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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-28

At a reported expenditure of
more than a million and a quarter
dollars. what is said to be the most
nearly perfected method OF telephony
will be installed in Topeka In cor
reetion with the CONVERSION to ma
chine-switching, the teleph lil9 COM
pany promises to make extensive out
side plant additions. which. whom
completed. will give every corner of
the city ample telephone facilities
For its enterprise in giving Topeka
Misunderstanding or so-called auto
matte telephone service. conSra .ula-
lions are due the Southwestern Bell,
as wen as the city Topeka will be
placed in the front rank of municipal
progress, as regards telephone serv-
ice
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-28
Not we. for one.

And so. brother, we have told them
what you think about it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-28

mitted to observe as we contemplate
the vote on the bonus measure, that
Senator Newberry, who also wanted to
be elected, spent his own money.
The longer we study politics the
more we incline to the opinion that
spending ones own money is the
cardinal offense Governor Lowden,
who financed his own presidential
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-28

And every great artistic achieve
nent, whether it be written, spoken.
imned, designed or chiseled, is based
IN a knowledge of the commonplace
ruths about life expressed in simple
ernas
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-28

At heart we still are a Republican.
1t would be like pulling teeth to leave
the grand old party. But we cannot
much longer stand the class of people
who have got into it and who are
operating in its name.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-03-28

Sam Blythe predicts two new politi-
cal parties by 1924 and three by 1873,
We trust that one of them will meet
our rock-bound fancy. We are getting
a bit FESTIVE in our present political
surroundings Wed like to join nice,
exclusive political party which be-
lieved something and had sufficient
investiture to say so.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1922-04-27
ART EXHIBIT DURING MUSIC
FESTIVAL.

As usual, there will be an Art Ex-
hibit during Music Festival week.
This year there will be some new and
unusual features. A room will be
furnished showing every phase of ap-
piled design.
The curtains are block-printed by
hand from design taken from a
Western Kansas Wild flower. The
furniture was enameled by students
in the Manual Training department
ad decorated by students of design.
Jardinieres, book-ends and tea tiles
have been made from coIored cement.
The Home Economies department
will have an interesting display of
cOstuming and millinery.
There viii also be an exhibit of
original paintings and prints never
before dipslayed in Hays.
The exhibit will be open to the pub
lie from 10 to II a. m; 1: 80 to 3 p.
M; and from 4 80 o6 p. m. The
same hours will apply to Sunday ex-
cept that the exhibit Will not be open
Sunday mornings. Admission Is
cents; season ticket 25 cents.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1922-04-27

ward Steps for the Community. Fri
day was Patrons Day at the Public
Schools. The Cradle Roll party that
same afternoon was one of the fine
features for the week. Saturday, all
children enjoyed the childrenss
parties.
AS a climax, a union meeting OF
all the churches was held Sunday,
in the interest of establishing Daily
Vacation Bible School. Reverend
Snyder and DR.. Vance were the
speakers for that meeting.
The Junior paster contest for
Children's Week proved very success
full About twenty-five posters were
made. Alice Bell received first place.
Mlba Brenner,s second, and Lewis
James Baldwin, third. Prizes VIII
be given later.
With such fine beginning, let US
make this an annual affair.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1922-04-27

Present conditions call for the spe-
cial consideration of business and
economic questions by the people. It
is unfortunate that we have this de-
preston but perhaps it will bring US
to some wise legislation which would
not be considered necessary when
everything is lovely.
I believe the Republican party In
Kansas should place program be-
fore the people which will be sane
and constructive and practicable.
Here are five principal needs of the
state which can be reached by IegisIa-
ton and the Republicans should
pledge themselves to the doing Of
them.
First, considerable reduction
in expenses without injury to
the institutions or the interests
of the state.
Second, a reform in assess
ment laws which will reduce the
assessment for taxation of the
farmer, the home owner and the
merchant.
Third, take off the tax on
farm mortgages, which is in fact
a double tax on the land owner.
Fourth, a budget system which
viii place responsibility on the
executive for the proposal of ap-
preparations to the legislature
It will also lead to economy and
more careful legislative action.
Fifth, repeal of the state laws
creating tax exempt securities.
On a platform like this, for econ
omy and common sense, the Repub-
lican party can not only win but can
make good.
By w. Y. MORGAN, Republicans
Candidate for Governor.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1922-04-27
HAYS CHILDREN ENJOY THE
PAST WEEK

Children Of Hays have enjoyed the
past week, Children's Week, April
1923, to such an extent that many
of them are wishing the week will be
observed again real soon. The spirit
of cooperation shown by all the
churches made the week very success
fuI. The business men of town show
ed their interests in the week by
showing window displays for children
and helping pay for treats for the
children's parties and entertainments.
On Monday of the week, the chill
dren enjoyed very pleasant story
and play hour. Tuesday, a group of
about two hundred children marched
in the parade which was followed by
a song festival. Wednesday, over
$50 children took part in the May
Fete presenting ''The Sleeping Prin-
cess and winding the May Pole.
Wednesday was also the Community
Mass Meeting when about one hun
dred parents and teachers met for q
luncheon after which very vital sub
jects were discussed as Religious
Education, Home Cooperation, Child
hood, Character Building and For
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1922-04-27
COMMUNITY MUSIC IN WEST
ERN KANSAS

w. Y. Morgan's Hutchinson News
last week, gave the Hays Music Fest
ival this pleasing notice:
''The Hays Festival Chorus, which
will sing The Creation, and The Mes
siah on April 80 and May 7, respect
lively; is most interesting in the make
up of its membership.
First. it contains a large number
cf students-FOrt Hays Normal
school, Hays high school, and Cath
Ole College, with of course the Nor
NAL school students, the most numer-
our since it is the Normal school
which is fundamentally responsible
for the festival. The students from
the various schools constitute prob
ably half of the chorus.
Then the other half is made up of
lawyers, merchants, housewives,
clerks. railroad men, farmers, teach
ers, preachers, labOring men, and, in
fact, representative from almost
every trade and profession.
And here in this great chorus sit
these almost six hundred people of all
trades and occupations of all relig-
ious beliefs and creeds, rehearsing
week after week on two of the great
est masterpieces of musical art and
religious feeling, finally presenting
these great oratorios in Sunday eve
ming concerts to the people Of West
avn Kansas
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1922-04-27
THE GOLDEN BELT !. o. o. F.
ASSOCIATION AT ELLIS
WEDNESDAY,

1t was the 18th annual meeting
and it was the most successful in the
history of the organization. over
sixty Odd Fellows and Rebekahs at
tended from here.
The Ellis Band led by D. P. Sims,
met all delegations and escorted
them to the place of rgistration. Over
six hundred visitors registered. Ellis
had prepared for 1000 but bad roads
and threatened showers kept many
away.
The parade. was led by the band.
It was shappy. 1t started on time
and everybody was in the opera house
ahead of time.
The program started on time
Every number was first class. The
Girls Trio from the High School
made a Chit in singing Garry Me
Back to Ole Virginny." They had to
return three times.
The banquet was of the kind that
makes one eat too much. Second
and third 'helpings'' were common.
The Ellis Lodges of the I. o. o. F.
have cause to be proud of such a
spread.
The work "done" in the evening
was impressive and the candidates
will never forget. Visitors from fan
and near pronounced the work the
best they had ever seen. The next
meeting will be at Quinter.
Three grand offirers were present
and participated in the pogram, to-
wit:
Gand Master, F. w. Knapp of Salina
Pres. R. D. Of Kansas, Grace Gage OF
Minneapolis
! Grand Treasurer of R. D. of Kansas
Henrietta Starr of this city
The grand officers made short
speeches for the ''good of the order
and were often interrupted with ap-
plause.
Charley King, H. F. Addison and
Bro. Stuart from Russell, led the
singing in the opera house when the
public program was given.
E: c. Waldo of Ellis, was master
of ceremonies. To him and the faith
, full and efficient committees can be
ascribed the credit of the success of
The gathering.
Following is the AFTERNOON pro
gram:
1;15 .. m.-Members form in parade
and march to Opera House.
2:15. D. m.-Song, America ------
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1922-04-27

Clutch Lorbeer did the trick in the
last half of the ninth" He made a
home run that made the score z te-8
in favor of the Normal. The game
on Saturday was different from the
one on Friday. On that day the
Wesleyan nine had no trouble to
make a score of 5 to 13 in its favor.
But on Saturday, the teachers and
the fans felt they were outclassed in
many ways and were determined
that the preachers had to actually
''win'' the game. At the end of the
fourth inning, the game belonged to
the visitors, but they blundered and
after a bit there was tie. The visit
ors broke the tie and the teachers
made another tie. For a while 1t
looked as if it was going to be a ten
or twelve inning game for both teams
were very apt at shutting out the
other. But when Dutch went to the
bat. Coach Woodward said something
To him and the fans expected great
things and a home run came
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1922-04-27
GEORGINA WOOTON ROBERTS
WORK SHOWS AUTHENTIC
BEAUTY
Water Colors Now on Exhibit at Col
lege Portray Qualities of Great
Plains Region

Plains Region
The Manhattan Agricultural Col
lege Industrialist has this to say of a
Hays artist:
When one thinks Of water coIors.
one is prone to call to mind such ad-
jectives as pretty" sentimental, ="
and appealing" bearing witness, to
the fact that work in this medium IS
too largely in the hands of the
maiden-aunt school of art. This is
peculiarly unfortunate because the
medium, while lending itself readily
to the mediocre accomplishments of
those who mistake aspiration for in
spiration, represents a difficult field
for genuine achievement.
It is therefore with a sense of sat
isfaction- that one examines the wa
ter colors of Georgina Roberts, now
on exhibit in the applied art rooms.
For Mrs. Roberts work shows
marked achievement and still great
er promise. It possesses authentic
beauty.
The locale represented by the pic
lures is eastern Colorado and west
ern Kansas, chiefly the latter and
particularly the region about Hays,
where Mrs. Roberts is head of the
painting and design department in
the normal school. This region,
with its spaciousness, hardness, and
brilhancy of color, is one of the last
that would be chosen by the conven-
tional water colorist, but Mrs. Rob
erts has interpreted it as it seldom
has been interpreted in any form of
art.
Color is the most significant fea-
ture of these water colors. The
number of colors actually used is
very small, but they are so combined
in not a few cases, laid side by
side-as to produce a powerful sense
of brilliancy, cleaness, and isola-
ton.
Mrs. Roberts work is also notable
for its composition. There is a fine
patterned quality in such painting
as "After Shutdown" In nearly all
the exhibit there is effective rhythm,
especially in the trees, which, though,
among the hardest objects to paint,
are apparently the favorite subjects
of this artist. To any one who loves
trees, they have highly sentient
quality, but this is seldom realized in
painting. Mrs. Roberts interprets
trees with unusual discrimination
and appreciation of this quality.
A first view of Mrs. Roberts work
suggests that it definitely represents
impressionism. Her devotion to light
and color belongs obviously to. that
school. Further study, however,
shows. marked indications of the
post-impressionist attitude The in
tellectual and the emotional are
clearly introduced. The quality of
detachment, which is the most con
spicuous subjective quality in Mrs
Roberts work, is so rare in the pic
torial arts that it is in danger of be
at least two of her paintings, ''Dust-
covered Trees and ''WeathereI
ing overlooked when it does occur. In
Stacks" there are suggestions which
make one wonder if this artist may
not at some time turn in the direction
of the abstract.-N. A C. in K. S. "A.
c. Industrialist
The Manhattan College Art De-
partment bought one of the pictures.
The group was also exhibited at
Lindsborg and received much recOg-
milton. The pictures viii be shown
here next week.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1922-04-27

H. C. Markell, Hays, Kans., believes
in advertising, advertising, and then
more advertising, and he overlooks
no bets at all. He uses both local
papers, the school journals, and all
programs, gets out souvenir booklets
for brides, baby booklets, graduation
booklets, and miscellaneous printed
matter, lantern slides at the local
movies, the telephone directory.
special calendars (not paper afairs)
and road signs. On all the main
highways he has signs at the railroad
crossings reading: "SIow DOWN..
R. Crossing Don't Forget Markets
Better Photos, Hays, Kansas" He
also gives out to his customers metal
boolzmarzs and other novelties. TO
all of which he attributes a great part
Of his success. He owns his studio
building and residence and does q
business of $4,000 a year in small
town With competitor. Five years
ago he mad capital Of 500. Some
speed L-AbePs Photographic Week
".
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1922-04-27

The heavy rain OF Saturday night
mostly soaked in the ground, so the
big draw on the the north and east
of town had little running water on
Sunday.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1922-04-27
SCHLYER'S DAIRY

Pure Raw Milk. All cows tested
for tuberculosis and passed. Phone
3702. Hays, Kansas.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1922-04-27

A Big Plow and Outfit For Sale
One 4O-6O Caterpiller type tractor
and eight bottom plows that we viii
trade for Hays property or Eastern
Colorado or Western Kansas land.
a27t3 OLoughlin Garage.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1922-04-27
FORDS

Used Fords, good shape. from $50.
up.-o'Doughlin's Garage. arts
Middletown transcript., 1922-06-03
"Loye's the hull thing. brat I'm

Loves the hull thing, brat. Just
love, an love, an keep on lovin'."
Full OF the tenderest compassion,
Pollyop turned swiftly, aud at the
sight Of her flashing, radiant face,
Evelyn tainted, toppled forward and
rolled almost under the bed.
The squatter girl bounded to her
side, her frantic fingers tearing loose
the ropes that Larry and Lye Braeger
had made secure around Evelyp's body.
They fell away, leaving the girl but q
little heap on the floor.
Tears streamed over her dark lashes
as PollyOp gathered the limp head of
Evelyn Mackenzie into her arms. And
then she prayed as Granny Hope had
taught her to pray. "Our Father
which art in heaven" The rest Of the
petition slipped from her mind, and
she quoted with chattering teeth, 1.-THE
Lord Is my shepherd, I shall not
want"
Her strong arms lifted Evelyn and
as she rolled over on the cot, Polly
Hopkins stood up and cried:
"Underneath Old Mares woman are
your everlasting arms, God dear!"
Middletown transcript., 1922-06-03
Noting the fear in Mrs. Mackenzie's

Noting the fear In Mrs. Mackenzie's
eyes, she bent over the cot.
"Will you believe something I'm go
in to tell you, Ever" she said in q
wheedling tone.
"Surely will, Polly" answered
Evelyn, wiping her eyes, "but I'm so
afraid, so awfully afraid"
That's no lie," replied Pollyop I'M
petuously, "an' as l said, you got n
right to be scared Of the squatters.
Why, only this afternoon I hated you
an Old Marc as hard as the rest Of
the Silent City folks-more, mebbe !!
But-but what was really goin' to
tell you is this. If 1 lug you along
with me, you won't have no baby in
the summer. That's Gods truth I'm
tellin' you, too"
Evelyn lowered her lids, and pain
full flush mounted to her hair.
you're wantin' the little thing,
amt your demanded Polly, her voice
vibrant with emotion "Now, be a big
woman, an stay while I'm gone, will
you? I'll promise to hustle for all
I'm worth"
Mrs. Mackenzies timid glance ran
around the room.
II suppose So" she whimpered, "but
what If some of your people came
here?" She shuddered and went on
hurriedly: "Polly, what're you going
to say to Marcus?"
II don't know yet" mumbled Polly
op. "but I'll bring him back. Oh,
got 1t! Say, I'll stick you away In
Middletown transcript., 1922-06-03

Granny Hopes coop-hole. No squat
teru think to go in there, even If he
comes in. Here! I'll help you"
Tenderly she coaXed and begged,
but without avail, and patiently Polly
sat down on the side of the cot.
"NIlss Eve" she took up in low
tones, I'm goin' to tell you some
thing Granny Hope told me. Now, you
want to get home to your man, don't
you?"
Yes, yes, oh, SO bad, Pollyop," cried
Evelyn, 'but l can't stay here alone
l can't 1 can't!"
She did not think then of the many
days and nights the other girl had
passed by herself in the same little
shack.
"Mebbe it does seem so, Eve" said
Polly Hopkins. But, honey, when
I'm done you'll be thinkin' different
Now, listen; don't you know way down
in your insides that your mans near
ly sufferin' his life away?"
Evelyn burst forth into weeping
afresh.
"Of course I know it, Polly" she
sobbed, "but-"
! can you want him to be wailing all
night till daybreak, not KNOWN wheth-
er you're in the land of the livin' or
not, huh?"
This was solemn question asked
by very solemn-eyed girl
| uAnnthnr
"When 1t comes daybreak, therell be
a lot of squatters about. They come
every day to this hut. I'd have to
leave you then, wouldn't 1? Tonight
it's stormin', an most of 'em are In
bed. I could run as fast as a rabbit
an be back in jlffy. Can't you
screw up your courage an let me go?"
This long statement Evelyn thought
over for few moments. Then:
perhaps 1 could, if"
II know you can," interrupted Pol
lyop. "Now, listen; Granny Hope said
of loves own heart for the askin'."
"But Pm such wicked girl"
moaned Evelyn dismally.
$50 be l." returned Pollyop prompt
ly. "We're both rotten bad, God
knows, but never mind all that now.
l got to get Old Marc; an the only
way you can help is to stay quiet
while I'm out for him. Now, lean on
me an I'll stow you away in the rub
bish room till get back"
Ashamed to make further appeals
to the girl who was showing more
spirit than she hal ever thought pos
sible for any girl to show, Evelyn al.
lowed Pollyop to pick her up and
stand her on the floor.
Then the weak leaned on the strong
and when Polly Hopkins tucked the
blankets about Evelyn, she whispered
Granny said prayers in this room
all last year an way on till she died
'The Lord is my shepherd, l shall moi
want! Granny said was one of the
best to keep In mind"
CTO BE CONTINUED.)
Middletown transcript., 1922-06-03

A lost temper ADVERTISED itself.
Middletown transcript., 1922-06-03
ORIGIN OF EXPRESSION 40. X"

The expression 20. X" is a collo-
quialism. 1t may be used as a noun
or as a verb. The origin of the ex-
preston Is in doubt. 1t is sometimes
ascribed to Andrew Jackson as his
humorous abbreviation Of "oll kor-
rect" (all correct); sometimes to an
Indian chief, Old Keokuk, as his sigma.
ture by initials Another possible orr
gin of the expression was brought to
light In 1909, at the time of the death
of Cornelius Kendall of Chicago. Mr.
Kendall was the youngest son of Or
rim Kendall. from whose initials The
Middletown transcript., 1922-06-03
Saul. the Son Of kish.

Now there was man of BENJAMIN,
whose name was Kish, the son Of
Abiel, the son Of Zeror, the son Of
Bechorath, the son of Aphiah, a Ben
jamite, a mighty man of power. And
he had son, whose name was Saul,
a choice young man, and a goodly :
and there was not among the Children
of Israel .goodlier person than he !:
from his shoulders upward he was
higher than any of the people.-I Sam.
uel OIL, 2.
Middletown transcript., 1922-06-03
nlustratedHyR. LKingsto
4 Copyright by LiHleIBroWm and Company

she gritted convulslvely, "or III hit
you with this!"
God !-Jesus!" came from between
Evelyn's chattering teeth. "No, don't
pick 1t up! Don't! oh, want to tell
you something, Polly Hopkins"
"Then fire ahead" Polly grumbled
sullenly.
She withdrew her fingers from the
aX-handle and leaned her chin In the
palm of her hand.
Evelyn Strengthened up and bent
forward, her eyes swimming with
tears.
"Polly," she gasped, "Pollyop, in the
summer Gods going to send me lit
tie baby. Oh. Polly"
The squatter girl scrambled up as
the speaker dropped back, terrified at
the eXultant fire In the brown eyes and
the awful smile that crept across Pol
ly's face.
"Glory be to God in the sky!" she
cried. 1.-TWO of you belongin' to Old
Marc goin' with one swipe of the az"
She wheeled around and paced the
length of the shanty. Old Mares baby
Old Mares woman! Both to go out
Of his life forever! And by her hands
hers, Polly Hopkins hands!
She lifted them up, those slender,
brown fingers, and looked at them
against the candlelight. But few
months ago they had been the most
willing fingers in all the county! But
tonight-Marc's baby! Evelyn's baby
Like hive Of bees, the Joy Of dis
| sipating the home Of Marcus Mac.
Kenzie. buzzed through her brain. No
sound came from the girl on the floor
for Evelyn Mackenzie had given up
all hope. The squatter girl was crazy
No human being could entertain such
CHASTITY purpose and be In his right
mind!
Presently she called Polly's name
family, and then again; because Polly
gave her no heed, she cried louder:
'Pollyop, my feet hurt so! l cant
bear it!'
Polly paused, leaned against the
wall and glared at her.
"Im glad they do that" she NUT
tered. "You can't hurt anywhere toe
much to suit mel"
Then something gave way behlnc
her, and wheeling around, she fount
herself staring into the face of 9Th,
Greatest Mother in the World.
Daddy's dust-covered coat which hat
| hn nj oil hn
lay at her feet.
AS she looked, the glare left Polly
eyes. The serious face that had one,
smiled at her, the smile that had beel
a bencdiction for herself and Dadd,
Hopkins was there no longer. Rattle
was there an expression of sorrow
Death rested in the nurses arms, bu
from her whole reverent attitude tn
sense of protection swept out at Poll
Hopkins.
Then suddenly she heard a man
voice. 1t seemed to drift into the hu
through every crevice and crack.
"And you're the Littlest Mother Il
the World" came plainly to her.
Like one struck. she stood roote
to the spot. Evelyn Mackenzie owe
there against the bed faded from he
mind. Old Mares imaged face wen
away as II it had never seered he
vision. Over and over the delightful
words Robert had spoken to he
rushed into her ears and stampe
themselves In golden fire on her men
ory.
II love you, Polly" touched he
like caress, and, you're my littl
girl" fell upon her like the tende
hand of Granny Hopes God.
"The Greatest Mother In the World,
whispered Pollyop; and then som,
thing hard and hateful within he