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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-11
THE VETS AND DRYS

Bring crowd of Texls democrats
together (size immateriaD for any
formal purpose, and within five min
utes after the prayer invoking har-
mony on their counsels they II nave
segregated themselves into two
groups. They will have ceased TO be
democrats, except in name, and be-
come vets and drys, dntis and pros.
And they will see almost every ques-
tion that comes up through wet ard
dry spectacles, so that in strict real.
ity they are fundamentally as antag.
onistic as republicans and democrats.
Prohibition is as perennial as it is
paramount as an issue IN our politics.
The methods devised % keep il cut
side party councils have failed utter
ly. 1t determines most other decis-
ions and influences all of them, until
1t would hardly eXaggerate 20 say
that no question Is considered on its
own merits.-Dallas Morning News.
Jim Ferguson was elected soyarGor
on Il platform demanding that the pro
hibition question rest for while.
Every Texan would like to see a rest
from this discussion. The pros and
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-11

mated at Chicago instead of Mr..
Hughes, he might have composed ex-
actly this sort of a notification ad-
dress. There is no passion displayed
for democracy in government, either
in the United States or Mexico, and
it must be admitted, too, that the
speech throws no strong light upon
Mr.. Hughes capacity as a construct.
i've statesman. Where we look ex--
pectantly for indications of the lines
Mr.. Hughes would follow as presi-
dent we usually meet disappointment.
He is naturally highly critical of his
opponents record, but he is cautious,
reserved, even surprisingly ambiguous
at times concerning the program he
himself would follow in case he were
placed in charge of the government
Springfield Republican.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-11
A DANISH SCHOLARS VIEW OF
THE WAR.

We Danes are somewhat inclined
to admire their unity of spirit, for
their discipline, anG their organiza-
tion, as we'll as for their ability to
endure the sufferings of war without
murmur; and we often forget that
these qualities are to be found equal
ly among the other belligerents. If
we are impressed by the sight Of
two states resisting many other
states, if we are animated by a noble
feeling of sympathy for any one who
is fighting against foe stronger than
himself, we should consider another
aspect of the matter, and should re
are resisting so strongly is because
they had the greatest number of sol
diers fully equipped, and the largest
quantity of ammunition. The organi-
zation of which they are so proud has
reached a high level, but its normal
value still depends upon the object
for which it was created. If for
many years the object of this organi-
zation was the use or the most effec-
tive means for killing the largest pos
sible number of fellow men, it is no
longer an organization to which hu-
manity should attach increasing i'm
portance in the future. If the task
of safeguarding peace could be or
ganized as efficiently as the Germans
have organized their preparations for
war, mankind might rejoice at the
sight of a regenerated and civilized
Europe.
In connection with the war much
has been said OF German culture. No
one would deny that the Germans are
highly civilized, and that we are deep
ly indebted to them in science and
in mechanics, but that does not pre-
vent us from despising a government
which is so lax in its political morals
that ifhas recourse to a war of mines
and submarines against defenseless
non -combatants, and, worst of all, in
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-11
TIE DAILY ARDMOREITE

UP capital of at least s250,000 They
may lend money in any amount to an
individual, but in no case in excess Of
90 per cent of the value of the land
and 20 per cent of the value Of per-
manent Improvements thereon. These
banks may lend only to the extent of
fifteen times the value Of their capital
stock The restrictions in regard 10
interest rates are the same for both
systems of banks.
How this law will work, whether it
will be of any material benefit to the
farmer, is a matter that no one can
foretell at this time. The future VIII
tell If it should not work satisflc-
torily, it will be comparatively easy
to make such changes as experience
may dictate from time to time. -
Farmer and Stockman.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-11
The Strong Withstand the Heat of
Summer Be tier Than the Weak

Old people who are feeble, and younger
people who are weak will be strengthened
and enabled to go through the depress
ing heat of summer by taking regularly
and enriches the blood ard builds ur
the whole system. Soc.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-11

ants become angry at one another.
II really is not pleasant to live in
Texas until the state has settled the
prohibition issue.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-11

At the Ardmore Horse and Mule
Market, Saturday, August y, we will
sell to the highest bidder 20 head Of
mules and 10 head of horses, from
to s years old, IA to 151s hands
high Jack Miller. Phone red 922.
A
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-11
WIRELESS ESTABLISHED BE-
TWEEN GERMANY AND SPAIN.

The Hague, Netherlands, Aug. IL
1t is announced that wireless tele-
graphic communication has been es-
tablished between Germany and
Spain. The Spanish station carrying
on the service is that of Aranjuez-
radio A similar communication had
already been installed between Aus
tria- Hungary and Spain.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-11

Disappointing.
If a "standpatter" had been nomi-
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-06-08
LYONA CHURCH is A
FINE COUNTRY STRUCTURE

One Of the finest country church
es in this part Of the state is the
German Methodist church at Lyona
says the Junction City Union. Years
ago when the pioneers of that val
ley settled on their farms they Sc
lected the site for their house of
worship, and many years ago the
stone structure was built. The build
ing is modern and tust across the
street is the modern parsonage for
the minister. Of the church and his
family. Surrounding the church is
the fine grove and a large summer
building where the meals are served
during the annual camp meeting.
Back Of the church and IN a beau
tiful spot is the cemetery where
many Of the members Of the church
are buried. AS one goes through the
beautiful grounds he reads the
stones that have the names OF the
pioneer builders OF the great VAL
ley. All the names are familiar 10
and no prettier spot
could be found for the final resting
place OF the sturdy pioneers.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-06-08
CONDUCTOR HINcHEY RoUTs Bos
Mike Bested Six Tramps in Free-for-
all Fight Sunday

Mike Hinchey, conductor on No.
15S, through freight which goes
west through Abilene in the morn
ing, has the reputation of Fighter
to the finish" among the bos and
tramps who ride the rods and flat
cars as free passengers. Sunday was
not an exception for staging com
bats as far as Mike was concerned
and what might have been a very
one-sided contest was staged in the
U. p. yards here yesterday.
After Mike had taken one bo from
the train and to make certain of
his work.. driven him in a merry
chase south across the right-of-way
to the laundry building, six other
tramps, resenting the treatment of
their pal, started to clean up the
Hinchey however was prepared
or such emergencies and welding
IN iron rod to a good advantage
rave several OF the transients the
X. o." and came out the victor.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-06-08
HARRY FRITZ TO NEW YORK
FOR VOICE AND PIANO STUDY

Harry Fritz leaves tomorrow fol
an indefinite stay in New York City
where he will study advanced vocal
culture and piano instruction under
eminent musicians. He intends to
work his way, meeting all expenses
by choir work and the like. and he
has the admiration Of his many To-
cal friends in undertaking such a
worthy task.
He with two other friends, both
musicians who are going to take
similar work, one young man from
Oakland, Cal, and another from st.
Paul, Mich, have leased four
room apartment at 427 st. Johns
Place, Brooklyn, and will do all
their own cooking and housekeep-
ing. Their home is within scent
street car fare of Coney Island and
other popular places and they ex-
pect to have some good wholesome
recreation and amusement along
with their studies.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-06-08
TO INSPECT SCHOOLS
MEMBERS OF BOARD OF EDU.
CATION PLAN FOR BUILDING
Many OF Modern School Buildings of
State VIII Be Included in the
Trips-Loy Hege New
Science Instructor

The board of education in its reg
ular meeting at the high school last
night, made preliminary arrange
ments for an inspection trip of the
modern high schools of the state in
order to gain ideas and plans for a
new building that will doubtless be
erected here in the near future. The
entire board with w. A. Stacey will
make the trips, the first of which
will probably be taken next week.
The buildings at Kansas City, EN-
poria, Hutchinson, Atchison, Salina
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-06-08
SPEAKERS FOR STOCK MEN
Boosters Complete Program for this
Meeting June ~

DR.. G. w. McCampbdll of the
Agricultural College of Manhattan
and of the state live stock registry
board has accepted the invitation of
the Booster club and will address
the meeting of the farmers and
stock breeders of Dickinson county
at the Commercial club rooms on
Saturday June 18th.
c. M. Harger of the state board
of corrections will talk on "The
Stockman and the State" j. Mercer,
state live stock inspector, has been
invited to make an. address. The
program is now complete and the
invitations will be mailed this week.
A record breaker attendance is ex-
pected. The speakers on the pro-
gram are among the very best to be
secured in the state and the pro-
gram will be one Of much interest.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-06-08

with others will be included In the
various itineraries. The board will
do this travelling SO that the best
and most modern features can be
embodied in Abilene's new building.
Among other business transacted
was the proposition of the use of
the swimming pool for the summer
school classes. Arrangements are
new under way whereby the differ
ent classes will use the natatorium
an hour each, four mornings of the
week.
10y Hege OF Emporia was en-
ployed as an additional science and
agricultural instructor for the high
school. He has earned his Bachelor
of Arts degree at the College of
Emporia and received that of Bach
slor of Science at the Kansas State
Normal. Miss Marie Curry was re-
elected clerk for the ensuing year.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-06-08
PERSONS RUTHLESSLY
SHOOTING SONG BIRDS

The robins. English sparrows, red
birds. brown thrushes and other
species of the song birds have been
so exceptionally bothersome and in
furious to the early fruit and gar
den truck that many persons in
desperation have shot the songsters.
The few cherries. peas and mulber-
ries taken by the birds are trivial.
Have you not noticed how indus
triousiy the brown thrush CLEANS
your potato plants Of the bugs?
Complaints have come to the Of
ficers Of this law violation and H.
G. Engle, in this issue OF the Re-
fector. SERVES warning upon the
people in regard to the penalty for
The violation Of this ordinance.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-06-08
AUTOIsTs IN LUCKY ACCIDENT
Four Narrowly Escaped Death At
Chapman Creek Bridge

When the gasoline feed value re-
fused to work properly and giving
the engine an excess of gas which
caused the car to dash forward at
a high rate of speed and become
uncomfortable, the automobile of
Martin Whitney of TaImage crashed
into a railing of the bridge over
Chapman creek and then quickly
swerying across the structure, stop
ped as suddenly and unexpectedly
as 1t started with the iron railing
knocked loose and one front wheel
hanging in the air off the edge of
the bridge. If the car had gone a
few feet farther Mr. Whitney, Miss
Maud and Elizabeth Erwin and Mrs.
P. Verckler, the other occupants,
would have been thrown to a prob
able death in the creek 80 feet be-
low.
The accident happened at five
o'clock last evening on return trip
from Junction City. None of the
was injured with the
of Miss Maud Erwin and
Mrs. Verckler, who were only
bruised. ALI were badly
frightened. One fender was torn
off and bent axle was the only
iamage done to the car.
The machine was towed to Chap
nan and later driven home on its
,wn power.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-06-08
$4,000 RAISED BY EVANGELICALS
Construction Work on Church and
Parsonage to Start

The building committee elected
at meeting of the congregation OF
the Evangelical church some weeks
ago, met last night, formally or
ganized and elected the following
officers: Chairman, the Rev. Erff-
meyer; secretary, R. E. Huston, and
the Rev. H. E. Bower, pastor of the
local church as treasurer and finan-
cial agent will handle the funds in
the $4,000 building project which
they have inaugurated Six thousand
dollars has been pledged and sub
scribed and the actual work on
the construction of the parsonage
on East Sixth street and remodeling
the church structure will begin
within a few days.
It was decided that the building
work would be started when the
$4,000 had been raised. No definite
arrangements have been made for
the meeting accommodations while |
the work is under way.
Abilene will have a practically
1ew Evangelical church building to
Increase her municipal beauty by
his fall, according to the Rev. H. E.
Bower.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-06-08
HoBoEs ARE IN NEW CAMP
Moochers Enjoying Life In Abandon
ed Bridge Rendezvous

Twenty hoboes are encamped
south of the abandoned Rock is.
land railroad bridge across Mud
creek. They are living a life free
from all care and labor. Their sur
roundings serve them excellently.
Food is eaten with crude wooden
paddles and their beds are piles of
leaves covered by cast off quilts.
One "bo" has secured a piece of tin
roofing that serves him as a pallet.
Another uses battered gallon buck
ct for pillow. The creek serves as
washing place for both hands and
clothes.
The campers are undecided as to
how long they will remain here.
One of them said today that they
expected to move camp to Solomon
some time during the week and stop
there until the beginning of harvest
The moochers have removed their
rendezvous from the site south OF
the Union Pacific and sweet corn
now grows there. But they are per-
fectly content in their new location
and the bridge furnishes a harbor
from storms. Two young men from
the town journeyed into their midst
yesterday afternoon and they did
not get away until they had been
relieved of what spare cash they had
the sum of eight cents. 1t was not
extracted by violent means, only ON
a feeble voiced request for a mite
to help out in the "eats."
These human derelicts seems to
enjoy life and yesterday afternoon
1ne of their number was leading a
group of five in singing some of the /,
popular airs. A pocket worn and
altered song book was being used.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-06-08
II. O. BRAKEMAN FIGURED IN
SALINA CHICKEN THIEF RAID

R. c. Barekman, who taught In
the high school the past term, fig
ured prominently in the capture of a
night prowling chicken thief at sa-
lima Friday night, to which both the
daily papers devoted front page
column, decorating the story with
scare heads" Mr.. Barekman chanc-
ed to hear the muffled squawking
OF biddy at the untimely hour Of
twelve and arousing his neighbor
who in turn telephoned the sheriff.
A motor car was brought into use
and before many minutes had pass
ed the thief was captured and his
loot OF thoroughbred chickens tax
IN. Mr.. and Mrs. Barekman reside
It s25 East Beloit street salina.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-06-08
Supt. Ross to Address
Co. School Graduates

w. D. Ross, state superintendent
OF public instruction, will addres.
the 154 graduates of the rural and
graded schools of the county at the
graduating exercises to be held June
at the Seelye theatre. The graded
schools include those outside OF
the Abilene and Herington city
schools. The exercises had been
planned for June 8 when Governor
Arthur Capper was to speak, but
he is unable to fill the engagement
The names Of the pupils of the
nine-month schools who successful
ly passed the examinations for high
school entrance follow:
Helen Anderson, Carl Anderson,
Leslie Angst, Helen Bunnell, Clara
Bunnell, Hattie Butcher, Mabel
Barr Ida Barr, John Ballantyne;
Edith Beltz, Maxey Blesh, Rena
Bowyer, Gladys Bowser, Elizabeth
Botz. Augusta Brueggen, Genevieve
Brown, Irving Cheney, Reba Char
tier, Mildred Conkel, Helen Cusick,
Florence Cunningham, Harry DalSin,
John Delaney, Douglas, DeLong, |
Louise Dingler, Georgia Driscoll, |
Wilbur Ehrsam, Hortense Ehrsam.
Grace Eisenhower, Pancy Eames,
Martin Faith, Irma Fenstermacher,
Elmer Fields, Carl Flemming, Helen
Funk, Mabel Funk, Ida Gaiser, Mar
saret Geiser, Ruth Giffin, Ollie
ilenn, Lillian Graeber, Clellan Gishs
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-06-08
45 Per Cent Increase
In Personal Property

at $2S,S36,169 by the county as.
SCISSORS. This does not include the
value of the railroads, corporations
and the like, which are assessed by
the state tax commission. With
this tremendous item. the 2S mil
lions will be practically doubled.
The worth Of buildings and i'm
provements on the land in Abilene
is fixed at $1,871,57S. The average
valuation per acre placed upon the
land of the county is $39.34.
Liberty with personal property
worth. $1,32S,591, ranks the second
richest Of the townships of Dickin-
son while Buckeye is third at ST.
159,591. This is exclusive of the
towns.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-06-08

According to the assessors re-
suits which have been totaled and
compiled at the county clerks office
the value of personal property in
Dickinson county has increased As
per cent in the past year or $4,260,-
1876, with $13,704,359 for 1916 as
compared with $9,444,163 in 1915.
The increase will be even greater
than this according to H. w. King,
county clerk, who says the tax
commission valuations will raise
the amount. s1,617,990 worth of
personal property is listed for Abb
lene alone and outside of the city
in Grant township $415,S65.
The real estate and improve
ments on it in this county is fixed
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-06-08

| Widlet Hassler, Elsie Haas, Irene
Habaker, Harvey Herman, Cecilia
lssitt, Mildred Johnson, Marie JUL
ian, Francis Kanehl, Ralph Klamm,
Ruth Klingberg, Eddie LeFever.
Ihos.- Leasure, Harry Lederer, Joe
Larson, Veva Lynch, Bettay Maill,
Chas. Martin, Edna Miller, Aileta
Medley. Velma Norman, Clarence
Neaderhiser, Dorothy Neely, Nellie
Peterson, Roy Rasher, Eva Reed.
Avelyn Rowe, Harvey Rock, Cliff
ford Schorling, Mae Schneider. Nina
Scott, Anna Schwader, Alfred
shrouf, May Sower, Hazel Spangler,
Joe Srack, lola Stewart, Milo Stew
art, Iryan Steele, Irene Sullivan.
Mary Sullivan, Adaline Sullivan.
Clarence Tiele, Harold Tonkin, Iva
Weckel, Geo. Westrup, Lulu Young.
w. d. Ross, state superintendent
Of public instruction will address
The common school graduates of the
county at the Seelye theatre Thurs
lay evening, June 8, at 8 o'clock.
rhere will be no admission charge
md every one is invited.
The program follows. Music,
Presbyterian orchestra; Readings,
day Hinkle, Harold Hoffman, Harry
)akin, Helen Burdick; musical
umbers, Ethel Gugler, Marie JUL
an; violin solo, Miss Ruby Norman;
ddress, w. d. Ross; presentation
diplomas, w. S. Robb. principal
J. G. H. S.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-06-08
GREEN BUGS RUIN ENTIRE
OATS FIELD IN SALINE

salina Union: Nels Lindberg, a
prominent resident Of Marquette.
was in the city. Mr.. Lindberg says
the green bug has worked great
havoc with the oats crop. The little
bugs have practically cleaned out
most Of the fields. As a result the
oats fields are yellow. Only where
the oats have headed before the
green bug got to it does Mr.. Lind
berg believe there viii be any crop.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-06-08
DO YOU KNOW THAT

3 Today is always the best
4 day to clean up?
z Fresh air, food, rest
= these three combat tubercu-
4 losis.
q The U. s. public health
q service has reduced typhoid
= fever 80 per cent in some
q communities?
y Oyereating, constipation,
& lack of exercise, foul air,
= eye strain, may produce !!
z headache?
3 Polluted drinking water .
= causes many deaths? ,
z An efficient health officer 4
= is a good community invest 4
: ment? 4
Bad teeth handicap chill 4
dren? A
insufficient sleep endan- 4
gers health? 4
A~A = AAAAAAAAA
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-06-08

For week ending June s, 1916:
VIM. Burk, R. e. Denton. c. F.
Finch, J. G. Hughes, e. A. Meeham,
Fred Morton, Charlie Pond, Miss
Eta Reed.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1916-06-08
CONVENTION NEWS

The news of the Republi-
can and Progressive National
conventions at Chicago this
week will be covered by the
Reflector as usual fully. The
conventions will meet We'd
nesday morning and probably
continue until Saturday af-
ternoon. The Reflector will
have a daily telegraph SER
vice covering ali the import
ant points of the sessions
and also special reports from
the hall. This information
will be hulletined and it will
be complete story of what
is going on. Both the Pro-
gressive and Republican
conventions will be covered
by this report.
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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1916-12-12

Members of the history department
OF the Hammond Wonlan's Club had
their own state for the study subject
yesterday afternoon at the meeting
with Mrs. Roy C. Fowler in Detroit
street. The meeting began with the
singing of Indiana by the members.
Mrs. s. E. Swain. leader of the current
event topics. called upon each one to
contribute some fact concerning In
diana and many interesting things
were brought out. Mrs. Henry Burk
told OF the formation of the constitu-
ton of Indiana and Mrs. Q. c. e. Mat
thies talked on the early history OF
the state. A feature of the program
was the talk by DR.. Weis on the
Health Laws of Indiana DR.. Weis
traced the history of Indiana laws per-
tanning to health from the first health
officer appointed in the state up to the
present time and clearly outlined the
present duties of the office. The host
esses: Mesdaznes Roy C. Fowler. Wal
ter Wise, David Hirsch. John Claus
sen and w. f. Nagel served refresh
ments during the social hour.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1916-12-12
Xmas Shopping in Ham
mond's Store De Luxe. !.

When we say that Nelson's Drug
store is Hammond's Store De Luxe we
believe that we are not making any
extravagant claims but insist that we
are quite modest. Our reasons will
be apparent to anyone who has visit
ed this store, well lighted night and
day. clean and sanitary. with ladies
retiring room.
Our holiday stock consists of high
grade toilet articles. such as Perfumes.
Toilet Water, Atomizers, Face Powders,
Manicure Sets. Partisan Ivory in sets
and separate pieces. Fountain Pens
the new Ingersou Watches. Fancy
Pocket Knives. Cigars. Briar and Mer-
schaum Pipes. Cigar and Cigarette
Holders. Cigar and Cigarette Cases.
Cold and Silver Clutch Pencils. Ever
Ready Flash Lights. Cameras and
Photo Albums. Beautiful engraved
Xmas and New Years cards. tags and
Xmas parcel wrapping material. =
selection Of Cranes box writing paper
and correspondence cards. such as has
never been shown before and Johns
tons CANDIES in packages from 10c
up to $500. When anyone gives a
package Of Johnston's Candies he can
rest assured that ii is the best and
coming from Nelson's makes 1t doubly
so, because we are receiving fresh
shipments almost daily.
There are hundreds Of other items