by
the Allied Countries.

WaShington.-Creati of a central
purchasing committee in Washington
for all supplies bought in the United
States for the allied governments was
forecast here by Sir Hardman Lever,
financial expert Of the British war
mission. The committee will supplant
J. P. Morgan 6 Co.
Discussing the world financial situa-
ton, the British expert expressed the
opinion that Germany will be practical
~ bankrupt in the credit markets
after the war.
'Our enemies" he said, "for all their
boosted efficiency, have never had the
courage to face their financial prob
lens, with the result that when the
war is over they will be hard put to
it,
The Teutonic governments having
pyramided one internal loan upon an
other, he explained, their interest
charges would be so great that he be-
Heved they would either have to repu-
diate a large part of their debt or face
inability TO buy the enormous Guanti-
ties of material they would need for
reconstruction.
The allies, he added, had paid their
way in the war ''by the Straightfor-
ward and natural means. by pouring
out their gold, by selling enormous
masses of American securities, by rails
ing loans" As a result, he predicted
that the end Of the war would find the
allies in good shape financially, despite
their enormous permanent debts.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-19

after three doctors said I never would
stand up straight again. was mid
wife for seven years and recommended
the Vegetable Compound to every wo-
man to take before birth and after
wards, and they all got along so nicely
that it surely is godsend to suffering
women. If women wish to write %
me viii be delighted to answer them"
Mrs. JENNIE AoYER, S42 E.North St,
Lima, Ohio.
Women who suffer from displacs-
ments, weakness, Irregularities, ner-
vousness, backache, or bearing-down
pains, need the tonic properties of the
roots and herbs contained In Lydia z.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-19
EVERY CLASS REACHED BY
$1,8OO,OOO,OOO TAX ACT

ever 4-@N
cents
stock on each original issue $780,
'0Ne
sonds debentures
in
DEEDS conveying
for each $500 tionaIo Fraction
policies Except
fire
S@suSH pohcy premiums
passenger tickets 0perce
steamship tickets foreign
ceedina SIS. -
Seats oerths
I~P'eee . 10perce
motorcycles 5p
cent
IS psrc
ieiephone mess
3 on ecostino S1O
E On tho tina 10
Amusement tickets (chat
mission price. is
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-19
chicano,s Hull House

The Hull House. one Of the first
American settlements, was established
in Chicago in September, 1889. 1t rep
resented no association. but. was
opened by two women backed by many
friends, in the belief that the mere
foothQld OF a house. easily accessible,
situated in the midst OF the large for
eign colonies, would In itself be serv-
iceable in large city. The Hull House
work consists Of class lectures, public
discussions, trade unions, arts and
crafts, a music school, a theater, a
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-19
TO NEED PLENTY OF BEANS
Some Should be Grown in Every
Home Garden in Kansas, Says
Professor Ahearn.

Beans should be grown in every
home garden, this year, believes II. +.
Ahearn, professor OF horticulture IN
the Kansas State Agricultural College
Beans are q warm weather crop and
may be planted any time after the
ground becomes fairly warm and when
there is no danger of frost after the
plants are through the ground. point
ed out Professor Ahearn. The grow
ing season extends from May 10 10
September Is.
There are three distinct kinds of
beans-string, green shell and field.
The pods of the first type are used
while young and tender. When they
are older the beans are taken ont and
cooked alone. Any average soil is
good for the cultivation of this first
variety and a succession OF paintings
should be made
The green shell or bunch bean. as il
is more commonly called. is planted in
hills and pole is placed by each hill
on which the vine may climb. This
variety is sometimes planted by hills
OF corn, thus doing away with the ne
cessity for the poles.
Red kidney and white pea. or navy
bean, are the two varieties cIassed as
field beans, or dry shell beans. These
are never taken from the pods until
fully matured- These are more often
field crop, the planting, harvesting.
ana threshing being done by ma
chinery- There is much danger of field
beans rusting if there is a large
amount OF rain and heat and if the
weather is dry, the pods viii not fill,
due to imperfect pollination.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-19


but not exceeding s250.OO0, III per
cent
On excess of more than $4,000,
but not exceeding $4,000. ? per cent.
On excess OF more than $4,000. but
not exceeding S1.OO0.O0O. 231z per cent
On excess of more than 100000,
but not exceeding 100000, 3 per
cent.
On excess of more than 100000,
but not exceeding 100000, 31z per
cent.
On excess of more than 100000,
but not exceeding $4.OOO,OOO, 4 per
cent.
On excess of more than 100000.
but not exceeding 100000, AZ per
cent
On excess of more than s5.OOO,O 600.
but not exceeding SS,OO0,OOO, 5 per
cent
On excess of more than $4,000, 600.
but not exceeding S11.OOOOOO Z per
cent.
On excess of more than 81. ZOO. 900,
but not exceeding S15,OO0,OOO 10 per
cent.
On excess of more than S15.OOO,OO
10 per cent.
The income tax schedules were not
changed except for the determination
to place an added tax Of one-third on
individual income taxes which are due
in June Of this year. Under this pro-
vision those who already have paid
their income taxes for the year ending
December 81, 1916, will have to pay
-,
and those who have not paid will have
to pay One-third more when they do
pay.
The tax on excess profits was not
changed and stands as printed previ-
Ously at Is per cent on profits over 8
per cent and $1,000.
Liquor Touched Up.
The tax on spirits, whisky and sim
liar beverages has been increased to
1920 per gallon
The tax on beer is s2.75 per barrel.
The tax on rectif1ers is 10 cents per
gallon.
The tax on tobacco has been dou-
bled.
The taxes on cigars have been ad-
vanced to a new schedule ranging
from 80 cents to SO per thousand,
retail value.
The bill specifies that purchasers
shall pay the 10 per cent tax on
amusement, theater. and baseball tick
cts.
A new tax of 3 per cent on heat,
light. and telephone bills was inserted
in the bill. Under this section when
the householder goes to pay his month
~ bills for these articles he will have
to pay an additional 3 per cent of the
amount of the bills for the support of
the government.
The stamp tax on telephone and
telegraph messages was fixed at 5
cents on each message the toll of which
is more than IS cents.
Mail Rate Increases.
The secOnd-class mail rate increase
was decided on according to the zone
system. On motion of Representative
Dixon of Indiana, this was reduced to
the following:
Two cents 2 pound on second-class
mail in first and second zones.
Three cents a pound on second-class
mail in the third and fourth zones.
Five cents a pound on Second-class
mail I'm the fifth and sixth zones.
Six cents a pound on second-class
mail in the seventh and eighth zones.
Religious, fraternal, labor and agrf-
cultural papers not operated for profit |
were put on a straight one and one
half-cent-a-pOund basis.
The old regulations concerning the !
free distribution of small papers with
IN the county were unchanged
a tax of per cent was inserted in /
the bill on pleasure boats.
Musical instruments costing less /
than $40 each, were exempted from |
the provisions of the per cent tax on |
these articles.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-19

concealed damage is discovered. They
will add 535, I'D tons to Americas mer-
chant marine. Some can be made
ready in four months for transports if
wanted
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES have been
closed between the Matson Navigation
company and the federal shipping
board. it is reported here, to tow the
interned German vessels In the Ha-
waiian islands ports to the Pacific
coast for repairs, after which it was
said the ships would be used for war
purposes.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-19
Ameriean pistaste for Prixaex.

The great novelist or the great com
poser can afford a telephoneless hut
or fat, and so gain enough peace and
quiet to think. Plain Americans must
have the telephone at their elbow day
and night or go out of busineSs-so-
cially as well as commercially. The
joyOusness with which Americans
have welcomed the telephone to their
ears and lips no doubt flows in part at
least from our national distaste for
privacy. We don't pull down our
shades at night and we hate hedges
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-19
Men and Women

women as well q men are made niEer-
able by kidney and bladder trouble Dr.
A1lners Swamp-Root. the great kidney
medicine, is highly recommended by thou
SWamp-Root stands the highest for the
reason that so many people say il has
proved TO be Just the remedy needed in
thousands Of even the most distressing
cases
At druggists in soc and 800 sizes You
may receive sample size bottle OF
SSSmp-ROOt by Parcel Post, also a pam
phlet telling you about it Address Dr.
kilmer & Co. BinghamtOn, N " and
enclose ten cents, also mention this paper
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-19
DENIED TITLE TO SHIPPING
Measure Asked For by Administration
Blocked in the House, In
der the Rules.

washington The administration
bin to give title to seizure of German
war-bound ships was blocked again in
the house. Mr.. Mann objected.
Seyenty-one German and Austrian
merchant ships seized by the govern
ment will be repaired and ready for
commission within five months unless
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-19
A New Excuse.

Mary-h you please, ma'am, may 1
60
Alistress-Since you've been with
me, you have gone TO the funerals Of
two mothers, four uneles, six aunts
and nine cousins 1 want you 10 uR-
derStand that 1 will have no more
deaths in your family
AIary-Nery well, ma'am I was go
ing TO ask you If 1 couldn't have an
hour off this afternoon TO see my
sisters new baby.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-19
Not So

'-Oh, grandma exclaimed little
Margaret, who had been rummaging
through an old bureau drawer in the
attic What a curious old key this
is"
Yes, dear" replied her grand
mother. That was your GRANDPA
Tiers latchkey."
And you keep IT memory Of the old
daysZ"
NO. my dear In memory Of the
old nights
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-19
CHICAGO TO RAISE REGIMENT
Influential Men Behind Movement
That VIII Add Force to Nations
Military Strength.

Chicago. = Chicago captains Of
finance and industry win raise regi-
ment to send to France. Details were
made public through the following tele-
gram which has been sent to Theodore
Roosevelt:
Chicago desires to raise the first vol
unteer regiment for the expeditionary
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-19

Woman Tells How SIS Worth
Of Pinkham's Compound
Made Her Well.
Lima, Ohio.-"Iwas ali broken down
meath from displacement One Of my

lady friends came 70
see me and she ed
vised me TO CON-
mence taking Lydia
E Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound
and to use Lydia e
Pinkham's Sanativs
Wash Ibegan tax
ing your remedies
and took$5 o0Eorth
and IN two months
Ill
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-19
Most Of the -

To her class, a Philadelphia teache.
put this question: ~Hov many kinds
OF poetry are there7" Three, replied
one pupil quickly. 'sWhat are they?'
Lyric. dramatic. and epidemic."@
PUCK
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-19

gymnasium, various social clubs. a eof-
fee house, a day nursery, etc. Jane
Adams, head of the Hull House, was
born at CedarviIle, H., in 1860.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-19

The president is authorized to
call upon all public officers to as
slst IN the execution of the law.
The plan is, however, to rely on
the people for the proper execu-
ton of the law. 1t is expected
that patriotic citizens will offer
their services free as registrars.
Such services will be greatfuIIy
acknowledged. Volunteers for
this service should communicate
Immediately with the proper off
ciaI.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-19
IVES. THINK sou

Most any good soap viii do, but Red
Cross Ball Blue is the only blue.
Makes the greatest difference. Ny
clothes are a dream-snowy white I
can't use liquid blue. No, not me. Give
me Red Cross Bail Blue and III show
you some beautiful elothes.-AdY.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-19

War Department Issues lnstruc-
tons for the Guidance of
Officials Concerned.
GOVERNORS TO HAVE CHARGE
Chief Executive of Each State Made
Head OF Registration Therein
Mayors and Selected Boards
Given Authority in Cities
of More Than 10000.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. concern
ing the methods of carrying into effect
the mandates of the army draft law
have been issued by the war depart
ment. Responsible officials will be gov
erned by the following orders:
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-19

The inheritance tax starts with
one-half Of 1 per cent as the basic
tax on all estates of $4,000 or less.
The remainder of the schedule is an
piled to the various excuses in grad
uatiOn as follows:
Inheritance Tax Scale.
On excess of more than $4,000. but
not exceeding S15OOOO, L per cent.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-19
Mine Echoes Voice is Times.

There are many salt mines in Tran
sylvania. The ones in Marosujvar pro-
duce, says the National Geographic
Magazine. hundred million pounds of
salt year. In the one at Tordo there
is gallery known as the Joseph gal
tery, where one may hear his voice
echoed and re-echoed 10 times.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-19

and fences. II open plumbing Is not
an American invention, It ought to be.
On any future shield Of these United
States the tile bathroom and the tele-
phone instrument ought to share the
glory.-Exchange
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-19
No Dancer.

ST have a mind of my own"
Don't worry about anybody laying
claim TO it
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-19

Even If babies were disposed TO talk
sense IT is doubtful whether their
mammas would let them.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-19

Substitute for FIour.-Left-ove bis
cults and mullins make a good par
tial substitute for flour The home
economics department at the Univer-
sity Of Kansas has so proved with
cakes and cookies made from dry
bread
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-19

Machine Gun Company Ready
With 70 men, war strength. on the
roll the lola Machine Gun Company is
anticipating muster into the Third
Kansas Regiment The machine gun
company is Iola's third unit ready fur
service in the war with Germany.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-19

WaterViIIe Officer a Suicide-L- r.
Larson, city marshal of WaterTfIIe,
committed suicide recently by hang
ing He tied a rope around his neck
and jumped from the barn loft door.
He leaves a widow, two sons and
daughter.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-19

Pittsburg Has 19,19o.-Pittsburg's
is 1880 Assessors have
the enumerating- This is
a slight gain over last year.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-19

Cimarron No SIacker-With the en-
listment of eleven more young men,
CimaTron, with a population of about
one thousand, has sent a total Of
fOrty-two men to the army and navy.
Men from CimarTOn have entered most
branches Of the service. The stand
ard Of efficiency of men from there
has been remarkably high Give Dill
man, son Of Postmaster C NJ. Dill
man, passed with a grade of 90.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-19

A Church DissoIves.- Presby-
terrain Church organized at Hazleton
thirty years ago has dissolved. The
building and other property has been
sold to the Christian Church.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-19

Flag Raising at -MuIber-
" held patriotic rally and a flag
raising recently. In which 1000 per
sons participated F W. Brfnkerhoff
~ Pittshurz smoke
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-19

Parsons Man Heads EnQineers.-
F B. Hunter of Parsons was elected
president OF the Kansas branch Of the
National Association OF Stationary En-
gineers, in convention at Manhattan.
J. B Vansant OF Topeka was elected
secretary and J. h Stone of LeaTen-
worth. treasurer Topeka was chosen
as next years convention city.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-19

Shriner Money to Red cross.-The
indian Temple, Shriners' organization
at Wichita, has called off its excursion
to Minneapolis next June and viii give
the money to the Red Cross. Two
hundred and fifty members, with their
wives, we're going.
4
Death From NaiI.-As a result of
running a rusty nail in his foot two
weeks ago. W s LiIlibridge, a farmer,
81 years old, is dead at Salina from
bloOdpoison- He came to Kansas ttir-
ty-six years ago. The widow and four
children survive.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-29

Mrs. Lena Cogany 5U, SUICIDE. LAS
Ex-Chief HeaIey and Aid. De Priest
to be tried soon.
Anton Carpiel wants divorce. Says
wife tried to poison him.
Harold Turner, negro, shot by Po-
Iiceman Oscar Williams, died.
John Mahon, 1920 Burley aV., may
die; fell while trying to board car.
Mrs. Grace Leonard, ga E. 46th,
wants divorce from Harry Leonard.
Chas. Gross, 3, 5221 N. Paulina,
played near furnace; died of burns.
Mrs. May White, 345 E. 61st, got
divorce from Walter White. Cruelty.
Mrs. Peter DouVres, II w. Harri-
son, went shopping with $83; failed
to return.
Nettie MarEieWicz, Worth, award
ed $4,000 in breach Of promise case
againstDaniel Crandal.
VIM. Solver, dept mgr. Gage Hat
Works, wants divorce. Charges IN
faithfulness. Says wife shot him in
the leg.
Willis Howard Keech, wealthy real
estate man, has again sued wife for
divorce. DeSeruOn charged. F1TsJ
suit failed.
Dennis Hicks divorce suit against
Hazel Hicks failed. Judge wouldn't
believe story of her relations with
Thomas Shields.
Jean Dumunter, who stole coat
from PoIcewoman Florence Van
Amber, sent to House of Good Shep-
herd for one year.
Hyman GaIoVich, professional
bondsman, arrested on bad check
charge. Peter Jappas, saloonkeeper,
1872 n. Clark, complainant.
Oswald C. Tracy, son of S. w.
Tracy, vice pres. Chicago Tunnel Co.,
says he was drunk when he married
Florence Pivic in June, 1915. Wants
annulment.
Ethel StaIey, singer, wants $780,
= !
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-29
NEWS OF THE DAY CONCERNING CHICAGO

E. F. Rogers, 4357 Indiana aV., hit.
by street car, died.
Chas. J. Vopicka, minister to Bal
kans, is back in Chicago.
States Atty Hoyne to present 21st
ward vote fraud evidence to grand
jury.
VIM. Kotthast, saloonkeeper, 1881
Montana, slugged and robbed by
three men.
Citizens trial board exonerated
eight paving inspectors accused Of
'skimping."
Robert r. Clark mansion, land
mark at Barry av., Clark and Halsted
sts., to be RACED.
Michael DemiIIo, 1347 ,Elburn av.,
shot in face during quarrel in saloon
at 1135 Harrison.
Lorraine Antanick, Newcastle, Pa,
left home for bright lights of Chi
CagO." Sought by police.
Chas. G. Strauss, owner La Plante
hotel, 1907 Van Buren,, acquitted of
contributing to delinquency Of IA
year-old girl.
w. S. Denhan, wealthy farmer Of
Hopkins, Ill, committed suicide in
roOming house at 10 N. Clark. Bus
mess worries.
Alfred Urion and wife want $751;
900 damages from DreXel Motor LiV-
cry Co. and w. M. HOyt. They were
hurt in collision.
Mayor. Thompson subpoenaed to
appear in court and explain why he
refused Edw. OdeH license to run sa-
loon at 1864 w. Madison.
Tony FaIkenberg, 9O6 N. Marsh
field aV., tried suicide with gun after
doctors told him he had only two
months to live. Probably will die.
Katherine Cichonska, 1146 Mil
waUkee av., robbed of S26 by two
men. Harry Backer, 104O w. 32d,
and VIM. Simonsky, 3156 Morgan,
arrested and identified.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-19
Why Not Training Camp for Omaha1

Announcement is made of contemplated sum
mer training camps for citizen soldiers at num-
Der OF western army posts. including Forts Smell
ing, Riley and Russell. This proposed extension
OF the service is in measure but supplementary
to plans formerly prevailing for the training Of
the National Guard in connection with summer
maneuvers OF the regular army. Fort Riley is
well equipped for the purpose, but why should
either Fort Smelling or Fort Russell be pre-
ferred over Fort Crook or Fort Omaha? These
last named posts have splendid quarters. perfect
arrangements for accommodating much larger
body OF men than is likely to be assembled at a
summer training camp for citizens, and an Access
sbility that render them much more convenient
and attractive. The re-establishment Of train
ing school for the army flyers at Omaha is evil
dence that the War department is not unmindful
Of the advantages Of the military plants main
tanned here. Why not summer training school
here as we'll?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-19
Uncle Sam a Creditor Nation
New York Journal Of commsree.

Our government has practically no indebted
ness abroad. To what extent the securities of
American corporations or business concerns are
still held in foreign countries there is no means
Of ascertaining. We may still be debtor nation
to large amount but we know that we are a
creditor nation to the extent of more than $1,000
100000 and probably the balance of indebtedness
is considerably in our favor. One of Our reviews
OF the financial experience of the country at the
end of last year showed with approximate accu-
placed in the United States as the result of the
immense borrowing of the nations at war in
Europe.
The total Of foreign loans that had been taken
here up to that time was 81 100000, and it was
estimated on reliable data that SIZE, 100000 had
At least $l,900,000,000 of this consists of war
loans and nearly one half Of that, or 90S0OO0OO is
due from Great Britain, which has done much to as
sist financing its allies. The $270000000 borrowed
here BY Canada may we'll be added to the British in
debtedness. These OF Canada are not all strictly
war loans. Only Sl2o,OCo,ooO of that charged to
its account is strictly OF that character, though
much Of the rest is due to needs indirectly caused
by the war All but $3s000,0O0 set down to
European account has been for war expenses.
France comes next to Great Britain as our
creditor its loans here amounting to $685. 000
Included in the total Indebtedness with the Sc
cured government loans is considerable volume
OF banking credits.
The relatively small amount of loans and
credits of neutrals in Europe, amounting to only
about $3s0O0,000, is divided between Switzerland
Greece, Norway and Sweden but about $500
600 has been advanced to Latin American coun-
tries and $5.000,000 to China. These figures do
not cover the whole ground, but they afford a
general idea Of the financial obligations of otl
countries held here, and, when added to our great
accumulation of gold during the process Of their
issue, indicates a pretty solid basis of financial
strength when the time comes for reversing the
process, which is inevitable sooner of later; not
that we shall become the borrower but we shall
accept payment in other forms and surrender
securities gradually We shall also more or less
supply capital from accumulation for productive
use abroad