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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08
OBITUARY

Perry Pearcy was born in Martins
vile, Indiana, December z, 1843. He
died at his home in Liberal. Kansas
May "a, 1922, at 1880 a. M, at the
age of 70 years five months and II
days.
On July 1882 he was united in
marriage to Miss Julia Thompson Of
Charitan, Iowa. To this happy union
eight children were born; seven sons
and one daughter, Perry Pearcy. Of
Hugeton, Kansas; Pearl .Pearcy of
Brighton, Colorado; Clayde Pearcy Of
Gallispie, Illinois; Mrs. Elsie Lynch
of Hugoton, Kansas, Perry and Airing
ton Pearcy of Liberal and two others
who preceded him to the land eternal,
Harold and Lee.
He moved to Stevens county Kan
sas, in 1909, where they lived on a
farm until 1906, at which time they
moved to where they have since lived.
He was a member of the Woodman
lodge for over thirty-four years, and
held the distinction of being regular
in his attendance and keeping in good
standing. The local Woodman lodge
had charge of his burial.
Five years ago he became an in
valid from an injury, from which he
never fully recovered. He leaves to
mourn his loss his wife, six children,
five sisters, three brothers, thirteen
grand children, and many other rel
atives and friends The funeral ser
vices were held at the Christian
Church by the pastor, Rev. Eli Walker
and interment was made in the Lib
era cemetery.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08
LittIe.known Washington Portrait.

Discovery of long-lost portrait Of
George Washington by the American
artist, Gilbert Stuart, In New York
city. directs attention to the Stuart
portrait of Washington which hangs in
Memorial hall in the State Library
building at Hartford, Conn. II was
bought direct from the artist by virtue
of resolution Of the general assembly
in May, 1900. The understanding was
that 1t had been painted by order Of a
committee from South Carolina. and
was then declined on the ground that
It was not a portrait of Washington.
A committee from Connecticut con-
ferred with Gilbert as to Washington
portrait, and purchased the one he had
painted for South Carolina.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08
New HsrbInaer Of sprlna.

There was a drumming roar above
the city the other day, rising and
waning and pass NC into distance.
Listen to her." said the man In the
street, "thats the first plane I've
heard for months Sounds kind of
good" His comranion was equally
pleased. You know what that means,
don't your" he re'oined. Means it's
spring, that's what It means. We used
to depend on the robins. but now a
very different sort Of bird flies when
the weather gets decent again. Look
al her, would your" The CLEAN Of a
far-off wing as the plane banked, the
sudden wind-borne stutter of sound,
and springs modern harbinger drifted
beyond ken.-Portland Oregonian.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08

FOR SALE-Or will trade for vacant
town lots, one good span of 6-year
old mules, weight 2200; one good
set of harness; one extra good sad
die horse, years old; one 5-year old
horse, weight 100. See owner,
Walter Piehler, Eighth Street and
Prospect Avenue. 51tfc
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08

William Ledbetter died Tuesday
afternoon at the home of his daugh-
ter. The funeral services were held
Thursday afternoon and interment
made in the Floris cemetery.
Mr.. Ledbetter was rs years of age.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08
PIANO FOR SALE IN LIBERAL
AT GREAT SACRIFICE

This is a high grade instrument
which for quick disposal we will turn
over to reliable party for cash or
on easy payments. If interested in
this bargain, write for full particu-
lars to The Denver Music Co., Dem
yer, Colorado. 49t5c
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08

ANNOUNCEMENT = From T. H.
Taylor. The milk from my dairy
is now aerated and cooled before bot
Ting. Those persons who apprecia-
ted this service last year and want
back on my list, apply early to T. H.
Taylor, Phone 1929. 51t3c
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08
OBITUARY

John R. Flint died Monday after
noon, June 9Th, and the funeral SER
vices were held at the Floris ceme-
terry, where he was buried. Mr.. Flint
had been in Liberal for several
months, taking treatment.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08
PITHY POINTS

In the lexicon of some bust,
ness men, success and failure
are synonyms.
Women have a limited amount
Of concelt, but men invariably
have 1t In unlimited quantities.
A man may he prouder Of the
things he thinks he can accom-
plish than Of those he really can.
A fool may insult and abuse
others, hut a wise man gives
people credit for what they are
actually worth.
The acme Of laziness has been
reached when a man feels that
II is TOO much trouble to try
to avoid trouble.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08

FOR RENT-Nine-room house, mod
ern; close in; possession June LIST.
Chas. W. Rogers, Basement George
Buildin, Phone $40. 48tfc
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08

Chas. Taylor and wife, and Mrs.
A. V. Ebersole and Miss Margaret
Stoufer drove out to the Fred Stokes
home Wednesday evening. Mr. Stokes
has one of the finest player pianos
in the southwest, purchased from the
Taylor Music store, and the evening
was spent enjoying music furnished
by Mrs. Ebersole and Miss Stoufer.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08

Mrs. W. E. Stallard left today for
Wichita and Genda Springs to visit
relatives. Mr.. Stallard will join her
the first of the week and accompany
her home.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08

LOST-Near Christian church Tues
day afternoon, mans coat. Find
err call Phone $40 or leave at Demo-
crat office. 1tp
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08

w. E. Engel has taken the agency
for the Newton Wheat Stacker and
will give a demonstration of this
machine all day Saturday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08

TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS to in
vest for parties. Would buy good
paper or loan direct. Also some
other money to loan on good first
mortgages in Oklahoma or Kansas
Harry G. Armstrong. 51tfc
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08

Miss Clara L. McQuigg of Los An
geles, California, will visit with her
brothers, Frank R. and Harry, in
Liberal during the summer.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08
ADS

WANTED-Watches, Clocks, and
Jewelry to repair. Prompt ser
vice. Prices right. Our work isl
guaranteed. STONER-MALONE.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08

Miss Violet Kraft came up from
the farm near Forgan Saturday, to
visit with her father, Philip Kraft,
who is taking treatment in a local
hospital.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08

We make header barges to order
Paul W. Light & Co.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08

Miss Farmer, daughter of A. A..
Farmer, returned home Sunday from
Kansas University at Lawrence, at
which place she has been attending
school for the past two years.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08

Andy Topinka of Forgan, was a
business visitor in Liberal the first
of the week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08

Raymond Kimball of Beaver City,
Oklahoma, was the guest Of Richard
Farmer, the first Of the week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08

ATTENTION, LADIESLAs have
exclusive agency for the NuBone
Corset in the north part of Texas and
Beaver counties, I would be pleased
to call on any of the Oklahoma peo-
pie and show them the merits of the
NuBone Corset. Write or phone me
for an appointment. Yours for COM
fort. Mrs. Joe W. Lewis, Corsetiere,
Tyrone, Okla, Phone Tyrone ~.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08

Paul Cherry and editor c. w. Mast
of Tyrone were in Liberal Wednesday
on business.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08

Mrs. Jack Johnson has returned
to work at Germans, after a two
weeks vacation visiting with relatives
at Mullinsville, and other Kansas
points.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08

Ray Kennedy sold an Oldsmobile
to Thomas Clopp this week.
Maurice Murray of Forgan, was
in the city Monday on business.
The Rock Island grading outfit has
been working in the vicinity of Archer
this week, on the X. & o.
Many canteloupes are being car
ried over the Rock Island at thia time
by express shipments in car lots.
Harold Irwin returned Wednesday
from visit with relatives in Hayne.
Charlie Mertz of the Scott Produce
Company went to Wichita Wednesday
on a short business trip.
VIM. Veerkamp and wife of Hugo
ton were business visitors here We'd
nesday.
o. L. Cain purchased Chevrolet
Touring car of the Bodecker Motor
Company one day this week.
John Gates was up from Beaver
Monday ON business matters for the
Gates produca Comnanv
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08

Lee Larrabee and Harry Malone
took Loren Wilkins Sunday School
class to the Beaver club Thursday
and will return Saturday. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph Summers and Mrs. Ma
lone will drive out and join the out
ing party Friday morning.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08
GEMS OF THOUGHT

He will easily be content and q
peace whose conscience Is pure
Thomas q KemplA.
No man ever offended his own con
science but first or last It was re-
venged upon him.-South.
The men who succeed best In public
life are those who take the risk Of
standing by their own convictions.-J
A. Garfield.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08

FOR SALE-A complete threshing
outfit; Case steam engine and IL
linois separator. In first class condi-
ton. C. T. Overly, Pratt, Kan. 51t2p
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08

FOR SALE-12-25 Avery Tractor in
good running order, except clean
ing up and grinding valves. Price,
for quick sale, $250.00 on the place.
Will deliver anywhere in the county
for SOC per mile. J. W. LEWIS,
Tyrone, Okla. Phone Tyrone 7Y.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08

FOR RENT-House across the street
from the new Methodist church.
See DR.. E. F. Pellette, over Peoples
Bank. 51tfc
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08

WANTED To Buy-Pigs and Stock
Hogs. Roy v. Pile, Liberal, Kan
sas. Phone SIG. 50tfc
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08

FOR SALE: Home-cured pork, bacon
and shoulder, Csc per lb. Lard
15c pound.-C. o. FEESE, 631 West
Fifth. 50t4p
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08

John Gates was up from Beaver
Monday ON business matters for the
Gates Produce Company.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08

LOST-One Michelin Tire 35x5, be-
tween Liberal and the Cimarron.
Return to Sinclair Refining Co. 2tc
THRESHER Wanted. Will buy 1921
Combine Thresher, Mccormick.
Give best price and full particulars.
Also Wallis Tractor. ]. W. Bond,
Box 381, Wichita, Kansas. 49t4p
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08

The first words spoken after mar.
rage will come true.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08

To be married before sunset bring
more luck than after.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08

Royalty that boasts blue blood In its
veins has ancestors with red blood on
their hands.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08

Sign the marriage certificate with
quill pen for luck.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08

WANTED-Someone to cut and
thresh about $50 acres of wheat
and rye. Seven miles due north of
Liberal. W. E. Collett, Route B,
Box 10, Liberal, Kansas. 50tfc
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08

When a mans tongue runs q good
race, we must rest assured 1t carries
little weight.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08

FOR SALE-Poland China male ;
young and of good breeding; from
litter of ten. Weighs about 250-lbs.
W. C. Bryan, four miles south and
six east of Liberal, Kansas. 50t2p
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08

Where cunning and compulsion fail
to make an entrance pollteness opens
the door with ease.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08
WEDDING BELIEFS

Runaway marriages are rarely
lucky.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-06-08

The postponement Of a wedding ID
unlucky.
New-York tribune., 1922-02-04

SHIPS Come Aboard" sc w. 3stb s.
IN. Luncheon, Csc Dinner 81 90
Afternoon Tea. Also Ia Carte service
New-York tribune., 1922-02-04
Refusal to Extradite
Macarthur Vexes Harrison
Jersey Prosecutor Insists Testi-
monv Of Witnesses Rcfutcs
Miller's Decision

Prosecutor J. Henry Harrison, of
Essex County, n. j., discussing last
night. n Newark. Governor Miller's de-
nial Of the request made by New Jer-
sey authorities for extradition Of Alex
andcr A. Macarthur, alleged to have at
tackled Miss MAY Louise Bradshaw and
Mrs. Helen D. o 'Neill, near Montclair. in
October last, said the Governors atti-
tude was incomprehens ble to him.
Let me say" Prosecutor Harrison
declared, "that minutes of the testi-
mony before Governor Miller are at
this moment in my Office. They posi-
lively refutc the Governors decision
that the witnesses. Miss Bradshaw and
Mrs. O'Neiil, were unable to explain
their ability to identify the accused.
am unable to unde stand the Gov
crnor's decision.
"The State Of New Jersey will con-
tinue to make every legal effort to-
ward production of Macarthur in this
county for trial have received no
official copy of Governor Miller's de-
cision and am governed in my remarks
solely by newspaper reports of it.
"Governor Miler's decision appears
to mean that the demanding State in
such cases must produce before the
Governor all its evidence and try the
case before the executive Of the
asylum case. 1t is the contention of
the prosecutors Office that Governor
Miller had no constitutional or stat
utory Jurisdiction to determine the JUS
tice or injustice Of McArthur's alibi.
New-York tribune., 1922-02-04
Libasci Admits Killing
Carbe; Clears Woman
Pleads Guilty to Second Degree
Murder and Is Sentenced to
From 20 Years fo Life

Joseph Libasci, eighteen years old.
of II Troutman Street, Brooklyn, plead
ed guilty to murder in the second de-
gree before Justice Van Sclcn IN
Queens County Supreme Court yester-
day afternoon, admitting tnat he
killed Harry Garbe, former sailor, in
Woodhaven, Queens, on the night Of
October 27. He was sentenced to from
twenty years to life imprfsonmcny..
Libasci exoneratcd Gussie Human,
now on BlackweIl's Island awaiting ex
animation on charge of being acces-
sorry after the crime. She was ac-
quilted on direct murder charge by
order the court. Libasci also said
that Harry Ricca, who admitted on the
witness stand having been with Lbasci
when Garbe was shot, had no prior
knowledge that he was to be attacked.
Attorney Nc Guire, acting for Libasci.
announced that his client would waive
the stay Of five days and desired to bc
sentenced at once. While awaiting
sentence in an anteroom of the court
Llbascl sang songs and whistled
gayly. His sister Phyllis sat with him
in tears
New-York tribune., 1922-02-04
Office Boy Detective
Traps Narcotic Suspect
Lad, Employed by Federal
Prosecutor, Arranged for
Drug Sale With Prisoner

The arrest Of Michael Masterberti.
Of 325 Broome Street, Wednesday for
violation of the Federal law restricting
traffic in narcotics was due it was
learned yesterday, to the ability of
Joseph Dowd. an Office boy in the
United States Attorneys Office, as IA
detective.
The Federal detectives, who had been
trailing Masterberti. had been unable
Tuesday to get the evidence they
wanted and were fearful that he would
become suspicious if they started to
dicker with him for drugs. Thev
thought a boy would disarm Masrs.
bcrtl's suspicious and Joseph jumped
at the chance.
He followed Masterberti all dav
Tuesday, and is said to have arranged
with him for the purchase of s125
worth Of drugs, which were bought bv
Detectives Manning, Reager and Pa
cetta.
Having obtained the evidence thcv
sought. the detectives arrested Master
berti and searched house at Ken
mare and Mott streets. which Josenh
said Masterberti had visited, finding
about $500 worth of drugs there. it is
alleged.
New-York tribune., 1922-02-04
New Harlem Fire Boxes
Bring Dozen False Alarms
Police Blame Inqaisitive School
Children and Others Who
Want TO Hear Bell Ring

The new FIRE alarm boxes which have
beer installed in WASHINGTON Heights
and Harlem have resulted in more than
dozen false alarms since last Wednes-
day. when the first of the boxes was
act UP. Policemen have been instruct
ed to be on the lookout for persons
turning in alarms unnecessarily and to
&Yrest them
Two reasons are advanced at the
Hre houses for this increase of false
alarms. The first is that inquisitve
school children turn in alarm to find
out how the new boxes work. The
other is that a certain percentage Of
the popu.ation is in the habit of lean
ing against fire alarm boxes and pull
ing the outside handle to hear the bell
ring
In the old boxes the pulling OF the
outside handle did nothing more than
ring bell to attract a policeman
With the new boxes, however, the alarm
goes in when the outside handle is
pulled. and three engines. two trucks.
couple of battalion chiefx and a fire
patrol get right on the job.
New-York tribune., 1922-02-04
Jury Again Fails to
Agree OH ArbuckIe;
Ten for Conviction
Third Trial Necessary, as
Second Hearing Over Nir-
ginia Rappc's Death Is
DeadlOcked After 14 Hrs.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 3---The jury
in tho second trial of mnnslaughter
charge against Roscoe G. Arbuckle de-
cided at tho conclusion Of forty-four-
hour session that it could not agree
and was discharged to day. with the
final ballot standing ten for conviction
and two for acquittal
Arhuckle was accused OF having
caused tho death of Miss Virginia
Rappc, Of Los Angeles, motion pic
ture actress, who was taken i'll at a
drinking party in Arbuckle's suite here
ct the Hotel 81. Francis on Labor Day,
1921, and died four days later.
The case was placed on the calendar
for next Monday to be set for It's third
trial. Both prosecution and defense
announced that they would favor such
trial. So sure WAS the defense of it's
position in the second trial that it sub.
mittcd it's case without final argument.
This had an effect opposite from the
one intended, according to Nate Fried
man, one of the jurors, in formal
statement.
We thought that when the defense
declined to argue it had thrown up its
hands," he said. "Thc first ten ballots
stood nine to three for conviction. and
thereafter until the fourteenth and
final ballot. it was ten to two"
Arbucklc appeared to be some what
downcast by the disagreement. Mem
bers of his family were so vsibly per
turbcd that it was some moments be-
fore they greeted him or his ATTORNEYS
after the result was known.
The jury was out one hour longer
than the jury in the first trial, which
had announced a final ballot of ten to
two for acquittal
When the jurors returned to court
to-day they looked haggard and worn,
and the lone woman juror, Mrs. Marv
II. Somers, was vsibly nervous. A
crowded courtroom heard the result.
New-York tribune., 1922-02-04

Of picture gocrs with cnild roles.
rather than those OF q mature woman.
was another feminine player whose
Friendship for Taylor prompted d
statement.
Il have been described as being 'hys-
tcrcal' when | called at Ny. Taylor's
home after learning of his death" said
she. Well perhaps that was true, for
| was unstrung by the shocking news.
OF course ! have been very friendly to
him at all times. thought OF him as
a dear friend. or a father. He meant
much to me in my work and 7 showed
my appreciation in many ways Why,
| often telephoned over to ask h.
erly covered on cold nights or in other
ways made it plain that | was inter
ested in his welfare.
Soft-Speaking Director
For a full appreciation Of the Taylor
case some slight knowledge of theman
is necessary. Unlike the picture. di-
rector of fiction and popular belief,
he was quiet, unassuming and soft
spokcn. He did not live in the Holly
wood district given over to what is
known as the picture colony" but in
the exclusive Westake residential dis
trict. He did not possess the "pxla-
tial' home ihat is attributed to the
maker of pictures in the minds Of
those beyond the confines of the film
field, but lived in a bungalow court
that is not unlike the many to be found
in and about Los Angeles.
He was a student. His walls were
lined with books books dealing with
the stories he had transferred to the
screen, to the technical phases os ht
work. and on philosophical subjects
t5c Vas neither a drinker nor an ad-
vocate of total abstinence
The regard of his associates has
been expressed in resolutions adopted
by the various film bodies that exist
in the ranks Of the picture makers.
1t is because Of this attitude that there
are few who will credit any theory
concerning his death that would in
volve jealous women or crazed suitors
who Onsidered him a rival
New-York tribune., 1922-02-04
City Can Operate Cars on
williamsburg, Bridge
Court Of Appeals Holds Legis-
laturc Granted RiA hts in
1896, Without Qualification
From, a. .gtur Corrca,orT. ~

from "fuU CorreSpOn6t Mt
ALBANY. Feb. 3.-New York City,
according to decision hande d down
to-day by the Court Of Appeals, has the
right to operate trolley cars over the
Williamsburg Bridge, which fs de-
fined as public highway. It aA,o is
maintained, in an opinion written by
Judge Cuthbcrt w. Pounds, and in
which the court concurs, that the
power to operate n railrond across A.hc
bridge was granted by the Legislature
in 1896 and without any qualification.
ut was then dependent upon thu
subsequent approval Of the Public
Service Commission and has not since
become So" the opinion continues
"rhe Public Service Commission may
not veto IL statute. 1t is only lcgis-
lative creature.
"The grant Of street railroad fran
chise carries with it by implication the
right to maintain sidings and switches
and spur necessary to enable rail-
road to connect with storehouse for
it's cars
at follows that the Legislature hav-
ing conferred the right to operate a
railroad over Williamsburg Bridge, the
city may erect car barn and by neces-
sary trackagc connect the existing
tracks with the barn. If in the course
Of making such connection, it is neces-
sary to cross over the tracks Of the
defendant, the law allows such cross
ing over.
"No certificate Of convenience and
necessity, for permission Of the Public
Service Commission Is required.
"The decision Of the appellate divi
1< .tn re io1
term, which confirmed the report Of
commissioners appointed to determine
the damages resulting from placing a
cross over track at an intersection of
the Brooklyn City Railroad is sus
tanned"
Dismissal of the commissioners also
is provided.