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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
ASKING PRICE FIXING.

A rev days ago we Dfeulcleu ludt
the east would begin demanding that
the price of wheat be fixed absolute
ly and that the farmers be compelled
TO sell 1t has already commenced
A Boston paper after noting the 81
minimum figure for wheat to the
farmer says: "How much more than
that is the farmer to be permitted to
charge? To how much higher a price
IL he to be permitted to force it, by
storing his grain and withholding Ii
from the market? There is no use
in saying that farmers would not do
such a thing. They would do 1t just
as quickly as the cold storage ware
houses would do it; or anybody else,
In fact, they are even now doing it
and are preparing to do il on great
err scale We are told that in some
Western states farmers are refusing
offers OF from 1928 to $3.50 a bush
ell for wheat, and that they are build
ing vast bins and barns for the stor-
age of it until such time as they can
get whatever they demand for it.
That, we submit, should not be per-
mitted There should be some pro-
vision in this bill to prevent it.
II is not believed that the food die
tator will ever fix prices or be given
that powerful you cannot tell what
may result from the clamor from the
consuming end of the country which
considerably outvotes the agricultur-
al west in congress.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09

Manhattan Republic; Senator
Lodge of Massachusetts has present
ed figures in the senate which show
that, using the population figures for
January l, 1917, of the World Alma
mac as basis, the military quota for
the draft of 3 southern states per
10000 of population amounts to but
81, while for ~ northern states it is
800. or nearly "a per cent more. Ger
tainly congress should make a care
full investigation of this matter There
should be no doubt. whatever, of the
honesty Of the draft proceedings.
- ~ -
Clay Center Times: Not infre-
quently people who are opposed to the
war make the charge that England
is doing nothing in the war. has fur
nished few fighters and is now ex-
pecting the United States to come
over and do England's fighting for
her Along that line. the United
states, with over 100 900, 900 people,
is somewhat worked up over furnish
ing 100000 men and We all know how
that quota is affecting all of us. Eng
land, with far from as large a popu-
lation, has furnished 100000 men.
not to speak of the men in the navy.
and this does not include the fighters
from the colonies. For one man of
our 100000. England has furnished
proportionately about ] 5. When the
United States has sent to the front
about 100000 men. We will have
done what England has done There
is nothing TO the argument that Eng
land is not doing its share, both with
men and money
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09

w. A. Betz writes from Calgary.
Canada We do not wish to miss a
single issue Of the Reflector as it is
hearing from home folks. which We
are thankful for
Evening star., 1917-05-20
otherwise follow in consequence of her
course.
Chance of q Greek Republic.

Chance of q Greek Republic.
A Greek republic. headed by Venice
los. whose loyalty to the allies is be-
yond question, might escape the loss
of territory to Bulgaria. to Serbia. TO
Italy. which cannot. it would now seem.
be escaped in any other way.
So far as 1t is now possible to Judge.
there is little chance of a major opera
ton in the Balkans this year. unless
the Russian situation totally changes
or the pressure in the west is so great
that Germany has to recall all her di-
visions and also call upon Austria to
give her Austrian troops now support
ing the Bulgarians. II this should
happen, it is far from improbable that
Bulgaria might consent to make q sep
arate peace; nor is it more improbable
that Turkey. now that Russia has re-
nounced her claim upon CONSTANT
nople, might also change sides. But
these are considerations of remoter
bearing. The change of sides by Bull
garia and Turkey would put a wholly
different aspect on the war. But 1T
would be idle to expect this on the face
of evidence that is now at hand. for 1t
is at least as reasonable to expect
Teutonic drive which may roll Sar-
rail back upon Saloniki.
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G. W. U. Notes.

Miss Hester Irene Munger recently
spent a week in Boston with Miss Gen.
evieve Frizzell, attending commence
ment exercises at the MASSACHUSETTS
Institute of Technology.
Sigma Kappa recently entertained
Mrs. Cardwell and Miss Carrie Blair OF
Danville. Va. at luncheon.
Zeta Chapter OF Sigma Kappa re-
eft of charity.
r. Allen Stephens. one of the national
officers of Kappa Sigma. recently paid
Alpha Eta Chapter a short visit whfie
en- route from Chicago to New YORK.
He was graduated from the George
Washington University Law School in
1901.
Mai. r. f. Nickles, who has been
living at Kappa Sigma Fraternity house
has left for Florida as an agent Tor
the Department of Justice.
Capt j. w. Wright of New York, who
reorganized Kappa Sigma Fraternity
during the nineties, recently was en-
tertained by the local chapter.
Chi Deuteron Charge of Theta Delta
Chi recently held an informal dance
at the fraternity house
Il. B. Lake. 'ls. and r. Wright. mem
bers of Theta Delta Chi, are going To
Montana to farm for the summer.
Sigma Chi recently held dance at
the chapter house.
The George Washington University
Players recently were entertained at
an informal dance in the chapter rooms
of Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity.
Regulation of fraternity rushing"
was considered at a meeting OF the
Interfraternity Association. Most fra
ternity members favor forbiddinE
rush" smokers and other parties dur
ing the first two weeks or month Of
college life and then having a short
rush" period. at the end Of which bids
would be mailed by the various frater-.
mites to those students whom they
were eager to have become membsrA
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IN THE SCHOOLS.

All attention is now centered on the
annual competitive drill of the high
school cadets. to be held tomorrow and
Tuesday. This, and the apnual review.
to be held during the early part OF
June. are the last and most important
events of the year for the cadets.
& q = 4
Alumni of Business High School are
to hold their annual meeting in the as
sembly hall of Business June 20. at
1880 pm. Officers are to be elected
and an entertainment provided.
IS Is n y
That all parents and teachers or
Southwest Washington should enter .
Red Cross working organization was
urged at a recent meeting of the
Greenleaf ParentTeacher Association.
held in the Greenleaf building. DIR.
Helen F. Perkins told of osteopathic
treatment.
$ ss 4: se
The official program which is to be
distributed at the competitive drill to-
morrow was made up by members OF
the advertising and salesmanship
classes of Business.
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Germans Suffer
Greatly in West.

be the most important. for here Field
Marshal Won Hindenberg is endeavor-
ing with all his power to Illustrate at
tempts of French and British armies to
continue their successful offensives
which began with the first signs of
spring.
The German commander is declared
to have moved fully 100000 troops from
the eastern arenas to fill the fearful
gaps which have been cut into his
picked troops in the west Though this
weakens the eastern front from mill
tary standpoint, there are but few fears
in Germany that Russian drive will
be started shortly. 1t is deemed in
finitely more important to check the
French and British.
The task of the allies in the west as
a consequence of the German COM
mander's action assumes staggering
proportions II they continue to carry
out their plans of advancing The Ger
mans have suffered losses to the extent
of 250.0O0 on the western line in April
and May, 1t Is declared, and a large
proportion of the forces moved from
the east undoubtedly will be used to
bolster up the mangled divisions which
have borne the brunt of the fighting
Possibly, the most significant feature
of recent developments is the increased
burning of towns behind the German
lines. Though the Germans have
brought up thousands of reinforcements,
the German commander may feel that
lit is only a question of time until the
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rHE suspA4 STAR NAsA1Nu1uN D. g. MAY 70 s1yl7-pARr

British and French completely under
mine his present lines Of defense, and
therefore is preparing for further re-
ttrement. The British are about to
flank the Drocourt-Queantl line. and II
this strategical line is pierced or turn
ed. then the Won Hindenberg defense
lines must fall back. The French and
British. however. continue their sue
cessful gnawing into enemy positions
both to the north and south of ST.
Quentin. The British during the week
recaptured Bullecourt after the fiercest
fighting Of the war. Day after day,
night after nfght-constantly. in fact
burg and the khaki-clad warriors Of
Gen. Haig have struggled here.
X *
Fifteen German attacks were deliver
ed in the past week-an Of stupendous
proportions. Fiji
Many Teutonic teen times, save
A44, rl, in isolated in
oA' oneeAeu' stances. the ad-
vancing hosts Of Won Hindenburg were
riddled. British casualties also have
been extremely heavy during the fight
ing. but that Gen. Haig kept at it until
the ruins were within his grasp indi-
Gates the British determination to keep
on despite the odds. Berlins admits the
evacuation of this important strategical
point. The British in this section are
but two miles from Queant, the south
ern pivot of the Drocourt-Queant line,
and it appears extremely likely that
this position soon will fall into the
hands of Haig. To the north, between
the Scarpe and Gravelle, the British
have been forced to meet several seri-
Gus German counter attacks, but inva-
riably the Germans have been turned
back, except In cases where the battle
ebbed and flowed, the Germans gaining
small positions, then losing them in
the face of enemy counter attacks.
British also have seized the important
town OF Roeux, while their lines have
been drawn closer about Lens. This
town is said to have been fired by the
Teutons. and this act may be but pre-
liminary to evacuation. for the strategi-
cal position Of the Germans in this par
ticular section is anything but satis-
factory to the general safety Of the
Teutonic armies defending it.
On that section of the battle line to
the south of Laon. the fiercest fighting
has been going on in the region of the
Chemin des Danes. all sections VT
which now are held by the French. The
crown prince has hurled legion after
legion into the fray in the hope Of max
ing material gains against the French.
He has failed. The conflict for the past
several days has been particularly Sc
we're north Of Rheims, near Maisons de
Champagne, at Braye- EN- -Laonnois and
Moulin de LaffauX. The Germans have
continued to deliver massed attacks in
these particular sections, and it is de-
clared they have been moved down in
swaths over wide territory.
According to British military experts
it makes little difference to the French
and British whether they advance or
not as long as the Germans continue to
counter attack in such number and in
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Golden Moments Gone.

The only other line of advance open
to the allies is due eastward toward
Adrianople. along the railroad between
the Aegean sea and the Rhodoptan
mountains: but this is long. difficult
line, holding out very little hope of
successful campaign SO long as the
allies are resolved to hold the whole
front from Valona to the Struma.
Conceivably Sarrail means now to re-
peat his operation Of 1916 and try to
advance from Monastir over the Ba-
buna pass and up the Vardar valley
into southern Serbia. The fighting SO
far reported would point to such a de-
sire. but the country is very difficult
advance in this direction-even IL it
were successful-is relatively SO small
that it is hard to believe that Sarrail
means to go beyond making demon
hold German divisions in the Balkans
or to exert pressure upon the Bulga-
rians for political ends. IL they have
already been deserted by their German
the Austrian allies.
The golden moments in tho Balkans,
SO far as the allies are concerned, seem
to have gone. The chance of inter-
rupting communications between Ber-
when the collapse of Rumania gave the
central powers other lines of commu-
nication besides that which passes
through Belgrade. Nish and Sofia and
Is. tneOretlCallS lcdSt, open TO an at
tack by an army coming up out of
Saloniki.
The situation in Greece is worth pass
Ing notice, because unless all signs fail
we shall presently see new effort to
upset King Constantine. 1t is an open
secret that he would have been de-
posed by the allies but for the objec-
tions Of the car. who was supported
rather alphabetically by the British
royal family for a time.
With the coming of Lloyd George the
British attitude changed utterly. From
that moment the British government
was satisfied to see Constantine de-
throned. as was the French govern
ment. but the veto of the cxar prevent
ed this last year. Now that the car
has gone there is strong reason for be-
lieying that we may see a new revolu-
tion in Greece, the establishment of
Greek republic and the eventual pass
ing Of the control Of Greek affairs from
the hands of Constantine to those of
Venizelos. This would no longer have
a great meaning in the war. but it
might mean the salvation of Greece
from many Of the evils which may
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the German government that Teutonic
efforts to end the war with the Slavs will
succeed. Germany has hoped, almost
against hope, for the past several weeks
that the revolution eventually would lead
to a declaration Of separate peace. The
first pronunciamentos Of Russian radicals
strengthened the German conviction.
AS was believed, the German imperial
chancellor, Won Bethmann Hollweg, dis
cussed peace terms in his speech before
the reichstag, in SO far as they might per-
tain to Russia. He declared:
further bloodshed and renounces all vio-
lent plans Of conquest for herself: II she
wishes to restore durable relations Of
peaceful life side by side with US. then
surely 1t is matter of course that we,
as we share this wish, will not disturb
the permanent relationship in the future
and will not render its development i'm
possible by demands which. indeed, do
not accord with the freedom Of nations
and would deposit in the Russian nation
the germ Of enmity." (Thunderous ap-
plause0
This statement coming, as it did.
when he absolutely refused to discuss
general war aims OF the German gov
ernment. only emphasizes the impor-
tance which the Germans attach to an
agreement with Russia. However,
there is growing belief among certain
German elements, particularly the So
cialists. that Germany never will be
able to disassociate Russia from her
allies. no matter how great Russian in
ternal discord.
Evening star., 1917-05-20
National Law School Notes.

The studies of several of the students
of the National University Law School
have been interrupted by military duty.
In the training camp at Fort Myer are
gineer Corps: Charles E. Quirollo. infan-
try; Elmer N. May, cavalry. John F.
Humer has been examined for commits
sion in the Signal Corps and Earl Hamil-
ton Smith has been taking the quarter
masters course. Joseph F. Randall, Guy
Mason and D. L. Maxson are awaiting de-
tail to various branches Of the service.
Clayton E. Bigg has already Joined the
Marine Corps.
Clayton E. Bigg, Ralph ]. Cogswell and
Guy Mason, being ready to graduate and
subject to military call at any time. were
among the representatives OF the school
who took the special examination last
week for admission to the bar.
The school year of the various classes
is now being concluded by the subjects
of bills and notes for the first year by
Justice Siddons; common law pleading for
the second year by Prof. Keigwin: con-
stitutional law for the third year by Prof.
Putney. and admiralty law for the post
examinations will bkgin tomorrow and
will continue throughput the week.
Plans are already beng drawn for the
annual graduation exsfcises, which will
be held on the evening Of June 10 at the
New National Theater. The closing ban
quet of the first-year class will
be held on the evening of May 20 NJ the
New Ebbitt Hotel. Arrangements are
being made by Messrs. MacCullen, chair
man; Abe Resh and Turin B. Boone.
Dean Carusi and the faculty are now
preparing for the summer school. to which
will be added special course of military
law.
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Austria's Demand
Undoubtedly Met.


tria's demand for an expression Of a
policy of separate peace without an
nexations or indemnities in so far as
Russia is concerned has been needed
by the German government. During
recent days there have been continued
reports of the disaffection Of Austria
and her desire to effect a separate
peace with Russia. When Emperor
Charles government first enunciated
such a policy there went up hue and
cry among the junkers all over Ger
many against Austria's action. 1t was
declared that announcements of this
characted should be left with the Prus-
sian government in Berlin. Now that
Germany follows Austria in this policy.
the central powers are placed on record.
Nothing evil from a Teutonic stand
point can come from the pronuncia-
mento. On the other hand. Won Beth
mann Hollweg's speech merely lifts
the Teutonic sail. SO that IL favorable
wind does come from the east Germany
will be ready.
Germany's announcement also comes
as sap to Austrian vanity. 1t will do
much to allay the feeling in Austria that
Germany has ulterior aims in so far as
Austria Is concerned and will be quick
to pursue any policy in which she sees a
trian aspirations.
According to advices which have
reached the Vatican the demand for a
peace is growing in Austria TO such
an extent that all classes are practi-
cally united. The Vatican, 1t Is declared,
expects to be the medium through which
some peace move will be inaugurated
| by Austria in the near future.
If discomfort prevails in Austria, tn"
| same may be true in Bulgaria and Tur-
key. Bulgarian socialists on their way
to the Stockholm conference declared
that the people of Bulgaria were COM
pletely weary of the war and were de-
manding conclusion of the struggle.
Just how long they will continue in
their apparently passive attitude, OF
course. is not known. but should Aus
| tria act 1t undoubtedly would follow
that a hue and cry would be set up in
Bulgaria. the proportions of which
could not be ignored by the govern
| ment.
| That the Turks also are looking for
! ward toward an end to the struggle is
indicated by several reports which have
emanated from Constantinople and other
sources indicating that Turkey is ready
to offer free use OF the Dardenelles to
Russia. opening the straits to all classes
of vessels. and enter friendly negotia.
! tons as to the future of Armenia. if
Evening star., 1917-05-20
Georgetown Law School.

At a meeting of the Carroll Law
Club Tuesday evening theses on legal
subjects were read by John NJ. Darwin.
T. e. Clark and Walter B. Henretty.
The Massachusetts, Club met Friday
evening and passed resolutions COM
mending the action of Representative
Gardner in resigning from the House
and joining the army. meetinf, is to
be held Friday evening, when a COM
mittee, appointed last Friday, will
bring in suitable resolutions bearing
on Mr.. Gardner's action for consid-
GRAFTON of the club.
Georgetown University Law School last
year, has been appointed clerk to the
committee which will go to Russia,
headed by Elihu Root.
have written to Gov. Beeckman, tender
ing their services, through the state, to
the country for services in the war
The freshman class held meeting
ports from committees of the social
functions held during the winter
wound up it's business affairs.
Redmond $. Brewer of the class OF
1915 was a visitor at the school last
week. Mr.. Brewer is practicing law in
Kansas City.
Elmer Beach, also a member of the
class of 1915, was appointed assistant
paymaster in the navy last week.
Jesse c. Adkins. assistant attorney
general: Daniel w. O'Donoghue and
Henry II. Cover have been appointed
by Dean Hamilton as committee TO
judge the papers submitted by the post
graduate class on legal subject. The
winner will receive the George E. Ham
ilton prize awarded annually for the
best thesis on a legal subject.
Examination dates have been an
nounced, as follows: First-year class
May 81, torts; June 2, domestic rela-
tions, sales and bailments. Second-year
class: May 2s. equity and bankruptcy:
June 1, evidence. Third-year class:
May 26, evidence; May 90. corporations.
At the special bar examination held
last Sunday at Georgetown University
Law School, which was open to all
senior law students who have been
called into active military duty. TWEEN
ty-five students of Georgetown took the
examination. They were Messrs. Can
ter, Harvey. Cogswell. Estopinal. Har-
ness. Halsey. Meade. Rosenfeld. Cronin,
Bachrach, Weems. Rickard, Donohue.
Lancaster. Alvey. mccarthy. Steinman
Vandoren, Reidy. Ruffner, Morganstau,
Jynch Borrks Mcdonald and Neal.
Evening star., 1917-05-20

such formation. It fo believed by the
allied commanders that the German
losses will go farther toward the con
clusion OF the war than will be an Of
fensive at the present juncture. How
ever. it must not be understood that
the French and British are standing
here and one there shows that in the
terrible conflict the general result is
steady allied progress. The Germans
are falling back and. furthermore, suf-
munitions. Plainly the tide of battle
is in favor of the allies Sensational
events may be expected on the western
front in the next two months. the one
believed to be most imminent being
the German withdrawal from France
for better fortified lines established in
Belgium.
Cen. cadorna, commander in chief of
some tremen-
Italians Deliver dous blow $
Tremendous Blows. An.t RAN. on
the Julian front to the north of Gorizia.
Following several days bombardment
italian infantry moved forward and
have succeeded in capturing number
of important mountain heights. In addi-
tion to about 5000 prisoners. The blows Of
the Italians are keenly felt. and ac-
cording to some advices, they were not
expected by the Austrians, who were
slow to reply to the heavy artillery hre
of the Italians.
The Julian front lies to the north
of Gorilla, but the Austrians have re-
newed the battle to the south OF
Gorizia, striking at the Italians on the
Carso plateau. where 1t may be ex-
pected that Cen. Cadorna will initiate
a drive for Triest at any moment.
Triest is one of the two objectives of
the Italians in past and present cam
paigns, Trent being the other. Triest
is the greatest Austrian seaport on the
Adriatic, and as a consequence its fall
tria.
There are no signs that the Italians
intend to lessen their activities in the
Isonzo region, though an Austrian Of
fensive in the Trentino may hinder to
considerable extent their operations
Gorizia.
There has been sharp fighting be-
tween the French, British and Serbians
and Bulgarians on the Macedonian
front. The Serbians have succeeded in
capturing several important enemy
directed innumerable attacks at the
French with the hope of regaining
positions lost in recent fighting, but
Paris declares that the French have
remained firm.
British have scored the chief gains
of the week, seizing Bulgarian trench
lines between Lake Dorian and the
River Vardar. also capturing Kjupri
and trenches on two-mile front
southwest of Eernekeoi. Bulgarian at
tacks have been universally repulsed,
according to allied reports.