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

It has taken a long time almost
year-for America to properly ad-
just her war bonnet and get down to
business but the submarening of ships
in Atlantic waters should put a
fighting edge on the national beliger-
ency of every loyal American citizen.
The war bonnet should be accompan-
led by a fighting face, and let the slo-
gan be ''win the war or die" This
country will be served the same as
the BeIgians have been should the
Hun ever get a foothold on our soil.
1t will then be a war of extermina-
ton. Then why temporize with trail
tors at homer. When citizens of Ger
many are even suspected of disloyalty
they are stood up against dead wall
and shot to death, and if there is any
reason for inquiry in the case it is
made afterward. Why should pro-
Germans and other disloyal subjects
of this country be treated with less
leniency? The time is fact approach
ing, if it is not already here, when
disloyalty in any shape must be
brough up with a short turn.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-06
President Wilson's
War Savings Proclamation

This nations army of
bred million nduay adjusted
conditions this nation part
The problem before primarily financial problem
problem of increased production of
of necessary support equip
navy. ThOughess expenditure money
the labor of the FARMS
and factories oveburdens transportation
used to the utmost and at their best purposes
The great only by the par
patiOn of member of the nation young
concerted thrift movement therefore that people every
where pledge themselves suggested by Secretary Treasury
the Of thrift
production In all necessary winning
food fuel
devote their labor only to the necessary
only those things which
cheney and that the people loyalty that
they in Liberty Bonds Savings Stamps The
cues issued by the Treasury Department many of them
within the reach of opportunity
ter wide to all of To practice thrift peace
virtue and brings times With
the desperate need of the civilized today
labor with which practice individual thrift is
patriotic duty a necessity.
appeal all who Liberty Bonds or War Savings
Stamps continue practice appeal
all who do not Government securities pu
chase them to the of their
securities purchasing power money
United States
does not buy in competition. with Government
earnestly appeal every child to pledge the
selves before the constantly
to buy regularly possible the ~
TO do this far possible through membership Savings
Societies The teyighth of special period of en-
Int the great production savings here
at home May there be none unenlisted that day.
Ssignsdl WOODROW WILSON
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-06
Kenneth.
U. s. P o. III, A. E F

u 3 2 o. III, A. T. + +,
May II, 1918
This is Mothers Day, so 1 viii write
the letter to you this time. The Gov
eminent has made special arrange
ments to rush the letters through and
General Pershing has asked every
one in the A Z. T. to write a letter
home on this Sunday A pretty good
idea, don't you think?
1 have been travelling around quite
4 lot on tour of inspection 1 had
a very interesting trip, was on the
French front most of the time The
weather was bad most of the time,
otherwise 1 enjoyed everything very
much, and l hope ! can 90 back soon,
although there isn't much chance for
that l used a French battery, and
directed fire on the Boche's trenches
several times, just for the experience.
Couldn't see anyone, so could not
tell whether got any of them or not.
I have been very busy this week,
but the work has been interesting.
In the morning we see that the men
water and groom the horses, and go
out for the driving instruction. At
ernoon we go to the range and do
target practice with he cannon.
l have a riding horse that is fairly
good, have saddle bride and saddle
bags, all furnished by Uncle Sam. The
orderly that takes care of the horse
and my room is from Detroit, and
used to go to night school near where
was teaching.
We have a lot of rainy weather
here, that is to be expected at this
time of the year. Today is nice, just
little cloudy, but promises to clear
up soon.
l will certainly be glad when the
war is finished and we get back to
the States. However, we are willing
to wait until it is finished.
Now you won't need to worry
about me, am perfectly comfortable
well fed and feeling top-notch.
Ali for this time, will write soor
again With love,
Clinton H. Morgan
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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-06
Fireworks are Barred from Kansas
During War by Fire MarshaPs
Order


During War by Fire MarshaPs
Order
If the small boys of Kansas could
vote it is likely that L. T. Hussey,
state fire marshal, would have a poor
chance of getting an elective office.
He has just decreed that they can
not have any firecrackers on the
Fourth of July this year. The ruling
made by Mr.. Hussey provides that
no fireworks of any kind may be kept
or taken with I 900 feet of any build
ng or any stacks of grain, which will
practically bar fireworks from the
cities and the farming sections, ex-
cept in the counties largely devoted
to grazing cattle. The large pastures
of such sections of the state might al
low space for public demonstrations
of fireworks
The ruling will do away automatic
ally with the fireworks demonstra-
tons usually put on by the big fairs
in state, notably at Topeka and
Hutchinson.
The ruling is made as a war meas
ure, Mr.. Hussey said in announcing
it, because of the great Importance
OF preventing the destruction of build
ings and more especially food, during
the war. 1t is to remain in force as
long as the war lasts.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-06

The old timers seem to be coming
TO the front Down in Rush county
the vetern lawyer, Sam Hale Is run
ming for county attorney and up here
in Ellis County that veteran, Harry
Pestana, is running for county at
torney.
c. D. Price of Kansas City, who
has been here this spring installing
the machinery in the new water
works, electric light plant, had the
pleasure the past week of a few days
visit from his wife She was much
pleased with our city
By a ruling the drafted men and
State Guards MEMBERS are exempt
from Poll tax, yet on Decoration Day
less than q score of them, out of the
$50 members of the two companies
were in the parade to the cemetery
Decoration Day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sargent came IN Sun.
day night for Robert to register. Mrs
Sargent was Miss Anna Non a Nor
NAL graduate and they were married
in April at Great Bend They left
Wednesday noon for their home II
Ness County.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-06
Director General of Railroads
March 80, 1918.

udACA OOg 4O4O-
My Dear Governor:
write to ask your cooperation
and cooperation of all the depart
ments of the government of your
state and of all subdivisions of the
safe, to see that in the imposition of
taxes and in the assessment of pro-
perty for taxation, most careful con-
sideration shall be given to the fact
that all state, county and city taxes,
lawfully and reasonably imposed up
on railroads, viii be borne by the gov
eminent of the United States during
the period of federal control of rail
roads, and therefore to see that the
tax burden on the railroads be made
as light as is consistent with the
necessities of your state and its sub
divisions. In his respect an entirely
new condition exists. Heretofore
railroad taxes have been paid entire
" by the private owners Of the rail
roads, but now these taxes will be
paid by the government OF the Unit
ed States, because the railroads have
been taken over by the government
as war measure, and in order to in
sure the better conduct of war opera
tions. Manifestly, in such. circum-
stances, the imposition of unneceS-
sary state and local taxation on the
RAILROADS will be an added burden up
on the government and distinct i'm
pediment to the carrying on of the
war.
Because of the war conditions, it
has become apparent that every un-
necessary absorption of money, ma
terial an labor should be avoided, to
the end that money, material and Ia
Dor shall be applied to those things
which are needed to carry the war to
q successful conclusion. This applies
to governmental activities, as well as
private activities, an / earnestly hope
that the government Of the United
States will have the full cooperation
Of your state and of all its subdivi-
sions In avoiding all public expendi-
lures which are not absolutely neces-
sary. This VIII incidently make the
tax burden less than It would other
wise be, but principally it WI save
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-06
EFFECTIVE ON JUNE Is.

The increased freight rates are to
become effective on June 18th and
cover both interstate and interstate
traffic Class rates are to be advanced
25 per cent, and all class rates less
than 25 cents first class and proper
tionate rates on other classes will be
cancelled.
The increase of 25 per cent. viii
apply also on commodity rates gener-
ally except the commodities of which
there IS a heavy movement, on which
the advances viii be made by adding
certain amounts to all rates or by fix
ing specifically the new rates which
shall apply.
PricipaI Commodities and Advances
The principal heavy commodities
and the advances thereon are:
Coal Is to so cents per ton.
Coke Is to rs cents per ton.
Iron ore, 80 cents per ton
Stone for building purposes, cents
per 100 pounds.
Stone for road work, sand, gravel,
cent per 100 pounds.
Brick, cement, and plaster, 2 cents
per 100 pounds.
Lime, 1 and ene-half cents per 100
pounds
Lumber, 25 per cent, but not more
than 5 cents per 100 pounds.
| Grain, -four, and other mill products
| 25 per cent, but not more than 6
cents per 100 pounds
Cotton, Is cents per 100 pounds.
Live stock, % per cent, but not
more than z.
Sugar, 25 per cent except to points
| in Middle States rates from the diff
erent producing sections will be main
tanned on the present relationship
Copper bullion and smelter pro-
ducts will be advanced approximately
$3.50 per ton from the Rocky Noun
tains and Pacific Coast States to At
| lantic seaboard.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-06

Every once in a while, in spite of
our efforts to forget that such a thing
as partisanship exists in these ire
mendous days, the Democratic major.
ity in the House of Representatives
at Washington insists upon remind
ing US that such an organization as
the Democratic party does exist and
that it is just lacking in levelheaded
common sense now as it ever has
been. The reminder in the present
instance came in the way Of bill of
Democratic origin proposing that all
government officers and employees In
the District of Columbia that
would have included members of con-
gress-be permitted to purchase sup
plies at cost from the commissary de-
partmenS of the army. The prepost-
ferrous bill actually was recommend
ed for passage by a committee in the
house and would have passed except
for the vigorous opposition of the Re-
publicans.-Iola Register
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-06
RoscHEE,s cERMAN SYRUP

Why use ordinary cough remedies,
when Boschee's German Syrup has
been used so successfully for fifty
two years IN all parts OF the United
States for coughs, bronehitie, colds
settled IN the throat, especially lung
troubles. It gives the patient q good
nights rest, free from coughing. with
easy expectoration In the morning,
gives nature q chance to soothe the
N kfamed parts, throw OF the di-
sease, helping the patient to regain
his health. Sold by King Bros
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-06
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Kansas Regimental Building Co. 6tl

Kansas Regimental Building Co. 9Th
Bn. 164, D. B., Camp Funston, KS.
My Dear Mr.. and Mrs. Carrick:
Appreciated your good letter very
much indeed-Mrs. Virden sent it on
to me from Winfield the other day.
Had noticed a little bit about the
storm at Silverdae IN the papers but
nohing so extensive. Was glad to get
the complete details, but how my
heart does go out to those good peo-
pie. I learned to think a great deal
of them. 1t is too bad-and one finds
it very difficult to express his sense
of sympathy for them-but they are
sturdy lot, and I am sure they are
taking it like the brave people they
are VIII you let them know that ]
am thinking of them, and remember
ing them in my prayers l shall write
them myself within a couple of days.
How I wish 1 could do something sub
stantial for theml
Do not suppose you knew that
! had come down here. My Bishop sent
me here as representative of the
have been appointed as custodian OF
the Kansas building, and Voluntary
| Chaplain at the Riley Post Chapel
Am also acting Chaplain for the 9Th
Bn. and for other units without {
commissioner chaplain. l have a big
service here at 8 p. m. on Sunday
nights there are from 1000 tt
! 5000 present at these meetings. Il
is . great work and a Chaplain /:
kept busy every minute of the day
and until taps at night
I have charge of all the activitie:
of the Kansas building and as busy
putting on boxing and wrestling
matches concerts-etc., as l am a
anything else. 1t is all a real ser
vice to the men so all the authorize!
seem to feel. If you get the men to en-
tertaining themselves during their of
hours, you do help to make them bet
ter and more satisfied soldiers.
1 shall try to tell you more of my
work at another time-give my very
kindest regards to everyone-espec
tally my love and sympathy to the
Silverdale people. Write me often
your letters tell me more than any
newspaper l can get hold of.
Affectionately,
Harry Lee Virden
P. S. Of course, it is my desire tc
secure a commission as a Chaplain
and go over there with the boys.
have no business, just because 1 an
over draft age, to let them attend tC
this scrap for me.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-06
Notice of Special Session of tn
Council.

Notice of Special Session of the
Council.
Mayors Office, Hays, Kansas, May
81, 1918.
Notice is hereby given that a spe-
cial session of the City Council will
be held at the City Hall in the City Of
Hays, Kansas, on Tuesday the 18th
day of June, 1918, at eight o'clock
o. m, for the purpose of hearing
complaints that may be made as to
the valuation of any lot or parcel Of
ground by the appraisers heretofore
appointed in pursuance of Ordinances
Nos 759 and 784 to appraise the lots
and parcels of ground for the levy
ing of special assessments for the
cost of paving, curbing and gutter
ing of Walnut Street from the north
line of Juniata Street to the south
line of South Main Street; and of
paving, curbing and guttering OF
West Juniata from the west line of
Chestnut Street o the east line Of
Park Avenue. The report of said ap-
praisers is on file for inspection IN
the office of the City Clerk.
At which session any and all com
plants that may be made as to said
valuation viii be heard by the Coun-
ell
Witness my hand and the seal of
the City of Hays, Kansas, this the 81
day of May, 1918. Geo. Philip, Jr.,
Attest: Peter Holzmeister, Mayor
q. 81 City Clerk
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-06
Philosophy or camouHaze7

There is an American political
economy, based upon that quaint vet
wisest of proverbs <tGod helps those
who help themselves" There is a
European political economy which, by
sophism, hypocrisy and cant, endeav-
ors to teach US that American should
permit Europe to develop American
resources rather than leave that pro-
fitable duty to the marvellous crea-
tive genius Of American ingenuity.
The great majority Of the Amer
lean people believe in the American
political economy, and intend that
America shall decide its own indus
trial and comercial -GIendo,
(Wyo.) Star 3.2S.1S.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-06
Golden Belt Log Book Fa

Reports come TO the officers of the
Golden Belt Road Association that
faker giving the name of "B. A.
Barnes" has been collecting money
from garages and business men in
Western Kansas and Colorado for ad-
vertising in an alleged log book of
the road. No such book is contemplate
ed and no agent for any book has
been sent out Information IS want
ed regarding the fraudulent Barnes
by C. M. Harger, President Golden
Belt, Abilene, Kansas.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-06

I received your twenty-fourth let
ter yesterday; and suppose you re-
ceived mine, telling you l had been
IN Paris You remember I always
told you 1 would see Paris, and now /
have I believe we viii be home be-
fore the year is over. have received
al the letters, boxes and papers you
have sent me.
Well, l must close now Give my
love to dad and my girl and tell them
viii be back soon
With love,
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-06
CHURCHES
Mathodist Note.
9:45 A. NJ. Sunday School.
Ii q. m. Preaching Service.

9:45 A. NJ. Sunday School
Ii q. m. Preaching Service.
700 D. m Epworth League.
We welcome the large number Of
students that came to our services
Sunday and invite them to make their
church home with US while attending
the Normal. The Sunday School at
tendance went over the 800 mark.
The Epworth League will give So
cial at the church Friday night. The
League officers are planning for a
large crowd and extend a general in
vitation to young people to come and
enjoy themselves.
Miss Hughes leads the Epworth
League next Sunday night Let US
make this a deeply spiritual meeting.
Public worship at IL .. m and 8
D. m Morning sermon subject:
f'The Magnetic Church" Evening
theme: "Christ IN the Midst Of Lies
Vexing Problems"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-06

war purposes great amounts OF mon
ey, materially and labor sorely need
ed for those purposes
Cordially yours,
WI. J. MCADOO,
Hon. Arthur Capper,
Gov. Of State OF Kansas, Topeka,
Kansas
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-06
BapRists KoSes-
Presbyterian 80

Presbyterian Church
Rev. Gerrit Snyder, Pastor
cises by the Sunday School. An inter-
400 a m. Preaching service.
Baptism OF children
700 D. m C. z. Service
Topic: Progressive Christians"
800 .. m Preaching service.
Subject: ssThe C. E Movement
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-06

On Active Service with the American
ExpeditiOnary Force, France May
6, 1918.
Dear Mother and Dad:
received a letter from you yes
terday and you asked me if there was
anything / wanted for my birthday,
and I will send you a list in this let
er. I need a pair Of hightop boots. 1
can buy them over here, but the lea
Their is not good, and the cost of a
pair is from 100 to $50 francs, which
is twenty to twenty-five dollars Get
the soles and heels filled with hob
nails; and be sure they are water
proof. That, and plenty of heavy
socks is all that l need, but 1 need
these very badly as it awfully muddy
over here and L can't wear the rub
Der boots very long, for you know
what they do to my feet.
Our six months service stripe is
due now, MAY 1st.) as we have been
in foreign service six months now. 1t
is a gold chevron, worn on the left
sleeve, on the cuff, and believe me,
they sure look neat. I guess We de-
serve them all right, for we have been
through gas shell-fire and bombing
raids by the Boche aviOns; and the
mud over here is enough to kill any
one if he stays long enough.
Ask papa if he used to know a drug
salesman by the name of O'Brien.
Ke knows pap, and he is IN the Quar-
termaster's Company. Please send me
the March and April numbers of the
Popular, Peoples and Top-Notch. We
can get the Saturday Evening Post
over here. You viii find my list on
the next page. I must close now, with
love, Kenneth.
From the letter received the same
day and written May 18th is taken
the following additional:
Dear Mother:
AS this is Mothers Day and every
body in the And Division is sup
posed to write a letter to mother to-
day. I think that by this time next
year, the war will be over; and you
and I and dad and maybe somebody
else will spend it together and ceIe-
brate a little and then maybe can
tell you where I was when I wrote
this letter.
Henry J. Allen was here yesterday
and today, and was with Col Travis
this morning and gave US a speech
He said that the war would last for
three years yet, but I believe he IS
wrong there
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-06-06
FOR SALE

Few choice lots in Normal Court,
Hays, Kansas, at bargain, If sold
soon. Can double your money as an
investment. Owner moving away.
Will sacrifice. Write Lock Box No.
181 or phone 225. Hays. m30-t4.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-02-19
DIR. LAY TON FOR CONGRESS.
His Name Finds Favor, but He il Not
Enthusiastic Over the Proposition.

special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Georgetown, Feb. I9.-In some political
circles of the State, an effort has i5,;en
made TO launch a boom for DIR. 9. r.
Layton Of this town for the Republican
Congressional nomination, and his political
enemies who are among the OrganIza ION
forces m Sussex county are somewhat
Ip in he air. When interviewed relative
70 his candidacy and the statement that
appeared IN some # the state uapers
DR. Layton would have little to say along
political lines other than 70 remark
wouldn't contemplate under anv
circumstances the nomination
DIR. Layton these DAYS IS taxing
keen interest IN politics ID lower Delaware
but of course Is not ~ actively engaged
as he was In the palmy days of J Edward
Addicks, when he was the recognized
leader Of the State. lie Is antagonistlc
to the old Organization forces and IS one
OF the strongest advocates for reforms In
lower Delaware. lie IS an out-and-out
Progressive and maintains practically the
same position as regards state affairs as
does Alfred |. du Pont, the anti-organ-
ization leader Of the State. Colonel
Robert g. Houston and DR.. Layton, while
IN the old days sntagonistIc TO each other,
are now working together for reforms and
the betteTInent OF conditions IN the
Republican ranks.