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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-03-28
mystery In Plants Presence.

= The Chilean provinces of, Atacama,
Tararaca and Tacna are IN the rain.
less region. Or desert country vest Of
the Andes, and are entirely devoid OF
vegetation. The winds IN all OF this
region are from, the east. and in pass
ing over the elevated perpetual SHOWS
of the Andes, are stripped OF their
moisture and arrive on the coast per,
fectly. dry. The last rain, slight
shower (which fell in AntOfagasta, IN
Atacama province. was the; first rain
which had fallen in 10 years. The
last rain which fell in lqnlque, in
Tarnpaca province. was the first, in -
years, With both of these showers a
notable phenomenon occurred Inc
hills back of these cities assumed, q
green, .tints from II little plant which
sprang. up almost in a. night. The
query is: "From where did this plant
Gomez r. g5-#.ss.s $50 @t'%9E:2 fs6
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HOSTS AT DINNER.

+. Kenneth Kenfeld and Earl Coch-
rant, entertained several guests at
dinner last evening at the Kentield
home Covers were laid for Leo OPP
sall, Allen Doran, John Simons,
Charles Rako, Harold Morse, Rupert
Stechman,i Theodore Willis, ,Arlo
Achenbach, and Albert Wheaton of
Cass Lake. : The occasion was the
birth anniversary ofSboth the hosts;
After dinner a large group Of young
ladies and. the dinner guests enjoyed
the hours in dancing The S.ncopat-
ors furnished the music. RI .
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-03-28
canout,aoe IN Reverse,

Reversal Of the camoufiage principle,
greatly increasing the visibility Of Its
subjects instead or concealing them
BY blending them with the background,
is declared a possible peace develop
nent by the naval officer who develop
ed that particular nature-faking sys-
tcnlsa Since every positive has Its neg
alive, color applications opposite to
those used for confusing the eye are
being studied for a possible standard
ized system Of making distant objects
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Mechanics Mag
az,ne. I'm %h.s s. H@
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FACE FIVE
Modified Form, az Slavery.

d. There is no legal and formal slav.
cry In any Christian country. X sur
wives in a mild form in most Moliam-
medan countries. The peonage sys-
tenn of Latin-American countries is not
much different from slavery, but rests
upon 4 different theory. !. The peon is
no, sHnposef tote owned as property:
be- is supposth to be working to pay q
!. .tst %aici:~Ii2 owes tho master
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-03-28
NEW OFFICERS ELECTED.

Mrs. j. Essler was elected presi-
dent, Mrs. E. Y. Wilson first vice
president, Mrs. C. M. Jacobson, Sec
ond vice president, Mrs. N. E. Given,
reelected secretary and Mrs: George
w. Rhea, reelected treasurer at the
Presbyterian Ladies Aid society yes
terday afternoon. Mrs. e. Y. VIII
son who was elected first vice psesi-
dent was formerly second vice. Mrs.
X. H. Olson, Mrs. C. w. Warfield
and Mrs. <Grotte were the hostesses,
and the. session. was held in the
church basement. -, ...$4.ll
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NOTICE FOR. BIDS,

The Bemidji board Of education:
will receive bids for the sale Of the
frame house located on the Lincoln
school site in the Fifth ward, bids
to be opened Tuesday. April s at 8
O'Clock p. m, at the meeting room
of the board of education in the high
school building. The house must be
removed from the school premises at
a time which will be agreed upon
by the board when. the bids are
-, Che board reserves the
right to rejsct any or all bids. K. K.
Roe. clerk. = 49,. 2d328-44
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-. Tx IS
FtqhtiNq Of. ,

Jack and Jim had MOI kept their New
Yeah resolutiontro refr'dn from quar-
raling. They were ut II ham,ner and
tongs At last. throwing of his coat.
Jnck danced up to Him: hut Jim didn't
want 20 fight. ,'No,"he said sternly:
I refuse to fight you till you're, by
Yourself" by niyself!" gusped Jack.
Il am by myself" mo you're nor !" -.
said jim. edging away. "You're with
mel" ..ze~ ~. ssss u ~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-03-28
ANNUAL BANQUET TONIGHT.

This evening the B. A., C. club
will hold it's annual banquet in the
basement OF the Presbyterian .chufcl
and covers will be laid Tor So guests.
An interesting program OF speeches
and toasts will be given. (
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-03-28
MCDONALD TO BEND.

Lieutenant William Mcdonald,
son OF Mr., and Mrs. A. J. Mcdonald
of Dewey avenue, and wife left yes
terday afternoon. for Bend, Ore,
where he will be employed with the
,Crookston Lumber, company. Before,
entering the service, Lieutenant Nc
Donald was connected with the
same firm in this city. - x
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Edward Rogers, Of Walker, county
attorney of Cass county was; in Be,
midi today on business.
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POTATOES WANTED.

1pay the highest price for graded
potatoes in carload lots or less. II
you want to sell drop line. G.
Rosa nder, General Delivery, Bemidji,
Mimi. s.f 4d41
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-03-28

/, Anotner assassin has taken q shot
at Trotzky By some fateful acct
dent they'll get him yet.--New York
Morning Telegraph. ,1N ! H. .s.. Z, G.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-03-28

Mrs. James Wheeler of Bass Lake
was the guest Of friends in the city
yesterday, between trains. I % ~ /.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-03-28

Mrs. Kate Smiley Of Nary drove
to Bemidji yesterday and transacted
business for. several hours.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-03-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Kreger of
F'unkley were between train visitors
in the city vest .ar ~, -'*'. 's.' q"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-03-28

Mrs. Fred Bardwell OF town of
Northern was among the out OF town
business visitors. yesterday. "a
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-03-28

;Nels Otterstad, cruiser, Of Turtle
River transacted business lin Be-
midi Thursday. ~. %, .ss1 4. a
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Cash paid for liberty bonds. In
duire room 81, Markham. hotel.
= e, - 5d329
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!, All the members of the family of
,Enoch Storey family Of town. Of
Grant Valley are i'll with the Span
ish "fu." .71 Fs~%'5
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-03-28

Il After the business meeting Of the
NJ. ID. "A. lodge last evening lunch
was served and the hours passed in
dancing. a.. -S.f+-@,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-03-28

OF her sister-in-law, Mrs. Otto GULF
lngsrud, WHO is suffering from ,pneu-
moilla. MT. jacobson, VINO accom-.
panied her to Thief River Falls, re-
turned earlier III the week. ALI
though MRS. Gullingsrud is still very
iii, ner condition seems to be some-
what improved. Mrs. Smith,, trained
nurse or this city, accompanied Mr..
and Mrs. Jacobson there and. is tax
ing care OF the patient. :,
Get some OF that Swedish rye
bread AT the. food sale tomorrow in
The Gas CO., store, next to Carison's.
= -, - : gang !. Dr." 31d32S
: Dr.. A. Damien berg returneu to Be-
midi yesterday and will re-enter
business here as chiropractic. Fol-
lowing the signing OF the larm1stlce,
DR.. Dannenberg was discharged,
with a lieutenant's commission.
When he lett Bemidji mis- practice
was taken over by Dr.. y. Aunce and
they will now. be associated. Them
offices are located in the First Ma
tional, bank building. DR.. Dannen-
berg has taken a post . graduate
course at the Palmer school OF chlro-
practic at Davenport, Ia. since his
return from the service. -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-03-28

Henry Stechnan Of Tenstrike
passed yesterday in Bemidji on
business. -..,...- -! .... .s~..--,.
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$4,000 to loan on rarms. Dean
Land Oo. &1@2f ,<+''.'' d71tf
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Albert Chilgren, an attorney OF
Williams, was in the city todayaon
legal business. 1900 = !:
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Coffee, doughnuts and cake, all for
10c. will be served by the Swedish
ladies tomorrow afternoon and even
ing. .T.r, g." lo5Gs
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Another of the popular dances
given by the entertainment commit
tee Of the Elks lodge will be held
this evening. "a. E't
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see:sthe BemidH Stationary store
Tor rubber stamps fac smile sigma
ture stamps. notarial seals and cor
,noration seals. 35tf
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Attorney c.. w. scrutchin, colored
attorney OF Bemidii, passed through
Brainerd on his way home from st.
Paul where he attended to legal
matters. Dispatch. :
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Mrs. Effie Geroy of Tenstrike was
among the out of town shoppers yes
terday. ~ .1sse..- I
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Mrs. Ross Anderson spent yester-
day in Bemidji, the guest ct rela-
tives. - -
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To each day give an interesting and complete review
1T the citys social activities is desire. This pages
* devoted to personal mention, social items and news
briefs and solicit your cooperation in its maintenance
Items phoned mailed to- this office appreciated by
readers Of the paper and by the publishers. .@
Telephone 922. -'@=<#-- - r
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-03-28

Edward Jackson, Bemidji contrac-
tor, left this morning for St. Paul
where he will spend several days on
business before continuing to, Hot
Springs, Ark, where he will remain
for month. b " '.-r ''- 1'' s-''
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-03-28

Henry. Frederickson of Chippewa
Falls, Wis, is visiting friends in Be-
midi for few days. He will also
visit his brother-in-law, Pete Edd'7
who lives near the power dam. >-g1ss'
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-03-28

April 3 and the high school ex-
aminations will be held throughout
Beltrami county. The >examina-
tions will be in eighth grade sub
jects and about 80 schools will par
ticipate. 5.&'>S5.H t-,''
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Buy your cakes, pies and dough-
nuts at the food sale held by the
Swedish ladies tomorrow afternoon
and evening. 1d32S
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Mr.. and Mrs. f. A. Deming and
Mrs. Emma Anderson of, town OF
Northern were in Bemidjis yesterday
enroute. to Saskatoon, Can, where
they WIN reside during the summer
months s--sa r.. sy-, r.aas.-s a'' 5''' -'-a
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-03-28

while Mrs. J. w. Hayden of Du-
-luthy was visiting relatives at Aida
her year and half old baby was
taken ill with pneumonia. The
child was taken to st. Anthony's
hospital where 1t is now receiving
treatment. .E.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-03-28

Post card portraits only SITS doz.:
proofs supplied. Kodak finished post
;-.rds only SC each. Rich Studio, 20
10th st. ,...s .-,.s -s-,r- se~<F' lMO48
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Clara Thomas and Cornelius Yost
of Cass Lake were married Wednes-
day afternoon at O'Clock at the
Methodist parsonage, Rev. Blaine
Lambert officiating. They will
make their home on the groom's
farm south of Cass Lake. ''.''
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Mrs. c. M. Jacobson returned yes
terday from Thief River Falls, where
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-03-28

For furniture upholstering and re-
pairing, call G. M. Johnston, I'll Attn
a.. Phone 372-W. 6d329
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April 1, Abe Patterson, who has
recently returned from service in
France. where he passed IA months,
will open a shoe repair shop at 21S
Beltrami avenue. Mr.. Patterson
was In the same line of business
here before entering Uncle Sans
service.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-07-24
MUST USE IN 80 MONTHS
Kansas Federal Aid Cannot Be
Dragged Out.

Topeka, July Ex-Governor Allen
predicts that nineteen million dol
lars will be spent for hard surfaced
roads in Kansas as a result Of petit
lions approved this year by the state
highway commission. Many Of the
roads, tho, will not be built until
next year. Actual construction has
begun, however on several links Of
state highways.
OF the nineteen million dollars
used for hard roads as result of
1919 petitions, the governor states
that eight millions will come from
the federal government. The feder-
al appropriations cover period Of
thirty months in which the money
must be used by the counties receiv-
ing aid.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-07-24
i. w. w. ORATOR TO JAIL
90 Days And $Ioo For Free Speak
ing in Mcpherson Streets.

Mcpherson, July 22.-This city
issued a warning to l. w. w. ana
agitators in general this morning
when John Northup, a foater, was
given a sentenceof sixty days in the
county Jail and fined 500 and costs
for disturbing the peace. Northup
was arrested three weeks ago for
holding an open air meeting on Main
Street and giving voice to sentiments
that were much in sympathy with
i. w. w. teachings. He was urging
the harvest hands not to work for
the established wage scale when ar
rested. No definite evidence that
could convict Northup as an /. W. w.
could be secured, so the disturbing
the peace charge was made by the
county attorney. When arraigned
this morning Northup made no at
tempt to deny the charge and
pleaded guilty.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-07-24
REIGN OF TERROR
IN WASHINGTON
NEGROES SHOT UP THE TOWN
Last Night.
Five Persons Killed and Fifty
Wounded-Shot From Auto
mobiles Into crowds
Martial Law May
BE Needed.
tAssocia,ed press)

Washington, July 22.-Gongress
was asked TO take notice Of the race
riots here and the, President was
asked to declare martial law and po-
lice the city with troops in resolu-
tions introduced In the House by
representative Clark, Democrat Of
Florida and Vale, Republican. Of
Colorado today.
washington July 22.-Proclama-
ton of martial law may be necessary
to end the race rioting here which
resulted last night in killing five
persons and injury Of at least fifty
others. Several days Of disorders,
following wave Of attacks on white
women. robberies ana assaults by
negroes. eliminated in series of
race battles during night hours with
which the police were unable to cope
fully. despite the aid Of the military
provost guard.
Reserve squads Of police and
guards were rushed through the
streets all night answering riot calls.
Late In the night negroes dispersed
as mobs but numbers of them took
possession Of high powered automo-
biles in which they raced through
the streets. pumping bullets from
automatic weapons at all whites who
happened within range.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-07-24
FIFTY AMERICANS KILLED
Mexican Butchery Never Punished
By Authorities.
CAsseCiated Press)

Washington, July 22.-Henry P.
Fletcher, American Ambassador to
told the house rules commit
tee today that since his appointment
three years ago about fifty Ameri-
cans have been killed in Mexico with
out a single prosecution made by
the Mexican authorities. Replying
to questions by Chairman Campbell,
Fletcher said that the withdrawal of
of the Carranza govern
ment by the United States would
only increase the turmoil in Mexico.
He added he did not know any re-
volutionary leader capable Of estab-
fishing a permanent government.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-07-24
THIS is VERY CHEERFUL
Shoes TO Advance More Than In
War Time.

New York, July 22,-Shoe prices
now advancing more rapidly than al
any time during the war, will, from
market indications, continue to adj
vance. according to men familiar
with the shoe and leather Industries
An official Of large shoe manufac-
turing company predicts, that the
increase in chloe prices from March
! of this year until September ! will
exceed the increase from the begin
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-07-24
Riots In Norfolk.

Norfolk, Va, July 22.-serious
race riots broke out in the Negro
section Of the city tonight -Four
persons, including a detective, were
shot, but no one was killed, accord
ing to late reports. All police re-
serves and a detachment Of armed
sailors from the naval base were
called out to quell the disturbance.
Tonight marked the opening Of a
week Of festivities to celebrate the
home coming Of Negro troops.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-07-24
PERSONAL MENTION.

Il. w. Karl Of Detroit was In town
on business.
Mrs. II. A. waring left for visit
In Green, Iowa.
Otis Rexroat has returned from
Camp Funston.
Miss Ida WEIGH of Solomon shop
ped In Abilene.
Bph Rasher Of Solomon was In
town on business.
Miss Alta Cooper Of Solomon
shopped In Abilene.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Engle return
ed from Colorado.
H. G. Ledy of Talmage was in
town on business.
w. f. Rumold of Hope was 10
town on business.
Miss Helen Johnson returned from
visit at Topeka.
Mrs Edward Kuhn Of Solomon
shopped in town.
Everett caves OF Industry was in
town on business.
Miss Anna Baxtrum of Enterprise
shopped in Abilene.
James Berry of Vine is visiting
friends in Abilene.
Miss Adelaid King of Enterprise
shopped In Abilene.
Mrs. Miles Mewitt of Talmage
shopped in Abilene.
Jack Frazier Of Talmage spent
Sunday in Abilene.
Miss Selma Balsmier of Enterprise
shopped in Abilene.
j. j. Bishop Of Manchester was In
Abilene on business.
Rev. c. t. Glaze, Of Upland was
in town on business.
Miss Katherine Hasty of Enter
prise shopped in Abilene.
Miss Effe Garrison of Stuphen
Mill was in town shopping.
Mrs. Theodore Sandquist of En-
terprise shopped in Abilene.
Miss Reba Jordan returned from
six weeks visit in Topeka.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Ault of Chap
man were in town on business.
Mrs. Joseph White left for Mani
tou, Colo, for a few weeks stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Martin of
Hope spent Thursday in Abilene.
Mrs. r. f. Riordan and daughter
Maude of Solomon shopped in Abb
qene.
Miss Caroline Coffenberger Of
Kansas City is visiting II. Gotten
berger.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Gleissner left
for Minnesota where they expect to
spend the summer.
Miss Blayney left for Nashville,
Mich, where she expects to spend
Iher summer vacation.
r Mr.. and Mrs Earl r. Smith Of
Amarillo, Texas, are visiting at the
home Of Mre J. e. Johnson.
Earl Sidesinger has returned home
from Camp Mills where he received
his discharge from the service.
4 Mr.. and Mrs. Herb Jacobs and
Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce Hamilton Of
Junction City spent Sunday in Abb
lene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-07-24
Extends Paroles to Prisoners.

Topeka, July Ex-Governor Allen
yesterday extended the harvest pa
roles of sixty prisoners ut the state
penltentlary at Lansing and OF
eighty prisoners at the state REFORM
atory at Hutchinson to the end or
the harvest season. These men
have been on parole for the Last
month working in the harvest fields
The extension will expire In about
six weeks. ~
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-07-24
Sword-Freed.

A very pretty wedding took place
Mt the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. M. b. Sword, of Buck
eye, Wednesday evening, July 16,
at Z O'Clock, when their daughter,
Hazel Grace, was united in marriage
to Mr.. Clarence Ralph Freed. The
bride wore a cream geOrgette and
carried bouquet of white carna-
tions. Miss Edna Schuman played
Mendelssohn's wedding march and
the ceremony was under a well dec
GRATED arch. Rev George ManOn of
Abilene officiated.
Immediately after congratulations
a dainty three course supper was
served with David Minter, Miss
Alice Harkenstein, Merritt Sword
and Miss Esther Minter assisting
John Minter was usher and Mrs
Stella Hoskins was in charge Of the
supper. Thirty five guests were
present and a large number of beau
'tiful presents were received.
The bride is one of the most popu-
lar young ladies Of that vicinity.
The groom is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. d. Freed of Buckeye and is
one of the most enterprising young
men of that place. The happy
couple have host of friends who
wish them a long and prosperous
married life. They left Thursday
for an extended visit in Iowa at the
home Of the brides brother, Elmer
Sword, and will be at home after
August /.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-07-24
s7.1o Per Bushel For Corn.

Junction City July 1.-THE
highest price ever paid for corn in
Junction City was received today by
Charles Karman. a farmer living III
the north part of the county. He
received 500 per bushel for two
loads.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-07-24
Card Of Thanks.

We wish to thank the kind friends
and n,sighbors who so gladly assisted
us during our late bereavement due
to the death of our husband and
father and for the many beautiful
floral offerings. Also for the kind
ness shown US by the A. o. U. w.
bodge.-Mrs. Geo. A. Hilton and
family.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-07-24
Midland College to Nebraska.

Fremont Neb., July 17.-Midland
College of Atchison, Kas., will be
Transferred to Fremont and will open
session here in September.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-07-24
TAFT FOR AMENDED LEAGUE
FavOrs Slight Reservation, Senator
Spencer Declares.

Washington, July 18.-That Will
liam Howard Taft, chief G. O. 2. ad-
vocate Of the League of Nations, was
willing to see reservations made to
the league covenant by the Senate,
provided they were of character
that would not force reOpening Of
the peace negotiations, was asserted
today by Senator Spencer Of Mis-
souri,. Mr.. Taft had written the Mis-
souri, senator, asking for copies OF
the reservations he had proposed,
and discussed in his letter his own
viewpoint on reservations.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-07-24
GOSSIP OF SOCIETY.


on Monday evening the young peo-
pie of the Reformed church gave a
surprise party on their pastor, Rev.
A. r. Won Gruenigen, at the home Of
j. s. Schively. Games, music and
refreshments made the evening a
pleasant one.
Cankel-TayiOr.
Mr.. Charles Taylor of Solomon
and Miss Arvilla Cankel of Niles
were married Wednesday morning
at the Presbyterian parsonage. The
wedding was attended by a number
of friends and relatives. Mr.. and
Mrs. Taylor win live on Mr.. Tay-
lor's farm west OF Abilene
Miss Lillian Kindedrick entertain
ed six girls to a slumber party Sat
urday night at her home, in honor Of
her guest, Miss Jeanne Dammasp OF
Clay Center. Sunday morning the
girls drove to a grove near Enter
prise, where they cooked their break
fast. The party broke up at $3.50
Sunday morning.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-07-24

ming Of the European war Gnui
March. The leather trusts control
OF prices ana the packers profits are
claimed to be mainly to blame.