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CityBriefs

Ira J. Bsrrieson Of Rtve-ton. man.
ager OF the Burleson drug store. spent
some time here visiting with friends
In tho city while enroute to lis homo
from Denver where he has been on
business. Mr.. Burieson was formerly
a pharmacist in the Kimba1 drug
store and has numerous friends here
W. A. Blackmore returned to his
home hero the first Of the week from
Denver where he spent the week end
attending TO business interests.
A NJ Gsrbutt architect of the
Garbutt. weidner and Sweeney firm.
is AWAY attending to business interests
throughout the state
Judge G. d. Murane Is leaving to-
day for Thermopolis where he VIII at
tend to legal interests for several
days
Ju1knn Lower has returned from
Chicago. ILL.,. whore he was on business
and from Ann Arbor. Mich, where
he visited for several days with his
SON.. Julian Lever, Jr., who Is attend
lag tho University of Michigan
Harry Adams has returned from
Crawford Neb.. werc he spent a part
of to week attending to business mat
tiers and visiting with friends.
Gregory Powell who is associated
with the industrial department of the
Midwest Refing company at Salt
Creek. is spending several days here,
He attended the concert at the Lyric
asst night
c. J. Burlack. connected with the
editorial department Of the Colorado
Springs Gazette, is visiting his broth
er. Attorney Roy H Bullack. for a
few days while en- route to the Pa
cifc coast This is the frst time the
two men have met in years.
Judge C. o. Brown. LEFT yesterday
afternoon for Douglas where he will
hold court for a few days in that d.
vision OF the sixth judicial district
EJ,rr ba- ~or -~co-~eru- -~4
, 1922-03-02

Flour has been successfully made
from both black and white beans and
a Brazilian concern is now turning
u these vegetable flours.
, 1922-03-02
Personals

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur K Lee are
expected to return to the city in a
few days from Washington. D. c.,
, 1922-03-02
Wyatt Cafeteria
Aids Red Cross.

Aids Red Gross
Ten per sent of h o receipts
Of tho Wyatt cafeteria under the
gen Of Mrs Harvey wtsner
and Mrs Lovey Hudson. VIII be turn
ed over to the Red Cross as q dona-
tion for the drive which Is being
vaged today.
During the evening meal q musical
program VIII be presented by local
talent.
Surprise Party for
Birth Anniversary.
A surprise party given by friends
m neighbors OF G.. W. Sanders. was
an event Of last evening. 4 recogni-
ton OF the birth anniversary Of h
honor guest. Tho friends gathered at
the Sanders home on South McKn-
ley street and tho evening was spent
playing games and with music
A handsome mahogany smoke stand
was the gift presented to the host
with due ceremony.
Refreshments were served
The guests included Messrs and
Mesdames c. Evans, r. d. Stout.
Charles benjamin.. Otto Castor. v. C
Rivers. A.. ]. Wilde; MIS- Charles
volmer. Mrs. Viola Towle. and Messrs
Bruce Benjamin and Archie Gala
han
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Dinner for
Young Ladies'.
SIX OK the young ladies' who are In
the employ OF the Midwest Refining
company offices at h town building
were guests at an informal dinner
served at the Chanticleer CATO last
the appearance Of tho table and n
special menu was served
"
Choir to
The choir OF the North Casper
church will meet in regular session
Hazel johnson. 1910 North Durbin
hour is planned and all members and
Formal Dinner
Is Enjoyed.
Spring fowers wero the attractive
decorations used for the table at the
Chanticleer cafe for the formal din
ner presided yer by Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe Marquis Places were laid for
Mr.. n Mrs G. r. Hagons. Mr.. and
Mrs. H. L. Patton and the host and
hostess Following the dinner tho
guests attended the concert at the1
Lyric theater.
Meeting ut h
j. O. O. +. Tonight.
Iroquois Council Nc. s, Degree of
Pocohontas. will meet tonight In regu-
lar session In tho I. o. o. r. hall.
The usual work. followed by a social
time viii be h program for tho even
ing.
, 1922-03-02

We wish to thank the many friend,
forthe kindness and sympathy shown
during the C illness and death o
our dear mother: ais for the beautiful
flowers sent in her memory. Should
you be far from dear mos when sucf
sorrow befalls. We only hope God ir
his goodness will send such friends
to you.
MIR and MRS. r. b. JULIAN.
MR. and MRS ]. l. JULIAN,
w. M JULIAN,
MIR and MRS. N. II. JULIAN.
MR. and MRS. ]. W. JULIAN.
3-2-1t'
, 1922-03-02

Portland. Orc. has one OF the finest
labor temples in America, recently
at Il cost OF $500, 900.
, 1922-03-02

Three thousand merchant vessels
fly the Japanese flag.
, 1922-03-02
Choir To
Meet Friday.

The choir OF the North Caspel
church will meet in regular session
Friday evening at tho home OF Mr.
Hazel Johnson 1910 North Durbir
street. After the practice a socia
hour is planned and all members and
their friends arc the invited guests.
, 1922-03-02

Harry Adams has returned from
Crawford Neb.. werc he spent a part
of to week attending to business mat
tiers and visiting with friends.
, 1922-03-02
Dinner for
Young Ladies'.

Dinner FOR
Young Ladies.
Six OK the young ladies' who arc In
tho employ OF the Midwest Refining
company offices at the tc<n building
were guests at an informal dinner
served at the Chanticieer cato last
evening. Table decorations added to
the appearance of the table and a
special menu was served
, 1922-03-02
Formal Dinner
Is Enjoyed.

Spring flowers wero the attractive
decorations used for the table at the
Chanticleer cafe for the formal din
ner presided over by Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe Marquis Places were laid for
Mr.. and Mrs G. r. Hasens. Mr.. and
Mrs. II. L. Patton and the host and
hostess Following the dinner tho
guests attended the concert at the
Lyric theater.
, 1922-03-02
Mrs. Cari Taylor
To Receive Club.

To Receive Climb.
The applied science division OF the
Welfare club win meet at the home
OF Mrs. @. p. Taylor. South Lincoln
street, Friday afternoon.
An interesting subject VIII be pre-
scented and discussed in pen forum.
The Washington herald., 1922-01-15

Trimmed Pieces,
centers from 20 to 72-in. dil
ameter; Scarfs, SO to 72-in..
lengths; Doilies. 6 and I2-in.
-Filet Trimmed Pieces; 6
and Io-in. D oilies; z6-in.
Tray Covers, and 26, sc, As
and s4-in. Scarfs.
Also Jap Embroider Linen
Pieces; 3 sets, 81 pieces in
each set, hah price.
Some of our finest pieces
are included in this sale,
among them Table Covers
formerly priced at $4,000
each.
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The Washington herald., 1922-01-15
Chi&en's Stamped Dresses
At " Marked Price

OF white and colored ma,
terials. Infants sizes up to
10 years.
All our Tapestry Seaffs.
and a few japanese Metal
Cloth Table Covers. to close
at "a marked price.
Iris and Glass Beads all
colors. Were, z5c and O..
sse, special a bunch. !. ~
-I3-Piece Sanatas Luncheon.
Sets, regularly sr.oo, 10.
special. ............ ~
Kann's-Fourth Floor.
The Washington herald., 1922-01-15
Art ! GOODS
Overstocks
Must Be r educed
The Opportunities Are
Sensational IN Value GiUing
All Our handsome Linen Pieces
Offered at.z Price
6alfpnce lot includes Madeira pieces. Uuny lace trim
This hafpce lot includes Madeira pieces. Guny lace trim
med, and few flet lace trimmed pieces.

Luncheon sets: As. 54 and
z2-in, table covers, So, IS, 81
and 72-in. lengths; small cen
ter pieces, IS, 2o,. n and 20
in. diameter; tray covers,
511xI2-in. and 5xIo-in. size;
towels, doiiies, 6 and Io-in.,
and napkins. ~
Japanese Embroidered Silk
Pieces, 4Doilies, Centerpieces,
Table Covers.
-"Richelieu" embroidered
pieces with insets and trim
mings of real filet. Tray COW
ers, 6, 8. and Io-in.; 36-in.
and 45-in. centerpieces.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06
For County Sheriff

l hereby announce myself as can
didate for the office of Sheriff Of
Seward County, Kansas, subject to
the action of the Democratic prima-
ries in August.
CANEY HIBBS,
Liberal, Kansas
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06
For County Sheriff

1 hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of Sheriff of Seward
County, subject to the will of the
voters of the Republican party in
the August primaries.
JOHN w. FREEMAN,
Liberal, Kansas.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06
For Superintendent of Schools

l hereby announce my candidacy
for reelection to the office of Super.
intendent of Schools, of Seward
County, subject to the will of the
voters at the Democratic prinsries
in August. ,,
Liberal, Kansas.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06

Fishing parties, camping parties
and picnic parties were the order for
the Fourth, but we could never begin
to tell where everyone went, for the
whole town migrated. Some went to
Hugoton, some to Guymon, others to
different fishing and camping
grounds, and all were tired the fol-
lowing morning. However, everyone
we have seen admit they had heck
of a time, despite the discomfort'
Of summer travel.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06

Representative in the State Legisla-
ture from Seward County, subject 70
the wishes Of the voters In the Re-
publican primaries IN August.
MINNIE ]. GRINSTEAD,
Liberal, Kansas.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06
For Treasurer

hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of County Treasurer OF
Seward dCounty, subject to the will
of the voters of the Democratic party
in the August primaries.
w. L. FUCKER,
Liberal, Kansas.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06
For Rerister Of Deeds

hereby announce myself az = can.
didate for the office of Register of
Deeds Of Seward County, subject to
the action Of the Republican voters
at the August primary.
s. DAMIA AKER,
Liberal, Kansas.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06
For County Treasurer

l hereby announce that l am can
didate for the office of County
Treasurer of Seward County. Kansas,
subject to the action of the Repub-
lican voters in the August primary.
w. G. HARNDEN,
Liberal, Kansas.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06
For Probate Judge

hereby announce myself as can
didate for the office Of Probate
Judge of Seward County, subject to
the will Of the Republican voters in
the August primaries.
J. W. CAMPBELL,
Liberal, Kansas.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06
For County Sheriff

hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of Sheriff Of Seward
County, subject to the will of the
voters of the Democratic party in
the August primaries.
o. E. DOBSON,
Liberal, Kansas.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06
For Richter Of Deed,

hereby announce myself as can
didate for the office Of Register Of
Deeds Of Seward county, subject to the
will Of the Republican voters in the
August primaries.
HUBERT C. BRISENDINE
Kismet, Kansas.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06
For Probate Judge

hereby announce my candidacy
for the office Of Probate. Judge OF
Seward county, subject to the will OF
the Republican voters in the August
primaries.
W. o. NELSON, Liberal, Kansas.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06
For County Clerk

hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of County Clerk OF
of the Republican voters in the Aug
Seward County, subject to the will
ust primaries.
Liberal, Kansas.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06
For County Clerk

/ hereby announce that / am a can
didate for the office of County Clerk
of Seward County, Kansas, subject to
the action of the Democratic voters
In the August primaries.
GUY M. LeMONNIER,
Liberal, Kansas
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06
For County Sheriff

hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of sheriff of Seward
County subject to the will of the Re
maries.
publican voters in the August pri-
A. L. HIGGINS
Liberal, Kansas.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06
For County Treasurer

l hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of County Treasurer
of Seward County, subject to the will
of the Republican voters in the
August primaries.
FRANK SWINK,
Kismet Kansas.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06
For Reri.ter OF Deeds

hereby announce my candidacy for
the office Of Register Of Deeds OF
Seward County, subject to the will OF
the voters in the Republican primaries
In August.
W. w. ANTRIM Liberal, Kansas.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06
For County Sheriff

/ hereby announce my candidacy
for the office Of Sheriff of Seward
County, subject to the will of the
Republican voters in the August pri-
JIM JOHNSTON,
Liberal, Kansas.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
For County Attorney

hereby announce my candidacy
for reelection to the office OF Coun-
ty Attorney Of Seward County, sub
ject to the action Of the voters at
the Democratic primaries in August.
EUGENE W. DAVIS,
Liberal, Kansas.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06
For District Clerk

hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of Clerk Of the District
Court Of Seward County, subject to
the viii Of the voters in the Repub-
lican primary in August.
HAD w. LANE,
Liberal. Kansas.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06


Brice Rezeau Of Pratt, was Wis
itor in the city the last Of the week.
Don T. Edwards was down from
Plains Tuesday on pleasure trip.
H. s. Mooney of Kismet was in the
city Monday on business affairs.
Roscoe Morrell of Moscow, was
visitor in the city Tuesday.
/ Bert Elliott made business trip to
Guymon Friday, returning Saturday.
D. C. Wood and L. D. Griggs were
business visitors in Satanic Friday.
Ben Sanderson was up from Floris
Monday on business matters.
A. Leirle of Beaver City, was in
the city Monday on business.
R. N. Hess of Hugoton, was in the
|
city Wednesday on business.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. DON
nelly, on June 30th, boy
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Bailey of For
gan, were in the city Wednesday en-
route to Bermidze, Minnesota.
Miss Laveta Humble came in from
Tyrone Wednesday, for a short visit
with her mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Laveta Gribble of
Texhoma, Oklahoma, have moved to
the city this week.
Misses Helen Reiss and Thelma
Parsons of Plains, were city shoppers
Wednesday.
Mrs. D. C. Wood and sister, Mrs
C. Shore. spent Tuesday with friends
near Moscow.
E. H. Austin of Miami, Oklahoma
= was visiting at the D. M. Fox home
: the first of the week.
e Chas. Molter and daughter, Mary
S made trip to Satanic the first o
the week.
Manager Bybee Of the well know
: Bybee Stock Company, was in tn
city the last of the week on bushes
:, matters.
. D. E. Nudge, manager OF tn
Evans Harness company store at Ell
hart. is here this week, helping in
5. voice the stock Of the Liberal store
Geo. B. Thompson of Lyons, cam
y in Wednesday to attend meeting Q
u the directors of the Liberal Produc
" Company.
Miss Alta Miller returned to M
8 position at the Boles store this weel
: after sebnding few weeks vacatio
in Colorado.
"
ar DR.. and Mrs. f. H. Neighbors, d
~ Thos. Tallman and Miss Blancf
Swan drove to Guymon Tuesda
and attended the celebration.
s' Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Thiesen
California, were in the city Wedne
n day enroute from Perryton to Ga
* den City.
RS Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Long and Mi
Maurine Long and Mrs. w. L. Tin
norman and children spent Tuesdi
- at the H. H. Hood farm near Grar
Valley.
Of Pearl Clark, Olive Fulton, Myrt
9. Layton, Elizabeth Farrell, Mae Null
Ill nix, Cecil Stout and Ford Wilson a
tended the celebration at Guymon
"a. the Fourth.
Mrs. Will withroder of near Fo
n gan, Oklahoma, was in the city Sa
OF urday, to consult with physicians. H
70 baby daughter is under medical ca
at present.
: Mr.. and Mrs. Hal G. Reid and far
- ily, and DR.. and Mrs. Fred R. Bea
drove to Clear Creek Sunday afte
or noon, where they spent the Four
~ ~ on fishing and camping trip.
es P. R. Buckley, W. v. Griffith,
IS. L. Light and J. N. Newly and wiz
: drove to Clear Creek Monday afte
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06

Mrs. D. s. Lee and Mrs. Dennis F.
Beck of Guymon, were shopping in
the city Monday afternoon.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06

j. B. Miller was in Hugoton Mon
day afternoon while looking after
business matters.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06

VIM. Lampe and family of Yaki-
ma, Washington. are visiting friends
in the city this week and looking at
ter business affairs. They are driv-
ing through to Cincinnati, Ohio, and
other eastern points for visit with
relatives.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06

Mrs. E. M. Pierce and children lett
for Dalhart, Texas, wednesday o"
business interests.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Hal G. Reid and fam
ily, and DR.. and Mrs. Fred R. Beatty
drove to Clear Creek Sunday after
noon, where they spent the Fourth
on a fishing and camping trip.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06

P. R. Buckley, W. v. Griffith, G.
L. Light and ]. N. Newly and wives
drove to Clear Creek Monday after
noon, and spent delightful Fourth.
They returned home late Tuesday
afternoon.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06

Mrs. Maggie Roberts, and niece
Mrs. May Hill, went to Guymon Wed
nesday to spend the weekend.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06

For Raprsssntasivs
! hereby announce my candidacy g
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06

Gerald Thorpe went to Hugoton
Monday afternoon and spent the
Fourth with relatives and friends.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06

Mrs. ]. w. Undertake came IN
Wednesday to visit with Mrs. 0. r.
Byers.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06

Mrs. Ross Leatherman Of the Sum-
mers store, Is confined to her home
by illness this week. Mrs. Edna
Muir d assisting IN the store during
Mrs. Leathermsn's absence.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06

Mrs. Will withroder of near For
gan, Oklahoma, was in the city Sat-
urday, to consult with physicians. Her
baby daughter is under medical care
at present.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06


Mrs May Hill, went to Guymon Wed
nesday to spend the weekend.
C. v. Rice and family visited rela-
tives and friends at Forgan, okia-
homa, going down Monday evening
and returning Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dean Sunderland
of Forgan, Oklahoma, drove up Tues
day for q short visit with relatives
and friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Ravenscroft,
little daughter, Peggy Jean, Mr.. and
Mrs. Cecil Pearce, and Mrs. Homer
Reynolds drove to Guymon Tuesday
to the celebration.
DR.. Ben h. Day has moved his Of
flee from the Mercy hospital to rooms
in the Miller building. This change
was necessitated by the hospital be.
ing crowded for room.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06

Misses Dorethea Farmer and Vida
Naylor went to Guymon Tuesday on
No. to, visit with friends and at
tend the big Fourth celebration.
Mrs. o. P. auckland and Mr.. and
Mrs. AL Blake spent the Fourth at
the c. C. Hood home in the Grand
Valley neighborhood.
Misses Aline and Catherine Ives OF
warrensburg, Missouri, and Kansas
City, Missouri, are visiting with their
sister, Mrs. J. =. Donnelly for several
days
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06

Pearl Clark, Olive Fulton, Myrtle
Layton, Elizabeth Farrell, Mae Multi
nix, Cecil Stout and Ford Wilson at
tended the celebration at Guymon on
the Fourth.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Long and Miss
Maurine Long and Mrs. w. L. Zim'
norman and children spent Tuesday
at the H. H. Hood farm near Crane
Valley.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-06

Mr.. and Mrs. P. A. Thiesen OF
California, were in the city Wednes-
day enroute from Perryton to Gar
den City.
The Washington times., 1922-04-23

met there a harsh realist and
crafty type who, when It was
profitable, could play excellentIy
the part OF a simpleton. BY his
nature he is not foolish. and he
knows It well. He originated
many mournful songs, many vul-
gar and cruel tales, he formed
thousands OF proverbs which en-
body the experience of his hard
life.
He knows that "the moujik is
not a fool, but the community is, :"
and that "the community is strong
like water. but foolish like
pig" He says:
do not fear devils: fear men,"
Beat your own folk, then
strangers will fear you"
He does not entertain too high
an opinion about truth. Truth
will not satisfy hunger" What
Is thought falsehood. II you only
are prosperousr' "The truthful
man is as pernicious as the fool"
Regarding himself able to do
any work. he says: You beat a
Russian. and he will make a
clock" And you must beat be-
cause zone is lazy &c work, but
not lazy to eat"
He has thousands of similar
parallels, he usos them slsilIfully.
he hears them from his childhood
and from his childhood tho con.
viction grows In him that they
contain much stern truth and
pain. much derision at his own
expense and anger at people.
People, especially people OF the
oity, interfere with his lifeI he
considers them superfluous on the
earth. which lie literally irrigated
with his sweat and blood. on the
earth that he mysticsly loves.
The Washington times., 1922-04-23

Russia) in the following way:
They put into the victini's mouth
powder and set fire TO Il; others
they stuffed with powder. They
cut open the breasts OF women,
introduced ropes through the
wounds and hanged them on these
ropes.
In the eighteenth and nineteenth
centuries they did the same things
in the territories of the Don and
the Urai, forcing a dynamite car
fridge into the body of the VIC
tim, and then blowing him up.
1 think that the Russian people
are exceptional. just as the Eng
lish are exceptional in their sense
of humor; the Russians are excep.
tionel in possessing n natural
strain of innate cruelty, cold
blooded cruelty intended 20 meet
the extremes Of human endurance
and pain and disclose the tenacity
and perseverance, OF life forces.
One senses a diabolical finesse
In Russian cruelty; there ia some
thing delicate and exquisite in a.
This quality osn hardly be az.
plained by such words AZ psychic
The Washington times., 1922-04-23

abnormality or sadism, words
which essentially and generally ex-
plain nothing.
Is II a heritage OF alcoholism
But I do not think that the Rus
sian people are more saturated
with the poison OF alcohol than
the peoples of Europe. although
II is possible that the poison of
alcohol acts more deeply on the
psychology Of the Russian peas
ant whose nourishment is poorer
than n other countries where
the nourishment Of the people is
more plentiful and varied.
II Is also conceivable that the
reading Of the life stories Of the
holy martyrs, the favorite pastime
of the llterate folk in the dark
villages, influenced the growth, Of
the ingenious Russian cruelty.
PLEASURE IN TORTURE.
In Siberia the peasants would
dig holes in the ground and drop
into them, with their heads down
ward, captured soldiers OF the
Red army, leaving the legs as
far as the knees above the level
Of the ground. Then they would
gradually fill the holes with earth,
watching the convulsions of the
legs In order to learn which OK
the victims would display the
greatest endurance, and who
would be the last to suffocste.
The Cossacls of the Trans
Btikalian territory taught their
youths the art of wood -chopping
on the backs of prisoners.
In the government of Tambov
communists were nailed with rail-
road "crutches" to trees one
meter above the ground by their
left hands and left feet. and the
torments of these men irregularIy
crucified on purpose were under
observation.
The abdomen OF a prisoner
would be cut open, his intestines
taken out and nailod to a tree
or telegraph pole. and the victim
driven by blows around the tree.
while the torturcrs watched tn.
intestine' unravci from the In
sid. Of The wound.