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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-22
BY ELrNORE DE WIrr EBY,

In spite Of the extremely early
fashions this year spring still seems
very hesitant in coming. and in these
windy days we turn our thoughts to
tricotine or serge suits In preference
to the light organdy or wolfe frocks
The "tailleur' of navy tricotine IL
lustrated is a little different from the
ordinary run OF suits. 1t Is cut on
neat. trim lines and yet not so strict
ly tailored as to be called mannish.
Instead of lapels the collar shows a
gracefully rounded outline as 1t rolls
back to form a deep V. In this ap-
pears vestee Of delicate silver gray
satin crepe. The coat flts in slightly
at the waist and there is a narrow
belt which crosses over at the front
and fastens at either side. From each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-22

little to one side and waited. He
meant to have things explained. Yes.
sir. he meant to have some things ex-
planned.
In a minute out walked Mrs. Skunk
and she looked very proud. Jimmy had
never seen her look so proud. Then
he saw the cause Of 1t. Right at her
heels walked a very little fellow
dressed in black and white. JimmU's
eyes opened very wide and he gave
a little gasp Of surprise. Then he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-22

gave another little gasp, for right at
the heels OF that little fellow walked
another small person in black and
white. No sooner was this one out
of the doorway than a third appeared.
ana behind this one still another. and
after this one another. and right at
the heels of this one another. and be-
hind this one another. only this one
was all black but the tip OF his tail.
rnsninR. Mrs. Skunk led the funny
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-22
SEEN IN THE WASHINGTON SHOPS

gown has a dainty garland of flowers in
pastel shades, which circles the neck
and fastens at either side Of the front
of the bodice. The back Of the gown
is cut in a point which is attached to
the garland and thus held in place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-22

little procession over 70 him. sWAat
do you think Of them?" she asked.
''Who-who- whose are they7:
stammered Jimmy when he could ind
his voice. yours. Yours and mine
replied Mrs. Skunk, proudly. "Aren't
they beautiful? And aren't they dears?
Were you ever so surprised in all your
life?" F@l
Never" replied Jimmy, and e eras
clear that he meant IT,
Copyright, 1890. by T. W. Burgesat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-04-22

hip falls a deep nounce of tricotine,
and this drapery successfully varies
the monotony Of outline. Two rows
Of buttons extending on either side
of the coat front form the only trim
ming. The skirt hangs straight and
is a conservative length.
OF course there should be one Of the
attractive tricolette blouses to go with
the new suit, and an unusually lovely
one was recently seen. Its color is
Roman gold. and a delightful contrast
Ia given in the touches of wool en-
broidery in old rose and black. The
neck Of the blouse is rounded and col
larless, and there is 4 small opening
cut down in the front so that the
garment may be slipped on over the
head. gold button and a loop fas-
ten it. The sleeves. which are kimono
style, are so short that they can hard
ly be termed sleeves. Wool embroid-
cry is used to ornament them, and ad-
ditional embroidery appears around
them. starting over each shoulder and
circling under the arms. The blouse
does not extend over the hips like .
casaque, but Is draped rather tightly
around the waist in basque fashion.
There Is no girdle.
One could not imagine . lovelier ATT
ernoon gown than the one sketched- It
is developed in orchid georgette. en-
broidered with crystal beads and Sc
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-30
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ONLY IS DAYS MORE

Secretary Bakers attitude toward
, retrenchment in army expenditures
since the armistice has been more
than unsympathetic. 1t has been
positiyely Obstructive. In the years
before the war he was against ade-
auate military preparation. he
couldn't be moved to say word In
favor of the principle Of universal
service. He assented only passively
TO the passage of the selective draft
act. and In 1918 he did all he could
to prevent the extension of the draft
age limits.
When preparation at any cost
was n national necessity Mr.. Baker
hung back, thus Gripping our war
effort. Now that moderation in mil
itary expenditure Is demanded by
treasury conditions he again hangs
back. There is touch of pique III
his present contrariness. Congress
has shown plainly that 1t wants to
20 easy for the present on army
costs. He is working to thwart
economy and to make peace adjust
ments difficult.
Mr.. Baker tr1'd last spring to
get congress to authorize standing
army Of about $4,000 men. But
congress cut the strength or the
peace establishment down to about
100000. The two houses provided
money to maintain force OF TO-
600 men, on the understanding that
not more than that number would
be obtained in this fiscal year. Then
the secretary bestrred himself to re-
cruit beyond the 100000 point, thus
creating deficiency. Questioned
by the house committee the other
day, he said that he felt free to en-
list 100000 men, If he could get
them. He continues to push recruit
ing. He has just sent to congress
a deficiency estimate Of $76,O0o'Ooo
S34 ,OOO, 900 of 1t due to his con-
temptuous disregard OF the provis-
ions of the last army appropriation
act.--N. Y. Tribune.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-30
"ElEyATINO" THE FARMER

The president In his message TO
congress declared that he wished To
emphasize once more the need Tor
action "to make rural life more at
tructiyc and healthful." II Mr.. Will
son would journey into the country
he would discover that the persons
residing In the rural districts are at
tending to all that themselves. he
would find electric lights, water ana
furnaces In many farm houses. lie
would find automobiles on many
thousands Of farms. The c0nveh-
fences and luxurics Of the city have
been making their way into the
country at rapid rate In the past
few ycars.-State Journal.
And IL he could see the proceed
ings OF the State Grange helh re-
Gently in Abilene he would find that
one Of the women members III u
very sensible speech said that the
farmers were tired Of being "elevat-
ed by high salaried officials ana
other folks and that they would take
care OF the "clevating" II they were
left alone and paid enough to make
a fair profit on their products Inc
eastern idea Of "elevating' the
farmer Is to make few thousand
more Jobs for refOrmers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-30
WANT TRADE COMMISSION
Retail GrOcers Plan Bill For Next
Legislature

Creation Of state trade commis-
sion to eliminate false advertising
and unfair trade practices will be
urged In the next Legislature by the
Kansas Retail Groccrs' Association
according to NJ. +. Caplcs, secretary.
The association. which is now being
rrrganized. will open permanent
state headquarters in Topeka about
January l, 1t is announced.
"a state trade commission would
supplement- the work Of the Kansas
blue sky department, by putting a
stop to all sorts Of unfair trade prac-
tees, unfair competition. false al
vertising and the like" said Secre-
tary Caples. at will be In all essen
tial features like the Nationad Trade
Commission. except that 1t Will en-
fine its attention to trade abuses
within the state" The wonderful
work which has been done by the
National Trade Commission ought to
make 1t comparatively easy to Sc
cure such a law from the Kansas leg
islature.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-30
McINERNEY JUSTICE OF PEACE
Says He'll Make Speciality of Heavy
Fines For Speeders

DR.. VIM. McInerney has received
official notice Of his election as JUS
tice of the peace in Abilene. Justice
Brann was e-elected and maintains
his office In the same place.
This will be Justice McInerney's
first term and he has announced his
intention of imposing maximum fines
on speeders. He still carries a scar
on his forehead where he was
struck by an automobile in Kansas
City last winter and he says that is
constant reminder Of the penalty
due careless drivers. He also plans
to make n speciality Of marrying peO-
pie Just like the justice Of the peace
you see in the movies" He has not
decided Just where he will handle his
law business but 1t probably will be
in his regular office.
The two constables for Abilene are
A. X. Elwick and Willard Fritz.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-30
GIVE SAFE MIXTURES FOR CARS
Alcohol 20 Per Cent Protects Radia-
tors to 10 Degrees

Denatured alcohol should be mix
ed with water in motor car radiators
in the proportion Of 20 per cent al
cohoi and so per cent water to pre-
vent freezing In the present temper
ature, service stations announced to-
day. That proportion will prevent
freezing to temperatures as low as
10 degrees above zero.
At degrees above zero the pro-
portion of alcohol should be increas-
ed to 80 per cent; at zero to 40 per
cent and at 20 degrees below zero to
50 per cent.
Ford car radiators hold approx
mately three gallons; cars OF the
type OF the Buick approximately -four
gallons; S-cylinder cars, twin SKIES
and high powered 8-cylinder cars, ap-
proximately five gallons.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-30
DEFECTIVE FLUES TO BLAME
Overheated Stoves Also Blamed FO
November Fires

Defective chimneys, sparks from
combustion an doverheated stoves
caused the bulk Of fires In November,
according to report issued today by
l.. r. IIussey. state fire marshal.
Twenty three fires originated from
chimneys with loss of $12,692
fifty-one from combustion, loss $15-
O54 and fourteen from stoves and
furnaces. loss $10.9S7.
The total loss, $2,207 $50. was by
far the largest aggregate for any
month since the fire marshal's office
was established. Mr.. Hussey ex-
plains. however, that this includes
the $1.5O0,O0O fire Of the Standard
OIL Company in Anderson county last
June which destroyed pumping sta
ton. The loss is now officially in
cludcd in the report for the first time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-30

GETTING OUT OF THE MUD

Several hundred cars have taken
the trip over the two miles OF new
hard surfaced road on the Golden
Belt east Of town and everyone adj
mires the excellent work done by
the contractors. Stretching away
like white ribbon. 1t gives an IL
foot highway that will be out or the
mud and dust for long years where
once was one of the worst pieces of
road In the county. 1t will be con-
tinued to meet the Geary county
road at the county line and there
will then be a drive Of rs miles from
Abilene to Army City with no mud.
Probably the highest tax the
farmer pays il the mud tax. The
cost to his cars. his teams and his
vehicles exceeds all other taxes nc
pays. The families along the new
road-the Tobers. the Roops and the
rest who are within five miles OF
town are nearer to business center
than folks who live on North l2tf
street or Pine on west side who df
not have cars. They can come
rain or shine and In any weather
II may be that there are folks witt
are living on farms worth 500 t.
$50 an acre that are willing to pu
In all their lives plugging through
mud or skidding through dust o
STAYING home In order that the!
may leave a few hundred more dol
lars for somebody to blow in hav
ing a good time after they are deaf
btu they are short sighted. Indeed
n is likely that they really do no
save money. for farm mn hard
surfaced road Is worth many dollar
an acre more than one on the dirt
The county spends tens OF thou
sands of dollars year keeping u
ART roads--the Detroit road ma
cost $4,000 to $4,000 year Z
maintain It. This Is absolutel,
wasted so far as permanent result
are concerned. 1t is the best econ
omy to have real roads and stay OH
Of the mud.
The start has been made just
the start for paving was made
Abilene. After the FIRST paving wa
down everybody wanted 1t; the mrs
hard surfaced road is down an
every intelligent farmer will wan
the nearest main highways pave
to give him some Of the comfort
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-30
MEANEST CHRISTMAS VANDAL

Strange how lOwd0w some folks
are The Sunnyside church nine
miles southwest had two beautiful
cedar trees growing in front Of the
church, one on each side Of the path
to the door, Of which it was very
proud and which had been growing
a long time. Sunday when the
members went to the church they
found that the finest of the trees
had been cut off close to the ground
and evidently taken away for a
Christmas tree. There is some doubt
in their minds il the use to which
it was put will overcome the van
dalism and theft. The board offers
$25 cash for information leading ia
the discovery Of the vandal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-30

A Kansas banker brings back
from the east this story, cXcnplify-
ing business conditions In New
York.
A preacher asked all Of his con-
gregatiOn that wished to go to heav
en- to stand up. All stood except
two gentlemen Of IIabraic extrac-
ton.
Then he asked those who would
rather go to hell to arise. The pair
Of Hebrews arose.
why do you two men want to
70 down below" asked the preach
err.
"Vell, OATS we're al de business Is
gone" they replied In chorus.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-30
DISCUSSED MILK ORDINANCE
But City Commissioners Haven't
Acted On IL

The city commissioners at their
regular meeting this week discussed
the proposed ordinance relative to
the inspection and testing of cows
from which milk Is sold in Abilene.
They spent some time in discussion
of the proposition but took no ac-
ton.
New plans and specifications for
the graveling of South Cedar were
accepted and filed and appraisers
were appointed for the appraisal Of
property affected by the paving Of
the alley between North Second and
Third streets and that affected by
the extension Of the sewer district
II. The rest Of the morning was
occupied with routine business.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-30

w. u. Blackburn, editor of the
Harrington Sun, has gathered into al
artistic booklet the Kansas classic
October" and other articles from
his pen and has made most attrac-
tive collection that will he cherish
ed. Mr.. Blackburn writes with the
charm that comes from keen APP
probation Of the tendernesses Of
life; the simplicity Of his language
carries the thought directly to the
reader and that after all is what
makes literature. lie writes as he
sees--with Il gentle touch that
reaches the heartstrings. Kansas
will be glad to have this little book
Of selections and wish he had made
it larger.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-30

and economies Of life while he Is on
earth.
The state will be able to add It's
assistance to that OF the federal
government. While Dickinson coun-
ty has received all its federal aid'
congress will probably APPROPRIATE
more and when 1t does there should
be no hesitancy in going ahead
with our road Improvement plan.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-30
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1920

While the government with n
wastefulness that seems inexplica-
BILE burned thousands of new motor
cars and trucks In France Dickinson
county saved some OF them. Its
100000 worth Of government
trucks Is that much preserved ont
Of the wreck. 49,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-30

II you miss the paper. phone te
the office, No. 95 between 8 a. m
and 4 D. m. Do It the first day after
the miss. please.
Clean, old papers. Sc . bundle. ~
this office,
The Cordova daily times., 1920-07-24
ADMITS MURDER HIS BROTHER IS
 SENTENCED FOR

LOUISVILLE, Ky, July 24 (by As sociated Press) ).-Thurkham Bates, 19, who recently enlisted in the army, was arrested at Camp Zachary Taylor to- day as a result of his boasts that he killed Elijah Sergeant at Whitesburg, Ky, for whose murder Bates brother Uriah was sentenced to life imprison- ment, and for which another brother, Robert, is being held for trial It is said there was love affair between Uriah and Sergeant's daughter. A marriage license was obtained, but Sergeant had it revoked. Later his mutilated body was found in the noun tanis.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-07-24

|
 Our copper properties in Alaska' are in excellent shape and never in their history has there been as much actual ore developed as at the present time," said President Stephen Birch of Kennecott Copper Corporation to a Daily Times representative who in terviewed him this morning in his pri- vate car at the railroad station. We would like to build a larger mill at KennecOtt," he added, "but as you know there is a great accumulation of copper ore in the country and the mar ket is quiet We hope, however, to be able to continue our operations with out any curtailment, but if the de- mand for this metal does not improve there is no foretelling how it may af- feet the industry"
 Tn speaking of mining in general, Mr. Birch dropped very valuable sug- gestion and one which it might be we'll for the old timers to make note of. He said: "Our mines are not the only ones in Alaska, and if some of the prospectors got out into the adjacent hills, they are likely to find even grsater and bigger producers than the Bonanza mines"
 Mr. Birch has just completed thor ough investigation of all the proper ties of the Kennecott Copper Corpora tion in Alaska, and says that he found them in the most excellent shape and with market conditions improved be- 1ieves it spells much development work along all lines for Alaska. This is MT. Birch's first trip north in four years and he is accompanied by w. P. Hamilton of New York, one of the of ficers of the company, and E. T, Stan nard, general manager of the Alaska Steamship Company and the Copper River x Northwestern Railway Com pany. They inspected the mines at Mennecott and at Latouche, and coal fields at Bering river and the oil fields at Katalla, the c. R. & N. w. railway shops and local dock, and expressed themselves as being pleased with the satisfactory manner in which they are either being developed or operated. This distinguished party of officials left on the steamer Alaska this after noon for the states. Before their de- parture Mr. Birch stated that the trip had been a most enjoyable one, the weather all that could be desired, and aside from his interest in examining their holdings in the north, he was glad of the opportunity of again meet ing old friends in CordOva, expressing the hope that in the future he would have the time to make more frequent trips to Alaska.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-07-24
OIL RESOURCES
 OF ALASKA BE
 INVESTIGATED

SEATTLE, July A (by Associated Press). = Secretary of the Interor Payne, at a dinner last night said he wondered if the fleet of wooden ships now lying idle in Lake Union at Seat tie could be utilized in the transpOrta- tiOn of Alaska iron ore to Seattle. He deplOred the high transportation costs to Alaska and said the consolidation of the shipping lines now operating should be effected, and that the ship ping board should give it's aid to that end.
 Secretary of the Navy Daniels said Alaska oil development will not be overlooked by the government Geol- ogists who went north on the destroy CTS are now Investigating and will soon let the world know of the oil resources. He said he believed the wealth in oil would exceed the wealth in gold. The existence and extent of coal and it's value have already been demonstrated. He expected the new water power bill will do much for de- velopment of Alaska's resources.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-07-24
PULP AND PAPER. co. IS FORMED
 BY CORDOYANS

The organization of the Alaska Pulp & Paper Company was made public through the filing for record of arti- cles of incorporation with the terri torial secretary. The company is formed for the purpose of engaging in the general pulp and pulp products manufacturing business, primarily, in connection with which it proposes to operates boats and vessels; conduct a general wharfage business, own and operate electrical power plants for it's own uses and to sell to others; to drill and develop oil and gas wells ; to operate mines; and to engage in transportation both by motorcraft and aircraft
 The amount of incorporation is given as being $5,OOO,0O0 The stock issued by the company will consist of 50,0OO shares, each having a par value ot S1OO. The incorporators are: A. E. Lathrop, w. w. Council, R. H. L. Noakes and Julius Sahlin, all of whom reside at Cordova, and Cordova is named as the company's principal place of business.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-07-24
DEPICT EVENTS HISTORICAL IN
 BIG PAGEANT

SOUTHAMPTON, July A (by As sociated Press) Scenes attending the departure of the Pilgrim fathers were re-enacted today in a pageant inaugu- rating a four days celebration of the tercentenary sailing of the MayfioWer. The lord mayors luncheon was at tended by 400, including many prom inent in American and, British social life and heads of various Anglo-Amer- ican societies. The pageant was staged at the ancient quay on the side near the historic west gate through which the Pilgrims passed and which has been preserved as a monument. The reproduction was as historically faithful as possible of the outstanding events in American history, including the Boston tea party. Lincoln's Gettysburg address and American in tervention in the world war were also depicted.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-07-24
KIDNAPPERS OF
 LABOR LEADER UNDER BONDS

RYDER, July 24.-As a result of the tarring and feathering of Jack Sutherland here last week, Jack O'Connor, A. McLeman and Oren F. Hill were bound over for trial by United States Commissioner Reed at preliminary hearing. O'Connor ana McLeman are officials of the order of Pioneers of Alaska, and Hill IS local druggist The men are charged with kidnapping, it being alleged that after Sutherland was decorated, they forcibly took him across the inter national boundary line.
 Sutherland is none the worse for his experience, his clothing not having been removed Officers of the Plo- neers desire that it be made plain that the act was not committed by that body as an organization.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-07-24
MUCH FEELING AT TRIAL OF
 COMMUNISTS

. CHICAGO, July 24 (by Associated Press) ).-Testimon in the trial of Lloyd and nineteen other members of the Communist Labor party ended with flares of feeling. At one point, Ole Hanson, former mayor of Seattle, was led from the court room. James Duncan, Seattle labor leader, said he had warned the labor guard which policed the city during the general strike, against expressing any opinion of Hansen Viola Graham, a Seattle club woman, said Seattle was quiet during the strike.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-07-24
MAJ. SHARP IS MURDERED BY
 A SUB-ACENI

MISSOULA, Mont, July 24 (by As sociated Press) Major Theodore Sharp superintendent of the Flathead Indian agency, was shot and killed by N. J. Perkins, a sub-agent who had just been dismissed, according to a report received here. Perkins is said to have stood off residents and a dep uty sheriff and escape in an automo- bile to his home at St. Ignatius, where he changed clothes and telephoned to the sheriff to come and get him.
 Sharp is survived by a widow and Perkins has six children.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-07-24
NEW MERCHANT
 MARINE ACT
 IS SUSPENDED

WASHINGTON, July "A (by Asso- ciated Press).-Operation of that sec tion of the new merchant marine act providing preferential rail rates on ex- ports sent to seaboards for movement in American bottoms will be sus- pended until January 1, 1921, the ship ping board announced today The postponement was found necessary for investigation of facts about ship ping and an intelligent application of the provisions of the act