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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-20
BELLE SPRINGS TO MEET
THE AFRICANS IN OPENER

The Belle Springs baseball team
tried to arrange for a game with the
Abilene team but since the mixup
with the Indians it has apparently
disbanded and lost its life. L. O.
Chrissman, however, has scheduled
a game with the Africans, a newly
organized squad made up of colored
players and these two aggregations
will play Thursday night at 6 o'clock
at the city park. 1t will be the Afri-
cans initial appearance but when
their record in the Twilight league
is recalled good game can be
looked for.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-20
APPLICATIONS GAME FAST
$1,000 Paid in Dickinson for Tags
Since July -,%


In other counties of the state the
motor car owners are reluctantly
and slowly parting with the neces-
sary five dollars required for the
new 1915 license application and
tag, but in Dickinson county the
five dollar checks and bills are
coming in so fast that both N. Cole
and his deputy, ]. E. Hall, are kept
busy every working hour of the
day.
To date applications from 1887
motor car owners, "a motor car
dealers and "a motorcycle owners
have been received. These applica-
lions represent $7095 in cash which
has been handled by the officials in
the office of county treasurer since
the first of July in addition to the
routine business.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-20
CAPTURE TWO HIGHWAYMEN
Men Who Have Been Robbing Har-
vesters Taken at Harrington

With the capture of two highway
men at Harrington yesterday the po-
lice believe that the ring leaders of
the gang that has been terrorizing
harvest hands in this section have
been found and that there will be
fewer robberies in the next week,
according to the Salina Journal. The
men, who names are not known to
the county officers, are the two who
robbed several harvest hands at
Gypsum and in half dozen towns
along the Union Pacific near here.
They are both over six feet and
were accustomed to handle men
who had no money roughly. They
were caught at Herington after rob-
bling a crowd Of harvesters near Nc
Pherson and will be taken to Nc
Pherson for trial
Police officers estimate that the
men must have cleaned up over a
thousand dollars in the week they
operated in this part Of Kansas.
They are part of an diganized gang
which makes business Of robbing
harvest hands as soon as the first
week of work has filled every man
pockets with money.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-20
For Sale

Residence in Chapman, rooms,
all on first floor, good cellar, large
front porch, screened back porch,
electric lights, good we'll and els
tern, shade trees, good barn, part
of which can easily be converted
into garage, two lots, southeast
frontage. Everything in good repair.
See Ira T, Rookie, Chapman, Kan.
Phone ia. m~ =. 2Owtf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-20
Methodist church Announcements

'MeUnOutSU OnurCn announcements
Morning sermon by DR.. c. B. Zook
of lola. Prayer meeting led by Rev
Mckee. Daily readings: Good It'd
ings chapter for the week, Luke 2.
Jesus words, John 11:25-26. MON,
Luke 2:1-20; NJ. ", Acts 1881;
S. s., called to be saints, l Cor. l.:
10. TUES. Luke 2:21-3S; NJ. ";
2 Tim. 1872; S. s., the word of the
cross, Cor. 1:1S-22. WE'D, Luke
2:39-52; NJ. ", Rom. SIS; S. s.,
the suffering servant, Is. 59:1-12.
THURS, Is. 60; M. ", John 14:21;
S. S., need of the cross, John 49,
24-36. FRI. Is. 9:1-7; NJ. w., John
1875; S. S. Blessedness of disciple
ship, Luke 10:17-24. SAT-, Matt.
2:1-10; NJ. ", Phil. ALB; S. s..
saved by grace, Eph. 2:1-1O. SUN,
Matt. 2:11-23; NJ. ", Matt. 4:19;
s. s., reconsiled by the cross, Eph.
Dean c. Dutton, Pas
tor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-20
ID. o. lands LAID TO HIS
REST WITH SERVICES TODAY

The funeral services for d. O.
Lands, held this morning at $50
at the residence and 10 o'clock at
the Methodist church were largely
attended by the many friends and
relatives of the deceased. Mr.. Ian
dis as true citizen and faithful
Christian has made numerous de-
sirable acquaintance during his
long years of residence in this coun-
ty. DR.. d. C. Dutton officiated at the
services. Interment was in the Abb
lene cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-20
WILL SPEND 5000 ON
FLOOR OF 3PD ST. BRIDGE

The city commissioners are pre-
pairing to refloor the Third street
bridge, which is in deplorable con-
dition. It win cost $500 and this
has to be done about every three
years. One Of these days the city
will realize that IT will be better
and cheaper to build new concrete
bridge 10 take the place OF the old
shaky structure.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-20
Judge Moore to His Home

Topeka Capital: Judge Oscar L.
Moore, who recently underwent an
operation at Christ's hospital, has
been taken TO his home to recuper-
ate. He is improving and is able to
sit up a short time each day. Mrs.
J. S. Ames, a daughter OF Judge
and Mrs. Moore. has arrived from
Savannah, ILL.,, for 8 visit TO her
parents.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-20
GOLD BEARING GRAVEL USED
AS BALLAST BY THE u. p

According to Junction City dis
patches the Sherman Hill gravel
which is being used as ballast on
the entire line of the Union Pacific
from Kansas City TO Denver assays
SO worth of gold per ton. Bearing
out this estimate there are many
dollars worth of unrefined gold
lying around in the railroad yards in
Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-20
UNION PACIFIC HOTEL
RECEIVING IMPROVEMENTS

The Union Pacific hotel is being
reprinted and otherwise improved.
Over $4,000 is being spent on it and
when the work is finished it will be
in good condition aand much inn
proved. The Union Pacific Railroad
company owns the property.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-20
STANDARD TO SPEND $4,000
ON FILLING STATION

The Standard Oil company has
secured the plat opposite the Abb
lene Mercantile store on Second
and will equip a modern gasoline
and oil filling station. 1t will be
ornamented with flowers and shrub
berry and attractive buildings erect
ed. About $4,000 is to be spent on it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-20
SOME FACTS

; 1t is true that the United
States government is collect
ing greater war tax than
during the previous year.
1t is true that those work
: ing in the war allied trades
are receiving more work and
: higher wages than before
: the war.
: 1t is true that the work
ers in these munition estab-
lishments are paying out of
their death-risk wages a large
increase for food and living
: expenses.
1t is true that those not
working in said line, posi-
bly, 80 per cent of the COM
munity-especially in stores,
schools, etc.-the salaried
class-are paying war prices, ,
thus making them poorer ev- ,
cry day. 1
= The munition worker knows .
that he will have to do some 1
hustling for other work when 4
the war is over. 4
The store clerk and the 1
general salaried man know I
why they are getting along Z
with much more difficulty {
than ever before. {
The store clerk knows that {
many men will be after his z
job when the war is over. {
1t follows that the only {
financial hope for the work Z
err in time soon to come is z
an adequate Protective Tariff. :
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-20

James hyl0 is DdCh DIT HIS WDIh
at the Abilene National bank aff er
a two weeks vacation.
A few copies of Heart Songs"
left. Also one set of "Larned's His
tory of the World" If you want one
better call at the Reflector office
soon. dtfwtf
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Ackers are
the parents of a nine pound baby
girl, born Sunday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. Vandenbere
are now occupying their new home
which was recently built at Third
and Olive street.
Several slightly used Victrolas
and Graphonolas will be sold at re-
duced prices. Come in and investi-
gate. C. F. Bath Music Store.
20dtfwtf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-20

II you are looking for a nice cool
place to get your hair cut or shave
go where they turn the fan on you.
Watkins Barber Shop.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-20
RECENT REFLECTIONS
Every road is a Maxwell road.
Watch the Fords go by. dtfwtf

Watch the Fords go by. dtfwtf
Born, Sunday, to Mr. and Mrs.
M. L. Jordan an eight and one-half
pound daughter.
Born, July IS, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Elmer Lavender, a son.
Found, side curtain for auto, on
road to Solomon. Owner can get
same at Reflector office. 19d2tw1tI
Hides lac at Dederick's, Abilene.
20wtfdtf
Buick Quality" remains long af-
ter price is forgotten. dtfwtf
For sale, Buick model 10, first
check for 800 takes it. P. C. Red
man. 13dtf13wtf
&C. A. Kubacn was out on the
streets today meeting friends after !
very serious illness, from which
he has recovered in good shape.
Harvey Asling is the proud
possessor of new 1917 REQ road
ster, presented to him by his faith
err, John w. Asling of East Fourth
street
IS, B, Stark has purchased the,
stock and equipment of Moore's
market and grocery, Buckeye av-
enue, from Alva Moore and took
possession today. Mr.. Moore in
lends to go to Kansas City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Benjamin
ire the parents of daughter, born !
asst evening. Mr.. Benjamin left for s
Wellington this morning where Mrs. /
B. is at the home of her parents.
Homer Boles and his father,
". E. Boles, formerly of the Chap
nan creek neighborhood, are now
'unning the leading hotel at Ran
lolph. They still remember Dickin- :
ION county friends and think that z
here is no county any better on
arth than their old home.
Joseph Bleakley of Grant has S
! new Willys-Knight touring car. 1t \
las an exceptionally smooth running S
motor and is much admired. 2
e. Jestous Smith and Josie Bell
,havis, colored, both of this city
'ere married in probate court by
}. w. Happen this morning. G
John H. Engle, who with his I
aughter, Florence, is at Lake Cen n
va Sunday school conference, has
cen i'll with tonsilitis but is re- :
overing.
Overland acknowledged the best
utomobile buy for the money.
dtfwtf
Mrs. R. NJ. Deeyer, who is II
atient in a hospital at Topeka. is
sported somewhat improved. Her
lends of this city will be glad to
ear of her better condition.
For sale, one Ford touring car.
c. Redman. 17dtfwtt
Mr. and Mrs. L. Roy Engle of
Washington. D. c.. announce the
Irth of a son July 8. to whom they
ave given the name, Donald Lee
oy. Mrs. Engle was Miss Stella
elker of Chapman before her mar
age.
Highest price for poultry. J. W.
Wick. SOC West zth Sc. Phone 226.
Sns ACC, springs over 9 lbs. nc,
der 2 lbs. 2oc. old roosters &c.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-20

Now is the time to patronize the
cleanest, coolest, most up to date
barber shop and bath rooms in abb
lene, under Citizens bank. Rem
Dobkins. owner and proprietor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-07-20

Highest price for poultry. J. W..
500 West 9TH Sc. Phone ZIG.
Hens i4c, springs OVER 9 lbs. nc,
under lbs. 90c, old roosters &c.
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-24

Mr.. Thomas Bosworth, who has been
quite Ill for several days past, is much
better
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-24

! A comrade cost Alfred Eaves his life at
Courcellette in France.
The Birmingham boy. who was killed
while operating in the front trenches
against the Germans. was giving aid to
wounded soldier after having reached
his objectlve-first trench of the Ger
man line. While doing this humane deed,
a bullet from a sniper's gun took its toll.
This is the information that the cap
tain OF his company conveyed to b. C.
Eaves, a brother, in telling OF the sad
incident.
The first particulars Of his death were
conveyed to Mrs. George Eaves, his
mother, by Lieut-Col. w. r. Turnbuli,
who was unable to provide full particu-
lars owing to the very severe nature of
the recent fighting in France" In ex-
pressing his sympathy. he said; During
the short period that your son had been
with my battalion he had proved a good
soldier. winning the respect and esteem
of his officers and comrades alike and
his loss is greatly deplored by all"
The letter. written somewhere in
France" by Captain Rogers, with the
Canadian expeditionary forces, follows
Concerning the death of your brother,
shall endeavor to supply you with all
the facts that I have been able to gather:
THE boy was in No. 16 platoon. d COM
pany This platoon was detailed to ad-
vance as part of the fifth wave or line to
the German first line. Your brother was
near the platoon officer during the adj
vance, and succeeded in reaching his OBJ
jective safely, although the enemy were
putting up very heavy barrage of shrap-
mel and machine gun fire. The snipers
were active also.
1T was at this point that Private Eaves
did brave and humane deed, which, L
regret to state, cost him his life. Noticing
man wounded (but not seriously lying
in a shell-hole a short distance from his
position in the trench, he asked his
platoon commander if he could go to him
and apply first aid. On account of the
heavy sniping going on then, the platoon
officer advised him to wait until it
| ceased. But to see man suffer and
not try to aid him was impossible to a
man of your brothers type. So the last
time Private Eaves was seen alive, he
was dressing this wounded man.
The platoon commander had other
matters to attend to just then and forgot
your brother for the moment. But miss
ing him later, he looked around and saw
him lying dead where he had been last
seen dressing the injured soldier. He
had been hit by a sniper's bullet and
killed instantly. He suffered no pain.
The dead were buried where they fell, on
the day after the fight. Your brother
was buried about 800 yards south of
Courcellette and 800 yards to the right
| (east of the sungar refinery, but the ex-
act position is unknown.
ct regret that it is not more cheerful
information that 1 have to give you.
Many brave men died on that day, and
your brother was among the best.
His mother must feel his loss keenly,
but 1 hope it is some slight consolation
to know the manner of his death, and
what he was doing at the time. May
convey to her my sincerest sympathy?
On behalf of the men of D company
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-24

Mrs. ]. NJ. Graham has gone for
fortnight's stay at the home of her
parents.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-24
ALABAMA'S VOTES
NOT TO Be SPLIT
Notwithstanding the Indict-
ment of ElectOr, No Differ
ence in Wilson Count

Montgomery, November 23.-(spe-
cial. despite reports sent out in press
dispatches from Montgomery Tuesday
that President Wilson might lose one
vote from Alabama because of the in
dictment of Y. M. Quinn of Russe1lville
in connection with alleged infractions
of the state banking laws, investiga-
lions show conclusively that Mr. Quinn
is eligible to vote, that he will come
to Montgomery to vote for President
Wilson and Vice President Marshall,
and that even if he were disqualified
for any reason, the electoral college,
being democratic, would elect dem
ocrat as Mr. Quinn's successor and he
would cast the twelfth vote for the
democratic ticket
Democrats attributed the report to
the lack of thoroughness on the part
of those who started it as the political
code makes pisitive provision for the
filing of vacancies in the electoral
college. Section $50 of the political
code governing the electoral college
and those eligible makes the follow
ing provisions; "The electors of Presi-
dent and vice president are to assem-
state at the seat of government at -
o'clock noon on the second Monday in
January next after their election, or
at that hour on such other day as may
be fixed by Congress, to elect such
President and vice president. and those
of them present at that hour must at
once proceed by ballot and plurality
of votes to supply the places of those
who fail to attend on that day and
hour"
electoral college and can exercise all
rights. His trial will not be held until
after the electoral college meets, and
even if the Judgment of the court were
against him he would exercise this
right pending an appeal to the supreme
court. Mr.. Quinn's friends say the mat
ter has been adjusted and that he will
not be convicted
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-24

The Christian Endeavor society gave a
social at the dormitory Friday evening.
which was well attended and enjoyed
by all
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-24
Wheat From Argentina

Galveston, Tex, November 23.-The
American Steamship Ausable arrived here
Wednesday from Buenos Aires with a
Carlo of 10000 bushels of wheat. The
cargo is consigned to firm in Fort Worth.
and is the first wheat from Argentina
ever imported into the United States
through this port and in local shipping
circles, it is believed, this is the first
full cargo of Argentine wheat ever i'm
ported into the United States. The steam
ship Maumee is expected to reach here
in few days with another cargo of
wheat, and it is understood that a num-
Der of other shipments have been booked.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-24
One Republican Judge
Is Elected in State

Montgomery, November 23-(Spe-
cial.)-Offlcial returns canvassed on
Wednesday afternoon show that James
J. Curtis. republican, defeated T. L..
Sowell, democrat, for Judge of the
fourteenth circuit in the general cleo
ton. Curtis will succeed himself, be-
ing the only republican nominee for a
state or district office who was sue
cessful November Z. Several county
nominees Of the republicans and pro-
gressives were successful Curtis dis
trict is Walker and winston counties.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-24

A union Thanksgiving service will be
held in the Baptist church OF Thorsby at
10 o'clock Thanksgiving morning.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-24

Mr.. G. J. Flummer and family have
moved TO Thorsby from Ensley and are
living on the Amundsen place. Miss Ma
RE Flummer enrolled as a student at
Thorsby institute.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-24
THORSBY

Thorsby. November 23.-(SpeciaL )-Miss
Grace Maxwell and Mr.. Kinsler Terrell
went as delegates from the Thorsby
Christian Endeavor society to the district
Christian Endeavor convention at Selma
last week. They were accompanied By
Miss JENKINS and Miss Stoddard, teachers
OF the Institute.
The Christian Endeavor society gave a
social at the dormltory Friday evening
which was well attended and enjoyed
by all.
Mr.. G. J. Flummer and family have
moved to Thorsby from Ensley and are
living on the Amundsen place. Miss Ma
RE Flummer enrolled as a student at
Thorsby institute.
Mr.. John w. Ford. Jr attended the
older boys conference at Admission Mo-
yember II TO 10.
A number OF the young people Of Thors-
by attended the district Sunday school
convention at Collins chapel Sunday.
November 10. They report a good con-
vention. well attended by delegates from
the Sunday schools in the district.
A stereoptlcon lecture entitled Some
Glimpses of the Frontier" picturing homo
missionary work, will be given at the
Congregational church Sunday night.
November &c, at 7:3o o'clock.
The Helen Keller Literary society will
render a Thanksgiving programme next
Saturday night, November %, at Bates
hall.
A union Thanksgiving service will be
held in the Baptist church OF Thorsby at
10 o'clock Thanksgiving morning.
Mrs. ]. NJ. Graham has gone for
fortnight's stay at the home of her
parents.
Mr.. Thomas Bosworth, who has been
quite Ill for several days past is much
better.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-24

Mr.. John w. Ford. Jr.. attended the
older boys conference at Admission Mo-
yember II to 49,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-24
EAVES DIED A HERO, SAY
HIS SUPERIOR OFFICERS

(alas there are few who went in the
battle with us now desire to express
my thanks for your kind gift to them.
Should you desire any further informa-
ton. do not hesitate in writing me- as
shall be only too pleased to do anything
L can. Yours sincerely,
wv. T. ROGERS,
Captain o. c.. d Company"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-24

The Helen Keller Literary society will
render a Thanksgiving programme next
Saturday night November %, at Bates
hall
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-11-24
MORE HOUSES BUILT


Already a. number of large brick struc-
lures are being built by this company for
warehouses and machine shops, which is
giving employment to more men every
day. In their steel plants finished prod
ucts are coming out in large quantities.
The ore is mined out of the company S
mines, made into pig iron and carried to
the steel furnaces in a moulton condition,
where it is made into a number of differ
ent articles. They are manufacturers of
pig iron, steel, wire, nails, wire fencing,
barbed wire, staples, hay ties, merchant
bar steel and concrete bars.
One of the other Gadsden manufactured
articles is cast iron pipe and fittings.
There are three of these plants, giving
employment to a large number of per-
sons and circulating a large payroll
These plants. are the Gadsden Pipe COM
pany Cambel Manufacturing company
and the Coosa Pipe and Foundry COM
pany. Large quantities of cast iron pipe
are turn out in these plants and find a
ready sale.
Second in Importance in the city in the
matter of men employed and pay roll is
the Gadsden Car works, the car repair
ing and building shops of the Alabama
Great Southern railroad. Employing
more than 800 men, this company has a
monthly pay roll of $4,000, and turns out
more lDdI OVU llIiStlSu CdIS IL IntIlil.
These cars, however, are not all made in
the Gadsden shops. They are largely re-
built cars, though the shops are equipped
for the actual manufacture of cars.
1t is understood that this company is
planning considerable improvements for
it's plant, the nature of which has not
been officially given out. The cars built
and rebuilt here are for the exclusive use
of the Queen and Crescent system, and
officials are reluctant to state what will be
done.
ALABAMA CITY AN ASSET
Alabama City, while separate munich
pality, is considered one of Gadsden' 8
best assets from a business standpoint.
While there is line between the two
cities, they are so Joined that it appears
to be one town. Alabama City is strictly
a cotton mill town, the mills of the
Dwight Manufacturing company being To-
Gated here. This is one of the largest mills
in the state and gives employment to ap-
proximately 1910 with a monthly payroll
of $35 000
Alabama ty Is caA sidered one of the