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THE HAYS FREE PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 1921. WiiUm L&nger in Kansas -t (Cont'd from thir,d page) Stale Hail Fund of North Dakota Note the following facts carefully. They will wise you tip on two or three matters: .FIRST: Farmers hold warrants for hail losses amounting to $1,183, 768.76, scattered over eight counties, Williams having the largest amount. J SECOND: There is $770,227.46 of farmers' tax inoney in the hail fund. This money was paid in as part of 1919 taxes. THIRD: The orthTDakota State Bank officials rCase to use the tax money in the fund to pay hail war rants. , FOURTH : ... The hail warrants draw 6, which mustt be paid "by tax money. The hail und money draws 3 . A loss of $2,C0O ji month. These facts oughtto open the eyes even of the most loyal "Townley itets" to the foolishness of turniffg tax money over to politicians with power to handle a3 they see fit. The efficiency and absolute lack of business management of the hail trust fund is so clear that he whot runs may read. . The money is there. The farmers have it coming. They cannot have it. Why? Because the bank act, as well as the laws organ izing the other state industries, were framed so loosely that the bank of ficials can do as they please. They were given all power and funds, ex cept that they must steal them. How they use them, whom they help and favor, or what they do with them, is ' largely a matter of discretion. The folly of placing "unreasonably large power in the hands of one or a few men has been proven again and again in the world's history, but evi dently North Dakota voters must learn through their own experience. - When they have their lesson well in mind and pass a new batch of laws, they will revive, the old safe-guards against officers and bosses who are always tempted to feel that they own the state and can do as they please. The following letter will indicate the status of the state Hail Fund Jan uary 13, 1921: STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, OF FICE OF STATE TREASURER, BISMARCK, NORTH DAK OTA. Albert A. Olson, State Treasurer A. L. Young, Deputy January 13,1921. Mr. L. J. Siljan, Editor, Normandur, Bismarck, N. D. 'Dear Sir: , , Answering your inquiry of the 11th inst.,. beg to advise that total hail losses certified by the state hail insurance company for the year 1919 was $3,492,321.15. Of this amount $2,323,830.29 has been paid and $1, 168,490.85 is still unpaid. Yours truly, John Steen, State Treasurer, Tee American Legion and the Non- Partisan League The following resolution was adopted by the state executive com mittee of the American Legion at Newton, January 9th. This' will in dcate the position of the Kansas Le gion in regard to the Non-Partisan League and other radical movements - WESTERN UNION TELEGRAM Newton, Kansas, Jan. 9, 1921 O. A. Kitterman, . Commander American Legion, Salina, Kas. Roselutionj passed by the Dept Executive Commttee: Whereas A. C Townley stands convicted in one of thi state courts of Minnesota for acts of disloyalty committed when our Country -.was, engaged in the World War and when millions of her sons were on the battlefields fighting in defense of civilization backed by mil lions of loyal and sacrificing men and women who were bending every energy toward. a succssful prosecu tion of the war: And whereas the said A. C. Townley is now at liberty on bond pending an appeal of his con viction to a higher court : And where- j as the said A. C .Townley and a num- j ber of paid assistant organizers who j appear to De in accora witn ms raa-' ical and iin-Amencan views have in vaded the State of Kansas and estab lished headquarters at Salina: And whereas the presence of said A. C. Townley and his paid assistants in the city and vicinity has brought about a condition of stress that en dangers the peace of the community and challenges the patriotism of the loyal men and women of Salina and vicinity, and whereas Salina Post No. 62 of the American Legion has issued a protest stating that as far as it is concerned A. C. Townley and his organizers are unwelcomed guests in the city of Salina; Therefore, be it resolved by the Executive Committee of the Department of Kansas in reg ular meeting assembled that we heartily approve of the fight of the officers and members of Saline Post No. 62 against said A. C. Townley and. such other radical agitators and paid assistants and we commend the officers and members of said Post for the orderly manner in which they are conducting the fight Be it resolved that in so far as the economic and political principles of -the Non-Partisan League are involved, the De partment of Kansas takes no stand but urges each member of "the Amer ican Legion to perform his full duty as a citizen according to his own con science and understanding.' Frank E. Samuel, State Adjutant. The following letter from the Chief Clerk of the House of Repre sentatives of North Dakota will show what the American Legion stands for in North Dakota. Aside from the World War Veterans, which seems Legion organization, practically all the soldiers of the late war stand for 100 Americanism. It is to be de plored that some men with good re cords as soldiers are selling their glory for a mess of pottage: THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, HOUSE OF REPRESENTA TIVES, 17th Legislative 1921 Bismarck, N. D., January 13, 1921. Hon. O. A. Kitterman, Salina, Kansas. My dear Mr. Kitterman: I have noted with keen interest your courageous and patriotic stand against those principles of Socialism and Townleyism of subversive of the best traditions of American Govern ment. Having served as first Commander of the American Legion in North Dakota, and now serving as Member of the National Executive Committee of the American Legion for North Dakota. I wish to take this oppor tunity to commend you and congrat ulate you upon your .recent stand against Townleyism, and upon the sturdv upstanding Americanism which your conduct in thisconnection exemplified. It has been worthy of the highest ideals of the American Legion. With best wishes for your contin ued success, I am Sincerely yours, (Signed) C. L. Dawson, Chief Clerk. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NOTES At the Chamber of Commerce luncheon Tuesday noon,. Mrs. Hom righouse of Wichita, and "Fighting Johnny Allen" of Wichita, convinced those present that Townleyism, Bol shevism and Socialism were one and the same thing. The Socialist party is like the chameiepn, changes its names whenever convenient. In Rus sia it is called "Bolshevik,'' in North Dakota it is called "Townleyism." The disastrous conditions to which Mr. Townley has brought North Dakota were brought out as well as absolute proof shown that he is" pro moting socialism under the name, "Non-Partisan League." His perfidy and villainy were clearly shown. He masquerades as the "Friend of the Farmer" but the farmers of North Dakota, who have been left holding the sack, now realize what a danger ous enemy he is to them,, and have thrown him out of power, which ac counts for his having turned to fresh, green fields in Kansas. just what I needed to finish convinc ing my associates in the office here, that it "Pays to Live in Hays." In our offices here, there are now twelve of us field men of the office of Dry Land Agriculture from tne Plains area, from North Dakota to Texas. I started the booklet around amng the men yesterday on an advertising tour with very good results. The greatest danger, I fear, is that some of those menvfrom the plains may try to get my job, so they can move to Hays. With best regards, A. L. Hallsted. Wanted One fair-sized unfurnish ed room. Phone Free Press. Notice There will be no noon luncheon of the Chamber of Commerce next Tues day. Patrons please take notice. Replacement. Good reasons must, of force, give place to better. Shakespeare. SEE "JUST OUT OF COLLEGE" A George Ade Comedy And Get Pickled With Laughter . At the Strand Theatre Monday, January 31. - The following is a copy of a letter received by the Chamber of Com merce from H. A. Williams, Atchison, Kansas, upon receipt of a copy of the Souvenir Booklet, "It Pays to Live in Hays Because :' "I received the souvenir booklet sent me, and wish to thank you very much for same. "In looking over this book, it calls to my mind different parties I knew; Mr. Ed Carl of Leavenworth, and Dennis Ryan, Casper Howickholst, a father-in-law of J. H. Middlekauff, Wm. Dalton, Robert McCurdy, Van- derwater, general storekeeper; Thomas Drum, Oterro, Sellers & Co.; Joseph Perry, hotel keeper; Fred Krueger, and Cohen Bros. ''This book speaks of the hanging of negroes. I was there at this time, and they were hung for the killing of a man named Hays, watchman over commissary belonging to government. Joe Weise was marshall at that time, and he was later killed by a postoffice employee. "The first man killed at Hays City was named Pat Doyle, an engineer from the east, out west to seek his fortune. He was in a saloon talking to the bartender and just mentioned his intention of going over to Rome and help 'Reddy' who was having trouble with the colored soldiers. A colored patrolman heard him and shot him right there. "So you see, I was quite well ac quainted with the early history of LHays and the reading of this booklet has brought back to mind many al most forgotten happenings. "Again thanking you, I am, ' Yours very truly, H. A. Williams, Atchison, Kansas, R. F. D. 4. P S. I was well acquaintetd with Squire Joyce." TOWNSHIP TREASURER'S STATEMENT The undersigned Township Treasurer of Saline Township. Ellis County. Kansas, issues the following statement of receipts, expenditures and indebtedness for the year ending November SO, 1920. RECEIPTS "From Whom - Date Ami BaL on hand. 12-1-19 ' $919.38 Co. Treas.. 1-10-20 .... Paradise Twp., 6-1-20 .. Paradise Twp. .6-2320 Cr, Tr.. 7.1 7-9fl Wellington Lbr. Co. (return sacks) - 2.118.87 477.74 242.43 863.18 6.00 "Ever Hear of BINGO PICKLES? It's a New Brand Great! JACK'PICKFORD Makes 'em at the Strand Theatre, Monday, January 31st. M.I.STRAUSS .The Eye Specialist and Optometrist will stay for a short while in the County. Better see him. He guar antees his work. " On Reading. And choose an author as you choosi a friend. Earl of Roscommon. (First published in the Hays Free Press, January 20, 1921.) Notice of Appointment State of Kansas, Ellis County, ss. In the Matter of the Estate of Frank Moore, of unsound mind, of Ellis County, Kansas. Notice is hereby given that on the 17th day of January 1921, the under signed was by the Probate Court of Ellis County, Kansas, duly appointed and qualified as Guardian of Frank Moore, of unsound mind. All parties interested will take notice and govern themselves ac cordingly. H. W. Oshant, Guardian. (First published in Hays Free Press, January 13, 1921.) ROAD NOTICE State of Kansas, Ellis Countv, ss. Office of County Clerk. Hays, Kansas, January 8, 1921. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Take Notice, That a legal petition signed by John J. Appalhans and other Householders of Freedom Township, in said County, has been presented to " the Board of County Commissioners, praying for the loca tion of a road as follows, viz: Beginningt the S. W. corner of the N. W. hi Sec. 19-15-16, thence east one-half mile to the center of said secton 19 paralell with the east line of said section 19, one-half mile to the south east corner of the south west quarter of said section 19, thence west of section line between sections 19 and 30, 15-16, or as near as practicable, one-half mile, and terminating at south west corner of section 19-15-16. And that said Board has appointed J ohn Jacobs, F. H. Atwood and Christ Von Lintel, Viewers, who will meet at the place of beginning of said road, as petitioned for, on the 25th day of January 1921, and proceed to -view said road as the law directs, at which time and place all persons interested may attend and have a hearing. In case said Viewers fail to meet on the day designated they may meet on the following day, as provided by law, without further notice. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. WITNESS my hand and official seal of said county, this 8th day of January, 1921. (L S) M. A. Basgall, County Clerk. Total Receipts . $4,632.60 EXPENDITURES To Whom Date Amt. W. R. Bricker. road work. 12-19 $30.00 A. D. Evans. ' " 150.00 Frank Davis " " 12.00 W. R. Bricker. " " 100.00 A. F. Stone. N " 7.50 Claude Stone. ' 36.00 E. M. Sidwell - 13.00 Clarence Simpson 13.25 Ira Stone " " - 17.25 Jim Mock " " 6.00 John Rumsey " " S9.25 Claude Stone " " 41.25 Harry Simpson 1.25 Fred Bemis " , . 37.50 Irmos Richmond " 3.75 F. W. Spilter " " 76.62 Chas. Dougherty 52.75 Will Glendenning " 30.00 Harry Adams " " 200.00 Wellington L.br. Co., lumber and cement, 12-19 l&O.uu J. B. Rorajne, road work and Bd meet'g. 12-19 50.00 Peter Madsen, Board meeting. 12-19 3.50 Robt. Hall, roa dwork and board meeting. 12-19 21.00 Chas. Byers. rd wk. 12-19 12.25 Geo. H. 'Brown. Jr., making out Teport. 3-20 2.50 Hays Free Press, printing report. 3-20 4.00 W. L. Bricker. rd wk. 3-20 50.00 Will Glendenning C. P. Doup-herty W. R. Bricker. " Fred Madsen, " W T? Ri-icltor Wellington Lbr Co.. lumber 16.00. 16.00 175.00 10.50 125.00 61.59 The following is a copy of a letter received by the Hays Chamber of Commerce from A. L. Hallsted: "Yesterday's mail brought .x me a very welcome surprise, a copy of the "Hays Peptomist" of the 17th, and a Sounvenir Booklet, "It Pays to Live in Hays." The announcement of the dinner on the 18th arrived a little late, but the Peptomist was "devour ed" with much relish. "As for the Booklet, it's fine. I am wondering where you-got the two cuts for our Dry Land Farm project. I might have found you some later i photos. I appreciate receiving the booklet very much. I find that was X and cement. 3-20 Glendenning & Hokett. road work. 3-20 Dan Brummitt. Lesher & Tucker. " R. P. Dickinson. " W Tt Bricker. " J. B. Romine. bd mtg, 3-20 Robt Hall, rd wk and bd meeting. 3-20 Peter Madsen. " " f.lenn Romine. rd wk. 3-20 O. M. Richmond, rd wk. 6-20 18.50 W. R. Bricker, '" J. L. Gibson,- " J. I. Gibson, .. Chas. Glendenning " W. R. Bricker, ' Wm Haase. " " Joe Zimmerman' H. L. Adams, rd work and cement. 6-20 10.00 6.00 5.45 102.00 312.00 3.50 9.50 9.50 15.00 325.00 25.00 50.00 30.00 453.25 165.00 15.00 468.00 Glen Romine, rd work. 6-20 8.00 Robt. Hall " " 56.00 W. R. Bricker " 79.50 W. L. Haase " 75.00 Wellin Lbr. Co., lbr. 1-20 156.41 , cement " 371.22 Russell " " lbr. " S0.30 Prairie dog oison " 56.62 Fred Bemis, rd work 30.50 A. F. Stone " 25.00 Glenn Romine " " 44.50 Robt Hall, bd meet'g 1 3.50 J. B. Romine " " 3.50 Peter Madsen, bd meet'g and rd work. 9-20 - 850 Clem Rohleder. rd work. 9-20 400 Crane & Co., office supplies 9-20 9-87 Total expendituress $4,600.83 aA tw 1 1920 31.77 Hays. Kansas. January 20. 1921. State o Kansas. County of Ellis, ss. T -r -A u.-.n Tnomahin TVS 11 rer Of Saline Township, do solemnly swear that the foregoing is in all respects a full and true account of all the moneys received by me i j i with tVio indebtedness of said Township during the full period of the year ending noraor o. j v. , ht of mv Knbwledge and Belief. So Help Township Treasurer. Festival Chorus Will Resume Practice Thursday Evering, Feb. 3 at 8 o'Clock coi BRING MESSIAH BOOKS. a ii $. M THE MAGICIAN - is the ost accomplished Magi cian in America Let Him Entertain You. 1 TTT iislLi D po iilili. NORMAL AUDITORIUM - 9 PRICE $1.00 Activity Tickets Admit El r3 ng)c eg a i n? I I - Big Reductions Make This. One of Our Greatest Selling Events Polished Aluminum Measuring Cups, 2 for . 19c High Grade Enameled Wash Basins .". . Kitchen Knives of Excellent' Quality I :. Boys Suspenders, a very good quality, 50c number 19G I9G 19G Every Home needs a Whisk Broom. A good one for 19G One piece Steel. Fry 'Pan with "Keep 001'' handle . "Long handle Basting Spoons Each "Dover" Egg Beater, the best beater made : . . 19g I9g 19g Pyramid Toasters, toasts four slices at one time 19G Aluminum Strainer Ladles fine Qr for preserving 13 u Combination dipper strainer IQp and Funnel 1 JU 8x10 Dripping pans and Bread IQr Pans l3v Malacca plate Teaspoons regu- Qp larly 5c each, 6- for Dandy S rub Brushes, Each Qg Good strong fiber Clothes lines (Q Brass extension Curtain Rods IQp several styles 13U Men's heavy canton flannel Q Gloves .... EXTRA SPECIAL While They Lt Thin blown and pressed crystal Tum blers,1 various weights and sizes 1 Q 3 for - 13" Graduated crystal measuring 1Q cups with lip for pouring IJ3 Perforated wood Chair Seats JQq Aluminum dipper with wood iQ handle Your teeth need the best of attention Buy a Tooth Brush for each 1 Q member of the family 1 Ju Extra strong combes, all colors f Q and sizes 130 Nickeled Safety Pins with guarded coils, a 10c number. This week IQp 3 cards for 30 They will go fast, 16x29 Turkish Bath Towels with Terry border Q Each - Large one quart size granite lfl dippers . 130 12 quart Enameled Preserving Ket tle. A 75c number, very special 1 Q limited one to each customer 3 O Japanned Cuspidors 19G 16x32 firmly woven Huck Towels, .bleached, fast selvedge and 1Qf hem end UU WOMEN'S VESTS Fine quality "V" front, a big 1Q value for 1 JU . DON'T PASS THIS UP A one quart aluminum - sauce pan with oval handle. Regular 35c JQg Each Palmolive Soap 2 for ..... 3 cakes "Rit" for 19G Williams and Colgates Talcum IQr Powders Aufloat Talcum powders, two Qr cans for - 13Q Lilac-Rose Talcum powder 14 IQf oz. can for .. 130 Colgates Shaving Soap 3 cakes JQq "Bonnie B" Hair Nets, regular IQp 15c net, 2 for 1 Jl Men's Belts. A large assort- JQr 'ment of styles and sizes 130 5 pair Flat Shoe Laces 19G Large Enameled Dust Pans 19G WHERE Can you buy soap as cheap as five bars Luna Laundry Soap for "OH BOY" Those "Durable Durham" Hose f Qr are priced today at J" Men's black, white and mixed hose of very good quality with splic- IQr ed heel and toe lJv Lisle finished hem top hose for wom en, spliced heel and toe. A IQr good value - A .wonderful buy, Imported China Cups and Saucers, Plain white JQq Toy brooms for the children Men's white hemstitched handker chiefs, linenlike weave. An ua 1Q usual value, 2 for 1 JU Boys nickle plated handle pock-' ftp et knife lJ " V m Ms) "! ( fir' rCy) I m M Y !! NJ 31 HAYSKANSAS Sale Starts Morida y j Jan. - 'G 11 JLx4.UL v. U g H weeK ; v i