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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17

departure of Mr.. Martin and his fam
lily from the city will be regretted
He has been appointed to a graduate
fellowship at the Iowa State Univer-
sity, Iowa City, and, where he will
study for Doctor of Philosophy de-
gree. He is DESTROYS of accepting and
therefore will resign. He will also
teach at the university.
Mr.. Martin will have completed two
years as pastor here the first of Sep
TENDER, and he will Immediately
move to Iowa City. During his pas
torate at the Abilene church, the
membership has materially increased
and there has been a marked spiritual
growth. The church has undergone
improvements and Mr.. Martin has
served well in the ministerial associa-
ton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
PLAN 3O-DAY UNION REVIVAL.
Ministers of Abilene Hope to Bring
Henry Olstrom Here.

An effort is being made by several
ministers of the town to have a big
union thirty-day eyangelistic meeting
in Abilene, starting the middle of Dc.
tober. Unofficial announcement OF
this was made last night by DR.. Dut-
ton at the union services at the Gar
den theatre, All the ministers favor
the project, but several have yet to
present it to the official church laity.
A large tabernacle seating probably
two thousand persons will be erected
The ministers are striving to get
Henry Olstrom, of Greencastle, Ind,
an evangelist of nation-wi note, to
come here, and the chances are good.
He has worked with J. Wilbur Chap
man and other great evangelists. Mr..
Olstrom has had seven return en-
gagements in Chicago and four in
New York. He asks no future finan-
cial guarantee for travelling, taber-
nacle, boarding, and salary expenses,
and assumes the responsibility of
raising all. Mr. Olstrom is a man
Of great personality and strength
and the project for Abilene seems as
;ured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
LADIES RAISE $500 FOR LUTH-
ERAN CHURCH IMPROVEMENT

The congregation of the Lutheran
church will have services in the
church tomorrow for the first time
in four weeks. In that time it has
undergone extensive interior i'm
provements and the Ladies' Aid So
ciety, always reliable source of
church funds, has raised the $500
which made possible a new oak floor,
new wall tinting, a repainted ceiling,
revarnished woodwork, and new in
direct electric light fixtures which are
yet to be installed Much credit is
due the ladies for the manner in
which they have provided for the new
The new decorations
add an attractive lustre to the
church interior.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
CANDIDATES SPENT $1,177.7O
Cost Seven Nomination Candidates
Nary Cent to Campaign.

Thirty-three candidates for nomi.
nations to county offices have filed
their campaign expense accounts
with H. w. King, county clerk Sew
eral of the defeated candidates have
failed to file, although required to do
so by law, within ten days after the
primary election. Seven of the thirty
three spent nary cent in their canl-
paign, while the average expenditure
for the thirty-three was $35.6S, with
a total of $1,177.70. The individ lal
amounts ranged from soc to $115.25.
Four candidates for sheriff, who have
filed their accounts, spent a total of
$284.5S. The large number of con-
tested nominations caused the ex-
penses of the candidates to be larger
this year. Eight spent less than a
dollar and eleven less than ten. Aug
IL, the time expired when all candi-
dates should file their sworn state
ment
The law gives a candidate for any
office the privilege of spending 10
per cent of the yearly salary of the
office for which he is striving, for
expenses exclusive of nee
essary travelling and hotel expenses.
This amount may be expanded for any
primary, general or special election.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
The Hadyn Chorus.
AUGUSTANA SYNOD OF
LUTHER LEAGUE CONVENED

The Salina Luther League August
ana Synod convened at Enterprise
Thursday and Friday, last week
There we're three sessions held at
Bethlehem church and very import
ant and interesting business meeting
was held by the delegates. Among
other business a new constitution was
adopted. And a generous Offering
was received for the vayamon Luth-
eran church at Porto Rico. which was
erected by the young people Of Kan
sas.
All delegates at Enterprise we're
rendered a most hearty welcome.
Meals we're served TO the visiting
delegates in a large tent outside the
church.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
THE NATION Is SHOCKING.
LY UNPREPAREp.

1t is apparent that we are
shockingly unprepared. There is
no room for controversy on this
point since the object lesson on
the Mexican border. All our
available regular troops Cess, l
believe, than 100000 are there
or In Mexico, and as these have
been deemed insufficient the en-
tire national guard has been or
dered out. That is, we are sum-
moning practically all our NOV
able military forces in order to
prevent bandit incursions. In
view OF the warnings of the past
three years, 1t is inexcusable
that we should find ourselves in
this plight. For our faithful
guardsmen. who with fine pa
triotism responded to this call
and are bearing this burden,
have nothing but praise. But l
think 1t little short of absurd
that we should be compelled to
call men from their shops, their
factories, their offices and their
professions for such a purpose.
This, however, is not all The
units Of the national guard were
at peace strength, which was
only about one-half the required
strength. 1t was necessary to
bring In recruits. for the most
part raw and unframed. Only a
small percentage of the regiments
recruited up to war strength will
have had even a years training
in the national guard. which at
the maximum means a hun
dred hours Of military drifl. and.
on the average, means much less.
Men fresh from their peaceful
employments and physically I'M
prepared have been hurried to
the border for actual service.
They were without proper equip
ment, without necessary sup
plies; suitable conditions of trans
portation were not provided Men
with dependent families were
sent, and conditions which should
have been well known were dis
covered after the event. And
yet the eXigency. comparatively
speaking. was not a very grave
one. 1t involved nothing that
could not readily have been fore
seen during the past three years
of disturbance and required only
a modest talent for organization.
That this administration while
its course in Mexico
should have permitted such con-
1itions to exist is almost in
'redible.-From Mr.. Hughes
Speech Of Acceptance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
REV. H. F. MARTIN WILL RESIGN
Abilene Pastor Appointed to Fellow
ship at Iowa University.

The Rev. Horace p Martin, at the
morning services of the Lutheran
church, yesterday morning, announc-
ed a meeting of the congregation,
Sunday, Aug. 90, at which time he
will tender his resignation as pastor
of the church to take effect Sept. l.
The notice came as surprise to every
member of the congregation and the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
Advertised Letters.

Advertised mail for the week end
ing Aug. IA, 1916:
Jane Barskey Miss Nellie Baker,
N. Blakemore. John Burns, Geo. e.
Kenne, Mrs. Earl McLane, James
Perry, A. G. Pond, Mrs. Jas. Ryan,
Lloyd Shadden, Mike Switzer, r. T.
Stephens, Jane Saldibar.
Persons calling for the above mail
will please ask for advertised mail.
One cent will be charged for each let
ter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
WORK DAY AND NIGHT
OIL DRILLING IN GEARY

The men who have the contract fol
the drilling Of the prospect well or
the Henry Stillwagon farm in East
ern Geary, have contract calling
for the well to be 1900 feet deep,
says the Junction City Union. The
rig and all the tools for well of that
depth have been hauled to the well
and the outfit is one of the best ever
used in wild cat country.
Night and day shifts have started
the drilling and there will be no let
up on the work.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17

tack of indigestion at seven thirty
O'Clock this morning. He did not re
gain consciousness until noon and
since then has been showing signs OF
improvement. The attack was sud
den. Friends and relatives were at
first alarmed at his condition.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17

Mr.. Cain was an Abilene resident
for many years. He was chaplain of
the Abilene Post. G. A. r., and pastor
of the local Baptist church and has
served other charges over the county.
He was one OF the pioneer pastors in
Dickinson. Friends here have re-
ceived no other word of his death
than the above dispatch.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
SIX EPWORTH LEAGUERS
TO BALDWIN INSTITUTE

Six members of the Epworth
League left this morning for Baldwin
City to attend the institute in session
there this week. Dr. Dutton went al
so and will deliver his course of lee
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17

lures given at the Missouri and Indi-
ana institutes. Those attending from
Abilene are: Misses Eva Danford,
Irene Graham, Gladys Hippo and
Pearle Carver; Mr.. Howard Step and
Mr. Charles Snider. -
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17

Manhattan, Kan, Aug. 15.-Bot-
tom corn is standing the dry weather
better than expected, but upland
corn, where the soil is light, has burn
ed badly.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
JAYHAWKER TABLOIDS


Clay Center, Kan, Aug. 15.-De-
termined to teach autoists the traffic
regulations, the city fathers here
have erected sign posts in the middle
of the street intersections reading,
turn right"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17

Wichita, Kan, Aug. 15.-Hotels
here are up to date. Some of them
provide pretty hat checkers at the
dining room doors who also take tips.
Even Topeka is behind in this mod
ern custom.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17

Dead horses and cattle removed
free. Phone charges refunded. Call
234, 731, 1850. Dederick Rendering
Works. WITT
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
ABILENE BAPTIST
PASTOR DIES AT WICHITA

Wichita, Aug. 14.-The Rev. w.
A. Cain. aged "A, for fifty years a
Baptist minister, died here Friday
night. He served in the Civil War
and was active in G. A. R. circles
He came to Wichita from Abilene
eight years ago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17

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
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
Republican Committee Meeting.

Tho Dickinson County Republican
central committee will meet at the
court house in Abilene, Tuesday,
August %, at $50 IN. r. r. Conk-
lin, chairman; H. G. Kyle, secretary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
II. X. EICHOLTZ FOUND
UNCONSCIOUS IN ROOM
IFrom MondaE 5 DAMN. !

H. X. Eicholtz was found by his
mother in his room at the residence,
West Third street, in a unconscious
faint and suffering from an acute at
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-08-17
ABOUT THE CHAUTAUQUA
3 & 4 AAA = & & & : : = &
Bellino.


Bellino.
There is no music in the world
more enhancing than an accordion
well played. This opinion bars &C
Gordon players who make a wheezy
bellows out of the instrument Uncle
Joe Cannon was justified not long
ago when he became excited in his
home town, Danville, ILL.,, upon hear
ing the accordion playing of Sam Bel
limo. Bellinos accordion is divine.
1t has 161 keys and cost Sam $3.50,
but it is Sans fingers which count.
Bellino will be heard both afternoon
and evening at our chautauqua this
season.
The Hadyn Chorus.
The world is all the more interest
ing the more you know of 1t. This is
so in all lines. Have you ever thought
of the origin of music that is on
your lips every day? Many of the
HYMNS and songs most sacred to you
have descended to you fom centuries
back, and have been taken from the
finest music written. The Hadyn
Chorus will sing some of it at the
chautauqua. And it will be old
hymns you love.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-09-29
Internal Development
Greatest Need of u. S,

Kansas City, Mo-, Sept. 29.-Devel-
opnnent of the internal resources of the
United States, rather than striving
after foreign commerce, was urged as
the greatest opportunity before this
country, in an address here today by
Joseph Hirscn of Corpus Christi, Tex,
before the annual convention of the
American Bankers association. Mr.
Hirsch, himself a banker, is member
of the associations agricultural COM
mission and his address served as the
annual report of that committee.
The work being done throughout the
United States, particularly in the
south, for the development of agricuI-
tural communities, was outlined by
Mr.. Hirsch. He spoke OF improved con-
ditions-still inferior, however. he said,
to the countries of Europe that prac-
tice intensified farming-and told how
country farm advisers, agricultural as
sociations, boys and girls clubs, COL
leges and schools and various organiz-
ations were instilling ideas of better
country life throughout the nation.
The agricultural betterment work
being done in practically every state in
the union was outlined by Mr.. Hirsch
and he declared that 1t was his hope
that soon every county in all the
states would have employed q farm
demonstration agent through coop
Grafton with the federal department of
agriculture. This can be done, he said,
by the Smith Lever act under which
there now lis available $l,5S0,000, but
which will increase half million dol
lars each year until 1922 when it will
have reached $45S0, 900, contingent up
ON similar appropriations from the
states.
"Seventy-fiye demonstration agents
have been employed in Indiana, Illi-
nois and Minnesota, and they have inn
maassirabIy increased the wealth of
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-09-29

their states, by develorment of the
da1rying and livestocq industries" he
said. These states have been fore
most in the development of the con-
solidated rural and agricultural high
schools and good roads movements
Michigan has more than fifty ag-
ricultural schools and Missouri "has
done some remarkable county agent
work" Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and
Oklahoma report increasing interest
in the work" Through improved farm
ing methods, Kansas has become one
of the richest states in the union.''
Mr.. Hirsch touched upon the work
being done by practically all the states,
but 1t was of the south, however, of
which Mr.. Hirsch spoke at the great
est length. Texas was declared to have
employed already more than one hun
|dred agents and bankers committee
composed of one member from each
county is fostering the improvement
spirit. Last year, the states cotton
warehouse capacity was increased by
more than 100000 bales, and state
wide campaign now is being conducted
for increased livestock production.
Southern bankers have been par
ticularly active, because the need of
agricultural development has come
more closely home to the bankers of
the SOUTH Mr.. Hirsch said.
The great rural problem of this
country, as It has been of all coun-
tries, Is to make nation Of land own
|ers,' Mr. Hirsch added. THE future
|of this nation depends upon its agri-
|cllturaI prosperitye The establishment
of agricultural schools and the con-
|soiidation of rural schools, which will
give our farm children educational fa-
|cilities equal to those enjoyed by their
brothers and sisters OF the towns, con-
|stitute the foundation of permanent
agricultural prosperity
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-09-29
British Are Said to
Be Most Implacable
Foe--Has Praise for
German Patriotism

Berlin Londoneermany will perssvero until ~o'
rechstas yesterday by Chancellor Won Beth
oes, according the full text Of the speech made public
here today.
The chancellor declared this years harvest made eermanys RS
sion Attacking Great Britain ne
breaking international law after an
esostea Hereest and most
obstinate enemy
declared who would hesitate to u::
this available instrument Of battle that would
really should be hanged"
Concluding the speech the chancellor exclaimed;
will permitted to think Of while her house
burning exnsush the fire. Tho retchstag ADJOURN
ed until Oct
those circulating the reports
that fighting being employed to the FULL
possible
"When 1914" 1--WE had to draw the sword
harth and homes against the might
overwhelming coalition Ardent and until then unknown
and often ignored patriotism famed in hearts deyns death
victory Today, after fighting struggling
suffering than before that there is only
watchword-naneIy, perseVere and win
1--WE will
whether odstuHs would
suffice This years harvest makes much
Speaking suHngs the people, the chancellor satd'
81 bow head before herosm suffering
field heroicaly hstandng
saults ho superior numbers fighting with the ut
hstoryhas before
the like"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-09-29
?.
SPEAKERS
PROMISED
Fairbanks, Vice-presidential
Candidate, Speaks at Bis
marck October 13

William Lemke, chairman of the Re-
publican state central committee, just
returned from Chicago, where he con-
ferred with officers Of the Republican
national convention, comes home en-
thusiastic at the political situation, as
it affects G. o. P. chances.
Its Hughes" says Mr.. Lemke. His
election is assured-and the G. @. P.
movement is gaining greater impetus
from day to day."
Mr.. Lemke at once opened the G. O.
p. headquarters for this state, being
at the Gardner hotel, with Mr.. Lemke
and James Blatchford in charge.
Fairbanks at Bismarck.
c. W. Fairbanks, vice presidential
candidate of the Republican party
will deliver an address at Bismarck
ment made by Mr.. Lemke this morn
ing. 1t will be his lone address in this
state.
United States Senator Knute Nelson
of Minnesota, comes to the state about
the middle of October, and likely will
cover the same route that was taken
by William Jennings Bryan.
Clifford Pinchot, Progressive party
leader, also comes to this state for
four addresses-speaking in Grand
Forks, Minot, Bismarck and Fargo, ac-
cording to present plans.
Andrew Bauchfield of Pennsylvania
a German speaker, will spend next
week in the state, speaking in the
southwest district.
Manahan's Dates = ,
Mr. Lemke today announced James
Manahan's dates-the former Mime
sofa congressman, spending ten days
here at this time, and also returning
later. Mr.. Manahan's dates follow:
Today--Davenport, Casselton and
Valley City.
Saturday, Sept. 3o.-Hannaford,
Cooperstown and Finley.
Monday, Oct. 2.-McVille, Devils
Lake and Lakota.
Tuesday, Oct. 3.-Leeds, Willow City
and Bottineau.
Wednesday, Oct. 4.-Omemee, Ro-
| lette and Dunseith.
Thursday, Oct. 5.-Bisbee, Canoo
and Starkweather.
The balance of his schedule Is not
yet definitely arranged.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-09-29
Last Act of Kick In,
Last For Frederick
Won Rensselaer,; Dies

Mabon Of st. Paul, arrived, without
regaining consciousness.
Mr.. Won Rensselaer,, previous to
coming here, played fourteen months
in stock at the Schubert theatre in St
Paul, and was formerly q member of
the Ben Greet Chautauqua players
During his career as an actor, he was
affiliated with Minnie Madeline Fisk
Otis Skinner and Ben Norris. He al
so played n several bills with George
Halliday, manager of the Orpheum
stock company.
The body is being held at the Luger
parlors pending word from relatives
The father is said to live in Water
loo, N. Y, and brother, William, at
Evanston, Ill.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-09-29

further information.
An empty purse was lying beside
the body, but the police scout the idea
that he had been robbed. A valuable
watch was untouched in his pocket.
Police officers Charles Anderson and
NICK Konen saw the man on lower
Front street yesterday, and say that he
appeared in good health and spirits.
The body, is at the Gard &. Moore
parlors. The county coroner, DR.. Sam
Mitchell of Mapleton, will be here late
today to investigate.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-09-29

Little did the audience know that
Frederick Won Rensselaer,, SO, mem
.ber of the stock company playing at
the Orpheum theatre, was dying in the
last act of the last show Of Kick In,
Wednesday night when he struggled
through his part after uttering the
closing phrase" Well, Chick, we'll call
it a good days work, and we'll all go
home"
A few moments later he was taken
to his apartments critically i'll,
developing paralysis, lapsing into un-
consciousness at noon yesterday, and
being taken to a local hospital where
he died at 7:15 o'clock this morning,
an hour after his fiance, Miss Gerda
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-09-29
Isn't a Believer in
Fihbustering, Says
Hughes, Answering Olney

Saratoga Springs. N. Y, Sept. 20
Charles e. Hughes last night told the
Republican unofficial state convention
here why he had not urged Republican
senators to filibuster Ito the last
ditch" against the. passage of the
Adamson eight-hour law passed to
avert the threatened railroad strike
The nominee declared he did not be-
lieve In filihustering for one thing and
that IL the majority ia congress had
determined to pass the bill there was
no reason whatever why its passage
should have been delayed by filibust-
ering tactics.
'It (the administration acted with
swiftness," Mr.. Hughes said, "and it
cannot now cry that a Republican
candidate a thousand miles away
should have saved 1t from carrying
out it's fixed determination"
The nominee read to the convention
correspondence between Chairman
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-09-29

CONE into
TEXAS

Washington. Sept 2s. General
Funston advised the war department
today that band Of thirty armed
Mexicans crossed into American terri
tory yesterday near YaIeta, Texas, but
retreated across the Rio Grande with
out firing when their presence was
discovered.
The Mexicans belonged to the COM
mand OF Colonel ReveL a Carranza
officer, who, with other de facto Off
cials assured General Bell the incident
would not be repeated.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-09-29
Dead Body Of Man
Found on Lower'Front
Street This Morning

The body Of man. partially identi-
fed as that of Peter Smith, laborer,
was found by oficer James Milligan
near the Fargo-Detroit Ice Co.'S ware
houses at Front and First streets at 7
o'clock this morning. There were no
marks of violence on the body, and
heart failure is believed responsible
for his demise.
Identification was partially estab-
lished by a cashiers check for $31,
drawn on the Farmers State bank Of
Mantador, N. D., and time book. The
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-09-29

Newland Of the senate interstate COM
merce committee; Harry A. Wheeler.
chairman of the committee on railroad
situation of the chamber of commerce
Of the United States and President
Wilson-none of the letters was from
the president, but he was addressed
in the correspondence-to uphold his
contention that 5000 firms and
the country had asked
the presiders- toStake action before the
threatened strike situation became
acute. Mr.. Hughes also quoted an
extract from the presidents address
to congress on the subject. to support
his claim that the bill should not have
been passed.
A question asked by Richard Olney,
secretary of state under President
Cleveland, as to why Mr.. Hughes had
not urged Republican senator's to fill
buster against the BILL was made the
occasion of Mr.. Hughes declaration.