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Evening star., 1917-11-10

Rev. E. b. Smith. pastor Of Lincoln.
Congressional Temple, is to preach the
snn,1al sermon to members of the Crispus
Attucks Relief Association tomorrow
evening at 1880 o'clock at the church.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1917-08-30
BATTLING NELSON" WITH
ROBINSON SHOW SEPT. |

An added feature of the Yankee
Robinson show, Sept. 5, that will be a
great drawing card, is Battling Mel
SON, the champion light weight OF
the prize ring. clean cut example
of the sturdy youth, who has always
eschewed bad habits, for he has new
er chewed, smoked or used liquor or
oissipated in any form.
The Great Dane has participated
in over 800 ring battles during his
twenty years as professional fight
er.
Outside of the largest cities this
will be the first appearance of the
champion OF the fistic arena whose
clean record, both in his profession
and in private life, never in his en-
tire career implicated or involved in
any shady or dishonest transaction,
classes him as a man among men.
Battling Nelson" the greatest OF
all champions, with his sparring part
ners and company of trainers, is the
principal attraction at the big athlet-
ic show, and will appear twice daily
in this city with the Yankee Robinson
Wild Animal Circus on Wednesday,
Sept. 5.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1917-08-30

NV i. W. KING. County Clerk.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1917-08-30
(First published in the Weekly Re
flector August g. 1910
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed bids will be received at the
County Court House at Abilene, Dick
inson County, Kansas, until Friday.
September T. 1917, at / o'clock p. m,
for furnishing the materials and labor
necessary to complete a concrete couu-
~ Infirmary Building, 70 be located on
County Farm, according 10 the plans
and specifications prepared by Owen
& Payson, architects. 202 Reliance
Building, Kansas City. Missouri. and
which are now on file at the office OF
the County Clerk OF said county.
At the same date the Board will also
receive bids for Plumbing and Heating
in the above building, and for moving
old infirmary building now located on
said farm, all OF said work TO be COM
pleted as provided for in said specifi7
cations.
The time set for said letting is Sep
tember Z. 1917, at / o'clock D. m
Bids for the construction OF the
building must be accompanied by a
certified check OF Five Hundred (356Ol
Dollars and for the plumbing and heat
ing, Two Hundred $4,000 Dollars.
Plans and Specifications can be In
spected by applying to the County
Clerk or can be obtained for a limited
time by applying 10 said architects.
The Board OF County Commissioners
reserves the right TO reject any or ali
bids.
J. B. HoSTETTER. z
II. G. PREMIER, &
JOHN BOOK,
Board OF County Commissioners.
Il. W. KING. County Clerk.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1917-08-30
ACT QUICKLY

Do the right thing at the right
time.
Act quickly in time OF danger.
In time of kidney danger, Doan's
Kidney Pills are most effective.
Plenty of Abilene evidence OF
their worth.
Mrs. C. NJ Rose, s29 w. First
ST., Abilene, says: Il was in bad
shipe with kidney trouble. / had
sharp twinges through my hips and
back Sometimes a dull, heavy ache
bothered me three or four days. I
had rheumatic pains in my limbs
and often they were badly swollen.
became nervous and had severe
dizzy spells. When a relative recon-
mended Doan's Kidney Pills, got
some at j. NJ. Gleissner G. Sons drug
store. They strengthened my back
and kidneys and removed the pain.
After l had used two boxes, | was
free from kidney complaint / have
taken Doan's Kidney Pills since
thence when cold settled on my
kidneys and they soon rid me OF
the attack"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that Mrs. Rose had. Foster-Milburn
Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.-Adv.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1917-08-30
irst published in Abilene Weekly
Hector. Aug 30. 1879
PUBLICATION NOTICE.

Ia the district court OF Dickinson coun-
ty, state OF Kansas
Ia the matter of the application OF Raw
Powell by John Powell, his next
friend. for his majority
= Notice is hereby given that Ray Pow
.e'l will on the 2lst dav OF September,
a. D. 1917, present to the District court
of Dickinson county, State OF Kansas,
his application asking said court TO
confer upon him the rights Of majority.
giving him the right to make contracts
concerning real and personal prop
erty, and to authorize and EN-
power him to purchase, hold, pos
sess and control in his own
person and right, and without the
intervention or control OF a guardian
or trustee, any goods. chattels, rights.
interest in land. tenements and effects
lawfully acquired or Inherited, and ask
ing that he be given full power to hold.
convey and dispose OF the same, and
20 make contracts and be subject to an
the liabilities thereto. and IN all re-
spects TO exercise and enjoy all rights
OF property and all contracts in the
same manner and to the same extent as
persons at the age OF majority.
RAY POWELL.
By John Powell, His Next Friend
S. S. Smith. Attorney.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1917-08-30
Handsome Monuments.

The Abilene Monument Works has
just erected in Abilene cemetery
beautiful monument for the Geof-
froy family. 1t is of golden pink and
gray granite and most impressive
stone.
The firm has also just erected
fine granite monument for the family
of Richard L. Broughton and has
placed markers for the graves on the
7. G. Henry lot AL show fine work
manship.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1917-08-30
EGGS TOOK JOY RIDE AND
NOW THE u. +. HAS THEM

On August the Belle Springs
shipped refrigerator car of eggs
and butter to Kansas City to different
firms. 1t arrived the morning of the
9th, the butter was taken out by one
firm and the eggs left in the car
without delivering it to the other. The
car was put in train and made a
trip to Green River, Wyoming, with
out ice and returned to Kansas City
August 21, where the government in
spectors held up the eggs as bad,
which many of them were after such
treatment Now the Union Pacific
has 14O cases of eggs slightly off col
or on it's hands and the bill to pay
Abilene weekly reflector., 1917-08-30
The Rest LaxafiYa.

To keep the bowels regular the
best laxative Is outdoor exercise.
Drink a full glass of water half an
hour before breakfast and eat an
abundance of fruit and vegetab bles,
also establish a regular habit and be
sure that your bowels move once each
day. When a medicine is needed
take Chamberlain Tablets. They
are pleasant to take an dmild and
gentle in effect. Obtainable every
where.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1917-08-30

When baby suffers with Group,
apply and give DR.. Thomas Electic
Oil at once, Safe for children. A lit
tie goes long way. soc and soc.
At all drug stores.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1917-08-30
Suit tn Collect Damages.

A suit was filed in the district court
today in which the plaintiff, j G. Nor
man and W. c. Colvin allege that the
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe owe
them sl53 damages. The suit is a
transcript from Judge Quinn court
Abilene weekly reflector., 1917-08-30

One of the acting non-commission-
ed officers is detailed each day as
commissioned officer in charge of
quarters. 1t is his duty to see that
the armory and surroundings are
'policed' which is the military term
for sweeping and cleaning up-and
take care of any other routine mat
ters that come up during the day.
Military commanders are prohibit
ed from giving out any information
about when organizations leave one
station for another, what route they
take, or what their destination is, SO
when Company II leaves, even the
members of the company will proba-
bly, have only few minutes notice.
While no information as to the desti-
nation of the company has been given
out, 1t is generally supposed that the
Kansas and Missouri troops will bel
concentrated at Ft. Sill, Okla.
IN @ nm
Captain Browne holds a school at
the city park every afternoon for all
ron-commissioned officers. He teach
ee them the tactics of drill, method
Of giving commands. semaphore sig
mailing, signaling to be used at the
firing line, and leadership generally
The school is composed of acting cor
porals and sergeants. The men that
are now acting as non-commissoned
officers are doing very well and ev-
eryone of them may hold his present
position.
- - "a
From six O'Clock to 6:20 each
morning the entire company takes
part in setting up exercises in front
of the armory, conducted by Lieut..
McManigal Several of the men have
discovered muscles in their bodies
which they never before knew they
had, as a result of the limbering-up
they get every morning
"a "a -
Rifles and mess equipment will be
sent to the company before it leaves
Abilene. other equipment, such as
tents, cots blankets hayersacks, ETC.,
will be supplied when the organiza
;or ,oooI, oe tLo concentration 90 mn
"a "a ~
Besides small donations to the COM
any fund which amount to about
IS, the following amounts have been
!onated. Kenyon Riddle S. Karl
Riddle So, Women's Relief Corps No.
SO, $40. The BARRIERS of Abilene
gave the portable barber chair, Hodge
Bros. a set of carpenter tools, Chas.
Haynes a tool kit, the Abilene print
rs a lot of writing paper and envel-
,pes, and there have been number
If other minor donations.
- - -
Claud Tober has a Boston Bull dog,
brought here from Michigan, that will
,e taken with Company II as mas
.ot. IL is smarter than some cir
us dogs and gives a large amount of
to the boys. Allie Mann,
Who is in charge of the company
.anteen, keeps the mascot with him
md now there is no danger of losing
my cracker jacks or chewing gum.
EGGS TOOK JOY RIDE AND
Abilene weekly reflector., 1917-08-30

Wealth. Pinafore presented
Chauauqua plat
The ion was perfection itself
Louis mes housetopsthe management
hasfo Apolos Where j.
Duffey interest The he
Is exploiting
with Of including
Pringe, Iiorsan Arthur
Ripple Harry New York orchestra eabo
which equals
oducton and whose players are all
artis-wil be
Abilene weekly reflector., 1917-08-30

Itching, bleeding, protruding or
blind piles have yielded to Doan's
Ointment. 60c at all stores.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1917-08-30

Company II. News.

AOHIpant II. News
Miss May Howard, a member OF
the local chapter of the Red Cross,
handaged the soldiers arms up yes
terday She certainly did an excel
lent job of it too, for the boys arms
are much better today Only four
men are on the sick list now while at
first there were 80.
va "a VA
A company canteen has been estab-
ished at the armory Cigars, peanuts
cracker jack, chewing gum, tobacco
and other small articles are sold. The
canteen is owned by the company it.
self and the profits go toward the
company mess fund. Civilians are
allowed to buy at the canteen as well
as the soldiers.
- - "a
Hodge Brothers have presented
Company II with a $50 set of carpen
ter tools which are much appreciated.
"a "a ~
The fair association has sent the
company a letter expressing its APP
preciation of the assistance rendered
by the soldiers during the fair.
m I'd m
The company, commanded by Ser
seant Smith, took its first long hike
yesterday. The boys were taken
west on Third street and then north
on Lovers Lane and then back to
the armory, a distance of about 6
miles. The next hike will be little
longer, about Z miles. The boys wont
take one of these hikes each day,
but only three times a week.
"a - IA
the company He is feet inches
tall, and is a mighty good base ball
player. He is the catcher for the
company team.
"a "a "a
The company cooks desire to state
that there is difference between
messy hall' and ''mess hal" The
room in which the soldiers eat may be
the former Just after they are thru
eating. but it takes only a few min
utes to turn it into the latter.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1917-08-30

II you don't get your Reflector
regularly phone s5.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1917-08-30
RESPONDING TO CALL !
FOR FLAGS HONOR
u "a ~ H-A "a "a "a ~ !

The traditional sword will not
clank at the heels of the American
officers in France. This Is the first
time in American history the sword
has been abandoned. The French
and English put aside the sword the
first year of the war because sharp
shooters picked them out for prey
The American army officers will be
distinguished in. some. manner that
the enemy will not be able to see.
m M M
The soldiers had a chicken dinner
that was some meal. The tables were
decorated with beautiful boquets OF
China asters of various colors, After
the dinner the boys were given a
treat of cigars. Here is the menu
OF the chicken dinner: Celery, sweet
pickles, stewed chicken, sliced toma
toes. mashed potatoes, June peas in
cream, chocolate ice cream, white
cake, bread and butter, ice tea, ci-
gars.
"a IA "a
number OF the men who belong
to Company II had not enlisted on
registration day, and had to register.
Nearly every day one or two receive
notice to appear before the local
board for examination. AS they are
already in the military service they
cannot very we'll be drafted, yet they
must claim exemption the same as
anyone else in order to escape" the
draft Captain Browne has claimed
exemption for all the members of the
company who were drafted on the
grounds that they are already in the
service.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1917-08-30

Clean old papers for sale at this
office; sc bundle.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-21
80 MORE SUBMARINES
ASKED FOR BY SENATE
Naval Bill Amendment Proposes
Half Of Them BE Built on
Pacific Coast
MAsHINGToN -

WASHINGTON. Feb. q. - Con-
struction OF 80 additional sub
marines. half of them 70 he built
on the Pacific coast. is proposed in
an amendment 10 the naval appro-
priation bill agreed 10 late Tuesday
by the senate naval committee.
Eighteen submarines were provided
for I'm the bill as il passed the house
Final approval Of the naval ap-
preparation bill was voted Tuesday
by the senate naval committee.
with the total raised 10 about half
a billion dollars by adding SIPS
600 600 to the measure as il passed
the house. Appropriations are car
ried for the coming years share Of
the great three year building pro-
gram. and there are various special
provisions, including authorization
for the Communicating of private
ship building and munitions plants
in time of national peril
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-21

asked Judge lands as ne shifted az
a can that had been opened
"Anthracnose. Fl" replied the expert
who was on the stand. 1T makes
them unfit for food. one bean with
anthrancnose can soon give IL 20 a
million. It's just been discovered.
What's IL like p" asked the court.
Well" ratified of the expert. its
caused by several species OF melan-
conieaceous fungi which have Meth
er asci nor pycnidia"-
That's enough" interrupted
Judge Ldndis We can't tolerate
sick beans. especially IL they haven Z
any pycnidias. Dump EN- in the
lake"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-21

am seventy-eight years OF age
and haven't pain or an ache" said
hiram Whiting. when seen at his
nome M Avon, Mass, where ne has
been a resident for the past fifty
years.
II have always held TO the belief
mat rheumatism was "A disease of old
age. but 1 have had reason to change
that opinion during the past year
My experience In fighting the disease
j gladly give for the benefit of other
sufferers
For one year ] was Hat on my
back. unable 20 turn or help myself
IN any way I was In constant pain
day and night 20 even come near
my bed would bring on paroxysm
Almost every joint was afflicted. my
hands. arms. shoulders. back. hips
and knees. 40 one knows the suf-
fering ] endured during that wear.
The i've doctors that attended
me failed 20 relieve my misery
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-21

people and the position OF the ma
ton.
Resolutions also urged framing Of
the primary laws so that democrats
could not participate in any manner
In the nomination OF republicans.
Franz g. Kuhn OF Detroit. and
John ". Stone Of Marquette were re-
nominated TO the supreme bench.
William L Clements OF Bay CITY
and James .. Murhn Of Detroit We're
chosen for the positions OF regents 10
the University OF Michigan. Present
incumbents Of all other offices We're
renominated unanimously except in
one case.
John d. Mangum was reelected
chairman OF the state central COM
mittee
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-21
SENATE APPROVES
MOVIE MEASURE
Move to LegaIize Boxing by
Appointing Commission
Killed in House.

INDIANAPOLIS. Feb. 21.-Sun-
day motion picture shows OF his
tOrical. educational or moral ma
ture were approved by the upper
branch Of the state legislature Tues
day. while the house declined 70
legalize boxing in the state by kill
ing the bill TO provide an athletic
commission, TO supervise boxing and
wrestling matches
Rep. Cravens. minority floor lead
er in the house, who. at the morning
session. offered a motion for the re-
consideration of the vote Monday
on the amendments 10 the house
suffrage bill, failed 10 call up his
motion for action on Tuesday aft
ernoOn. House parliamentarians as
serted that the object OF the motion
was TO kill the house suffrage bill
and pave the way for the passage
of the senate measure. which bears
the name Of a democratic senator,
along with that Of a republican, as
author.
The senate sent to engrossment
the bill permitting the manufacture
OF alcoholic beverages in Indiana
after the state becomes dry April
2. 1918, for shipment outside the
state.
The bill TO increase railroad pas
senger fares to 21a cents a mile also
was sent TO engrossment in the SEN
ate.
A number Of bills were disposed
of in both houses today and leaders
say they believe they will complete
their work without holding night
sessions.
Among the bills passed by the
house was one to legalize an act
passed by the legislature of 1853,
giving county commissioners the
power TO grant scholarships TO the
State university.
Quotes Bible.
Sens. Reese, White, simmons and
Robinson spoke against the Sunday
movie measure. Sen. White quoted
the Biblical injunction. Remember
the sabbath day to keep it holy" as
the chief argument against the pas
sage of the measure. Sens. English
Hazen, Hirsch, CulbertsOn and Nejdl
favored the bill, Sen. Hazen declar-
ing 1--WE are going TO seed on mo-
rality."
The senate passed seven house
bills, received five new bills and sent
a large number of house bills to en-
grOssment, Lieut.. Gov. Bush handed
down a batch of house bills, includ-
ing the excise tax bill, and added
that by noon Wednesday all house
bills in the senate will have been
handed to appropriate committees
to be disposed Of.
OF the new bills, one introduced
by Sen. McCOnaha recalled a for
gotten bit of state history IL was
for the appointment of three trus-
tees by the governor TO take charge
Of 172 acres of land in Randolph
county purchased as result OF an
act of the general assembly in 1S4S.
and whose original trustees failed
to perpetuate themselves as the law
directed The land was for the pur-
pose of providing a site for an in
dustrial school for Negro children
The McConaha measure proposed an
appropriation of $4,000 for the pur-
pose Of carrying out the original
purpose of the state. The land I'm
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-21


clutches ana have given them to w.
"A. Narney 20 add TO his collection.
All my friends in Avon know how
! suffered, and know me as am to-
DAY. They consider my recovery re-
markable, for very few thought /
would ever walk again ! hope this
statement viii be the means of 9TH
ers finding relief in Var-ne-sis, as
have
Nar-ne-sis is the one remedy ev-
cry sufferer from chronic rheuma-
tism must eventually take. if they
wish TO know what good health
means. 1t does not contain salicy-
lates. iodides etc, but is composed
of roots, herbs and banks.
Send TO W. A. Varney, Lynn.
Mass, for the booklet. "A Word to
SEeptics." It's free.
Get Nar-ne-sis now-today-at
American Drug Company, 1873 North
Main Stand ali reliable druggists.
Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-21
DON'T SUFFER
WITH NEURALGIA
Musterole Gives Comfort

When those sharp pains 60 shoot
ing through your head. when youi
skull seems as If II would split. irs.
rub little Musterole on the temoles
and neck Ii draws out the inaam.
nation, soothes away the pain, usuany
giving quick relief.
Musterole is a clean, white o'nt.
ment, made with oil OF mustard
Better than a mustard plaster and
does not blisterl
Many doctors and nurses frankly
recommend Musterole for sore
throat, bronchitis, Group, stiff neck.
asthma, neuralgia. congestion. pleur-
isy rheumatism, lumbago. pains and
aches OF the back or joints. sprairs.
sore muscles, bruises. chilblains,
frosted feet-colds of the chest a
often prevents pneumonia.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-21
Curea His RUPTURE

1 was badly ruptured while lifting Z
trunk several years ago. Doctors said n 4
only hope OF cure was an Operation,
Trusses lid me no good. Finally ] go
bold Of something that quickly and CONE
pleSely cured me- Years have passed ana
the rupture has never returned. althoagH
] am doing hard work ae q carpetner 4
tays nothing 20 sell. but Will give fuG
Information about how you may ind a
complete cure without operation. ~ YOU
write % me. Eugene NJ. Puilsn. carpenter,
30 G. Marcelus Avenue. MsnssQuan y,
J. Better cut ont this notice and shov8
II 20 any others who are ruptured-yot
may save a life or az least stop the miss
cry q rupture and the worry and dan.
ger Of an OperatiOn.-AdV.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-21
WANT SAFE PASSAGE FOR
AMERICAN NAVAL SHIPS
L. :. Asks Turkey TO Take Up Matter
With Germany i'm Caesar and
DeS MOineS Case.

WASHINGTON. Feb 21.-Ambas-
sador Elkus at Constantinople was
instructed by the state department
Tuesday 10 ask that the Ottoman
government take up informally with
Germany the question OF guaran-
teeine5 safe passage of the American
naval vessels, Caesar and Des
MOines, detailed at Alexandria. en-
route TO Beirut TO bring out Am,-ri-
can refugees and discharge relief
supplies for Armenian and Syrian
war sufferers
The ships were halted at Alexan-
Ora pending arrangements for their
voyage through the waters barred
by the German submarine proclama-
ton.
Because of the strained relations
between the United States and Ger
many and the fact that a direct re-
Qeust would be tantamount TO a rec
ognition of the submarine blockade
against neutral shipping, the state
department decided 10 request the
Turkish authorities to make the ar
rangement
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-21

roll call was finished &; was found
that the bill had failed 20 10 SO.
Rep Mendenhalls bill regulating
the speed OF automobiles in cities
and towns was finally defeated after
several attempts had been made 10
amend il on hnal passage The bill
was killed by the house voting 10
strike out the enacting clause.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-21

Compound. After taking ten bot
ties l am now we'll and strong, have
no more pain, backache or dizzy
spells. Everyone tells me how well
/ look and tell them Lydia F.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound did
it''-Miss Nina Southwick. r. z ID
No. 4, Box 80. King1isher. Okla.
Every woman who suffers from
female troubles, nervousness. back
ache or the blues should try Lydia
r. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
as Mrs Southwick did, or il they
need free advice in regard to any
annoying symptom write 10 Lydia Z.
Pinkham Medicine Co. (conflden-
tiaD, Lynn, Mass. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-21

bic. was nervous.
and had back
ache and a pain
in my side most
OF the time. I
had dizzy spells
and was often so
faint / could not
walk aCrosA the
floor. The doctor
said ] would have
TO have an oper-
alton. a friend
asked me 10 try
Lydia +. Pink
hams Vegetable
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-21
EARTH SHOCKS FELT

WASHINGTON. Feb. 21.-Extra-
ordinary violent earth shocks were
recorded by the Seismographs at
Georgetown university observatory
Tuesday afternoon between 1884 10
3:15 O'Clock. The distance was es-
timated at 1900 10 1000 miles from
Washington. The needles OF four Of
the FIVE Instruments in the observa-
tory were thrown of by the unusual
vibration.