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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-10
The Gn.Sin

The following conversation was
heard between two gossips.
Gossip One: 4 heard some scan
dal about Mrs So-and-so; a friend of
your IS quite intimate with her. I
wish you would ask this friend If IT
Is true and II 1t is tell me-"
Gossip Two: 81 heard some sean
dalous news about Mr.. So-and-so and
1 know it is true because a friend OF
mine told me-"
What is a friend? What degree
OF confidence should be placed In q
friend?
In nay opinion, anyone that viii
talk about others TO me, will talk
about me TO others and such a per
son Is a friend TO no one.
communicated
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-10
Most Expensive Tool

The diamond drill is a decidediy. ex-
pensive tool, as it is usual to place
eight stones In each bit or drill point
and fair-sized stones, of from three to
four carats each are more satisfactory
and. economical in the long run than
small ones. AS the carbon is worth
about $85 carat, single drill armed
with stones Of medium size would cOsi
in the neighborhood OF $500.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-10
Our Ei-s+ Ra++raehin

The first American battIeship was
the old Texas, of Spanish-American
war fame. She was authorized by
congress in 1886 and was completed
six years later. The original battle
ship was little over 800 feet long and
had displacement OF 6.315 tons The
present day Texas is 554 feet long and
has a tonnage of 27,COO tons. The old
Texas ended her days as a target for
navy practice above five years ago.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-10
PILES

Itching, Bleeding, Blind or Pro
truding Piles quickly and permanent
" cured WITHOUT THE KNIFE.
No cutting, no chloroform or other
dangerous anesthetic used. He gives
q contract and guarantee TO cure
every case he treats, no matter how
long standing, or refund every cent
Iul ana troublesome Haa1aoys = VIII
him.
The doctor is authorized By the
State of Kansas to treat AL chrsaic
diseases OF. men and women
Examination and consultation free
and confidential.
Once Address:
= SPARR, n. D.
22e Glendale Bldg.
k1zEas CITY, he.
Refsrsnee; Gets City Eat5ehaI 3zzk
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-10
susrlcioue.

'When Bin Simmons goes to church
they always pass the contribution plate
70 him before anyone else" seWhy is
tnat; Is he such a generous giver7s
Not he. By presenting it to him first
they don't ,stand a chance of losing any
thing but the empty plate.s-aEev
xeck Wo<la
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-10
Stick-to-it-iHe-ness.

In campaigns of this kind each
contestant will have discouraging
days, but those easily discouraged
will drop out. That makes it easier
for the ones who stick to it. Are you
one of the latter kind. If so, do not
let one day go by, but that you Sc
cure a few subscriptions, free vote
coupons,-or promises to help you la
ter. Do not overlook the promises.
Mark them down, and then some day
when you need votes real bad, call
on all your promisis, and you will be
surprised the way people keep their
word.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-10

A fine farm of 800 acres located
one-half mile from Menlo, ON eastern
edge of Thomas County, good i'm
provements, $50 in cultivation most
all in wheat, one-fourth of wheat
goes with land. Can, sell this for
short time for $4,000, time or part
at 6 per cent interest. Key Land, Co..
Steiner Building, Hays, Kansas.
Phone 542
Mrs. F. K. Meade gave a lunch
con in honor of Miss Pearl Sidenius,
Tuesday afternoon. The afternoon
was spent at whist These ladies
were present: Mrs. L. D. Wooster,
Mrs. Blake of Ellis, Mrs. E B. Mat
thew, Mrs. Fred Schwaller, Mrs. Roy
Lenoch, Mrs. Azel Cochran, Mrs. H.
A. Nickles, Mrs J. W. Read, Mrs. T.
H. Clover, Miss Andrews, Mrs. Geo.
Philip, ST., Mrs. P. J. Deane, Mrs
Fred Oshant, Mrs c. A Shively. Mrs.
Joe Irwin, Misses Pearl Sidenius,
Florence Nickles, Dora E. Grass, Ell
sic Mcintosh, Elizabeth Agnew, Jen-
ME Nickles and Elizabeth Condit.
For SaIe: Several head of good
vO1Ino mares John OF ouCbI;n
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-10

A few months after I had been mar
rfed an old coIored woman living in
the neighbOrhood said to me- Say,
honey, befO' yO' was married ] noticed
A1istah Green was always hangins on
20 ahms but now see 70 does the
ka1sin' on his ARA chicazo Tribuna.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-10
susnicious

There's a man outside who wants
to see you." announced the office boy.
He says he's an old friend of yours"
Find out whether he wants to borrow
money or sell life Insurance." directed
his employer. 'In either case. I'm not
In"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-10
From ths SCRAP Pile.

In days Of old when knights were
bold and quick TO draw the blade,
their endless scraps. for writing chaps,
a deal OF copy made. And II was wen.
as things befelI. that they did slash and
carve Tor had thsy not. today 3 lot,
e aoVSasts Wozz6 stAE4A
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-10
Daily THOUGHT.

Believe me, the talent of success
is nothing more than doing whatever
you do. without thought of fame. If
it come at all, it viii come because it
is deserved, not because it is sought
after-Longfellcw
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-10

Mrs. Uhlrich, who has spent the
past two months with her. daughter,
Mrs. w. A. Boys, will return to her
home in Manhattan, in few days.
Mrs. H. B. Byers and sister, Mrs
Stackhouse of Buckeye, returned last
week, from New York City, where
they have been visiting their mother
Mr.. Fronting, principal of the Els
worth High School, came to Hays,
Tuesday, evening, to referee the bas-
ketball game between Russell and
Hays.
Ira John, who was hit by train,
at Yocemento, about three weeks ago
left for Kansas City,last week, where
he has been employed to teach the
blind.
Eli Murphy, previously employed
as private secretary to Superintend-
ent of the A. T. & S. F. Railway
Company, is the guest of his grand
mother, Mrs. D. H. Early.
Last Sunday, the Daughters of
Isabelle" initiated a large number
of young folks. After the initiation
a banquet was served which was fol-
lowed by an excellent program.
Robert Behan of Park, Kansas,
was in Hays, Thursday and FRIDAY.
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Be-
han and with his sisters, Mrs. C. A.
Miller and Mrs. C. W. Miller, Jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Mcintosh of
Buckeye, returned last Friday, from
Newton, Kansas, where they went
to attend the funeral of William Mil
Ter of that city, brother of Mrs. Nc
Intosh.
The girls of the Normal School
gave a leap year ball at the Essex
Hall. About twenty-five couples
were present. Punch and waters
were served and a good time is re-
ported.
The Rouse family from the north
east part of the state, expect to
move to Hays, to live in the not very
distant future. Miss Ruby Rouse,
now teacher in the Colby schools,
was summer student at the Nor
NAL last year.
A meeting of the stockholders of
the Golden Belt Fair Association will
be held in the Hays New Opera
House next Tuesday, February 10th,
at two o'clock. All stockholders are
requested to be present. New Of
ficers to be elected.
Miss Condit had a 400 party for
Miss Sidenius. Ga bride to be) on
Friday evening. The guests were
DR.. Jamison and Miss Sidenius, DIR,
and Mrs. Meade, Mr.. and Mrs. Reed,
Mr.. and Mrs. Wooster, Mr.. Crane,
Miss Wray and Mr.. Knorr.
An auto load of ladies from Ellis,
were over to Hays, on Wednesday,
calling on Mrs. Flood and Mrs. Hale.
The party consisted of, Mrs. ]. H.
Gesner and daughters, Mrs. Ham
bright and Mrs. Richards; Mrs. ].
F. Hull and Mrs J. A. Westerman.
The Hays High School basketball
team won its sixth consecutive game
by defeating Russell High School by
a score of 80 to Is. Next week the
Hays team viii take four day trip
east to play Salina Business College,
Ellsworth High School and Russell
High School.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-10

But how am I to know that you
really love me?" sighed the village
maiden. Just ask anybody in Junk
vile" logically answered the travel
ing man VINO had visited her two Sun
days in suecession.7Judge.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-10
Wanted Her Chance.

Kathleen, four years old, during the
walk TO morning services on Sunday
was handed a coin and Instructed to
drop 1t in the collection plate when il
was passed When the time came for
Kathleen TO do her part she climbed
10 standing position on the seat and
whispered into her mothers ear: How
much do 1 get back?'
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-10

Mr.. Otis Rice of Ellis, was in
Hays, last Sunday.
Mr.. John Basgall, clerk in Bren-
ner's store has resigned his position.
Miss Mary Kissing, who is teach
ing at SEVERN, was home last Sun
day.
Lawrence Maska has been i'll for
some time at his home on the farm
in Buckeye.
Mrs. Chas. Miller is at the hospital
convalescing from an operation for
appendicitis.
Mrs Frank Joy of Buckeye, is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Pen, at
Burnell, Kansas.
Lena Binder of Ellsworth, was in
Hays, visiting with her sister, Mrs.
Denning, Sunday.
Junior Wagner, Albert Twiselton
and Tom Nasle of McCracken, Wis
tied in Hays, last Monday.
Grace Mullen, Marie Roenfeldt
and Mrs. Jake Wagner, were visit
ing friends in Russell, Sunday.
Will Cox and family of Collyer,
were in Hays, the first of the week
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Cox
The Ladies Aid Society of the Lu-
theran church will meet with Mrs
Geo. Grass, Thursday, February 49,
Mrs. VIM. Gosser left Saturday
noon, on the plug for Topeka, where
she will visit her mother, Mrs Smith
Mrs. E. A. Rea and daughter, Ha-
eel, who have been in the hospital
for some time, went home last Satur-
day.
Miss NJ. K. Schoenhals of the Nor
NAL addressed the County Teachers
Association at sAbilene, last Satur-
day.
August Gunther, who has been in
st. Anthony's hospital for the past
two weeks, has recovered and gone
home
Jack Harding of Northwestern
University, who was visiting friends
in Hays, left Saturday evening, for
Denver.
Robert Tague, banker of Co1lyer,
was in Hays, Sunday, visiting his
wife, who is in the st. Anthony's
hospital
John Stadter and family spent
Saturday and Sunday at Alexander,
visiting Mrs. Stadter's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Gish.
Mr.. C. G. Cochran gave the Camp
fire Girls five dollars to increase the
fund raised by the supper given last
Saturday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gillian left
Monday morning, in their Ford for
Kingman, and other points in south
eastern Kansas.
Mrs. Earl Furbeck of Ellis, who
underwent an operation at the hos
pital few days ago, will be able to
return home soon.
About twenty-five loyal boosters
of Russell High School, came up to
attend the Hays-RasselI basketball
game Tuesday evening
Mrs. B. D. Thompson of Ports,
Kansas, spent Wednesday and Thurs
day in town, as guest of her daugh-
teri, who are Normal students.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-10
Let's Hone So

''The time is coming when every
farmer will make from vegetables the
alcohol which will run his automo-
pile" Let US hope that he'll not put
any Of the fuel in the wrong tank
and set out to butt the city joy-rider
of the highway.-LouisyiIle Courier
Journal
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-10
when the lamp burned Low.

That was a beautiful eclipse of the
moon Wednesday night. It brought
up memories of the good old times
when the lamp in the best room was
turned low.-Toledo Blade.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-10
Well Matched.

First Bridesmaid 'They are well
matched, don't you think ?'' Second
"RatherI She's a grass
widow and he's a vegetarian. Boston
Evening, Transcript
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-10
DIR. SP
SPECIALIST
WILL BE IN HAYS CITY
Thursday, Feb. 22nd
At the WINDSOR HOTEL
For One Day Only
On His Regular Monthly Visits
Hours: Gam to 6p.m.

DR. SPARR, SPECIALIST CURES
PILES WITHOUT the loss of time
from work or businnenss- By the
method used by DR.. Spar only the
time necessary TO call and see him is
required There is practically no
pain to the treatment and you can
go about your work every day. You
do not have to go TO a hospital TO
be cured of the piles. The treatment
Is mild, but so effective that ouly q
few treatments are necessary TO COM
pletely cure this troublesome disease.
Piles cause constipation or comics
ton of the bowels and often affects
the heart, the kidneys, the liver, and
often causes cancer. Do you think
that II payes 70 neglect piles and run
such risks? Better call and see the
doctor before II is too late / MAKE
NO CHARGE FOR EXAMINATION
OR CONSULTATION.
DR. SPARR has been coming to
Hays City every four weeks since
June 1913.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-10
Youths MIGHT.

de truth is mighty said Uncle
Eben. "EVen a lie, to be successful,
has to have some truth sprinkled
through it,
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-10
Her Old Habit

Medium I hear the knocking
of your late wifeI' Patron-'aThat so?
Who's she knockin' now?"-Puck.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-10
Mother Is Critical

Mother doesn't think much more of
daughters chum than she does of pas
friends.--Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-10
The new officers and teachers hav.

The new officers and teachers have
been elected for the coming year
The Mems Business class Is now
discussing the question of the hour.
IF you want 10 be N class that does
things become a member.
Next Sunday evening, the Lincoln
address VIII be made by Dr.. Wood
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-10

Hays Chapter No. 228, Order of
the Eastern Star viii hold its meet
ing on Saturday evening, February
10th, at 7:30. Initiation. A good
attendance is requested.
Virginia Shively,
Worthy Matron.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-10

The Hays Music Club viii hold its
regular meeting on February 18th,
at the home of Mrs. ShiveIy. Prof.
Roberts viii lectre on "The Ring OF
the Nibelungen, by Wagner. The
lecture viii be illustrated by songs
sung by different persons and BY
Victrola selections.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-10
They ALWAYS Are

Even. the Optimists and the pessi-
mists are working Chicago
News.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-10
FIGURE II Out Yourself

Billy had just started 10 school. His
sister asked him if they were seated
according to average or height. Billy
replied: "0h, no; we are seated &C
cording to length
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-10

For SaIe:- Several head of good
young mares. John O'Loughl;n.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-02-10
THE CHURCHES.
Baptist Notes.

Baptist Notes.
1000 a. m. Sunday School
HOO a. m. Preaching
$50 p. N. B. Y. P u.
1880 p. m. Preaching.
Wednesday, 7:30 p. m. Prayer meet
ing.
You are welcome to all these services.
Rev Edward O. Rogers,
Pastor.
Trinity Lutheran Church.
Charles F. West, Pastor
Schedule of Services
1000 a n. Sunday School
HOO a N. Public Worship
300 p m. Catechetical Class
$50 p. N. Young Peoples Meeting
7:30 o m. Public Worship
Presbyterian Church
Gerrit Snyder, Pastor
1000 A. N. Sunday School
500 p m, Wednesday, Prayer Ser
vice and Bible Study.
Methodist Notes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-30
COL. HUME Wants
MORE OFFICERS

Westfield. Mass, Aug. 2s.-Colonel
Frank NJ. Hume Of Maine, commanding
the ln3d Infantry. L. s. A., now stationed
at Camp Bartlett where the troops Of the
First Maine Heavy Field Artillery are
also located. is awaiting the arrival OF
more officers from the Pine Tree State to
All out his commissioned personnel He
has made request for lieutenants from
Maine and New Hampshire. but it Is not
officially known here who the men will
be.
Camp drill at Camp Bartlett settled
down yesterday TO more regular rou-
tine Nearly every company in the va
rious regiments assembled here were
given setting-up exercises. hiking and
schools of soldiers. sessions being held
in the morning and also in the afternoon
Several evening parades were witnessed
last evening. with hattalions from all
units conducting the ceremony.
With the formation Of the depot bri-
gade ~ Camp Bartlett. soldiers now
stationed at the Aver cantorment and
the Springfield Armory az guards will
Ne among those recalled. and their
present duties will be taken over by
Coast Artillery commands from the
New ENGLAND Notifications. Men from
the new draft army and also regular
army enlistments will be taken to
bring up to required strength the de-
pot brigade. Two troops Of Second
United States Cavalry. are now at
Camp Bartlett and upon their arrival
Yesterday pitched their tents on the
flank Of the First Maine Heavy Field
Artillery.
Little time is now being allowed the
soldier BOYS for short trips to West
field. Springfield and ether nearuy
points. for with the drawing Of the
lines tighter than ever during the day
and evening there Is little time for ex-
tended leaves. The men are permit
ted to leave camp evenings but are
required to be back before taps which
are sounded at 10. Retreat is frsm
$40 to :. and all are obliged to wait
in camp until after that hour.
Restrictions have also been made re-
gardlng visitors to the camp. Non7
are allowed within the limits Of the
camp until after $50 in the afternoon.
and few are being permitted to remain
otter the sounding Of retreat. Com
pany streets. and in some instances.
regimenta1 streets. are closed to Wis
itors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-30
NEUTRALITY ASSURED
Argentina Not Likely to
Support Allied Ma
tons

washington. Aug. 29.--Any hope felt
here that Argentina would support
the allied nations in the war against
Germany virtually has been abandon
ed as result of the German gov
ernment's success in satisfying the
demands OF the Buenos Ayres foreign
office in connection with the sinking
of the little Argentine sailing craft
Toro.
Germany's agreement to pay indem-
mites for ships sunk and promise not
to destroy other ships under the Ar
gentine flag caused Secretary Lansing
to point out today that the Imperial
government had made greater prom
Use to the United States and then mad
broken her word.
Examination Of the facts indicates,
however. that Germany will not be en-
barrassed by keeping this latest promise
because Argentina has no mercantile ma
rine engaged in trans Atlantic trade. The
whole controversy has impressed some Of
ficials here as hollow, and its result is
viewed as a point scored for Germany.
It's only effect will be to ensure the neu-
trality OF the South American country
whose Importance is exceeded by none.
unless 1t be Brazil.
Much interest is felt here in the manner
In which the people Of Argentina will re-
gard their governments attitude. There
has developed among large part Of the
people Of the country widespread pro-
Ally sentiment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-30

London, Aug. 30.--The Daily Mail
in an editorial on President Wilson's
reply to the Pope under the caption:
I'VE cannot take your word-Pres-
ident Wilson'S message to the Kaiser
says:
president Wilson's reply to the
Pope's peace proposal has the spirit
and point of view the world has learn
ed during the past six months to look
for in all his utterances on the war.
The United States entered the strug
gle for the purpose of making the
world safe fer democracy SO long as
an ambitious. intriguing irresponsible
government held the German people
in its grip.
president Wilson reiterates both his
purpose and conviction. In few
courteous but unmistakeable words he
shows that the Popes suggestion for
a general restoration of the status quo
ante would enable Germany to repeat
few years hence her attempt to dom
mate the world and would involve the
creation of permanent hostile league
to keep her in check"
The paper quotes from President
Wilson's reply:
we cannot take the word of the
present rulers of Germany as a guar
antee of anything that is to endure
and passa ges of similar tenor and
adds: They attest the utter disbe-
lief of the American people in the
possibility that the Hohenzollern sEs-
tenn can ever reform itself
The Morning Post SAYS: The Pres
ident's reply to the Pope's note reveals
man who has his eye fixed on the
realities and his mind resolved I'M
finchincly on a great purpose.
With directness and consciousness
which cannot be too much admired,
the President gives the Popes peace
proposals the only answer which those
who are rot ready to capitulate t.
Germany could give"
The Daily Chronicle declares that
the fact that President Wilson has
the distinction Of being the first head
Of a belligerent state to reply to the
Pope May serve to remind US that
America is unfettered in the war by
alliances and though she is fighting
with the allies, she is not so deeply
concerned in the issues Of the conflict
as the countries Of Europe are and
consequently retains something Of her
former character Of arbitrator
Thus continues the paper, "all OF
her war pronouncements have value
Of their own, to which those issuing
from London. Berlin. Paris and Wen
ma cannot lay claim"
The Chronicle asserts that such a
reply from the most disinterested of
all the states at war will evoke a great
response from the Allies and also
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-30
PROFOUND IMPRESSION
British Socialists Are
Moved by Wilson's
Reply to Pope

London, Aug 2o.-President Wilson S
note has apparently created a profound
impression on the British Socialist groups
which have been comforting on the ques-
ton of sending delegates to Stockholm
to discuss peace by negotiation. Although
Arthur Henderson and many others de-
clined to express their opinion on the
ground that they had not had time 10 di-
gest the note, all were deeply interested.
Even the pacifists were not willing to ex.
press disapproval OF It. George James
Wardlee, labor member Of the House of
Commons declared that President Wilson
had taken a very high ground-the only
reasonable ground on which the future
peace Of the world can be guaranteed.
He added: Until the German people
are prepared to disown the government
under which they now live there are lit
tie prospects Of any peace which will not
be mere preparation for another and a
worse war
James Ramsay Macdonald Socialist
and Labor member of Parliament. said
that President Wilson ought to see that
by some conference. such as that at
Stockholm. the German people could be
directly approached; otherwise the allied
governments would simply speak to the
German people at long distance and
words which they would regard. rightly
or wrongly. as a menace. and that the
German people would continue to identify
themselves with their rulers
Henry H. Hindman. leader Of the Brit
tsh Socialists. characterized the note as
AN extremely powerful, dignified and
permanent document" adding:
ut shows clearly that President Wilson
has no> decisions whatsoever as to the
real meaning of the peoples pronounce
ments. II carried out the Pope's proposal
would enable Germany at some future
time. when the peoples are again lulled
to sleep to renew its attempts to domi-
nate world freedom