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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18
NEWS ITEMS FROM
ALL OVER KANSAS
Happenings of More or Less
Interest Gathered From
Many Sources.
LEGISLATURE TO MEET JAN. 5
Coy. Allen Asks Law to Deal
With Industrial Disputes
Wants the Guard Paid.

Governor Allen has called the Kan
sas legislature in special session to
convene in Topeka, January 5.
The call was issued for the purpose
Of providing for the expense Of the ma
tionaI guard in the coal strike and for
enacting industrial legislation to pre-
vent strikes in the future.
The call was issued after the gov
ernor had held a conference with
Judge Francis C. Price, president pro
tenn of the state senate, and with
other well known Kansas attorneys.
The bill to carry into effect the gov
errors ideas will be prepared at once
and be ready for action by the time
the legislature cOnvenes.- The state
ment of his purposes to the attorneys
is said to have met with the hearty
approval Of Judge Price and the 9th
ers
1t is known Governor Allen will ask
the legislature for law which will go
the limit in declaring strikes unlawful
and the melting of strikes or walkouts
in the production of the essentials of
life subject to severe punishment.
But the purpose of the measure, as
the governor says in his statement,
will be to make strikes unnecessary.
He proposes to create court of in
dustrial relations" providing not for
arbitration, but for legal and speedy
adjudication of labor disputes by a
court of last resort
The calling of the session will
mark a record, it is believed, for
Governor Aliens administration in
the matter of special sessions. Many
governors have called special ses-
sions, but it is believed that this is
the first time in the history of the
state that two special sessions have
been called by a single administra-
ton. Governor Allen called a special
session last summer to pass the wOm-
an suffrage amendment to the federal
constitution. The session lasted only
one day.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18
Division of countryss Wealth.

In 1917 there were 1882, 132 per
sons who reported an income Of 2,0OO
a year or more. The total income Of
these was S11,191. 246 .2O7, an average
of little over $1,000 each. The aver
age tax paid was S36S.56. Only al
persons, nearly half of whom are wOnl-
en-, had an income of S1,OO0, O0G or
more. There were 315 persons who
had incomes ranging from $500, 600
10 S1,O00,OOO. About nine-tenths Of the
wealth OF the country is held by per
sons of more moderate fortune, down
to $1,000 or $1,000 a year.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18
YOUR COLD IS EASED
AFTER THE FIRST DOSE
aPape's Cold compoundD then breaks
up q cold in few
hours

Relief comes instantly. A dose taken
every two hours until three doses are
taken usually breaks up a se-ere cold
and ends all the grippe misery.
The very first dose opens your
clogged-up nostrils and the air pass
ages in the head, stops nose running.
relieves the headache, dulIness. fever
1shness, sneezing, soreness and stiff
ness.
Don't stay stuffed-upI Quit blowing
and snuf1ingi Clear your congested
head! Nothing else in the world gives
such prompt relief as "Pape's Cold
Compound" which costs only q few
cents at any drug store. It acts with
out assistance, tastes nice, contains no
Quinine-Insist upon Pape's ADV
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18
COAL SHORTAGE UNTIL JAN. 1
curtaiIment of Output Will Continue
Even With a Settlement of Min
ers' Strike in Sight

Washington. - The coal shortage
will continue acute until January I,
even If mine union wage scale off
Gals in indianapolis vote TO accept the
settlement proposed by President
Wilson. it was predicted here
Railroad administration officials in
charge of coal priorities are making
plans based on that belief. Curtail
ment of train service will be continued
several weeks, 1t is expected. and may
be increased. That would permit addf
tionaI coal hauling facilities.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18
WILSON is MENTALLY ALERT
President Fully Able to Cope With
Any Emergency That May Arise,
Senator Fall Reports.

Washington-Two senators, dele
gated by the foreign relations COM
nlfttee to confer with President Viii
son on the Mexican crisis and report
whether, in their opinion, the Presi-
dent by reason of his illness was I'M
able to exercise his functions, left he
White House after a conference OF
three-quarters of an hour with him
agreeing that he was in touch with
recent developments and was mental
~ keen enough to form judgments on
the questions confronting the nation.
After the conference, Senator Fall
was asked if he was satisfied with Inc
Presidents condition and his ability
TO handle the Mexican situation. Sen
ator Fall countered:
DO you mean his mental cOndi-
tion?"
Yes
Yes, sir" he replied, entirely So.
In the midst of the conference,
while Senator Fall, Republican, Of
dence on which he is urging a break
CT diplomatic relations, the President
and his callers were informed that
William o. jenkins. the American
! consular agent at Puebla, Mex, jailed
there had been released. The advices
left some doubt as to, the circuni-
stances, but the development was
accepted generally as relieving some
what, relations between the two gov
ernments
The discussion with the President
produced no definite conclusion as to
Mexican relations, but it was regaI D.
ed, everywhere as bearing on a sub
ject of endless speculation in congress
sionaI circles-the extent to which
the long illness Of the chief eXecu-
tive has made him physically incap-
able of the duties of presidency.
Propped up in bed the President
| talked of many features of the Mex
lean tangle. With a right hand and
arm free above the bed cover, the
/ senators said, he shook hands with
them and took up and read papers
which were on the table beside him.
He was described as weak and nerv-
/ Gus, but it was said he tested about
! exaggerated reports of his illness, and
promised within a few days to give
| congress his advice on what it should
do about Mexico.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18
A Concession to RadicaIs.
HEAVY FLOODS IN THE SOUTH

Atlanta, Ga.-Heavy property dam
age and some loss of life has been re-
ported as result of floods over parts
of Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi.
due to almost unprecedented rainfall
People were driven from their homes
in the lowlands, railroad transporta-
ton over a large section was inter
rupted by washouts, power plants
were put out of commission and
streets of cities inundated.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18
carranza Stops Fuel Oil.

shington.-Another memorandum
on the Mexican situation was sent to
President Wilson 1t deals with the
interference of the Mexican govern
ment with the operation of American
owned oil properties in Mexico and
was prepared by Chairman Payne of
the shipping board, after representa-
tives of the associated Mexican oil
producers, headed by F. R. Kellogg of
New York, had presented the situation
to him.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18
Republicans to chicauo.

Washington.-The Republican pow
WOW here did what everyone expected
it would dO-select the Coliseum at
Chicago, scene OF many historic C.
o. P. conventions, as the place for the
party to choose its presidential can
didate, and fixed June as the date
1t also forecasted a platform Of strong
Americanism, nationalism, economy
and against Socialistic tendencies in
government
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18
Demand ohio Recount

Columbus, O.-Demand for z recount
of the votes east at the recent cleo
ton on the federal prohibition amend
ment in practically one thousand pre-
cincts in twenty counties was made in
a petition filed in the Franklin coun
ty court
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18

Frank Rockefeller, one of the larg-
est stock raisers in western Kansas,
a cousin of John D. Rockefeller, has
sold his ranch of five thousand acres
in Russell county to John G. Hollen-
back of Ness county and HoIlenbeck' s
two sons, who will take possession
soon. The consideration exceeded
$1S5,0O0. Mr.. Rockefeller will move
to Russell and devote his attention to
investments and his banking bust
ness. He operated the ranch forty
years.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18
DENIED 4 FORTUNE BYCOURT
State Supreme Court Denies Kansas
City Woman Right to Share in
$1,000, 600 Estate.

By a decision of the state supreme
court a young woman of Kansas City
lost her suit to break a will involv-
ing an estate valued at 4 million dol
lars. The girl, hairdresser, took
court action two years ago against
the Norton Investment Company OF
Norton, Kan, the present holders Of
the estate. Suit was brought under
the name Of Miss Lacita Aiise Bro
quet, known in Kansas City as Ger
trude Tevis. Miss TeEis contendec
she was the lawful child of Ernest
Broquet, formerly of Norton, hence
entitled to a share of his estate.
The circuit court at Norton ruled
November rs, 1918, that Miss Broquet
had no right to a child's portion Of
the estate left by Broquet, Belgian
pioneer immigrant T. A. Milton, at
torney for the girl, filed an appeal
to the Kansas supreme court. Miss
Tevis now is employed at beauty
parlor in the Altman building, Kan
sas City.
The supreme court, after a review
of the case, held the evidence had
failed to establish the girl was the
child of Broquet and ruled Miss Tevis
was entitled to none of the estate.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18
cost of Service Plan Lost.

Minneapolis. Minn.-The proposed
cost of service franchise under which
this city would assume control of
the properties of the Minneapolis
Street Railway Company. has been de
feated by about six thousand votes.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18
LOCAL MATERIAL NEGLECTED.
One of First Economies Engineer
Makes Is Utilization CT Over
looked Essentials.

When a competent engineer is eE-
gagged to look after road building aud
maintenance one OF the first econO-
mics he makes in many cases is the
utilization of local materials previous
" neglected or undiscovered.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18
AN AIR FIGHT TO AUSTRALIA

Port Darwin, AustraIia.-Capt. Ross
Smith, the Australian aviator, has ar
rived here from England, thus win
ming the prize of $4,000 offered for
the first aviator to make the voyage.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18

Two preachers were among the
volunteers to cut wood to help relieve
people suffering on account of the
fuel shortage at Atchison-Dr. w. A.
Keve, pastor of the Methodist church,
and DIR. w. E. Hartman, pastor of the
Christian church. The ministers de-
clared they would continue to offer
their services as long as the fuel
shortage is critical. The wood is
hauled to town on county trucks and
distributed to the poor.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18

An open statement to Retail Mer-
chants of Shawnee County was issued
recently by the county fair price COM
mittee, warning them that prices must
be reduced on long list of groceries
and meats. The list includes canned
goods, eggs, butter, prunes, apples.
flour, potatoes and practically all
kinds of fresh and cured meats. 1t
was signed by w. H. Kemper, chair
man.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18
VioIated a sunkerinq RuIe.

Washington. = Charges that the
Transatlantic liner Imperator. now
being operated By the Cunard inc. had
taken aboard more coal than permit
ted under the bunkering regulations
row in force are being investigated by
the railroad administration.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18
A Vatican BOARDING House.

ROme-To furnish work for the
many idle stOnemasOns the vatican re-
Gently began the erection of a huge
boarding house here. the purpose of
which is to provide suitable accommO
dations for visiting pilgrims.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18

along the roadway and cutting ruts.
On a stretch of road which had suf-
fered greatly from this cause, heavy
wagons were provided with a sliding
shoe. which was placed under one rear
wheel when descending a hill, to fur
niSh braking action. The other wheel
revolved and prevented side slip. The
shoe was made of hard wood, surfaced
on the bottom with sheetirOn, and pro-
vided with a staple, ring and chain, by
which it was attached to the wagon
]. w. Shaw, Corinth, y. Y, in Popular
Mechanics Magazine
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18
MINERS VOTE TO
END COAL SNRIKE
President Wilson'S Peace Pro-
pOsaI Accepted at Meeting
In indianapolis.
MEN ORDERED BACK TO WO5K
Mines viii Be Operated Pending Final
Settlement BY Commission of
Pending Wage Dispute.

Indianapolis, Ind--The coal min
ers' strike is ended.
With only one dissenting vote, the
general committee of the United Mine
Workers of America, in session here,
voted to accept President Wilson's
proposal for Immediate return to work
pending final settlement of their wage
controversy with operators by a COM
mission to be appointed by the PreSi-
dent
Men Ordered Back to Work
kilograms were sent out the other
day to the four thousand locals of the
union by international officials Of the
miners instructing the men to return
to work Immediately. Full instruc-
tions with regard to the agreement
will be sent out soon.
Miners, operators and government
officials alike were highly gratified
over the settlement, and all sides ap-
peared confident of final satisfac-
tory settlement of the fight by the
commission.
Had Disastrous Effects.
The action ends a tie-up of the coal
alton and which was more far-reach-
ing in its effects than any other in
the history of the country AS a re-
suit of the strike the country was
fast approaching shutdown of indus
try and widespread suffering among
its 100 million inhabitants.
The decision of the miners came af-
ter many hours of debate, in which the
radical element in the general COM
mittee made incendiary speeches
against operators and other interested
in settlement of the strike and for a
time threatened to defeat efforts to
settle the strike at this time. The
conservative element, led by John L.
Lewis, acting president, and William
Green, secretary-treasurer gained con-
troll of the situation this morning and
succeeded in putting down practically
all opposition by the time the question
came to a vote.
A Concession to Radicals.
One concession was made to the
radicals The convention agreed to
the calling of a general convention of
the miners at a future date, at which
time the action of the reasons for the
general committee will be fully ex-
planned. The opponents of acceptance
of the Presidents plan made their
fight principally on the theory that
only a general convention OF the mine
workers had power to call off the
strike
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18

Waverly was the scene Of a regular
c1ty-wide hOldup recently. A young
man by the name of Boyd, whose
home is in Iowa and who had been
working in Waverly for some months,
was preparing to leave for Iowa and
had drawn all his money, something
over $500, out of the bank. After
escorting a girl friend home in the
evening he was slugged and robbed
just few steps off Main street, by
two men, who made their escape.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18
American Roads INADEQUATE.

The roads OF America today are Alb
solutely inadequate, inefficient, and
antiquated. They are not designed
to carry heavy traffic
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18
SLIDING SHOES SAVE ROADS
Wooden Device Tightly Fastened to
Rear Wheel Does Much to Pre-
vent Ruts Forming.

After 4 road which has steep grades
is carefully repaired, it is discomfort
ing TO see heavy wagons going down
the hills with one or both rear wheels
tightly cIamped by the brake. grinding
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18
Bic Fire in Tulsa.

Tulsa, ok-Despite efforts of fire
men. who fought zero weather as wen
as fire, the interior of the 3-story Al
exander building, on Main street here,
was destroyed by flames.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18
Finds "FIu" Moves In Cycles.

Observation-Disclosures microbes have
irregular program by which they re-
cur in cycles OF thirty-three weeks.
according to the medical research
committee. The next call is expected
in January and February, it is said.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18
Not Sure About II

you are giving your daughter a mu-
steal education. aren't y0u:"
''Well. I can't say that exactly, but
am paying for One.--BOstOn Tran
script.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18

OLAJ n46lAG4ncs EGL =
long time I doctorsd
for EomaD's weakness
but instead of getting
better / became worse.
It seemed to affect my
back: It would pain ms
50 / could not sleep st
night I got very weak
and nervous, could not
do anything. Ny hus-
band bought me- =
bottle Of FzvorIte Pre-
scrption' and the one
bottle did me 50 much
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18
Denies Plan to Raid spzIto,

Ffume.-GabrieIe d'Annunio assured
the correspondent recently that he
was not preparing an expedition
against SpaIto or Laibach- He gave his
word OF honor that this statement was
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18

No ugly, grimy streaks on the
clothes when Red Cross Ball Blue is
used. Good bluing gets good results.
All grocers carry it-5c.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18

City OF Mexico. SaIter Hansen,
q jenkins. the American consular
agent at PuebIa, was released, says
that ne acted on his own initiative.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18

Lift a parsley plant or two and put
In pots or boxes for winter use. Set
In a light window. It may be used
nearly all winter.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18
urnent Need Of countrx.

The most urgent necessity OF our
country is good roads-permanent
roads that can be used twelve months
in each year.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18

The body of Danield Streigt was
brought from Fredonia to Westphalia
for burial. He was 46 years old and
had lived in the county thirty-ffve
years. He was the father of thirteen
children, eleven of whom, with his
widow, survive.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18

Appeals for fuel continued to pour
into the governors office, sixty towns
reporting that they were without fuel.
These appeals will be answered as fast
as the coal can be mined by the state
In the meantime, wood is being cut
from hundreds Of acres of land in
many parts of the state and used as
fuel
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18

ToIedo.-After walking and riding
in busses twenty-seven days at 10
cents or more a ride, Toledo is back
to the old system of using street cars
as a means Of transportation.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18

Paramount college offered fifty tons
of coal to the county commissioners to
relieve the shortage among the poor
people of Sedgwick. county. The COM
missioners accepted. Paramount col
lege has closed till December % be
cause of the coal shortage
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18

The attitude of Pittsburg remains
a puzzle to the Kansas men who are
there. The browning incident of
Pittsburg's fear of the miners came
recently The receivers for the mines
had arranged to open their official
account with some Pittsburg banks,
starting with the 100000 of receiver
ship certificates. The Pittsburg bank
ers refused to handle the account
Not only did they refuse to accept
the certificates, but they asked the
receivers not to open accounts with
them so that the pay checks of the
volunteer workers would pass through
their banks. They fear boycott Of
the miners upon the banks after the
troops and the volunteers are with
drawn When Governor Allen heard
Of it he asked the receivers to dis
pose of the certificates at other banks,
and the receivers will open their ac-
count with a bank at Girard. Cover
nor Allen took the first issue of the
certificates himself, writing a check
for, $4,000.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18

FaII-plowed soil VIII be in better
condition earlier next spring than
springplowed sol.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18

4 rich uncle's viii power IS often
the making of a young man.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18

good that I continued its use until was
well and hearty. Quite frequently now
take bottle and It has kept me IN good
health all the time" MRS. CHASs
KENNEDY, 1859 Cedar St
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18

Mrs. Ida. NJ. Brailer, So years old, is
dead at the home of her son, G. W.
Brailer at Salina. Mrs. Brailer was in
a motor car wreck September 2, near
Burlingame, in which her husband, s.
J. Brailer, was killed instantly and she
received injuries.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18

These cities were selected by the
directors Of the state teachers assocf-
alton for 1920 four-ways convention:
Topeka, independence. Hutchinson,
Hays. These officers were elected :
President-W. A Lewis, president of
The Hays state normal Treasurer
S. n. Nees, Independence. Secretary
and Editor of the Kansas Teacher
F. L. Pinet.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18

Warrants have been issued for three
Wichita policemen who were together
when Paul w. Strickland, % years old,
a craftsman, was shot and killed while
walking in his sleep
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18

More than two hundred women Of
Cloud county formed the Cloud Coun-
ty Club recently for the purpose Of
uniting club activities The club pur-
poses to do away with gossip, tattling,
snubbing and social wrangling and to
devote activities to community devel-
opment of the county
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18

c. H. Farrell, so years old, resident
Of Atchison sixty years. is dead. He is
survived by his wife and three chill.
dren.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18

Home gardens ut in with any pro
gram OF better farming AID better
home making.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18
a Missouri Woman
Could Not SIeeu

Trenton. Motor many years Dr..
Rfsrce's Favorite Prescription has bean ny
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18

SPreadsr Is Necessary.
The manure spreader Is a necessity
on the dairy farm.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18

Permission to issue $4,000 in stock
was granted to the Leavenworth &
Topeka Railroad by the public utilities
commission. The stock will be issued
against the bonds voted recently by
benefit districts along the route.
through jefferson and Leavenworth
counties, it was stated.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18

Mrs. James R Underwood, 81 years
old. a resident Of Atchison county
fifty-fiye years. is dead Her husband
and eight children survive.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18

Due to shock when his store at Mil
tonvaIe was robbed of 500 worth OF
merchandise, Lewis Skies, proprietor
OF the store, died in a hospital at To
peka. His home was in LeonardvilIe
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18

Fifty preachers at Wichita have
formed woodchopping corps. After
a meeting of the ministerial associ
alton, it was announced that all the
members have agreed to chop wood
next week.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-12-18

At request of Adjutant General Mar
tin, Daniel C. Imboden, former in
structor in the artillery officers train
ing school at Camp Taylor, Louisville,
will begin recruiting a company Of
national guards at Concordia