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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-11
RESUME WORD WAR ON
THE SHIP PURCHASE BILL

Washington, Feb. s.-Administra-
ton forces of the senate succeeded
IN forcing the Republicans and IN
surgent Democrats back to the de-
fensive fight over the government
ship purchase bill.
Accepting the inevitable, leaders
Of the opposition at once renewed
their declaration of unrelenting war
on the bill to be continued IL neees-
sary until adjournment on March (.
and general debate was resumed in
another protracted session.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-11
KANSAS FOURTH IN
CROP VALUES REPORT


Washington, Feb. S.-Iowa has
wrested from Texas the title of BAN
ner crop state, the thirteen princf-
pal crops grown there last year be-
ing valued at 1851, 100000, accord
ing to the agricultural outlook is
sued today. Illinois crops we're worth
$319,655, 900, while Texas comes
Third, with $2S8,335,OOO. Decreases
in the value Of cotton was the cause
of the smaller value of Texas crops.
Kansas. with $287,660, 200 Is
fourth; Nebraska, with $21O.OSO, 900
fifth, and Ohio, with $2O7,S37, 900,
sixth.
Other states in order Of value Of
the principal crops, are:
Missouri $1S2,981,OOO, Indiana
s1Ss,55S,OOO, Minnesota S1sO,4S2
600, Pennsylvania $173,s67, 900,
New York s161,s1s,OOO, Georgia
$155, $4,000, Wisconsin $152,131,-
900; all other states were less than
$3.50, 100000. oklahoma's figure
was $134.15s,0O0.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-11
MINISTER SUES UNION PACIFIC
Junction City Pastor Says Ride In
Gold Car Injured Him $4,000

Junction City, Feb. S.-Alleging
that he contracted a severe cold
which resulted in permanent injury
to him, because he was compelled
to ride from Kansas City to juno
ton City in an improperly heated
car. James A. Arnold, minister OF
the Christian church here, has sued
the Union Pacific for $4,000 dam
ages. Mr.. Arnold says that he went
to Kansas City December 8, 1914.
The smoking car was heated he
saws, but he objects to smoke.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-11
IRE action Of the farmers inst

The action Of the farmers insti.
tute in favor of a farm advisor for
Dickinson is one that cannot be toe
highly commended Tha old fash;
toned idea that the farmer knows
All there siazto knQE about farming
Is obsolete. The farmer Of today ia
q learner and he is willing to admit
that he can be taught. The county
institutes are an evidence. The at
tsndants number hundreds where
once they came in tens; the interest
is, keen. Farm advisors have been
tried in several cOunties OF the west
and their work results in increased
production and greater value for
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-11
"MOving picture shows at night

Moving picture shows at night
Are good for neither mind nor sight"
That is what the Cleveland, Ohio.
kindergartens are teaching children
on the theory that by getting the
idea in the child's minds there will
be some reduction in the attendance
Of the movies. If 1t will work why
not teach in all our schools suitable
rhymes to promote morality and
good manners. For instance:
Smoking cigarettes you see
Will injure greatly you or me-"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-11
Rullds 2bOo Ton sllo

EnglewoOd, Feb. $50 far as
known, the silo which John Ed
wards, who lives near here, is build
ing, will be the largest in the world.
1t viii be 55 feet high, so feet
across and Is feet in the ground.
When completed it win hold 25Oe
tons Of ensilage. Mr.. Edwards owns
10000 head Of cattle.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-11
CATTLE SCARE is DIPHTHERIA
m Dorado Herd Not Stricken With
Foot and Mouth Disease

Ell Dorado, Feb. 9.-AccOrding to
federal authorities who came to Ell
Dorado early Monday morning and
inspected the j. X. Colvin herd OF
fffty-six cattle. near Hopkins Switch,
nine miles north of this city, seven
of which had symptoms of the foot
and mouth disease, pronounced the
trouble diphtheria and not conta-
giOn Of any character.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-11
GERMAN CITIES WILL
LIMIT FLOUR CONSUMPTION

Berlin (via London) Feb. s.
Bread tickets on which a weekly
quota of bread or flour can be drawn
will soon be a feature Of life in
Berlin.
The tickets, which will be issued
weekly, will be provided with cou-
pons permitting the holder to buy
bread or flour in amounts up to
APO pounds.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-11
VILLA KILLS HIS GUARD
IN A PERSONAL QUARREL

Ell Paso, Tex, Feb. 9.-Passen-
gers who arrived here from south
ern Mexico report Col. Rodolfo Fer
70, Villas personal bodyguard, was
killed in his attempt to kill Villa in
personal quarrel several DAYS
ago. In the ARRAY Villa, 1t was said,
received three slight fresh wounds.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-11
KANSAS CITY FEDS SOLD
President Gilmore Confirms Report
Newark Probable Gets Team

Chicago, Feb. 9.-Newark proba-
bly, will be given Kansas City's place
in the Federal league, it was said
here, following the return Of Presi-
dent Gilmore from the east today.
Gilmore confirmed the report Of the
sale but declined to state whether
the team would be placed in New
York or in the New Jersey city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-11
TD,rtv MiIIlons for bulgaria

Berlin, Feb. 8 (by wireless to
sayville) The Overseas News Agen-
az announced today a syndicate COM
posed OF German, Austrian and
Hungarian bankers had advanced
$50 million francs Gao million dol
Iars) to Bulgaria.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-11

According to the Call man liv-
ing not very far from Beloit Is 30
long" on his "jewing" down the
price OF goods that he recently
wrote to one of the big mail order
houses to see IL their catalogue prices
were the very lowest they could
make to Him. They were.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-11
TURKS IN FULL RETREAT
Attack ON the Suez Canal HAS
Failed

London, Feb. 9.-The official
press bureau has made public an
official dispatch received from Cairo
which states that the Turkish army
is in full retreat eastward. There
are NO enemy forces within twenty
miles of the Suez canal, the dis
patch says, except small retiring
rearguards.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-11

"only two years more" until the
soup houses are closed. Strange how
a Democratic tariff and soup houses
always appear on the scene at the
same time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-11

Six Soup Houses Open.-kansas
City Star. OF course 1t may be mere
" a coincidence but we don't re-
member any soup houses being open
under the Republican administra-
ton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-11

wichita, Feb. 9.-Elmer Fox. 20
years old, business college student,
was overcome by gas today while
sleeping at Ais North Lawrence
street. He fell from the bed. The
hasty use of 9 pulmOtOr saved FOx's
life
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-11

For week ending February sth:
Miss Minnie Bogart, campere Bros
Arthur Cullins, Ben Earl, Central
Hotel, L. L. GilfilIon. Dennis Hun
newell, a. E. Johnston. Mrs. B. N.
Owens, Putnam Investment Co.,
Miss Mary A. salman.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-11
NO yILIFIcATIoN OF ABILENE

NO VILIFICATION OF ABILENE
The city campaign is opening and
the candidates are announcing for
the mayoralty election. The Retlec-
tor wishes to say at the outset that
It does not intend to get all 'het up"
urging people TO vote for this or
that candidate. II is willing to leave
the choice to the voters who are
thoroughly familiar with those seek
ing to be mayor. II the voters Of
Abilene decide to elect A. w. Rice,
who at rs years old and with q
quarter Of a million dollars profit
ably invested Is able to add the
mayors salary OF $500 to the In
come OF his estate it's all right;
II Mayor Nichols who has served
three years is again chosen. that Is
satisfactory; or II some other can
didate Is elected, we have no OBJ
lection.
But-for heavens sake, let's not
as citizens OF Abilene stand for VII
ification OF our city in order that
somebody can get a job. Any candi-
date who goes doddering around
the streets saying that he is going
to "clean up" Abilene and make
It a moral town" ought to be swat
ted.
No one knows better what Is go
ing ON in town than a newspaper
man. The Reflector has been pub
lished under one management for
rs years and It wants to go on rec
ord that never in the towns his
tory was there SO clean a commun-
ity, so little lawbreaking, so decent
a city as today. 1t is true that the
new county attorney In his Official
zeal has found that few boys did
some crapshooting recently but even
the Garden of Eden had some breaks
in its record OF goodness. Abilene
will never be a section OF Heaven.
It will always have some things that
need the services OF a marshal-but
It has less OF them today than ever
in its history. There is less whisky
sold by bootleggers, less gambling
less crime of any kind today than
in any year of Its history. And the
candidate who goes out vilifying
the city and declaring that 1t is
rotten with crime" is simply trying
to boost himself into office by lying
about Abilene.
That's plain talk but 1t is the
fact. Now-if the candidates wish
to retain the respect Of the voters
let them make their fight on their
personal fitness for the position OF
mayor, on the business management
Of the town always suitable
campaign issue) or on the record of
the past administration.
We have not agreed with the
commissioners on all things; we
have criticized them when criticism
was needed; there are Improvements
we believe could be made with wis
dom. This paper is not the official
paper OF the city; 1t is not called
ON to defend anybody-but that Abb
lene is a clean, decent, self-respect-
ing community, one Of the best
towns in Kansas and as morally up
right as any is the cold truth and 1t
is an insult to the people Of the
city for the sole purpose of boost
ing somebody into office to state
otherwise.
So-no vilifying Abilene, no de-
claring that 1t is crime-ridden
town, no cheap buncomb about
reforming the city-for It is all
a barefaced falsehood and dis
grace which will not be tolerated by
the towns residents. Be decent, gen.
tlemen, and then let the best man
win!
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-11

to start other enterprises that will
also help build. Let US hope the
figures are overstated. However. we
do know that more money leaves
the city for family supplies than Is
in any way justified.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-11

the farm lands. II is q modern idea
that has worth back OF II and Dick
inson will make greater progress II
It will accept II.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-11
VIII Transfer X. c. Feds

New York, Feb. S.-Patrick T.
Powers, former president of the
Eastern League, now the Interna-
ton League, announced today that
he had acquired the franchise of the
Kansas City Federal league club and
would transfer it either to New
York or Newark, N. J.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-11
Be cheerful. steel Head Urges

Pittsburgh, Feb. Courage and
cooperation in business and conf
'dence In restoration Of property
was expressed by James A. Farrell
president of the United States Steel
corporation, In an address before the
Engineers society Of western Penn
sylvania here last night.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-11

The Clay Center Times has cir
culation of over 5000 which is some
record for Kansas weekly-but
then, the Times is some paper!
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-11

The Kansas lawmakers should
remember that there will be no
criticism Of appropriations II the
money is wisely used.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-11
Bread Price Up IN New York

Bread Price Up m New YORK
New York, Feb. 9.-The price OF
51cent lOaves of bread will go up to
six cents in this city tomorrow. An
souncement to this effect was made
by several Of the large bakeries to-
day. The present 1O-cent loaves Will
be two ounces lighter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-11
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY II. 1915

Tho legislature seems to be doing
a pretty fair Job swatting unwise
bills and encouraging sensible lesis-
lation.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1915-11-12

The following is taken from
Congressman McKelIer's speech
against the Webb Kenyon Bill:
II am in favor of prohibition in
the country districts and small
towns where the temperance senti-
ment is strong enough to bring
about the enforcement Of the tenn
perance laws. In the cities where
a majority of the people are oppos-
ed to prohibition | am in favor OF
segregation of saloons etc.
1t is idle to talk about state
wide prohibition being made ef-
fective by state laws"
This was bill to prohibit the
shipment Of liquor into dry" ter
riiory as a copy of the bill will
show. At the time Mr.. Mcclellan
made this speech, he and ex-Gov-
ernor Patterson stood shoulder to
shoulder for local option, and Sem
ator Lea was the only one of the
three that stood for statewide pro-
hibition.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1915-11-12
MOVEMENT TO LEA.

Hardly before in the history o.
Tennessee politics has the drift Of
political sentiment been stronger
towards any candidate for public
office than has been the movement
of the past week among the demo.
cratic voters of the state to support
Senator Luke Lea and the causes
for which he is battling, marked by
the alignment on the side o! Senator
Lea OF such leading democrats as
Hon. Newt White, of Pulaski,
former speaker OF the Senate, and
a man who stands second to none
as a statesman and leader in the
state; and Judge Sam M. Young
OF Dixon Springs, held in highest
regards by both independents and
regulars, and by hundreds of 9TH
or democrats, both leaders and
workers in the ranks. The past
week was one that surpassed the
expectations Of the most ardent OF
Senator LEAFS supporters.
Confident of success, encouraged
by reports from every section o.
the state-east, middle, and west
and working like beavers TO pile
a big majority for Senator Lea,
admirers are smiling as the cam
paign nears a close.
One Of the important incidents
of the weeks campaign was the
appearance on the same day at
Murfreesboro of Senator Lea and
Congressman Mcclellan, Though
placed at a disadvantage by the
fact that he spoke in the morning,
while Mcclellan had the afternoon
date, Senator Lea came off victori-
GUS in the incident, even the most
biased Mcclellan man was forced
to admit, and an actual showdown
OF the strength of the two candi-
dates, in which the absurd Nc
Kellar claims were so evidently
refuted, caused many an addition
to the Lea columns.
Senator LEAFS audience was cas-
| lily a third larger than the one that
heard Mcclellan, his applause was
double or thrible that which the
/ Memphis man received, and hi;
reception in general at the hands
OF the Ruthford county voters ial
exceeded that given his opponent
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1915-11-12

Silver moon coffee. Irvine
Grocery Co.
II you eat, visit Bill Bowlin's
restaurant, east side, Dresden.
Everything nice and clean, best
of fare and polite attention-at
Bill Bowlin's restaurant, east side
square.
The School Improvement asso-
citation will have a candy stand in
the courtyard on Saturday alter
noon. All the candy will be made
by the High school students, and
the proceeds go to their library.
Fresh raisens, citron and fruit
cake stuff. Irvine Grocery Co.
Bring US your butter, nicely
nodded. We will buy it.-Irvine
Grocery Co.
Mr.. Luther Legg, head of the
barber firm, Legg Brothers, Mar
tin, arrived in Martin Wednesday
night from Jackson with his bride,
whose maiden name was Nc
Knight, the ceremony taking place
at Jackson late Wednesday even
ing. The bride and groom we're
met at the depot in Martin by a
number of friends, who escorted
the happy pair to the groom's
handsome new home.
We pay 30 cents for eggs.-1r-
vine Grocery Co.
Bring US your white peas and
beans. Irvine Grocery Co.
The sweet potato growers OF
West Tennessee held an important
meeting at Mckenzie last Tues
day, at which were representatives
of the associations at Mckenzie,
Jackson, Gleason, Huntingdon,
Humboldt and Paris. A fedora
ton was formed, comprising all
the associations in this section,
and one price will be strictly adj
hered to, which means that the
growers of this popular product
will stick together for living prices.
Mr.. G. L. Andrews, represent
ing Branstord & Andrews, jewellers
and opticians, Union City, will be
in Dresden, Saturday, at Edwards
drug store to examine eyes and fiji
glasses. Examination free.
We again ask you to pay your
account with US. This positively
is our last request. II you owe
US, pay now. or we will be forced
to sue. We need our money and
must have in to meet our obliga
tons. Irvine Grocery Co.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1915-11-12
School Opening.

On Monday, the 18th, we will
begin our second term Of school at
Pittman's.
Rev. Dunning will deliver an adj
dress on "The Relation of School
to the Church" Esq. Dudley is
invited to be present; also Rev.
Galley, who is an old teacher, and
will tell us many things Of inter-
est.
Everybody that is interested
come out, and let us make Pitt
mans an ideal school. e. NJ
Clark and Eva Pittman, Teachers.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1915-11-12
BURCHAN&N ENDORSES LEA.

Ex-Governor Buchanan said in
part:
Fellow Democrats:-I am
proud to say Luke Lea has done
more for temperance, law enforce
ment and the great moral uplitt
of Tennessee.
II have watched with pride his
course since be entered the
political arena in Tennessee, and
| say that he has been consistent
and trhe-tt to those pr pr K { cinlns that
Ire first advocated, never deviatlng
a hairs breath.
Fellow Democrats, do you as
patriotic American citizens and
democrats endorse the admins !
tration of Woodrow Wilson, the
greatest Of all presidents? II you
do, you are bound to endorse the
record of Luke Lea, for he has
stood shoulder to shoulder, side
to side and heart to heart with
Woodrow Wilson. And today,
my countrymen, although the
youngest senator in august, digni-
fed body of intellectual giants, he
stands the peer of any senator in
that body. In fact Tennessee has
never had senator in its proud
history of the senator's who has
forged to the front as rapidly as
Luke Lea.
IF you are to be true to the
traditions OF our beloved states,
as | believe you will be, you will
join the thousands of democrats
in Tennessee who will give their
loyal support to this Young states
men on November 20.
Gen. Charles T. Gates, ir.,
gives his reasons for being for the
reelection of Senator Luke Lea:
l. Senator Lea, in my opinion,
is one OF the cleanest and ablest
men in public life to-day in
Tennessee.
2. To him more than any
other one man in Tennessee after
the death of Carmack, is due the
enactment of our temperance
laws and fair election laws.
3. In my opinion, but for
Senator Lea's steadfastness and
never ceasing vigilance, our
temperance legislation and cleo.
ton laws would have been either
modified out Of recognition by
their friends or totally repealed.
4. He has been steadfast for
the principles that Senator Car
mack and the independent demo-
Gratis of Tennessee fought for and
| believe, by reason of having
been in the very thickest Of the
contest, that l am in a position
to know this as we'll, if not better,
than any other democrat in
Tennessee.
5. 1t is doubtful whether our
contest for a free and untrammel-
ed judiciary in 1910 would have
succeeded, but for the influence
and help Of Senator Lea-cer-
tainly our victory would not have
been as sweeping but for his aid
and influence.
6. Then his magnificent re-
cord as a United States senator
and his loyalty to our democratic
president deserve the endorsement
OF a reelection.
7. In conclusion, if Senator
Lea had done nothing else for the
good Of his people and the state,
his efforts toward embodying in
the democratic platform the
principles for which we have
fought since 1906 and resulting
in the triumphant election Of q
democratic governor and practi-
cal harmony in the party, deserve
recognition at the hands Of the
democrats OF Tennessee Of all
former factions. Charles T.
Gates, Jr. Advertisement
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1915-11-12
To My Friends.

l have decided to make the race
for justice of the peace to fill out
the unexpired term Of Esq. R. l.,
Martin, resigned. We feel that
our end of the districts entitled to
one Of the justices of the peace,
and l solicit your vote and in
fluence. III. A. Stacks. 32r2t
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1915-11-12
so Head 50.

Duroc Jersey hosg for sale, two
brood sows, due to harrow Nov.
II, three gifts ready to breed.
These gifts are out Of litter of
fifteen; all at a bargain; no sick
hogs on my farm in the last six
years. &C. B. Brasfield, Route l,
Dresden, Cumberland phone 44-3.
33.tf.
Dresden enterprise and Sharon tribune. (Dresden, Tenn.) 1907-1997, 1915-11-12

Mighty fine season to drag the
roads!
EAT at Bill Bowlin's, east side,
Dresden.
Two OF the children of Bud Gar
ner, north Of town, have diph-
liberia.
Don't go back home hungry and
mad-eat at Bill Bowlin's restur-
ant, east side.
Elder Fred Chunn, Of Henry,
will preach at the Christian church
in Dresden Friday night.
We have a high grade -four at a
bargain. Irvine Grocery Co.
Mrs. Thad Morris, northeast OF
town, suffered considerably Tues
day from stepping on nail, which
penetrated her foot.
Best sorghum molasses at IT.
vine Grocery Co.
Mrs Garner. residing in the
vicinity Of Travis Chapel, was
carried to Nashville last Sunday
by her physician, DR.. ]. A. Moore,
ofSharon, for an operation for ap-
pendicitis.
Fresh krout, pig feet, tripe.-
Irvine Grocery Co.
Hon. Tom Gordon, Dyersburg,
former member of the Tennessee
legislature, will deliver an address
in behalf of Senator Lea at Glea-
son Saturday afternoon at 2:30,
and at Greenfield tomorrow night
at 7:3O. Mr.. Gordon is an able
orator.
The polite and accommodating
operator of the Latham rural ex-
change, Mr.. John Brundige, tells
US that the school at Bible Union
was dismissed one day last week,
owing to the spread Of diphtheria
in that community. Several new
cases have developed there this
week.
Judge Maiden informs the Enter
prise that there is now little or nc
opposition to the drainage project
in the North Fork district, the
promoters and the opposition hav'
ing practically adjusted all differ
erences by compromises and q
more general understanding. This
ditch will reclaim thousands o.
acres OF the best land in the
county. It is now practically ar
assured fact that the cost will moi
exceed So the acre, and in this
case, we understand, there will bt
little opposition.
Wanted-Soup beans and white
peas.-Irvine Grocery Co.
Mr.. w. w. (Uncle Billy Won
bic, for years an influential either
residing some two miles east o
Greenfield, did last Saturday nigh
at the home Of his son, Mr.. San
Womble; south of Greenfield
Uncle Bill had been afflicted witt
rheumatism and this, together
with his advanced age, he being
eighty-fiye years old, was the cause
OF bis death. Many years ago be
was q ieweler at Greenfield, enjoy.
ing a liberal patronage, which his
straightforward dealing and court
eous treatment merited. He was
a good man, universally esteemed
Gby all who knew him. Mr.. Won.
BILE reared a large family, all hon
orable, upright men and women,
He was laid to rest Monday at the
Patterson cemetery in the presence
Of a large concourse Of sorrowing
relatives and friends. Peace to
lis ashes!