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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-04-26
Greatest Air Battle Of War hesul's
in Allied Victory
ONLY Two BRITISH WE'RE LOST
HattIing $4,000 Feet In Air, Fiftecn
German Airships Arc Seen to
Crash TO Earth-25 Others
Disabled, Are Lost

Washington, April 25.-The Brit
isb and Germans were fighting hand
IN hand on the west front today and
the battle is going In the Britains
favor.
With the British Armies, April
~ The intensely bitter ground
fighting of the last two days mas
heen reflected in the air, and the
British royal flying corps yesterday
established a new record by bring
ing down forty German machines.
Fifteen of these were actually seen
IA crash. while twenty-five collaps-
ed or fell in spinning nose-dlves,
completely out Of control.
The fights took place fifteen thou
sand feet in the air, from when
distance 1t is barely possible TO see
the ground and wholly Impossible
to see an adversary crash unless
the pilot deliberately follows down.
remarkable part Of yesterday
performance is that only two BRUSH
machines are missing.
Northeast OF Arras in the Cav
relle sector, the Germans threw
arong counter attack against the
British, but the British guns rakto
the German line and drove It PACK
in disorder. since Monday more
than 1000 Germans from numerous
divisions have been made pIisone'
by the British.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-04-26
NAY INCREASE STRENGTH
NAVY; FULL QUOTA ENLISTED

Washington, April 25.-Hearinss
we're concluded by the house naVa
today on the administra-
ton bill to Increase the enlisted
strength Of the navy from S7,ooo 70
10000 and the marine strength
from II 900 to 10000. Consideration
Of the measure by sections will be-
gin tomorrow.
Rear Admiral Palmer told the
committee the naval strength no"
is $4,000 men; that volunteers were
coming in at the rate Of 1000 day
and that unless the bill became 9
law soon the navy would have III
fun quota of men authorized by eh,
listing law and recruiting WouiD
have to cease.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-04-26
parent-Teacher Meeting

The Parent-Teacher ASSOCIATION
will hold its last meeting OF the
wear on Tuesday evening, May l. A
short program will be given and the
annual election of officers will be
held. Representatives reports ana
the annual reports of the association
will be made. A large attendance at
the meeting is expected.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-04-26
Literary League Dinner

The Ladies' Literary League held
10 annual dinner last evening at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs D. X. Cor
don Each member brought a guest
in most cases the member hus-
hand A four course dinner was
served at 7 o'clock the place cards
being flags and patriotic emoiems'
The following program, largely de-
voted to patriotism, was interspers-
cd between courses. Mrs. J. #. Keel
nresident OF the club, presiding.
History Of the L. L. L., Mrs. }.
NJ Cleissner; schools and Military
Training" C. c. Wyandt; early
Abilene History" d. r. Gorden
patriotism of Women Mrs. J. +
Johptz: "our Banquet Members
Al H. Malott; Patriotism Rev
nr. Blayney; Conservation Of
Food" DR.. H. p. Mera; MY Coun'
try" C. E. Rugh. Miss jessie
Arndt and Mrs. Bruce Hurd gave
solos and the entire party sans
America and "star Spangled Ban
ner" The occasion was one OF TN
clubs most enjoyable social affairs
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-04-26
SPECTATORS HOLD $50
MILLION EGGS IN CHICAGO

Chicago. April 25.-Herbert A.
Emerson, investigator Of food con-
d;tions for the state OF New York
reported today that between 3d.
900 600 and s6.O0O.O OO dozen eggs
are being held by spectators IN
Chicago railroad yards in order to
force prices higher.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-04-26
Golden Belt Social Club

Mrs. Ella Roop delightfully."- en-
tertained the members OF her ciup
ON Thursday afternoon at her at
tractive home east of town. Mrs.
Roop was assisted in receiving by
her sister, Mrs. Dora Phillips. The
afternoon affair was a very pleas
ant one, the home was beautiful
with it's abundance of VOTED plants
and flowers. At the close OF the
meeting delicious refreshments we're
served. Mrs. Anthony Berry and
Mrs. John Julian of Wellington, the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Cecilia
Whitehair were club guests. Mrs
Madden will be hostess to the CLUB
at the next regular meeting.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-04-26
GERMANS GATHER IN BRAZIL;
AN INSURRECTlON FEARED

Rio Ianeiro, April %. kilograms
received here from Parana confirm
reports that the Germans in south
ern Brazilian states are coneentrat-
ing in the state of Santa Catharina-
n Is believed a German insurrection
in the south Of imminent
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-04-26
ShatiingeF-HOgan

At seven O'Clock this morning at
the Catholic parsonage occurred the
marriage of Miss Gladys Shadinger
10 Mr.. John Hogan. Father O'Reilley
performed the ceremony after when
the couple went to Salina by auto
where they took the afternoon tram
for Denver. The bride is one OF ADJ
lene's most popular girls. She is a
graduate of the Abilene high school
with the class of 1918 and has Tor
the last two years been employed
in Cases store Mr.. Hogan attended
the Abilene public and high schools
and for the past several years has
been employed in the Union Pacific
freight depot here. Mr.. and Mrs
Hogan will live in their new home
on East Enterprise street.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-04-26
a. 900. 900 900 BOND BILL
IS SIGNED BY PRESIDENT

Washington, April 25.-President
Wilson signed the seven billion dol
lar bond issue bill today and 1t is
now a law.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-04-26
School Picnic

Friday marked the closing OF the
pixie school east of town and prov
cd to be, as usual, one OF the de-
lightful spring affairs among the
residents Of the district This year
the entertainment varied nttle
from usual as it was in charge OF
the energetic members Of the Gold
en- Belt Social club who all came
dressed as school girls of we olden
days." Much merriment was had by
the various girlish costumes donned
nv the women, and braided hair, with
huge bows of bright ribbons were
much in evidence A picnic dinner
was served at noon and the young
folks enjoyed the afternoon with
games and other amusements. me
teacher, Miss Jennie Sheets, has
closed very successful term OF
school. She has given entire satls-
faction and it is to be regretted
that she is not returning next year
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-04-26
Mrs. Guernsey Wins

At Washington yesterday MIS-
George Thacher Guernsey Of indie
incidence. Kan, was elected presi-
dent general of the Daughters OF the
American Revolution for the next
three years, over three opponents
by a majority of fifty-eight on the
first ballot. Mrs. Guernsey received
s77 votes; Mrs. George c. Squires'
Of Minnesota, 1885, Mrs. John Miller
Horton. of New York, 2S5; and Mrs
James Hamilton Lewis, of Illinois
161. Mrs. Guernsey visited the ADJ
.lene D. A. R. chapter few weeks
ago and impressed the members mere
as exceptionally we'll qualified lot
the position. 1t is a real honor TOT
Kansas. She was candidate three
wears ago and defeated but won
handsomely this time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-04-26
L. G. C.'s Meet

The L. C. C.'s met with Mrs.
Frank Whiteley at her home north
east of town Thursday, April ~.
The meeting was opened with
America" Nearly all the members
responded to roll call. The follow
ing program was then given: song
Mrs. Noel; Music, Mrs. Callahan;
Music, Violet Whitley; Song, Star
spangled Banner" by the clup.
Mrs. Roemer of Abilene and Mrs.
John Murphy of Chapman were
visitors. Refreshments were served.
Club adjourned to meet with Mrs.
John Haslour May 3.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-04-26

The Garfield Mothers CLUB meet
ing held Thursday had a large at
tendance of mothers present These
officers we're elected for next year
Mrs Beagle, president; Mrs. NJ.
Smith. first vice president; Mrs
overill second vice president; Miss
Tuu secretary; Miss Cutler treas
rrsr. Mrs. Rugh, representative
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-04-26
SOCIAL DOINCS OF THE WEEK
Citx Eederation Elects

Mrs. ]. E. Johntz was reelected
president Of the City Federation at
the annual election held yesterday.
other officers elected were: Mrs. II.
A Anderson, vice president; Mrs.
Fl. E. Ackers, secretary; Miss Ger
trude Cough, treasurer Miss Ida
Romig. auditor. The members OF the
federation voted to support the Red
Cross movement here and will offer
financial aid as well rs that of &C
the service in the society.
Mrs. r. Waring will entertain the
Il. MS tomorrow afternoon.
Coffenberger-Woo lverton
The marriage of Miss Sadie Cot
fenberger and MIR. Clifford Wool
yerton took place Monday evening
at $3.50 at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
II. G. Kendall of Beloit. The couple
was married by Mrs. d. Cooper, the
probate Judge at Beloit and an old
friend of Mr. Woolverton. Both
Young people are well known here.
The bride was one of the young
business women of the city and
has lived here all her life. MT.
Woolyerton is a barber and owns
an interest in the William Fletcher
barber shop on Second street.
The Social Hour club held most
delightful session at the home OF
Mrs. Chas. Murphy south OF town
Tuesday afternoon Election OF Of
ficers resulted as follows: President
Mrs. Bay Buck; vice president, Mrs.
Elizabeth Ross; secretary, Mrs.
Edith Sexton; treasurer, Mrs. Olive
Korn. flower committee, Mrs. May
TAYLOR. Mrs. May Buck Mrs. Alice
Lands Johnson joined the club,
making the membership eighteen
which is the limit of members Mrs.
Chas. Waddle of Kipp was a guest
OF Mrs. Murphy at this meeting. A
delicious luncheon was served. A
number of members were absent
owing to the measles but those pres
ent had an enjoyable time. The
next meeting will be with Mrs. Ellz-
abeth Ross and Mrs. Agnes Ross,
May 8.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-04-26
q q q

Invitations have been issued by
Mr.. and Mrs Robert c. Martin OF
Gypsum for the wedding Of their
daughter. Matte Belle, to Mr.. John
Major of Carlton, Wednesday even
ing, May 9Th.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-04-26
Stoddard-Bishop

Announcement of the wedding on
April 10 Of Miss Alice Gordon Stod-
dard formerly of this city, to Mr..
Sherman Bishop of Naples, n. y,
has been received by friends here.
Mrs. Bishop is the daughter OF T. j.
Stoddard. formerly manager OF the
Abilene Milling company here. She
attended school here and moved
with her father to Naples when he
left here number of years ago
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-20
TURKS WON BACK GROUND.
After British Had Made Considerable
Gains Near Kut -el- -Amara.

London, Feb. 20.--British troops on the
left bank of the Tigris river in Mesopo
tamia took the offensive on Saturday
afternoon against the Turkish positions
at Sannaiyat, says British Official
statement issued yesterday, and occupied
two Turkish front lines on frontage OF
$50 yards and $40 yards, respectively
The Turks launched two heavy counter
attacks apd forced back the British right
wing to its original line. The British
left wing repulsed Turkish counter at
tack, but when night came the troops
were withdrawn from their newly won
positions.
The statement follows:
"On the afternoon of Saturday an as
sault was made on the Sannaiyat posi-
ton on the left bank of the Tigris, and
the enemy's two front lines were occupied
on frontage of $50 yards and $40 yards,
respectively.
1.-TWO heavy Turkish counter attacks
were launched, the first one hour and the
second one and half hours after we
had obtained possession of these trenches.
The former counter attack was repulsed,
but the latter was partly successful and
forced our right back to the original line.
Our left, however, held on until dusk,
when 1t was withdrawn under cover of
our artillery barrage.
''On the south bank of the Tigris, west
of the Shumran bend, further progress
has been made"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-20
MUST GIVE WRITTEN ORDER
In Order to Close Public Places for Quar-
antine Purposes.

Rutland, Feb. Although orders of
the health officer, DIR. F. GebharNit, were
in force Sunday prohibiting all gather
ings in public places owing to the prevail
ing epidemic of scarlet fever, services
were held in the three Catholic churches
as usual. The disregard OF the order
was referred to Attorney General H. G.
Barber of Rrattleboro and States Attor-
ney C. V. Poulin yesterday had a con
ference with DIR. c. $. Caverly, president
of the state board Of health, relative to it,
After a lengthy session, Mr.. Poulin
gave out a statement, in which he said
that il had been discovered that the ofli
cial notice to the clergy and others had
been insufficient. The law prescribed that
a written notice shall be given, while the
notice was issued through the newspapers
only. A written notice, 10 be served By
police officers on ministers, proprietors Of
theatres. the superintendent Of schools
and others, was prepared yesterday.
The fever situation is improving here.
Only three new cases have developed in
- hours. and all are in houses already
under quarantine.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-20

tion from the units logically belonging
to the broader federal jurisdiction; and
Whereas, The establishment OF some
reasonable line of division, giving to the
states sole taxing authority below such
line, and to the federal government sole
taxing authority above such line, would
cure much of the trouble existing be-
cause of conflict of jurisdiction between
states; would relieve the tension be-
tween federal and state governments; /;
would result in great economy In the ad-
ministration of the tax; and would re-
lieve the growing dissatisfaction on the
part of the taxpayer resulting from lrri-
tating and expensive duplication OF ac-
counts and reports and double taxation;
now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of
Representatives, That we respectfully
urge action by the Congress of the Unit
ed States and the legislatures of the sew
eral states, to the effect that the federal
income and inheritance tax law be
amended so that upon acceptance and
compliance by the different states, the
federal tax will be withdrawn upon in
comes and estates which reasonably and
logically should be reserved for purposes
of state revenue; and be it further
Resolved, That concerted and uniform
action on the part Of the state is of such
vital Importance that we recommend the
holding OF congress of the states to
consider the subject of federal encroach
ment upon state sources of revenue, with
the object of adopting and urging upon
the Congress of the United States a def
mite policy in the segregation of state
and federal revenue; and be it further
Resolved, That copy of these resolu-
tions be forthwith transmitted by the
secretary of the Senate to the president
of the Senate of the United States and
to the speaker of the House OF Repre- |
sentatives OF the United States; a copy |
hereof to each member of Congress from
the state of Vermont, and copy to the |
president of the Senate and to the speak |
ar of the House of Representatives of |
zach of the state legislatures in session
1T this time.
Just two bills of l3 considered at the /
afternoon session of the House yesterday |
brought forth anv discussion, II. l45, re-
,uring the tax commissioner to furnish
notices to licensees, heretofore furnished
w the board of license commissioners,
icing ordered to lie when Mr.. Cudworth
# Londonderry informed the body that
le had discovered what appeared to him
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-20
CANDY KITCHEN SOLD.
]. z. Ward Buys Business and Plans Ex-
tensive Changes.

The Barre Candy Kitchen in the East
man block on North Main street has beer
purchased by j. E. Ward of 80 East
street, and Mr.. Ward took possession Of
the store yesterday afternoon. The store
has been owned by members of the Mas
colt family for l6 years. being lately
owned by John Mascot, who was repre-
sented in the transfer by John Tryforos
Mr.. Mascot is in Greece.
The new proprietor has had a good
deal of experience in the candy business,
having been a travelling salesman for w.
ID. Quimby & Co., chocolate manufactur-
ers of Boston, for the past IL years, hav-
ing his territory through Vermont and
New Hampshire and visiting many of
the leading candy stores in those two
states. In that long service he has had
an opportunity to observe how the best
candy stores are conducted.
Mr.. Ward has engaged a competent
man to have the active management of
the store while he is on the road for the
Quimby company, the manager coming
to Barre after experience in one of the
largest candy stores in New England.
Later Mr.. Ward intends to have a candy
maker who is at work for Boston candy
firm and he intends TO manufacture choc-
olates in Barre. The work OF repairing
the store will be started al once, new
fixtures will be on the way in a few
iays. and Mr.. Ward intends to put the
store in first class condition. The new
proprietor has wide acquaintance in
Barre and vicinity and his many friends
viii hope for a full measure of success
FOR him.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-20
Injured Ma s ound Under
Barre E s lelsea r. r.
s rack
HIS BACK SEEMED
TO BE INJURED
Supposition is That the Man
Fell From the
Track

| Railroad men aboard quarry train
which started out for Milestone hill soon
after the noon hour to-day found man
lying on the ice under the steel trestle
just north Of Ayers street. The train
men signalled the engineer to stop and
few moments later they were carrying
the man from the ice TO the b. Il c. rail-
road spur which shoots across South
Main street into Mill street. The man
was in semi-conscious state and ap-
peared to have sustained an injury to
his back. Over his right eye there was
a deep cut and the train crew came to
the conclusion that he had fallen from
the trestle to the ice distance of rs
feet or more.
Efforts to identify the man had proved
unsuccessful later in the afternoon. An
ambulance was summoned TO the south
end and the injured stranger was re-
moved to the City hospital He is a man
OF medium height and wore blue suit
A heavy flannel shirt, red sweater and
service rubbers and leggings completed
his garb. Tobacco, mittens and few
trinkets made up the inventory of his
pockets and there was nothing that
would help to establish his identity
Soon after the body was removed from
the ice, w. F. Harvey came up in an au-
tomobile. After ascertaining what had
happened, he notified Alderman A. Z.
Bruce, who, in turn, called at police head
quarters and told Chief Sinclair what
had happened. Together the alderman
and the chief hurried to the south end.
The stranger seemed to rally from his
stupor at intervals and talked wildly.
He refused to give his name or to indi
cate how he had happened to be on the
ice. When the chief attempted to aid
him in reaching his feet, he complained
loudly of pains in his back
Granite workers in a nearby shed who
were attracted TO the scene, said that a
man whose description tailed with that
of the form on the track was seen with
another stranger just before the o'clock
sounded They were of the
opinion that the stranger was on the
.restle when the train came along and
hat in his eagerness to dodge the loco
motive he climbed too near the edge and
ell off. His companion had disappeared
when the train crew, descending the rath-
n precipitous bank which skirts the
rack pulled the body away from the
ee Had the man sustained a fall few
inches farther down the trestle he would
ave landed in the water, which flows
Witty at depth of five or six feet at
hat point.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-20
FORMERLY RESIDED IN BARRE.
Mrs. Priscilla Dickey Died in Manchester,
N. H.. Last Night.

Mrs. Priscilla Dickey, former resi-
dent of Barre, died in Manchester, n. H.,
last night around IL o'clock, according TO
tidings received in Barre by her son and
daughter. Riley Burgess of the Mont
pelier road, and Mrs. William Gilbertson
of Eastern avenue. Mrs. Dickey, who
had resided for some time in the home
Of her daughter, Mrs. Lucy Bruin, had
been in failing health for nearly year.
She was 81 years old and a native 6f
Garland. Ne. Resides the son and two
daughters already mentioned, she leaves
second son. Joseph Burgess, who is a
resident of Belfast, Me. Mrs. Dickey re-
sided in Barre for several years, making
her home with Mrs. Gilbertson until she
went to Manchester TO live some four
years ago.
Mrs. Gilbertson went TO Manchester
this morning. and she expects 70 accom-
pany the, body 10 Barre tomorrow. II
is expected that the funeral win be held
at the Gilbertson home Wednesday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-20
BIG SUIT SETTLED.
And Neither Party Can Again Bring Up
the Action.

Manchester, n. H., Feb. 20.-The $780,
600 alienation suit brought against Ned
Fletcher of Deerfield by William c.
Clark, who for eight years was mayor
of this city. was settled at the Hills
borough county court house yesterday.
Clarke lost the suit. He will not recover
dollar
The court record was marked neither
party" meaning that both sides agree
never to reopen the case. An effort
was made to settle the matter on a
cash basis, but overtures to that end
by counsel for the former mayor were
fatty rejected by Fletcher's attorneys.
AS result Mr.. Clarke must meet the
legal fees of his counsel, David W. Per-
kins, and Fletcher will pay his lawyers.
Alvin C. Lucier and jeremiah j. Doyle of
Nashua.
At the conclusion of the settlement,
Fletcher left the court room and walked
UP Elm street, the main street of the
city. with Mrs. Elvira Chase Clarke, the
mayors former wife, on his arm.
The suit was brought by the former
mayor in September. Dispositions were
later taken of witnesses, including the
principal witnesses. Mrs. Clarke had OBJ
tanned divorce at the May term of the
superior court, and Clarke petitioned
the court to reopen the case and set
aside the decree. His petition was de-
MED
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-20
"WE WANT BREAD"
"WE'RE STARVING"
CRIED THE WOMEN
Several Hundred From Tenement Dis
trict Invaded New York City Hall
To-day and Presented De-
mands.

New York, Feb. 20. The cry of house.
wives unable to meet the advancing cost
of food was heard in the city's seat OF
government to-day when several hundred
women from the tenement districts
stormed the city hall, screaming, 1--WE
want bread"
They came to place their plight before
Mayor Mitchell. Many carried babies
and they swarmed up the steps and tried
to push into the building, Policemen
shut the gates and reserves were rushed
to the scene and restored order.
The leader, Mrs. Ida Harris, and three
other women we're allowed to enter and
await the mayor, who had not then ar
rived. "We are starving" Mrs. Harris
told the mayors bodyguard. 1--WE want
help from the mayor. We will not be
for what happens if we don't
get it,"