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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-06-11
Color This Picture to Suit Yourself.

Copyright. 1914. by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)
Long time ago. at the ball game, the
little boys would sit outside the play
ing ground with the old men so that
the old men could tell them about the
plays, for each little boy believed that
when he grew older he would become
one of the best ball players the In
dams ever had.
And when the play grew exciting,
and some young fellow was carrying
the ball down the ground swift as
light, lodging among the players like
ONE strong-winged insect, the old
men would cry out:
There goes the bat-watch him
twist and turn" And when the young
man had lost the ball and the game
was nc longer exciting, the little boys
would ask the old men to tell them
why the swift dodger was called the
bat. And the old men would say:
Once the animals and the birds
had a great dispute about which could
play ball best; and the dispute lasted
so long that the only thing they could
do to stop it was to fix a day for a
great game between them.
when that day arrived, the animals
all came together on a broad meadow
near the river, and all the birds gath
cred in the tops Of the trees close by.
For the animals, the Great Beaver was
captain, and on the way to the ball
ground he boosted about how strong
he was and what he would do to any
bird that tried to take the ball away
from him. To show how strong he
was, the bear threw big logs over his
shoulder.
And the Great Terrapin, who was
at that time as big as the bear, showed
how big and strong he was by rising
up and humping the earth until it
shook.
Cup In the trees, the birds chose the
Great Eagle for captain and the swift
hawk for lieutenant. Both of them
we're brave and fine ball players, but
when the birds Jaw the Great Bear and
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-06-11
PUT NEW PUPIL IN BOYS EYE
One of Wonders of Modern Optical
Surgery Recently Performed
Many People Wear Glasses.

Every time you return from Europe
you are more impressed by the i'm
mense number of Americans who wear
eyeglasses. We are a nation of spec
tacled people.
asked DR.. McCluney Radcliffe, who
In the last few years has examined or
operated upon 1900 eyes at the Wills
hospital, what single affection is re-
sponsible for most eyeglasses.
"Farsightedness," was his reply.
He told me also that the relative
number of persons who wear eye.
glasses is increasing. AS a matter of
curiosity l subsequently counted the
specialized men who were sitting In
m large clubroom having lunch.
There were 20 of them, while but Is
none.
All kinds of surgical science is i'm,
proving, but none more rapidly than
that pertaining to the human eye. Not
long ago Doctor Radcliffe put a new
pupil in the eye Of a boy who had been
suffering from an old injury.
The longer time which children must
now spend in school is believed to be
n important reason for the very
great number Of young persons who
wear eyeglasses. But oculists insist
that while more people wear glasses,
the average sight Of all Americans is
now better than ever.
A similar thing is true of the human
tooth. While a far greater sum is now
paid to dentists than formerly, the
average tooth Is much better than that
of Il forefathers. Both eyes and
teeth used to be grossly neglected.
Philadelphia Ledger.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-06-11
Quite Enough.

A young Frenchman in the sopho'
more class of an American college was
invited to a musical entertainment
given by his classmates, where there
were sung, In honor Of the foreigner
a number Of French songs, and they
we're given in the best American
French.
"I say, old man." observed n OF
the sophomores after the entertain
ment, II suppose those French songs
made you feel az little homesick. chr
NO." responded the Frenchman'
only sick"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-06-11
EireI Tower stlIl strona.

The twenty.ifth birthday of the Elf
fel tower was celebrated a few days
ago. The great iron structure, nearly
1000 feet high. has now become an
accepted landmark Of Paris: but
when It was first erected there was
a storm of protests from such we'll
known names In the world Of art as
Gounod. lie Conte. de Lisle, Coppee,
Bonnat and de Maupassant. who
signed a petition against 1t.
The tower is. extraordinarily light
for its size. For many years the belief
was persistent that n fine morning
1t would be found leveled to the
ground. The result is that the Champ
de Mars district of Paris has only re.
Gently been really laid out for build
ing purposes. the people having for.
gotten their fears now, and being
ready to live in the shadow Of the
tower.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-06-11
Fodder From Tomato sesds,

France has been making successful
attempts to produce cattle fodder from
the tomato seeds that are the by-prod-
uct Of the canneries. The seeds are
desiccated in a drying furnace and.
then sifted to separate them from the
woody fiber Of the debris. They are
then crushed by heated mill o and
the oil which they contain in consider
able quantities is separated by a n.y.
draullc press. The residue is pressed
into loaves.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-06-11
Failures In Poultry,

Failures in poultry! OF course there
are, and also in every other line of
business. In poultry failures, how
ever, the blame is laid on the Ameri.
can hen. In other lines 1t is laid on
the men who failed to make good. The
same holds good in all poultry opera
lions. 1t is the la behind the gun
who either makes a success or a fail
lire.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-06-11
Just as You Look at Il.

A New England mother had come
upon her eight-year-old son enjoying
a feast whereof the components we're
jam, butter and bread.
Son." said the mother, don't you
think 1t a bit extravagant to eat butter
with that fine JAM"
mo, ma'am," was the response.
Its economical; the same piece Of
bread does for both"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-06-11
TRAINING the IHeifer.

II the heifer intended for the dairy
herd Is trained to come right into the
stable and is battered, handled and
fed as the cows are, you will expert
ence much less difficulty with her at
her first calving period. Her milk
producing capacity also will be great
err than that of the wild. neglected. un'
ruly heifer.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-06-11
USEFUL LITTLE CAMP STOVE
Sheet.MetaI Box With Pipe at one
End Can Be Placed Almost Any
WHEREAS Easily Carried.

In these days of camping the in
vention of a Nebraska man has espe-
cial interest. 1t is a cook stove for
campers, and is easily carried and cas-
lily set up. A long sheet-metal box
has a series of openings at the top
and a smoke pipe at its closed end.
The other end has a high door that
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-06-11
Handy Camp Stove.

let's down to allow access to the stove.
either to put in fuel or take out ashes.
The stove Is supported along its usual
length by a series Of arch-shaped
metal braces. These braces have
pointed ends that project some dis
lance below the bottom Of the stove
and act as stakes to stick into the
ground and keep the whole structure
stationary. A stove Of this sort Is
easy of transportation, easy to tend
and capable Of cooking a meal for a
big campful of hungry boys.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-06-11
He Got Them.

IT want damages" shouted the
bruised and battered citizen who had
just been beaten up by his athletic
rival. Il think" replied his friend and
adviser, after a critical inspection.
that II YOU look in this glass youM
find you've got EN-"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-06-11
PracoclouR Bow.

Willie, will you have a piece Of
mince pie!"
Yes, ma'am. The gambling in
stinct awoke in m at ar early age,
and l am now prepared to take q
chance on anything"
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-06-11
Value In the Soil,

Farmers dc not realize the immense
value there is In the soil. This Is part
" due to their ignorance of the fer
tility and the permanent possibilities
Conditions will not materially change
until farms are cut into smaller tracts
and more diversified farming is pro-
duced.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-06-11
Stealing a Nest.

A hen will use extreme caution when
going to a stolen nest to lay and Will
cackle loudly leaving the nest. This Is
to discover the whereabouts Of the
rest of the fowls, as the male bird
will answer her.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-06-11
Demand for Good Cattle.

Breeders Of pure bred cattle who
have animals for sale attractive In
form, blood lines and condition have
no trouble in finding buyers at re-
munerative prices.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-06-11
Reminder of War of 1872.

One hundred years ago n British
squadron. carrying 5000 men, began
an attack on Oswego, N. Y, by land
and water. The town was defended
by about three hundred men, under
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-06-11
Boost, Don't Knock.
Don't criticize the old town. unless
you can offer a remedy.
WARD. Arr "A cb..n =, Ever.

An English economist announces
that a worldwide decline in the price
OF commodities has begun, and that
probably 1t will be more pronounced
! at the end of the year.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-06-11
Good Graftlng Wax.

A good grating wax can be made
from one part tallow. two parts bees.
wax and four parts resin. These can
be mixed by heating.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-06-11
Exercise the Bull,

Bulls that are exercised regularly
are much less inclined to become ugly
than those kept constantly penned up.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-06-11
Modern Farmer.

The modern farmer uses modern
implements.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
CHINA LIKES THE NEW TARIFF
b. s. Engle Receives Eggs, from the
Orient -

As an instance of the operation
OF the new tariff law, e. 8. Engle
OF this city has received a small
shipment of eggs from China. The
shipment was taken off ship at San
Francisco, sent to Boise, Idaho, and
then to Abilene. Since many of
the breeds of chickens in this coun-
try are obtained from China, the
eggs are just like the product of
the Kansas hens. The eggs were
protected by rice straw, and arriv-
ed without breakage. Mr.. Engle
has broken a few of them and
found them all right.
Mr.. Engle brought several eggs
to the Reflector office for exhibit
ton. Many persons who have call
ed to see them have expressed sur
prise that the eggs are not mater
tally different from the United States
brand.
Egg dealers all over the country
acknowledge China eggs will have
much to do with egg prices in this
country. The Chinaman is satisfied
with the new tariff law, for he can,
and does, produce eggs at lower
cost than is done in this country.
In the flush of the market, eggs can
be bought in China for cents a
dozen. Refrigeration for them from
Hong Kong to San Francisco will
not exceed cents dozen, SO that
eggs can be laid down at the Pacific
coast points for 10 and IL cents
dozen.
The effect on the middle west is
apparent. There is no longer such
q demand for Kansas eggs on the
Pacific coast for storage. The cheap
er Chinese egg is right at hand. This
puts more eggs on the eastern mar
kets, Nov come the reports from
the east that extensive egg ship
mems from European countries, es-
pecially Russia and Germany are
being planned and that the people .
n this country who have eggs to
Iell must combat the influx on the
market Of eggs from both Europe
ind Asia.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
into them.
ST. PAUL SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA COMING HERE

The st. Paul Symphony Orchestra,
one of the famous musical organiza-
lions of the country will be here on
the afternoon of Wednesday, April
15 for concert at the Seelye. The
company has IS members, z SOLO
lists and a quartet of prominent sing
ers and travels in its own train. 1t
required a $500 guarantee to Sc
cure 1t but Mrs. Julia Short had
faith in Abilene's love of good mu-
sic and will manage the entertain
ment. The company plays at Kan
.sas City sand will be the finest 1mu-
steal company ever in this city. It
plays at Salina the same evening.
Abilene will have a delightful pro-
gram.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
TO SUPPLANT
PRESENT MAIL SACKS;

Will the necessities of the parcel
post business mean that regulation
mail sacks will have to be done
away with as far as parcels are con-
cerned. and large hampers substi-
tuted? This is the question that
is puzzling some of the mail clerks
and postoffice officials who have
first hand information as to the
working of the system and of the
undesirable conditions arising from
wholesale use of the mail sacks
with all classes of mail.
With the coming of the parcel
post came wonderful increase in
the amount of mail to handle and,
the increase was all, of a nature such
as the clerks had not had before to
deal with. 1t meant piling the sacks
high in the mail cars or at terminals
and often to the detriment of the
different articles shipped by parcel
post. With the business steadily in
creasing and the weight limit mean
ing more and larger parcels yet to
handle the problem has really SEEM
ed serious one to many.
The solution that seems most
probable is that of using a hamper,
similar to that used by laundry or
bakery in making express ship
ments. These hampers are light in
weight, durable and can be placed
under lock and key, a requirement
with much Of Uncle Sans mail. The
placing Of packages in such recep-
tacles would do away with crowding,
over weight, and injury as the hamp-
ers would protect all packages put
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
The Abilene Nero. Go.
HIGH SCHOOLS IN TRACK
AT MANHATTAN IN MAY

The Kansas State High School
Athletic association is in its fourth
year and is. rapidly being adopted
by the high schools of the state.
Each year the number of schools
Joining has increased.
The purpose OF the organization
Is to standardize high school athlet-
ics under one constitution and
place a big tournament or meet
within easy reach of every high
school boy in the state. The plan
is a combination of the Wisconsin
idea of athletics and the Kansas
plan of debate.
It Is considered as impossible to
bring all high school athletics to-
gether in one place as It is all high
school debaters. The college invi-
tation meets we're splendid thing
in their day when all high schools
were in the eastern part of the state,
but the increased number of high
schools In central and western Kan
sas has necessitated an organization
which would place big event in
every district and only the district
winners meet in state affair.
The state high school organization
has placed the responsibility of high
school athletics on the school men
OF the state, rather than leaving the
boys TO run 1t themselves. There is
a state board of control to which all
contrasting claims are referred. When
ever schools violate the constitution
they are black listed for a year.
The present officers are: Presi-
dent, Prin. e. B. Allsbaugh. Clay
Center; secretary, Supt. J. w. Shid-
eler, Junction City; treasurer, G. A.
Wagner. Emporia.
The high school state track meet
will be held in Manhattan May 8.
District meets will be held in every
congressional district, to which all
high school pupils are eligible. The
winners OF first and second places |
In every event in the district meet |
are eligible to. enter every event in
the state meet in which they scored.
This brings together the fastest
high school boys in the state. The
scrubs have had their day in the
district meets and are eliminated. so
that the strong players are not. worn
put by a long siege of semi-finals.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
HUSBAND
MRS. HALEY or HOPE FILES A
SENSATIONAL PETITION
Asks Divorce-says She Fears for
Her Life While Wife OF
James ID. Haley

Declaring that she believes that
Il would be unsafe for her to con-
tinue longer as wife, Mrs. Margar-
ct Haley has applied for a divorce
from her husband, James B. Haley
of Hope. Her petition 10 filled with
allegations of extreme cruelty and
inhuman treatment. and the allega-
ton is made and reiterated that she
feared for her life when her hus-
band made threats against her.
At one time. Mrs. Haley alleges.
her husband attacked her with a
club. bruising her sorely. She ran
from the house with her baby and
went q mile and a half for safety,
believing that Mr.. Haley would kill
her. For practically all OF the 81
years OF their married life, Mrs.
Haley asserts. her husband has been
cruel to her. she alleges that he
has continually assailed her with in
decent names, and that he has fire.
quently thrown hatchets. hammers
and wrenches, or other handy things.
at her. At one time, she says, he
struck ,her in the face with such
force that he fractured bone in
one finger .,..,.
The alleged offense that caused
the filing of the petition was COM
mitted February 6, when, Mrs. Ha-
ley alleges, her husband chased her
about the house with q broom, ours
ing her because she had not fed the
chickens, and desisted only when
their daughter interfered.
The Haleys have two minor chill
dren, Philip and Clarence, 16 and
IL years. Mrs. Haley asks that she
be given a divorce, the custody of
the children, $25 a month temper
airy alimony, 5000 suit money and
attorney fees. and just share of
the 200 acres Of land near Hope,
valued at $4,000, and of the 100
head of horses, valued at $4,000,
which Mrs. Haley says are in Mr.. Ha-
ley's possession.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
THE PsALLIMUs CLUB
PLAYED. TO GOOD HOUSE

The Psallimus club of Junction
City entertained a fairJsi1ed aud
fence at the seelye last night. The
work of the orchestra was especially
good, the most pleasing part Of a
well-varied program. The orchestra
shows careful training and much
and its work is compliment to the
members of the organization and to
Junction City. One of the most pleas
ing numbers was the trio of violin,
flute and piano, by Mrs. Hagan, Mrs.
Streeter and Miss Rockwell Fred
Durand's solos were we'll received.
Vocal quartet selections and Mrs!
Lasley's vocal solos pleased. Miss
Davis gave good reading. The
visitors came in a special train.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
SENTENCE BOSS AND
BRIBE GIVER TO JAIL

New York, Feb. 5.-Joseph Cas-
sidy, formerly Democratic ''boss" Of
Queens county, and William Willett,
formerly congressman, were sen
fenced to serve not more than IS
months nor less than year In Sing
Sing prison and to pay $1,000 fine.
Louis T. Walter, a politician, was
sentenced to three months and fin
S&f $1,000. walter was the go1be-
tween for Cassidy and Willett. Cas-
sidy accepted a bribe from Willett
for Willett's candidacy to the SUI
preme bench.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
GOSSIP OF SOCIETY

Mrs. Ira Johntz, Mrs. Chas. Hay
mes and Mrs. G.. A. Kubach were
hostesses at a o'clock dinner last
evening at the Johntz home OF
West Third street. The guests
were the members of the F. w. F.
club, their husbands and friends
The rooms were artistically decor
ated with hearts, In keeping with
the Valentine season. The evening
was spent at auction five hundred.
Members of the G. A. r. surpris-
ed M. H. Gardner, post commander,
Monday evening, in honor of his
69th birthday. The party went to
the home while Mr.. Gardner was
away and was ready for him on his
return. Mrs. GardHer, assisted by
Mrs. Harry Toiiver, Mrs. Walter
Toliver and Mrs. VIII Fletcher,
served an excellent three-course
supper. Following this several COM
rades in short speeches gave Mr..
Gardner the best wishes of the post.
Mr.. Gardner was presented with an
emblem of the order.
A beautiful wedding took place at
the home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. B. F. Sollenberger, four
miles south of Hope on the evening
of February 10 at 6 o'clock when,
Miss Ruth Sollenberger' and Mr..
Wilbur Liddell were united in mar
riage. Rev. G. H. Croft of Ramona,
Kan, officiated. About fifty rela-
tives and immediate friends of the
young couple were present. Miss
Edith Sollenberger, sister OF the
bride, played the wedding march.
The ceremony was performed in an
impressive manner. A delicious
three-course luncheon was served.
The brides dress was of silk crepe
de chine trimmed in, shadow lace.
The bride is the second daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. B. r, Sollenberger of
Hope. She is highly respected
young lady. The bridegroom is the
youngest son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Liddell of Ramona and is very en-
terprising and highly respected
young man. He was formerly
student at X. s. A. CT After
short wedding trip they will be at
home to their friends on the Steck-
ley place west of Ramona. They
were the recipients Of many beauti-
full and useful presents from their
guests. also a bunch of flowers con-
sisting Of carnations and ferns were
sent by the brides brother from
Boise, Idaho.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
CITY ASKS PosTPoNRMENT
Dispute Over A Street Is Halted fOI
the Present

The city halted it's proceedings
against the Union Pacific this: morn
ing when it asked in probate. court
that the hearing for the petition to
restrain the railroad from. fencing
in part of A street, be postponed.
Meantime, the situation on A. street
remains unchanged. The fence is
not up.
The Union Pacific is holding fast
to q decision made in the district
court here in 1891, when on suit
similar to the present one the court
permanently enjoined the city from
restraining the railroad and declar-
ed the railroad had a right-of-way
Of $50 feet on each side Of the track,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
Special Sale On Coal

In order that we may remodel our
coal bins, we will offer to the pub
lie for the next 80 days, 100 tons
OF Franklin county. Illinois, lump
and egg coal at $500 per ton. This
Is your opportunity to get q good
coal cheap. The -Johntz-l1icolay
Lumber Company. Ild4tw2t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
HOUSEHOLD GOODS

Malleable steel range good al
new: heaters; oil stove; kitchen
cabinet; cupboards; Sure Hatch
incubator; washing machine; din
ing room table; Davis sewing ma.
chine; dining room chairs; set par
lOr chairs; rocking chairs; sofa;
good organ; center table; 2 iron
bed steads and springs; wooden
1edsteads; dresser; some canned
fruit; bushels Early Ohio seed
potatoes; Kerosene tank and many
other articles too numerous to men
4lOn. +
TERMS-All sums of $40 and un.
der cash; sums over $40 a*credit
Of months will be given ON note
with approved security at 10 pei
cent; If paid when due only 8 pei
sent interest will be charged Nc
property to be removed until set
&led for.
npnu rYrAyrYYr IN NyOONy
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
FREE LEGAL AID FOR
FEDERAL PRISONERS

Leavenworth. Feb. 1.-THE de-
partment Of justice. It was announc-
ed at the federal prison. win pro-
vide free legal aid to prisoners
seeking release on writs Of habeas
corpus and who are Without funds
to obtain "a attorney.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
SEND TOM SHARKEY,
FORMER "PUG,"eTO JAIL

New York, Feb. 1O.-Thomas j.
Sharkey, former heavy weight prize
fighter. was committed to the Tombs
without bail for sentence February
16 for maintaining a disorderly re-
resort in East Fourteenth street
near Third avenue.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
HELP SOLOMON BOYS
FORM BOY SCOUT TROOP

Solomon boys are planning to or
ganize troop of two of boy scouts.
A meeting has been called for Feb.
10. 1t is likely that scouts from
Abilene will help form the troop.