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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-06
Drafted Men Are
Under New Rules

/ many registrants had given up their
positions, thinking they would be
called soon. When they realized that
their services would not be required
to help fill the first draft, most of
the men held then tried to enlist.
When this was denied them, they
were entirely at sea concerning their
status, and were afraid to enter on
any business venture.
According to the new ruling by
the war department, any man who
has been held, and wishes to enter
the service of his country, can do
so, up to December Is. He must,
procure a certificate from his local
board, which shows he has been held,
but that his services will not be re-
quired to fill the county quota.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-06
Navy Wants Engine Men.

Abilene has been asked to furnish
one man out of the Kansas quota of
100 for engine room duty on the
new vessels now being built for the
United States navy. The official re-
quest was received today by Mayor
Nichols from the navy recruiting Of
fee in Kansas City. This is the
most urgent need of the naval serv-
ice today" the call says. Engine ex-
perience is not necessary for enlist
ment Able bodied men between the
ages of 21 and 85 will be taken as
hremen, third class. pay 5000 a
month. with liberal separation al
lowances. Higher pay and rating is
offered experienced men. Appli-
cants applying to the Reflector Office
will be directed to the proper re-
cruiting Office. All expenses Of en-
Iistment are paid by the government.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-06
Oil Derrick Now Up
Work to Begin Soon

The Dickinson County Oil and Gas
companys workmen have completed
the derrick for the first test to be
made on the county farm. A car
load of material coming from Pitts
burgh, Pa, is delayed somewhat and
is holding up the work. AS soon as
it arrives preparations will be COM
pleted for the drilling of this we'll
and the drill will be busy day and
night making its way to the big oil
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-06

An enthusiastic good roads meet
ing was held last night at the De-
troit schoolhouse, the room being
filled with farmers along the Golden
Belt road from Abilene to Chapman,
together with others interested. The
county commissioners attended and
there was a unanimous sentiment for
graveling the road.
County Engineer Karl Riddle pre-
sided and talks were made by Coun-
ty Commissioners Brenizer and Book,
c. M. Harger, j. E. Roop, E. Arnold,
F. w. Karl and others. The plan
of making district was explained by
the county engineer
Two committees were appointed
to secure signers for the improve
ment of the road: From Abilene to
Detroit, J. E. Roop, John Oberhel-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-06
DRAFT BOARDS IDLE NOW.
Everything Quiet Now, But Rush
VIII Soon Come.

Everything Is quiet at the local
draft boards office now. The rush
will come soon and then a number
of clerks will be necessary. In the
organization of the new draft clas-
sification system. Provost Marshal
General Crowder announced today,
due regard was had for the faithful
service of the men who compose the
district and local boards of the coun-
try and their tasks were made light
er than under the old system.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-06
County and School
Bonds Are Now Sold

| issue of bonds on a basis of 4.72 an
nual interest and the final arrange.
ments were made at the regular
meeting of the board which was held
last evening. This rate is better
one than was offered to either the
county or the city in their recent
bond issues.
Due to the change in conditions at
this time, the bonding company
which purchased the bonds last
spring, figured it could save money
by forfeiting the $1,000 check of
good faith. The bonds were resold
and the rate received while not as
good as when they were sold last
spring is a good one for this time
According to the contract, either the
school board or the bonding com
pany had until January /, 1918, be-
fore the contract was completed. 1t
is figured that between $4,000 and
$4,000 is the difference in the price
of the two bond sales.
The board decided last night that
the Christmas holidays should ex-
tend for eleven days. School will
close on December 81 and will open
Wednesday, January 2. This is not
quite as long vacation as last year.
The eleven days will certainly be en-
joyed by the students.
The board passed a number of
bills at the meeting.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-06
,WHEATLESS AND MEATLESS
DAYS FOR THE HOTELS

The Abilene hotels have been notl.
fed by the food administration to
observe wheatless and meatless days
Tuesday and Thursday. Instead OF
meat the managers are urged to
serve fish, Holsters, clans, chicken,
ETC., to reduce the amount of cream,
to use SKINNED milk in cooking, to
cut down the portions and generally
save everywhere possible on the ta-
BILE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-06
pool below.

pool below.
Charles Kubach, manager of the
company, said they would produce a
gusher in the first test.
A large American flag is floating
at the top of the monster steel der
ri,k. The derrick may be seen from
long distance and when the oil
gushes up 1t will be known all over
Kansas within five hours
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-06
RED CROSS CAMPAIGN WILL
BE PLANNED FOR COUNTY

The Red Cross campaign of the ma
tion calls for a thorough effort to in
crease the membership. This coun-
ty has outside of Herington, sac
members. It is asked to raise this
to 3,S9S on the basis of the national
call for is million members. The
executive committee has been work
ing on plans. 1t is probable that
there will not be a house to house
campaign, but the old members will
be asked to renew and new members
be secured. 1t may be that the new
War Fund association will take
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-06

The Fidelity Trust Company OF
Kansas City was the winner. The
board of county commissioners sold
100000 refunding bonds on the
basis of 4..75 per cent annual inter
est The only expense which the
county board will have to partially
cover is the transportation, redemp-
tion and printing of the bonds. This
amount will come to not more than
$3.50. The Fidelity Trust Company,
which was represented by d. H. Mar
tin of Kansas City, have placed a
check of $4,000 in the hands of the
board and it will be forfeited if the
contract is not carried out.
The Commerce Trust Company of
Kansas City made an offer of AIS
per cent, but the county would be
required to pay $4,000 to cover ex-
penses, which would amount to
about 4.S5 per cent annually. Yer
non H. Branch of Wichita offered
over ATS per cent and the board
pay part of the expenses. G. c.
Wyandt of Abilene asked AIS and
the board to pay the usual costs.
Stern Brothers & Co., of Kansas City
bid ATS and certain amount of ex-
penses. The contest was a close
one as there was not much difference
in several of the bids.
Tho schnnl hna I'd sold tho SQ0 00Q
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-06
MENINGITIS CLAIMED SALINA
ARMY BOY AT DONIPHAN

Sallna Union: The second Salina
boy to die of the dreaded disease,
spinal meningitis, while in the sery-
ice of Uncle Sam, was Charles Or
Vile Smith, member of M company
End Kansas National guards, with
the 137th infantry, stationed at
Camp Doniphan, Fort Sill, Okla. He
died at 1880 o'clock Saturday morn
ing, December /.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-06
If YOU TAKE PAPER,
YOU MUST PAY FOR IT

The Kansas City Star, replying to
an inquiry says: Kansas has no
state law compelling subscriber to
pay for a magazine or newspaper If
he continues to accept the publica-
ton after the subscription has ex-
pired. The government regulation
is that if the person to whom the
paper is addressed continues to take
it from the postoffice after the sub
scription has expired he can be made
to pay for it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-06
JURORS CHOSEN FOR COURT.
Thirty-six Men VIII Decide Cases in
January Term of Court.

Following Is the list of Dickinson
county men chosen to act as jurors
for the January term of the district
court:
A. H. Brechbill, Detroit.
A. S. McAllister, Herington.
John Larson, Hope.
M. G. Palmer, Hope.
Samuel Mitseh, Woodbine
A. Carpenter, Abilene.
William Burke, Solomon.
John Call, Dillon.
]. J. Schwendener, Abilene
j. S. Duffy, Abilene.
R. S. Bledsoe, Herington.
Edgar Duncan, Abilene.
H. l.. Schaich, Talmage.
S. H. Mccullough, Solomon.
w. M. Elliott, Herington.
]. T. Sellards, Solomon.
W. II. McGee, Manchester
M j. Gallagher, Chapman.
George Johnson, Herington
H. II, Hoffman, Hope.
g. w. Douglas, Herington.
B. e. Peters, Herington.
Francis Slaybaugh, Abilene.
N. e. Rees, Abilene.
]. Conklin, Herington.
James Middleton, Woodbine.
c. M. Paxson, Abilene.
Frank Miller, Enterprise.
William OConnor, Chapman.
r. d, Sutherland, Herington.
]. A. Carpenter, Abilene
George Hubert, Herington.
E. Shuman, Detroit.
j. P. Sheehorn, Herington.
A. e. Robson, Carlton.
Phillip Haas, Herington.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-06
FALL DOWN SHAFT KILLS
EX-CONGRESSMAN'S son

Manhattan Nationalist: W. An
derson, son of Doctor Anderson, ex-
congressman from this district and
formerly president of the Kansas
State Agricultural college, died this
morning as the result of injuries re-
ceived from a fall into an elevator
pit of the Perry Bros. poultry house
Saturday morning.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-06
THREE ENTERPRISE BOYS
SIGNED UP FOR THE NAVY

Three Enterprise boys, Elliott
Runquist, Arthur Hoffman and John
Wensell, went to Salina and signed
up for the navy. If they pass the
preliminary examination there, they
will go to Kansas City for the final
examination. Dickinson county is
becoming well represented in all
branches of the service.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-06
HELVERING is BUSY IN
POLITICS THIS VACATION

Congressman Helvering was in the
city last evening in consultation with
John Sauers on politics. The con-
gressman has been busy looking af-
ter his political fences in the dis
trict during the vacation
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-06

charge of the work. The local
chapter has just sent twenty sweat
ers, fifteen scarfs, five helmets,
twenty pairs socks, twenty pairs
wristlets. A shipment of surgical
dressings and garments will be sent
soon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-06
@. #. SCOTT COMING, BACK.
County Teachers Meeting to BE Al
High School.

Former Congressman c. f. Scot
of lola is coming back to Abilene
He will address the teachers of the
county at the teachers meeting
will be held at the Abilene high
school, Saturday December 8. The
program for the day is:
Morning, 1O:3O.
Music, Patriotic selection, Miss
Mildred Ramsey, teacher of voice and
piano, Dickinson county high school.
Address, Teaching Patriotism in
Our Schools" DR.. D. w. Kurtz,
President of Mcpherson college.
Afternoon 1:15.
Address, "A New Viewpoint in
History Teaching" W. S. Robb.
Address, Community Singing Ex-
emplified by Singing Patriotic Airs,
H. w. Steininger. head of the music
department, Dickinson county high
school.
Address, why We Are Fighting
and What We Are Fighting For,
Ex-Congressman Charles F. Scott of
lola.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-06
ABILENE BOYS ARE IN
NAVY RADIO SERVICE

Samuel E. Coffenberger, James
Carroll and Clyde Weckle have en-
listed in the radio service Of the
navy and have been accepted. They
go to Chicago December 26 to begin
training.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-06
Aviators Near Front.

With the American Army in
France, Nov. 30.-A substantial van
guard of the great army Of American
aviators which eventually will oper-
ate in France has arrived near the
front.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-06
DICKINSON FARMERS
PLANT LITTLE BROOM CORN

The acreage of broom corn in the
state this year is over 10000 acres
more than last year The total num-
ber of acres of the corn this year is
61,94s. Dickinson county farmers,
however, do not believe in trifling
with this corn and only nine acres
were planted this year
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-06

be necessary for the stockholders or
business men to get behind the as
sociation with some cash on which
to do business. Until that is done the
fair will be thing of the past.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-06
Trying to Find Car.

A carload Of material belonging to
the Dickinson County Oil and Gas
company is lost and cannot be found
II was shipped from Pennsylvania
and is long past due here. Drilling
viii commence as soon as this car
arrives.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-06

Washington, Dec 5.-A joint
resolution 10 establish an American
legion Of honor and to permit Am
erican soldiers to receive decorations
for gallant service from foreign ma
tions was introduced today by Sena-
tor Owen.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-06
A CHANCE TO HELP CHEER
SOLDIERS BOYS CHRISTMAS

Rooms over Cases store will be
open all day Saturday to receive do
nations for soldiers Christmas boxes
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-12-06

The school board sold the 100000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
Montgomery Disappointed
 Because Soldiers Will Not
 Be Mustered Out There

Montgomery, January .25.-(Special.) ) With one grasp Birmingham has taken from Montgomery the demobIization camp of the two batteries of artillery of tho aNtional Guard of Alabama and a large amount of money which will be spent by the government in maintaining the batteries in the demobiIization camp while they are being mustered out of the federal service.
 It is probable that the batteries will be in camp in Birmingham three weeks or more before they can be mustered out. Few persons know that the same process must be used as was used in mastering the men into the federal service. Every man must be examined by member of the medical corps and every piece of property must be accounted for. The ex- aminations are made in order that tho government may protect itself from ex- tortionate demands for pensions in the future With the muster out examina- tior the government will have a record of the mans physical condition when he went in and another of his condition when he went out
 Montgomery is expecting to be made the point for the rehabilitation of the three infantry regiments and the cavalry regiment when they are ordered from the border.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
SPANIEL THOUGHT BUTLER FIRED SHOT
 WHICH KILLED WIFE

tcontInusa from Page One,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
MODERATE GAINS
 ARE MADE BY STEEL
Other Industrials Advance Slightly-Public Interest
 in Market Negligible

New York, January 25.-Dealings expanded perceptibly today and mod crate gains in prominent issues were fairly well maintained, but the volume of trading was again so negligible as to leave little doubt of it's profession al origin. Efforts to enlist public in terest by pool activity in some of the dormant specialties were almost alto- gether futile.
 United States Steel and related is- sues were l to 3 points higher at times, with coppers and others metals. American Can, Central Leather. Indus trial Alcohol and some of the equip nents stimulated the list at irregular intervals, together with Me- ,ana Power, Ohio Gas and Pacific Coast Telephone
 Marines and motors were under pressure, the former selling off ab- ruptly in the final hour. Selling of the motor. shares vas atteAded by the usual rumors dealing With the sta bility of existing dividends.
 Rails were again an uncertain quan- tity, Long Island reacting and then recovering on announcement that the company purposes to engage in finan- cing advantageous to the minor inter ests.
 Total sales of stocks amounted to 425.000 shares
 Foreign exchange markets were very dull until the final hour, when rates on the Teutonic centers shaded after previous strength.
 t1ubles and fires were slightly bet ter on a moderate demand.
 The Bank of ngland's gain during the last week of about S2,500,000 gold was accepted as a natural outcome of the cessation of exports of the metal to this country. The statement also shows a slight strengthening of re- serve liabilities.
 Except for the irregular tendency, industrial issues tending lower while railroads were higher, the bond mar lSet was without marked feature. Total sales, par value $3,S45,000
 United States bonds were unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
Coffee Market.

New York, January 25.-The market for coffee futures was very quiet again today and fluctuations were correspondingly mar row The opening was unchanged and after sagging off or points under scattering liquidation, prices steadied on covering, while there also appeared to be a little trade buying. July advanced from S.48c to S.62c and the general list closed net points higher to l point lower. Sales were estimated at 15.750. January, s.41c: February. s.42c; March, S.46c; April, S.51c; May, 8.55c; June, 8.5Sc; July, S.41c; Feb rnary S.42c; March, s.46c; April, S.51c; May, S.55c; June. S.5Sc; July. S.61c; Au- gust, S.64c; September, S.6Sc; October, S.73c; November, S.7Sc December S.S3c.
 Spot coffeee quiet; Rio Is, 10c; Santos 4s. 10Ac Cost and freight offers were re- ported about unchanged. It is said that a small lot of Santos 4s was sold late yesterday at 9.S0c American credits for March-May shipment. Todays offers in cluded Santos As at 0.60c to 10.S5c Lon don credits
 The official cables reported no change in the Brazilian markets except for San tos futures, which were unchanged to 25 reis lower. Brazilian port receipts, 2400o Jundiahy, 5000; Rio cleared 14.000 for New Orleans and 1S,000 for New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
GROUND WORK FOR OPPOSING WILSON
 PLANS OF PEACE
 IS LAID BY BORAH
(Continued from Page One,

fraught with danger to the peace and happiness of the people of the United States, involving, in all probability, in the controversies of other nations; be it
 Resolved, That the Senate of the Uni ted States affirm its faith and confidence in the permanent worth and wisdom of these policies and shall seek in all mat ters coming before 1t touching the intent or affairs of foreign countries, to con- form it's acts to this time-honored prin- ciple, and so happily part of our own policies"
 If Senator Borah attempts to press the resolution tomorrow the foreign relations committee democrats will move imme- diately that it be referred to the com mittee. Should pronounced opposition to that course develop, however, the leaders declare that democrats will join the re- publicans in passing the measure.
 Democratic opposition will be continued, however to the Cummins resolution, which was discussed in a general way at last nights conference between Sen ate leaders and President Wilson. The Presidents exact attitude was not re- vealed, but there were indications today that he was not inclined to take issue with the plans to shut out debate on the peace issue at present in order to prevent side tracking of other important legis- lation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
Tuscaloosa Is Preparing
 for Coming of Armor Board

Tuscaloosa January 25-J(Special. )--Tha local committee of the Tuscaloosa Board of Trade has been notified of the coming of the committee to investigate sites for the armor plant and the matter was taken Up with Congressman Oliver by Clifton Fenick, secretary of the general committee, to ascertain the exact time of the coming and as to preparations that should be made as to reception to be ten- dered the visitors. The general commit tee have about completed all the paper work necessary for the presentation and when the time comes will make a fine showing for Tuscaloosa. Judge Henry E. Foster is chairman of the general con- mittee, which consists of about IS of the most prominent men of the district
 That Rev. John Hutchins, the Birming- ham Baptist minister that was killed last Friday a week ago at Cottondale was first injured by the train from which he had just alighted and placed in a con- dition from which he was not able to move himself from the track is the be- lief of the office of Sheriff Watts It is the belief of Sheriff Watts, who has been Investigating the minister's death, that he attempted to board the southbound passenger train from which he had alighted after the train was under head way ana that ne was thrown to the ground and probably injured to the ex- tent that he could not help himself when the northbound train came along.
 The name of one of the persons intuted in the wreck last Monday night at Wood stock was B. L. Bone, instead of J. A, Bowen as printed. Mir. Bone is still cons fined to his home by his injuries, which are very painful, although not serious. His many friends hope that he will be out i'll few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-26
THE MISSISSIPPI IS LAUNCHED WITH
 USUAL CEREMONY
(Continued from Page one)

ocratic committeeman from that state, broke the traditional bottle of cham pagne across the batt1eship's steel brow.
 Secretary of the Navy Daniels was the principal speaker at the luncheon rendered the sponsor by the builders at Old Point Comfort MT. Daniels pointed out that the first Mississippi bore Commodore Perry across the Pa cific to Japan for the opening of the commerce of that country to America and the world, and that also it was upon the decks of this ship tha. Lieut.. George Dewey first earned fame when the Mississippi helped Farragut pass the forts below New Orleans and later ran the formidable Confederate ram Manassas aground and finished her with a couple of broadsides. The first Mississippis career was ended. the Secretary said, when she was sent aground after the bold attack on Fort Hudson and was blown up. Lieutenant Dewey was commended for his bravery and gallantry upon this occasion, the Secretary said.