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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-25
RUMOR TELLS Of
IRISH OUTBREAK
Iriah SynapathiEers with Germany Al
legged to be In Arms Awainst
British Empire.

London April ga dispatch
TO the Star from eorrespondent
In ireland state. that nm engine
load of police frustrated mn at
tempt to wreck u train at MARI
borough, Ireland. The police were
rushed to the scene after the
guards had been fred ON. MARI
borough IL nfty-one miles from
Dublin. Is the capital of Queens
County.
New York. April 34--Reports of a
serious outbreak in Ireland reached
New York today. First rumers of the
revolution circulated In Wall Street.
Tne reports taken in connection with
the Official announcement of the cap
ture of Sir Roger Easement, the Irish
leader. with German flibustering ex-
petition. was widely accepted here as
true In addition TO German support.
1T was rumored that sympathizers In
this country are lending aid. to the
Irish revolutionists.
Two apparently international cable
grams. but which were In real cipher
messages brought first news Of the
rebellion. News of their receipt leaked
out despite efforts to keep the mat
ter secret.
The revolution. according to reports,
has met with denial.
In Irish circles IL was stated that
the same censorship which has kept
secret for three days the news OF the
capture OF Sir Roger Easement. has
until now effectualIy ciamped the lid
on all aisies of escape of news from
Ireland
Another report which stated that
Irish sympathizers of the Kaiser have
been suppianting German submarines
with fuel and other materials from an
island of the Irish coast This island
10 said to be within I25 miles Of Dub
lin.
Recently issues of the Weekly Irish
Times published In Dublin stated that
quantities of new singie-barrei breeeh-
loading shot guns, stamped II, 8. A."
and packed In cases, along with 10
rounds Of ammunition for magazine
rifies and u number OF bayonets had
been seized there under the defense
Of the Realm Act
Whether local 1rishmen have been
connected with the revolution could
not be learned denniteiy tonight. but
II IL certain they were expecting II,
Although four papers In ireland
friendly to Irish volunteers have been
suppressed others are filled with news
OF uprisings. Under the heading, .Se-
dition In Dlhlin,~ interference with
recruiting" .AH authority set III def
ance" the Irish Times sof April rs
y -
sc,nnfjn,.Ad III. aacan6 ~ ~ Il n III
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-25

erIIn. Via London, April 24.---tscr-
"a reply to the American note
[.ubmarfnes. may be delayed. II
learned today that 1t viii not ba
Eered 10 Ambassador Gerard until
hccllor Won Bethmann- Holweg has
another opportunity TO confer
the Kaiser. Ambassador Gerard
81 visited the Imperial ChancelIor's
~ in response to q telephonic re-
4 and was in conference with Won
rmann- Holweg for more than an
IA he left he was asked II he
IA make any statement on the
lsct OF the conference. He replied
there was nothing that he could
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-25
EENCH LINES Af,l.
BEING SIRENGTHI1NE. ED

4 ndon, Aprils "a. The French
= around Nerdun are being meas
bly, strengthened In preparations
new assaults by the Crown
sice. Il Is not unlikely that the
inch will themselves attempt a
F1si At The German positions par
Flarly n tie lines aorthes 81 of Yer
about Bouanmont
Russian endorsements ar already
|" ! Oh the western fighting line,
r. wcr1 said to have passed
| ~ Ch3i Sur Matin on the
theastern end OF the line today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-25
PASO HEARS REPORT
OF FIGHTING AT SATEyO

h Paso. Tex. April pa Early to-
the local police received report
fighting had begun between Car
Ii troops and American forces at
Two.
(ccordtng to the police here. the
|rmation came from influential
fees in Juarez. The police believe
report to be true. 1t was stated
several negro soldiers had been
Ia in the fighting.
4 Fort Bliss, nothing had beer
IA OF the reported clash at Satevo.
investigation was start
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-25
TURKEY AND RUMANIA
DEALING on GRAIN.

Constantlnopie. April e4.--vfa. Ber-
lin and INTERPRETATIONS are tn
progress here between the Turkish
government and a delegation of Ru-
manians for commercial agreement
similar TO that recently concluded be-
tween Germany and Rumania- The
greatest good will Is apparent on both
sides and IL is expected an understand
ing will soon be reached which viii
strengthen the cordial relations be-
tween the two countries.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-25
ITALIANS CONQUER
Tobacco Prices STAY High.

Lynchburg Va. April 23.--The
sales of dark loose leaf, tobacco on the
market here last week aggregated TO-
900 pounds. being $4,000 pounds
lighter than the previous week. The
offerings were taken eagerly by the
trade at prices which were cors'd-
cred high The quotations were;
Lugs. IS to ss.7s. leaf. $3.50 to s14.
and wrappers, SIS to $50.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-25
Cumberland Nance Delegates.

Especial TO The Richmond Virginian3
Cumberland. Va. April 2+.--At a
mass meeting held at Cumberland
Courthouse Saturday the following
delegs tes were elected to the Demo-
cratic state Convention. which meets
In Roanoke, June z: H. r. Baker. II.
Il. Woodson. r. r. Foster and Donald
AicRae.
Strong resolutions were passed en-
aorsing President Wilson. Congress
man Flood. senators Martin and Swan
son.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-25
|.rman Air Men Active Last
might. But No Details Have
been Received
sENCH STRENGTHEN
| VERDUN LINES
assians Are Already On
Fighting Front--Turks Re-
port British Badly Beaten
on Tigris

London. April 24.-Tihc War
,fhce announces that three Zep.
|ssiins raioled the Norfolk coast
|onight.
~ Tar only IA few incendiary
Eombs are reported to have bsen
Ercppcd. No details of the raid
|iasc yet been received.
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The British minister got hold OF
Easements Norwegian valet. accord
ing to this story. and tried to bribe
him to lure the Irish knight to some
place on tho coast whore he nignt
be kidnapped by the British navy
Failing this, the valet was 70 assassi-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-04-25

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The supervisors. however, paid no
attention to this request and called q
AZ the citizens az Petsra-
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OF The Virginian makes
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
hughes Points the Way

The speech of the Republican candi-
date for president was a keynote
speech indeed. Not one person In the
great audience at the Carnegie hall
meeting was in doubt for one moment
as to just what he meant by every
thing he said.
His address was comprehensive, logt-
cal, clear and all sufficient for the oc-
casion. There can be no dispute as to
this. Plainly Mr.. Hughes Is man
who "knows what he wants when he
wants it." an, 1t is the opinion of pc.
litical authorities who heard him and
who have since read his remarks that
he knows also how to get 1t,
1t was incumbent upon the RepubH-
can candidate to confine the scope of
his remarks to the limitations Of the
occasion, but his crushing analysis OF
the shortcomings of the present ad-
ministration of the government Is
merely an earnest Of what the tone
and the contents of his speeches will
be when he gets on the stump.
At Carnegie hall Mr.. Hughes ad-
verted to every general question that
is apt to be serious issue In the cam
paign and In language that will be
absolutely clear to every man or wo-
man able to read he stated his opin-
IONS his convictions and his purposes
On the stump he will argue those
points in detail. AS an orator he Is
eloquent, his personality attractive.
and his marshaling of facts so co
hesive that he holds his audience to
the end. He makes 1t easy for them
to follow him. and his points are not
lost
There was nothing equivocal, moth
ing apologize In the Republican can
didate's speech of acceptance. He
called a spade a spade. and the unani-
nous opinion of those who heard him
was that be shot to the center and
rang the bell The Republican cam
paign is now open. and those who VIII
speak and write and work for the sue
cess Of the Republican ticket can wish
for no more adequate campaign docu-
ment. no more satisfactory statement
Of issues than are found In the candi-
dates salutatory.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
WILSON FLExl5lLITY.

We do not see why there should have
been any stir In the senate over the
discovery that President Wilson has
completely reversed himself in the mat
ter of the proposed child labor law.
Senator Borah was able to show that
MIR. Wilson described this legisla-
ton In his Constitutional Govern
ment" as unconstitutional, an "obvi-
ously absurd extravaganza" carrying
the congressional power to regulate
commerce beyond the utmost boun-
daries of reasonable and honest infer
ence" and making 1t possible, If sus-
tanned, for congress to legislate over
every particular of the Industrial or
ganization and action of the country"
That, we must confess, has also been
the Evening Posts view. But the
Evening Post and Senator Borah are
old fogies, dating back to the time
when 1t was the custom to have fixed
beliefs and principles and stick to
them. The senator has evidently not
read Mr.. Wilson's letter in explaining
his change of front on the tariff COM
mission-that 1t is only a narrow man.
whose mind is stupidity closed to new
ideas, who does not alter his opinions.
BY this test Mr.. Wilson is obviously
one of the broadcast minded men this
country has ever produced. for he has
changed his mind to date on the initia-
tive, referendum, recall. woman suf-
frage, the tariff commission, tariff for
revenue only. a permanent diplomatic
service beyond politics, the merit sys-
tenn in the civil service, the proper
place Of Tammany Hall In the scheme
Of the universe, child labor legislation,
preparedness, Bryan. q continental
army-but why continued 1t is long
enough list to prove that Mr.. Wilson's
political views are not fossilized by
any fear Of Inconsistency New York
Evening Post
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
SOCIAL DO|NCS OF THE WEEK

=, retired from farm life and this year,
not wanting to see the function be-
come thing of the past, Mr.. and Mrs
! Taylor took the initiative, managed
and planned, and last night, six years
to the day after the first one was
held. between seven and eight humid
red people gathered at the Taylor
grove, three miles southwest of town
for the annual corn roast
The people of the countryside
brought cleaned field corn, fried
chicken and sandwiches galore, as did
the townsfolk who attended. Five
bushels of corn were prepared and
this was roasted In trench filled
with hot Goals. This was not all the
corn on the ear that was consumed,
for there were seven bushels OF stew
ed corn-corn stewed in big copper
kettle. Another big item of the re-
freshments for the hundreds was the
fried chicken-flfty Of the prepared
fowls were on the table, which was
rs feet in length and heaped with
good things to eat.
The Abilene band was on the
grouds and furnished music through
out the evening. Everything was
done up In big fashion. There was
nothing small about the whole affair
1t was estimated that 125 vehicles,
motor cars predominating, were park
ed in and near the grove, and when
the rush for home started 1t resent
bled city traffic jam. Flashlight
pictures of the crowd we're taken by
Scott Stambaugh. 1t was impossible
to get all in one picture, so sectional
photographs were snapped.
The community and neighborhood
spirit manifest in such an affair Is re-
markable. Mr.. and Mrs. John Taylor
deserve credit for the manner in
which they handled the gathering.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Stevens, who are
spoken OF as the patron saints Of the
roast, were in attendance.
The grove was electrically lighted
by a Jones farm lighting plant ship
ped here from Kansas City, especially
for the event by Frank Godfrey. The
grove was in good shape and with the
lights it was an ideal place to hold
the affair.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
FAvoRs WOMAN SUFFRAGE.

Some time ago a consideration
OF cur economic conditions and
tendencies. of the position of
women in gainful occupations,
of the nature and course Of the
demand, led me to the conclu-
sion that the granting Of suf-
frage to women is inevitable.
Opposition may delay. but in
nly judgment cannot defeat this
movement. If women are to
have the vote. as / believe they
are. It seems to me entirely
clear that In the interest Of the
public life of this country the
contest should be ended prompt
ly. | favor the vote for women
From Mr. Hughes Speech Of
Acceptance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
ADEQUATE NATIONAL
DEFENSE DEMANDED

+ We demand adequate national !
i. defense: adequate protection on !
+ both out western and eastern 1
4. coasts. We demand thorough /
4. ness and efficiency in both arms !
1. OF the service. 1t seems to be I
i. plain that our regular army Is l
!. too small. We are too great a !
1. country to require Of our citizens I
4. who are engaged In peaceful vo- I
= cations the sort of military serv- !
4. ice to which they are now called !
!. AS well insist that our citizens !
!. in this metropolis be summoned !
4. TO put out fires and police the !
!. streets. We do not count 1t In !
: consistent with our liberties. or /
: with our democratic ideals. to !
= have an adequate police force. 1
!. With a population OF nearly 1OO.- !
+ 600. 900 we need to be surer of !
: ourselves than to become alarm 1
:. ed nj the prospect Of having a l
:. regular army which can reason !
:. ably protect our border, and per !
!. form such other military service I
!. as may be required. in the abb !
J. sence OF a grave emergency. | i
; believe. further. that there should !
;. be not only a reasonable increase /
;. IN the regular army, but that the !
; first citizen reserve subject to
: call should be enlisted as a fed !
: eral army and trained under !
!. federal authority.-From Mr.. 1
: Hughes Speech Of Acceptance I
:.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
WHAT ONE BIG MAN
THINKS OF ANOTHER.

President w. n. p. Faunce Of
Brown university is a pretty live
wire who keeps abreast of the
times, has keen powers Of obser.
vatipn and knows a good man
when he sees him. Here is what
he has to cay about TIE Re2ub
lican candidate for the presi-
dency:
II have known Justice Hughes
intimately since we were stu
dents together at Brown and
have seen him thousand times
at work and at play. No man of
our generation has a finer COM
bination Of character and intel
leet. Absolutely fearless, unself-
ish, loyal to American ideals, he
10 worthy of a nations trust.
"AIl his friends know that be-
hind the dignity of bearing 10 .
rich fund of humor and good fell
lowship. Whether he 10 climbing
mountain, reading novels, play
Ing with his children, resisting q
political lobby or delivering the
opinion of the supreme court, he
10 ever the same rugged, demo-
cratic, fair minded American.
His varied experience has given
him wide horizon and sympa-
thy with every aspect OF Ansri-
can life.
"Hs possesses two qualities
rarsiy found togsther-the judi
eial temper and the capacity for
swift and rssoiuts action. In
der HE administration the fog
which Nsw bsssts many public
questions would be cleared a~ay.
"Hls penetrating mind goss 20
the heart Of any subject he go
Isets and strips off the irrelevant
at once. Such q mind 10 pecul-
iarly needed amid the intricate
problems that now confront
America.
AWs need more than good IN.
tentions. We need clear vision,
sound Judgment, strong will, IN
hesitatins decision. In short. we
need Charles e. Hughes"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
s2nd Birthday Anniversary.

Last evening large number OF the
older members OF the Christian
church called on Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Hun to spend a pleasant evening and
congratulate Mr.. HUFF on his 82nd
birthday. Mr.. and Mrs. HUFF have ro-
sided in Abilene over forty years and
are held In high regard as being
among those whose early sacrifices
made the present church possible.
Mrs. Ayers, of Hutchinson, and Mr..
and Mrs. Hugh Lomax were among
the out-of-town callers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
THE COMPELLING PERoRA-
TON TO MR.. HUGHES
ACCEPTANCE SPEECH.

We live in a fatefui hour. In
a true sense, the contest for the
preservation of the Nation is
never ended. We must still be
imbued with the spirit Of heroic
sacrifice which gave us our
country and brought US safely
through the days of civil war.
We renew our pledge to the an
Gent ideals of individual liberty.
of opportunity denied to none
because of race or creed, Of IN
swerving loyalty. We have a
vision of America prepared and
secure; strong and just; equal
to her tasks; an exemplar of the
capacity and efficiency Of free
people. | indorse the platform
adopted by the Convention and
accept its nomination.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
The Annual Corn Roast.

, The annual corn roast held in the
U and neighborhood, south of Abb
lene, has become an institution. This
countrywide noted function was in
augurated six years ago by Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Stevens. After gaining
fame for the manner in which they
managed the affair for five years they
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17

+ POINTED PARAGRAPHS FROM
+ SPEECH OF ACCEPTANCE
+ OF CHARLES &. HUGHES.
+ II is apparent that we are
+ shockinpy unprepared.
+ Whom we contemplate indus
|. trial and commercial conditions,
+ we see that we are living in a
+ fools paradise.
+ Not only have we a host Of
I. resources short of war by which
+ TO enforce our just demands,
+ but We shaII never promote our
+ peace by being stronger in
= words than in deeds.
+ We are neither deceived nor
|. benumbed by abnormal condi-
, ditions. We know that we are in
+ q critical period, perhaps more
? critical thaa any period since
the civil war.
The administration utterly
, failed 10 perform its obvious
, duty TO secure protection for the
lives and property Of our eiti- :
+ xsns- II 10 most unworthy 20 :
; siur those who havo Investments
, In Mexico in order to escape a
, condemnation for the nonpsr-
formancs Of this duty.
II 10 only through information :
al CO. operation giving a reason :
able assurances Of peace that @s :
may hope for tire Limitation Of :
srsmamsnts.
, We have determined 20 cut :
+ out, root and branch monopoly :
10 practices, but we eaR do :
this without hobbiing enterprise :
o. narrowing the scope OF is- :
, pitIn,ats achievement.
: We demand . simple, business :
like budget
? I believe II 10 only through q
: responsible budget, proposed by
, the executive, that we shall :
; avoid financial waste.
+ We have had brave words In .
a series OF notes, but, despite :
|. our protests, the lives Of Amsri- :
: cans havs been destroyed. :
, f. ~ + + + + f. + + /. 4. + r r r
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
4 4 4
Menges-Stradtner.

The marriage of Miss Ella Menges
and Mr.. Ralph Stradtner took place
last evening at o'clock at the home
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
M. r. Menges The ceremony was
performed by Rev. J. A. Sinclair, min
lister of the Christian church. The
impressive ring service was used. The
bride made a pleasing appearance in
beautiful wedding gown Of white
chiffon embroidery and carried a
bouquet.
After congratulations and best
wishes a prettily arranged luncheon
was served. The color scheme of
pink and white was used in the deco
rations.
Mrs. Stradtner was raised in Abb
lene and has attended A. II. S. The
groom is graduate of E. H. s.
They left Immediately for Kansas
City and other eastern points.
They were recipients of many fine
presents, consisting of silverware,
china and linens.
Out-of-town guests were. Mr.. and
Mrs. U. Stradtner, Misses Int and
Ruth, Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Stradner
and family. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Full
ton and Frank Henoch of Enterprise,
Rev. and Mrs. Lomax and Louise of
Kansas City, and Miss Inez Kenney
of Chapman.
The charming country home of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Rice, east of town,
was the scene of a merry gathering
on Tuesday evening, when the ladies
of the Golden Belt Social club gave
delightful picnic party and a
chicken fry supper, with the hus-
bands and families as honor guests.
The affair was held ON the beautiful
lawn of the Rice home, and quartet
tables, from which the serving was
done. held as center pieces pretty
bouquets of late summer flowers.
Lighted Japanese lanterns hung
among the tree branches, simplified
the moonlight scene. Mr.. and Mrs.
Rice and sons were highly compli-
mented for the kind courtesy shown
their guests throughout the perfect
evening. Mr.. and Mrs. G. Hoffman
and daughter, Esther, of Detroit, and
Mrs. Nj. X. Steele, of Wichita, Kan,
the guest of Mrs. John Whitehair,
we're visitors.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
Manzer-Parker.

The announcement in the Kansas
City Times OF the marriage of DR.
John w. Parker, well known here
will interest Abilene friends. 1t fol
lows:
1.-THE marriage OF Mrs. Addie b.
Manner to DR.. John Watts Parker
took place at o'clock Wednesday
afternoon at the home Of the brides
mother, Mrs. H. A. Brewer, 1925
Gladstone Boulevard. The Rev.
Charles r. Nisbet OF the Central Pres
byterian church. read the service.
Only the immediate family was pres
ent. Doctor and Mrs. Parker left for
a six weeks trip to the Northern
lakes and Canada.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
Birthday Surprise.

A party of thirty persons surpris
ed Mrs. Albertus McCulIoh at hel
home, south of town, last evening
the occasion being a birthday ami
versary. Each family brought sup
per and bounteous picnic repast was
served. Mrs. McCulloh received
many nice presents. The g. G.
Dahnke, J. S. Tiff, A. r. Elwick, G
w. Reese and John Spangler families
made up the group.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
For Miss SIartha Cutler.

Saturday evening relatives and
friends motored to the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. A. j. Bolton, near Detroit,
in honor of Miss Martha Cutler, of
Lucas, Ohio, who has been visiting
her uncle. N. p. Rugh, and cousin,
Mrs. Callie Bolton was the guest Of
honor. A very pleasant tyening was
spent. Ice cream and cake we're serv-
ed. Those present were; Rev. Mar
tin and family, Mr.. and Mrs. G. e.
Rugh and children, Mr.. and Mrs. N
p. Rugh and Bessie, Mr., and Mrs. A.
]. Bolton and two sons. 49,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
Surprised Honeymooners.

When Mr.. and Mrs. George An
trim arrived home last night after a
months visit in Kansas City, friends,
who styled their trip second hon
eymoon," met them at the train and
showered them with rice and old
shoes, and other things symbolical of
honeymooners. This is the second
trip the young couple has taken since
they were married three years ago,
and last night they were surprised
with their greeting but quickly en-
tered into the jest and iollity. Mr..
Antrim travels out of Kansas City for
the Western Electric company.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
POINTED PARAGRAPHS FROM
SPEECH OF ACCEPTANCE
OF CHARLES &. HUGHES.

II is apparent that we are
shockinpty unprepared.