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Middletown transcript., 1917-06-02
FIRE LOSSES INCREASED,
Were $4,000, 900 Greater Last Year
Than Year Before.

New York.-The fire losses of the
country last year totaled $214,530, ,995,
as compared with $170.033, 200 for the
year previous, an increase of more
than $44,000,000, according to a report
read at the opening session of the an
nual convention of the National Board
of Fire Underwriters here. The loss
per capita increased as a result from
$1.1 to $2.10.
Middletown transcript., 1917-06-02
JAP WAR CRAFT AID ALLIES,

Light Vessels Doing Patrol Work In
Mediterranean.
London.-The arrival of "a consider
able number of light Japanese naval
craft in the Mediterranean to cooper
ate with the naval forces of the
Allies" was announced in the House
of Commons by Lord Robert Cecil,
Minister of Blockade.
Middletown transcript., 1917-06-02
Farewell Call On Wilson.
ARMENIA MAY BE LOST.
Russian Minister Of War Fearful OF
Reverses

Reverses.
Petrograd.-Minister of War Keren-
sky, speaking at Helsingfors before
starting on his tour of the front, re-
ferred to the military situation in Asia
Minor, of which the official news
agency quotes him as saying: There
is danger not only of losing Armenia,
but possibly part of the Caucasus"
Middletown transcript., 1917-06-02
$4,000 MINERS ACCEPT SCALE.

Action Averts Strike In Central Penn
sylvania Field.
Dubois, Pa.-Representatives of 45,-
600 miners of the Central Pennsyl-
vania bituminous coal fields, in special
convention here, voted by 113 to 40 to
accept the wage scale agreement
drafted at a recent conference In
Washington between a joint commit
tee of operators and miners and Sec
retary of Labor Wilson.
Middletown transcript., 1917-06-02

London.-The sinking of 1S mer-
chantmen of more than 1,6O0 tons is
reported in the weekly shipping state
Middletown transcript., 1917-06-02

Nine vessels of less than 1900 tom
and three fishing vessels also were
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-27
ONE BY MENINGITIS.
FIRST ABILENE BOY DIED AFTER
A MONTHS ILLNESS.
George Steinborn, Nephew OF Mrs.
w. II. Spideli of This City,
Died at Camp Doniphan
December "a.

George Steinborn, member OF Co
II. died in the hospital at Camp
Doniphan December "a, of spinal
meningitis. He was taken Ill and
sent to the hospital just before Co.
Fl was released from quarantine. For
some time his recovery was expect
ed. but a sudden relapse caused his
death. The body was brought to
Abilene this morning.
He came to Abilene from Manches-
ter. where he made his home with
]. Dahlhammer, having been with
him for a number of years. While
in Abilene he stayed at the home of
C. F. Spidell. At Camp Doniphan he
did his duties we'll and was well lik-
ed by the officers and men OF his
company.
Mr.. Steinborn was aged 20 years
and A months. His mother lives near
Clay Center and he has several I'M
cles in Central Kansas.
Funeral services at the home of J..
F. Dahlhammer Thursday at p. M,
Rev. C. B. Young offic ting. Burial
in keystone cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-27
MARRIAGE SINCE DECEMBER 8
DOES NOT EXEMPT MEN
Draft Board Now Works Behind
Closed Doors.

Registrars who were married
since December 5 will not be exempt
ed on that grounds by the local board
according to orders sent to the local
board today. The order also states
that such a marriage should be re-
garded as a method of the registrant
to escape the draft and that the 10
cal board will not be criticised for
any action it might take on this ques-
ton.
orders were given to the local
board that it must work behind
closed doors. Only the three mem
bers and the chief clerk are allowed
in the room when any matter is be-
ing discussed. Local board mem
bers are restricted from giving any
information to registrants as the reg
istrant is supposed to go to one of
the legal advisors.
The number of missionaries
mailed out now stands at 1,049.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-27
Obituary.

Elvessa Humphrey was born Feb
ruary 4, 1845, at Georgetown, Ken
lucky and died December 10, 1917, at
the age of 70 years, 10 months and
IA days. She united with the Metho-
dist church in early life and lived
a righteous and devoted life.
Elvessa Humphrey was united in
marriage to ]. S. Boyce in 1863. To
this union was born eight children,
four boys and four girls: Mrs. w.
F. Winslow, Carlton; Jud w. Boyce,
Holton; Mrs. E. B. True, Holton;
Mrs. Chris Reser, Holton; John S.
Boyce, Jr., Holton; George w. Boyce,
Detroit; Orlando c. Boyce, Detroit,
and Mrs. w. G. Engle, Navarro.
Besides a husband, she leaves eight
children, twelve grandchildren,
three sisters and host of friends TO
mourn her departure.
Mrs. Boyce came tc Kansas with
her family in 1884 and located near
Hiawatha. They resided there until
1903, when they moved to Detroit,
Kan, where they made their home
until the last year, since which time
they have lived with their children.
Mrs. Boyce was kind friend, good
neighbor, faithful mother and a de-
voted wife.
The funeral services were held at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. w.
F. Winslow, where she died. The
sermon was by DR.. Arnold, who is
conducting a series of meetings at
Carlton. Interment in Abilene GENE
terry,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-27
20 KANSAS TOWNS PAVED
DURING PAST THREE YEARS

Seventy three Kansas towns now
have modern street paving, twenty
nine more than three years ago.
There are only seventy-seven towns
Of more than 1000 population in
Kansas. Only three towns of more
than three thousand persons, two in
far Western Kansas and one a min
ing camp, have no hard surfaced
streets. Only seventeen towns OF
more than 1000 persons in the state
have no modern paving and at least
three of these will pave in 1913. For
ty-four of the towns have less than
5000 population and five have few
er than 1000 persons.
Hope, with population Of 5sS
continues the smallest community. in
the state with paving. Its example
had much to do with the decision
of Canton, Gypsum, Lindsborg and
Solomon. Six towns have already de
cided to pave in 1918. They are
Valley Falls, Wilson, Ellsworth, Nor
ton, Humboldt and Towanda. The
largest Of these is Humboldt. pOpu
lation 1884.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-27
FARMERS FILLING CISTERNS
WITH SAND SPRINGS wATEF

Every day farmers haul water from
the city hall to their cisterns which
are all but empty. The dry weather
has continued until the farmers have
no water to drink. Last Saturday ~
tanks of sand Springs water were
used at Is cents per tank. Monday
the farmers came even thicker and
today the city clerk was busy taking
in the quarters. Not only cisterns,
but fields OF wheat are suffering from
the lack II moisture.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-27

Richard M. Hurd, chairman of the
board of trustees of the American
Defense Society. urging citizens here
to organize a local vigilance corps,
for the purpose of aiding the govern
ment in putting an end to German
propaganda and enemy activity which
has been responsible for fires, am
munition plant explosions. sabotage,
food scares and other attempts to
damage the morale of the American
people.
Recent events in this country
make it plain that the German
method of propaganda which has
been so effective in Russia and Italy
is now being attempted in this coun-
try with an alarming degree Of sue
cess" according to the appeal to
Americans now being issued by the
American Defense Society.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-27
FIGURE 1872 PERSONS TO
PAY TAX in DICKINSON

In communication received by
the Reflector, the collector of internal
revenue, w. H. L. Pepperell, an
nounces that a federal income tax
officer will be sent into this county
on January 3, 1918. and will be here
until January 10, 1918, at different
towns as follows. He will have his
office in postoffice building at Abb
lene January 10 to 10. In postoffice
at Harrington January to 6. In post
office at Chapman January to 8,
and will be there every day and will
ing to help persons subject to the
income tax make out their returns
without any cost to them for his
services.
How many income taxpayers will
there be in Dickinson? If you can
guess how many married persons liv-
ing with wife or husband will have
net incomes of $4,000 or over, and
how many unmarried persons viii
have net incomes of $1,000 or over
this year. then you know. The col
lector of internal revenue estimates
that there will be 7S2 taxpayers in
this county.
Returns Of income for the year
1917 must be made on forms prOvid-
ed for the purpose before March 1
1918. whether you see the income
tar man or not. you must make re
turn il subject to tax.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-27
Y. w. C. A. NOW HAS OVER
800 IN ITS TREASURY

Mrs. C. e. Rugh, treasurer of the
Y. w. C. A., announced today that
contributions had recently been re-
ceived from the following: Mrs. H.
l.. Humphrey, Mrs. H. Southworth,
Miss Jennie Campbell, Miss Kathleen
Lowther, Miss Laura Rathburn and
the Coterie. The total amount now
in the treasury is 1925 with the goal
set at $1,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-27
MARY STEIN DIED AFTER
A LINGERING ILLNESS

Miss Mary Stein, aged 30, and
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Stein,
died at her home on North West
Sixth street, after a lingering illness.
Besides her parents she is survived
by several brothers and sisters. The
funeral was held this afternoon at 2
o'clock from the Mount Pleasant
church, fourteen miles southwest Of
Abilene, Rev. F. S. Blayney, officiat-
ing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-27
Evangelical Generosity.

The Evangelical parsonage, 315
East Sixth street, was the storm
center" last night of Christian fell
lowship and cordially. About 8
o'clock the door bell rank and when
the opened a long line of happy and
eager faces began to file in, each one
carrying a bucket or bundle in which
were many good things to eat. By
the time all were inside the house
was crowded and the pantry table
groaning under its heavy load. 1t
required only few minutes for the
pastor and his wife to get their bear
ings and soon caught the spirit of the
crowd and with them enjoyed the so
cial converse. Besides the most lib
eral donations the good ladies had
also made provision to serve elegant
refreshments. Rev. Erffmyer spoke
and expressed the good wishes of the
many friends for the pastor and fam
lily, after which the pastor and his
wife both responded in appropriate
words. l.. w. Schuman also spoke
briefly, after which he and his es-
Unable wife sang a beautiful duet.
The flow of fellowship was fine, the
evening a most delightful one thru
put. ~
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-27

The grand matron, Mrs. Lila V.
Lennen of Ness City made her Off
cial visit to the Eastern Star last
evening. Mrs. Blanche Wilson Of
Salina, junior past grand matron.
Mrs. L. E. Young of Ottawa, one OF
the senior past grand matrons and
Mrs. Alice Bohn of Solomon, grand
representative, we're present. A
number of visitors were present from
Solomon and Hope for the school
of instruction in the afternoon and
for the evening session for limitations
and installation of the following Of
ficers: w. NJ, Mrs. Jessie Shading
er; w. p, o. B. Landes; A. M, Mrs.
Angelina Selby; secretary, Mrs. Bea-
trice Young; treasurer, T. NJ Jones;
conductor, Mrs. Laura Tober; assist
ant conductor, Mrs. Lottie Kubach 4;
chaplain, Mrs. Alice Johntz; marshal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-27

Mr.. Charles Aker and Miss Lillian
Prefer were married Christmas day.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
c. L. Hovgard at the home of the
brides father, Mr.. Robert Prefer,
coo North Spruce street. These are
fine young people and their many
friends wish them long and happy
life together.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-27

AAA
Sanborn-LittIe.
A marriage which comes as sur
prise and is of much interest to the
county, Is that OF Miss nellie San
born of Clay Center and Lieut..
Francis II. Little of Camp Funston.
The wedding occurred in Manhattan
yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock
at the home of close friend of the
bride. The Rev. Mr.. Fisher of the
Presbyterian church at Manhattan
performed the ceremony.
Mrs. Little comes from promi-
nent family in Clay Center and Is
we'll known among the social circles
of that city and Clay county. She
attended the Central Kansas Bust
ness college in Abilene and it was at
that time that she and Lieut.. Little
became acquainted. She was later
employed at the State Agricultural
college at Manhattan and for the past
year and half was employed at the
Midwest National bank at Kansas
City
Lieut.. Little is the eldest son of
Mr.. and Mrs. II. r. Little, 314 West
West Fifth street. After graduating
from the Abilene high school he at
tended college for one year at En-
poria after which he was employed
as city editor of the Reflector. When
the call to the colors was issued, he
was among the first to apply for the
officers training camp at Camp Fun
ston After three months training
he was given a commission as second
lieutenant and since then has been
stationed at Camp Funston, where
he aids in training the drafted men.
He has proved himself most cap
able man and his service with the
country is a responsible one.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. r. Little and
family attended the wedding. Only
immediate relatives and friends we're
present, but the parents of the bride
were unable to be present due to ill
ness at the home in Clay Center.
Following the ceremony a delectable
wedding supper was served. Lieut..
and Mrs Little went to Clay Center
for a visit and will arrive in Abb
lene Monday afternoon to spend
Christmas. They will make their
home in Manhattan until Lieut.. Lit
ties post is changed. They have the
best wishes of their large circle of
friends.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-27
Golden Belt Social Club.

The Golden Belt Social club held
its regular meeting with Mrs. Cora
Broughton as hostess Thursday af-
ternoon. Mrs. Madden, the new
president. presided over the meeting.
Owing to the absence of the new sec
rotary Mrs. Maud Winters was APP
pointd for the afternoon. Mrs.
Grove will be hostess to the club
at the next regular meeting. All
members are requested to answer roll
call with candy recipe. Refresh
ments were served.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-27
WANTS DEFENSE SOCIETY
ORGANIZED IN ABILENE

Mayor Nichols OF this city. today
made public request received from
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-27
BILLS ALLOWED

BY board of county commissioners at
the regular December session, 1917.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-27

Clean old papers for sale at the
offices Sc a bundle.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-27
J 8 s 8 G : . . s 8
SOCIAL DO|NCS OF THE WEEK
IS 8 8 : 5 5 8

Mrs. Bertha Anderson; organist,
Miss Gertrude Cough; Adah, Mrs.
Frances Myers; Ruth, Mrs. Della
Northcraft; Esther. Miss Jessie Web
err; Martha, Mrs. Florence Covert;
Electa, Mrs. Dollie Dentzer; Warder,
Mrs. Dana Hutton; sentinel, G. E.
Duckwall.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-27
Bliss-Moot.

Miss Elizabeth X. Bliss and Clyde
Moot of Abilene were married by
Probate Judge d. w. Tappen late
Saturday evening. Clyde Moot is
now stationed at Camp Funston. He
was sent there with the second In
crement of drafted men from this
county. Mrs. Moot's home Is at Ell
mo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-27
Rodgers-Sheets.

Wednesday evening, December 49,,
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. ID. H..
Rodgers occurred the marriage of
their daughter, Ethel, to Mr.. Ray
G. Sheets. At 8 o'clock Earl Rodg~
ers, brother of the bride, sang Il
Love You Truly" followed by Men
delessohn's wedding march, played
by Miss Ruth Sheets, sister of the
groom. The bridal party descended
the stairs led by Rev. Oscar Gessell.
The bride wore dress of white
crepe de chine, trimmed In silver
lace and tassels, and carried bou-
quet of white brides roses. The
rooms we're beautifully decorated In
pale green and white. After the
ceremony a three course luncheon
was served and the same color
scheme being carried out.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sheets are well
known. Mrs. Sheets has been assist
ant cashier at the Navarro State bank
for the past six years. She will con-
tinue her work at the bank. The
bride and groom received many
beautiful and useful presents.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-09
M0LOKANS MAY
co To PRISON
Russians Eligible for Regis
ter Have Few Hours IN
Which to Report.

Phoeniz, Ariz-, June s.-united
states assistant district attorney J.
II. Laneston was TO-DAY awaiting the
coming OF the men Of enlistment age
OF the colony OF Russian Molokans,
who refused TO register under the
army law. At a conference between
Langston and leaders OF the colony last
night. the attorney was assured that
the eligible men would report at the
courthouse in Phoenix this afternoon
at 5 o'clock
It is the opinion OF Langston that
the men viii report, although II Is
considered not improbable that in
stead Of registering they viii offer
themselves Tor arrest Many OF the
older men OF the colony have served
Imprisonment in Siberia in preference
to serving in the Russian army II
is against their religious tenets 10
participate in any manner IN war
they say. and they are opposed TO
staying in any form, even Tor 1000.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-09
EDery Registrant To
See His Name In Type
When Lists Are Posted

Complete lists Of the approximately
10000 men who registered in city
precincts on Registration day are be-
ing compiled by Clyde league and J.
z. Benton. secretaries Of the registry
commissions 4 similar list viii be
prepared by A. Bliss Albro for the
county registrants- The names of the
registrants will be alphabetically
arranged. When the lists are COM
pleted, which will be BY tonight, they
viii be posted in the First and City
National banks. The secretaries have
been laboring until late in the night
10 finish this work.
Registration regulations provide
that three OF these lists be made
within ten days after the date of
registration. The total returns from
the IL city and county precincts have
been telegraphed to governor Fer
guson by mayor Charles Davis and
sheriff Seth Orndorff, the officials
charged with supervising the regis
tration. FL Paso's total of 1900
-egistrants gave her fourth place in
the list OF Texas counties making re-
turns
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-09
FARMING CLASS
ASKED To HELP
New Appeal Is Made for
Liberty Bond Buying;
Borrow Money to Buy.

Dallas, Tex, June 9.-The follow
ing message and appeal was issued
this morning by the Federal Reserve
bank of Dallas.
as it worth a few dollars TO be an
American citizen? That is the ques-
ton before thousands Of people today,
especially those of the farming
classes and those connected with
agriculture. We have been told
repeatedly that We are asking the
agricultural classes to loan money
at a time when they are least able 10
do it We have been told that dur
ing the month of October the farmer
and the merchants with whom he
deals, would respond literally 10 the
call of the Liberty loan The war VIII
not wait nor viii the loan wait until
October We must find some means
OF meeting the situation
There is but one course open LOT
patriotic men who are affected by the
conditions just mentioned, namely
borrow the money from the banks
and repay Il when they receive the
money for their crops. The only Cd
lection to such course is the Iacl
the bond purchaser may have TO pay
more interest to the bank than ne
will receive from his bond Hundreds
of bankers are willing TO ADVANCE
money for the purchase Of Liberty
bonds at less than the usual rate OF
interest. but It is useless to deny or
to attempt 10 explain away the IacS
that some small loss may be involved
in this method Of purchasing bonds.
The small sum represented by this
lost interest is the price you are
asked TO pay for the privilege OF be
ing an American citizen.
IF it is worth it, see your banker
today. Every man in the 18th federal
reserve district should note Mr.. Nc
adoo's statement, issued last night, in
which he says that the loan is $780,
600. 600 short of subscribed This
statement dissipates forever the idea
mat Wall street is a sort OF town
pump, connected with an inexhaust-
ible supply OF gold. Wall street has
declared itself to be A collection OF
individuals who are ready to do their
mart. but not TO pay the just Obliga-
lions of the people OF the 18th fed
eral reserve district"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-09
BOYS In SUMMER CAMPS ON
FIRST HIKE TO BOX CANYON

The boys at the Y II. c A Sum-
mer Camp in the Sacramentos took
their first long hike Thursday morn
ing when they marched TO Box can
yon, about five miles distant from the
camp at Mountain Park, said J. Land
rum Graham in a letter TO The Herald.
First call was sounded very early in
the morning. lunches were prepared,
and the luncheon was eaten below the
waterfalls in the canyon After
lunch the boys enjoyed themselves
bathing.
The first game OF outdoor baseball
was played between the Destroyers
and the Chasers Friday, in which the
former won by the score OF to 3
A game of indoor baseball is scheduled
for Friday afternoon between the Avi-
ators and the Submarines.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-09
REGISTRATION
FALLS SHORT
Returns From Is States In
dictate a Shortage Of
About Is Percent.

Washington, D. c, June s.-Regis-
tration returns from IS states and the
district of Columbia today showed
2,52s,os3 registered, as compared with
2,9Is,e27 the census estimate OF elig-
ibles. a loss OF about IS percent, a
rate which would make the total
registration Of all states somewhat
less than 100000.
Indicated possible exemptions were
IS percent. OF those registered, l.
761. 1s1 are white, 51s,735 negroes,
1882 aliens and 37.054 alien
enemies. These figures do not in
cIude aliens and alien enemies from
West Virginia, not reported
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-09
Cannot Get License To
Wed Unless Registered
Says arizona Official

Phoenix. Ariz. June 9--A war
measure has been put into effect by
clerk J. Z. johnson OF the superior
court, demanding that any man be-
tween the ages OF p and 80 who APP
plies for a marriage license shall eX-
hibit his certificate Of registration for
military service
The registration total OF Maricopa
county. largest in the state except
Cochise. aggregates 5514. including
1856 aliens OF military age and %
alien enemies. Cochise county led
with 500 registrations on the first
day, a large proportion Of the men
employed in the mines and reduction
works at Bisbee. Douglas and Tomb
stone and with a notably large per-
centage OF aliens
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-09

loan bond for cash Friday, other
Mexicans who were associated Win
Francisco Villa in his rsEoluslon a.
nurchasing liberty loan bonds here
Carlos Jauregui, who secured the re-
lease OF villa from jail in Mexico
CITY. after he had been imprisoned
on orders from the late Gen Nietooo
riano Huerta. paid cash Tor SlOoO
worth OF bonds. Manuel NJ Coma
iez. secretary to Hipolito villa. who
was released from custOry by united
States commissioner Samuel L. keHy
last week. after being given a near
ing on a charge Of violation OF me
neutrality law, subscribed Tor SAOV
bond.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-09
PHELPS-DODGE co. BUYS
$500, 600 LIBERTY BONDS

Douglas, Ariz.. June IS. W
French. manager OF the Philps-Dodge
company. operating mines. smelters
and railroads in the southwest an
nounced tonight that the company
would subscribe for 100000 worth
of Liberty bonds TO be credited 70
Arizona and New Mexico.
This subscription viii be in add
ton to the several million dollars
worth previously subscribed for oy
the company through its New York
office and credited TO that state, M
French said.