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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-07-29
BOTH DRILLS WORKING
J. A. VICKERS SAYS
ITS AT LEAST EVEN BET
Compares Traders Well With Anna
rilla Gasser and Gives us
the Preference

j. A. Vickers of the Vickers Pet
roleum Company of Wichita, was
here several days this week investi-
eating local oil conditions.
Talking to representative of the
Democrat Mr.. Vickers said: 81 really
believe that at the present time it
is at least and even bet that they
get oil in the Traders well. If it
was well like the gasser at Anna
rilla | wouldn't have had the faith,
and | had rather play the territory
around this well than that at ANA
1illa, as conditions here are way
ahead of those existing in that ter
ritory."
Continuing Mr.. Vickers said; IF
they bring in an oil well here it will
open up big field. l am satisfied
that it is not a local proposition, and
the presence of oil here would lead
to the belief that the field is extern
sive."
Asked as to whether he made any
investments Mr.. Vickers replied that
he did not. "We\qre getting ready to
start several wells in the Florence
field. We own our own production,
pipe line system, refinery, lubricat-
ing plant, tank cars and have our
own marketing organization and we
are drilling only in absolutely proven
territory. When this country is
proven we will make arrangements
to put down some wells"
In reply to the question as to how
long he thought it would be until the
territe"v would be thoroughly tested
he said that this depended upon the
attitude of the land owner toward
the drilling companies. when a
company sinks wildcat hole" said
Mr.. Vickers, at is taking a long
chance. The land owner is taking
practically none. Therefore there
must be the closest cooperation be-
tween the land owner and the COM
panies"
He says there is only one way to
get country tested and that is to
get the holes down, and expressed the
hope that the people out here would
be reasonable enough to get the
holes drilled.
! zone thing l should like to men
tion," said Mr.. Vickers, sis the debt
the community owes to Mr.. McQuigg
and his two sons for the part they
have played in the development of
the field"
Mr.. Vickers was accompanied by
his wifi and charming little daughter
and was welcomed by a host of
friends who have known him from
childhood.
He has reached high place in the
business world, and we hear it whis-
pered that he is worth a couple of
million or more.
Everyone here is glad to hear of
his success and express the hope that
he shall keep climbing.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-07-29
.sIsKER DIES SUDDENLY

Ed White of near Hayne received
a message that a sister had died at
her home in Missouri. No particul-
ars were received, but it is known she
died suddenly.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-07-29
MRS. WOOD HERE TO
BOOST oTHO'S CANDIDACY

Mrs. o. T. Wood is here from To-
peka in the interest of the candidacy
of Mr.. Wood. She was caller at
this office yesterday and received
the information that little work was
needed, as we have yet to find a
Democrat who is not supporting Mr.
Wood.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-07-29
LIBERALS CANDIDATE
FOR GOVERNOR is STRONG
Reports From Over State Give o. T
Wood Candidacy Encourage
ment.

When he voters of Kansas go into
their canvas booths next Tuesday
they will have to choose one from
four candidates for governor.
As they scan the list, those not per-
sonally acquainted with any of the
candidates, will see there the name
of o. T. Wood of Liberal. They will
recall that Wood is United States
Marshal for Kansas, and that he has
made good, and their pencil will in
stinctively move to the square oppo-
site his name on the ticket.
The reason for this is that Kansas
admires a man who makes good.
This is a land of conquests Oppos-
ing forces bar the pathway of every
man who takes up his residence here,
and it takes a man to overcome them.
This o. T. Wood has done.
Wood came to Kansas when Kan
sas was young He came to South
west Kansas when this section of the
state was considered almost impos-
sible Wood wasn't built of the ma
terial that makes men back up. He
Joined the little band which deter
mined to tame the wilderness, and
wit h a resolute smile faced the hard
ships which it was necessary to un-
dergo to accomplish the object of his
desires.
He stayed and prospered. He did
not make a million, but he owns a
good tract of land and still gives it
his personal attention.
He broke into politics by being
Sected sheriff of Seward county.
Although the county was Republican
Wood carried the county, and then
succeeded himself several terms.
When the national administration
changed with the election of Presi-
dent Wilson, Mr.. Wood got into the
game and sought the appointment as
United States Marshal His opponent
was one of the strongest men Of the
state, and a good, capable man, but
o. T. Wood made his canvass, sent
in his petition and received the ap-
pointment. At the expiration of his
first term he was reappointed with
out opposition.
AS United States Marshal he has
made good in every way, and that
is the reason we expect Kansas to
vote for him Tuesday.
If Wood receives the nomination
next Tuesday the man who opposes
him next November will have such
a race as has never before been seen
in Kansas, and regardless of the can
didate against him we expect to visit
him in the State Capitol and call him
governor.
Our reason for this optomistic pre-
diction is that Wood is a man who
all classes can conscientiously sup
port. The farmers and stockmen will
have friend in the governors chair
if he wins, while the laboring man,
the business man and men in all
walks of life can support him because
they know he will be fair to all in
the administration of public affairs.
The people of Liberal and Seward
county, as well as Meade county,
where he is best known will give him
hearty support. In fact there should
not be vote against him in either
county, and we feel certain there
will not be many who will not only
vote for him, but will boost for him.
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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-07-29
DR.. DAY RECEIVES
GOV. APPOINTMENT

Dr. B. H. Day of the Morrow Hos
pital has been appointed by the U. S.
Public Health Service to look after
the wounded soldiers, Sailors, Nurses
etc.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-07-29
HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS
EXAMINATION

The State Examination for high
school credits will be held at the
court house Friday and Saturday,
August and T.. beginning at. 8
o'clock.
Emma Thompson, Co. Supt lite
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-07-29

II. W. Magruder and children,
Marion, HarTiet, and Hugh left We'd
nesday for Colorado, where they will
join Mrs. Magruder and spend several
weeks in the mountains.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-07-29

/. G. Jones went to Dalhart today
on business connected with the Salt
City Business College of which he is
field representative.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-07-29

M. F. Beaumont of Hartley, Texas,
was here today on business. He is
in oil leases, royalties and
lands.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-07-29
BALL TEAM TO GUYMoN TO-DAY

The Liberal base ball team went
to Guymon this morning to play the
neighboring team this afternoon.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-07-29

A. P. Ridenour of Moscow was a
Liberal business visitor Thursday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-07-29

Mr.. Y. Scot Of Hugoton was Lib
eral business visitor Thursday.
The Washington times., 1920-10-10
BRITISH PRESS DEPLORES
PRElllER'S DRASTIC PLAN

LONDON, Oct. 10.-Whether the
government proposes institution of
new and more drastic policy in gov
erning Ireland was the Question de-
bated by newspapers here today. fol-
lowing bombing of the city hall at
Cork.
Belief was general that official
action was inevitable and it was
pointed out that Lloyd George. in
speech at Carnarvon yesterday, had
intimated he would not hesitate to
use force to suppress outbreaks on
the island.
The Weekly Dispatch expressed BE-
lief that the prepier's speech showed
a lack of craftsmanship and declared
he had demolished suggestions of
others seeking to bring peace to Ire
land without offering a substitute.
The Sunday Times declared that
Lloyd George had not delivered a
very striking message and feared that
his attitude did not tend toward pla
eating Ireland. The newspaper hoped
the premier would deal with the Irish
question in the same manner in
which he prosecuted the war, in
which event it believed a solution
would not be long delayed.
In his speech, Premier Lloyd George
said it was no wonder the police
struck back after 100 OF their num-
ber had been murdered with no
chance of bringing the murderers to
justice. He protested against Civ
ing Ireland any more governmental
freedom than had been proposed by
previous prime ministers and said
"the murderous gang now tyrannixing
ireland must be broken up" After
that. he said. England could proceed
with plans for self-government. Order
must first be restored, however. be
held. either by Ireland or by British
military forces.
'If war is to be waged, IL must be
Continued on Page e. Column IL
The Washington times., 1920-10-10
H|SINN0CENCE LURE
TO PE:PPERED Wife
Says He'd Never Been Anywhere
and She Wanted to Show
Him. Night Life.

NEW YORK, Oct. 10.-"Norman WAS
such an innocent boy! That IL the
reason went about with him. ana
the reason my husband was glad to
lAAset trne go about wtsh hiR WY.
he atdn know what ! tamp' or .
'E61d-disger' or any Of the bad 2eop,e
f6f fNew Ycrk were N was q defig It
to tell Rim absut life In . big etty."s
Mrs. Herbert Thomas. who ha 4 he'd
pepper thrown in her eyes few SAys
ago in Jamesburg, N. j.. by Mrs.
HasAl H jennings. because, As the
latter explained, Mrs. Thomas was
"vamping' Mrs. Jennings brother,
Norman Jobes, broke her silence
about the case with these remarks
and few others. s.
The Thomases. who live in Brook
tlyn, have been staying at Jamesburg
for the summer tMr. Thomas for
week-ends only). and Mrs. Thomas
has been motoring and walking lot
with young Jobes, the village
Adonis." Everything was lovely un>
til the cayenne throwing.
when / first met Norman" Mrs.
Thomas went on, he almost shocked
me by telling me he had never been
to New York. except the time he
passed through on his way to New
port for service in the Signal Corps
during the war. He had never seen
cabaret, roof garden or a mid
night promenade!
when / told my husband this. he
said Norman was just the sort Of per-
son for me to take motor rides and
walks with, and Mr.. Thomas said we
were surely lucky to meet such a nice
>seax,t f,,~
suggested that when we get back to
the city we should show Norman the
sights and intrpduce, him to the night
life. But protested against this, and
said II would be shame, to spoh
such an innocent boy. Norman was
awe-stricken, he told. me, over what
he had seen of the great city during
his short stay there. '.." o..
HAS Norman called to see how you
are getting along since the pepper
throwing?' Mrs. Thomas was ask ed.
mo, but know he Is very anxious:
because he cussedi his sister just ter
rible when he found what she had
DONE" she replied. II can still feel
his hands washing out my eyes with
his own handkerchief and i will keep
1t as a souvenir of the occasion. e.
Norman was frightened. that night
when detectives came to question
him. But he didn't admit anything
wrong. He couldn't-because' there
wasn't anything wrong"
"Will you remain in Jamesburg ?"
Mrs. Thomas was asked.
mo, we will go back to Brooklyn
as soon as we can find a place
Jamesburg may be slow, but II can
surely go some when gossip comes
up"
The Middlesex county grand jury
on October 15 will decide whether or
not to sustain the charge of assault
and battery which has been laid
against Mrs Jennings by Mrs. Thomas
The Washington times., 1920-10-10
WOMAN TO TESTIFY
IN TOMB Staying
Housekeeper May iCIear Up
Mystery Of Cellar Burial of
Los Angeles Millionaire.

Los ANGELES, Cal, Oct. 1O.--Al-
though on the surface phe mystery
of the murder of Jacob c. Denton, Los
Angeles mining man, whose body was
found buried in hidden crypt in the
basement of his home here three
weeks ago, seemed no nearer solu-
tion today than 1t did the day the
body was discovered, police were still
unwilling to give up. Deputy District
Attorney w. c. Doran was placing his
chief reliance, he said, on the grand
jury inquiry into the murder, which
Is scheduled to begin on Thursday.
1t is then that Mrs. r, G. Peete, OF
Denver. whose connection with the
case always has been shrouded in
mystery, will tell her story. 1t was
stated that she would be. allowed TO
go before the grand jury then, and
last night she made the statement
that she would tell the most minute
details OF her acquaintance and deal
ings with Denton.
Although II was considered con-
elusive yesterday when the verdict
OF the coroners jury at the inquest
declared the body found in the secret
compartment to have been that OF
Denton. Mrs. Peete, in her statement
last night intimated she did not
think the body Denton's, She referred
to "the man whose body was found"
but did not mention Denton's name.
The Washington times., 1920-10-10
BY DENIS OCONNELL.
Uniyersal Service,

DUBLIN, Oct. 1O.-"Great Britain
has made an open declaration of war
in Ireland"
That was the Interpretation Sim
Fein leaders here today placed on
the speech of Premier Lloyd George
at Carnavon, Wales, in which he
practically gave direct approval to
the outrages by the "Black and Tan"
police.
SHOWS ENGLISH HYPOCRISY.
Premier Lloyd Georges speech"
said one leader. proves that Great
Britain's love for the small nations ts
nothing but hypocrisy. The war
which is on wiik continue unless a
compromise Is reached. Hitherto the
British government has made war on
Irefaxd without formal declaration.
Now che shows, her hand openly fer
all the world to see"
The Washington times., 1920-10-10
BOY BUNCOS HIS MOTHER
FOR $2.25; TRIES SUICIDE
Pretends He Has Toothache, Gets
Money for Treatment, and
Then Blows II.

NEW YORK. Oct 1O.-Rather than
be found out in n lie, and incidentally
In what fnanciers call the misap-
propriation of funds. ffteen-year-old
Frederick Davies tried to commit
suicide by turning on the gas in his
room in his home. He was restored
by an ambulance surgeon from the
Lincoln Hospital and confessed.
The shortage of his accounts
amounted to 1925.
Young Davies financial troubles date
back To last Tuesday when he went
to his mother with n rousing tooth
ache and request for money to get
II treated. She gave him n dollar.
The next day the budding f,nancier
again went to his mother and told
her he needed a dollar and a quarter
for n second treatment.
Mrs. Davies went to the Lincoln
Hospital where the alleged treat
ments were being administered and
discovered that the cost of the two
treatments was 40 cents--if they were
secured at all. IL has not been
learned how David Invested his S2.25.
The Washington times., 1920-10-10
COX IS SIDE ISSUE
IN WILSON'S PLANS
Cabinet Men on Stump Haven't
Yet Even Mentioned Can
dates Name.

Three members of President VIII
sons Cabinet are on the stump in
the Democratic campaign. but not one
of them has mentioned the name of
Governor Cox in any one of his
speeches. In this fact, recorded here
today. politicians professed to see
confirmation of the story that the
Administration plans to work only
for the League of Nations.
Reports on Secretary of tSate Col
by's speechmaking, which started
Thursday at Cleveland. 1t was point
ed out, have so far failed to carry a
single reference to the Presidential
nominee. Secretary of War Baker. at
Boston Friday night, talked League
of Nations exclusively. The gov
ernor's name did not appear in the
advance copy of Secretary of Navy
Daniels speech prepared for the
Western trip.
1t is also generally recognized that
Attorney General Palmer. who was so
severely criticized by the Democratic
nominee, will devote himself ex-
clusively to the League of Nations on
his speaking tour. As one OF the
Attorney Generals close friends ex-
pressed himself today, What else
could Cox expectT
Democratic leaders contend that
this political phenomena Is the result
of the Presidents time -honored con-
tention that the League OF Nations
issue is bigger than any political con-
test.
They contend that by making votes
for the league the administration men
are making votes for Governor Cox.
The Cox men, however. are just a
bit apprehensive.
The Washington times., 1920-10-10
ARREST PROMOTER
IN WH|SKEY FRAUD
Harry BroIaski Known From
Coast to Coast, Accused of
LIQUOR Deals.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. Oct TO-
With Harry A. Brolaski, promoter and
stock brpker, undeyssarrest and war.
rants out Tor two Alles ed associates
charging Illicit dealings in liquor re-
Hpsrted to have netted close 70 a quar-
ter million dollars, the shake-up Of
prohibition enforcement in California
apparently was near a climax today.
Mrs Glad Kimball Warburton.
after two weeks of service as State
prohibition director, has been remov-
ed from office.
The United States attorney is look
ing into the circumstances of the
death Of former Prohibition Director
l.. Hanley, who was killed in an au-
tomobile wreck short time ago.
1t is charged that fifty-one barrels
of liquor were taken from bond ware
houses on a permit issued for the San
Francisco county hospital and then
served to delegates to the Democratic
national convention
Department of Justice representa-
tives declare that they found tele-
phone lines leading to prohibition di-
rector's office had been tapped.
Brolaski is known from coast to
coast as promoter, broker, and poll
tician.
A few years ago he announced he
had given up promotion schemes and
reformed" He then wrote book
entitled THE. Tool and His Money"
in which he said:
"The easiest picking that ! have
found in my journeys around the
world was in New York city and in
Chicago"
The Washington times., 1920-10-10
HARDING IS ELATED
At RESULT OF TOUR
Given Enthusiastic Receptions
Throughout Entire Invasion
of Doubtful" States.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, Oct. TO-
Senator Warren G.. Harding was
cheered today by the reception he
has received in Oklahoma and Kansas
as he was on his way back to Marion
after the second stump invasion of
so-calIsd doubtful territory.
Harding has been received enthus-
iastically in all the points visited
since he left Marion. He made at
least dozen speeches yesterday,
approximately announcing petrol
cum policy" to this section which
is interested in oil. In most of his
addresses he dwelt at length on the
League of Nations and his views were
applauded by the crowds.
The announcement that Harding in
tends to ask the aid of women in
drafting an association of nations
was greeted with an ovation in
Wichita
The Washington times., 1920-10-10
MARQUARD IN
TICKET SALE CASE
Cleveland Police Drop Charges
Against 0odger Pitcher Ar
rested for "ScaIping."

CLEVELAND, o., Oct. 10.-Charges
against Rube Marauard. port side
Finger for the Brooklyn Dodgers, ar
rested on charge of ticket scalp
ing, will not be pressed, II was stated
today by police officials.
Marduard was arrested by a city
detective In n downtown hotel about
two hours before the game yesterday
and taken to the police station, where
a warrant was sworn out charging
him with violation OF the exhibition
ordinance. forbidding Illegal traffic
in tickets. He was permitted to go
until after the game, with the under
standing that hearing would be
given later
II was then decided to permit the
pitcher to go with a reprImand. De-
tectives say that Marauard was Of
fering to sell set OF box tickets good
for the series OF games here for s35O
rolice say that when Marauard was
arrested he admitted his guilt, stat
ing that he had paid $3.50 for the
seats. but found that he could not
use them.
Marqusrd himself said there was
nothing to tho story. Further than
this he declined to make any state
ment.
The Washington times., 1920-10-10
BROTHER SWEARS
MAYOR IS NOT FED
John McSWiney Watched All
Night From Adjacent Cell to
Prove Martyrs Sincerity.

LONDON. Oct. 10.--"It is impossible
that Terry could have been clandes-
timely fed. I have the absolute oath
OF the prison doctor that no such
thing has been or will be done"
John McSwiney, the younger brother
Of the hunger r-striking lord mayor o.
Cork. made this statement today. after
a protracted visit TO his brother In
Brixton Jail
II myself was with Terry in his
cell until II o'clock last night" con-
tinued the prisoners brother Then
I stayed in another cell until 9 o'clock
in the morning, but was able to see
Terry through the grating, a.;d I
am positive that he gets no food
whatever in any form"
John McSwiney added mat none OF
the members of the lord mayors fam
lly were adverse 10 the principle o.
dying of self-imposed starvation.
MY brother" he concluded. us
dying on -he sarne principle as the
Christians did in the days OF Nero
The Washington times., 1920-10-10
SERIES P|V0TS
QNDAYSGAME
Both Managers Confident, While
Gamblers Offer Even
= Money Either Way.
IDEAL BASEBALL WEATHER
Speaker Declares He and His
Tribe Will Be "Sitting on
World" After Fray.

CLEVELAND, Oct. 10.--Fair and
warm was the Weather for the fifth
game of the world series between
the Cleveland Indians and the Brook
lyn Dodgers at league park here
this afternoon.
Old Sol peeped out for a while
this morning, and while it was not
as warm as yesterday, prospects
were that it would turn out to be
an ideal baseball afternoon.
The temperature registered 30
degrees shortly before noon.
BETTING IS EVEN.
Crowds of enthusiastic fans turned
out Of their beds after their usual
Sunday morning "late sleep"
The hotel lobbies were jammed
with yawning bettors who were will
ing to risk even money either way
. Although the two managers con
tinued to keep silence regarding their
pitching selections. 1t was generally
believed among the "old boys" that
hope chest, while Iris Speaker was
bent on placing his confidence In
"Dnster" Mails, the recruit southpAW.
Some of the wise birds" however.
believed Robinson might choose Clar-
epce Aitchell, the mysterious soUens
paw and general utility man. who has
not yet been given chance to face
thesr,1ndiape. II is known RObby
favors . southpaw, and a. Marquard
worked yesterday. II was believed he
might spring Mitchell in the nature
OF q surprise.
CRUCIAL POINT At HAND.
The old Crucial point" of the 1920
world series has arrived. Today will
tell the tale.
Manager Speaker, OF the rejuvina-
ted Indians, declared he and his base
ball crew tonight will be sitting on
the globe with a one-game lead over
the Brooklyn Robins and the world
baseball title in the palm of their
hands.
All Cleveland was wild today over
the prospects of a victory Everybody
here seemed to think that the In
dians have found their batting eyes
and can't lose. The 5-to-1 victory
yesterday convinced them.
On the other hand, a victory for the
Robins means an edge on the series.
1t was considered almost a certainty
that Robby would use Grimes. II
Grimes delivers. the Robins can lose
the other two games in Cleveland, as
the Indians must return to the
Dodgers home lot for the final games
OF the series. Then, of course. Crime $
would be available again at Ebbets
Field.
Contrary to expectations, Cleveland
failed to take the lead in the betting
odds, and even money was being wag-
cred on the series today. The gam
blers are feeling reluctant about risk
ing their money on today's game, as
they have been unable to dope out
whether Cleveland realty started
slugging yesterday or whether the
Robins just had an 'off day"
The Washington times., 1920-10-10
JOBLESS ROYALTY GIVEN
AUDIENCES AT VATICAN

ROME, Oct 10.--For the hrst time
since the beginning of the world war
large number OF royal personages
today visited the Vatican and were
given private audience by Pope
Benedict The hrst to be received
by HIS Holiness were Prince Andres
and Princess Alice Of Greece.
Prince and Princess Christopher OF
Greece followed and then came the
Grand Duchess George o, Russia The
last to be received was Princess Nina
Xenia OF Russia
All were received with royal hon
ors, the Vatican guards escorting
them throughout their visit.