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The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-03-16
LONDON DISTRICT SHOWS
SHARP ELECTION REVERSE

LDNDOS MarDh ~ Politicians
look upon the result iu the pir.a-
moniary election lu tho West trytou
division today as - sharp reminder
tu the coalition government ~ Pre-
micr Lloyd george 81 popular dis
content The division returned 4 T.
Ncwhould. an independent liberal
who was defeated m December. hv
majority OF 400 over X f. Mason.
"A coalition uniOnist
The general election I'm DccNmbcr
the coalition uninnlW, Coloucl
Wrightaon, whcAc death made 90.
days election necessary pollcd H.
600 votes TO Ncwboulds 5000
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-03-16
MORE DANGEROUS TO BE
IN ADVANCE OF REFORMS S

Contrary 10 general suppos'nn
~ ts more dangerous to 4c In a1'ln'"
uf than hchlnd tho procession ln 'ur
matter of introducing improvements
I'm motor car says J. n Nh'r-.
sales manager Of the REQ Motor car
company
II am reminded OF THIS hy 'h"
fh'' that lust AZ this Tim" aI manu-
fncurers are either cdulpplng motor
trucks with pncumatl, tires. or
making II optional with the buyer
'Denr me- what4, fight We had
on our hands three yclrs ago whca
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1919-03-16
II Cured Myself Of tuberculosis"

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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-18
MINERS DEFIED THE COURTS
Judge Anderson Says Miners Acted
In Bad Faith.
tAssocIated Press)

Indianapolis, Dec 1.-THE grand
jury summoned by Federal Judge
Anderson to investigate alleged vio-
lation of the Lever act and antitrust
laws by operators and miners and
charges Of conspiracy by both, IN
connection with the coal strike. was
impanelled this morning. The judges
charge to the jury was lengthy ana
said let its investigation be an ans
wer to the question whether the
of the United States or
a group of men shall rule the coun-
try. and whether we shall be govern
ed by law or force" The judge de-
clared the courts order to cancel the
strike was complied with "in form
only" and that for a month the in
junction was ignored and detied.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-18
G0MPERS TO KANSAS NOW
viii Give Helpful Suggestions On
Labor Bill, Allen Says.

Governor Henry ]. Allen was notl-
fled yesterday by organized labor
representatives that Samuel Gompers
president Of the American Federation
Of Labor would appear before the
special session of the Kansas legisla-
ture to oppose the passage of the
proposed industrial court" bill,
which Is the real reason for calling
the special session.
II has been freely predicted that
the bill viii he strongly opposed by
the labor unions and that Gompers
probably would be on hand To- try to
spike It, When approached on the
subject Of Mr.. Gompers' visit by lo-
cal labor union representatives,
Governor Allen stated that the vet
eran labor leader would be warmly
welcomed when the bill was present
ed and that he would be given plenty
Of latitude in addressing the house
and senate.
Gompers will be provided with Il
copy of the bill in advance so he can
study 1t thoroly so as to intelligently
form his criticism II was suggested
by Governor Allen that he would
offer some valuable suggestions and
that he would be well worth hearing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-18
A. /. OFFICERS ELECTED
James r. Cutler Post Has Now $50
Members Here.

The James r. Cutler posi- OF the
American Legion held Il meetiog for
tile election Of officers for 1920 at
the Knights of Pytalas hall Tuesday
night. Il. f. Lucier was elected post
commander; Edward Crawford.
vice. post commander: Herbert Rohr-
or, financial officer; Ward Keller.
historian. Wilbur Shook. sergeant IN
arms. and Clyde Kaufman chaplain.
Various subjects were discussed.
including means of stimulating at
tendance at the meetings which are
held the first aud third Thursday OF
each month. suitable club rooms and
the formation Of womens auxiliary
organization. The latter must be
organized by women who are blood
relatives Of men who served during
the war A home talent play was
also suggested. and discussed as a
means OF raising money for the
American Legion here. 4 committee
was also appointed to draft bylaws
for the Abilene post There are now
1876 members and In accordance with
the effort Of the national organlza-
tion to enlist 100000 veterans In
1920 the post here will make drive
for new members According to Mr..
Lucicr there should be at least 200
In this community who are members
If all the men eligible become mem
bers ms they should do
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-18
End of Earth Is Indefinitely
Postponed.
sUPERsTraioUs SURPRISED
Scientists Laughed at Them But
Many Were Scared-No In
dication Of Trouble Any
where Is Reported.
tAs.ociated Prcss)

Washington, Dec. l7.-EXperts
who keep the weather under official
Eeurvillance for the government
escanned the heavens and weather re-
ports in vain today for any signs OF
solar conspiracy between the
planets about TO produce storms
which would bring the world TO 4
sudden end.
New York. Dec. 17.-Astonish-
ment was expressed by the supersti-
tious when the earth did not come
to an end today The ominous posi-
tion of the planets had been well
press agented. Scientists had scott
at the idea but superstitious ones re-
called its being one of thousand
things known far and wide as omens
of evil days. Scientists maintained
that the effect upon the earth of the
planetary alignment would be nil.
Many people were frightened but
there was no sign of trouble OF a
physical nature anywhere.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-18
EXPLAINS "BLONDE ESKIMoS"
Member of Stefansson's Expedition
Says There Are But Few.
tAssociated Press)

Seattle Wash, Dec. 16.-Atavism
explains the discovery Of Blonde
Eskimos" in Victoria Land in the
Arctic, reported by Viljhalmar Ste
fansson, in the opinion of James T.
Crawford. a member Of the Second
Stefanssin expedition, who has come
out of the north for the first time in
10 years.
The blonde natives are throw
backs" OF early white explorers,
Crawford believes. He expressed
surprise that the existence of an en-
tire tribe of blondes was generally
believed. He was with Stefansson
when the blondes were discovered.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-18
IF YOU'RE OVERCHARGED
MAKE YOUR COMPLAINT

If anyone believes that he has
been overcharged for any commodity
and thinks the seller Is guilty of
will report the case TO
anyone of the following persons
"a. l.. Duckwall. George Lee, James
Wilkie, Fred Muench, Mrs. II. i.
Humphrey. Mrs. J. j. Scott, c. ].
Olson, ]. j. Kugler members of the
Fair Price Board of Dickinson cOun-
ty. the case will be investigated at
once. No one should make charge
who is not willing to appear before
the Board as witness. II G. Kyle,
chairman Of the Fair Price Board of
Dickinson County.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-18

stormy weather, fuel shortage
and bad roads have hindered oil de-
yelopment for several weeks. The
Reflector has checked up the wells TO
Tuesday. Dee. 16. and their work Is
as follows:
Sinclair. Stone well-northeast of
Abilene. shut down for water at
2160 TT.
Sinclair. Wilkins Hayes. under
roaming 6 inch easing At 2200 IT,.
total depth 2230 #.
Sinclair, Long-34-l6-3, Hope,
rigging up.
Marshall-34- II. Noble, shut
down at 1870 it,, drilling water well.
Clark Titus-19- 15-3. Morris,
drilling at 1900 fl,
Huntley, ct al 1874, Lyon, shut
down on account of frozen water
line at 1900 IT.
Marshall-17-15-4 Union. shut
down at 1900 ft.
Stiert- Messmore -35-144. Liberty
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-18
BACK FAIR PRICE BOARD
Attorney General Outlines Five
Things to Blot Out II. c. L.

The fair price committee of Dick
inson county and all those In the
state will have the cooperation of the
entire public and hit prices hard IL
plans of the Attorney General are
carried out.
Attorney General Palmer has laid
down program of five things, which
if carried out, would do much to
deal death blow TO the high cost OF
living. They are:
/. Organization of fair price
committees in every city and coun-
ty. backed by mayors and prosecut-
ing attorneys, with the committees
supporting United States.
.. Organization of women to re-
fuse to buy anything but actual ne
cessities until prices come down.
3. Holding of conservation and
economy meetings in every com
munity under the auspices of civic
bodies.
4. Influence of mayors and prose
cutors to be brought to bear on the
warning elements" to prevent ''fac-
tional disturbances in industry" and
particularly to bring about an in
dustrial peace of at least six months
duration
5. Rehabilitation of the a.
minute men" to deliver work and
save" addresses in theatres eacn
night.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-18
INDIAN IDEAL SOLDIER
French Artist Picks Choctaw IL
Stand For U. S. A.

Washington, Dec. 17.-Otis w.
Leader, a Choctaw Indian of Calvin,
Oklahoma, who was with the artillery
force that fired the first American
shot in the war. hassbeen selected as
model by the French Artist De
warrux for Il portrait of the Ameri-
can soldier. Leader fought at Cha
teau- Thierry. st. Mihiel and Argonne.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-18
New Officers Elected bx Masons

Benevolent Lodge No. 9S A. f. and
"a. VI. elected the following officers
at their regular meeting Monday
night: w. H. Averill, w. NJ; A. Il.
Young. $. w. +. II. Royer, 7. w;
l.. w. Wylder, H. u w. i. Logan,
J. D.; viii Hershey, S. s; c. II. 10.
IWaring, J. s.: r. h. X. Hemphill,
tyler; w. &. Grigg. treas Il. G..
Shearer. secy.. and +. s. Blayney,
chaplain.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-18
Butter Has Gone Up.

Butter prices this year are higher
than they ever were before the ar
was signed The high price
for the best butter during the war
time period was sixty seven and one
half cents, wholesale, while ~ cents
has been reached this fall and the
present cost Is 20 cents This brings
the retail cost to 80 cents in Chicago.
Here II has sold for 40 cents.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-18
WORK FOR PRICE BOARD
State Chairman Lays Out Some New
Jobs.

The state commissioner of the fair
price committee has sent the locll
board these instructions;
This office has suggested to Mrs.
Rebecca Wells Taylor, President
State Federation of Women's Clubs
of the state, the idea of devotlng one
or two meetings each month to the
study of how to buy wisely having in
mind durability in both style and
material. Ninety per cent Of the liv-
ing expense money is expended 10y
women and Merchants complain OF
the woeful lack Of information ana
the disposition to judge quality by
price.
The Federal Department has been
able 10 furnish some investigators
for Kansas during the past week and
we trust with the closing of the coal
strike and the finishing Of the cam
paign TO round up the reds In the
United tSates. that we shall be able
10 have more services of this kind
Complaints have been made as TO
the charge for oysters AT retail in
Kansas Standard oysters cost $l75|
at Baltimore and should reach the
merchants in Kansas at from 1928
TO $2.45. Fair Price Committees
with this information can readily fix
a margin of profit which will meet
the conditions IN their communities.
The first information gathered 10y
Fair Price Committees showed the
price of round steak running from
1Sc to 45c per pound in Kansas. The
Fair Price Committees have been
able TO reduce this until the price Is
about 30c Some butchers have At
first insisted they could not meet the
prices but have finally come TO it. to
avoid prosecution. other meat
prices have been regulated in pro
portion.
A number of the committees are
giving especial attention to the
prices of workmen's wearing apparel
and are accomplishing some splendid
results by conference with merchants
and in some eases by the actual fix
ing of prices.
a great many Of the committees
are devoting especial attention to
the shoe problem. Some are confer
fng with the merchants in Regard 70
general reduction, others handling
it by making an order for n uniform
reduction and still others by fixing
a margin of profit.
The Investigations into the grain
prices showed some very unusual |
conditions. In some parts of the
state the elevators have taken adj
vantage Of the car situation and 9th
er contributing causes and have been
charging exhorbitant prices for
handling the grain. The committees |
have been able to check this and
are receiving the active cooperation
Of the elevator men in almost every |
part of the state.
Chicago experts have investigated !
into clothing prices and we hope to
have the result of their investiga
tions. Dec. 18th.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-18
PhiIo HaIleck Makes Good.

Philo IIalleck, son Of Mr.. ana
Mrs. =. II. Halleck, is city engineer
of Bisbee. Arizona and is just now
a big paving project for
that city. The Review Of that city
says:
"The handling Of 100000 pay
ing job through the heart Of the bust
est section Of the city, in the midst
of all kinds Of traffic. and under adj
verse weather conditions, is no sine
cure. and City Engineer Halleck Is
to be compllmented on The big amount
Of work already done as well as the
precision and efficiency with which
the work is now progressing
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-18
DICKINSON OIL WELLS
STILL MAKE PROGRESS

drilling at 700 #.
Forrester-6- 6-14-4. Liberty. shut
down at 100 fl.
Forrester-13-16-5 morris CO..
shut down 1900 IT,
Pierce Oil Corporation has made
a location for well In the Sc corn
,er of NJ Of NEh 20-16.4. Lyon
township
Sinclair-15-14-1, Garfield. rig
built.
North Marion County.
Argus Oil CO., 1874, drilling at
800 #.
Crow 4 Harter-2S-1S-4, fishing
for underreamer at 400 IT.
Argus oil Co.-0-19-4, shut down
at 800 #.
Sharp, ct al 21-19-l fishing for
bailer at 1000 f..
Spencer Gardner--25-19-3. shut
down at 1900 IT,
Sinclair Ford well--15-20 shut
down at 2530 for water.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-18
One Enithful Marker Lefr.

Only one of the 10 street markers
that adornes the streets two years
ago is left, the one at the intersec-
tion Of Cedar and Thinl-and it
looks little groggy. Probably 1t
will not alst thru the winter It's
companion at Broadway gave up the
ghost few Days ago. Maybe folks
have learned to turn corners and we
can get along without markers
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-18
HERINGTON WANTS POWER
United System May Furnish That
City Also.

The city commissioners Of Herring
ton have signed statement IN the
local papers saying that the light
plant. which IS owned by the city,
Il financially III bad condition. They
say "For more than a year the eX-
pense Of operation has exceeded the
revenue ana in the last so or 80 days
the condition has been worse than
ever: labor costs have risen and
fuel costs have more than doubled on
us. our unit capacity has become in
adequate to take care of the grow
ing demand of current; we have
been seriously beset with boiler
lack Of expert knowledge Of the
handling of fuel oil. To add to all
Of these things II has become neces-
sary to secure another Water and
Light superintendent and as a last
straw the cost Of fuel oil has about
trebled in 30 days The increase IN
rates put INTO erect % uaNS ago
should have been made long ago
Unless there is an immediate change
for the better in fuel conditions we
may have to close down for a limited
time"
The commissioners state that a
proposition from the United Light &
Power system has been submitted
ana they seem to favor obtaining cur
rent regularly aud without trouble.
The statement says that company
is especially fortunate in having
water power and fuel oil TO last three
or four months and that q proposl-
tion has been made which will reduce
the cost of current to Herington peo-
pie 10 to - per cent A mass meet
ing was called TO discuss II.
Herington has clung to municipal
ownership with the usual result that
it has proved enormously expensive
and taxes have risen TO keep the
plant going without satisfactory re-
suits in the end.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-18
LONDON SECRETARY STAYS
(AsaOcfated PressD

London. Dec. 16.-Lord Mayors of
london come and go at the rate OF
one year, but the Lord Mayors pri-
vate secretary, Sir William jameson
Soulsby, remains a fixture. He was
first appointed to that office in 1873
and he has just been reappointed for
the forty fifth time
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-18
BERGER ELECTION FRIDAY
Milwaukee Socialist Is Again Nom
inee Of His Party.
Associated Press)

Milwaukee. Wis, Dec. 17.-Vic-
tor +. Berger is the issue in the spec
ial election called for Dec. 10 in the
fifth congressional district Of Wis
Nansin. The Socialist leader, who
was elected to the present Congress
but denied his seat following his con
viction for violation of the espionage
act. is again the nominee of his party.
He is opposed by Henry II. Boden-
stab, Republican, whose candidacy
is backed also by the Democratic or
ganization and local society known
as "The Good Government League. "
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-18

John Whitehair, Jr., was elected
to the board of directors OF the
Farmers Elevator Of Abilene to sue
ceed his afther, the late John White
hair, whose death occurred recently.
The board OF directors held their
regular meeting Monday night and
also extended sympathy to the be-
reaved family.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-18

r. NJ. White makes this sugges-
ton: "why would II not be a good
idea for Good Speech Week to give
up calling the high school the senior
high school?' There is but one high
school and there should be no quail
fvine word to distinguish it."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-18
All Restrictions Are OF.

S. II. Paul, agent at the Union
Pacific station received message
from the district superintendent say
ing that All fuel restrictions have
been removed and the road has lift
ed all regulations on towns to which
L brings fuel.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-18
is PAID $4,000 PER YEAR
Texas Highway Engineer Ranks All
State Officials,

Austin, Tex. Dec. 17.-R. J.
windrow. state highway engineer,
will be the highest paid state officer
in Texas after January /, when an
increase Of his salary to $4,000 a
year. which was granted by the high
way commission yesterday, becomes
effective.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-18
No Reply to Wilson's Latest
Jenkins Note.
OFFICIALS WILL NOT TALK
Silence Is Heavy South Of Rio
Crande ard State Department
Cannot Get Action.-Sa-
uation Strained.


Washington Dec. i1.--Mexieo's'
reply to the American note renew
ing the request for the celease or
consular Agent Jenkins had not
reached the state departmsnt oft
clals at noon. Officials declined to
on the text given ont in
the Associated Press dispatches last
night from Mexico city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-18

Sophia Sattong, aged 62 years died
mt the orphanage Saturday noon af-
ter lingering illness. She is sur
viyed by two sons and one daughter.
Funeral services were held from the
Catholic church this morning. Rev.
Father Regan officiating. Burial
was In the Chapman Catholic Gene
fqrv
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-18
snes Enr coIIection OF Money.

NJ. c. Lee Of Humbolt. Neb., mas
filed suit for collection Of S349.92'
the amount Of a promisory note Civ
en- by J. c. Vanier and Julia A. Van
Ter in 1917. to be due at the end Of
one year with interest at s per cent.
The plaintiff alleges no payments
have been made on the note and
asks for judgment for the amount
and the interest.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-18
BERLIN HAS BLOWN UP
Shell Factory Explosion Killed 43
Workmen.

Berlin. Dec. 17.-Forty three
workmen and women were killed
and more than hundred injured in
an explosion of the Marinesiel am
munition depot near WilhGmshaven
Tuesday. 1t occurred while shells
were being unloaded.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-18
LANE is TO QUIT
Has Not Resigned But Will DO So
Soon.
tA.sociated Pre.-p

Washington, Dee. 17,-SecreIaly
Lane issued statement denying the
published reports that he placed his
resignation before the President but
that he Intends to leave
the cabinet when he can do so with
out adding to the Presidents "buri
ems or worries"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-18
BOIsheviki Claims Victory.
(AssOciated Pressl

London. Dec. 17.-The capture of
Kiev and occupation of KupiansK
southeast Of Kharkov is claimed by
the Bolsheviki in wireless state
rment from Moscow.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1919-12-18
Death Of Mrs. Alice Thompson

Mrs. Alice Thompson aged 40. sis
ter Of r. r. Peters Of this city died
this afternoon after a long illness.
-Four children and the one brother
survive. Funeral announcement
later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-02
ACTORS FORM Union.

The actors and singers of the
Paris stage have decided to form a
regular trades union to be affiliat-
ed to the General Labor federation
and so compelled to take part in
apy strike ordered by that body.
= The machinists. electricians and
other employees of the theatre and
music halls have been uniOnized
for some time. The new union will
try to establish a minimum salary
of "a a day with payment during
rehearsals.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-06-02
The Day in Davenport

Child Falls 20 Feet Falling
more than 20 feet from a porch in
the rear of the Schricker fats,
Mary HeltzeI, infant daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. A D. Heltzel, had an
from death Friday after
noon shortly after $50 O'Clock that
was little short of miraculous. The
family reside at No. Schricker
flats. and the child, who is but IL
months old. evaded the watchful
eye of her parents and crawled out
on the porch and fell over befoi e
she could be stopped.
Police Thwart Robbery. - The
prompt arrival of the Davenport
police thwarted what was intended
to be a very thorough robbery Of
Ryan Bros grocery, Eighth anu
LeClaire streets, shortly after l
o'clock Sunday morning. Glass in
the front door of the store was
smashed by the would-be thief.
The first attempt failed to give
him room enough to unlock the
door. He smashed the glass in a
second place. One of the proprit-
tors. VINO lives just across the
street, was awakened by the noise.
While the pseudo burglar walked
half a block away to await devel-
opments, the call was sent in. The
prompt arrival of Night Captain
Charles Schlueter and 4 force OF
detectives and patrolmen thwarted
his plans. One suspect was al
rested a few minutes later and is
being held for investigation. The
grocery store has, at various times,
been the objective of burglars.
Two men are now serving peniten-
tiary sentences for robbing it.
Man found UncOnseiOus.-Joseph
Downs, So, a plumber, was found
unconscious near the bank Of the
Mississippi river at 1850 Sunday
day morning by the police. He
had been slugged and robbed.
Downs was lying in the rear OF the
l. & l. car barns at the foot OF
Brady street. Several persons told
the police they had seen two young
men slug Downs and then run east
along the Milwaukee railroad
tracks. Downs was held for in
vestigation.
Makes Another InVentiOn.-An-
other invention has been developed
by A. +. Victor. president OF the
Victor Animatograph company. 1t
Is called the continuous reduction