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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-14

Kansas is not the pnly state to re-
turn TO Republican rule thib year.
The head OF Republican ticket car
ried the following states which were
carried by President Wilson in 1919:
Delaware. Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Ne
braEka, New Hampshire. North Da-
kota, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvan-
ia and Wisconsin. These states have
an electoral vote Of aS. In addition.
the Republicans took from the Pro-
gressIves the states OF Michigan
Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Wash
ington, with an electoral vote OF ~.
They also carried the states OF Con-
necticut, Illinois, New York, Rhode
Island, and West Virginia. II you
can't see what is coming In 1915
there is no use in trying to explain
II to you. ..
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-14
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HAS KANSAS A FLAG?

In the dispatch telling of the
sailing OF the ship carrying Kansas
flour to the Belgians II is stated that
''the flag ~ Kansas flew at one
mast" Did it? What is the flag Of
Ixansasg other states have stGte
flags but when a party of cross
country motor tourists stopped at
the state house few months ago to
secure! state flag no one around
the building had ever heard Of such
a thing. There is no evidence that
Kansas has a flag-but 1t should
have and the legislature should
adopt a proper banner for the Sun
flower commonwealth.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-14

Dave Leahy believes that the Sol
ONION man who travelled 172 miles
to hear a Woman talk, wasted his
money. Still, 1nterposes Anna Carl
Son. there are men, you know. who
are known to have travelled hun
dreds of miles to hear the right wo-
man talk, and who have never re-
GREETED II,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-14

tary Bryan to inform him that the
British supplementary note would
not be forthcoming for several days,
the secretary told him that the Amer
lean government would make no
comment but would await patiently
the coming of the note.
General disappointment was evil
dent in many quarters, however,
while the note conceded that the
principles expressed by the United
States were correct, the statistics
which it cited were regarded as an
adroit effort to evade the issue.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-14
PASS A RACE FUSION BILL
Prohibits Intermarriage Of Whites
and Blacks in District Columbia

Washington, Jan. IA bill TO
prohibit. intermarfiage Of whites ana
negroes in the District Of Columbia
was passed by the house today by a
vote of $50 to so. Vigorous debate
preceded the vote. Representative
Clark Of Florida, author Of the bill,
denounced intermarriage, declaring
1t worked harm to both races. Mr..
Mann, Republican leader. and Rep
resentative Madden Of Illinois, OPP
posed the measure.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-14

And now Gomez the story that A.
B. Carney is to be appointed post
master of Concordia, thus removing
him as a candidate against Helver-
ing for the Democratic nomination
in 1916.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-14

Legislation for good roads should
have the right Of way at the COM
ing session Of the legislature. Kan
sas wants good roads and is willing
to pay for them but 1t wants some
sensible plan Of getting them and
keeping them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-14

OF course II T. R. gets the votes
OF all the unemployed In 1915 he
will be a dangerous candidate. Will
son better be doing something to
set men to work instead of continu-
ing depression in business.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-14

Now that 1T is definitely stated
that c. F.. Scott is paying his own
expenses to Belgium the kicks and
roars about his. going may as we'll
suhsida. The other patriots who
wanted to go expected the relief
fund to pay their bills.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-14

Wilson says he is boss of congress
and that the members must obey
or "get off the team" Thought the
constitution made the legislative and
executive branches of our govern
ment coordinate!
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-14

Emporia is having fight over
closing the poolrooms and 1t is rath-
er surprising to see that there are
some mighty good arguments on
both sides.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-14

The ship Hannah is pushing to-
ward Belgium with its load Of Kan
sas flour. A good name, good
ship, q good cause.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-14

And now It's job for Neeley In
the shape Of a federal judgship that
is needed about as much as Kansas
needs a navy yard. Can't Medley sup
port himself without having a job?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-14

Instead of getting off the team"
when the captain wants to boss ev-
erything sometimes the players get
a new captain. Mr.. Wilson would
better think of this.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-14

According to the pictures printed
of the good ship Hannah the Kan
sas flag" consists of bedsheet with
the words kansas Belgian Relief
Fund" painted thereon in shoe black
ing by a grocery clerk.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-14

The inaugural ceremonies will
have no ball-the Kansas politicians
have not had time to learn the new
steps.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-14

Topeka, Jan. 11.-Simplicity
marked the Kansas inaugural cere-
monies today, when Arthur Capper,
the first native son to be elevated
to the executive office, took the
oath. There was little Of the military
display which has accompanied other
naugurals.
The state officers-elect met In the
state auditors office, along with the
outgoing officials. The inauguration
was In representative hall. The local
battery Of the Kansas National Guard
acted as ushers and the First and
Second regiment band furnished the
music.
All of the state officers below
governor were sworn in first, by w.
A. Johnston, chief justice. Governor
Hodges then introduced his successor
and Mr.. Capper made speech dis
cussing the hopes Of his administra-
ton. Then he took the oath of office
and the battery fred 21-gun sa-
Lutte and the bands played 1.-THE Star
Spangled Banner"
During the afternoon the two
bands will give a concert in the state
house. At night there will be the
usual reception in the rotunda OF
the state house. All the incoming
and outgoing state officials and
their wives and the members of the
supreme court and their wives will
20 down the receiving line. c. l..
adjutant general, will be the
master of ceremonies.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-14
(First published in Abilene Weekly
Reflector January Ia 1850 T.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF TOWNSHIP TREASURER
FLORA TOWNSHIP

To the Township Auditing Board of
Flora Township, in Dickinson coun-
ty, Kansas:
The undersigned. township treasur-
er OF Flora township, makes report to
you for adjustment and settlement,
for the year ending the last Monday
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-14
The New Officers

Governor, Arthur Capper.
Lieutenant Governor, w. Y. Nor
gan.
Secretary of State, J. T. Botkin.
State Auditor, VIII E. Davis.
State Treasurer, Earl Akers.
Attorney General, s. M. Brewster.
Superintendent of Instruction, w.
d. Ross.
Superintendent of Insurance, Car
ey J. Wilson.
State Printer, w r. Smith.
Members of the irrigation board,
Bert P. Walker, George E. Ward,
Dan B. Dyer.
Supreme Court
Justice Henry F. Mason, John
Dawson and John Marshall.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-14

f's do OF .d kSansas. Dickinson county, IS:
m and foregoing account ana vo M.h-
@ tneIeWlth are in all respects \ SniI
cnG true account Of all the moneys reI
OF the year ending last WonaaI period
c es per. A p. 1914, and for the mi
s time for which I should make s T1iI
81 eapsnd.d ana Of the amounts there
they were expended. So hsin M VIZ" l,li
tStgned) J. v. REEn
Township Treasurer.
" ue sss and sworn to before -.
G. @. DIEFFENBATifSlESyA y.
township Trustea.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-01-14
ALL STATE OFFICERS SWORN IN

New Governor Discusses Hopes OF
His Administration, Takes the
Oath of Office-State House
Reception Tonight
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-11-16
RALLY
MONDAY NIGHT
At SCH D OIL
CARTER COUNTY HELPING IN THE
CAMPAIGN TO DRIVE LITTER
AcY FROM THE STATE OF OK
LAHOMA.

The campaign started in the state
for the purpose of driving illiteracy
from the state is bearing fruit in Car
ter county. There Is a movement on in
Oklahoma. not only to give the child
better educational advantages and to
teach them to read and to write and
.such knowledge of arithmetic as is
needed for ordinary business. This
movement includes the moonlight
school campaign and along with it
goes a great enthusiasm for educa-
tion.
One Of the educational rallies was
held last night at Deese, a few miles
northwest Of Ardmore Deese Is a small
town. It has good comfortable
school building IL has some Of the
best prairie lands in the county in
the district and a bunch OF progress
i've farmers that would do credit 70
any state. John T. Spears has been
elected to teach the school there this
year The patrons have raised the
funds necessary for a nine months
school and three OF these months we're
taught during the summer. The six
months term viii be begun about the
first OF December. So. on Monday
night. Prof. Spears had arranged for
an educational rally. Supt Richards
OF the Ardmore schools, NJ. L. Thurs
ton, superintendent of the county
schools and 4. J. Hardy. county attor
ney. were there All the visitors made
speeches on the subject in hand
there we're talks by the men and wom-
en- Of the Deese community. The house
was crowded. and the fires OF detcr-
mination to drive illiteracy from the
state, burned brightly.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-11-16
DAY SERVICES
WILL BE GIN
TOMORROW
REVIVAL SERVICES AT CHRIS
TIAN CHURCH GROWING IN IN
TEREST EACH DAY - MUSIC is
A FEATURE.

Sunday was a big day in the re-
vival meetings being conducted at the
First Christian church. Each service
was largely attended The bible school
was much enlarged and no dismissal
was had of the school before the
morning worship. Rev. Wickizer
preached the morning sermon. The
meeting for men only was well at
tended at three o'clock in the after
noon and an inspiring address was
made by the evangelist, Rev. Wick
izer. The Christian Endeavor society
met at 6:30 p. m, with a great at
tendance of young people. The even
ing sermon was delivered by Rev.
Wickizer and was an able and earnest
appeal on the subject, "How to BE
Saved"
During the day, ten were added to
the membership of the church. At
the evening service, the pastor, Rev
j. w. Burns, baptized three new con-
verts. The meeting will continue the
remainder of the week. Rev. c. B.
James is still in charge of the music
and is endearing himself to the people
of Ardmore by reason of his able and
spiritual manner of leading the sing
ing.
A good-siZed congregation attended
the meeting Monday night The evan
gelist delivered an able sermon on
The objectionable SIM" Rev. Wick
izer contends that a final rejection OF
Jesus Christ is the sin against the
Holy Spirit and is unpardonable.
Tuesday night the evangelist will
preach on Conversion" Following
the services Wednesday night, the
pastor, ]. W. Burns. will baptize all
candidates for baptism. The meet
ings will continue for the remainder
OF this week. Beginning tomorrow.
day meetings will be conducted each
day at 2:30 p. m. Rev. Wickizer
will deliver an address at each of
the day services.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-11-16
OPENING QF
THE PALACE
LAST NIGHT
MORE PEOPLE CAME THAN COULD
BE SEATED, SUPERB MUSIC,
GOOD VAUDEVILLE AND pref
TY CLOTHES.

The opening of the Palace theater
last night by the Ardmore Amusement
Company was made a society event.
The people wore their handsome
gowns, that is, the women folk did,
and the men brushed up their old suits,
bought fresh shaves and looked about
as sweet as an Ardmore man can
look. But the women were beautiful
to behold The bright little woman
who occupied the office and sold tick
cts was handsomely dressed and the
male members of the show were in
full dress suit. Carnations that were
shipped from Dallas by Leroy Bickle,
that picture show enthusiast who used
to live here, were given TO every
guest of the Palace yesterday after
noon, and last night. Everybody went,
but everybody did not buy a ticket.
There was a good reason. The little
" oman who sold the tickets refused to
do any wrong, and when the theater
was full to overflowing, she refused
TO take the money. So there were
some who wanted to see the new play
house that went away disappointed.
The floral decorations were arranged
by Woerz Bros, and the flowers were
furnished by them. The decorations
were all that could be desired. The
pictures we're good and the vaudeville
act was especially good.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Hudson took
advantage of the occasion to entertain
a largen umber OF friends. They invit-
a large number OF friends. They invit-
with choice seats at the theater and
after the show all the seventy were
taken to the Vencedora and served
with refreshments. The evening was
a delight to all who spent it at the
theater and the visitors to the city
declared the new play house 10 to be
la thing Of beauty. a JOY forever. AMI
Ia credit To the city Of Ardmore.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-11-16
CITY WANTS
PARCEL POST
DEL|VE RY
BUT UNTIL VOLUME OF BUSINESS
is SUCH AS TO WARRANT THE
EXPENDITURE, NONE WILL BE
ESTABLISHED.

The question of parcel post free
delivery for the city has been agi-
tating the minds of the citizens for
some time, and several efforts have
been launched to secure it for this
city, but so far without success.
Congressman Carter has been in
communication with the department
on this subject for some time, and has
been assured that as soon as the
business of the city will warrant,
the delivery will be established.
1t costs a good deal to maintain this
service, and until the volume of busi-
ness is such as will warrant the ex-
penditure, no city can hope to Sc
cure it, however much it might con-
venience the people. 1t is predicted,
however, that within the next year
the service will be established in this
city, as the volume of business is
constantly increasing.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-11-16
Still Battling for Serbia.

London, Nov 16.-The fight for
Serbia proceeds without abatement.
While the Austro-Germans claim re-
peated successes, it is apparent that
their progress is slow, the Serbians
now having reached their mountain
tortresses in central Serbia. and the
roads or want of roads making it
difficult for the invaders to bring
up artillery.
In the south there is little or no
change. In the district northwest of
iskup the Serbians still hold the
katchanik detile, barring the Bulgar-
ns from the great plain of Kosovo,
1Fhile southwest of Uskup a desper-
Ite struggle has taken place for Te-
ovo, which has changed hands sew
raj times. The Bulgarians captured
Tetovo yesterday. but a report re-
eived at the Serbian legation tonight
avs the Serbians again have reoc-
upied the town.
The Bulgarians are reported in
reat force southwest of Veles, where
hey hope to check the French ad-
ance on that town, and in the direc-
ion of Babuna pass, further west.
There has been a revival Of hard
ghting on the western front. The
Germans claim to have captured 300
leters of trench near Ecurie, while
ne French report the repulse of Ger
ian attacks against the labyrinth of
rtois and also against Tahure, in
hsmpagne.
The Russians continue their often
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-11-16
MANY CLAIMS
" { re FILED
YESTERDAY
1T SEEMS THAT MANY HAVE DIS
COVERED AILMENTS SINCE
EXPLOSION THEY NEVER KNEW
EXISTED.

1t seems that a number of people
have suddenly discovered that they
suffered personal injury as result
of the recent explosion, although the
discovery was not made until very
few days ago and in some instances
a few hours ago. As a result, q
came forward on crutches and canes
yesterday and, amid groans and lam
entations, and the able coaching of
counsel for the plaintiff" filed their
monikers or made their mark, and
returned home to await the result
The Santa Fe has shown a dispo-
sition to act "on the lever in all
settlements with claimants in this
city, and it is the general opinion
that the claim agents will check up
most of the late comers to the citi-
zens' committee, the members of
which are personally acquainted with
them, and who, as a rule, are familiar
VIII prev 'pllhiAlOlli anu l'N
them say whether the claim is a just
one or not. One member of the com
mittee stated this morning that it
was a mortal cinch" that they will
not stand for any holdup whatever,
and some of the recreant ones will
have to show mighty good cause for
complaint, or be turned down.
Up to last night, the claim agents
had settled and closed 1.406 Of the
total number fled and had hoped to
settle all without calling on the com
mittee to any general extent, but evi-
IDENTIFY they are going to be com
PEELED to pass upon few of the
claims filed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-11-16
CLUB
WAS TOUCHED
LAST NIGHT
IVORY BILLIARD AND POOL
BALLS AND VicTROLA RECORDS
TAKEN BY UNKNOWN PARTIES
AFTER CLOSING HOURS.

When the janitor of the Elks' club
opened the doors this morning he
discovered that someone had entered
the club rooms after closing hours
last night and had taken three ivory
billiard balls, one ivory pool ball and
about fifty dollars worth of records
for the Victrola.
How entrance was gained was a
mystery this morning, but one of the
members insisted last night that he
heard someone walking in the dance
hall above the reception parlors, but
failed to discover anyone when an
investigation was made.
The total value of the articles taken
was estimated to be about 800. The
case was turned over to the city and
county officials who are conducting
an investigation.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-11-16
DALLAS LEADS
Federal. re-
SERVE BANKS
EARNED MORE NET PROFITS
DURING OCTOBER THAN ANY
OTHER REGIONAL BANK IN RE.
SERVE SYSTEM.

Washington, Nov 16.-The federal
reserve bank of Dallas during October
earned more net profits than any
other regional bank in the federal
reserve system, according to a state
ment issued today by the federal re-
serve board.
Dallas net earnings for October
were $16,772. Richmond was second
in net earnings with $16,739. New
York's gross earnings of $3O,47S were
the greatest, while Richmond was
second in gross earnings, with $780,
S72 and Dallas was third with $685.
642 Dallas expenses were not so
high as Richmond's. Chicagos gross
earnings were $23,232.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-11-16

west of Riga and they are max
ing an effort to get control of the
railroad that connects Mitau and
Windau. Farther south they have at
tackled the Germans near Smorgon
on the railway running eastward from
Wilma. This attack probably was un
dertaken to prevent the Germans from
sending reinforcements to the Riga
sector. The Germans claim to have
driven the Russians back across the
Styr river.
The Italians are continuing their
offensive against the Austrians. vi
enna's report, like preceding ones,
says the offensive has failed.
British forces in Mesopotamia are
reported to have been two weeks at
Azizeah, forty miles by road from
Bagdad.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-11-16

London, Nov. 16. - The
French troops in southern Ser
bia have been forced to retire
at two points by the Bulgarians,
according to a dispatch from
Saloniki today. The fighting is
described as severe and the
French retirement is taking
place within twelve miles of
the Greek border in the vicinity
Of Gradisce.
The Bulgarian attack along
the Gerna river was repulsed
with heavy losses, says a dis
patch today.
The Greeks are reported to
have modified their attitude
somewhat in favor of the en-
tente allies in the problem of
the treatment of soldiers, who
might be driven across the bor-
der from Serbia, says a dispatch
from Athens. Greece's first
proposal to disarm all troops of
Serbia that might be driven
across the border but not to dis
Iturb those of England and
France, has been abandoned,
and all the allied troops will be
treated alike. The French min
lister at Athens, made strong OBJ
jections to the former plan.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-11-16
BOND TIL: CITY
FOR ANOTHER
PIPE: LIN {
c. L. BYRNE HIT THE KEYNOTE
YESTERDAY WHEN HE SAID:
BOND THE CITY AND LET US
GRAB INDUSTRIES"

At the meeting of the Chamber of
Commerce yesterday afternoon, c. l..
| Byrne hit the keynote when he advo.
Gated the bonding of the city In order
to build pipe line to the gas fields
TO convey gas to this city, that it may
be offered as an inducement to manu-
facturers to locate their plants in
this city, The suggestion was of
fored after some discussion relative
to cheap fuel and better roads to the
oil fields, The secretary of the Cham
Der of Commerce showed the assem-
bled business men what he was up
against when he was confronted with
the proposition of furnishing cheap
fuel Ardmore cannot compete with
other cities unless II is in n position
to meet competition, and with the
present facilities for conveying gas.
there is no chance to do So
Mr.. Byrne's suggestion met with
the hearty approval of those present,
and before the next meeting all legal
phases of the question will be settled.
and if possible, the city will be asked
to build this line.
The question of voting bonds will
meet with some opposition, accord
ing to the secretary of the Chamber
of Commerce, but not enough to de-
feat it. The city could afford TO
build this line, as II would be more
than repaid for the outlay within
very short time, and would be the
means of doubling the population.
The city has fine example of mu-
nicipally-owned plants in its water
works. The Ardmore water works
are not only self-sustaining, but pay
a major part of the other city ex-
penses as well. One business man
stated today that If Bob Dick haa
never done another thing for the city
while mayor the citizens should
erect a monument to him for build
ing this magnificent water plant.
Secretary West stated this morning
that he was very much pleased with
the spirit shown at the meeting yes
terday afternoon. IL looks to him as
if the citizens who are interested in
the city are beginning to awake to
the fact that they must do something
if they hope to keep abreast of the
times. He stated that he was not
only in favor OF bonds for pipe
line but was also in favor OF bonding
the townships trayersed by the roads
to the oil fields, and build a perma-
nent highway, under state supervis-
ion. according to the new road law,
IN order to get state aid. The city
in the past has raised many thou
sands of dollars by private contribu-
tiOns for repairs on the highways
that has practically been wasted.
The Chamber of Commerce and the
best business men and farmers Of this
county are demanding permanent
roads that may be travelled the year
round, and the only way open to
do this is through raising money by
bonding.
All these questions will be up for
discussion at the smoker to be held
the night of the 29th but il is be-
lieved by that time some plan will
have been evolved that will bring
speedy results.