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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-10
THE RAILROAD CONTROL.

MANY persons confuse the present
etatus Of the railroads with govern
ment ownership. What the govern
ment has done is to handle all the
roads as one system, so that freight
NAV be moved the shortest way ana
TO save Implications. Instead OF ten
Messenger trains between Kansas City
and Chicago probably only four OF
Eve will be run and Pullmans VIII
have to fill every berth before ex-
ira cars are added.
The law forbids railroads TO pool
their freight or their rates or their
profits. The government now pro
noses to do that very thing. The
government proposes to regard all
the freight Of the country as one Dig
huncb of business to be handled by
whatever railroads can do 1t most
promptly and efficiently, and then 1t
nroposes to divide the profits among
ALI the railroads according to the
business each one has handled. That
Is what the railroads themselves
have long insisted must be done II
the people we're to get the very best
service.
The chief reason the president
gives for taking over the railroads Is
that they cannot be operated as pr
vate properties in such a way as to
secure the greatest efficiency with
ont violating the law That is to say
the government proposes to do WIN
the railroads what its laws declare
shall not be done with them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-10

The trade commission on when
Victor Murdoch is serving has found
that the packers have trimmed the
stock raisers some 3 million dollars
besides other findings" OF course
II has long been known that the
farmer is at the mercy OF the pack
er-now it is officially known WHAT
has happened. Will the commission
simply give out some publicity BUNK
and quit. as it has done other things
or WIN It make the punishment -h'
the crime and see that robbery stops
Here's guessing that after lot OF
newspaper exposing there Will DC
a small fine imposed and the com
mission will start something else
Hope we are wrong, but we are
Judging from the past.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-10

IL is a matter of common knowl-
edge among millers that there Is go
ing to be great shortage OF wheat
10 grind during next May and June.
II not longer, and it is probable that
corn -four will be mixed with wheat
-four at or before that time. Our al
lies must have -four, and 1t is being
sent them, regardless Of our home
supply. which is eminently right
This means that someone, If not ey-
erybody in this country, Will have 70
eat more cornmeal than ever before
Oh we'll, mush is healthy
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-10
GERMANY's LOOT.

One of the results of the war that
Is only lightly appreciated is the
loot that Germany has
Gathered in from the country 1t has
conquered. Before leaving Jerusa-
lem millions of dollars worth OF
Jewels. tapestries, sacred relics ana
treasure we're taken from the Holy
sepulchre. temples and churches and
transported to Berlin. Belgium mas
been fairly stripped of its posses
sions. Paintings, furniture, silver
ware and gold. the deposits Oh
banks, the machinery of manufaotur-
ing plants, the equipment OF rail-
roads, the supplies of stores and FAC
tories have been carried in an un
ending stream to German cities.
over 5000, 900 900 has been taken
from the Belgian railways, $l2O,-
600 600 in wool alone from north
ern France; Belgian. banks S25O,-
600 900 of deposits and fines; hun
dreds of millions in taxes; tools, mo-
tors. dynamos, looms, museums, the
contents of homes and every species
of spoliation, including hundreds OF
lf1o a sarfyff :, rs -s h-seSef'
made slaves of the GeImans-aii TO-
falling over billion dollars, the loot
of the war. From a nation OF 90
million and $4,000 square kilome-
ter9 Germany, with lie conqurad ia
tons made its slaves and mortgaged
20 IL by forced loans, RON -haa-1 S3'=
900 900 population subject to the
kaiser, and a territory over when
he rules of 8 100000 square kilome-
ters.
The magnitude Of the loot means
fierce fighting to maintain it, all OF
which must be returned if the allies
dictate the peace terms as they VIII
in the end. No peace that does not
include this should ever be made.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-10

II is thoroly characteristic of con
eress when II finds that the secretary
Of war and the secretary OF the navy
are proving incompetent for their
Jobs to propose appointing another
cabinet officer at $4,000 year with
an army OF clerks to do the work
that the secretaries are supposed to
do. ANY business firm would get
some new secretaries but that Is
,ot the way OF politics.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-10
A Church Calendar.

Rev. w. D. Ziegler, pastor of the
Lutheran church, is presenting to the
members of the church and congre-
CATION handsome church calendar.
bearing a picture of the church and
official announcements for the year.
1t is much appreciated by all
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-10
RIGHT ABOUT 1T.

Governor Capper said in an inter-
view Yesterday: The senate inVes-
tigating committee this week makes
the astounding disclosure that the
war department has agreed to give
! IA million dollars to the inventor
of an untried machine gun, then to
hand over an additional million dol
lars for the patent license of this gun
10 the Colts Automatic Arms com
many. IL in time of war, as the peo-
nile have conceded, the government
in its might may conscript the lives
OF its 10 million young men, on the
same terms 1t also may conscript
and II should and must conscript in
yentors and machine shops. That Is
the governments undeniable right
and duty-its plain duty in this
case.
And Governor Capper is absolute
" right-the only problem now Is
what is to be done about 1t. Noun
ing?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-10

Hubert Lardner OF Fort Scott
Kan, Is credited with having origi-
mated the phrase. lie kept us out
OF war" He has now been placed
IN charge OF the Democratic cam
paign in the zone of political ac-
tivitiy which includes this state, and
he Is hunting for a new slogan. AS
ten months after declaring war, we
are not yet in the war why discard
the old one?-Le ayenworth Times.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-10

Speaking Of profiteering, the New
York company that capitalized for
$50 900 and got a government con
tract for sorting clippings Of cloth
in factories making soldier clothes
at cents pound and cleaned up
$500 900 in FIVE months. did fairly
good Job. One cent pound was a
high price
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-10

After careful consideration the
Kansas City star suggests that II the
Russians are not going to fight they
might loan their guns to country
that wants to fight and has no guns
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-10

B. A. Mason OF salina, lawyer,
saws that he will be a candidate for
the Republican nomination for con-
gresham in this district He was
Judge of the district court by ap-
Monument when Judge Rees resigned
to go to congress.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-10

Speaking of wastefulness at Christ
mas. what does the Anheuser-Busch
company expect to get out Of the big
Christmas posters it had erected on
the billboards in bone dry Abilene2
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-10

25 sacks each, where only one or two
sacks we're needed and one family is
reported to have laid in 1000 pounds
of flour last month, having stored it
away for the future.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-10

Private American soldiers are not
allowed to ride in first CLASS railway
cars-corresponding to our Pullman
cars-in England. Just wait-after
the Americans win the war they Will
be SO popular that they will be al
lowed to ride in the locomotive cab
if they wish.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-10

Charles M. Sawyer, former state
bank commissioner, has resigned a
$500 federal bank job and 1t IS re-
ported that he is to be the Demo-
cratic candidate for governor. Sure
Iy Charles does not think there IS q
show to be elected-he is a smart
man.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-10

James A. Troutman of Topeka is
the latest entry into the race for the
Republican nomination for governor.
He has served as state senator and
is one of Topeka's ablest men. Hen
nv ]. Allen, W. Y. Morgan, A. NJ.
Keene and S. NJ. Brewster are also
candidates.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-10

The real sufferers from profiteer-
ing are the users of tobacco. When
the government raised the tax one
tenth of a cent the cigar firms rails
ed the price one to two cents-and
nobody has any sympathy for the
smoker and nothing will be done
about IL,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-10
Notice. to Hunters.

All hunting on my place, 2 IL
miles northwest of Abilene, is for
hidden and trespassers will be prose-
outod w Young. 24dw2
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-10
THURSDAY, JAN 10, 1918.

Russia seems to very unfortunate
1t is not even able to make good
bargain for peace.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-10

The price OF shaves has gone up to
20 cents at Funston--safety razors
may be sent TO the boys for 5 cents
hostage. $40.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-10

Marriage license: Anthony
Weisher of Dillon and Fern Kinman
of Warsaw, Mo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-01-10
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF
The Farmers National Bank
Abilene Kansas at the close Of business Dec 81 1917

The above statement is correct.
l. B. MARTIN, Cashier.
Directors: r.. shockey, w A. Matteson W. o.
Grgg, J. S. A L. Duckwal, c. w Taylor g. W. Mnck
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1918-03-28
Sheriff Sale. NO. 3057.
T. j. Hand
VS..
Lear L. Green.

Notice is hereby given that by VII
tue of an order of seizure and sale
issued out of the 26th Judicial
District Court of La, in and for Wash.
ington Parish, in above entitled cause
and to me directed, will proceed TO-
sell at public auction to the last ana
highest bidder, on s
Saturday. April 20. 1918
at the principal front door of the court
house at Franklinton, La, between
the legal sale hours for judicial sales,
the following described property, be-
ing and situated in Washington Par.
ish, Louisiana, to-Wit:
Lot No. seven ~ of block No.
twenty-three (23). of the Stephen b.
Richardson addition to Bogalusa, as
per plat of said addition on file in the
Clerks Office of this Parish and State
at Frankllnton, La, and being now
incorporated into the City of Boga-
lusa, La.
Terms of sale--Cash without benefit
Of appraisement.
T This the 18th day of March, 1918.
J,E, Batewan, Sheriff, {
y - . - = XII
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1918-03-28
Sheriff Sale-No, BOAT.
Geo. w. Smith

Heirs of Irene Smith, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that by vir-.
tue of commission of sale, issued out
of the Goth Judicial District Court Of
Louisiana, in and for Washington Par
ish, in the above entitled and numbered
cause, to me directed ana delivered
for execution, l will proceed to sell
at public auction to the last and high
est bidder on
Saturday, April 10, 1918
at the principal front door of the court
house at Franklinton, La, between
the legal sale hours for judicial sales,
the following described property, be-
ing and situated in Washington Pare
ish, Louisiana, to-wit:
1928 acres of land, more or less, ~
the Nobel Butler headlight No. 50,
Township south, Range 10 east, St.
Helena Meridian. and lying in the
southern part Of the said headrights
and being bound on the north by lands
of Geo. T. Bankston and Benton
Smith, east by Bogue Chitto river,
and south and west by the headlight
line.
To be sold for the purpose of effect
ing partition.
Terms of sale-Cash without benefit
of appraisement.
This the 4th day of March, 1915:
]. E. Bateman, Sheriff.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1918-03-28
Expression of Appreciation.

At the close of last year, after
good crops were harvested, the
Baptist p ,ople OF the parish de-
cided to send, out of their album
dance, an Offering Of produce to
be distributed among the families
of the ministerial students of
Louisiana CoiIege at PineviIle,
La. ,and supplemental BY gener-
Gus contributions from the Bap-
fist workers of the town churches,
a car load Of supplies was saipp.
ed to Pineville and was received
with gratitude by the students.
The work was done under the
auspices of the Associational
Womans Missionary Society of
Washington Parish and was trans
ported free of charge by the rail-
road.
The following card of thanks
was sent by one Of the ministerial
students but thru an unaocount-
able delay has only just now reach
ed our desk We publish it how.
ever even at this late date, that
all contributing may know the
goods really reached the students
and was appreciated.
Acknowledgment by Mr.. Cod
bold to Mrs. L. D. Greenlaw, As
sociational President, said there
was no accounting the good the
supplies really did.
Following is the letter from
MT. LeanQer Lea:
Pineville, La.
Dear Era Leader:
1t may be Of some interest to
many Of our friends to know
where we are. Then too | would
| love to speak a word to them
through the Era. We are living
at Pineville and the writer is still
, trying to learn a bit more each
day by the long toilsome struggle
of a college course. After finish.
ing the Academy course at Mt.
Lebanon May 20, 1911 | taught
and preached until September,
1915 when we landed here where
l have been going to school since,
We take this liberty to express
our thanks to the good people OF
+ Washington and St. Tammany
parishes, who out of their good
heartedness had a fond remem-
berence for the ministerial stu
dents of Louisiana College. We
were among the beneficieries of
the nice lot of produce sent by
these good people. This makes
me feel proud Of the people Of
dear old Louisiana.
Accept our thanks one and all
for your thoughtfulness of us.
and pray for US while we press
forward IN the Masters work.
l., A, Lea.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1918-03-28
Statement of
BANKS TRUST co

Located at Franklinton, La, Parish of
Washington.
Report furnished to the State Exam
liner of State Banks by the above
Bank at the close of business
March II, 1918.
RESOURCES
Demand Loans. .............S30,87 80
Loans securedlby mortgage 1883 4S
Other loans and: discounts. 159,793 O6
Overdrafts, unsecured. 800. 243 So
Other bonds, stocks, secur-
tiles, etc. ...... ......... 22,17S So
Banking house, furniture
and fixtures .............. 1880 90
Cash items. ................ Ats 30
Due from banks and bank
ers,...................... 5e,5Ss 7e
Gold certificates. .......... 20 90
Gold coin. ......... 80. $40 90
Silver, nickel and copper
coin. ..................... 2,92s 40
National bank notes and all
issues U. s. government. s2,4so 90
Suspense account. ......... 81 81
Total. ...........,....$434, SAT %
LIABILITIES
Capital stock, fully paid.... s5O,OoO 90
Surplus. $50. .......... 10000 90
Undivided profits, less ex-
penses and taxes paid. 1851 %
Certified checks ............. 81 As
Cashiers checks outstanding 2,341 SO
Individual deposits subject
to check ......., ,...... 300,S62 "a
Individual savings deposits 1O,291 35
Time certificates Of deposit 1856 Al
Notes and bills rediscounted 1880 90
Total. ..s434,547 90
State of Louisiana,
Parish of Washington.
I,Magee W. OFT, Vice President, and
I, W. s. Burris Cashier a the above
named bank, do solemnly swear tha,
the 9bove statement isStrue to the
bestof my knowledge and belief. \
h MAaEE W. Or, Vice. Pres.
h W. s. BuRR1s; Cashier.
Il Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 22nd day of March, 1918.
i 0. II. CAETER,
(sesl.| Notary Public.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1918-03-28
From A Louisiana Soldier Boy
"Somewhere in France"
February 8, 1918.

February 8, 1918.
Dear Chronicle: V
A few days ago I received a
parcel from home, which upon
opening found to be two copies
of the dear old Chronicle, and a
minute of the Louisiana Asso-
citation.
Dear friends, you can't imagine
my joy as I read these papers,
telling of the great Christisn acti-
vities at home.
1t is quite an inspiration for me
to hear Of such great accomplish
ments by the denomination
throughout the state.
There were many articles that
impressed me very much, but
"Baptist Principles on Trial'
struck me more forcibly than any
because it is truly an appeal to
the present actual condition.
While I'm only a lad of nine
teen years, God has certainly been
gracious in permitting me the
joys of salvation since | was thir-
! teen, and it was the remembrance
} of those joys experienced among
! the dear Christians of the State
that prompted me to make the at.
tempt to pen these lines.
Il l always took advantage of
} every available opportunity of at
} tending the associations and con-
} ventions because they'Were such
! inspirations to me and broadened
) my desires of serving God and Of
} telling the story of Jesus love
! whenever and wherever an op-
} portunity presented itself. And
! it was when "America" entered
into this great conflict for the
} cause of humanity, freedom and
} democracy that I heard the "call'
) that called to the greatest task as
) we'll as the greatest opportunity
} I ever expected to meet. 1t is
) certainly the greatest for every
} Baptist, whether they be called tc
:, the trenches with US boys or not,
} there is the same responsibility
l1of giving to dying and suffering
! humanity the "Gospel' as Jesus
) gave it. I, being among the first
: troops coming to Europe, have
} certainly come face to face with
\ many obstacles, trials and tempta
\ tons that I knew not Of before
: l don't believe Christian people al
) large nearly realize the conditions
! as they really exist. Just think
, for a moment what great princi'
: pies are in the balance. Ours
, must win! There's no other
) course. We, then.as ''Baptists'
, must arise at once to the demand
, and give that which alone car
) satisfy and stand the test which is
daily being applied to Christianity
!" in this time of sore need Of saliva
8 ton through Christ Jesus.
8 Christians, pray for US, tina
81 God may give to the few who are
go Christians the power OF tne Hol!
al S brit to convince the others tx
90 believe.
"a am proud to say Louisiana ii
81 we'll represented over here.
81 May all work out for good &C
81 cording to His purpose.
G Yours in His service,
!@ Harry R. Stagg, Pvt,
81 Co. L. % U. s. Infantry, A. Eff
gag France.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1918-03-28

laerma.s ds ssrtsrs s.fed up" on
war, shouting Hdon't shppt sur
rendered 10 an tneriea patrol
near Lunevills where ths smeri.
can Guns tsd wiped out German
seond lines.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1918-03-22
Miss Nerna Pratt Meds.

Last Monday at Parowan the cere-
mony which made Miss Nerna Pratt
of this city and Mr. Walter Rackley
of Salt Lake City zone flesh" was per-
formed by the county clerk.
Nerna is the daughter of Mrs. Ann
Pratt, formerly of Summit, but now
of Cedar City, and is one of the good
looking twin sisters who have been
employed as salesladies in various
business houses, Miss Verna's last
position was with the Cosy Corner.
Mr. Rackley is a carpenter by trade
and has been working here for the
past six months. They are now on
their wedding tour in the northern
part Of the state, but will return in
the course Of a week or two and for
the present, at least, make their home
in Cedar City,
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1918-03-22
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Enoch, Utah, Mar. 81, 1918.
The play which the Mutual put on
the fore part of February will be re-
peated at Harmony the Goth of this
month. The Harmony players will
appear here Friday, Mar. %
-
Mr.. M. S. Rogerson, Grandpa Grim
shaw, Mr.. Joseph Smith and Miss
Lucille Rogerson made flying trip
to Beaver Monday morning, returning
Tuesday, with the exception of Miss
Rogerson, who remained for a few
days visit with relatives and friends.
IS
The Mutual Improvement officers
are very much encouraged with the
success they have had in the work
this winter and they deserve wei
earned praise for the untlring effort
they have put forth to make the win
ter's work a success
The following program will be rend-
cred Wednesday, Mar. 81, and they
wish to invite all members of the
ward to be present as they are as
sured treat in the way Of singing and
reading by the local talent represented
on the program:
"The Star-Spangled Banner" by
the Grimshaw orchestra.
Prayer.
Memory Bells" by the Girls Choir
us.
Story, by Lucille Rogerson.
Piano selection, by Grace Jones.
Ladies' Quartette from Midvalley.
"The Bear Story" by Della Roger
son.
Evening Bells" by Girls chorus.
Reading, Bell Jones.
Double Mixed Quartette
Piano selection, Stella Jones.
Vocal solo, Randolph Grimshaw.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1918-03-22

Mr.. John Mailman, who has been
laid on the shelf at home for several
weeks with bad compound fracture
of one of his ankles, gets about now
with the aid of a crutch 1t was
hard blow to John, who was just try
ing to establish himself after a for
eign mission, and was dependent en-
tirely upon the labor of his hands to
make living for himself, his wife
and mother. We are glad that he is
improving nicely now and that the
prospects are good for sound limb
when he fully RECEIVERS.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1918-03-22
BRANCH A. c. NOTES

The opera "Pocahontas" was pre-
sented in the auditorium Tuesday
night before a large and appreciative
audience by the b. A. G. opera COM
pany. The music was under the di-
rection of Mr.. Frisby of the music
department, the dramatical part I'M
der Mr.. Lewis, and the dancing was
supervised by Mrs. John u. Webster
1t was big success from start to
finish, with Miss Isabelle Luke as "Po-
cahontas," Mr.. Moser rs "Pod-H Hat
On" Mr.. Frisby as "Joha Smith," Mr..
Thomas as "John Rolfe," Libbe Cow
err as "Ah-Meek," and Blanche Jones
as the Queen" The costuming was
very appropriate, especially of "The
Court Ladies" and the "Court Dane
ers."
The opera will be presented at
Beaver, st. George and Parowan in
the near future.
Last Tuesday the student body en-
Joyed one OF the best student chapels
of the year, when the "B. BIS" gave
burlesque on the faculty. The boys
had studied the characteristics of the
different teachers anc gave a very
good imitation. Mrs Kuntz and Mrs,
Maycock were the only ladies imper-
sonated, and the representation caused
roar of laughter from the time the
actors came on the stage until the
chapel was dismissed
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1918-03-22

Attention is called to the special
program to be shown at the Thorley
Theatre next Friday and Saturday
nights, entitled "The Stacker" This
is a patriotic drama endorsed by the
War Department of the United States
and will inspire patriotic feelings in
all those witnessing the performance.
The regular prices of admission will
be charged, and everybody should
make it a point to attend one of these
nights.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1918-03-22

DR.. Rufus Leigh of Provo, while
here on q short visit with relatives
and friends, has opened temporary
dental parlor in the Office of DR.. A. N.
Leonard at the Cedars Hotel, and will
keep from getting lonesome by plying
his profession. The doctor is the 18th
dentist practicing in Cedar City at
present, so that no one should find
difficulty in obtaining treatment for
their teeth.