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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-18
THINKS AMERICANS WILL
WILL SURPRISE THE HUNS,

By c. c. Lyon in the Topeka Capital.
With the American Troops in
France, Oct 14.-After spending
several days getting acquainted with
Canadian fighters over here, I'm
more convinced than ever that our
own United States troops are going
to strike terror in the hearts of the
Germans when they get into action.
Of all the troops now fighting I'M
der the British colors, the Canadians
are acknowledged to have the biggest
punch.
Their attacks on German trenches
are the most violent, their marksman-
ship is the most deadly, and in hand
to-hand fighting at least two Ger
mans are necessary to take care of
one Canadian.
Now, stand a soldier from Cana
da and one from the United States
alongside each other and they are as
much alike as two peas.
They also speak the same baseball
jargon and use the same slang.
If the Canadian, who was of a
peace-loving, inoffensive disposition
before the war, given over entirely to
civil pursuits, has been able to develop
himself into the greatest fighter in
all Europe, who will say our own
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-18
The Southwestern
HardWar e Co.

science speaks, the heart must keep
silent.
Let us remember the terrible con-
flict of feelings under which many a
father and husband bade farewell to
wife and children during our Civil
War to join our armies and to level
his gun against friends or even rela-
tives whose sympathies were on the
other side. Such painfully difficult
decisions are being repeated mil
lion times during the present world
war, and we must not shun them.
There is but one authority for us to
go by in such cases-conscience
combined with duty. Before these
solemn and stern majesties we have
to bow in absolute submission in the
present crisis. Let us do it in graft
tude toward America, which has well
coined us to its hospitable shores and
has given us opportunities such as the
old country simply could not offer to
most of us, and which has granted
us golden liberty for everything
noble and good and which has show
cred an abundance of blessings upon
us.
With these convictions we Ameri-
cans of German descent or birth shall
stand by our flag whatever may come
with hands folded for intersession,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-18
THE CALL AND THE REPLY.
By A. J. Butcher, editor of Haus un

By A. ]. Butcher, editor of Haus und
Herd, Cincinnati, Ohio.
The fact that the United States are
about to enter war against the Cen
trail Powers Of Europe is cause Of
great sorrow and pain to US Ameri-
cans Of German descent. We find
ourselves thrown into conflict of
feelings and also Of duties such as
we have never experienced before.
1t must now become manifest what
our loyalty as American citizens is
worth. 1t is worth nothing if it can
not stand the most severe test Of the
present crisis. The lines Of duty are
very clear for everyone that has
sworn the oath of naturalization.
Under all possible circumstances we
have to stand faithfully by the Star
Spangled Banner. The individual
will has to yield to the will of the
nation, as it is expressed by our Con-
gress and by the President. And no
former connections whatever nor any
personal sympathies or apathies, how
ever natural and strong they may be,
must be allowed to influence our
sense Of duty in this respect. To
America, our new homeland, we owe
everything which it may justly re.
quire from us as citizens. When con.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-18
EPISCOPAL. SERVICE.

There will be Episcopal service at
the home of Thos. W. Cav, 16 s.
Sherman avenue, Sunday, October
81. Holy Communion at 8 o'clock q.
m. Morning prayer with sermon at
IL o'clock a. m. All who are inter
most welcome.
That old time newspaper man Ray
Millman, Brice Heating and Ollie
Woods, of Liberal, dropped into our.
office this morning and because we
were busy adjusting form and did
not look up they stood around like q
lot of dummies, but when we discov-
cred who it was it took a lot of will
power to keep from wearing out our
lignumvitae mallet upon them, but
had to content ourself with telling
them in no uncertain tones what we
thought of such mutton heads
Beaver County Republican.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-18
Going to Need a
III E A 7 N G.
STOW f.?

The time is here when you must have if you
are not already supplied The warning has been given
the weather has done all he for 1t is time
for him to usher in winter weather, and the warm,
sunshny days going to be thing of the past
When you begin thinking of buying that heater
think of us at the same time We can show you an
assortment that will save you time and money. 1t will
be an easy matter to find the kind and the size you
want in our stock.
We can also supply you with pipe stove boards
fire shovels elbows pokers, and all the things that go
with stove You will need all these right soon.
And while you are at it let us furnish you with the
other things you will need in order to get ready for
cold weather. We can offer you of the largest
and most complete stocks of hardware, implements,
stoves, ETC.. to be found in southwest Kansas and
also believe that you will find our prices right
Wewi also be pleased to give you an estimate on
plumbing and heating for that new building you are
expecting to build.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-18

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES.
Sunday IL a. m. at 629 West Bird
street.
Wednesday 8 p. m. at 629 West
3rd street.
Everyone is cordially invited to at
tend.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-18

A. T. Barkdale, recently of Will
more, was in the city yesterday on a
business trip. Says he is aiming to
return to Liberal again, but he was
offered a place a Moscow and has
concluded to accept the management
of the Moscow Cash store. Mr..
Barkdale is a hustler and will make
a manager for the concern.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-18

If j. L. Hinchman, secretary Of
the Chamber of Commerce fails to
report new members to the growing
list of his organization, we shall con-
clude he is i'll or out of town. Here
is two for this week: @. P. Holland,
farmer; J. A. Ennis, farmer.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-18

R. w. Dickerson has gone to Mis-
souri, on a two weeks visit with rela-
tives and friends. This is the first
time he has had the opportunity to
see the people there for for several
years.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-18

but ready as well for sacrifices and,
If need be, to fight, let us support
our Government and pray God to pro-
tect our beloved American homeland |!
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-18
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Sunday School at q .4b n. m.

DUIudy pC11UU1 dU 0'4U a. III VI ~
Morning worship at 11:00 q. m.
Young Peoples society at $50 p.
m.
Evening service at 1880 p. m.
The pastor will preach at both morn
ing and evening services. Morning
subject: "The Presbyterian Synod Of
Kansas" Evening subject Jesus
Christ as Mediator
Mid-week services Thursday 1t
1880 p. m.
d. G. MacLennon, Minister.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-18

Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Atkin of Lib
eral, who spent Saturday and Sun
day here, returned to their home
this morning. -Hutchinso News.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-18

LOST:-Brown suit case, between
Liberal and Bibe Pennington's farm
Finder leave at this office or with
Bibe Pennington. 1tf.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-18

LOST:-Between the T. w. Cav
residence and my place Z miles east
and "a north of Liberal Sunday
evening, an open face gold watch.
Illinois movement and attached to a
x. s. A. C. fob. Finder leave at
Democrat office and receive reward.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-18

FOR SALE-One bay horse, s
years old, Is hands high, weight
about 100, smotth, sound and with
out blemish. See A. L. Stout, mile
north of Dombey, Oklahoma.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-18

FOR SALE-A Ford touring car,
1917 model in first class condition.
w. G. YOUNG, Phone 1927.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-18
Delivery Truck
Invading Country.

The delivery truck will soon make a
great change in the manner Of sales
out of Liberal to the large trade
territory. The fact that the Belford.
& Clark furniture house has made
several trips in the territory south the
last week shows about what will be
done in the future by the other
business houses Of the city. The
furniture house is having a special
sale and in order~to get the furni-.
ture in the homes Of the people, de-
liveries were promised. According
ly, one trip was made ten miles south
of Gray, Oklahoma, the other day,
with an $500 order. Another trip
for lesser order was made to the
Lorena neighborhood, and another
goes to the Beaver river. When q
local house delivers goods distance
of 60 miles, it seems that the manage
ment is making an effort to reach the
homes of the people and is succeed
ing in a way that will win.
The truck is the way.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-18

NOTICE:-If you have any scrap
ers marked L. B. please bring them
to LeMonnier Bros. We need them.
1t-pd.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-18

FOR SALE:--One Gieser rs h. p.
steam engine and Rumley $3.50
separator, in fair shape. Will sell or
trade. Also cook shack furnished,
and water tank. Ill health reason for
selling. mile north and east OF
Lorena.---Henry Gaede, Lorena, Okla
homa. 20t4p.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-18

Bert Allen returned from an cas-
tern trip, Tuesday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-18

ed Saturday night from rtip to Lib
eral, Lakin and Garden City, this
state. They spent about ten days
making the trip via automobile and
visited with relatives in each of the
towns named.-Pratt Tribune.
]. B. Lyons, who has been work
ing at the carpenter trade at Camp
Funston during the last three weeks,
helping to put up those barracks, re-
turned home last night. Says the
buildings were erected in hurry and
that by some time next week all the
buildings will be completed
c. d. Gasaway informed Demo-
crat representative yesterday that he
had now arranged to rent his farm
and would no further worry about
the farm business for year at least.
w. A. Fisher, farmer of Stafford
has taken lease on the farm nearest
to the city.
Pearcy Dalton of Chicago died al
a local hospital Sunday, of kidney
trouble. He had been visiting at the
Anderson home near Lorena and was
stricken about three weeks ago. He
leaves a wife and daughter. Mr.
Dalton was a salesman out of Chi.
cago. During the days when Joe
Letter, the famous wheat man on the
board of trade few years ago, he
was identified with Letter, and prom.
inent in the business circles of Chi
cago. The remains were shipped to
Chicago, and the wife and daughter
accompanied the body, Tuesday.
A petition praying for law to
govern the people who seek to
impede or interfere with the opera
ton or success of the United States
in war or in recruiting or enlistment,
to hold the government or organized
allies up to redicule, to cause dis
loyalty or refusal of duty on the
part Of any person in connection
with the war, was circulated in the
city by Secretary Hinchman Of the
Chamber of Commerce this week. He
received signers of about every one
he met and some three hundred were
on the list. Congress will perhaps
hear about it some time in December
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-18

Mrs. T. B. Moore went to Kansas
City this week as a delegate to the
Woman's Home Missionary conven-.
ton from Seward county. She will
spend few days in Topeka visiting
friends.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-10-18

Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Renner return
ed Saturday night from a rtip to Lib
eral, Lakin and Garden City, this
state. They spent about ten days
making the trip via automobile and
visited with relatives in each of the
towns named.-Pratt Tribune.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-04

country is concerned it is probable
that Germany will force those nations
to its side. Austria, deeply affected
by freedom in Russia and fearful of
break with this country; Bulgaria,
already satisfied with its war results
and anxious for peace without dis
aster; Turkey overrun from four sides
through its richest territories by Rus
sian and British troops, all are known
to be ready for peace negotiations on
very reasonable terms. Germany,
however, has built up during the war
a domination in those countries which
may not be broken.
Count Tarnowski, who, as President
Wilson said, could not be received as
Austrian ambassador, now is expected
to ask for his safe conduct home. Of
fcials had hoped to avoid break
with Austria and have postponed it
as long as possible. Just after the
receipt of the Austrian note affirming
Germany's decree, Count Tarnowski
was told that he could not present his
credentials and it is thought to be as
result of this that Ambassador Pen.
field has been summoned home from
the American embassy in Vienna
Full diplomatic relationship could
under such conditions not exist and
little doubt is felt that the next step
will follow within few days.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-04
TWO EX-PRESIDENTS
PRAISE ADDRESS
Theodore Roosevelt Calls at
White House to Congratu.
late President Wilson.
FAvoRs A VIGOROUS WAR

Washington, April 3.-Colonel
Roosevelt stopped off here today on
his way home from Florida to call
on President Wilson at the White
House and congratulate him on his
address to congress.
Colonel Roosevelt went to the main
door of the executive mansion, where
he learned that the president had gone
over to his Offices. He told the chief
usher he was only in town between
trains and wished to congratulate the
president on "his great state paper"
The colonel left his card and departed
without seeing the president.
Taft Praises Address.
New Haven, Conn, April 3.--For-
mer President William H. Taft in a
statement today commenting on the
message OF President Wilson said:
1.-THE presidents message is an ad-
mirable setting forth Of the causes
that must lead the United States into
the declaration OF war. A great his
torical state paper. Its approval OF
universal compulsory service and Of
close, practical alliance with Eng
land, France and Russia in overcom-
ing Prussian militarism shows the
presidents determination that the
country when in war shall wage it
effectively"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-04
NEBRASKANS SEND
ANTI-WAR MESSAGES
Numerous kilograms Pour Into
Hands Of congressman
From State.
SLOAN HAS RESOLUTION
tFrom a Stan correspondent)

from a stafT Correspondent)
Washington, April 3.-(Special Tel
egram.)-Representative Sloan of Ne
braska will offer a substitute resolu-
ton for the one which the foreign af-
fairs committee will report to the
house tomorrow following the recon-
mendations OF the president that war
exists between the United States and
Germany.
Mr.. Sloan confined his resolution to
a declaration that indiscriminate sub
marine warfare againss the commerce
of nations, both belligerents and neu.
trail alike, within certain designated
zones OF the high seas constitutes acts
Of war against the government and
citizens OF the United States. He will
press the idea asf ar as he can get
under the rules of the house, believ.
ing that out OF the discussion will
come some resolution acceptable to
the great majority OF Americans
throughout the nation.
Nebraska congressman have been
deluged with letters and telegram in
the last twenty-four hours urging to
vote against a declaration OF war.
Congressman Lobcck has had 800
or more messages calling upon him
to oppose actual hostilities.
Shallengerger, a member Of the
military affairs committee, has been
likewise urged, and Kinkaid and
Sloan are swamped with kilograms
telling them that Nebraska does not
want war,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-04
he had added ito that offer the sug-
gestion of a conference during hostil-
tiles provided a new angle.
Time for Conferences Past.

nc Hdu duucu ITO that OlcT lilC SuS-
gestion of a conference during hostil-
tiles provided a new angle.
Time for Conferences Past.
officials felt at once, however, that
the time for such a conference abso-
lutely has passed. The view is be-
ing adopted here that no negotiations
can be begun until Germany has laid
down general statement of terms as
a guarantee of good faith. The United
States apparently would be as loath
as the allies to enter blind confer
ence.
The sharp focusing OF attention
throughout the world by the presi-
dents address on the present autoc-
racy of Germany is expected to make
some curtailment OF that autocracy
essential as a peace preliminary. The
British and French, even before the
terrible devastation Of northern
France, have many times, even in high
quarters, demanded actual capital pun
ishment for a few leading statesmen
in Germany to whom the war is at
tributed. The attitude of the United
States towards those officials, while
not so bitter, will nevertheless tend
to increase that feeling. 1t is very
probable, therefore, that general
condition of peace will be some very
decided action towards the autocracy.
While the Austrian, Bulgarian and
Turkish situation remains just as it
was, for the present so far as this
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-04
Amazing Power of Bon Optic
To Make Weak Eyes Strong
Doctor Says 1t Strengthens
Eyesight so per cent in One
Weeks Time in Many Instances

scriptions may be wonderfully benefited by
the use Of this prescription at home, Go
to al.y setlve drug store and get bottle
OF Bon-Opto tablets. Drop one Bon-Opto
tablet In fourth OF a glass of water and
let 1t dissolve. With this liquid battle
the eyes two TO four times daily. You should
notice your eyes clear up perceptibly right
from the start, and inflammation and red
ness will quickly disappear. II your eyes
bother you even a little II Ia your duty
to take steps to save them now before Il
Is too late. Many hopelessly blind might
have saved their sight II they had cared
for their eyes In time.
NOTE; Another prominent Physician, 70
whom the above article was submitted,
said: Eyes, the Bon-Opto prescription is
truly wonderful eye remedy. Its consti-
tuent ingredients are well known to eminent
eye specialists and widely prescribed by
them. / have used II very successfully In
NV own practice on patients whose eyes
were strained through overwork or misflt
glasses; can highly recommend II In case
OF weak, watery. aching, smarting, Itching
burning eyes, red lids. blurred vision or fol
eyes inflamed from exposure TO smoke, sun
prepare Ions feel should be kept on hand
for regular use In almost every family
Bon-Opto, referred to above, Is not patent
medicine or a secret remedy; II Is an ethica
| preparation, the formula being printed OF
| tho package. The manufacturers guarante,
! II to strengthen eyesight so per cent II
| one weeks time in many instances or re
fund the money, II can be obtained from
| any good druggist and is sold in this cit,
| by Sherman q Mcconnell, C. A. Melche
| and Others. --Advertisement
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-04
Nebraska Woman Pledge
Support to President

North Platte, Neb., April 3.-(Spe-
cial Telegram. 1.-The Yeoman state
conclaye adjourned here with ball
this evening after electing the follow
ing officers: c. o. Heath, Omaha,
foreman; w. L. Hanke, Butte, master
of accounts; Mary Elizabeth Calkins,
Fremont, correspondent; Mary
Spangler, Lincoln, master Of cer2-
monies; Sam Thomas, Sutherland,
chaplain; J. A. Brown, Alma, over
seer; Mrs. Eta Bartlett, Lyons,s enti-
mel; Cleo Shazer, Alvo, guard.
Delegates to national convention:
w. J. Tiley, North Platte, delegate-at-
large.
Other delegates: H. A. Ayres,
Mitchell; R. Woodrum, York; w. S.
Virgins, University Place; Amos
Henley, Omaha.
Resolutions embodied support OF
national officers and admonished
delegates to work for the national
conclave at Omaha in 1921; pledged
support of Nebraska Yeoman to presi-
dent and congress in present crisis.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-04

CONTINUED from Page One.) Pc.
appointed for the purpose of getting
together upon some sort Of COM
promise. Should they agree on some
halfway place to camp, it will then be
up to both branches to concur in the
compromise made by the committee.
II either of the two houses refuses,
the bill will be dead, unless another
conference committee is appointed
that can do better job.
If No Bill Passes.
In the event no bill is passed, the
state will be under prohibition as far
as the sale and manufacture of liquor
is concerned and the Slocumb law
will be effective as regards the sale
OF liquor without license. This is
the opinion of well-known attorneys.
They also say that no saloons can be
licensed under the amendment and
take it all around the drys are begin
ming to feel that no law at this time
will be more effective than any law
which might be passed except bone
dry affair.
The explanation OF his vote by Sem
ator Sandal probably gave the true
situation when he said that he pre-
ferred the Slocumb law as an effective
law to the one under consideration
with the amendments incorporated.
Albert Votes.
When the senate convened this aft
ernoon Senator Albert, who had been
unavoidably called away before the
bill came up for consideration in the
morning, asked to have his vote re-
corded. Unanimous consent was
given and the senator voted for the
bill with the explanation that while
he believed the bill defective and, with
the Robertson amendments, difficult
to enforce, he would vote for it be-
cause he believed the conference
committee would be able to agree on
a measure which would be satisfac-
tory to the public.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-04
Buhrman Defends
Self on Anti-Booze Bill
trrom a Staff Correspondent

Lincoln, April Especial -Criti-
cism of Senator ]. H. Buhrman, who
represents the district composed of
hall, Howard and Greeley counties in
the present senate, in telegram pur-
porting to come from the Young
Mems Democratic club Of Hall coun-
ty, on his vote against the dry bill,
has aroused the senator to action and
in statement today he says:
I am advised on authority from Hall
county, that IL unimpeachable, that no
meeting of the association quoted was held
and that any expression represented as the
action Of the said association was no more
than the private and personal opinion Of the
individual signing the telegram in his pre-
tended official capacity.
The bill as originally passed In the house.
In my Judgment, does not coincide with the
wishes Of the people when the amendment
was adopted last November. In my opinion,
1t did not contemplate the scope which the
house has given It.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-04
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
| LAW REPEAL PASSES
Trumble Measure to Do Away
With Compulsory Instruction
Through House.
CRoNIN MEASURE DEAD

ttrom Staft Correspondent
Lincoln, April Especial Tele-
gram.)-The Trumble bill repeating
the Mockett law compelling the teach
ing of foreign languages in the public
schools of the state on petition passed
the house this afternoon, 20 to IS. The
nays were Beal, Behrens, Dorsey,
Greenwalt, Howard, Keegan, Knut-
zen, Koch, McAllister, Miller. Murtey,
Neff, Reifenrath, Richard and Segelke.
The Cronin bill declaring railroads
negligent if dead or injured persons
were found on the right-of-way of
the same and making the roads liable
for damages, was killed after a call
of the house had been in force for
half an hour. The bill had forty-ive
votes in its favor and ffty-seven
against, lacking six of the number re-
quired to pass.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-04
New Flag for Guard .r
Given by Relief Corps

York, Neb., April 3.-(Special Tele-
gram. company NJ, Nebraska Ma
tional Guard, was presented with
new flag by the Women's Relief corps
of York this morning. The presenta-
ton of the flag was made in the court
house square, where the company had
assembled for the purpose of receiv-
ing the gift. The company left this
afternoon for Grand Island, where ii
has been ordered to do guard duty for
the Burlington railroad.