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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-02
Law Makers Favor High schools.

AT the present time there Is bill
before the Kansas Legislature to
authorize cities or the first and sec
ond class to give the first two years
of college work in their high schools
under the supervision of the state
board of education.
This looks to us as II 1t would be
better plan. While the training
given would perhaps not be quite as
efficient as would be possible In un-
iversities, where equipment is more
plentiful, it would undoubtedly help
some inasmuch as 1t would afford an,
opportunity to many to get some col
lege work for whom this would other
wise be an impossibility.
Watch Out Seniors.
Fierce lesson.
Late hours
Unexpected tests.
Nothing prepared.
Knocked out.
Miss Bruce in Music Class: "The
key of G has one sharp"
Nina: How many sharps has
door key?"
Coach Beecher: Have you taken
bath?"
Nolan mo; is there one miss
ing?"
A freshie saw patch of green,
Twas just as green as grass;
He thot IL was Sophie,
But twas just lOoking-glass.
A great many people heard the
Jess Pugh Company at the Christian
church Tuesday evening. Many out
side people bought single admission
tickets. Jess Pugh was assisted by
young man instead of the young
lady as advertised I'm the circulars.
The program was an exceptionally
good one, consisting of songs, read
ings, and limitations. There is only
one number left on our course for
this year. Next year we will have a
bigger and better course than the one
offered this year.
/. Some one has said that the fresh
men sometimes show a streak of in
telligence, but the seniors never do.
1 The Junior Glee Club has received
some new music and 1t will not be
long until some pleasing numbers will
be given in chapel.
Last Monday Ward Stout left the
school at noon to go to his home on
the Cimarron. His favorite saddle
} horse had been infected with blood
poisoning and veterinary had to be
/, taken out.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-02

The society programs have been
posted for the programs to be given
March 2. There is no reason why
this program should not be as good as
the. Joint program If a little care Is
exercised in preparation.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-02

The members of the L.. ]. L. club
are wearing some very heat little
sterling silver rings. The rings have
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-02

A rock party was enjoyed by few
boys at the home of one of the high
school boys Friday evening. The
time time was spent with music and
games.
Have you ever noticed the differ
ence in the way students ask teach
er to repeat what he has said?
Freshman: Pardon me, professor,
but / did not understand"
Sophomore: "Will you please re-
peat your question:"
Junior: WHAT"
Senior: Huh"
High School Orchestra
The high school orchestra is grow
ing rapidly. Clifford Leete, William
Edison and Floyd Longwell were new
recruits Tuesday for rehearsal. We
are looking for new members. WI
want to have an Organization that
will do credit to our high school. The
musical training given in this organ
ization is beneficial to every one
Among some Instruments needed are
violins, comets and drums. Any one
who even thinks he might play an in
strument report to Miss Bruce Tues
day afternoon after school for prac
tice. Perhaps you have musical tai
ent and have been keeping 1t hid un
der bushel. Come out and see lwha
you can do. In the May Day fete t,
be given the orchestra will play al
important part.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-02

Did-U-No-
We had an electrician in high
school?
The electric bells won't work?
What l.. j. l.. stands for?
Or what P. o. H. is a symbol Oh!
Harold Matkin has new Jitney?
The windows need washing?
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-02

the letters L. ]. L. engraved on them
The girls are quite proud Of this EN-
blem of the club in which they have
so many good times.
For the latest in aprons ask Mr.
Camblin. Last week the Botany
class were both surprised and shocked
to see Mr.. Camblin don large black
oil cloth apron. And just think. He
made it all by himself and put strings
on 1t too. Considering everything II
is pretty good fit. If you wish tC
know more about the ''fit" ask zelda
Reynolds.
Patriotic Chapel
Regular chapel exercises were held
Friday morning Miss Weedman had
charge. A most fitting patriotic pro-
gram was carried out. The two songs
THE Star Spangled Banner" and
"America"-were sung by the stu
dents and faculty. Miss Weedfnan
gave brief but much enjoyed talk
on George Washington" Because
of Miss Weedman's modesty we were
not able by any means to secure the
manuscript whereby we might pub
lish the talk. She brought out the
thought that few young Americans
have read biography of one of our
great Americans. BY careful gener-
alization the speaker brought out the
important events in the first Presi-
dents life, by clear statements she
traced his ancestry to the normans
and proved to us his worthiness of his
great name. She laid particular
stress on the fact that Washington
was one man whom power and great
ness did not corrupt. At this point
she quoted passage from Byron's
poem, IAN Ode to Napoleon:
Where the wearied eyes repose
When gazing on the great;
Where neither guilty glory CLOVIS,
Nor despicable state?
Yes, one-the first, the last, the best,
The Cincinnatus of the West,
Whom envy dare not hate,
Bequeathed the name of Washington,
To make man blush there was but
one."
After the close of the patriotic pro-
gram Freda Gardener gave two read
ings which were very much enjoyed.
Give EN- Air!
When student allows a vacant
look to steal over his countenance or
goes to sleep while in class, the best
remedy for the teacher to use is to
step over to window and let In lit
tie fresh air. There is nothing better
to put pep into bunch of students
than plenty of good, wholesome air,
which is doubly good at this, the
spring time of the year.
Kansas
The following poem was written by
Freshman. 1t shows great deal
of loyalty to the best state in the
union.
l know where the sun is shining all
the summer day,
/ know why my heart is pining always
when am far away,
l know where the wind is blowing DER
the prairie, wild and free,
know where I'll soon be going. for
someone is calling me;
! Far away from care and trouble
where unknown are clouds
and gloom
Away out in sunny Kansas where the
sunflowers bloom.
| can see the sun light glowing oeI
those plains love the best,
And the cactus flower is growing
emblem of the sunny west;
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-02
Domestic Science.

Domestic Science.
The Domestic Science girls are
making models and there are ten to
be finished before next week. They
consist of darning, patching, match
ing, hemming, and making various
seams,
The girls are saving their work for
the exhibit to be given at the end of
the term.
Cherry pie and perfection salad
were made in class last week. The
pies were scored according to appear
ance, filling and lightness.
Domestic Science note books we're
called for Wednesday. Six weeks
tests was given this week.
The fifth and sixth periods were
devoted Friday to dictation on fats
and leavenings. This will be the last
dictation ON digestion of food
The "Abiders' met at the home OF
Lois Moore Saturday afternoon. The
girls enjoyed the social hour spent
together and the auto ride to town in
the twilight. The next meeting will
be at the home of Rev. McLennan,
with Marie Guskte as hostess.
The Science classes are having some
interesting work at present. Ex-
periments illustrating the Electroyl-
sis of water, Illuminating gas, the
working of steam engine, the ring
ing of bells by means of a static ma
chine and the nature of simple cell
batteries were performed. Drawings
lwere made.
The Science note books have to be
in Friday, and we are very busy MAX
ling up back work.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-02

The six weeks tests are coming so
we had better get busy.
Lawrence Weidensaul returned to
school this week.
Miss Weedman gave her Ancient
History class test Monday morning.
Louie says that he gets lost in the
new rooms
In the absence of Miss Henry Mr..
Rindom is teaching her classes.
Orlo Rolo, Just after leaving Cicero
class; "Whew, wish had studied
those constructions better"
Only twelve more weeks of school.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-02

A freshie saw a patch Of green,
Twas just as green as grass;
He thot il was a Sophie,
But twas just lOoking-glass.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-02

Miss Bruce in Music Glass: THE
key of G has one sharp"
Nina: How many sharps has a
door key?"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-03-02

Coach Beecher: Have you taken
a BATH"
Nolan: mo; is there one miss
ing?"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-27
German Miners Famished;
Coal Production Falls Off

COPENHAGEN, Aug. 26.-Strlkes or
-insrs in Silesia last month reduced
iae German production Of coal by more
than 1000 900 tons, according 20 state
nsn,s made in the debate in the Relcn-
sag Main Committee on the fuel prob
EN-. Vice Chancellor Helferich gave
a. urgent and earnest warning against
'srther strikes. The government re-
Port stated that production had been
l1scted by inadequate food supplies.
Tbs vas corroborated by speakers or
'arious parties, who Yid undernour.
shed workmen could not do a normal
lays work.
representative OF the military
ssihorities declared that more miners
could not be spared from the army.
Ihe gravity Of the situation IS shown
. the seriously considered proposal
. restrict the production Of iron, al
t'oCEa this j. needed FOR munitions.
soeis.ists. Centre and Radical speakers
s'ougnt Up this subject IN connection
s'ih the question OF the recent retire
asft @! General Groener, who. accord
~ % current report, was forced out
e ne War Bureau b. representatives
o. The coal. iron and steel industries
osc2sse he insisted on adequate protec-
.on q the interests Of workers under
re civil mobilization Law. Speakers
ese.ared the explanations % the gov
lianeHt regarding tne generals retire
merit were unsatisfactory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-27
Catholics to Indorse Peace
Pope's Proposal Will Occupy
Federation of Societies

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Aug. 26.-Peace
and Pope Benedict's proposal to the
belligeren:s are expected to occupy an
important place in the deliberations Of
the sixteenth annual convention of the
American Federation Of Catholic So
cieties, which began here to-day 70
continue until Wednesday. Federation
officials predicted that the Pontitf's pro-
posal would be Endorsed, but along
broad lines.
The convention opened with a pom
tifcal high mass, at which Monslgnor
Giovanni Bonzano, Apostolic Delegate
20 the United States. oficiated. The
sermon was delivered by Archbishop
Edward J. Hanna. of San Francisco.
Tonight the visitors attended mass
meeting az which Archbishop John j..
Glennon. of St. Louis, presided. Ad-
dresses were made by Archbishop Bon
zano. Bishop Joseph Schrembs. OF
Toledo. Ohio, and Federal Judge Mar
tin J. Wade, Of Ohio City, Iowa, and
John Whalen, Of New York, federation
president.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-27
u. S. to Regulate
Prices of Metals
Iron, Steel, Copper and Lum-
Der to Follow Coal, SEN
ators Predict

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.-Govern-
ment regulation Of the price Of iron,
steel and other basic raw materials will
be incorporated in legislation passed
before the end OF the extraordinary
session Of Congress, according TO Sen
stors IN touch with the situation. The
Pomerene bill is the measure on which
the forces favorable TO such regulation
probably will centre.
Under the food control law the gov
eminent can regulate the price Of coal
and some other articles. but IFS author
ity 70 regulate steel and the basic min
eral and materials generally IS not
clearly defined.
It IS understood the Administration
would welcome such legislation. Sen
ators say there Is growing demand
from the public for such action and
that Il the regulation Of coal prices
gives relief to the public, the pressure
for regulation OF steel. iron, copper
and lumber will be intensified
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-27

Of children were also strengthened, as
in South Carolina, where the age for
employment in factories was raised
from twelve to fourteen years, while in
Maryland the fourteen-year limit was
extended to practically all industries
except canning and packing. Laws reg
ulating the employment Of women were
comparatively numerous in 1916. Laws
affecting women and children consti-
tute the largest single group Of laws
appearing in the bulletin.
OF special interest is a rule issued By
the Oregon Industrial Welfare Com
mission fixing the hours Of labor, min
imum wages and learning periods OF
women and minors, including males IN
TO eighteen years, IN vide range OF
employments. This 10 in compliance
with the minimum wage law OF the
state, which was recently declared con.
stitutional by tie vote Of the Supreme
Court OF the United States, one justice
not voting.
A few states have laws prohibiting
the giving or receiving Of tips. Such
law was enacted BY the Tennessee
legislation Of 1915 and vetoed BY the
Governor. This veto was subsequent
" held void. and the act is reproduced
in the present bulletin. Tennessee IS
the sixth state 10 have law Of this
kind.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-27
8-Hour R. R. Law
Years Labor Gain
Special Correspondence

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.-The Blu
rsau OF Labor Statistics, in reviewing
labor legislation for 1916, states that
the most important labor law enacted
last wear was the act Of Congress es-
tablishing eight hours as standard
workday for employees operating trains
on steam railroads in interstate COM
merce.
Next TO this is placed the Federal
statute excluding from interstate traf-
fc the products Of the labor Of chill
dren under sixteen years Of age N
mines or quarries, and Of children IN
der fourteen in mills, canneries, fac
tories. etc, and providing that the
hours Of labor Of children under six
teen years Of age must not exceed
eight a day, and that such children
may not work between p. m. and s
a. n.
State laws affecting the employment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-27
7. r. Endorses
Army Insurance
Puts American Nation Where
1t Ought To Be, Says
Colonel

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.-Hearty IN
dorsement Of the Administration SOL
diers and sailors insurance bill IS
given by Theodore Roosevelt IN letter
to Julian Mack, made public here to-
night. with letter from Judge Mack
to Secretary McAdoo.
81 have read the bill for compensat-
ing and insuring the soldiers and sail
ors with the keenest interest" Colonel
Roosevelt wrote. 1T marks great
step forward. II puts the United States
where II ought 10 be as standing IN the
forefront among the nations IN DONG
Justice 10 our defenders.
e" am particularly struck by the
emphasis on family, instead OF, as
heretofore, on the man. When We
draft men into public service we en-
list their dependents, and Of these we
must never lose sight. But |
particularly like the provisions for re
education. There is great danger,
when a man knows that for the rest
OF his life the government is going
10 give him Just enough 20 live on,
that he will be content herewith. and
grow sluggishly Indifferent TO further
effort. But life is not static. Men go
forward or else they fall backward. .
The bill is a real and constructive
measure. believe il should be passed
and should 90 into effect when the
frat men Of the new National Army
are called out. I know Of nothing
more important than TO lift the fears
Of men that their families may be
come objects Of charity and 70 hearter
the wives and children and parents
Of this country 20 respond brsvely and
gladly 70 the nations call"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-27
British Socialists
Blame All for War

LONDON. Aug. 26.-The British So
clali,t party has prepared a statement
on the war for presentation az the
inter allied Socialist conference at
Westminster on Tuesday and Wednes-
day. The statement declares that there
is common responsibility for the war
and that consequently repsration must
be from common fund contributed b.
all the belliCerents
Other conditions laid down by the
Socialists are that Mesopotsmis must
be transferred TO Turkey. the German
colonies must be returned, there must
be no action on the part of other coun-
tries 20 capture German trade. the peo-
pie Of Alsace Lorraine 10 decide their
own government and similar course
70 be applied 70 Poland. India, Egypt,
Ireland and Algiers.
The working people are TO be called
upon 10 intervene 20 end the war,
which, il is asserted, was caused by the
capitalists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-27
Bulgaria to Insist
On Annexations
Premier Says Great Imperial
Federation of Middle Europe
May Be Expected

COPENHAGEN, Aug. 2s.-Ann.xa-
ton OF large amounts OF territory will
be insisted upon by Bulgaria. accord
ing 20 an interview with Premier RADIO
slsvoF. as published in Budapest
newspaper. The Premier also is quoted
as saying that the formation Of 4 grea.
imperial federation Of Middle Euro-e
might soon be expected
Each OF the Central Powers will re-
turn separate answers 70 the peace pro-
posals Of Pope BENEDICT. giving its
standpoint in concrete form, the Pre-
mier says. Turkey also will state its
case, which will be agreed to BY all its
allies.
Premier RadoslavoT indicates Bull
garia will demand the acquisition OF
Macedonia. the DobrudJs and the
Eegean littoral. saying that this is IN
accord with the proposal for settle
ment Of the Balkan problem on the
basis of right and justice, as made by
the Pope The Bulgarians. he says,
have freed their brothers of the Agean
coast, at Ksvala. Drama and Sores. in
Serbian Macedonia and in the Morava
region Of Northern Serbia. The lib
Grated people. the Premier asserts, de.
sire union with Bulgaria. There is no
need Of saying a word. he adds, IN re-
gard 10 the Dobrudjs. wrested by Bull
garia's sons from mighty Russia.
The Central Powers. the Premier de-
clares. are the victors. and without
doubt soon will be united in a gigantic
imperial federation Of Middle Europe.
The Entente will rue the day, he says,
if il does not accept peace, and will
soon be seeking a mediator.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-27
Argentine Catholics
Hold a Peace Parade
Monster Demonstration Made
in Favor Of Accepting the
Pope's Proposals

BUENOS AYRES, Aug. 26.-The
Catholic societies Of Buenos Ayres to-
dav held a monster demonstration in
favor OF acceptance by the belligerent
powers Of the peace proposals Of Pope
BENEDICT.
DR.. Indalecio Gomez, former Min
ister of the Interior and once Argen-
tine Minister 20 Germany, and mem
bers of the group Of national deputies
10 which he belongs, have sent a
petition TO President lrigoyen, follow
ing the reports that an ultimatum 70
Germany was being prepared, request
ing that Argentina maintain neutrality
in the war.
AMSTERDAM, Aug. 26.-According
70 a dispatch TO the 'Weser Zeitung, y
Of Bremen. from Vienna, the reply Of
the Central Powers 70 Pope Benedicts
recent peace proposals can be expected
within a few days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-27
hichoelis quite Wrong"
Says Berlin "Tugebiott"

tOFENHAGEN. Aug. % Comment
- o. the neV provisional council %
~ ssiens,sg, The "Tagieblstt' Of Der
esarcellor M.chaelis is quite wrong
I, linking this body will suffice 20
s.oes the way 20 a parliamentary sys-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-27

those countries have had in obtaining
ample, prompt and regular shipments
by water.
German exporters are already
FLAMING campaigns for extending
their business in the Near East. Some
Of the German writer's on foreign trade
urge the advisability Of making the
most of the German opportunities in
that region, and are pointing out that
If sufficient energy were bestowed on
the development Of Mesopotamia IL
would become a second Egypt. They
are pointing out that the thing for
Germany TO do is 20 establish itself
so firmly in the countries to the east
that in any future contingency Ger
many would have overland communica
ton with big and fourishing markets
AID sources of supply for raw ma
ter.als all the way east 70 the Persian
Gulf and the Red Sea.
Other German Activities
The German Levant banks ar. a.
ready there. Germany has already
taken n hand in the construction of
railroads in the Near East and If the
Germans can further irrigation and the
growth Of industries IN that section
Ctrmany's future in world trade will
BE- more secure. The Near East is ap-
parently one of the great fields where
German competition will be keenest.
Among the preparations for the pc
Rod following the war the information
a movements between Germany and
Austria Hungary are most interesting.
In the common cause of war the two
emrires have been brought very close
together. and it is felt generally that,
following the war, they will remain
in the closest of economic-possibly,
also, political-relations Bulgaria and
Turkey. likewise, have been brought
closer 70 the two great Central Powers
by the war, and less clearly formu-
lated efforts are being made 10 align
them with Germany and Austria-Hun-
gary when the war stops
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-27
Petrograd Police Strike

PETROGRAD. Aug. 26. - The entire
militia. which has been employed since
the revolution 70 police Petrogrsd, re
signed to-day on account Of the refusal
% a demand for an increase in pay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-27
saks&Gumpana
Broadway at Saith ST.
Announce. Beginning Today. the
Announce Beginning Today. the
Initial Showing of Mems
Fall Neckwear at 75c
Broadway at o4th st.

q At this popular figure we have assembled
collection of Silk Neckwear in a variety OF new
Autumn colorings. weaves and patterns that Will
prove feast to the man who incllnes toward
cravats that are truly individual in weave and de-
sign. The silks have been selected from the
cream of those loomed by leading foreign and
domestic mills for Autumn-the best zee haze
CTCr seen
q Satin and Silk Brocades. Detached Swivel
Figures that will not fray. Repps, Mogadors
All silk Satins and host of other weaves are rep
resented. in diversity of patterns that are as midi
vidual as they are numerous. Look them over!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-27

al crescent oversee commerce IS re
duc.d 20 practically nothing. The
German exporters, however. are en-
d.ayorinr 20 keep in touch with their
Sore,e,r markets ard are doing every
tbing they can 70 preserve their good
Ill ;, those markets. In the neutral
.nnr,ries Of Scandinavia, the Neither
lids and Switzerland. Germany has
nnnt,r,ed 20 do a considerable amount
'a,n. lines, since the outbreak Of the
war have paid special attention TO
th.,. countries and have actually won
lsyg.r hare Of the trade than they
bsJ BEFORE because Of the difficulties