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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-08-26
GETTIN GREADY FOR THE BOYS
Topeka Working on Plans For Big
Thirty-Fifth Reunion

Topeka is preparing to entertain
the largest crowd of visitors in years
at the three day reunion Of the
Thirty Fifth Division, which official
ly opens Sept: 20. Thousands Of for
mer soldiers who served in the organ
ization and their families are expect
ing to attend.
Arrangements have been made for
special trains to bring the veterans
from towns throughout Kansas and
Missouri. Every Thirty Fifth divis-
ion man who possibly can come will
be at the reunion, according to Capt.
w. P. Mclean, one Of the officers In
charge Of arrangements. Capt. Nc
Lean said the personnel Of the divfs-
ion originally numbered 27,OOO vir-
tually from Missouri and Kansas.
During the war $4,000 men served
in the organization at various times.
The Topeka reunion will be the
first big once since the division was
reviewed at Comercy, France, by
General Pershing and the Prince OF
Wales. A meeting was held In st.
Louis last year but was not largely
attended.
Thirteen regiments will be repre-
sented, Capt. Mclean said. The
in charge Of arrangements
plans to establish kitchens in more
than a dozen churches and clubs
where members Of each regiment will
be fed. Separate auditorium will be
provided for the meetings OF each
regiment.
The general session Of the entire
will be held on the state
house grounds.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-08-26
FRED w. sTUR0ESS DIES
Well Known Republican Of Fifth
District

Fred W. Sturgess, Jr., probably one
of the best known Republican work.
ers In the Fifth District and for
years leader in the party councils
Of his state, died Sunday afternoon
at his residence In COnc0rdia.
His death was the elimination of
malady to which he had been sub
ject for years and few months ago
he was told that his death would be
a matter of a short time. But Mr..
Sturgess hoping against hope went to
a sanitarium in Wisconsin but return
ed few weeks ago. He gradually
became weaker upon his return and
his death was expected at any time.
Funeral services have not been
because Of the uncertainty
as to when relatives will arrive.
Mr.. Sturgess, who ran for congress
two years ago, Is well known In Abb
lene by Republicans and many
others. .. s.-,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-08-26
COMPETITION AT PITTsBURd
Topeka viii Remain State Head
quarters

A late dispatch to the Reflector
states that Thomas Lee Of Topeka
was elected state commander Of the
American Legion for next year and
that Geo. Withers Of Clay Center was
elected vice commander.
A great deal Of competition is 60
ing on for various honors for the
coming year at the convention now
in session Of the American Legion at
I'ittsburg. The next years ccnven.
tion has been given to Hutchinson
after close race between that city,
Salina and Manhattan.
: Topeka will retain state head
quarters of the American Legion
without a fight. The wichita Legion
committee appeared before the COM
nittee on bylaws and asked to with
draw their proposed amendment
which would change headquarters
from Topeka to Wichita.
Topeka's prospects Of electing
Tom Lee for next commander grow
brighter. Webb Holloway, Of Kan
sas City, Kan, and Fred G. Apt, Of
lola, both of the Second district, pro-
baby will cause clean split on that
vote. Richard Meek, Of Parsons, Is
the other contender. Wichita is ex-
pected to release large percentage
Of her vote to Lee.
The Fourth district Is backing
Pollin Boynton for state executive
committeeman, and the Fifth district
Is behind George Withers, Of Man
haitian, for national committeeman.
Sam Degan, Of Pittsburg, a favOrtte
with the legioneers, is the most like
ly candidate for vice commander,
Herbert Guild of Topeka, who was
appointed state treasurer, will proba-
bly, be appointed to that office.
The Kansas City Chamber OF
Commerce Is using a special force Of
propagandists, and all the delegates
are decorated with the sign Of the
Heart Of America" They are talk
ing hard for the next national con-
ventiOn at Kansas City.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-08-26
FARMERS WILL HOLD WHEAT
Union Plans to Force an Advance in
Market Price

Kansas City, Aug. 21.-Organized
farmers of Missouri, Kansas, Okla
homa and Nebraska are planning to
force an advance in the price Of
wheat, to the end, as they claim, that
they may make a reasonable profit
ON their product At a conference
at the Hotel Baltimore yesterday Of
about thirty representatives Of the
Farmers Union from Kansas, Okla
homa and Nebraska, and the farm
clubs of Missouri, it was decided to
urge the farmers of the four states
represented to withhold their wheat
from the market, and thereby force
a minimum terminal market price Of
SO a bushel.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-08-26

The revival at Holland continues
to grow in crowds and interest. The
service Sunday morning for the older
folks was especially interesting, the
sermon on Men and Women of
value" was splendid. Sunday night
Rev. Austin gave a powerful sermon
to a crowded house. His subject
was ''The Greatest Duel on Rec
ord" The song service and chorus
conducted by Mrs. Austin was very
inspiring. The service Sunday even
ing, Aug. 20, win be especially for
the young people. The sermon sub
ject WIN be '.Bnmping the Bump
ers." There win Be special music.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-08-26
CATCH SOME OF THEM
Unien Pacific Would Rather Keep
unx Cara

The Union Pacific railroad officials
have decided to stop furnishing lum-
Der for building Of coal houses.
chicken coops, garages and side
walks. It Is reported that numerous
box car doors have been taken from
the Union Pacific, for the above pur-
poses. The railroad employees COOP
ers and repair these doors. and In
view Of the larger number that have
been stolen 1t Is proving expensive
to the railroads. It Is announced
that warnings now cease, and ar
rests follow. In Salina several ar
rests have been made and the same
thing may occur here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-08-26
WHEAT IN STOCK CARS NOW
New Stunt In TRANSFORMATION Sur
prises the OllIciaIs

Loading a stock car with wheat IA
the latest stunt which has been pulled
to overcome the box car shortage on
the Union Pacific. one Of the freight
men said, yesterday. The freight
agent here is said to have been threat
ened with a mild stroke Of apoplexy
when he saw the car pulled on the
siding with the wheat riding % snug
as II 1t had been N q box car.
Ooai' ears Of the late model kshave.
been used mt times during the past.
two years to haul wheat, but local
Union Pacific officials were unable
to recall former instances Of shipping
wheat in a stock car. Some Of the
steel coal cars carry steel rim which
is equipped to carry wooden top
with trap doors for loading and un-
loading wheat.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-08-26
INSTITUTE OPENS
FOR DICKINSON
Mrs. Marie Turner Harvey Foremost
Woman Educator to Be In Abb
lene During Entire Week

The opening session of the fifth
professional institute Of Dickinson
county commenced at the Junior high
school this morning. The feature Of
the institute this year will be the
lectures by Mrs. Marie Turner Har-
vey, the foremost woman educator
In the country. Mrs. Harvey will
be on the program every day during
the week, both morning and after
noon and according to Miss Mary e.
WOolverton,, county superintendent,
it is a privilege for this county to
have her here during that time.
Miss Jennie Campbell who was
on the high school faculty here for
several years and Mr.. Steen of Be-
lott who was to have been here will
be unable to come.
4 d. r. Shirk of SFereka, formerly Of
this county, opened institute and
though the total enrolment had not
been determined this afternoon it Is
said to be the largest Of any first day
in the history Of the institution. Miss
Pearl Arnett, an art instructor from
Kansas City also, is here for the ses-
sion.
The instructors who are here for
the week remarked the sincerity and
dignity Of the Dickinson county
teachers and their interest in the
work.
Tuesdays program follows:
Tuesday
3 100 to S:40-Mr. Howard-Meth-
Ods in Agriculture
40 to 9:20-Mr. Martin-Drama- |
tic Expression in Education.
} 30 to O:0O-Miss Campbell
What Should We Teach Abont
Kansas.
10 100 to 1O:40-Chapel-Mr.. Steen.
10: :4O to 1:20-Mrs. Harvey-The
Place of the School in the Social
Life.
1920 to 12:OO-Mr. Howard
Methods in Agriculture.
2 100 to 1:20-Noon.
30 to 2:OO0-Mrs. Harvey-The
Place of the School in the Social
Life (Continued)
100 to 2:4O-Miss Campbell
Charts and Devices.
40 to 3:2O-Mr. Martin-The Pic
ture in the Program.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-08-26
POLITICIANS MEET AUGUST 81
Democrats and Republicans Will
Gather in Topeka


Republican and Democratic leaders
of Kansas will gather in party coun-
ellis in Topeka August 81 to adopt
state platforms and erect organiza-
tion machinery for the general cleo
ton in November. State chairmen
will be elected and the state organi-
cation Of the two majoH parties weld
ed for thte coming fight.
Aside from the business sessions,
rallies are being planned to attract
political workers from every section
of the state. DR.. Burris Jenkins Of
Kansas City, who placed William G.
McAdoe In nomination at San Fran
sciscosshas agreed to. came as the prin-
cipal speaker for the Democrats, 10
was announced, and ON the program
will be Col. Sam B. AmidOn, nation
al committeeman; Jonathan M.
Davis, candidate for governor, and
Ralph T. ONeill, candidate for at
torney general The auditorium has
been leased for the Democratic mass
meeting.
Republican headquarters announc-
ed that an effort will be made to
bring Gov. Edwin Morrow Of Ken
lucky here as their principal speaker.
H. H. MOtter,; Republican state
chairman and Forest Luther, Demo-
cratic chairman, are expected in poll
tical circles, to be reelected without
opposition.
1t Is generally understood in poll
tical circles that the Republican plat
form will c0htain an endorsement Of
the new Industrial court, and will
place the party behind the three con-
stitutional amendments sponsored by
Governor Allen.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-08-26

only one Of the three men who is
seriously injured. Fritz and Ebert
will be out and around in a few days.
Three men. Harry Fritz, Sasha Ra.
covitch and William Ebert, were SER
iOusly injured this morning when the
large wood and metal awning ON the
new Cruise garage on Buckeye fell,
tearing out the upper half Of the
brick front.
Both Legs Broken
Sasha Racovitch, the famous Rus
sian singer who is spending the sum
mer here with Harry Fritz and vino
gave concert Thursday night, suf-
ffered the worst injuries. Both Of his
legs were broken and a large cash
was cut in his head, causing it to
bleed profusely.
Harry Fritz, who was walking
with Racovitch, did not suffer as SER
ious injuries as the latter. 1t IL
thought that no bones were broken
but he received number Of deep
cuts and 1t Is possible that he has
internal injuries.
William Ebert escaped with u
number Of cuts, caused by the fall
ing bricks, and possibly internal in
juries. Ebert fell beside large TIL
ing which stopped the weight Of the
big awning as 1t fell. He was COW
cred with the falling bricks. Fritz
and Racovitch were thrown through
the middle.of the building, thus saw
Ing them from being crushed against
the side Of the building.
Held BY Four Chains
The accident occurred when the
were removing the props
from under the outer edge of the
awning. -Four chains were imbed-
led in the thirteen inch wall and 1t
was thought that this was sufficient
% hold the awning.
Mr.. Cruise stated today that the
'ront will be repaired Immediately
,ut that there will be no awning on
he building.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-08-26
NEW r. r. RATES THURSDAY
Authorized Increase In Passengef
Fares Outside State

A 20 per cent increase in passenger
fares outside Of Kansas will be effec-
tive Thursday. The three-cent per
mile rate will not affect Kansas until
the legislature approves the hike in
rates. A Union Pacific tariff man was
here today instructing local persons
in regard to the new rates. The new
rates will mean considerable extra
work on the part Of the ticket clerks
a Il WIN be necessary to figure a
different rate per mile from the Kan
sas state line to points In other
states.
= In going from Abilene. there Is a
90 cent difference In the fare to Kan
sas City, Kansas, and Kansas City,
Mo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-08-26
ACCEPT HIS RESIGNATION

st. Louis, Aug. 25.-The resiena-
ton of W. l. Cole as chairman Of
the Republican committee as the re-
suit Of his connection with the Low
den pre- convention campaign expen-
dItures, was accepted at q meeting Of
the committee here today.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-08-26
SUGAR TO COST
ELEVEN CENTS
BIG PRICE REDUCTION is PRE-.
DlcTED ..,s-
AN IMMENSE CROP
Reduction VIII Come BY January
First, Russell Poole, Of Chi
cago's n. G. L. Com
mittee Says
.lAssociated Prsssl

Chicago, Aug. 21.-Sugar will be
ten or eleven cents a pound by Jan
uary 1, 1921, Russell Poole, secre-
tary Of the city's council Of the high
cost OF living committee, stated to-
day.
Poole predicts that the beet sugar
crop will be 30 to 40 per cent larg-
er than ever before. A four million
ton Cuban crop is also predicted,
Poole stated, and this is three times
as large as the crop in 1914.
Sugar is selling for 20 cents a
pound in Abilene now. There ia no
reduction ot full sack so 1OO-
pound sack costs $25. The price as
predicted by Poole would mean a $14
to $15 reduction on every sack.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-08-26
GET Two MILLION
NEARLY THAT MANY BUSHELS
CORN FOR DICKINSON
Average Yield In Dickinson WIN
Be ~ Bushels to Acre..
Report States

Dickinson county will raise nearly
two million bushels Of corn this year.
The county has 1888 acres In corn
and with the present estimate Of "a
bushels to the acre, the county will
raise 1,8O7,6 bushels. 1t Is ex-
pected that the estimate Of "a bush
els to the acre will be raised cOnsid-
erably.
I27,oOO,OOO For State
Kansas expects to produce a corn
crop of 127,9OO,OOO bushels this
year. This is an average Of 24.9
bushels an acre for the 5,137,219
acres planted. The acreage figures
are as returned by the assessors with
the wheat lands, which were plowed
up and later planted to corn, added.
While this is a million acres smaller
than that devoted to corn in 1919,
and a million acres smaller than the
average for the past five years. the
1920 crop promises to be the largest
in the past FIVE years, and will have
better yield per acre than any
crop since 1914.
Conditions on August IA were not
as good as reported for August 1. by
the bureau of crop estimates. Con-
tinued dry weather in the central
and southern parts Of the state has
caused reports from many counties
in that area that corn is being cut
for what forage 1t provides. Heavy
rains in the Northern section Of the
state during this week have increased
the estimatssAsfor that section, the
corn belt.
Other Grains Good
Sorghums are In good condition ex-
cept in the extreme south central
parts of the state where dry weather
has hurt the crop severely. The
1920 sorghum acreage is % per cent
greater than that Of 1919.
Kaffir promises a better yield than
in 1919 or 1918 with 969,627 acres
planted, an increase Of 32 per cent
over last year.
Milo and feterita are both in good
condition with better prospects for
big yields than in the past three
years.
Nearby Counties
Counties near Dickinson will raise
the following amount OF corn: Clay
1,811,O96 bushels; Cloud 1.SS1,873
bushels; Geary only 670,SOS bushels;
Marion will reach 2,1S3, 400 bushels;
1,37O,592 bushels; Morris
1896 ,56S; Ottawa 1,134,40O; and
Saline only 924,6SO.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-08-26

AT 7:45 Asa w. Clemenhaga OF
Pennsylvania will speak in the Breth-
rem in Christ church. He travels in
the interest Of the church school. He
brings straight gospel sermon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-08-26
MINISTER'S PLAN PICNIC
Meeting Wiii Be In Park Here Mon
dsy. August -

day, August ~
The mid summer picnic for the
Dickinson county Ministerial asso-
citation viii be held at the city park
in Abilene Monday, Aug. 20 at 2
D.. m. The program follows:
Devotions Rev. d. r Sappenheid
The Inter Church. Rev. d. w. Smith
Bvangelistic Outlook REV. Duvall
Symposium, the Minister:
His Morning Hours. Rev. Hovgard
His reIlowships. ps..--Dr. r. 8. Blayney
His Recreation-.----..Bev. I. B. Kelsey
In Snow Tfme.--Rev. O. p. Hatfield
An Angler-.---Rev. w. Fl. Hackman
"Reminiscences.
All ministers Of the county are
urged to attend, bring their family
and friends and enjoy pleasant
afternoon together.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-08-26
INDIANS HOLD ANNUAL DANCE
ceiebratioa By 0iiahouls Tribes
WIN Last Three Days
(Ansocfafed Pressl

Kendrick, Okla, Aug. 25.-0ld
members Of the Sac and Fox Indian
tribes are making preparations to
hold their annual green corn dance
The ceremony win be held on the
Greyeye farm and win last three
days,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-08-26
DRAW NAMES OF JURORS
Tea q rhass b Sssvs Next Septem-
ber Are Abjsene Men

Thirty-six names Of Dickinson
county men who will serve as jur-
ors In the September term Of district
court have been drawn by Judge r.
l.. King. Among those named are
ten Abilene men. The list Of jurors
follows:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-08-26

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Madden, Aug. %, a nine pound
daughter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-08-26
GIVES Way
THREE SERIOUSLY INJURED
WHEN AWNING FALLS
Harry Fritz, Sasha Racovitch and
William Ebert Hurt In
Cruise Accident

At 3 o'clock this afternoon ply
sicians stated that Racovitch is the
only one Of the three men who Is
seriously injured. Fritz and Ebert
will be out and around in few days.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-08
Executive or Assistant

Young man. IS years of age, with nine
years general office and sales experience,
together with ability, good character, and
well educated. Desires position OF trust and
responsibility: is now employed but desires
more strenuous duties. Can furnish best OF
references.
II 22I. LEDGER OFFICE
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-01
working on Road.


The Warren Construction Company
is concentrating its labor on the Athe-
hamilton road, which is a IL mile
project The work goes on for three
days a week, fun time being impos-
sibie at present because of shortage
of rock Next week, however. the
quarry at Blue Mountain will supply
sufficient rock for daily work. Two
cars of crushing equipment are now
on the way here and will be installed
near Weston, in addition TO the crush
er at Blue Mountain and Athena. by
Tomorrow the final work on the Ad-
ams-Athena stretch will be finished,
but the short detour at Adams VIII be
necessary because the bridge is not
yet completed. BY September l the
construction company expects to have
finished its work in the county, with
the exception of five miles between
Blue Mountain and Weston, which is
not to be paved for time.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-01

The country bridge across the Una
tilla river at Cayuse went out yester-
day. according to word brought here
by Sol Baum. He says that it sank
so far in the center that traffic across
It is impossible and persons bust de-
tour in order to cross the river there.
The road to Gibbon and bingham
Springs via Thorn Hollow is in fine
shape now he says, ana is the better
way to take.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-01

With the warm days and warm wat
er. fishing in the morning and evening
now Is the best, Sol Baum said today.
He and Loren Hoover last evening
fished the river between Thorn HoI-
low and Cayuse. their catch including
Is trout of II inches and better. The
fish will not bit now during the heat
of the day, the fishermen say.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-01
Issued Repair Permit

u. W. Myers and Nettie Myers were
issued a permit yesterday afternoon
to make repairs to a dwelling at a
cost of $3.50. Their permit brought
the total of work for June to S17,T15.
There was one permit of consequence
issued during the month, that being
for the erection of a store building on
Garden street by w. f. Hanscom. The
remaining ~ permits were for
amounts of $500 or under and includ-
cd chiefly repairs or small garages.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-01

Contracting for wheat OF this years
crop has slowed down In the last few
days, says local dealer, owing 20 the
inability Of buyers and growers 10 get
together on the price. Growers desire
70 sell on the $3.50 basis or better but
buyers have not felt willing TO bid
more than $2.40. As a result there Is
little contracting. The faith of far
mers In their crops is evidenced by a
little firmer market for bags and the
demand Is expected TO pick up late
this month.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-01

The city of Pendleton will adver-
tise. at once for bids on the paving of
three blocks on Garfield street. for
which revised estimates and specifica-
tions have been completed and accept
ed by the council. The advertisement
OF this one section is made to ascer-
tain whether the city can float paving
bonds at this time. If the bonds can
be floated. other street improvements
will be advertised as soon as practic-
able.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-01
Furniture Arrives.

Furniture Arrives.
Furniture for the lodge room in the
new Elks building has arrived and is
being stored until the building is
ready. The furniture cost $500 and
is of gray oak especially designed by
A. e. Doyle, of Doyle and Reese. The
upholstering is of triple velour in an
attractive stripe showing color
scheme of purple to harmonize with
the deep purple velvet hangings. The
furniture includes wall settees, chairs,
secretary's desk and n three piece
stage set. Walls of the room are to be
finished in soft gray and purple
stipple effect and the woodw ork will
be gray also.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-01

Invitations have been received by
the editorial department of the East
Oregonian to be represented on a tour
of the Columbia Basin project on July
8, and 10. under the auspices OF the
Spokane Chamber of Commerce. The
trip will include Quincy. Ephrata, Soap
Lake. othello. Cunningham, Pasco
and Yakima. The tour ends at YalSi-
ma on Saturday, July 10. Tho lower
end of this project Is about Pasco.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-01

Sterling IL quoted al 1897. drop OF
one cent over the quotation OF yester-
day. Drachmas are $l3. Francs on
France are ss.s5, Francs on Belgium
stand at $500. Kfoners on Norway
are quoted at sl7.7b. Kroners on
Sweden are s22.25. Lires on. Italy are
1918. Marks on Germany are s2.7b.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-01
Police Court Collects s414

The city police court during June
collected, in fines and forfeitures,
$414. There We're 49 cases before the
court, of which 23 were for violations
of the traffic code and "a for viola
tions Of the drunk and disorderly
ordinance. One was for running over
a fire hose and the other for Illegal
Possession of liquor.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-01
100 Families Served.

One hundred nine families were
served during the past month by the
Home Service section of the Red
Cross. according to a report given out
today by Miss Virginia Todd, secre-
tary. The sum of s1OS.47 was re-
turned to the Home Service office by
families who had borrowed from the
relief fund, and the sum of sIS5. Sc
was loaned out during the month.