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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-02-15
Tuesday, Feb. 20
0 HORSES AND MULES

HORSES AND MULES
. black mares 9 years old weight
500 and 900, broke single and dou-
Bile. in foal; 2 colts coming year
lings. / sorrel saddle pony mule
years old weight 100 well brok-
en-: mare mules coming 3 years
old. mare mule coming l year old.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-02-15
- uEAn nIs HOES

Fifteen brood sows all due to
farrow this spring 35 gifts weigh
ing from Is to l40 pounds each All
Duroc JERSEYS and immune.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-02-15
FREE LUNCH AT NOON
Bring your own drinking cups

TERMS. All sums Of SO and I'M
der cash, on sums over $40 a credil
of 3, or months will be given on
bankable notes bearing 0 per cent
interest If paid when due only 3
per cent will be charged. No prop
ertv TO be removed until settled Tor
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-02-15
MP ENIENTS

Case sulky pillow, sulky lister J.
section harrow, feed cutter, 2 riding
and walking cultivators, Moline
2-row weeder, Champion binder, Me-
Cormick corn binder nearly new top
buggy. spring wagon, 2 carriages /
nearly new, other articles. -
- single comb black Minorca
cockerels.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-02-15
LACKS AND JENNETs

Jennet coming 9 years old in foal !.
black Jack 2 years old, blue jack
wear old; iennet colt 6 months old.
pure bred Poland China boars.
is Buff Leghorn chickens.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-02-15

Lost, at the A. j Dave sale
Thursday, gold watch and chain.
Finder please return to Reflector
office for reward, d1tw1t%
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-02-15

For sale. half section grass land.
Inauire Of J. J. Bishop. Industry.
IOd3tw1ts
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-02-15
Public Sale

The undersigned intending to
quit farming will sell at public auc-
ton at the farm "a mile north OF
Abilene cemetery, on
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-02-15
20 HEAD OF CATTLE

. fresh mich cows, COWS giving
milk 3 dry COWS all broke but one,
8 vearling steers, 2 yearling hellers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-02-15
Wednesday,Feb 81

commencing at 10 o'clock sharp the
following property:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-02-15
David |. Campbell

J. n. BURTON. Auctioneer.
]. r. JOHNTZ. Banker
TON EASTER. Clerk.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-02-15

white sale These VIII
Frlay anS
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-10
TEAL SHOW STILL IS
PLEASING AT TEXAS GRAND

How little spark Of love can be ex-
tinguished and take form again, and
then change the course OF cupids ar
row is portrayed at the Texas Grand
theater by Raymond Teafs Ducklings
in a two-act musical comedy, safety
First" Several good song selections
and some clever wit serve to give the
audience a good entertainment
As the story develops, a school girl
becomes fascinated by an elderly man
of So years. who attracts the girl with
his money They decide to elope to be
married Meanwhile. the son Of the
rich man falls in love with the mother
of the girl. and they, too run off to be
welded. All four register at the same
hotel. and until the matter is straight
ened out. there is a lot of deception. IN
which ST Clogne, played by Roy Kins-
low. who is errand boy. bell hop and
waiter at q village boarding house,
takes the leading part
ST, through countless blunders which
the hotel guests attempt to avert by
giving the boy brides. unwittingly sets
matters straight and all Of Cupid's VIC
tins Tive happily ever after
The show introduces some good song
hits Miss Lake. Miss Walsh Roy
Kinslow and Mr.. Harris all answered
to encores while Raymond Teal gave
the customary specially KinsloV
probably made the biggest hit with his
rendition Of Down on Jasper's Farm.
although the work OF Miss Lake and
Mr.. Harris IN their songs was greatly
appreciated
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-10
Show That Was Here a Year
Ago Will Return to El
Paso in Short Time.

A return engagement OF the musical
comedy. September Morn" comes to
the Texas Grand four nights, COM
mencing Thursday night March %,
with matinees Saturday and Sunday
September Morn" gets its title from
the painting of the same name which
stirred up comment from coast TO coast
The story has to do with the aspira ton
Of one Rudolph Plastric. owner Of an
art studio who claims TO have been the
painter. Of course Rudolph does not
even know how 70 paint q picket fence.
The model of September Morn" is laid
claim to by an actress who has in
structed her press agent to circulate
the rumor that she is the original The
ludicrous moments when the two i'm
persOnators are lodging each other
and when a chesty old army officer,
who has fallen in love with the actress.
discovers that she IS 4 good friend OF
his wife'S creates enough laughter and
plot for six musical plays The scenery
IS p-ettilv designed and painted and
the costuming introduces the latest
Partisan creations.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-10
SOLDIERS TAKE
PART IN RACES
Women and Cowboy Riders
Furnish Thrills in From
tier Celebration.

Thrills were plentiful in the wild
west games in the Frontier Days cele-
bration at Rio Grande park. Friday
srrernoon. Wild broncos and steers
were ridden by women and cowboy
riders. roping contests were held and
United States soldiers took part in q
Roman race as a part Of the program
The large audience was brought to
its feet in the bronco busting contest
when outlaw" horses. ridden by Clyde
Lindsey and Prairie Lille Allen,
plunged into the fence. The riders
escaped injury.
Is Kicked In Head.
Billie Gillispie was seriously IN
tured while trying TO saddle wild
horse The horse kicked him in the
head inflicting painful injury L. )
medical corps men who were present
At the games. attended him and he was
removed to the emergency hospital at
The police station
Giles Wins Roping Contest.
r R Giles won the steer rOplng con-
test in the remarkable time Of 3-5
seconds. Wiley Franklin was second,
the time being 10 3-5 seconds.
Leonard Stroud. Sammie Garrett
Montana Jack Ray. Ruth Roach and
Mamie stroud entertained with trick
Fay Wards team won the potato
race from the Len Stroud team
Seventh Cavalry Wins
The Seventh cavalry team was vic
5oriOus in the Roman race. The Fifth
field artillery team was second. The
soldiers race was one OF the real
thrills of the day
Tom Eckerd was first in the bull
logging contest. time II 3-5 seconds.
Ed Lindsey was second in the contest,
time IS 2-5 seconds.
Wild steer riding was another Of the
entertaining features Of the afternoon
program
Are Given n Banquet.
The Cowboys Reunion association. Of
Las Vegas, y. NJ, banqueted the cow
boys and women who participated in
the Frontier Days celebration at Rio
Grande park and who will take part in
the celebration to be held at Las Vegas
July ,, and 4, at Hotel Sheldon. Fri
day night Tex" Austin. promoter of
The local celebration. was the guest OF
honor Phil II. Noir acted as toast
master at the banquet Among the
hosts were Walter A NayIor and
Butch" Jones. of Las Vegas.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-10
IN MFMORIAM

(Notires under this heading accepted FOR
publication at the reading notice TRtsD
Whereas. in the course Of human
events the FL Paso Volunteer Fire De
partment is called upon to record the
death Of one of its founders and most
valuable members. William Hagins
futile. who departed this life in the
prime of his manhood on the 4th DAY OF
November. A d. 1916
Resolved. that the president. officers
and members of the FL PasO Fire De-
partment OF the city OF e. PasO. desire
to place on record their deep appreci-
alton OF his faithful and generous serv-
ices so freely given to this organiza-
ton and the city of FL Paso.
He was a man of noble qualities and
high ideals. whose ready Willingness TO
help and 10 do for others gave him
friendships in every walk of life. and
IN every duty laid upon him in business
relations. as IN public affairs. he won
the respect and friendship of his assO-
ciates.
Resolved further. that we extend to
the members of his family our deepest
sympathy In their great sorrow. and
trust that they may find strength.
courage and comfort To- sustain them in
their bereavement
Resolved further that a COPY of
these resolutions be sent 10 his family
and published in the local papers and
spread upon the records of the Fl Paso
Volunteer Fire Department
Or. c. r. Higgins
Peyton F. Edwards
ID. ". Reckhart-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-10
NEW MITCHELLS HAVE
MANY IMPROVEMENTS

The new Mitchell models are here.
They were unloaded this week by the
Fl Paso Auto Sales company. Though
they are announced as a continuation
OF the existing models. the new arri-
walls are really so much improved that
they should be classed as new models.
despite the fact that the changes have
not been radical.
According TO the claim OF the fac
tory, the new models are 50 percent
stronger than the old The old Junior
has much better upholstery. while the
entire body has been baked. instead OF
painted. as in the past. There are many
added refinements in both the junior
and the regular lines and Thinker bear
ings are now used in the rear end.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-10
ToDAY'S ADJUSTMENTS
wIGwAM-"THE PURPLE MASK.

There is q double bill at the Wig
wan today. Owing TO the Mary Pick
ford enEa cement which was followed
by Mary Miles Minter. II has been i'm
possible to run The Purple Mask
until today This instalment Is en-
titled The Garden of Surprise" The
scenes of action revert to the society
world and there are many elaborate
scenes in il. The Meeting" is a
complete picture. being one OF The
Perils of Our Girl Reporters" Zena
Keefe makes her appearance this time
as the girl reporter. All OF the other
girl reporters have been played by
Helen Greene Zena Keefe is well
known as q vaudeville headliner and
as a picture star. She has been with
a number of the best companies.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-10
..THE LOVE THEE

The Love Thief" the picture which
the William Fox players staged at
Camp Stewart last fall. will receive
its final showing at the Alhambra to-
day. This picture. which features
Gretchen Hartman and Alan Hale. is a
snappy, quick action story OF the
border and abounds in thrills and
emotional moments
The picture shows the Sth Cavalry.
which took part in the picture and
helped 70 make il the interesting fea-
ture that 1t is The picture was well
received last night and all who saw
it were enthusiastic over its excellence.
ADV
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-10
TO GIVE FAREWELL
PARTY TO Ell PASO BOOSTERS

Eugene D'Allemond. manager OF the
Adclub. has arranged a farewell party
for the Pep, Push and Progress boost
ers for the next meeting of the AdcIub
next Wednesday,
Invitations are being issued 10 all
who are going on the trip.
You. the live wires of a live wire
city. are going forth on a mission of
constructive work. "a work which We
feel Will go a long way toward bring
ing To Fl Paso "a lot OF new business .
says the invitation.
You are advertising FL PasO and II
Paso merchants and the Advertising
club recognize and appreciate what
you are are about to do, so this club
has arranged a splendid program Of en-
tertainment for your farewell party
some of those who Will take part IN
this program are Mayor Tom Lea.
Dan Jackson, RObt Krakauer Norman
Walker. c. y Martin and Chas. Brann.
This farewell party VIII be held in
the grill room OF the Sheldon hotel
next Wednesday noon at 1o-I5.
Los Angeles. Cal. has over is 900
women driving motor ears
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-10
A VARIETY BILL At BIJoU.

Comedy and drama viii be presented
at the Bijou today They are all short
subjects and well worth your time.
Bryant Washburn Will be seen tomOr-
row in a special attraction. a Four
Cent COurtship." Just see it. That's
all.
The Girl From Frisco is coming to
the Bijou in a new role entitled The
American Girl" You Will find the
stories in all magazines. Saturday,
March i, viii be the opening date
the most popular screen favOrite. Miss
Marin sails, playing the lead.-Adv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-10
MOOSE LODGE HAS ELECTION;
W. ]. MORAN MADE DICTATOR

W ]. Moran. editor OF the Labor Ad-
vocate, was elected dictator Of the
order or Moose a the annual election
Of officers held Friday night Other
officers elected to serve during the en-
suing year We're Vice dictator. Cliff
ford z. Wedd; prelate William Lut-
finger; treasurer. G. F. Ross. inner
guard, T. n Moote; outer guard, T. L.
Emerson. trustee. George Fenner: rep
resentative to the supreme lodge. o. L.
Bowen: alternate. James Conner
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-10
ALIENS FOOT-EASE DOES 1T.

When your shoes pinch or your corns and
bunions ache SO that you are tired all over
get Aliens Foot-Ease. the antiseptic powder
TO be shaken into the shoes and sprinkled in
The fOOt-bath. It will take the sting out Of
corns and bunions and give instant relief TO
Tired. Aching. Swollen. Tender feet over
100000 packages are being used By the Ger
man and Allied troops at the front. Sold
everywhere. Csc Don't accept any subst-
ifute-Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-10

Here it is again-that funny Key
stone that made SO many people
laugh the last time II was shown at
the Grecian. His Last Scent" What?
You didn't see IL before. Well don't
let this oportunity slip through your
fingers. II is at the Grecian today.
but today only. Better hike It for
the Grecian as quick as you can and
enjoy a gale of a laugh. This is a
sure enough Keystone-and II is just
loaded with laughs Bring the chill
dren, they'll have a bully time. Prices?
Admission is 10 cents for you and five
cents for the little ones. Wen ex-
pect you.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-10
PURITY AND POWER
Necessary TO Overcome Impure Blood
md Menk Conditions.


The recent trying weather, exposure
to storms, the grip. hard colds, pneu-
mOnia. fevers, diphtheria and other
d-poisoning. prostrating diseases
leave the whole system subnormal-
below par-weak and slOw-blOod de-
pleted and thin. with that tired feeling.
poor appetite. delicate digestive power
or almost none at all.
The ideal treatment is
Hoods Sarsaparilla-tO be taken be
fore meals-thOrOugh to purify the
blood and eNpel poisOns. and
Peptiron Pills to be taken after
meals-tO put power into the blood
give strength. increase red corpuscles
and restore normal health-tone.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has for 30 years
won and held the favor OF the people.
Peptiron Pills are named from pep
sin and irOn-and include nux and
other good blood and stomach tOnics.
Be wise and begin on this sensible,
reliable course OF medicine today
Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-10
CHAPLAIN CHOUINARD NOT
RUNNING SUNDAY CARNIVAL

Chaplain h A Choulnard announces
that the carnival on West Franklin
street. which has been IN progress for
the benefit of his welfare work dur
ing the present week. will close to-
night so far as he is concerned. II
it continues open after tonight he SAYS
he has no connection whatever with
the performances after tonight
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-10
HORSE THIRSTY? DASHES INTO
SALOON, BREAKING WINDOW

horse attached to a light wagon
owned by Jake Carp was badly cut
about the fOrelegs Saturday afternoon
at 1855 o'clock when II ran away and
dashed through a plate glass window of
q saloon at Missouri and Stanton
streets. The animal started 10 run
near Mesa avenue and Missouri, after
giving q sudden start that threw Carp
70 the street
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-10

Tomorrow, Shorty" Hamilton will
be seen in another Of his great pic
lures. This being cattlemen's conven-
and shorty" drew the Job. shorty
will be seen this time on the ranch
Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-10
NEARLY 100 CASES DISPOSED OF
IN 34fh COURT DURING TERM

Nearly 100 cases have been disposed
Of in 34th district court by judge W.
u. Howe during the present term.
Cases set for the remainder OF the
term are. March II. State VS.. Harry
Northrup. murder. March 13. State vs.
William Leggett, murder. March Is.
State vs.. Jesus CoterO. statutory Of
fence; March 16. State vs. oscar Cooley.
assault TO murder; Jesus Val Verde.
horse theft: Inez Castillo. horse theft:
March IS. state vs.. Herman Block. re-
ceiving stolen property: March &c, State
Us. Palmer Jones and J. II. Lay. robbery
by assault: March p. State VS.. Ed Con-
rOrs. statutory offence: March IS. State
Us. Pedro Ramos. murder.
Wisconsin employs over 50. 1000
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-10
WIRES BURN THROUGH: FALL:
SEVERAL NARROMLY ESCAPE

Several persons mad narrow escapes
from injury saturday afternoon at 1890
o'clock when two electric wires burned
through and fell to the ground, near
Fifth and St Erain streets. The fire
department was called and the ends
Of the wires hound up with tape until
they could 10 rerlired.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-10

The larse .-i. rease in the number Of
cigarettes used ia this country last
year is attributed 10 the new fad OF
women INDUCING in short smokes
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-10

Wisconsin employs over 10000
women in it, factories and stores.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-10

Women restaurant workers in New
York city NUM- Der over 10000.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-03-10

Los Angeles. Cal. has over IS. 900
women driving motor cars.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-04
"PAY WHAT IT'S
WORTH TO YOU"
SAYS 7. EDISON
BY MILTON BRoNNER

ORANGE. y j.. June i-"Pay
what rs worth 10 YOU to be an
American citizen.
Figure II cold bloodcdly ~ You
are built that way. Consider what
this country has meant to YOU. what
It will mean % your children aud
TO humanity In future generations
Then when YOU have thought over
these thlses. take pen In hand and
doyour bit for the Liberty Loan g"
Tho speaker Was one Who has
done and Is doing ms much for
America as any citizen In the land
and more than most Thomas
Alya Edison
At 20, when most men with his
money and one-tenth his achieve
ments are content 10 ST In slip.
percd ease. Edison ~ putting In as
high as 20 hours a day to serve hia
country.
THE spirit OF 1917 in America
should be "A spirit of service said
Edison. From the highest TO the
lowest. the uppermost idea should
be how We can serve our common
country"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-04
SlACkERS Leave TRACKS FOR SLEUTHS
Have Many WAYS Of Obtaining


tiles. for those young men Who
have gone to such institutions.
Practically every married
man In the United States has
tucked away IN an official rec.
ord In marriage license bu.
reau the little figures which
show just how old he ~. Theae
are. OF course. Instantly avail.
able 20 government officials.
Then. too. every man who has
taken out life insurance policy
has nice little record Of his real
age In the home office 81 his IN.
surancc company. These records
are required By las TO be accurate
Is kept and they are also available
Tor public investigation.
Also. the L. S labor department
has record Of the age Of every
man who has applied thru the sys-
tenn ~ e. s labor exchanges al
postofflces for a job
Employers. especially railroads.
license Offices. immigration and
naturalization officials. fraternal
orders. unions. all furnish sources
r conformation that will be In
~ ectcd by federal agents when
they get on the trail of a Stacker
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-04
JAPAN WATCHES
CHINA REVOLT

TOXIC. June 4.--Iapan'A determi.
nation not 10 interfere In China's
internal affairs. nj least until there
Is some open outbreak there. was
emphasized again today In official
quarters.
According 10 word received here.
no disorder has attended the ecces-
sion OF II OF China'E rs provinces
and tho proclamation OF n provision.
al government. altho rebel army
was said 10 be marching toward Pc.
king
The revolving provinces are those
under the military chiefs. and their
array OF strength In men and arms
apparently makes the fall OF the old
government certain
President IL Yuan Hung H. expect
ed to resign re Is practically a
prisoner at Picking. the city and
the pgovinc. In which the capital Ii
located being In control OF the new
government forces
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-04
ROOT MISSION
IS IN RUSSIA

WASHINGTON. June Elihu
Root. Ambassador extraordinary,
with his commission OF American
advisers, has arrived safely At u
Russian port.
The commission crossed the Unit.
ed States secretly and sailed from u
Pacific coast port. carrying a mes.
sage from the American democracy.
and pledge 90 lend unstinted aid
TO Russia In the prosecution OF tho
war against a common enemy. aud
IN the reconstruction OF the demon.
allied country.
News OF the arrival OF the com.
mission at retroErad Is anxiously
awaited at Washington.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-04
REVOLT
LANDS MILITARY
FORCE TO FORE

SHANGHAI, June A.--Wlth
President Ii Yuan Hung vlrtu-
ally a prisoner, Picking Isolated
and all telegraph lines under
military censorship, and with a
provisional government an.
nouneed, the milltarista OF
China. who. Saturday and Sun
day. rose against the republican
government. today practically
control the situation.
Eleven OF Chinas IS provinces
have seeded. including the prov.
incc OF ChihLl. In which pcting Is
situated Picking military com.
mandcra have refused 90 carry out
orders OF IL Yuan Hung Milltar-
lists control the railways
The division may he said roughly
to be between the northern and
southern parts OF China. some OF
the southern provinces threatening
10 rise IN behalf OF III Yuan Hung
and the republican government.
while others have not yet declared
themselves
In Picking. parliament WAS unable
To secure quorum Saturday " a
quorum Is present today. which rs
considered doubtful. # IL said Ii
Yuan Hung intends TO Introduce a
bill declaring war on Germany
The parliament has been for war,
and the president against II. Most
OF the military governors are said
20 be for war
The militRrists demand a new
election Immediately. to secure a
new constitution.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-04
Aged Couple Notify
Undertaken to Come
for Them; Poisoned

HINSDALE. ILL.,. June Al.
ways. say the people here. Charles
Barnick and his wife have lived in
their little cottage in the woods
just out OF town They were quaint
characters. known TO every one In
Hlusdale. feeble. poor and old. but
very intelligent" and proud, their
neighborB gay Tho relief commit
tee Of the town assisted them. but.
much against the will OF the old
couple.
\ day or two 90 q man. who said
he was Barnick, called mp local
undertaken. and asked how much
two funerals would cost. He said
his wife was dying. and he could
help along himself" by going with
her.
The coroner found the man dead,
while the woman. half unconscious.
was removed to the Fresh Air
home They had taken some tab
lets. The ages OF the couple were
the same. both being 81 A letter
was found. written by the woman,
giving directions about tho house.
and concluding with advice to the
coroner to make himself at
home