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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26
New Majestic No. 1.

The new Evelyn Nesbit picture. my
Little Sister which has made a pow
jestic No. / today, Friday and Satur-
day. 1t is a great photoplay-primarily
because of the light 1t sheds on a great
evil, but also because of its tremendous
dramatic strength and the fine acting
OF Miss Nesbit, 1t Is well worth seeing
as a feature OF the season.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26
ARENAS REACHES DOCK.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, June &c.
The transport ARENAS from st. Ma
zaire, arrived here today with about
bers of the saith pioneer infantry, Great
ed from the skeletonized old list New
York regiment. There were many ne
groes aboard, members of the seth
engineers.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26
NOT ~CREDITABLE

The little force OF Americans in Russia is not a credit to
this country.
in Russia in defense OF some Ornamental principle, it must be
said in all candor that the noble enterprise is receiving small
support.
Unless we are willing to send millions Of men to Russia we
should not send hundreds or thousands. If we are not there to
win the war we should not have men fighting.
If the enterprise is not OF sufficient importance to challenge
the nation to exert every effort, it should not be undertaken
at all.
A war must be fought or not fought. Wars arc won or lost
We should go in or come out. Assuredly We cannot pursue the
present policy OF attempting to do both. 1t is not possible to
fight and fraternize.
We lind very few persons who know why the army is there
and an even smaller number who s~ympathize with the policy of
Keeping it there.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26

A number Of distinguished Republicans have appealed to the
senate mot to delay the conclusion OF peace" 1t would indicate
that when war is concluded among the nations peace will be
concluded" in the Republican party,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26

Burglars broke into the Ashland City, Tenn, Jail and made
away with a large quantity Of liquor. 1t will be evident after
awhile that a jail is all right for some purposes, but that a bank
vault is the only secure place for liquor.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26

One reason why the Salvation Army lassies are so popular
with the soldiers is because the hole in the doughnut which thew
served was not the biggest part Of it.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26

Clenenceau says the world is living on a barrel Of powder
but he need not worry, for with the worlds appetite for powder
the supply will not last long.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26

If the proposal to beat swords into ~plowshares meets with
any degree of success there are some brave soldiers who will
surrender their swords.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26

A New York man left a will saying that his wife was the
most perfect person he had ever known, and the administrator
is looking for a subsequent will. \
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26

An army officer, after an absence Of 10 years, saws he
scarcely recognized Nashville on his return. 1t is difficult 10
believe that the smoke is that thick.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26

In order to make Identification more easy it would be we'll
to plant treeSas memorials to soldiers and erect tablets of brass
to statesmen.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26

If the Republicans nominate a Vanderbilt as their candi-
date for vice-president, the campaign strong box ought to be
well filled.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26

"Burleson Strikes Back" says a headline. Ii MIR. Burleson
isn't striking he is provoking someone else to do it.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26

sold as junk says a dispatch
Of flesh.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-26

Qnsnime finest ship to
Thus way Of ships and
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-03-20
OIL COMES FROM A WELL
IN THE SUBURBS OF LIBERAL
Samples Are Being Sent to Lawrence
For a Chemical Examination OF
the Substance.

Reports came from the residence
of Mrs. 1. o. Sewell, who lives in the
Sunnyside Farm Tract addition, Tues
day that oil in the water of the well
on the premises was making the
drinking water disagreeable to the
taste.
A number of men went to the farm
tract Wednesday afternoon to inves-
tigate the oil business, and when the
water was drawn from the tank there
was a very noticeable trace OF oil IN
the water. There is no way to re-
ceive the water direct from the well
as the pump is arranged to convey
? the water to the tank and then the
water is taken from the tank. One
af the investigating committee
climbed to the top of the tank and
removed the covering and dipped a
small bucket of the water and there
was found a goodly percentage of
some oily substance.
From the arrangement Of the well
it appears impossible for anyone to
pour oil in the we'll and the same
trouble would occur in putting oil in
the tank. Mrs. Sewell says that the
presence of oil has been noticed for
several days but she had said nothing
about it. Just the day before the re-
port had gotten out the tank had
overfowed, but the new supply OF
water pumped in showed no abate-
ment of the oily condition of the
water.
There is much speculation regard
ing the presence Of oil at the well.
The idea advanced that someone is
playing a joke will not be entertained
by any of those who went to investi-
gate. The plausibility of that theory
fails in that there is no reason for it
and if there was the person who
would to joke must have had large
supply of oil substance, and if it were
possible to pour it in the well the oil
would remain at the top and about
forty feet of water would have to be
pumped out before the oil coulo
reach the pump, and that is not prob
able. Others have advanced the idea
that it is vegetable oil and is otter
found in wells at different periods
But there is one fact that comes
to the surface and that is that there
is some oil on the water at the Sewell
farm and anyone can go see if not
satisfied about the matter. Bottles
of the water and the oil will be sent
to Lawrence for chemical examina-
ton.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-03-20
FLU HITS THE DEMOCRAT
FORCE ALL AT ONE TIME

The influenza and pneumonia has
attacked the force of the Democrat
and the publication suffers. Only one
member of the force is on duty this
week-the linotype operator, Mr..
Kimball. Editor Miller's wife and
two children have been seriously i'll
for more than a week and help at the
house was much needed Ben Miller
and his entire family are victims OF
the flu and Mr.. Miller was taken to
the Morrow hospital Wednesday and
is very low with pneumonia. Miss
Hill, reporter, is unable to work in
her capacity. Even Mr.. Kimball was
on the sick list until Monday and
even now is not in the best of condi-
ton.
Therefore the reason for this
weeks publication being delayed and
not up to the standard. One of the
helpful elements in the makeup Of
this weeks Democrat is the royal
support given by the able cores
pondents from the different localities.
1t is hoped that they will keep up the
good work for there is no telling now
just when the Democrat may have its
efficient force at work again.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-03-20
CITIZENS TICKET WAS
NOMINATED MONDAY NIGHT
w. v. Griffith For Mayor, and Joe
Bryson, Chas. Molter and J. 7.
Newly For Councilman.

The caucus for nominating candi-
dates on the Citizens ticket was held
Monday night at the different wards
and at later hour in the convention
held at the court house.
In the first ward Joe Bryson was
nominated for councilman. The sec
ond ward selected Chas. Molter for
council and in the third ward ]. T.
Newly was selected as councilman.
These nominations were certified to
the convention at the court house and
by that body ratified.
A. A. Farmer was selected as
chairman and Henry Goss secretary
of the convention. After the reports
from the different wards, the chair
called for nominations for the candi-
date for mayor. W. V. Griffith won
the nomination by a handsome ma
jority.
T. G. Hubbard won the nomination
for police judge without struggle.
C. F. Hoffman was nominated as the
candidate for treasurer, .
The following are the candidates
selected for the school board: M. H
Scandrett, Hal G. Reid and Harry
Magruder. Chas. Summers was Sc
lected as the candidate for school
treasurer.
There was a little ripple of excite
ment. at the convention in that some
of the politicians found that the con
vention did not move along the lines
that they had anticipated, and there
doubtless will be some opposition
against part of the ticket at least.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-03-20
INCREASED SALARIES OF
DEPUTY ASSESSORS

County Clerk Abe X. Stoufer in
forms us that under new law just
passed all deputy assessors are en-
titled to an increase in salaries, COM
mencing Saturday, March 15, 1919.
Under House Bill No. 215, the COM
pensation Of deputy assessors shall be
$4 per day for the time actually and
necessarily employed in the discharge
of their duties within the corporate
limits of any city of the first and
second class, and $5 per day for the
time actually and necessarily en-
ployed in the discharge of their du-
ties outside of the corporate limits
of any such city. Commencing with
Saturday, March Is, all deputy as
SCISSORS will be entitled to the increase
as above stated. Services previous
to this date must be compensated for
under the old law at SO per day.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-03-20
ST. PATRICK'S PARTY GIVEN
BY THE EPWoRTH LEAGUE

The Epworth League of the Meth
odst church entertained the official
members of the church at the Sunday
School annex Wednesday evening Of
this week with st. Patrick's party.
The evenings program opened with
couple of Irish songs sung by six
of the girls, after which we had a
laughing contest. The potato race
was enjoyed by all. Folks were blind
folded and given a pair of scissors
and told to cut shamrock. The
foolish dictionary definitions were
enjoyed by all. The rooms were dec
GRATED in Irish green and white crepe
paper. Shamrocks were cut out of
green card board and put on the
walls. The refreshments consisted
of sandwiches, pickles, cake and cof-
fee. Ninety persons were present
and each one enjoyed himself to the
limit.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-03-20
THE RED CROSS FED
AN HUNDRED SOLDIERS

Program of Entertainment Given
Tuesday Night at the Armory
for the Returned Boys.
Just about as the program planned
by the Canteen Committee of the
Red Cross Chapter of this county,
the entertainment was given Tues
day night. There were plates for
ITS but only about 100 soldier boys
and their guests were present for the
supper, which was served at the an
mex of the Methodist church. After
the spread the soldiers and the guests
repaired to the Amory and enjoyed
the program of the evening. Rev.
Wilkinson of the Methodist church
gave the principal address of the ev-
ening. There was music by quartets,
soloists and talk by two Of the re-
turned soldiers.
Frank Galloway, drill master of
Company E, gave an exhibition of
drill practice which was much en-
joyed, and then came Lee Larrabee,
whose official title we are in doubt.
with squad of awkwardness and the
performance afforded much merri-
ment for the audience. Those in
charge of the entertainment are to
be complimented for the success of
the supper and program.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-03-20
|. o. o. F. OF COUNTY AND
REBEKAHS HAVE BIG MEET
The Kismet Degree Team and Many
Visitors Attended the Meeting
Tuesday Night.

Possibly the greatest event that
has been held for years among the
Odd Fellows of this county was held
Tuesday night in this city. The event
was meet of the county 1. o. o. F.
lodges.
The Kismet lodge was the visitor
and the work of the three degrees
was exemplified, the Kismet degree
team assisting in the work. There
were about fifty strange Odd Fellows
here and about twenty visiting Re-
bekahs.
The degree work Of the Odd Eel:
lows was done in the Odd Fellows
hall, and thru the courtesy of the Ma
sonic lodge the Rebekahs were en-
abled to exemplify the work in that
hall.
At the midnight hour the Odd
Fellows and the Rebekahs attended
banquet which was prepared for the
occasion.
The visitors and the home people
appeared to be much pleased over the
event and assert that the meeting
was about the best that has been held
here for years.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-03-20
FIRE STARTED AT THE
McDERMOTT RoOMING HOUSE

An alarm was sent to the fire sta.
tion from the McDermott rooming
house today. The engine made the
run but the fire was not serious one,
and the blaze was soon stopped.
Someone had placed in a barrel
near the building some hot ashes, and
if it was not thought fire would re-
suit sooner or later, there is little
chance for argument now.
A hole about two feet square was
burned thru the weather boarding on
the south side of the building. If
the blaze had not been given atten-
tion at the start the entire building
would have burned in a short time.
There was a good wind astir and a
blaze having a good start of the fire
engine would have been almost i'm
possible to stop,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-03-20
COMPANY G, X. N. c.,
RECEIVES EQUIPMENT
The Organization Will Now Take up
Drilling in the Manual
of Arms.

One hundred and ten rifles, bayo-
nets, sings, scabbards, uniforms and
shoes have been received by Company
E, Kansas National Guards, Liberal,
Kansas, and there are 110 happier
members of the company at this time.
The uniforms are handsome and the
rifles are 80 calibre, model 1917.
Last Friday evening the rifles were
issued to the members. Sergeant E.
A. Evans gave lecture and DEM
onstration on how to care for the
piece and particularly on how to re-
move the greasy substance that was
applied to the rifles before they were
shipped from the arsenal. From now
on the men will work on the manual
of arms and we shall expect to see
the company on the streets under
arms and demonstrating to the public
its ability to make good as fully
equipped National Guard.
Captain Sanford has given gen.
eral invitation to the boys who have
returned from the different camps to
come to the Armory and those who
have been so fortunate to return
from the battle grounds of France to
make the Armory headquarters and
assist the members of Company E in
the manual of arms. The Armory is
open each night, except Sunday, be.
tween the hours of eight and ter
o'clock.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-03-20
GROUNDS AROUND DEPOT
ARE TO BE BEAUTIFIED
Space North of of Tracks to be Filled
in and Improved and Some
Nice Designs Made South.

The depot grounds at the Rock
Island are to be beautifed. This plan
was decided upon yesterday at a
meeting of the railroad men of this
place, Superintendent Greenough of
Dalhart and the Chamber of Com
merce and members of the city coun-
Gil, at the reading room of the Depot.
The plans are made by Roadmaster
Quillen and the landscape artist, A.
E. Akers. If the extent of the plans
shown are carried out it will mean
an expenditure of something like
eight thousand dollars. The prem
ises north of the Greer house and ex-
tending to the east end of the freight
house will be filled in with dirt which
will come from the excavation nee
essary on the streets when the paw
ing will be made in the town, and the
premises will be worked into a garden
spot Of flowers and shrubbery with a
winding driveway for the autos to
reach the passenger platform from
the rear and the truck wagons to
have access to the freight depot plat
forms.
The open space south of the Greer
house and extending from Kansas
avenue east into the yards will be di-
vided into spaces and each space will
have different arrangement of flower
beds and shrubbery. One space will
have small lake and fountain and
fish donated by the government will
be kept. Near the fountain will be
placed floral bed about sixteen feet
, long and about eight feet wide with
an angle in order that the design that
will appear may be easily read. The
design will be done in assorted col
ored rocks formed into dials which
will show the time period. Stee
hands will be placed on the dia
showing the difference of time. Th'
word liberal" will appear on th'
elevated bed done in assorted rocks
The other portions of the ground
will be done in beautiful designs ant
the entire grounds will be enclose,
with curbing or woven wire fence
One of the spaces will have benche
that the visitors may rest and refres
themselves whenever the occasion
may demand. In fact the premise
are to be arranged to attract and en-
tertain whatever visitor that ma!
come to the city.
Mr.. Greenough was here for only
a short time but his greeting to the
men of Liberal was cordial and the
! cooperation of the town with the
railroad in the efforts to beautify the
depot premises and the town gener'
ally.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-03-20
AGRICULTURAL LEADERS
BANQUET AT CIMARRON

A banquet was given Saturday ev-
ening at the Cimarron Hotel by the
Agricultural leaders of Seward coun-
ty.
Rev. Wilkinson and Rev. Barrier
spoke on the after-dinner program
and were heartily applauded. Their
talks were an inspiration to every
one present.
H. E. Burns gave an unusually in
teresting talk.
Mr.. Turner from the Agricultural
College spoke on agriculture and
gave some interesting facts.
Mrs. Ed. Kelly gave talk on Gar
sden Club work. Mrs. Kelly always
has something good to say and can
say it well
Mrs. D. C. Wood was toastmistress
of the evening.
One That Was There.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-03-20
o. P. BYERS, RAILROAD MAN,
OPENS OFFICES HERE

o. P. Byers, railroad promoter and
a good town booster, has rented the
office rooms in the Smith building
formerly occupied by the Liberal Tel
ephone company. He will have his
equipment and Office force here some
time next week.
The Democrat welcomes the gen.
tleman as his coming means better
things for the town and the country
surrounding. At later date there
will be real news to impart and the
town will take on new activity which
will extend far into the country ad-
jacent.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-03-20
VILE LIE MONNIER BADLY
BURNED WITH LIVE STEAM
Was Under Boiler Making Adjust.
ments When the Accident
Happened.


ments When the Accident
Happened.
While trying to make adjustments
on the tractor engine when threshing
on the Hibbs place west Of the city
yesterday, Will LeMonnier was
struck in the face and left arm with
a charge of steam. From his eye
brows to the lower part of his chin
the skin was removed and his eyes
are in danger of being much injured.
The charge also struck his left arm
and removed the skin.
Mr.. LeMonnier discovered some
thing wrong at the fire box and
crawled under the engine to tighten
a bolt which held the boiler when
suddenly the bolt was blown from
place and the escaping stead struck
Mr.. LeMonnier with serious results.
He was Immediately brought to
town, and at this time is getting
along as we'll as could be expected.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-03-20
FORDSoN DEMONSTRATION
PROVES A SUCCESS

A number of interested people
witnessed the demonstration of the
Fordson tractor in the W. H. Feather
farm west of the city Saturday after
noon. The tractor pulled 14-inch
gang plow as smoothly and evenly as
one would expect Ford to do, and it
gave entire satisfaction to those who
watched it work. 1t is likely that
many Seward county farmers will use
this little machine this spring, and a
farm is really at loss without one.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-03-20
WoMAN'S CLUB ELECTION

The Liberal Woman's Club will
hold the annual election of officers
Tuesday afternoon, March 25, at the
club house. Other important busi-
ness will be transacted and every
member is urged to be present. Reg
ular meetings have not been held
during the past year on account of
war activities but now plans are be-
ing made to resume the club work
and a pleasant and profitable year is
expected. All members are request
ed to keep the date of this meeting
in mind.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-03-20
NEW BUILDINGS RESUME WORK

The workmen are making an ef-
fort to finish the Gray brick which
has been under course of construc-
ton for several months. The wealth
er conditions have been a hindrance.
The building is to be occupied by the
Stallard bakery.
]. G. Ault entertains hopes of see
ing his building completed some time
this spring. Sickness, bad weather
and lack of proper material has de-
layed construction much, but he is a
hopeful individual, and insists that
he will have a building and renters
occupy it some time this year.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-03-20
MOVED TO THE. CITY

Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Harding of
near Hayne moved to Liberal this
week. The move was made for the
benefit of Mrs. Harding's health.
There are some conveniences in the
town that do not exist on the farm
and their residence in the town will
depend on the condition of Mrs.
Harding's health.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-03-20
ANNEX CAFE BOUGHT BY
C. w. MADDEN AND c. E. WADE

G. W. Madden and C. E. Wade
have bought the Annex Cafe and the
place is being renovated and remod-
eled. By next Thursday the new
owners will be ready to serve the
public with the best meals that can
be secured in the city.
Both of the gentlemen are well
known restaurant men and there is
every reason to believe that the new
firm will enjoy a good patronage.