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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
FORD PRICES THE SAME.
Company's Annual Announcements
Says Production Increase.

No changes will be made in the
prices of Ford motor cars the COM
ing year according to Chas. d. Cruise,
the local agent, in making the COM
pany's annual announcement today.
The company, he said was unable
10 make the usual annual reduction
because of the advancing cost of ma
terials, and a proposed increase in
prices was discarded as a step back
ward.
The Ford company Is beginning the
fiscal year with 10000 orders UNI
filled Arrangements to fill them
are being made in increasing the
production. The output last year
was $4,000 cars. 1t is planned to
make the production this year reach
$4,000 or 100000.
No new models will be attempted
this year Between fifty thousand
and sixty thousand cars will be as
sembled at the Kansas City plant and
Mr. Cruises handsome, new garage
ct Fourth and Buckeye, is a busy
salesroom this season.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
GOVERNMENT GIVES GUNS
FOR HOME GUARD EQUIPMENT
Would Supply Abilene With All the
Necessities.

By a special act of congress about
200 rifles used in the Spanish-Ameri-
can war have been set aside for use
ty the home guard units turnout the
country. If Abilene contemplates or
ganizing a home guard, the thing to
do would be to send a request to the
government at once for a number of
these guns. Citizens can be called
upon to furnish other supplies. How
ever, the government will supply only
A limited number of such things as
ammunition, cartridge belts, haver-
sacks, canteens, etc. Those in Abilene
that are interested in the home guard
showed willingness to furnish many
Of these supplies so that it will prob
ably be possible for the organization
10 be maintained here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
1T SOUNDS WELL ANYWAY.
The Price of Wheat Now and Back in
the Eighties.

Several of the old timers were tell
ing of the times when new wheat
sold around so cents instead Of the
present price of $3.50 as it is today
When II got down to the right hard
luck story the early settler told his
experience, and after he finished the
subject was not discussed further.
Back in the 1882 the gentleman
was buying wheat at Abilene and he
built a grain shed in which TO store
the wheat. The granary cost about
$4,000. and by winter the man had
over sc, 900 bushels of wheat on his
hands The price of wheat was less
than 40 cents per bushel, SO he de-
cided to hold. He held that $4,000
bushels of wheat two years, thinking
all the time the price could not go
lower but at last was forced to sell
the entire holding for 8 cents per
lushel.
So far as has been reported this
year one farm brough tabout $3.50
to the acre. This is quite differ
ence to the good old eighties. A
farmer near Woodbine brought a
load of wheat to town Tuesday that
him $251.34. Not bad, is it?
The wheat yield isn't so bad after
III Another man had thirty-five
,cre field that. averaged forty bush
is to the acre. Also he had 4 II acres
If oats that averaged 80 bushels per
lcre Many farmers have said they
ire making more money this year
han they ever did before.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
eAAAAAeAee


We are all reluctant to admit We
are growing old, until some one comes
along to teach us a new trick.
Some spend four years at college
acquiring knowledge of things class
zeal while some others rely upon the
pages at the back of the dictionary.
One way to reduce the h. c. of l.
cook half the usual amount of pota-
toes, run them through a "ricer' and
serve in high mound of fairy airi-
ness Air is the only thing that has
not gone up.
Some folks are smart enough, but
they haven't any sense.
Speaking of militarism and matri-
mony, the cry of the present-day
bachelor is GIVE me liberty or give
me death"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
COAL BILLS FOR NEXT
WINTER ARE TO SOAR

A few days ago We were urged to
knock our heads three times on the
floor in thankfulness for the action
of the federal trade commission in
bringing the coal barons to terms
The early coal supplies are coming
into Abilene and those who are wise
are filling their coal bins early lest
they be unable to fill them at all.
Coal that two years ago cost 1925
and last year 81, is now 1915 ton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
RED HOT WAR NEWS
BY WAY OF SOLOMON

The following item in the solomon
Tribune has walked up that city. 1t
is understood that Col George Lank
and Col. Bob johnson have set mines
in the Solomon river and that Col.
Hamilton will have the home guards
ready by Saturday night to repel
invasons. This is the story: Re-
port has it that a Mexican who works
ON the Santa Fe section here, has re-
ceived letter from his wife in Mex
leo begging him to come home as
Villa is organizing an army of 1000
soldiers. mostly Germans, to make a
raid on this country The Mexican
says he win stay here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
GUARD MAY BE HERE
ON DUTY TO SEPTEMBER

The latest report is that the com
panies of the Kansas national guard
will not go to Fl Sill until Sept. LIST
and no doubt the officers and all the
men in the company will be glad to
remain here at their home station un'
til that time. They may be fitted out
in uniforms and guns before leaving
here. The dispatches state that equip
ment for the Kansas national guard
has been requested to be sent on al
once
Starting with Sunday the boys will
be under the full United States gov
eminent pay OF soldiers and they will
be furnished everything. They will
be fed by a local restaurant at 70
cents a day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
SOME GOOD ADVICE
Strengthened by Abilene Experiences

Kidney disease is too dangerous
to neglect At the first sign of back
ache, headache. dizziness or urinary
disorders, you should give the weak
ened kidneys prompt attention. Eat
little meat. take things easier and
use a reliable kidney tonic There's
no other kidney medicine so well
as Doan's Kidney
Pills. Abilene people rely on them.
Here's one of the many statements
from Abilene people:
Harrison Maxiedon, 202 s. Spruce
St, says: Il have to do quite a bit
OF stopping and this caused kidney
complaint. / suffered from sharp,
piercing pains through my back.
sometimes changing to a dull, heavy
ache. My kidneys acted irregularly.
! heard Of Doan's Kidney Pills and
l used them. My kidneys we're soon
strengthened and I felt better in
every way. Since then I have kept
Doan's Kidney Pills on hand to have
in case Of need"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that Mr. Maxiedon had. Foster-Mil-
burn Co. Props. Buffalo. n. y
Adv.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
LOST $500 WHEN HE TRADED
"SIGHT UNSEEN"-ASKS DAMAGE

Last February, Benjaman Hoffman
traded some Dickinson county land
for some Oklahoma land. He stated
in his petition that the land was
represented to him as good, smooth
land" He traded sight unseen But
when he saw the land he found it
nothing but hills and rocks and now
he has filed suit demanding that S.
L. Lenhart, the man with whom he
traded, pay him So, SOC.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09

The miners are striking because the
mine owners will not raise wages,
the railroad rates are the same but
the coal bill of the average family
will be increased $50 to$4O next win
ter. The coal barons are laughing
and buying Liberty bonds, the mem
hers of the trade commission have
gone to the seashore and the consum-
er is hustling to pay the increased
profit, Great is this regulation bus
mess.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
ONE INJURED WHEN CAR
STRUCK DEEP DUST RUT
Irrom Saturday s Daily.I

Mrs. f. B. Malott was injured last
evening when the car in which she
was riding. struck rut in the road.
The jar threw Mrs Malott against
the side of the car, cutting her nose
and causing her other bruises that
are not serious.
A. w. Rice and Mrs. Malott were
returning from Talmage in his car
and it was travelling at fairly good
rate. 1t struck the deep dust rut a
half mile south of Talmage, skidded
across the road, struck the edge of
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
AirpIane for Harrington.

Lexington Sun: Gotthard o. F.
strohschein is busy assembling the
many parts which compose a modern
military reconnaissance or scout ma
chine and expects TO balance and tune
UP the planes and engine this week
and be in shape TO make real flights
early next week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
BIRDS FLY TO COURT HOUSE
LAWN TO BATTLE IN WATER

For the past week the lawn sprin-
klers at the court house have been
running both day and night Yester-
day 25 birds were sitting on a wire
near one of the sprays and there are
always a number of the birds under
the shower hopping about in the wat
er. Many birds will die from thirst
if it doesn't soon rain.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09

a ditch and dashed against the bank.
The hind wheel was torn from the car
and the jolt threw Mrs. Malott
against the steel brace of the top. No
one else was injured. Mr. Rice had
another accident on the way to Tai
mage last winter, the car then going
into a ditch. This makes a total of
9 auto accidents this week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
ENGINE THRU
CULVERT-FELL6 FEET

Bert wilkins, Earl Norman and
Leo Cadet, who were riding on
traction engine, had narrow escape
when the floor Of large culyert near
the j. A Anderson farm, three miles
north of Chapman, gave way and the
rear end of the engine crashed thru
and jammed against the embank-
ment ~ Chapman Advertiser
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
CHAUTAUQUA COMES HERE
AUGUST 81 TO SEPTEMBER q

The Chautauqua dates for Abilene
have been fixed for August 81 to
September inclusive. Practically
enough tickets were pledged last year
to pay the guarantee. An excellent
program is announced. It includes
the comic opera II. NJ. S. Pinafore,
by a full company.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
WATERMELON CROP Is
SHORT BECAUSE OF HEAT

The melon growers of the Sand
hills district were counting on maxi
ing a fortune this summer selling
melons to the soldiers at Camp Fun
ston. But the drought and heat has
cut the crop very short and it may be
almost a failure
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
SORRY THEY BOUGHT a NEW
SUIT OF CLOTHES-FOR SALE

Gee. | pulled off foolish stunt, !"
remarked one of the priyates in Com
pany II, today. "A few weeks ago
bought swell suit Of summer clothes
and now | am having hard time to
sell IL. If you know any young fellow
that is afraid to join the army and
wear khaki, just send him around,
he said.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
JURORS CHOSEN FOR SEP
TENDER TERM OF COURT

The following jurors were chose
for the September term of court:
H. w. Kandt, Harrington.
Philip Ewald, Abilene.
L. l.. Harshman, Elmo.
F. f. Munsell, Herington.
Tom Dover, Talmage.
E. P. Burkholder, Abilene.
VIM Mccormick, Chapman.
A. C. Walker, Hope.
John Pratt, Herington.
c. w. Davidson, Hope.
Ira Westrom, Abilene.
F. r. Sherwin, Chapman.
A. V Wolf, Abilene.
D. N. Shirk, Abilene.
Lewis Kroenig, Herington.
M. d. Herington, Harrington.
]. C. Harbburn, Harrington.
Norman Erran, Chapman.
f. w. Counter, Enterprise.
w. Lowder, Herington.
E. X. Storm, Herington.
T. +. Taylor, Pearl.
T. j. Rexroat, Abilene.
C. o. Barnett, Wakefield.
C. L. Logan, Detroit.
F. H Smith, Herington.
Chas. Schmit, Hope.
Jesse Bogard, Carlton.
Walter Messing, Abilene.
w. F. Fullerton, Herington.
]. f. Bird, Dillon.
C. H. Chalkins, Harrington.
d. Longhofer, Herington.
]. H. Santer, Chapman.
H. w. Sprung, Abilene.
P. B. Bryson, Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09

We want to thank all for their
sympathy and kindness during the
death of our little son, George.
Mr.. and Mrs Sam Boughner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been reported to the
health department in the past twenty four
hours:
Leila Thompson, c. years, la B street north
east.
Lurena p. Price. 81 years, 1014 Spring road
northwest.
Caroline Ranney, SO years, National Homeo-
pathic Hospital.
Arthur E. Hunt. "a years. 400 X street north
west.
Henry Miller. sc years. 1913 Clifton street
northwest.
Charles Wilton, so years. 1885 o2d street
northwest.
Frank H. Fletcher. 76 years. 1913 North
Capitol street northwest.
Isaac McWiliams, ~ years. st. Elizabeth
Hospital.
John B. Pondo, SO years. ST. Elizabeth Hos
pitai.
Sister Sarah Huntington. 80 years. 1899 F
street northwest.
Fannie A. Gain. 81 years. Sd and Harvard
streets northwest.
William G. Mcwhirt, 20 years. 1918 Caroline
street.
Rose Pett. 90 years. Columbia Hospital.
William Z. La Clair, 10 years, 422 10th street
northeast.
Alvin A. HARRISON, months. 61o A street
southeast.
Franklin Krause S months 1440 Newton street
northeast.
Narajo Hatali. 43 years. Providence Hospital.
William Baker Moy, months. 517 9Th street
southwest.
Ann Chase, 81 years. 626 street southeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
w. H. P. FAUNCE APPROVES
PRESIDENTS PEACE PLAN
Declares It Forced Proclamation of
Democratic Principles in
Every Court of Europe.

NEW YORK, January 27-Dr. w. H.
p. Faunce. president of Brown Uni
versity. speaking before the Republican
Club here today, declared that Presi-
dent Wilson's recent address on for
eign affairs to the Senate was a Crank
presentation of the ideals ot our
fathers" which has forced the proc
lamation of democratic principles in
every court of Europe"
Certain passages, like Peace with
out victory we may reject" said Presi-
dent Faunce, but that address has
forced the proclamation of democratic
principles in every court of Europe
the consent of the governed, the equal
ity of nations. liberty of work and
worship for all, freedom of the weak
from the oppression of the strong. re-
lease from ever-increasing competitive
ornaments. These principles are the
bedrock of American life and are now
being discussed with incredulity or
with joy throughout the civilized
world, and when once fully discussed
they cannot be finally rejected.
I'VE must give to Europe more than
munitions, we must give, principles and
ideals-political idealism always has
been Americas gift to the world. Our
political experiment of binding togeth-
er colonies settled by the English, the
Dutch and the French seemed a wild
enough venture, as impractical BILE as the
League to Enforce Peace today seems
to some men,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

janitors and engineer-janitors average
twelve hours per day during the winter
and at least eight hours a day during
the summer. The average salary paid
to men of like employment in other
cities who are working under similar
conditions is so per cent greater than
is paid in the District of Columbia.
In addition to the janitors. engin-
GERS and janitor-engineers, there are
ninety laborers employed by the Dis
trict public schools, as follows: Sixteen
at $3.50, nine at $500, forty-three at
1850 and twenty-five at $500.
These men are required to work
from eight hours a day during the
three summer months to twelve and
fourteen hours day during the winter
months. In addition to ability to do
the necessary work, these laborers
have to be picked. as care must be
taken that they are men of good NOR
ais. Laborers working in the govern
ment departments in the District of
Columbia receive an average salary of
SIS a month with working day of
eight hours. Laborers in the public
school system receive an average sal
airy of S31.05 per month. with work.
ing day of from eight to fourteen
hours"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
W. R. U. Alumni Banquet in Boston.

BOSTON. January 27.-The New
England Alumni Association of West
ern Reserve University held it's an
nual banquet here tonight. President
Thwing delivered an address on the
factors that enter into the greatness
OF a college.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
distance by this means.

distance by this means.
Was there a INSTRUMENTATION con-
ference before the one which just came
to an end?
Answer-Yes There was a parley
at Niagara Falls, Canada, in 1914. last
Ing more than a month. A protocol
was drawn up, but no very definite pro-
gram was laid out
What Is the swiftest flying of the
birds?
Answer-The exact speed of birds
flight has never been accurately meas
ured. The swiftest flier is probably
either the duck hawk or the peregrine
falcon, according to the Smithsonian
Institution. Certain species of ducks
are said to attain a speed of more than
100 miles an hour.
What is the national anthem of
Mexico?
Answer-It is a song entitled; Mex
icanos, al Critic de Guerra" which may
be translated. 'Mexicans. at the< Call
of War;" etc.
Is the Post Office Department paying
expenses or operating at a loss?
Answer-The department last year
had an uneXpended balance of $6,700,-
600.
What is the tallest building in the
world?
Answer-The Metropolitan Life
building in New York, 700 feet high
What is meant by the curvature of
the earth?
Answer-Since the earth is round. its
surface necessarily has a certain
about eight inches in every mile
What was the Clayton-Bulwer
treaty?
Answer-This was a treaty between
the United States and Great Britain.
signed in 1850, by which it was agreed
that If any canal were built to connect
the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. 1t
should be the joint work OF the two
nations. This treaty held until 1901,
Pauncefote treaty. under which Great
Britain relinquished her rights in any
future canal. Great Britain also with
drew her claim to be joint guarantor
of the canals neutrality. 1t was under
the conditions of the second treaty
that the Panama canal was built.
How much money was appropriated
by Congress last year?
Answer-The appropriations for the
fiscal year ending June 80. 1917, were
s1.625, 100000. The governments fiscal
years are reckoned from July / to
June 80
How many commercial failures occur
annually in the United States?
Answer-About $4,000.
How strong was the socialist vote In
the last election?
Answer-Benson polled 100000 votes:
Does the post Office allow the use Of
wire in fastening parcel post packages?
Answer-While this is not forbidden,
the Post Office Department discourages
1t as much as possible. The wire ends
are dangerous. and II they are not
properly fastened down the package
may be rejected. The use of Irvine is
indicated as preferable.
Queries to the bureau may be ad-
dressed simply The Evening Star In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
Births Reported.

The following births have been reported to the
health department in the past twenty-four
hours:
Thomas F. and Freda Z. Murray girl
Bernard and Lille NJ. HAZEL. boy
Curtis W. ard Mollie NJ. Hallam. boy.
Andrew F. and Nettie Forney, boy.
Arthur A. and Ressie Il. Eckert, boy.
Grover {. and Mabel \. Dare, boy.
Bradley V. and Mary Z. Smith, girl
Charles and Eva Smith. hoy
George +. and Susie p. Roulhac boy.
Charles and Edna Pendleton girl.
Pendleton and Melinda Lee. girl.
Jesse and Elsie Holley, girl.
Wallace 2. aud Mary S. Abbott, girl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
CONTROVERSY IS SETTLED.
W0man's Office Abolished and She
Gets Another at Higher Paw.

DENVER, Col. January 27.-The con-
troversy over the appointment of Miss
Clara Ruth Mozzor as fourth assistant
attorney general has led to the abol-
fshment of the Office by the legislature
and to her selection as third assistant
attorney general with an advance of
$500 yearly in salary, it was announced
today The third assistant attorney
general resigned to accept another Of
flee, and Miss Mozzor will be named for
his place
Women's orga niZations Joined in the
fight to prevent the dismissal of Miss
Nozzor by adjustment of her office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
WEATHER..

District of Columbia, Maryland and
Virginia. probably rain and warmer to-
day. Tomorrow unsettled, probably rain;
moderate southerly winds.
West Virginia, probably local rains to-
day and tomorrow; mild temperature.
Tide Tables.
Compiled by United States coast and
geodetic survey)
Today-Low tide. 6:19 am. and 6:55
pm: high tide, 1915 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 1913 am. and
1852 pm; high tide, 1886 am. and
1909 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose. 7:1S am; sun sets,
SPA pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises. III am; sun
sets, 5:25 pm.
Moon rises, 1903 am.
Automobile lamps to be lighted one
half hour after sunset.
Yesterdays Temperature.
Midnight, "a; am, %; 4 am. q;
6 am. 20; am. 81; 10 am, 20; IL
noon, 2s; pm, 80; pm. 80; pm.
81: s pm, 81; 10 pm. 81.
Highest. 80: lowest. 20.
Relative Humidity.
am. so; 2 pm, As; s pm. 40.
Rainfall (S pm. to p.m.)-O.
Hours of Sunshine-12.
Per cent of possible sunshine-.12.
Temperature same date last year
Highest, 60; lowest, 55.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
Cannot Obtain Necessities.

The salaries paid the clerks, twenty
two being below $1,000, are so low as
to make it impossible for them to Sc
cure, at the present prices, the proper
necessities of life. This is especially
true of the large number of these
clerks who. in addition to their own
support, are compelled to contribute to
the support of their families.
The clerks in the school system are
required to work seven full hours each
working day, during twelve months in
the year, together with much overtime,
caused by the great volume of work
and the small number of clerks pro-
vided to handle it and it is therefore
impossible for them to augment these
low salaries by securing work from
private individuals in addition to their
regular duties.
Better salaries are needed to hold
the present employees in the service of
the schools. AS experience is gained
and the clerk or stenographer grows
more valuable, he yields to the attrac-
tive offers of positions outside. There
are many designations each year in our
corps of clerks and stenographers be-
cause of the increased salaries attain
able elsewhere.
Some years ago, in the secretary's
office of the board of education, there
were seven withdrawls within
twelvemonth."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

any subject when q two-cent stamp is
inclosed for each query for return
postage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
SCHOOL EMPLOYEES
FILE SALARY PLEAS
Pay Here Lower Than in Other
Cities, Committee Tells
Senate Body.
TABLES SHOW CONTRAST

Tables showing that salaries paid en-
ployes of the public schools of the Dis
trict of Columbia are lower than those
paid similar employees in other cities
and arguments for the increase of Dis
trict school employees salaries were
presented to a subcommittee of the
Senate appropriations committee yes
terday. The presentation was made
through the central committee for pub
lie school employees of the District of
Columbia, the committee being headed
by William ]. Wallis. a high school
teacher.
Separate briefs were submitted COW
ering the employees as whole, the
elementary teachers the kindergarten
teachers, the special teachers, the
clerical force and the janitors. These
briefs or abstracts containing the sub
Ject matter previously have been
printed in The Star. with the exception
of the two last noted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

Sarah Tolbert, 10 years. Children's Hospital:
Austin Miller, so years, $50 Edison street
northeast. Deanwood.
Edward T. Green, So years. 41e 4th street
southeast.
Victoria Russell, 40 years. Tuberculosis Hos
pital.
william Winnie. 40 years. st. Elizabeth Hos
pital.