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been killed and $4,000 have been
wounded by the use of fireworks and
other high explosives on the fourth
of July
There are plenty of ways in which
to express patriotism without wasting
valuable military resources, destroy
my costly property by>fre and sacri-
ficing the lives of our children.
It is to be hoped that all good citi-
zens will co-operate'w with the local au-
thorities in making independence
Day, 1917, genuinely ''Sane
Fourth"
L. 7. Hussey,
State Fire Marshal
Nettie Anspaugh of Dorrance, who
attended school last winter is visit
ing among old friends.
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les W Reeder. Plaintiff.

First published Saturday, June 80. 1870
LEGAL NOTICE
In the District Court of Ellis County. Kan
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Three Billions for a Beginning

As an earnest of what the United
States means to do as an ally of the
Allies, its Congress, on June Is, f.
nally enacted the War Budget Bill,
which covers appropriations aggrega-
ting So, 00O,00O,O0O, said to be the
largest sum ever voted at one time,
for any purpose, by any legislative
body IN the world. The amount ex-
ceeds the total cost of the Civil War.
The bill has been signed by President
Wilson, and It IS now law. The reVe-
nue. which is intended to provide
for the raising of this magnificent
fund has not yet gone to final pas
sage, but is on the way, and will be
in force. with the beginning of the
next fiscal year. No doubt exists as
to the ability of the Washington Gov
eminent to meet extraordinary adj
ditions to its annual expenditures
which will be occasioned by its en-
trance into European conflict. As for
the coming year, no sooner will the
revenue measure be approved by the
President than the taxes for which
1t provides can be anticipated. Mean
while, there are ample funds in the
Treasury, to supply the War and Ma
Wy Departments with all the money
they may reasonably be expected to
require.
The war budget provides mainly
for military and naval expenditures,
but among its items Is one of $780,
100000 for an American merchant
marine. Since the vessels, wood and
steel, to be constructed by the Ship
ping Board, and assumedly under the
direction of General George W. Goe-
thals, although his name is not spe-
cificaly mentioned IN the act, are in
Ton rkad 81
marily, to overcome the submarine
menace, and to provide additional
transportation for food and NUM-
| tiOns TO meet the needs of the Amer
lean and allied armies in the field,
the merchandising item is unquestion-
ably a war expenditure, and one of
utmost importance.
With 2,25O,OOO,OOO available for
Army and Navy expenditure exclu-
sively the United States enters upon
its first fiscal year in the war well
equipped financially. 1t is not for
the public to know in advance how
the great bulk of this vast sum is to
be spent. The present time IS for ac-
ton; the future for accounting. Pub
lie confidence, in the largest measure
possible, without regard to political
or personal prejudices, should be ex-
tended to the President and his lieu
tenants, pending results. 1t is due
to the Chief Magistrate, who has ex-
hibited throughout the most admir-
able patience, while proceeding to-
ward the Accomplishment of his plans
with an immovable determination
that he shall be trusted, and In. the
face of all appearances, be given, and
given freely, where the situation
! seem uncertain, the benefit Of the
doubt
The enactment of the war budget
may be regarded as another assur-
ance, to the Central, as well as to the
Allied Powers, that the United States
is going into the war intellectually
and unreservedly, and with the fixed
purpose to remain IN it until the
world is made safe for law, justice,
liberty and mocracy.-Christian
Science Monitor.
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Hays and the Hays Experiment Sta
ton.
Respectfully yours,
Robt- B. Perry.
Council Of Defense


Topeka, Kan, June 25.-Use but
ter economically.
Select fat that it cheapest for a
given use.
Extend country's resources by US
ing fats from all available sources.
These are suggestions of the COM
mittee on utilization and economy,
state council of defense
In many homes, butter is allowed
to become soft, in which state more IS
used than necessary. Butter added
to vegetables during cooking means
waste, as butter loses its seasoning
quality by cooking. If economy is
to be practiced, add the butter just
before removing the dish from the
stove. In the preparation of many
dishes, butter can be supplanted in
whole or IN part by cheaper fats with
little if any change IN the flavor of
the finished product. Even for table
use some of the butter substitutes
can be used, where the dietary is not
limited In variety of foods
In salad dressings, olive oil can
be replaced by cotton seed oil, mazola
and peanut oil preparations. Since
these are produced in this country
they are cheaper than olive oil, which
IS largely produced abroad.
The trimmings from meat, usually
kept at the market, unless the house
keeper especially requests them, may
be used IN suet or steamed buildings,
or rendered and used for deep fat
frying. If fat for deep fat frying
is not obtained in this way, many of
the vegetable oils or lard substitutes
are cheaper than lard.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-06-30
AN EXCITING TIME AT CAVE
HOUSE
Body Falls into CessPool But Rescued


Body Falls into CessPool But Rescued
While several were about the yard
one evening last week, enjoying var
ious forms of recreation they were
interrupted by shrieks and bowls of
the most terrifying sort. Upon look
ing into the matter, or should 1 say
the cesspool, a dark body was seen
swimming about Reece immediate
" recognized = his ''blooded" dog
"BeanO," and soaring up as well as
soaring a small boy, lowered him on
rope, and the pair were soon rails
ed to safety, neither the worse foI
the experience, the boy a quarter
richer.
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Any man is capable of getting out
of himself what is in him, and he will
never be able to go further than his
gifts will take him. Circumstances
will boost a man for a while but in
the changing years ne will be shaken
to his level. The greatest tragedies
of democracy spring from the sophis-
tries or damagogues. If we are not
careful we will overwork the word
equality" No social order will ever
be able to -overturn a rule of nature.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-06-30

Topeka, Kan, June 25.-Crops are
short, this year, in all of the belliger-
ent countries because skilled labor
cannot be had for the farms.
Lack of labor and a necessity for
increased production require another
source of labor, points out the horse
and machinery committee of the Kan
sas council of defense. High school
boys If trained in the handling of
horses and farm machinery can be
of immense value in summer, when
they are needed the most. Boys with
out such training are seldom wanted
by farmers, who are too busy even
in ordinary times to teach them. I'm
skilled boys and men cannot be trust
ed with tractors and other machines
and are of little value on the farm.
High schools are in a position to
train their students in Harvesting and
hitching up teams, in adjusting plOWs,
corn planters, and listers and in op-
Grating tractors. The courses in ag-
riculture in many instances can be
modified to include a study of these
matters or other time can be until
lied.
One plan is to study either at the
dealers store or at the high school,
the implements kept in stock by i'm
plement dealers. Another plan is to
study the machineryin the field by co
operating with the farmers nearby.
The best plan is to study farm ma
chinery at the implement dealers and
then in the field. The retired farm
ers and the high school teachers of
agriculture can handle such a course
effectively.
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From <. C.

From K. G.
The following is what a Kansas
City Live Stock Commission Company
thinks of Hays:
Kansas City, Mo-, June %, 1917.
Hays Free Press,
Hays City, Kansas.
recently made quite trip
through Northern and Western Kan
sas and stopped several days at HAYS.
Judging from the appearance of
things, Hays City, has the improve
ment bug, and I think you will I'M
doubtedly be more proud of your
city than ever when you get these i'm
provements in.
L had the pleasure of going out to
the Experiment Station, and upon
MI: Weeks suggestion was very glad
10 nave the chance to go out through
the grounds and have everything ex-
planned. The system with which the
Experiment Station is run, the rota-
ton of the crops, and many other
items were of particular interest to
me, and l left feeling very grateful
Tor the keen hospitality shown me
during my short visit
l cannot say too good word for
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-06-30
FIREWORKS AND PATRIOTISM
Old Time Fireworks Not Desirable

Old Time Fireworks Not Desirable
The time has passed when anyone
believes that real patriotism can
best find expression in a pandemon-
ium of torpedoes and giant crackers.
or even in nocturnal displays of beau
tiful fireworks.
In these critical times when every
ounce of powder is needed for the
guns that shall defend the nation,
needless waste of these precious ma
terials not only is not an expression
of patriotism but is an actual hin
ORANGE to our boys who will go to the
front.
The attendant waste of life and
valuable property in the past should
also be taken into account. In the
last fourteen years 1892 people have
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-06-30

Remember fourth of July celebra-
ton will be Red Cross War Fund
Day.-Plan ahead, come from all
over the county. Horse racing,
speaking, ball games etc. Watch for
announcements
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CURTIS SAVED THE DAY FOR
FREE PRESS IN u. s.

His Quick Action In Emergency Wins
Praise from Big New York
Daily
Washington, June 23--(Special
to Topeka Journal-) Under the head
ing, "Curtis of Kansas, One of the
Senators to Whom American People
are Indebted for the Preservation Of
Free Speech" John Temple Graves
writes IN the New York American:
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EOR SALE

Ice box 2x4 feet in good cOndi-
ton. For information see H A
Reemsnyder, Phone 252-
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Correcting Parental Negligence.

did you say you didn't raise your
boy to be a soldies?"
EYES," replied the boys mother;
''but he isn't the first man to sue
ceed in spite of parental negligence
as to his early education"
''It always gives a man confidence"
remarked the popular candidate,
proudly, ''to know that vast body
of people are behind him."
mot if they are coming too fast, -
murmured the horse-thief judiciously.
LEGAL NOTICE
In the District Court of Ellis County. Kan
Charles W Reeder. Plaintiff.
Joseph E Wilson. if living. the unknown
heirs, executors. admins traitors, devisees.
trustees, and assigns. If he be dead.
Jane S Wilson If living. the unknown.
heirs, executors. admins traitors, devisees,
trustees and assigns If she be dead.
W J. Nell. If living. the unknown heirs. ex-
ecutOrs, administrators, devisees, trustees
and assigns If he be dead,
Daniel Hutchinson, If living. the unknown
heirs, executors, admins traitors, devisees.
trustees and assigns. If he be dead
The Western Land Mortgage Company If
existing its successors. trustees or as
signs and
J. H Simminger. Defendants
To the above named defendants and each Of
you You viii take notice. that Charles W
Reeder. the above named plaintiff did on
the 9th, day of June. 1917, file his petition
in, the above named court. against each OF
you
And that you must answer said petition.
on or before the 18th day OF August. 1917.
or said petition viii be taken as true and
judgment viii be rendered IN said action
min e- ~ea- - l.
tiff to lots. eight. nine. ten, eleven. twelve.
thirteen fifteen. seventeen and nineteen IN
block one. IN J. E Wilson's Addition. TO
Hays City, Kansas, and forever barring each
and every one Of you. from ali right. title.
property. claim demand IN or to said
real estate or any part thereof
Chas- W Reeder,
Attest r B. Miller Plaintiff
Seal Clerk
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WANTED

Man and wife, or single woman to
work on ranch. Good wages
Parker & Son, Fairport, Kans-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-10-04
Birthday Party.

A birthday surprise party was given
Mr. John A Sewers Sunday at the
home of Mir. and Mrs. Waiter Hardestv
which proved before the day was ended
TO be real family reunion. as all
members of the family were present,
as well as quite few friends, number
ing q in all. Dinner was served al
one O'Clock. A cake, decorated with
seventy-fve candles and which covered
a good sized stand, reminded Mr.. Sewers
of the fact that he has entered the high
mark of life. Flfty-two years ago be
left Oakland to take part on the battle
field and served his country for some
three or four wears. so he can really
sympathize with those who are going
now.
The affair was a complete surprise
to Mr.. Sewers as he did not know any
of mis- family were even thinking of
visiting Oakland on that day. Mr..
Sewers was the recipient of many re-
membranes.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-10-04
CONGRESS TO
ADJOURN FRIDAY
Only Two Important Measures
Awaiting Firai Action.

Ocs 3.-Congress Will end its extraor-
.dinary war session, which began April
z, Saturday, or possibly Frday.
Agreement of the Senate today to
take final vote late tomorrow on the
soldiers and sailors Insurance bi,j ard
the adoption, with record breaking
speed, of the conference report on the
war deficiency appropriation bin,
paved the way for adjournment Until
the regular December session.
Arrangements for the final formali-
ties We're made by Senator Martin and
Representative KItchin. majority lead
ers. Representative Kitcbin prepared
to introduced in the House tomorrow q
resolution proposing adjournment at 5
O'Clock Saturday. Such speed was
made on legislation in the Senate late
in the day. however, that Senator
Martin said tonight it might be pos
sible to finish Friday, instead.
The military insurance and deficiency
appropriation measures are the only i'm
portant bills awaiting final action which
will get through this session. Leaders
are determined to pass over all other
legislation until December. including
the soldiers and sailors civil rights bill,
which the House took up today and
probably will pass tomorrow.
But brief time is expected to be re-
quired for conferees' agreement on the
insurance measure after the final vote
in the Senate tomorrow. and prompt
approval in the House of she deficiency
appropriation final draftals is scheduled.
Before adjourning both houses will
send committee to wait upon Presi-
dent Wilson to inquire formally If the
Executive wishes any other matters
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-10-04

sidered as an exploit in flying, the
Frenchmen put it all over" the Ger
mans. IS
Frankly, the French raid was an act
of reprisal. 1t was giving the Germans
the same that they meted out to the
French at Bar lie Due 1t was in re-
SPONGE TO the growing chorus of de-
mand that terrorism be met with ter
rorism. The British public is becom-
ing less and less patient with the Lon
don governments determination to
Eight fair. Likely enough it will
overwhelm the authorizes and the
Germans will pay terrible price for
their atrocities. But that will not al
ter, the fact that bombing open cities is
not effective warfare. The one pos
sible benefit to be derived from such
reprisals is that theGerman people may
prevail upon their war lords to abandon
air raids in England and France in pro-
lection of their own towns.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-10-04
STOP TIE PALTERlKG.
GEORGE D. WHITE.

1t is conceivable that g dispatch in the
Paris Temps, originating in Geneva,
will excite popular neutrality-suspicious.
IN Entente Ally lands. 1t is represent
ed that the Pontitf, in transmitting to
the Entente Allies the replies received
from the Central Powers to his peace
proposals, Will set forth in an accom-
panying note the theory that Germany
and Austria Rave accepted basis of ne
gotiations satisfactory to the Allies and
will ask them to state their conditions. 4"
Why should they not bestated? It is true
they are well known. No harm can be
done by repeating them. Stripped
down to the concrete, they may be
stated N two words that cannot be i'm
proved upon or made more compre-
hensive or comprehensive They are:
Unconditional surrender!
Why not formally state them to the
Pope and put an end to paltering that
serves no good purpose but which does
distract the public mind from the great
business of winning the war?
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-10-04
PAYING GERMANY IN KIND

The French air raid on Stuttgart
should take some of the conceit out of
the Germans ard make them think.
Whatever military advantage may have
been achieved by the bombing of the
Wurttemburg city, the chief gam I'M
doubtedlY will be in the impression
made on the minds of the Kaiser's
people. And it is possible the reaction
at headquarters may be momentous.
The Germans have been assured the
many air raids on England have been
productive Of military benefit. No
doubt each succeeding report of foray
over the Eastern coast of John Bulls
island has been popularity hailed as a
long step toward the conquest of the
British. What will the German people
think OF them in the light of Wurt-
temburg? When they compute the
actual damage and appraise the ad-
vantage to their enemies will thew not
conclude assaults from the air are use
less as war efforts? Further, must not
the exploits of their own airmen an
pear puny in comparison with those of
the French? And that will not make
for approval of the continuance Of at
tacks upon non-combatants. Such
raids must appear to the German pop-
ulace as they have appeared to the
people of other countries. Their DUR
pose is to terrorize, their effects are
wsnton killing of innocents, and their
military advantages are nil. If thew
could be otherwise Germany should
have profited greatly from them ere
now. 1t has gained nothing. 1t is a
short journey as the crow flies from It's
bases to the English towns and cities
tina have been attacked The German
task has been small beside that of the
French airmen who flew 1872 miles with
In the German hines to Stuttgart. Con-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-10-04
THE FAIR IN
FULL SWING
Record-Breaking Crowds In At
tendance Yesterday and Today.

The annual fair in Oakland is in full
swing. Yesterday rd-breaking
crowd was in attendance and today if
weather conditions remain favorable it
is possible that yesterdays attendance
will be eclipsed
The exhibits are quite numerous,
especially those in the live stock de-
partment. Grains and other farm pro-
ducts hold the centre of attraction for
many.
The numerous free exhibitions as well
as the great Arena Shows draw
hundreds to see them. The balloon
ascensions both on Tuesday and vester-
day were made under favorable con-
ditions. The feat will be duplicated to-
day and again tomorrow.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-10-04
THE DF3TH REcGR0.
JOSEPH GROER

Joseph Groer was born in Germany,
Maicn Is, 1870. and died Sept. 29. 1917,
aged II years. six months and one day.
At the age OF three years he came.
v7i-h bis parents to Accident where he
resided until bis death. On the 18th
day Of November, 1888, he was united
in holy matrimony to Miss Mary Ellen
Sc7royer. To this union one son was
born, namely: Joseph Leslie. who with
his mother survive him. The, funeral
took place on Monday at St. Dominic's
Catholic church, Hoyes. Father Con-
nell offered the mass and preached an
appropriate sermon.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-10-04
Brakeman Fatally Hurt.

At Bond, this county, which is locat-
ed on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
midway of the Seventeen Mile Grade,
Samuel R. Ball, of Keyser. West Va,
a brakeman on an eastbound freight
train. fell from the top of a car to the
tracks below and the train passing over
him on Tuesday severed both legs. His
death followed a short time after he
arrived at the Hoffman Hospital at
Keyser to which point he was taken by
the crew Of MS train. He is survived
by his widow and two children.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-10-04

Harlem Victor Moreland, Wilson
Raymond Paugh, Deer Park
Oren Harold Paugh. Sang Run
John Albert Wrightsman, Mt. Lake
Park
John George FinzeI. Finzel
Sherman Snyder. Bittinger
Orwell Price Grow, Finzel
Charles E. Whitacre, Kitzmiller
Holmes T Browning, Oakland
Lloyd Michael Fike, Friendsville
John +. Nair, Oakland
William Leroy Broadwater, Avilton
Charles Rhodes, Vindex
Fred. Edgar Green, Moscow Mills
Bud B. Shipp, Getaway
Ira E. Sliger, Hoyes
Nevin Ulysses Broadwater, Grants
vile
William Hosea Meyers. FriendsviIle
Walter Henry Haentflng, Accident
Oscar Lee Hetrick. Bittinger
Moab o0niel Schrocle, Oakland
Gilbel Eancis Murphy, Swanton
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-10-04
CONFERENCE
APPOINTMENTS
Oakland District Preachers and
Their Stations.

Bishop Franklin Hamilton of Pitts
burgh, who presided at the recent ses-
sion of the Methodist Episcopal Con-
terence at Clarksburg. announced his
for the Oakland District
Monday evening as follows:
Archibald Moore. district superinten-
dent.
Albright-H. w. Flanagan.
Aurora-M. R. Estlack.
Bayard-E. C. Bedford.
Blaine-C. E. Bissell.
Brandonville-S. J. Byrd.
Bruceton-S. D. johnson.
Clrcleville-F. R. Nicholson.
Corinth-J. W. Idleman.
Cranesville-W, W. Bragg.
Davis-C. E. Leatherby.
Denver-N. L. Casey.
Deer Park-Frank McCamic.
Evansyille-William Gilmor.
Friendsville- William Anderson
Gormania-D. B. Orr.
Grantsville-C. J. Price.
Hendrcks-H. R. Eskew.
Jenningston-D. S. Hammond.
Howesville-A. B. Young.
Kingwood Ohm II. Howard.
Montrose-R. L. Reynolds.
Mt. Lake Park-B. s. Hamrick.
Newburg-J. c. Strader.
Oak!and-W. NJ. Shultz.
Parscns-Denyer c. Pickens.
Pendleton H. w Schrader.
Rowlesburg- T. Musgraze.
st. George-C. Z. Feather.
Terra Alta-C. c. Lanhan.
Thomas. r. Cheuvront.
Tunnelton-H. B. Moose.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-10-04
More Money for Schools.

In letter to county boards of edu-
cation. NJ. Bates Stephens, State Sup
erintendent of Schools, announces that
the State Department of Education
closed its fiscal year with a balance
sufficient to enable him to waive his
right to draw on the Comptroller for
his next quarterly installment, and as a
result $6.25O.OO appropriated for the
maintenance of the State Department
OF Education will go into the general
school fund and be distributed to the
elementary schools of the State.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-10-04

disposed of, but so many members Of
both bodies haye already lafr The
city and the demand for immediate ad-
journment is so insistent that the pro-
gram for get- way not later them
Saturday is regarded rs certain to pc
carried out
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-10-04
MRS. JEMIMA MoWERY.

On Sunday, Sept. 2nd, at one o'clock,
death claimed Mrs. Jemima Mowery, an
aged and highly respected lady of
Steyer, this county. Mrs. Mowery
was aged II years and died at the resi-
dence of her son after very short i'll
ness. Her funeral occurred on Tuesday
with interment in the Odd Fellows
cemetery at Westernport. Nd. She is
survived by her son and a number of
grandchildren.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-10-04
REPUBLICAN TICKET.

FOR STATE SENATOR.
HARVEY }. SPEICHER.
FOR HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
NATHAN R. SELBY.
EDWIN A. VIEWER.
ALBERT T. WHITE.
FOR CLERK CIRCUIT COURT.
EDWARD z. TOWER.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.
JOHN W. KIMMELL.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
GEORGE D. BROWNING.
HENRY P. MILLER.
FOR CLERK Count COMMISSIONERS.
WALTER G. MEYERS.
FOR SHERIFF.
GEORGE D. WHITE.