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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-23
THE WEATHER. REPORT.

The forecast for the District of CO.
lumbia-Fair tonight and Monday: con-
tinued cool; light, westerly winds.
Maryland-Fair tonight and Monday;
probably light frost in Western Mary
land tonight: light, westerly winds.
Nirginla-Fair tonight and Monday;
light frost In mountain district tonight ;
slightly cooler In southern portion to-
night; light. westerly winds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-23

TIDE TABLE.
High tide-l2:06 a. m.
Low tides-6:l2 a. m. and 7:06 p. m.
SUN TABLE.
Bun rose. ......5:12 Sun sets.......6:43
Light automobile lamps at 7:13 p. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-23

declined TO give out the full text Of
the resolution. since II was adopted
with the understanding that II was &c
be forwarded to Washington 10 be De-
livercd TO Representative James r.
Maher., with the request that he lay the
matter before Congress for action.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-23
GERMANSCENTERON
DEAD MANS HILL
Attacks Beaten off,. But New
Forces Continue Attempt to
Take Strategic Position.

LONDON, Apr. a3.-snashing Ger
man attack, are renewed today on the
French lineE on both BANKS OF the
Mouse. j.
Two sharp attacks between Dead
Mans hill and Dcthlncourt were re-
pulsed northwest OF the citadel. The
French gains In Caurctte wood are
retained In spite OF a desperate counter
made by the crown prince.
The German forces apparently are
centering tkeir efforts to carry the
slopes of Dead Mans hill. while the
Frei,ch counter ~ directed through the
forests west III Cum.eres.
Russian re-enforcements. landed at
MsrBeilles on Thurrday, are already
being rushed toward this sector OF tho
western tattle line.
Further British gains on the fpres-
Force Turks Back.
Dispatches from Petrokrad Ray that
the Grand Duke Nicholas IL forcing tho
camrnign IN Asia Minor and has ad-
vanced beyond Trebizond TO tho vicin-
ity Of Aschkala tho Turkish forces Dis
putting every yard OF the advance.
In East Africa the British South Afri-
cdn forces under General SHUTS have
captured Two hic hoW AVV
miles beyond the border.
On the Tigris. the Turks report the
repulse of the British expeditionary
force with loss of 1900 men.
The losses of English officers continue
to be heavy, the casualty lists for
March showing 372 killed go wounded.
and n missing, a total of 1.l06. The
losses in officers since the beginning OF
hostilities total. Is 0ec.
Expect New Attack.
Critics here look for a resumption of
the German offensive on a very large
scale early next week. German gun
ners have become active on both banks
OF the Mouse and French and German
infantry have been m constant clash.
In the past forty<eight hours the
French have made effective attacks on
both banks OF the river, thus improving
their defensive positions In anticinat ion
OF renewal Of the German assault.
More than 100000 French troops have
been engaged in the defense OF Ner-
dun since the crown prince launched
his great offensive against the fortress
two months ago, the German war Of
lice estimates. Thirty-eiynt French III.
visions have been counted on the curry
ing front extending from Avocourt west
OF the Mouse 20 rresnes, southeast OF
Verdun. the German statement said.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-04-23
Italian Troops Are
Recalled to the Colors

ROME, April 23.-Several hundred
thousand Italian troops were recalled to
the coiors by n decree issued today. II
revives the report that the allies are
making ready for the great offensive
planned at the Paris conference.
The announcement from the war office
said that no plea of exemption whatever
would he granted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-17
For Rheumatism

AS soon as an attack of Rheuma-
tism begins apply Sloan's Liniment.
Don't waste time and suffer unnee-
essary agony. A few drops of Sloan :
Liniment on the affected parts is all
you need. The pain goes at once.
A grateful sufferer writes: Il
was suffering for three weeks with
Chronic Rheumatism and Stiff Neck,
although l tried many medicines,
they failed, and l was under the
care OF a doctor. Fortunately
heard of Sloan's Liniment and after
using it three or four days am up
and well. am employed at the
biggest department store in S. F.
where they employ from six to
eight hundred hands. and they
surely will hear all about Sloan
Liniment-H. B. Smith, San Fran
cisco. Cal.-Jan. 1915. At all drug
gists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-17
RECORD OF THE PAST
No Stronger Evidence Can Be Had
I'm Abilene

Look well to their record. What
they have done many times in years
gone by is the best guarantee of flu
ture results. Anyone with a bad
back; any reader suffering from
urinary troubles, from kidney ills,
should find comforting words in the
following statement.
T. 0. Adams, 90S w. First St.,
Abilene, says: my kidneys were
weak and the seeretions were filled
with sediment and passed too free
ly. My back ached all the time and
! got up mornings, feeling all tired
out | tried different medicines. but
without benefit until l took Doan's
Kidney Pills. They made my kidneys
normal and drove away the pains.
Statement given May IS. 1900
On January 81. 1915, Mr.. Adams
said My kidneys have given me
little trouble since / used Doan's
Kidney Pills and l am in good
health despite my age. I will al
ways have confidence in this medi-
cine"
Price soc. at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that Mr.. Adams had. Foster-NIilburn
Co. Props. Buffalo, N. Y.-Adv.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-17
SESSIONS PROVING HELPFUL
Sixty Here for Abilene District Evan
gelical Convention

The program for the Christian
workers institute convention was
carried out in its entirety at the
Evangelical church here today. A to-
tai of sixty delegates and represen-
tatives, and pastors, have arrived
from the churches Of the Abilene
district which covers all the terri
tory of northwest Kansas and some
parishes in Colorado and Nebraska.
The Rev. B. R. Weiner of Cleve-
land. Ohio, gave his first address
this afternoon and speaks again
this evening. His address proved to
be of utmost interest and good to
those who heard it and he spoke
knowingly of the great missionary
work in which he is so directly con-
nected as field secretary of the Par
emit Missionary society of the church.
The devotionals today were lead
by Rev. Hanne, a former pastor
here, Rev. A. c. Poersch and Rev.
Gilbert. Papers were read at the
Y. P. A. session this morning by
Claude Reynolds, Miss Clara Will
liams. Henry Mugler and Rev. c. B.
Willing. Each lead discussions. The
Rev. G. W. Weidemier gave a talk
on Christian Stewardship" at the
afternoon session.
The program for the evening will
be: Gospel Team Work a Present
Day Opportunity" Rev. A. Hoch;
Echoes from Late General Confer
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-17
G. A. COLE GETS PUBLICITY
Supposed Dead Man Heard His Fun
eral Sermon Preached

The Rev. C. A. Cole of st. Louis
formerly pastor here, is gaining
much publicity for having preached
a funeral sermon over the supposed
ashes of a dead man, who, 1t has
been lately developed, was in the
attic above the room listening to his
own funeral sermon. John Alvins
Brock, this man, has confessed that
he faxed his own death last March
at Cuba, Mo-, so that his wife could
collect $11,512 insurance. Brock
was supposed to have been burned
to death when his barn which he
fired, after finding his molten
watch in the ashes He then left the
country, went to Colorado, while
his wife apparently mourned his
death and collected the insurance.
Later she went to Pueblo and re-
married him under the name Of
John Alvin.
In telling of holding services over
the supposed body of j. A. Brock,
the Rev. Clifford Cole said
1T looks as if were victim,
but at that time l had no idea that
anything was wrong. Why, the Ma
sons had charge of the services at
the grave, the Modern Woodmen
were there and there were beauti-
full flowers.
"The casket. a regular casket of
black, which looked expensive, was
there. l was given to understand
that it contained the bones and
ashes of Brock. If there is cheating
in the Brock death l am astonished
the way the family carried it off.
Mrs. Brock appeared in great grief
and / hardly think she could have
feigned it all. The little girls, Pearl,
IA years old, and Opal, IL, also
we're grief stricken"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-17
E 8 E
Sophomore SIeighing Party

The Sophomore class had a sleigh
ing party last Friday night. About
1880 three sleigh loads left the
high school for a good time. The
sleighs did not, however, all go the
same route but met at various times
throughout the evening. Also much
fun was had with the small sleds
that were on behind, especially when
going around corners. Fortunately
no one was injured, though some of
them took many tumbles. The
sleighs were kindly donated by the
members of the sophomore class,
Paul Muench, Frances Brenneman
and Alexander Whitehair.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-17
& . .
Sophomore Box Supper

On last Saturday night the Sophie
mores had a box supper in the I. o.
o. F. hall. Games were played from
about 7:15 until o'clock. At about
10 o'clock they began to sell the
boxes. After supper more games
were played and everyone enjoyed
a good time till about II when the
party broke up. The auctioneer was
j. w. French and the clerk J..,W.
White. The boxes brought a total Of
$40 which was turned into the class
treasury for the expenses of the
annual.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-17
DIR. M. KIRsCH
(First published in Abilene Week..
Reflector February 3, 1850
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

State of Kansas, Dickinson county, IS:
In the matter OF the estate of Mar
tina r. Martz, deceased, late OF Dick
inson county, Kansas.
Notice is hereby given that on the
24t1b day of January, A. d. 1915, the
undersigned was by the probate court
appointed and qualified as admins
traitor of the estate. of Martha Z.
Martz, deceased, late of Dickinson
county. Kansas. All persons interested
in said estate Will take notice and
govern themselves accordingly.
ELMER B. LANNING,
81 Administrator.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-17
FARM IMPLEMENTS

One 7-ft. Deering binder. 1 Deer
ing corn binder, Deering mower,
Deering hay rake, l oliver lister,
l Oliver gang pillow, Keystone disc
harrow. 1 sattley weeder. / Defiance
sulky plow, I Dowagiac grain drill.
/ Ohio cultivator 5-tooth cultiva-
tor, assertion harrow. 1 l2-ineh
garden pillow, l Weber wagon. 1
Smith manure spreader. 1 top bug
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-17
Communication
No. 20

The following was handed to the
Booster for publication. Its columns
are always open to the students OF
A. II. S.
Last Friday morning in chapel Mr.
French read proposed amendment
to the A. H. S. athletic constitution,
providing for the giving of AS to
members of the orchestra and boys
and girls glee clubs. He added that
If there were any changes or addi-
tions to be made they should be
suggested at once. We should like
to suggest that the amendment be
submitted to go into effect Febru-
airy 30, 1916. The giving of AS to
the members of the above mentioned
organizations would mean giving the
coveted letter to about thirty more
persons, which it must be acknowl-
edged would be making AS far too
common and easy to win. The Mecca
of every A. H. S. student should be
an A; 1t should stand for something
to be respected and hard to win, but
it will never be so if the proposed
amendment carries.
The organizations of A. H. S. in
question receive a half credit for
their work. They do not spend more
than one-fourth the time and energy
on their music as they do on their
studies; therefore they should not
receive anything else besides one
fourth the grading which they re-
ceive for their studies. On the other
hand it is an accepted fact that most
of the A. H. S. athletes spend far
more time on athletics than they do
on their studies.
If this amendment is passed the
members of the chorus will no doubt
propose an amendment for giving
them AS, and will be able to carry
it by their own vote. Why should
they not receive AS If the other mu-
steal organizations do? They receive
no more than a half credit for their
work.
Some argue that there is no way
at present for the girls of A. H. S.
to win an A and this amendment is
proposed so as to give them chance
to secure their letter. Giving AS to
the boys glee club will no doubt
give many girls an opportunity to
win a letter. If the idea is really to
help the girls in winning their AS,
he amendment should limit the CIV
ng of letters to the girls in the
and girls glee club. 1t
would be much better for the girls
o work for a gymnasium where
girls athletics may be properly car
led on than to attempt to secure
heir AS under present conditions.
surely no one is pessimfstic enough
o doubt that we will have a gym
DON, so it's up to the girls to be
'atient and wait until they can
eally win their AS under the right
For the reasons stated above, the
tudents of A. H. S. should vote
own the proposed amendment.
z z 2
1t was just past midnight when
he head of a bold freshman who
ad been awakened by peculiar
oise emerged from a dark bedroom
yindow which faced the back yard
Beat it," he shouted to a supposed
ramp, but to his great relief he
aught sight of a large black dog
lhich having been frightened by the
ound of voice, hurried off into
he darkness.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-17

Two good milch COWS; % head of
stock cows all in calf to Angus
bull, half of them with calves by
their side by day of sale; 6 head of
fat cows; 80 head Of calves on feed,
just the kind to finish out; l thor
oughbred Angus bull years old.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-17
IS HEAD OF HORSES AND MULES

Two bay geldings 8 and II years
old, weight 270O pounds; 2 black
mares II and 13 years old weight
5000; l bay mare years old in
foal, weight 400; family horse; l
black mare coming years old;
bay mare coming years old; l bay
mare coming years old; l span
jack mules coming 4 and years
old. weight 1900 pounds; 1 span
mare mules coming years old,
weight about 21OO pounds; l gray
mule coming years old weight
about 1850; 1 bay mule coming 2
years old and 1 black mule coming
year old.
One saddle pony, years old.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-17
Public Sale

Having decided to quit farming
the undersigned will sell at public
sale on the place known as the old
Townsend farm, u miles north and
i " miles west of Abilene, mile
south and mile east of Talmage,
Kansas, on
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-17

ence," Rev. C. F. Erffmeyer; adj
dress, "The Need of Spiritual Wis
ion," the Rev. B. r. Weiner of
Cleveland.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-17
Another "a" Amendment

The recent defeat of the proposed
amendment to the Athletic associa-
ton constitution which provided for
the awarding of AS to members Of
the second football team, the glee
clubs and orchestra, did not quench
the hopes of the latter two organi-
cations. A new amendment has made
its appearance, and A. II. S. musi-
clans are looking forward to VIC
torious election resulting in their
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-17

- ASN 49, -
contraptions for corns Here's some
'Gets-It'. it's just wonderful how easy,
clear and clean IL makes any corn
come right off. Takes but a few sec
onds TO apply. II dries at once. Put
your sock on right over it,-there's
nothing to stick or roll up. form a
bundle Of your toe, or press on the
corn. It's painless, simple as rolling
off log. Now put away those knives,
razors and scissors, use 'Gets-lt and
you'll have a sweeter disposition and
no more corns and calluses.
where. 25c, a bottle, or sent direct by
= Lawrence & Co. Chicago, Ill
Sold in Abilene and recommend
ed as the worlds best corn remedy
BY Troup & Leonard and c. E
Northcraft & Co, ]. NJ. Gleissner 4
SON.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-17
"Mhy Swear, Dear7
Use 'Gets-l
for Corns!"
It's the New Plan. Simple. Sure as
Fate. Applied in q Few Seconds.

''Why, John, never knew you to
use such languagel I've told you
several times it's no use to try those
bandages, salves, tapes, plasters, and
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-17
80 HEAD OF HOGS

Six brood sows due to farrow in
April 80 fall shoats weighing from
so to 100 pounds; all chorea i'm
muned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-17

gy. spring wagon. 2 good hay
racks and wagons; most all of this
machinery is new. s sets of good
work harness, set of good single
harness and lot of good leather
collars, 50-lb. saddle, galvanized
tank, 1 good cream separator, 1
cider press, / Old Trusty incubator
and brooder, / dozen galvanized
chicken coops About ~ dozen
chickens and about 20 pure bred
Buff Rock cockerels. / hay fork
and rope and some baled alfalfa
hay.
SOME HOUSEHOLD GOODS
TERMS-All sums of $40 and I'M
der cash; on sums over $40 credit
of - months will be given on APP
proved note at 10 per cent interest;
If paid when due only per cent
will be charged. No property to be
removed until settled for.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-17
SCHOOL CALENDAR
February

ia. II. S. Orchestra Con-
cert; Marie Davis, read
err; Madeline Nicolay,
soloist; d. H. Simpson,
Director.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-17

being privileged to wear AS, the de-
signs of which would be chosen by
the athletic board.
The election will probably be held
Monday, February 81, and mean
while the columns of the Booster
are open for discussion of the ques-
ton. The most optimistic advocates
of the amendment prophesy a vic
tory, but that, of course, remains to
be SEEN
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-17

Tribune, Kansas, a town with a
population of 1853, is going to erect
two modern brick school buildings
this spring, each costing about $12,-
900. The new building, costing $24,-
600, will represent an investment of
1882 for every man, woman and
child in Tribune. If the five thous-
and citizens of Abilene were as pro-
gressive as the one hundred fifty
eight of Tribune, school buildings
costing 100000 could be erected.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-17
Talks to Commercial Glass

A"hho ~ Noihio'Oi"A Ciaco
II. w. Rohrer of the Farmers Ma
tional Bank gave the class in bust
ness methods an interesting talk on
money and banking. He talked Of
banking from the inside of the
cage" and gave an idea of the work
ings of a modern bank. He exhibited
quite roll" in discussing the diff
ferent kinds of money now in use.
The talk was very valuable to the
students and enjoyed by all as well.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-17
ABILENE SOCIETIES

ROYAL ARCH MASoNs-Cvrns cha
ter No. 3 meets In Masonic TemnIs ~.
me second and fourth Fridays 81 ear
E. Keel. Secretary. - SVsepn
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-17
RAILWAY TIME TABLES
UNION PACIFIC
Eastbound

Nos. f65 and 1876 daily except
Sunday Other trains daily.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-17

az az II a. A-Beneyolent Lodge No
lngs In each month In Masonic ra Treh-
sorner Third and Spruce. 3 pc
shearer. W. NJ; J. l. Woriev $50.
Ary' NisitlnE brethren welcome
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-17
"Engineering as . vocationo

Engineering as a Vocation"
Mr.. French has begun what might
be termed a vocational guidance
course The object of this course is
to present to the boys as simply and
clearly as possible the different
phases and possibilities presented by
the different vocations. Mr.. French s
first topic was Engineering" other
short talks on various subjects are
to follow at frequent intervals. The
boys seemed interested in the course
and a large number was present.
The idea of vocational guidance
has been taken up in most high
schools of the state and in the alb
sence of men of the different call
ings, some one of the instructors will
talk to the boys.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-17
March

March
"a. H. S. Girls Glee
Club. Japanese Oper-
eta. Miss Ethel Shay,
Director.
Regular meeting of
Parent-Teachers' Assn.
17-Triangular debate, Sa-
line, negative, VS.. Abb
lene, affirmative, at abb
lene; National Pre-
paredness."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-17
Tuesday, February z

commencing at 10 o'clock a. m., the
following property:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-17
LUNCH ROOM TOO SMALL
TURN GRADE PUPILS AWAY

Several days ago the Garfield
teachers asked supt. Stacey If they
and their pupils who lived too far
from school to go home for dinner
could get hot lunches at the high
school lunch room. Supt. Stacey
looked the matter up and found
that the domestic science class had
all the trade they could handle at
present, consequently he was forced
to turn the request down.
If it was not for the lack of room
and equipment crowd Of grade
boys and girls would now be enjoy
ing a hot lunch every noon instead
of the cold affair they now have to
put up with.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-17
Save Us From This


All admit that the crowded condi-
tions at high school are serious but
none of our students have broken
forth with anything like the follow
ing from an Ottawa high school stu
dent 1t is hoped that we shall not
reach the stage when the students
start writing poetry on it.
1t is hoped that Something Will
Be Done after this appeared in the
high school columns of the Ottawa
Herald:
Vote Bonds or Something!
Why can't we have new high school
Our need of one is surely plain.
We rush from schoolhouse to library
For English in snow and in rain.
We rush to the room above Kaiser's
For Domestic Science and Art,
SO If we don't soon get a new high
school
l fear l and my high school must
part.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-17

Minneapolis Fl. S. Into Now Building
Three lady teachers from Min
neapolis visited A. H. S. last Friday.
They got a vacation because they
were moving into their new high
school that day. After having spent
the day visiting in class rooms one
OF the ladies was heard to say: 1--WE
thought we were crowded in our old
building but l don't see how on
earth you folks can possibly get
along in such a small building"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-17
ROCK ISLAND
EastbOund

No. $50 Passenger. a. m.
$50 Local Freight--..........3:00 D. m.
WestbOund
536 Mail and Express..5:45 D. m.
sos Mixed .11.0s a m
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-17

Since Miss Hazen captured stair
landing for an overflow class in
sewing the other teachers have been
asking for exclusive permission to
use other landings This "peeves"
the janitor considerably since he
maintains that the stair landings
should be left open to enable rapid
exit from the building in case of
necessity and should not be blocked
up by different kinds of school fur
niture.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-02-17
so HEAD OF CATTLE

lne saddle pony. 5 years old