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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-04-29
illustrations by
i, IRWIN. MYERS

go - - 'hT,., 'jf-sN - :,
Are5nWhIle,S unconscious ofthIs sud:
den sollcitude for his health, Hugh
Drummond was once more occupied
with the piece of paper he had been
studying on the doctors entrance:
BeyorG. establishing tho fact that the
man In. the peculiar condition. was
Hiram C. Potts, the American multi:
millionaire, he could male nothing
out uf it.
"If only I'd managed to get the
whole of it," he muttered to himself
for the twentieth time. "That dam
fellah Peterson was too quick" The
scrap he had torn off was ~typewrit-
ten, save for the Americans scrawled
signature, and Hugh knew the WORDS!
BY heart. go. 7
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-04-29

At length he replaced the scrap IN
his pocket-boOk and rang the bell.
James, % he remarked rs his serv-
ant came in: YOU'D better know
that as far as I can see we're up
against tough proposition"
Indeed, sir" mur1nuredthis servant.
1.-THE gentleman Is asking for you,
sir" Mrs. Denny's voice from the
door made them look round.
Hugh walked quickly along the pass
age to the room where the million
aire 10y ntbed. ".
"How are yop feeling?" said Drum
.nond cheerfully.
The man stared at him uncompre-
hendingly, and shook his head.
do you remember last nlghtT
Hugh continued, speaking very slowly
and distinctly. Then sudden idea
struck him and he pulled the scrap OF
paper out Of his case. DO you re-
member signing tlat?"
Tor while. the man looked at 1t I;
then with q sudden cry Of fear he
shrank away.
mo, no." he muttered, not again."
Hugh hurriedly replaced the paper.
"Bad break on my part, old bean; you
evidently remember sather too well.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-04-29

plete paralysis
ade Of Britain
...., ...,.. =, months. ! do :.
. '.the$holder of
!: :::of five million, );
:. F: do; desire, and
g earl. necklace. andathe
:" are at, present
chess Of fLaln-p
'~ h. no questions
btained.
AM. c. POTTS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-04-29
THIS MAN A HERO

ITO be Continued.)
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-04-29
IF GERMANY HAD WON
Forty Billion Levy. Would Have Beer
Placed ON United States.

An indemnity of 20 billion dollars
was the penalty which the kaiser
proposed to impose upon the United
States if Germany had won the war in
1917. say II London dispatch. 1t was
included in his peace terms written
by himself in the spring &C. that year,
and just discovered in the archives OF
the German foreign office, says the
Berlin correspondent of the Manches-
ter Guardian. The other peace condi-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-04-29

tions Of the kaiser were:
Germany was to get the rich French
coal fields Of Longivy and Brie.
Germany was to get the Belgian
coast.
Germany was to get Courland and
Lithuania.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-04-29

Germany. wVas:to get the Azores - =.
Germany was. to get the Island OF
Malta. ! ..-......-..,
Incidentally, Prince Joachim, one OF
the kaiser's sons, who has since COM
mitted suicide, was to be made king
of Rumania.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1921-04-29

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!: The Story. Of
!: Our States
By JONATHAN BRACE
x1.-NEW YORK
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SAAss$1zN. eighty five
W\// years before
ssas { Henry Hud-
:, sons voyage In his. little boat;
the Half Moon, up, the river
which now bears his name. For
I at that early, date. an :. Italian
navigator, Verrazano, exploring
for France, sailed into New
= York bay. This first visit to
New York made little stir and
was soon forgotten, and 1t was
Hudson's rediscoyery W hich
tempted the Dutch to send over
colonists and obtain. for. the
Dutch West India. company a.
monopoly of t'c Dutch urstrade
in America. The new colony
WHICH was started in 1923 called
its territory New Netherlands,
after its mother. country, and
their principal city New Amster-
dam. 1t is interesting to reflect.
j. that Manhattan island: which Is
now New York city, was pur-,
chased from the; Indians for $24
worth Of beads and !: ribbons.
Even in it's earliest days the set
tlement on Manhattan: Island.
was cosmopolitan. In 1643 1t Is
reported that eighteen different
languages were spoken there i:
In 1864 the English captured
New Netherlands, and King
Charles II presented the colony
to his brother, the duke of York,
who was later King James II,
and its name was then changed
to New York.
New York played a leading
part in the formation of. the
United; States. It was Alexan-
der Hamilton who was New
York's representative in framing,
the Constitution and it was:New
York city which was selected as,
the first capital Of the new
Union, where Washington was
inaugurated the first president.
Ever since the Empire state; as
New York is sometimes called,
has held the deciding voice in
presidential elections. Though
it's size lis only 49,24 square
miles, not. quite half way in the
list Of states according to area,
its great population gives New
York fortS five presidential elec-
tors, the largest number of any
Of the stares.
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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-10-06
Ha-. Cot OF Cheap

The usual story goes that our Far
organization paid Jack Payne $500 to
do his diving stunt; but owing to a
miscue with the Larned Fair, Payne
had a vacant week, which Hays got
for $40 rather than the usual five or
six hundred we otherwise would have
had to pay.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-10-06
LOCAL NOTES

neo9oeocosoo8osoososos osoo8soooeossososos8
Four-year old Stag Hound, dark red
color, lost or stolen from Plainville,
Kansas. A liberal reward.-Dutch
Wise
Call Gay TillOtsOn when you see
coyote.
The women, they say, have quit
using Arbuckle's coffee. 1t is hard on
the stomach.-Pink Rag.
R. W. Ealden was down from near
Ellis, Friday, attending the Fair
Mrs. Stevenson returned home Sat
urday night, from Abilene, where she
has been visiting her parents the past
week.
1t costs five or six thousand dollars
to run the Hays Fair and more than
that, we have the finest grounds in the
state. excepting only the state fairs.
The Saturday Afternoon Club will
meet with Miss Ida Shaffer, October
Sth. at 2 80 p. m.
For Sale.-Oak Dining Room Set.
Table, chairs, buffet, china closet. A
bargain. Mrs. W. A. Lewis.
Warren's extra quality white Draw
ing Paper for all kinds of drawing
and water color work. 9X12 pads at
1Oc each, and 25x3S sheets at sc each.
A. L. Clark & Son at the Free
Press Office.
Warren's extra quality white Draw
ing Paper for all kinds of drawing
and water color work. 9x12 pads at
10c each, and 25x38 sheets at sc each.
"A. L. Clark & Son at the Free
Press Office.
Warren's extra quality white Draw
ing Paper for all kinds of drawing
and water color work. 9x12 pads at
1Oc each, and 25x38 sheets at Sc each.
"A. L. Clark & Son at the Free
Press office.
W. F. Bunker and family are at
Ampa, Idaho, where they will remain
for a considerable time Mr.. Bunker
Is engaged, as usual, in repair work.
Expert fishermen brought in a
catch Of thirty-five pounds from Big
Creek, the other day, a six-pound
carp included.
Mr.. VIM. Schneider started work
in the c. Schwaller's Sons office last
Saturday. Mr.. Schneider is well
posted in the line of lumber having
worked with a Lumber Company at
Florence, Kansas, for three years.
large delegation from Phillips
burg attended the Fair here last week.
DR.. P. c. Anders is enjoying a
visit from his brother. who lives in
Alabama.
Lafe Stout shipped a car of cattle
to Kansas City this week.
C. w. Reeder and wife left this
Thursday morning for New York
City. Mr.. Reeder says that it is not
NSAAAoAB IuSI - W. 1NCCuGI-
ReplOgle & Sons on Sunday, ship
ped some cattle to the Kansas City
stock yards.
AS expected, George Palmer took
the grand prize and most of the prizes
on chickens at the Ellis County Fair
last week. The birds bought at the
State Fair at Hutchinson and brought
home, were the pride of the exhibit.
Mrs. George Diehl died Saturday
night at st. Anthony's hospital. J.
Sawyer, the undertaken from Plain
vile, came over after the remains:
Anthony Deane of Hutchinson, is
here transacting business and visiting
relatives.
Miss Bertha Solomon returned to
Denver, Monday night, after spend
ing several weeks here with her
mother.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-10-06

Tom Scott of Ellsworth, made the
town Monday, for Swift & Co.
Mrs. Staatz of WaKeeney, spent
Sunday here visiting her daughter,
Miss Florence, who is a Especial nurse
at st. Anthony's hospital.
S. a. Sulentic made business trip
to Victoria, Monday.
Louis Ptacek motored to Ellis,
Monday morning.
Frank Corwin has bought small
house east of the laundry and he IS
getting it in shape to rent.
Lorenz Braun of Victoria, was in
the city Monday, transacting bust
ness.
Miller Brothers and the Kruger
Brothers finished a well on their 800,
four miles north of town, this week,
544 feet deep. They struck vein of
fine soft water which rose three hun
dred feet in the well.
G. NJ. Cox made hurried trip
to Victoria, late Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Frank Corwin and othree
daughters spent the week end in Cor
ham, visiting with her relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. L. Beecher and
three girls and Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Noah
and children of Palco, Kansas, drove
over Thursday, and attended the Fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wall of this
city, enjoyed a visit from their daugh-
ter and her husband, Mr.. and Mrs.
Warner Johnson and baby, of Park,
Kansas, over the week end.
Mrs. Raymond Peterson spent Sat
urday and Sunday visiting near Plain
vile.
Mrs. Charles Hoke went to Bunker
hill, Sunday, on the plug, to spend
the day with her relatives there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Lamb of Russell
Springs, Kansas, spent few days
last week, visiting their son, Charles,
who is a student at the Normal, and
also with their many friends north of
town. They lived near here until a
few years ago.
Miss Bertha Wise came over from
Plainville. this week, to take the train
for Oklahoma.
ODER two hundred checks were
awarded for prizes at the Golden Belt
Fair, and over one hundred special
prizes were given by the merchants
here.
Miss S. Schnemayer of the Kansas
State Agricultural College, spent last
week here. She acted as judge of the
Domestic Science and Art exhibits at
the Fair and also helped with the Red
Cross work.
DR.. Keough of McCracken, spent
Friday visiting his mother and sisters
and attended the Fair.
F. E. Marker of Denver, came to
Hays, Monday.
Miss Irene Cloud of WaKeeney~a
former Normal student. visited the
Fair, Thursday.
Walter Riedel was presented with
a loving cup at the Fair on account of
having the highest rank in the Stock
Judging contest in the State of Kan
sas. Mr.. C. G. Cochran, with appro-
priatte remarks, presented the cup to
him.
S. J. Straw, Secretary of the Trego
County Fair Association, visited the
Fair, Thursday, and conferred with
the management of our Fair
Mrs. VIM. Henry and daughter,
Cora, Mrs. Rollo Williams and Mrs.
Workman, all from Plainville, attend
ed the Fair, Thursday.
Advance notices have been received
here among the musical and dramatic
circles, that Margery Maxwell, opera
singer, will appear in the Russell
Opera House at Russell, October 31st
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-10-06

c. W. Miller, ST., visited Lacrosse,
on business, Monday of this week.
Mr.. FARMER: MAKE A MARK
EFT FOR YOUR CREAM AND MILK.
Buy Golden Belt Creamery q Ice Co.
Preferred Stock, SO non-taxable
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-10-06

Secondhand sale of Clothing, etc,
October II and 10, 1921, in the west
room of the Philips Hardware Store.
Come to the north door.
SO. cash and $40. month for nine
months will buy an $50 non-taxable
share in the Golden Belt Creamery &
Ice Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Ordway of Plain
vile, spent Friday here attending the
Fair.
Secondhand sale of Clothing, etc,
October u and ID, 1921, in the west
room of the Philips Hardware Store.
Come to the north door.
For sale-Cadillac combination
carpet sweeper. Phone 489.
Can You Beat 1t?
Ladies' and Gents Suits cleaned
and pressed, $1.5O.-Henry Meyer &
Son, Phone 142. s29t2
BY AUTO
Ellis and Return -.,..-.-----$ 90
Monday, Wednesday and
Fridays
LaCross and return $500
Larned and Return $500
STUCKEY In Tholen Bldg.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1921-10-06
ChiirOpraCtiC

The most scientific treatment
not only for chronic cases, but
acute fevers respond to it.
Two years practic during the
Flue and Pneumonia epidem-
ic without a single death. What
other mode of treatment has a.
record like that?
DR.. J. E. STUCKEL
Phone 435. Tholen Bldg.
At Ellis Monday, Wednesday and Fri
day from / to 9 p. m.
I have taken the treatments as Civ
en- by DR.. Stuckey, with better results
than from anything else. Ny trouble
was stomach, nerves and Rheumatism
j. c. Elliott.
The Washington times., 1921-12-21
100000 SUIT
PRED|CATED ON
N0TE|N BOTTLE.
Charles w. Morse Named Do
fendant Following Sinking
Steamer Frederick.

NEW YORK. Dec. 21.--Silas B.
xtell. a lawyer, has brought suit for
100000 in the Supreme Court against
Charles w. Morse and the Cont
mental Trading Company for seven
clients, mostly women. who ask $780,
900 eacff>> for husbands or relatives
lost on the steamer Frederick. which
went down in the winter of 1915 on
q voyage from New York to Arch.
angel. There were thirty-three men
aboard. q,
The suit Is based on the alleged
of the craft. and on
papers alleged to have been found
in bottle cast up on the Orkney
Islands, one of which. written In
English. reads as Obilows:
''Friends to whom It may concern'
We are sinking in midocean and the
ten men behind. Faithfully yours,
the steward of the ship.
GEORGE MATTHEW'S"
up sent the flask and its contents
to one of his sons at Kirkwall. Scot.
land. He turned II over to the adtu.
tant of the garrison there. who In
turn forwarded 1t to the American
Legation In London. Photostatic
copies Of the pathetic last messages
were exhibited today by Mr.. Axtell.
He representa-, among others. Marie
Robbins. widow of the captain. who
finally took the Frederick out to open
sea after two other masters had re-
fused the job, II II said.
? II. II. Keihne. former captain Of
the Frederick. has testified that he
refused to sail on her because she
was unseaworthy. Captain Lynn,
left her when she dragged herself
into Portland. Me-, for repairs. after
calling, at Vineyard Haven for the
same purpose.
Captain Robbins then took charge
Of the leaky. wheeling craft. wit.
nesses say. Late in January she
steamed out Of Louisburg. N. 8. The
Atlantic took her. and for O year
nothing more was heard Of her.
The Washington times., 1921-12-21
EDUCATIONAL {
. MOVIES MEET .
OFFICIAL 0. K.
U. S. Department Of Education
Feels Industry Should Manu-
facture More.

The educational possibilities of the
motion picture constitute an Immense
field as yet practically unexplored.
according to John J. Tigert. commits
sioner OF the Bureau Of Education. in
his annual report made public today.
Although there are now more mo-
ton picture machines in schools,
churches, and clubs than In CONNER
cial theaters, conditions are such that
the industry Is organized almost ex-
clusively to serve the interests OF the
commercial 'theater." he says.
1.-THE demand from educational in
stitutiohe may never equal in bulk or
in steady continuity the commercial
demand. and vet it's potential strength
is sufficient to attract attention II only
it can be organized and given expires.
sion. Representatives of the larger
producers have declared their willing.
ness to produce the films, provided
they can be assisted in determining
what is needed and can be used in the
schools, and they have appealed to the
bureau repeatedly to take the initiative
in organizing some plan of investiga-
ton. No producer or organization Of
producers can afford to make the
necessary analysis of school needs and
educational possibilities, and they all
lack the motive, the personnel, and the
school contacts which are essential to
the success Of such study.
I'm addition, much help is needed in
studying the use of the stereopticon
and stereopticon slides. the stereo-
scope, the photograph and other aids
to instruction, to determine how much
time may be used In these ways. what
are the most effective and economical
methods, the sources and cost of such
Institutional materials. and the needed
equipment"
The bureau should be permitted to
organize at once a division of Ameri-
canization and education of illiterates,
he says, because this feature Is obvi-
ously a function of the Federal Gov
eminent and should not be left to the
different methods Of the States.
The Washington times., 1921-12-21

OF chiropractic at the, graduationI sx-
ercises OF the Riley School OF Chtfo-
practic in the ,Winard Hotel las.
night DIR. J. Shelby Riley, head OF
the school, delivered an address, and
presented the diplomas. Yf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-27
TWO FINED FOR
 BATTLE ROYAL

Following a battle royal between a number of men and Bertha iayton, of 37 High street and Sarah Lewis, of 142 Linen avenue, at Fulton and Main streets Wednesday night, the two women, both coIored, were arrested and confined at police headquarters. The Lewis woman was charged with breach of the peace and assault, and Bertha Payton with breach of the peace.
 In the city court yesterday Leo Gra- Ram, of 1925 Main street, the com plainant, said that the two women approached group of men with whom he was standing, and asked them a rather pointed question. He told them to get away, and later when they returned, he gave the Lewis woman a push. She is alleged to have drawn a knife from her waist and cut Graham on the hand.
 This outbreak of hostilities start sd a regular bombardment. The women repaired to a nearby fruit store where they appropriated a stock of ammunition comprised of glasses, bottles, potatoes, apples and rocks. These missiles descended in a regular barrage around the men, who fled across the street for shelter, who ter the men had conducted their strategic retreat, and found Bertha Payton holding the fort. He placed her under arrest. The Lewis woman went to her home, but later surrend- cred at police headquarters.
 Both women made a general de- nia1 of the story told by the young that Graham was drunk, and he ad- mitted having some cider. Judge Frederic 4. Bartlett imposed a fine Of S25 and costs in both cases
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-27
THEORY OF RELATIVES

Indianapolis, May 27.-"Gimme a ucket to see my son win your race. sa1d proud-appearing gentleman who walked into the Speedway office yesterday, laying a roll of bills on the counter. T want a parking space be- nlnd the pits and a box in front or the nish wire. I m going to follow my boy right through to victory in
 He was ". H. SarIes, of Lafayette, Ind, father of 29-year-oId Roscoe, who will pilot a Duesenberg speed creation in the coming 500-nli1e race to De held at the Indianapolis Motor speedway Monday. May 30.
 Roscoe has had hard luck at the Indianapolis track in previous years, but | got a hunch that we've got it whipped this time" he said as he wandered out of the office.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-27
Sport skirts to bloom in plenty.

Those beautiful silks marked by unique weave and lustrous quality. Brilliant with their stripes in color or their figures!
 And the blazer-stripes of fine flannel; glowing and sparkling with their green or red or orange!
 Their time has arrived-and they are ready in special assembly and of special value at S12.75 WHITE skirts of splendid washable gabardine and surf satin, straight effective styles with pocket and wide belt
 $2.95 to S5.75
 Second floor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-27
CIVIL CODE BILL IS PASSED BY SENATE;
 HOUSE TO FIGHTIT

Hartford, May 27-The civil ad- 1ninistration code bill, passed the Senate yesterday without a record vote and was immediately transmit ted to the House following a refusal to reconsider. There was no debate on the measure, which combines state departments and institutions into ten major departments. It is said that it will meet considerable opposition in the House.
 Two amendments from the civil code committee were adopted. one providing for the election by each county delegation in the Legislature of a member of the advisory board of the department of agriculture, and the other authorizing departments to curtail such work as they deemed necessary to keep within the appro- priationS granted them.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-27
NOMINATED
 UNITED STATES
 MINISTER ID CHINk

New York, May 27-Dr. Jacob Gould Schurman, president of Cor nell University, has been nominated to be United States Minister to China, according to a report emanating from a high source in Washington.
 Dr. Schurman is a native of Prince Edward Island, Canada. He is a graduate of the universities of Lon don, Edinburgh, Heidelberg, Berlin and Goettingen. He also holds de- greS from Yale, Harvard, CoIum- bia, Dartmouth and Isown in this country.
 Dr. Schurman has been president of SorneI slnce 1882. He was United States Minister to Greece and Mon tenegrO in 1912. Previous to that he served as chairman of the first United States Philippines Commission. He IS a deep student of the Darwin ian theory and has written books on that subject and evolution general ly
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-27
SANITY TEST FOR
 SOCIETY HEIRESS.

New York, May PA commission in lunacy is now conducting an in quiry into the sanity of Miss Anna Wright, daughter of the Countess Leta del Sera, Of Italy and New York, She former Mrs. Ebon Wright.
 Miss Wright, who is now confined to a sanitarium in Connecticut in herfted property said to be valued at $215, 1000. Last year it was reported from Italy that Miss Wright was be- ing held prisoner in her mothers home in Florence The Countess del Sera brought her daughter back to the United States and petitioned the New York Supreme Court to appoint a 1unacy commission.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-27
Silk stockings, good value-S1.50

Semi-fashioned stockings of cOrdovan or black or tan Russia.
 Garter top, heel, and toe-all are fine 1isIe. Rest Is eN- cellent pure silk--and, with pumps or oXfords they have the effect of all-silk.
 Light weight, excellent value S1.50
 Attractive 1isle stockings of light weight, high-spliced heel, white cordovan or black soc
 Three-quarter socks for children; with smart rolled top Mercerized lisle, black or cadet blue 45c
 Fancy socks for little children, very cute and cheery. White with top in good color, sizes 515 to 915- 35c
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-27
LIQUID FIRE

A liquid fire to the bedbugs, ants reaches and feas is what the new chemical discovery really is, although there is no danger or no damage to be done by using it to your springs, furni- ture clothing. This new chemical is known as Pesl1y Devils Quietus, P. D. Q. Costs 35c, but this few cents will have the power of ridding your house of bed bugs, ants, reaches and f1eas if you pur-- chase P. D. c. P. D. c. is used and recommended by the leading Hospitals and Railroad Companies as the safest and quickest way of ridding the pesky bedbugs, ants, reaches.
 Special Hospital size S2.5o-makes five gaIions-your druggist has it or can pro- cure it for you or sent prepaid either size to your address on receipt of price by the Owl Chemical Co.,, Terre Haute, Ind. The success of P. D. Q. has caused imitators to have been prosecuted, ped ding an imitation. Genuine P. D. Q. IS never peddled. Sold by J. D. Hartigan' s Drug Stores, Hindle's Drug Stores, and other leading druggists.-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-05-27
Seen the gay new bathing caps?

Are they not beauties?
 Flowers that sea-water won't draggle!
 Colors that water won't in- iure---rather enhance.
 And each a protection to ones hair--whether it be the snug plain diver or the hat all trimmed with smartest style! Colors and colors and then more colorsi 19c to S3.75
 Left aisle. rear