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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-06-17
FACES PENALTY FOR PERJURY
George Hawley, Erstwhile Abilene
Barber, I'm Jail at Salina

George Hawley who lived in Abb
lene for several months, is In the
Saline county Jail pending final
hearing upon perjury charge.
Hawley got drunk in salina, and
in court declared that he had bought
the liquor from Nan VIII, a motor
ious character in Salinas north end
district. Later, Hawley repudiated
the information as to the source of
the intoxicants. He was then ar
rested on a county warrant charg-
ing him with perjury.
When a plain drunk charge was
the only one against Hawley, an
Abilene man went to Salina to get
Hawley out Of his trouble. The
Abilene friend paid Hawley's fine
which amounted to more than So
and Hawley was released.
The Salina officers allowed the
fine to be paid, and then the sheriff
arrested Hawley on a perjury
charge. Evidently the Saline cou1-
ty officers thought 1t best to wait
until the city treasury of Salina was
enriched before they served the |
warrant for Hawley's arrest on
perjury charge. The fine was not
remitted.
Hawley worked here as bar
Der. He has no family, but is di-
yorced from his wife.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-06-17
Supreme Court Rules
for Younger PaCkards

CT the second marriage appealed.
Judge Dawson ruled that the Ques-
tion of Mr.. Packard's acknowledge
ment OF Elmer Packard as his son,
which was questioned because he.
as we'll as Clarence, was born OF
Mrs. Sarah Mate before she mar
ried Mr.. Packard, for whom she
kept house. was established; that
the deed of land to Clarence Pack
ard was a gift outright; that as to
the transfer of lands to, Elmer and
Pearl, the admission Of the notes OF
Judge Moore, district Judge when
Packard obtained his second d.
vorce, and which indicated that the
transfer was meant as a gift. were
allowable, which in effect estab-
lished the fact that the deeds were
gifts and not to be. considered In
the disposition of the estate.
The division of the estate, which
is more than 400 acres Of land ex-
elusive of the tracts for over which
the suit arose, and is appraised at
$4,000. The division probably will
be accomplished without further &C
tion in district court.
Hurd G. Hurd and C. S. Crawford
represented the children of Pack
ards first marriage; c. E. Rugh
and w, S. Roark of Junction City
the children of the Sec
ond marriage, who appealed the
case. ,..A -
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-06-17

for its spirit of leadership in stu
dent activities. The members "
the Torch are chosen each year by
the retiring members with the coun-
sci of an advisory board of the fac
ulty, from among the junior girls.
The selection is not announced un-
til the spring term Of the year fol-
lowing so that while the organiza-
ton forwards the best things in
student life, much is accomplished
before the members Of the society
become known generally. The
choice Of members Is based upon
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-06-17

OF the honorary societies among
the student body at the University
Of Kansas, the Torch, a society of
senior girls, takes high rank. The
Torch was organized at X. U. in
1912, and there are similar organ
izations at other colleges, though
there is NO direct affiliation among
them. The object of the Torch is
to create and maintain high stand
ards among the women Of the uni
versity and to advance the best in-
tsrests Of the institution, the So
ciety's name being happily chosen
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-06-17
Many Teachers Attend
the Normal Institute

Earl Laney Of Chapman: Julia Be-
bermeyer. Georgia Smith, Ida Smith.
Iona Stephens, Gertrude Houston,
Ruth steininger, Gretta Counter,
Leona Peterson and W. e. Sterner
Of Enterprise; Cora Bishop, Faye
Wood. Hazel G. Wooley, Mary Mil
ler. Myrtle Kibier, Mabel Bookwal-
ter and Mary Leasure Of Solomon;
Cora Page, Marjorie Bert, Ruth
Winslow and Amelia Klamm Of De-
troit; Mildred McGrath. olga Tom
kin, Kathryn Neis. Ferne Sterner,
Monroe Book, Gertrude Engle, Her
beA Hoffman, Merle Rhodes and
orlena Luedeman Of Hope; Zola
Scarf, Lucretia Wyatt, Eulala Hoff-
man, Hildagard Borchardt, Hazel
Lewis and Iona Sheriff. Of Herring
ton; H. E. Turk, Hazel Foster, EN-
ma Gish, Bessie Wingard and Esth-
er Cheney of Talmage; w. W. Gun
selman. Hazel Knisely Of Wake
field; Pearl Frazier, Caldwell, Kan;
Anna Dakin, Elvia Luker, Florence
Glenn and Eulah Swartwood OF
Manchester; Mildred Sterling and
Gladys Jones of Carlton; Mabel
Eliason. Gypsum; Roy Monninger,
Elmo; Godfrey Miller, Junction
City; Lydia Denny, Dillon Vera
Steininger, Corder, Mo-; Earl b.
Rodgers, Navarro; Arvila Conkel.
Niles; Zelma Cooper.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-06-17
BOY SCOUTS ON A HIKE,
ST. PAUL TO THE COAST
From Mondays Daily.l

H. s. Sorrels, a brother of j. w.
sorrels of Hope, and five boy scouts
on a hike from St. Paul, Mimi, to
San Francisco, are expected to
reach here from Hope late this
evening for a stop. The boys are
hiking across the country on a
$500 mile ;aunt. Mr.. sorrels is G
former boy scout executive. The
boys are Leon Blehert, Harry Msr-
cellus, Ernest Jessop, Max Bern
stein and Fred MarcelIus. They let
st. Paul April IL and are taking
their time. They expect to reach
San Francisco by September.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-06-17

scholarship, standing in the student
body, qualities OF leadership and 8
demonstrated interest in student af-
fairs. In the present group, six are
members of Phi Beta Kappa hon
orary society, five are sorority Of
ficers, three are Student Volunteers
and five already have been employ
ed as teachers in Kansas high
schools. The members have been
the guests of Miss Florence Engle
at her home south Of the city for
week past.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-06-17
Gleissner ON Kansas Publicity

John Gleissner, who left last
week for the Pacific coast to assist
Merle Thorpe, the X. U. journalism
head, In summer school at the state
at Berkeley, will help
write the Kansas publicity matter.
Mr.. Thorpe has just been appointed
publicity head for Kansas by the
San Francisco fair commission and
Gleissner will assist his chief.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-06-17

YuI OUT THIS COUPON AND CONTRIBUTION TO
THE KANSAS BELGIAN
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-06-17

at B, D. Whitehead's home on North
Buckeye. The visiting scouts, Leon
Blehart Harry Marcellus, Ernest
Jessop; Max Bernstein and Fred
Marcellus, attended the scout
meeting of the local patrols last
right and told some of their ex-
periences. Afterward the scouts vis-
tied the swimming pool, They are
hiking from st. Paul, Mimi, to San
Francisco, a distance of $500 miles,
and carry their equipment in
wagon which the boys pull. Mr.. sor-
rels said this morning before the
party left for Salina that they were
away behind their schedule. They
were two weeks going from Kansas
City to Topeka. The boys sell post
cards and pay a part of their ex-
penses that way. They are husky
young fellows and are enjoying the
trip.
E. Jessop, who lives in Topeka,
is a cousin of Milton Jordan CT
Abilene, who didn't know of the
until Jessop told him about
H.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-06-17
SCOUTS ON A LONG JAUNT
St. Paul Party in Charge of Former
Dickinson Man
From Tuesdays Daily,

The five boy scouts in charge OF
H. s. Sorrels, a former Dickinson
county man who is greatly interest
cd in scout work, arrived in Abilene
last evening and pitched their tent
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-05-20
ONE TORPEDO HIT LUsIrANIA.
Ofhcial German Account of SINKING
of Passenger Vessel.

Berlin.-From the report received
from the submarine which sank the
Cunard line steamship Lusitania, the
following official version of the Incl
dent is published by the admiralty
staf under the signature of Admiral
Behncke:
The submarine sighted the steam
er, which showed no flag, May 7. at
2:2O o'clock, Central European time.
afternoon. on the southeast coast of
Ireland, in fine, clear weather.
AT $40 o'clock one torpedo was
fired at the Lusitania, which hit her
starboard side below the captains
bridge. The defamation of the torpedo
was followed Immediately by further
explosion of extremely strong effect.
The ship quickly listed to starboard
and began to sink.
The second explosion must be
traced back to the ignition of quaint
ties OF ammunition inside the ship"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-05-20
Bright Policemen.

During the early period OF the work
on the Panama canal many persons
were injured by jumping on and OF
trains In motion on the Panama rail.
road. There We're on the zone police
force many West Indians who were
trained and capable men. but Incurab
ly literal. An order was issued to the
force to arrest any person found Jump
Ing on or on a train In motion and the
next day two West Indian policemen
brought into a police station a white
man who was struggling freely TO
break away from them.
What have you arrested him for,-
asked the police sergeant who was on
duty.
For jumping on and on the rear Of
train. sab" one OF the policemen re-
piled.
The blamed fools," cried the ar
rested man. I'm the brakeman
Youths Companion.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-05-20
ITALIANS CLASH
WITH AUSTR|ANS
COMPANY OF AUSTRIAN SOL.
DIERs CROSS THE BORDER AND
BATTLE WITH ITALIANS.
Italy Certain to Declare War Soon,
Military Preparations Continuing
Without Cessation and People
Clamorng for War.

Rome-A bitter clash between Ital-
ian and Austrian troops was reported
Sunday from Sogna. A company OF
Austrian soldiers crossed the frontier
and was engaged by Italian troops
who were rushed to the scene. After
an exchange of rifle fire. the Italians
charged and drove the Aus,rians
back.
Military preparations continues
without cessation. Trains laden with
troops and war materials are constant.
ly departing for the Tyrol frontier.
The number of soldiers already mob
ilized is estimated at 100000.
The newspapers are unanimous in
predicting a decisive move forthwith.
The king OF Italy has refused to &C.
cept the resignation OF Signor Salan.
dra and the premier and his WHOLE
war cabinet retain office. This. 1t is
confidently believed here. foreshad
ows the almost immediate entrance OF
Italy into the circle of belligerents on
the side of the allies.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-05-20
ANOTHER BRITISH
WARSH|P IS SUNK
BATTlESHlP GOLIATH TORPE-
DOED IN DARDANELLES AND
OVER 500 LIVES LOST.
British Submarine Penetrates to Sea
of Marmora in Daring Dash and
Sinks Two Turkish Gunboats
and Transport.

London-Another battleship the Go
Hath, the third that the British hare
lost since the attack on the Darda-
nelles began has been torpedoed by
the Turks, and of the crew of 700 or
more only $50, including twenty Of
hcers. were saved. While the Goliath
was an old vessel, she was very useful
for the work to which she had been
assigned. and the Toss in men is seri.
Gus.
There is some consolation to the
British people in other news from
the Dardanelles, that a British sub
marine, in daring dash through the
straits, into the sea of Marmora. tor
pedoed two Turkish gunboats and
large transport. This probably is the
submarine which the Turks thought
they had sunk, but which apparently
succeeded in getting back through the
passage.
Announcement of the loss of the Go
hath was made Thursday afternoon bv
Winton Spencer Churchill first lord Of
the admiralty.
Inc Goliath was one of the older
British battleships of the predread.
naught type. She was built in 1898
f1er complement was $50 men.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-05-20
WILSON DEMANDS
HUMANE WARFARE
PRESIDENT CALLS ON GERMANY
TO PUT. AN END TO LAW
LESS NAVAL WAR.
Declares That Submarines Cannot be
Used Against Merchantmen With
out Violation of the Principles of
Justice and Humanity.

washington. President Wilson's
note to Germany. forwarded Thurs.
day night by Secretary Bryan, has
brought the United States to the
brink of war with Germany, in the
opinion of some of the best authori-
ties on international law in Wash
ington.
The president. after stating that
the United States government has
observed with growing concern, dis
tress and amazement" the recent acts
OF German authorities in violation of
american rights on the high seas.
which eliminated in the sinking of
the British steamship Lusitania. by
which over 100 Americans lost their
lives, declares:
Manifestly, submarines cannot be
used against merchantmen, as the
last few weeks have shown. without
an inevitable violation of many sa-
cred principles of justice and human
ity, and therefore, ''the imperial
German government will not expect
the government of the United States
to omit any word or any act neces-
sary to the performance of it's sacred
duty of maintaining the rights of the
United States and its citizens and of
safeguarding their free exercise and
enjoyment"
International authorities of high
repute hold that the presidents con-
tention that Germany has violated the
rules OF international law by the meth.
cd of attack made by her submarines
on merchant vessels is impregnable.
The illustration used by one high
authority was:
A new method or means of war
fare cannot change the rules of inter
national law any more than the inven-
ton of new weapon could change the
law against murder"
There being no question about the
positiveness of the stand taken by
this government, intense interest was
manifested in Washington on the
probable position which would be taken
by Germany in response to the Ameri-
can demands.
high German authority expressed
the opinion that Germany will not
grant the right of the United States
to ask for guarantee that there will
be no further attacks by submarines
on merchant ships carrying non-com-
batants.
Germany, it was said, probably
would make every possible concession
in the direction of giving non-combat-
ants time and opportunity to get into
he lifeboats before torpedoing any
whether neutral or bel
igerent.
To ask Germany to give a guaran-
zee that there will be no further at.
acks by submarines on merchant
hips carrying non-combatants in the
opinion Of the German authority,
would be to admit the right o. inter-
erence between two bellgerents.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-05-20
ONE ON THE FARMER
Youth Had the MAKING =,
Future Financler

Trust. monopolies. have had ,h.,
day. They did more harm than yooa
Hence. they must go. But al, ,hs
same. we must admire the long.besa
edness OF the men who created ,ha..
vast enterprises
The speaker was Senator Ia ro
lette. He went on: "The trus, orc.
tor reminds me OF the little bov who
entered the farmers truck patch Ana
said. touching handsome cucumher
on vine:
How much for this?"
y" Ten cents the farmer answered
II don't want to pay more tba,
about 2 cents. said the boy
Well, here's one for thar prics
said the farmer. and he lifted IN A
very small cucumber that grew beside
the big one.
IAN right I'll take her said the
boy. But don't cut her of now I'm
call for her again In two weeks.
time. st. Louis Globe Democrat
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-05-20
DERNBURG TO LEAVE COUNTRY
Official Spokesman for German Cause
to Return to Germany.

Washington.-Dr. Bernhard Dern.
burg, former German colonial secre-
tary and known as unofficial spokes
man in this country for the German
cause, has voluntarily decided TO
leave the United States. in view OF the
critical turn in the relations between
this country and Germany.
The action Of Dr. Dernburg will re.
lieve the president OF an embarrass-
ing situation. for II is known that he
strongly disapproved of Or. Dern-
burg's utterances justifying the sink
ing of the Lusitania and officials con-
sidered examining the statutes OF the
United States to determine what legal
methods might be invoked to end DR..
Dernburgs activities.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-05-20
HOPE FOR PEACEFUL SOLUTION.
Germany May Offer to Arbitrate Cues
tion at Issue With America.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. word from
Ambassador Gerard as to the attitude
Of the German government toward the
recent American note, official Wash
1ngton attached much significance to
the intimations in diplomatic quarters
here friendly to Germany, that the
latter country in its reply might offer
to suspend attacks without warning on
merchant ships, while the United
States renewed its informal proposals
for the unrestricted passage Of food
stuffs to civilians in Germany.
1t was pointed out by well-informed
European diplomats that an offer of
arbitration or settlement by diplomacy
of the question at issue would most
certainly be made by Germany, with
an agreement to abandon submarine
warfare while the discussion was in
progress.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-05-20
WAR IS SPREADING
ALL OVER EUROPE
PORTUGAL IN WHICH NAVY
ATT ACkS THE ARMY.
Spain, Switzerland, Holland and Scan
dinavian Countries are Only States
in Europe Not Engaged in War
or on Verge of War.

With the outbreak of a revolution
in Portugal, which, according to the
dispatches from Madrid is supported
by the navy Spain, Switzerland, Hol-
land and the Scandinavian countries
are the only states in Europe which
are not either engaged in war or
have domestic troubles to occupy
their attention.
Very little news has yet come
through from Lisbon, but it is report
ed that the navy has bombarded the
capital held by the army. which re-
mains loyal to the president, Manuel
de Arriaga. 1t is not known whether
the instruction was started by the
royalists, but members of that party
resident in London disclaim all
knowledge of it,
Greece, Bulgaria and Roumania,
where there are pro-war and anti-war
parties, are waiting for the final de-
cision of Italy as to whether she will
join the allies-a decision which has
been delayed by the resignation of
Premier Salandra, who, however. is
reported from Rome to be back in
office The prediction is made that
Salandra will form a new government,
with the support of the leaders of
the stronger parties in the chamber
Among the belligerents interest
wavers between the battles in Cali
cha, Flanders and Pas de Calais and
the operations in the DardanelIes
from which important news regarding
the advance of the allies is daily |
expected. So far as Galicia is con-
cerned the Austro-German rush |
seems to have exhausted itself when |
the river San was reached and all |
the towns on the west bank of that
river, including Jaroslau, fell into
their hands. This compelled the Rus
SLAMS to fall back in southern Pc
land, so that their line now runs from
Flock, on the lower Vistula, south
ward to Przemysl, thence south and
east through eastern Galicia and Bulk
owina to the Roumanian border.
At the latter end of this line the
Russians are still pursuing the Of
'ensive and have driven the Austr.ans
Jack in disorder for some twenty
miles. but they themselves are being
'orced out of the Carpathian noun
aims and are in danger of losing
orzemysl, as the Austrians and Ger /
mans are to the north and south of '
hat city G
The British appear to have resisted ]
successfully furious German attacks q
N Ypres, while the Belgians have
ontinued their attacks from the sea
Dixmude and the French have
made further Roadway north of Arras
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-05-20
MARINES TO ASSIST
THEIR C0UNTRYMEN
CRUISERS ORDERED TO ASSIST
AMERICANS ATTACKED BY
INDIANS IN YAQUI VALLEY.
II Is Expected That Americans in the
Interior Who May be in Danger
VIII Find Their Way to Coast
and Board Ship.

Washington.-Secr Daniels has
ordered the cruiser New Orleans from
Manzanillo to Guaymas, Mexico, to
Join the cruiser Raleigh in rendering
any relief possible to the colony of
Americans attacked by Indians in the
Yaqui valley, 125 miles inland.
Unofficial advices from Mexico
stated that Governor Maytorena. the
Villa commander in Sonora, already
had dispatched considerable body of
troops to the scene and it is hoped
that their arrival will have relieved
the colonists before the New Orleans
reaches Guaymas.
Secretary Daniels said he had in
structed Admiral Howard, command
Ing the Pacific fleet, to make an in
vestigation and report on the condi-
tons in the Yaqui valley on the basis
OF the press reports that several
Americans had been killed there.
Under general naval rules, the COM
manders of the Raleigh and the New
Oarleans would not hesitate to land
bluejackets and marines at any port
Tor the protection of Americans or
other foreigners in an emergency. The
secretary said, however, that no orders
for sending an armed party inland
would be given by the department un-
til Admiral Howard had reported the
necessity of such action.
At present the warships are sent to
Guaymas in the expectation that any
Americans in the interior who may be
In danger will find their way to the
coast, where they may be taken
aboard ship.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-05-20
ROCKEFELLER EvADEs TAX
VII Masnate Exempt From Liability
for 81 500 600

Oleveiand.-John D, Rockefeller the
millionaire Standard Oil magnate. has
won an important victory in his fight
70 prevent collection of taxes on ss11..
ooo'ooo in personal property by Cuya.
noea county. Judge John H. Clark in
the United States distric court bere
granted an injunction sought by Rock.
efeller to restrain the collection. The
taxes sought amounted to about g..
ooo,ooo, including a penalty of so per
cent for failure to pay when dino
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-05-20
JURY CLEARS SEBASTIAN.
Sensational Charges Against Chief
of Police Are Not Sustained.

Los Angeles.-Charles E. Sebas-
tan suspended chief of police. and
Mrs. Lille Pratt were acquitted OF
the charge of contributing to the de-
tendency of Edith Serkin, Mrs.
traits ward and half sister. Sensa-
t.onal charges made against them
were declared by the defense to be
part OF plot against Sebastian, who
was nominated for mayor while the
trial was in progress.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-05-20
An UnIucky Number.

What are you here for. and why.
my misguided friend?" quered one OF
those sympathetic prison upllft adyo-
Gates recently.
We'll. you see mum. I'm the victim
OF the unlucky number thirteen
My. how novel and superstltious,
Tell me all about it-that unlucky
thirteen"
Yes. mum; twelve jurors aud one
Judge"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-05-20
PENNSYLVANIA SAFE IN PORT.
British Liner Carrying contraband
EIudes German Submarines.

New York.-The anchor line steam.
er Pennsylvania passed safely through
the war zone about the British isles
and arrived at Greenock. Scotland. at
3 o'clock Sunday morning, 1t was an.
nounced by officials OF the Cunard
line. to which the Pennsylvania was
under charter.
Fears had been felt for the safety
OF the Pennsylvania as she had a
large cargo of contraband on board
and her usual course to Liverpool for
which port she cleared, would take
her near the point at which the Lusi
tania was struck and sunk by a Ger
man torpedo on May 6.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-05-20
ALLEGES WOUNDED ARE KILLED
Grave Charges Made by Russians
Against German Soldier.

London-Reuter's Petrograd CORE
spondent sends the following official
note. issued in the Russian caoltaI
Sunday:
Prince kurakine. the special Red
oross envoy at the front telegraphs
that after the German artillery had
oomparded the station. where our
wounded were lying, German cavalry
hhished off the wounded with their
caroine butts, after spraying petrol
and benzine about. set fire to the alta.
.,on' which was burned down with
the men inside WIN
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-05-20
Naturally Qualified.

What line OF activity do you think
your son will follow"
I'm not sure" replied the weary
looking man, but from the close
questioning he puts me through I'm
inclined to think that he'll make a
great chairman of an investigating
committee. Washington Star