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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-26
Observation-Disclosures
DAGGERS
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When a lazy man can't make a liv-
ing at anything else he tries to get q
political job.
Talk is cheap, but like other cheap
things, 1t usually proves expensive
IN the end.
The "war of the union" began
shortly after the marriage ceremony
ended.-Ex.
tiff
Very few men ever get pains in
their backs from carrying their
neighbors burdens.
tiff
There is nothing a man in love
dlsIikes so much as a crowd.
ftff
Ordinarily men get better obituary
notices than they are entitled to.
tiff
The average woman does as she
pIeases before marriage, and after
marriage her husband does as she
pleases.
Most young folks would choose to
be IN love rather than to be happy.
Prejudice is what you are sure
everyone else has a lot of, but you
are sure you have not bit of it.
tiff
Every man becomes and ideal hus-
band when his wife becomes a widow
There are exceptions to all rules
and each individual thinks he's an
exception
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-26
Give Us a Square Deal.

The government would have a hard
time IN carrying on the war were II
not for the newspapers. The press is
being flooded with requests to pub
hsh, free of course, matter designed
to aid the demonstration in its great
task. The press Is responding free
~, literally and practically, besides
dong much on its own initiative
1t is difficult to understand there
fore under these circumstances the
enmlty toward publishers which Is
apparent at Washington. First. rem
resentatives of the administration
tried to muzzle the press through q
censorship law. This is unjust, IN
fair and uncalled for. There need
be no fear that newspaper men viii
make public any matter calculated to
interfere with the governments plans
for prosecuting the war
News gatherers knew when the tor
pedO boat fiotilla sailed for European
waters and knew also when it reach
ed its destination. That knowledge
was withheld from newspaper readers
until public announcement was made
from London.
In the revenue bill now before the
house IS another attempt to deal
blow at newspapers. 1t is proposed
to place a tax on advertising and to
increase the postal rates, either of
which actions would drive. many pub
fishers out of business. Not only will
they be compelled to pay their share
of the income tax and every other
form of tax and the increasing cost OF
labor and material but it is proposed
to place 2 special burden, upon them
which would spell ruin for a large
number
The sentiment manifested toward
dispensers of news appears absolute
~ vicious. The press is deserving
of and entitled to better treatment
State Journal.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-26

It is about forty years since Ulys-
ses S. Grant left the White House,
and started on his trip around the
world, a journey well meriting the
tWO-volume chronicle John Russell
Young sent to the press. During his
stay in England Grant met the ques-
ton, "How long are you Americans
going to hold on to your high Tariff ?"
by saying eve haven't had it thirty
years yet; remember that you held on
to yours for four hundred years.
Grant was about a century short;
it was nearer to five hundred years.
But at all events the policy cast off
in 1916 is fairly well on the way back
home now The British empire, in
close struggle with Germanw, whose
industrial watchWord is that of guard
ing the home producer, would have
been beaten within half a year of war
but for the assistance of France. Even
with the aid the French gave, even
with the millions of Russians and the
forces of Italy she would have gone
down before the Central Powers had
it not been for two elements of
strength. First, the supplies from the
United States; the grain, the NUM-
tons, the wire, the copper, the leath-
er, the horses; all the things needful
IN such a time of stress.
Many an American can remember
Gladstone's snobbish remark that this
country should give up dreams of
wholesale manufacturing and content
herself with producing raw materials
for British plants; but when the war
storm ragged Great Britain called for
aid from land which in half cen
fury has tried only two low Tariff ex-
periments, largely neutralized by Eu-
ropean conditions. The other ele-
ment is the enormous power of Eng
land on the water. Back in CORN
wells time the mighty navigation act
made her the great carrier of the
world. With all her Free-Trade talk
and action she never lost sight of Pro
lection to her shipping. Her mail
contracts were often real, though not
so-called subsidies. Her men-of-war
were built in her own yards. built of
her wood and steel, built by her work
men. On the sea England never
abandond Protection, and less than
three years of war have brought her
back to. Protection on the land
American Economist.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-26
Toward Brotherhood


1t is a curious paradox OF history
that the result of mems falling apart
has been this coming together All
strIfes, eventuate in closer unity. Con
tentiOns, hates, and quarrels by-and-
by lead to better understanding.
1t seems as if the best way to be
come friends is to fight, the best way
to understand is to disagree, and the
surest road to cooperation is compe-
tition
Historically, for instance. Old
France was a cluster of warning coun-
ties; only by constant fighting they
learned thatit did not pay to fight. and
I'D the fulIness of time wrestled them
sIves into national unity.
Likewise the cOntending principal
tiles of mediavely Italy were welded
INTO modern nation on the anvil of
war The various German kingdoms
and duchies came through fierce rival
RES into one empire. And Britain be
came a united kingdom only after
Scotch, Irish, Welsh and English had
hated each other to a finish
The school boy meets q new ac-
qualntance and Immediately announc-
es Il can lick you" They GO at 1t
hammer and tOngs. And thus they
become good friends
Nations, vast groups of men, are
much more childish, simple and print
tive than individuals. They are man
handling one another fiercely lust
now, and have been, off and on. for
several thousand years. You would
think they are getting farther apart,
deepening their misunderstanding
and widening the gaps of prejudice.
Not at all They are just getting ac-
ouainted
Nature, or destiny, has her own de
vlous and cOnfounding logic She
moves by vast directions. We mortal
minds think that the road to universal
brotherhood is by Argument, by trea-
ties, by mutual profit Not so. It is bv
clash and conflict.
The rmarkab1e alliance that is
growing between France, Italy, Eng
land Russia, Japan, China and the
United States IS developing in a few
years of war strength that a hun
derd years of peace could not have
produced.
Even beneath the bitterness be
tween Germans and anti-Germans. be
meath the hatred of the deeds of gov
ernments and leaders, there is daily
growing a solid respect mutually be
tween the opposing peoples. And
gymnastics pass; peoples remain Out
OF all the welter of this time a puri-
fed Germany will emerge, equipped
to be friend of the world, shorn of
her fatuous egotism by the only
shears that can cut such why growth
the red shears of war.
Strangely enough, we are fighting
toward brotherhood. We are on our
bloody way to the parliament of man.
We are demonstrating the impossible
ity of living apart from one another.
The nightly music of history will
precede its most majestic harmonies
by crashing discords.
Why the necessity of sturm and
drang, why the need of fierce pIov-
shares of horror and tragedy before
the crop peace and understanding.
we may not know. But we do know
that somehow good shall be the final
goal of ILL.,, that somehow f'He max
ethe the wrath of man to praise him. -
It's a rocky road, but it's toward
brotherhood.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-26
AutomaticaIIv D;s.oIvad

Topeka, May 17-There has been 2
considerable eruption in business cir
cIes in several counties of Kansas be-
cause of German citizens stillsremain-
ing in business. The declaration of
war between the United States and
Germany automatically dissolved ev-
cry partnership between any Amer
lean and German citizens. The bust
ness men are just finding this out and
1t is causing a great deal of confusion
IN several Kansas counties, not onlv
where there may be German settle
ments but IN other sections where Ger
mans have business partnerships with
Americans
Several questions relating to this
have been recently submitted to the
attorney general by country attor-
neys, who have been called in by the
partners who try to work out some
solution. In great many instances
the partnerships will not be actually
dissolved. If the German had applied
for his first papers he is not affected.
1t only applies to those who have not
declared their intention of becoming
citizens of this country.
The first thing a declaration of war
does IS the interdeeion Of all CONNER
claI relations with citizens of the war
ring countries Even during the Civil
War business partnerships were dis
solved when President Lincoln issued
his war proclamation. Numerous law
suits growing out of this were taken
to the supreme court of the United
States and there the principle was up
held that there must be no inter
course with alien enemies.
Another feature of the rule that an
American citizen going into a store
owned by a German citizen is break
ing specific law of the land and may
be punished for the law specifically
forbids any dealings of business ma
ture with citizen of a country with
which America is at war.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-26
Teachers Employed

The Board of Education have en-
gagged the following corps of teach
ers for the coming year
High School: Floyd B. Lee, Princi
pal, Science; Annie P. Hopkins, Eng
ish and Latin; Della S. Unruh, Ger
man and History; Maude 'McMndes,
Mathematics and Commercial Sub
jects; Prue Morgan, Home Economies
and Reviews; Alfred Havemann, Man
ual Training.
Junior High School: Frank Car
men, Principal; Margaret Boomer As
iStant
Grade Six, Mary Callahan; Grade
Five Bena Morse; Grade Four Mabel
Leger; Grade Three, Rose Heller;
Grade Two, Jessie D0bson- First Pri-
mary Annabelle Sutton; Vineyard
School, Rural, Lydia Weigel.
Mr.. Bear, Mrs. Petite, Miss Durse-
ma, Miss Froge and Miss Leahy were
not candidates for reelection Mr.
Hull was re-employed custodian of
the building and the grounds. Mr..
Carmen viii have charge Of athletics
for the boys.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-26
An Exclamation


Fort Logan, Colorado, May 21. 1917.
To the Public:
With reference to my letter of May
,, 1917, addressed to Harold H Gill.
he having caused the same to be pub
IShed IN the columns of the Hays
Free Press, 1 wish TO make known the
tact that this letter contained a num-
Der of remarks that were unfounded
and conveyed the wrong idea relative
to the army and its conditions, In this
Post, 1 having based my remarks up
on hearsay which I found afterward.
were without foundation
/ Some of these remarks were in re-
gard to the unpleasantnes of the
quarters upon arrival which I found
to be not as represented to me by
other parties. ] also found the fare,
said TO have been very much better 70
the permanent parties and special du-
" men, did not differ, IN as much as
nay letter would seem 10 Indicate l
also wish to correct the error in re-
gard to the drunkenness which pay
day causes this post, because I have
found out since that this was an er-
raneous statement made to me by
some other parties
/ deem this correction necessary
IT order that a reflection may not be
cast upon thousands OF recruits who
are within the Post at Fort Logan.
Respectfully,
Maurice E. Craig.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-26
The Vacation School

The annual summer or vacation
school, under the direction of the
Training Department of the Normal
school viii be held IN the public school
building, beginning Monday, May %,
and continuing for a term of FIVE
weeks A kindergarten and all grades
below the High School will be main
tanned Children of the lower grades
are especially urged to attend. The
grades will be under the immediate
direction of Miss Schoenhals and Miss
Davis. The kindergarten viii be con-
Quoted by Lulu McKeKee of Tope-
ka- Miss Mckee has had wide exper-
fence IN kindergarten, playground
and Chautauqua work and comes to US
highly recommended.
Those interested in the summer
school please carefully note the fol-
lowing:
l. All who expect to enroll should
be on hand Monday, the first day. If
our enrolment should be full the first
day, no more viii be taken and late
corners may not get in
z All are expected TO attend the
entire five weeks unless there should
be excellent reasons for dropping out
before the close of the term
g. Grade children should report
at the building Monday morning, at
eight O'Clock. kindergarten at nine
o clock.
4 Children under FIVE years of
age viii not be received unless it de-
velops that we have plenty of room.
5. 1t is important that mothers
come with their children for the kin
dergarten the first day. We must get
from the mother important data con-
corning the children and other mat
tiers of importance must be discussed
g. A fee of one dollar for the
term viii be charged for the
kindergarten department This
small fee Is necessary for the pur-
chase OF the supplies needed. No fee
viii be required for the grades above
the kindergarten.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-26
Fort Hays Experiment Station

Use early varieties for late plant
ing. Kill weeds now
Planting of corn, kafr, and milo
for grain, should be completed by
June 1, in most of Western Kansas.
Experiments conducted by F. A.
Kiene, Jr., and r. E. Getty at the
Fort Hays Experiment Station to
learn the best varieties and dates of
seeding have given such results that
the following from practice is sug-
gested:
If between June 1, and June IS.
fields OF grain sorghums still remain
to be planted or replanted, substitute
feterita as it takes three weeks less
to mature than Pink Kafir or Dwarf
Black Hull Kafr.
After June Is, Freed sorghum is
the safest variety to plant for grain.
This variety, often called white cane,
was developed by ]. W. Freed of
Scott City. The grain of this sor-
ghum is not bitter and it may be fed
Just like kafir. Freed sorghum is q
week or ten days earlier than feterita
and has matured well at Hays, the
past three years when planted as late
as the first week in July.
The sorghums intended only for
hay, fodder, silage, etc., may be plant
ably between May Is and June Is.
But July L, is not usually tool ate for
fair crop.
Do not put off cultivation until
weeds cover the field, for rush of
other work or rain may then give the
weeds too much start. There is lust
one best time to kill weeds; that is
as soon after they sprout as possible.
Not only is this the easiest time, but
then weeds are destroyed before they
use up moistures which the crops so
much need.
Turn dirt away from listed rows
at the first cultivation, then back to-
ward the row the second time over.
These first two civilizations should be
fairly deep and thorough Later til
lage should be shallow so as to pre-
vent cutting too many roots Deep
cultivation in hot, dry weather after
the plants get two feet or more tall.
often reduces the yields of grain.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-26
Important Notice

We have received from the Treas
ury Department at Washington, D.
c., blank applications for subscrip-
tons to the Liberty Loan, IN denomi-
nations of $4,000 or more
For further information call on US.
There viii be no commissions charged
for handling any of these subscrip-
tiOns--The First National Bank of
Hays City, Hays, Kansas.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-26
Public Is Amused

The freak election bet is a two-edged
sword. 1t maszeth ridiculous him who
pays as well as him who receives
Cincinnati Times-Star.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-26

If you haven't enough land, and
want to trade for a good alafalfa
corn or wheat farm in Ness County,
see US at once. Office over First Ma
tiona1 Bank. Miller Brothers, Hays,
Kansas.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-26

Ammunition IN 1868 and in 1917.
In six weeks the British alone have
nred two hundred thousand tons of
ammunition in France. The official
estimate OF the ammunition by both
the Union and Confederate armies AFT
Gettysburg is $50 tons, including
the missiles hurled from Lees $50
guns on Seminary Ridge, the most
terrific bombardment of the Civil
War The British, therefore, have
used $50 times as much ammunition
as was fired at Gettysburg, enough
20 have kept the great battle going
at the same rate for three years. The
Nation trusts that the War Depart
ment Is figuring on the basis of 1917
rather than the basis of 1858 n pro-
vldIng ammunition for the new army.
City Star.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-26

go acres wen improved farm, five
miles from Hays go acres of pas
ture land. VIII sell on good terms or
viii take other land IN trade These
two bargains are worth investigating.
Office over First National Bank.
Phone 81 KILLER Brothsrss Hays, Kan
saB.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-26
Alfalfa, Corn and Wheat Land to
Trade

We have three improved and unim-
proved half sections of Ness County
land to trade for Ellis County land.
See US today. Office over First Ma
tiOnal Bank. Phone At. Miller Broth
ers, Hays, Kansas.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-26
Yes, IL Is Hard.

It's mighty queer how hard it is to
make people believe we are not loaf.
ing when we are sitting still, thinking.
Exchange.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-26

FOR SALE.
Hens for sale. Phone 465.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-26

am prepared, to do carpet and rug
weaving. Miss A. K McClain
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-26

Good rooms and board at the Eel
ten House. F. E. Eaton.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-26

The most disagreeable, offensive,
predacious, contemplate, arrogant,
and Impregnable trust ever conceived.
advanced and established in the bu-
man race is the monopoly of organized
and perpetuated aristocracy. 1t has
Tor centuries cracked the whip over
genius and wealth Labor and CAPT
tai nave groveled at her feet through
centuries past. But her finish is writ
ten, and the flashing sword and boom
ing canon of today are writing her
decree of doom. No longer shall the
tInseIed pupits direct the destinies of
the nations
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-26

Many people will decry anything
they cannot direct or understand.
1t seems to be the natural business
OF weaklings to place handicaps on
dTeamers. Clumsy souls, stupid souls
always denounce and hinder anv form
OF larger freedom.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-26

If you find you are failing to alb
serb new ideas, if you find in your
thinking you cannot appreciate the
new, but are always longing for the
good old past, you may rest assured
you are struck with death rust. You
would save time to go to the under
taker and place your order for robe
and coffin. 1t IS sure sign you are
almost dead. Go to the preacher and
advise with him as to the text and
songs to be used over your senseless
clay,
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-26

If man thinks more of his dol
lars than of his political, intellectual
and religious liberties, he will be
against the worlds war. But you
still meet a few who are not able to
appreciate the real things of life.
They have only evolutionized to the
money stage. But before this period
Of war is over, they will understand
more about personal liberty.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-05-26

The man who cheats his hours of
opportunity 1 mean by this to
refuse to do something that will use
all his powers in an intensive way
over long period of time-is MAX
ing a failure. He who cannot stay but
short time at any chosen endeavor,
is making poor excuse of a man.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-08-08

GREENSBOR0-North NeighborhoOd
Ralph Thayer spent the weekend
in Burlington.
Miss Ada Hill il working for Mrs.
A. b. Pike, at North Craftsbury.
Homer Reed Of Craftsbury. was
the weekend guest of Allan r. Speir.
Lola Ducklass OF Albany, is spend
ing few weeks with her sister, Mrs.
Allen Hail.
Robert Wilson entertained several
of his little friends, Tuesday after
noon, it being his eighth birthday.
VIM. Young celebrated his 18th
birthday by entertaining for dinner
his sister, Mrs. Mary Jardine, who
was so years of age the same day, his
daughter, Mrs. Howard Drown and
family, and his son, Roy Young and
family.
ALLAN SPEIR. SIR.
Allan Speir, Sr., died at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. Chas. Gray, of
Glover, July 80. Mr. Speir was
born at Glasgow, Scotland, Sept. 3,
1888, one of a family of is children,
of which he was the last. He came
70 this country when about 21 years
of age and after working q few years
bought the farm now owned by his
son, David. In June, 1861, he was
married to Martha Barr, and four
children were born of this union, the
wife and mother died Nov. %, 1876.
In March, 1906, ne sold his farm to
his son, but still continued to make it
his home till five years ago, while on
q visit to his daughter, hewas thrown
from wagon and his hip broken,
but his sturdy Scotch ancestry and
hardy constitution enabled him to re-
cover from his injury after lying in
bed many weeks, till he was able to
be about quite comfortably on
clutches. He had an attack of the
grip last November from which he
never fully recovered, and while
able to be up and dressed a part of
each day, he gradually failed till the
end came very peacefully The fu-
neral was held at the home of his
daughter, Aug. 1, and the body was
brought to Greensboro and laid to
rest beside his wife and son, who
died nearly three years ago. He is
survived by his daughter, Mrs. Gray,
and a son, Allan, of Glover, David of
this town, and three grandchildren,
one grandson having gone before,
besides many other relatives and
friends. Those who went from here
to attend the funeral, were: Mr.. and
Mrs. David Speir and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Y. Speir and family, Mr..
and Mrs. Tom Gebbie and son, Fos-
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Young, Mr.
and Mrs. Norwood Drown, Mr.. and
Mrs. Alpha Gibbie, Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Young, Mrs. Robert
Richie, Mrs. Mary Jardine, Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. PhiIbrook and daughter,
Mae, ]. D. Wilson and Chas. Good
rich.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-08-08
MORGAN CENTER

Mrs. Bosworth of Island Pond is
taking a vacation at Cargill's cottage
at Seymour.
The schoolhouse at the Center is
being reshingled, L. H. Burroughs
is doing the work.
Prof. Adams and Collie Rex, from
Massachusetts,, are in town again for
a few weeks vacation.
H. w. Danforth and family from
Island Pond, spent last week at their
cottage, at lake Seymour.
HOLLAND
Ruth Hall is spending a time in
Newport.
Herbert Finn and Geo. Gray, have
new autos.
Mrs. (Dr). Taylor visited at VIM.
Smiths, recently.
Carl Addison and family, are
spending their vacation with Mrs.
Hattie Jenness.
Avis and Doris Wheeler, spent last
week with their sister, Mrs. Mertie
Corliss, in Island Pond.
Arthur Sanborn was struck by
lightning and instantly killed during
the electrical storm of last Wednes-
day