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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-18
REFUSEO
To HEED
SOLDIER!

Believed by Tacoma police
and federal officers to be a
German spy, Karl Murschen-
hofer, alias Carl Hofer, IL be-
ing held I'm solitary confine-
ment at the city jail Friday,
to he turned over to secret
service officials at once.
Murschenhofer was arrested at
10 o'clock Thursday night on the
18th street bridge, where he re-
fused to obey the order of SOL
der to move on. ....
Sergt, Andrews Of company H
turned him over to the police. In
his pockets were two German
newspapers published In this coun-
try, bottle of soda pop, and
long knife.
He claims to be an Austrian.
Murschenhofer was arrested last
summer on the Tacoma docks by
Special Agent Montgomery of the
Northern Pacific railroad, who
caught him making a notation Of
the serial numbers on crates of
munitions being taken from
freight cars into freight vessels.
Because the country was not At
war with Germany then, he was
charged with trespass, and let off
with nominal fine.
| Nav BE Detained,
Later. during the longshore-
mems strike, he was arrested by
Officer Falconer for refusing to
move away from the Tacoma Grain
Co. S warehouse, where he was ap-
parently counting the sacks Of
wheat loaded into the steamer
Santa Cruz.
At the time of his arrest by The
railroad officer, Murschenhofer
had roll of bills in his pocket
amounting to several hundred dol
lars. He has never been known
TO do any work here. but makes
periodical trips into Tacoma from
other cities, the police say. He
has been under surveillance since
the war started.
No information regarding the
Ipolice knowledge of Murschenhof-
.ers recent actions was given out
by the police Friday. 1t was an
nounced, however, that the pris-
oner Is considered dangerous to
the country, and that he will pos
sibly be held In prison during the
tenure of the war.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-18
COLLIER PUT
ON BIG JOB

President e. e. Richards, Cedar
Rapids, Iowa, has notified Harry
Fl. Collier that he has been APP
pointed on the state aid committee
of the American Poultry associa-
ton.
A meeting was called by Presi-
dent Richards that met in Chicago
last month to devise ways Of
helping out the meat supply of
America. In proclamation Is
sued by President Richards the
poultrymen are asked to continue
their Matching throughout June
and July in order to produce at
least 100,000,000 pounds more
poultry.
Read editorial ON page 4.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-18
DOCS AT
LONDON

'suheu hTess Leuse0 Wlrc.)
LONDON, May 1S.-The first
contingent of the u. s. army medi-
cal unit arrived in England today,
according to official announce
ment.
The officer In charge said the
members we're crazy to get into
action, that while tired after
their voyage, they were anxious
to hurry on to the French battle
front.
Those at home are anxious to
come" he continued, referring to
other medical units now forming.
The army medical unit was well
coined on the vessel on which
they arrived by a British general.
the American consul, Col. Bradley.
and other officials. Both the
Stars and Stripes and the Union
Jack were flown.
All British newspapers admir-
ingly commented on the fine APP
pearance of the khahi-clad men.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-18
ONLY DURING WAR

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 1s
After two hours debate the
senate today adopted an amend
ment to the urgent deficiency bill
providing that selection of young
men for service in the army shall
pertain only to the war with Ger
many and for a period OF four
months after peace with Germany
has been declared.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-18
WHEAT GOES
UP A LITTLE

CHICAGO, May Is. - Better
cash demand in the Northwest, to-
gether with a little covering by
shorts, today forced wheat up SC
after 1t had opened &c under yes
terday's close.
July opened at sale and later
went to 1924. September went
from s1.96 to s2.04.
Corn followed wheat. Oats also
showed slight gains In early trad
ing.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-18
c. RMAMS MAY
RETREAT AGAIN

Omitted Press Leased Wire.)
LONDON, May 1S.-Learn-
ing at terrible cost i'm men
that the British and French
hold on the Hindenburg outer
line at Bullecourt and CraOn-
ne cannot he shaken, Ger
many seems to be making
ready for another strategic
retreat"
From the French front today
came word that the enemy was
adopting precisely the same tactics
in covering" in destroying towns
and villages and in transferring
forces as those which preceded the
other famous retreat to the Hind
enburg line.
In view of the latest British
success achieved at Bullecourt
strengthening the present grip on
the Hindenburg line, military ex-
perts here predicted German re.
tirenent would probably be
around the two pivots of the Hind.
enburg line-at Lens and Laol
possibly starting complete move.
ment between those two cities tc
the Douai-Cambrai permanent
section of the long prepared Hind
enburg front.
Meanwhile, the greatest inter
est outside of its own fighting
front was conferred here on the
great success which is attending
the Italian drive toward Trieste.
Cadorna's forces were today re-
ported bare IL miles from
Trieste and advancing hour by
hour
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-18
PANIC IN TRIESTE

TN" fsAs hsGssh W tft.B
ROME, May 1S.-Austria has
ordered all civilians to evacuate
the lsonzo section in which Ital-
ian troops are steadily forging
ahead today.
Trieste is panic-stricken at the
approach of the Italians, according
to word received here. All banks
there have been closed and the
government offices and the lead
ing businss houses have hurriedly
shipped all records to Vienna.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-18
To
MOBILIZE:
JULY %!

Omitted Press Leased WircI
WASHINGTON, ID. C., May
18.-The national guard will
be called into federal service
I'm three groups ON July 10,
July rs and Aug. y.
The Washington, Oregon and
Idaho national guards will be
called July %.
In notifying the adjutants-gen-
eral of this fact today, the war de-
partment authorized the recruit
ing of the guard organizations to
war strength. The war strength
of the antional guard is about
100000.
In notifying them, however,
that regardless of whether they
reach the war strength, the Or
CARNATIONS must report on the
date assigned, to be sent immedi-
ately to training camps for in
tensive instruction in modern war
fare.
In case existing organizations
have insufficient equipment, full
equipment will be assured when
Che troops arrive at the training
cRRps.
Nh For European Service.
fTHe national guardsmen affect
ed by today's order are those who
have not already been called into
federal service. They will be
sept In their home armories abou,
two weeks and then will be sent
to the training camps.
The militia division estimates
that from six weeks to two months
of intensive training will suffice TO
put these units into war condition.
When they are out of the way, The
new selective service army can oc-
cupy these camps.
While no announcement Is made
as to the disposition of the ma
tional guard at the close of their
intensive training, the assumption
previously expressed is that very
soon thereafter they will be utiliz-
ed for European service.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-18
SOW ATTACKS BOY;
DOES $1,000 INJURY

0UHftcd Frthn EenncN WISH
PORTLAND, May 1S.-Lalovo
Franklin, 3, was injured to the
extent of $1,000 when attacked By
q SOW owned by Mr.. and Mrs. n.
e. Noble, Jury in the Multnomah
county circuit court found today.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-18
NO CAUSE FOR WORRY

Replying to a telegram from
DR.. e. c. Wheeler, president of
the Commercial club, Congress
man Albert Johnson at Washing
ton, ID. c., wired Friday afternoon
that Tacoma need have no worry
over recent reports that Washing
troops would be sent south for
training.
Johnson announced that he had
consulted one of the highest men
in the war department, and was
advised that the American lake
army post would not suffer this
summer. Large bodies of troops
will be brought here for training,
according to the intimation.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-18

lage of Bullecourt were evacuated
according to command, and with
out disturbance from the enemy,
who established himself there, y
today's official statement de-
clared.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-18
COMBINE OF
MIDDLEMEN?
UNITED Press Leased wire.,

SCh'sed press Lensed Wtre.D
WASHINGTON, ID. c., May IS.
Charges of existence of a ma
tion-wide trust of middlemen,
whose operations are said to ex-
tend to almost every state in the
Union, we're laid before the de-
partment of agriculture here to-
day
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-18
WOMEN WILL ENLIST
in WAR ON WASTE!
National Campaign Begins in 200 Cities to Save Food
The Times and the Presidents Council Will Co.
Operate in Organizing the Tacoma Regiment of
Nation wide Army.

Two hundred American cities resounding today to the
call for an army of housewives to war on waste
Germany.
being marshad today by civic organizations and
from coast to coast ...
The Woman's Army Against Waste" Is the official
of this army.
The Times council central woman's
club oganzaton will cooperate to recur the Tacoma reg
proved the plans.
Sans extended to this volunteer army
the kitchen thru cooperation with the u
of agriculture.
Financial saving the object purpose
Bread waste today breadline tomorrow the
of America will be told
will be asked avoid the food eakages that brought
island ally to short ration and the of famine
This experts economics point out will be in the
kitchen.
Military mistakes will be costly than mistakes in
conservation Of the nations food which feed
allies.
repeat early o would
criminal as to repeat their military
Hence the establishment of this national Womans Army
Against Waste with the federal government
Organization of the Tacoma regiment Of the Womans Army
Against Waste will be started Send member
them representative of the club council be
appointed.
Neghborhood meetings housewives will be asked
ideas the best all food
Tacoma womens ideas food economy will be spread
broadcast the land with those of other regiments in the
Army Against Waste
T.s inerciy exchange of antiwaste ideas will be
Quoted by The Times cooperation with the of
other cities which regiments of the Army Against Waste
being organized.
Idah McGlone Gibson special writer The Times,
arranging government cooperation
the department agriculture
laboring along the same lines
science facilities Of universities also have
placed her disposal and thru her. at the disposal of
every regiment of the woman's
Enlist in the First Thousand Here is the blank:
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-18
SAVED ADRIATIC

LONDON May 1S.---In their
first engagement with enemy sub
marines. American destroyers
beat off German U-boat which
sought to attack the White Star
liner Adriatic, according to the
London Chronicle today.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-18

The New York Herald today
printed a story asserting that a
contingent of Japanese troops had
been landed at Marseilles on April
20.
The Japanese, 1t was said, will
fight side by side with Russians
on the west front.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-18
JAPAN SENDS
WAR VESSELS

UNITED Press Leased Wirc.p
PARIS, May 1S.-Arrival
of a number of Japanese gum
boats at Marseilles to aid i'm
combating the submarine.
warfare was officially an
nOunced.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-18
CHASING THE u-BoAT

Dear Talko: Build a subway to
Europe and ship the provisions by
rail. That would fool the sub
marines.-E. 26th st.
Dear Talko: The U-boat is
nothing more than a mechanical
fish. Ask Thomas "A. Edison to
invent a mechanical swapping tur-
tie that will sneak UP behind tho
U-boat and bite off its TAIL.
Y. x.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-18

Personally, We may consent to
wear a hay lid, but we simply Will
not, WILL NOT change to b. v.
DIS again, no matter what the
weather man promises.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-18

bonds.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-18

BERLIN ADMITS 1T
UNITED Press Leased Wire.)
BERLIN, via London, May IS.
THE ruins of the former vii
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-18
Women's Army Against Waste!

hereby enlist in the Woman's Army Against Waste and
duration the pledge myself to make the
special duty and service to country
(Name)
enlist in the Womans Army Against Waste, sign the
pledge mail TO-DAY to the Against Waste Editor
The Times
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-18

Greetings, have you pre-
pared for Straw Hat Day to-
morrow?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-05-18

SO, congress, after a five
hour session Of roasting VIII
son (favorite indoor congress
sional sport), did finally pass
the selective service bill!
Roast WOodie some more, pea
nuts. and get action on the rest
Of the presidents program.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-21
DEDICATION OF THE
NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH

Tuesday, July 10th, at $3.50
o'clock the new st. Andrews Cath
Ollie church will be dedicated by the
Rt. Rev. Bishop Cunningham, as
sisted by several Of Catholic clergy
of the surrounding territory. The
dedication sermon will be delivered
by the Rev John Maher, V. G., Sa-
lima, Kan. More announcements lat
err
This church is one of the most
beautiful Catholic churches in the
state. The main feature of the
building is a tower 115 Y feet high
with 12-foot cross at the top. This
immense cross is covered with gold
leaf There are five small crosses at
different places on the building, all
of which are made of white stone.
About twelve wide concrete steps
lead to the front entrance.
The interior of the building isl
one large room and is beautifully
tinted. There are several statues
and the altar is supposed to be the
best in Kansas. Many people from
towns and cities will
attend the dedication.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-21
RAISED MORE SALARIES
OF THE CITY's EMPLOYEES

The city commissioners this morn
ing raised the salary of the street
commissioner and fireman $40 each.
the former now gets SIS and the
latter SIS. The fireman also gets
his rooms at city hall, light, heat,
gas and telephone free.
The Union Pacific having refused
the new mill permission to use the
ground south of the Seelye block,
it is planned to place it west OF the
farmers elevator. To do this it will
be necessary to close Walnut be-
tween the L. p. track and First
street. It is little used and as one
bad railway crossing will be elm
mated this will probably be done
and such action will meet with
general approval.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-21
Ston That Summer Cough

We have coughs and grippy feel
ings in warm weather because colds
are germ diseases. That's why We
should have DR.. Kings New Dis,
coyery handy. Its antiseptic ingred
tents fight the growth Of germs and
loosen their hold. Its laxative quail
tiles expel these germs and cleanse
the system. You can feel its pleas
ant balsams soothe the inflamma-
ton, heal tissues strained by cough
ing and promote rest and sleep. Mil
lions of bottles sold. SOC, S1.00 al
your druggist. Used for nearly sc
years.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-21
Check That Gold Quick

As every cough or sneeze distri-
butes millions OF germs, we only
need a draft, chill or fatigue to
lower the bodys resistance and
start a cold AT the first sign, take
Dr. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey and don't
let a summer cold" become deep
seated. The pleasant balsam quail
ties in Dr. Bells Pine-Tar-H Honey
cut the phlegm, relieves congestion
and allays inflammation. Children
like il, used with success by singers
and public speakers. 25c at your
druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-21
{. c. WYANDT ASKS TO
HAVE BOND SALE REOPENED

C. c. Wyandt, whose bid of 5000
premium on the county refunding
bonds, was rejected by the board of
county commissioners, has asked
that there be a special meeting of
the board to reconsider the bond
sale. He claims in a letter received
Iona fide and in proper form, that
the Fidelity Trust Co which has a
contract for the bonds at $4,000
bonus from the county was permit
ted to rewrite its first bid while he
was not, that the county cannot le-
gally sell its bonds below par by
paying a commission, that the bonds
must first be offered to the state
school fund, that the county attor
ney was in ignorance of the con-
tract until after it was signed and
lie asks that the action be rescind-
ed the sale advertised to offer the
bonds to all bidders and that sealed
bids be received He has also noti-
fled the county attorney that no
resolution was adopted by the board
fixing the rate of interest or author
izing the issue Of the bonds and
asking him to take up the legal
phases of the matter with the at
torney general
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-21
Is IT JUST A COLD?
Abilene People Should Ask Them
selves This Question

Don't say; Its Just a cold
1t may turn into backache, rheu-
matte aches, achy joints
Or other serious sickness that
comes from weak kidneys.
Colds are due to congestion.
Congestion makes the kidneys
overwork to filter the blood.
Colds often leave the kidneys
weak.
First break the cold;
Then use Doan's Kidney Pills to
avert the kidney dangers.
Let this Abilene resident tell you
about them.
NJ, Dilling, retired farmer, 11O7
w First St. says: MY kidneys
didn't act as they should and every
cold I caught settled on them, MAX
ing them more congested. The kid
ney secretions were highly colored
and contained sediment I had heard
OF Doan's Kidney Pills and finally
got some from ]. NJ. Gleissner &
Sons drug store. After I had taken
half a box, could see that my kid
neys were being regulated and con-
tinued use strengthened them"
Price soc. at all dealers. Don {
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that Mr.. Dilling had Foster-Mil-
burn Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y
Adv.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-21
shower for Miss Whitehair


Miss Mary Rauch and Miss Helen
Whitehair entertained at the lat
ter's home Thursday afternoon with
miscellaneous shower in honor of
Miss Mary Whitehair who is to be
married soon to Mr. George L. Koh-
man, The house was beautifully dec
Grated in pink and white. The color
scheme was effectively brought out
in the refreshments. The affair was
complete surprise to Miss Mary
who arriving at a selected time was
ushered through an aisle of pink
and white which designated the
rocky road" to matrimony. Along
this road she stumbled many times
in order to gather the many useful
gifts showered by some fifty friends
who were present After the gifts
which consisted of cut glass, linen
silver and many other useful arti-
cles, were opened the guests were
entertained by games and music
Before departing they viewed in
turn the treasured contents of The
cedar chest.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-21
MRS. BLUFORD KESSINGER
DIED IN COLORADO

Mrs Bluford Kessinger died in
Colorado Thursday evening at 10
O'Clock. The body will be brought to
Abilene and services will be held at
the Methodist church at o'clock
Sunday Rev. c. L. Hovgard will Of
ficiate and burial will be in the
Abilene cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-21


Then there is that false pride in
many people which prevents them
from building because they want a
mansion; the medium priced home
does not appeal TO them. their van
ity is the ruler of their hearts
they. their families and friends are
sacrificed on the altar of vanity.
To those who are dwelling in
rented quarters because of vanity
we quote from an unknown poet:
I'VE need no power or splendor
Wide halls OF loudly dome;
The good, the true. the tender,
These form the wealth OF home"
Let your thoughts be on home
ownership. let it be planned by a
united fsmily-erected by loving
hands. paid for by willing sacrifices
and ii will be your paradise.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-21

Woman loves clear rosy COM
plcxion. Burdock Blood Bitters is
splendid for purifying the blood,
clearing the skin, restoring sound
digestion All druggists sell it. Price
$500.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-21

Hare said : to Adam, Paradise was
home; to the good, among his de-
sccndants, Home is Paradise
Home may easily be defined as
paradise when love is the ruler,
where the good, true and loving in
fluences of the heart of the home
predominates.
But, home cannot be termed para
disc when there is no permaneney
attached the word; when it does
not convey to the family the ideal
of a port of refuge. a haven during
the frequent storms encountered in
our daily lives.
A home in its true sense is not a
leased or rented dwelling. 1t must
be built, or purchased
~Then we hear from tie celestial
dome
Ye have done we'll for ye have built
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-21
Native Daughters to Meet

The annual meeting Of the Native
Daughters of Kansas will be held in
Topeka, Thursday, June 2S. This
announcement is made by Mrs De
White G. Nellis, president, who is
busy making plans for an informal
program at that time
Election Of Officers will take
place at this time Two years ago
Mrs. Nellis organized the club and
was elected president The first
meeting was held in the senate
chamber Of the state house. Dues
were made twenty-five cents so that
every native daughter OF the state
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-21
Social Hour Club

Tuesday afternoon the Social
Hour club held its regular meeting
at the beautiful country home of
Mrs George Rush. All the members
were present but five who could
not get there because of the Buck
eye bridge 1t was very enjoyable
meeting. The house was profusely
decorated in pink and white roses
and potted plants. The color scheme
OF pink and white was used turnout
the rooms and was also carried out
in a delicious two course luncheon.
II was decided to take up sewing
for the Red Cross which can be
done at the regular meetings. More
plans were made for the joint picnic
of the country clubs. 1t was very
pleasant to meet again with Mrs.
Rush and we are all glad to know
that she is slowly recovering from
her recent serious Illness. Mrs. Null
len, president Of the d. NJ. G, club
and her mother, Grandma Buck,
and Miss Griee were guests.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-21
A National Guard Married

Ralph Milham and Miss Minnie
Welch went to Salina Monday after
room whore they were united in
marriage by the probate judge. Mr.
Milham is a member of the Kansas
National Guards The couple will go
to Junction City where he expects
to obtain work until called into
service The bride is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs Geo. Welch. Mr..
WEIGH is a Union Pacific section
foreman.-So Solomon Tribune.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-06-21
EngIe-Zimmernan

Mr. and Mrs. j S. Engle Friday
announced the marriage Of their
daughter, Juanita, to MIR Ludwig