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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-08-05

FORCED ana extended wherever practicable
The Democratic party has created since
March 4. 1918. $1,000 Offices outside of tho
civil service law at an annual cost Of ~.
oooooo TO the taxpayers Of the country s.
Tsrriteria! Aettsrs.
Reafirming the attit1 long maintained
by the Republican party, we hold that off,
Gals appointed to administer the govern
ment OF any territory should be bona f1de
residents Of the territory/in which their
duties are to be performed.
Labor Laws.
We pledge the Republican party to tho
faithful enforcement of all federal laws
passed for the protection Of labor We
favor vocational education, the enactment
and rigid enforcement Of federal child
LABOR law. the enactment of a generous
and comprehensive workmen's compensa-
ton law. within the commerce power of
congress. and an accident compensation
law covering all government employees
We favor the collection and collation. un-
der the direction Of the department Of la
Dor OF complete data relating to industrial
hazards for the information Of coneresa
to the end that such legislation may be
adopted as may be calculated to secure
the safety, conservation and protection of
labor from the dangers incident to indus
try and transportation.
Suffrage.
The Republican party, reafarminR its
faith OF government Of the people, by tho
people. for the people, as a measure OF
justice to one-half tho adult people Of
this country, favors tho extension of thu
suffrage to women. but recognizes the
right of each state to settle this question
for itself.
Such are our principles, such are our
purposes and policies We close al We
began. The times are dangerous and the
future Is freught with peril. We ap-
peal to all Americans, whether natural
ICED or native born, to prove to the world
that we are Americans In thought and in
deed, with one loyalty, one hope ono az.
piration. We cali on all Americans to ba
true to the spirit Of America, to the great
traditions Of their common country and.
above all things to keep the faith.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-08-05
Waco and Americanisn,

tfrom the Chicago Evening Post)
If Americanism is more than a
mere shibboleth of patriotism; if, as
we believe, it has real meaning that
gives the word worth, then Ameri-
canism must be shocked and humili-
ated by the horrible story of the
Negro lynching at Waco, Texas.
1t is no defense to say that the
wretched victim in this instance had
confessed to hideous crime and
been convicted by a court of Justice.
Rather is it an aggravation, for here
there was no risk that justice would
not claim the full penalty. The burn
ing Of the man for the delectation of
a mob of Waco citizens under such
circumstances is bloodthirsty,
brutal horror too black for words to
stigmatize. 1t was the gratifying
of lust for vengeance as guilty as
the lust that provoked it.
The thing is the more cruel in it's
wrong to Americanism at this time
because the people of Texas have
been crying aloud for the repression
of mob rule on their own border.
They demand Intervention to compel
order in Mexico, yet give themselves
to lawless violence in their own
state.
In the forefront of the Villa chase
the colored soldiers of the Tenth Cav
airy and Twenty-fourth Infantry have
held conspicuous place; they have
done excellent service. How greatly
the ideal of Americanism must be ex-
allied in their minds by the knowl-
edge that American law cannot pro-
tect from the mob a member of their
own race.
AS perilous to Americanism as the
"mOral treason of the politico-racial
hyphen" is the treason of those who
defy law and humanity and brand
their country with the mark of bar
barism in the eyes of the world. If
the guilty towards in Waco cannot
be apprehended, every citizen in the
town should be disfranchised. It
would be small injustice to those who
were not participators, for in a mat
ter Of this kind, where the COM
munity tolerates such outrages and
protects the perpetrators, it should
; bear a measure of the responsibility.
The votes of men who practice an
archy are not desirable votes. Dis
REIMBURSEMENT is the least that may
be done to protect Americanism.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-08-05

there or in Mexico and as these have
been deemed insufficient the entire
national guard has been ordered out;
that is, we are summoning practical
~ all our movable military forces in
order to prevent bandit incursions. In
view OF these warnings of the past
three years it is inexcusable that we
should find ourselves in this plight.
1--WE demand adequate national de.
tense, adequate protection on both
our Western and Eastern coasts. We
demand thoroughness and efficiency
in both arms of the service. It seems
to be plain that our regular army is
too small. I believe, further, that
there should be not only reasonable
Increase in the regular army, but that
the first citizen reserve subject to
call should be enlisted as federal
| army and trained under federal au-
thority.
I'm our proposals there is, repeat,
no militarism. There is simply in
sistence upon common sense in pro.
viding reasonable measures of secur-
ity and avoiding the perils of neglect.
We must have the strength of self re-
spect-a strength which contains no
threat, but assures our defense, safe
guards our rights and conserves our
peace"
New Conditions Will Arise.
Mr.. Hughes declares the country
was deeply interested in the organiza-
ton OF peace. New conditions which
it must meet would follow end of the
war.
again, we must build up our mer-
chant marine. We need the encour-
agement and protection of movement
for our shipping industry but it can
not afford to have the government as
a competitor" 49,
On the subject Of labor Mr.. Hughes
said that he did not desire production
or trade or efficiency in either, for it's
own sake, but for the betterment of
the lives of human beings. He said
that there are few disputes which can
not be easily adjusted If there be an
impartial examination of the facts. He
said he stood for adequate federal
workman's compensation laws.
On the subject of agriculture and
conservation, Mr.. Hughes said he IA
vored an effective system of rural
credits.
On the Philippines question he de-
clared that we should administer gov
eminent there with a full recognition
of our International duty without par
tisanship.
Favors Wowan Suffrage.
Mr.. Hughes came out unqualifiedly
for votes for women.
Under the heads of administrative
efficiency, civil service laws and the
budget, Mr.. Hughes said that under
thu present administration '...the prin-s
ciples of our civil service laws have
been shamelessly Violated" and that
there has been reckless extravagance.
Mr.. Hughes concluded as follows:
I'VE live in fateful hour. In
true sense the contest for the preser-
walton of the nation is never ended.
We must still be imbued with the
spirit of heroic sacrifice which gave
us our country and brought us safe
1y through the days of the Civil war.
We renew our pledge to the ancient
ideals of individual liberty, of oppor-
tunity denied to none because of race
or creed. We have a vision of Amer
lea prepared and secure; strong and
just, equal to her tasks; an exemplar
Of the capacity and efficiency of
free people. I endorse the platform
adopted by the convention and &C.
cept it's nomination"
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-08-05
Nation Is Unprepared.

1T is apparent that we are shock.
ingly unprepared. There is no room
for controversy on this point since
the object lesson on the Mexican
border. All our available regular
troops, less, believe, than 10000, are
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-08-05
No Very High Opinion.
(From the Nashville Globe

We entertain no very high opinion
Of President Motions explanation to
the Associated Press Correspondent
at Montgomery, anent that sleeping
car episode. We trust he was in
correctly quoted.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-08-05
OF INDIANA

forced ana extended wherever practicable.
The Democratic party has created since
March 4. 1913, $1,000 offices outside OF the
civil service law at an annual cost Of S44-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-11
CUBS ROLL UP LARGE COUNTS
DEFENSIVE WORK BAD
BY Mark Shields

lNaeAlleAEaEl NGG llNGl oll0AlA llAAllAg-
diately get in communication with
Pres. Wilson and petition the mobil-
ization of the militia to guard the
second base territory on the North
Side lot.
Recently the hostiIes have made
frequent raids in that section and the
result has been a CHASTITY massacre.
Joe called out his own militia yes
terday in the persons of ROllie lei
der and Alex Mccarthy, but it was
a futile cause, as Alex made an error
in the seventh that paved the way
for the Braves to tie the score.
Mike Doolan and Steve Yerkes are
having considerable trouble patrol
ling the district, enemy snipers pick
ing them off with regularity and their
own mounts are tossing them into
the dust. Once yesterday Mike was
almost Zeppelined by a fly ball that
he thought was headed for left field.
Great danger to Mikes dome was
narrowly averted, the ball hitting
about ten feet from him.
This loppy play came in the third
inning, when the Braves rolled home
four counters. Three were on when
Red Smith lOfted one in the general
direction of left field. A strong wind
was blowing at the time, holding
back the ball. Apparently every one
realized this but DOolan. Leslie Mann
dashed toward the infield in vain
endeavOr to glove the ball, an the
time yelling for Doolan to take it.
Mike, however, like a bald-headed
gent in the first row at Follies
show, was entranced by the rapid
mOvemnets of LesIie's. ten-second.
legs.
Consequently, the BALL fell within a
few feet of Mike, Smith got a hit,
and the Braves counted a run when
the ball should have been caught in
the nfeId
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-11

Notice that the street cleaners had
struck was our first intimation that
there were street cleaners in certain
sections Of the city.
Heinie Zim forgot his good inten-
tons yesterday and kicked on a third
strike in the ninth inning. Tim was
canned, but, as the game was over,
he may draw a suspension. Johnny
EVers was meek as a lamb
Joe Capron defeated Ralph Patter-
son, Cleveland, so to 81. in a game of
the Interstate Three-Cushion Billiard
league. This gives Capron fifth place
in the league race.
SeVenty-four runs were made in
eight big league games yesterday
twenty-five pitchers found employ
ment. It is worthy Of note these
days when one pitcher goes through
a game. SmOkeless pinch hitters are
largely responsible.
Bill Brennan finds ne has some
friends. No one viii give him a job
umpiring.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-11
YESTERDAYS RESULTS

National League.-Boston II, Chi
cago 10; New York Z, Pittsburgh 1
Brooklyn 4, Cincinnati 0; st. Louis
9, Philadelphia 4.
American League. - Chicago 5,
New York 2; Detroit 9, Philadelphia
3; Washington 1, st. Louis o; CIeve-
land 6, Boston 2.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-05-11
STANDING OF THE CLUBS
National League

W. L. Pct. W.. L. Pct.
Br'klyn II .73SICin'ti. o.. 1112 ATS
Boston. II 5 .688lPhila. 8 All
Chicago12 10 .545I Pittsb'h GA .391
StLouis11 1O, .524I N.York. Alb .235
American League
w L. Pct. WI. Pct.
Clevl'd. 16 8 .667l Chicago II 10 .4sG
Wash'n u 9 .57fIBoston. 1112 .478
N.YOrk. IL 10 524'St.Louis 812 400
Detroit II II .522iPhila.. TIA 1888
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
ROBBERS GET LONE SHOE
FROM DILLON STORE

Sheriff Hassler and his deputies
were summoned on a hurry up call
to Dillon Saturday morning where
it was reported that the general
store owned by NJ. Ritterhouse had
been broken into and robbed of
considerable merchandise and some
money. The appeal was urgent and
fresh trail of the supposed thieves
was indicated by the sheriffs in
formation so Hassler telephoned to
Concordia for the blood hounds, in
order to be in readiness for the
speedy capture of the criminals.
Arriving in Dillon, however, Mr..
Hassler discovered that the robbery
had been in reality only an attempt
at robbery, the only article taken
being one lone shoe. The blood
hounds took two different trails
both leading to the Mexican camp
at the edge of town. No arrests
we're made as there seemed to be
no definite trail from the store.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Came to See and Learn

Concordia Blade: The first of
this week. two auto loads Of farm
ers from the vicinities of Concordia
and Miltonvale drove to Abilene to
inspect some of the good dairy
farms of that section Eight farms
were visited, six Of which had twen-
ty or more Holstein cattle. The
other two farmers had mixed herds
with Jerseys predoninating. A care
full study was made of the type of
cattle kept, equipment. methods of
feeding and feeds used, and the
products sold. The Testing assoeia-
tion has shown these farmers that
only good cows pay.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Obituary-Elizabeth Haston

ODAbuah hF-AAALADCNu HhhoNOh
Elizabeth was born in Carrolton,
Mo, March 30, 1860, and departed
this life Dec. 4, 1916, at the home
of her father in Abilene, Kan At
the age of / years she was sent to
Mt. st. Mary's academy, Leaven-
worth, to be educated. After finish
ing five year course she gradual
ed at the young age of 16 years,
going out into the world with noble
ideas and true faith in Cod and
carried them all through life. Two
years after there was a vacancy in
the home public school and she was
asked to fill it, She taught there
two years.
When her father met with finan-
cial reverses, she being Oldest of
the family, felt II her duty to help
him get another start, so she went
to teaching and taught in various
parochial schools, winning esteem
and love from all her pupils. After
the death of her mother she decid-
ed to take~a position in book
store at home for a meager salary,
to be near her aged father, who
was then past Is years. She con-
tinued there sixteen years until III
health overlook her and she was
to give it up. For almost
a year and a half she had been a
suffered, but in that time
no one heard her complain. She
knew the end was coming and said
Il would not fly in our Lords face
and rebel if it's His will"
Elizabeth leaves an aged father, !
0ne brother a sister and a niece to
mourn her demise The funeral was
leld with very impressive ceremon-
es from the chapel of the orphan
lge, having no parish church now |
while new enc is being erected. In
erment was in Catholic cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
INCOME TAX WILL HIT
KANSAS FARMERS THIS YEAR

Hundreds of persons will be
compelled to make income tax
statements this year who were per-
mitted last year to dispense with
that formality, although their 1916
income may be no greater than that
of 1915. The new income tax law
of September 8 raises the tax from
l per cent to per cent, All per-
sons whose income exceeds the $4,000
and $4,000 limitations, whether they
are liable for the income tax or
not, must now make statements of
their income This strikes every
farmer who has sold grain or other
products to the amount named and
it hits practically every farmer in
Dickinson county AS there is a fine
of $40 to $1,000 for not making the
report and as government detectives
are on the job it is the safe way to
come across and help pay the gov
ernment deficit.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
F. L. Balls Good Position

The Salt Lake Tribune reporting
the resignation of the superinten-
dent of the Union Stock yards of
that city says: "He will be succeed
ed by Frank L. Ball, now construc-
tion superintendent of the company.
who designed and built the new
yards. Mr. Ball is we'll known in
western livestock circles, and prior
to coming to Salt Lake to build
the new yards he was assistant
manager of the Denver stock yards. :"
Mr.. Ball formerly resided here and
is the father of Mrs. r. B. Gemmill
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
LAND DEALER, SHOT BY FOR
MER ABILENE MAN, Is DEAD

A. L. Wright of Emporia, who
was shot by Floyd Hart, his son-in.
law, formerly of this city, died last
night.
Wright is said to have been men
tally deranged and Hart AYERS that
he shot in self defense. Hart has
not been arrested.
Wright was shot twice in the
right lung and once through the
hand by Hart, after Wright kicked
in the door of the Hart home and
fired several shots at Hart, none oi
which took effect. Wright is be-
lieved to have been mentally de.
ranged. Hart is a son of the late
Dan Hart of this city and has a bak-
cry and confectionery store at EN-
poria.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
GUESSES ON "WHO'S WHO"
SEALED UNTIL DEC. IL

The interest aroused by the
who's Who in Abilene" feature is
indicated by the large number of
guesses received at this office as to
the firm names indicated No re-
plies will be opened until 6 p. m.
Dec. 13. None of those yet received
may be correct so the later replies
have as good a chance as any. Re
plies are numbered in the order of
receipt and the first correct list will
receive first prize and the second
the second prize. The prizes are half
dozen $12 photos from Wierman S /;
cut glass dish from Hubbard's. No
feature in years has been so closely
read as who's Who" and it is some
art to decide the correct firm name
of each firm represented.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Belgium Is to Have Its Former Po-
sitiOn
GERMANY WANTS HER COLONIES
Proposal Given to Representatives
of Neutral Nations and Plan
Is Fully Outlined-Wash-
ington Silent

Berlin, Dec. 12.-Definite propo-
sails Of peace were made to the al
lies today by Bethman-Hollweg'
head of the German government.
He called to his office representa-
taves of Spain, Switzerland the
United States and gave them copies
at Germany's offer, asking that 1t be
transmitted to the allies.
The terms on which Germany
and its allied powers propose peace
are:
Restoration of Belgium and North
sern France to their former positions,
A Kingdom for Poland,
A Kingdom for Lithunia,
Restoration to Bulgaria of land
taken in the second Balkan war,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
RECEIVERS HANDBAG TAKEN
SEVERAL WEEKS AGO

A handbag stolen in Manhattan
from Miss Josephine Campbell of
this city while on her way by auto
to the state teachers meeting in
Topeka several weeks ago, was re-
covered by Miss Camppbll today.
Some time ago the Manhattan
papers carried the account of the
arrest of high school boy of that
town for the theft. His room was
searched and in 1t were found
many of the stolen articles. The
boy had made practice of taking
things from cars and Miss Camp
BELLS Maxwell was one of those
robbed The officials at Manhattan
returned the handbag after owner
ship had beer proven.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Rock Island Main
Line Through Abilene?

sas line of the Rock Island. There
has been a report in circulation ever
since the road was started that it
would be taken over by the Rock
Island but this has been generally
credited to the fact that 1t would
be the logical thing for the road to
do, rather than from any definite
knowledge that it was being con-
sidered. Just recently, however. the
story has been revived and it is
understood that the officials of the
Rock Island have had the matter
under discussion, and have decided
to buy the road if opportunity Of
fers."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14

of Pullmans have been chartered to
carry this vast body of dealers.
The Kansas City dealers special
win leave Kansas City Tuesday In
charge of S. w. Ramsey, branch
manager, and F. w. Phillips, sales
manager with over 200 dealers
aboard.
The dealers from the Abilene
territory who will attend the meet
ing are: r. j. Havner, Solomon;
Frank Swanger, Detroit; Van L.
Bisch, Junction City; M. l.. Men
tor. White City; Ralph Dewar and
Carl Lamb, Council Grove and Dun
lap Jack Ryan, A. D. Martin, Hope
and Herington; N. C. Austin. Cot
tonwood Falls.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
COUNTY TEACHERS MEET IN
HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM

The Dickinson county teachers
association meeting opened at the
high school at 1890 this morning
with nearly a hundred teachers in
attendance.
An address by ]. w. Mayberry of
the Kansas State Normal school
occupied the morning session.
At / p. m. Mr.. J. w. Jarrett of
Chapman read a report on the Cour-
tbs arithmetic tests in the grade
schools of Dickinson county. Miss
Clara Day of Solomon spoke on
Good Order Through Good Man
agement The principal address of
the afternoon session was made by
6upt. b. B. Wilson OF the Topeka
schools. A quartet from the Wood
bine schools furnished some excel
lent music.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14

The Salina Journal has this IN
teresting story, which if it works
out, means that there VIII be a
through service by way of Abilene
to Colorado, connecting with the
main line at Phillipsburg:
rs the Rock Island going to buy
the Salina Northern railroad? In
formation coming from several
sources is to the effect that this is
the plan of the officials of the road.
Along with this story is one that
when the purchase is made the
Rock Island will build shops at Sa-
lima, and possibly at some other
point north of here on the Salina
Northern, or on the northern Kan
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
COAL SUPPLY is DOWN
TO VERY ROCK BOTTOM

The coal snap has made the coal
dealers worry For weeks they have
been unable to secure more than
one fifth of the usual amount of
coal and this they have distributed
among their customers. Those who
have enough coal to last the winter
through are lucky for coal is going
up rapidly and it is difficult to
obtain it at all. The cheaper grades
now cost as much as high grade
coal did two years ago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
GERMANY OFFERS PEACE TO ALLIES
ON TERMS OF RESTORING TERRITORY

Settlement of other Balkan Sec
tions in peace conference,
Restoration to Germany of her
captured colonies,
Partial restoration of Serbia and
Rumania.
Washington, Dec. 12.-The Ger
man diplomats say the war is draw
and Germany can continue it 10
years if it desires.
President Wilson and the state
department refused to comment on
the news from Berlin.
London Not Excited
London, Dec. 12.-Pessimism re-
garding the acceptance of the peace
proposals of Germany prevails here.
One high official expressed skepti-
cism of the peace offer even as a
basis for negotiations. The foreign
office Is silent. King Constantine of
Greece has ordered a general mo-
Wheat Dropped 10 Cents
New York, Dec. 12.-On account
of news of peace wheat dropped 10
cents a busheI and stock markets
were badly demoralized.
Kansas City, Dec. 12.-Wheat
tumbed 8 cents here, corn p cents
on peace news
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Card Of Thanks

To our dear friends: Not being
able to see each and every one OF
you have been SO very kind and
untiring in your noble deeds OF
kindness to our departed loved one
in her long tedious suffering and
death, we take this way through
the press to reach you all and we
thank you sincerely from our hearts.
GRANDPA" Haston, T. NJ. Haston,
Mrs. Tull and Jimmie.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Accident at Solomon;
$4,000 Damage Suit

Solomon, Dec 9-Suit for $10,-
900 against the Union Pacific Rail
way company and Joseph Cadden, a
locomotive engineer employed on the
Beloit branch, has been filed in the
Saline district court by Michael j.
Sullivan for the death of his son,
Daniel Sullivan, a deaf and dumb
bachelor, who was run down by
Caddens engine on the Beloit
branch tracks near Solomon Oct. 5.
The case will probably come up in
the next term of district court.
Mr.. Sullivan alleges in his petit