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Abilene weekly reflector., 1917-04-05

In chapel Friday Mr.. Stacey talk.
ed ON the feasibility of wrecking OF
Garfield building, giving the rea-
sons supporting such course and
also those against it.
The understanding was that were
none of the 100000 used for
grounds, it could all be used to
build building large enough to
house the six grades of Garfield and
the high school also. The idea in
this is that it would serve the two
purposes of saving the entire 500
coo for the building and preserving
the central location.
The difficulty with this is that
the people do not realize to how
great an extent the grades need
more room. BY the law under which
the bonds were voted none of the
$4,000 may be used for the site
but it may be bought from the
money yearly appropriated by the
school board.
He gave this talk that the stu
dents of the high school might un-
derstand the situation more fully.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1917-04-05
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GRADE NEWS
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Mckinley


The Mothers club met Wednes.
day afternoon at o'clock. The
following program was given: Grade
exercise by Miss Darlingtons room
Paper THE Punishment That Edu-
cates,' Miss Woodman; Discussion
led by Mrs. Childs; Victrola music
furnished by Mrs. Johntz. Each
member of the club was given a
small flag to wear
The Mothers club has offered a
second prize, Mckinley banner. to
stimulate interest in the contest for
the best representation at the meet
ings of the club. The first prize, a
picture, was offered some time ago
The pupils are donating money
for a fund to purchase a flag for
each room in the building.
Lincoln
The pupils salute the flag each
morning as they stand in line be-
fore entering and are learning the
flag ritual. They plan to give an
outdoor patriotic program some
soon.
The cement forms around the
new flower beds were put in Thurs
day
The fifth and sixth grades are
studying basketry under Miss Ellis
direction.
Bernard Erwin is i'll with pneu-
monia.
Mrs. Fox demonstrated the use of
he spinning wheel TO the pupils Of
he fourth and fifth grade geography |
,lasses Tuesday morning. She also
old them about the cultivation of
,otton. This came in connection
With their study of cotton and
'reated a desire to grow some cot
on. Each member Of the class will
,iant few of the seeds which they
lave and watch them develop.
The Mothers club will meet Fri
lay, April 6, at the school house
rhe program will be announced
ater
Abilene weekly reflector., 1917-04-05
DO You Know


That our curriculum includes
forty subjects in four courses2
That we have a faculty OF fifteen
members?
That our average daily attend
ance is 2S72
That 65 per cent OF the high
school students we're perfect in at
tendance last month";
That last years greatest enroll
ment was 2ss?
That our enrolment this year is
32s?
That We will have a greater in
crease next year7
what We viii do fer roema
Abilene weekly reflector., 1917-04-05

English Week was postponed un-
I'll next week because the chapel
periods this week have been devoted
10 patriotic exercises. There will be
talks on English in chapel and
placards ON the boards.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1917-04-05

The date of the Senior play has
been postponed to Thursday, April
I9. A baseball game with Manhat-
tan at Manhattan that could not be
changed made it impossible to give
the play on the 18th as had been
planned.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1917-04-05
Our Standards Are High


The Abilene high school has an
unusual record, respectfully at the
University of Kansas for having
sent out brilliant, well trained stu
cents. Abilene had 10 honor stu
dents at the University last year,
which was the largest per cent of
any school in the state However,
not only does this high school fit
pupils for college but offers such
courses as Normal Training and
the Commercial course which make
them competent for some kinds of
work without college preparation
The present Senior class has IA
students who average Is. The class
of II entered the high school with
20 members. 1t is graduating a.
This is an unusual record for
school of the size of A. II. S.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1917-04-05
Garfield

All the rooms have been giving
the flag salute each morning this
week
Miss Tull spent the last week end
with friends in Leavenworth.
The classes of the seventh and
eighth grades have finished the
wastepaper baskets of paper that
they have been making. They are
beginning the raffia work this
week
The classes in Physiology are
making an exhaustive study Of con
tagious diseases, their prevention,
symptoms and cure The pupils have
done much additional work on the
subject outside Of the text.
II. E. Kilbourne of Minneapolis
schools visited the departmental
classes one day this week.
The boys organized track team
this week and viii begin regular
soon
Abilene weekly reflector., 1917-04-05
Spanish May BE Offered

The school authorities are consid-
ering the project of addinng Spanish
to the high school curriculum for
next year. For the last few years
there has been a growing tendency
toward the study of Spanish and
away from German. BY those who
have been studying the question,
Spanish is considered to be of more
practical value. and supt Stacey
says that. as nearly as possible. the
students should be offered subjects
which will be of material value to
them.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1917-04-05
Training Put to Use


The Commercial class is one whose
training is already being put to
practical use Some of the members
OF the shorthand class already have
positions Pauline Jeffcoat works
for her father regularly at the court
house. Leta Williams works at
Gleissner's drug store every after
room as bookkeeper and stenograph-
cr. Dorothy Engle worked at her
fathers office last summer and
viii do so again this summer. Also,
for practical experience different
members Of the class are sometimes
sent to take dictation from Mr.. Par
sons.
Monday night the school board
win meet to elect those of the pres
pnt teachers who will be held for
next year. Twenty-four are reapply-
ng
Abilene weekly reflector., 1917-04-05
Track Work in Fine Shape

Track Work In Fine Shape
A large number of men have been
out for track and baseball every
night that the weather has been
favorable for them TO do So The
following men will enter the diff
terent events in track this year:
Broad Jump Nicely and Little.
High jump Wilcox
Pole Ronald Smith.
Hurdles Stanley Engle, Wilcox,
Ronald Smith.
Distance Runs Paul Muench,
Brenneman, Smith, Little, Kehler.
Quarter Nile Reep. Wilcox.
Dashes Nicely Reep, Wilcox.
Relay Stanley Engle, Neely, Reep
and Wilcox.
From the prospects now Abilene
will have a better relay team than
it has ever had before All the men
Ire fast runners and have had one
or two and some even three years
)f experience.
/. II. 5. to Compete With Lincoln
Abilene high school will compete
With LINCOLN high school on April
3, at the time Of the county meet
abilene had no competition in the
ounty IN Glass A this year since D.
:. II. S. did not enter the contest
ecause there was no chance Of
inning from A. II. S. If Lincoln ,
hould win they will receive the
ups the same as a county school. I
Baseball Schedule
Manhattan at Abilene. April 6. Z
Manhattan at Manhattan, April 3 4
Herington at Herington. April 30
Chapman al Abilene, April -. :
Junction City at Abilene, May 4. 4
Chapman at Chapman, May u.
Junction City at Junction City, {
sy IS. {
Miss shay is spending the week .
ID in Topeka. .
Abilene weekly reflector., 1917-04-05
SCHOOL CALENDAR

May
Sophomore Play.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1917-04-05

Miss shay is spending the week
end in Topeka.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-03
U. S. ENLARGES PATROLS OF PORTS
TO HOLD INTERNED SHIPS AT BERTH

NEW YORK. Feb 3.--Upon the receipt
OF special instructions from Washington,
Dudley Field Malone. collector of the Port.
conferred with representatives of the
Department of Justice and the New York
police. None of those who attended the
conference would discuss what was con-
sidered, beyond saying that questions
relating to "A possible emergency were
talked over
MIR. Malone has increased his force of
dock guards and special inspectors until
he now has more than 1900 men under his
command. Harbor police boats and four
tugs of the coast guard cutter service,
under command of the collector, are at their
docks with steam up and their crews sleep
ing OH board
II was learned that the commanders OF
several of the German ships, self-interned
here, have refused permission to the Col
ector's officers to so below their main
decks on trips Of insSection. Mr.. Malone
declined to discuss the subject, except to
say that the ships officers were within
their rights. unless he obtained evidence
that neutrality regulation were being vio-
lated.
Acting on instructions from the Attorney
Generals office. the United States Attorney
and the New York branch of the Bureau Of
Investigation of the Department of Justice
are making arrangements to meet what was
described amy emergency" The ar
engagements il was said. included the mo-
bilization of all the Secret Service agents
in the greater city in order that points of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-03
BELGIAN RELIEF SHIP
RELIEVED FIRST VICTIM
Euphrates, With Cargo of Supplies,
Had Begun Homeward Voyage
When Torpedoed

LONDON, Feb 3. 49, Official details re-
ceiyed concerning the sinking of the steam
ship Euphrates. reported Thursday. show
that the probable first victim of the new
submarine policy of the Central Powers
was Belgian relief ship. The Euphrates
had carried a cargo of relief supplies from
the United States and was homeward bound
in ballast when she was torpedoed. Several
members Of the crew have been rescued.
I, connection with the sinking of the
Eunhrates il is pointed out that all relief
sbips even when homeward bound, con-
snicuously display the flags Of the Com
mission for Relief in Belgium and carry
nils at the mastheads, the latter to prevent
aerial attacks. They also carry the safe
conduct of the German Consul General at
rotterdam, Just as loaded vessels carry a
safe conduct from the German Consul Cen
eral at New York.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-03
Police Court Chronicle

Pat Mallon started out to SAVE the
country He felt sure that most of his
friends did not realize the danger which was
lowering near On the impulse of the mo-
ment he decided to raise volunteer army
In the neghtborhood of Front and Miffiin
streets.
number of cronies declared they would
join Melons regiment and encouraged him
In his good work.
Pat called at number of homes and took
the names of the male occupants. He scared
the wits out of numerous women when he
told them to tell their husbands to report at
City Hall for soldier suits.
But in one or two cases unpatrotic resi-
dents shut the door in Pats face and helped
him TO the sidewalk.
He was unloading his denunclation at
man who treated him in this manner when
cop happened along
Pat turned his wrath on the bluecoat
when the latter suggested that peace would
be the best policy. The policeman tolerated
considerable abuse and finally ended the
controversy by marching Mellon before
Magistrate Baker.
TITS all very well to be brave and patri-
otic,' the Judge declared, hut it's just as
well to await advice from Washington be-
Tore declaring war on our own RESPONSE
bility."
This only rekindled Pats patriotism. and
ne launched into a speech which was sched-
uled to run for several hours.
Mellon was only about half finished when
the Judge gave the cop the high sign" and
whispered ten days"
When Pat was hustled into the wagon he
I. np under the impression that be was bound
q y: 5e.<$ t.I1@eek xZcesy: nut ths
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-03

GERMANS HOPE TO SINK
100000 TONS A MONTH
British Merchant Tonnage Esti-
mated at 100000 for
All Supplies
END OF CONFLICT SEEN

BERLIN. Feb. Interpretations are ex-
pressed in unofficial circles here that as
result of the Unrestricted submarine cam
paign the amount of tonnage sunk each
month can be increased to about 1000. 900
tons. These are based upon available
figures showing the total amount of British
tonnage, which Is estimated at IL 10000
tons to 100000 tons. This is believed
here to be the gross registered tonnage
upon which England can count for the inn
port of necessary supplies, wheat. ores
munitions. etc. and for the export of coal
to her allies.
Statistics are cited showing the actual
not theoretical traffic in British ports from
July to September amounted TO 6.75O.O0O
tons. carried in British vessels. In addition.
1t is reported that the neutral and Entente
vessels, other than British. entering British
ports during that period brought the total
tonnage up to approximately 1O.75O.OOO
tons. it is asserted that grain shipments
from Australia TO England are making
steadily increased demands upon this tom
mage, which also must transport from Dem
mark sixty per cent of Engand's butter
supply and from Holland virtually all Of
her margerine supply. ANY considerable re-.
duction Of this tonnage, II is claimed. would
limit England's supply Of breadstuffs so
critically as to force peace within a few
months.
ON the other hand, If the United states
SnOulu ne drawn INTO the war. these unOf-
hcial critics foresee n prolongaton of the
war and, as a conclusion. Europe COM
pletely exhausted and America weakened,
while Japan's military strength. they as
sert, virtually would be unmpaired and
her financial resources vastly increased.
captain Persius, writing in the Tageblatt,
throws "a dash of cold water upon such rea e.
soners which include some of his colleagues
among the naval writer's. by declaring that
British tonnage undoubtedly will be greatly
increased during tho war by the building of
new bottoms, lie also warns them against
making too optimistic estimates of the
prospective achievements of German sub
marines and against regarding too lightly
| the probable counter measures upon which
he asserts, the British Admiralty UNI
! doubtedly is Zeaousy working.
/ The German Governments action con.
| cerning naval warfare is construed here as
| constituting the declaration of a blockade
| in accordance with all the formaIities of
| interna tional law, with the blockade limits
| set forth .in definite form, the customary
notice to heutrals and the usual period Of
| grace in which neutral shipping caugh,
within the blockaded zone may pass out of
! IT, The variant element from the hlockades
! of history is that the blockade will be en-
| forced by submarines, in add dtion to other
| naval methods, and that the exception is
offered TO the United States that one pas
! senger steamship will he permitted to sail
| to and from Falmouth weekly under pre-.
! scrbed conditions
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-03
UNDERWRITERS INSTITUTE
KEEPS RATES UNCHANGED
Private Concerns, However, Show In
clination to Advance lnsur-
ance Charges

LONDON, Feb. 3.--At a meeting OF the
Institute of London Underwriters, where
war insurance rates are quoted and
marine insurance companies are dis
cussed, Il was decided not to recommend
a change of rates in consequence of the
enemy's threats. The underwriters would
be affected as much as any class of bust
ness men by submarine attacks upon mer-
chant shipping, and their calm attitude
indicates that confidence is felt in the
ability os The Allies to cope with the
worst Germany may attempt.
The tendency, nevertheless, in certain
rates quoted by private underwriters was
distinctly frmer especially in respect to
cargoes Of neutral ships. although there
was notably little business cabled from
the United States, suggesting that Ameri-
can ships are being detained in port.
some of the rates quoted for cargo in
American vessels show big advances.
Thus for the transatlantic voyage OF
cargo steamship, n rate of flO per cent
was quoted, compared with about forty
shillngs recently. By passenger liners 10
per cent was quoted, against thirty
shillings hitherto The rates reflected the
belief that Germany will show at least
some consideration for the safety of
American life and property at sea, but II
is realized by insurance men that a
marked discrimination rate is no longer
justified.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-03
GERMAN CONSUL HOPES
SOLUTION WITHOUT WAR
No Arrangements Yet Made for
Representation of Berlin
Interests Here
FRENCH OFFICIALS CHEER
Silence on Crisis at Austro- Hungarian
Consulate, Which May Perform
Double Duty

George Stobb. German consul at Phila-
adelphia. when apprised of the break said
that he had hopes the situation would be
settled satisfactorily without actual war.
II knew the condition was serious" he
said but ] had hopes of its being adjusted
| stil hope that it will not mean war
Mr.. Stobb, who was in Russia when war
was declared between that country and
Germany said that no arrangements had
as yet been made for the transference of
consular duties, but that, if necessary, some
neutral nation, Spain perhaps, would take
care of the German interests in this city
81 understand that Spanish consuls re-
mained in this country for a month after
the declaration of war with the Cnited
States" he said. He remarked that what
ever arrangements would finally be made
would come from the German Embassy
and not directly from the United States
Government.
Austro- Hungarian consul, and the British
consul declined absolutely to comment on
the situation. Lieutenant Macmillan
Orszagh, vice tro-Hungarian consul said
that the news was very interesting" but
refused, like his chiefs. to divuge his feel
ings.
If there is no break with any Of the Cen
trail Powers other than Germany. the Aus
tro-Hungarian consulate will perform dou-
BILE duties. If Germans ally is included in
the diplomatic rupture IT will be necessary
to transfer the duties to another consul.
All the German and Austrian officials here
received the news of the break calmly
The assurance that France and the AL
| lies will heartily welcome the United States
with open arms was voiced by Victor
Fonteneau acting French vice consul.
"Germany's latest act evidently" he
remarked, was more than America could
| bear. ! am glad to see that Germany has
shown herself in her real colors. Germany
| is beaten and this ruthless murder policy
was the last act of the beast, which RACES
| and foams in deaths agony"
Other Frenchmen in the consulate when
the news was made public had no hesitancy
| in expressing their feelings with Bravo for
Wilson" and AT last"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-03
City News in Brief

A APAPER-sAVING CAMPAIGN has been
started by boys of the West Branch Young
Mems Christian Association. The paper
is baled and sold for SIS ton. The pro-
ceeds will be used to purchase new fur
niture and game tables. The boys are
divided into clubs, and the one who has
collected the greatest quantity OF paper
by the time $500 worth has been saved
will take trip to Washington.
MIR, AND MRS. JAMES II. MARTIN, Of
1905 Divinity place, celebrated their golden
wedding anniversary by dinner TO fifty
guests The entire dinner was cooked and
baked by Mrs. Martin Mr.. Martin for
wears was'an employe Of the Philadelphia
Rapid Transit Company.
KRAKAUER BETH ELOHIM Beneficial
Association held memorial service in Beth
Israel Synagogue for members who died
last year The Rev. DIR. Marvin Nathan
officated and preached special sermon
Robert +. Bogatin, president of the society,
called the roll of departed members. The
service was concluded with kadish, an an
cient Hebrew prayer for the dead.
GORDON A. CAvANAUGH, 4e1 East Al
len street, Eighteenth Ward. was sworn in
as A tipstaff In Court OF Common Pleas No. 4
today by Judge Finletter. Mr.. Cavanaugh
AUS the Vacancy recently caused by the
death Of Tlpsfa9 0riscom Mr. Cayanaugh
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-03
SUNRISE ON OYSTER BAY

The gloomy night of watching s past,
The Stars and Stripes are in the sky
To stop the madmans murd'rous blast.
Ten million men will do or die.
With vengeance for the slaughtered babes
Hear Freedoms buges thrill;
| love the music of their song
"Tis Goodnight, Kaiser Bill"
on shot-swept deck or CORY fields,
In submarine or soaring plane,
Until the blood-stained monarch yields.
our sons shall battle not in vain.
with vengeance for the slaughtered babes
Hear Freedoms bugles thrill
And hark the burden of their song!
'ris Good might, Kaiser Bill"
]. D. c.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-03

great strategical importance may he safe
guarded. Preparation is being made for
every conceivable contingency. and the mu.
nicipal authorities are cooperating.
BOSTON. Feb, 3.--An inspection here
by customs officials OF the six German
steamers tied UP at this port showed "ab-
solutely nothing to arouse the least suspi-
cion," according to Eli Perry, acting solicit
tor of the port.
I'm every instance" Mr.. Perry said "the
customs officials We're courteousy received
They made a careful and detailed exami-
nation of machinery and went through all
parts of vessels below decks"
Today the Boston police detailed thirty
men to assist the port authorities TO guard
the property of the German liners, and in
addition the regular neutrality patrol was
doubled The harbor police also received
instructions to redouble their vigilance in
the waters adjacent to the German ships
The inspection today, according to Mr..
Perry. was a routine matter in pursuance of
the Governments policy OF looking after
the ships of all beligerents in American
parts.
CHARLESTON s. c., Feb 3-The Col
lector of Customs here today formally took
charge of the German freighter Liebenfels,
which sunk in the harbor yesterday under
conditions leading marine men to believe
she was scuttled. The vessel is lying in
thirty feet of water. Local authorities al
ways take charge of abandoned vessels,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-03
Stocks Stand Steady
in Crisis; Prices Go Up

Continued from Page One
break in relations the whole financial dis
trct took on a patriotic appearance. Every
banking and brokerage house in the whole
financial community placed flags on poles
out of windows and on roofs, and these
with bunting We're soon huttering in the
winter winds OTHER concerns outside of
the financial district were not dilatory in
announcing their patriotism
out on the street the news spread like
wldfre. The street car conductors, news
boys, chauffeurs and others in the street
took the news up and it passed from lip to
lip, 1t was not long before it was all along
Broadway and over Manhattan as a whole.
After the news came the flags.
on the Cotton Exchange prices were
forced down for few minutes but there,
too prices moved up at the close.
CHICAGO, Feb 3.-Wheat broke on the
Board OF Trade early in the day, but the
close found prices up on an average of !
cents as compared with the close of yes
terday
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-03
Appointed to City Positions

City appointments today include Harry
Simon. 5352 Greenway avenue, Inspector,
Electrical Bureau. salary $1,000; Margaret
V. Gallagher, Seventeenth and Ritner
streets. clerk. Bureau of Water $500 John
J. Mcclure, Frankford avenue and Convent
lane. oiler Bureau of Water. $500, and
Charles A. Harris, Jr., 2323 Wharton street,
fireman. Bureau of Highways, SO a day.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-03
Nebraskan Falls in Battle

LONDON, Feb 3.-Second Lieutenant
George Clement Winstanley. previously re-
ported missing. was killed in action July
l. 1916. He was thirty-fve years old the
eldest son of the late George James Win
stanley. of Omaha. Neb.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-03
students Vote for Military Training

WASHINGTON, Pa, Feb. S.-Students
of Washington and Jefferson College have
voted to install course In military train
ing. A faculty committee has been ap-
pointed TO confer with officials OF the War
Department relative to having United
states army oflcsr detailed 70 take charge