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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-12
To Serve Country in the
Conflict Now
Promised.
THE HONOR ROLL
EUGENE STOUFER
F. d. ZOOK
WILL BLACK
]. d. BROADWELL

Tuesday morning when No.
4 pulled out of the Liberal
yards there were many heavy
hearts in the crowd that watch
ed the train disappear from
view.
For the first time the real
significance of the fact that this
country is in a state of war was
fully realized by many, for on
the train were four of Liberals
best specimens of young man
hood, on their way to offer
their services to their country.
Those who responded to the first
call were:
Eugene Stoufer, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Abe X. Stoufer, who laid down
his books in Liberal high school to
serve in whatever capacity he might
be needed.
; Will Black, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. A. Black, pharmacist with the Tay-
lor drug store, who will enter the
hospital department.
F. D. Zook, who resigned a posi-
tion with the LIBERAL Auto Supply
Company, to enlist as mechanic.
J. D. Broadwell, secretary of the
Liberal Chamber Of Commerce, who
will enter the clerical department of
the service.
The Democrat, while regretting
the necessity Of the departure of
these excellent young men, is proud
of them and their early resolve to do
their part in the defense Of the ma
ton.
Such boys as these make the real
soldier or sailor. Though young in
years they have the qualifications
and the patriotic impulse that char
acterizes the American soldier and
makes him a factor to be seriously
considered by those who oppose him.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-12

The signing of the resolution
was responsible for a demon
stration, every whistle in the
city being opened wide to
screech the news.
Immediately the wires began
to carry the news to every part
of The world and the war ma
chinery, already prepared, was
set in motion. Hundreds of in
termed ships were siezed and
active preparations made to
wage war and protect Ameri-
can interests and property.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-12
GRADED SCHOOL NOTES

Dick Farmer is working out for the
"Pole Vault" He now exceeds the
limit for boy his weight and age
Dick has been practicing for over o
year, and if he keeps it up until he
gets of high schookage he will be q
record breaker. If more Of the boys
would pick out their event while in
the grades, and then go in for it,
they would be able to do more with
our high school athletics.
Mr.. LeMonnier smoothed the play
lground Monday. A good improve
ment.
Some Of the Sth-A have had to ad-
nit that "mad stones" are fakes.
Friday afternoon the pupils
brought their flags and parade was
given in celebration Of Patriotic Day.
A few over 900 took part in the pa
rade. Everyone, teacher, or pupil
in the grade school, school pupils,
took their patriotism rather serious
ly, and there was no cheering or
noise. The parade was more solemn
than enthusiastic.
Some Of US didn't like it very well
the way we were taunted as we
marched by the crowds on the street.
OF course a very few did that, and
they didn't mean it, we hope.
Lepha Hibbs has quit school. Lepha
did good work and it is too bad she
had to quit before getting to finish
the grades. ..-
Madonna Graves has sore eyes.
Some of the 9Th grade girls are
taking up the study Of woodwork for
amusement during recess.
We had this problem in our last
arithmetic test: A catalogue house
washing machine is priced $9.35 in
Kansas City; shipping weight 100
pounds; the freight rate from Kan
sas City to Liberal is Sic; if the
drayage is 25c, what is saved by buy
ing the machine at home? Interest
on money, postage, and cost Of ex-
change not included.
The sth-A are doing some inter-
esting work IN arithmetic with the
freight and express rates as basis
for study.
The boy scouts superintended the
erection of flag pole Thursday for
patriotic day. Mr.. Farmer loaned us
a flag. We expect the board to get
US one to use every day.
Miss Norman and Mrs. Fulton en-
tertained the PoIlyanna Club Tues
day evening. The men teachers were
guests of the club.
Mr.. Larner has already shown his
bravery as a soldier by referring to
the Pollyanna Club. as the "Polly-
annas' Grown Up"
Everyday.-~Say, Prof., how old
does a Teller have to be to join the
navy?"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-12
NEW RESTAURANT TO
OPEN FIRST or WEEK
"Whiiey' Layton Establishing
First Glass Eating House.

Whitley" Layton, one of the best
restaurant men in this part of the
state, will soon open his new cafe in
the building erected for him by E.
F. Printz, adjoining the Eagle gro
Gerry. The interior is all done in
white, the fixtures will be neat and
attractive, and Mr.. Layton promises
service and eatables second to none.
DR.. and Mrs. H. B. Morrow left
Thursday morning on No. 2 in an
swer to message that his father was
very i'll at his home at Spearville.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-12
BENTON MEAT MARKET
MAKES IMPROVEMENT
Refrigerating Show Case Just
Installed-A Nice Fir-
fure.

The Benton Meat Market on West
Second has just installed a new re-
frigerating show case that is great.
All -ready-cooked meats are kept
cool, yet in plain sight and free from
dust, while fresh meat that has been
cut is also on display. The Benton
market is popular place and the
management strives to please at all
times.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-12
THERE WILL BE
MUCH BROOMCORN
High Prices Will, Bring Big
Acreage in Liberal District

R. Hall, of the Bolin-Hall Grain
Co., of Liberal, was here yesterday
on business at the company's head
quarters here.
The prospects in the vicinity of
Liberal are favorable for big spring
crop acreage, Mr.. Hall said. High
broomcorn prices are stimulating
more growing Of the brush, and it is
big crop in that section.-Hutchin-
son News.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-12
Ia ENLISTMENTS
!. ATTHIS STATION
/ - ~ n ~ -
Local Recruiting Off
Ger Secures Good
List.

Liberal and Seward county is do
ing her share already for the cause of
war, fact most commendable.
The local recruiting station gives
the following list as the enlistments
for April: y
Ney C. Galway.
Harry j. Smith.
Espey Potter.
Edward C. Hitch.
Arthur L. Robinson.
Curtis J. Valentine.
Roscoe C. Brightup.
Charles d. Novinger.
Pat E. Kennedy.
Myron E. Robinson.
Lynno H. Clamons.
Frank E. Gates.
George w. Keller.
Chas. T. Cooper.
This makes a total of IA recruits,
six Of which will go to the Coast Ar
tillery, four to the Field Artillery,
two to the Signal Corps and two to
the U. s. Army Band.
We note among the names boys
who stand high in the community,
and while we are not acquainted with
all, we feel that every one of them
will conduct himself with credit to
his parents and friends.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-12

Miss Linnie Stratton, who taught
the past term Of school at Ematon,
left last Saturday morning for her
home at Walton, Kan. She was ac-
companied by her mother Mrs. NJ. E.
Stratton and Miss Lulu Denny, who
has been visiting near Ematon the
past week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-12

Mrs. Francis Morgan, reporter on
the Democrat, was confined to her
home several days this week on ac-
count Of sickness. Miss Edna Mel
son took her place as reporter.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-12

Miss Faye Adams is confined to
her home by illness. She had in
tended to go to Lawrence for visit
with her brother, but will be unable
to make the trip.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-12

Mrs. Francis Morgan spent Sun
day with relatives at Dalhart. Miss
Edna Nelson who has been visiting
there for several weeks returned
home with her.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-12

The Liberal Lodge of Knights Tenn
plar attended Easter services at the
Presbyterian church Sunday morn
ing, having received special invita-
ton to be present.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-12

The many Liberal friends Of Miss
Mollie Porter will be glad to learn
that she is out Of the hospital. She
is in La Junta, Colo, with her broth
er.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-12

r. L. Housed of Bucklin was here
the first of the week looking for a
car of feed. Mr.. Housed made this
office visit.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-12

The Democrat now has a supply Of
record and note books for horsemen.
Excellent forms. Call and see them.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-12
THE WEEK'SWAR
NEWS IN BRIEF
Condensed Report of
Most Important
Happenings.

Saturday, April Tine daily
press says: "The first alarm of the
German-American war was sounded
off the New England coast today.
Just before a. m. the Nantucket
shoals lightship flashed to the naval
radio station at Newport, R. l., that
German commerce raider had pass :
ed the lightship, bound west" Ship
ping in the vicinity was tied up.
1t was the first warlike move and
the news caused sensation through
out the country.
April 7.-The interned German
gunboat Cormorant at Guam has
been blown up. The Cormorant re-
fused to surrender to the American
forces which went to take possession
of her and was destroyed by her crew.
One German officer and one man
were killed.
The ship was interned December
18th. ,:....s,ira
- i34s,'i snakfaHH
April 9.-Austra-H Hungary has
severed diplomatic relations and cast
her lot with the German allies. The
ambassador from that country asked
for passports for himself and staff.
Spain will take over the diplomatic
and consular interests Of the United
States in Austria Hungary.
go
April 9.-The American steamer
Seward was reported torpedoed and
sunk without warning in the Medi-
terranean by a German submarine.
The crew was saved. The boat was
owend by the Alpha Steamship COM
pany, and left March 8 for Genoa and
other ports.
/ April lo.-The American liner,
New York, struck a mine five miles
loff Liverpool bar. There were no
casualties and the vessel proceeded
" li'e'po0'' taA
April 10.-Brazil has severed dip
lomatic relations with Germany. That
country has also recognized the new
government in Russia.
April 10.--A triffic explosion in
munitions plant near Chester, Penn,
resulted in the death of 100 persons,
mostly girls, and injury Of several
hundred more. The reason for the
explosion is unknown, but there are
rumors Of plot to destroy the plant,
although the place has been heavily
guarded.
April 10.--Austrian steamships,
war-bound, but now in American
ports, were siezed by federal auth
critics following the diplomatic
break. Five ships were taken.
Brownsville, Tex, April 6.-Pro-
American sentiment is spreading
rapidly in Mexico and General Car
rama is reported to be considering
routing all Germans out Of the Mex
lean army according to information
sent to Washington today by United
States Consul johnson in Matamo--
ros, just across the river.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-04-12

Isaac Welch was here from Ematon
Wednesday on a business trip.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-08
Much Talked -of Soma.

The poem. Deutschland. Deutsch-
land Uber Allies" was written by Aug
ust Renric Hoffman, who was born al
Follerslaben in 1898, and from his
birthplace Is sometimes called Hoffman
Won Follerslaben. He was educated III
the University OF Gottingen and Bonn
and became librarian at the University
of Breslau, where he was also professor
of the German language for severa
years prior to 1912, when he was dis
missed on account of some of his writ
ings. He wrote some sentimental songs
and some of patriotic appeal. including
Deutschland, Deutschland Uber Allies
Germany, Germany first of ALL" The
poem was published long before the es-
Establishment of the present German en-
pire, but 1t voices a spirit of German
supremacy that makes 1t inappropriate
for a recitation in an American schoo
during a time of war with Germany.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-08
- aeee,e Remance,

Fernando De Soto. the Spanish ex-
plorer. Il associated with much Of the
early history Of this country. He Is
best remembered as having been the
frst European to look upon the Mis-
sissippi.
At an early age he fell In love with
the daughter OF his patron. Dom Pedro
de Avila. To prevent the marriage. De
Avila induced De Soto to accompany
him to America, where he had been re-
Gently appointed governor Of Spanish
possessions In the western hemisphere
This was In 1913.
Tn 1897 De Soto served In the'expe-
dition to Nicaragua under Fernandez
and In 1928 he Withdrew entirely from
the service OF his patron. In 1887 ne
returned to Spain and married Isabella
who for more than fifteen years had
waited faithfully for him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-08
SOLVING : Golf Problem,

1t was the office OF the great sport
ins paper. and the golf editor was tax
ing holiday. In his absence the In
auiries from readers which the golitng
man answered thru his correspondence
column were handed to the racing edi-
tor
(which Ia the better course" asked
an ardent follower " the roSa! and
ancient game. ito fizzle ones putt or
to fetter on the te
The thurman tilted back In his char
and smoked FIVE cigarettes befor1 tax
ing his pen In hand, Then when ne
had come to decision on the weighty
problem. he wrote as follows.
SHOULD PLAYER Snaggle his iron
Il. Il is pt.TI1,I,is -..h!a for him 70 fiIzzlc his
putt: but better plan would be to
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-08
Musle charms psaf. Nluts...

Deaf mutes love music It thrills
them. They feel vt by placing their
hands and elbows on piano while the
teacher plays 1t. The vibrations not
only give sensations which enliven the
body, but they actually stimulate them.
The parts most sensitive to vibrations
are the chest. head. lungs, and feet.
IAN exciting feeling comes up thru the
floor" is the way one deaf boy de-
scribes 1t. Without music would be
lonesome" wrote a little Italian deaf
mute. 1T gives me a strong shock thru
the feet to the head" stated another
Others when asked to explain their
sensations, said: II feel 1t in my tenn
Piles and in my legs" Il feel 1t thru
my whole body" and Il feel it in my
chest and lungs"
According to teachers of deaf m,ltes
musical instruction is more important
as an educational factor for the deaf
child than it is for the hearing.-Popu-
lar Science Monthly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-08
tTo Be Continued,
i puxxI. Contest.

One Of the Argentine newspapers
has taken upon itself to acQuaint its
constituents with the Bible and has
been printing portions Of the Scripture
without comment and without giving
the source Of the quotation. The Ia
inevitable ignorance Of the Bible among
the people generally has been evi.
denced by large number Of letters
which the editor has been receiving
from men who have read these quota
lions and admired them, but to whom
they were utterly unfamiliar. The edi-
tor told Of one man, who. judging from
his letter. was city dweller and q
man Of education, who asked from
what book these quotations were taken
and where it would be possible to OBJ
tain copy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-08
Why Called .sIeedheund.r

As regards the name bloodhound
Count lie Couteulx believes tina: when
fox hunting in something like It's pres.
ent form was instituted 1t was found
that the sleuth-hound was not fast
enough for the purpose, and the pres.
emit fo1hound was evolved from various
material, and about this time it be.
came usual, in speaking Of tie old
hound Of the country. to call him q
bloodhound, meaning the hound Of
pure blood Gas might be said of q
FLOODED horse) to distinguish him
from the new hound or foxhound
There is only one breed of pure, gen.
uine bloodhounds, and that is the Eng.
fish. IS,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-08

Hon good by covering the four remain.
Ing miles In the same preoccupied
fashion.
There was q reason. Of a sort. Tor
his silence; two Of them, to be exnct.
For one, he was troubled by thar
haunting sense. Of familiarity which
was still trying to tell him that tins
was not his first meeting with Colonel
Baldwin's daughter; and the other
much bigger and more depressing, wns
the realization that in breaking with
his past. he had broken also with the
world Of women, 1t least to the extent
1T ever asking one Of them to marry
him.
He pushed the thought aside, com.
ing back to the other one-the puzzle
Of familiarity - when Miss Baldwin
pointed to transplanted Missouri
farm mansion. with a columned por-
ttco. standing In grove Of cotton.
woods on the left-hand side Of the
road, telling him 1t was Hillcrest.
There was massive stone portal
fronting the road, and when he got
down to open the gates the young
woman took the wheel and drove
through; whereupon he decided that
It was time for him to break away,
and said SO.
."But how will you get back to the
camp" she asked.
II have my two legs yet, and the
walking isn't bad"
"No; but you might meet those
two men again"
"That is the least Of my troubles.
Miss Corona Baldwin, like the Mis-.
souri, colonel, her father, came upon
moments now and then when she had
the ultimate courage Of her impulses.
II should have said you hadn't a
trouble in the world. she asserted,
meeting his gaze levsl-eyed.
The polite paraphrases Of the cot
fined period were slipping to the end
Of his tongue. but he set his teeth upon
them and said, instead: That's all
you know abont 1t. What IL I should
tell you that you've been driving this
morning with IN escaped convfct7'
II shouldn't believe IT," she said
calmly.
''Well; you haven't-not quite" he
returned, adding the Qualifying phrase
In sheer honesty.
She had united. her veil and was
asking him Hospitality II he wouldn't
como In ana meet her mother. Some
thing In the way she said 1t, some little
twist Of the lips or look Of the eyes,
touched the spring Of complete recog-
nition, and the familiarity puzzle van
ished instantly.
"You forgst that am q working
man." he smiled. my gang in the
quarry win think I've found bottle
somewhere" And then: did you ever
lose . glove, Miss Baldwin, white
hid with . little hole in one finger7"
"Dozens Of them" she admitted !;
"and most Of them had holes. I'm
afraid. But what has that to do with
your coming In and meeting mamma
and letting her thank you for saving
my lifef'
Nothing ut all, OF couue, ne
.hastened to say; and with that he
babe her good-by rather abruptly. and
turned his back upon the transplanted
Missouri mansion, muttering to him
self as he closed the portal gates be-
hind him: +" Baldwin Of course What
IN ass was not to remember the
namei And now I've got the other
half Of 1t, too; it's Corona
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-08
The struggle Was short.

he started back after the two other
men. They were not waiting to b
carried to the wagon; they were up
and running in wide semicircle to
reach their hope Of retreat unslain, Il
that might be. It was all very brutal
and barbarous, no doubt, but the
colonel's daughter was Western born
and bred, and she clapped her hands
and laughed In sheer enthusiasm when
she saw Smith make a show Of chas.
Ing the circling runners.
He did not return to her until after
he had pulled up the freshly driven
stakes and thrown them away, and BY
that time the wagon, with the horses
dashed to a keen gallop, was disap-
pearing over the crest Of the northern
ridge.
That's one way to get rid Of them.
isn't lit" said the emancipated bank
man. loosely, upon taking his place
I In the car to cramp # Tor the turn.
WAS that something like the notion
you had n mind i, Il
Mercy. mol" She rejdned. And
( then; Are Jon sure you are NOT nurtF
Not worth mentioning" he evaded.
'Those buffers couldn't hurt anybody.
80 long as they couldn't get to their
guns.
"But you have saved the company ct
your own expense. They viii be sure
to have you arrested"
I'VE won't cross that bridge until
we come to It," he returned. IF We
were back in the country from which
have lately escaped, It would be
proper for me to ask your permission
to drive you safely home. Since we
are not, / shall assume the permission
and do It anyway"
"Oh, Is that necessary she asked,
meaning, 10 he took 1t, nothing more
than comrsdely depreciation at putting
him 70 the trouble Of it,
.sNot absolutely necessary, perhaps,
but dscently prudent. You might drop
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-08
WANTED
FOUND
/. LOST
Notice Pertaining to Ads Ad.
dressed Care Of Times.
RenuhlicAn.
Republican.

when an advertisement doee no'
give the advertisers name wxtts = sss.
ter addressed as directed In the -
and leave it at the Newspaper ohice,
where the advertiser will get It. The
publishers can not give the name 81
the advertiser without the advertisers
consent AL advertisements for TINS
column must be in the Office q u
o'clock or date Of publication 70 insure
classlfication.1
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-08
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

Wantsd-If you are tired Of sal
aried job, If you want to get into a
big paying, Independent business Of
your own, have a proposition that
will interest yorh> Prefer man with car
altho It Is not necessary. Carl A. Fut-
terer Company, Quincy, III.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-08

WELL Miss Kelly" answered Mrs.
Barton, "the reason why I've kept
Tommy away from Sunday school is
because the knowledge he received
there was making him wicked boy"
"a wicked boy!" gasped the amazed
teacher. Really, Mrs. Barton, / can
not imagine to what you refer
.Yo,, see it's this way. Miss Kelly
explained Mrs. Barton, determinedly.
"The last time Tommy went to Sunday
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-08
Quick Action.

SWELL" said the doctor to Pat. did
that cure for deafness really help your
brother|
"Arrah,. sure enough" said Pat. "He
hadn't heard sound for years, and the
day after he took that medicine he
heard from a friend in America"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-08

The struggle was short in Just bro.
portion TO its Ngor, and at the end Of
It two Of the trespassers were knocked
out, and Smith was dragging. the third
over to the wagon, into which he pres.
emily heaved the man as IL he had
been . sack Of meal. Miss Baldwin
sitting In the car, saw her ally dive
into the covered wagon and come out
with q pair Of rifles. Pausing only
long enough TO smash Inc guns, oIs
after the other, over the wagon Wheel
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-08

school you tausht him that people are
made Of dust. Well. when he came
home he nearly frightened me to death
by trying to draw his little baby sister
into the vacuum cleanerr'--New York
Times s9 fF& Ff Nk
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-08

President wilson's daughter, Nisa
Margaret, II good Iobbyist She rot
the o. *. OF Governor Whitman and
several New York senator's on the bill
permitting the use OF public schools
for civic forums.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-08

of Cottonwood county. Must sell be-
fore August l. Write to owner for price.
Also new lot Of buildings. Address
Mathew Paradise Window, MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-08

The angel Uriel, the name signifying
"the fire Of Cod rs named only in :
E,sdras iv. 1. SO; V. 90: X. %.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-08
WISCONSIN LANDS.

Stop Rentins-Buy home in central
Wisconsin, the richest producing bel,
of the United States. Land from s. an
acre up. Write for particulars. J. W.
Clayton & Co., Withee, Wis
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-06-08
Perfectly LouicaI.

i've called. Mrs. Barton, to learn
why Tommy has not attended his>class
lately began the sweet young Sunday
school teacher, frown on her pretty