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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-04
SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER
No Husband Could Expect to Realize
Such Keen Pleasure as This
Man Anticipated.

There was once a husband who
dreamed OF having a closet all his
own. He dreamed Of a place where
he could go at night and find things
just the same as they were in the
morning. He dreamed of a place in
which he did not occupy with his
tfnnid little two suits a remote hook,
while all the rest of the circumam-
bient space was filed with-well,
what every husband knows.
He dreamed, and he said: 81 will
take advantage of my wife's absence
and hire a carpenter and 1ocksmith
and fix that closet up to suit myself
and put on it an impregnable lock and
key, and then I shall laugh softly and
say, AT last the great day has
GOMEZ"
And he did it.
And when that night his wife came
home and saw the work that he had
done she said:
where is that key?"
And the husband, trembling-for he
was no Observation-Disclosures it forth
with. And when she saw the ample
space within she fell on his neck and
said:
MY darling, the four new frocks
have bought this day, and the crepe de
chine party wrap, and the fur-lined
Mother Hubbard, and the others-your
thoughtfulness has provided for
And the man went out in the garage
and hanged his dress suit there-as
he had been wont to do-and sighed
to himself, saying, Good night p
Life.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-04
sskIddlnu Janer

A certain distinguished and noble
member OF the cabinet applied for the
Use Of a government mOtorcar the
other day TO use on business OF ma
tional Importance" as the phrase goes.
He was sent q car driven by a very
smart and attractive looking chauf-
feuse, says the London Chronicle.
About four or five hours later his lord
ship appeared In a towering rage and
asked what they mean by sending him
a woman who drove in a most reckless
manner. endangering his life from the
moment he got into his car.
"Oh, they must have sent you Skid
ding JaneP" said the officer in charge.
nonchalantly.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-04
VILLAGE of Lourdes picturesque.

The village of Lourdes lies in pic
turesoue site on the eastern slope of
the Pyrenees, in the far south Of
France. Two dashing mountain
streams foam together where the town
stands, and over it looms a great prec-
ipice rock-tOpped by castle Of the
middle ages. The mountains are velvet
green with forest, the air is clear and
soft. The streets OF the ancient town
are quantity pleasing, the old houses
standing row on row in quiet dignity.
The population Of the place is only
about 5000. but a million pilgrims Wis
it It every year.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-04
In Danger.

Friend Ito professor, whose lecture
"How to Stop the War" has just been
Iuded)-Congratula you, old
man-went splendidly. At one time
during The afternoon was rather anx-
iOus for you.
rofessor-Thanks. But I don't
know why you should have been so
concerned on my behalf.
Friend-WeIl, rumor did go round
the room that the war would be over
before your Iecture.-London Punch
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-04

''You found out that there is a TIRE
mendOus lot Of people living in Kan
sas City, didn't your" asked old Riley
Rezzidew.
There is a heap more Of 'em living
than il looks possible there could be,
when you see the thousands Of motor
cars that go ripsnorting up and down
Grand avenue" grimIy replied Burt
Blurt, who had Just returned from the
Big Burg %And with sewers blowing
up under 'em, fOotpads smuggling 'em,
people falling out OF seventh-stOry
windows on 'em, elevators dropping
'em into cellars, and ali this and that.
b'jimminy, wonder everybody that
lives In Kay See six months amt dead
long before the end OF that time F'-
Kansas City Star.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-04
CHAPTER XVIII.
A Surprise.

- OEpFiSGs
Law found it good to feel q horse
between his knees. He had not realized
until now how long Montrosa's saddle
had been empty. The sun was hot and
friendly, the breeze was sweet in his
nostrils as he swept past the smiling
fields and out into the mesquite coun-
try. Heat waves danced above the
patches of bare ground; insects sang
noisily from every side; far ahead the
road ran a wavering course through q
deceitful mirage OF ripping ponds. It
was ali familiar, pleasant; it was
home. With every mile he covered his
strength and courage increased.
Such changes had come into his life
since his last visit to Las Palmas that
1t gave him a feeling of unreality to
discover no alteration in the ranch.
He had somehow felt that the build
ings would look older, that the trees
would have grown taller, and so when
he finally came in sight of his desti-
nation he refined in to look.
Behind him he heard the hum OF an
approaching motor, and he turned to
behold a car racing along the road he
had just Travelled. The machine was
running fast, as a long streamer OF
choking dust gave evidence, and Dave
soon recognized It as belonging to
Jonesville's prosecuting attorney. As
it tore past him its owner shouted
something, but the words were lost. In
the automobile with the driver were
several passengers. and one OF these
likewise called to Dave and seemed to
motion him to follow. When the ma
chine slowed down 8 half-mile ahead
and Veered abruptly into the Las Pal
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-04
FOR PIMPLY FACES
cuEIeura IL 5est-samPIes Free BY
Mail to Anyone Anywhere.

An easy, speedy way TO remove PIN
pies and blackheads. Smear the affect
ed surfaces with Cuticura Ointment.
Wash of in five minutes with Cuicura
Soap and hot water, bathing some min
utes. Repeat night and morning. No
better toilet preparations exist.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept L,
Boston. Sold eveFywhere.-Adv.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-04
The Erect

what has been the effect Of prohi-
bition IN Crimson GulchF
Beneficial. I should say" replied
Broncho Bob.
HAS intodcation ceased9"
mo. But it requires so much ex-
penence an Discrimination that it's
rapidly fnishin' up the old tOpers an
not startin' any new ones"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-04
: How His Name orioinated,

Ar. Lynch and his friend were dis
cussing family names and their his
tory.
How did your name originator
asked the friend.
'Oh, probably one Of my ancestors
was Of the grasping kind that you hear
about so often. Somebody gave him an
'ynch' and he took an L-'"-Christian
ReeiSfer
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-04
Going to Land Him.

"He was engaged three times before
he proposed to her"
"Yes."
''And she accepted him?'
'sYes, but she's insisting on an imme-
date marriage. Profiting by the expe-
rience of the other girls she isn't going
to take any chance on his breaking an
other engagement"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-04
Housa Plants Must Breathe.

Turn house plants half way about
at least once each week, to keep all
sides alike and exposed to the light
Keep dust from them by frequent
spraying or sponging. so pores win not
become clogged- They must breathe
or they perish
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-04

81 don't see, how you do it-D
"Why not?" responded the fortune
teller. I'VE can figure what goods the
people come after just as wei IS any
DIR Goods clerk
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-04
sartoriaI Distinction.

you can't judge a man by his
clothes.'
''Not only" replied Miss Cayenne;
''but the uniform helps some in distin-
gushing a soldier from a Stacker"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-04

Millions Of particular women now use
and recommend Red Gross Ball Blue. All
Rrocers- Adv.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-08-04

Always sure 20 please, Red Cross BalI
Blue. All ErOcers sell It. Adv.
The Washington times., 1917-03-30
Literary Clubs Meeting.

The Excelsior Literary Club met Tues
day at the home Of Mrs. Henry C. Cook,
1875 Calvert street, with Mrs. Grace NJ.
Daish In the chair. After routine busl
ness Mrs. Cook gave a paper on music.
Mrs. Joseph p. Griffith told Of some of
her experiences in France during the
first year OF the war.
DR.. Stone. OF Seattle. spoke Of political
conditions there. particularly with re-
gard TO the franchise and the liquor
question A social hour followed.
=
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick i. Chaplin
will entertain about sixty young peo-
pie at a dance this evening in COM
pliment to their school girl daughter,
Miss Marcia Chaplin.
Several dinner parties have been
arranged to precede the dance, among
them the one DIR. and Mrs. Thomas
c. Martin will give for their young
daughter. Miss Peggy Martin.
The Washington times., 1917-03-30

No one but a mother knows the
terrors OF Group. In tho hope that
other mothers will nnd the same re-
lief she experienced. Mrs. Benz. Shep-
ard. 27 Spruce St, DanviIle, Pa,
writes
81 have used your Vicks Vapo-
Rub Salve. and would not be with
out II I'm my house. / have tried II
for spasmodic Group and it acted
like a charm. My little girl
breathed easier in about ten min
utes after j rubbed her throat and
chest with VapoRub, and she went
to sleep and never woke until morn
ing. Other times ! used to have to
sit up all night with her, afraid to
go TO bed. So / will gladly recon-
mend II to any mothers for Group"
You just apply Vick's VapoRub
Salve over throat and chest, covering
with a warm hapnel cloth. The body
heat releases antiseptic vapors that
are inhaled with each breath. loosen
ing the phlegm. a real "Body~uard
in the home" against all cold
= troubles. Three sizes, 25c
sA(O and up. At all druggists.
NlSKsfR lllftIf kssI.zssfl In HoQh harnf-N
~TOU'Q MpoeIIR 0AINE
The Washington times., 1917-03-30

March Worst Month For This Trou-
bJe-How 10 Remove Easily,

There's a reason why nearly every
body freckles in March. but happily
there is also q remedy for these ugly
blemishes, and no one need stay
freckled.
Simply get an ounce of othine, double
strength. from your druggist and apply
q little OF it night and morning. and in
few days you should see that even
the worst freckles have begun TO disap-
pear. while the light ones have vanished
entirely. Now is the time TO rid your
self Of freckles, for IL not removed now
they may stay all Summer, and spoil
an otherwise beautiful complexion. Your
money back II othins fails.@AdYt
The Washington times., 1917-03-30
CANADIANS GUESTS !
OF PERRY BELMONT
Distinguished Company Meets
Sir Herbert Ames and Com
modore Jarvis at Luncheon.

Perry Belmont entertained q dis
tinguished company of men at lunch
con at his New Hampshire avenue
residence today, the guests being
asked to meet Sir Herbert Ames, a
member of the Canadian Parliament
and organizer of the Canadian patri-
otic relief fund, and Commodore Jar
Wis, OF the Canadian naval recruiting
committed, who came to Washington
under the auspices of the Navy
League to speak AT q meeting at Con-
tinental Memorial Hall last evening.
Among the guests were the French
ambassador, N. Jusserand: the coun-
selor of the British embassy. Colville
Barclay; Maj. Gen. Hugh l.. Scott,
Maj. Gen. George Barnett, Rear Ad-
miral Richard Wainwright, Rear Ad-
miral Willard S. Brownson, Rear Ad-
miral John A. Rodgers, Col. Robert
NJ. Thompson, Brig. Gen. Charles Nc
Cawley, Col. Augustus C.: Macomb,
Henry Breckinridge, Larz Anderson,
Thomas J. O'Brien, David Jayne Hill,
Wilton J. Lambert, Eliot wadsworth,
Warren Delano Robbins, Col. Spencer
Cosby. Henry B. F. Macfarland, Wood
bury Blair. George Howard, Charles
Wetmore, w. H. Station, and A. II.
Dadmun.
Henry Breckinridge, former Assist
ant Secretary OF War, who has been
In Washington for the past fortnight
visiting his father and sister, MAJ.
Gen. Joseph Breckenridge and Miss
Hayes Breckenridge. will leave town
shortly for California to join Mss.
Breckinridge. They have a charming
villa at San Mateo.
The Washington times., 1917-03-30
Hostess ut Bridge Party.

Mrs. James w. McNeill is enter
tanning at a bridge party Of six
tables this afternoon in honor Of her
house guest, Mrs. Clarence A. john
son, of Raleigh, N. C. Additional
guests have been invited for tea
later in the afternoon when Mrs. A.
B. Cummins, wife OF Senator Cum
minis, Mrs. Charles Ray Dean, and
Mrs. Thomas c. Dawson will pre-
side at the tea table.
Senator A. B. Cummins OF Iowa
and Senator James d. Phelan of
California, who have been at white
Sulphur Springs for several days,
returned to Washington last night.
Miss Mary Phelan, Miss Gladys Sui
livtn, and the rest OF their party
win remain there several days long
er. Passed Assistant Paymaster w.
G. Neill, u. S. N, and his bride who
were at White Sulphur, have also
returned to Washington.
Mrs. whitelaw Reid and her
daughter, Lady Ward, wife OF Sir
John Hubert Ward, will return to
London from France next month.
Mrs. Reid has been visiting Sir John
and Lady Ward since January.
Rear Admiral and MrS. John
Schouler, of Annapolis. are spending
several days at the Wolcott Hotel
In New York.
The Washington times., 1917-03-30
Mr.. Long II HoEte.s.

Mrs. Breckenridge Long, wife Of the
Assistant Secretary Of State. was
hostess at luncheon at the Shorehem
yesterday, among her guests being
the Misses Lansing, sisters OF the
Secretary Of State.
The Washington times., 1917-03-30
KeIIoeEs Coming Sunday.


Senator and Mrs. Frank B. Kel-
Iogg. of Minnesota, will return to
Washington Sunday from White
Sulphur. where they spent the past
fortnight, and will be at the Will
lard.
Congressman and Mrs. Ira c. Cop
ley are expected back in Washing
ton tomorrow after a trip to Florida
and Cuba
y
Mr.. and Mrs Harry W. Porter
were hosts at a small dance last
night at their residence in the Ro-
land in compliment to their guest,
Gerald Blondell, of Baltimore. The
evening was devoted to music and
games for which handsome prizes
were given, and dancing and re-
freshments were served in the
charmingly decorated dining room.
The Washington times., 1917-03-30
Miss Daniels Back.

Miss Mary Cleaves Daniels, who spent
some weeks with the Secretary OF the
Navy and Mrs. Daniels, has returned
to her home in Goldsborough, N. c.
The Washington times., 1917-03-30

Major and Mrs. Percy N. Ashburn
entertained at q dance last evening
in the post hall at the Walter Reed
Hospital for their son, Allen Ash
burn, who is at home for the spring
holidays from Groton School. and
their house guests, Darwin Kingsley,
also Of Groton, and Miss Peabody and
Miss Grace Peabody.
The Washington times., 1917-03-30

Col. and Mrs. Henry z. Jervey
will entertain Informally at dinner
tonight in compliment to Col. and
Mrs Clement A. F. Flagler.
The Washington times., 1917-03-30

Miss Mary Lord Andrews is plan
ming to leave Washington about June
i to join her mother, Mrs. E. A An
drews, in New Mexico, where thE
will pass the summer months. Mrs.
Marion 3 dtler, who is with Miss An
drews, will leave Washington In June.
The Washington times., 1917-03-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas Murray But
Ter and Miss Sara Schuyler Butler ar
rived at the Shoreham yesterday.
Mrs. J. Pierpont Morgan, sr, of New
York, Is also at the Shofeham.
The Washington times., 1917-03-30
Miss Harrison Ii Bride.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. N. Harrison, of Glen
carlyn, Va. announce the marriage OF
their daughter. Miss Stella Elizabeth
Harrison, on Monday. March rs. to
Thomas Osborne White, formerly OF
Washington, now of Memphis
The Washington times., 1917-03-30

NlEiI Z IlE.Is KssI:zs1il 4 Y6Qk san2N
RICK8 MSosQR HAINE
The Washington times., 1917-03-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Dana Gibson,
Of New York, and their son, Lang
horne Gibson. who are motoring, ar
rived at Washington last evening and
are spending a few days at the VIII
lard.
The Washington times., 1917-03-30

Major and Mrs. Ernest d. Peek
will be hosts at dinner tonight at
their. apartment in the st. Nicholas.
Mr.. and Mrs. William w. Richard
son, Of Duluth, MINI, who are I'm
Washington for a short visit, will
be among the guests.
The Washington times., 1917-03-30

William II. Gale. consul general to
Munich. and Mrs. Gale arrived in
Washington yesterday and are at the
shoreham- They came directly from
Munich. Mrs. Gale was formerly
Miss Sallie Blackburn. daughter of
former Senator Joseph Blackburn Of
She Is q sister Of Mrs
William P. Hall.
The Washington times., 1917-03-30

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promotes the growth OF the hair
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saFmisss ssif I@s 2 bot. for $1.01
4oc wampoIe's Hair Tonic and
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S1.OO LOrImer's Hair Tonic, an
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The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-16
SHOULD Be NO
SHORTAGE OF
PRINT PAPER
Report of Federal Commission
Will Say There's No
Reason for it.

Washington, Feb. 16.-It was author
itatively announced here today that a
number of the largest print paper
manufacturers have submitted to the
federal trade commission a signed
statement proposing that the COM
mission take certain action which will
be of the utmost importance to news
paper publishers and relieve the pres
ent situation of prohibitive prices. An
official statement will be made later
today.
The action of the manufacturers fol-
lows two days Of conferences with
the commission and the proposal was
submitted to Francis J. Heney, special
counsel for the commission In its print
paper Investigation. The manufacturers
hurried here soon after ii was an
nounced that the federal grand jury
in New York had been asked to return
indictments charging criminal viola
tions of the antitrust laws.
The commissions report OF its IN
vestigation of the newsprint paper In
dustry is about ready to be presented
to congress. No intimations of its
contents have been given. but II Is
CONTINUED on Page Fourteen.)
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-16
Increases Maximum Compen-
sation and Eliminates
Plan Two.
COMMITTEE WANTED
THE BILL KILLED
Bills for Three New Counties
Are Advanced in the
Lower House.


Helena, Feb. l6.-Contrary 20
the recommendation Of the stand
ing committee on compensation
the senate today placed on general
orders the Kane bill amending the
present industrial insurance law.
The committee unanimously re-
ported with the recommendation
that the bill do not pass. Kane
moved as substitute that the bill
be placed on general orders and
his motion prevailed. The vore
was 26 to IL.
The Kane bill increases the maxi
mum pay under the present compen-
sation law and eliminates plan g. Kane
said that the present law lad been ad-
mirably carried out, but that the feel
ing was general. he thought, for an
amendment He read from the state
platforms of the republicans and DEM
ocrats to show that the various
parties were for the amendments pro-
posed. Kane also paid a high tribute
to the large employers of labor in this
state. He said that these concerns
had obeyed not only the letter but the
spirit of the law. He believed how
ever, that owing to increased cost of
| living that workmen were entitled to
higher scheduies
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-16
WAVE OF CRIME AMONG BOYS
FILLS THE JUVENILE COURT

note found in his possession, supposed
to be signed by his father giving him
permission to purchase a .3s caliber
gun, was written and signed by him.
Such a condition of affairs caused
Judge John V. Dwyer to remark that
he did not know what was to be-
come of the boys of Butte. II is cer-
tainly a deplorable condition of af-
fairs when boys not only engage in
burglarizing stores and warehouses.
but they purchase guns and engage in
holdups. Something has got to be
done to protect the youth of this city.
don't like to separate any boys from
their parents. but it must be DONE"
The Judge then called up three boys
Continual on Page Ten.)
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-16
EMBARGO.
NOT EXPECTED To.
TIE UP INDUSTRY
Transportation Chiefs Declare
Early Developments Will
Bring Relief.

Chicago, Feb. 16.-While leading rep
manufacture and finance admitted that
the embargo on freight and the con-
eestion at railroad terminals in the
east and the middle west presented
serious obstacles. they were optimistic
today concerning the Developments of
the near future.
Hale Holden, president of the Chi
cago, Burlington and Quincy railway,
said:
The present embargo / believe will
be of short duration. With sufficient
bottoms available believe the situa
ton would adjust itself in 80 days.
II do not believe the situation will
become serious enough to cause a
financial depression, for l do not be-
lieve 1t will last long enough"
George NJ. Reynolds. president of the
Continental and Commercial National
bank. said:
The situation will do no harm
financially-at least for the present
The only financial effect will be a
healthy Tightening of the money
market"
John p. Griffin. president of the
Chicago board of trade. said he be-
lieved that shipping conditions will
show great Improvement within the
next 4s hours. especially in shipment
of grain.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-16
May Extend Scheme.
||lMY APPROPRIATION
BILL BEFORE THE HOUSE
MEASURE ssu Carrying $247,0O0,-
WO Will Come to a Vote
Early Next Week.

"asnihston. Feb. 16.-The S247.-
wV'O army appropriation bill was
up today in the house with
"cspec' Of vote early next week.
saairman Dent Of the military COM
A. al the Instruction of the war
!, aaa tneht, moved to increase from
ss''VVo ,s'VU'o to s45O0.000 the amount
an. '" may be used for aviation schools
', tue unexpended balance of ap-
rOp7ations provided by the current
Army bill ~ '"e
M, pehdins bill provides. in addi-
!. y mat $4,000. 900 for aviation.
ma ',e'ary Baker has asked Chair
a. Deh' for numerous increases to
|,.., ninittee bill. but the commit
Is sultude is to DENY them.
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-16
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS
IS SCENE OF MONTANA'S
FIRST TRIPLE HANGING
Three Negroes Who Murdered White Farm Hand on Freight
Train in Meagher County Last October Walk to the GaoWs
With Unaering Step and Within 30 Seconds After Straps
Are Adjusted Are Launched Into Eternity.

Sulphur Springs Feb 6In barn adjoining the Meagher
than from the cits public school
Gibson Leslie Faley and Henry Hail.
GAO o'clock this thus the
penalty murder Michael Freeman farm
hand Nih siding Billings and Northern railroad
three made and the first legal
which has occurred this eight consumed less
the gaow and restraining
adjusted The neck of all
by Drop bodies of but showing the slightest
They eight after the trap sprung
buried public expense relatives friends having
The Butte daily post. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1913-1961, 1917-02-16
PROPOSES TO MAYOR LANE
BY LETTER, CAN'T ACCEPT

girls banded together who want to get
married. There are no available men
in this community, so I am writing to
you to help us II you can. We DO not
know the names Of the newspapers IN
the far west. or we would advertise
This is no joke or idle pastime. as
we mean business. We range In ages
from 20 to rs years. all are pretty
with an average education. We nave
all agreed on one point. however, that
we must have husbands who are we'll
to do, ambitious, intelligent ard even
tempered. One girl. however, insists
she must have a freak. for she says
that freaks are generally the wise ana
rich men.
1T you happen to be a single man
yourself, perhaps | might interest you.