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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-27
H. II. MeQUIGG is BACK
FROM CALIFORNIA
Petroleum Engineer For Traders Oil
Company Has Returned
to Liberal.

H. H. McQuigg, petroleum engi-
neer for the Traders Oil Company, is
back in Liberal, and while he has not
given out the intentions of his CON-
pany in regard to the well west of
town on the John l.. Boles farm, it
is expected that drilling is to be re-
sumed.
This well is being watched with
interest by the oil fraternity, and
while but little is kpown here cop7
cerning the well all sorts of rumors
are rife.
We shall not be surprised if we'll
is brought in as the company has
made all preparations in manner to
indicate that they mean business.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-27
WILLARD MORTON PYsHER

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. W. M
Pysher was saddened Saturday night
at 9:55 when the life of their infant
son, Willard Morton, took flight and
left this earthly home to dwell with
the heavenly Father.
This little one was only permitted
to be here two short months, having
been born December 22nd, 1918, and
departed this life February 22nd,
1919; but in his brief stay had be-
come very dear and held sacred
place in the hearts Of his parents and
brother, who will greatly miss his
presence in the home which only
baby life can give.
Little Willard was i'll only a few
days having had an attack of plural
pneumonia which was wrestled with
by loving hands and medical skill,
but to no avail.
Funeral services were held from
the Christian Church Monday after
noon, Elder James NJ Taylor having
charge. The remains were laid to
rest in the Liberal cemetery.
The parents, one brother, Leo
Pysher, two grandmothers and two
grandfathers and several other rela-
tives are sad today at the passing of
the little child from the family cir
Gle.
The many friends of the bereaved
family give them their heartfelt SYM
pathy.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-27
NEW AUCTIoNEER HAS
LOCATED IN LIBERAL

Roy Lyman and wife of Cunning
ham have been in the city the past
few days looking over the field with
a view to locating here permanently.
After giving the city a thorough n
spection they found conditions favor
able enough that they have decided
to remain.
Mr.. Lyman is an auctioneer Of
many years experience and expects
to engage in that business here. He
has some excellent recommendation
from bankers and business men and
is asking a share of the business in
this locality.
He is especially experienced in
land and live stock sales and hopes
to be able to work up considerable
business in those lines over this part
of the state.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman are pleasant
people to meet and we agree with
them as to their estimate of Liberal
as city, and hope they may not
have cause to regret their move.
Mr. Lyman has an ad in this paper,
which he invites you to read. He
is arranging to open an office, and
will move here as soon as he can Sc
cure a suitable residence, and ex-
poets later to build modern resi-
dence
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-27
WHITE WAY is NOW
TOPIC OF INTEREST
Sentiment Growing For Better Sys.
tenn of Street Lighting For
Liberal.

Since paving is practically disposed
of the question of white way is now
being discussed. While there is some
opposition to the white way at this
time, the majority of those with
whom we have talked are of the
opinion that it is almost part of the
paving proposition and should be
handled at the same time.
AS we understand the proposition
it is up to the city to install the
white way. This would mean the
cable, poles, globes and bulbs would
be paid for by the city. Just what
this will cost has not been determ-
ined, but from what data we have at
hand it is not going to be very seri-
GUS financial proposition.
Liberal has long needed more
street lights and now that the poles
are to be removed from the streets it
is a white way or nothing. We can
not afford to be in the dark.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-27
JULIA A. OMOHUNDRO

Julia A. Omohundro was born in
Amherst county, Va, November 13,
1888. Married to William C. Potter
June 10, 1852. She united with the
Baptist church at the age of 81. She
departed this life at the home of her
granddaughter, Mrs. E. E. Stephens,
near Floris, February 21, 1919, max
ing her stay on earth 85 years, 8
months and 8 days.
Funeral services were held at the
home of E. E. Stephens, Sunday af-
ternoon at l o'clock. The remains
were taken to Salina, Utah, Sunday
night where burial was made. Her
grandson, M. T. Potter, accompanied
the remains.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-27

Ethel Wanda Harvey, the infant
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Har-
vey, passed away about a. M,
Saturday, at the home of her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Cliff Ellis, in
the Bethel vicinity. Little Wanda
was three months old and had never
been strong, tho her parents made
every effort possible that she might
be brought to normal health, all was
IN vain. Funeral services were held
Sunday afternoon and burial was
made in the Bethel cemetery.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-27
SOME NEW BOOKS AT LIBRARY

The library has secured few new
books which are now at the public
service, they are: "The Daughter of
the Land" "Oh! Money, Money"
"The Heart of Fool" and "The
"Reclaimers," by Marguret Hill Nc
Carter.
"The Life of Roosevelt" which is
late publication, has recently been
placed in the library, the. gift of Mrs.
H. v. Tucker, Sr.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-27
RACHAEL MELvINA RoBB

Rachael Melvina Robb was born in
Indiana July 22nd, 1883 and depart
ed this life February 22nd, 1919, at
the home of her son near Tyrone.
Mrs. Robb had been in i'll health
for some time, but bore her suffering
patiently and when not in pain, she
was cheerful and jolly. She was in
deed a sweet christian character,
kind, loving and helpful to all with
whom she came in contact, so the SO
years that she spent on earth was
not in vain, and the world is better
by her having lived in it.
The remains accompanied by the
deceased's son, Emmitt Robb, were
taken to Hoyt, Kansas, February %,
for burial.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-27
DARL CHAMBERLAIN HOME

Darl Chamberlain, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. c. Chamberlain, returned
home the last of the week, having re-
ceived his discharge from the service.
Darl is none the worse for his ex-
perience, although he is mighty glad
to be home. He gained something
like twenty-five pounds in weight and
certainly look fit. He has gone to
work in the Chamberlain & Wall
Barber shop.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-27
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; MONEY FOR HARD ROADS

+ Washington, Feb. 25.-Final 4
+ legislative action was taken to- i
: day on the $400,000,000 post 4
+ office appropriation bill, which 1
: carries $200,000,0OO for road I
+ construction during the next I
: three years. The senate adopt 4
+ ed the conference report with a 4
+ record vote and the measure 4
= now goes to President Wilson. 4
= = @+4 . . .
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-27
GOT OIL PRODUCTION
IN A WATER WELL
Burlington Railroad Drilling for
Water Brought in 1,400-
Barrel Well.

The Burlington railroad company,
while drilling a water well on their
right-of-way near Akron, Colorado,
brought in a 1,40O-barrel oil well
recently, at depth of 1,45O feet.
Akron is about fifty miles west of
the southwest corner of Kansas and
entirely out of the known oil dis
trict.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-27

The members of the Presbyterian
Church met at the church last even
ing for their annual dinner. A good
crowd was in attendance and partook
of the bounteous spread which the
Ladies Aid had prepared. After the
dinner a good social time was spent
Musical numbers were given, also a
talk on the "New Era Movement"
by Rev. Crozier of Great Bend.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-27
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SOLDIERS KEEP UNIFORMS

+ Washington, Feb. 25.-The I
+ house today adopted the confer "
+ ence report on the bill permit I
+ ting soldiers, sailors and ma I
+ rines to retain their uniforms
: when discharged and allowing
+ them five cents a mile for
: travelling expenses home. The I
= measure now goes to the presi- I
. dent. 1
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-27

Miss Zella Lepper, who had been
visiting her aunt, Mrs. G. L. Light,
returned to her home in Kismet yes
terday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-27

Mrs. T. G. Chaplin left the first of
the week for visit with her daugh-
ter in New Mexico.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-27

Mrs. Ely Of Hooker visited Mrs.
Chas. Grant few days this week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-27

Mr.. and Mrs. D. R. Green came
from Kismet yesterday to attend Ma
tional Guard inspection
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1919-02-27

Mrs. Jennie Rodgers of near Kis-
met was a visitor in the city yester-
day.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-03

the doctors he might have been about
to visit, City Detectives Peters and
Horn have been at work on the case
since Monday, but still no trace Of
HaTtJc has been found.
Mrs Hartie is almost frantic from
anxiety, oliver Hartje, n brother, ar
rived "Wednesday from Kansas City and
is assisting in the search.
Hartjc IL described as 80 years Old,
feet ~ inches In height, weight aboui
1866 pounds, hair blond and inclined TO
partial badness
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-03
HEADQUARTERS co.
STAYS IN MEMPHIS

Lieut.. L. j, Calhoun has been recon-
mended for the captaincy OF Company
NJ Fourth Tennessee infantry, TO sue
coed G. l.. Jones, resigned, who has re-
moved to Connecticut.
S@gt. G. Fraser Wood has been rec
commended for the first lieutenaney Of
Company l. Of the Fourth, to succeed
Lieut.. Ira l.. Gilchrist, who recently re-
signed TO make his home in New Or
leans.
Top Sergeant ]. Howard. Of Company
NJ, who also Is leaving Memphis, will
be succeeded by Sergt, Gene Thompson
|. Capt A. C. Parker, commanding head
quarters company, has been notified by
Col. II. NJ. Gambler Of Athens, Tenn,
regimental commander, that his con-,
pany viii not be diSbanded. as rumored
but will remain intact in Memphis.
The rurnor originated after the resig,
ration OF Col Ewing Carruthers, Of
Memphis. as It has been, the custom IN
years rast for the headquarters com
pany 10 be organized in the home town
Of the reaimental commander.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-03
FRISCO CHANGES.

+. G. Reilly. general freight agent for
the Frisco railroad, with headquarters
at St Louis, has resigned to accept a
position with firm Of railway supply
dealers according to an announcement
received here Mr., Reilly's successor
has not yet been announced.
Robert ~ Nash, chief clerk TO Alex
Hilton, traffic manager for the Frisco,
has been promoted 10 assistant general
freight agent with headquarters at st.
Louis.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-03
HARTJE, SHIPPING
CLERK, MISSING
Grave Fears Entertained for
Safety of Employe of Kraus
G Co., Cleaners.

Grave fears are entertained for the
safety Of Harold o. Hartie, 80 years
old 1882 Neasey avenue shipping clerk
for Kraus & Co, cleaners 726 Madison
avehua, who has been missing since
last Friday.
best of order his family affairs were
In good shape AMI he IS not known to
have been the object Of cnmity on the
part of anyone. Abe Scharff manager
Of the cleaning establishment, says
Hartie left his desk at . o'clock last
Friday morning, saying he was going
to see a doctor He has not been seen
since. Inquiry has beon made OF all
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-03
$3.50 HIGHEST GRADE
FRENCH WILTON RUG

Genuine Shah Abbahs and LAX
guaranteed perfect and regular
latest colorings and, designs.
DO not miss tllis-Sou viii ne
rug OF this quality again at
tho price ........,...............
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-03
BROUGH ASKS FOR COAL
NINE VOLUNTEERS

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Dec. 3, lSpl A.
,irteers TO operate the Arkansas coal
mines and to load coal already mined
ard ready to ship.
The governor said that II the RESPONSE
to his appeal was not satisfactory he
would use convicts from the state
farms He asked that volunteers conn
municats with his office
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-03
PERSH|NG IS TO
Be IN MEMPHIS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8. pl)-Gen.
John J, PershiHg win be in Memphis
for the inspection of Park field carly
in February.
This information was conveyed to
Representative Fisher this morning in
a letter from Gen. Pershing, who eX
planned that the exact date OF his visit
to Memphis would not be fixed until
the itinerary of his trip to the Pacific
coast had been completed. His stop In
Memphis will be on his return
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-03
Old Age Deferred

Business who speed up the works and make business
boom during these daysaer the warms recognize the nece
sity of keeping fit When mind beogged when you have dull
headaches feel ogy when not p to snuff keep the bowels
free with mild laxative In the morning take tepd sponge bath
cd water be used does not child follow with brisk rub
down. sufficient setting up exercise good air until you are In
a glow. Have you tried it lately?
Don't let the poons accumulate the nestnes either but try
dose Of castor oil the first thing arising pleasant laxative
occasionally such made Msyappe on SD aap rolled
into tiny g.oated pill and sold in drug store as Dr.
Perce Pleasant Pellets Then cup of hot water before breakfast
and you'll feel better than king you continue in life thus YOU
pass Life Insurance examination at sixty
If you wish to prevent old coming want
your chances for long life you should drink plenty Of
soft rain distilled daily between meals Then procure at the
drug store Dr. Perces Anuc antirie-acd This Anure drives
the uric acid and relieves bskaehe and rheumatism well
kidney trouble Anurc dssoves acid hot tea doves sug
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-03
LONDON EXPECTS MORE
DECLINE IN EXCHANGE

LONDON, Dec. 3-The break in
American exchange to s36S, while con-
sidered serious from a trade viewpoint,
is due to the same conditions previously
prevailing -tho huge Indebtedness OF
England to the United states and to the
large amount of cotton still to come
from that country.
No official action taken to meet the
situation and in market circles the
opinion Is expressed that the rate will
go ettl lower. Today's decline unsettled
continental exchanges, which moved
against this country.
New-York tribune., 1919-01-31
Federal Reserve Bank
Earnings Break Record
New York Institution the
Only One to Establish
Surplus

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.-The twelve
Federal reserve banks broke records in
1918 by piling up an aggregate of $55,-
10000 net, largely from rediscount
operations, compared with sl1.202, 900
the year before. Gross earnings, the
Federal Reserve Board reports. were
SCI ,584 900
After paying s5.54o,Ooo dividends at
the rate OF per cent o.. capital stock,
and transferring S21 ,605, 900 to their
surplus funds, the banks reserved 500
i2S,000 as the government franchise
tax. This represents profits to the gov
ernment from operation of the Federal
reserve system. Nearly half of this
amount came from the New York bank.
which turned over s12,790.O 900 to the
government from its S22 ,634 900 net
earnings.
The New York bank is the only one
which has established surplus fund
of the maximum allowed by law. 40
epr cent OF pc aid-in capital stock The
Chicago hank ranked second in volume
OF busins IS III $6,S31 900 net earn
ingS, and So. )t 900 turned over to the
government fund.
The following table gives the net
earnings Of Che twelve banks and a
comparison Of the percentage earned
on the capital stock in 1918 and 1917:
New-York tribune., 1919-01-31
Seeks More Funds
Stockholders to Act on the
Proposal to Increase
Indebtedness

Samuel Rca, president of the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company, announced
yesterday that at the annual meeting
scheduled for March II stockholders
Will be asked to authorize an increase
of $75,000,O00 in the company's runded
debt ito be made at such fines and in
such manner as may be prescribed by
ihe dlrectors.'
The purpose OF the proposed IN
crease. said Mr.. Rca. is to provide for
present and future capital require
ments. including obligations maturing
during the present year and to reim-
burse the government for additions,
improvements and equipment eXpcndi-
turcs made in connection with govern
mcnt control, and properly charge
able to the company.
Through uniSsued balances remain
ing from previous authorizations. the
directors at present arc empowered to
incrcase tho Indebtedness by approXi-
mately $4,000, 600. The addtic aal
$4,000 900 viii bring the total author
i2ation to S12l 100000.
New-York tribune., 1919-01-31
Work e''s' Share
In Elsc Financial /
Legacy Of War
by Mechanics and
VI c Il ! $ Bank ; h o*
Heavy Burden Of TaN-
a'ion for NcN' Year

The average American will have to
contribute the product Of fifteen days
labor to The support Of the gov
orumcnt in 1920, according TO a
study Of "Tho Worlds War Debt"
which has Just been completed by the
Ncchanics and Metals National Bank.
The Britishcr viii have to work eighty
four days for the upkccp of the
government, the German ninety. the
Frcnchman IoA
After the Victory Liberty Loan n
April the yearly bond interest obiga-
tions OF the United States will be
SlioV,00o,o00, the survey declares.
1t is further pointed out that the bond
interest to be paid by the United States
viii be fifty times greater than the ma
TONS interest obligations Of two years
ago, and viii exceed by Sl0o 900
the combined interest payments Of all
tho European powers i'm 1913
I'm addition to interest obligations
the normal expenses of conducting the
government Will require tax payments
of more than $1,000, 900 900 in the next
fiscal year, the bank forecasts. On the
basis of annual peacc-tmc income as
figured IN 1913. the following table in
dlcatcs the probable percentage of tax
alton to national income in 1920:
New-York tribune., 1919-01-31
import Simplihcd
" ar Trade Board Ruling Is
Expected To Stabilize Trade

WASllINGTON. Jan. 80 Extensive
simpliication Of importation procedure,
expected to result in stabilizing the
import trade INTO INC United States,
was announced to-day by the war trade
board
Individual dmport licenses from the
United kngdcm, France, Italy and Bel
gium and their European and Mcdtcr-
rancan Afncan possessions into the
United States viii be no longer re
ouired except for the following com
moditics: Breadstutls. NaXos Emery
and its ore, fcathcr, fcrro- mangancsc.
spicgcleiscn. fur skins. nitratcs, meat
and meat products. peanuts. rice tin
tN-ole and tin concentrates or metals
containing more than > per cent of
tin.
The hoard also announced that all
commodities imported into Alaska, the
canal zonc and the island posses
slons may HOW be transshippcd to other
destinations than the United States.
New-York tribune., 1919-01-31
Reserve Bank Branc!,
TO Open at Buffalo
Collection of Checks Upstate
Will BE Expedited by
New A 1eIlcv

10 Facilitate the transaction Of busi-
ness at the other end Of the district
the Federal Reserve Bank of New York
is about to open a branch in the city
o. Buffalo for tho purpose Of recciv-
ing deposits, handling currency, max.
ing collections Of checks and notes anc
transferring funds Although several
OF the other reserve banks have already
opened branches. this Will be the first
established by the local institution.
The request for the establishments
OF the branch was made by three Buff
falo member banks and concurrcd in bv
aeTeral Of the non member banks Of
That city. THE position Of Buffalo at
the head Of lake transportation and
its growing Importance as banking.
manufacturing and commercial CENTRE"
sand statement iss~ed by the local
bank Yesterday, make it the natural
place Tor the establishment in this
district of a branch Of the Federal Re-
serve Bank Of New York Whatever
advantages accrue 10 d community from
haVlng the office OF a Federal reserve
bank within 1t will be enjoyed by Buff
ialo END viii place it on an equality
in tins respect with Pittsburgh, Gin
clnhat, Cleveland and Detroit the
other large cities nearest 20 it,
hen the Buffalo branch is cstab-
Nshcd the Federal reserve system will
consist Of twelve reserve banks, with
eighteen branches, all of which are
connected by private telegraph wire,
by which mempcr banks may transfer
funds from any one of these thirty
points to any other such point imme-
diately at par and without cost The
establishment OF the branch in Buffalo
Will not only facilitate the collection
of checks in Buffalo and its vicinity.
but will expedite for the banks in that
territory the collection of checks on
other parts of the country, and will
also be Of material assistance to the
local banks in dealing with currency
problems. as Buffalo is city with a
heavy currency movement and very
large paVrOllS'
New-York tribune., 1919-01-31
Bolstcring Sterling Exchange.

in banking circles the action OF the
British government IN putting an I'M
port embargo upon 4 long list OF com
moditics, essential as we'll as lu%urles'
is viewed as step toward rehiablll-
tatine Britain's international exchange
position. Credit advances to Great
Britain nv the United States govern
menl have been sharply reduced. ana
othor nca~s must be employed, i IS
asserted if sterling exchange rH'eS
are TO be maintained. As matter OF
fact. am agitation IS taking place N
England TO free the sterling cNcnahSP
market from its artificial RESTRAINTS
New-York tribune., 1919-01-31
Money and Credit

Call money continued in free supply
yeatcrday, and The ratc doclucd from
1H AT the opening and Tor renewal TO
per crnt At the end of the dag. Loans
secared solely b. nduairial collateral
wcre u per- cont higher.
The mar1ct for izcd date fund.- re-
oaincd narrow. ~ith q liitlc tending
~ 5H per- cont for sixty and ninety
doy oerodf Bankors oGcr salr
amount Of time moneY ~ 81 per cer'.
but bfo<ers will bid onIy a. becauso
they can re, demand funds - cncaply.
Nuliuv ,aics ~ mnuer ,oniordnv.
New-York tribune., 1919-01-31

he ability OF nations to pay in
icrcst ON wan bonds,' tho bank de-
clarcs. and gradually Wipe them out
VIII depend. in the final analysis, upon
economic factors, namely. the profits
,hat arr derived from production. in
dust'y and trade. For each nation.
,aen, the ability to ease the financial
legacy left by the war will depend
upon the answers to ;hese que stions:
"Will the nation be Impoverished
tccaGse OF the var9'
"'Wili Ii leeoup by developing its
economic resources o. all kinds?
'Will 1T compete actively in the
markets Of the world
"Will it mold its own in any com
petition for capital
"'Wil it retain f., labor
"lf the answers to these questions are
satisfactory. each nation for which the
answers are made win he able to sup
port its dobt and pro per vithal. The
welfare Of every nation rests upon its
capacity fer production. In cons dcr-
ing tho whole matter Of national bank
luptcy, tren. and Of ruin. we must rec
ognizo tn" fundamental principle that
bankruptcy. aftcr all. depends on other
things besides debt, and that ruin is
relative term. 30 matter how much
;> nation may borrow or how high its
.cbt oiied. if it's wealth and in
come increase proportionatcly it viii
lie solvent. If its wealth and income
increase more rapidly than debt, it
viii be moro prosperous than before