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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-24
THE GREAT NAZIMOVA AT
MAJESTIC NEXT TUESDAY
Eye for Eye" Play to Bring Out
Every Talent of Noted
Movie Star

Next Tuesday night the Majestic
will show another of the wonderful
Nazimova pictures "Eye for Eye"
which is said to be one of the best
efforts of this talented star. This is
the third of the Nazimova pictures
to be shown here. Revelation" and
"Toys of Fate" were the talk of the
town for weeks after being shown
and "Eye for Eye" is in every way
their equal
Manager LeMonnier, in his efforts
to give the people of Liberal the
newerst and best in pictures, has Sc
cured the Nazimova pictures ahead of
Hutchinson, Topeka and other large
cities in Kansas, and as they cost a
lot of money the public should show
their appreciation by giving him a
packed house.
Attend the show at the Majestic
Tuesday night and see one of the
best pictures that has ever been
shown in Liberal. a
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-24
FARMERS WILL MEET SAT.
DISCUSS LABOR PROBLEM

The state of Kansas is preparing
to care for the coming wheat harvest.
The labor question will be just as
serious this year as last, for the rea-
son that the harvest well be heavier
this year. Last year there was a
uniform price for harvest labor and
each community made a call for a
certain number of men. This year
the same plan will be followed and
in order to do this there is called
for next Saturday meeting at the
court house at 2 p. m. and the mat
ter will be discussed by the farmers
of the community. Let every farmer
be at this meeting Saturday. One
of the features of the meeting will
be to select one or more delegates
to present the claims of the commun-
ity to statewide meeting to be held
at Hutchinson on May 3.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-24
PRICE OF PEACE DREW A
RECORD BREAKING CROWD

"The Price of Peace" given free
at the Majestic Tuesday evening by
the Liberty Loan Committees drew
great crowd. Every available seat
was occupied before the first per-
formance started, and the sidewalk
was packed by great throng wait
ing to get into the house. The build
ing was filled for the second show.
The picture was up to advertising
in every way, and showed the pro-
gress of the war from the embarka-
ton of the troops until their return
to the United Staes. There were
many thrilling scenes, but the one
which was greeted by the loudest ap-
plause was the return of the troops.
Just before the picture was shown
Prof. F. o. Rindom made short
talk on the Victory Loan, explaining
the quotas, terms, etc. He gave a
clear explanation and logical argu-
ments in favor of buying bonds.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-24
GAVE SHOWER FOR THE
NEW LIBERAL HOSPITAL
Ladies of Christian Aid Have Meet
ing and Bring Gifts for the
Now Institution

The Ladies Aid of the Christian
church gave a miscellaneous shower
for the new Liberal Hospital at the
home of Mrs. C. W. Ellsaesser We'd
nesday afternoon. A goodly num-
Der of ladies came and brought
many beautiful and useful articles.
The shower was given as an evidence
of appreciation of the efforts of DR..
Huddleston to give Liberal such ex-
cellent hospital facilities. Mrs.
Huddleston made a short talk, thank
ing the ladies for their thoughtful
ness. after which refreshments of
ice cream and waters were served
and pleasant social hour was spent.
Among the gifts were articles of
linen, cut glass and pictures which
are very much appreciated by the
recipients.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-24
MUST WEAR DISCHARGE
STRIPE OR LIABLE TO FINE

Discharged soldiers must wear a
red discharge stripe on the left
sleeve with the point up midway be-
tween the elbow and the shoulder or
be subject to civil prosecution not
exceeding six months Imprisonment
or fine of $500 or both, according
to orders received at the local enlist
ment office. The orders were issued
by secretary of war thru General
Peyton c. March, chief of the staff.
The red chevron applies to officers
as we'll as to enlisted men who have
been discharged. 1t also applies to
discharged officers who accept COM
missions in the Officers Reserve corps
until called to active duty when the
chevron must be removed.-Hutchin-
son News.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-24
EFFIE GERTRUDE BOND

Effie Gertrude King was born in
Ohio, February 1st, 1872, and hel
spirit returned to its maker April 16
1919. The coming of death brought
to close an illness of Is weeks dur
alton, which Mrs. Bond had patiently
borne.
She was united in marriage to L.
R. Bond, July IL, 1897, in Oklahoma,
and to this union nine children were
born, two sons and two daughters
having preceded their mother to the
better world.
The husband and four Of the chill
dren, Mrs. Norma Benton, Velma,
Ray and Marshall Bond were with her
when the end came. The oldest son,
Nolan, who is attached to the U. S.
8. Maui, a transport, had just start
ed on a return trip to France few
days before his mothers death.
Mrs. Bond united with the Chris
Llan CnurCn III OTeBOu III lo1V, ohu
has lived a good useful life. She
was a good wife and mother, a kind
and agreeable neighbor and friend
to many, especially those in need OF
any assistance she could give them
She was very unselfish and gave the
best of her strength and time in min
istering to others, only this past win
ter having nursed many influenza
patients. 1t was after nursing many
back to health that she was taken
seriously ill, and never regained hel
health again.
Mrs. Bond will be sadly missed ir
the home and by all who knew her
Funeral services were held from
the Methodist church, April IT, at !
p. M, Elder Taylor of the Christian
church having charge. lnterment
was made in the Liberal cemetery.
The sympathy of the many friends
goes out to the bereaved family II
their trying hour.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-24
TALKED RAILROAD AT
FLORIS TUESDAY EVE.
Liberal Business Men and Farmers of
Floris Neighborhood Discuss
Proposition.

A meeting of the farmers Of the
Floris, Oklahoma, neighborhood was
held at the Floris church Tuesday ev-
ening, at which time business men
from Liberal and the farmers in that
vicinity discussed the building of the
Kansas and Oklahoma railroad thru
that section.
Those from Liberal in attendance
at the meeting were: H. W. Magrud-
er, w. S. Colvin, j. +. Fuest, Lee
Larrabee, Frank Summers, C. M.
Light, W. Zimmerman, F. G. Boles,
C. E. Woods, j. N. Evans and Ray
Millman.
Quite a number of the Floris peo-
pie were present at the meeting.
o. P. Byers and son, Walter, were
also present. Mr.. Byers is the man
back of the project and he told of
the plans Of building and financing
the road. Other Liberal men made
short talks, and some Of the Floris
people gave their opinions.
After the matter had been dis
cussed at length H. W. Magruder,
acting as chairman Of the meeting,
appointed committee consisting of
DR.. Messersmith, W. ]. Harlow and
]. X. Smith, to look after the propo-
sition in that locality. This commit
tee has power to enlarge itself suf-
fciently to make plans and adopt
measures necessary to finance the
road thru the territory of Floris.
From expressions heard in the
meeting it would seem that the peo-
pie of Floris are fully alive to the
opportunity that has presented itself
and are willing to get back of the
railroad in every way possible.
The Floris country is one of the
best in this part of the country and
there is live bunch of boosters down
there. When they get lined out we
shall expect to hear good reports
from them. There is no doubt but
that they want the railroad and what
they want they are in the habit of
gtting.
After the railroad proposition has
been disposed Of for the time being
Secretary Millman of the Liberal
Chamber of Commerce. invited Flori:
to send delegates to meeting to be
held here tonight to make plans fol
securing harvest help and arranging
wage scale. This meeting will elect
delegates to a meeting to be held at
Hutchinson May 9Th at which time q
statewide wage scale will be adopted
and plans for securing help will be
made. 1t is expected that Floris will
be we'll represented at this meeting.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-24
MEETINGS CONTINUE AT
THE FRIENDS CHURCH
Services Each Evening This Week
and Three Services on
Sunday

Special revival services continue
daily at the Friends church.
Easter was great day from the
Sunrise Praise meeting through the
victorious Altar Service at night
Rejoicing Of the redeemed mingled
with penitential tears of rejoicing
wanderers, and brought memories Of
old-time revival days.
Meetings each night this weeE
with three services Sunday, morning
afternoon and night.
The Evangelists, Miss Lawhead anC
Mrs. Nixon, are billed to begin, i'm
msdiately following this at Bethe
Friends church Of which Rev. 0ler
Hunt is the pastor.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-24
HATLEY-BOYD

A very pretty wedding occurred
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. H.
Bassett on North Grand yesterday af-
ternoon when Mrs. Pearl Hatley be-
came the bride of Jas. L. Boyd. Ell
der A. NJ. Wilkinson of the Method
ist church officiated.
The Bassett home was beautifully
decorated with flowers and Mrs. Bas-
sett served a delicious lunch follow
ing the ceremony. The guests were
limited to few intimate friends of
Mr.. and Mrs. Boyd.
Mr.. Boyd is division electrician on
the Ell Paso division of the Rock Is
land, with headquarters in Liberal.
Mr.. and Mrs. Boyd will leave in a
few days for a short trip to points
west.
The Democrat joins their many
friends in wishing them much happi-
ness and prosperity.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-24
SPECIAL ELECTION TUESDAY TO
VOTE ON RAILROAD BOND ISSUE
For $4,000 Liberal May Secure Valuable Rail
Road Connection Which Will Be a Big
Step to Commercial Supremacy
in the Southwest.

work and these will in large meas
ure make up for what has been lost
by the smaller towns started, and at
the same time be a benefit to the
farmers.
Our mill, our creamery, our pro-
duce establishments, our newspapers,
our hospitals, garages, and many
other lines Of business will find new
opportunities for expansion, it will
mean in very short time several
hundred new families in Liberal, who
will patronize our establishments.
And again, such line will bring
to Liberal thousands Of dollars year
in transient business. There will be
more eating houses and more bust
ness for those already here. Our
hotels will do a better business, the
drug stores and other lines which are
patronized by the stranger passing
thru, will feel the result. They will
be more prosperous, will employ
more help, will keep the money in
circulation.
There are hundreds of ways in
which the city will be benefited that
could be easily enumerated, but We
hardly deem it necessary. We be
lieve the people of Liberal have
thought on these matters and tha
their judgment is good.
Just one thing remains to be said
There should be a good vote mex
Tuesday. A large vote strongly il
favor of the bonds will make then
sell more readily. Just as we'll maxi
it unanimous. Get out and vote you
sentiments. Make it strong. 1t vii
look better to the outside world.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-24
THE RAILROAD BOOSTERS
VISITED LORENA WED
Committee of Citizens Appointed &c
Handle Proposition in
Community

The railroad meeting at Lorena
Wednesday evening was held in the
church and quite a number of the
farmers and their families were there
to hear the proposition that Mr..
Byers is making to have railroad
in that good farming district. Fol-
lowing the statement of Mr.. Byers
there came a few remarks from the
Liberal delegation and then the farm
ers ventured few questions on the
proposition. Later committee was
selected to take charge Of the work
and in a short time there will be reaI
work done to raise funds to boost the
proposition.
Tomorrow night the executive
committee for building a railroad il
the Lorena district will have a meet
ing and then the details of the cam
paign for the fund will be worked
out.
The Liberal delegation consisted o.
Ralph Summers, Lee Larrabee, E
D. Cooper, Perry Eaton and Ray Mill
man.
The spokesman for the Chamber o
Commerce announced a meeting t
be held in Liberal Saturday for tn
purpose of gathering information il
regard to the number of harves
hands needed for this yeear and tn
wages that will be offered
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-24
HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS
TO GIVE OPERETTA
Miss Irene Myer, Instructor in Music,
Is Training Students for
Play.

What at this time promises to be
one of the best productions to be
given in Liberal by local talent is
"The Bo'sn's Bride" an operetta by
Rhys- Herbert Inch, which will appear
at the Majestic Theatre Wednesday,
April 80.
This is something different from
anything yet attempted and from the
amount Of time being devoted to the
training of the participants it should
be real top-notcher.
Miss Irene Myer, instructor in mu-
sic in Liberal high school, is in charge
of the production, in which thirty
voices will be used. Practices have
been going on steadily for several
weeks, and the young folks are be-
coming highly proficient in their
parts.
Miss Myer is thoroughly competent
to direct the production and had
found plenty of excellent material in
the high school. The play is good anc
those who are fortunate enough tC
secure seats can rest assured tha
they will have an evenings enter
tainment they will enjoy.
Seats will be on sale at Taylor
drug store Monday, April 2S at
m, and the admission will be 81
and SO cents. If you desire to attenc
do not put off securing seats as it is
hardly likely that there will be
enough to go round.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-24
RECEIVES PICTURE OF GRAVE
OF THEIR SON IN FRANCE

H. W. Lane, father Of Sergeant
Albert S. Lane, who fell in battle in
France, has received the following
letter from the captain of his sons
company, together with picture of
the grave:
ain view of the fact that per-
manent policy will without doubt be
adopted by the United States Gov
ernment within the next two years
with regard to marking the graves
of our men who fell in battle, and
perhaps locating them in National
Cemetery, the 7th Engineers decided
to suitably mark the graves of its
members at once, in their present To-
cation, with a marker which will last
at least that long. This has been
done. The cross is made of heavy
oak, painted white, and the diam
ond" is a steel plate painted red,
with the letters stamped in the metal.
The accompanying Photograph shows
the grave of Sergeant Albert S.
Lane as it is at present and a de-
scription of its location is as follows:
Three yards east of main highway
running north from Dunsur-Meuse,
hundred yards north of last building
in Dun, fifty yards north of "Y"
(road Junction.. This town is in
the northern part of the Department
of Meuse, on the Meuse River and
about twenty miles northwest of
Verdun.
You have no doubt by this time
been fully informed as to when and
how Sergeant Lane met his death
and it is hoped that there will be
some measure of satisfaction in
knowing thai. his grave has been
cared for and is permanently mark
ed.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-24
THE RAILROAD MEN ARE
BUYING BONDS LITERALLY

The Victory Bonds are being sold
at the round house at lively rate,
$4,000 worth were sold Wednesday
to members of the round house force
alone. $1,000 of this amount was
raised in one hour. The railroad
folks are never slow in coming across
in the loans to the Government or in
any other good cause.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-24
PROGRAM

The following program will be Civ
en- by the B. Y. P. u, next Sunday
evening.
Song Service.
Scripture.
Prayer
"What our state has done on lines
Song.
"What is to be done on lines of
education before our nation can be-
come bone-dry."-Mr. Ebersole.
Legislation and law enforce
ment." Mr.. Jansen.
Leader-Mrs. Stark.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-24

Miss Mary Flood, who has been in
Kansas City for some time, returned
home Sunday. She has accepted a
position as bookkeeper with the Lib
eral Light, Ice and Power Company,
which place has been filled by Miss
Maude Saunders, who is leaving in a
few weeks for Virginia.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-24

Mr.. and Mrs. George F. Sharkey
attended the funeral Of Mr.. Sharkey's
sister-in-law, Mrs. Burt, in Hooker,
Saturday. Mrs. Britt was the mother
er of C. L. Burtt, whom she was
visiting.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-24
THEY'RE TEARING UP
THE LIBERAL STREETS
Storm Sewer and Paving Making
Travel on Business Streets
Difficult.

The work of putting in the storm
sewer and the paving is making travel
a difficult task on the business streets
From the Riggle Bros. grocery or
North Kansas to the south line of the
city, men and teams are at work
tearing up the streets, and Tuesday
morning work was started on West
Second Street. 1t is becoming easier
to secure men for the work and the
material is being unloaded steadily
so that when the work of excavating
is finished there will be ne delay ir
the matter of material.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Lon Decamp and Mr..
and Mrs. W. Decamp of near Ema-
ton were the dinner guests of the ],
Decamp family Sunday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-24

Mrs. C. j. Simonson Of near Mos
COW was a visitor in the city yester-
day.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-24

Mrs. D. L. Lunsford, who spent a
few days with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. C. J. Simanson near Moscow, re-
turned to her home in Akers, Kansas.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-24
COUNCIL HAS ANOTHER
BUSY MEETING NIGHT
City Dads Finding Many Things
Demanding Attention
These Days.

The City Council held another
meeting Tuesday night with Mayor
W. v. Griffith in the chair and all
members present.
AS usual there was lot of business
to come before the meeting, and the
session lasted we'll into the night.
The White Way
The matter Of white way was TAX
en- up and it was found that it would
be necessary to have petition SINH
lar to the paving petition. This was
arranged for and will be circulated
at an early date. The selection Of
the poles were made. They will be
like the one now in front of the Of
fce of the Light Company. This is a
very neat, attractive pole and will
no doubt meet with the approval Of
all.
Water Extensions
The report of the city engineers
was approved subject to correction.
A committee was appointed to make
the changes necessary and approve
the report, after which it will be sub
mitted to the State Utilities Commits
sion. The report calls for two more
wells and other extensions necessary
to supply the city with adequate
water service.
A New City Clerk
The appointment of L. L. Holland
as clerk was confirmed by the coun-
ell He will take the position May
1st and will have his Office at the
city hall. Holland should be a good
man for the place, and will no doubt
find that there is plenty to do.
Additional Paving
A verbal agreement was made with
Contractor Jas. Stanton to finish the
paving as petitioned for on Second
street and Sherman avenue. Mr.
Stanton agreed to bring additional
equipment here and put on another
crew Of men in consideration for be
ing given the work, and it is expected
10 have this crew at work in few
days.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-24

Get out and vote for the railroad
bonds Tuesday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-24

Yours very sincerely,
Hamilton d. James,
Capt. and Adjt. 7th Engineers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-10-26
From Other Viewpoints
"AmcricnnfZe" Ourselves First
BY ALFRED IL. WILLIAMS

inne.s,sa,ing senators they had no complaint amt
because they nndsrsiood that II they Quit WORK
aItis w9u.q saks the plants from the eapi
wanted to be owners Their information came
by the vcnomous haters OF all law. order and
Ready to tell any kind of Gangsrems 10 "a S SHen
men TO Join the unions and help cripple the steel
-o Honest American union men in their hearts
nsSsm ana dess' such methods of recruiting
we need not wonder that the foreigners swat
them by the unscrupuious Several acts Of the
reason ,6 heeVe h yesrs have given
mad and would use the power to contiscate
ship: The Adamson railway law was very close
TO :, indirect eoniscaton, because it hxed by
made impossible the operation OF tn, The raiiSays
had but ana ana paid S1n for them ot them
faes a Irs DsnE f0rSeq up to face the naked
and right now. however ugly and UNPLEASANT
a genera strike Of railway workers and con
Al OF US know that behind every great strike
No mpor,ant Industry could be stopped If those
seaay y, a N sin smpy Gn work and efi those
Under laws and the principles Of our III gov ueS
nSs n night on to what
ne VIM YORK The only real business and law
putes is 70 enforce and defend that right and
70 amo"s es pss
through the courts. Government has no right
10 interfere except 10 require that ali shall obey
me Ia" Keep the peace and refrain from in
EhdtnS the guaranteed rights Of any citizen
~ forcing him 10 work against his will or pre-
venting him from working when he wishes to
We have got away from these facts and prln
kind "' PACK Ssfaissn
ment mat the man who has Quit Job voiun-
ta,l!y mas the right to main murder any
b man VINO trles TO take the job. That il
because we have chosen governments which
withcred TO helpless fear before threats Of vio-
renee and connived at IT. tcmporized with Il or
surFShdcred their powers in It's presence Sena-
Tor Kenyon came from the steel district fun OF
saDh's about Amer icanizing" the foreign work
cE Tn. real work for all Of begin liz
10 crici'nZc' ourselves. to get back 10 the
basic pr!nCp!cS and IDEAS Of own laws and
assert ana defend our own liberties That is
tn: nrst step: The sooner take IL the better
Collective bargaining Ia right. The employee
Labor should be the real partner Of capital
with full and fair share of the profts OF their
Joint production and prepared to accept a fair
part OF the penalties when profits thin or
practical application and universal acceptance
OF those principles. We cannot them es.
thblishcd permanently until we have demon
atrhtcd the supremacy Of the law and the
~ selecting the men to represent and act for
HIM. We VIII not realize this while we continue
the habit OF turning to Washington and begging
for epccia! Interpretations and emergency
shlvcn The ono proper function OF the exccu-
tive in such matters Is to keep tho peace and
enforce the laws. II has right to dictate
peace or TO usc It's power or authority to patch
up Guhrrels. That liz actual American and demo-
cratic doctrine and before have cstab.
iishcd peace we must return TO II Loyalty.