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The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-02-18

"Once cut or from the arsenal and
the palace. SarrOs must fight his way
out Of the city In order to have the
slightest chance to suppress the rebel
lion, for he will have no refuge In the
city. And with the railroad and all
the rolling stock in our hands. with
out a commissary for his troops, with
out base of supplies, even should
the government troops fight their way
through, they leave the city In my
hands and I'll recruit and arm my men
and hunt them down like Jack rabbits
at my leisure. Once let the arsenal
and the palace fall into my hands,
once let me proclaim myself provis-
ional president, once let the people
know that Ricardo Ruey, the beloved,
lives again in the person of his son,
and tell you, Webster, this country
Ia saved. How do you like my plan
of campaign"
at couldn't be any better If ! had
planned it myself. You might accept
my suggestion and armor that little
meteor truck of mine. II arrived on
yesterdays steamer"
"And some armor sheet steel with
it-sheet steel already lOop-holed for
the barrels Of the two machine guns
It will carryp DIR. Pacheco cried joy
Ously.
"Have you provided a chauffeur,
DoctOrT
~ have-likewise an armored sheet
steel closet for him to sit in while
chaffeurlng."
"How about that loan to the pro-
vislonal government Ricardo de-
manded pointedly.
Webster did not hesitate. After all,
what was money to him now2 Billy
had gone away, his hopes raised high,
already a millionaire after the fash
ion of mining men, who are ever ready
to count their chicks before they are
Matched, provided only they see the
eggs. Besides, there was Dolores. Full
we'll Webster realized that Billy.
tossed back once more into the jaws
Of the well-known wolf Of poverty,
would not have the courage upon his
return to Sobrante to ask Dolores to
share his poverty with him; should
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1921-02-18
CHAPTER XIV.

The following morning Webster In
formed Dolores fully of his interview
with her brother and his confreres the
night before, concealing from her only
the fact that he was financing the
revolution and his reasons for hnane-
ing 1t. He was still depressed, and
Dolores, observing his mood, fOrbore
to intrude upon 1t. Accordingly she
claimed the prerogative Of her sex
slight headache-and retreated to
her room, in the privacy Of which she
was suddenly very much surprised to
find herself weeping softly because
John Stuart Webster was unhappy
and didn't deserve to be.
II was impossible, however, for
Webster long to remain imperviOus to
the note Of righteousness underlying
the forthcoming tragic events. Here
was a little 2x4 poverty-stricken hot
bed Of ignorance and intrigue calling
itself a republic, a little stretch Of
country no larger than a couple OF
big western counties. about TO indulge
IN the national pastime Of civil war
and unable to do 1t except by grace
Of an humble citizen Of a sister re-
publicl
Five or six thousand Ignorant III
equipped, ill-drilled semi-brlgands call
ing themselves soldiers, entrusted with
the task Of enabling one Of their num-
her to ride, horse and dog, over 1000
900 peOplel
How farcicall No wonder Ricardo,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-02-17
MRS. B F. HoUsEMAN

On February 8, 1921, death again
visited us and claimed for its victim
our friend and neighbor Mrs. B. F.
Houseman.
Mrs. Houseman before her marri-
age was Miss Laura Elizabeth King
our, and was born April 6, 1883, in
Jackson county, Missouri. Here she
grew to womanhood and was married
to B. F. Houseman February 16, 1896
aged, 3S years 1 month and days.
To this happy union were born 8
children a boys and girls, all are
living and all were with her when the
end came except Willie, who was on
visit to his grandparents in Missouri.
Mr.. and Mrs. Houseman moved from
Missouri to Beaver county, Oklahoma
in 1911 where they have resided ever
since. Mrs. Houseman was converted
and Joined the Friends church where
she lived a godly, consistent christian
life. She will not only be missed in
the home but in the church, Sunday
school, prayer meeting and preaching
services in the neighborhood as well.
She was a good neighbor, always
ready and willing to do whatsoever
came up to do. The writer has
only known her short time but truly
I can say of her will never forget
her gentleness and kindness. She
would keep your love as she had won
it by thousands nameless ways.
AS she went to her home in Heaven
she went with smile on her face and
left the consoling testimonial that she
was going Home to Glory. On Febru-
airy 8, 1921 about 1 80 p. M, at,the
Morrow hospital, Liberal, Kansas,
Mrs. B. F. Houseman left this world
Of pain and sorrow We cannot help
but ask why she should be taken
away. yet we know that the one who
said: "Come up higher" makes no
mistakes, and the halo of his triumph
entrance into the mansion above
makes the brightness more bright.
Funeral services were cnoducted
by Rev. B. C. Perry at Appleton. In
took place in the Appleton
A Neighbor.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-02-17
THE QUARANTINE AT, SCHOOL
RESULTS IN BETTER GRADES

The three weeks quarantine has
resulted in many things favorable
for the students, not only in health
conditions, more sleep and less rum
ming around nights, but a marked
Improvement in class work, accord
ing to report of one of the city
teachers.
The every day grades have
climbed higher for many pupils and
better recitations and interest is
shown. in the school work.
The children being unable to spend
the evening down town, or in nightly
gatherings anywhere, they have set
tied down to study little, which
has been readily recognized by the
sstructors.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-02-17
SHOOTING CAUSE
LOSS OF BOYS TOE

Homer Peterson, age IA, elder son
of Rev. Peterson, presiding elder Of
this M. E. District, accidentally shot
himself Saturday evening.
Homer had been hunting all after
noon and was returning home when
he met some of his schoolmates
stopped to talk with them he placed
the barrel end Of his shot gun on his
foot, thinking the safety lock on,
while talking he accidentally pulled
the trigger and the gun exploded
tearing away one of his toes and bad
ly decorating the others. Doctors were
called Immediately and from latest
reports Homer is doing fine.-Hook-
err Advance
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-02-17
DON'T LEAVE CLOTHES ON THE
DOORSTEP.

This morning about 7:45, as a re-
porter for the Daily Democrat was
passing downtown clean clothes es-
tablishment, big, lively dog walked
up to the doorway and seeing mans
suit Of clothes lying there, started off
with them, dragging the trousers,
coat and vest along the street, and
finally strung them aIong the pave
ment in more or less dirty condi-
ton.
The clothes had evidently been left
for the cleaner, but had there not
been someone to stop the dog, good
suit Of blue, might have been missed
for good and all and all manner Of
misunderstanding resulting from It's
strange disappearance.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-02-17
MlNDOO VENGEANCE HITS
FREE LOVE ENTHUSIAST

The vengeance of Hindoo, whose
bride had been wronged, is realized
when he stabs to death Royal Blon-
din, exponent Of free love and MEM
Der Of Greenwich Villages elect,
bringing to thrilling climax Anita
Stewards latest First National Pic
ture, Harriet and the Piper" which
Il being shown at the Majestic to-
night. Miss Stewart plays the part
Of Harriet Field. q small town girl,
who is deluded into going through
. free love marriage with Blondin.
She escapes from him after the cere-
nony, and the tragic end Of the per-
ldious Blondin results in real hap
pipess for Harriet.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-02-17
NORTH OIL DERRICK
BEING SET IN PLACE

Bangs Bros, who have been NOV
ing the Seward County Oil & Gas
Company derrick to new location,
have completed the moving job, and
are now making the final adjustments
and within few days the company
will be spudding in. The derrick was
moved fifty feet east of the former
location. Casing and all equipment
are on the grounds, and this time the
we'll is started, it is expected that
nothing will interfere with the prog
ress Of the drilling until oil is struck.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-02-17
C. M. BRADBURY SELLS PRO-
DUCE BUSINESS TO COLLINS.
On Account of Wife's Health Decid.
ed Not to Locate Here.

G. M. Bradbury, who bought the
Collins Produce company last week,
sold the business to Collins again,
who is in charge. Mr.. Bradbury was
obliged to let go of the concern as
his wife was unable to stand the alti-
tude here, according to the report of
physicians.
Mr.. Collins, who has had the bust
ness for some time and made many
friends and built up a good trade,
will be welcomed in the commercial
circles of the city and will continue
to deal wit hhis patrons as he has in
the past.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-02-17
DR.. JONES Died IN
CALIFORNIA FRIDAY
Has Been in Poor Health For Some
Time. lnCalifOrnia for
That Reason
WAS INTERESTED IAHosPITAL HERE

DR.. Thos. A. Jones died in Califor-
MIA Friday morning, after having
been in poor health for the past sew
eral years.
Although gradually failing. DR..
Jones chung tenaciously to his bust
ness life, and realizing that he was
growing weaker all the time, he
was loath to give up his practice.
Finally, his condition became so
serious that he decided to go to Cali
fornia in the hopes that he would i'm
prove, but the change did not work
the relief that he expected and he
passed away Friday morning.
DR.. Jones was at one time engaged
in practice here, and while he re-
moved his home to Hutchinson, he
was interested in the Liberal hospital
and made weekly visits here while
he was able.
Arrangements for the funeral have
not been made as yet, but it is ex-
pected that he will be buried in
Hutchinson.
DR.. F. W. Huddleston of the Lib
eral Hospital, went to Hutchinson
on No. 2 this afternoon to assist In
the arrangements.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-02-17
over 500 HOBOES
SENT OUT OF CITY
PSliee Judge Hubbard Routing The
Weary WiIIies" In Court
These Days.
sVERFVE HUNDRED CASES IN MONTH

A reporter for the Democrat in
terviewed Justice T. W Hubbard this
morning, and learned that his court
had been an active place during the
month In which he has been in office.
Judge Hubbard reports over fifty
FIVE cases, including ordinance viola
Mons Of all kinds; gambling, DRINKS,
liquor violations, disturbing the peace,
deserving families, traffic violations,
and several other crimes against the
city. These fifty-five cases have been
those tried and disposed Of according
to law.
The city officials have picked up
ahd caused to move on, or fined and
put to work on the streets, over 500
hoboes.
At one time, thirty-eight were put
cut Of the city at one time. Judge
Hubbard says that many Of these
men are hardened criminals, but
nothing could be proven against them
here, and they could only be put to
work or sent out Of the city. He
says that in talking with them, he
has found that Liberal is known from
Chicago to the west coast by the
criminal hosts, as being a city where
hey can't get by, and as rule, those
contemplating crimes, pass Liberal
up.
Liberal has a fearless set Of of
Acisls-men who are impartial and
unafraid. The court records prove
Mis-, and when one stops to think
about the matter, we have suffered
no serious crimes like are going over
roe country at this time, in the way
4 x hold-ups and robberies. This is
due to the vigilance of the police
officials, although, Judge Hubbard
aid he did not know the night that
something might be committed, as
the country was overrun with hoboes
sf more or less doubtful character,
md robberies are being committed
II about US.
We may thank the officials for the
care they have taken and so far have
protected the city, and perhaps they
will be able to ward off any attacks
ut robberies that may be planned by
ne outlaw bands which are operating
east Of Us.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-02-17
CUYMoN TO BUILD FINE
HOME IN SAN DIEGO, CAL.

e. T. Guymon does not intend Civ
ing up his residence in Hutchinson,
even in the face CT increasing inter-
ests in California. The local capital
list has purchased a fine site overlook
ing the harbor at San Diego, for q
winter home. He received word Sat-
urday from San Diego, that work
would be started soon on his fine
new 70-foot yacht.
Mr.. Guymon left Saturday morn
ing for California but stated that he
would stop enroute for day or two
at both Liberal and Guymon, okla
homa. At Liberal he is invited to take
part in coon hunt on the Pala
Dura river.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-02-17
GALLOWAY QUEEN FUNERAL
HELD SUNDAY AFTERNOON

The funeral of Galloway Queen,
who died suddenly Friday morning,
was held at the Methodist church on
Sunday afternoon, and interment
made in the Liberal cemetery. The
Rev. e. A. Henry conducted the SER
vices.
Mr.. Galloway was 38 years old, 4
months and 81 days. He was born
September 20, 1882, in Texas. He
was prosperous farmer living in the
Lorena neighborhood, where he had
a beautiful home. He leaves a wife
and three children, mother and
other relatives. ~
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-02-17
A WONDERFUL MIRAGE
OBSERVED THIS MORNING

A. X. Stoufer called attention to
wonderful mirage this morning at
about o'clock, in the north, where
the breaks Of the Cimarron rose
above tn ehorizon, and were as plain
as If but on the edge of town. The
ranch homes were also distinctly and
especially the farm home of Chas.
Sealy was as clear as if on Kansas
avenue. It was an unusually beauti-
full mirage and several people saw it.
The distance to the river is ID miles
an dthe Sealy home 8 miles.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-02-17
PRAIRIE OIL & GAS co.
SURVEY PIPE LINE IN

Claim of local oil men that Anna
rillo has the greatest gas field in the
world are being accepted as true all
over the country as is evidenced by
the following from the Los Angeles
Times:
Leasing activity in New Mexico
has slowed up considerably Of late,
according to reports, due to the gen.
eral financial depression and as a
natural reaction from the excitement
of a year ago, when the independent
operators and some Of the large COM
panies from Oklahoma and Texas
first entered the state and began
blocking off for drilling locations.
Drilling activity, however, espe-
cially on the part Of the stronger
companies as the Ruby Oil company,
which is controlled by the DAIMLER
interests of Los Angeles, and the Ma
tional Exploration company, anoth-
err concern closely allied with the Un-
ion of Delaware, is being pushed en-
ergetically. Reports from the Seven
Lakes field are that the DAIMLER con-
Germ is making rapid progress with
three shifts at work. The National
Exploration company has rigs in Lin
coin, De Baca, Chavez and, Eddy
counties and an equipment yard at
Roswell, which looks like an oil-well
mercantile company.
In Quay county the Standard Pc
troleum company is down over 1900
feet and headed directly for the thir-
ty-foot oil sand which were encoun-
tered in MCGEE well No. at 1900
feet. The latter is now pulling cas-
ing preparatory to shooting.
some of the companies for which
Ralph Arnold Of this city, is consult
ing geologist, has officially reported
a flow amounting to fifteen barrels
per day of high gravity when put on
the pump.
"While Los Angeles. capital has en-
tered New Mexico in considerable
by far the majority Of activ-
ity there is on the part of Oklahoma
and Texas interests. The, existence
of the largest known gas field in the
world at Amarillo, Texas, on the New
line, is accepted by
geologist as indicating the existence
If an enormous pool of oil somewhere
in the vicinity. One refinery is al
ready located at Tucumcari, New
Mexico and the Prairie Oil & Gas
company, a Standard Oil subsidiary,
las already completed survey for a
,ipe line into the same city. While
here is drilling activity in nearly ev-
Try county in the state and oil-bear-
6g formations and seepages are scat
cred very generally over the state,
he first production of volume is ex- i
,ected in the Eastern part of the gas
ield mentioned above"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-02-17
ON KANSAS AVENUE

A farm team became frightened
on north Kansas avenue this morning
and ran away, breaking loose from
the wagon and coming down Kansas
avenue, turning at the postoffce
corner east, where they were stopped.
They did no damage.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-02-17
TWO FoRDs COLLIDE
NORTH OF THE CITY

Two autos collided II miles north Of
town, last night, on the hill just this
side Of the river. The crash Of the
two cars resulted in badly mashed
Ford, aud it was necessary for the one
car, still intact, to return to the city
for repairs before the other could be
put in shape to run. That hill is a
dangerous place and especially at
night, when it is dark. The occu-
pants of the cars were unhurt.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-02-17

The Dream ELECTRICITY Co., manu-
facturers and distributors Of bat
terry solution, state they are shipping
their product to twenty-five counties
in Kansas, a few in Colorado, Okla
homa and Iowa, they are starting the
preliminary work of a large factory
perhaps in St. Louis and distrib-
uting point in each state with Hutch
inson in mind for Kansas-Hutchin-
son Gazette.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-02-17
BUcHFINK SHOE SHOP
MOVING TO NORTH KANSAS

The Chris. Buchhnk Shoe Repair
shop, which Is now in the hands Of
Atty. Sawyer, trustee, was moved
from the Stamper building this morn
ing, to the little building on North
Kansas avenue, just south Of Perry
Ruest's Novelty Works.
The shop will be open for business
at once, and the machinery Is being
installed as fast as workmen can
do the work.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-02-17
SHIPPED OUT TWO CARS
OF BRooMcoRN MONDAY

Mr.. Potter, broomcorn buyer,
shipped out two cars Of broomcorn
Monday afternoon.
The brush is moving slowly these
days the price still ranging around
the $50 and $50 mark.
There is considerable more to be
marketed but farmers. are holding
for better prices, which is doubt
full, according to the buyers inferma-
ton.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-02-17
GORMAN'S STORE HAS
SEVERAL IMPROVEMENTS.

The ready-to-wear department OF
Germans store has recently been re-
decorated and heavy, new rug plac-
ed on the floor. The room is at
tractively arranged and Mrs. Dobson,
who Is in charge, has been busy this
week, marking and hanging the new
spring goods, Of which there is a
large and handsome assortment.
Among the house wear, are the new
unbleached porch aprons, which are
trimmed with bright color designs in
in flowers an dpattern designs.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-02-17
ANOTHER GOOD PICTURE
TOMORROW AND THURSDAY

Manager LeMonnier of the Males
tic theatre says he has another good
picture for Wednesday and Thursday
nights, it being Mary Miles Minter in
Cumberland Romance"
Next Monday and Tuesday the pic
ture will be unusual in that it will
have no subtitles. It is First Nation
al attraction featuring Charles Ray
in Peaceful Valley"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-02-17
THE KANSAS WHEAT HAS
NO INSECTS OR DISEASE

TOPEKA, Feb. 15.-The Kansas
winter wheat crop is not suffering
from insects or disease such as was
reported last week, from other parts
Of the nations winter wheat belt,
says the weekly crop report issued
today by the state board of agricul-
ture,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-02-17
FLAG MAST IN PoSToFFICE IS
ABOUT TO FALL.

The flag mast ou the postoffice
building is about to tumble over. It
has decided bent toward the pave
ment and should be fixed before
someone is struck and hurt.
The break appears to be where the
pole is spliced.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-02-17
STAYING BY HIM.

The other day, L. v. Gardner,
president Of the Law and Order
League, signed a complaint against
alleged violators Of law. This is not
personal affair, but the affair Of
many, Mr.. Gardner has a wall Of
grim faced men and courageous wo-
men supporting his acts in the effort
to stop the fragrant violators Of the
gambling and bone-dry law.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-02-17
c. AULT HAS TWO MORE
GOATS.

J. G. Ault, who is making hobby
Of Swiss goats Of the Togenberg va
riety, recently received two more
which he has added to the flock in
the north part Of the city. This
makes six.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-02-17

A letter has been received from
Pete McFarlnd, who is in a hospital
at Alton, Ills. He underwent an OPP
Grafton last week and is at the pres
ent time getting along very nicely.
His many friends hope for a speedy
recovery.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-02-17

from a several days bushes strip to
Kansas City and other eastern points.
The Frank Grey home is under
quarantine for scarlet fever, the lit
tie son, Mack, having the disease.
Mrs. Chas. McQuillan and Mrs.
Trindle were over from Hugoton,
Monday, on shopping tour.
Mrs. Vivian Hawkins arrived on
No. 2, Monday, and went to Forgan
to visit her brother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Mann left
Monday for Kansas City to attend a
Motormen's convention.
Ebert Edwards and W. E. Wilson
left on No. 2 Monday to attend Grand
Lodge at Wichita.
Mrs. Ludina Robinson Is enjoying
visit from her brother, who lives
in Kansas City.
BORN-To Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Carson on Tuesday, February 18th,
boy.
DR.. Ben H. Day was called to
Hugoton this morning on . profess
sional visit.
Mrs. r. T. ~Correll Of Perryton,
Texas, is at local hospital for treat
ment.
G. H. Boyles Of Boyd, Oklahoma,
was transacting business in Liberal
Monday. j
DR.. A. H. Morrow made a trip to
Tyrone, Ematon and Hooker Monday.
The Quillan family Of Hugoton,
were shopping in Liberal Monday.
W. o. Nelson made business trip
to Kismet Monday afternoon.
W. B. Lowe was up from Tyrone
on business Monday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs. I. Greenberg, who
are in Cincinnati this week, buying
goods for the store, expect to return
home by the last Of the week. They
win go ON to Chicago and other
points before coming home.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-02-17
THREE OPERATED ON
FOR APPENDICITIS

Frank Bozarth of route A, Miss
Parsons Of near Guymon, and Miss
Lena Hammer were operated on for
appendicitis this morning at local
hospital. All are doing as. well as
could be expected at this time.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-02-17
PARTY LIBERAL MEN
ENJOY COON HUNT

Lee Larrabee, J. E. George, Joe
Bryson, J. T. Newly, John Moss.
Chas. Taylor, Bill Hunter, L. L. Hol-
land, and r. e. Colvin drove to Hol-
lands ranch, 25 miles southeast, last
night for a coon hunt, and returned
with three co6ns. The dogs lost sew
eral when the animals hid in the rocks
along the creek, but the party feel
jubilant over capturing three.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-02-17

The Liberal Oil G. Supply company
is having a painting on the exterior
this week. The addition recently put
on has never been entirely finished
and the finishing touches are being
done at this time.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-02-17

Motorists report the east and west
roads over the southwest still very
muddy IN spots from the recent snow
storms. The north and south roads
are IN fair shape.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-02-17

The Peoples Cash grocery had an
unusually attractive window Satur-
day, It being a display Of groceries
and goods, representing the stock of
the store.