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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-09-28
GOV. CAPPER COMING
VIII Make An Auto Trip Through
Dickinson Soon

Believing that all the people OF
Kansas have right to see and hear
those who would manage the af-
fairs of the state, Governor Capper
is planning to be at our doorstep
very soon.
Beginning on Oct 2 he will spend
three weeks in the western half of
the state. Using his own automo-
bile, he will visit more than forty
counties, making in some instances
four counties a day He will be ac-
companied by the local Republican
candidates in each county. and while
this whirlwind trip may make his
visits at some towns at an unusual
hour. 1t is believed that the people
are so keenly interested in the
affairs of their state that they will
be willing to meet him at whatever
time of day he is able to come.
In order that he might make
this trip he has taken no vacation
of any kind this summer, but has
been arranging his official work in
order that he might make this ex-
tended trip at this time
He will be in Abilene at D. m.
on Saturday. Oct. IA. and will ap-
preciate an opportunity to talk and
visit with as many Of the people of
this county as possible. Our people
will no doubt give him a hearty
welcome
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-09-28
j. w. Young's Corn
Making Ninety Bushels

The forty-four bushels of corn
donated by j. w. Young to the
Ministerial association for the bene-
fit of the union tabernacle meet
ings sold at the fair Friday for
1890 or an average of 80 cents
per bushel. The forty-four bushels
were taken from less than half an
acre. thus showing a yield of ninety
bushels an acre. The corn was
grown on creek bottom land north
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-09-28
PLENTY OF WINTER FEED
IN DICKINSON COUNTY

Farmers of Dickinson county,
Kan, will have a great variety of
winter feed for stock of the cheap
varieties. T. W. Reynolds says be-
sides the large amount of alfalfa
and prairie hay, that wheat will
make strong growth this fall, and
provide good winter grazing. Heavy
rains have put the ground in a
condition which will force an early
growth of wheat.-Drovers Tele-
gram.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-09-28

Curry made an active canvass and
distributed over 1900 buttons bear
ing the imprint Il am for bigger
and better schools printed in black
on a back ground of orange sur
rounded by brown, being the high
school colors. AS far as can be es-
timated from the reception given
the students over eighty per cent OF
the voters have already expressed
their preference for increased school
facilities.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-09-28
WILSON CHANGED HIS MIND
AGAIN-WON'T VISIT DAM

J. b. Case. chairman OF the board
OF governors of the National Irri-
cation congress, received a telegram
today that President Wilson, who
had promised to attend the meeting
at FL Paso and dedicate the Ele-
phant Butte dam, has changed his
mind and will not attend. The event
had been widely advertised and was
expected to attract thousands
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-09-28

of town and was cultivated three
times. Mr. Young used covering
shovels set three inches below the
level of his plaw share in planting
his corn, thus loosening the soil to
a considerable depth below the row.
To this method is attributed the
heavy yield. Mr.. Young has As
acres of corn this year that will
make from 40 to 80 bushels per
acre.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-09-28
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS

On October /, 1916, the
Weekly Reflector will be
cash in advance to out of
Dickinson county subscrib-
ers. The high cost of paper,
extra expense for postage and
mailing, and loss in collec-
tion makes this move abso-
lutely necessary.
The out-of-county subscrib-
ers who have not paid up
arrears and a year in ad-
vance will receive no Weekly
Reflector after Oct. /, 1916.
4 a a a a a n a a a a 4 a
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-09-28

b. J. speIIman Dies

Word was received Dy friends here
Friday telling of the death of Ben
jamin Spellman who passed away at
Sylvia. Kansas, that morning after
a months illness with typhoid few
er. The body was taken to Clay
Center, for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Push.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-09-28
Rummage Sale

A rummage sale will be held Oc-
tober T. All persons having contri-
buttons please notify one Of the
following persons: Mrs. 0. A. Sterl,
Mrs. Knerr, Mrs. Troup, Mrs. Har-
ger, Mrs. r. M. White. DIV
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-09-28
DICKINSON COUNTY CLUB
ORGANIZED IN

w. T. Hopkins, 1917 North Sew
enth street, Kansas City, Kan, and
other former residents of Dickin-
son county. Kansas. are organizing
a Dickinson county club. Mr.. Hop
kins is a former Enterprise man
and brother of Mrs. c. A. Hoff-
man of that city
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-09-28
TAG DAY NETS OVER FORTY
DOLLARS FOR HIGH school

High school tag day netted S42.50
for the students activity fund. A
number Of high school girls under
the direction OF Jesse Arndt Leone
Forney. Nyrrl Rodney and Frances
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-09-28
CONVICT -FOUR GAMBLERS,
WARRANTS FOR FIVE MORE

Four men, whose names we are
asked to withhold. we're convicted
before Justice Quinn OF shooting
craps and were each fine $40 and
costs. The charges we're sworn to
by County Attorney Bischoff. War
rants have been issued for five
more men on the same charge.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-09-28
District Clerk

The only question regarding the
candidacy Of L. E. Jeffcoat, who is
the Republican nominee for district
clerk, is how large will be his ma
jority? Gene Jeffcoat is one of
Abilene's young men who has the
respect of everybody. Always ac-
commodating. always willing to do
little more than his share, and
with energy and ability he will make
a model clerk of the court. He has
grown up here in this county and
never has been found wanting in
any position where he was placed.
He has the qualifications for first
class county officer, and his election
in November will show how wide
is his popularity.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-09-28
Republican Candidates
Entitled to Support
without fear or favor, and who's
judgment is sound and safe.

without fear or favor, and whose
judgment is sound and safe.
Probate Judge
1t has long been recognized that
the office of probate Judge ought
to be filled by an attorney. Many
legal questions come before that
officer. and the Republicans have
nominated a man who is in every
way fitted for the place. John G..
Roger is lawyer, and man Of
wide experience in the world with
hosts of friends who have the ut
most respect for his ability. He will
preside over the probate court with
great ability, and is in every way a
man who will reflect credit upon
the county. In the handling of es-
tates and the juvenile court work
he will be an ideal probate judge,
and Dickinson county is going to
place him in that office at the cleo
tion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-09-28
Treasurer

When Mr.. Newton Cole was elect
ed county treasurer two years ago
it was understood that the county
would have a first class official, and
he has certainly made good. The
county treasurer's office is one OF
importance, and his experience as
bookkeeper, and his unvarying
courtesy has enabled him to handle
the county's financial affairs in a
manner that has won the respect
and admiration of every citizen. His
denomination without opposition was
a tribute to the success with which
he has managed the office, and his
reelection will be matter of course
as it should be.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-09-28
County Clerk

II is common remark that every
visitor to the court house gets the
best of courtesy and accommodation
in the county clerks office. Into
that office probably go more peo-
pie than to any other there, and
every visitor is given the most
careful attention. The books OF
Dickinson county never have been
kept more perfect than under Coun-
ty Clerk H. w. King. He and his
assistant, Mrs. King, have made a
record for themselves for accuracy
and accommodation, and the eoun-
ty appreciates it, MIR. Kings renom-
ination for county clerk was won by
the service he had given, and his
reelection will be matter of course
next November. He is an officer
that the county appreciates, and 1t
will be glad to have him remain for
another term.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-09-28
Sheriff

When the Republicans of Dickin-
son county nominated D. w. Nail
of Herington for sheriff they Sc
lected a man who will handle the
affairs of that office as they should
be handled He is possessed of rare
executive ability, and unflinching
courage, and when he takes office
next January there will be sheriff
in the court house who will stand
with the best in Kansas. Mr.. Naill
has lived in Dickinson county for
forty years, and is known probably
to as many people as any person in
it, and no one knows anything of
him except kindness and good
nature and good deeds. Hundreds
of families have had his assistance
at one time or another, and they
will not forget it when they come
to vote in November Herington
gave him splendid support at the
primary and 1t will be repeated at
the polls, for he is man who has
honor in his own home town.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-09-28
surveyor

Karl Riddle is one candidate who
has no opposition. He has made
such a splendid record as surveyor
that nobody had the courage to
run against him on any ticket. and
he will be elected in November as
he was two years ago unanimously.
That is some record. and shows how
well he has performed his duties.
High School Trustees
The Republicans nominees for
high school trustees-C. Bell, F.
w. Karl and Clarence Taylor-will
of course be reelected as they de-
serve. They have given patriotic
service to the interests OF the Dick
inson county high school and helped
to advance that excellent institution
by their efforts. Being on the high
school board is largely a matter of
love. and when men OF this eharac-
ter can be found to give their time
in building up so strong an institu-
ton they deserve to be kept there
as long as they will serve.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-09-28
Superintendent

1t is scarcely necessary to intro
duce Miss Gracelee Woolverton to
the people of this county as can
didate for county superintendent
She is already filling that place by
appointment, succeeding w. o.
Steen, who resigned Miss Woolver-
ton is one of the most competent
teachers in the county, and in every
school where she has taught she has
left a record of ability and educa-
tional worth that has made wide
influence for good in that neighbor-
hood. She is making splendid
county superintendent now, and her
election in November will follow as
matter of course.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-09-28
Register of Deeds

There is little doubt about the
election of ]. L. Worley as register
of deeds. The Republicans never
nominated more competent man,
nor one who more richly deserves
election than he. He is an old SOL
dier, and has hosts of friends over
the county who will give him their
hearty support. His experience with
clerical work equips him for excel
lent service in that office, and he
should have an Overwhelming ma
jority at the election. Mr.. Worley
is a good citizen, and in every way
qualified to fill the office with
credit.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-09-28
County Attorney

Dickinson county has made up its
mind to elect a county attorney who
has had experience at the bar. and
who will look after the legal affairs
of the county with the ability that
comes from long service as a law
yer. In H. L. Humphrey the Repub-
licans have a nominee of that kind.
He has long been one of the most
capable and respected attorneys Of
this city. and his record is in every
way that Of a clean and courteous
gentleman, whose ability is unques-
toned. When he was mayor Of Abb
lene several years ago, he gave that
office the most conscientious serv-
ice. and he will give to the legal
affairs of the county the same kind
of consideration in every matter
that comes before him. Herbert
Humphrey is q man who can be de-
pended npoR to enforce the Law
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-09-28

The RepuDucdnS ol DiShlh'on
county have a ticket of which they
may we'll be proud-it is made up
OF strong candidates.
Representative
The Republicans of this represen-
tative district have named a candi-
date for representative who will be
a credit to Dickinson county, I.
Sellards of Solomon is one of the
men who has level head for busi-
ness both in his own affairs, and In
legislation, and that sort of busi-
ness man is what is needed in the
lower house of the legislature. Gov
ernor Capper will be reelected, and
he should have a legislature behind
him that will help carry out the
big program of good things for
Kansas that is planned. Mr.. Sell
lards is farmer, a business man,
and his long experience in Dlckln-
son county has fitted him to give
us thorough representation. He will
be found on the job every minute
and every interest that affects this
county will have his earnest at
tention. 1t is a credit to the county
to have such a man willing to ac-
cept the position Of representative
and Dickinson will give him hear
tv endorsement in November.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-03
WHARF BUILDING
 bT IRISH G0VE

The launch Shamrock went to the Cliff mine this morning to tow a big barge carrying Gus Hog blooms pue-driver outfit uP to the mouth Of Mineral creek, where sev- eraI thousand feet Of lumber will be loaded on preparatory to taxing 1t to Fidalgo bay.
 The piledrive- will be taken to Irish Cove, Fidalgo bay, where Thos. c. BIakney Is experimenting the construction Of a wharf for the Dickey-AIaska Mining company. The wharf will extend from the ore bunEars which were recently built there out to deep water to enable the shipment Of copper ore from the mine.
 Ed. woods teams are now haul ing ore from the mine to the beach and work will be rushed on the
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-03
MUCH ACTIVITY
 AT LATOUCHE

Chas. Hand of the clerk or the courts office, wRo returned on the Admiral Evans from brief trip to LatOuche reports that great ac- tivity is everywhere manifest about the copper city.
 He says that the Kennecot Cop per company, which acquired the holdings of the BeasOn Copper com pauy in the recent merger of the big copper interests on the Pacific coast, is erecting a bunk house which is larger than any building in Valdez. The building Is apProxi- mately forty-five feet wide by two hundred feet long and will have one hundred and fifty rooms.
 The company is also erecting buildings which will be devoted to library, billiard and pool rooms, bath rooms and social hall for its employees. The work on the new buildings Is being rushed as the company plans 10 increase its force in the near future when an addition al one hundred and fifty men will be placed on its payroll.
 A new store building, which will cost $60OO, is being erected and It is understood that the company will carry 6 heavier stock of meTchan- disc in futura It is reported that Latouche is lacking in private resi- dences and hotel accommodations for travellers and that the men are living in boats, tents and every place where they can find shelter. -valdez Prospector, Feb. 14.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-03
BLAZE
 AT J. s. HOTEL

At 7:25 last night fire broke out in the U. S. hotel building on Sec Ond avenue, owned by Hermann Reichter and at present conducted az a lodging house by John VII Hams. The fire was quickly con- trolIed and the damage by both fire and water was limited to a few hundred dolars.
 Young George Rappuzzi and E. Phillips were the first on the scene, having observed the smoke issuing from the building, and they immediately took possession Of the office fire apparatus oE the W. ?. & Y. R., and by the time the alarm had sounded ct the cen tral station they had a line Of hose laid from the hydrant al Broadway and Second. Not having hydraEt wrench they were de Iayed a few seconds in getting the water turned on It is prob ably very largely due to their et- forts that a serious fire was avert ed. A c. Blanchard ss- sisted Rapuzzi and Phillips in retting the hose from the raI1way offices and Tom Running, Jimmy Barry and Bill Chrds helped them in laying tt.
 The minute the alarm vas sound ed the entire department responded instantly and immediately after their arrival their knowledge CT fire fighting, aided by tbsir EPlen- did equipment and skaEway's excel lent high-p-essuTe water system, brought the fire under control The discipline Of the department is ez- ceuent and the o76ers Of Chisf Bender aad Asst Chief GTiesbach were carried out instantly and un- besitaGaglT.
 Inside oE seven minutes from the uns the alarm sounded two Un9 Of hose were laid from the hy- draut at the corner 0f Second and Broadway, one line from Third and Broadway and one line from Sec
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-03
GAsTNEAU HOTEL AT
 JUNEAU BEING ENLARGED

Wori comes from Juneau that the big sO-rOom annex Of the Gas tineau hotel in that city is rapidly ly nearing completion, and it is hoped that it will be ready for oc- cupanCy by April 1. Much Of the furniture for it is already on the way and a part Of 1t has already arrived.
 This hotel, under the manage men' of Glenn Bartlett, formerly Of Ketchikcn, is rapidly becoming one Of the popular hostelries of Alas ka. "GleHn," as he is familiarly called, IS nothing if not an ideal mine host" and ones every want is anticipated by him and every guest made to feel at home.
 With the completion of this large annex the Gastineau hotel vll have the largest hotel building iu the Gastineau channel cities, and the equipment is al that could be desired fl. E
 Wagner's Grill, which Is run in connection with the hotel under the management Of My. Wagner who vas with Gerald's or Seattle for ten years. ig uPto-date and tho cuisine as perfect as can be ob- taines in the lsTEest cities.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-03
QUARTZ STRIKE
 0N STICAINE

Mrs. NJ. P. FOrtuey, who mas been up the Stickine river recently says of that district:
 "The new strike in the Stikine river is a quartz ledge instead of placer as was naturally supposed by a great many people. The mine is located about 40 miles below Telegraph creek and can be reached by boat as soon as the river is open for navigation which is gen orally about the middle of May or 1st of June, as the ice generally goes out by that time
 The prospects so far are the very best for the promotion and de velopmeEt of this immense ledge which assays a high percent of silver, the alloy being copper and iron. Some parts of the ledge have been in operation all winter and it is estimated there will be a fifty-thousand dollar shipment Of ore as soon as the river becomes navigable and shipping facilities are available.
 The project for the promotion and development of this rich and almost inexhausubIe supply of mineral will be carried on by the Sukine Mining Company. "-Juneau Dispatch.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-03
MINK ARE PLENTIFUL
 BUT ERNTINE SCARCE

Latest advices from Fort Yukon state that the trappers, both white and native, have had an exception ally good season. Mink are reported to have teen taken in great nun bers than ever before but ermine is very scarce. There are more than one hundred men in the neighbor- hood of Fort Yukon or on adjacent streams, who are spending the winter hunting and prospecting.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-03
MERCHANTMEN ORDERED
 FIRE ON SUBMARINES

London, Mar. 8-The British admiralty today officially published the orders given to armed merchant men ou October 2Otb last, in which tue ships officers are instructed to fire when approached by O subma- rine or any sort of hostile aircraft,
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-03
JOHNSON HAD T0
 LEAVE ENGLAND

London, Mar. 3-Jack Johnson, the COlOred pugilist and former heayyw eight champion, and wife, left here for Spain yesterday. They were ordered by the immigration de partment last week to leave the British territory.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-03
SHIPP.N5
 DANGER 0F MINES

London, Mar. 3-According to information published by the ad- miralty office this morning several hundred mines have broken loose from a German mine field in the south end Of the Baltic sea and are drifting northward and endaug- eriug Swedish shipping.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-03

oud and State, in addition to which the chemical engine waB on hand ana taking part in the contest with the flames and the ladders and other apparatus was all at hand. By the end of ten minutes the fire wac oat, ....''.-
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-03
SPECULATION IN METALS STOPPED

London, Mar. 3-Tbe British gov erament, as a var measure, has issued and order prohibiting specu- latiYe transactions in metals re- quired In the manufacture of war materials.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-03
SAYS COMMANDER HELPED
 PRISONERS TO ESCAPE

Ottawa, Mar, S-Charges that the commanding officer facilitated the escape of German prisoners from the concentration camp at Amherst Nova Scotia, were made by Senator Clorin today.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-03

Washington, Mar. 3-Secretary Of State Lansing sent to Ambassador Bernstorff this morning the govern ments decision ia the steamer AP- pam case. The contents are with
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-03
DOWAGER QUEEN OF
 BUMANIA IS DEAD

Amsterdam, Mar. S-Ths news has been received here that Queen Elizabeth, dOwager queen of Ru- mania, died at Bucharest yester- day, agcd seyenty-three years.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-03
DECISION IN lPPAN CASE KEPT
 SECRET 1T GERMAN REQUEST

held from the public at the re quest of the counsel for tho Ger man government, pending the deci- sion In the libel action brought by the original British owners in the federal court at Norfolk.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-03
GERMANS ID
 ATTACK SHIPPING

Amsterdam, Mar. 8-A new Ger man campaign against shipping is being begun, using disguised raid CTS instead Of submarines in order to avoid diplomatic difficulties.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-03
CONGRESS SUPPORTS PRESIDENT
 IN SUBMARINE NEGOTIATIONS

Washington, March S-It is an- nounced that the leaders of both sides in the submarine warfare rules have agreed to vote to lay on the table Senator Cores resO- lution to prohibit Americans travel
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-03
DIs Z TRYING
 ID GET HALLWAY

New York, March - It is rumored here that Felix Diaz has secured control of eighty per cent of the Mexican Southern railway entering Mexico City.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-03

Paris, Mar. S-The German at- tack has been renewed with great violence on the Yerdun front with both artillery bombardments and infantry charges. The principal fighting today Is a few miles north of the Yerdun forts, the attack be- ing made against the intrencheI lines along the west bank of the Mouse river.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-03

ing on armed merchant vessels when if comes up for consideration today. This action is taken in response to the Presidents request that he be given a free hand and the united support of congress in the negotia- tions with Germany.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-03
A LETTER FROM A
 CANADIAN VOLUNTEER

In a letter written iu victoria to J. r. stewart Of the ". P. & r. R, auditor's office, James M. smith better known as Jimmy Smith, vho enlisted in whiteho-ss with the boys over there, gays they are now ln semi-quarantine owing Co an
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-03
GERMANS RENEW YERDUN ATTACK
 BRITISH COUNTER AT YPRES

London. Mar. 8-The British ar my in Flanders Is making a counter attack near Ypres today to relieve the pressure on the French front at verdun. In todays fighting they have retaken the eight hundred yards of trenches lost to the Ger mans on Feb. IA and also cap tured a small section of the Ger man first line trenches.