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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-17
Maoyars Ignored.

Meanwhile the Magyars and Mag
yarlzcd elements have been quito ig-
norcd hy the government except where
The government could not find Slovak
to an the job Intense loyalty to the
old Hungarian rule charactcrizcs these
people. They could be roconcilcd TO
now conditions were they taken into
the Czech administration. But the
government Mt present prefers to MI
he vacancies left by the Slovak intel
lgcncla with officials from Bohemia
aud Moravla This naturally nngcrs
hnth the Magyarizcd element and those
Slovnks who are unfit hub would like
to occupy all the jobs.
A decided sentiment f9r real local
autonomy Is making itself felt. ON
the whole. the government may not be
opposed to granting an outspokon de-
mnnd for home rule IN the province.
The peasants do not take much inter
est m theoretical politics. They com.
main that the republic lasted only
ihrcc days. by this they mean that
they were allowed TO plumber the Jews
for only three days IN the interval be-
tween the Withdrawal of the uungar'
ians and the arrival Of the Czechs.
During this dino the peasants had
very free hand There were very
fcw towns or Villages where they did
not completely cicnn up the Jewish
population. who are the shopkccpcrs
and small troders. and nt times les.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-17


Paris, June Is. In the Journal des
Debats this evening, George lie Char
tier who resided in America for years
as Washington correspondent Of the
Petit Parisien, expresses amazement
over the Republican Senators attl-
tude toward the Peace Treaty, and in
dulges in seathing arraignment of
their curse. The article covers sew
eral columns.
lie Chatter who evidently has
great admiration for Senator Lodge,
expresses sorrow that he and other
Republican, leaders are walking the
path which leads away from the aspir-
atoms Of France an dthe allies Hhe
asserts that the Republicans aim is
cbyious--it Is to diminish the eiface
President Wilson's prestige and to
assure the defeat Of the Democrats at
lheellext election
To achieve this end" he says.
worthy were brought to bear But
INT was overlooked, for we cannot be-
lieye the fact was discounted that the
persCn Of the President for us for
eigpers must represent the American
peope, and to diminish HIS prestige
KS 70 weaken in our eyes the prestige
Hpf America.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-17
plsoulETlNo DISPATCHES

Situation in Costa Rca Gives
Uneasiness
Washington. June l7--Disquieting
dispatches concerning the situation
in Costa Rica have been received by
the state Department. No details
are made public.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-25
HAS ALL THE MEDALS
ONE MAN SHOULD NEED

Sergt Harry Adams, who is Will
the recruiting company, lacked q
press agent or he would be bigger
man than York Of Tennessee. He
captured three times as many Ger
mans. He made his capture IN the
st. Mihiel drive at town named
Bouillonylle near Thlacourt. he sery-
ed with the 353rd infantry of the
seth Division, he wears the highest
medal for bravery that the American
can bestow, he also wears
the Medaille Militaire and Croix de
Guerre from the French government
and war cross frof the italian gov
he was transferred from
the 18th Regular Infantry TO the S9th
Division in 1917 and served with that
division until 1t was mustered ont Of
service, he is at present on Recruiting
service and will spend the week here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-25
PLANS FOR SCHOOL HEALTH
Head Of Nurses Section Of Red Cross
Outlined Program.

Miss Neiswanger Of the nurses
section Of the Southwestern division
of the Red Cross met here with Miss
Edna Flanagan, county nurse, Miss
Mary y. Woolvcrton county superin
tendcnt ana Miss Henry, public nurse
In Ottawa county, ana Miss Guy, pub
lie nurse ii Marion county. She out
lined the program for instructing chill
dren IN sapitation ana hygiene which
Is 10 be conducted and it includes
much which IS already carried out In
the schools Of the state However,
inspection Of the schools and general
of the health Of the chit
dren Of the county will be made by
the public nurse, working In con
junction with the county health off,
GERS and the school authorities
A meeting OF the physicians Of the
county and the county superintendent
Of schools will be held Thursday
night at o'clock at the Abilene club
house. Miss Nelswanger win be
present and outline the plans which
are outlined in the health program
by the home service di-
vision. The nurses who are here
from out Of town win remain during
'air and viii be at the baby clinic
md emergency booth, conducted by
Miss Flanagan.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-25
CAN GET ROAD MATERIALS
Chance For Pushing DiCkinson's
Contracts Good.

Chances are Improving for Dickln
sons hard road program going thru
soon. with assurance from individ
ual railroads and the railroad admin,
iStration that all possible effort will
be made 10 keep road contractors sup
piled with necessary materials. the
highway making campaign IN Kansas
Is making good headway, members
of the State Highway Commission de-
clare The point to things in parti-
cular as proof Of the assertion. The
first Of these Is the fact that during
the ensuing month more than $1,000,
600 worth Of road contracts are To be
let by seven counties Mitchell.
Leavenworth, Reno, Rice, Allen,
Bourbon ANA Douglas The other eyi-
dence Of progress Is IN the fact that
Kansas leads IN the four state dis
tricts comprising Iowa, Missouri Ne
hraska and Kansas, in making use of
the federal aid money furnished by
the federal government. Official In
formation to this effect has been re-
ceiyed by the state Highway Com
from the federal director of
the district The highway depart
ment has received reports from VAR
ious parts Of the state indicating that
few II any more delays are current
because Of delays IN shipment Of
highway materials.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-25
Second Day.

The second day of the Abilene
Free Fair opened with a big crowd
and there was a good attendance at
the dance. Final entries are all IN
and the wards made on the poultry
exhibits. All the concessions have
been finally arranged and the fair Is
in full swing with fine weather and
good roads
The races held this afternoon were
the 2:22 pace; 1922 trot and the
farmers race. The horses were fast
and the time was good.
Tuesday first money went to While
Chimes, w. r. Harris, solomon, IN
the 2:15 trot; to Ernestine. w. Craig.
clay Center. in the 2:12 pace and to
col. Chittenden, DR. Kidd, Ellis, IN
the 2:1s trot. The results were:
2:15, Trot-willie Chimes. ILL;
lack Flash, 2-3-2; Forest Blossom.
3 %: best time 2:19k.
2u2, Pace-Brnestine. Ill; BIN
Hurst BPS: Minnie Pinkerton, 3-3-
Gypsie Keene. 4-4-4; best time
e15H
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-25
District Court Near
End of the Term

land help the parents after its deatiI
One suit for divorce and one for
alimony have been filed In the district
court. Estella Barber has sued for
a divorce from her husband, Eugene
d. Barber, Of Enterprise whom she
married Ia solomon In 1902. She
accuses him Of cruelty and declares
he is n victim Of the drug habit She
asks for alimony the court deems
Just.
Claudia Miller who Is employed Ia
a railroad Office In Cheyenne, wy
oming, asks alimony for the support
Of herself aud three children, two OF
whom are attending school here.
She states her husband, Charles a.
Miller has failed to support her since
1a1i and asks the dcfendnnt's in
terest in property here.
Judgment was In favor OF J. II.
Brewer company for $2175 in the
case for damages against the Ameri
can Express Co., tried Monday In the
district court The damages were
asked for because Of delayed deliv-
cry Of 500 cases Of eggs from Kansas
city to Philadelphia. Brewer com
pany claimed the market went down
aud they suffered n consequent loss
because delivery was not prompt. =
s. Smith was attorney for the plain
tin.
Tile defense OF the express com
pany was that congestion of traffic
and weather conditions made earlier
delivery impossible.
In court today the case Of Tru
mans Pioneer Stud farm VS.. w. II.
Hansen for the recovery OF $500, oc-
,uplcd almost the entire day. Hansen
purchased colt from the farm
through Mr. Pullver, who was acting
is representative for the firm. When
he colt arrived Mr.. Hansen claimed
/ was not as good an animal as he
iad expected aud the suit resulted
when he refused to pay what the Or
ginal owners asked for II.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-25
FINAL K. n. q. INSPECTION
Troop A Will BE Reviewed BY Mai.
Thompson and Maj. McLain

The final federal inspection OF
troop A, cavalry, Fifth regiment M
tiona guard, will be made at s
o'clock tonight by Maj. Thompson Of
the Second cavalry and Maj. McLain
When the company successfully
passes the inspection aud is approved
It will be mustered into federal ser
vice and win be one Of the four com
panles Of cavalry IN The Kansas ma
tlonal guard The troop is III com
mand Of Capt r. II Grigg
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-25

II 40 y. m.-Band concert corne
Third and broadway.
12: 40 p. m.-Muslcal concert Agri
cultural hall 10y Miss Schuler an,
Miss Gohlke.
/ 100 y. m.-Races- horses Tuesday
Wednesday Thursday automobi,
races Friday
10 p N. Concert in Automobile
tent.
. 100 10 i;9O ,. m Solos With band
at Grand Stand by Miss Schuler,
hiss Gohlke.
> 80 y. m. Saxophone solo, by
Miss Iangdalc Of Innes band, with
Abilene bard
100 p. m.-Free trapcse act at
Grand stand
80 p. m. Drin by Soldiers, Camp
Funston.
j 100 p. m. County baseball tour
nament
500 ?. m Band concert. Abilene
band.
5 $50 y. IN Solos, Miss Schulcr,
Miss Gohlke.
; 80 p. m.-Deep River Jazz dance.
: 80 p. m.-Boxing contests at tent.
. 100 y m. -Trapese performance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-25
ATTENDING A PHONE HEARING
Rates Soon To Be Settled by p. u. C.
Of Stat&

c. L. Brown and Fred Coulson of
the United Telephone Co, went TO
Topeka where hearing Is in pro
gress regarding the telephone rates
Of the companies of the state The
companies during the war were oper-
ating over the rates made several
years.a and were unable to secure
an income to raise wages or make i'm
provements, owing to the Increased
cost of labor and equipment Last
June the government raised the rates
ana All the Increase has been paid
ont by the United Telephone Co., in
increased wages TO operators and 9TH
or employees. Improvements have
also been started. Unless the pubic
utility board acts the old rates return
December 1st and the companies are
asking for rates that will maintain
present wages for thel~ ployees
aud allow the continuance Of the inn
provement program on which the
company has entered.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-25

The damage case in which Mrs
Ieota Simpkins asked $4,000 fol
the death OF her son, Harold who
died as the result OF motor ear ac.
cldent, was settled out Of court
The accident occurred last fall,
The child was riding a wheel. de-
liverlng bread ana was struck by the
car Mrs 4, J. Duvall was driving,
The attorneys would make no
statement as 70 the amount agreed
upon.
lTrom Fridays Dailyl
The jury was still out on the case
Of Fred l.. Games VS. Frank Clark,
reversed for another trial from the
supreme court, at 2:30 this after
noon, ana had been out all fore
noon.
Decree for $3.50 was granted
the plalntid IN the case Of ]. H.
Brewer company against the Union
Pacific railroad for damages on eggs
which were spoiled In transit
Thursday divorces were granted
III the cases OF Marie Bacock vs.,
Clifford G. Bocock ana Carl Il But
len vs. Bessie NJ. Butden
lFrom Saturdays Danyl
The jury IA the ease Of Fred j.
I3ames Of Hope, VS. Frank Clark re-
urncd verdict Ia favor Of the de-
'endant Friday afternoon after be-
ng out nearly all day, and denied
Games the amount he claimed be
'ause OF the death OF his son, as the
'esult Of an accident IN which the
10Y was run over by Clark's ear in
91T
The case had been tried here once
Deforc, the verdict going to the 30
endant but II was appealed by the
The Supreme Court re-
ersed It to this court again and 1t
vas tried during this term with the
anne decision Evidence disclosed
he fact that Clark had done oil
within his power to save the ehlld
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-25
MAY USE CHAPMAN ROCK
Federal Agents Sat Down on The
Geary County Product.

The letting Of the hard surface
road contracts is still held up until
the government agents decide what
rock may be used Rock from
.Geary county was specified In the
first plans and that was rejected as
too soft Now a survey is being
made Of rock near Chapman and If
that goes the contracts may be let
this fall, If II does not there may
be another long delay. 1t was eX
pected that some work would be
done this fan but It seems now
doubtful
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-25
COUNTY PRICE BOARD
Commissioners To BE Put ON Job
For II. c. L.

The plan of procedure under which
the new federal price commissioner
Of Kansas, Ed Hackney Of yelling
ton. is TO tackle the high cost of liy-
ing problem has been outlined to
Governor Allen and approved by him
Hackney, an appolntee Of the t. S.
attorney general, will have more
real powers, ii is believed, than have
state officials IN attempting to bring
down the prices lie will even make
revision Of such prices as he deems too
high and in case the dealer either
wholesale or retail refuses to cont
ply 1t Is said, federal prosecution IN
the courts on charges Of profteerine
will be made
Mr.. Hackney IS to organize fair
price committees in each county.
These committees will include one
wholesaler, one retailer, one rcpresen-
tative Of organized labor, a represen.
tative Of the housewives and as many
residents of the community large
as the commissioner chooses to ap-
point County commissions will work
under direction Of the state director
ana In conjunction with local CON
sumers leagues.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-25
young chIId Dead.

Lucille NJ. Mccosh, aged 3 years,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Harry Me-
Gosh died suddenly last evening at
the Erwin home on Northeast Fifth
street.
Funeral services will be held
Thursday morning at 1890, Rev. B.
Barthel in charge and burial will be
IN Abilene cemetery
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-25
Thousands Attending
Free Fair at Abilene

2;1s. Trot-Col. Chittenden, IL.
1; Todd Woolsey, 2-2-2; Swift Anzlo
, s-3-a; Caplce, 4-i-4.. Col. Pepper,
Des. best time, 2:1S%.
Abilene 4, Chapman }
The first Of the county tournament
ball games had u fair sized crowd and
was red hot contest between Abb.
lene and Chapman. II ran to eleven
innings and finally ended with Abb.
lene TO Chapman's 3. The Indus
try Herlngton game Is on today; to.
morrow Chapman plays the loser Of
today's game.
All Cars There.
The automobile show In which the
dealers in town haye combined In an
exhibit of all the makes Of automo-
biles which are sold by Abilene agen-
cies. is the first of its kind to be held
here and attracted crowds Of people
last night. A large tent near the
entrance of the park Is lined with
cars. All the firms In Abilene are
represented. They are The Abilene
Auto Sales Co., Overland Abilene Co.,
Oakland Sales Co.. Cruise Motor Co.,
II. r. Kugler, Arnold Motor Co..
Winsler & Amess, and the Redman
Motor Co The tent was lighted and
each section was artlstically decor
ated
The poultry section is equipped
with Uniform coops-such as are used
at the Madison Square Gardens IN
Chicago for exhibits. Judge Me
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-25
ABILENE GOT IT TO-DAY
Rain Light in Other Sections But
Heavy Here.

A downpour which was heavy aud
continued all last night ana most Of
today made up to a great extent for
the rains Abilene has not had due
ing the past weeks. Other sections
which have previously been more
fortunate had only light showers
Inst night but the real rain fell n
this vicinity. Lexington and other
towns in that portion OF the county
reported only light rains. Three
fourths OF an inch OF rain fell hero
during the night.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-25
I.W.W. BACK OF
THE STEEL STRIKE
SERIOUS CHARGE ARE MADE
AGAINST IT'S LEADERS
Two Probably Killed in Disorder AZ
Cleveland PIant--NO Indication
OF Weakening On Either
Side.
tAssocIatcd Pre-.)

Reports from all steel centers TO.
day recorded little change in the
alignment Of the opposing labor
unions and steel companies. In Ma.
hOning valley of Ohio the strikers
success is complete. Elsewhere the
strike is carried on with varying suc-
cess. In the Pittsburg district the
Carnegie steel company announced
that the situation "Iooks good. Their
claims that men are returning to work
slowly Is denied by union officials.
The majority Of the mills in the Chi.
cago district are closed.
Washington Sept. "a Charges
were made in the house by Represen-
tatiye Cooper, Republican Of Ohio,
that William u. Foster, secretary
treasurer Of the steel strikers organ
izatlon committee, represents radical
union leadership and has been active
In |. W w. propaganda. It viii be
Investigated by the Senate Labor
Committee during the inquiry into
the steel strike.
Cleveland Sept "a -Four men
were stabbed, two probably fatally
ana two others were badly beaten
near the entrance Of the American
steel ana wire company plant today
IN The first serious local disorder Of
the steel strike.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-25
ALE TOURISTS WILL
HEAR ABOUT ABILENE.

The Commercial club ordered il half
page advertisement Of Abilene, its
Sand Springs water and other adj
vantages IN next years edition Of the
r. I. b. books which tourists an over
the country use. It win have IA cir
culatIon OF 875,000 and Abilene win
be heard Of by nearly every tourist
who comes thru Kansas
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-25
Another Divorce Granted.

Divorce was granted the plaintiff
in the case of Homer t. Clark VS..
Edna J. Clark, in which he charged
gros neglect. Clark was a member
Of Go. II and his home in in Abb
lene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-25
Funeral of Miss Paxson

The funeral service for Miss Ethel
Paxscn win be nc the Paxson home
Thursd2y 2:3O p. m. Miss Ethel died
yesterday as a result Of pneumonia.
Rev C. T. Hovgard win have charge
II the funeral services.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-25
First Day

Cars came IN all morning, bringing
farmers and people from other towns
in the county to the opening Of the
Abilene Free Fair which will be held
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-25

Second Race 2:15, Trot
Forest Blossom w. i. Craig, cla,
Center
Jack Flash-w. II. Craig, Clay Cen
ter.
Col. Chittenden-J. E. Curtis, Mo
line. Kans.
Seminole chief-D. S. wilcox, Coy
Okla.
Walter Hlghwood Al Lawler, Abb
lene.
Willie Chimes-Wnl Harris, Solomon
Third Race-2:1s, Trot
Col. Pepper-N. Z. Mcpherson, St
Marys.
Calice--D. A. Wedge, Kansas City,
Kas.
Swift Anzlo-J e. Curtis, Moline,
Kas.
Col. Chittenden,- w. n. Kidd,
Ellis.
Kittie Jas. Latshaw, Wilson.
Todd Woolsey--M Lawler, Abilene.
The ball game win be between
Abilene and Chapman with Sager
and Briney as Abileue's battery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-25
That Baby Clinic

The baby clinic which is conducted
under the direction Of Mrs. DR. Ben
nett and DR.. c. L. Atwood, county
health officer. has a large booth at
the south end of the hall upstairs II
is equipped with scales ana appara-
tus for testing the children and litera-
ture is provided, with instructions for
care Of children.
AT the north end Of the hall on the
west side the American Legion has
decorated booth with posters and
war souvenirs ana viii take new
members into tlie Abilene chapter
Helmets, guns, bayonets, shell cases
and various other trophies which
have been brought back from the
front by Abilene boys were on dis
play Pamphlets urging veterans to
join the legion were distributed by
Lieut.. Clyde Kaufman who has
charge of the booth
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-25

for four days The fine weather and
unusual attractions which are offered
this year have brought III record
crowd for the first day.
Among the attractions was a drlll
nv over 100 soldiers from the Seventh
division at Camp Funston who arc
here in a recruiting campaign and are
camped at the fair grounds They
will be here for the entire fair.
The music was another feature
which drew crowds today Miss
nargurlte Gohlke ana Miss Geneyieye
Schuler, both of Topeka. gave core
eerts during the afternoon at the au-
tomobile tent and Mt the agricultural
hail, accompanied by G. +. Bath Of
this city. They sang pleasing pros
grams and their voices had the vol
ume which was wen suited to open
air singing. The Abilene band gave
two concerts ana made the town
proud Of it as usual. Saxophone So
ols by Miss Iangdale. an artist who
Il ordinarily with the mnes band,
made a delightful addition to the
band program.
Lively Boxing Bouts
The boxing bouts will be given
every night in the big 100 foot
round top tent back of the grand
stand at 8 o'clock. Plenty Of com
Portable seats arranged so that ey-
erybody can be close up and can see
One main. go and one preliminary
bout will be given each night For
tonight;
Preliminary Harry Dirk Py
Ter. Abilene, and Joe Jackson, Gyp-
sum City; main go Frank McGar-
van, Kansas City, and Harry Hen
nessey, Leavenworth.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-25
Special Attractions

A special attraction has been Sc
cured in a trapese act that was one
of the features of the State Fair at
Topeka. Performances will be given
between races and other times. In
addition win be the singers and orn.
er entertainment
The dance pavilion IS being con-
structed and viii be ready with the
Deep River Jazz orchestra to furnish
music. Every dealer in the city will
be represented at tho auto show in
the big tent
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-25

The needlework exhibit is one of
the largest and most varied of any on
display. The pieces Of embroidery,
laces, quilts. rugs were so numerous
that the space allotted to the exhibit
was almost insufficient. The art ex-
hibit In the adjoining booth had few
er entries but also contain sDecl-
mems Of very fine work.
The booths which were arranged
by the merchants Of Abilen are all
attractive and practically all the
space in the agricultural hall was
taken. The dry goods stores have
coats. dresses and furs on display and
the shoe stores show. attractive
styles in winter shoes.
Races Start at One O'clock
The races will start tomorrow at
/ p. m. sharp. This is to get the
races out of the way for the ball
game which will follow, probably
about 1 p. m. The races scheduled
for tomorrow are:
First Raee-2:12 Pace
Talmont Flash-W. p. Craig, Clay
Center.
Ernestine- II Craig, Clay Cen
ter
Hal connor
Gypsie Keene- -Burnell Bros, Coy
Okla
Minnie Pinkerton-w. W whitney
Topeka, Kas.
Bin Hurst-Geo. Btherington, ABB
lene