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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-09-02

When Billy Morgan was in Cali
fornia he was shocked, inexpressi-
bly, shocked, and he came home. At
ter resting up few days to settle
his nerves he frankly and some
what plainly tells what shocked
him. Here is his plain, unvarnish-
ed tail: when a man sees men
and ladies with abbreviated cos
tunes he looks around to be sure
that no one sees him in such
place. Gradually he gets used to
the evidence that ladies have legs
and men have hair on their breasts.
His previously formed ideas of
what constitutes decent covering are
changed. He reads in the regula-
lions that lady bathers must have a
skirt that comes within six inches
of her knee, But the ordinary bath
ing skirt does we'll If it comes six
inches below the waist"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-09-02
The distribution of automobile

The distribution of automobiles
among the six states having the
largest number may be a surprise
when 1t is noted that their order is
as follows: New York, Illinois, Cali
fornia, Ohio. Pennsylvania and
Iowa, with the advantage only a lit
tie bit in favor of Pennsylvania. All
the other states have large cities
and most of them are much older,
but Iowa has no large cities and is
one of the younger brood Of states.
1t seems perfectly consistent that
Iowa should be as 1t is, the farthest
advanced in the development of
MISUNDERSTANDING Journal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-09-02
CAR sKIDs AND TURNS OVER
TWICE INJURING OCCUPANTS

Horton, Aug. 31.-A Ford car
driven by Kale Adams, OF this
town skidded and turned over
twice, near Willis. Adams was
caught in a rain storm and was
driving very fast when the machine
tumbled over. 1t was demolished,
Gus Crane, Sr., suffered a broken
collar bone and painful bruises,
while Mrs. Gus Crane also had her
collar bone broken. All the occu-
pants suffered minor bruises.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-09-02

1t is announced that the new Ar
mour frigorifico at La Plata, Argen-
tina, will be the largest in South
America and will have a capacity
for the daily slaughter of 1900 cat
tie. $500 sheep and 1000 pigs.
Most of the meat prepared in this
establishment will be shipped to the
United States. So much for the eff
feet of the free meat provision in
the Underwood tariff law. The Ar
mour Company employs Argentina
labor, feeds its stock with Argen-
tine feed, and sends the meat to
this country thus cutting down the
market for the cattle raised by the
farmer and stockman. But the
price of meat to the consumer does
not appreciably diminish, and the
government loses the revenues.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-09-02
SEVEN WOMEN TAINTED IN
BARGAIN RUSH BY 1000

Chicago, Aug. 31.-Seven women
tainted and several others were
knocked down and bruised in a 10
cent store on State street. The
crush started when nearly four
thousand women tried to reach a
bargain counter at the same time.
The police reserves were called and
order restored. An advertisement
offering vases worth 81 for ten
cents was the cause.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-09-02

One of the misfortunes of the
democratic party is its lack of lead
ers in constructive thought. There
are plenty of leaders in destructive
work and plenty of followers, but
when it comes to positive action for
the good of the country. the lead
ers are lacking. Any man who will
spend a few moments reviewing his
tory will realize that this is true.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-09-02

The net balance in the general
fund of the national treasury drop
ped to $58,431,490 during the week
ending Saturday, August IA, COM
pared with over $13O,OOO,OOO two
years ago. The deficit from July
to August IA was $24,711.866.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-09-02

The month of July, noted among
other things, for marvellous pros
perity," especially in war order"
lines. managed. nevertheless, to
produce fruitage of 1879 CONNER
cial failures, with liabilities of more
than $18,000,000. This was 800
more failures than were reported in
July, 1914.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-09-02
Statistics gathered from 149 q

Statistics gathered from 149 CT
ties in July, 1914, showed building
permits aggregatiEg $S2,1So,39A.
In the same cities the permits for
the same month in 1915 were only
3T0.455,531. Even the enormous
trade developed by the European
war has not sufficed to overcome
the depressing effect of democratic
administration.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-09-02
CORN 1915 FEET HIGH NOT
UNCOMMON IN NEMAHA

Seneca, Aug. 31.-A stalk of
corn on display here from Joe Ret
ties farm, measures sixteen feet
and five inches, but this is not az
unusual as 1t sounds for several
Nemaha county farmers are declar-
ing their corn will measure twenty
feet in height. A great many Of
the ears are so high as to be be-
yond reach, and those who know
declare seventy-five bushels will be
a common yield this year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-09-02
BABY PULLS STOPPER OUT
OF WASH MACHINE.SCALDED

Burlington, Kan, Aug. 81
May Sedgewick, the little daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Sedgewick,
OF Leroy, was badly burned recent
~ as a result of being scalded, as
a result of pulling out the stopper
OF washing machine filled with
scalding water.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-09-02
U. s. ENVOY IN TURKEY
REPRESENTS EIGHT NATIONS

Washington, Aug. S1.-Ambassa-
dor Morgenthau, at Constantinople,
has taken over the diplomatic in
terests of Italy, Russia and Monte
negro. These added responsible
ties for the United States, cabled to
the state department, make this
government diplomatic agent at the
porte for eight European nations.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-09-02

Postmaster General Burleson has
been charging the postal deficit to
the war. But 1t now appears that
postal revenues last year fell off
only 100000, while the expenses
increased some nine millions.
What's the answer, Mr.. Burleson?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-09-02

Garry a twenty-dollar gold piece
In your pocket" is the slogan or
ganized for the purpose Of stopping
the flow of the yellow metal to the
Allies. Those gentlemen who wait
under trees at night with slingshots
and sandbags are unanimously for
the proposition.-Henry Allen.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-09-02

The first years operation Of the
Wisconsin eugenics law has ahown q
decrease OF 20 per cent In the NAM
Der of marriages in that STATE.
Thought Wisconsin was so far adj
Sanced that 1t raised only men and
women who could pass tn etest.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-09-02
w. H. Haskell Succeeds thinner

w. HI. Haskell Succeeds thinner
Topeka, Aug. Ex-Governor Cap
per yesterday afternoon announced
the appointment of w. H. Haskell.
of Kansas City, Kansas, to succeed
Henry T. thinner as election COM
missioner of the Kansas metropo-
lis. The appointment is effective
tomorrow, Haskell's commission
having been mailed to him last
night.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-09-02

The date crop is reported to be
ehort. This will, however, not in
terfere with the college campus
variety. That will, as usual, be a
bumper yield.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-09-02
FOREIGNERS AND OUR MARK.
ETS

C. H. Brown, chairman Of the
legislative committee OF the hos
iery manufacturers association has
reported on the statistics Of im-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-09-02

condition that has ever appeared in
print.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-09-02
SHRAPNEL

Anna Carlson In Wichita Eagle 4
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1915-09-02

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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-17
HELPS
 BASEBALL SPORT

At one of the busiest council meet ings held in Juneau sor some time last night an appropriation was made to pay for the lumber used in con. structing the fence around the base ball park which was recently present. ed to the city The street committee was instructed to call for bids for the grading of Eleventh street form Indian street to the government road, the estimated cost of the work being between S1O0 and Sl2O0
 The council granted the petition Of the Worthen Lumber Mills company which asked permission to build a tram across lower Front street from their present lumber sheds to their boarding house. and also Co erect a refuse burner at the same place
 A resolution was considered con- corning the matter of furnishing la- bor to add another 20 feet in width to Willoughby avenue from the Pa cihc Coast dock to the city limits. This street was laid out for a width of 40 feet but was buildt with a width of only 20 feet The matter was Te. ferred to the Street committee.
 Careful consideration was given to the estimates submitted for the prob. able school expenses for the coming year These estimates appear in de- ian elsewhere. No action was taken In this connection.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-17
CHAMP CLARK FOR
 WAR PREP AREDN NESS

SAN FRANCISCO July 17.-ln his Liberty Bell address today Speaker Champ Clark declared for better pre- paredness for war. He took tho stand char human nature has not changed since Adam and Eve were driven with flaming swords trom Pa- radise"
 He continued:
 ''l am in favor of putting the coun- try in such a posture SO that if war should for any reason become neces. sary we may emerge rom it as con- querors as we have been in an of our wars. Towards the consummation of this plan am in favor of doubling the number Of cadets at West Point. and making it obligatory upon the Secretary Of War to detail an army officer to any school, college or uni. versity which will furnish a minimum of goo students to drill"
 Continuing MT Clark said;
 "On the other hand. ] am utterly opposed to those who advocate @ large standing army and to those who advocate a navy equal to the two big. gest navies In the world. am not a Jingo-God forbid; hope most pro foundly that there win never be am other war, particularly another war to which we are party.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-17
ALLIES GAIN SOME
 GALLIPOLI GROUND

LONDON July l7 Beginning witb tAe capture of three lines of Turkish trenches west Of Haghirdere Monday the British lines have been extended 1000 yards this week The Allies have greatly strengthened the positions held by them during the week. Endorsements have much more than offset the losses, and more heavy siege guns have been received Important developments are expected for next week
 m French pushed their lines for ward equally as far as the British.
 The weeks operations cost the Turks severely In one trench cap tured by the French after hand to hand fighting there were found 6-000 dead bodies of Turks Most of them had been killed by the terrific artil- lery bombardment that preceded the charge.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-17
PECULIAR PHASE OF
 AMMUNITION SITUATION

LONDON. July -Notwithstand- Ing the reports of ammunition short age in the various zones of the war fare on the continent of Europe, 1t is known that there is a great deal more ammunition being made in Great Britain now than at any other time since the beginning of the war and the visible supply Is greater than it was at the outbreak of the war. The trouble with the situation is that the number of guns massed along the front is being added to with such rap idity that moro ammunition can be. used now than at the beginning There have been more shells consum- ed in 24 hours several times within the last month than were used in the effort to stay the German advance through Belgium and France toward Paris during the first month of the war That is why Minister of Muni- tions Lloyd George wants all the shells that can be made. The ca- paclty to consume ammunition is practically unlimited It is estimat ed that the British and French artil- lery. of the Allies should begin gen. eral offensive. could keep 5,O000oOI men busy mixing ammunition with the most improved labor saving ma- chinery, without taking into account those engaged in making steel, pow der and other materials consumed in the manufacture of shells In spite Of this condition more and heavier guns are being made than ever be- fore.
 TO meet this condition 1t is said that the Allies will not attempt gen eral offensive movement this year, but will bend al of their energies toward accommodating a great supply of ammunition for the beginning of the 1916 season when they hope to- be prepared to make an overwhelm- ing attack
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-17
POPE AND PRESIDENT
 MAY WORK TOGETHER

GENEVA. July 17.-There is a pos sibility that lhe Vatican and the United States may cooperate in an effort to restore peace in Europe ac- cordlng to belief here It is learned from authoratice sources that the idea has already been suggested official ly, and it is certain that Pope Rene dict XIV. is heartily in favor of it
 The government of the Roman Cath olic church and the government Of the United States are now the two most powerful neutral agencies in the world Acting on the belief that peace efforts must come from the outside, Swiss newspapers believe that the Vatican and the American government will Jointly offer their offices as mediators or else suggest definite terms.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-17
GRAVES TO COMBAT
 FRANKLN <. LANE

WASHINGTON, July Ill., A story bearing some of the earmarks of truth is going the rounds here that the real purpose of the northern trip of Chief Forester Henry S. Graves this summer is to gather material with which to combat the proposal of Sec retary of the Interior Franklin K Lane to divorce Alaska from the con. trol Of Federal bureaus
 The forestry service is strongly op- posed to the creation of Develop ment Board as suggested by Secreta- try Lane whose plan was embodied in a bill introduced in the United States Senate by Senator George D.. Chamberlain
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-17
PRESIDENT AND
 LANSING CONFER

WASHINGTON. July 11-President Woodrow Wilson was in communica. tion with Secretary Of State Robert Lansing today relative Co the German situation They also conferred wilh regard to the conference between the German Ambassador and Secretary or State Lansing yesterday
 No statement concerning the re- suit Of the conference has. been made but it is said that rough drafts of thc note that will be sent to Germany have been made. and that there will be a comparison oi them and dis cussion by the whole Cabinet early next week
 re is asserted that the President and Secretary of State win not take a backward step. and that acquiescence in the positions taken by the United States in former notes win be Insisted upon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-17
GERMANY IS CONTINUING VAR ON PASSENGER SI7IPS
HAVANA MINERS
 STRIKE WHEN
 WAGES ARE CUT

FAIRBANKS, July 17 The en- sorcement of the S-hour day has re. suited in a strike among the placer miners of the Tanana Valley The men are demanding the same wages that they received uuser the lo-hour day $5 and board The operators cut the wages to {i and board when Che new law went into enect and in- ereased their forces 30 as to extend Che working day.
 War Playc lts Part.
 Most Of the strikers are Russians and they have been directed in their course largely by two strangers who arc said Go be Russian recruiting agents
 This theory of the situation is borne out by the fact chat 250 Rus sians are to leave for Canada and their home country at once to join in the war
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-17
RUSSIA INCREASES
 AMMUNITION SUPPLY
 AT WONDERFUL PACE


 PETROGRAD, July 17. Ammu- hilton Is now being turned out at i,2Oo plants in Russia that were fully en- gagged In other lines of manufactur- ing less than two weeks ago. This Is the first of the heroic measures that are being adopted to put into ef- feet Premier Goremykin's declaration that every particle of RussIa's strength and resources will be put into the war 'In every section of the Empire he said, From this time forward war shall be the first com sideration. in al lines of industry"
 Germany must be crushed before peace Is possible in Europe" said the Premier With firm faith in the inexhaustible strength of Russia, the patriotism of her people without dis hnction as to class or location be. lieylng that the Duma, which meets in August. will support the govern ment In all that it does to utilize the full strngth of the Nation, we have determined that the war shall be prosecuted until the enemies of oura Emperor. our race, our people and om religion shall be begging at our feet in their own capitals They have determined to crush the spirit of the Russian people and thus dleay Rus sian development for anotber century, That Is the purpose of their unjusti- liable war on us, Had lt not been that our emperor's request that the differences over Serbia be submit ted to arbitration 1t would have been granted Our only safety lies In the complete defeat of Germany"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-17
ATTACK ON PASSENGER LINER CAUSES SHOCK
 TO U. S 0FFIC GALS

WASHINGTON, July i7.- The at ~ack on the passenger liner orduna by a German submarine came as a shock here. lt upset the theory -of those that Germany proposed to com ply ,elth the American suggestion that passengers ships would be given warning before sinking. lt is claimed that she attack on the orduna was no less a violation of international law than shs attack on the Lusitanla and other vesseis.
 BAD FAITH ALLEGED.
 The lack of good faith on the part Of Germany is alleged. because only yesterday Count von eernstorfi said that there would be no more Lusita- nia disasters.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-17
HUERTA MOVEMENT
 MIGHT RECONCILE
 VILLA AND CARRANZA

EL PASO, Tex. July s7.--Friends of both Gen. Huerta and Gen. cArran- ga are endeayoring to bring about peace between those leaders fslr the purpose of heading off the the follow ing that has arises On both sides of the Rio Grande for Huerta It is re- ported ,that the Huerta movement has gained greater headway than has been suspected by any except those who are on the inside.
 There have been several more ar rests. both in Texas, and in Mexico of men alleged to be "Huertaista con- splrators"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-17
JUDGE BUNNELL OFF TO
 HOLD RUBY COURT

IDITAROD. July 17--Judse Charles Q Bunnell and the other officials Of the United States district court left here yesterday for Ruby where a term of court will be held.
 Judge Bunnell's tact. fairness. firm ness and clearly evident ability as a lawyer and judge made many friends for him at this place.
 Prisoners For Outside
 The United States marshal wln leave here with three insane men and one prisoner for McNelPs island. The Insane men are former Assistant Postmaster Mclean and Pat Keiiett of this place. and "Oldtimer Lone. !" a native from the Kuskolwim.
 Former roadmaster Thomas L. Thurston wnl be taken to McNeirs Island to serve 10 months term for robbing United States mails
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-17
GEO. WATKIN EVANS COAL LAND EXPERT
 SAILS FOR ALASKA

SEATTLE, July t7.-George Wat kin Evans the coal expert who has been chosen by the United States gov ernment Go make the selection Of the government coal land allotments in the Matanuslya and Berin and other Alaska coal fields. sailed last night on the Admiral Watson. He will pro ceed immediately to the Alatanuska coal field and perform the work with which he has been charged at that place first Later he win SO io oth- CT coal fields
 James and Lillian Daniels, Mrs H Walker and Mrs Ormsby are pas .sengers on the Admiral Evans for Juneau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-17
URGES AMERICANS TO
 BUY ENGLISH BONDS

LONDON. July IT, P. F. Davies, chairman of the committee of English and foreign bankers on exchange prob lems says.
 CT consider 1t the best way for American exchange to be righted will be by Americans subscribing literally to the new loan, exchange being at present something like 2 per cent in favor of America on such an operation or by Americans granting about S5O0.0o0Oo0 of credit to Great Bri- tain America thereby would pay her self for her shipments to this coun- try Paris depends largely on Lon- don. and any payments for munitions or food must be made through Lon don.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-17
POPULAR CAPT. o'6RtEN
 NETS LIS OLD FRIENDS

Capt. Johnny" O'Brien, master of the steamship Victoria, seafaring man for 49 years, and a captain for 10 years, was shaking hands with old friends while the Victoria was at her dock here today Capt O'Brien was last in Juneau in 1900 when he com manded the Dolphin.
 The veteran navigator is as spry as he was in the days when he made Juneau regular port of call. Tn fact he looks younger, his friends say.
 Capt oBrien was one of the clos est friends of the late M J. Heney. who build the Copper River railroad. Upon Heney's death. Capt O'Brlec. was bequeathed Sl5o monthly. eor life
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-17
AMERICAN SOLDIERS
 DESERT TO FIGHT
 FOR GREAT BRITAIN

WASHINGTON July IT, United States soldiers and sailors lured by cash bonuses and prospects of spec ial pay free transportation to Eur ope, and the chances of spectacular lighting. have been induced to desert the American service for the Brit, ish army. according to a Federal agent who has been working on an investigation of recruiting activities in California. This Is the second re- port of this nature received at Wash- ington and it Is made In face of a deuial by the British government.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-17
DETAILS OF ATTACK.

New York. July f7.-Passengers on she British liner orduna. which reach ed here today, said that submarine attempted to torpedo the vessel July Q. and failing in that she fired six shells at,, the steamship. none of which took effect. The steamship steamed away from the submarine af- ter she had dodsed passed her.
 Capt. Taylor and passengers on the Crduna say that they were given no warning. He saw sailing vessel ahead. he said. that had American flags painted on her side. He became suspicious. and changed his eourse to avoid the crafs. when suddenly he saw a torpedo coming through the water. lt missed him by 30 feet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-17
FRESH PLANS MEET
 THE ITALIAN ARMIES

ROME. July 17- Fresh plans for the resistance Of the Italian ih- vasion were made Thursday at an Austrian war council dominated by Grown Prince Rupprecht of Bayaria, one Of the ablest generals in the Ger. man army according to information received by the Idea Nazionale.
 The chief question was how Go stop the Italian on.rush in Trent Enough ranspired to indicate that the territory below Bolsen win be abandoned, and defense will begin Immediately south of Bolsen, where the second line of defenses Of the Austrians begin.
 The rapid occupation of peaks dom. mating passes into Italy upset the or iginaI plans of che Austrians, for it had been believed that natural fortifi. cations 80 well equipped wour prove an insurmountabie barrier.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-07-17
AUSTRIANS PLACE
 RUSSIAN LOSSES HIGH

LONDON. July 17.-News received through Austrian sources say that the Vienna War Office places the Russian loss not including prisoners in the Galician campaign, which in- cludes recent operations in South Pc, land. at more than 500,0OO men. This included killed and wounded only It is alleged that measured by the loss Of life. the GaIician campaign has had no equals in the history of warfare. considering the length bf time, as 1t is admitted that the Ger man and Austrian loss was also great.