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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-11-21
BURLESON TAKES OVER
CABLE LINES NOW. TOO.

Washington. Nov. 19.-Govern-
ment control and operation OF all
ocean cable lines owned in America
under Postmaster General Burleson'
is ordered by President Wilson In a
nroclamation dated November z,
which has just been made public
thru publication in the government
official bulletin. Officials at the
postoffice department refused to dis
cuss the proclamation today or TO
saw whether any steps actually had
been taken toward putting govern
ment operation into effect.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-11-21
-OIINTY SHOULD TAKE UP
MEMORIAL MONUMENT

D1itor Reflector: Relative TO
building a soldiers memorial, think
the idea Is quite a proper one ana
that it should be worked out az soon
as possible My suggestion would
be the calling of a general meeting
Of county representatives for the
purpose of placing the matter prop
erIy before the people. The general
meetings held In the past in con
nection with all war activities have
done very much towards securing a
success in connection with the var
ious movements.
b. A. FLACK.
Nov. lS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-11-21
SCHOOL CLOSES
FLU REAPPEARS AND ORDER Is
EFFECTIVE TO DEC. L.
Other Meetings May Go On As Usual
Unless New Orders are Issued
Many Cases Reported
i'm County.

DR. II. 7. Mera, city physician,
has issued an order closing the
schools of the city until Dec. 1. IL
that measure does not prove erect
i've in checking the spread of infiu-
enza which seems to be prevalent
again, other orders will be issued
closing all places of public assem-
bly. The disease seems to be assum-
ing A more serious form in the rural
districts.
The physicians appeal to parents
to keep their children at home when
they do not feel well and avoid eX-
posing other children until they
know the nature of the trouble. Suf-
tivient care does not seem to have
been exercised in this regard. just
what good closing the schools ano
allowing public meeting places tc
continue is not clear, but the city
health officer is going to try it.
The county health officer, DIR. II
b. Felty, has ordered signs placed OF
houses where the influenza exists ano
started ont with $50 Of them, in
dicnting what is the condition ovel
the county.
! 1t is reported that there are u
eases of influenza in the city. fh'
schools have more children i'll thar
when they were closed before. "Ap
peals" to quarantine will do little
Orders should be enforced and th'
stamping out of the disease made
business and not half way pro
ceeding. This is a serious matte
for Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-11-21
TAI MAGE MAY BEAT US
TO 1T ON MONUMENT

Editor Reflector: l read with ue-
light your Reflector article recon-
mending sailors and soldiers mon
ument for Dickinson county, to be
nIaced I'm the court house square In
Abilene. Better hurry up, or the
Talmage folks may beat you to IT,"
This is the very thing that l. as
community pastor, have been recon-
mending be done here in honor OF
the nearly thirty boys who are on
our Honor Roll and Service Flag'
and the two gold stars therein.
We can't do too much for these
boys and when they get home and
tell us with their own lips Of the
terrible horrors we viii more really
see our debt and recognize its obli-
cations.
Let's have the county monument
Who begrudges its cost? When the
BOYS come marching home let's make
their hearts thrill with pride for uf
as they have thrilled US these last
months and made US proud Of them
Yours for the monument.
FRED B. BENSON.
Talmage. Nov. 10.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-11-21
Americans Over.


Archangel, Nov. 19-The Bolshev7
Ski forces resumed attacks against
the American and British position at
Tulgas on the Dvina river. They
have been repulsed with severe loss
es. On the morning of November II
after heavy bombardment from their
gunboats and barges the Bolshevlki
infantry stormed the allied wire en-
tanglement and succeeded temper
arily in reaching the gun emplace'
ments of Canadian artillery.
Washington, Nov. 19.-There mas
been no change in the Russian and
Siberian situations from military
standpoint, Secretary Baker said. NO
plans have been made for sending
additional American troops or for
withdrawing any Of the force now
operating in Siberia and European
Russia.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-11-21
ALSO SOME HUN CANNON
TO ORNAMENT THE PARK

Along with the proposed soldiers
monument there should be few
German cannon scattered over the
court house yard to add military
air to the surroundings. Indications
are that there are enough cannon
captured to use 'em for street mark
ara all over the allied nations and
Abilene can have what 1t wants with
the proper effort. Congressman Hell
yering was once going to get
Spanish cannon for the city park but
it did not materialize-and 1t Is now
too late for him to take much inter-
est. But Senator Curtis and Senator
Camper and Congressman Strong Will
do business.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-11-21
FRENCH TENTH ARMY IN MtTZ
over 100000 will be out of ser
vice In two weeks
TO SEND $4,000 HOME FIRST
Yanks Stationed in England. Except
Hospital Units, to Return.
tA..ociated Pres.'

London, Nov. 19.-The first Amer
lean troops to depart homeward as
a result Of the signing of the armis-
tice will be eighteen thousand men
stationed in England. The American
army expects to start the first ship
load Of these soldiers homeward
within a week and to have all the
men on their way back to the United
States ten days later.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-11-21
ORDER OF DECENTRALIZATION
400, 900 Men to Be Out in Next Two
Weeks.


Washington, Nov. I6.-An order
has been issued by Gen. March an
nouncing arrangements for gradual
demobiIization of all troops in this
country. Now there are 100000
men under arms. They will be re-
leased 3o, 900 daily when the plan IS
working.
troops will be returned from
Europe under plans made by PERISH
fng. Divisions are to returned 10
their own sections of the country for
parades in cities. Pershing has been
directed to return Immediately all
wounded who can be moved The
Rainbow division, because OF its
brilliant record will be given special
consideration in rehabilitation.
Steps are already taken for the
organization of permanent army
Pershing is directed to exPediate
the complete casualty list up to the
time of cessation of hositilies. Gen.
March would not estimate the final
total. The total of American pris-
Oners to Oct. IS is 5,73S.
Washington, Nov. 1S.-The de-
mobilization will be carried out in
the following order:
First, development battalions, sew
enty-one in number and comprising
1913 men.
Second, conscientious objectOrs not
under arrest.
Third, spruce production division
Fourth, central training schools
for officers with some notifications
Fifth. United States guards, now
numbering $4,000 men.
Sixth, railway units.
Seventh, depot brigades.
Eighth, replacement units
Ninth, combat divisions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-11-21
LABOR RECRUITING is
STOPPED BY BUREAU HERE

orders from the head of the gov
ernment employment service at To-
Deka 20 p. D. Lifts, who has charge
of the branch here and has been
sending men to assist with the con-
struction of the munition factories
and other war construction which
was being carried on in the east but
has been suspended, orders that the
recruiting Of men for such govern
ment work be stopped and also that
no more men be accepted for service
in the motor transport corps. Tne
local draft board has had similar IN
structions from the adjutant gen.
eral In regard to the transport corps
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-11-21
FRANCE Wants a Plenty.

paris. Nov. 1S.-Germany's debt
TO France is estimated at 100000
900 900 francs (S6s,OO0, 0O,0OOl by
tha Matin in an editorial today.
The newspaper apportions the
debt as follows:
Return of the indemnity of 1871
with interest, 6O,OOO,0OO francs.
Expense in the present war, 14O,-
OOO, 900, 900 francs.
pensions. 100000, 100000 francs,
and separation for damages, 100000
100000 francs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-11-21
RAILROAD EMPLOYEES GET
BIG BOOST in WAGES.

washington, Nov. 1S.-Railroad
telegraphers' wages we're advanced
nv Director General McAdoo today
- cents per hour over the rate pre-
vailing last January I, with a mini
mum Of 48 cents per hour, retroactive
ia october 1. Eight hours hereafter
Is to be considered a days work, ana
overtime will be paid at the rate OF
fine and a half. This order. involv-
inc aggregate increases OF about
$50 000. 900 year, applies to be-
tween 10000 and 10000 employees.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-11-21
French Troops Entered Metz at I'VE
O'clock.
PoPULAce WAS WILD WITH JOY
Army Reviewed Before Stnt'se OF
Marshal Nye-All Things
German Have Disap-
peared.


Metz, Nov. 20.-The nightmare OF
German domination in Lorraine end
ed at . o'clock yesterday when Mar
shal Petain made entry into the great
stronghold Of Metz and reviewed the
Tenth French army before the statue
of Marshal Nye The entrance into
the city may be said to consecrate
the victory of the Allies more truly
than any other event, since the sign
ing of the armistice.
The French civilians and the ma
4oritv of the Lorrainers were wildly
enthusiastic during The ceremonies
and made the most picturesque dem
onstrations. All things German have
disaupeared and for the first time III
many years the historic city Will
sleep under the protection of Mother
France.
Americans Over.
London, Nov. 20.-The American
army Of occupation has showed its
line over the German frontier, ac-
cording to reports received here to-
day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-11-21
SUBSTITUTES ARE PAST.
Whole Wheat Bread Now for Kansas
Folks.

A notice from the state food ad-
ministrator to the Reflector says: The
wheat substitute rule requiring pur-
chase Of substitutes with wheat flour
il abolished and bakers.Ee relieved
from baking Victory bread.
The release of shipping will enable
the Allies to get part of their wheat
from Australia. Wheat is the only
food which Is obtalnable in sufficient
quantities.. Consequently food saw
ing must continue.
The price Of hogs for December
probably will be the same as for
November
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-11-21

Fund association and subject to their
disposition. 1t could not be approp-
rated to any more worthy cause ana
the War Fund association can rem
der no more efficient service than TO
take charge of the proposed project
Let every man, woman and child ~
Dickinson county back the project
G. G. WYANDT.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-11-21
Home Guards Went
After the SlaCkerS

those who have been slackers on the
war fund contributions. They have
this record for the day:
No. Assessed $50, paid MOTH
ing; collected $50.
No. Assessed $12O, paid So;
collected $115.
No. s-Assessed $50, paid moth
ing; collected $50.
No. Assessed S75. paid $52;
collected $23.
No. Assessed S25, paid So;
collected $40.
No. 6-Assessed 500, paid moth
ing; collected $50.
In one case the children wanted
to take the obligation and earn
money to pay out for their father
but the guards would not stand IT,
one man refused until he was told
to get in the car and come to town
then he paid. Another took his
ear and came to town and paid S35-
While no names have been printed
in any Of the reports, the probabili-
ties are that everybody In town
knows who were visited here and In
the country communities the visits
have been a neighborhood event.
The home guards had busy eve
ming Saturday night. They had or
ders to visit some Abilene people who
are wealthy and who had failed to
meet their assessment on the war
work funds and got results in every
instance. This was the record:
No. Assessed $40, paid $25;
collected $45.
No. Assessed $25, paid MOTH
ing; collected $25.
No. Assessed 500, paid $50;
collected $40
The guards went out in the south
part Of the county Monday morning
and expect to keep bringing in the
sheaves until the last persons are
rounded up4 :.
The county has contributed $780,
900, with only 35 districts out Of 126
fully reported. 1t is expected that
the full amount will be collected
with the help Of the guards.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-11-21
s,,o6 DEATHS FROM INFLUENZA
Far More Than All Our Losses m
the War.


Washington, Nov. 18.-The cen
sus bureau on unofficial estimates OF
the total casualties among the over
seas forces and from forty y-six states
having a combined population OF ~
million reports 82,3O6 deaths from
influenza and pneumonia from Sep
tember 8 to November 8.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-11-21
Over 100000 Hun Toll.
ASSOCIATED Press)

Up to October 81 more than a
million and half German soldiers
had been killed, according to the
Berlin VOrwaertz.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1918-07-05
BROWNSON IN CHARGE
OF KANSAS CONCERN
Former Pullman Man Takes Helm
for Rock Island Lubmer * Fuel
CO., Wichita, Kansas
w. n. MAY,
Colonel

The following clipping concerning
the position assumed by F. O. Brown
son, former Pullman citizen, at
Wichita, Kansas, the first of this
month, is taken from the Wichita
Daily Chronicle of June %:
Ed Leasuro, general manager OF
the Rock Island Lumber & Coal Co,
235 West Douglas avenue, has re-
signed his position and viii retire
from the lumber business July 1.
He will be succeeded in office by T.
o. BrOWnson of Pullman, Wash, who
is now in Wichita to assume charge
Mr.. Leasure has been with the
Rock Island Lumber company for the
past 50 years and has been general
manager in Wichita for more than 10
years. He stated yesterday that he
does not expect to retire from active
business, but has not yet determined
what line Of work he will take up.
Mr.. Leasure said he will continue to
make Wichita his home.
Mi. Brownson has been in the re
tail lumber business for / years and
is thoroughly fitted to handle the
work at the Wichita office. For the
past five years ne has engaged in the
retail lumber business. Prior to that
time he was connected with the Pot
latch Lumber company in Washing
ten, which is an allied concern with
the Rock Island company Mr..
BroWnson has been in Wichita since
early May getting acquainted with
the routine Of the office. He has
bought a home at 1928 North Lor-
raine avenue, where he will move his
family from Pullman.
The Wichita office of the Rock
Island Lumber company is the head
quarters office, with branch yards
and offices throughout Kansas and
Oklahoma. The officers of the com
pany have other large lumber con
Germs operating in various sections Of
the country. One of these is the Poi
latch Lumber company, with whici
Mr.. Brownson received his early eX
perience in the lumber business"
Mr. Leisure, the retiring manag
er, is a brother-in-law of b. F. Camp
bell Of this city and visited here las
year
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1918-07-05
COLLEGE WILL NAME
FOURTEEN STUDENTS
To Attend Camp Where They Will
BE Trained a. Assistant Instruct
orS in Military Work

The State College has been notified
by the War Department that it is en-.
titled TO select IA students and three
! faculty members to attend a 60 days
training camp at Preside, California
The purpose of the camp, is to train
assistant instructors to help the army
officers assigned to educational in
situations.
j, F. Boiler, head of the depart
mont OF physical education, is plan
ming to enroll at the camp. The fol
loving letter has been sent out to a
number Of students, from whom the
IA will be selected:
The War Department announces a
60 days training camp from July Is
to September lG for selected students
and faculty members who will be
trained as assistant instructors to help
officers who will be assigned to in
stitutions. No commissions issued
but certificates of qualification as in
structors Selected students to re-
port at Preside, San Francisco, July
Is, but five days leeway allowed, if
necessary.
Se,ectiyes must be citizens and
men who expect to return to college
next fail and must have examination
by reputable physician to determine
fitness for severe training. Select
ives viii be under enlistment for 60
days, at end of which period they will
be discharged. They will receive
housing, uniforms subsistence, equip
ment and military instruction at gov
eminent expense, also pay Of a pri-
yate at $50 a month and reimburse
ment OF transportation to and from
camp at 3 Y cents per mile.
In case you intend to return to col
lege this fan and if you are passed in
physical examination, please wire me
whether you desire to attend this
camp.
w. n. MAY,
Colonel
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1918-07-05
COZ NTN PIONEERS
OPPOSE BOOZE"
unanimously Adopt Resolutions Ask
in Congress To Prohibit Use of
Grain, Sugar or Fuel in Max
ing IRtONiCantS

That the pioneer residents of Whit
man county, the people VINO were
largely instrumental in bringing the
county to the front as one of the
largest grain producing counties of
the world. are overwhelmingly op-
posed to the use of any necessities in
the manufacture of intoxicants or
beverages containing alcohol during
the period of the war. was evidenced
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1918-07-05

at the meeting of the pioneers assoc
citation last Thursday The big audi
cnce. estimated at between $500 and
5000 persons unanimously adopted
resolution proposed by J NJ. Reid
OF Pullman, asking President Wilson
ANA congress to enact legislation pro-
hibidng the use OF grain. fruits
fuel. or other necessities, for the
manufacture of intoXicants or bever-
ages containing alcohol during the
period of the war
The resolution in full is as fol-
lows:
Whereas, The people of the world
are in dire need of all provisions,
fuel ana efficient manhood, and
Whereas. The brewing interests
are worse than wasting large
amounts Of grain, sugar, coal and
other necessities, therefore be it
Resolved, That the Whitman
County Pioneers association, assem-
blcd June 27, 1918, in Pullman,
Wash. respectfully request President
Wilson and congress to prohibit the
use of any food that can be used for
man or beast, or any fuel, in the
of beer or any other
beverage containing any alcohol or
the sale thereof during the period OF
the war
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1918-07-05

This is a program arranged cspeci-
ally for the music lovers and those
who like really artistic work. Both
Mr.. and Mrs. Small have been MAX
ing good for years and years. Mir
lam Franklin sings mezzo soprano,
plays the BANJO and is a reader of
several years experience.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1918-07-05
NOTED LECTURERS ON
CHAUTAUQUA PROGRAM
lContinued from tirst page)

member is an instrumentalist as we'll
Numbers are given on the Either
the Swiss musical instrument as well
as violin, guitar and piano. Theirs
is the most unusual and picturesque
attraction of the entire week.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1918-02-22
L O G A L S

r. G. Holt has accepted the posi-
ton of manager of the Farm Motors
company, which has the district
agency for the Cleveland tractor He
will make his headquarters here.
In response to call from the
French government for osteopathic
physicians DR.. w L. Holt has offered
his services and expects to receive a
reply any day.
An eight-pound son was born Sat
urday morning TO Mr.. and Mrs. T. w.
Ryan at the Pullman hospital
J. o. Patterson, assistant cashier
of the First National bank, is in Spo-
kane familiarizing himself with the
methods of the Federal Reserve
banks. He will return next week.
Prof. VIM. Hislop left yesterday
or business trip to Montana. He
expects to move TO Spokane March /.
Aristedes Pianos came over from
Camp Lewis this week to mingle
with his many Pullman friends few
days. He expects to return to camp
today.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. f. King of Dayen-
port arrived in Pullman Saturday.
Mr.. King. who graduated from the
State College last year, is an instruct
OF in the gas engine course at the
college
Mrs. c.. P. Moore and children of
Lacrosse are visiting at the home of
her mother, Mrs. l.. c. Lukins.
Percy Lyle arrived last Saturday
from Turner, Oregon, to visit his
brother. Frank Lyle, of the Ewarts-
vile district.
II. s. McCurley came down from
Grangeville the latter part of last
y eek to visit friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Bruning and
Mr.. and Mrs. Emory Kilham and son
Of Colfax visited Pullman relatives
and friends last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hunt are the
parents of a new baby boy, born last
Monday morning.
J. o. Adams last week received a
telegram announcing the death of his
father at Pleasanton. Kan, at the
age of 81.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1918-02-22
Needs of "a Race Which Is Facing
determination Will BE Presented
at Pullman Churches Next
Sunday

Mr.. Meshach and Samuel Krikor-
ian, two energetic and well educated
Armenians, will spend next Sunday
in Pullman telling the citizens of the
hardships and fortitude of their
countrymen under Turkish oppres-
sion. At 1900 o'clock one of the
visitors will talk in the Federated
church and one in the United Presby-
terrain church. People in the country
who can not come out at night are
especially urged to attend one of
these meetings.
Sunday evening several of the
churches will dismiss their usual
evening services to unite in a meet
ing at the Methodist church at 7:45
when one of the Krikorian brothers
will give another address. These
meetings are to be held with the
complete cooperation of the Minis
terial Alliance and no money will be
raised or subscriptions taken.
The meetings are for the purpose
of paving the way for big drive to
raise funds for the relief of the
starving Armenians which will start
March | The drive has the sanction
of the national government, the ma
tional Red Cross organization and
the state council of defense. The
goal has been set at $30,00O,00O or
about 80 cents per capita. Whit
man county's share will be a little
over $4,000, and those in charge
are districting the county. The Pull
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1918-02-22
SARAH JANE HODGES.
PIONEER, PASSES AWAY
Came to Pullman in 1882, Taking
Homestead Ten Miles West OF
Pullman-Died Sunday From
Pneumonia

Pullman lost another sturdy pio-
neer Sunday when Sarah Jane
Hodges, aged "A years, passed away
at her home on Military hill from
pneumonia. Funeral services were
held from the Christian church yes
terday afternoon, in charge of the
Rev. r. C. Sargent. The body will
be laid to rest in Lone Pine cemetery.
near Evansville, where the husband.
William Hodges, was buried 10 years
ago.
Mrs. Hodges was born in Illinois
on October %, 1914. She crossed
the plains with her parents in 1862,
locating in Oregon. She resided
there until 1882, when she accom-
panied her husband to Pullman, the
family locating homestead 10 miles
west of here, the property still re-
naming in the possession of the
Hodges family and being farmed by
son, Herschel Hodges.
Deceased is survived by four sons
and three daughters, two of the sons,
Fred and Herschel, being Pullman
farmers. Another son, Charlie, re-
sides at Yakima, and the fourth,
Walter, is a resident of Medicine
Hat, Alberta Canada. The three
daughters are Mrs. Roy Wilson, Mrs
Minnie Barger and Mrs. T. B. Rich
ardson. A fourth daughter, Mrs
Cora Holden, is deceased. A sister,
Mrs. w. H. Renfro, resides in Pull
man.