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Evening journal., 1917-06-20
TWENTY-CENT MILK
Seen BY PRODUCER
c. P. Dickey FONTS Out
Danger of Slaughtering
Dairy Cows
SCARCITY OF MILK
WILL BE THE RESULT

Unless something is done TO stop
the slaughter Of dairy cows, milk will
be retailing at 20 cents a quart in
stead OF 10 cents within a year, ae-
cording to Charles p. Dickey. OF
Stanton, PRESIDENT Of the Milk Pro-
ducers' Association.
AS president Of the Milk Producers
Association. would like 10 call warn
ing to the milk distributors Of the city,
said Mr.. Dickoy today. "What are you
doing to conserve your busineasi Don't
you know the dairy is gradually disap-
pearingg Don't you know the butcher is
gathering up the dairy cows of che state
wherever a COW has any ilesh Instead
Of COWS being held for the dairy, the
butcher comes along and buys the COW
at n higher price than she is worth Ia
tho farmer for milk production. a grcit
MANY Of those who have been keeping
account of the cost of producing milk
have sold their dairies. knowing them
TO ho Improbable Now. IL this contln.
ues until fall. what will you do foI
milk? Don't YOU think IL would be bet
ter TO pay the farmer a better price foi
his milk in order 10 encourage him "a
hold his COWS and increase his dairy OF
allow the present conditions TO continue
until IL Is too late.
1T takes three years 10 raise a
dairy COW. II something is not done
I believe in a year milk will be re
failing at 20 cents a quart instead OF
10 cents II is n fact There ig NO
surer way Of Gripping the dairy bust
ness than by slaughtering the dairy
COW by the hundreds as at the pres
ent time Farmers are not raising
COWS as in former years bemuse
veal calf now brings, from $50 "a
| $50. Allow the present conditions tc
contiue and we won't need an organi-
cation"
Evening journal., 1917-06-20
FEnERAL COuRT HEARING.

The final hearing I'm the suit Of
John Beltz Of Pittsburgh, Pa. against
the Great Western Lead Manufactur-
ing Company was begun in United
states District Court this morning.
The suit was brought for r breach
OF contract and testimony has been
heard in the local court in the case
several times before. Thomas Wa
son. Of Pittsburgh. and Edward G.
Bradford. Jr.. OF this city. represent
the p'aintin. while Daniel o. Hnst
ings and George II. BE 'lph Of PITS
burgh. Pa. represent the defendants
Evening journal., 1917-06-20
ANOTHER LIVERY STABLE GOES.

Ellis p Preston today issued a
build ng permit to Harry S Lynch to
remodel the Kitchens stables at NO.
3O6 East Fourth street. one OF the
few remaining livery stables OF this
city. This property will be used as
an automobile garage and storeroom
by the Autocar Company. The cost OF
the alterations will be $4,000.
Other permits issued today were as
follows: To Harry S. Lynch. for al
terations at No. 1902 West Sixth street
for J.. Edward Reynolds and sons 10
cost 500.
To Fred Samworth for a private
garage at No. 2304 Boulevard fOi
Louis Topkis. to cost S965.
To Fred Samworth for alterations
at No. 232 King street, for oscar
Schimmel. to cost SS5.
Evening journal., 1917-06-20
ANnY ON RAMPAGE.

Peter Andy was charged in Munici-
nal Court today with having acted In
n disorderly manner and threatened
his wife yesterday, in their East Sec.
ond street home. The wife tesuhed
that he got drunk every night, and
wanted 10 kill her last night. She
said they had been married twenty
two wears and have eight children
The case was postponed for a weei
for investigatiOn.
Evening journal., 1917-06-20
pRErrY RlpE no PARK.

Brandywine Springs Park con
tlnues to hold its own as an amuse-
ment resort no matter how many
rival attractions may be offered. The
big park is supplied with all kinds
OF amusements and Il is not only one
of the largest and best equipped
pleasure resorts IN this section but
/ II IS also one Of the prettiest The
ride to Brandywine Springs is par
ticularly refreshing on a warm even
ing
Evening journal., 1917-06-20
AT THE YICTORIA.

A scene from the opera Faust
staged with all the realism Of detail
that ever marked its legitimate pre-
sentatlon Is one of the spectacular
features OF "The Snarl," shown az the
Victoria. the Triangle play by Leona
Hutton and Lambert Hillyer. In which
Thomas H. lnce presents Bessie Bar
rlscale as star. AS the added attrac-
ton, Charles Chaplin IS seen In "lhe
Immigrant" the last word In Chap
In comedy
Evening journal., 1917-06-20
coURrNEY WILL CASE

Further testimony was taken be
fore Register Of Wills Isaac Brown
this morning in the Clayton Courtney
will contest Already a large volume
OF testimony has been taken in the ef
forts OF the contestants OF the vii
10 prove that undue influence was ex
ercised on the testator AT the time the
will was drawn. Additional evidence
will be taken on Friday
Evening journal., 1917-06-20
ALTO BACK-FIRIs.

Employees of the City and County
Building were startled today when a
report similar 10 that OF revolver
was heard in the building. Many
thought that battle was on in the
polico department. but an investiga.
tion showed that the back-hring OF
the police patrol caused the excite
ment. The machine was in the court
ward at the time.
Evening journal., 1917-06-20
M,ALISTER SEWING CIRCLE

The T.. NJ. McAlister Sewing Circle
held its ninth anniversary at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Chase. No. 1927 West
Fourth street. on last Wednesday. Miss
Mollic Scott. James Chase. Della Walker
Margaret Litz. Mr.. and Mrs. Chase ana
Mrs. Litz sang, and Margaret litz re-
cited. Those present were; Mr.. and Mrs
Cha.e. Mrs McAlister. Master james
Chase. Bessie McAlister, Mr.. and Mrs
Harvey Nc Alister. Annie Walker. Eliza
beth sutton. Jennie Walls. Ida Powell
Sarah FLOYD. Mary Whaley. May Pass
more Naude skinner. MAY Ireland
Edith Walker. Della Walker, Mrs Wei
don. Mrs. Kennedy, Florence Gihason
Clara McElvoe Margaret Gibason. Mar
aarct Litz. Mollie Scott and Ethel Nc
Elwoe. The circle will meet at The
home Of Miss Edith Walker. No co.
West Sixth street. this evening.
Evening journal., 1917-06-20
SAY MANHoLEs ARE DANGEROUS

Complaints that telephone manholes
place in the county road In Christiana
and Mil Creek hundreds are protrud-
ing six and seven inches above the
level OF the road. thus forming a men
ace 10 travel in the night. are being
investigated today by Levy Courtmen
Groves. Elliott and Shaw.
Evening journal., 1917-06-20
HIs NAN PLEA FAls.

Calvin T. Ewing appeared again IN
Municipal Court this morning. For
the twenty-seventh time he was
charged with being drunk His usual
fine of SO was imposed. Ewing de-
sired 10 do his bit" IN the war. and
wanted the court TO dismiss him for
that purpose.
Evening journal., 1917-06-20
COMEDY Al sHELLPor.

The Wills Musical Comedy Com
pany continues 10 delight large mum
bers Of people at the Family Theatre
az Shellpot Park and there Is no
question that it is the biggest at
traction offered az a park I'm VIII
mington for years Shellpot Is doing
an immense business this year and
every patron OF the park is pleased
with the entertainment furnished
Evening journal., 1917-06-20
MATE DRAWS FINE.

Fritz Brenne. a mate on a Norweg
ian vessel loading munitions at Deep
Water Point. was fined 81 and costs
IN Municipal Court this morning on a
charge Of following Mary Joyce on
the street
Evening journal., 1917-06-20
HAp UNREGISTERED DOC.

Charged with harboring an unregs,,
tered dog, near Thirtieth and latnall
streets. John McFadden was hned 80
and costs in Municipal Court this morn
ing Mrs. McFadden appeared for her
husband. who. she said, is III IN bed ana
unable TO attend court.
Evening journal., 1917-06-20
ACCUSFD ny SISTER.

Edward c. Murphy was placed un-
der $500 peace bond in Municipal
Court this morning. when he was
charged by his sister. Mary A. sha-
ron, with having been dlsorderly In
the house No. 11l7 Davis street.
Evening journal., 1917-06-20
SELLING MANY PROPERTIES.

NJ. ". Vaughn, real estate broker
Of No. 2i6 West Ninth street. has
been active in the sales market re-
Gently. Among his sales was that OF
the Bornot building, No. ZIG Market
street. 10 Hurley Powell Company.
Evening journal., 1917-06-20
AcCrsEn OF MLK THEFT.

Charged with the larceny Of a quart
of milk from the doorsteps at No.
7O4 West Eighth street early this
morning. George c. Cosson was held
under $500 bal in Municipal Court
this morning for his appearance at the
Court Of General Sessions.
Evening journal., 1917-06-20
HOUSE WAS NOISY.

Nellie Sturgess was fined so and
costs in Municipal Court this morning
for conducting a disorderly house at No.
$50 Fast seventh street. Neighbors tes-
tilted that the noise and swearing, which
was almost a nightly occurrence in the
house was a nuisance 20 the neighhor-
hood.
Evening journal., 1917-06-20
WAS INTOXICATED
NEAR RAILROAD.

Frank Moneski, who was arrested
by Sergeant Warren r. Baldwin and
detail OF National Guardsmen at the
Shellpot cutoff bridge OF the Penn
sylvania railroad was fined 81 and
costs In Municipal Court this morn
ing for being drunk
Evening journal., 1917-06-20
CARLIN DRIVES 4 HORSE.

Frank Carlin. of New Castle, was the
winner OF the horse donated by
members Of the Bricklayers' Union.
No. 1. OF this city Mr.. Carlin re-
ceived the horse on Monday evening.
Evening journal., 1917-06-20
FESTIVAL FOR BALL CLUB.

The Young Mems Bible Class Of
Mt Pleasant NJ. +, Church will, & We
an ice cream festival for the benefit
c. the baseball team on Thursday
evening at the Holly Oak Sunday
school house.
Evening journal., 1917-06-20
crARDIAN APPOINTED.

Al a session OF Orphans Court this
morning. Chancellor Charles Curtis
appo nted James Brogan guardian OF
Grace Brogan. a minor child.
Evening journal., 1917-06-20
MT. SALEM MISSION WORK.

Members Of the Woman's Foreign
Missionary Society OF Mt Salem NJ F..
Church will meet at o'clock tomor'
row afternoon az the home OF Mrs
Warren Barkley, No. 23lS West Sew
enteenth street.
Evening journal., 1917-06-20
HOTEL KENTUCKY
Atlantic City, n. J.
WITH FIREpRoOr ADDITION.

WITH FIREPRoOF ADDITION
Kentucky Ave. Near Beach Capacity 400.
Majority Of rooms with hot and cold run.
ming water 30 with private bath. Iole-
phone and electric lights in every ioom.
Elevator from street level. Send Tor book
LET and points OF interest. American plan
rates. including good meals
81 TO "a DAILY; $40 TO SIT 80 WEEKLY
N. b. KENNADY, Proprietor.
Evening journal., 1917-06-20
CHARGEn WITH CONTEMPT.

summons OF the Juvenile Court. Hat.
tie Ayers AGED % years. was arrested
this morning on a charge Of contempt
Of court
Evening journal., 1917-06-20
CT pATRIcK's FESTIVAL.

The women OF st. Patrick's parish will
have their annual festival and dance on
the school grounds, Fifteenth and King
streets. tonight and tomorrow night.
Evening journal., 1917-06-20
RUBBISH PILE BURNS.

The Friendship Fire Company respond
ed 70 still alarm this morning al No
02l Market street by a blaze in pile Of
rubbish. No damage was done.
Evening journal., 1917-06-20
ANnTHFR IOHN DUGAN.

John Dugan. New Castle avenue.
wishes it to be known that he is not the
John Dugan who was accused in Munich
pal Court OF the illegal sale Of liquor.
Evening journal., 1917-06-20
OSBORNE

Pacific and Arkansas Avenues.
Elevator hot and cold running water m
rooms Private baths. Excellent table.
bathing from house $3.50 90 $3.50 daily.
50 90 $40 weekly. Cap. 800 Orchestra. Gar
age Booklet Meckley a Fettor.
Evening journal., 1917-06-20

Get Want Ad house cleaner this
wear and You VIII find the houseclcanins
will be real pleasure. ADV.
Evening journal., 1917-06-20
pFRSnNAI

~ and Mrs. John Unkart and chill
drcn. Estellc and Norman moiorcd
10 Baltimore and spent tho week. end
with Mr. Unkart's parents.
Evening journal., 1917-06-20
Hotel Normandie

Kentucky Ave-. Near the Beach
Elevator. private baths. superior table.
ocean view rooms. Am new metal beds
Near boardwalk, churches piers and dopoW.
Froe bathing from hotel Dancing s. up
daily Special weekly. .. l-
J. HAMILTON.
Evening journal., 1917-06-20

Hire a Want Al go-hetween when YOU
have a pressing need and you will profit
bv the adventure ADV.
Evening journal., 1917-06-20
NEM brady HOrsR

The Leading Middle Class HoteL
Arkansas Ave- main thuroughfarc 20 Beach
and Million Dollar Pier. Large cool porchcf.
opon surrounding. use OF baths with hot and
cold water New beds Table has no equal
white service Rates et.50 up daily, ~
up weekly Bathing from Hotel. Booklet.
MRS COININ BRO
Evening journal., 1917-06-20
pvru1ANs m VISIT CITY

Members Of Larkin Lodge, Knights
OF Fythias. OF Chester. will visit
Lafayette Lodge OF this city tonight
Evening journal., 1917-06-20
Summer Resorts
ATLANTIC CITY
"ViIL0 NOU0''

Ocean Ave-. near Beach Ocean View
Rooms with running water and private
bath Reasonable rates Capacity 200.
MRS. J. STOREY.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-02
Suspend Services to
BaCCaIaureate Sermon

The pastors 81 All the city churches have
suspended their Sunday morning preach
ing services IL order that thtir congreca-
ions may attend the ~haccalaureate ser
mon at the high school auditorium. The
churches. however. announce the regular
Sunday school hour. The sermon tomor
row morning will be- preached ~ Or. Geo.
MacDougal the rector ct the Church Of
the Advent. SUNDAY will be Or. McDou-
gals farewell service in Brownsville a. he
leaves Tuesday of next week Tor his new
home in Denver. Colorado.
In addition Ia the sermon n special song
service has been arranged with will he par
tlcIpated IN by the choirS OF all the
churches. The service will start promptly
AZ eleven o'clock.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-02

The Jefferson Inn at Point isabel is
gaining an enviable reputation for its ex-
ceIlent service. Guests speak highly of the
accommodations and splendid sea food
meals served, for which the hotel is be-
coming famous. The management is striv-
ina TO further improve the service and
hopes TO make the hosiery one Of the most
popular on Inc gull coast. adv,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-02
PERSONALS

Cleo G.. Hill Of San Antonio is a bus
mess visitor ia Brownsville today.
O. ID. krokland and j. b.. Miller of Fall
'fnrrias are business visitors in Browns
vile today.
W. q. G%riffing of Port Arthur is in
Brownsville on a brief business mission.
J. T.. Sullivan Of Corpus Christi is in
Brownsville on a business mission.
OTIS Ferguson and A. T.. Branch of la
Feria were among Fridays visitors in
Brownsville.
George w. Robbs OF Wichita Falls j. in
Brownsville CA q business mission.
j. f.. Hartman Of Corpus Christi i 4
business visitor in the city today.
r.. l.. McCargo IT Chicago j. IN Browns
willie on i business mission today.
Mis- Dcyo Of Lyford. Texas. who has
accepted 4 position ~ bookkeeper AT the
u. l.. Spcro %Companv'- store, arrived yes
'terday and has already begun her dutie- n
such. Miss Deyo i 4 guest at the kimhall
buarding house.
Il. Ross ZONES OF Laredo j. q business
visitor ia Brownsville for a few days.
Everybody is talking about the sea food
meals now being served NJ the jefferson
Inn al Point Isabel. TRY ONE. adv.
Jim Howard Of Dallas j. in Brownsville
today on business.
+. Ross Chamblin 81 Dallas i in Browns
vile today on business.
&. r. Fox Of New Yok City j. a business
visitor in the city.
Mrs. j. Zimmerman of Dallas J. IN
Brownsville visiting her daughters. MR.. l..
B. L.ebowitz and Mrs. l.. Dixon. Mr.. Iim-
norman will spend several weeks in the
city.
Henry A. Hir~chberg Of san Antonio j.
in Brownsville today.
A. L. Lowden ~ Houston i in Browns
Vile today.
When you 90 to Point isabel You can
find the best possible service al the JET
ferSon Inn. adv.
II. Il. Stalling~ of Dallas j. IN the city
today.
Il. h. Goddard OF Corpus Christi. Texas.
i IN Brownsville for a few days.
Lee Christian of FL PaSo j. ia the city
today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-02
Nearing CompIeti0n-The I

Nearing CompIetion-The two story
residence property being constructed by
Sheriff N. T.. Nann mt the corner of Sey-
enth and Elizabeth streets, j. fapldly near
ing completion and Sheriff Nann hopes Ia
De in possession 81 his new home hy the
FIRST ~ July. The residence l. said L. be
one Of the most substantially constructed
buildings IN tie city.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-02

w. O. w. Unveiling-Ebano Camp,
Woodncn 81 the World. will hold itS an
nual monument unveiling ceremony for de-
ceased members AT the City Cemetery sun
.dav afternoon "a 3 o'clock. The member
of the lodge. in full uniform. viii meet ~
the lodge rooms AZ , o'clock, and. headed
.by a band. march to the city cemetery
where the memory OF the deceased will y,
commemorated. Those members who have
passed away in the last year are Fcli-
Calderon. Miguel Cortina~. d.. \. Faria>
and Jesus Cantu.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-02
SACRED HEART CHURCH

The following services az the Church of the
Sacred Heart are annnunced:
900 a. m.-liuly communion mass.
$50 a. H. Sunday school.
o:Oo a. m.-IIigh mass and sermon.
$50 y. m.-liuly Rosary. Answers 10 ques-
tiun box.
I:cnediction If the blessed sacrament.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-02
FlRsT ClAss BAReER sAoP ncro.. frn
JEFFERSON INN is OPEN.

The Jefferson Inn at Point isabel is
gaining an enviable reputation fer its ex-
oelIent service. Guests speak highly Of the
accommodations and splendid sea rood
meals served. for which tie hotel is be-
coming famous. The management is striv-
ing TO further improve the service and
hopes to make The hosiery one of the most
popular Oh me quit coast. -ady.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-02
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH.

IN" usual services are announced for Sunday
II the Church ~ the immaculate Convention.
Twelfth and Jefferson streets. Masses will lac
held az Il. 30. - and 1880 o'clock IN the
morning. the ? o'clock mass being especially for
IN" children. ~ 80 ia the evening there will
~ Holy Rosary. sermon and benrdictiou.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-02
Billiard Tourney at B. p. o. F.

nouncement was made today that the bill
Hard room committee of the Elk~ Club has
arranged for "a billiard tournament. balk-
line. to be played IN the club rooms on the
nights III June : and q, the contest Ia Toe
between ~. R.Luhbock Of Brownsville,
and Sam Harrison. ~ San Antonio. n bus
mes. man ~ that city. 4 total OF two
hundred and fifty points will he played
each night. Mr.. Luhhnck'~ expertneS~ With
thc cue IN familiar ~ cuei~t~ III Brown.
Vile. The san Antonio man ~ sand ID BE-
ouc uf the best Ia the state.
FIRST CLASS BARBER SHOP across from
Miller hotel. i;l2 Elizabeth street. Expert
mon ia charge. Popular prices. Come and
svr us. tsatl
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-02
MEXICAN BAPTIST CHURCH.

Corner boulevard and Adams street.
Sunday school az $50 a. IN. Classes for an
ages. Competent teachers. Discussions in
Spanish.
Preaching service every Sunday evening NJ
1:in.
PRAYER meeting every Wednesday evcnin,
NJ 7.:.D.
IL. \. l.. I. every Friday evening at 100.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-02
HUDSON SUPER SIX
FOR HIRE DAY OR NIGHT
Car No. 903. Phone 352
Stand Opposite DittmaRn Theatre.

Occupy New HOme-Mr. and Mrs. G. l..
.Je~~up are now occupying their newly
completed bungalow near the intersection
eli Levee street and Palm boulevard. The
new residence j. one eli the most modern in
the city.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-02
FIEcTRIC pI

NICKEL PLATING. SILVER PLATING
GOLD PLATING. SPECIALIST IN PiS-
TOTS. BRIDES and SPURS.
Al work guaranteed. F0r6ign orders C. o. d
y. o. Bon AS. PH0Ns Oi7.
Third Street. near Adams.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-02

Electricity for cooking il much cheaper
than coal in Monicvideo. Uruguay. where
the electric cooking rate " > cents per
.kilowatt. Coal costs from 80 10 $50 4
ton.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-02

Everybody is talking about the sea food
now being served "a the jefferson
Inn ai Point Isabel. TRY ONE. -adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-02
PURE WATER BATHS HOT or COLD

Tubs ur showers. Only bath h"uS" ia town
1872 Elizabeth St. across from Miller hotel.
tsafl
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-02

Marriage Licenses-The country clerk
has ISSUED marriage licenses To Eugene ".
Falkner and Miss Iva NJ. Matherne; Oscar
Jennings and Miss Bessie Palmer: Manuel
DimaS and Miss Rcfugio Davila.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-02
r. l.. GUTIERREZ

Al kinds cf carpenter work. paper hanging.
painting. ,tc. Box Sex. Phone Ii>.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-02

When you 90 TO Point Isabel YOU can
iind the best possible service III the JET
fer~on Inn. adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-02
Workmen are employed today in putin

"A top dressing of fine gravel upon the sur
face uf Elizaheth street. The sewerage
outlets and adges OF the curbins~ are also
being cleaned oi their accumulation Of
-frn-h.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-02

Solid Gold Wedding Rings of the usual
high Rutledee standard; the best that
money can buy, at the old reliable Rutledge
Jewelry Store.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-02

SECOND HAND BICYCLES for rent. sale
or exchange. All repairs guaranteed. key and
loci work a specially. We sharpen lawn NOW
ers. too. Guarantee Cycle Co, next Sentinel
Office. (5-2-tfD
Abilene weekly reflector., 1917-08-23
WILD ANIMAL CIRCUS.
Yankeee Robinson This Year Has 600
Educated Animals.

Think of a circus performance
given almost entirely by wild animals
and domestic animals. Can you i'm
sgine acrobatic lions, riding leopards
and tigers, juggling sea lions, high
diving monkeys, pigs that do every
thing but talk, Waiting Zebras, base
bali playing elephants, high school
horses, clown elephants, comedy
Teddy bears-bears that actually dc
more comical stunts than the mod
ern clowns-all of these animals ap-
pear with the big Yankee Robinson
Wild Animal circus. In addition tC
the big wild animal circus, all of the
popular features of the old-time cir
Gus are carried, together with COM
plete wild west show, which brings
the performance to a wonderful
close. All the latest riding devices
are carried. This stupendous aggre-
cation of shows fifteen in number
will exhibit at Abilene, Sept 5.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1917-08-23
SOME WISE ADVICE.

President Wilson will, this week,
send to draft boards explicit direc-
tions regarding the status of married
men with dependent wives and chill
dren lie rightly takes the posi-
tion that they should be exempt in
every instance and that it is unfair
to send the family back to relatives
unless it is voluntarily offered.
This is the wise view for it means
a great deal to have the least possi-
BILE uneasiness and worry If the
married man with a family of chill
dren is taken it means worry for him
during his service and worry for the
family, doubling the trouble. The
president also counsels against as
sumng that wives can work as well
after marriage as before and seems
inclined to take humane view of the
situation that does him credit.
Some boards have shown a spirit
of harshness that has brought this
expression from the president The
Abilene weekly reflector., 1917-08-23
ONE SERIOUSLY INJURED
IN HERINGTON SHOOTING

Elmer Holtzclow of Herington, was
seriously injured as a result of a
shooting that occurred at Herington
Saturday evening. He was taken to
Wichita, where he was operated on
today. He will recover but it is thOt
that he will be permanently crippled
Twelve men had been shooting
craps when two robbers appeared
on the scene. The thieves fired sew
eral shots, while taking a large sum
of money, and made their getaway in
a car. One of the shots struck Holtz-
Glow in his left side. Sheriff Sher-
man and the county attorney arrested
the gamblers and they were fined
$31.50 apiece Two were unable to
pay the fine so were brought to the
Jail here