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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-16
The Formula Failed.

Willie had dlsobeyed again. and his
mother had sent for a switch, declar-
ing that she meant to wear him out"
Now, WILLIE" she demanded sol
EMMY, do you know what I'm going
to do with this switchT
"Yes'm," he answered promptly,
you're going to shake It at me and
say, Willie Parsons, II you ever do
that again I'll switch you goodF
But she didn't.-Christian Herald.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-16
MODERN DINING CARS.
Where Big Things Are Done In Very
Limited Space.

The modern dining car Is concrete
example of doing big things in little
space. The passenger who eats his.
meals three times a day, with every
thing spick and span and as well cook
ed as he could hope to find at any ho-
tel ION land probably does not give
a great deal of thought to the system
which makes dining on a train pos
sible.
The average dining car is about SIX.
ty-flve or seventy feet long. The htch
en- and pantry occupy about one-eighth
of this space. The rest is taken up
with the stewards sideboard and the
dining room. In the latter there are
on an average five or six tables seat
ing four people on one side of the
car and about six tables seating two
people along the opposite side, with
nm aisle between.
In the narrow space reserved for
the kitchen and pantry-about two
thirds the width OF the car-must be
found room for the range, the refrig-
orator ana the pantry anu Storage loI
linen. glassware and such vegetables as
do not require ice. Three and four
men do the cooking and dishwashlng
So narrow is the space leading to the
kitchen that only one waiter with a
loaded tray can pass at time, Yet
there are three and four walters to
car, and they must serve as high as
100 and, In a pinch, over 200 people at
meal. To do this takes system and
speed.
Add to this the swaying Of the car
on rough roads, and the wonder grows,
not that an occasional dish is spilled,
but that nine-tenths Of them are not
scattered over the passengers. Few,
indeed, are the cases Of upset viands.
indianapolis News.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-16
GERMANY FAYORS
A PEACE LEAGUE
Hollweg Says Will Cooperate to Pro-
cure International Peace
HAGUE COMMISSION FAILED
In Speech Before Reichstag German
Chancellor Definitely States
That Empire Will Work
for World Peace
HAGUE COMMISSION FAILED

Berlin. Nov. 10.-Chancellor Won
Bethmann- Hollweg announced to-
day that after the ending of the
war Germany would cooperate in
an endeavor to find a practical
means for procuring a lasting peace
by means of an international lea
que.
The attitude of Germany in re-
gard to the proposal for an interna-
tional union to enforce peace was
made known before the main COM
mittee of the Reichstag.
Referring to the question Of an
international league for the pre-
servation of peace, the chancellor
said:
1--WE never concealed our doubts
whether peace could be guaranteed
permanently by international or
ganizations such as arbitration
courts. shall not discuss the the
oretical aspects of the problem in
this place. But from the standpoint
of matters of fact, we now and in
peace must define our position with
regard to this question.
"If at and after the end Of the
war the world will only become ful-
" conscious of the horrifying de-
struction of life and property, then
through the whole Of humanity
there will ring out cry for peace
full arrangements and understand
ings which as far as within human
power will avoid the return Of such
= monstrous catastrophe. This CRY
viii be so powerful and SO justified
that 1t must lead to some result
Germany WI honestly cooper
ate IN examinatdon Of every eudsa-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-16
OREGON HAS GONE DRY
BY LARGE MAJORITY

Portland. Ore, Nov. 10.-lndica-
tions are that the bone dry" pro-
hibition amendment, which as
aimed to stop all Importation Of
liquor into Oregon for beverage
purposes, had carried by about
1900.
Under the present Oregon prohi-
bition law twenty-four quarts of
malt liquor or two quarts of spirit
uous liquor can be imported from
other states for private use by one
person a month. The new law, it is
claimed. will prohibit all importa-
tons.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-16
REPORT CARRANZA DRIVES
VILLA FROM PARRAI

Ell Paso, Nov 9.-According to
reports from Mexican sources, Villa
has been driven from Parral by
Carranza forces operating under
Generals Francisco Murgia and Luis
Herrera. Murgia advanced on Par
raj from the north and drove Villas
forces to Dorado, twenty-five miles
south, where Herrera's command,
approaching from the south, attack
ed and completely routed the ban
dts.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-16
Arithme.ioaI Prouression.

He had complained jealousy that she
had too many other young men around
"The ideal" she laughed. "Why, ]
can count them all on the fingers OF
my left hand. The index finger IS Mr.
Smart. the second finger Is Mr. Balder,
and the third finger Of my left hand
the third finger is you"
Next day he got ring for it.-Boston
Transcript.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-16

81 assure you l had the hardest work
to keep Mr.. Jones from proposing"
ITO what other girlf'-Baltimore
American.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-16
Farm For Rent

160 acres for cash, fair improve
ments, south Of Acme. Apply to
Alex Wilson, Abilene r. F. d. 2.
11d1tw1tt
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-11-16

who restraineth himself in the use
Of things lawful win never encroaeh
on tbings forbidden.-Dr. Johnson.
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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-16
SHOULD The U. S.
INTERVENE IN mexico?
VETERAN MISSIONARY THINKS
NoT-MExIcANs ABLE TO
SOLVE OWN PROBLEMS
PURSUIT OF VILLA.

1T win be n great mistake II the
United States ever intervenes in Mex
leo" says Rev. j. w. Butler. ID. d., for
forty-two years missionary in Mex
leo and closely acquainted with the
countfy's conditions during the rule of
i've different presidents.
"The followers OF villa are greatly
displeased over the recognition OF Car
rama. They may not approve all VII
las methods, but they win protect him
from Americans or other foreign in
vaders The natives will hatch all
kinds OF ruses to aid his escape, de-
claring that he is wounded. dead, or
disappeared from sight. when they
know him TO be in their midst in
health. II will be almost an impossi-
bility TO capture villa unless the local
population help. The vast majority OF
the Mexicans want peace, but they are
afraid the Americans will not allow
them to retain their independence,
There can never be peace in Mexico
until the land question is settled"
what do you mean by the land
question:"
THE native Mexican traces his en-
trance into the country back to 1000
years b. C. He believes that God then
gave him the land to enjoy. but Span
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-16
SUCCEEDS IN TEACHING
DEAF PERSON TO SING.

Columbus, o., June 2.--Teaching a
deaf person to sing, feat which hith-
erto generally has been considered i'm
possible, has been accomplished by
Mrs Christian Born, wife. of Column
bus brewer. after weeks OF expert
menting with Magdalene Sattler. an
1S-year-old Cleveland student at the
State School for the Deaf here, accord
ing to announcement to-day.
Miss Helen Keller, of New York,
the eminent deaf and blind student, is
i'm Columbus to-day for the purpose OF
testing out Mrs. Born's new process.
Thomas A. Edison. the inventor, also
is said to be interested in Mrs. Born's
experiments.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-16

lsh conquerors cut II up into great
estates, many OF which are still ruled
by agents who send the profits to de-
scendants OF the original owners now
living in Europe. one OF he greatest
estates in Mexico is so owned. When
ever a leader arises and declares that
he will restore the land the people fol-
low him. CarTanza, Zapata and villa
all agreed TO do that"
What is the condition Of the ma
tive?''
HE is very poor. but not broken in
spirit. The better class OF young men
seem TO have tasted a new spirit, and
these are demanding liberty. But the
vast majority have no education Spain
never Interested herself In the educa-
ton OF her conquered peoples. They do
not know the difference between a sec
ular book and the Bible. During 400
years, until recently there was only
one edition OF the Bible published in
Mexico. and that was sold at $3.50 per
copy, Where the people remain In
rural districts they are relatively NOR
al. They live near TO nature and the
men are loyal to one wife. But when
they make their homes in cities moral
restrictions are largely thrown on"
Are the Indians like those original
| ~ found In American"
Seventy languages and dialects are
found in the country. though the Off
cial speech is Spanish The polite
speech was once French, but English
has now come to be popular. Among
the thirty seven families or tribes OF
Indians. only three-the Yaquis. Tutos
and the Mayas OF Yucatan--are prone
to go on the warpath. The others are
peace loving and rise only when led by
religious or political fanatics who con-
vince them that their liberty is in dan
ger They also are rendered unac-
countable, by native drinks. Polque Is
the juice OF the maguey plant. similar
TO our century plant, and II intoxicates
Tequila, local form OF alcohol, is gen
uine fire water"
What Is the character OF their re-
ligionT
Some Roman Catholics declare thai
they are baptized pagans. In rural re-
gions they are almost purely idolatrous
While nominally Christian, they have
degraded their religious forms unit
they are heathenish. Carranza insists
MS do his associates, that they are moi
anti Christian. but only anti-clerlcal--
that Is, they object 10 church officials
having any hand In politics. In older
days the Protestants were prosecuted
but now they are FREQ and receive
recoEnitlon. cnrranxn has seIccted nom'
OF them AZ oIlice- holders IN hia reform
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-16
LETCHER COUNTY
AND WHITESBURG
What is Happening in this
Rich Coal Territory
of Kentucky.

WHITESBURG, KY, June a.
County Judge Henry T. Day advises
the NEWS representative that through
State Aid he will be able to build a
model, splendid roadway from Whites
burg to Sandlick, as well as to rebuild
and improve the main street OF the
town, the work to be started at once.
When this is done il will give the coun-
ty a fine piece OF road between Colly
creek and Sandlick, four miles. Per-
haps the new road just completed be-
tween the town and Colly is the best TO
be found in Eastern Kentucky. Ii was
made possible through the persistent
efforts OF Judge Day and State Aid IL
is expected that the town corporation
will be asked TO vote a small bond is
sue, which with State Aid will give
ample money to do the work.
County Judge Day is an enthusiastic
good roads man and he will be long
remembered.
~
Irate parents caused the arrest at
Blackey during the week OF w. I. Bry-
ant and Mamie Bryant, aged Is, nee
Mcintyre, on warrants sworn out by
the father owing to the extreme youth
OF the daughter who was married at
Mayling several days ago after brief
courtship. The young couple are said
TO have eluded parents and went TO
Mayking where they obtained license
and were married. Patrolman Joe Cas-
sum OF Blackey made the arrest. The
young couple are being held to await
an investigation by the grand jury.
tttt
Officers Friday arrested "Slim" and
Harry Miller two men charged with
operating whiskey and booze joints in
the town OF Neon in the coal fields and
they executed bond for their appear
ance here at the August term OF court.
Tho following day they were said to
DO back at their nefarious work sell
ing the desplsed goods. u Ia hoped that
tho officers viii at once put their shout
ders together 20 bring about better law
abiding conditions In the town OF Neon.
There arc four or Ave wide open es-
Establishments whore whiakey, beer, etc,
are being sold daily,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-16
government"

GO ~a,r-r INA MT
eS "Has n,iss,o, worI nrosnerad dur
trg tha war ne,,odg,,
THE people are oppressed by the
constant disorders and feel their hui
man helplessness keenly. Men always
turn TO God in time OF trouble Hence
our work was never so prosperous. The
people welcome American Christians,
believing that this type of religion will
bring them liberty. In all the months
OF unsettled conditions, only two OF our
churches we're damaged. and these were
assailed by fanaucaliy led mobs. We
have nearly 100 native preachers and
$50 congregations. and upwards Of o.
900 children In our schools IN the cen
Iral anu sou'hein pL. u ~. eoui ;
Inc neresa'loI,aliisls, iesDs vel iai.s
Dap.is's anu '7ou,'ie,n " - - :
IN the North. We hase s.ions 10.
loWlI,s ti',ons ,he youns ie a. :.
o. whom li'a'e poe ,a ~ - ~ ,an,
anu '' ', H''s 49, o., 10,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-16
MAJ. CAKES TO GO
TO PHILADELPHIA.

Maj. John C. Cakes, chief engineer
OF the United States Engineer Corps
in charge OF river and harbor work in
the Louisville district will relieve Col
George A. linn, at Philadelphia, Pa
where he will have charge Of the Della
ware River Improvement, defense and
maintenance work, and Col linn will
take charge Of the Second Regiment OF
engineers organized under recent act
Of Congress.
Maj. Cakes went TO Louisville four
years ago next August from Cincin-
natl, where he had been in charge OF
work on the Muskingum and Big San
dy Rivers. He will be succeeded by
Maj. John r. Ralston, of the Second
Cincinnati district. Maj. Cakes said
that in the regular routine he is due
for foreign service in about two years
and that he probably will be transfer
red to the Philippines.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-16


Edward Grimes. aged "a, WIS arrest
ed aboard an l.. & y. train near Lex
ington Saturday charged with embez-
element around Fleming and Neon. ii
Is alleged that he fIeeced good lot Of
the Neon merchants. Grimes was en-
route TO his home at Chattanooga,
Tenn, when Justice Potter wired ahead
and had him arrested.
He will be returned To this city for
trial in August.
The coal mining business over the
Elkhorn and BoOne's Fork field is still
prosperous, the most prosperous in the
history Of Operations in this section. 4
large number Of new miners, largely
from the Western Kentucky field, have
been brought into the county during
the past few days. Continued increas-
es are to be made in the different plants
in the Letcher field. There is still talk
OF a number Of new operations to be
started in the county within the next
few weeks. Indications are good for a
new operation near Hemphill on Younts
Fork. Hazard people are said to be
back Of such project. The new OPP
Grafton Of the South East Coal CO.
near Milestone seven miles from here
| is practically assured.
ttff
Favorable weather conditions for
farming has been in evidence within
the past few days following some Of
the coolest weather ever known at this
season Of the year. Farmers are in
much better spirits as a result. There
has been great revival in the pros
poets for the Irish potato crop since the
late splendid rains. The crop will, II
is believed, be fair one now.
tfff
News from Burdine on Elkhorn creek
in this county announces the death a
few days ago Of Ed. Caleb Haynes
aged about so. one Of the best known
Baptist ministers OF the "hardshell"
persuasion, which occurred a few days
ago. He was a brother of w. ]. Haynes
capitol policeman at Richmond, Va.
besides he leaves many relatives in
Southwestern Virginia His wife and
three or four sons survive him. Ed
Haynes death is widely mourned.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1916-06-16
EXAMINATION FOR Farm
AGENT PLACE TO BE HELD.

Washington, June 3.-The United
States Civil Service Commission an
nounced to-day that an open COMPETE
cinnati July IL. for the position of ag-
riculturist and field agent to conduct
farmers cooperative demonstration
work in Kentucky, Virginia, West Vir-
GINA and Maryland. There are two
vacancies in this branch OF service OF
the Department OF Agriculture, the po-
sitions paying annual salaries of $4,000
and $1,000. At least three years ex-
perience in the work is required of can
didates