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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11

competent man for the position
and his courtesy has won for him
many friends. His work has been ac-
urate and reports have all been
made on time. The interests of the
county have always been first in his
mind and they have been conducted
with fidelity. James Kyle, assistant
county treasurer, also deserves credit
for the manner in which the closing
term was conducted. Mr. Kyle will
not be in the office the coming term,
however, as he goes to the Farmers
md Merchants National bank at Ell
Dorado.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
JAMES KYLE TAKES FINE
PLACE IN ELDORADO BANK

James Kyle has accepted posi-
tion as teller in the Farmers and
Merchants bank at Eldorado, of
which A. c. Cutler is an officer, and
will take the place October %. Mr..
Kyle has resigned his position as
deputy treasurer in which he has
given fine service. He was previous
ly in the Abilene National and Farm
ers' National banks and is one of the
young men of Abilene who has al
ways made good. His many Abb
lene friends congratulate him on his
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11

| impossible for us to produce wheat
at the government prices and make
reasonable profit under present
conditions, we demand that our rep
resentative, DR. H. j. Waters. use his
influence In behalf of the farmers to
either cancel the government price
of wheat now in effect and allow us
the benefit of the law of supply and
demand, or to Immediately curtail
the prices on manufactured products
necessary for the food production of
wheat and the successful carrying
out of the war"
Governor Capper declared that the
farmers had been singled out to
make the greatest sacrifice and criti-
cised the draft law for taking farm
labor Ex-Governor stubbs also de-
nounced the draft provisions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
Lester Hollenbeck

The II men who represent the
third increment from Dickinson for
the draft army, left on No. 20 at 4:10
tbis afternoon. They met at the
court house at o'clock and remained
there until 1t was time for the train.
Camp Funston will not be new and
strange place to these boys as 1t is
to many of the others. Parents can
easily drive down to the camp on
for visit but 1t is different
with the boys from the west.
Late last evening a train carrying
$50 men from Winfield, Eldorado
and the district in southeastern Kan
sas, stopped at the Santa Fe for sup
per. Another train with 900 men
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
THEODORE HAssAGEN DEAD.
Died at 1:15 This Afternoon at Home
on South Cedar.

Theodore Hassagen died at his
home on South Cedar at 1:15 this
afternoon. After returning from a
trip to Colorado, he was taken sud
denly i'll and was taken to a hospi-
tai in Kansas City for an operation.
He returned from the hospital only
a week ago and continually became
worse until his death. He is surviv-
cd by a wife and two daughters. The
older daughter, Mrs. Harry She'll
haas. of Colorado, arrived here at
noon. Funeral announcement later.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
RELIGION DROVE HIM INSANE
Oklahoma Man Was Talking Too
Much at Solomon.

Lee Peery, 25, of Hinton, Okla.
and insane, was placed in the county
jail Monday afternoon by Sheriff
Swanson. Peery is said to be a re-
ligious fanatic and was sermonizing
the citizenry of Solomon when the
aline county she
marshal of Hinton and the county
sheriff have not answered kilograms
as to Peery's identity and Sheriff
Swanson has written to Peerys sis
ter to learn where she wishes her
brother sent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
The Wounded.
Nearly Everything outdoors.

Nearly Everything Outdoors.
The pocket book
The Coal Pile.
Sweeping down from the North,
Sunday after a calm and mild night,
a north wind, that became a gust in
the afternoon and brought with it
cold, light showers before dark, bore
on its wings the first killing weather
Of the season. There was a heavy
frost, but it was the black freeze
that killed. The temperature was 26.
Practically all garden truck, such
as beets, tomatoes, cucumbers,
etc, has been killed. Kaf-
fir corn has ended its reign and other
feed crops have been cut short.
Many farmers we're longing for an
other week without frost so that
most of the forage crops would be
made. However the frost is behind
eason slightly as It is.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
MRS. n. C. DYER INJURED
WHEN AUTO TURNED OVER

1t Is reported here that Mrs. n. c.
Dyer was badly injured yesterday
when an auto, driven by Mrs. C. E.
Dyer, turned over into a ditch on
this side of Council Grove. Mrs. c.
E. Dyer was unhurt and N. C. Dyer
was slightly bruised. They had been
visiting the latter's son at Emporia
and we're on their return trip to Abi-
lene. A car from here was sent for
them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
LOOK FOR MEXICAN sTABBER.
Alleged to Have Knitted Section
Foreman at Ellsworth.

A Mexican, alleged to have stab
bed section foreman at Ellsworth
Monday and described as short and
heavy, wearing brown oyeralls,
jumper and mackinaw coat. bow
legged, black hair and stubby mus
tache, was reported to be on his way
to Abilene. Authorities at salina
are searching the trans as they come
b from Ellsworth.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
RIDDLE BROTHERS GET A
BIG PAVING CONTRACT

Karl and Kenyon Riddle have been
awarded the engineering contract for
sSrO,OO0 worth of paving to be in
stalled at Lindsborg The entire bus
mess section of the town is to be
paved, material not yet selected.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
Card Of Thanks.

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to the merchants and citI-
zens OF Navarro for their kindness
to us and their assistance in our
time Of trouble.-Mr. and Mrs. w.
II. Eisenhower.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
Train 40 Hours a Week.

Great stress is laid upon the neces
sity for night training. Trench raid
ing, scouting, trench building and
operations of all kinds which may be
called for in actual combat will be
duplicated at the camps thru the
night hours. To give the men some
respite, their Wednesday and Satur-
Gay afternoons will be kept free, ex-
cept in the case of backward individ-
dals or units. At present the sol
diers in Company H get about A
hours of work a week, but none of
this is at night other than those who
stand guard. When the real guns
are issued, night training will com
mence.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
ABILENE KANSAS, THURSDAY MORNING, OCTOBER II. 1917
SOLDIER LETTER BOX.

The Reflector desires the
folks at home to keep in
. touch with the boys in
France, cantonments and
other branches of service.
The general news on every
} front is covered in the col
ums of the Reflector, but the
home news can be supplied
only in the snappy letters
written by men in the service
themselves. Letters received
by friends and relatives in
the various branches of serv-
ice will be published in the
Reflector's Soldiers Letter
Department. Thus every
reader of the paper will get
news from the soldiers.
q a 4 4 4 4 a A 4 a 4 a q a
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
SECOND TERM FOR N. COLE.
County Treasurer Starts on Secont
Term Today.

Newton Cole commenced on his
second term as treasurer of Dickin-
son county today. The office has
been closed for two days while all
the accounts for the past two years
were checked over and everything
was found to balance.
Mr.. Coles first term was highly
He proved himself to be
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11

salome, wife Of Martin Schneider,
north OF Detroit, died at Evansville,
Ind, after having an operation. She
had been there some time in her for
ner home. Her husband was with
her at the last She will be buried
there
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
Officers Work Also.

Rigid requirement is made that of.
ficers be present with their com.
mands at all drills and clocklike reg
rlarity in carrying out training
schedules is insisted uopn The whole
system is to be co-ordinated and pre-
pared in advance so that each officer
and man will know Just the work to
DO done during the day and night be-
fore him. Officers in the local com
pany do their duty when it comes to
working. New elements will be in
pected into the training each week,
so that every phase of modern trench
warfare will be dealt with.
A Chance for Promotion.
At regular intervals review cours-
es will be given and a program of
test courses to determine the profici-
ancy of each man in each phase of
bis work has been devised, which will
give perfect lineup on every sol
iior's ability and the stepping stone
70 promotion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11

The Reflector Job department is
thoroughly equipped to do all kinds
CT printing. Your order will receive
prompt attention and be appreciated.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11
FIRST FREEZE OF THE YEAR.
Most Everything in Vegetation Is
Killed-End to the Gardens. !.


Tomatoes, Cucumbers and All Gar
den Truck.
Melons, Squashes, etc
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-10-11

Earl Gibson Warren Reese
Clinton Covert Fred Sherwin
Lawrence Smith Il. w. Norman
Joseph Haslouer Benjamin Haskell
George Offutt John Hibarger
Francis Doyle Arthur Lawrence
John Scott Paul Whitehair
Milton Heller Wilson Kline
Lester Hollenbeck
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-22
Cuba and a Third Term.

Cuba is undoubtedly making progress.
President Menocal has entered upon his
second term. The dispute as to his cleo
ton was settled in his favor. He bore
himself well in the controversy, showing
frmness tempered with conservatism. He
was rewarded with commission which
shows no flaw. He has four years of
hard work ahead of him, and promises
the people of the island continuation
of his best -endeavors. The people Of
this country wish him success.
One of Senior Menocars difficulties
will relate to the succession. His acts
will be searched for sign as to whether
he has mind to name the man to fol-
low him in Office.
There is no third term tradition in
Cuba. The government is too young.
But . pronopneement formal Or other.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-22
Machine Gums.

In the Senate changes in the war
budget recently reported from com
mittee is included an addition of $780,
100000 for machine guns for the army.
This is IN important item. Machine
guns have formed practically the most
valuable weapon with which the European
armies have been equipped in this war.
The soldiers individual rifle has been
virtually displaced. Hand grenades are
used much more than are the small
arms. But the machine gun has been
the chief reliance of all defensive forces
against assault, and without an abundant
supply OF these weapons an army would
In this conflict be practically helpless.
In the early days Of the war the Ger
mans had marked advantage in the
possession of machine guns, and both
the French and British suffered ter
rlbly in consequence. One man with a
machine gun and an abundant supply of
ammunition is as strong a factor of de-
Tense as an entire company armed with
rifles. This has been proved again and
again in the present war, and it is graft
flying to find the appropriating power
recognizing the fact so emphatically set
forth by all military reports and max
ing provision for what it is to be hoped
is an adequate machine gun equipment
for the first stage of the campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-22
The Home Defense League.

Every man in Washington who does
not register two weeks from tomorrow
and those who, within registering age,
are not drawn for military duty should
join the Home Defense League. This
organization offers an opportunity to
the citizen who is not qualified or eligi-
BILE for soldering to do his bit here at
home. The man with the motor car can
enroll himself for the performance Of
such occasional services as may be need
ed in the transport of troops or in other
ways of usefulness. Just so those with
motor cycles or trucks, bicycles, motor
boats or horses can help in emergencies.
Physicians, surgeons, nurses, telephone
operators, electricians, machinists, pilots,
typewriters, stenographers and even
those without any particular faculty or
facility can render service.
The Home Defense League will not be
uniformed, and will not be armed I'M
less in emergencies it may be called
out for duty possibly involving danger.
It will form a sort of police reserve.
In case the regular police force must be
modified quickly the members of the
defense league will be able to render
valuable assistance in protecting those
parts of the city that are left uncovered.
This organization had its origin abroad
soon after the beginning of the war,
and great numbers of Englishmen who
were beyond the age of enlistment or
were physically below standard have
worn the brassards of home defense
service, replacing men who have gone
to the front or into the munitions works
A most capable organization has been
effected in Washington, and it is to be
hoped that every man who is compelled
to stay at home through exemptions or
by reason of his years will sign the roll
promptly to make the National Capital
Home Defense League model of its
kind for the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-22

steamers have been held up in England
for some weeks on the ground Of sus-
picion that their cargoes were eventual
ly designed for Germany. Upon the Civ
ing Of formal assurance that the grain
would be held within Sweden the ships
were released. Germany's action in de-
stroying them can be justified only on
the ground that they were cargo car
riers which might be used later for Eng
lands benefit. Still this excuse could
hardly suffice to outweigh the disadvan-
tage Of arousing Swedish indignation,
unless Germany is confidently assured
that no matter how the people may rage
the government Of Sweden will hold
firmly to the neutrality policy through
out the war. Germany's faculty for
making enemies has had ample play dur
ing the past three years. Whatever may
come Of the present Swedish indignation
it is plain that no real benefit can accrue
to the Berlin high command from wan
ton dcstructiveness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-22
Germany and Sweden,

Considering the immense value Of
Sweden's neutrality to Germany it is
surprising to find the Berlin govern.
ment pursuing SO persistently policy
Of submarine destructiveness toward
Swedish shipping. Many ships flying
the Swedish flag have been sunk since
the war began, and steadily feeling Of
resentment has developed against Ger
many which has proved serious en-
barrassment to the government of
Sweden. Now Indignation has broken
forth afresh and most vigorously over
the sinking by German submarines of
three vessels on their way to Sweden
from England laden with grain. These
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-22
Present and Future.

How much Of the expense Of the war
should be borne by the present genera
ton, and how much by posteritya Ar
answer to this question would simplify
the problem Congress is now struggling
with.
There is no dispute as to the necessity
for raising a large amount of money.
The people are agreed on that point.
They are not expecting any sort Of
cheesepariug on the part of Congress,
nor would they tolerate such thing.
The emergency is large and great, and
must be met.
But there is a dispute as to the prop
osition to pile taxes for immediate pay
ment sky high, when much of the bene-
fit of the outlay will be reaped, not by
the assessable people of today, but by
their descendants. Let the people of to-
day pay as they go for the benefits they
receive, and let posterity pay as it
comes for what will await it. We of to-
day are already heavily taxed; and liv-
ing conditions are beginning to be op-
pressive even for the well-to-do. The
poor are in fear and trembling.
No class should be exempt, nor should
any class be made the object of spe-
: cial "drive." All classes, according to
ability, should contribute to the support
of the government.
Taxes laid in the proper spirit will be
paid without murmurs. But taxes in
equitably laid and totaling in the bill
lions, with the period of assessment in
doubt-a long period thought likely
would necessarily produce grumblings
and dangerous unrest.
The country looks to the Senate, and
should not look in vain. The House be-
gan in the dark. It took up bill that
: had been prepared behind closed doors
and without the assistance of outside
suggestions. And, to make matters
worse, while in the middle of the debate
it was faced by new estimates from the
Treasury Department, adding nearly
half billion dollars to the estimates
: then under consideration.
The Senate finance committee took a
better course. It opened its doors and
invited suggestions from those in i'm
mediate interest, and in that way in
formed itself in some measure as to
sentiment in business circles. Let us
hope the information may show in the
committees report on the House bill,
and later in the Senate debates. The
clock is not set for the final vote, and
while there is time it should be utilized
in matter of such transcendent i'm
portance to all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-22

wise, on the subject might well be
Forthcoming. In this country there has
been profit in that tradition.
Senior Menocal will encounter temp
tation if his second term draws to a
successful close. In that event while it
is yet time he will be importuned If he
does not care for third term himself
to throw his influence to some friend
and lieutenant with presidential aspira-
tons.
We have wrestled with the problem In
the United States. No man has served
three terms as President. General Grant
was denied third nomination. Mr..
by boiling his party, secured
tho equivalent Of a third nomination,
but failed at the polls.
But two Of our Presidents have named
their successors. Jackson named Van
Buren, and Roosevelt Taft, but neither
Van Buren, nor Taft was reelected.
Roosevelt repented of his choice, and
four years later by running against
Taft defeated him.
Cuba by comparison with the United
States is on so small scale close
parable, could not be drawn. And yet
in this matter she would do we'll to
copy US, and Senior Menocal well to pom
der our record. His second term in the
without maneuvcr for the
succession would probably benefit all.
On the other hand, the second term
marked in part by desire and purpose
to influence the succession might injure
all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-22
The Irish Convention.

Premier Lloyd George has devised a
| method of dealing with the Irish prob
| lem, which, if it does not assuredly lead
to solution, at least TO great extent
relieves tbs British government Of en-
barrassnent and trouble IN its present
situation. The whole matter, up to the
point of legislation, is to be put up to
the Irish people themselves, and steps
are at once to be taken to summon a
convention Of all classes and parties of
Ireland to deal with the question of
home rule, to decide whether Ireland is
to be separated in its immediate admin
istration from British government and
to what extent and by what means. If
this convention can agree upon plan,
the premier declares, the ministry will
undertake to secure the enactment of a
law to carry it into effect.
Two difficulties present themselves.
One is as to the composition of the con-
vention. Will it be possible for the gov
eminent at London to organize con-
vention of this character without arous-
ing the suspicious and animosities Of
the Irish7 And will it be possible for
a convention, however formed, to agree
upon any programf If the ministry at
London can organize the convention on
basis which will command general con-
fidence in the fairness of the procedure
it will have passed the greater difficulty
Of the two. For after that a failure to
agree would only demonstrate that what
Ireland cannot do for itself England
cannot do for it.
1t is to be assumed that the govern
ment at London will proceed in perfect
good faith to form the convention on
lines of the fairest representation. 1t
is decidedly to its interests to secure
an agreement in Ireland and with Ire
land. It is not to its interest to frame
up referendum that will assuredly lead
to deadlock. If the Irish question can
be settled ina manner to secure peace
and prosperity for the island England will
have been vastly benefited. The home
rule principle has already been declared
and but for the stubborn opposition of
Ulster it would probably have been car
ried into effect had not the war inter
vened. The Sim Fein revolt of last
year was serious disturbance and in
jured the Irish cause gravely, but the
present proposal must be taken as proof
that it did not prevent continued at
tempts at solution.
| If Ireland can be put upon a substan-
tial basis of autonomy Americans will
rejoice, provided no reactions follow to
injure the welfare of the people. For
the Irish people there is warm sym
patty here, though that sympathy has
often been strained by the folly Of rad
ficals. The plan now proposed may not
result in the solution of this perennial
problem, but it is at least to be vel
coined as the fairest effort that could
be made toward the adjustment of a
trouble that has cost many lives and
has kept brave people in distress for
generations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-22
Disappointment,

How happy might have been the world
Where mad destruction now is hurled
If Wilhelm could have proved the man
He pictured in his youthful plan;
A man equipped to do part
In realms of science and of art,
And bring to fellow mortals' sight
Things to assist them or delight!
How peaceful were his. subjects when
He piled brush or pushed pen,
And sought to demonstrate the skill
That does not need to hurt or kill
How shameful is the sullen rage
That seeks in slaughter to assuaRe.
The injury to selfish pride
That finds its 1oftier hopes deniedi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-22
Fun. Storage
Vaults on the
Premises.
In the Summer Skirt Display.

SILK SKIRTS most elaborate display of
handsome Silk Skirts for dress and sport
wear The materials are exclusive and the
weaves elegant. Baronet Satin, Crepe de
Chine, Escorto Silk, Silk Serge, Silk Crepe
and Silk Jersey; full plated and gathered
styles, with or without pockets All have
separate girdles of various lengths and de-
signs. The colors are rose, periwinkle.
gold Copenhagen and white, s1zzs to
$zez5. Navy and Black Taffeta Silk Skirts,
S1z75.
WHITE REP sKIRTs-in three different
styles, button front, with one or two side
pockets; plain back.
Special value, $3.50 each.
WHITE PIQUE SKIRTS, stylish models
with pockets, gathered back and plain
yoke; fine tailored and fine fitting.
Special value, $2.95. each.
WHITE LINEN, GABARDINE, FRENCH
PIQUE SKIRTS, some with embroidered
or shocked pockets.
$5.75 to $12.75 each.
SKIRTS OF PIQUE, REP, GABARD1NE,
Russian cord and basket cloth.
1895 to $500 each.
Third floor. street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-22

+. Some rude shocks are before the lux
urious gentleman whose only idea of
food censor is the head waiter in hotel
dining room.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-22

For awhile the egg was the center of
attention as horrible example of high
cost. Now it is the potato. The egg
came down in price and the potato no
doubt will do the same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-05-22

The l o'clock closing in New York is
a encouragement to the provincial resi-
dent who was willing to make a long trip
for the privilege of sitting up late.