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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-11

After nationwide campaign to OBJ
tain slogan for Hays, the chamber
OF commerce has awarded a S25 prize
to Homer Talbot of Princeton, N J.,
for the best slogan. Three hundred
and fifty-three suggestions were sub
mitted from thirty-three states and
Canada. The winning slogan was:
cit Pays to Live in Hays" One Of
the slogans submitted was: THE
Twelve-Cylinder Town With the One
Cylinder Name"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-11
RaI TsIenraphers ~ Moe.

St. Louis.-General chairman Of the
Order of Railroad Telegraphers in the
United States and Canada have
opened a weeks conference here to
arrange a new wage scale and stand
ardize working conditions.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-11

Governor Allen urges the people of
Kansas to follow as much rs possible
the advice OF the officials OF the Rail-
road Administration to load all freaght
cars to full capacity. Elmer Strain,
division freight agent for the Rock
Island. pointed out to the governor
that the railroads are facing a serious
car shortage. The only way to pre-
vent it is to keep the cars going at
full capacity at all times.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-11
ExDr.ss Robbers Got SO. 600.

Chicago-FiTe men robbed the safe
Of a branch office of the American
Express Company early the other day
and escaped with between $4,000 and
$4,000. The robbers bounf and gag
ged four employees and eszped IN a
rnnfnr car
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-11

Dry cleaners are doing land office
business and housewives at Oil Hill
are working day and night as the re-
suit of oily and muddy spray from a
huge geyser when a full head of gas
blew off the other day. The erup-
ton continued about thirty minutes.
For a distance Of nearly one-kalf mile
houses, lawns and trees we're sprayey.
The greasy, sticky liquid was carried
through open windows and doors by
the wind and rugs, curtains, furniture
and clothing were smeared and in
many instances ruined.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-11
Listino the Profft Hoos.

washington--Lists OF retail food
dealers charging excessive profits
now are being collected in every big
city, Attorney General Palmer let ii
be known the other day.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-11
To Release captive Huns.

Paris.-The French. British and
Americans have reached an agree
ment by which German prisoners held
by the Americans and the British may
be released Immediately.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-11

W. B. Crawford. a justice Of the
peace at Girard, for forty years Is dead
in hospital He was IS years ed.
He was noted temperance advocate
and vigorously enforced the prOhIk-
itory law in his court, where hundreds
OF cases Of violation of that law were
tried. Judge Crawford lived in Girard
half a century.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-11
ltalV Pardons 10000 Soldiers.

Rome.-King Victor Emmanuel has
granted amnesty to about forty thou
sand soldiers who had received prison
sentences ranging from twenty years
to life terms.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-11
Chinese Boycott the jars.

The Hague. Ho1land-Everyxhere
in the Dutch East Indies the Chinese
are boycotting japanese commerce.
At Samzrang. in Java. the Chinese
Cancelled deposits in banks.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-11
The Prince at Montreal.

MontreaI-The ringing of church
bells and the shrieking OF factory
Whistles greeted The Prince Of Wales
as his special train arrived IN Mon
t7eaI from Ottawa
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-11

The cement companies doing bust
ness in Kansas have entered a general
denial in the supreme court to the
charges Of combination made by the
attorney general
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-11

The state dental board in session
1t Topeka outlined plans for meet
ing the provisions of the new law re-
quiring free dental inspections in
schools Special attention has been
paid to the proposition of making the
examinations as reasonable for the va
rious counties as possible.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-11
Economic Conferences in Early Oct

Economic Conference in Early Oct.
Washington. = The conference be
tween labor, capital and agricultural
interests, called by President Wilson
for discussion Of the present economic
situation, viii be held in Washington
between October 5 and 1e, it was
learned at the White House.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-11
New Zealand Ratifies treaty

Wellington, New Zealand = The
peace treaty with Germany has been
unanimously ratified by Parliament,
after members of the Labor party
had criticized the pact.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-11

Damage estimated at from $4,000 to
$4,000 was caused the other night by
3 wind storm in the Florence oil field.
Six rigs were blown down. The Elm
hurst Investment Company lost two
derricks, Pierce & Pierce lost one,
Morgan lost tive, Mountain and Gulf
lost one.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-11
PRESIDENT BEGINS
TOUR OF The WEST
Executive Leaves Washington
For Countrywide Campaign
For League of Nations.
TO MAKE OVER 80 SPEECHES
Mrs. Wilson, Many Newspaper Core
spondents and Camera Men on
Board the Official Train.

Washington.-Presi Wilson left
Washington recently for country wide
speaking trip to tell the American peo-
pie first hand of his pare in the peace
negotiations and to make personal
appeal that the peace treaty berati-
fled without amendment
The Presidents special train, on
which he will live nearly all the time
for the next twenty-five days, departed
at o'clock. The first leg of the trip
of nearly 10000 miles was completed
at Columbus, Ohio, where he made the
first of his thirty scheduled addresses
The President and his party reached
the station at 6:45 o'clock and were
given an ovation by the crowd After
escorting Mrs. Wilson to the private
car, the President returned TO the plat
form where he chatted with friends IN
til the time for his train to leave.
30 Writers Aboard
Accompanying the President, in addi-
ton to Mrs. Wilson, were Joseph 2.
Tumulty, his secretary, and Rear Adj
mira1 Cary T. Grayson, his physician.
Nearly thirty newspaper correspond
ents also were aboard the train in ad-
dition to the force Of official stenog-
raphers and secret service men
The trip, perhaps the most arduous
ever undertaken by a president, viii
carry Mr.. Wilson and his party as far
west as the Pacific Coast. almost 20
the Canadian border on the north and
almost Mexico on the south He will
speak in every state west of the Mis-
sissippi except four, and will make up
for the omission of these by speeches
in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Ten
nessee.
A Strenuous Trip.
In point Of distance covered. the
tour will be almost on a par with the
Presidents trip to France and return.
to be much more strenuous because of
its continuity and the long, fast rides
through the West
Although the detailed schedule was
held in confidence in the interest Of
safety to the presidential train it is
understood that most of the stops will
be only for three or four hours. At
Des Moines, Seattle, Los Angeles and
Louisville, however, where Sunday
stops are made, the President will have
opportunity for brief respites At
Seattle he will review the Pacific
fleet.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-11

Demetrius Papageorge, Greek, was
arrested at Leavenworth by immigra-
ton authorities, after he, had served
eighteen months in prison for deser-
tion from the army. He will be taken
10 ST. Louis to face deportation charges.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-11

I'd Kicks. prominent ettiaea of XII
ava. and old settler Of Barber County,
rode into q fallen live wiEe at Kiows
recently and he and his haFse were
Killed.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-11

William Dawson, young South Fork
farmer who was burned recently as
the result OF an exploding gas tank on
his farm In Chase County. is dead at
an EmpoFia Hospital He leaves a
widow and several children.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-11

Washington Continued reports of
numerous fatalities resulting from
the use of denatured alcohol as a bev-
erage and as an external application
has led the internal revenue bureau
to take further steps to stop such
use.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-11
7. r.. Jr., Is Nominated.

New York. j Lieut.. Col. Theodore
Roosevelt won the Republican nomi-
nation for assemOlyman in the Sec
Ond District, Nassau County, without
opposition. He will be opposed by
Elias Raft, also a war veteran.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1919-09-11

A recent hail storm at Turon did
much damage to growing crops. The
Etorm broke about o'clock and lasted
q half hour Four inches of hail fell
and half inch Of rain. Bert Shum-
way and his son, who were driving
home in their car, were bruised and
cut so badly by the hail that they were
unable to leave their beds. Horses
and COWS were injured in the storm.
Houses and orchards also suffered.
Kansas is going to set apart day
TO consider the United States consti-
tuition and on September II meetings
will be held in each city and town to
discuss this document and call atten-
tion to each provision.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-01
SHORE OPENS FIGHT
TO EMPLOY SOLDIERS
City Commissioners Fail to Pro-
mote Pershing's Men in
Fire Department
BABCOCK ENTERS FIELD

Atlantic City, Aug. 1.-Failurc of
city commissioners, with many fighting
men to select, to include single ex-
soldier among dozen fire captains
and licutenants promoted from the
ranks, was definitely made shore po-
litiCal issue yesterday. 1t will be carried
into one of the bittercst political fights
ever staged in the county.
Charles c. Babcock, an attorney,
demanded a Square deal for every
soldier, sailor and marine in Atlantic
City and county, in announcing
his candidacy for state senator. He
will be supported by the insurgcnt
Kuehnle wing of the Republican county
organization against Charles ID. White.
city commissioner and one of the
owners of the Marlborough Blenhcim
Hotel, the choice of the Edge Bach :
arach johnson faction. Mr.. Babcock
said:
There has been much recent com
ment that the returned soldiers and
sailors are not receiving the full benefit
of the law passed at the last session of
the Legislature providing that honor
ably discharged soldiers, sailors and ma
rncs who have served in any war in
which this country is now or has been
engaged shall be preferred for appoint
mcrt. employment and promotion in
every public department.
Even il no such law had been
passed common gratitude should prompt
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-01
GANG FEUDS' CAUSE
MURDER IN H0BOKEN
Two Chauffeurs and Teamster
Arrested for Death Of
Robert Shaw

Hoboken, n. j.. Aug. 1.-(By A.
P.)-Onc man was killed and two 9th =
ers seriously wounded here last night
in what the local police said they be-
lieved to be n continuation of New
York "gang feuds" this week which re-
suited in the deaths of two reformed
gangsters.
Pedestrians were startled when n
fusilladc of shots rang out in the down
town section. When the smoke cleared
away. Robert Shaw, New York
chauffeur. was lying dead with two
bullets through his chest, while Daniel
Leahy, of Jersey City, an innocent by
standcr. was In serious condition with
bullet wound in the mouth, George
Lewis. also Of New York, was seriously
wounded.
Lewis was taken to n hospital, where
he was arrested. charged with the mur =
der of Shaw. James and Peter Costello,
New York chauffeurs, and Joseph Nc
Donncll, Hoboken teamstcr, are also
under arrest in connection with the
shooting of Shaw.
The police expressed the opinion that
the latter had returned the fire.
revolver, with three exploded shells,
was found in the dead mans hand.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-01
CHICAGO TROUBLES
DECLARED AT END
State Troops in Full Control Of
Area Where Mobs
Fought
DEATH TOTAL REACHES 80
BY the Associated Press

Chicago, Aug. with state troops
in full control in the black belt of Chi
cago, the rioting that terrorized that
section for four nights was pronounced
by state and city officials "at an end"
today. The total dead since the fight
at the Twenty ninth street bathing
beach on Sunday, the inception of the
race riot, which resulted in the drown
ing of negro lad, is thirty two-eight
cen, negroes and fourteen whites. The
that the situation was well in hand
total of the injured has not been off
cially tabuated, but is known to be
more than 300 and may exceed 500, as
many slightly hurt went to their homes
without reporting to the police.
Adjutant General Dickson said today
and that, while the embers Of race
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-01
EDGE SHARPLY PRODS
WAR DEPARTMENT
Protests Against Withholding Of
Financial Aid to New
Jersey Guard

1 Camp Edge, Sea Girt, Aug. 1.-Vig-
&orous protest against the treatment
(which has been meted out TO the New
Jersey National Guard troops by the
&War Department is embodied in let
aer which United States Senator Edge
as sent to General J. Mel. Carter,
eief Of the bureau of militia affairs
-a<a ashington. The senator recently
: tsslled upon General Carter and asked
him to reconsider his decision to with
hold federal financial support from this
Z states new Sixth Infantry because of
the fact that they had not been recog-
nized two months upon the date on
which they had been ordered to take UP
fifteen days course of training. The
senator met with fiat refusal from
the War Department. He then wrote
to the chief of the militia bureau, EN-
Aphasjzing his protest and sharply prod
sE it for what he designated the de-
artment's unjust attitude.
After General Gilkyson had ordered
the encampment of the Sixth Infantry
bere opening last Monday he was ad-
ised by General Carter that nc
fderal funds would be forthcoming t,
ence and other costs of the encamp
t. Protests to Washington wer
vailing, the chief of the Bureau o
tia Affairs insisting that the regula
5 must be obeycd. The point upol
ch he withheld federal aid is tina
regimental units had not been or
ized for a sufficient length of time
eral Gilkyson argued that during tn
years of their state militia servic
men had been sworn to federal dut,
where within the state if needed
that this service should win TO
h the required recognition.
When his renewed pleas were turne,
IN he appealed to Senator Edge t
rcede, but the latter met with a blum
hsal and the fifteen day camp la,
be called off and five day periods o
truction at state expense substi
ed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-01
2 QUIT LIQUIDATION BOARD
U. s. viii Not FIJI Dawes's and John.
sons Paris Posts Now

Washington. Aug. 1.-(By A. P.)-
Secretary Baker has accepted the res
ignations of two members of the United
States Liquidation Commission in Paris
.-Brigadier General Charles G. Dawes
and Homer S. Johnson.
The War Departments announcement
today said that, for the present, the
commission would consist of the re-
naming three members, +. B. Parker,
chairman, and Henry +. Hollis and
Colonel James II. Graham.
General Dawes, who is a temporary
officer in the army, resigned to return
to the United States, while Mr.. John
son plans to undertake relief work in
Poland.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-01
HEALTH DEPARTMENT JOBS
J. II. Hoffert Gets Position In EnsI.
neerlnq Division

Harrisburg, Aug. 1.-(By A. P.)--
]. Raymond Hoffert, Of Harrisburg
has been appointed assistant engineer
in the engineering division of the State
Department Of Health. Hoffert was
formerly identified with the Harrisburg
Park Department. Charles L. Baucher,
Of Wilkes Barre, has been named a
district inspector in the Health De-
partment's engineering division.
Other appointments announced are
DR.. Julis II. Conroe, York, chief Of the
genito urinary dispensary, York; DIR.
Chester G. Crist, Gettysburg, count,
medical inspector for Adams county ;
DIR. J. p. Dalbey, Gettysburg, narcotic
inspector of Cumberland, Franklin and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-01

full recognition of the rights Of the men
who risked their all"
Mr.. Babcock also called attention to
a provision of the Richards election law
that "it shall be unlawful for any state,
county or city committee or organiza =
ton of any political party, prior to any
primary election, to indorse any can
ddate for party nomination or posi-
tion.'
Robert NJ. Morris and Frank NJ.
Beckett, two department veterans with
Spanish American War records, whose
candidacy for promotion was ignored by
the city commissioners Wednesday, have
placed their cases in the hands of coun
sci for soldiers organizations for the
purpose of making test case.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-01

hatred were doubtless still smoldering,
he feared no further outbreak. How
ever, field commanders of the 6000 state
troops in the riot zone were under
orders not to relax their vigilance and
to "act promptly and decisively" at the
first indication of a renewal of the
outbreaks. During the night several
calls were made for troops at points
within the zone, and in some instances
shots were fred, but quick responses to
the summons led to suppression Of the
alterations.
Gradually the disposition Of the SOL
diers throughout the area led to its
complete investment, the men being sta
toned in vacant buildings, halls and
such other places as were available for
housing of soldiers. The night de-
veloped no serious disorders!
Supplies were taken into the riot
area today. No fresh meat or vege-
tables have been on sale there for five
days. In order that the babies might
not suffer, City Controller Hard
ing sent 2000 bottles of milk into the
district. With the incoming supplies,
and the presence of soldiers, the ne
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-01
SECOND DIVISION MEN HOME
First Unit Of Famous Fighting BODY
Arrives-Others on Way

New York. Aug 1.-(By A. p
The first unit of the famous Second
Division to return home, the Ninth
Regiment Of Infantry. 121 officers and
3O70 men, arrived here from Brcst to-
day on the transport Princess Matoikn'
All other units of the division now
are on the seas. On the transport
George Washington, due Monday, are
Major General John a. LCjcunc, com =
manding the division. and Brigadicr
General Wendell G. Neville, command =
ing the Fourth Brigade, which com
priscs the Fifth and Sixth Regiments
Of marines. The George Washington
carries the Fifth Regiment of marines
complete, 139 officers and 3714 men
the supply company and second battal
ion of the Sixth Regiment and mum
Der of smaller units.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-01
CALLS FORD PAC|F|ST,
But NOT ANARCHIST
Professor of Political Science
Draws Distinction in His
Testimony
NAMES NOTED EXAMPLES
BY the Associated Press

Mt. Clemens, Mich, Aug. 1.--Still
another expert, this time Francis w.
Coker, professor of political science at
( Ohio State University, took the wit
ness stand today in behalf of Henry
Ford, who is suing the Chicago Daily
Tribune for 81 ,0OO,0 on a charge of
libel.
i Professor Coker said he had read the
Ford pacifist advertisements, 'Hu-
manity and Sanity" Concerning Pre-
paredness. the articles on Mr.. Ford
4 by Edward Marshall, John Reed,
+ Willis J. Abbott and Charles \.
= Wheeler, and the expert testimony OF
D Professor Reeves, Professor Dunning
and Bishop Williams.
Alfred Lucking, senior counsel for
Mr.. Ford, opened the examination,
Witness first took up the assertion of
Mr.. Ford that "Nar is murder, which
counsel for the Tribune claim is an
archistic sentiment.
''It has been so characterized by many
Others said the witness. "Nictor
Hugo, Martin Luther, James Russell
Lowell, Douglas Jerrold. Noltuirc and
frequently in the proceedings ,of peace
societies. Ministers of the gospel very
largely regarded war ns murder, the
witness said, and he mentioned Wash -
ington GLADDEN., William f. Charming,
Lyman j. Abbott and others.
$50 the belief that war is murder is
not peculiar to anarchists" asked Mr..
Lucking.
sit is not responded the witness
"The opinion is held by mcu of all
shades of belief and unbelief."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-01
SAW PLANES BURNED
Bonfires Made of Parts In France
Returned Soldier Saws

2 Denver, Aug. 1.--(By A. PC. II.
johnson, recently returned private in
the air service overseas, declares air
plane parts were burned daily at Ro-
morantin, France. johnson showed
eighty five pictures he said he had taken
kof what were known among the soldiers
bs Liberty Bond fires"
The burning of airplanes was a
daily occurrence in Romorantin," John
son said. II helped heap airplane parts
upon the piles which would oftentimes
be twenty feet high. Then the piles
would be burned. All parts except the
motors were burned"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-01
Engine Injuries Six in Auto

WiIIiamsport, Pa. Aug. IA light
engine on the Pennsylvania Railroad
struck an automobile at Hepburnville
last night, demolishing the car and in
jnring six occupants, one fatally. Elsie
Armes is internally injured and not ex-
pected to live. William Stugart is in
jured internally and one leg broken ;
George w. Kole sustained a broken
right arm; Truman Ruckel is severely
injured about the head Bertha Will
son, injured about the head, and Myr-
tie Rocker, suffering from shock.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-01
TROLLEY STRIKE IN IOWA
Three Illinois Towns Also Affected
by Interurban Walkout

Davenport, Iowa, Aug. 1.-By A.
Pinot street car is operating today
in Davenport and Muscatine, Iowa. or
in Rock Island. Moline and East
Moline. Illinois. or on the intcrurbans
running out of these towns, as the re-
suit of strike called last night by en-
ployes of the Tri City Railway Com
pany and allied lines.
The strike was due to the refusal of
the company to grant outright mini
mum wage scale of sixty cents an hour
The company agreed TO this scale,
its permanenCe to be contingent
upon them being granted a seven cent
fare. The men almost unanimously
voted down the cOmpany's offer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-01

Adams counties; the Rev. Geofge
Joseph, Lewistown, health officer for
Derry, Decatur and Granville town
ships, Mifflin county; Jacob Fennell,
belmont, registrar for New Salem,
Franklin and Salem townships, West
moreland county; Joseph Butler, COL
legeville, registrar for Collegeville.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-01
straioht Wheat Flour offcrs

New York. Aug. 1.-The United
States Grain Corporation announced
last night that. beginning August 5. it
will receive weekly offers on straight
wheat -four in accordance with the
terms and conditions of it's flour pur-
chase plan of July I.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-01
Jupun RattLes the Saber in Korea

japanese journals publishing articles in which
the failure of that countrys authorities administer
affairs in Korea is pointed in harsh terms Korea
through the Korean National Association appeals to the
world for freedom and makes charges against Japan that
are startling to say the least. Be read this
closeup account which includes ransatons direct from
the Japanese press.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-08-01
A Race Riot
nt President Wilson's Door

he had lust returned from looking after the needs of
slpprest nationates and subject in Europe. In
this article tine opinions of various editors including
resentatves of the coored race given the
and tendencies of the race riots in Washington.