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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-08-08
SENATE CURRENT
RESOLUTION NO. 1s.

A proposition to amend section
of article of the constitution of the
state of Kansas relative to the right
of suffrage.
Be it resolved by the Legislature
of the state of Kansas, two-thirds OF
the members elected to each house
thereof concurring therein:
Section 1. The following PROPOSE
ton to amend the constitution of
the state of Kansas is hereby sub
mitted to the qualified electors of the
state for their approval or rejection
That section l of article 5 of the con-
stitution of the state of Kansas be
amended to read as follows:
Section 1. Every citizen of the
United States of the age Of twenty
one years and upwards-who shall
have resided in Kansas six months
next preceding any election, and in
the township or ward in which he or
she offers to vote, at least thirty days
next preceding such election-shal
be deemed a qualified elector.
Section 2. That this proposition
shall be submitted to the electors of
the state at the general election in
the year 1918 for their approval or
rejection. The amendment hereby
proposed shall be designated on the
ballot by the following title: "The
suffrage amendment to the constitu-
tion," and shall be voted for OF
against as provided by law under such
title.
Section 8. That this resolution
shall take effect and be in force from
and after its publication in the stat
ute book.
Passed by the Senate February %
1917.
Passed by the House March 8
1917.
Approved March IL, 1917.
I hereby certify that the forego
ing is true and correct copy of the
original Senate Concurrent Resolu
ton No. 10, now on file in my office
(SeaD ]. 7. BOTKIN,
1918. Secretary of State
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-08-08
ALLIES NOW HAVE BOMBING
PLANES IN SQUADRONS

There were no aerial bombing or
CARNATIONS in the allied flying corps
during the first year of the war
Practically all the work in the air
was in the nature of observation. Nc
pilots could be spared for anything
else. Today probably 25 per cent
of the aerial arms are bombing
squadrons of ~ machines per squad
ron.
The first bombing was done by
volunteer pilots who flew over the
German lines and dropped three OF
four bombs, made from artillery
shells, on contraction camps and can
tonments. Showers of small steel ar
rows were spilled sometimes on con-
Voys, troop trains, and bodies of
massed men. The Germans began
day bombing of cities in 1915, and
the allies bombarded Karlsruhe in re-
prisal later in the same year. Since
then the evolution in organized bomb.
ing developed rapidly and the French
began night bombing, but this was
not undertaken by the Germans until
August, 1916.
At the present time large groups
including several squadrons of bomb
ing machines go over the lines from
time to time and completely destroy
their objective, be it a city or &
campAa column of troops or trench
system. Unfortunately the allies
air forces have to travel for many
miles over hostile territory defended
by anti-aircraft guns to attack Ger.
man cities, while the enemy can at
ack French cities by flying only {
short distance beyond the allied lines
The allies are developing large
bombing planes which carry sufficient
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-08-08
GOVERNMENT MAKES MANY
LOANS TO THE FARMERS

During the month of June $685.
APO was lent to farmers of the United
States by the Federal land banks
The Federal land bank of Spokane
leads in amount of loans closed, ST..
262,800.
During June 1,196 applications
were received asking for $5,127,011,
and 2,516 loans were approved
amounting to $6,793,527.
o. July l the total amount of
mortgaged loans placed since estab-
lishment of the Federal land banks
was $109,517,30S, covering 48,297
loans distributed as follows:
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-08-08

The first drill of the Kismet squads
of the National guard company was
held last Thursday night and some
of the boys initiated into the COM
mands of army life. Sergeant Evans
and Lieutenant Hilyard were here to
drill with the boys. Thursday night
is the regular drill night and all of
the Kismet National Guardsmen are
requested to be out on that day each
week.-Kismet Klipper.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-08-08

Mr.. and Mrs. John Gray spent Sun
day in Liberal with his brother, Tom,
and family. Mrs. Gray and son,
Gerald, returned with them and re-
manned until Wednesday at their
home and with Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
Hudiberg east of town. Miss Nora
Daily went to Liberal with her yes
terday.-Guymon Herald.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-08-08

CRACKED EGGS at the Creamery
at zoe per doz. 2ttc
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-24
BRITISH PRESS CENSOR
HOLDS CABLE REPORT
Loss OF Great Liner Justicia
Was Not Promptly Given
To Public

New York, July 24.-The manner in
when cable dispatches, telling of the
torpedoing Of the great liner JuSticia,
arrived here to-day, made it evident that
the news had been held up by the Brit.
ish censor. 1t was noted in this con-
nection that the attack was announced
in Berlin at the same fife that it be-
came known here. From tins, it is as
sumed that the news was circulated by
the German official wireless, ap:er
which dispatches were released by the
british censor. Reports received in the
financial district indicate that the at
tack occurred last Saturday The ca.
Ll"s received here were fragmentary
in form.
The Jdstcla was the largest ship that
has fallen victim TO the submarine war
fare. She was larger than the Lusl-
tania by nearly two hundred tons dis
placement, but was neither so long nor
so broad.
TErre are stlil large ships in the
transport and freight service, notable
among these being the Olympic, of more
than 10000 tons, and the AqutanS. of
more taan $4,000 tons. The Justicia
also was exceeded in size by the L9vi.
alhiaa, formerly the Hamburg-Ameri.
can liner Naterland which displace,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-24
BIG TENT On COURT STREET

the Soissons-Rhcims pocket, without
playing into Germany's hands by a
reckless expenditure of men. He is ad
vancing wherever possible without a
large toll of casualties and is content
ing himself with consolidating his
gains elsewhere under the stiffening
enemy resistance.
AT the same time the allied general
issimo is keeping the Germans guess
Ing and interfering with their with
drawal of reinforeements from other
parts Of the line by splendidly timed
operations The attack north of Mont
didier yesterday, while relatively de.
void of geographical Importance, was
a great tactical success In addition to
capturing three villages and 1900 pris-
oners, he showed the German high COM
mand the danger of weakening their
lines to aid the crown prince in the
Champagne.
The most notable advance in the
main battle front recently is that re-
ported ON the west side Of the salient
Unofficial dispatches report the allies
occupying the railway from Troesnes
to Fere En-Tardenois at a point within
five miles of the latter city, southeast
Of OulchyLe Chateau.
This operation, and the pounding of
the British in the Ardre valley, on the
opposite side of the salient, has result
ed in an appreciable narrowing of the
pocket.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-24
State Department Has
Yet Received No word on
Subject From Spain

Washington, July 24.-The state de-
partment has not yet received the re-
ported informal peace suggestions
launched by Germany through the
Spanish government
Preliminary examination Of the
terms outlined in cable reports indicate
that Germany is offering nothing new
or interesting, if the outline is correct.
The allies, it has been repeatedly stat
ed, must see the Hun ready to rehn-
quish Belgium and Serbia before nego-
tiations are possible.
These pations cannot be used as
pawns, allied diplomats have stated re-
Gently. So far as the Rumanian and
Russian peace treaties are concerned,
both the United States and Britain
have emphatically declared these treat
les would not be recognized by the al
lies.
Officials see in the reports the usual
German tactics of sen ling out peace
feelers during a military venture de-
signed to distract the allies from the
real business of winning the battle and
the war.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-24
Raiding Operations

london, July 24.-- Raiding operations
and cannouading on various sectors of
the British front were reported by
Field Marshal Haig today.
South Of Bucquoy, we made success.
full raids, taking is prisoners the
statement said. "our casualties were
light
"In another raid, northwest of Al
bert, we secured prisoners.
can attempted enemy raid north,
east Of Bcthune was repulsed.
"Hostile artillery was active on the
northern portion of the front, partieu
larly in the ncighborhood Of Locre. "
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-24
Jaulgonne Captured

Washington, July "a. - Capture of
,Iaulgonne by American troops was con
firmed today by General Pershing.
"South Of the Oureq, our troops
have continued to press the retreating
enemy" the communique said.
sou units crossing the Marne have
gained possession of Jaulgonne and the
woods TO the west.
"lu Lorraine a hostile raiding par.
ty was repulsed by our troops during
the night of July % to %, . section b
added.
"ln the Thann sector on July 20 our
troops carried out a successful raid on
the enemy's lines, capturing several
prisoners. On the same day one of our
patrols in the st. Die sector entered
a German trench and killed several of
the enemy.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-24

mole than $4,000 tons. She was larg-
er than the Mauretanla, which is a sis
ter ship to the Lusitania. The Paris,
huge liner of the French line, displaces
an even 10000 tons. The Justicia was
a trinity built craft, of lines resembling
those Of the Vaterland. She had high
superstructurc which made her extreme
ly roomy above decks. She was fitted
with luxurious stateroOms, which were
ripped ont and cots added when she
went into service as transport.
She had three tunnels She was 740
feet long, So feet in width and was 43
feet deep
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-24
TAKING SERIOUS CHANCES
By John De aandt


Omitted Press staff corrcspondent)
Paris, July 24.-(4 p. m.)-The Ger
mans appear determined to avoid a
prolonged retrea. and are reported to
be preparing for desperate stand
along the present battle front.
Further allied successes under these
conditions will thus imperil more than
100000 Germans in the scissors. Rheims
pocket, as their forces within the sal
icnt have grown to fhat figure.
French and American troops, over
coming bitter resistance, are progress
ing northeast Of Chateau Thierry and
south of the 0urcq.
The enemy position at Oulchy-Le'
Chateau (Which already is reported to
have been rendered untcnable by the
alies), is outflanked.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-24

torpedOed and sunk while en- its way
to the United States.
The Justicia was the newest of the
crack White Star ships. She was com
pleted only year ago and had been in
service as freight ship. She also had
done transport duty for the United
States and Canada. She made her first
trip to this country loaded with inva-
lided Canadian soldiers, who were sent
to New York and taken overland to
Canada when the port of Halifax was
closed " the 'exa0s..'r t.>'c
The Justieia was equipped with triple
screws and was registered at Liverpool.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-24
ANTI.BoLsHEvIK LEADERS

Copenhagen, July 24.-General Alex
Jeff, commander in chief of the Russian
counter revoutionists in Siberia and
many prominent Russian politicians
have arrived in the city of Samara,
the present headquarters OF the anti
b0lshevik forces.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-24
Pleases Germans.

Berlin, Via Copenhagen, July "a
The British steamer Justicia has been
torpedoed and sunk the German admir-,
atty officially announced today.
German newspapers express great
satisfaction that the steamer was sunk
while under American control.
Submarine commanders, in their of
fieial reports, stated the Justicia was
equipped with large, steel anti-torpedo
nets, rendering her destruction diff
ficult.,'
The mention of ..1tbmarine "com-
manders" indicates that several u
boats probably attacked the big steam.
er.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-24

Simple drier made at home. This
Is merely a tray hung over cook
stove and illustrates one of the many
good suggestions made in the free
drying book the National War Gar
den Commission OF Washington will
send any reader of this paper for a
two-cent stamp to pay postage.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-24
Artillery is Active

Paris, July 24.--Q2;35 p. m.)-Ar-
tillery fighting is proceeding violently
between the Aisne and the Marne and
between the Marine and Rheims, the
French war office reported today. Ger
man counter attacks west of Rheims
were repulsed.
"Between the Marne and the Aisne
and in Courton and Roi woods both ar
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-24
ATTACY ITALY IN TRIPoLI

Milan, July 24.-Prince Osman Fuad
has been given command of Turkish
troops operating in Tripoli, dispatches
reaching here today from zurish re-
port, This is believed to indicate re-
sumption of hostilities against Italy
in this district.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-24
Survivors Landed.

London July 24-F'our hundred sur
vivors of the torpedoed liner Justicia
have been landed at an Irish port, it
was announced here
Survivors reported that only one of
ten torpedoes fired at the vessel was
effective and that it wrecked the en-
gine room, stopping the ship.
The Justieia was sunk off the coast
Irish coast Saturday morning. Eleven
o. her crew were killed. but no passen
gers were lost. Ny
The steamer fought the submarines
"A hours. A member of tbe crew stated
that ten torpedoes were fired, four Of
which were exploded by the ship S
guns.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-24
GERMANS IN HEAVY FORCE


man politicians, fearing the Internal
effects OF huge retirement, forced the
change in plans.
The crown prince continues to order
new divisions into the pocket, drawing
these reinforrements from as far north
as the main British front,
German losses in this region are now
estimated at from $4,000 to 100000
men, including $4,000 prisoners
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-24
MEMBERS OF GRE v
OF SCHOONER SAVED
AFTER VESSELS SUNK
Richard And Robert Torpe-
doed By Submarine Off
Coast OF Maine

London. July 24.-Three torpedoes
struck the White Star liner Justicia
before she went down. it was learned
today. The big steamer fought eight
German submarines from Friday after
noon until she sank Saturday morning.
Eight Uboats attacked the Justicia
at 2:40 Friday afternoon. Two torpe-
docs Of seven fired, struck the ship,
but she kept on her course.
The attack was renewed Saturday
morning. Three more torpedoes were
fired. One of them struck her at $50,
and she went down.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-24

Portland Me-, July 24.-All members
of the crew Of the schooner Richard
and Robert, sunk by a German submai
inc off the Maine coast were account.
cd for today.
A dory containing eight men was
landed here, while another with four
men wwas taken into Boston. Captain
Robert Wharton and eighteen of the
crew have arrived at the naval coast
patrol headquarters at this port.
Th Richard and Robert was sunk
by bomb placed On her by the crew
of the submarine after a she'll had halt
ed the little vessel.
An officer of the submersible took
an American flag from Captain Whar.
ton of the schooner and 10 he did so
declared he had another in his "sum-
mer home in Maine"
When last seen the p-boat. which
vas said to be about go feet long.
was tr},1'lng. sou Waw'G en- the su
face.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-24
Fooh is Careful

London, July 2i--General roch Is
making the mos, of his opportunity in
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-24
Liner Diver Victim.

New York, July 24.-The White
Star line received word here today that
the 32,l00 ton liner Justieia has been
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-24

tilleres were greatly active, the com
munique said,
"West of Rheims the Germans coun-
ter attacked at p. m. In the Vrigny
region, the French broke the enemy as
saults and maintained their positions. :"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-24
ENEMY AIRPLANES
LOST DURING RAID
British Air Ministry Officially
Reports Several Success
full Raids

Londan, July 4,-Destruction Of one
enemy airplane during raiding opera.
tions was reported today by the British
air ministry. All British machines re-
turned safely. The statement follows:
e in a raid. carried out on the after
neon OF the 22nd instant the main sta
tion of 0ffenburg was hit and bursts
were seen OIL the sidings. One machine
was destroyed. All our machines re-
turned.
"Op the night Of the 22nA 43rd re
peattd attacks, attended with good re-
suits, were carried out against the enc
my's aerdromes. Fires and explosions
were observed. Other targets were en-
gagged with bombs and machine gun
fire -
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-07-24
Thirty-seven Shot Down.

Paris, July 24.-Thirty seven German
airplancs wtre shot down and four bal
looms destroyed by allied aviators Mon.
day, the official air ministry commun'
ique issued today declared.
"Franco British aviators shot down
thirty seven German airpianes and fir
ed four balloons, the communipue said
Twenty nine tons of bombs were drop
ped on enemy concentrations ,-nd com
munications centers America aviator
collaborated with Characteristic pluck
of the Tilted States. They participated
in the preceding days. victories"
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-08
THINKS ADVICE COMES HIGH

Wade Hibbard is one Of the pioneer
farmers of this community who
stands fair chance of sharing in the
rewards that have come to many
through the mineral developments.
He leased his land for drilling the
other day and in the deal got a fair
bonus, which when added to his farm
receipts, he thought, might make him
liable to an income tax. He came to
town to seek information, was direct
ed to an expert and found that he was
exempt from paying any tax to the
government, but indebted to the ex-
pert to the extent of $25.00 for spend
ing about Is minutes of his time in
telling Hibbard that he didn't have to
pay q tax. Mr.. Hibbard didn't d.
vulge the name of the expert but he
wants to advise other farmers before
they employ an expert income tax
man to first find out how much the
advice is going to cost.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-08
TWO CROOKS ROB OLD MAN

w. M. Fithian, the blacksmith, was
robbed one day last week Of his pOck-
etbOok containing $17.00. He was at
the Frisco station about to board q
passenger train to 60 to Columbus
when, in the crowd, two men jOstled
him pretending to want to help him
get aboard. He felt someone at his
hip pocket, but was prevented by one
of the men from getting his hand to
his pocket to see what was going on.
Directly the men let 60 Of him and
he then discovered that his pocket
book had been taken. He gave the
alarm and pointed to the two men
Who were making their getaway but
there was no officer present and no
one else tried to get the robbers. Mr..
Fithian is IS years old and the men
who would rob him are Of type alto
gether too mean 10 be httmely de-
scribed in the English language. The
old gentlemen wants the Citizen to
sound a warning against carrying the
wallet in the hip pocket
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-08
CLOSING ORDER OBEYED
WITHOUT OBJECTION
Business Men Of Baxter Springs Obey
the Closing Up Rulings Of the {
Food and Fuel Officials

The Citizens of Baxter Springs,
particularly those in the stores, shops
and offices, are taking kindly to the
ruling Of the Fuel Administrator, in
regard to the closing Of all business
houses--where food and drugs are not
on sale--at 6 p. m. and opening at o a.
m. the following day. Only q few
violations Of this order have been not
ed here and they were from lack Of
proper understanding. Bear in mind
that dealers permitted to keep open
after 6 p. m. must not sell cigars,
candy or anything classed as luxuries.
Some dealers have the idea because
they are permitted to remain open
after 6 p. M, that they can sell any
thing they have in stock. The closing
order affects everything but prepared
food and medicine; SO buy your cigars
tobacco, candies, groceries, meats, etc.
after 8 a. M, and before 6 p. m, and
do your bit in helping win the war.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-08
SHIPS TO FALL SHORT
Builder Declares United States Will
Build Only 3 Million Tons
in 1918 =,

Washington, d. C.-J. w, Bowel,
ice president Of the Bethlehem Ship
uilding company, Limited, which has
.rany government ship contracts, told
he senate investigating committee
.oday that American shipyards will
10 we'll to produce three million dead
weight tons of shipping this year.
Shipping board officials have estima-
ed the output at 100000 tons.
Mr.. Poyell said the shipping board
will find that the program for fabri-
..ated steel vessels will not work out
ls advantageOusly as it was first ex-
pected, and added:
at is unfortunate that men who
lave spent their lives building ships
we're not called in for consultation
when the question of fabricated
-hips was under discussion. The wit
ness suggested that campaign of
education be inaugurated by Presi-
lent Wilson, aided by women's or
ganizations, churches and motion pic
.ure agencies, to bring to the atten-
ion of laboring men everywhere. the
.lart they must play in the struggle
against Germany"
Senator johnson of South Dakota
appeared before the committee to
urge favorable action on the amend
.ment to the waterways bill .creating
q national waterways commission
through which, he said, needed i'm
provement in the Missouri river could
he accomplished. ,I.,,i
day, when it will continue its inyesti-
CATION into the Hog Island shipyard.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-02-08
WALTER APPLE
NAMED ASSESSOR
Recommended by Baxter Cham
ber-COvers Four Years
Begins Work in County
March 1

Hugh Reed, deputy county clerk
Thursday gave out the list of. the
county assessors and notified each of
the men to appear at his office Feb
ruary 23 to receive instructions and
supplies.
Work Of the assessor is going to be
harder this year, as both real estate
and personal property is to be asses
sed and assessments on real estate
are to be made to cover a period Of
four years. Heretofore real estate
has been assessed every two years.
The following list of assessors is
complete with the exception of two
for the city of Scammon and q real
estate assessor for Columbus.
Pleasant View township-Edward
Herman.
Cherokee township-John Fulton.
Mineral, township-Henry Scar.
West Ross township-John Grant.
East Ross township-F. M. Curry.
Sheridan township-John d. Brader
Lola William Wimp.
Salamanca township - Daimler
IIOuser.
Crawford township-W. w. Darnell
Shawnee township-T. ]. Chestnut.
Lowell township-Joseph Glassner.
Garden township-Bert EstabroOk.
Springs Valley township-W. w.
Mott and F. C. Hopman.
Lyon township-William Stark
weather.
Neosho township-Daniel NJ. Hay
.yard.
Baxter Springs-Real estate, W. I.
Apple. Personal property, r. B.
Eddy.
Columbus Real Estate-personal
property, ]. P. Campbell.
Galena- Real Estate, E. E. Julian;
personal property, ]. P. Phillips.
Scammon-Appointment not yet
made.
West Mineral-Henry Dewey.
Weir City-John CraddOck.