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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-09-16
FORTNA BUYS THE
CRAIG LUMBER YARD
Old Established Business Passes
Under New Management
This Week.
INTEND OPENING A new YARD
Bucklin Man, After Buying Location
For New Business Makes Deal for
One Already Established.

Instead of starting new lumber
yard in South Liberal as he intended
F. w. Fortna has purchased the Craig
Lumber Yard on South Lincoln and
has taken charge of the business.
The Craig Lumber Yard is one of
the oldest in the Southwest having
been started years ago by the j. B.
and p. A. Craig, under the firm name
of Craig Brothers.
When the yard was first estab-
lished it was located on the lots oc-
cupied by the Boles store, Mahoney's
market and the Craig Shoe store.
When Liberal began to grow and the
territory was needed for business
buildings, the Craig's moved the yard
further out and built brick business
houses on the site.
The yard has been a good business.
but the past few years Mr.. Craig has
been devoting his time to the oil
business, and has not been connected
with the yard personally. During
this time J. N. Maxwell has been in
charge, but he too, had the oil fever
and desired a change, so when Mr..
Fortna made a good offer be bought
the business.
Mr. Craig will continue to make
his home here as he has many other
property interests here, and is Lib
eral booster and Liberal is fortunate
in that while gaining another good
family il is not to lose one.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-09-16
TWenty-fO Known Dead and Hundreds
Seriously Injured. Buildings Torn By
Shock. May Be Work Of the Reds
THE TROOPS CALLED OUT TO GUARD
The Tremendous Explosion Felt in
Manhattan-Probably the Work of
Fanatics.
(By international News service)

NEW YORK, Sept 16.-A terri
fic explosion wrecked the offices of
the j. P. Morgan & Company on Wall
Street, at noon today killing twenty
four outright and injuring hundreds
of others. The ambulances were
running in a steady stream to the
hospitals of the city, carrying the
injured and dying.
The shock of the explosion was
felt in Manhattan, windows were
shattered for many blocks surround
ing the Morgan building. 1t is the
theory that time bomb had been
placed by fanactics and another
theory is that loaded wagon of dyna-
mite was struck by a car which caus-
ed the castrophe.
Great crowds gathered to the scene
and caused such commotion that the
troops were called out to protect not
only the excited crowds but the sub
treasury which is located opposite
the Morgan offices.
The stock market is temporarily
curbed by the unexpected event.
1t is thought that the plot was not
only to destroy the Wall street firm,
but to take the life of Morgan Nor.
gan. however, is in Europe at pres
ent, but private detectives will guard
him as well as the financial districts
of New York.
Palmer ordered an immediate in.
vestigation, and the head of the secret
service department are already on the
way to New York to the scene of the
tragedy.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-09-16
ASK COLORADO HUNTERS TO
WEAR RED HATS THIS SEASON
tBy international News Service


DENVER, Sept. 16.-Flaring red
hats may be worn by all hunters
who enter the Colorado deer coun-
try this season. E. Mcdonald, prom
inent sportsman, is adopted.
The increased number of casual
ties among hunters each year caused
by inexperienced and careless shoot
ers has aroused sportsmen to the
need for some protective measures
to prevent the numerous accident
al" shooting during the deer hunt
ing season and Mcdonald suggests
that each hunter be compelled to
wear red hat or red handkerchief
around his neck to distinguish hin
plainly from game.
"Too many hunters blaze away al
the first object they see," Mcdonald
declared, "and some bright object
that is plainly visible may be tht
means of saving several lives"
The open season for deer in Colo
RADIO lasts but four days. October
to a.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-09-16
DEAD HERO BROUGHT BACK
(By Paul Brewster)
International News Service Staff

international News Service stan
Correspondent.
LONDON, Sept. 16.-The work OF
removing the bodies of the $500 of.
ficers and men of the United States
Army who were buried on the British
Isles during the war for transpOr-
tation back to America is rapidly
progressing.
The bodies, which are scattered
in ninety-eight cemeteries throughout
Scotland, England, Ireland and
Wales, are those of soldiers who
died in British camps. U-boat vic
tins and aviators killed in aerial ac-
cidents.
A party of Americans employed in
the work of reclaiming our dead
soldiers bodies recently landed from
the Belgian steamer, Croningen, at
the Island of Islay, and removed the
remains of 800 U-boat victimss, in
cluding those on board the illfated
!.usciana. After the bodies were ex-
humed the remains were placed in
oaken coffins and taken aboard the
vessel, which then sailed to Eigg and
Rum, where more bodies were re-
claimed.
When the bodies Of our soldiers are
removed from the cemeteries at Car
saig and Tobermory, the vessel will
go to the north of Ireland, where the
exhumation of the bodies of Ameri-
can soldiers will be continued on
Irish soil
"There is no need for hurry in the
work." said Captain Pearce, U. S. A.
"The removing of the bodies should
be done properly, as the graves of
our dead are all well taken care Of.
/ found fresh flowers and grass on
the graves throughout England and
Wales.
"a neat little white cross has been
placed above the grave of each SOL
der, bearing the name, rank, date
and manner of death of the deceased
inscribed on a little plate in the CEN
ter of each cross.
"Above the graves of those who
met death in the air an airplane pro-
pellor, with three of the blades sawn
off at such lengths as to form cross
has been placed. A brass plate bear
ing the name of the aviator and the
manner and date of his death has
been placed in the middle of each
cross" he concluded.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-09-16
SOUTHWEST BOOSTERS
TOELKHART YESTERDAY
Had Good Trip All the Way and Took
Photographs Of Growing Crops
EnrOute
THE LIBERAL MEN HOME LAST NIGHT
Wilburton Farmer Loading Cante-
loupes By Car Lots-Forty Acres
Averaging $3.50 per acre.

When the Southwest Boosters left
Liberal Wednesday morning, many
Liberal business men accompanied
them as far as Elkhart, and returned
home in the evening.
The first stop from Liberal was at
Tyrone, where a cordial but quiet
welcome was given. A number of
Tyrone Boosters joined the process
sion going on to Hooker, where still
a few more joined. The men were
feeling good and were enthusiastic
about the wonderful crops all along
the way.
The stop at Hugoton was enjoyed
as the ladies of the Christian church
of that little city, had a wonderful
chicken dinner prepared and steam
ing hot waiting in the church base
ment.
"You can't say it too glowingly,"
said Ray Millman to Democrat re-
porter this morning. "That was
splendid dinner, and the women of
the Hugoton Christian church was
great cooks"
II. +. Downs, governor of Stevens,
welcome the Boosters and he spoke
well. An interesting little program
was carried out here and everyone
had a splendid time.
More Hugoton cars Joined the
boosters and by the time they ar
rived at Rolla there was a long pro-
cession.
The official photographer took
many shots of the farm homes, lux
lrant fields, highbred stock and other
progressive farm scenes along the
way. The reporters sof the news
papers were busy taking notes
At Wilburton, Kansas, they saw
farmer loading canteloupes. He had
shipped ten carloads. It was learn
ed that this farmer owned 40 acres of
canteloupes from which he realized
$4,000 per acre from the fruit. This
was net gain. He raised the Honey
Dew variety which proved wonderful
plants. }
At Elkhart where the party took
supper, the program was in process
when many of the Liberal delegation
returned home. A dance was said
to be one of the features of enter
tainment. Taking the trip altogether,
the boosters feel well repaid for the
time spent. Sincere welcomes were
extended to them everywhere and the
report of farm conditions and deve-
lopments more than satisfied the
widest hopes.
As soon as possible, pictures of the
trip will be sent to the secretary of
the Chamber of Commerce, and any
one interested may call and see them.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-09-16
WARM WEATHER DELAYS
HUNTING FOR DUCKS

Warm weather is causing a delay
of the concentrated drive on wild
ducks by Seward county nimrods.
The official season opened yesterday
and many hunters are anxiously
ava ting the first big fight south.
Only a few scattering ducks have
been reported to date, although many
have already been out investigating
Many local nimrods ignore the gov
ernment- law which states that the
duck season opens the 18th. The
state law, under which licenses are
taken out, provides for the season to
open September 1st. The state law
also provides for spring shooting,
which is forbidden by the government
game law.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-09-16
Crowds Yesterday largest Since First
Strike In July. Put On a
Real Show
water BLOWN 300 feet IN The AIR
Rumor That Well Was to be Brought
In" Caused Hundreds to Visit
Traders Well, Which Gave Exhibi-
ton Worth Money.

The information that the Traders
No. /, on the Boles farm was to be
put on the swab yesterday caused a
rumor to spread to the effect that the
we'll was to be brought in as an oiler
and caused a great rush to the
scene.
All day cars lined the road, and by
the middle of the afternoon several
hundred persons were on the ground
in an expectant attitude.
Every move of the drillers was
watched with intense interest. Should
one of the McQuigg brothers be seen
in consultation with a driller word
would pass through the crowd that
they were about ready to "bring in"
the well, and these rumors were cir
culated several times during the af-
ternoon and evening.
All eyes were riveted on the der
rick watching for any sign of the
liquid which is expected to trans
form Liberal into metropolis in a
few days time.
Several times during the afternoon
water was shot high in the derrick
with a roar, but it was not until af-
ter supper that the well put on the
real honest to goodness show.
When the swab was pulled a great
column of water, which seemed to
fill the tower, arose AS it neared the
l,top of the derrick there was no les.
NS ing of volume and it smashed into
the block with a terrific roar anC
when it fell to earth one might have
imagined a cloudburst had occurred.
The spectacle lasted possibly 6
minute and half, then the swab was
shot out of the hole and column OF
gas shot to the top of the derrick foi
possibly a couple of minutes, while
the "pug" of the gas as the swat
came from the casing could be heard
for. down the road.
It was a wonderful thrilling sight
and was witnessed by more than q
thousand people who had come in an.
ticipation of the we'll coming in.
The gas pressure continued strong
a column of gas coming from the
casing, shooting ten or fifteen feet in
the air. This continued for more
than an hour and was so strong that
the swab could not again be put in
the hole for some time.
Work continued during the night
and several times water shot to the
top of the derrick, the last time being
about two o'clock this morning.
There was but little activity at the
well this morning but many cars are
visiting the lease in the hope that
there will be repetition of yester,
days exhibition.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-09-16
THE ANTHRACITE COAL
STRIKE IS NOW ENDED
Five Thousand Miners Returned To
Work Today. All Will Be Busy
Tomorrow
PEACE REIGNSI Ms TRIKE TERRITORY
(By International News Service,

SCRANTON, Sept. 16.-The an
thracite coal strike ended today and
five thousand miners returned to
work and the seventy-fve thousand,
that have been out on the strike will
all return by tomorrow. The miners
and owners came to a satisfactory
agreement today and the strike dis
tricts have settled down to a quiet,
normal existence once again.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-09-16
ENTERTAINED P. E. o.
THIS AFTERNOON

Mrs. Mcleod was hostess to the
P. E. o. at her home this afternoon.
Mrs. A. F. German gave an interest
ing account of her trip to Yellow
stone Park. The hostess served a
dainty luncheon. The next meeting
of the P. E. o. will be held Septem-
ber 80, and it will be Guest Day.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-09-16
MISSIONARY RALLY PROGRAM

Song.
Devotionals Stewardship of
Money, Mrs. Lepprant,
A Backward Look and Forward
Look of the W. H. NJ S., Mrs. Scan
drett
Home Eetaoinhrdlu TIL
Music.
An outline of the New Years
work of the W. F. M. S., Mrs. Mel
vim
A demonstration, "Not Exempt"
Reading, "Her Tenth Box" Mrs.
Morrow.
Mystery Box.
Music.
Offering.
Song.
Benedction.
To be given Thursday, Sept. %,
80 p. m. at the Tabernacle.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-09-16
LIBERAL AWAKENING
OIL FEVER SPREADS
Only Topic Discussed Is As To Happen
ings At the Traders Well
The PROSPECT is VERY ENCOURAGING
Rumors Continue to Float That Big
Well May Come at Any Time, But
Officials of Company Making no
Statements to That Effect.

After a sleep of several weeks oil
excitement is again at fever heat,
and while officials of the American
Fuel, Oil & Transportation company
are making no statements as to the
probable outcome of the well, others
who are familiar with the work of
drilling seem to be unanimous in
their opinion that it is but a matter
of short time until the Traders we'll
will be producer, and big one at
that.
Every move is being anxiously
watched, and there is a more, salts
fed feeling in evidence than at any
time since the big gasser was brought
in.
That there is oil standing on the
slush pool is taken by many to mean
that there is a good showing in the
well, while the more conservative
hold to the theory that the oil comes
from the machinery. This is a topic
much discussed, with little chance of
an agreement between the two pro-
positions.
The Democrat is at sea on the
propositin, as we are hardly fami-
liar enough with the work to venture
an opinion.
However, many seem to think that
the fact that the work is proceeding
night and day is significant and that
the company is anxious to get pro-
duction at the earliest possible time.
The material has not yet been
hauled out for the second test, and
there is still much speculation as to
where the well will be located. Some
are betting on the tract across the
road. from the present well, others
have it located as much as five miles
west, while still others are taking it
two or three miles north. But the
only folks who are in position to
know are not yet certain enough to
make public announcement, if i'm
deed, they have already decided on
one.
The next few days are going to be
anxious ones for Liberal and the
Southwest, but the Democrat is none
the less firm in its opinion that the
Traders well will at some time be an
oiler, and that instead of three or
four tests there will be dozens, pos
sibly hundreds of derricks dotting
the landscape of Seward, Texas,
Beaver and Stevens counties.
The fact that the Traders we'll
has developed second gas sand, as
strong or possibly stronger than the
first, has cinched the fact that this
will be a good field even if oil is not
found, and we are making plans ac-
cordingly.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-09-16
113 RATTLESNAKES
KILLED BY TRAPPER
(Ry International News servicel

Wy ITIVOI TItIVI'tI1 INO"S OTFIOoJ
PORTLAND; Ore, Sept. 16.-Rat-
ties from 113 rattlesnakes killed by
one man this summer from the letter
ing on a belt which is the latest ac-
QUESTION of the United States Bioli-
gical Survey office here. "Compli-
ment of R. C. Fulkerson, 1920" is
the wording formed by the rattles.
Fulkerson is a coyote hunter near
Ormond, Washington, near Wenat-
chez. He killed the rattlesnakes
while attending to his trapping.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-09-16
BAND MEETING TONIGHT

Musicians of the city will meet to-
night in the band room on North
Kansas avenue, north of the Armory,
where they will organize band and
get ready to take part in the Ameri-
can Legion celebration, beginning
October 4th.
The city has good many excell-
ent players in all probability band
will result.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-09-16
THE FEATURE PLAY
WILL BE TONIGHT

The feature bill of the Triangle
Players who are at the Majestic, this
week, will be presented tonight.
The title of the play is "In Old
Kentucky" 1t is five act drama
with plenty Of good comedy, and
special scenery and costumes. High
class specialties between acts.
Get your seats at Taylor's.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-09-16
WON'T TELL HER AGE
TO ELECTION BOARD
(By international News service)

o. PORTLAND, Me-, Sept 16.-Be-
cause she refused to give her age to
the registration board, Mrs. F.
Ernest Holman, wife of a prominent
citizen was denied the right to regis
ter for the State elections. The in
cident may be made test case and
the courts called upon to determine
if it is necessary for woman to give
her age when enrolling for regis
tration.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-09-16
BETHEL BAPTISTS TO
GIVE COMMUNITY SING

The Bethel Baptist Sunday school
will give a Community Sing at the
Hopewell home, IL miles northeast
of Liberal, Friday night. September
IT. Horace Malin will be the song
leader. All are invited.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-09-16
IN ITALY
STILL RUN RAMPANT
(By international News service)

GENOA, Sept. l6.-Artillery has
been planted in the heights above the
city and turned on the factories. The
ship yards are occupied by the
strikers. The workers are retaliat-
ing by hosting red and black flags.
Riots are almost uncomfortable and
many have been killed and wounded.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-09-16
EPISCOPAL SERVICE

Sunday morning September 10th,
Holy Communion 7:3.. Holy Com
munion and sermon, IL a. M, sub
ject, "The Healing Touch" Rev.
Chas. f. Walterss.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-09-16
NOTED HOTEL CLOSES
By international News service)

(By International News Service)
NORWOOD, Mass, Sept. 16.-
Mrs. Fanny Brown, proprietor of
the Norwood House the towns only
hotel has closed its doors. Reason,
lack of patronage The Norwood House
was hotel before the United States
Constitution was written.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-09-16

Mr.. and Mrs. V. M. Landinham re-
.urned the first of the week to their
nome in Paris, Mo-. after an extended
visit with the V. Forbes family.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-09-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Zach Cain have gone
east to visit their son, Byron, in
Washington, D. C. and relatives in
their old home in West Virginia.
Tyrone Observer.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-09-16
WILL GIVE HIKE TOMORROW

The Christian Endeavor of the
Christian church will give hike to-
morrow evening. AZ campfire will
be the feature.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-09-16
CLOSED TODAY FOR REPAIRS

The Pate Studio is closed today
while the interior of the building is
being repaired. 1t was damaged by
water during the Southwestern Hard
ware fire. which occurred a month
apO
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-09-16

The Bybee Stock company is
playing at LaVerne, Okla, this
week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-09-16

Mrs. s. L. Davis of Arkalon was
/ Liberal visitor Wednesday.
Morris tribune., 1920-12-17
EUROPEANS PLEADING
FOR Their CHILDREN
Elder Generation Sacrifices Self
That Hope of Future May
Receive Means of Life.

The one optimistic note in the deS-
Dsrate need prevailing through the war
torn areas Of eastern Europe is the ex-
traordinary and touching faith of the
people in the children. The elder gen.
aration has put all its hope and trust
b the future Of the generation now in
Its early years. In fact, in many in
stances 1t is deliberately sacrificing it.
self for the children, the Europe of to-
morrow.
In the war-ravaged districts supplies
nscessary for maintenance Of insti-
Buttons are lacking, but it has been
noted that always the request for out
side aid emphasizes the needs Of the
EOTphanages. How marked is this in
elination was indicated by the fact
that one district Of Poland the au-
thorities, appealing to an American re-
lief organization for assistance, asked
assistance for only one military hos
pital, four general hospitals and TWEEN
ty orphanages.
The appeal has reached America
with the result that because they know
that literally millions Of European chill
dren face starvation and death from
disease unless the aid that only this
country can give is forthcoming, eight
great American relief agencies have
banded together under the name Of the
Morris tribune., 1920-12-17
FOREIGNERS SENDING
VAST RELIEF HOME
Over 80 Per Cent of Food Drafts
Sent to Europe Gifts From
Immigrant Population.

Out of their earnings, for the most
part as unskilled labOrers, living from
hand to mouth the foreign-born ele-
ment in the United States is contribut-
ing largely to the funds for food sup
plies to aid the starving peoples of
their native lands.
Figures from the Food Draft section
Of the American Relief Administration
show that $593, ITO had been sent to
Poland, up to the end of November,
$15S,17O. had been sent to CzechO
Slovakia, Hungary had received $685.
7eO, Germany had 81, ,619 and Aus.
tria &2,O46,72O. It was estimated that
more than 80 per cent Of this money
had been spent by nationals of these
various countries who are now in the
United States. There are about 800,
600 Poles, 100000 Hungarians, 100000
Czechs and 100000 Slovaks in this
country.
The profits which resulted from the
sale of these food drafts have been
turned into the fund for general child
feeding. 1t is to bring this fund up, to
the point where it can meet the de-
mands on it, to save the lives of $780,
900 children that the European Relief
Council has been formed by eight great
relief organizations.
Morris tribune., 1920-12-17
HANCOCK
From the Record.

Robert Pomplun is expected home this
week from Jordan, Mimi, where he has
been taking the mud baths for week
or so.
A fine baby girl was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. oliver Goulet on Saturday morning
last. She wanted to be sure of being in
plenty of time for Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peters, who have been
on the John Luthi farm the past year
have moved into the village and now
occupy the Ringrose house made vacant
when George Peterson removed to the
Anderson farm.
The local cream market has felt the
effects of the dumping of millions of
pounds of butter from Denmark in this
country. Usually at this time of the
year cream goes up in price but the
influx of foreign butter has sent the
market down.
Sunday evening one of the big plate
glass windows in the post Office was
broken and also one of the lower lights
when Ford driven by J. o. Anderson
refused to listen to reason. It seems
Mr.. Anderson headed in to the curb
there and had his power shut off but the
robe over his knees had dropped back
of the brake and he could not stop the
car in time to avoid running into the
window.
Morris tribune., 1920-12-17
LONG LAKE

Mrs. Henry Hadler called at Peter
Linstad's one day last week.
Agnes Christmas spent Saturday at
Peter Linstad's.'
Mayme and Otto syverson and Her.
bert Tom called at Richard Toms on
Monday evening.
Peter Linstad was Morris caller on
Saturday afternoon.
Otto Syverson was a Cyrus caller on
Tuesday.
Emma Anderson spent Saturday and
Sunday at her home.
Richard Tom and Clarence Berth and
Otto Syverson autoed to Alexandria on
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Tom called at
Leonard Hawkenson's Sunday after
noon.
Christmas program and basket social
in District % known as the Long Lake
school, December 23. All are cordially
invited.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tom were
pleasantly surprised Thursday evening,
being their eighteenth wedding anniver-
sary.