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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-05-10
soUvn DAKOTA

A simple method for analysing lime.
stone for relative purity, together with
an apparatus for making the tests, has
been designed by DR.. Cyril q. Hopkins,
of the college of agriculture of the
University of Illinois. The method i.
not patented, but is designed and Of
fered to the public for the service il
may render in helping to place Ameri-
can agriculture on a more scientific
and profitable basis.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-05-10

English tests with radium to aid plant
growth have shown that 1t 10 most ef.
fective when used in the proportion Of
ton OF soil. 4
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-05-10

An Ohio mans racing automobile In,
Q hood 50 high that q driver cannoi
e over It and 10 equipped with q sc.
the road ahead. "1s
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-05-10

Miners Of Cripple Creek. Leadyille
and other Colorado towns on the
Fourth Of July and other holidays hold
contests In stone drilling. There II
sreat rivalry among the miners to see
VINO q pound a drill through a gran
lite block In the quickest time.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-05-10

About 10 per cent Of the area If
France 10 under forest. which il man
aged by the government to v
overcutting and obtain the maximum
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-05-10

BY hydraulic mining gravel is oh.
tanned from q bank in Michiean
screened. washed ana loaded on wagon
ready TOR road building without the ne
OF hand labor. 1S
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-05-10
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION
NOW IN SESSION AT HURON

Huron. S. d., May 5.-The South Da-
kota Sunday school convention opened
yesterday with about 500 delegates in
attendance. despite rainy weather,
which later turned to snow.
l.. w. Robinson, of Parker, vice pres
ident, is presiding. The meeting was
opened by E. o. Sellers, Of Chicago,
who is in charge of the convention
music. Roll call was responded to by
short talks by a number of delegates.
The two addresses Of the morning were
1.-The Child We Teach" by Rev. William
A. Brown, of Chicago, and the
ton sermon by President H. K. War
rem, of Yankton college.
The afternoon addresses were de-
livered by L. w. Robinson, of McCor-
Walter s.. Athearn, of Drake university.
Des Moines.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-05-10

0al1oee a. the British navy now uti-
ttooS1E61RfopATo timo Ia making muni-
- - which thsy receive no remit.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-05-10
NEWSPAPER RIVALRY EVEN
EXTENDS TO OPERATIONS

Waubay. s. D., May 5.-Newspaper
rivalry IL keen at Waubay. and while
Rome Walker, editor Of the Advocate,
was at Minneapolis letting the doctors
was out Of keller, c. F. Black, editor
Of the Clipper. got busy n had an
operation performed for appendicitis.
Both newspaper men are recovering.
SIOUX FALIS-The citizens OF Sioux
Falls have just completed the contr1bu-
ton Of $4,000 toward . fund for the erec-
ton OF new buildings and the enlarg.nK
Of the scope OF Sioux Falls COLLEGE. IN.
supporters Of the institution now viii
raise an additional s7s.0Oo In the state out
side af Sioux. Ealls.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-05-10
PASTORS "REsIoNATIoNn DUE
TO AFFAIR WITH W0MAN

Deadwood. S. D.. May 4.-Official an
nouncement has just been made that
Rev. James NJ. Tibbitts. former pastor
OF the Methodist Episcopal church here.
resigned two weeks g by request. fol.
lowing an investigation by the board Of
with a woman parishioner. He was also
unfrocked by the district s%uperinten-
dent. Rev. Mr.. Tibbits came here from
Milbank. 6. D., several years ago and is
nov said to be in Minneapolis. His
family is still here.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-05-10
SAMUEL II. WRIGHT DIES
FROM STROKE OF PARAlvei,

Sioux Falls. s. d.. May At the
family residence in this city at 2 o'clock
this morning occurred the death of
samuel II. Wright. for about rs years
and Sioux Falls. His death resulted
from 9 stroke Of paralysis. sustained
yesterday. He was go years of aRe. and
y survived by a widow and three
daughters. During the administration
Of President Cleveland he served az
United States consul to Jamaica. After
coming to South Dakota he vas citv
attorney OF Chamberlain for q time
ana later served ~ states attorney
To- Bru3o county.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-05-10

Huron. s. D., May 6.-Exceptionally
n talent is the big feature OF the
present state convention of he South
Dakota Sunday School association, to-
gether with attendance that is all that
those at the head of the convention had
expected.
An important feature Of Wednesdays
meeting was the reports of various Of
ficers n department superintendent,
among them Mrs. A. L. Grebel, Of Park
er, elementary superintendent; Mrs. L.
g. Lockwood. Of Hot Springs, second
ary; Mrs. I. l.. Torgeson. Of Beres-
ford. IN charge Of the missionary work,
an! Rev. G. D. Brown. Of Madison.
tive committee.
The state secretary, George w. Mil
Ter. in his report, stated that, out of
81 counties in South Dakota, 40 had
sent in their complete statistical re-
ports. He said that in h state there
were 603 Sunday schools, with 1929 Of
fcers and 46.615 pupils. Another state
ment of interest was that Of the 81
organized counties in the state, so had
held county conventions, and 48 had
paid their pledges in full. F~orty-eight
are represented at the convention.
The report of the state treasurer, M.
d. Whisman. Of Huron, vas also q
highly creditable showing. III financial
statement showing amount
ing to $4.711.64 and liabilities amount
ing to ~$4.062.02. thereby leaving a bal
ance on hand Of $649.62. with all bills
paid up to the time of the state con-
vention.
WEBB DIssARMENT CASE
CONTINUED TO MAY II
Pierre. s. D.. May 6.-Attorneys fo1
H. o. Webb. Of Doland, who a cited
by the supreme court to appear before
that body n show cause why he
should not be disbarred from practice
Of law in South Dakota, appeared and
for Mr.. Webb until May II. which the
court.g granted.
PARDON RECOMMENDED FOR
=. r. MAXWELL, FALL RIVER
Pierre. S. D. May 6.-The state board
u pardOns recommended to Governor
Byrne the pardon of J.. r. Maxwell, sem
Nnced for murder from Fall River
:ount.y. on condition that he supply
which were asked Of him.
The application OF pardon of Alva
Brandenberg. sentenced from Hutch
nson county. on charge Of statutory
ape. was considered. and laid aside for
me ear at which time 1t is to be again
considered. and talsen up then without
.urther request from Brandeberg's rep
:esentatives.
vERMILION-Several weeks ago there
Eas held in Sioux City the Y. NJ. c. A.
Older Boys conference to which the v.
!. 9. club. Of vermilion. 8. D.. sent II
! high school delegates. That this confer.
!: lnce 10 bearing fruit IL shown BY the no
smoke campaign put on by the Vermilion
eoys. During this campaign over 6.
fedSes to abstain from the use Of tobacco
a form wers secured.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-05-10
MILWAUKEE HAS CONQUERED
THREATENED RIVER DAMAGE

Aberdeen, S. d., May 5.-After fight
ing with sacks of dirt, ties and fences,
the Milwaukee track men believe they
have conquered the Jim river flood
which threatened to sweep away an
embankment between James and Bath,
about Is miles east of Aberdeen, and
interrupt traffic between Aberdeen and
che Pacific coast and the Twin Cities
and Chicago. Over $500 sacks. filled
with dirt, were used in reinforcing the
embankment, besides great quantities
Of ties and portions of right of way
fencing. The embankment has now
been made strong enough to Withstand
any assaults Of nature.
ALLEGED PosToFFicE RoeeER
BREAKS JAIL At CLEAR LAKE.
Clear Lake. s. D.. May 5.-James
Walsh, held in the Deuel. county Jail
at Clear Lake In default of $500
bonds. t wait trial on charge Of having
robbed the p%ostoffice at Goodwin, s.
D., recently, mad his escape, probably
with the assistance of a pal. Mrs.
Dunn, wife Of the sheriff, was in the
room adjoining Walsh's cell. and went
upstairs for a minute. The key to the
cell was lying on a desk in the room
Mrs. Dunn vacated. When she re-
turned to h room, she found the cell
door had been unlocked and the pris-
oner had gone. The key on the desk
had been used to unlock the door, and
It Is assumed someone who was watch
ing for an opportunity to release
Walsh. grasped the chance when Mrs.
Dunn left the room.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-05-10
ARRAY OF TALENT At STATE
SUNDAY SCHOOL MEETING

Huron. s. D.. May Exceptionally
fine talent is the big feature Of the
present state convention of the South
Dakota Sunday School association. to-
gether with attendance that is all that
those at the head of the convention had
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-16
THE BABY
the Baby

/ am the Baby
l am the youngest Institution in
the World-and the oldest.
The Earth is my Heritage when
come into being, and when | go
leave it to the next Generation OF
Babies.
My Mission is to leave the Earth
better place than I found it.
With my million little Brothers
and Sisters l can do this, If the
World does not impose too many
handicaps.
Now / need pure Milk and fresh
Air and Play and the Love and Care
of a Mother who does not smoke
Cigarets or spend her time in Cab
arets.
When I am a little older l shall
need good Schools to learn the Les
sons Of Life.
1 want to i've laugh, love, work,
play.
l want to hear good music, read
good books, see beautiful pictures.
want to build Houses and Roads
and Railways and Cities.
want to walk in the woods,
battle in the waters and play in the
snow.
am Yesterday, Today and To-
morrow.
If you will make my way easy
now, will help you when l grow
up.
am your Hope--I am the Baby.
Capital
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-16
MEXICO CAUSES ANXIETY

Although the president and his
clerk, Secretary Lansing, are effec-
lively suppressing all dlsquieting re-
ports which reach the state depart
ment from Mexico, they are unable
to prevent the alarming reports
which reach the diplomats stationed
in Washington from their respec-
tive representatives in Mexico from
becoming known. The fact is that
the situation In Mexico is more
alarming than ever. The ministers
and consuls of other nations pre-
dict the early fall of the Carranza
administration and they can foresee
nothing but violence and anarchy In
the future. American bankers have
not met President Wilson's expec-
tations and financed the Carranza
administration and as a conse-
quence it is bankrupt. The host Of
Carranza officials and soldiers are
getting no pay and are indulging in
wholesale looting, while murder is
rampant in the land. There is gem
uine anxiety in some quarters lest
Japan may decide to take advantage
OF the strained relations between
the United States and Germany to
strengthen her position in Mexico,
and may even go so far as to seek
a naval base there, in fragrant de-
fiance of the Monroe doctrine. Some
of the Democratic leaders who en-
terrain these fears have attempted
to discuss the situation with the
president, but he will not listen to
them, insisting that the Carranza
administration is entirely success
full and perfectly capable of con-
trolling any situation which may
arise.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-16
AMERICA,s MORNING AFTER

Here is something to think about
The American baby of today has
fewer chances of wealth or fame
than the baby of Andrew Jackson's
time because well, read this edi
torial from the San Francisco Elk.
aminer and see If its logic is not
sound:
Individual opportunities are un-
doubtedly shutting down in this
first quarter OF the twentieth cen
tury. The average baby born in the
United States now has fewer oppor-
tunities to look forward to, and
more prospective troubles to cry
about, than the baby OF eighty or
ninety years ago. Babies born poor
are more likely to remain poor and
babies born rich are more likely to
remain so. A great deal OF ability
will make the poor baby rich and
famous. and a great deal OF fool
lshness may make the rich baby
poor, but babies Of average ability
usually stay about where they are
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-16
LITTLE SON OF MIR. AND
MRS. ALBERT CITTELL DIES


The six-year-old son of Mr. an(
Mrs. Albert Cittell died Saturday a
Kilyard, Washington, where they
had recently gone to reside from
st. Louis. A complication of mea-
sizes and pneumonia brought death
Mrs. Cittell formerly resided here
making her home with Otto McKil-
lop, her brother, on East Sixth
street. They have also lived at En-
terprise and Herington, where he
was an operator in the Rock Island
offices, and their many friends over
the county are sorrowed to hear of
the loss of their son.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-16
CROP EXPERT WARNS FARM
Frs OF CORN CONDITIONS

Manhattan, March 14.-Takins
warning from the corn crop of last
year. c. C. Cunningham of the Kan
sas State Agricultural college, is
now advising the farmers of south
eastern Kansas to plant a quick
maturing variety of corn this spring.
Many farmers in this section
failed to produce corn last year be-
cause of the excessive moisture.
This could have been avoided, says
Mr.. Cunningham. If these farmers
had planted variety of corn which
could have been used for early feed
for stock.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-16
WILSON'S TOUR
arise.

The New York Evening Post sent
correspondent over Wilson's itin-
erary two weeks after he made his
trip and this is his summary OF
what he found:
II the writer may sum up his i'm
pressions and conclusions in few
sentences, the presidents tour and
campaign were not worth the time
and energy expended on them. Mr..
Wilson advertised and Doomed"
preparedness, no doubt, and caused
many neutrals to read and talk
more about the subject. He may
have stimulated preparedness senti-
ments in some limited circles. But
neither the vigorous and consistent
preparationists nor the convinced
and earnest anti=preparationis
we're fayorably impressed by his
oratorical triumphs. The tour was a
success" because it could not pos
sibly, given all the conditions and
circumstances. have been anything
but a success. The appeal to non
partisanship, to patriotism, to ma
tionalism: the yagueness of most of
the speeches; the widespread feel
ing that the president withheld much
and meant much to be read between
the lines; the inevitable confusion
by mult.tudes of present and future
dangers and issues; the admiration
for the presidents style and man
ner; the curiosity and interest ex-
cited by his personality and office,
and even more by the personally
of his bride-all these elements
conspired, as might have been fore
seen, to make the Swing" notable
and triumphant.
But the thoughtful and critical
find little in the success of the tour
to appeal to the type of man. think
er, and statesman they have believ-
ed the president to be. They wonder
at his apparent satisfaction in
series of victories so easy and so
so short-lived After all,
the question of preparedness must
be settled in the light of reason, of
fact, of sober reality soberly con-
sidered. A few arguments of the
tight sort--if they can be made
would have brought the president
more valuable and endur-
ng support The "crowds" might
nave been safely left to take care
Of themselves. The president can
irgue when the cause is arguable.
He has not argued in a way worthy
If him for preparedness; this all
admit. What is the inference? All
hose who do argue, who stop to
lraw differences, say that his posi-
ion is untenable and won't bear
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-16
ENGLAND PREP ARES
FOR GERMAN FLEET
Monster Teuton Squadron Seen Pro-
ceeding Westward
CHURCHILL WARNS PARLIAMENT
Fifty of Kaiser's Battleships Accom-.
panied by Zeppelins and SUBJ
marines Reported Out on
Raid from Kiel

London, March "A German
fleet consisting of at least fifty big
warships, followed by a large gray
painted armed trawler fleet, two
big Zeppelins and numerous subma-
rines, was sighted in the North sea
off Terschellinge island, North Hol-
land. The correspondent adds that
Monday morning five large cruisers
of unknown nationality passed Ymu-
iden at full speed.
London. March 9-Plans for cop
ing with the expected dash Of the
German fleet to the sea from Kiel,
are being discussed by the cabinet.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-16

Iput. Our caste system is not so well
developed as that of India, but II is
far enough along to make Andrew
Jackson swear, If he could come back
and look It over.
i American history, and world his
tory, too, may come to recognize
that the nineteenth century was a
unique outburst of unrestrained in
dividualism, never to be repeated.
European nations had been jogging
along for centuries, with all sorts
OF political disturbances on their
surfaces, but with their layers of
humanity pretty well stratified. The
social classes were like Pullman
berths; IL an ambitious man sat up
in one of them he bumped his head
rule, went no further. Then came
the steam engine, the railroad the
spinning jenny, and the great in
dustrial revolution, close on the
heels of the political revolution in
France, and there was so much new
wealth created that almost anyone
who was good at grabbing got some.
The best grabbers got a lot. In
America, which was a brand new
! country, there was not only old
wealth made accessible by new ma
cninery, but there was virgin wealth.
Consequently the grabbing was ex-
ira good. The social classes dubbed
and effervesced. Self-made men
multiplied. AS long as natural
wealth held out the volcanic erup-
lions of American energy were toss
ing up Rockefellers and Carnegies,
and hundreds of lesser men like
bubbles in molten lava.
By and by most of the loose
wealth had been appropriated. The
poor boy couldn't find any fortunes
that weren't already nailed down.
II he went out into the world in the
good old style, with his pack on his
shoulder, he stood one chance in a
thousand of becoming rich and ia
nous, and about nine hundred
chances of becoming an underpaid,
cheated, unskilled laborer. 1t is as
though a twisted version Of Social
ism had come true, and all the wealth
of the country had been divided UP
or, which is the same thing, laid
open to the first corners and again
acquired by the few. The nineteenth
century was like one of those dra-
matte openings of government land,
in which the strongest and fleetest
win the race and stake out the lots,
and nothing is left for those who
come late. 1t was also like a raid
by a mob on a bank whose savings
had been accruing for centuries. 1t
was lively, dramatic, and even glor-
lous, but it could not last.
This is the morning after the
century. Hence the Eu-
ropean war. Hence the widening
struggle between labor and capital.
Hence the vanity of the attempts to
apply early nineteenth century eth
les to present-day problems. Hence
half our sordid perplexities. What
the new will be we can only guess.
But the old is dead
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-16
ROME FAVORS MOVE
OF U. S. IN MEXICO

Rome, March 13.-The decision
of the United States to act vigor-
ously in Mexico has been received
with general satisfaction here, es-
pecially in political circles, where
it is believed it is the only way to
establish law and order to protect
foreigners.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-16
COLLIER IN ST. LOUIS RACE
"F1nd' of Fifth District Meet Re.
coming Reputed Dash Man

An invitation to enter Collier the
freshman 5O-yard sprinter of the
college, in a special invitation So
yard race at st. Louis March 25 un-
der the auspices of the Missouri
Athletic clcb, was received by the
athletic department of X. S. A. G.
from DR.. G. w. Bassett, director of
the club, says the Manhattan Mer-
curry.
Golfers showing at the X. s. A
c. meet at Kansas City several
weeks ago is responsible for the
invitation. All the big runners of
the country will participate in the
race.
John R. Bender. director of A.
gle athletics, said that the athletic
board was considering the invitation
and that in all probability Collier
would be sent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-16

The foreign shipping trade Of
England in 1915, the first full year
of war; as compared with 1918, the
last fell year of peace, shows an in
crease of 2S,OO0,OOO tons of out
bound cargoes. 1t is apparent that
the war has by no means operated
20 keep England out of the foreign
markets. In fact. these figures cor
respond to our own statistics of
imports, which show that England
is increasing her sales to us, de-
spite war. Furthermore. thanks to
the low rates OF duty which the
Democratic tariff imposes upon
English made goods. What will be
the result when the war is over, II
these low rates of duty then remain
in force?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-16
BRITISH DO NOT EXERCISE
CENSORSHIP ON ALL MAILS

London, March 14.-While main
tanning the right to censor all mails
which by coming through England,
enjoy the facilities of the English
postal system, the British govern
ment does not undertake to exam
inc first class mails on seized neu-
trail steamers for anything except
possible merchandise.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-16
KANSAS EVANGELICAL CON-
FERENCE AT HoLTON TODAY

Holton, March 1S.-The fifty
second conference of the Kansas
Evangelical association begins its
this evening. The meetings
viii continue throughout the rest Of
the week. Thursday evening there
will be a big Sunday school rally.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-16
SAFETY BELT FAILED AND
WINDOW CLEANER DIED

Minneapolis, March 9.-Scores of
passersby saw Richard Mclean fall
to his death from the eighth floor of
the Flour Exchange building when
his safety belt broke from its fas-
Jennings. Mclean. a window cleaner.
had never worn such belt until two
days ago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS
County Clerk

l hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the Republican nomi-
nation for County Clerk, subject to
the action of primaries August 1.
WILL A. MOORE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-16

Winston Churchill, former first
lord of the admiralty, came back
from the trenches to warn the house
Of commons that England must be-
ware of the German fleet.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-16

me educational campaign. Presi-
dent Mossman announced the sum
subscribed was $5O,1OO. To this he
ADDED his own subscription of $4,000
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-16

Henry Allen: Why not make some
of our brag come true in Kansas?
We are fifty years behind other
states in the matter of good roads
Why not stop boasting about our
bank deposits until we have caught
up?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-16
Commissioner. Third District

The undersigned is a candidate for
District, subject to the action of the
Republicans of this district at the
primaries to be held August !, 1915.
JOHN BOOK.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-16

hereby announce that am a cam
didate for the Republican nomination
for Sheriff of Dickinson county, sub
ject to the primaries August !, 1915,
and respectfully solicit the support OF
JOHN N, SEATON.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-03-16
MINISTER'S PLEDGE $3.50
IN EDUCATIONAL CANIPAIG,

Wichita. March 13.-Sunday' S
session OF the Southwest Kansas NJ.
E. conference was taken up with