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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19
should Lock AUTOMOBILES

Drivers Of automobiles should lock
them when they leave them parked,
according to the police. There is no
other way to be sure they will re-
main where they are left. No cars
have been stolen here for some time,
but it is pointed out by the police
that dozens are being taken in Kan
sas every night. Every mail is filled
with cards notifying the police OF
stolen cars
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19
First Published in Abilene Weekly
Reflector September 10, 1918.
BOARD OF ELECTION
CANVASSERS.



The Board of County Commissioners
of Dickinson County, State of Kansas
met according to law, at 10 a. m, Fri
day August 9, 1918, as a Board Of Cam
vassers, to canvass the returns OF the
General Primary Election. The Board
spent the day canvassing the said re-
Turns and adjourned to meet Saturday
August 10, 1918, at a. m.
Saturday, August 10, 1913.
Board met as per adjournment, all
present, and completed canvass of vote
cast as received from all precincts OF
the county and declared those nomln-
ated as shown in Record Of Votes
Cast"
Several parties having received the
same number of votes for various Of
fees, the Board drew lots, and declared
the following parties nominated: Chas.
Pray, Republican Committeeman,
Banner Precinct M. f. Simpson, DEM
ocratic Committeeman, Flora Pre-
einct L. r. Grigg, Republican Com
mitteeman, Fragrant Hill Precinct. J.
G. Engle, Republican Committeeman,
Garfield Precinct. Walter Rock, Re-
publican Committeeman, Jefferson Pre-
cinct. william Sigg, Democratic Com
mitteeman, Rinehart Precinct. G. +.
Weber, Republican Committeeman.
Union Precinct.
Board allowed bills for primary Elec-
tion expense and adjourned to meet at
call of County Clerk.
H. w. KING, H. c. BRENIZER,
County Clerk Chairman.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19
MRS. J. E. JOHNTZ TO LEAD
EFFORT FOR AMENDMENT

Mrs. ]. E. Johntz represents Dick
inson county in the committee on
educational efficiency which has
been organized by the state council
for defense in behalf of two consti-
tutional amendments which have
come up for adoption and been des-
ignated by the council as patriotic
measures. The first amendment
withholds the franchise from those
who have taken out only their first
papers and the second one provides
for a permanent income for state
schools.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19

First published in Abilene Weekly
Reflector September 19, 1918.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19

a. =; Dletz zo 81. ioau' y 1850
4 - niet1 dragging Co roads. 32.S5
Abilene Mere. Co, oil for truck zS.1V
Victor Peterson, labor bridges oo
Nos 35 and SO ....,...-:..'. Jaw
Sam Yancey, foreman bridges
Nos S5, SO, 81 60, 033,O4O4 y 80 40
culyert No. 20 ............. lUo'OV
Martin Lbr. Co, culvert material 2s.ZS
H. L. THOMSON, labor, bridges
No 033, 0404 & cul. No. 2O,-. ZS.oo
Citizens Bank of Abilene, cash
advanced br. and cul. work. 2l2.55
u w Henderson, labor, bridges
Nos ST. 060, 033 ............ S2.9O
Edd poe. labor, bridge No O39 600
Joe Skillman. labor, bridges Nos oo
81, So so and 03S, 0404 ...... 44.Oo
Chas Buchannon, labor bridge a.
No. 35 ........... .......::a, 9.ooo
Mr. McCarty, labor, bridge 80 l4.oo
WI 20 49, ~ o 60 0S3 400
Willard Kenney, driving truck 4S.oV
court House ,.'.'.'.......... 44165
hereby certify that the foregoing
is a true and correct list of all bills
allowed by the Board of County Com
missioners of Dickinson County. Kan
sas, at the regular September, 1918
meeting II. w KING,
County Clerk
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19
DIR. BUTTON TO LECTURE
AT SUNNYSIDE NEXT WEEK

Rev. DR.. d. C. Dutton. formerly NJ
e. pastor here, but now in chautau-
qua work, will lecture at Sunnyside
church next Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings. His subjects
are: Uncle Sam and World Patri-
otism," "The Majesty of Man, 1.-THE
Men OF Tomorrow" No charge for
admission, but a free will offering
will be taken. The meetings begin
at 3 o'clock
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19
REGISTRATION LIST
is NOW COMPLETED

with Fragrant Hill in, 70 regis
trants. the county enrolled 3,131 for
the war in the new list. Last year
there were 2.2S2.
There are 3l01 whites and 20 col
orded: 2,984 naturalized and ma
tives, 40 with first papers, SO not de-
clared, aliens.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19

Board met all present, and went to
inspect roads and bridges in Lincoln
Garfield and Center townships and adj
journed sine die.
H. w King, II. c. BRENIIER,
County Clerk. Chairman.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19
ruesday. August o, 1918.

II = Rrenizer being the only mem
Der present and no bids on prldBe any
cuIvert letting submitted, adJouaheu
to meet Wednesday, August = 1910 d.
S a. m.
Wednesday, August z, 1SIs'
Board met, all present, and audited
and allowed bills against the county.
ordered b. D. Num- to work out fine
on County Farm and adjourned 10
meet Saturday, August 10, 1918, at
p m.
saturday, August 10, 1918.
Board met, all present, and audited
and allowed bills against the county.
Accepted resignation Of Henry Bar
ten as treasurer Of jefferson township
and appointed william Barten TO nj
Allowed aid of $1,000 per month to
Mrs. cora Stout and adjourned to meet
Monday, August II, 1918.
Monday, August IL, 1913.
Board met all present, and checked
daily statements of County Treasurer
with books of County Clerk.
Board passed order and resolution
allowing the petition for the improve
ment or the Dickinson County sections
of the gravel road in Golden Belt Ben
eft District No. 1. (See order and kes-
olution in margin)
Board went to inspect county falm
and adjourned to meet Tuesday, Au-
gust 13, 1918.
Tuesday, August 13, 1918.
Board accepted bid of J. w. Asling
& Son for one carload of deep SHAFT
Weir City nut coal, delivered at Court
House at 5000 per ton, and from the
Farmers Elevator Company for one
car of same kind of coal a same price,
5000 per ton, delivered at Court House.
Board returned from trip with
through tiers
OF townships in north part Of the coun-
ty, on inspecting of roads and bridges
and adjourned to meet Wednesday, Au-
gust IA, 1918, at a. m.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19
THURSDAY, SEPT. ls. 1918
REPUBLICAN TICKET


U. s. Senator ......... Arthur Capper
Justice Supreme Court
Position No. 3. .....W. A. Johnson
Position No. 4. .......R. A: Burch
Governor ................ II. =. Alien
Lieutenant governor -. c. S. Huffman
Secretary of State IL. J. PettyJohn
State Auditor ...........F. W. Knapp
State Treasurer .........W. l.. Payne
Attorney General 1890. II. j. Hopkins
Superintendent OF Public Instruction.
.................. Lizzie u. wooster
Supt. Insurance .........F. L. Travis
State Printer .......... w. X. Smith
Congressman, 9Th Dist. -. g. Strong
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-09-19

Representative ... p r. Lamb
County Clerk ...........H. w King
County Treasurer ......M. T.. Calklns
Register of Deeds ......J. L. Worley
County Attorney ......... S. 5. Smith
Probate Judge ~ w. S Anderson
Sheriff John II. Sherman
Clerk District Court IL f, Jefrcoat
Coroner ................ -. a. IuIls
County High School Trustees ......
c. H. Loudon, r. M. White, f. c. Mum
sell
County Commissioner, LIST. District
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. u. Hostetlef
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-19
NAVY WANTS MORE MONEY 10 EXPEDITE BUILDING OF SHIPS
Emergency Fund of S1OO,- 000,000 Is Asked-Supple- mental Estimates Total
 S23O,O77,152

Washington, February lS-Congress was asked by Secretary Daniels today for S23O077,152 to further expand the navy's great building programme, provide for more ordnance and ammunition, cover additional pay for an expansion of the marine corps from 30,000 to 50,000 men and meet other expenses not contemplated in this years naval appropriation bill.
 Of the total, $1G0,O00,0 coo is for additional construction and to speed construction now under way. MT. Daniels said most of this amount would be spent for ves- sels smaller than cruisers. and ex- plained that the unparalleled rapidity with which some yards were turning out destroyers had made it possible to place more contracts for these boats than had been thought possible. About a dozen new contracts already have been placed, half of the number going to the Mare Island navy yard, which recently launched a destroyer 66 per cent complete four months after her keel was laid
 Some of the money will be spent for more Kaiser r-destroyers, being built by Henry Ford in his Detroit plant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-19
MOONSHINE STILL LOCATED IN HEART
 OF BIRMINGHAM
Purity Squad Locates Wildcat Still in Residence Section of City-First
 Capture of Its Kind Here

William Munden was turned over to the government authorities yesterday by city officials on 8 charge of violating the liquor laws. Mundon, it is alleged, was operating a still in a house on Eighth avenue north The still was captured by Officers McGill, Patton, Alexander and Christian of the city's purity squad.
 The raid on Munden's house occurred Saturday morning. He was lodged in the city jail. A preliminary hearing was held yesterday before United States Commissioner R. B. Watts and Munden was placed under $500 bond to await the action of the federal grand jury.
 Munden was turned over to J. R. Cash ion, United States deputy marshal It is alleged that still, 20 gallons of mash and quantity of corn whisky was cap tured in the raid on Mdnden's house.
 The capture of still in a residence is the first of the sort in the city's history of prosecution of the liquor laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-19
RAILROAD / HEADS
 ADMIT MEN SHOULD HAVE HIGHER WAGES
(continued from Page onc)

certed form of demand was first used by the brotherhoods. Especially since 1915 the ascending trend has been no- ticeable, according to the speakers, who endeavored to show that all classes of employees have received consideration. Mir. Walber said that from January, 1g16 to the latter part of 1917. the pay of skilled, labor and clerks increased 15 per cent in the eastern district and unskilled labor from 25 to 100 per cent. He de- clared the tenure of position was very constant in the railroad service and at tributed to this the loyalty of many em- ployes who refused higher wages in in dustrial plants to remain with the roads
 'The railroads will be running long after a lot of these factories and ship yards have their gates nailed up,' he 
 Between 1909 and 1915, Mr. Walber said, engineers received wage increased of 1S.3 per cent firemen 25.61 per cent, the in- crease having been afforded in large part by changes in the wage schedules and to less degree by changes in the rules.
 Mir. Higgins said the average rate of increase for operating employees in the western district between 1909 and 1915 had been 1925 per cent Since that time, the wage increase on nine representa- tive roads had been $11 1073,09i in 1916 for S19.0O0 men and s3s.11S,612 in 1917 for $40, ,- 436 men, an average for the two years of $114.S9 per man. If the ratio was true of all the roads in the United States, he estimated that the total added to the pay rolls this year would be be- tween s250,oOO,000 and s26O, ,O0O0O0. Of the total 1917 increase, 900 was said to have been absorbed by the operation of the eight-hour law.
 Then half the increase of that year went to the trainmen,' remarked Sec retary Lane.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-19
GILMORE INDICTED
 FOR KILLING OFFICER
Grand Jury Indicts Slayer of Police man Sims on Murder
 Charge

An indictment on a charge of murder in the first degree was returned against Arthur M. Gilmore by the grand jury which convened here yesterday. Gilmore Is alleged to have shot Officer George A. Sims at the home of Lively Vandiver on Twenty fifth street and Fourth ave- nue one Saturday night early in Janu- ary of this year
 It is alleged that Gilmore shot Officer Sims, who called at the house in answer to summons, at the door, mistaking him for Vandiver This is the fourth charge growing out of this murder, Mrs. Ella Dunsten, Mrs. Minnie Vandiver, J. c. Hall and Lively Vandiver being inn plicated. A singular feature of the case is that three of the parties above were at liberty because of suspended sentences
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-19
INSPECTION WILL BE MADE SOON OF
 HOWARD PROPERTY
Major Edgar King of Medical Corps
 to Send Representatives Here to Investigate Offer

Arthur c. Crowder, president of the Chamber of Commerce, has been ad- vised by Mai Edward King, surgeon generals department, medical corps, of the receipt from Howard college trus- tees of an official offer of the college properties for use as a reconstruc- tion hospital.
 Keen interest in the opportunities; suggested in this offer was expressed by Major King, who assured MT Crow der he would send officials from the department to make complete in srection as soon as possible.
 The responsibility of selecting sites for the reconstruction hospitals to care for American soldiers crippled in the service has been placed with Ma Jor King, according to MT. Crowder. who is most optimistic over Howard colleges prospects of being accepted by the government as one of the pro posed war hospitals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-19
Garden Experts iSpealS
 to Enthusiastic Crowds
 Over County and City
Schedule of Mrs. Howie, Browning, Mobley and Wood Announced for
 Today and Tomorrow

The experts of the extension depart ment of the International Harvester company, who have been in Birming- ham for the past week in the interest of the garden campaign, made several talks yesterday and were enthusiastic cally received.
 J. M. Browning spoke al the Wylam school at 10 o'clock, while Mrs. Adda r. Howie spoke at the South High land school at 10 o'clock and at the Cunningham school at 2:sO o'clock, and W. l.. Wood spoke at the Robinson school at 2:so o'clock, Large crowds were present at each place and in terest is growing In the garden cam paign.
 Mrs. Howie and wv |. Wood will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-19
NEWSIES GUESTS OF |LOEW'S BIJOU TONIGHT
Manager keene to Be Host to Car riers and Sellers of The Age
 Herald and Ledger

Newsboys of the Birmingham Ledger and The Birmingham Age-Herald will be the guests of Manager l.. II. Keene at Loew's Bijou theatre tonight to witness the great picture that is being shown there today and tomorrow, George Walsh in Jack Spurlock-P Prodigal,' written by George Horace Lorimer editor of the Saturday Evening Post, as well as the five big acts of vaudeville and other fea- lures.
 It is the policy of Loews Bijou to en- tertain the newsies as often as possible and the circulation managers of both of the above papers have agreed to have their full crew of carriers and sellers at the theatre tonight to enjoy the per- formance. There will be about 300 of the youngsters, and they will be more than pleased with the feature picture, as it is snappy humorous thrilling film, with George Walsh in the leading role.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-19
Mrs. Sarah E. Greene Is
 Laid at Rest at Oak Hill

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah E. Greene. one of the oldest residents of the district. were held yesterday afternoon from her late residence at Greene sta tion on the South Ensley car line, where she died Sunday morning, Mrs. Greene was SS years of age and one of the most widely known women in the city.
 She is survived by one daughter, Miss Jamie Greene; two sons, Paul E. Greene of Birmingham and Dr. Joseph B. Greene of Asheville, N c.
 Rev. M. s. Rarnwell officiated at the services and interment followed at Oak Hill cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-19
Tobacco Usage Will
 Utilize Less Food

Washington, D. C.. February 1S.-(Spe- cial)-The use of tobaco by our troops in the trenches plays no small part in the conservation of food, say marine corps officials here, who estimate that from p tu 30 per cent of food is saved daily In tGis manner.
 While authorities admit the detrimen- tai influence of narcotics, they assert that tobacco relieves the nervous ten sion of soldiers who are under continual shell fire, Earlysin the war, declarAd a marine officer. .w"thes French discovered that men who smoke eat considerably less food, and only recently the British food con- troller issued the statement: The Brit ish troops in the trenches must have to- bacco or much more food
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-19
WHITE MEAT AND
 TOBACCO STOLEN

The store of D. D. Angelillo, POO Ave nue B. south, was entered by thieves sometime Monday morning and about $2C0 worth of white meat and tobacco taken. The robberes gained entrance to the store by smashing the glass in the front door. It is thought they hauled away the goods in a wagon
 Forty pounds of white meat, 500 cigars of various brands and F cartons of cigarettes were taken, in addition to a number of other articles. The police are working on the case but no arrests have been made. Officers Jones and Shell discovered the robbery about 3;15 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-19

speak at Hueyto VI sahao} nd esEir ity today, while 1IF. Grf MninE
 speak at the Leeds High scnoo1 ar t o'clock and at the Irondale school af 2:SO o'clock Tomorrow MT. Brov ing will speak at the Huffman scave at 10 o'clock and at the Trussr school at 2:30 o'clock. while Mrs. + 2 and Mir. Wood will talk to the dents of Warrior and vicinity.
 II. s. Mobley addressed mass ses- ing of negroes at North Birni 4&nl and was most cordially receive SsF~ eral negro government demonztragteEA agents were present and asf Y the organization for more gar qd more food in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-19
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, February 1Ss-weath- CT forecast for Alabama and Missis- sippi: Rain Tuesday and probably Wednesday,; colder Wednesday.
 Georgia: Probably rain and warmer Tuesday and Wednesday.
 Florida: Rain Tuesday and probably Wednesday; warmer in northeast por- tion Tuesday
 Tennessee: Rain Tuesday; Wednes- day fair in west; rain in east portions colder
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-19
DEATHS

Mrs. Alma l.. Johnson--Aged 4s. died Sunday at local infirmary. Funer- al services will be held from the residence 500 Tuscaloosa avenue, West End. Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock with interment at Elmwood cemetery.
 Clara k--lS-months-old daughter or Mir. and Mrs Tom Park, died at the family residence at Lewisburg yesterday. Funeral services will be held from the residence this aft ernoon at o'clock with interment at Walkers Chapel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-19
A chiId 2 or 3 Year.

requires something stronger tI4A the sweet liquid laxatives now cr tAe pl4r- ket which are prepared especially for infants
 LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN fills this long-felt want It acts on the liver and regulates the bowels without grip ing or disturbing the stomach. Liquid Digestive Laxative, pleasant to take. soc per bottle. Good for the child, good for the Mother, good for the House hold
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-19
Jos. T. Wiley, Well Known
 Railroad Man, Dies in Mobile

Mobile, February 1S.-Joseph T. Wiley, aged 57, assistant chief claim agent of the Southern railway, with headquar- ters in Birmingham, died here tonight. The remains will be taken tomorrow to Atlanta where a sister, Mrs. Minnie Lampllin, resides.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-19
Youth Charged With
 POstOffice Robbery

Joe Cooper, young man about IS or 20 years of age, was placed in the county jail yesterday on charge of breaking into the postoffice at Blossburg, and is being held pending action by fed eral authorities. It is alleged Cooper secured about $20 in stamps and cur
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-19
Mrs. Caroline Brooks

Funeral services for Mrs Caroline O.. Brooks wife of Rev. c. w. Brooks, rec tor of St. Marks Episcopal church and principal of St. Marks school were held yesterday She was one of the most widely known colored teachers in the dis trict, and her death is a great loss to her race 5s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-19
Watchman for Robertson School

At a meeting held in East Lake last night some of the speakers complained that watchman had not been provided for the Robertson school in that suburb The hope was expressed that provision would be made for this school smilai to that at the other schools of the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-19
FAIR TREATMENT OF THE GOVERNMENT BY ALABAMA POWER CO. No Intention of Trying to Profiteer on Land Hold
 ings at Muscle
 Shoals
By HUGH ". ROBERTS

Washington, February 1s.-(Special) The basis on which the Alabama Power company will offer to transfer it's prop erty in the vicinity of Mucle Shoals to the government had not been determined upon, according to intimation of officials of the company tonight
 Delay is due to the necessity of gain ing consent of bond and stockholders, many of whom reside in England. The impression prevails, however, that agree ment by all parties will be reached to- morrow or Wednesday and that there after James Mitchell, president, will be prepared to make a concrete offer to the government.
 NO STATEMENT YET
 Mir Mitchell, after having consulted with Thomas W. Martin, vice president and general counsel of the company, and various directors for several days in Washington, has returned to New York. While no statement for publication is authorized the impression is permitted to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-19
HUTCHINSON TO WASHINGTON

New York, February S.-William l.. Hutheson, president of the Bortherhcod of Carpenters and Joiners, has been called to Washington for a conference with the shipping board, it was an ncunoed at union headquarters here to- night, ana will leave tomorrow morning.
 Officers of the organization expressed the opinion that an adjustment of the grievances of shpyard carpenters OF the Atlantic seaboard would follow soon
 All the strikers who did not return to work today because they had not oeen informed that the strike had been called off will be back on the job tomorrow morning, it was said.
 Refusal of Brooklyn yard to re-em- ploy dozen strikers, which threatened for time today to cause hitch in the settlement of differences. was said to- night to have been the result of mis- understanding and it was believed the trouble would be adjusted amicably.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-19
SENATORS ARE HURTING

Senators Bankhead and Underwood are very anxious that the company as quick ly as possible evolve a proposition which will be immediately acceptable by the government, for it is understood that this property is all that remains around Muscle Shoals on which the government has not secured an option When this last territory is acquired nothing will necessitate further postponement by the President in authorizing the construction of the Muscle Shoals dam.
 When such authorization is made and the appropriation released work will be instantly begun and the entire plan re- specting Muscle Shoals realized. In the conference Of Alabama Power company officials, therefore Alabamians in Con- gress and at home are deeply interested.