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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24
ENTERPRISE MEN INJURED
IN FEELING LARGE TREE

George Stuck and John Baistrom
two Enterprise resident were ser
iously injured by a falling tree at
that place Monday evening. They,
in company with another man, had
been cutting down a large tree.
which was diverted from its intend
ed course in falling by limb. Both
we're rendered unconscious and Sc
verely bruised. Stuck suffered a
broken ankle, scalp decorations and
other cuts and bruises.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24
WilIowdaIe Caucus

A Republican caucus for Willow
dale township will be held Monday
evening, February 2S, from 1880 to
8 o'clock at the office of Rice,
Johntz & Nicolay, Talmage, to elect
four delegates to the county con-
vention to be held at Abilene March
6 at 1880 o'clock at the court house.
1t is the desire Of the committee
that all Republican voters make it
a point to meet at the above time
and place to help select such rep
resentatiyes and all are invited
s. A. Romberger, Committeeman.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24

"a, block ], Herington, $1,000.
Elliott n Sites to w. d. Reed, ne
a, 31-15-3, $4,000.
d. s. Black to w. II. Cale( lot 5,
block 8, Harrington, $346.
B. F. Brenneman to w. II. II. Davis,
lots s, 9, 10, II, block e, G. 4
B. add Abilene, 500.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24
ABILENE MAY HAVE NEW
TRAIN ON THE SANTA FE

The Santa Fe officials gave the
committee yesterday hope that a
train north in late afternoon may
be arranged. They promised it II
possible. The road will also inves-
tigate the need Of a flagman at the
santa Fe crossing. one Of the most
dangerous In town.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24

ed new up to date line of goods
for his dry goods store. He says it
has become a question now of the
wholesalers beng able to buy goods,
due to their scarcity, rather than
the prevailing high prices.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24
Wheat Is Not Hurt

F. A. Tolbert, leading farmer
near Acme. was in the city. He says
the wheat Is commencing to grow
and has not been hurt. SO far as is
now visible.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24
Stock sale

Having closed out my dairy, 1
will sell at public auction at my
place west Of the fair grounds. abb
lcne, on
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24
FARM AND HOME INSTITUTE
Abilene, March 1 and 2

Abilene, March 1 and 2
3 Wednesday Morning
= Address. H. G. Kyle; "Prin-
Z ciples Feeding Live Stock"
& C. P. Thompson, X. S. A. c.;
= Discussion, c. NJ. Carver;
z Round Table, Feeding Of
= School Children" Mary
: Hoover, K. S. A. c.
z Wednesday Afternoon
. Livestock Judging, Mr..
= Thompson Care of Brood
= Sow and Her Litter" Mr..
= Thompson; Talk, j. D. Shep-
. herd; The Sisal Trust H.
4 j. Hodge; THE Future Of
. Farmers Institutes" Mr..
Thompson; school Lunch"
= Miss Hoover; "How Can |
q Make My Farm Better" c.
: w. Taylor.
= Thursday Morning
= Judging Exhibits; sheep
= for the Farm" Mr.. Thomp- .
= son; Sheep Raising and ,
= Feeding Noah Zook and L. .
8 Reep; Substitutes for Meat I
= in Diet" Miss Hoover; "Why /
= Am a Dairyman," Geo Len Z
: bert; Saving the First Crop I
: Of Alfalfa f. L. Blaesi. 4
: Thursday Afternoon I
: Live Stock Judging Elec- =
: ton Of Officers; breeding Z
: Up the Farm Herd" Mr.. 4
? Thompson; Back to the {
: Farm Movement" DR.. r. S. q
Blayney; Round Table, Miss =
Hoover; "Home Reading for .
Children Miss Anna G. En- =
gle. =
. . . . q . = .
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-24

commencing at ] p m, the follow
ing property:
IS REGISTERED JERSEY CATTLE
Twelve registered Jersey cows all
giving milk, from to s years old.
and average milk test SIS per cent.
Two registered Jersey heiiers win
be fresh soon Four registered Jer-
sey bulls: bull calf, ? yearllng bulls
and 3-year-old bull.
3 GRADE JERSEY CATTLE
Two cows giving milk, heifer
: sHORTHoRN YEARLING STEERS
3 HORSES AND MULES
Two mules coming 9 years old
broken; driving colt coming years
old not broken
TERMS-AlI sums Of $40 and I'm
der cash; on sums over $40 a credit
Of 9 months will be given on nota
with approved security at 10 per
cent; if paid when due only 8 per
cent will be charged. No property
% be removed until settled for
Send for catalogue
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-05

NIT to the jurisdiction of any court
any question involving the Monroe
doctrine and / doubt very much If
European countries would consent
to any compact which involved their
recognition Of the Monroe doctrine.
The only possible way that I see
by which a world court can be
created and clothed with adequate
powers is in conjunction with the
creation Of a new government. This
new government can be given any
appropriate name, but / suggest the
United Sovereignties Of Earth. This
would involve a constitution pattern
ed as far as practicable after the
constitution of the United States Of
America. Under our constitution,
each sovereign state must be a re-
public. but under the proposed con-
stitution, each sovereignty compOs-
ing the United Sovereignties would
have to be permitted 10 continue its
present form Of government
1T would also require a congress,
chief executive under some rdme.
court. a standing army and navy
sufficient TO enforce the peace Of the
world and each of the several SOW
ereignties would have TO be limited
in the size OF their respective army
and navy the same as each Of our
sovereign states are limited in the
size Of their national guards and the
number Of their armed ships
1T is somewhat doubtful whether
European countries would recognize
the Monroe doctrine. but this would
scarcely be necessary if the constitu-
ton contained a provision that all
rebellions and invasions should be
suppressed and that no acquisition
Of territory by any Of the sovereign
ties would be permitted except by
the consent of all the sovereign
ties"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-05
The letter concluded:
TIE REQUIREMENTS.

Willie came up TO his mother with
an expression Of anxiety on his face.
Ma" ne asked, IF a poor hungry
little boy was to come to the back
door aud ask for something TO eat,
would you give him that piece Of
pie that was left over from din
ner?"
Yes. Willie. of course 1 would, %
said the mother.
Willie's face cleared.
'All right he said "tust wait a
minute till / run around TO the back
dOor"-Ladies' Homo Journal.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-05

LONDON. - Capt. Leslie S. c.
Cheape the famous polo player. is
reported missing in a recent casualty
report.
Capt. Cheape was a member Of the
English polo teams which visited
New York in 1911 and 1912 in a
futile endeavor to take back home
the international polo trophy held
by the MeadOwbroOk club.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-05
CEN. WOOD FEARED
INVASION IN 1872
leslie Nj. Shaw Says Present
War Could Not be Pre-
vented by Court.

NEW YORK, May .. = The head
OF rho United states army in 1912
feare6 a great invasion was immi-
nent
The present war could not have
been prevented by a world court.
No war in the last century has re-
suited from any justiciable cause.
These are some Of the striking
statements in the speech OF Leslie
". Shaw. former secretary of the
treasury. before the world court
con gress here this afternoon.
re said. in part.
''I crossed the Atlantic in 1912
with the head OF the United States
army (AIaj Gen. Leonard Wood
was then chief Of STAFF who. filled
with apprehension. regretted his
mission, for he freely expressed the
opinion that ne would not be able to
return until we DE at war with a Ger
tain great European nation that
could whip va 90 standstill in 60
days.
"It could then and it can now if
free Of the death grapple in which
everything within a 175 miles there
OF in 30 days.
Now. this brings me to the ques-
ton. how we. as God fearing men
and women. filled with patriotism
and with regard for our fellows may
best play the part and do all we
can 70 avert disaster. and prevent a
repetition OF what needs no words
Of mine 10 paint as the worst cata-
clysm that has thus far visited the
race. II this organization sought in
the slightest degree TO prevent pre-
paredness for eventualities that may
ensue or II it sought 10 luH TO sleep
the apprehension Of the thoughtful,
never would have joined.
Thus far no plan has been for
INFLATED Cor the determination Of.
non-justiciable causes The most
that anyone has thus far suggested
Is some court or tribunal for the de-
termination Of justiciable causes and
an agreement of conference i'm the
hope that some amicable settlement
may be made of -justiciable mat
tiers.
The most sdiscoura ging feature
that I see in the whole question lies
in the fact that no war in the last
100 years has resulted from any
justiciable cause. The present war
could not have been prevented by a
world court nor by a league for the
enforcement OF peace
our present strained relations
with Germany do not rest on what
this country comedies 20 be a justi-
ciable matter. and therefore. Ger
many's suggestion that it be arbi-
trated is respectively declined.
My right to travel the public
highway can never be submitted 10
a court. The legislation enacted in
California 20 which Japan objected
did not raise a justiciable question
Japan claims that the act com
planned Of reflected upon her people
generally and naturally she will en-
ter into no agreement giving a
court jurisdiction to determine
whether the japanese people are the
equal OF Caucasian and we will not
agree 20 arbitrate or To give juris-
diction 10 any court TO determine
the question whether all races shall
have equal right TO acquire and hold
property in the United States.
IF we ever have difficulty with a
European country IL will be predicat-
ed In all probability upon the Mon
roe doctrine. Certainly the United
States will never enter into league
or treaty. a compact or a conven-
ton agreeing 20 arhitrate or 10 sub
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-05
THE MULE As A BOY SEES II

Being told to write a brief essay
on The Mule" Ralph turned in to
his teacher the following effort:
The mewl is "A harder bird than
the guse or the turkey 1t has two
legs to walk on, two more to kick
with, and wears its wings on the
side of its head. II is stGbbornly
backward about coming forward. -
Ladies' Home Journal.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-05

Fruit trees-shade trees-shrubs
-berries-grapes, etc. A carload Of
these will be in this week. See ].
II. Gleason or The Wesley Miller
Flour & Feed Co. Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-05
EMBARGO BODY
STARTED DELUGE
Letter Indicates Conference
Was Behind Plan to
Maintain Peace.
international News Service


WASHINGTON. May 5.-A letter
purporting to show that the "Ameri-
can Embargo conference" with
headquarters in Chicago, was re-
spons'ble for the recent flood Of tel
egrams received by members of con-
gress vas made public here today by
Sen. IIusting of Wisconsin. Sen.
Husting declared that the letter was
circulated TO start the "deluge by
wire" the ohjecuve of which was,
according 70 the senator. Ito hypno-
tie congress into interfering with
the international situation"
The letter was on the stationery
OF the Embargo conference, 119 y.
Clark ST., Chicago, and was signed
William r. Mcdonald, secretary.
Sen Hust,ng declined to make
public the name OF the recipient Of
the letter. 1t set forth that the writer
had been in Washington, had con-
ferred with the leaders and that
the situation was serious"
Drastic efforts must be made to
prevent at least a severance of dip
lomatic relations" the letter con-
tinued. 1t sets forth that it was too
late" TO send petitions by mail and
outlined the plan TO forward the tel
egrauS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-05

Flower bulbs and bulk seeds. The
Wesley Miller Flour * Feed Co
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-05
REMOVAL NOTICE.

Homer Taggart has moved his
Real Estate office 20 the Farmers
Trust Building. Telephone, Home,
5251: Bell. 242A -Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-05
No Expense to Workers.

please understand" said the
writer. there will be no expense at
tached TO the work and all telegraph
tolls and other expenses. incurred by
you or others in securing signers
will be paid for by us We will send
you a check Immediately upon re-
ceipt of bill for the work. In writing
a letter / cannot go into details, and
l cannot say anything other than to
earnestly urge you TO believe me
when Y tell YOU that the situation is
very grave and that these express
sions Of sentiment may be the only
thing left that may keep this country
out of war.
I'VE would make the suggestion
that you call into conference a num-
Der Of men who are Interested in
seeing peace maintained and then
you may lay out plans whereby some
representative can be sent through
as large a portion OF the state as
possible to secure signers to the tele-
grams"
The letter concluded:
please understand that I cannot
make it too plain that the expense
viii be borne by US and when it is
a question of expense to get results
please get the results and consider
the results ahead OF the expense"
TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1916-09-09
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nott, am meiiten Ieibet's an S9wars,
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On perfanfeu-G1beIn.

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i3u permicfben-TIats.
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Baum etrate: THepbon Canal 4239.
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On Berid,ie0nies.

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-07
TWO ACCUSED OF KILLING.
Coroner's Inquiry Into Cause of
Robert Thompson's Death.

Coroner hewitt yesterday held an in
quest over the body of Robert Thomp-
son. colored. 81 Logan place northwest
who died at his home Sunday afternoon
as result of stab wounds he suffered
during an alteration nearly a month
ago. John Merriman. colored. forty years
old, All Ridge street. and Ernest Mad-
son. colored, twenty years old So Logan
place northwest, were held for the ac-
ton of the grand jury to answer for the
killing.
Madison was arrested the night the
stabbing occurred. and the police re-
garded Merriman as being merely wit
ness to the affair Policeman Joseph
Waldron yesterday received information
that Madison probably had participated
in the stabbng, and later in the day
Policemen n. O. Holmes and O. f. Du-
vail placed Madison under arrest
1t is stated that Madison was so much
under the influence of liquor that he
was not taken to the inquest. The testi-
mony of witnesses implicated, Madison
in the affair and both men were named
in the jury's verdict.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-07
"BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG"'
PAINTING ON DISPLAY
Movement on Foot to Have Con-
gress Buy Work of Art for
Lincoln Memorial.

The Battle of Gettysburg, a painting
by James Walter, now owned by James
Drummond Ball of Boston, which may
be purchased by the government and
placed in the Lincoln Memorial here, has
been PLACED on exhibition in room 1872.
in the Senate Office building, for the in
spection of members of Congress and Of
the public. A bill for the purchase of the
painting by the government has been in
troduced in the Senate by Senator F'letch
er of Florida and Il similar bill will he
introduced in the House, it is said. The
Fletcher bill proposes that the government
pay $4,000 for the painting.
The picture portrays p square miles
of the battlefield of Gettysburg and To-
Gates the position and movements of 49,
600 men, showing 300 regiments and rs
batteries of artillery, and containing more
figures than any other painting in the
world.
THE Battle of Gettysburg required
eight years to produce 1t was begun
by MIR. Walker within forty-eight hours
after the battle, the scenes being designed
and arranged by Col. Bachelor, the gov
eminent historian of the battle. and the
picture has been approved by more than
1000 officers Of the Federal and Confed-
crate armies. who visited the battlefield
with Mr. Walker
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-07
$500 FOR WAR RELIEF FUND.
Ball Conducted Under Auspices of
British People in WASHINGTON

More than $500 will be added to the
British American war relief fund by
the local branch of that organiza ton
as result of the ball given by Brit
ish people in Washington. headed by
Walter Hewitt, at Eagles Hall, last
night.
Three hundred tickets were sold. and
with the invited guests the spacious
ballroom was filled 70 capacity. The
music was furnished ny Walter
Hewitts Orchestra
The hall was loaned for The occasion
by the Eagles Club and thu decora
tions donated by Frederick w Reh.
The speakers were Mauitre l. ~
Miss Ernst Following the latter's
talk. sine was presented with Il mag
nificent bouquet of American beauty
roses.
The honorary committee was compos-
ed of Mrs. Bayard. Mrs. Blaine Beale.
Mrs. William Corcoran Eustis, Miss
Ernst. Mrs. Gordon Cummings, Mrs.
George Howard, Mrs. Frederic A. Keef,
Miss Lee. Mrs. \. Garrison McClintock
and Mrs. Arthur Willcrt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-07
FIRE DAMAGE LAST NIGHT
Residence of L. E. Hodges Damaged
Chimney Blaze at Rowlett Home

Inc residence of Lewis E. Hodges,
member of the United States Corps of
Engineers, stationed at Washington
barracks, 342 n street southwest, was
badly damaged by fire this morning
about 2:15 O'Clock. Hodges was on duty
at the barracks and his wife was away
from home on a visit to friends when
the nre occurred. The fire stated near
the stairway and ruined a piano and
numerous articles of furniture before
members of No engine company ex-
tinguished it with chemical extinguish-
ers.
chimney fire at the residence of
Ernest Rowlett. 361 street southwest,
last night about s o'clock caused much
excitement and little damage. The fire
was extinguished by No. 10, engine
company before more than SIS damage
had resulted.