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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-11-01
ROYS AT DONIPHAN HAVE
VACATION ON SUNDAY
James Cutler Tells of Doings of Com
pany HI.

Camp Doniphan, Oct 26.-We are
qaite busy now, as we are drilling
all day long. eve don't have min
utes time during the day to our
selves. Today. Sunday, we were all
OF with a few exceptions, We had
to take our tents down, that is, I'M
furl them to the sun.
We were examined this morning
for vaccination, to see If we would
have to be vaccinated again. | did
not, probably due to the mice story
l told the dear doctor about my 9TH
er vaccination. / was sergeant OF
the guard last night and also today,
but l don't mind it here so much as
there is nothing else to do. Some
of our men are on guard about ev-
cry other night as we had quite a
time while some of the others were
in the hospital. All are out now,
but about ten.
had a mighty good dinner today;
steak such as / never did taste in
Abilene, and lots of other good
things. We eat dirt, too. The wind
is blowing today. Honestly, it is i'm
possible to keep clean down here.
know If any of the Abilene persons
would see me now, they wouldn't
know me. Taking a shower In cold
building which has big wide cracks
where the winds bowls about. is a
very pleasant thing. This is our
only means of keeping clean, how
ever.
For my part / like the life here.
OF course, it has its hard knocks and
we are deprived of many convent
snces which we were used to at
home. Dale was sick for couple of |
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-11-01

With the average man a cold is a
serious matter and should not he iri-
fled with. as some OF the most dan
gerous diseases start with a common
cold. Take Chamberlain 5 Cough
Remedy and get rid Of your cold a.
quickly as possible. You are not ex-
perimenting when you use this rem
edy, as Il has been in use for many
years and has an established repu-
tation. II contains no opium or 9TH
or narcotic. Obtainabls everywhere.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-11-01
ABILENE BOYS TO FUNSTON.
Three CoIored Men Left This After.
noon-A Big Send on.
w. II. Harrison
Amos Tyler
BENJAMIN Gary

w. II. Harrison
Amos Tyler
BENJAMIN Gary
The three colored men who repre-
sent Dicklnson's third increment FOL
the first draft, left on the Union Pa
cifc this afternoon for Camp Fun
ston. A large crowd gathered and
cheered in bidding the boys good bye
William Harrison. having spent two
years in an art school at Chicago, is
talented artist and will probably
be given a good position before long.
At 2 o'clock this afternoon a train
carrying 1000 soldiers passed thru.
Il was going west and II is supposed
It's destination was California. The
men themselves do not know where
they are going
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-11-01
SCHOOL STUDENTS TO
HELP FOOD CAMPAIGN

The high school and grade pupils
will aid in the food campaign. They
will take the cards home for their
parents signature. 1t is expected
that 5000 cards will be signed in
the county.
Cards will also be taken home by
the pupils of the country schools for
the signatures of the women folks.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-11-01

days and | had to carry his meals to
him, but he is better now. | receiy-
ed box from home and several let
tiers today and Of course they made
me feel fine. Every man In the com
pany got some mail last night and
then every one was happy. That's all
the news there is about camp at pres
ent.
The sun., 1917-03-27
BY j. W. PEGLER.

United Press stag Correspondent
BRITISH PORT, March 26.-The liner
St Louis. first passenger steamship of
tho American Line to leave the United
States since President Wilson decided 70
arm American merchantmen. reached
here safely to-day.
Just how near she came to being a VIC
tim of submarine. or whether she was
In danger, depends on how much credencs
is to be placed In rumors which flew
thick and fast aboard the vessel.
Last night, according TO one story from
passengers. three British destroyers
ahead of the st. Louis fred number Of
shots, and when the liner neared the
spot a film of oil was visible on the
water-and a film of oil generally means
a sunken U-boat.
Officers of the ST. Louis declared the
rumor was only galley talk" But they
admitted receiving n wireless despatch
indicating they had lucky escape in
view Of the recent submarine attacks
made on the same route.
The sun., 1917-03-27
STETTlNlUS FOR
CABINET PLACE
Morgan Firm Member May Be
Secretary Of Munitions
in Event Of War.

WASHINGTON. March c6-Presldent
Wilson is considering seriously the ap-
ro!ntment OF Edward r Stettinius as
Secretary of Munitions. Mr.. Stettinius
is member OF the firm OF J. p. Morgan
< Co. and has handled practically all
OF the large mun!t!on and supply con-
tracts, aGgregating more than $1,000
100000. that have been placed In this
country by the Morgan firm as fiscal
agents for the British and French Cow
ernments-
Nr. Stettinius. according 20 apparently
authentic reports. will receive one OF the
TWO new Cabinet positions which are TO
he created once the United States has
thss % o. s Secretary M Transpdrtasion, TGr pTsion
probably Will be given to Daniel VIII
lard, president OF tho Baltimore and
ohio Railroad.
Mr., Stettinius appeared before the
National Defence Council a few weeks
ago when the council was preparing
plans TO mobilize the Industries Of the
country in event OF war, and made a ia
vorable impression on Administration
officials. Through his connection with
the Morgan firm Mr. Stettinius has at
his finger tips all concerns which could
be OF service TO the United States.
Furthermore he knows the capacity Of
each concern and tho number Of shells
or other material which could he sup
Piled at short notice
Mr. Stettinius was formerly president
Of the Diamond Match Company. He
went with the Morgan firm In February
1915. when that firm was beginning to
place the first Of the war orders for tho
British and French Governments. on
January / following he was made a
member OF the firm
The sun., 1917-03-27
PRESIDENT CONFERS
AGAIN WITH DANIELS
He Is Kept Waiting While
Secretary Talks to
Correspondents.

wAsHISGToN, March IS. President
Wilson held another important war con
ference with Secretary Daniels this af-
ternoon, visiting the Navy Department
the second time within forty-eight hours.
Comment on the purpose OF the confer
ence was refused.
The President had confidential IN
formation, and, Of course, / am not at
liberty to discuss its nature" said Mr.,
Daniels.
Mr.. Wilson arrived at the Navy De-
partment just after the newspaper men
had been ushered In. He opened the
door. but on observing the small army
OF correspondents surrounding the desk
OF the Secretary he quickly backed out.
He stood idly about in the corridors q
few minutes waiting for the correspond
ents to come out. When they showed TO
signs OF leaving he opened the door
again and slipped In without being no.
ticed.
He sat and listened with interes, whi,s
the newspaper men piled Daniels with
questions, the Secretary all the time bs-
Ing unaware Of his visitor. Lieutenant
Commander Charles Belknap, Jr., the
naval censor. finally made his way TO Mr..
Danie,s's desk and whispered to his
chief. Mr.. Daniels glanced around At
the big leather divan and then quickly
announced:
The conference II over. gentlemen; I
have no more newA"
The sun., 1917-03-27
AMERICAN CONSULS
TO LEAVE GERMANY
Berlin Gives Permission for
Departure II Turkey Agrees
to Receive Them.

WASHINGTON, March 26.-Gernany
mas agreed to permit four American
consuls held at Munich to proceed to
their new posts In Turkey as soon as
the Constantlnople Government formally
agrees to receive them. II is believed
here that the difficulties placed in the
way of the Americans transfer out OF
Germany will be cleared away. Turkey
already has indicated informally that
she will interpose no further obstacle.
Ambassador Willard at Madrid re-
ported to-day that the Spanish Foreign
once had been assured by the German
Foreign Minister that the four Ameri-
cans were held only until II was certain
that Turkey would accept them. The
state Department at once instructed
Ambassador Elkus at Constantinople to
request such assurances. Officials here
were relieved at learning that the men
are safe at Munich. as no word had been
received from them in two weeks.
Amba ssador Willard said Germany
had called attention to the fact that as
yet she had not heard whether three
German consuls transferred from the
United States had reached their new
posts In Mexico. Guatemala and Costa
Rica. As the consuls have left this
country. however. officials feel that the
United States no longer has any CON
cern for them. Departure OF the four
consuls will leave virtually no native
Americans in Germany except the Amer
lean sailors believed to have been
brought into port on the raider Moewe.
The sun., 1917-03-27
GERMAN SOCIALISTS
TO DEMAND PEACE
Radical Wing Also Opposes
AnneXatiOns by Any Of
the Belligerents.

COPENHAGEN Cvia London), March &c.
The radical Socialist organization in
Germany. which after having been read
out of the regular Socialist ranks is
now forming new party. has issued a
programme as Reichstag resolution.
The programme deman ands. among other
things, a speedy peace and no annexa-
tions by any OF the belligerents.
Other planks i'm the programme de-
mand the assent of the Reichstag to all
treaties of alliance and of declarations
of war or peace, the responsibility OF
the Chancellor TO the Reichstag. by
which he may be. dismissed. and i'm
perial legislation introducing universal
equal suffrage in all the federal States
The influence OF the new party.
though II Is considerable amQng the
working classes In few Of the big
cities, is absolutely nil with the Gov
ernment. and its demands on Parlia-
ment are not apt to accelerate peace by
a day. The old Socialist organization
on the other hand, is "patriotic" and
cannot be expected under the leadership
OF Philipp Scheidemann to wavcr in its
support OF the Government as long as
the attitude OF the Entente Allies iowa rd
peace negotiations remains unchanged
The socialist newspaper Torudsrts OF
Berlin foreshadows a probable declara-
tion by DR.. won Bethmann- -Hollweg
the Imperial Chancellor, on Thursday
next similar to that Of his peace pro-
posal OF December last.
Let us tell Russia" says Toruderts.
that she can have peace. II Russia
continues to remain our enemy she will
do SO for all time. We shall not be
fighting against Czarism. but against an
alliance Of democratic peoples. which
wishes to break Germany. the last bas-
ton standing for reaction"
The sun., 1917-03-27
London ''Daily Mall Urges
StOppage of All Food In
ports by Dutch.
CITES LINCOLN'S POLICY
Supplies From L. s. Would Be
COmmandeered if Plan
Goes Into Effect.

LONDON. March 26.-Certain British
newspapers demand an immediate and
ruthless British blockade Of the entire
North Sea, asking why Great Britain
still permits neutral countries to receive
from overseas supplies that are required
for her own use.
Why don't we take leaf out of the
book Of President Lincoln" asks the
Daily Mail. who. when he found Grea.
Britain using her West Indian ports as a
conduit for sending supplies to the
southern states during the civil war,
took his courage in both hands regard
less OF any judicial niceties and seized
British vessels in mid-Atlantic? That
put an end to the trafiic. We have ar
rived at the parting of the ways. We
must declare blockade which will pre-
vent Germany from gathering enough
IN the next few months to see her
through until she can harvest the new
crops"
should ruthless blockade be inaugu-
rated American ships or neutral ships
sailing from tho United States would
suffer heavily. The Mail points out that
Holland alone received during 1915 for
cereals Of all kinds and exported to Ger
many $4,000 tons OF meat, butter and
cheese. showing that England allowed
holland to accumulate a big surplus so
that she could export to Germany The
Mail emphasizes that Holland sent to
Germany 1872, 900 tons OF potatoes in
1916. while England received only 3.137
tons. The only commodity Of which
tneland received larger quantities from
Holland was margarine.
Edtorially the Mat says:
This perhaps is the gravest question
before the national Government. The
trture Of the world. the fate Of freedom,
our countrys Independence may depend
on the decision. Every scrap of food
stutt which Denmark and Holland import
Is destined for Germany, because IL Is in
addition to the amount they need for
home consumption. A few weeks ago a
banisn newspaper revealed that the Dam
Is slaughter companies were sending
30 per cent. OF their product to Ger
many instead Of the II per cent, which
Is the figure agreed upon between Dem
mark and the British Foreign Once.
I'VE are now short of food. while tbese
little neutrsls have an abundance. The
sharpest weapon In our armory 10 not
used vigorously, II Is only by taking 4.
out OF the hands OF the Foreign Off'ce
and putting it In the hands OF the navy
that we ever will get 1t effectively used
Replying 10 Admiral Sir Hedworth
MeuX. memoeT OF Parliament for Ports
mouth. Mr.. Ronar Law to-day said that
The question OF blockade had been fully
considered by the Cabinet with It's naval
advisers and that they were satisfied the
present policy was right in principle
and efficient in administration. Advices
from Germany through neutral sources
the Chancellor said, seemed TO confirm
this view
The sun., 1917-03-27
HAD 81 PASSENGERS.
Fourteen of Them Are American
Citizens.

The local Office OF the American Line
IN announcing yesterday that the 81.
Louis had arrived out said that che had
large cargo and mails for Great
Britain. She carried nineteen first cabin
passengers. Including twelve American
citizens; eight second cabin passengers
one OF whom is an American citizen,
and four steerage passengers, one being
a New Yorker. Here are the frs,
cabin voyagers.
Copp. Arthur W. Washington. D. c.
D!ckey, Carl, Woodhaven, l.. J.
Jewett, r. r.. New York city.
Kirby, John c.. Washington, u. c,
Klein. Philip, New York city.
korpelainen, Kalle, New York city.
Lawrence, John w. New York city.
Lewis, L.. Great Britain.
Linton, Mrs. Isabel, Great Britain.
Macgregor, Donald. Washington, D. C.
Modderman, c. j., New York city.
Martin, the Hon. Joseph. NJ. p, Great
Britain.
Nairn. Miss Elizabeth w. Nutley.
y. J.
Mott, Miss Mabel. Kansas City, Mo.
Orr. Kirby, New York city.
Porter. l.. NJ. New York city.
Reynolds. c. w, New York city
Steele, Mrs. Edward. Hutchinson, Kan.
Taylor. q. T., New York city.
The sun., 1917-03-27
MAKE LAST STAND IN PERSIA,
Turkish Army Opposes Russians on
MiantsRa Heights.

LoNroN, March ?G.--Indlcat,ors that
the Turkish army in Persia Is making a
last stand before the Russians in the
border mountains between Persia ard
Mesopotamia are contained In an official
report received to-day from Petrograd.
II says:
In the direction OF Khanikin our
troops occupied the fortifoatlons at
kaiaichahin. The Turks are main
tanning themselves on the heights near
Miantaga- On the remainder Of the
'front.' exchanges OF FIRE are under way
The sun., 1917-03-27
GERMANS HEAD FOR TAMPICO.
Mexican OH Fields Said 10 he
Objects of Attack.

Ell PAso, March 26-Germans are
making their way toward the Tampico
oil fields from the border. according TO
Information received here to-day by
United States Government agents
1t Is feared an effort will be made to
destroy the oil wells In that district, the
report states
The sun., 1917-03-27
ROOSEVELT KILLS 2 DEvuFIsH
Colonel's Launch Nearly Upset In
Fight with Octopi.

pASvILLE, Va. March 2s.-Theodore
Roosevelt, now on a devilhsh hunting
expedition on the Florida coast. killed
two Of the marine monsters to-day, ac-
cordinS to a telegram received here to-
night from Russell J. Coles. a member
Of the party.
The message said the octopi were en-
counterei on Punta Gorda, Fla, and
were killed nlth spade lance. one ~
them fought desperately. dragging the
launch moro than two miles and nearly
upsetting II.
The sun., 1917-03-27
FRANCE FLOATS NEW LOAN,
Credit FOncier Issues 100000. 900
of Bonds at I-2 Per Cent,

Npec'df 'db'e Dtspdtch to THE SuS
PARIS. March 26-The Credit Fon-
cier's new loan Of 3O,o00,oO0 in 5ia per
cents closed to-day. The loan was
opened only few days ago. The sub
script!Ons exceed $500, 900. 900.
The $50 bonds were sold at S5T. Paw
ments can be made in eleven Instruments.
which end in May. 1920. One America n
bank wanted $4,000 bonds and was prom
ised 5000 II possible.
The sun., 1917-03-27
DANIELS CONFIRMS.
Gets His Information From Amer
lean Line once Here.

WAsHtNGToN, March 26.--ThA Ameri-
can liner st. Louis, the first armed
American passenger ship to cross the At
lantc since the beginning uf tine wa.
hss arrived safely at her destination.
Secretary Daniels announced to-day.
Information as to the arrival OF the
The sun., 1917-03-27
FLAT WAR DECLARA A7IONPLANNED
CONGRESS PREPARES FOR ACTION;
40, 600 MlLI7ZANEN UNDER. ARMS
LINER ST. LOUIS, ARMED,
SAFE IN A BRITISH PORT
Rumor That Three English Destroyers Saved Her
From U-Boat Attack-She Is First
to Run Gantlet

vessel came 10 the Navy Department
from the offices of the American Limo in
New York. The company wished t.,
make known the fact to relieve the
anxiety OF those having relatives or
friends en- the vessel. Secretary Daniels
approved such action. No details CT the
Trip we're given In the companys report.
The sun., 1917-03-27
$4,000 SIOUX WILL ENLIST.
Chief on Way to washinrtou ID
Offer Services,

KANSAS CITY, March 2S.-Permission
to organize the Sioux tribe into regi-
nerts in case ~ hostilities will he asked
Of the Government by William Harrison,
Sioux Indian chief and lawyer, who
passed through Kansas City. Kan. to-
day on his way to Washington.
He said ne could recruit $4,000 or 30
900 Indians for service.
The sun., 1917-03-27
American. on Torpedo-d ship. Safe.

WAsHINGroN, March 26.-Torpedoin
Of the Norwegian steamer wilfred with
two Americans aboard. and the British
steamer Chorely with three America ms
was reported to-day TO the State Depart
ment The Wi'fred was warned nv the
German sumbarine that sank her, but
carried no contraband or armament.
All Of the members Of the crews Of both
vessels were saved
The sun., 1917-03-27
By tse Associdied PrfA

LONDON, March 26.-The arrival OF
the American steamship ST Louis at an
English port was announced to-day.
The sun., 1917-03-27
Insnit to Foreign Born.

he Is not only charging him. but is
insulting large proportion OF our for
Ego born population In the person Of
senator wagner, and he intended the
insult II he had paused after what he
90 iooNshly said the other day and had
CONE out with manly apology In the
meantime. It would have been different.
out instead ot doing that he explained
VI way that did not explain. He spoke
sheertngly Of ',he gentleman from Prus-
uia ="
During the preliminary routine Of the
senate, Senator Brown. the Republican
teader' and Senators Wagner and Foley
VIZ used the procedure 10 be taken, and
shen Senator Wagner moved the adop-
uoh OF his resolution, IL was with n
,nn"nai understanding that Senator
sfo"ns amendment creating a com
'h''tee OF five TO formulate rules for the
rohhuet OF the Mayors examination.
mould be Incorporated In the resolution.
want u to bs thoroughly UNDER
The sun., 1917-03-27

senator Sage spoke with feeling. and
o. times the crowded galleries and the
men and women who liocked on the
sen3.r Moor. making one Of the greatest
thronss seen in the Capitol since the
su!zer Impeachment proceedings. were
beyond restraint
u have given you little statement to
show who Is actually holding up this
land sale. We want the United States
L. HN' the land in the shortest pos
SD 'lu". II Il g necessary to pay a
prof 20; $500 600 or 81 .o0O. 900 or s., 900,
oo0 10 land spectators and we have
no oi1-r way of doing it, We will do 1t {;
blt II there is another way we will take
II We have unanimously decided TO
90 that, and that Is just exactly what
Senator Wagner stands for.
"Mayo- Mitchels charge was brought
against the entire Senate, and II Is the
ming that the Mayor has done which is
the most iDeNcusahle OF all, that is. that
ne mas picked out one man, and because
maj one man was born in Prussia he has
picked him out and said ne is a traitor
70 HE country
Now this goes further than all the
silly talk. We know where II has its
inception. We know the politics of the
city Of New York we know some OF the
men On the other side have played rather
low politics al times. but this blow
below the belt is entirely inexcusable.
IT has been said for some time that
the United States was on the verge Of
war We are no longer on the verge
VIC have been kicked or, and a " hole lot
e' people have not yet found out that we
nave oeen kicked of. We have been
kicked 50 often they have not yet found
out that they have been kicked off. but
" Is time when any man who brings
mis- Kind Of a charge against a man who
v IN authority is doing an unpatriotic
act
The sun., 1917-03-27

French afternoon statement: Be-
tween the Somme and the Disc ,ha
Germans made repeated attacks dur
Ing the night on the front between
Esslgny and Benay All these at
tempts were checked by our fire or
repulsed by our counter attacks, Seri-
our losses were inflicted upon the
enemy We maintained corpletelv
the positions captured yesterday.
South of the Disc our advance was
continued. Notwithstanding the state
OF the ground and the bad weather
We pushed forward our patrols he
yond Folembray In the northern mar.
OF the lower forest Of Coucy.
North OF Rheims our ba.,sr,e.
caused the explosion OF a munitions
depot Of the enemy east Of Du Godat
Farm. Elsewhere the night was calm
Five German airplanes were brought
down yesterday by our pilots. Two
we're destroyed BY Adjt. Ortoli bring
ing up to eight the number OF, enemy
machines brought down thus far nv
this officer. one OF our aerial souad.
rons last night dropped 1000 kiio-
grammes Of projectiles on factories
at Thionville and In tie basin OF the
Briey. and also on the railroad sta
tions at Contains and Montmedy.
British-This morning we ATTACKED
DS.Ak--A
The sun., 1917-03-27

HI 0nxINn1Ike-Whiss sulpAsl
a :!:zi:xs- y e as;i' ~ II sslS;1S: z; = S.
The sun., 1917-03-27
FOOD BOARDING IN
GERMANY IS ENDED
Military Authorities Ordered
to PreUent EUosion of
Ration System.

CoPENHAGEN, via London. March &c
The heyday OF the farming population of
Germany. a large proportion OF which
has been suffering from no such SHORTAGE
Of meats. bread, milk. cheese and other
products as the city and Industrial
classes under the ration system. is APP
parently over under a new law, which
has Just been promulgated by the Ger
man official organ, in which the military
authorities are invoked to enforce obedi-
ence to the food regulations.
The military power will he represented
on a commission TO force the agrarians
to surrender all grains beyond the
amounts allotted TO them under the ra-
tion system. These Will he transferred
at the earliest possible moment to Gov
ernment warehouses. Grain must ne
threshed Immediately.
All stocks which the holders endeavor
TO conceal may be conascated without
payment. The reason for the new law
is the we'll known fact that great mum
bers OF agrarians have refrained from
turning over to the common stocks for
general use the full amount OF their
produce. in order To insure ample food
for themselves or that they may be able
10 sell direct to consumers In evasion OF
maximum prices, or to feed their cattle.
on which greater profits are obtainable
than from grain or potatoes
The sun., 1917-03-27

Won Mackensen Is supposed to tave
general command of the armies OF the
Central Powers on the Rumanan am,
Macedonian fronts. The reverses the
Turks have suffered in Asia Minor may
be the cause Of his departure for Com
stantinople.
The sun., 1917-03-27
Won MACKENSEN IN TURKEY.
Field Marshal In ConstantinopI., n,
HeOrKanixe the Army.

LONDON. March 2G.-Feld Marshal
Won Mackensen of the German army.
according to despatch from Berne,
has arrived at Constantinople 10 re-
organize the Turkish army.
The sun., 1917-03-27
Prison for Dixs. aud Cam,n-,u.

WARRINGTON. March 26.-President
Wilson to-day denied an applicatio for
pardons for Maury l. Diggs and r. Drew
Caminetti. convicted at San Francisco
under the white slave law. This means
that the men must bsGin prison sem
tenooaL