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The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-05-29
High Meat Prices

Ii the House Committee on In
terstate Commerce has its way, it
proposes tc lend hand in trying
to chop off few cents per pound,
at any rate, on high meat prices.
Ii plans to insert a clause in the
railroad disposal bill, to place IN
der the Interstate Commerce Com
mission the privately owned stock
and refrigerator cars now used by
the big meat packers, as it has been
claimed that the monopoly OF these
cars induces to the high cost OF
meats. 1t is sdmitted that little
has been accomplished by legisla-
ton to reduce meat prices during
recent months, but evidently Con-
gress still has the matter in mind.
and if it cannot beat about the bush
one way, it will get there in time in
several ways, so as to show the
people that there is something
the motto that Keeping everlast-
ingly at it brings success.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-05-29

Old man Doodle says that his
explanation of hobble skirts is that
the designing females who wear
them expect to take pity on their
helpless state and order a taxi if
they have to travel more than a
block.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-05-29

Women should grow more devo.-
ed and men fonder after marriage
II they have the slightest idea
Of being happy as wives and hus-
bands. is losing sight of this
fundamental truth which leads to
hundreds Of divorces. Yet many a
man will scold his wife who would
never think of breathing a harsh
word to his sweetheart. and many a
wife will look glum and morose on
her husbands return who had only
smiles and words of cheer for him
when he was her sutton.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-05-29

Returning soldiers mildly insinu-
ate that they prefer getting their
feet under the home dinner table to
using those members for parading
purposes.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-05-29

Instead of thinking about this
seasons corn crop, Iowa is trying
to impeach its Governor.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-05-29

After each furious diplomatic
storm the fourteen points are seen
to be still there.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-05-29

True conservation might require
the use Of the doughboy's tin hats
as soup plates.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-05-29

Lenin will agree to almost any
thing for the sake of peace in Rus
STA, except a democratic election,
because that would mean the end
of bolshevism.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-05-29

Unemployed dollars means un-
employed men. Victory notes mean
money and men at work in recon-
struction.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-05-29

Happily the world is about free
from infenza, but spring fever is be-
coming terribly prevalent.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-05-29

America is feeding Europe and
Europe should not bite the hand
that feeds 1T.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-05-29

We remember when it was con-
sidered some feat to go up in bal
loon and drop out, landing with the
aid of a parachute.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-05-29

Some men ale like silver.plated
knives. They look bright but are
usually dull.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-05-29

The biggest fish ARE caught With
hook and lynn.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-05-29

Notwithstanding modern progress
in the art of war, it is not yet per-
mitted to use poison gas on base
pail umpires,
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-05-29

William Allen White recalls that
all nations connected with the war
were losers, thus reminding the
world OF the need of league of ma
tons to end wars.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-05-29

Baseball players with war train
ing may be expected to wait on
bases for the batter to lay down
barrage.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-05-29

Favorite sons are being groomed
for the presidency, and most OF them
are likely to be all mussed up be-
fore the inspection takes place.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-05-29
One Exception.

Did you ever see a Scotch Coli
that was not named Ladder"
Yes, we had one."
What was its name?n
.''Lsssie.n
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-05-29

The Note Husband Carried
A married man of draft age, VIII,
couldn't read, asked his wife to write
a note to the board stating that his
family was dependent upon him
Here is the note his wife wrote.
and the husband presented it to th.
board:
Dear United States: Ny hus
band asst me to write you a recon
ment that he support his family. II
can't read, so don't tell him, Just
axe him. He amt no good to me
he amt don nothin' but drink
lemmen assence and played fiddle
since | married him eight years ago
and | gotta feed seven kids O. his'n
Maybe you can get him to carry 6
gun. He's good on squirrels and
eatin.' Take him and welcum.
need the grub and his bed for tn,
kids. Don't tell him this, but tax,
him."
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-05-29

If it be true that the Filipinos
have a surplus of $4,000, 900 in
their treasury, no wonder they are
eager for self determination"
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-05-29
FREE SCHOLARSHIPS
TO
University of Mississippi.
Agricultural and Mechanical
College,
Industrial Institute and College,
Mississippi Normal College.

To encourage the interest of our
young people in obtaining a better
education, and to assist, in some
small manner, worthy young men
and young women of our State. who
have the desire, but lack the funds.
to attend one of our State institu-
tons of learning, we three years ago
donated four permanent scholar.
ships to each of the above colleges,
BY these scholarships we pay
$4,000 per year towards the col
lege expenses ; while the colleges
have arranged to furnish enough
employment at off hours to enable
the student to earn such balance as
may be necessary.
PROVIDE FOR A FOUR YEAR COURSE.
The scholarships are for four
years, the length of time required
to complete the full College Course
at said schools. The applicant to
be appointed each year to the first
year class of each school.
REQUIREMENTS.
The principal requirements for
appointment are. that the appli-
cant must be a resident.of the State
OF Mississippi at least sixteen years
of age energetic and ambitious !;
sufficiently advanced to enter the
Freshman Glass of the respective
colleges /; and financially unable to
obtain the advantages of scholas-
tic education without this assist
ance. Only one student will be Sc
lcted from the same County in any
one year. Only young men will be
selected for the University of Missis-
sippi and A. & M. College while
either young men or young ladies
will be accepted for the Normal
School. Applicants for the |. |. &
G. must take the Home-making
Course. Applicants for the A. & M.
College must take Agriculture as
their major subject.
FOUR APPOINTMENTS EACH YEAR.
Only one student to be appointed
each year to each of the above
schools flour in all), but every ap-
plication shall have careful consid-
Grafton our desire being to give
the appointments to those who re-
ally need them the most and are
most worthy.
For full particulars and applica-
ton blanks, write
MR.. l.. K. SALISBURY,
President,
156 Madison Avenue,
Memphis, Tennessee.
Mississippi Delta Planting Co., of |
Scott, Miss.
Delta Farms Co., of Deeson, Miss. |
Empire Plantation Co., of Estill,
Mississippi.
SO many bills have been intro
lro.l :. r, -,
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-05-29

SO many bills have been intro
duced in Congress that captured
German cannon be distributed to
various cities and towns Throughout,
the country that if all are to be sup
Piled 1t is estimated that another
war with Germany will have to be
waged.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-05-29

A disguised shipyard workman
rises to remark that the man who
invented near beer" was very
poor Judge of distance.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-05-29

Call tbs case of William Hohen-
zollern.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-05-29

Most housewives care less wheth.
er the robins return from the south
than whether the housemaids re
turn from the munitions factories
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-05-29

A car.of cognac was in collision
in district of France, where rela.
tions between Americans and ma.
tives were strained. They at once
began TO fraternize.
The vidette. (Iuka, Tishomingo County, Miss.) 1912-1967, 1919-05-29

.lz...sss. -
The biggest fish ARE caught with
hook and lynn.
America is feeding Europe and
Europe should not bite the hand
that feeds 1T.
True conservation might require
the use of the doughboy's tin hats
as soup plates.
After each furious diplomatic
storm the fourteen points are seen
to be still there.
Instead of thinking about this
seasons corn crop, Iowa is trying
to impeach its Governor.
----4--
Happily the world is about free
from infenza, but spring fever is be-
coming terribly prevalent.
Baseball players with war train
ing may be expected to wait on
bases for the batter to lay down a
barrage.
We remember when it was con-
sidered some feat to go up in bal
loon and drop out, landing with the
aid of a parachute.
If it be true that the Filipinos
have a surplus of $4,000, 900 in
their treasury, no wonder they are
eager for self determination"
Favorite sons are being groomed
for the presidency, and most OF them
are likely to be all mussed up be-
fore the inspection takes place.
---
A disguised shipyard workman
rises to remark that the man who
invented near beer" was very
poor Judge of distance.
Most housewives care less wheth-
er the robins return from the south
than whether the housemaids re-
turn from the munitions factories.
A car.of cognac was in collision
in district of France, where rela-
tons between Americans and ma.
tives were strained. They at once
began TO fraternize.
William Allen White recalls that
all nations connected with the wal
were losers, thus reminding the
world of the need of league of ma
tons to end wars.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31
NO MORE CATARRH
shh simple Hcms Trrstaswt Hss eteot
As Test u 1lma

hvsfr fat ana winter. ~ NOW ira
twenty years. thousands Of people bsv.
made II . daily practice 70 br.sths IN.
ar of Hyomsi ana % keep thsmssire,
free from Cstsrrh. Coughs. Colds bton
sbi'is Sore Throat and Innusnss
This 10 certain and you shvuld try n
~ you will breathe Hyom.i daily. o.
directed. II viii free yos and keep you
hes from Ill these troubles or Il Won't
cost you a cent
Any reliable druggist can supply yon
Win ths comrin's Hyom.t OUTFIT. inolud
ing a hard rubber pocket inhaler. Tho
will last = lifetime ana extra
bottles OF the liquid Hyomei cost bu, a
rev cent. a few drops Of oil In tn. In.
soothinS antissptio. healing air. brsathed
cssp In the air passages Of the nose and
throst should keep you frss from eous hs,
oclds' Influenza and catarrb all winter
long Pleasant 10 use. takes bst q few
sninutes dsily ana 10 guaranteed 10 sat
Ssfy or money hack. tAdv)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31
Handkerchief News

Women: pure linen Hand
kerchiei,, embroidered in
dainty designs, usually by
hand, hems,itched hem. Ex-
ceptionally 3se or } for 600.
Women's fine lawn Hand
kerchieis, embroidered in col
ored patterns, hemstitched
hens. They are put up in at
trac,ive boxes for gifts for
SOC.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31
rLrsl League Ptogtau Ready

PARIS. O,' ~ \ complete
gram for the fms, meeting Of o.
league OF nations has already
drawn up by SIR Eric Drumm
secretary general pf The lcague. u S.
learned TODAY In the meantime =
American delegate, INSIST that the
attitude is one Of hand, of until Il
senate rattrc, the treaty
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31

Women's seamless silk Isle
hose, double garter tops. dou
bic Isle heels and toes. in
white, gray, black and dark
brown-S0c pair.
Women's iuil IA hiouci fine
gauge silk liSls hose. double
garter tops. double heel, and
toes. in white. black. gray and
dark brown-sSc pair.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31
Less to Pay Saturday For
TOILET ARTICLES

Cuticura Toilet Soap, box )
cakes, o9e,
Perfume - Locust Blossom
or White Rose odors, soc OF.
Mary Garden Dental Cream,
Ac.
Presto Cleaning Fluid. use.
Odorno, large bottles, t2e.
Ponds Vanishing Cream,
7lc and A2c.
Harriet Hubbard Aver Lux
uiis Face Cream, SIC.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31

Palmolive Toilet Soap, =
cakes, i9c.
Jap Rose Taleum Powder
lie.
Dorrin's Brunette Rouge
42c.
Famo Hair Tonic, SIC.
Nadine Face Powder, soc.
Hughes Ideal Hair Brushe,
$40. %
French Lambsvool Powder
Putfs, lie.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31
German Given Ten Year Sentence.

FREDERICTON. \. B.. oct 81
Werner HON.. the German resery,s,
who attempted 10 destroy the 81.
CrolS bridge BY dynamiting i, Febru-
AIRY Z, 1918, was sentenced today to
ten wears IN the penitcntiary.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31
TULSAN Goes
TO POLAND TO
AN Americans
rs Red Cross Officer He
Finds Many in Distress

WARSAW oct Captain leo 7
NtUnirc Of Tulsa. Okla. Of the Red
Cross mission 10 Poland found man,
Nurrruau> IN distress in Odessa When
H. $685., sent ~ that city recently "a
h-.ur ut the wives and childreu oi
l'u' % .lmy uitr.r, and men who
'I been left there when the troops
Withdrew last April
Many Of the Americans, hc 'ay'.
vrrr women whose husbands were m
america and some were mothers oi
sons IN the United States The
American civilians pc'i,iopcd the Red
Cross agents % report their condI
ZION 10 any near by Americap con
'ull'e in the hope Of obtaining i'm
mediate help Th-v had little money
and wcte %coutryiug by uncertain
mean, :, keep body and soul '.gcih.
r. Captain Mcclure brought 10 po-
lard mach mail for their ,truiic. in
America.
People In Misery.
! The troops # General Dcnekine.
.,uea uy p',;,," a,.u ',,n'" ',t ,1p,
'u,r wy rom we p',N1',"'
WI" ..p'.' ''As'Nn o'o
various stages Of misery.
>, ,o"s ~ os'
.' no" we
Td,, ~. III =.
,or ~ m. la. bol.b.vu3 ,.om,"
writ, C,,,,,r McCrir. .T,rJ, ~
,~rarebj,,, r, .c,,,,,ed ,h,onybo,,
,te tow, and ,iie afmic, v,,, ,riy
,h,rte.r mll,s distant. eynlu,io,
seemed to be fomen,ing and distract.
ed ,trone, of miserable people were
rlamoring for ,.iety and e,cspe from,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31

Wonens pure thread silk
hose, seamless double garter
tops, double Isle heels and
toes. in white, dark brown and
gray 81 so pair.
Missc, English ribbed silk
Isle hose with double heels
snd toes IN white and black
oSc pair.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31

Dedication Rp'ehill Mau,o'eu
Sunday November ; ~ m Cp.
ont al
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31
OF Silk

Double silk gloves in a variety
OF fashionable o%olors. two-cla,p
length, self or contrasting stitch
ing, at $50, Si,7s and q pair.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31
Chamoisette, $1.75

Eight, button Length, soft and
durable chamoisct,e gloves in
brown, gray and beaver. two
clasps at the wrist These are
most practical and fashionable.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31
At seas

Hand made shoes, high or low
heels, welted %soles, black, tan and
smart combinations.
Reduced to s9.i5.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31
For Men.

Mems demi- linen Handker-
chiefs, soft finish, hemstitched
hens, eScellen, quality 7,e
each.
Mems pure linen Handker.
chiefs, H-inch hens, full 10.
inch size, +Oc,
For Children
Children's lawn Handker.
chiefs, small sire with kinder
garten designs, embroidered in
colors, i0c each.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31
AT 81. 95

Winter boots in gray, tan, brown
and black, low or high heels in an eX-
cellent assortment Of sizes. Very spe-
cial at S7.95.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31
Chamoisette, $l.25

Smart two-clasp ohamoisettc
gloves in q large variety of All
tumn and winter colors. They
have self or contrasting stitching.
Excellent values at u and Si.7s
pair,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31
The New Round Collars, ST .25to $685.

Made for wearing with the new round neck dresses
IN 1llet and venlse. There are plated styles also in cream
and white. SIPS to $685.. g
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31
Of Fabric, $1.75

They are duplex fabric gloves,
excellen,ly adapted for suit wear
very s%erviccable. Several shades
Of gray, . strap at the wrist.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31

u" ith' 81 bs tdd tI ~. Csidu,H,
SJ's' P'tn- thu iarstn i,ihr, tSud
'atsii'' :. ne wo'ij. there bU-s orr,
Q rIi'o- bofi!si ioId sssh ,,s,. ~s-y
'rFs s',d ia bs-rfb hots not yet .l,d
Z" " 70. hate -Sf. Hrd Jo., ssws s.d
sdd''n fs' . free irsi boifi, 10 d.. ~.
B. Csldush. 81 WsIh,rsisn S., As.n.
ssIs. W,~ss.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-10-31
200 Pairs, High and Low Styles

There is a great deal
to be said of samples.
In the first place, they
are made up as models
by which to sell other
shoes. The best crafts
men are put on them
and extreme care is
used. As a rule they are
better.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-05-01

26 inch inch stay No. 10 top, only as cts per rod.
80 inch IL inch stay No. top, only so cts per rod.
80 inch inch stay No 10 top, only SIS cts per rod.
foot, IL in stay No. 10 top, only as cts per rod.
foot, IL inch stay No. top, only SIS cts per rod.
foot, IL inch stay, all No. g. only IS cts per rod.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1919-05-01

q point heavy hog Barbed wire, 80 rod only $500
2 point light cattle Barbed wire 80 rod only $375
Galvanized smooth wire, per 100 lbs, only $3.50
Staples l Id polished per 100 lbs, only $3.50
Wire Nails Base per 100 pounds, only $500
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-18
SAVED OTHERS AND DIED
Chanute Railroad Man Killed by En-
gine-Warning WOrkmen.

Chanute, Sept. 16.-Zealousness
in protecting fellow workmen from
injury is believed to have caused the
death of John e. Blankenship, act
ing general foreman at the Santa Fe
roundhouse, here last night. He or
dered a locomotive from its stall TO
the turntable. Seeing some men on
the track, he shouted a warning to
them. When the turntable stopped
grim stains were seen on the en-
gine's wheels and it was found that
Blankenship was dead. 1t is pre-
sumed he fell under the locomotive
while running beside it to warn 9TH
ers. He was thirty years old and
married.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-18
AN AUTOMOBILE STATE
Kansas Has Nearly 0ne-Fourth Bill
lion Invested in Cars.
ASSOCIATED Pre.s)

Topeka, Sept. 15.-That Kansas
people have nearly a quarter billion
dollars invested In motor cars and
Trucks and that the number is grow
ing fast, was an interesting state
ment made by j. Frank Smith In an
address at the state Free Fair on
Good Roads Day. Mr.. Smith was
for several years manager of the
Kansas Good Roads Association and
now is manager OF the Good Roads
Association of Greater Kansas City
with headquarters in Kansas City,
Mo.
The number Of motor cars and
trucks in Kansas now is approaching
the 225, 900 mark, Mr.. Smith stated.
and figuring these at an average
cost of $1,000 each. these vehicles
represent an investment Of $225.-
600, 900. One ear for every eight
persons in the state-one car for ev-
cry half mile of public highway, he
said
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-18
YELLED "IMPEACH WILSON"
Immense Crowd Heard johnson Al
Kansas City.
ASSOCIATED Press)

Kansas City, Sept. ia crowd
far larger and more enthusiastic
than greeted Wilson heard Senator
Johnson Saturday night. 1t cheer
ed 10 minutes when he rose to
speak
eve say to Mr.. Wilson," Senator
Johnson said, Make any secret
treaties you desire, but you can't
guarantee them with the blood Of
American boys There were loud
cries of "Impeach Wilson" from
hundreds in the crowd when Sena-
tor Johnson, after dramatically sum-
ming up his objections to the league
shouted: Let us end the whole
rotten business by defeating the en-
tire pact"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-18
THE HURRICANE CARRIED RUIN
ALONG THE GULF COAST
Now Turned Into Mexico and Dan
ger Is Over-Ship At Sea
Signals For Help Gal
weston Saved.
fA..ocIated Pres.)

Houston, Tex, Sept. lo.-Por'
Aransas, twenty-five miles IRON
Corpus Christi on the upper end o.
Mustang Island. was completely de-
molished by the hurricane Sunday
according to wireless message
picked up here today. The message
is the first direct word from what
is believed to have been the center
of the tropical disturbance, ana be-
lieved to have been sent from ship
at sea.
Galveston, Sep 15.-Reports
reaching here from Aransas Pass
said the steamship Median was lift
ed onto the docks by high tide
which accompanied the tropical
storm as It went inland along lower
Texas coast.
Brownsville suffered no material
damage from high winds accom-
panying tropical hurricane early
Sunday. High winds swept lower
Rio Grande valley, but the hurricane
proper, weather men here believe,
curved into the gulf again when 1t
reached the coast here.
Havana, Sept 10 Loud and
clear wireless signals from the
Spanish steamer "Valbanera" six
days overdue were received by the
United states wireless station at
Key West at midnight. The ship
has been riding out the terrific tropi-
cal hurricanes. A United States
cruiser is searching for the ship to-
day,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-18
DISCUSS RIVER TRAFFIC.
Mississippi Valley Association Meets
In ST. Louis.
tAs.oclated Pres.)

st. Louis, Sept. discrimination
of river traffic, increased production
as means Of combating the cost
of living. and the general economic
situation are the prevailing themes
scheduled to be discussed at the first
zone meeting Of the Mississippi Val
ley Association, here tomorrow.
The convention is that Of Zone
Four, comprising the southern half
of Illinois and Indiana. the western
half of Kentucky, and virtually all
of Missouri The association Is
composed of seven zones. The con-
ventlon's business is expected to be
concluded before nightfall.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-09-18
SHERMAN is
HITTING BACK
CALLS WILSON "MONARcH OF
CUTTERS WITHOUT RIVAL"
Says League Will Mean That Ameri-
cans Must Sacrifice Their
Lives in Foreign Wars.
(AssOciated Press)

Washington, Sept. 16.-Senator
Sherman, Republican, Illinois, at
lacking the League of Nations in the
senate today declared If the league
covenant is ratified as drafted Ameri-
can mothers twill cradle their sons
to fill muster rolls of armies to give
lives in foreign wars" Replying to
attacks by President Wilson on
Senators in opposition to the league,
the Illinois Senator asserted the
president himself is crowned mon
arch Of cutters, without rival in the
western hemisphere" and that "his
silence and speed when escaping
from his imperishable principles yes
terday is as abysmal and swift as
primal chaos"