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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-05-08
SPECIAL GREETED
BY USUAL GOOD CROWD
Palatial Train Carrying Kansas City
Boosters Given Royal
Welcome.

Mid the shrieking of whistles the
Victory Special, the train bearing
the Kansas City Boosters, arrived in
Liberal almost on time last Tuesday.
The fellows piled off and headed
by their band marched thru the prin-
cipal streets. The line of march
terminated at the intersection of
Kansas and Second, where the band
played several pieces, closing with
The Star Spangled Banner"
After the concert the visitors dis
banded and visited the various lines
of business in which they were in
terested, and they seemed to enjoy
the time as we'll as we who live here,
The school children and hundreds
OF citizens met the train and re-
mained on the platform until it de-
parted on its way southwest. Thous-
ands of souvenirs were distributed
to the kids and some who were not
kids.
Several of the Kansas Cityans vis-
tied the Democrat office, among them
Harry F. Narvan of the Midwest En-
Velope Co., j. P. Comfort of the Mis-
souri-Interstate Paper Co., Clarence
Barhydt of the American Type
Founders Co., and others whose
names we did not get.
These gentlemen expressed sur
PRISE at the printing equipment
found in this office, one remarking
when being shown our Ludlow outfit,
that there was only two of them in
Kansas City.
They seemed to be well pleased
with Liberal and the general COM
ment was, 'You have a mighty good
town here"
At the train we met the president
of the Kansas City Chamber of Com
merce, who spoke many words of
praise for Liberal and Southwest
Kansas. When we attempted to
apologize for the torn-up condition
of the town he replied, "Well, what
you regret we are pleased to see; it
means progress. You have a good
town here and you are now taking
the step to make it better town.
1t is pleasing to note that you are
making substantial improvements, as
it shows healthy condition of the
country and the work you are do
ing in the way of paving is going to
mean something more as it will help
to keep labor employed and especial
ly the boys who are returning from
the army"
AS he spoke he pulled out of his
pocket letter written him by Sec
retary Millman of the Liberal Cham
Der of Commerce, and pointing to a
statement made therein by Mr.. Mill
man to the effect that when crossing
the Cimarron by looking east he
would see the country which was the
scene of the story "Buell Hamton"
by Emerson, asked concerning it. He
seemed deeply interested and asked
where the book could be secured,
showing that even the big business
man with his hands full of details has
in his makeup certain element of
sentiment.
Liberal was glad to greet the Kan
sas Cityans, and they showed that
they were glad to be here.
We hope they'll come again.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-05-08
The Ne70 Liberal Hos pital is Opened to The Public

"The last word in construction,
equipment and management" This
would truthfully describe the newest
institution to be opened in Liberal
the new Liberal Hospital, corner
Sixth and Washington.
The building is easily the most
handsome in the city. 1t is con-
structed of chocolate mat faced
brick, trimmed with white Cartho-
lite stone, and has many large
windows.
The building proper is ,38x100 feet
with a sun porch 22x28 feet at the
south end of the structure. There
are three floors with total of fifty
four rooms.
The grounds are enclosed with a
concrete parking and the lawn will
be seeded to grass, which will set off
the elegant building to perfection.
Construction was started in May,
1918, and the building was first occu-
pied March 21st, 1919.
Entrance to the building is gained
from Washington Avenue, and the
visitor upon entering finds himself
in beautiful reception room, nicely
furnished. The room is finished in
hard wood,has a drinking fountain
and many comfortable chairs. To
the left is the business office with
modern equipment.
To the right of the reception room
is the clinic or examination room with
cabinets for instruments used in MAX
ing examinations, and opening off
this is the laboratory where will be
found the microscope and analysis
apparatus.
On each of the upper floors there
are two rooms with private bath. The
bathrooms are fitted with the very
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-05-08

sistance.
In this connection a little of the
history of the founding of the hos
pital and its advancement up to the
advent of the new building might not
be out OF place
The Liberal Hospital was opened
for business October 3, 1912, in a
cottage across the street from the
Baptist church, with DR.. Thos. A.
Jones in charge, and Miss Flora E.
Cox, superr,c
Many patients came tb the little
hospital and it was not long until
more room was needed. In April,
1915, the building which has been
used since that time, was erected.
This building contained II rooms and
was well equipped, but is was not a
great while when at times it was in
adequate. On April 20, 1916, DR.. F.
W. Huddleston came to Liberal and
became associated with DR.. Jones in
the hospital, and soon thereafter they
began planning the modern building
which is today reality.
In 1915 DR.. Jones removed to
Hutchinson, where he is interested in
another hospital, and DR.. Huddleston
assumed full charge of the Liberal
Hospital. DR.. Jones still retains his
interests here and returns when
called, usually each week.
And while Drs. Huddleston and
Jones deserve great credit for their
achievements, some of the praise
must fall upon the shoulders of one
who has faithfully assisted them at
every opportunity, Miss Flora f.
Cox, superintendent.
Miss Cox is thoroughly interested
in the institution, and her greatest
delight is to see it grow and prosper
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-05-08
OF COMMERCE
WILL HAVE A SUPPER

Arrangements are being made for
a feed in the interest of the Liberal
Chamber of Commerce. There is a
big program ahead Of the organiza-
tion and it is desired to get the mem
bers as well as those who should be
members together.
There is some road work that must
be done and this organization is the
only one to do it. Every business
concern in the city should get into
the organization and have a hand in
the improvements to be made.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-05-08
DARL CHAMBERLAIN
MARRIED SUNDAY

Darl ]. Chamberlain, son of Mr..
and Mrs. L. C. Chamberlain, and Miss
Esther M. Chamberlain, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Chamberlain of
South Dakota, were married Sunday
afternoon, May a, by Judge James
W. Campbell, probate judge.
Altho the names of the contract
ing parties are the same there was no
relationship between the families.
Darl is Liberal boy, fine, capa-
BILE young man, and is associated with
his father in the barber shop, while
the bride has resided here long
enough to make many friends.
They will go to housekeeping as
soon as they can secure suitable
residence.
The Democrat joins their many
friends in wishing them all happiness.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-05-08
GRADUATING CLASS
INVITATIONS ARE OUT

The invitations to the commence
ment exercises of Liberal high school,
class 1919, are being sent out this
week, and at an early date the Demo-
crat will begin chronicling the clos
ing events of the activities of one of
the largest and best classes L. H. S.
has graduated.
The invitations were a product of
the Democrat job printing depart
ment and were very tasty. The class
selection.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-05-08
VICTORY LOAN CAMPAIGN
is DRAWING TO A CLOSE
Definite Data Unavailing But Su-
preme Effort Must Be
Made,

preme Effort Must be
Made.
Through failure of several groups
of workers to make their reports
complete it is impossible to give the
figures on the Fifth Liberty Loan this
week. However, we have the in
formation that the quota is not sub
scribed by considerable and that a
great effort is going to be necessary
to put it across.
With the smallest quota yet and
the boys coming back shall we fall
down?
We hardly think so.
At noon on Tuesday the Woman's
Committee had secured over $4,000
in pledges and were still working
This committee is doing excellent
work and if the quota is made they
will deserve the thanks for it.
Everyone is so busy that it is diff
cult to handle the drive, but the
, women have been faithful workers
and they want to see the goal made
Buy bond and help make the last
issue, as in other drives, and over
subscription.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-05-08
EXPRESS OFFICE GOES
ON AN EIGHT-HOUR BASIS

The American Railway Express
Company will now work on an eight
hour basis. Beginning with today
the express Office will be open just
eight hours day. The hours will
be from $3.50 until $50. Judge
yourself accordingly and don't ex-
pect to call for or send out express
before $3.50 in the morning or after
$50 in the afternoon. This ruling
will be in effect all over the United
States in the American Railway EX-
press offices.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-05-08

spirit should be shown by the indi-
vidual citizens as was demonstrated
by the Board of County Commission
ers, who at their last meeting award
ed the new hospital the county busi-
ness.
Whenever the opportunity offers
speak good work for the Liberal
Hospital. 1t is a credit to the town
and the county and deserves all the
nice things said of it.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-05-08
DISTRICT C. E. CONVENTION

The Christian Endeavorers of the
18th District will hold a convention
in Liberal at the Christian church,
May 9th, 2Sth and 29th. All C. E..
societies, both city and rural, should
make plans to attend this convention.
Some able speakers have been se-
cured and the local societies are
planning to make this one of the best
meetings Of its kind.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-05-08
ANNIVERSARY OF THE
EPWORTH LEAGUE

The members of the Epworth
League will have charge of a special
program Sunday evening, that being
the 31st anniversary of the Epworth
League. The services will begin at
8 o'clock The regular meeting of
the league will be omitted that even
ing.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-05-08

John Crothers, who arrived in the
2 States from France about two weeks
= ago, was discharged at Camp Funs-
ton the first of the week, and came
to Liberal Tuesday. John was a
member of the 10th Ammunition
train.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-05-08

shopping and visiting relatives in the
city Saturday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-02
A Grand Crisis

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: The President without mandate of
the people of this country and after the
reputation of his Administration. went
abroad to the peace conference 10 thrust
upon that body his scheme for league
OF nations, without deigning to reveal to
the American people 8 single item of his
proposed plan. He now returns with
draft, clumsly drawn and confusing in
many provisions.
But one thing stands out clearly: If the
United States of America were to accent
and ratify the plan as it now stands the
united States would surrender its indie
pendence and abdicate its SOVEREIGNTY
The crisis is grave, never graver in the
history of our country. We are now asked
to abandon not only our traditional policy
of no entangling alliances, but to surrender
our sovereignty a people. Strange that
a war fought to win determination for
every nation on EARTH as Mr. Wilson is
fond Of declaring, should eventuate, accord
ing to the terms of Mr.. Wilson's league, in
the loss of the self determination of tho
United States. The irony of the situation
would move wild laughter in the throat IF
death
We asked to stand by the Presj
dent" Let the President first stand bv
the country Let him stand by its well es
tabished and proved traditional policies.
CONDE b. PALLEN.
New York, Feb %, 1918
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-02
Need Of Leadership
the Editor of The Tribune

10 the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Your editorial of yesterday. "Tho
Great Silence" was certainly the best thing
that have seen for a long time. I have
heard number of emphatic comments re-
garding same
AS one of the oldest, most patriotic and
most courageous newspapers in this coun
try, IS 1t not possible for you to take
more emphatic and vigorous lead in de.
nounclng this silly. meandering and worth
less talk about sudden discoveries of thinos
which our grandfathers knew when thew
were born, and being seized upon now bv
certain eminent public men as trick to
catch the public fancy, a sort of heroic
stimulus for the voting public? Articles
like the above mentioned are considerable
balm to some of US who still retain
our admiration and belief in early Ameri
can principles, The time certainly is rine
and there is crying need at this very mo-
ment for leadership of this kind If am
not mistaken, The Tribune has taken iust
such leadership at even less serious times
on other occasions.
Congress is just now paying the penalty
for having done those things which it
ought not to have done, and leaving un-
done those things which it ought to have
DONE Now that Roosevelt is gone, some
one must lead; who else is there but YOU?
JOHN D. LAWSON
New York, Feb. ~. 1919.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-02
Abas the Monroe Doctrine

10 the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: 1t is "A burning question throughout
the whole country to-day whether the Uni
ted States shall accept the constitution OF
the league of nations as a substitute for
the Monroe Doctrine or shall the Monroe
Doctrine be recognized as part of intcrna-
honn law and be definitely assured?
Most OF the South American republics
look upon the Monroe Doctrine with con
tempt War and unthnkable Disturbance
IN this continent will be the inevitable
outcome If these people be constantly an
noyed by tho aggressive policy Of the Mon
roe Doctrine until their dstrustfui gpirit
Will grow into desperate hatred The annex
alton Of Texas in 1916; tho attempt of
president johnson to acquire Cuba; the
declaration OF Secretary Olncy that the
united States was sovereign in America;
the threat of war on Colombia and the i'm
mcdinte recognition Of the Panama indie
pendencc; the acquisition Of protectorship
over the Dominican Republic as a demand
of bankruptcy receiver, and number Of
other like instances are still deeply re-
scented by the people Of the small American
republics. In fact, the United States has
'NPS"tVuly COHIHltLSu INC very act that she
has tried so hard to prevent the European
powers from exercising. Whatever NAV
have been the justification for her acts. she
cannot very we'll convince the world that
her adherence to the Monroe Doctrine was
entirely for the protection of the interests
OF her sister republics rather than that of
her own.
In this critical moment of the world re-
construction there is little reason whv the
people of the United States TODAY should
still persistently maintain an antique policv
which was only adopted at time of emer
gency and has thereafter undergone a fun
damental change in its value, and which
has, as a matter of fact, become challenge
able and even obnoxious in the ewes of
their American sister nations as we'll as
the European powers. Why can't the guar
antee of the political independence and
territorial integrity Of these small repub
lies be intrusted to the guardianship of
the league of nations in which the United
States is an active member?
YE YOUNG CHAU.
Columbia University, Feb. %, 1919.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-02

draw at WILL This would establish, not
stability, but instability. A nation medi-
Eating an attack would escape the shame
of trcaty-breaking by announcing it's re-
tirement from the league.
If only Germany had possessed this
right in 1914 Hollweg would
not have been called on to make his con-
fession with respect to Belgium. He
would have said it was Germany's p1ivi-
lcge to quit the Belgium agreement at
will and that she would exercise her
freedom of action. A contract revocable
at pleasure without penalty is, of course.
no contract, but this is the sort of con-
tract the advocates of the covenant saw
it is.
BY such rope Of sand it is not pos
sibc to climb to the bright domains of
peace. The covenant gives no assurance
OF peace, or anything like it. Thus pro-
vldlng no safeguard, it is not strange
Senator Lodge as an intelligent peace
Lacquer, rejects it's unwilling to give
the Monroe Doctrine up and our good
right to prepare the means of national
defence and our habit of attending to
our own business for such an emaciated
slmulacrum of peace league.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-02
Roosevelt and the JetUs
From Tho Jewish Chr


Other pens have done Justice to the fine
character and achievements of the late Mr..
Roosexelt-to his virility, his political hon
esty and his fearless energy As Jewish
paper, however, we cannot forbear word
of tribute to the high-minded attitude
which he always adopted toward the Jew
ish people. He had no patience with jew
baiters; or rather, he had measure of
patience which he used, with humorous
effects, 10 their undoing. The well-known
story of the foreign agitator who came to
New York to stir up prejudice is u case
in point. Roosevelt did not prohibit the
mans meeting, bat he stationed Jewish
policemen in the hall to protect the orator
of the evening. The dead Statesman WAS
not only great American, but great
leader of men; his forcefu energy and
robust ideaism made him an asset of all
mankind or all the friends who have
come to us from the wonderful democracy
overseas, none will retain a warmer place
In the Jewish heart than the splendid
American now called, all too early, home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-02
Why Spartacus t?

Why the German Bolshevikis elected
as their patron saint Spartacus, the
Ihracian gladiator who held the power
of the Roman Republic at bay, has been
rather puzzling. Spartacus is described
as an able general, a just leader who did
his best to check the excuses Of his men
and was not unkind to his prisoners. He
was not lacking in craftsmanship, and
saw clearly that pillage and destruction
injured his cause.
1t may be, however, that Liebknecht
and his friends we're inspired in their Sc
lection of the name not by the original
Spartacus, by Spartacus ], but by Spar
tacus II, as it were--an eighteenth GEN.
tury phlosophic rebel against the
existing order Of things. 1t was in
the year 1776 that the sect of
Illuminati-latcr called Pcrfectiblists
was founded in Germany by one
Adam Wcishaupt, who sometimes af-
fccted the name Spartacus. The fanatics
who followed him combined in their
creed a utopian equaitaranism with an
exceedingly severe discipline and I'M
questioning submission to authority--a
feature ominously suggestive Of Leuia-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-02
A Brotherhood Of Ideals
Iitor Of The Tribune.

10 the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Have not President Wilson and
Mcssrs. Taft. Morganthau, Lawrence Lowell
and Henry. van Dyke lost their heads. that
they want us to indorse in blank a half
drawn document?
Then, again. while Mr. Wilson has great
sympathy with the struggling peoples of
Europe, he seems to nave grown painfully
simple minded. His speech in Boston was
merely an appeal to the vanity of the Amer
lcan people. Also, he thinks that treaties
OF peace viii prove SCRAPS of paper UNI
less America joins n league Why may not
the league itself prove scrap of paper?
He says that we have saved the Poles
and the Armenians, and, therefore. we must
see to it that they never Suffer again"
That is large order. The United States
really cannot quite take charge Of all Euro
pcan liberty.
Some people think that America will OK
crciso n more bcncicent influence in
Europe without league than with one.
think so myself. It is going to be much
cnsicr to discriminate between the self
determination of tho Armenians and the
aclf-dcterm nation of the Bolshcviki il we
do not have to do it by interpreting docu-
mcnt, but ARE allowed to do it by the light
of truth.
Senator Borah says that the United
Stntes is going to be outvoted in this
league and obliged to do lot Of things
that we shall not want to do. 1t is possible
that he may be right. There are two points
% Just how far are we taking charge OF
Europc;; and GU Just how much danger is
there Of our being made use Of which are
not touched on by the enthusiastic Prcsi-
dent, cx-Prcsidcnt and the rest | marvel
that scrious-mnded men should talk in
such n slovcnly and casual way about a
serious matter, especially when they arc
addressing such sensible and practical per-
sons as the American people.
The only kind Of union we ought to have
with Europe is the era Of good feeling
which we have been so effectively promot-
ing. A brotherhood of mutual ideals? Yes
But league on paper? Never!
JOHN JAY CHAPMAN
New York, Feb. %. 1919
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-02
To One Who Woos Fame With Me

IRON The DinlJ
NOU and | may dream of roses,
i Flung
Like lowered kisses
Through the haze
And powdered air
Showered
At our feet
Behind the candles of the world.
But when laughter flows away
And echoes die,
When waving candles wane
Like wearied lilies in the dusk
When shadows fade upon the painted scene,
And voices
Raised for soft applause
Are tired grown
Murmuring
AS children's voices worn at play
What scent of this
viii linger with the days for us,
What fragrant gift remain
OF roses carried off,
Of garands withered overnight,
Dust
With the laden air
That midnight left behind?
RALPH BLOCK.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-03-02
I AXE Your Choice
the Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Senator Lewis, in his defence of the
league Of nations, makes some startling
statements.
He tells US that America is an island
threatened on every side by the most deadly
enemies, who are awaiting the first oppor-
tunity to pounce on US. From the Pacific
by the mystic people of the East" whose
enmity we have incurred by "long affront
and indignity of years against their ma
ton" BY the Baltic with "maddened Rus
STA in frenzied hatred of u.s." BY the At
lantic, whose tides summon every ancient
European grudge," and by our own Panama
Canal, whose every singing wave echoes
the dlstrust Of Central and South America"
Whew! 1t almost takes our breath away.
We never dreamed we had so MANY deadly
enemies. Bnt we feel decidedly relieved
when we turn to President Wilson's Boston
speech. The Senator's great chief does not
seem to agree with his whip, for he tells US
that every nation in the world looks
upon America as the hope OF the world"
That 1.-THE United States is the only nation
whose motives are not suspected by the
other nations" This exceedingly compli-
mentary opinion he attributes to the fact
of Americas entrance into the war when it
was three years old, thereby proving that
she was the only nation which entered it
from purely unsefish motives. We rather
regret that Mr. Wilson mentioned this fact:
we don't care to be reminded that it took
our unselfsh motives so long to get in
working order. But anyway, we can