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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-17
FORMER LIBERAL GIRL WINS
1ST PRIZE AT DOUGLAS, ARIZ.
Helen Armstrong Took Highest Hon
ors in Debate on League of
Nations.

The pupils of the Seventh grade
Lhtted their essays on "The League
of Nations" to the judges, and re-
turns show that Helen Armstrong
wins the first prize. The winner took
the Affirmative side of the contro-
versy. Six others favored the league,
while three of the special mentioned
took the negative side of the ques-
ton. The arguments set forth are
extremely interesting and some OF
them are worthy of grown-ups. The
judges in this contest are Mrs. Lynn
]. Tuttle, W. P. Stuart and DR.. F. j.
Wright, and the prize is 81 to the
winner of each grade and the four
classes of the high school. The Dis
patch inaugurated the contest in or
der to arouse a broader and deeper
train of thought among the young
sters, and that The Dispatch is sue
ceeding far beyond its greatest ex-
pectations is clearly demonstrated by
a perusal of the essays:
Why l Favor the League of
Nations
Wy A1CtCu s-DI
favor the League of Nations, be-
cause it provides safeguard against
all wars. If a nation should make
war on another nation the League
would prevent the war. If nation
who is a member of the League would
go to war the League would break
off all relations with that country.
The League will protect the vital
interests of the people. 1t will make
Vt 30 that the labor problems can be
settled without trouble.
All the nations in the League will
be more progressive because the time
and cost which it necessary takes to
prepare for war can be put forth in
the building up of large institutions.
The League of nations insures
freedom for small nations. II ma
ton felt that her rights had been
wronged it could be settled without
resorting to hostilities.
Remember the past wars. In war
some nations will do anything. Ger
many's treatment to Belgium and
France could have been avoided if the
League of Nations had been organ
lied.
also favor the League of Nations
because it was founded by President
Wilson who has proven himself to be
the greatest man of the age.
The League not only protects the
Monroe Doctrine but it also strength
ems it.
Il Is to be hoped that the coming
Ieapue of Nations will have q tend
ency to do away with the selfish part
isanship which is so noticeable today.
After all, we are all living for one
cause, if we can live for it individu-
ally why can not we live for it ma
tionally?
The Democrat is pleased to reprint
the above from the Douglas, Arizona,
Dispatch, for it concerns a former
Liberal girl. Helen started her school
work in Liberal in 1918 and is known
to lot of our young people. In this
Acontest she was in competition with
@ne hundred other students, and the
honor is still greater when it is con-
sidered she was the youngest men,
Der Of the class.
And we are further glad to see
that the young lady is on the right
side Of the question and shows good
reasons for her position. We are
proud of Helen and hope she con-
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-17

we sure have a good prospect Of a
good wheat crop, also spring crop,
and it makes the business men smile
also. Here's hoping we all wear
smiles the balance of the year.
H. D. Massoni attended commits
sioners meeting at Liberal Monday.
The teachers of the Kismet schools
conducted food sale Saturday p. m.
at the Kismet State Bank. The food
was donated by the citizens and the
proceeds go to help finish paying for
an encyclopedia for the school.
Mr.. and Mrs. McReynolds called
at the H. L. Odds home Sunday even
ing.
Bro. F. T. Wedel of the Mennonite
church northwest of town preached
Sunday a. m. at the U. B. church in
Kismet.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-04-17

WE are very anxious right at this
time to secure a few choice farm
loans on land in the vicinity of Lib
eral. Our rates and terms are the
very best to be had. We close loans
promptly and you get all you borrow.
Prompt and satisfactory service is our
motto. See us the next time you are
in town, or phone US to call on you
Griffith & Baughman, Liberal, Kans.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-10-03
THE DIRECT ISSUE
TO THE FRONT
Wilson Challenges the Senate
to accept or Reject
BIG TURN OUT IN DENVER
Touch Heart OF Covenant, President
Says-Assembly Where England
Has Six Votes To Americas
One Does Not Vote.

Pueblo, Co1.-Reducing his fight for
the peace treaty to a direct issue of
acceptance or rejection, President Will
son invited the Senate to take a def
mite and unmistakable stand one way
or the other.
President Wilson arrived here on
board his special train at 8 o'clock
P. M. and was taken, with the mem
bers of his party. for drive through
the state fair. grounds, where fair
was in progress. He was then taken
10 the Memorial Auditorium, where
he spoke to a large and enthusiastic
audience.
After declaring it would be his
duty as chief executive to judge
whether the Senate's action consti-
tuted acceptance or rejection, should
reservation be incorporated in the
ratification, the President added a
warning that he did not consider "qual.
flied adoption" as adoption in fact. He
said, however, that he saw no objec-
tion to mere Interpretations.
In two addresses in Colorado dur
ing the day Mr. Wilson reiterated
again and again that the whole
controversy had resolved itself into
clear cut question whether the
United States should go into the
League of Nations or stay out. It was
time, Me said, that the nation knew
where it was to stand.
The Presidents first speech of the
day was at a morning meeting in
Denver and later he addressed crowd
which filled the Municipal Hall here.
Cheers many times interrupted his
declarations at the two meetings and
in both cities a constant din of cheers
greeted him as he passed through
the streets. rs
The President was introduced at the
meeting here by Alva Adams, former
governor of Colorado, who eulogized
Mr.. Wilson as Twentieth Century
Paul. and the greatest prophet of
peace"
In address the President said the
chief pleasure of his countrywide trip
was that it had nothing to do with his
personal fortunes. He repeated his
charge that an "unorganized propa-
ganda" was opposing the treaty and
that it proceeded from "hyphehs..
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-10-03
ARCHIVES
. CONVICT AUSTRIA
Show Up Won Berchtold as
! Preclpitating War
COUNT TlsZA OPPOSED WAR
Publication OF The Government Pro.
ceedines Shows That TWAS De-
tern1ined To Send An Uiti-
matum To Serbia.

Vienna.-There were made public
here from the archives Of the former
Government minutes
of the meeting of the Privy Council on
July Z, 1914, at which it was virtually
decided to begin war on Serbia. Ac-
cording to this publication, the min.
istry of Austria-Hungary, especially
Count Leopold Won Berchtold, foreign
minister, was solely responsible for
the outbreak Of hostilities.
The minutes show the meeting to
have been opened by Count Won
Berchtold, who pleaded for an imme-
diate resort to arms against Serbia,
stating that Italy and Rumanla
could be compensated afterwards for
not having been consulted before
hand" Count Stephen Tisza, then,
Hungarian premier, opposed the war,
demanding that diplomatic action be
taken first and then that an ultimatum
OF an acceptable nature be sent. Only
| in case both failed would he have re-
sorted to arms.
Count Won Berchtold thereupon said:
Now is the right moment because
Germany is ready to assist"
Count Tisza again warned against
the danger of a general European war
as result Of steps which were con-
templated, whereupon Count Won
Berchtold said:
THE opportunity is so favorable
| that immediate action is necessary"
Finally a resolution was adopted
that such far-reaching demands be
made of Serbia that she could not
fulfill them and thus a way would
be opened to a resort to arms. Count
Tisza demanded to see the ultimatum
before it was sent to Serbia, saying:
II am willing to resign if it is in di-
rect opposition to my views"
On the afternoon of the same day
another meeting was held, at which
mobilization of the army was dis
cussed. The Chief of Staff was asked
| by the War Minister if it was possible
| to effect mobilization which would
appear to be against Serbia only but
at the same time make it possible to
meet Russia. also il the troops could
be spared and to keep Rumania in
fear of invasion. Plans which were
made are not disclosed in the publica-
ton. The minutes say the council
then discussed the probability of
general European war and what course
the Austrian Government would take.
This latter point and any decision that
was reached relative to it are also
omitted At this meeting Count Won
Berchtold expressed satisfaction that
those Emergencies Of views among
the councillors which might have frus-
trated war are disappearing"
The document concludes with copy
Of the note from the late Emperor
Francis Joseph, stating that he "had
taken notice of the contents of the
minutes and had signed them with his
own hand
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-10-03
DIDN'T HELP TO GET CLOSE
Excellent Reason Why Old Gentleman
Could Not Decipher the Let
tiers on the Card.

The old man was applying at the eye
hospital for some spectacies and the
doctor was making test of his eyes
A card was fixed on the wan twetfty
feet away from where the old man
was sitting, and the doctor asked him:
"Can you read that, my MANI"
mo. SIR. said the old man, u
can't"
The doctor told him to go nearer.
swell, can you read 1t now?"
Again the old man replied, mo,
sir"
The doctor angrily pulled him for
ward till his nose almost touched the
placard.
well, can you read it now?"
mo, sir" said the old man sadly,
shaking his head. you see, sir, I
never learnt to readl"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-10-03
many STEEL
WORKERS ARE OUT
Corporation Looks for a Long
and Bitter Fight
CLAIMS MADE BY BOTH SIDES
Despite The WaIkout, Many Plants
Are In operation-some Are
Closed Down And Others
Seriously Crippled.

Pittsburgh, Pa.-The opening of the
strike in the iron and steel industry
of the United States found both sides
in the bitter struggle claiming the
advantage after the first days Skin.
mish. The steel corporation, against
whom the brunt Of the attack was
made, was able to operate most of its
plants in Pittsburgh district, accord
ing to officials of that concern. What
tomorrow will bring they could not
say, but they expressed confidence
that in view of the fact that the steel
workers did not cause general tie-up,
as was predicted in some quarters they
would have more men at work on the
second day than the first
The union leaders at headquarters
Of the national committee of the steel
workers declared that they were high
ly pleased with the answer made by
the thousands of organized and I'M
organized men engaged in the indus
try. William e. Foster. secretary Of
the national committee, predicted
that the intensive campaign to union.
ize the plants not only of the steel
corporation, but independents as well,
would result in bringing many more
thousands out on strike.
Secretary Foster gave out figures,
based, he said, on reports received
from union leaders, in all steel dis
tricts Of the country, indicating that
approximately $4,000 men out of the
half million engaged in the industry
answered the strike call. In the
Pittsburgh district alone, he said, IT,
600 men were out.
While corporation officials refrained
from going into figures, their state
ments on the situation did not agree
In any particular with the figures is
sued by Secretary Foster. 1t was
claimed in some quarters that not
more than $4,000 workers in this dis.
trict answered the call It was adj
mitted by officers of the Carnegie
company, the Steel Corporations
largest subsidiary here, that some of
the plants were snort handed, Dut
that sufficient men reported on the
day and night shifts to permit all of
its important mills in the district to
operate almost at 100 per cent.
1t also was admitted by the steel
officials that blast furnaces, which
they said had always been regarded
as weak spots, were, in some in
stances, badly crippled, by failure of
enough men to report. Where this
occurred, -the furnaces were banked,
and the men who reported were con-
centrated on other furnaces. No man
was sent home, but was given some
thing to do, if he cared to work, off,
Gals said. In the city of Pittsburgh
the steel corporations plants were
fully manned5 it was given out
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-10-03
F|CNE FLAME
IS SPREADING
Reports, Say Other Adriatic
Ports Will be Occupied
WAR CLOUDS GROW DARKER
Declaration BY Jugo-sIavs Against
Italy Would Result II Moves
Reported Were Carried
Out by The italians.

Partisan Italian detachment, with
several armored motor cars, has
crossed the line of denarcatfon near
Toguire, Dalmatia, and penetrated the
town after having pvercome the resist
ance of dozen Jugo-Slav soldiers,
according to a dispatch fron Belgrade,
received here.
The dispatch adds shat two Ameri-
can vessels have left spalato for To.
guire.
The Italian Admiral Milo, accord
ing to the dispatch informed the
American officer IN command OF the
vessels, that the Italian detachment,
comprised soldiers who had mutfned
and that they were acsing on their
OWN initiative.
A Rome dispatch says che Gior-
male dItalian denies report that Ca
bEiele .d.AnnnA1fo's supporters have
advanced toward Tran Spalata and
Eefenfco.
Nevertheless alaBnzing reports are
reaching peace conference circles
OF the possibility nat d'Annunzio's
action At Plume may be duplicated
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-10-03
GARRY ON!
If Constipated. Bilious
or Headachy. take
"Cascarets"

Feel grandl Be efficientl Don't stay
sick, bilious, headachy, constipated. Re-
move the liver and bowel poison which
is keeping your head dizzy, your tongue
coated, your breath bad and your stom-
ach sour. Why not get small box Of
Cascarets and enjoy the incest, gentlest
laxative-cathartic you ever expert
enced? Cascarets never grippe, sicken
or inconvenience one like Salts, Oil,
Calomel or harsh pills. Cascarets bring
Sunshine to cloudy minds and half-sick
bodies. They work while you sleep. Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-10-03
WASHINGTON

Senator Norris told the Senate he
believed an investigation of the al
legged activities Of Postmaster General
Burleson in connection with civil serv.
ice appointments would show that
the Postmaster General had done some
things that seem to be sufficient
grounds for Impeachment"
Without a record vote, the House
passed and sent to conference a bill
granting authority to the Interstate
Commerce Commission to regulate
rates with the same power It exer-
cised prior to government control
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-10-03
auRLEsoN DENIES CHARGES.
Says Mo Effort Was Made To Influence
81 Civil Service Ratings.

Washington. Denial that any effort
had been made by the Postoffice De-
partment to influence the Civil Serv.
ice Commission in the rating of eligi-
BILE appointees for postmasters Of frst,
second and third class offices is made
by Postmaster-General Burleson in a
letter to Speaker Gillett.
To substantiate his statement, Mr..
Burleson included in his letter tabu-
lation showing "conclusiyely that the
charges so frequently made that tho
Postmaster-G General is violating the ex'
ecutiye order are unfair. unjust and
without foundation in fact"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-10-03

Accept california" Syrup Of Figs
only-look for the name California on
the package, then you are sure your
child is having the best and most harm
less laxative or physic for the little
stomach, liver and bowels. Children
love its delicious fruity taste. Fun
directions for child's dose on each bot
tie. Give it without fear.
Motherl You must say California
ADV.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-10-03
PREDICT "FLu" EPIDEMIC,

Cleveland, o.-Predicting the return
OF the influenza epidemic this winter,
physicians and surgeons attending the
annual national convention of the Phi
Rho Sigma Fraternity declared that
the country is prepared to fight it as
uever.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-10-03
REWARD FOR MAIL BANDITS.

Quebec.-A reward of $4,000 was OF.
fered by the Postofice Department for
the arrest Of the bandits who robbed
the mail car of train on the Canadi-
an National lines last Thursday of be-
tween $4,000 and 100000.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-10-03
BOMB KILLS THREE.
Explosion In Home OF Restaurateur
Injuries Four Others.

Batavia. N. Y.-The explosion OF a
bomb in the dwelling of Carl Fri.
march, in this city killed three per.
sons and injured four. The dead are
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Battagli and
their 2-year-old son. OF the injured
Mrs. Trimarchi sustained broken hip
and injuries about the head. Mr.. Tri-
march, is restaurant keeper. He
recently has received three threaten.
ing letters.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-10-03
MAKES NEW AIR RECORD.

Major Schroeder, In Two-Man Plane.
Ascends $4,000 Feet.
Dayton, Ohio.--For the third sue
cesive time Major R. w. Schroeder,
chief test pilot at McCoek Field, broke
the worlds two-man airplane altitude
record, when he assembled to an in
dicated height of $4,000 feet, or APP
proximately six miles. A Lapere two
passenger plane was used in the
flight.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-10-03
TO FUND ALLIED DEBT TO U. s

short-Term Notes To Be Converted
Into Long-Term Securities.
Washington Negotiations will be
under way soon for the funding of the
Allies obligations to the United States
into longterm securities. APPROX
mately s1o,Oo0,OO0,OOO Of war credits
have been advanced to the Allies on
short-term notes. Interest charges on
the outstanding notes will be taken
care of in the details of the funding
agreement, yet to be worked out.
Great Britain is the largest debtor
to this Government, owing about $4,-
000,0O0.000. with France and Italy
owing most of the remainder.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-10-03
EDWARD BOX RESIGNS.
Editor OF Ladies' Home Journal To
Take Long Rest.

Philadelphia The resignation of
Edward Box as editor of the Ladies'
Home Journal, effective January i
next, was announced here. Fl. o.
Davis, of Los Angeles, Cal, who has
been managing editor OF the magazine
for the last six months, will succeed
him.
Mr.. Box has been editor of the pub
lication for 80 years, and in .his letter
of resignation said he wished to mark
the thirtieth year by withdrawal
from active editorial work.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-10-03
Exnensive Pet.

'There's an atmosphere of wealth
about this home" "Do you judge from
the size of the house, the ample
garage in the rear. the maid sweeping
down the front. steps and gardener
busy on the lawn?" mo. l judge by
the size of the dog on the veranda.
Anybody who can afford to feed a
great dane these days must have plen-
ty of money."-Birmingham Age
Herald.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-10-03
SPEED RECORD FOR AIR MAIL.
Trip From Cleveland To New York
In 2 Hours 81 Minutes.

New York.-A speed record for car
rying mail between Cleveland and New
York by airpiane was established
when the distance of 43O miles was
covered in 2 hours and 81 minutes, it
was announced at the postof1lce here.
The plane. with 375 pounds of mail,
was piloted by John NJ. Knight.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-10-03
SAYS HUNS MUST HAVE LOAN.
Erzberger Declares Germany Needs
United States Support.

Berlin.-The only way Germany can
hope to recover her economic position
is through large loan arranged by
an international conference and sup
ported by the United States, the Tage.
blatt reports Matthias Erzberger, the
Minister OF Finance, as declaring in
the National Assembly during discus
sion of taxation revision.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-10-03

On Board President Wilson's Spe.
cial Train.-Ill from over-exertion on
his long tour for the peace treaty,
President Wilson Cancelled the speak.
ing dates remaining on his schedule
and returned to Washington.
The President acted under orders
from his physician, DR.. Cary #. Gray.
son, who said in a formal statement
that Mr.. Wilson was suffering from
nervous exhaustion" and that while
his condition was not alarming, a
considerable period of rest would be
necessary for his recovery"
After a few days at the capital,
the President may go to some seclud-
ed resort for a rest from the official
cares which have occupied his atten,
ton continuously for many months.
A plan for Mr.. Wilson to go to New
York to welcome King Albert of Bel.
GUM virtually has been abandoned,
hut the President expects 10 receive
the nations visitor later at the White
House. All engagements for the inn
mediate future have been cancelled
After anight of illness, during which
DR.. Grayson and Mrs: Wilson were in
almost constant attendance on him,
the President decided to abandon his
trip when his train reached Wichita,
Kan. He did not leave his private car
there and during most of the day he
was in. bed. In the afternoon and
evening he got some sleep and was
able to take some nourishment.
Since he left Washington Septem-
Der 3-the President has delivered 40
speeches for the treaty, and when he
reached Wichita had Travelled more
than 5000 miles of his original 10000.
mile schedule.
DR.. Grayson, after an examination,
took resolute stand against continu-
ance of the speaking trip. Secretary
Tumulty was called into the consulta-
ton and the two prevailed on the Pres
ident to abandon his plans and return
to the capital
Meantime the train officials, acting
on orders from DR.. Grayson and Secre-
tary Tumulty, sidetracked the Presi-
Dental special mile away from the
station, where a crowd was waiting
impatiently for the Chief Executive to
appear. Word was later sent to the
crowd and it dispersed.
Not since 1915, when he spent two
weeks at Cornish, N H., has Mr.. Will.
son really laid aside the worries of
the Presidency. Last year he took a
short cruise on the yacht Mayfower,
but he was occupied most of the time
as he was during his trips across the
Atlantic with important domestic and
international problems. Continued ap.
plication of his mind to these prob
lens during the war and at the Peace
Conference, rather than the immediate
effects OF his speaking trip, are cred
tied by his friends with responsibility
for his present illness.
During the present trip, besides his
work for the treaty, he has disposed OF
considerable executive business aboard
his private car, signing bills and reso-
lutions and carrying ON an extensive
correspondence. He has force of
stenographers with him, but he also
carries his own typewriter and some
times has been up until IL o'clock at
night writing letters and notes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-10-03
LEVINE REPORTED SLAIN.

Paris Hears 6oIshevik Premier Has
Been Assassinated.
Paris.-A rumor was in circulation
on the bourse here that Nicholas Len
inc the Russian Bolshevik Premier,
had been assassinated.