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Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-05
5l German Raids OUerEhglandNet
 3416 Casualties

Here is the reason English mothers are demanding reprisals against the Germans, and the British government must take some severe action to avoid serious trouble at home. A total of S,416 persons, most of them women and children, have been killed or grievously wounded by German air raids over Great Britain. That is the minimum. No doubt the actual casual ties are very much larger, for Eng land is proud and hides it's scars. But the above number has been officially announced.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-05
COPPER DIVIDENDS IN U. s. DURING
 JULY TOTAL TEN MILLION DOLLARS

dividend
 
   comparison with three yearag
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-05
ASK ANYONE WHO HAS USED IT

There are families who always aim to keep a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy in the house for use in case it is needed, and fnd that it is not only a good invest ment but saves them no end of suffer ing. As to its reliability. ask anyone who has used it-Adv.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-05
CHRONIC CONSTIPATION

It is by no means an easy matter to cure this disease, but it can be done in most instances by taking Cham herlain's Tablets and complying with the plain printed directions that ac- company each paekage.-Adv.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-05

REVIEW WANT ADS BRING RESULTS
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-05

which sS  Wolverine a
Bisbee daily review., 1917-08-05

Estimating the cost of the war for the coming year at s10,735, ,S07 900, ex elusive of loans to the allies, the ad ministration informed congress that new revenues totalling s7,000.000,000 must be raised from taxation or issu ance of securities.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
Abilene Schools Will
Begin Work Sept. 10

Engle, G. G. Wyandt, j. A. Tufts, R
]. Long, w H. Broughton, H. A. Sni
der.
II was voted to open school Mon
day, September 10
The tax levy was made: Genera
fund, s mills; repairs and site, 2
mills; bonds and interest 7-tenths
mill.
Three new teachers were elected !.
W. + Baily. Topeka, science, high
school; Laura Rathburn, Ottawa,
commercial department, high school:
Ivy Brown, Abilene, grades.
Janitors elected were: Lincoln,
John Miermaster; Mckinley, w. F.
Mauldin; Garfield, Chas. Lilies high
school, VIM. Lambeth. The Garfield
grounds were granted to the Chau-
tauqua.
The old board finished up the
years business so far as possible be-
fore the reorganization. Only the
present members attended
The board transacted no business
relating to the high school last night
but adjourned to meet next Monday
evening
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
WORLD COMBED FOR
RAREST OF CURIOSITIEs

In visiting the Allen Shows next
week be sure not to overlook the
great side-show, which represents
twenty shows in one enclosure. 1t
comprises curiosities, monstrosities
and novelties from all parts of the
world, many of which have never be-
fore been on exhibition. volto. the
electrical expert and Divola, the wat
er nymph, are features.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09

noon at O'Clock. The admission
VIII be % cents and the proceeds will
go toward the company mess fund
Chapman claims to have an excellent
base ball team and the game will be
an interesting one.
H - n
Captain Browne presented a Vic
trola to the company. 1t can easily
be carried with them wherever they
so and will entertain them when the
song of the bullets in the evenings
becomes rather boresome.
- - N
Co II, Kan. N. g." is the stamp
that is being put on every pack, let
ter gun and everything else that be-
longs to Company II.
"a - @
The boys of Company H receive
rec package of Daily Reflectorrs at
he Armory each evening.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
MARK Il. BALDWIN DEAD
FROM AN AUTO ACCIDENT
His Motor Car Went Over Cliff Out
side OF Denver.

Mark l.. Baldwin, for many years
resident here, died Saturday al
Denver as the result of an automo-
bile accident occurring the Monday
previous. Mr.. Baldwin was motor
ing in new car from Idledale, a
summer resort about 40 miles from
Denver to that city. He was a new
driver and, though accompanied by a
chauffeur, on one Of the hill drives
the machine went over fifteen foot
bank. He suffered internal injuries
and the chauffeur had broken col
lar bone. Mr. Baldwin was given
every attention but passed away on
saturday. His daughter, Mrs. Nina
Admire. of Oklahoma and VIII Car
penter, brother-in-law, were pres
ent with him, also the wife, the
Mr.. and Mrs J. NJ. Swan
son Of this city, who is left to mourn.
The funeral was held Monday.
Mr.. Baldwin was aged about so
but this youthful spirit made him
always seem young He had a host
of friends in this city who will be
'addened by his death Last winter
ne visited here having Just sold at a
handsome profit. Idledale, the resort
le had developed and made on of the
most popular in Colorado. He was
! member Of Abilene Lodge A. o. U.
&.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09

IS the first in the state of Kansas t.
be drafted into the federal service
Captain Parkes has found the meu
in an excellent physical condition and
says they set standard for the en-
tire state. AS to the company itself
II is one of the best have ever
seen and Abilene should be proud
of it"
- Ea "a
There are SO companies in the
State of Kansas. For these divisions.
only nine doctors are necessary to
examine the recruits. Captain C. b.
Parkes, the doctor sent here, did not
intend to come to Abilene so soon but
bis plans We're changed so that he
came to Abilene first.
- - -
The base ball game will be PLAYED
between Company II and a team
rom Chapman next Friday after
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
THOUGHT IT WAS A GERMAN.
South Side Received "A Scare When
Dynamite Was Shot OFF.

An explosion occurred in the south.
east part Of town yesterday after.
noon. 1t shook the houses in a radi.
us OF five blocks. Women ran from
the houses and one said That's the
German, the newspapers have been
telling about" The noise was heard
in the business district and some Of
fered the suggestion that Company II
had cannon and was practicing. But
the whole trouble was caused BY dyn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
Draft Examination
Is Now In Operation

Out of the so men summoned fol
examination under the draft for to
day only 80 appeared, leaving II
who are delinquent Some are mem
bers of the national guard, etc. who
perhaps did not understand they
were to come; what reason the 9th
ers had is not known
OF the 80 examined by Drs. T r..
Conklin and c. A. Roberts, / were
rejected. OF the other 22 practical
iy all will have claims for exemp-
tion according to County Clerk King,
though all the claims may not be al
lowed.
The first man on the draft list
Robt. ]. Mark No. 258, was reject
ed this morning on physical grounds
when the examining board met IT.
is expected that another so or more
will be called to get the Al needed
for this county.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09

$ of the United States in action. The
company has made remarkable pro-
gress since its organization.
Some Fine Races.
The races will be the best ever
held in this part of the state. The list
OF entries is the proof of this state
ment. Already over one hundred
horses have been entered in the har-
ness events This printed entry list
shows horses entered from seven
states Kansas, Missouri Oklahoma.
Nebraska Texas, Colorado, Iowa.
| California. 1t hardly need be added
that some of the horses are the very
best in the west
In addition to these regular har-
ness events, about seventy-five
horses have been entered in the run
ming races. Four thousand dollars
are offered in purses.
Other Fair Features.
The superintendent of the cattle.
swine, sheep and horse departments
Fave been busy and it is expected
that the showing in these depart
ments will be fully up to the stand
ard.
The women will see to 1t that the
displays In the fine arts, floral and
departments ere the yery
pest that can be obtained and the ex
libits made by the mercantile inter-
SITS viii be up to the usual high
tandard
one OF the things that will interest
he men Will be the showing of trac-
ors and other farm machinery and
here will be a big showing of the
ltest models of automobiles.
Horseshoe Pitching.
One of the features of the fair will
e the horseshoe pitching contest.
asst year 25 entered and Robt. Cool
Z walked off with the prize. This
ear a set of brass shoes will be
wen TO the winner. The pitching
i'll take place at 10 a. m. August
and 10, free for all, contestants
N pitch but so shoes a day, high
ore wins. Experts, be on hand.
A night fair is new idea here but
any attractions which have been Sc
red absolutely guarantee its sue
IS and there will be plenty to see
d hear and do every minute. Peo-
z attending the fair should arrange
attend the night show.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
RUSSIANS FEAR KERENSKY
WILL BREAK UNDER STRAIN

London. Aug. s-The health of
Alexander F. Kerensky, Russia's
man of the hour, is a matter OF grave
concern TO his friends and associates,
according to members Of an English
delegation which has just returned
from PetrOgrad.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
Concrete Road In Riley Co

Manhattan, Aug. S-A concrete
road from Manhattan to the Ft Riley
reservation was urged this morning
by J. Frank Smith, president of the
State Good Roads association before
the Riley county commissioners.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
Big County Fair
Begins Next TUESDAY,

y The Dickinson county fair opens
, next Tuesday and will have four oi
J the biggest days of entertainment
ever given the people on the grounds.
II will be a hummer from start to
finish, day and evening attractions
that will please everybody.
Big Carnival Company.
The Tom W. Allen Carnival com
pany. which comes from the C. w.
Parker factories, will set up on the
fair grounds and exhibit throughout
fair week. The company has twen-
ty cars OF the best attractions. Chief
among these are the Whip and the
Monkey Speedway which are this
season creations and have never
been shown in this part of the state. |
High Glass TheatricaIs.
The Wolf company, one OF the
best companies on the road will pitch
its big tents on the Fair Grounds
and will give a high class play on
each evening of fair week. The com
pany is a large one and is composed
of excellent actors and actresses.
Free Vaudeville. Il
a number of vaudeville companies
md artists have been procured and
VIII perform in front of the grand
'tand each afternoon and evening.
These attractions are of course free.
Five Bands. g
Five good bands have been secured
o furnish the music for the week u
here will be forenoon afternoon u
nd evening concerts, in fact there u
yill be music all the time. la
Big Barbecue.
A barbecue will be held on Thurs
ay Come and eat barbecue beef. =
IS free. -
Fireworks Displays. ve
A grand display OF fireworks will ei
E given each evening OF the fair. vi
he expenditure made for this feat 1E
e will make it one of the best OF On
e week, ec,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
MILK IN DALLAS SELLS
FOR 20 CENTS A QUART

Dallas, Aug. S.-One OF the lead
ing dairy companies of Dallas today
announced an increase in the price
OF milk to 20 cents a quart. The COM
pany has been selling its milk at 16
2-3 cents a quart
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
Military Drill.

Company II, which is composed
largely of Dickinson county young
men, will give an exhibition drill in
front of the grandstand each day
This will afford many people their
first opportunity to see real soldiers
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
X. c. to Raise $4,000. 600.

Chicago, Aug. S.-The general con-
sention Of the Knights Of Columbus
opened here today to consider rails
ing s1O,OOO,OOO with which to build
and maintain helpful institutions,
somewhat along lines Of the Y. NJ. c.
A. at each Of the thirty-two canton
ments in the United States.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09

amite, Some one that didn't know
any better, put eight sticks under
large wheel on the old Parker
grounds to blow 1t to pieces. The
first time didn't fix it quite enough
so that two more sticks of the ex-
plosive were used.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
Six Bibles Left.

The Reflector has just six of the
red letter Bibles left. They will be
sold at $1.59 each, and the opportun-
fty should not be missed First come
first served.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
Many Sight-Seers.

Anxious to see what the "home
boys" are doing, crowds of Abilene
citizens with their families visited
the armory. All visitors were inn
mediately impressed with the busi-
ness-like atmosphere of the place
and the seriousness with which the
men went at the work of cleaning
and in giving it the best possible ap-
pearance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
Must Salute Now.

The national guard boys have to
salute the officers now every time
they meet them. Which recalls a
one of George Hoisington's pet stor-
les. A new recruit met his captain
on the street and went by without
making a motion of his arm. Here, ="
called the captain, what do you
mean by passing me without a sa-
iute?" Why, l saluted you" re-
piled the recruit, Il said 'Ah, there
didn't you hear me?"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09

Levy for 1916 was 2.2 mills but no
road levy was made that year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
Cleaned the Block.

The block at the armory is now
the cleanest in the city. The men
picked up every bit of trash in the
alley, swept the pavement and side
walks and are now cleaning the base
ment of the armory. Captain Browne
says the next thing will be to wash
the bricks with a brush.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09

Company H was formally mustered
into the service of the United States
at 1:15 o'clock this afternoon. 1t
is now a national organization and
the state has no jurisdiction over it.
This company has the honor of being
the first unit in Kansas to be mus
tered into the national army.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
COUNTY TAX LEVY is
FIXED FOR COMING YEAR

The county commissioners fixed
the tax levy for Dickinson for the
coming year:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09
[From Tuesdays Daily.l

The board of education last even
ing reelected ]. f. Engle president
of the board and ~. A. Snider was
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09

elected vice president. Miss Marie
curry remains as clerk.
The board members now are: ]. S.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09

The mastering officer of the Unit
ed Stated said this afternoon. Com
pany H Of the Kansas national guard
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09

is expected that another so or NOR,
will be called to get the Al needed
for this county.
Eleven thousand young men oi
Kansas awoke at a m. Sunday tC
find that war is reality, that nc
longer are they civilians but soldiers
of the United States, sworn to carry
the Stars and Stripes on the battle
fields of Europe and to uphold the
American rights and ideals.
At that hour the Kansas national
guard went into federal service. The
national guard has ceased to exist
Members of the K N. G. were auto
matically discharged from that or
eanization and drafted into the reg
ular army OF the United States. They
will merely be distinguished from
others by calling them the national
guard, but in the books at Washing
ton, this name will not be used.
The Kansas national guard will
number about IL 900 officers and
men. The guard consists of three
regiments of infantry, one squadron
of cavalry, regiment Of field artil- |
lery, battalion of engineers, bat
talon of signal corps, two field hos
pitfalls, two ambulance companies, an I
rvlp IL, Il; to-, |
train.
Each regiment of infantry consists
of zoos men and officers, each com
pany being composed of $50 men and
three officers at war strength The
Third infantry, of which Company H
is a part, has headquarters at To-
Jeka and consists of. Machine gun
company, lola; supply company, To
peka company, Caney; B com
pany, Oskaloosa c company, juno
ton City; d company, Coffeyyille; E
company, LeavenWorth; f company,
ElDorado; G company, Downs; II
Abilene; l company, Her
ington; K company, Newton; l. com
pany, Wellington, and M company
Marion.
The guard units go into camp at
their home stations and the time
elapsing until they are ordered to
Ft. Sill will be spent in training. I'm Il
after the units are mobil- u
lied at their home stations each man a
is to be vaceinated for typhoid and "
This is expected to take n
rom two to three weeks. AT the of 81
ice of the adjutant general, the opin- IL
on was given that all units would re-
,eive their equipment within short
ime. 1t is understood that the
equipment will be shipped immedi- "
ltely from Chicago by express to the =
lome station of each organization. Ia
First Days Work. II,
After the men had been drafted al
nto service the next thing was din III
er. The $50 men were seated at al
Wo long tables. The menu was: p
Toast pork, mashed potatoes, gravy,
tewed corn, picked beats, ice tea,
nd pumpkin pie. A different var sd
ETY. was given at supper 1t was IN
tanned that there would be a cere On
lony at the flag pole at $500 but the les
ain spoiled the plans. Men were as on
gned to places for the night. nl'
ca
Non-CommissiOned Officers. ~.
Homer Clark, Harlan Lash and iut
erie Dunayan will be the cooks for pli
ompany H. The following will act die
5 non-commissioned officers tem-
orarily:
Acting first sergeant. Otto C. int
NTH. ..
Acting supply sergeant, David B. ir
like. Al,
Acting mess sergeant. George y. TIL
n.
Other acting non-commissioned Of ter
GERS: John A. Brinkmeyer. James
Cutler. Arch W. Davis, Simon S.
urton, Quin H. Haynes, Ralph NJ. ed
arris, Coe Hawthorne, George E. par
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09


5:55 a. m.-Reveille, first call.
600 a. m.-Reveille, assembly.
6:05 a. m.-Physical drill
$50 a. m.-Mess, breakfast.
7:15 a. m.-sick call.
7:15 to 1880 a. m. Fatigue.
7:45 a. m.-Drill.
1900 to 11:45 a. m.-Swim OF
lecture.
1900 m-Mess, dinner.
1880 to 2:30 p. m,-School of sol
Gier and school of squad
2:3O to $3.50 p m.-Close order
drill.
5.15 p. m.-Retreat, first call.
$50 p. Retreat, assembly.
$3.50 p. m.-Retreat.
500 p. m.-Mess, supper.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09

lssitt, Glenn J. Gibbs, John A. Foltz
John Frey, Meslvin E. Jeffcoat Clar
ence E. Kaufman, Clyde L. Kauff
man, Charles G Kirk, Alcide j. Lu-
eier, John E. Machen, Everett L.
Parks, William H. Paul, Ray Porter,
Claude E. Reese, George A. Reid, Roy
" Romberger, Elmer H. Swanger,
Clarence A. Sampson, Clark Steyer,
Olin r. Strowig, William E. Tate,
Roy R. Russell, George w. Yeadon,
William f. Brinkmeyer.
Acting company clerks: Howard s.
Dayton, Sidney c. Brenner, Howard
L. Seip.
To be bugler: Private Robert
Seeds; Private Charles j. Wood.
To be mechanics: Private Ray r.
Lackey; Private John w. Tabborn.
To Distinguish Army Men.
For the men in the company that
do not have uniforms, an arm band
las been furnished so that they may
be distinguished. About 80 of the
loys have already purchased suits
very like magic is going
IN every day in the world of com
nerce. The demand for khaki is tre-
and in a certain factory
hirty thousand uniforms day are
icing turned out. A clever cutting
'rocess makes this output possible.
ixty uniforms can be cut out at one
peration and by one man.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-08-09

of the United States in action. The
company has made remarkable pro-
gress since its organization
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-09
JUNEAU MEN TO
 JOIN AVIATION 5
 CORP SHORTLY
Local Men of the Gable Office Are Slated For Transfer to #
 New Duties.

According to word received in Ju. neau, several of the local members of the U 2. Signal Corps are slated for the aviation corps. The list ih- cludes Il men in, the Seattle office and 2S who are in Alaska. Just when they will be transferred is not known but it will be some time possibly within the next few months and sooner if Q crisis develops between the United States and Germany.
 All those to be transferred will be advanced fifty per cent. in their wages and many Of them will be as signed either to the Panama Canal Zone or the Hawaiian Islands. both of which are considered foreign service, hence more pay.
 The complete list of those who vii! be transferred from Alaska and Se- attle to the aviation corps follows:
 l. Hamilton, Seattle, NJ. s. E.
 J. Smith, Seattle, M. s. E.
 Charles Murphy, Seattle, M. S. E.
 l.. l. Rose, Seattle, sergeant.
 P. c. Lacey, Seattle. sergeant.
 J. Egan, Seattle, sergeant.
 w. L. Mooney. Valdez, sergeant.
 Wm. B. Gilbert, Seattle, Sergeant.
 w. Keys, Sitka,, sergeant.
 A. w. Cough. Seattle, sergeant.
 A. R. Palmer Seattle, Sergeant.
 Robert Loghry. Fairbanks. NJ. s. E.
 P. A. Parry. Sitka, sergeant.
 M. H. Faust, Valdez, NJ. s. E.
 R. L. Patton, Cordova, NJ. S. E. C. F. Roberts, Juneau, sergeant A. s. Collins. Gibbon, sergeant. C. Barrett Sitka, sergeant.
 c. w. Stoke. Gibbon, sergeant. Lee Murphy, Seward, sergeant.
 J. P. Conway, Valdez, sergeant.
 V. B. Rector, GibbOn, sergant.
 w. O. Perry, Sitka, sergeant.
 J. Fl. Hoeppel. Sitka, sergeant.
 P. F. McQuillan, Ketchikan, ser geant.
 D. D. Pittman, Valdez, sergeant. l.. Kyttle, St Michael, sergeant
 C. B. Williams, Juneau sergeant. J. O. Sherlock, Gibbon, sergeant. c. B. Mullins, Nenana. sergeant. RIA. Grantham, Nome, sergeant. w. H. Brogan, line inspector, ser. seant.
 J. Fl. Kirk. Valdez, sergeant. J. E. Lynch. Seward, sergeant H. w. ConIlin. Sitka, sergeant. Un the foregoing. the letters "NI. ,. E." designated the title of the nan whose name it is opposite, being he abbreyiation for master signal lectrician, which is the highest rank ttainable by an enlisted man in ither the signal corps or the aYia- ion cOrps) f'