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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-25
Banker Commits Suicide

Ponca, Ok, Feb. &c. r. Wal
terhouse, president and owner Of
three-fffths Of the stock of the
Ponca State bank, capitalized for
$4,000, shot himself in the head
last night, and probably will die. An
examiner for the state is going over
the books Of the bank and until his
report is made the condition will not
be known.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-25
CONSIDERING "sToP MY PAPER

CONSIDERING "STOP MY PAPER"
More attention than has yet been
given to It is deserved by the psy-
chology of the people who, having
seen something in a newspaper, US
ually an editorial article, with which
they strongly disagree, Immediately
write and mail an angry letter an
nouncing the firm intention to take
that paper no more.
The apparent purpose of this &C
tion-assuming 1t to be carried out
is to punish the expression of the
resented opinions by withdrawing a
fraction Of the papers revenue, but
underlying that aim is probably
desire, conscious or unconscious, TO
inspire fear of other losses Of the
same kind and so to coerce the paper
by an appeal to its material interests
into a reversal of its policy and at
titude on the question at issue.
OF course such a reversal for such
reason would be dishonest as we'll
as cowardly, but he who proclaims
the stopping of his subscription
doesn't think of that. And how hard
to explain is It that anybody should
be without the willingness, or even
without the eagerness, to hear what
can be said against his own views
or conclusions! Either his confidence
in his own judgment is weak or he
prefers to hold to notions already
accepted, regardless Of whether they
are right or wrong.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-25

High school pupils no less than the
president accumulate information
that isn't so, and give it forth again
in perfect good faith. An Informs
ton test" which was made in the
Baltimore high school q few days
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-25

Germany proposes to segregate
England and England Is geing to
blockade German ports. GoOd-let
everybody be segregated and stop
the trouble.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-25
MARSHAL'S SONS WORK
OUT FINE FOR SMOKING

Salina. Feb. 23.-The city mar
shall of Ellis arrested four boys for
smoking cigarettes in violation of a
city ordinance. The boys, two of
whom were the marshals sons, were
put on the streets to work out their
fines.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-25

our little city. But why spend them
on Kansas? That is like carrying
gasoline TO John d.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-25
Bernhardt,s Leg Amputated

Bordeaux, Feb. 23.-The right leg
OF Sarah Bernhard, the famous
tragedienne, was amputated today at
the st. Augustine hospital at Areach-
On.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-25

Former Governor Hodges has
gone to Philadelphia to make
speeches for a prohibition campaign
and he will do a good Job of 1t.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-25

An investigation shows that each
member of the New York legislature
costs the state $7107 per session.
Kansas lawmakers are evidently pix
Ors.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-25
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Z 1T is a demonstrated fact
. has been proved time and
3 again, that each home buy
3 er added to the population
. of a community increases
. the value of other property
3 In that locality to at least
. one-half the extent of his In
3 vestment. Furthermore, that
. the actual money value OF
3 each new inhabitant to the
3 business interests of the
3 community is equivalent to
. at least one-fourth of his an
3 nual income. Therefore an
. influx of newcomers to any
3 community adds new values
3 to each individuals property
y holdings or business inter-
3 ests. "-E. P. Greer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-25

In reviewing the life of a man
who had recently passed away, the
Minneapolis Better Way says: HE
married .---..-.--.-.---....--.------.l III 10VV'
To this union five children were
born, three of which preceded their
father"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-02-25

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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-10

An unusual string of promotions and
retfrements in the army has just
brought a well-known and universally
liked local field officer in sight of his
promotion. Mai. Erneste ". Smith,
End Infantry. now stands No. l on the
list of majors, and is, sure of HIS lieu
coloHelcy by March %. AS
there is no vacancy in that grade in
any OF the local organizations, it seems
probable that promotion will mean q
change of station. and that Maj Smith
viii say goodby to; his Hawaiian
friends for the time being.
The confirmation of Col. William A.
Mann. as brigadier-general, occurred
January 25, and on February s, Col.
Daniel c. Cornman was placed on the
retired list at HIS own request This
promoted Lieut. col w. II. sage to
colonel and he carried with him
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-10

LEM COX T. A. Ioot. owiag to the
operation Ct The rule as TO length Of
service. md thc. promotion that would
have accrued Lad the old regimental
promotions been continued in effect.
This double file promotes Majs. F. L.
VIM and G. G. Bal1ou 10 lieutenant.
colonel, and puts Maj. Smith at the
top of the list of majors Of infantry.
The retirement of Col VIII T. May,
March IS, will give Mai Smith his
silver leaves.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-10

nights meeting over the condition OF
the Wahiawa bridge. He said that
during storms the bridge was so dan
'gerous that drivers Of automobiles or
heavy vehicles refused to cross the
structure, preferring to walk. It Is
probable that repairs viii be made at
once to the under structure. A Golfer
dam probably will be built
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-10
BUCKEYE CLUB

Senator Harding viii meet the
Buckeye club tomorrow. Thursday,
evening at the home OF w. D. Wester-
welt, Waikiki
All Ohians are expected to be pres
ent without special invitation. wheth-
er members OF the club or not.--Advt
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-10
SUPERVISORS INSPECT
DANGEROUS BRIDGE

Mayor Lane and the supervisors
started out this morning on another
tour of inspection, this time to view
the alleged dangerous bridge at Wahi-
ava. James L. Mclean complained
to the board Of supervisors at last
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-10

After several hours, deliberatiDn the
Jury was unable to agree yesterday
afternoon on q verdict in the case
Of Allan MCGOWAN, on trial in Judge
.Ashfofd'ss court on charge OF ems
bezzling $3.50 from Esther Palakika
A mistriaI was reported and the case
returned to the calendar for another
hearing at q future date.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-10

Agent Palmer P. Woods yesterday
issued marriage licenses to the follow.
ing persons: James Kaoiowt 81, and
Margaret Paoi. ii both Hawaiian;
Sherman Pau, 81, Hawaiian, and Annie
Ali, 19, partHawaiian. Licenses also
were issued to one Japanese and one
Chinese couple. s.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-10

The Japanese jiujitsu club win CIV
an exhibition at the Asafii theater /
Maunalxea street on the night Of Eel
rnary 10, beginning at 1880 o'cl6cl
a number Of prominent I10nolulan
have been invited to attend the even
Motto Nishikawa is in charge of III
affair.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-10

The Filipino Y. M. @. Al. has invited
every Filipino man and woman to
come to the general meeting of the
association to be held at the Filipino
mission, corner Of Queen and Mill
lani streets, Thursday evening at {
O'Clock The purpose Of the meeting
Is to discuss representation in the
coming Carnival parade.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-10
|LOlkL And G6VERkI'

Damien Council Young Mems Insti-
tute meets this evening in Catholic
mission grounds.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-10

G. d. Pringle's claim to two months,
salary as second clerk in Judge stu
arts court has been argued before
Circuia Judge Ashford and submit
ted BY him to the supreme court on
reserved questions. County Auditor
Bicknell refuses to issue the warrant
on the ground that Pringle's appoint.
ment was not in conformity with law.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-10

Miss Margaret bergen of the Assoc
ciated Charities left for Waialua to-
day to inspect the hospital at the Wal
alua plantation and the living quar-
tiers Of the employees. She will be
absent from the city two days
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-10

NJ. A. MikaeIe. senator-elect from
Kauai. who succeeds Eric A. Knudsen
as solon from the Garden Island, to-
day renewed his oath as an attorney
licensed to practise in the district
courts of the territory.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-10

Mayor Lane and Supervisor Holm
ger probably will head the reception
party when the Great Northern Pa
cifc steamship Great Northern docks
here during the Carnival after q run
of four days from the coast.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-10

The board of appraisers appointed
by Circuit Judge Whitney to Ak up a
value for the estate Of the late Moses
Ruby Counter reported today, esti.
mating the property to be worth a
fetal OF $3.50. It had generally been
thought the estate was worth nearly
$4,000. g.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-10

Peter Ferreira was on trial before a
jury in Judge Ashford's court today
on charge of first degree larceny.
He is accused of stealing an automo-
bile on the night Of September 10,
1914. In defense he endeavored to
prove an alibi showing that he was
out In q borrowed ear that evening.
but that 1t was another car and that
hes travelled in an entirely different
direction from the course he is ac-
cused Of taking. The jury had not re.
turned verdict at late hour.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-10

A meeting Of the legislative com.
mittee of the Associated Charities, Of
which Judge Sanford b Dole is chair
man, will be held at 1880 O'Clock, to
morrow afternoon. probably In the Of
fees Of C. NJ Cooke. Ltd, Fort street
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-10

ii Mrs. s. A. Cutter took out a build
ing permit for the construction Of q
modern bungalow on the east side Of
Dewey avenue in Waikiki today. It
will cost $3.50 and work win be be.
gun Immediately.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-10

Installation Of trustees at the regu-
lar meeting of the Eagles this eve
ming in Pythian hall at 1880.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-02-10

( Three tracts of land In the Kau
section. Hawaii. viii be sold at auc-
ton at the Office of o. A. Steven,
Fort and Queen streets. February 20
at noon. The first. which comprises
103 acres. is near Puumakaka and is
planted In coffee and fruit trees. The
second Is. near Waiomao. It has an.
area of 30 acres fenced and planted
in coffee The third is on the same.
grant as the second, but measures 142
acres and contains ON ohia grove.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-08
M'AOOO TRIES TO SAVE
SHIP PURHCASE BILL

Washington. Feb. 5.---Secretary Nc
Adoo issued a statement tonight that
is obviously designed to cut the ground
from under the opposition to the ad-
ministration ship purchase bill. The
McAdoo statement Is made up Of tele-
grams from the collectors Of customs
at New York. Norfolk. and Baltimore,
describing "the great congestion Of
freight for export at those ports"
The conclusion drawn from these
reports is that the congestion OF ex-
port shipments is causing great loss.
and that the situation would be re-
leyed b. the passage of the admins
tration ! Ill.
That the rep 5rts cancerfng the COON
gsstion of freight a, the ports of
New York Norfolk and Baltimore were
not forw ,rded voluntarily is indicated
in the advice from the collector at New
York. His telegram to ;he department
begins thus
: Replying department telegram" etc.
Republican and Democratic senators
who are opposed to the administration
ship bill are disposed to resent what
appears to Them as an effort on the
part OF tie Secretary Of the Treasury
to Jam The nlt assure through There il
GOOD reason 70 teiisve that on,e cnus-
lie references VII be mRde IN The sen
ate this wssk " the Latest s'tsreak" u
tjecretafy S:<Aic0.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-08
RUSSIANS CAPTURE
1000 PRISONERS
PEvTROGRAD REPORTS COsSACk
VICTORY ON WEST PRUSSiAS
FRONTIER

Petrograa Feb Further ad-
yances by the Russians west of War
saw, and "A victory for the Cossaeks
near the west Prussian frontier. are
the main features OF the statement is
sued by the general staff tonight. The
text OF che report was us follows;
In East Prussia today. in the
an attack az the enemy, who had re-
ceived reinforeements.
ION the right bank of the Slstnla
there were slsirmishes on wide FROM.
all resulting In our favor. Near the
village Of Nadroge. the Cessscks at
tackled a squadron of the cnemys
cavalry. which was supported by their
iufa ntry. We captured twenty Hus-
sars with q quantity of supplies. Our
Hussars at O'Clock this morning,
dislodged ne Germans IN oayonet
attack Mt the village Of Podiesise. and
prou6ystary. capturing arms and am
ulunitton. and quantity OF barned
wire There was a more important
collision IN the Serpetz railway AT
Rypin, where We succeeded in night
attacks.
"On tine left bank Of the Nistula,
along the tSzura and Ravka fronts,
cannonadinS continued. but TIE enemy
undertook no offensive operations. IN
the region Of the village OF kamion we
made little progress
I'm the Carpathians there has been
sighting along the whole front. our
troops shattered the enemy's resis-
lance on the three fortified frontiers
near Mexo Iahorcz. and pursued him
for several versts. capturing two guns.
five machine guns. the commander
of the Third Honyed regiment. forty
seven officers and 2.51s soldiers.
North of the Uszok Pass. near Luz
tovisaka. the enemy was forced TO
retreat Our troops occupied his
trenches and captured three machine
guns and many prisoners. The at
lacks or the enemy who crossed the
Tukhoika and Beskid Passes on Feb
ruary 3 have been repulsed with
heavy losses. The enemy retreated
in disorder upon the railway lines
TO Nadvorna.
I'm Bukowina our troops are hold
ing back the offensive of strong enc
my forces, notwithsta nding that the
.hilly positions and the difficult APP
rsoach made il necessary for them
ito fall back gradually. The fighting
lin the southern Carpathians and in
is proceeding in our favor.
We captured about 1000 prisoners :"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-08
BOTH CARRANzA AND
VILLA MARK TINE
NEITHER SIDE UNDER present
CONDITIONS CAN GAIN
ADVANTAGE.

Eel Paso. Tex, Feb. lit Will be
many months before either General
Villa or General Carranza gains any
considerable territory other than
that now held. Is the opinion OF
American army officers, after careful
Investigation of conditions in Mexico.
Secret reports OF the number Of
troops commanded by both Villa and
Carranxa warrants the conclusion.
AS these officers figure 1t out. neIrner
Villa nor Carranza has SUFFICIENT
troops at present to garrison any very
large area OF country and keep an
army In the field. To keep mobile
army in the field large enough to
make any progress against any for
tified city fiiee Tampico or the ma
tional capital, Villa cannot afford to
have too many scattered garrisons,
II Is said.
1t Is pointed out that Carranza viz
tualiy bottled up" several thousand
troops when he sent General Obre-
gon into Mexico City. as none of
them can be withdrawn for cam
paigning without leaving the city at
the mercy of Villa or Xapata. Villa
As accordingly given credit for q
shrewd move 10 getting out Of the
capital for the time being. and per-
hitting CarrAnsA - hold 4.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-08
JAPAN DISCUSSES
TREATY WITH CHINA
WOULD SOINE MANCHCRIAN
QUESTION AND OTHER M
PORTANT MATTERS. Il.

Picking, Feb. From source
which Is considered most reliable, 1t
Is stated that the Japanese demands.
which appeared In the Toxic news
paper Asahi Shimbun, in special
edition. and which was promptly sup
pressed. is correct. The Asahi Shin :
bun, speaking of the demands, SAYS:
Japan asks China 10 solve the
Manchurian and Monaghan questions
by the extension of the lease of the
Port Arthur. Darien and South Man
churian Railroad zone to ninety-nine
years. and by granting To Japan the
right of residence and land ownership
in Mongolia and Manchuria, and 10
solve the Shantung question by trans
ferring 10 Japan the concessions hith-
erto held by Germany"
President Yuan Sht Kai now is ar
ranging conference with the mem
bers OF the Japanese legation for dis
cussion Of the demands. The Presi-
dent has issued a statement to the
public. which has been dispatched
throughout the country, reassuring
the people, and urging them to con-
tinue to treat foreigners with hos
pitalfy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-08
cannot PRODUCE
CHEAPER RAO|UM
GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL HAS
BEEN UNABLE TO STAND
ny STATEMENT.

Washington, Feb. Tn a state
ment made public tonight Joseph NJ.
FIannery. president OF the Pennsyl-
vania company which produces ra-
dunn, declared that the Federal Blu
reau of Mines has failed to make
good its promises TO turn out radiuul
at cne-third the market price of $40
milligram. Mr.. Fiannery takes oc-
casion to criucise DIR. Joseph A.
Holmes, chief OF the bureau of mines.
Il want TO state most emphaticaffy
that the vague. and unfulfilled prom
lses of DIR, Holmes for cheaper ra-
dunn TO the people Of this country
has kept radium away from many
Sufferers for more than year. We
have fallen upon sad days when bu-
reaus OF the government are per-
mitted to work such Injustice and to
Increase the suffering among the peo-
pie. DR.. Holmes promised cheaper
radium. and has been unable to pro-
duce It, He also promised plenty of
radium, and has failed to produce II.
Perhaps those In high authority will
want TO know why these things have
not been done. Certainly the public
has q right to know
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-08
MEMBERS Of OAC|A'S
CREW WANT RELEASE
SAY SHIPS MANI. WAS HIDDEN
:
ON WAY FROM GALVESTON
4
no NORFOLK.

Norfolk, Va, Feb 7.--Captain
George Mcdonald commanding the
American steamer Dacia. which faces
capture by British warships IL she
attempts 10 sail for Bremen with a
cargo OF cotton. said the vessel viii
sail for the German port with the
Stars and stripes flying from both
ends of his ship.
The Dac!a arrived here early to-
day from Galveston for coal. after
an uneventful voyage up the coast.
Captain Mcdonald says he did not
see any British warships. Members
of his crew said they heard them.
but none came within the vision OF
their lookouiA
I'VE will sail for Bremen as soon
as we fill our bunkers," said Captain
Mcdonald We have our orders. and
unless they are changed we are going
to sail"
Captain Mcdonald says he was
bounded by newspaper men in Gal
veston and he left orders with his
officers not To permit any representa-
tive of the press to come on board
the ship at this port He left the
Dacia and secured room at local
hotel, whore "A number Of code mes
sages We're waiting for him.
u.
All of tho officers on ,tbe Dacja are
Americans Government inspectors
made a thorough exa mInation of the
steamers wireless apparatus. Nor
man X. Hamilton. collector nf customs
for this district. also boarded the ves-
sell
Several members Of the Dacia's crew
tonight minated that they would
tomorrow apply 10 the United States
shipping commissioner for their re-
lease. 1t is claimed that while the
ship vas en- route up the coast Cap
tain Mcdonald caused hcr name to
be hidden with canvas.
Captain Mcdonald declined 10 deny
or confirm this report. Members Of
his crew say they want To sail with
the Dacia but they want to go with
their colors fivsng and the name OF
their craft visible to any ship that
Cares TO read II.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-08
MASKED BANDITS, ON
TRAIN, LOSE NERVE
AFTER BOARDING PALM BEACH
LIMITED AND PULLING
GUNS, THEY QUIT.

Palm Beach. Fla, Feb. -Four
MASKED bandits climbed onto the OBJ
seryation platform of the Palm Beach
limited. southbound. while the train
was taking water at Stuart, thirty
miles north of here, tonight, drew re-
yoivcrs on the passengers ana appaf-
entity losing their nerve. had the train
stopped and escaped without nring
shot or making theft.
A brakeman locked the forward
doors Of the car the moment the
alarm was given, but the bandits
forced him to open it and sent all
the women ahead, saying they want
ed nothing from them.
Donald harness, an Atlanta pub
Usher, and his seven-year- son, r.
w. Kirkland, freight traffic manager.
and f. p Boyer general freight
agent OF the Florida East Coast Rail-
road Company, were on the rear plat
form as the men swung aboard while
the train was getting under way.
Forcing thSm ahead into the car.
they pulled revolvers and shouted for
all passengers to hold their hands
up. Mr.. harness offered to give UP
all he had with him and asked that
the ladies, who were greatly fright
ened. be let out Of Ii. One OF the
bandits shouted. No. we don't want
anything from them" and marched
them into the next car forward.
where they gave the alarm. The
engineer. receiving warning, stopped
the train. while they were going
through the mons pockets, and the
bandits jumped off and escaped. Men
supposed to be the bandits have been
arrested in Stuart. and are awaiting
Identification.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-08
POPE LEADS PRAYERS
FOR THE END OF WAR

Rome. Fob. This was the day
set by the Pope for prayers for peace
in all Cath ,lic Churches throughout
Europe. rhe prayers were recited in
al; the 400 churches OF Rome There
was an unp-ecedentedly simple service
at ST. Peters. There the Pope. un-
escorted is uEial by the full uniform
ed guards and unattended by any
gorgeouslys robed prelates and cour-
tiers, and without any emblem Of
sovereignty, but as the most humble
Of Gods servants and not "a the vicar
OF Christ on earth, knelt at the altar.
He was surrounded by cardinals,
'ciergymen, noblemen and school
children. Rich and poor alike invoked
tbs Deity 20 bring about j cessation