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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-12

During the past year there were
20 gas and oil tractor outfits working
in Moscow territory. These outfits
turned over 16,400 acres of sod, be-
sides sowing and harvesting about
$4,000 acres of grain.-Hutchinson
News.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-12

After a couple Of hundred people
went to the depot to see Teddy Roose-
welt he failed to show up. This is
not the first time lot of people have
been disappointed in Teddy.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-12

The Liberal of the present does not
really need railroad. The town has
been going ahead at a remarkable
rate with the present facilities, but
another railroad would certainly
spoil Liberals reputation as "a good
little city" We would have to omit
the little"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-12
very ill.-Forgan Eagle,

L. ], Pettijohn made business
trip to Stanton and Morton counties
yesterday. He says the wonderful
immigration into the southwest coun-
try is making land values increase
every day and that the sale of 1t is
exceedingly active.-Dodge City
Globe.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-12

"Will lose Dobrujda," says a dis
patch. If we should lose any such
thing there would certainly be no
search made.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-12

The State Legislature is now in
session and the public can expect a
lot more fool laws by the time the
session is ended.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-12

Charlie Chaplin suffered an in
crease in salary the first Of the year
He now draws $1,000,000 per year
and yet there are few people who
admit they do not like Chaplin pic
lures"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-12

"How would it do for every news
paper in the United States to suspend
publication for one month as a means
of conserving the supply of papers?"
asks the Horse Editor of the Paris
Appeal. This would not only enable
the mills to catch up with their ord
ers, but would bring the public to a
knowledge that a newspaper is more
of a necessity than it ever has i'm
agined. Kansas City Star.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-12

Entered as second-class matter January g.
1911 at the post Office at Liberal. Kansas
u uder the Act OF March 8. 1879.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-12
up.-Pratt Union.

The adored daughter was sad.
Father" she said, what has come
over you? Since I can remember !
never had wish you were not anx-
ious to crafty, and you even antici-
pated my wants and handed me
money for all sorts of things that l
didn't even think of, but now have
to ask you for every cent l need and
you growl and grunt and ask II
think you are made of money, and
rail. at a woman's extravaganza and
invariably ask me what on earth /
did with that last check or dollar
or half dollar you gave me. 1t is very
strange. Don't you love me any more
father" "My dear Ethel" her ia
ther answered, II love you as much
as ever. But you are soon to be mar
ried, and I am trying gradually to
prepare you for the change. Stat
ford Courier.
A party from Liberal passed thru
here the other day and bought cas-
ing of j. L. Riley, giving check on
the Liberal bank for $40. The check
went through the usual channels but
was returned as the party had no
funds in the bank. Mr.. Riley had
Attorney Hayes to get out papers for
the arrest of the party and Deputy
Sheriff Doak ordered the authorities
at Liberal to arrest him. 1t was
learned that the same fellow had
made another forgery at Liberal and
was in custody there. The habit Of
writing checks without having funds
in a bank is a habit with some and
then there are others who do not
mean to overdraw. All banks are
drawing the lines closer on overdrafts
and 1t will be but short time until
it will be stopped altogether. An
oyerdraft is really forgery but the
law gives person, who has had
funds in the bank within thirty days
prior to drawing the check, a chance
to pay the amount and costs before
being liable for prosecution. Stat
ford Courier.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-12

We note that the price of Healdton
crude oil advanced five cents per
barrel. AS we are NOT very good at
fractions we are unable to figure
whether our oil stock in that field
has earned a sack of peanuts or a
ham sandwich.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-12

Governor Capper has issued proc
lamation, setting aside Sunday, jan
uary %, as peace Sunday in Kansas
and designating Monday, January 30
as Peace day as well as Kansas day
and asks that all loyal Kansans OBJ
serve the two days.-Hutchinson
News.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-12

w. Y. Morgan has decided that
the State Constitution needs revising.
When w. Y. comes to believe it nee
essary the average man will fall in
to line, as Mr.. Morgan is always the
last to give up when the proposition
sounds progressive"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-12

Already the peach crop is ruined in
southern Oklahoma, according to a
dispatch to the X. C. Star
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-12

CONTEMPORARY COMMENT

Each year the poultry business is
becoming more lucrative in the COM
The old hen is getting to
be worth her weight in gold.-Guy-
mon Herald.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-12
Mrs. H. w. Northrup, whose HON

Mrs. H. w. Northrup, whose home
is in Cairo, Kansas, left Friday after
pleasant visit with her daughters,
Mrs. Fred Gresham, Tom Clancy and
son, w. E. Northrup and families.
She will stop few days in Pratt be-
fore going to her home.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-12
NOTICE

All parties knowing themselves in
debted to me viii confer favor by
settling their accounts at once. Set
Element can be made at the Democrat
Office.
2t AL. HIEBERT.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-01-12
The Liberal Democrat
J.B. MILLER
Editor and Publisher

Published every Friday morning
at Liberal, Seward County, Kans.
Subscription Price $3.50 Per Year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-14

were for two weeks. A the president
Of the Chicago Board Of Trade states
in an interview today, there is grain
enough in this country for all purposes,
and only hysteria is causing apprehen-
sion of shortage. But the real evil is
not the hysteria of the people, but the
cold blooded gain-grabbing Of specula-
tors. In this crisis the government
should have the power to take charge
of the grain exchanges and all other
food markets and regulate sales and
prices in q manner to eliminate specu-
lation and to bring the actual supply
into the market at equitable rates and
to insure the making Of contracts for
future deliveries on the basis Of an even
distribution Of stocks to millers, pack
ers and other handlers and preparers of
food materials. While the government
lacks that power in terms Of emergency
legislation, it is gratifying to find the
officials of the exchanges acting in the
public interest as are those of the Chi
cago Board of Trade at present., even
though their action is limited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-14
Press Censorship.

Both houses Of Congress are approach
ing equitable decision Of the press cen.
sorship proposition.
The House cut it out entirely and
later passed it in modified shape, leav.
ing to jury the question of wiHful,
ness in violation of the law and Of ac-
tual aid to the enemy Of prohibited
publication.
The Senate first modified the censor
ship proposition by specifying the par
ticular kind of information giving,
aiding publication which was pro-
hibited, and then cut out the provision
entirely and refused to reconsider or to
alter this decision.
If any censorship legislation is en-
acted at this time as part of a bill for
the punishment Of spies, it should re-
quire proof of criminal intent before
conviction and of actual aid to the
enemy as suggested in the House. And
it should define and limit the scope of
publications necessarily aiding the
enemy as suggested in the Senate.
But the wisest disposition Of the CEN
sorship proposition, for the present at
least, is to cut it out entirely from the
espionage legislation. The House and
Senate have both in succession voted for
this elimination. May they not be ex-
pected to agree in conference to act to-
gether to repudiate utterly an unneces-
sary and premature war-suspension Of
liberty of speech and of the press in a
connection which slurs the newspapers
by CHASING them for regulation and pun
ishment among potential spies and
traitorsi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-14
The Condensed Star Columns.

Owing to the shortage in print paper
supply, due to causes over which The
Star has no control, it is necessary to
economic to the utmost in the con-
sumption Of paper. As a means to this
end every effort is made to save space in
the daily issues Of The Star. In order
to secure the utmost space possible for
the printing of news, heads have been
shortened and "leads," the thin metal
strips placed between lines of type to
give elasticity to the columns and make
reading easier, have been eliminated.
Subheadings have been reduced to q
minimum. The effect Of these space
economies is to give more room for news
with the same consumption Of white pa
per, but they have given the columns a
more condensed and less diversified ap-
pearance than The Star has heretofore
presented. There has been no change in
the face Of the type and the text is fully
as legible as before. This word Of ex-
PLANTATION is offered in order that the
reader may understand the change in ap-
pearance, which, it is hoped. will be only
temporary, and which is designed to give
a larger volume Of news daily than
would be otherwise possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-14

IDENTIFY expects the Senate to rewrite the
bill. Let rs al hope the Senate may
do so, and make thorough job Of it.
Otherwise, there will be no telling the
effect on the country.
It has been the custom for several
years to make the President arbitrator
in differences between the House and
the Senate on legislative problems. This
ought not to be attempted now. The
President is not tariff expert. Such
was shown at the time the Underwood
tariff was in the making. He would have
signed the bill that Mr.. Underwood put
through the House. It was entirely ac-
ceptable to him. The Senate kept the
bill five months, made many, and some
radical, changes in it, and the Presi-
dent signed that. He made no protest
whatever against the Senate's work.
But even if the President had fun
knowledge Of the details Of tariff max
ing, he would not have time now to give
to the details of the congressional con-
troversy. Other matters in abundance
are engaging him, and they pertain to
his functions as chief executive. Reve-
INCREASING is legislative function, and
Congress should attend to it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-14
The Humor Of the House.

In a report Of Saturdays House pro-
ceedings it was mentioned that after the
excitement growing out of the Roosevelt.
episode had subsidized debate on the
revenue bill was resumed, and in the
main fell on the ears of the stenog.
raphers.
1t is easy to understand the Roosevelt
episode. The man is interesting at all
times-is sort of standing topliner. A
"rise" out Of crowd can always be OBJ
tanned by the mention of his name. The
House, therefore, on this occasion mere
ly reflected popular fancy. It rose, and
cheered his name.
And yet the revenue measure was far
and away more important than the
question that had just been up. Mr..
Roosevelt and his personal fortunes are
not comparable with scheme Of taxa
ton which has staggered business, and
sent a thrill Of uneasiness throughout
the country. Men Of affairs are aehast
at measure which strikes wildly and
blindly in many directions.
Behold the situation in the House,
and draw lesson. A large attendance
and the greatest excitement when a
minor matter is under consideration.
while the stenoersphers are the only
listeners when . major matter II under
discussion.
In the revenue matter tha House svi.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-14

The ball player in the present weather
cannot expect the stimulation of ap-
plause from large crowds. He has to
play hard, nevertheless, in order to keep
up circulation and avoid rheumatism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-14

The man who thinks it makes no diff
ference what happens so long as it is
kept out Of the newspapers is a disad-
vantageous influence either in states
manship or private life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-14

The liberty loan has the advantage of
one of the best titles ever selected for a
financial transaction. It is exactly what
its announcements imply and involves
no get-rich-quick possibilities for any
body.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-14

Col. Roosevelt does not always sue
coed in having his own way. But his
failure to do so invariably starts an in
teresting controversy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-14
Checking the Grain Spectators.

All trading in grains except to close
up immediate deliveries has been sus-
pended in Chicago for two days, in or
der to check the wild speculation that
l4s been in progress in cereals lately.
would b batter i this suspension
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-14

The veteran Chicago Spectator may
look back with regret to the days when
cornering the wheat market was con-
sidered comparatively innocent diver
sion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-14

II Germany should ever be in q po-
sition to regulate an income tax over
here, it will be great deal heavier than
anything now demanded for war pur-
poses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-14

A bureau Of information is an arti-
Gle of official furniture built more or
less on the lines of safety deposit
vault.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-14

When an economy wave sets in, the
men who control the price tags are the
first to think about laying by something
for rainy day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-14

All that Joffre can reasonably ask is
that Americas military efficiency shall
measure up to her hospitality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-14

The annual question of when the straw
hat 10 necessary article Of attire fails,
as usual, to find definite answer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-14

The member Of Congress who says he
will vote for a revenue bin with his
eyes shut gives reason for hope. An
orator does not fibuster with his eyes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-14

The high cost Of living is less formi-
dable than a food scarcity which threat
ems failure to provide potatoes at any
price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-14

The U-boat has created much terror,
but it has not yet been able to clear a
path into the open for the kaiser's navy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-14

The question of Supply and demand"
has now concentrated on supply.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-14

The German navy is not giving serv-
ice that could satisfy nation that has
made SO great point Of deficiency"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-14

There would be no need of conscrip-
ton if Billy Sunday could secure re-
cruits as easily as he secures converts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-14

There is natural affinity between un-
speakable morals and the unwritten law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-14
Sharing a Sentiment.

Sharing Sentiment.
"Do you think man ought to forgive
his enemies!"
eyes," said Senator Sorghum. "But
he ought to make the score near enough
even to let the enemy do some forgiving
on his side"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-14
Splendors of Nature

Splendors of Nature.
There's beauty in the thunder's roll
And in the oceans roar.
I'd rather hear a ton of coal
That hits the basement floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-14
Fellers.

fellef8.
When Teller is doin' the best that he
kin,
A-singin' song or a-shovelin' dirt.
Some Teller that thinks he is smart will
begin
A-bein' sarcastic an tryin' to hurt
This life that we live has wonderful
way.
As you pause to observe it, it seems
kind o. queer.
The Teller that's toilin' along day nv
day
Must furnish the topics fur fellers
that sheer!
The Teller that tolls has his eyes ON the
ground,
And scarcely observes what is passin'
him by,
Till night with its rest an its silence
drifts round,
| An then he looks up at the stars in
the sky.
He's right unsuspicious, that dull, plod
din chap,
And-honesti it does seem q sort of
. sin
To kctch him unwary, and hand him
slap
When . Teller is doin' the best that
~ kin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-14
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Comfortably Convinced.

"Do you believe in reincarnation7"
"Yes," replied Miss Cayenne.
"Then you have studied the subjectf"
mo. I like the idea so well, Pm
afraid that if I studied it I might not
feel SO sure about it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-14
Misanthropic.

Misanthropic.
"Have you quit being an optimistic
"Tm afraid I'm weakening. Of late
an optimist very seldom gets chance
to say, T told you so.'"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-14
Wakefulness.

care you getting insomia7"
"Tm cultivating insomnia as profess
sional requisite" replied the govern
ment employee. II know 50 many state
secrets that don't dare take chance
on talking in my Sleep"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-24

49, yes Ew~ngely nv---st on
the pair with the pistols, which
waved in eloquent gesticulstion az
they talked volubly in Italian
An automobile uhiEIed up and
screeched to a stop Five men, Dc
tectives O'Keefs, Ballone. Collins.
Wisnewski and HefFern, ieaped out.
The pair in the middle OF the
street suddenly disorganiEed One
hed up a nearby alley dropping his
gun as he ran. The other tried 20
dart past the detectives. but head
cd straight into the arms OF Detec-
tive Ballone He surrendered az an
automatic was pressed uncomfort-
ably near his head
Hotel guests went back 70 their
beds AZ the deterttves loaded their
prisoner. in their automobile and
took him 70 headquarters He was
registered as Prank DeMarrow. -
No. So Adayhsave west. and charg
ed With carrying concealed weapons
DcMarrov explained he and his
companion were held up near The
hotel a few days ago lie says he
suspected two taxi drivers and wen
back Tuesday morning intending 10
line thera all up a. the point OF a
gun" in an effort 20 pick out the
highwaymen
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-24
CAPTAIN HAIGHT
TAKEN BY DEATH

Funeral services for Capt Charlc.
" HalEht. assistant superintendent
a the Great Lakes Engineering
works who was stricken while
crossing Belle Isle bridge in his al.
'omobile Sunday afternoon with has
wife and daughter, will be held
Wednesday afternooa az go O'Clock
from the family residence, No SIS
Czmpbellave. Interment will be -
Woodmere cemetery
Capt Hsight betsme associated
with the Great Lakes Engineering
works about a year aEo. and had
taken = numbe OF frrighters built
tor ocean service tc the Atlantic
ccsst lie was formerly Ia corn.
rand ~ tho steamer North Ameri.
can Of the Chicago. Duluth &
Georgian Bay Transit company. For
70 years he had sailed steamers ~
the fremont ChesborouRh compl -
out o. Boston lie was superinten
dent ~ Boston harbor from 1905 p
1909 lie was born AZ Trenton
Mich 40 years ago
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-24
ReLieDes Serious Case
of Chronic Constipation
DIR. Caidwelrs Syrup Pepsin
Correets Condition That
Seemed Hopeless

After suffering from chronic con.
stipation until she was so run down
she was unable 10 do any kind o..
work. Miss X. A. Frees. zoe Adams
St. Dayton. Ohio. obtained a bottle
OF Dr. Cddwells Syrup Pepsin and
used II with such gratifying results
that she continued the treatment and
has written 90 Or. Caldwell that her
condition II again normal. and that
she wants TO recommend Syrup Pep
sin TO everyone who suffers with
constipation
On. CaldVells Syrup Pepsin is a
combination OF simple laxative herbs
With pepsin. gentle in It's action and
free from gripping or other pain or
discomfort II contains no opiAte or
narcotic dr4s. and. while acting read
ly on the most stubborn case OF in
active bowels. 10 absolutely safe for
the tniest babe. 80 that II Is the
ideal family laxative and should be
kept on hand In every household for
use when needed
Or Caldwells syrup Pepsin costs
only fifty cents a bottle and is sold
In drug stores evcryvhere To avoid
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-24

Detroit opera houFp this week NE
one smiies.hls ears are Rlso heEuil@d
By clever and tdneful songs and hts
ewes Rladdensd by bewitching girls
IN dainty frocka whose eyes ard feet
are constantly twinkiing II IL truly
a nice little mill and not one - those
hidsouE Industrial Institutions that
cause netRhbors % sign petitions 30
get " on the street
This love mill fs quite new and the
mechanics are still tiukeriug wish a.
but their work appears 70 have been
about completed A. its first preser-
tation In Detroit not cog slipped
nor ala = wrench drop into any part
OF the machinery. 10 rambled along
az smoothly as " u were season
old
While the large cast has teen 80
lectsd with great care ~ obtain H.uE
srE as wen az those whose physical
Appearances fitted the parts they r0r-
trayed with q very lively and reli-
trained choTus there ar" tho many
admirers - Ralph Herr who -~sf~t
that he doesn't have more Co. 40 He
was snthualasticAlIy received when
hs Ala appear but 20 most ~ those
devotees % his peculiar and disftre-
tive type % comedy ~ appeared that
he ala not present enough ~ 80
There is more % story fr tn's
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-04-24

stREcs eyerything but "take-on'' on
tne acrubat lie even tmpersonates
fhr trained ssinnal act b. making a
baby elephant tmade ~ raGsl lump
thru a hoop OF course. much OF his
stuO - fooiish. bat a pleased. Hts
ciothealinc moving pictures are pre-
pa red especially for the occasion and
prove big laugh settlers.
Alfred FarrFN gives some clever
cNhihittoBs with crayon, employing
an electrical apparatus Tor repre-
during his work on screen as ne
proceeds with has drRwtng. lie lH
assisted hN Eirl Whose name n not
gwen The latter provides some IN
teTeating entertainment In plecing
the old familiar rag pictures
A. the Gluh' a. = pleasant little
slti- presented hN Grace Leonard and
Tom hemIHeF songs. suappY chat
ter and httle dancing are inter
mingled
The ponits- Pymeron Pair arc not
had Altho the act could stand for a
little revision Miss nontta tn csPe-
ciailN good In her impersonations OF
n child.
The Wiiis-Gnhert company ~ ac.
robats. singers and dancers, Close the
show