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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-05-13
MULES TROMPE 3-YEAR-
OLD BOY; HE MAY DIE

Bennington, May 8.-Marshall
Constable, a farmer living several
miles northeast of here, attracted by
the snorting of several mules In a
pasture, noticed that they were paw
and circling about an object on the
ground. He was Mortified to find
that his ..-year-old son, who had
strayed into the pasture, was the
object of the commotion among the
mules. The child's skull was crush
ed in three places and many bones
were broken. Physicians express
doubts as to the recovery of the
child.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-05-13
OFFICERS WERE WARNED
SUBMARINES WE'RE NEAR

London, May 10.-Wireless sig
mails warning the Lusitania of the
dangerous area were sent to her.
That much has been established.
There is growing amazement that
these warnings were not followed
and a mid-channel course taken. The
Lusitania got signals from both
Cork and the English coast.
Passengers forcibly expressed the
opinion that the Lusitania was bad
" handled in being run into waters
where It was known submarines
were waiting.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-05-13
Capper Pledges That State VIII
Stand by Wilson
CRISIS DEMANDS FIRM LOYALTY
President Will Have Support Of
Kansas in the Position He
Takes Over Sinking of
Lusitania

Topeka, May 1O.-Governor Cap
per in statement today said: "The
people of Kansas, realizing that
President Wilson is confronted by
the gravest crisis in this country
since the secession, have every con-
f1dence in his courage, wisdom and
discretion, and am happy to pledge
TO him the states loyal support in
whatever course his good Judgment
shall dictate that the government
shall pursue in maintaining our
national honor"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-05-13
GERMANS HAPPY
OVER LUSITANIA
Newspapers Elsewhere Term Ships
Destruction an Outrage
BUENos AIRES PAPER PROTESTS
Christians and Copenhagen. Newspa-
pers Denounce the Sinking OF
the Liner In Strong
Terms

Amsterdam, May 1.-THE Colo
gne Volkszeitung, speaking OF the
sinking of the Lusitania, says:
with joyful pride we contem-
plate this latest deed of our navy.
II will not be the last"
Buenos Aires, May lila Ma
cion publishes editorially an ener-
getic protest against the torpedoing
of the Lusitania without previous
warning. It declares that the act
was an outrage against the rights
OF neutrals and has aroused the con-
science of humanity.
Christiania, via London, May IL.
on the Luistania the
Morgenbladet says:
THE sinking deliberately with
out warning Of the Lusitania ."
has created everywhere a feeling of
horror and loathing too great to be
Copenhagen, May 1.-THE How
edstaden says:
ut is clear that Germany now
holds herself outside of information
Il law"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-05-13
OFFER REWARD FOR
IDENTIFICATION OF BODY

Cottonwood Falls, May lin an
effort to learn the identity of the
man whose body was found in a
haystack ten miles southeast OF
Bazaar last week and to get evil
dence leading to the conviction of
the murderer, the Chase county
commissioners have offered a re-
ward of 800. A reward of an equal
sum has been offered by Governor
Capper for the state. The Chase
county commissioners also offer $50
for the Identification of the body.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-05-13
STATE TWINE PLANT
CAN'T FILL ALL ORDERS

Leavenworth, May 7.-Orders are
pouring into the Kansas penitentiary
for binding Irvine that cannot be
supplied. The total output of the
prison plant to July 1. the end of
the season, will be about 100000
pounds. All this has been sold and
1t was estimated by Warden ]. d.
Botkin today that they could sell
100000 more pounds If it could
be furnished.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-05-13
G. A. II. AND AUXILIARIES
MEET AT HUTCHINSON

Hutchinson, May 1.-THE state
encampment of the Kansas depart
ment, Grand Army of the Republic,
will open in Hutchinson tonight.
In session in Hutchinson at the
same time this week, will be the
state meetings Of fou" auxiliary pat
riotic organizations, the Women's
Relief Corps, the Sons of Veterans,
the Ladies of the G. A. r. and the
Sons of Veterans Auxiliary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-05-13
MORTGAGE REGISTRATION
TAX LAW BEING TESTED

Topeka, May THE mortgage
registration tax law is being ar
gued in the supreme court. 1t is the
first law of the 1915 session of the
legislature to be tested in the courts.
The statute exempts mortgages
from taxation and provides reg
istration fee of fifteen cents on each
500 of the face value of the mort
gage.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-05-13
GOVERNOR CAPPER NAMES
FIRST CHIROPRACTIC BOARD

Topeka, May 10.-Governor Cap
per today appointed a state board
of chiropractic examiners under q
law enacted two years ago. The APP
pointees are Mrs. Anna NJ. Foy, To-
peka; Mrs. H. A. Post, Olathe; DR..
w. ]. Robb, Denison, DR.. T. o. Hay
mes, Hutchinson, and the Rev. N. E.
Baker, Wichita.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-05-13
GERMANS FLEE FROM ITALY
Trains Crowded with TeutOns Hur-
rying HOmeward

Paris, May 10.-A dispatch from
Belinzona, Switzerland, to the
Temps, today, says:
"Austrians and Germans are flee
ing from all parts Of Italy. All
trains in the direction of the from
tier are packed with Teutonic pas
sengers, including merchants and
officials"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-05-13
YOU MUST CLOSE JOINTS,
BREWSTER TELLS OFFICIALS

Leavenworth, May 11.-Letters
in which custer proceedings were
threatened unless the joints were
closed within five days were re-
ceived here a day or two ago by
Floyd Harper, county attorney, and
w. B. Shaunessy, chief of police,
and other city officials, from s. M.
Brewster, attorney general.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-05-13
MAY CALL GRAND JURY
FOR X. G. VOTE FRAUDS

Topeka, May S.-A grand jury
may be called to probe the charges
of election frauds in Kansas City
Kan. Officials at the state house tc-
day, after a conference with some
Kansas City, Kan, people, intimated
that the county attorney may be in
structed by the attorney general to
draw 3 grand jury.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-05-13
PROBE X. G. VOTE FRAUDS
Capper and Brewster Will Start In.
quiry May II

Topeka, May 7.-Governor Cap
per and s. M. Brewster, attorney
general, expect to be in Kansas City,
Kan, the week of May II, to hear
what Henry thinner, election COM
and the citizens of that
city have to say about election
frauds.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-05-13
MUST TELL WHAT HE BOUGHT
Prison II Witnesses Refuses, Court
~ Rules in Joint" Case

Topeka, May 10.-If a man en-
tiers a joint and buys liquor and
then is called as a witness in the
prosecution of the jointist, he must
tell what he purchased or be sent to
Jail and the fact that he is sent to
Jail does not prejudice the case
against the jointist. The supreme
court Of Kansas has so ruled.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-05-13
Escaped Prisoner Captured

Leavenworth, May 10.-Timothy
Sterling, a state prisoner who es-
capped from the Lansing penitentiary
yesterday, took Rollin Estep, the IA
year-old son Of James Estep, a pri-
SON guard, with him. The two were
captured at Oak Mills, Kan, and
brought back to the prison.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-05-13
Swedish Baptist Conference

Enterprise, May 9.-The annual
conference Of the Swedish Baptist
church, which comprises all Of Kan
sas, will be held at the church east
of Enterprise May IL to 16 inclu-
sive.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-05-13
Germans Sink 2 Trawlers

London, May 6.-The German
submarines are running amuck to-
day among the. North Sea trawling
fleet. Seven Hull and two Grimsby
trawlers are reported to have been
sunk.
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WILLIS POSITION
Governor viii Appoint Republican
Over Democrat.

Columbus, April 3.-Dr. g. l.. Walsh
of this city. who has been assistant
medical examiner for the industrial
commission, will not continue in that
position, although he stood at the
head Of the list Of the applicants in
recent competitive civil service test,
The appointment goes to Dr. w. f.
Bay Of Columbus, who was 12 points
under Dr. Walsh in the test conducted
by the civil service board. DR.. Bay is
Republican. DR.. Walsh says he has
no politics. Last fall he voted for
Cox. Governor Willis said: There
is no use in being mealy-mouthed
about 1t. My position is to select a
Republican over Democrat, provid-
ing Republican is on the eligible list
The civil service law gives me that
right and intend to exercise IT,"
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SIX MORE VESSELS
Sent 70 BOTTOM
Germans still Active In North
Sea and English Channel

London, April 3,-The Dutch-steamer
Schieland was blown up in the North
sea at a point "a miles from Spurn, on
the east coast of England, at the Ell.
trance to the Humber. One man of
the vessels crew was killed. The cap
tain and seven other members of the
crew were brought to Hull, while an.
Other boat with seven sailors IL
missing.
During the last "a hours news has
been received in London OF the sink
ing OF the British steamer Eston, for
merly the South Point, the Norwe-
Eian bark Nor and three British
trawlers by German submarines and
OF the Dutch steamer Schieland, pre-.
sumably by mine. Seven sailors ot
the Schieland are missing. The sink.
Ing OF the trawlers. II Is alleged here,
~ violation OF The Hegue conven.
tion OF 1907, which expressly exempts
fishing vessels from molestation.
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CHURCH OF CHRIST

The Auxiliary to the G. w. b. M. of
the Church Of Christ met with Mrs.
Harry Sanderson. West Chestnut
street. Friday, April 2. Mrs. A. B.
Williams conducted the devotional ser.
vice.
The topic for study was: "A Black
Cloud Of Witnesses" with Mrs. Walter
Earlywine, leader. Mrs. f. w. Loney
gave an excellent talk on the work
among the colored people, beginning
ut the time of the flood, and following
down through the ages. to the time of
slavery days, and down to our own
day.
Mrs. Rose Frazier read a leafet on
the wonderful work being accomplish.
ed at the Southern Christian Institute,
at Edwards, Miss.
Song, "Purer In Heart"
Mrs. Williams gave a short talk on
the life of Emery Rose, q missionary in
Liberia.
Mrs. VIM. Speelman read some facts
from Jamaica, as told by our mission.
AIRY, Mr.. j. Il. Randall.
After a profitable business hour, a
| closing prayer was offered by Mrs,
Belle Critchfeld.
Cream and cake We're served by the
| social committee
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testimonial. Mrs. LAWRENCE MAR
TIN, IL King St., Westbrook, Maine.
Mansion, Wis. "At the Change Of
Life l suffered with pains in my back
and loins until could not stand. also
had night-sweats SO that the sheets
would be wet. I tried other medicine
but got no relief. After taking one bot
tie of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound I began to improve and !
continued its use for six months. The
pains left me, the night-sweats and hot
flashes grew less, and in one year was
a different woman. I know have to
thank you for my continued good health
ever since. - Mrs. M. j. BRowNELL,
Mansion, Wis.
The success of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made from roots
and herbs, is unparalleled in such cases.
II you want special advice write to
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (confl.
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will
be opened, read and answered by a
woman, and held in strict confidence.
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BRITISH FILE PROTEST
Canadian School Teachers Dismissed
from Positions in California.

Washington, April 3.-The British
ambassador made representations to
Secretary Bryan regarding Canadian
school teachers summarl]y dismissed
from their positions in California un
der the operation of state law for
bidding the employment of aliens as
teachers in the public schools Of the
state. No complaint was made against
the law, but against the summary
termination of contracts existing be-
tween the school authorities and the
teachers At Secretary Bryan's re-.
quest, Governor Johnson Of California
reported on the case. He stated only
four teachers were affected and that
they had been since compensated. 1t
is claimed the incident Is now ended.
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PUSHING BACK
TEUT0N ALLIES
Russians Force the Fighting All
Along Battle Front.
PETROCRAD CLAIMS SUCCESSES

Enormous Number Of Soldiers Con-
centrated on the Coast Of Finland to
Prevent Landing There by Germans.
Austrians Report Gains In Clashes
With the Russians In carpathisns.
Review Of the Days Operations.
London, April 3.-From the Baltic
sea to the Roumanian border and In
the Caucasus, the Russians are now
on the offensive, and also have con-
sentrated an enormous number Of SOL
iiers on the coast of Finland to pre-
vent any attempt of the Germans to
land there. All the Russian advances,
according to Petrograd advices, are
proceeding with success. The Russian
official report makes the claim that
the Germans in North Poland are be-
ing pushed back to the East Prussian
border, and that in the Carpathians,
between the Lupkow and Uzsek passes,
the Russians have captured still an
other strongly fortified ridge. over
coming, in doing 80. almost insur-
mountable difficulties, such as the
scaling Of steep, ice-covered hills and
penetrating cleverly arranged barbsd
wire and timber distractions.
The Russians also have taken the
offensive against the German forces
in the region Of Koziouwka, near the
I'zsek pass, which long has been
launching attacks against the Russian
position. In that district q large
number Of prisoners is reported to
have been captured.
Against these reports Of Russian
successes, the Austrians make the
claim that they have repulsed all the
Russian attacks In the Beskid range
of mountains, further east.
The Russians declare they nave sue
cessfully countered an Austrian raid
into Bessarabia, near Cotin. Their
reports say that units OF the Forty
second Honved division Of the Aus
trian army, which undertook this di-
version. were virtually annihilated,
and that over 1000 OF the survivors
were captured.
IL is declared that the Turks have
now been entirely cleared out OF
trans Caucasia and that the Russians
hold the Turkish Black sea coast as
far as Arkhave.
Onsthe western front the battles are
Of a scattered nature. Beyond artil-
lsry engagements, the only fighting
that has taken place is In the forest
of La Pretre, west OF Pont-a-Mousson.
where the French are trying to reach
the roads leading from st. Mihiel to
Metz, and to the south OF Peronne.
where the French also are on the
offensive.
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JOHNSON LAUGHS
AT PROMOTERS
Takes On Sam Mcvey Today h
a -Four Round Bout
WANTS TO TRY HIMSELF OUT

Actual Fighting Space OF the KING
In Which the Battle for the WORLDS
Championship Will Be Fought Mon
day viii Be Nineteen Feet, De-
cidediy in Johnson's Favor--Man.
agenent Still Harps onAdvance Sale.
Havana. April Slack Johnson
caused the promoters of the big bout
here to call hurried meeting when
1t was learned that the big negro had
announced practice" bout with Sam
McVey at the Stadium this afternoon.
Jack Curley, Harry +. Race and
others connected with the fight were
In state of terror fearing that John
sen might be injured in some manner
during the four rounds scheduled Cur
ley insisted that 4S hours before the
fight was too close to his show to take
any chances Of Johnson injuring his
hands. Johnson was called before
them, but ne stubbornly refused TO
back down in the matter. Besides the
money that the bout will draw John
son said that he was anxious to see
how he performed in fast company.
The management still harps on the
great advance sale. They sent out
word that great force of clerks had
worked far into the night In allotting
and distributing tickets. One thing is
settled. Jack johnson will receive his
100000 bonus hours before the battle
with Willard begins.
It leaked out that the actual fight
ig space of the ring will be 19 feet.
This Is decidedly in Johnson's favor.
He never moves about much in fight
and this small ring will serve to keep
Willard right under the fire OF his big
guns. AS matters now stand, the peo-
stand of the race track will be the
fortunate ones should there be a
downpour. The people sitting in the
choice ringside seats will get a
drenching should it rain Monday. To
guard against the ring becoming
soaked, the managers have erected
four high poles, which will support a
great canvas roof that will be spread
from post to post in case of rain. This
will not protect the ringside spec.
tators nor members of the press.
Johnson thinks he will win from
Willard quickly. He said: "What
makes me so sure that I will win is
Just this. Willard hasn't the expert
ence to cope with an old-timer like
me. will make him do everything
he doesn't want to do. I know he
doesn't like to be feinted and will
give him an overload of that right
from the start. wouldn't be sur
prised II won in few rounds"
II Is not believed here that Referee
Welsh will stop the fight in the event
that either Of the contestants is badly
mauled in the bout. Manager Curley
said Welsh had never been known to
stop fight, Notwithstanding this as
surance, the willard betters were
much worried. They fear that the
negro may slash away at the white
man until the Havana police enter the
ring and call halt. Curley pointed
out that the Havana police have done
a bull fight or two and never took an
active interest in the prevention of
bloodshed. Nevertheless, men putting
che coin on Willard to stick for the
entire distance of 45 rounds carried
furrowed brows.
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Uncle Sam. New Submarine.

Provincetown, Mass, April S.-The
submarine torpedo boat LII. which
has been built by the Electric Boat
company for the United States. was
tried of Cape Cod and she gave en-
tire satisfaction. This boat is one Of
the Holland type. Tho government
required that these boats should be
submerged to q depth Of 200 feet;
that they be capable Of staying under
water at rest for 4S hours, and shall
make Is nautical miles an hour on the
surface and seven nautical miles When
submerged. The boat stood the test
we'll.
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GAY STREET M. e.

The Y. w. +. M. s. of the Gay street
NJ. Il. church met at the home OF Miss
Catita Grnbb Wednesday evening,
March 81.
The meeting opened with the song
Leaving All to Follow Jesus"
Miss Constance Merrin led the de-
votionals, Miss Edna Jenkins had
charge of the program, which was as
fellows:
The Child at School"--Miss Edith
McCalla.
"A Heroine Of Italy"-Miss Nola
Barnard.
Solo-Miss Mary Cheyney.
A social hour followed and refresh
ments were served.
The next meeting will be at the
home of Miss Mabel Warman, Ban
ming flats.
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FRENCH AlRSHlPS IN RAID
Another German Aeroplane Brought
Down Inside French Lines.

Paris. April 3.-The following off,
cial communique was issued by the
government: "A German aeropiane
was brought down inside our lines
east OF Soissons. This is the third In
"a hours. One OF our aerial squadrons
dropped 3S shells on the hut camps,
aviation sheds and the railway sta.
tion ut Vigneulles In the Woevre.
Most of the projectile fell right on
the detectives. Our aviators were
subjected to very violent cannonade
at short range. Three Of the machines
returned with large holes in the
wings. while others were torn by
shrapnel. None Of the aviators was
injured. All the machines returned to
our lines safely"
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Nc Potash from GERMANY.

Washington, April 3.-Efforts of
the United States government to OBJ.
tain concessions from Germany which
would permit the importation of Ger.
man potash fertilizer have failed, II
became known here when American
omcials were advised that Germany
would make no alteration Of her EN-.
bargo. Negotiations had been In
progress since the outbreak of the
European war
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GAY STREET M. e.

The w. F. M. 8. of the M. e. church
held its regular meeting Friday after
noon at the church, at 2 o'clock. Mrs.
Frank Long, the president, was in the
chair.
The Hymn, ut Never Runs Dry
was sung. Mrs. ]. F. Walker read a
scripture lesson appropriate to the
Easter tide and offered prayer.
Singing, "Watchman Tell Us of the
Night"
Program in charge of Mrs. C. X
Conard.
Subject, THE Child at Worship"
Reading, BLUE Orchid"-Mrs. Jen.
ME Stephens.
Vocal solo-Mrs. ii. w. Blair.
Reading, "The Child at Worship
Mrs. George Kingsbury.
Vocal music-W. +. M. S. quartette
Reading, "How Kokaro Learned to
Worship. Harold Alsdorf.
Reading, Sunday School Picnic in
lndia"-Mrs. G. G. Dowds.
Music-W. +. M. 8. ladies' Quartette
At the conclusion Of the program a
social hour was enjoyed. Refresh
ments were served by the committee
for the day.
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RIOT OCCURS IN COLON
American Soldier Killed and Others
Are Badly Injured.

Panama, April 3.--Corporal Lang.
don Of the coast artillery was killed
and many soldiers and local police
were badly injured In rioting which
occurred in Colon. The day was q
holiday and many soldiers were in
town attending ball game. The fight
began in the red.light district. Gen.
eral Edwards called out the coast
artillery to preserve order and the
troops are now patrolling the city.
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Misses Jennie and Daisy Lauder
baugh of Columbus are weekend
guests at the home of Mrs. Hattie
Lauderbaugh, East Chestnut street.
The program published in the Ban
ner of the exercises in connection
with the 3lst year of the Woman's
Relief Corps in this city, was carried
out Friday evening.
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old Government EmpIoye Dies.

Fremont, O., April 3.-Thomas Mo
sheehy, 65. an attorney. who was con-
nected with the pension and internal
died at his home in this city. He was
formerly engaged in the newspaper
business in indianapolis.
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FlsKs RESIGNS AS AIDE
Rear Admirals Step Causes Stir In
Naval Circles.


Washington, April 3.--Navy circles
here were stirred wnen 1t became
known that Rear Admiral B. A. Fiske
had rendered his resignation as aide
for operations and that the resigna-
tion had been promptly accepted by
Secretary Daniels, In the differences
that grew up between Secretary Dan.
iels and Admiral Flske. Mr.. Daniels
made 1t plain that he regarded the
navy in It's present form as an efficient
fighting organization. Navy officers
say Admiral Fiske represented tle
views Of the naval service as a whole.
which is alleged to be dissatisfied with
tho pacific policy of the present head
Of the navy department.
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curfew in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia. April S.-Director Of
Public Safety Borter announced the
establishment of curfew for children
under 49, Beginning Monday all boys
and girls caught out after i p. m. will
be arrested and locked up at ths
house OF detention.
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pernburn Denies Story.

New York, April S.--Dr. Bernhard
Dernburg, the kaiser's special commits
sioner to the United States, emphat,
ically denied cabied report from
home that he was to 20 to Italy as
Germany's representative in the inter
est OF permanent Italian neutrality.