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The Washington herald., 1922-12-01
Today,
Thankful, and Healthful.
clemenceau Saw Much;
Tuhank Hamen Nothing.
Be Careful, Henry Fly.
ARTHUR BRISBANE
Copyright. 1921


Copyright. 1921
THE REALLY thankful man
= feels better today-if he
did not eat too much. Too
many still celebrate like Congo
savages, when they kill a hippo
potamus. They eat, eat and eat
the decaying carcass, never leav-
ing it, lying down to sleep beside
It, until It is gone.
Thankfulness is a Doctor Coue
Of the mind. II makes you feel
better and better in every way.
1t expands and cheers, dissatis-
faction contracts apd depresses.
DUNYAN tells you to observe
- the thankful, cheerful hen,
lifting up her head to thank God
every time she takes a drink of
water. He did not know that
hens can swallow water only
with their heads in the air. but
his idea was sound. Thankful
ness, in itself. is cause for
thankfulness.
The Washington herald., 1922-12-01

IN The Valley of the Kings"
= on the site of ancient Thebes,
near Luxor, British scientists
have unearthed a royal tomb,
containing the magnificent jew
eled throne of Tuhank Hamen.
Upon that throne the ancient
ruler of Egypt, included among
the hereto kings" sat more
than 5000 years ago.
He could not dream of the
world that was to be, at the
opening of his tomb, with its
gorgeous decorations and precious
papyri.
Just so little idea have we of
the world that is to come, when
we shall all be as dead as
Tuhank Hamen-a world OF
flying men, living on a planet
In communication with other
planets, learning from them, as
Japan, a few years ago, was
learning from the west.
Least of all can we imagine
this earth free from war, pow
erty, disease and injustice. But
so it will be. Tuhank Hamen
would have laughed had wise
men predicted an age without
slaves, torture, invasion, or one
man government
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From Mail Order WIFE"
to Prof. Tiernan are con-
tinued today on page s.
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Cloudy and warmer TO-
day; probably showers;
tomorrow clearing, colder.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-09-07
VOTING RAILWAY AID BONDS
and THE TAX BUGABOO

Those opposed to the issuance Of
bonds for aid Of the X. & o. Railway
would have the taxpayers believe they
are voting upon themselves an enor-
nous tax burden, or which the return
Is very doubtful and uncertain. A
few figures on this pooint should con-
vince you of the fallacy of this argu-
ment.
When the Rock Island railroad was
built through this country, about the
year 1890, the county voted $40, 100000
aid bonds. 1885 miles of main track
was built through Seward county, and
the Rock Island Immediately began
paying tax to the county, beginning
at something over 100000 per year
and increasing until in 1921 the Rock
Island paid in Seward county, tax a.
mounting to $31, 1924, including ST.
466.02 paving tax to the City Of Lib
eral, total since 1890 Of over $751;
10000 paid. into the county in taxes.
The tax valuation Of the ounty in
1890 was $77O,$1S.44 and in 1921, the
valuation was $12,1s1, 10000, nearly
16 times the valuation when the $780,
10000 aid was voted for our first rail-
road. Seward county could vote over
$S00,000.00 railroad aid bonds now,
with tax levy Of less than 1t took
to pay the $20,OO0.O0 voted in 1890.
Based on the present valuation, if
there was no increase in the next 30
years (the life of the aid bonds) the
increased tax assessment In the city Of
Liberal would be about 81 cents per
$1,000.
On the other hand let US suppose the
bonds fail to carry and the project
from Liberal to Forgan falls through.
The owners of the B. M. & E. have by
letters and in personal conversation,
stated the intention of extending the
railroad toward Hooker in the near fu
ure. Their ability to finance the ex-
tension In unquestioned. If this road
is built, at least 40 per cent Of Liber-
ais retail and wholesale territory is
lost. Hooker, with its two railroads
will get the wholesale and distribut-
ing establishments, as well as any pos
sible Industries, which wild come with
the advent Of better shipping facilities
and cheaper fuel. This will cause a
great depreciation in real estate values
in Liberal with a onsequent increase
in taxes in order to take care Of our
outstanding paving, water, high school
and other City bonds.
Study these figures and facts, then
VOTE FOR THE BONDS.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-09-07
IS THE X. & o. BANKRUPT

Another peculiar thing discovered
by the bond opponents Is the fact
that the Kansas & Oklahoma railroad
is bankrupt
Is this true?
The road has never been thrown
into either voluntary or involuntary
bankruptcy that we have ever heard
Of. They still haul wheat from Ar
cher and Pleasant Valley, they still
have their work train at Archer,
they have lot Of ties there and we
are told that twenty miles Of steel
is on the way.
Their office here Is still open and
their employees still on the job, and
we are told that grading will start
again as soon as the men can get on
the Job.
It looks like the opposition has
made lot Of wild statements which
they are unable to substantiate.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-09-07
THREE PRISONERS BROKE
.. JAIL HERE TUESDAY NIGHT

D. H. Kinkade, and Sam Garrison
awaiting trial on charge Of auto
steaing, and Paul Sisco also awaiting
trial on a forgery. charge made their
escape from the county Jail here Tues
day night. They made q key from
IN old comb, and unlocked the cell
door, reached through the bars unlock
ed the door from the corridor and
made their way through the scuttle
to the roof, and with q piece Of iron
from their bunk pried of the boards
where he repairs had been made af-
ter a previous delivery, made their
way to the ground and escaped. An
other boy who was arrested with Kin
lkade and Garrison claiming he was
only hired to drive the car refused to
go with them. They left note say
ing: ave plead guilty to stealing one
Dodge car. We hired West TO drive
the car and he did not know it was
stolen" They locked West in jail and
then threw the key back to him telling
him he might need it. Sheriff Nelson
and family were away from the Jail
between half hour and an hour and
when they returned discovered the de-
livery. Officers made immediate
search but so far have not located the
1Artte1. --pss.-.-a.a-.-s. .--.s...i s..,.. h. IA
It seems that our jail is not suffi-
dent to. hold this class Of criminals
and this should receive, thee onsidera-
tion Of the Board of Commissioners,
as there have been several similar in
stances in the past few years.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-09-07
SCHOOL OPENED MONDAY
RECORD ENROLMENT
315 Are Attending High School This
Year, Gain of 65 over
Last Year

Liberal High School opened Mon
day morning and up to this time S15
have enrolled. The rooms are crowd
ed to capacity and it is with consid-
cradle difficulty that the large classes
are being handled.
Superintendent N. B. Mahuron says
that he is well pleased with the atti-
.tude of the Board of Education, the
students and the parents and that de-
spite the crowded conditions the term
starts off in very promising man.
ner.
At the rate Of increase of the
past few years the new school build
ing is going to be filled by the time
it Is ready If the Junior High also oc-
cupies the building.
All the teachers were on the job
promptly and the schools Of the city
started off splendidly.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-09-07
Looks LIKE KHAN AND
ANTI-KLAN BOTH HERE
iclsn Organiser Working and Ku'
NOR Says Organization Was
Formed Last Night.

The question most asked this
morning is: "Was q Ku Klux Klan
organized here last nightf" To this
we have only been able to answer
that we do not know, but that rumor
is strong that such Is the case.
The Klan question has been dis
cussed a great deal the past few
weeks as organizers have been here
endeavoring to perfect an organiza-
ton. Owing to the secret nature of
the organization it is impossible to
learn to what degree they have been
successful.
We have heard that large num-
Der Of autos were assembled in pas
ture west Of town last night and that
those seeing them were Of the opin-
ion that q Klan was organized. This
Is far as we know.
It Is also known that q prominent
citizen Of Liberal has received let
ter from the Anti-Klan in which var
ious and sundry orders are given, so
begins to look as though both or
Sanizations either have or will be
active here In short time.
We have been asked dozens Of
times our opinion Of the Klan, but
we believe that a spirit of fairness
should dictate that one not express
a positive opinion without first be-
ing fully informed. This we do moi
claim to be. We have talked with
one Of the organizers and he has re.
moved lot of objections and pre-
JUDGES from our mind, but the prin'
cipal result of his words has beer
to cause US to withhold criticism al
well as commendation until such time
as we can give an unbiased opinion
It looks very much as If the Kar
was here and If SO every citizen viii
soon be able to form his own conclu
sions.
The Klan is growing by leaps ant
bounds and must possess some merit
orious features to draw such a fol
lowing and it shall be our endeavol
to try to learn more about it to b
in position to give intelligent infor
nation. At Tyrone, Hooker, Guy
mon, Forgan, Perryton and othe
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-09-07
SHALL LIBERAL PAY FOR
OKLAHOMA RAILROAD7 Z

Shall Liberal pay for a railroad in
Oklahoma?
Assuredly not.
The claim is being made by oppo-
nents of the Kansas & Oklahoma rail-
road bonds that Liberal is voting
bonds for building railroad in Ok
lahoma.
This is most unfair, for such is not
the case.
More than year ago Liberal vot-
ed $4,000 in bonds to aid the X. &
o., in securing right-of-way, paying
FOR terminal facilities, etc.
Those bonds were never delivered,
yet the company built a line Of rail-
road from the east to the wst line
Of the city, established connections
with the Rock Island line in both di-
rections, brought locomotives,
coaches and cars to Liberal, together
with work train, track-laying ma
chine, etc.
For this Improvement and expense
the company has never received q
dime from the city, yet they have an
investment here we'll over the amount
asked in bonds.
The company made this invest
ment and these improvements on the
strength of the $4,000 bonds being
delivered. Now all we are asked tc
do is to deliver the bonds as we
agreed to, to take care Of this ex'
pense and the securing Of additional
land for yards and switching facili-
ties.
The fact Is stated plainly In the
call for the election, and no mention
is made of voting bonds for a rail
road in Oklahoma. The only place
where Oklahoma is mentioned Il
where it is specified that the lin'
must be extended into Oklahoma be
fore any Of the bonds are due, thi'
condition to satisfy the public tha
they coud not and would not be de
livered on the work already dom
with nothing more.
/ We promised the company thes
bonds when they had done certain
definit thing but q difference Of opin
lion caused the former issue to be nul
lifted. Now it is up to us to max
good for the company has alread
made good to the extent Of invest
ing the money before receiving it, ant
further they must invest many thou
sand dollars more before they cal
get the bonds.
Don't let this bugaboo frighten yo'
into voting against your own best In
terests in the election Septembe
| 18th.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-09-07
SUMMING UP

The opposition to the railroad
bonds have made many charges. Have
they proven them?
They charged that Mr.. Tincher was
not connected with the X. & o. Have
they proven that?
They claim no application has been
made for permite to build the e.
M. & e. from Forgan to Hooker. Have
they proven that no application has
been made to build a railroad from
Forgan to Hooker?
They claim that the money from
the bonds will be used to build .
railroad in Oklahoma. Have they
proved that to your satisfaction
They claim that the X. & 0. u
bankrupt and cannot buila the road.
Have they proved thatl
Simply and honestly, Mr.. Voter,
have they proven anything to your
satisfaction, or have they simply
shown you that they are opposed to
Mr.. Byers as a personal PROPOSE
ton?
If you think they have made .
good case and proven their points It
is up to you to vote as they say. II
they have not you should vote for
the bonds on September IL.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-09-07
NOTICE

All school children attending Dis
trict No. 10 Seward county, must have
q health certificate from DR.. Geo. 8.
Smith, County Health Officer before
being admitted to school. There VIII
be no charge for this certificate.
By order Of the Board.
z. z. Heston, Director
r. L. Ingham, Clerk
B. 7. Walden, Treasurer tip
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-09-07
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MEETING WEDNESDAY EVE.
WIN Decide Plans For Celebration to
be Held October 9 and 10.

The LIBERAL Chamber Of Commerce
vii have a dinner at the New Sanford
Cafe next Wednesday evening, at
which time the matter Of a Fall Cele-
bration will be discussed.
At a meeting Of the Board held a
few evenings ago It was decided to
hold a celebration on the above dates,
but the meeting next Wednesday
night will be called to give the men,
bership chance to express themselves
on the matter.
Manager Pellettier Of the New San
ford agrees to give a good feed and it
d hoped that every member will be
on haald 10 take part IN the discus
SION Of this question.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-09-07
BUILDING ADDITION
TO KHRONE BUILDING

The Khrone building at the corner
Of Fourth and Kansas avenue is being
remodeled and It vii be extended to
the alley making a building 1S0 by
80 feet. The building will be Of brick
construction and viii be thoroughly
modern. The building when complet-
ed, will be occupied by Smith Brothers,
who have the Nash car and truck a.
gency for this territory. The build
ing will likely be ready for occupancy
about the first Of November.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-09-07
VALLEY PICNIC
WAS A SPLENDID AFFAIR
Between l,5oo and 2,oQp People
Partook of Hospitality of
People of Community.

Last Monday night will long be re-
membered by the people of Seward
and Stevens counties who gathered
with the citizens Of Pleasant Valley
and community and enjoyed an after
noon and evening together.
1t was splendid gathering Of the
best people on earth and had there
been nothing but the friendly meet
ing 1t would have been enjoyable.
However, there were amusements
and treats and speeches and music
which added to the enjoyment.
In the afternoon ball game oc-
cupied the attention of those pres
ent, while Jack Nourse was there
with his airplane and gave several
rides.
Free lemonade was on tap all aft
ernoon and evening and at supper
time sandwiches were given free TO
all, while in the basement Of tho
school house the ladies had prepared
a sumptuous supper for the speakers
and the musicians. Such an array
Of eats and Of such splendid quality
is seldom seen.
The Liberal American Legion
band, assisted by several Of the
crack musicians Of the Hugoton band
made excellent music during the
evening.
After the band concert and radio
concert by the Tucker Electric Com
pany, Hon. 7. A. Mcneil Of Topeka,
was introduced and made a very
pleasing talk. He recounted his ear
ly day experiences in Kansas, the de-
velopment Of the state, and touching
on economic conditions, said that
only the people could change condi-
tions. Not through statutes, but BY
return to the principles Of tho
Golden Rule would harmony be re-
stored in the land.
Mrs. Minnie johnson Grinstead was
called for talk and spoke briefly,
the principal idea Of her address be-
ing that the people Of the counties
and the cities get together and
boost; of the identical interests Of
each; of the dependency Of each
class Of citizens upon the other. She
urged that all boost for the Kansas
& Oklahoma railroad and assist In
the further development of the coun-
try. Her words were greeted with
much applause.
Following her talk the announce
ment was made that ice cream would
be served to all and this was done BY
the young ladies of the community.
We could easily fill page Of this
issue on the subject Of the picnic,
but have not the space at our dis
posal. However, one could not ap-
preciate the affair unless he were
present, and that there was such .
large attendance speaks well for the
people of the community and the
friendly spirit attested.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-09-07

towns in this section there are big
organizations, but as yet we have
heard Of no acts Of violence, and we
are inclined to believe that much is
done in the name Of the Klan which
is not done nor sanctioned by them.
There are also Anti-Nans in some
of these towns, but they, too, are
secret in their nature, and are put
ting out warnings to people as to
what to do and what not to do.
Therefore we have no advice to Of
fer-merely the suggestion that ev-
eryone investigate for themselves and
base their action upon the result Of
their better Judgment and sense Of
justice e. American citizens.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-09-07
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to thank our friends and
neighbors for their kindness during
the sickness and death Of our darling
baby and brother.
Mrs. E. A. Hazel and children.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-09-07

Rev. Bessie L Kesler, acting pastor
during the past six weeks, has great
ly endeared herself to the people by
her untiring efforts in establishing
the work at this place, personally su-
pervising the purchase and erection
of this temporary place Of worship,
and has been called as pastor for the
ensuing assembly year.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-09-07

Mrs. Homer Edison was down from
Moscow Wednesday attending to bus
iness interests.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-09-07

Lawrence Lamb Of Perryton was 8
Liberal visitor the first Of the week
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-09-07

F. L. Bell of Gray was trading in
Liberal Tuesday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-09-07
SEWARD

the person to whom issued and the
dates are eliminated, this being done
by the party furnishing the copy. The
pass reads as follows:
THE BEAVER MEADE & ENGLE-
WOOD RR. CO.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-09-07
"Rite It with Ray"

Glenn Ballard returned this week
from Halstead to his home near Gray
Oklahoma.
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New Britain herald., 1922-09-27
SPELLACY MAY SPEAK AT LOCAL GATHERING Senatorial Nominee Invited to Opening of Campaign
 Monday Night

The fall campaign will get into full swing next Monday evening when the Hardware City Democratic club will stage a rally with senatorial nominee Thomas J. Spellacy as the chief speak CT, provided Mir. Spellacy can find il possible to come to this city on that evening. If not other candidates, possibly David E. FitzGerad, nominee for governor, will attend.
 The Hardware City club was one of the most active political organizations in the state during the last mayoralty campaign and to it's activities was due no small amount of Mayor A. M. Paonessa's success at the polls. Its officials, confident that another dem- ocratic success is in the winds have named a speakers committee and are planning a campaign of the most az gressive type.
 In addition to Mr. Spellacy or Mr FitzGerald, the club plans to have several of the candidates for subor- dinate offices on the state ticket il attendance and few remarks will be heard from each
 While electioneering for the office of governor four years ago, MT Spel. lacy addressed a rally in this city and was well received, His oratorical ability prompted the local committee to make a bid for his services in con nection with the opening of the local campaign
New Britain herald., 1922-09-27
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION PLACES
 BUTTON OF BRISTOL AS NOMINEE
 FOR CONGRESS FROM lst DISTRICT
LAWYER FOR SCHUTTE ATTEMPTS 70
 SHOW 7ALESNNEN WERE PREJUDICED
Hearing On Petition For New Trial is Given Today in
 Superior Court By Judge Kellogg.

Middletown, Conn. Sept 27--Emi members of the Ball family in De cember, 1915. was a, witness in hi. own behalf before Judge John P Kellogg in the superior court today on his petition for a new trial. Schutte Is under reprieve until October 24 He was brought to Middetown from the state prison at Wethersfeld by two guards this morning. He wore the same suit as clothed him a year ago when he was on trial here Schutte looked we'll but his manner was not that of a very composed man.
 Breaks Down Twice.
 He broke down twice while testi- flying.
 Up till noon the evidence had to do with Schutte's movements on De- cember and g. 1915 In the trial Julius Schutte, in testifying against his father said that 1t was on Decem- Der 8, 1915. while passing the Ball shack that Joseph Ball came out and called names, and that it was the day after that Ball took shot at the cid : CT Schutte.
 Claims Prejudice.
 The first witness was Malcolm Lof- gren, a tailor of Middletown, who said that at the time of the trial of Schutte he was employed in a store across the street from the courthouse. On the opening day of the trial, he said. when men of the jury panel were there, Arthur D. Fowler. a talesman told him in the shop that "Schutte should not have trial, but ought to be taken out in the woods and shot"
 Had Told No One.
 Lofgren said he had not mentioned this to anyone until the supreme court had refused Schutte a new trial and then he told MT. Carlson counsel for Schutte.
 On cross examination Lofgren said that it was the morning of the first day of the trial that Fowler was in.
 Portland Farmer Heard.
 Gustave Osterman, farmer of Portland. said that Alvin Josephson, one of the jurors in tht ochurte trial