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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-01
CURTIS RAN THE SENATE
Kansas Senior Senator Was Presi-
dent Pro TempOre.


Washington, March 3l.-Senator
Curtis has been running the United
states senate the psat week. The
Kansas senior senator has large
part in running the senate all the
time. but last week he really ran
the machine. occupying the chair as
acting president pro tempore In the
absence of Senator Cummins, OF
Iowa, the permanent president pro
TEN.
vice President Marshall has been
away from Washington for weeks,
taking rest with Mrs. Marshall
since the death Of their adopted son.
In the vice presidents absence the
duty OF presiding devolves upon the
president pro tenn. When that ofii-
clals finds 1t necessary to be absent,
he must designate by means or a
message that is read by the secre-
tary to the senate an acting presi-
dent pro tempore Senator Cum
Minis designated Senator Curtis.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-01
GoMPERs LANDS ON COURT
Kansas Plan Makes "SIaves Out OF
Free Men" He Says.

Albany, y. Y, March 31.-Deelar-
ing the creation Of an industrial re-
latlons court would tend to make
slaves of free men," Samuel Comp
ers, president Of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor in an address be
fore the legislature yesterday attack
ed such law.
Referring to the enactment of
such a law in Kansas, he said:
"The law has taken from them
the right of ownership Of themselves
They must work by order of the
court. When the worker refuses to
give his services, he must give II
whether he likes It or not"
He declared that such court
would result in long delays in settling
wage controversies.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-01
MORE BLAME FOR JoSEPHUs
Admiral Fiske BIames Head of Navy
Department

Washington. March 3l-The navy
was unprepared for war In 1917 be-
cause Of "mental ana temperament
al" characteristics of the man at It's
head and of the policy he pursued as
result of those characteristics"
Rear Admiral Fiske, retired. declar-
ed before the senate investigation
committee ITO prevent unprepar-
edness in the future the most inn
portant step is for the public to in
sist that the man at the head of the
navy be imbued with the spirit of
the navy, highly educated and open
minded, acquainted with principles
on which naval preparedness is based
and by following which preparedness
may be secured, Fiske said.
Fiske was senior adviser to secre-
tary Of the navy several years be-
fore the United States entered the
war
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-01
REPUBLICANS
in CONVENTION
BIG FOUR is SELECTED ON FIRST
BALLOT
DENOUNCE WASTE
Saws Nations Need Is Republican
Administration-No Resoiu-
tions On Military
Training.
tAssoclated Press)

Salina, April 1.-The state Re
publican convention on the first bal
lot elected the following delegates:
ID. w. Mulvane, Topeka; II. H. Mot
ter, Olathe; w. j. Bailey, Atchison;
w. w. Watson, Salina. Alternates,
Mrs. Minnie j. Grinstead, Liberal; !;
Emerson Carey, Hutchinson; Ralph
NJ. Harris, Ottawa; w A. Belts,
Wichita. Presidential electors, l..
ii. Thompson, Norton; Dorsey Green
Kansas City, Kan.
The entire slate had a large ma
iority and harmony rested over the
convention.
Salina, March 31.-State chair
man Motter called the Republican
state convention to order promptly
at noon. Fred w Brinkerhoff, OF
Pittsburg, was elected temporary
chairman by acclamation
THE pressing need of the hour Is
Republican administration at
Washington" Brnkerhoff said. 1T
is needed to restore respect for
Americans among nations of the
world" He sounded the keynote of
the Repul lican campaign against
'unwarranted profiigacy.'
Five men ana two women are can
didates for the four places on the
delegation to the national conven-
tion. Delegates will not be instruct
ed.
Charles Snyder of Council Grove
is the permanent chairman. Tom
Harley chairman of the committee
on resolutions. The issue of mill
tary training was not raised as it
was conceded that issue should be
left with the national convention at
Chicago, June s.
The convention convened in Off
cial session at II o'clock today in
Convention hall which was jammed
to the doors. No tickets were issued
but seats were reserved for the dele
gates. The meeting was called to
order and the business of selecting
delegates. passing resolutions and
routine work occupied the attention
of the delegates.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-01
KANSAS CITY MARKET

(Associated PreSs)
Kansas City, March 31.-Cattle
receipts 1900, strong to 25 higher,
closing steady
Cattle
Prime fed steers:
$1,000 to $14.50
Dressed beef steers:
5000 to $3.50
Cows and heifers;
$500 to $13.25
Hogs
Receipts 10000 opening 10 to
% higher, $145O to $15.s5; top
$16.35.
Corn
May $1.548s, July $1.49B, Sept.
STAG.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-01
EXPLAINS GREAT AURORA
Scientist Says Earth Passed Thru
Corona OF Sun March "a.


Philadelphia, March 31-The
earth was passing through the outer
confines of the corona or exterior en-
yelope of the sun on the night Of
March 90 when the inhabitants OF
the northern portion Of the United
States witnessed the great aurora in
the skies, says Professor Monroe B..
Snyder, Director of the Philadelphia
Observatory.
The astronomer declared in a
statement to The Associated Press
that the universal force Of radioca-
tion" ON the sun 'hurled the final
atoms of an explosion. namely, cleo
trified hydrogen and probably he
lium, straight to earth"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-01
MAY REVISE TAXES NOW
Congress May Look Into Revision of
Excess Profits and War Taxes.

Washington, March 31.-Propos
ais for revision of federal tax sched-
ulas including possible repeal of ex-
cess profits and other taxes imposed
during the war. will be considered
Thursday at joint meeting of the
senate finance committee and the
house ways and means committee.
Republican leaders on the two com
mittees said yesterday there had
been no decision as to what congress
would be asked to do at this present
session toward tax revision, but that
various changes in the law were un-
der consideration. 1t is understood
some senators and representatives
favor repeal of the excess profits
chedules and are hopeful that they
can secure action in the near future.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-01
PERFECTLY SATISFACTORY
white Mule For Sale" Had Kick
And Was Real Thing.

NEtooUOIutCU T N90I
Durango, Colo.-A mule was used
by a willy dealer in Illicit liquor near
here, according to officials. The ami
nal is white. In front Of the, own
er's home a sign was placed, read
ing: white Mule For Sale" II
the prospective customer was able
to prove he was "all right the deal
er showed him a liquid with a real
kick in it. If the visitor was not
known, he was shown an animal
with a real kick. The price Of the
animal was set at a figure which in
sured its retention by the moon
shine dealer
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-01
BIERcE is VILLAS VICTIM
Mystery OF Am rican Authors Death
Believed To BE Solved.

San Francisco. Murch 3I-Am-
brose Blerce, American author and
critic, whose disappearance has been
one Of the mysteries Of the literary
world for Ave years stood before a
villa firing squad in 1915 IN north
crn Mexico aud died Ike 4 soldier
This impressive fact was told here
bv James II. wilkins San Francisco
writer, who knew Bierce and who
has just returned from Mexico city,
where he says 1e talked with one of
the eight Mexicans who composed
the firing squad, and verified the
Mexican's story by picture Of
Bierce the former Villlsta took from
the dead Americans body
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-01
GATHER IN THEIR CARS
Railroads Say II Will Also Improve
Ereiphf Service.

Washington, March 31.-Concert-
ed action to improve the freight car
supply, especially coal carrying
equipment, has been taken by all
railroads. The movement, which Is
fostered by the American Railroad
association, is intended primarily to
aid in coal production, but officials
said it served also, and in an i'm
portant way, to relocate cars In their
home lines from which they were
diverted and widely scattered during
federal control.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-01
BIG INTERESTS COMBINE
ASSOCIATED Press)

Washington. on.-Amalgamation OF
department stores In England Is
noted in official trade reports receiv-
ed here as the latest development OF
a tendency toward combination In
each branch OF England's national
industries. Big stores, especially
those in the more important cities,
are combining through purchase or
consolidation and already 1t has be
come apparent to some observers
that the business soon will be con
centrated in the control Of few big
interests.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-01
SIX VICTIMS OF AXE
Mother And Five Little Children
Found Dead.

IANsUCIdIEW IV6aI
Elk City, Okla, March 31.-With
heads badly crushed and throats
cut. the five small children of Elmer
Cowart We're found dead in a tent
in which the family had been max
ing a temporary home near here.
The wife and mother lay beside the
children her throat slashed.
Axe, razor and butcher knife, all
bloodstained were found in the tent.
The mother was rushed to the hos
pital but physicians say there is
slight hope for ecovery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-01
KANSAS is TOO HOT
SO Officers Training Camp Will Be
At Custer This Summer.

Junction City.-The six weeks
Reserve Officers Training Corps Will
be held this summer at Camp Gus
ter, Mich, instead of at Camp Funs-
ton, it has been announced officially
at the camp near here The corps is
to include young men from colleges.
universities and other schools from
the Central States. The fact that
Camp Custer has cooler summer
weather than Kansas was one of the
principal reasons for changing the
camp, it was stated.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-01
OREGON HEN LAYS TWIN EGGS
(Aaeociafed PregsO

Cold Hill, Oregon.-Twin eggs,
nearly normal in size, were laid by a
hen on the ranch of G. d. Morgan
near here recently. They were
Joined by a narrow length OF shell,
and are being preserved for exhibit
tion at the state fair this fall. SO
far as known, no hen heretofore has
laid two eggs in one day, nor has
any such freak ever been seen be-
fore.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-01
TOO MUCH PUBLICITY
Most Beautiful Nurse And Princess
Fled From Reporters

Washington, March 31.-Moyie
men reporters and a curious public
proved too much for Princess Nadia
Vasllievna Troubetskoy. styled the
most beautiful nurse In the world,
when she tried TO work as nurse
In Garfield Memorial hospital here.
The news that beautiful nurse and
princess at that, was In the institu-
tlon, put 1t In state OF siege. The
princess Informed the superintendent
1t was "too nerve wrecking" and left
Saturday. saying she had a head
ache. Today she sent word she
wouldn't return.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-01
ARRESTED YOUNG BANDITS
Salina Police Gathered In Boys And
Fire Arms.

Salina, March 31.-Local police
are accused of "robbing the cradle"
in making arrests in connection with
the theft of five rifles, two reyolvers
and 500 rounds of ammunition. The
officers believe, however, that they
probably prevented several funerals
Several days ago the arms were
missing from a shooting gallery
Sunday night bullets began flying
over the city.
Wilfred Carson, J. Carson, Fred
Carson and ]. f. Face, all boys in
their early teens, were arrested. The
shooting irons were found.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-01
MARY MARRIEs DOUG.
Two Movie Stars Married In Cali
fornia Last Sunday.

Los Angeles, Cal, March 81
Mary Pickford and Douglas Fair
banks have been married, it became
known here late today. They OBJ
tanned a license here last Saturday
and the ceremony was performed
Sunday by the Rev. ]. Whitcomb
Brougher, pastor Of the Temple
Baptist church. Neither the bride
nor the groom could be located early
tonight.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-01

cation with the outside world SO that
reports of losses Of life and proper
ty are incomplete.
Heaviest losses were at Elgin, H.,
and near Chicago where tornadoes
caused havoc Other severe storm
ccnters were ST. Louis, Fort Wayne,
Ind, Macon, Ga, and Montgomery,
Ala
Eight are reported dead at Elgin,
with two fatally injured at Plain
field, H. The next heaviest death
list is five reported from West Point,
Ga. while Zulu, Ind, reports two
dead, st. Louis one, Milwaukee one.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-01
MORE IRISH DISTURBANCE
Armed Men In Cork County Attack
ed Police Barracks.
(Associated Pres

Skibbereen, Ire, March 81
More than 100 armed men attacked
the police barracks at Durrus. coun-
ty Cork, with rifles and bombs last
night. A portion Of the building was
destroyed and two policemen were
wounded.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-01
WILLARD GETS FINE
Former Champ. Challenged Negro
Officer to Fight.


Lawrence, March 31--Jess VIII
lard, former heavyweight champion
drew a fine of 81 and costs, in
Justice Il. 6. Manley's court yester-
day for challenging Fred Logan,
colored policeman, to combat. The
challenge was issued in North Law
renee about ten days ago when Will
lard and Logan had some trouble on
the road. Logan was riding ON a
wagon and willard attempted to
pass in his automobile.
Logan testified yesterday that Will
lard told him he would knock his
lungs out Logan had further use
for his breathing apparatus, he said,
and chose to stay in the wagon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-01
HITS VOCATIONAL BOARD
Legion Representative Charges De-
lay and Incompetency.

Washington. March 31.-Charges
of delay, incompetency and mis-
placement of former service men in
vocational training by the federal
board for vocational education were
made yesterday before the house
education committee, by G. w. Wick
ersham, representing the American
Legion Of New York.
Lack of personal contact between
representatives Of the board and
former service men seeking training
and the low disability rating given
applicants, Wiekersham said, have
contributed to dissatisfaction.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-01
MAKES NEW SPEED RECORD
Knight Carries Mail $40 Miles in
Just I3o Minutes.

Cleveland, O., March 31.-The
speed record for air mail service be-
tween Cleveland and Chicago was
broken when Pilot James II. Knight
covered the $40 miles to this city
in 2 hours and 10 minutes, an aver
age speed of 157 miles an hour. The
previous record 2 hours and II
minutes, was also held by Knight,
made several weeks ago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-01
HOOVER GIVES CONSENT
Wires His Position to Republican
Club of California.

San Francisco, March 31.-Her-
bert Hoover yesterday expressed a
willingness to accept the Republican
nomination for president. His an
nouncement as made in telegram to
the Hoover Republican club Of Cali
fornia, was conditioned in a feeling
in the Republican party that the is
sues demand his candidacy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-01
Suffrage in Mississippi

tABsOCIattu IItaHJ
jackson, March 31.-Ratification
Of the federal woman suffrage
amendment win be taken up late to-
day by the house Of the Mississippi
legislature.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-01

Don't run out OF statements OF
bill heads. The first Of the month is
almost here-order them now from
the Reflector Job printing depart
ment-phone 90.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-01
Pasture Land Sale.

1G0A good grass and water, $50
per acre. SOA close in $55 per acre.
320A, improvements, 100a cultivat-
ed, balance grass, $50 per acre.
See J. J. Bishop, Abilene, Kan
sas. 1w2t- 29deod6t"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-01
COURT NEEDS MORE TIME
Seven Antitrust Suit Arguments
Put OF Again.

Washington, March 31.-Another
postponement until next fall Of
arguments in seven antitrust suits
now before the supreme court has
been decided upon. 1t was said yes
terday that the department of justice
desired to study the recent decision
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-01
FILES IN GEORGIA PRIMARY
Name of President Wilson Up For
Third Term.

(Associated PressJ
Atlanta. March 31.-The name of
President Wilson was filed with the
state committee as candidate for
Democratic nomination for president
in the Georgia primary 1920.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-01
Whooping Cough

Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
IN keen the cough loose and expectora-
tion easy. 1t is excellent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-01
& e & E & E & Z & 4
= REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS =
ASAA & f = & & & & 8 & & {

James Haire and Lizzie to Mrs.
]. H. Il. Whiteback, lots 8 and 10,
blk. 120, Herington 5000.
VIM. ]. Mix to Thelma G. Mix
lots 2 and 4, blk II, Enterprise.
VIM. J. Mix to Thelma G. Mix,
lots 6 and 8, blk. H. Enterprise.
Paul Weir to Eliza Weir, lot 2
Munsell 2nd ad. Detroit.
C. e. Edlin to Mrs. L. j. Sidler'
lots 2, A, 6, blk. 93 Herington, $1,000.
Eliza Wear to Mrs. l.. J. Sidler, lot
., Munsells 2nd ad. Detroit.
VIM. II. Stewart to Thomas Ar
mold, NJ NJ NW15 Of sWA o-13-
2, $4,000.
l. J. Bishop to w. H. Ansherman,
lot 19 on n 2nd 7 and Me ad. Abb
lene.
VIM. F. Koelling to Jake F. Sch
midt lots 81 and %, Prather ad. En-
terprise.
VIM. Schulz to Almeda and L. F.
Heiser, w soft. lot 5, blk. 10, X &
II ad. Abilene, $235.
Willis r. Walters to Homer Wal
ters sh sw of NWH, 1872 exc.
mtg. $3,200-S4,500.
Flora Heron to J. l. Holdeman'
E1a SEA 10-15-3.
VIM. J. Mix to A. S. Blair, lots 2
and 4. blk Z, Enterprise S5,25O.
A. B. Fallen to Geo. A. Martin
NWA. 21-16-3, s2O,5OO.
Emma L. Hart to L. p. Houtz
lots / and ., blk. Wallis sub. div.
Abilene 5000.
s. E. Neff to A. II. Pullman part OF
LOT 10. blk. 50, Herington,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-01
SECOND READING OF IRISH Bill

ASSOCIATED fress)
London, March 31.-The house OF
commons passed the second reading
Of the Irish Home Rule bill
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-04-01

Clean, old papers, SC a bundle, at
this office.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-11-17

hab boy, almest as hard as the long
and weary struggle TO so train him
self that he won't be charge on the
nation for which he foght. He can't
forget, though rehabilitation of mind
as we'll as body is part of the job.
Yet it isn't so much the tragedy he
remembers as it is the sunshine; not
the pain, but the hand that cased the
pain. And so, because the memory
Of rchab boys doesn't need to be Jog
glcd with poster and subscription
blank, the bunch at Tech. sent their
three representatives to Red Cross
Roll Call headquarters in Atlanta be-
fore ever the "drivc" began.
Eugene McLeon, Of the Sixth Ma
rncs,' the chap with the cane intro
duccd himself. Then he saluted and
tossed on the desk an envelope that
inglcd. Letter explains itself"-he
was out Of the door by now-"Much
'bligcd:" And he was gone.
In the envelope were crumpled bills
and raft Of silvcr-$150 in all. Also
this letter.
Dear Sir: When the call to arms
came and goodbye were said, and the
stern reality Of military drill and pre-
paration for battle came, the Red
Red Cross met MS in camp to help us
adjust ourselves to the new conditions
of camp life, and it was the minister
ing angel into whose care we commit
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-11-17
RED CROSS NEWS

Atlanta, Ga, Nov. 15.--When a
doughboy was shot down in the front
lines, all the surgeons on the western
front could not have helped him had
it not been for the stretcher-bcarers.
Even were he able to walk, he could
not find the dressing stations until
they pointed the way; generally, they
carried him.
In the south today there are hund-
reds of crippled children. There are
also many hospitals where club feet
are Strengthened and withered limbs
made strong. But the fathers and
mothers Of these little unfortunates
often do not know of the hospitals,
and, when they do they are general
ly COO poor or too helpless to send
their children away for treatment.
The American Red Cross has been
stretchcr-bearer in many such cases
IN the past two years. One county
will suffice as an illustration In
Brooks County, Georgia, states the
Quitman Free Press, the Red Cross
secretary has hunted up seven Grip
pied children. Three of them already
have been sent to the Scottish Rite
Home in Atlanta with out any cost
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-11-17
INDIANS WILL SEEK
FULL CITIZENSHIP

st. Louis, Nov. 15.-Enactment of
federal Legislation to grant citizen
ship without reservations to men,
bers Of their race will be urged by
the Society of American Indians, ac-
cording to delegates to the ninth an
nual conference opening here to-
morrow. Every tribe in the United
States is represented in the society
1t was asserted and delegates from
all are expected to attend the all
week conference.
Scope Of the proposed action will
be decided at the conference dele
gates explained. Two of the prnci-
pal measures which the society prob
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-11-17

ted those left behind.
When shot and shell and gas and
nell had given vent to their deadly
desires and manned and mangled bod
les of heroic soldiers were brought
back for medical attention and tender,
homellke nursing, Gods American
Red Cross radiated it's sweetness and
tenderness sand loving care that saved
US, and through their message saved
anxious hours at home.
When back to the states. on trans
ports and in hospitals and homes, in
debarkation centers, in recuperation
centcrs, this mother of the world was
there.
Now in our rehabilitation period,
while we are attempting to take our
place again in the new world, and for
many of us a now place, this mother
O mlno is standing by watching and
smiling and giving assistance in every
way she can
We, the rehabilitation boys of the
Georgia School of Technology, in
memory of these facts, send this small
donation, ask you to feel that we are
grateful to you for what you have
done. Remember the Widows mite,
they of their abundance cast in" We
out OF our modest means have done
what we could.
Blessing be upon you forever and
eternity will reward you.
Very truly yours,
rehabilitation Students of Georgia
Tech.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-11-17

either to the Red Cross or the par
ents. They will be cured there. The
Red Cross is now endeavoring to see
what can be done for the others. An
other interesting case is reported
from LaFollettc, Ten, where the Red
Cross ecrctary secured hospital treat
ment for little girl who has been
walking all her life on dubbed feet
Commenting nthe work of the Red
Cross iii Brooks county, the Qutman
Free Press says: "Nothing appeals
more to the heart of humanity than
the opportunity to help these children
who otherwise might grow up handi-
capped helpless. The thing which will
astonish most people is that there
should be SO great number Of them
in the county. Surely this alone CON
vinces the most skeptical Of the need
of an organization like the Red Cross
which brings hope to these crippled
little ones who otherwise would have
no hand extended to them in help"
They do not forget 50 easily, do the
rchab boys at Georgia Tech. Perhaps
that is because they have more to re-
mind them than othcrs-stumps where
there should be arms; two fingers in
stead of four; game leg that makes
the going bit difficult for chap.
Forgetting is q hard job for the re-