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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-20

Major David Fletcher OF the Cana
dian ExpeditiOnary Force who re
Gently returned from the Great War
having spent three years on the west
ern front and who has participated in
several OF the mightiest battles Of the
war, together with DR.. Hugh A
Knowles. one OF the nations greatest
patriotic speakers, VIII give his fam
Gus lecture next Sunday evening,
June 23rd, at the Sheridan Coliseum.
Major Fletcher tells of the terrOrs OF
modern battles and gives a very de-
scriptive talk on the different battles
field relics that he brings viii him
Among them are, bullets OF all ar
mics, huge shell noses, German ma
chine gun belt, saber and gun, Mills
bomb wrench, portion Of rosary that
carries a tale with It. and his gas
mask that saved his life
The state guards viii assemble m
the earlier part OF the evening and
will be led by Major Fletcher, Captain
Miller and DR.. Knowles TO the Coli
scum where the big fire works 90
of, at $50. Admission free.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-20
Friday. June 2Stb
---Gs W0r Savings Day

for the of Kansas upon which day all persons shall
give their pledges War Savings Stamps such times
and places and in such be appointed by P
w oebe War Savings Director for this state acting
der the authority Secretary of the Treasury and pur
suant to the proclamation of the President of the United
States
IN WITNESS WHEREOF have hereunto my hand
and affixed the Great Seal of the State of
sas Done Topeka the capital this 18th day of june
A D. 1918.
ARTHUR oAPPER, Governor
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-20

The above items average 1876 per
cent. Many other items not listed
show increases of over so per cent
The paper company figures the
average advance in job 'printin cost
at 80 per cent.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-20
Gard of Thanks

1 wish to thank the kind neighbors
and friends. who so kindly helped Us
in our time Of trouble and need and
especially the Royal Neighbors and
Red Cross for what they did for US.
Geo. Balls and family.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-20
Why Not More Sheep in Ellis County,

Why Not More Sheep in Ellis County
Aecordin to the census report there
are now only 1903 head of sheep in
Ellis county.
There are but few farms in the
country that could not handle a small
flock of sheep in addition to other
stock now kept. Thep could be run on
wheat fields after harvest and gather
harvest and ather up considerable
up considerable grain that would
otherwise be lost. There are but few
weeds that sheep will not eat.
The farms would be better off by
havings these weeds eaten up. The
sheep return an income tax twice a
year, wool in the spring and the lamb
in the fall. The wool an dlambs will
usually yield a areturn equal TO the
cost of the eve.
By increasing teh number of sheep
you are helping win the war as they
yield two of the essentials to success.
meat and wool.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-20
For Sale Cheap

One good work horse in fine condi-
ton; also some hard rock. 10000
press brick. Come see me now at
Gassman's Shoe Shop, South Side
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-20
WAR SAVINGS DAY
PROCLAMATION

Because of the pressing need of materials fuel and
transportation facilities for the successful prosecution of the
the Government has appealed the people of the
United States voluntarily curta their customary expen
tures by denying themselves luxuries and
comforts to the end that labor and materials be
leased for work The civilian population who remain
home and follow the ordinary pursuits of e must be
willing make sacrifices support the brave who
willingly left their homes and offered their lives in
the of Right and Freedom.
The President of the United States has designated June
2Sth the day upon which give a token of
loyalty to the nation by pedgng ourselves to the pur
chase of War Savings Stamps throughout this year.
is expected pledge that day purchases of
stamps maturity value of 100000 Knowing the
zeal with which the people of this state have
upon task before Them have every confidence
that will fall behind states but will
scribe more than quota To bring the matter
forciby to public attention Arthur Capper hereby
proclaim
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-20
FOR SALE

Team Of good young brood mares.
One has colt by side. See c. II. Hud-
son, Experiment Station 2t.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-20
First published June 20, 1879
Notice of Final Settlement

INOIACG Oh maj 0eLSAG"SnI
State of Kansas, Ellis County IS:
In the probate court of said County.
In the matter of the esate of Porter
F. Devore, Deceased.
TO ALL CREDITORS of and other
PERSONS interested in said ES-
TATE
Creditors and all other persons in
terested in the aforesaid estate are
hereby notified that on the 18th day
of July, 1913, 1 shall apply to the
Probate Court sitting at the Court
House in the city of Hays, Ellis
county, Kansas, for a full and final
settlement of said estate and for an
order of the Court finding and adj
Judging who are the heirs of Porter
F. DeVore, Deceased.
c. L. Smith.
Administrator of the Estate of Porter
F. Devore, Deceased.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-20
For SALE

Team, wagon and harness for $500.
Apply at this Office.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-20
Agriculture Notes

Grasshoppers are beginning to
show up in danaain numbers. They
are small yet and may be overlooked.
June is a good month to put out poi
son while the hOppers are small and
bu little damage has been done. It is
too often the case that no poison is
put out until he hoppers are full
grown and much damage been done
TO crops so that full benfiet from the
poisoning has not been received
The following is the formula for
making the poisoned bran mash:
Bran ----ZO lbs
Paris Green or White Arsenic Ib
Syrup ------------Z QtS-
Lemons or oranges ------------ ------------3
The entimologist of Nebraska re-
ports that the follcwin formula is
equally as effective If not superior to
the bran mash formula and IS much
cheaper:
Alfalfa Meal -------------- Is lbs.
Par1S Green ---------------------------- 1O o.
MoiaSSeS gal
W ater % gal
Lemons -----------S
Either formula should be scattered
IN such q manner as to cover about
five acres OF round The poison should
be spread IN infested areas early m
the mornin- On alfalfa fields the best
results viii be secured If the bait Is
applied after the crop has been re-
moved and before the new crop is
started
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-20

Two large residence lots on Broad
way for sale. Inquire at Free Press
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-20

Andrew J. Dreiling, cashier OF the
Victoria National bank was in Hays,
Tuesday.
Children's Day services at the Lu-
theran church will be observed in the
morning so that all may attend the
big patriotic rally at the Coliseum in
the evening.
J. E. Drehmer, adiuster for the
Commercial Insurance Company,
Ziegler agent at Hays was here Mon
day and adjusted Frank Atwood's
tornado loss paying Mr.. Atwood 81
.O15.
The Chicago meeting of the Amer
lean College of surgeons, in behalf
OF the betterment of hospitals in our
country, is being attended by DR.. B.
A. Brungardt of Salina, who was ap-
pointed delegate for the Concordia
Diocese
On Friday evening, June 28th Mr..
G. F. SOderlund will give a piano re-
cital in the Normal auditorium. He
will be assisted by Mrs. Clara Malloy,
violinist and Mr.. Rel Christopher,
horn. The public is cordially invited
to attend this recital. 2t.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-20

FOR SALE
One good five year old sorrel mare
weight 1,400; also six cords of well
seasoned and dressed soft rock.-I
Zeigler & Sons.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-20
OuestIonzIre
What is Hays going to tolerate?

What is Hays going to tolerated
It has been announced that the
Government may send one hun
dred or more men here for special
training. IL everything works well
they send over. one thousand
What will the landlords and moneyed
men do? Raise the rents sou double
prices viii have to be paid for the
necessaries of life. Most of the towns
near cantonments have profteered.
Shall or will Hays do likewise?
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-20

AdministratOr of the Estate of Porter
F. Devore, Deceased.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-08-09
CHAPTER u.
Golnq to Bed.


Mr.. Stage had fastened Princes
strap to the porch rail and he now
came in with the bag.
as that all the child's baggage, Jo-
seph Stagg?" asked Aunty Rose, TAX
Ing it from his hand.
"Why-why' l never thought to ask
her." the man admitted. "Have you
trunk check, Car'lyn"
"No, sir"
"They sent you up here with only
that bag?" Mr.. Stage said with some
evaporation. Haven't you got any
clothes but those you stand int"
"Mrs. Price said-sald they weren't
SUITABLE" explained the little girl.
"You see, they aren't black"
"Oh!" exploded her uncle.
"You greatly lack tact, Joseph
Stage" said Aunty Rose, and the hard
ware dealer cleared his throat loudly
as he went to the sink to perform his
pre-supper additions. Carolyn May
did not understand just what the
woman meant.
"Ahem" said Uncle Joe gruttly.
"S'pose 1 ought tive read that letter
before. What's come Of 1t, Carlyn
May?"
But just then the little girl was so
deeply interested In what Aunty Rose
was doing that she failed to hear him.
Mrs. Kennedy brought out of the pam
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-08-09

the sect built a wall between her and
everybody else.
"Chlld, who are your" asked Aunty
Rose with some curiosity.
The little girl told her name; but
perhaps II was her black frock and
hat that identified her In Aunty Roses
mind after all.
"lou are Hannah Stages little girl"
she said.
"Yes'm-lt you please" Carolyn May
confessed family,
"And how came you here aloneT
"If you please, Uncle Joe said I'd
better probly come ahead and get ac-
quainted with you first"
"'FlrstY What do you mean, 'firstT"
asked Aunty Rose sternly.
"Flrst-before you saw Prince" re-
sponded the perfectly frank little girl.
"Uncle Joe thought maybe you
wouldn't care for dogs"
"Dogsp
mo, ma'am. And OF course where
| live Prince has to live too. So"
$50 you brought your dog?"
ayes, ma'am."
"Of course" said Aunty Rose COM
posedly, ~ expected you to come here.
[ do not know what Joseph Stage ex-
pected. But l did not suppose you
would have a dog. Where is Joseph
Stagg?"
"He-he's coming" @S7IlkHNl
"Wlth the dogf '!GNgEEj
eyes, ma'am."
Aunty Rose seemed to take some
time to digest this; but she made no
further comment In regard to the mat
ter, only saying:
"Let us go into the house, Car'lyn
May. You must take Off your hat
and battle your face and hands,"
Carolyn May Cameron followed the
stately figure Of Aunty Rose Kennedy
into the blue-and.white kitchen Of the
old house, with something of the feel
Ing of a culprit on the way to the
block.
Such big Kitchen as 1t wasl The
little girl thought 1t must be almost
as big as their whole apartment in
Harlem put together"
The little girl took off her plain
black hat, shook back her hair and
patted it smooth with her hands, then
plunged her hands and face into the
basin of cool water Aunty Rose had
drawn for her at the sink. The dust
was all washed away and fresh glow
came into her flowerlike face. Aunty
Rose watched her silently.
Such dignlhed, upright, unrespon-
slve woman as she seemed standing
therel And so particular, neat and
immaculate was this kitchen
Carolyn May, as she dried her face
and hands, heard familiar whine at
the door. 1t was Prince. She won
dered if she had at all broken the Ice
for him with Aunty Rose.
"Oh," the little girl mused, II won
der what she will say to a mongorel."
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-08-09

"Very WE'LL" said Aunty Rose and
turned away. Carolyn May stood In
the middle OF the room and listened
to her descending footsteps. Aunty
Rose had not even hidden her good
night
Like marOoned sailor upon a des4
ert island the little girl went about
exploring the bedroom which was to
be hers-and which had once been her
mothers, That fact helped greatly.
Then she looked at the high puffy bed.
"HOw ever can | get into III" sighed
Carolyn May.
She had to stand upon her tlptoes
In her fuffy little bedroom slippers to
pull back the quilt and the blanket
and sheet underneath II. The bed was
Just a great big bag Of feathers
"Just like a big, big pillow" thought
the little girl. "And If do get into
II Tn ll'ble to sink down and down
and down till I'm buried. and won't
ever be able to get up In the morn
Ing"
The window was open and she went
to II and looked out. A breath OF
honeysuckle blew In. Then, below, on
the porch, she heard the uneasy move.
ments Of Prince, And he whlned.
"oh, poor Prlnceyl He doesn't
know what's become Of me-" thought
Carolyn May.
Downstairs, In the great kitchen,
Aunty Rose was stepping back and
forth, from table to sink, from sink to
dresser, from dresser to pantry. AS
the daylight faded she lit the lamp
which swung from the ceiling and
gave light to all the room.
II would have been impossible for
the wlsest person to guess what were
the thoughts In Aunty Roses mind.
A glad little yep from the dog tied
to the rail OF the porch sounded sud-
denly. Epen Aunty Rose could not
mistake that cry Of welcome and she
knew very little about dogs-to their
credit at least. She had heard no
other suspicious sound, but now she
crossed the room with firm tread and
opened the porch door. Yes, little
white figure was down there hugglng
the whining mongrel.
Carolyn Mays fearful face was
raised from Princes rough neck.
ooh, Aunty Rose, Oh, Aunty Rosew
she sobbed. 81 just had to say good
night to somebody Edna's mother
came and heard our prayers and tucked
us into my bed after my papa and
mamma went away. So 1t didn't seem
so bad.
"But tonlght-why tonight there
isn't anybody cares whether I go to
bed or not! But Prlnce Prince, he
knows just how-how empty / feel"
"You would better come in now and
wash your face and hands again be-
fore going to bed. That dog has been
tapping them with his tongue.
Sobbng, the little girl obeyed. Then
she would have gone back up the
stairs without a word had not Aunty
Rose spoken.
"Come here, Carolyn May" she said
quite as sternly as before.
The little girl approached her. The
old lady sat in one Of the straightest
Of the STRAIGHTFORWARD chairs, her
hands In her comfortable lap. The
wet blue eyes were raised to her COM
posed face timldly.
IF you wish to say your prayers
here, before going upstairs, you may,
Carolyn May" she said.
"oh, may II" gasped the little girl.
She dropped her hands into Aunty
Roses lap. Somehow they found those
larger, comforting hands and cuddled
into them as the little girl sank to
her knees on the braided mat.
If the simple "Now lay me" was
familiar to Aunty Roses ear from
long ago she gave no sign. When the
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-08-09

MHlN lllilNAlNHA HAbNh
guess we'd better go up to The Corners
and see what Aunty Rose has to say
about 1t. You understand, | couldn't
really keep you II she says NO 7"
"oh, Uncle Joe, couldn't your
mo" he declared, wagging his head
decidedly. "And what she'll say to
that dog"
"0h" Carolyn May cried again, and
put both arms suddenly about the neck
OF her canine friend. "Prlnce Is just
the best dog, Uncle joe"
Mr.. Stage shook his head doubtfully
Then he went into the Office and shut
the big ledger into the safe. After
locking the safe door, he slipped the
key into his trousers pocket and
glanced around the store.
ard like to know where that use
less Gormley boy Is now" muttered
Mr. Stage.
"Chet Hey you Chetw
To Carolyn Mays amaZement and to
the utter mystlhcatlon of Prince, Sec
ton Of the floor under their feet began
to rise.
ooh, mercy me" squealed the little
girl, and she hoped Off the trapdOor
but the dog uttered quick, threaten
Ing growl and put his muzzle to the
widening aperture.
"Hey! call Off that dogw begged a
mufIled voice from under the trapdoor.
Hell eat me up, Mr.. Stagg,"
lie down, Prlncem commanded
Carolyn May hastily. ITS only boy.
You know you like boys, Prince" she
urged.
"Come on up out o. that cellar Chef
I'm going up to The Corners with my
little niece-Hannah's Car'lyn. This
is Chetwood Gormley. If he ever stops
CROWN longitudlnally mebbe he'll be
a man some day and not a giant, You
stay right here and tend store while
I'm gone, Chef"
Carolyn May could not help feeling
some surprise Mt the finally revealed
proportions of Chetwood Gormley, He
was lathlike and gawky, with very
prominent upper front teeth, which
gave n sort of bow-window appearance
to his wide mouth. But there was a
good-humored twinkle in the over
grown boys shallow eyes; and, If I'M
Couth, he was kind.
"Tm proud to know We, Car'lyn," he
said. He stepped quickly out Of the
way of Prince when the latter started
for the front of the store.
Once out of the shop in the sunlit
street, the little girl breathed sigh
Of relief. Mr., Stage, peering down at
her sharply, asked:
"Whats the matter?"
81 Your shop Is awful dark,
Uncle joe" she confessed. II can't
seem to look up in there"
"Look upY" repeated the hard
ware dealer, puzzled.
"Yes, sir. My papa says never to get
In any place where you can't look up
and see something brighter and bet
ter ahead" said Carolyn May softly.
"He says that's what makes life worth
living"
ooh, he does, does he?" grunted Mr..
Stage.
He noticed the heavy bag in her
hand and took 1t from her. Instantly
her released fingers stole into his free
hand. Mr.. Stage looked down at the
little hand In his palm, somewhat
startled and not little dismayed.
The main street of Sunrise Cove on
this warm afternoon was not thronged
with shoppers. Not many people no.
ticed the tall, stumbling, round-shoul-
dered man in rusty black, with the pc
tite figure of the child and the mon
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-08-09
an, dressed in drab and with a sun.

an, dressed In drab and with a sun.
bonnet on her head.
Aunty Roses appearance smote the
little girl with a feeling of awe,
There was no frOwn on her facet
II was only calm, unrullled, unemO-
tional, II simply seemed as though
nothing, either material or spiritual.
could rufle the placldlty of Aunty
Rose Kennedy,
She came of Quaker stock and the
serenity Of body and spirit taught by
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-08-09

grel dog passing that way, though a
few idle shopkeepers looked after the
trio In surprise. But when Mr.. Stage
and his companions turned into the
pleasantly shaded street that led out
of town towards The Corners-where
was the Stage homestead-Carolyn
May noticed her uncle become sud-
denly flustered. She saw the blood
food into his face and neck, and she
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-08-09


No Sign.
earnest little voice added to the for
NAL supplication desire for the bless
ing of "Uncle Joe and Aunty Rose"
the latter's countenance retained its
composure.
She asked a blessing upon all her
friends, including the Prices, and even
Prince. But 1t was after that she put
the timld question to Aunty Rose that
proved to be almost too much for that
good woman's studied calm.
"Aunty Rose, do you s'pOse might
ask God to bless my mamma and
papa, even II they are lost at seat
Somehow l don't think 1t would seem
so lonesome If I could keep that In
my prayer" td4A,
Continued Next Week
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-08-09

Why not cut out the cat
alog houses and patronize
our local merchants?
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-05-03
Speaking at Blaine { Louisa

ON Saturday May IS. there win be a
farmers gathering at Blaine. KY. un-
der the auspices Of Mr.. K L. Varney,
who is an agricultural expert. and Rev
l. f. McEldowney and Judge A. N.
Cisco will address the people in the In
terest OF the Red Cross. This is a
rare opportunity for the people of that
section TO have the Red Cross thor
oughly explained TO them.
Also, Rev. McEldowney and Judge
Cisco win speak at Louisa on Sunday
afternoon, May 10. This will give the
people living at Richardson. and south
OF here on the C. & o.. an opportuni-
" to come down on the train. hear the
speakers and get home the same day.
We feel quite sure that you Will CO.
operate with the Red Cross in this mat
ter.
There win be number of other en-
gagements made for different speakers.
b. K. Adams. Chm.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-05-03
REV. r. r. sHANNoN's LETTER
FOR LIBERTY BONDS

The following is letter written to
church people In Brooklyn and mailed
out in large numbers by the, Liberty
Loan committee Of that city.
~. Brooklyn. N. Y. April 2l. 1918
NY Dear Friend:
Do you realize that we have nome
only because you have a country
Then subscribe for the Third IAber-
ty Loan.
DO You realize that you have Q
church only because you have gov
ernment7
Then subscribe for Third Liberty
Loanl
DO YOU realize that you have a schoo'
for your children only because your
government protects your school build :
inea from wanton destruction by that
intolerable thing named 'Prussian mil
itarism?
Then subscribe for a Third Liberty
Loanl
our President has designated next
Friday as Liberty Day The Reformec
Church. in common with all other
Churches, is asking each and all o.
its members to purchase Liberty Bonds
on or befo that day.
Have you subscribed already Sub
scribe againl
n you cannot buy large bono, puy
a small one. Do It nowl
Sincerely yours,
FREDERICK r. SHANNON.
Chairman Of the Reformed Church
Liberty Loan COMMITTEE.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-05-03
pELIcHrFuL AFTERNOON PARTY

Mrs. jackson L. Richmond entertain
ed last Friday at the home Of her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus Snyder,
with progressive finch party. AZ
the conclusion OF the games refresh
ments OF delicious ice cream. strawber-
ries. cake and coffee were served on
the five tables.
Mrs. Richmond Is an ideal hostess
and the friends who enjoyed her hos
pitaiity on this exceedingly pleasant
occasion were.
Mira. A. c. Mcclure. Mrs. VIM. Nc
Dyer. Mrs. d. c. Spencer. Mrs. b. II
Adams. Mrs. Mary Roberts. Mrs. Sd
Justice. Mrs. Robt. Burchett. Mrs. r
l.. vinson. Mrs. @. r. vinson. Mrs NJ
+. coniey, Mrs. A. Snyder. Mrs. A. M
Hughes. Mrs. q. W., wroten. Mrs Chas
Mcdonald. Miss Julia ID. Snyder. Mrs
If. l. Stewart. Mrs. A. M. Campbell
Mrs. A. J. CARED and Mrs. N. 3
Burma.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-05-03
DEATH or JOHN BROMLEY
IN SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI

News was received by relatives last
Saturday OF the death OF John Brom-
ley. He was a resident OF catletts-
burg a number OF years. and few
years ago moved to st. Louis. Mo. H
was about AZ years old and unmarried
and lived with his mother. Mrs. Eliza
beth Bromley.
He was associated with his brother
Samuel Bromley. in the moving picture
business. Another brother. Wayne
Bromley, lives in indianapolis. and his
sister, Mrs. Mary Lauder resides In St
Louis
He was accidentally killed and II waf
not stated how Il occurred.
Mr.. Bromley was q cousin Of DR.. A
w. and Sam Bromley OF this city, and
Mrs. Rebecca Frazier, OF Ft. Gay.
Relatives from this section who wen
10 st. Louis 70 attend the burial were
Mrs. J. A. Hughes and Mrs. Donald
Clark. OF Huntington.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-05-03
DINNER PARTY.

Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Vaughan en-
tertained on Tuesday evening in honoi
OF Linus Hewlett. who was here on 9
furlough from Camp Green. N. c.. ant
Ira w. See. one OF the number leaving
on Thursday for Fort Thomas. othel
quests Jim Cain. Russell Cain
Ed l. wellman and Ora C. Adkins.
The rooms We're attractively decor
ated with American flags and the din
ner served was q most elegant one.
victro,a music and stories Of the past
We're enjoyed and all were interested
in hearing Corporal Hewlett relate ex-
periences in the army, he having beer
in the service nearly a year.
These young men viii long remember
the evening made so pleasant for them
by Mr.. and Mrs. Vaughan