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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-05-20
U. s. HELPS STANDARD OUT
France Asked to Explain Obstacles
Met hN American Firm There.

Paris. May 19.-The state depart
ment at Washington. il is learned
here, has made representations to
the French government regarding
complaint by the STANDARD on Com.
pany that the French were placing
distractions in the way of The com
pany's subsidiary and also were dis
eliminating in favor If non-Ameri-
can concerns.
The Standard oil company has
complained TO Ambassador Wallace
Of obstacles it had encountered in
the introduction Of fuel oil into
France on a large scale after the ar
engagements for such Introduction
had been made. and the ambassador
made a report to Washington.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-05-20
Obituary, William Shane.

William shane was born NoNem-
Der .. 1853. in Bracken county,
Kentucky. He was the son OF
Nicholas and Statira Boucher Shane,
and was the Youngest of seven chill
dren. lie came to Abilene in 1869
with his parents who settled on q
farm INST south of what is now the
southern city limits. later home
stealing in the southern part OF the
county about where the village Of
Carlton is now located, and with the
execution of some five years resi-
dence in Gypsum, Saline county.
has been resident of Dickinson
county since coming 10 the state Of
Kansas.
January -. 1871 he united N
marriage with Miss Anna J.. Riley,
70 this union five children were born
three of whom are Still living two
having died in early childhood; Miss
Rerta shane of the home address
and Mrs I. A. Griswold and Mrs. r.
+. Griswold Of Kansas City Mo.
who with his wife were all present
during his last illness and death
Besides his immediate family. two
brothers. Mr.. John Shane of Abilene
and Mr.. Charles Shane Of Denver,
and one sister. Mrs. Lizzie Houlton
Of Pennington, New Mexico. survive.
He has been connected with the
Badger Lumber Company for forty
one years. being manager of the AM
lene ward for the past twenty-five
wears. He was member OF the Ma
sonic Lodge. Chapter and X. i. Com
mandery Of Abilene. and a member
of the shrine: also member OF the
Woodmen and Workmen lodges. He
suffered a stroke Of paralysis on
Saturday morning May list. which
resulted in his death May II, aged
"a years. months and days
His prominence in business and
his interest in public affairs gave
him an acquaintance with n very
large circle Of people in the com
munity. by all of whom he was
highly esteemed and fully trusted.
His long record with the company is
an assurance of his business capa-
city and of his honesty and kindly
disposition to deal with men. A
noteworthy feature of his life was
his love for his family and home.
He was devoted to his wife and chill
dren and spent all available time in
their society, and was happiest when
they were about him. He was kind
to all. and in his last illness was
cheerful and confident to the end.
Funeral services at the late home
and at the Presbyterian church We're
conducted by the Rev. Or. f. S.
BIayney followed by the Masonic
Burial service at the cemetery and
all attended by throngs of friends
and neighbors of the deceased
The Masonic male quartette. y. y.
Whitehead. H. r. Kugler, II. l..
Covert. II. NJ Howard, furnished
beautiful music; the casket and al
tar were banked with floral offerings
as expression of loving remember
ance from many friends. The fol-
lowing leading business men acted
as pallbearers ]. II. Keel, John
sherman. S. S. Smith, f. NJ. Funk,
T NJ. Jones, +. r. Swanzey. The
Sir Knights in full regalia acted
as an escort of honor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-05-20
FIRST WOMAN DELEGATE
Woman On Democratic big Four
This Year.
ASSOCIATED Press }

Topeka. May Ia Mrs. Caroline
brennan Of Arkansas City, first
Kansas woman 70 represent On the
major parties in national conven-
tion-She is a delegate TO the Demo.
cratic convention at San Francisco
is loyal to her sex in the belief that
woman Is eligible TO ill the great
office Of president Not that Mrs.
brennan intends 10 support woman
for the Democratic nomination Mrs.
brennan is not saying who is her
preference as candidate.
In my opinion there is no good
reason why women should not aspire
10 the great office Of president"
said Mrs. brennan. Women. as You
know, are the mothers Of men and
have largely had the training a.
their sons in their hands and ! sec
no good reason why they might not
make as good executives as men hut
II may he that the time has not vet
arrived for them successfully 90 I'LL
that difficult position. but ] believe
it viii come in time"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-05-20
READY FOR THE push"
Legion Win Make Next Week Busy
Wrestling Tonight.

The Legion had the largest meet
ing Of its history last night and
started on the arrangements for the
big push for membership. The
opening barrage starts tonight with
the big wrestling match at the fair
grounds. Harry Harding will make
a talk between events. 4 boxing
match win be the preliminary.
Next week will be an active cam
palgn. with publicity window cards.
street banners, bulletin board at the
Tip Top and meeting every even
ing at the Tin Top to report pro
gress. Slides viii be shown at the
picture show and talks will be made
between acts AZ the senior play. An
outside speaker Is expected for one
night. The quota here is 1913 new
members ana the post expects 10
raise its membership 70 250 during
the drive Gov Allen has proclaimed
next week as Legion week. Other
towns Of the county will be can
VaSSed
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-05-20
DISCUSS LABOR PROBLEMS
Industrial Relations Convention
Opened in Chicago.
lAssociated Presel

Chicago, May 19-lncentivcS and
production formed the theme Of this
afternoons discussion at the second
annual convention of the Industrial
Relations Association of America,
which opened here this morning The
speakers were l.. c. Marshall dean
Of the college of commerce and ad-
ministration at the University Of
Chicago. who was with the T. :.
Shipping Board during the war and
II. w. Hulet, second vicepresident
of the White Motor Co.. Cleveland.
Ohio
Eleven different subjects were TAX
en- up for consideration at luncheon
meetings today These related to
Americanization. shop and works
committees. how many hours per
day. industrial relations department
costs. cooperative stores personal
aid to workers. insurance and bonus
plans. stock purchase. coordination
with educational institutions. iot
specifications and job analysis, and
employment office methods
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-05-20
WANT LAW AGAINST 1T
Asst State Auditor Says Counties
Shouldn't Keep Addenda

The next session of the state legis-
lature will be asked to remedy con-
dition in the Kansas tax laws which
IS depriving the state out of $4,000
"a year, according to \. A. Turner.
assistant state auditor. 1t recently
was pointed out that under this
years assessments. the total value
OF property in Kansas. as submitted
by the 1O5 counties to the state tax
commission. was $3,437 "a 1.S0S.
II was upon tbs amount that the
state bases its share of the taxes.
The total assessed valuations on
the rolls of the county treasnrers in
the state is S3.451 ,901 .61S,or or$14,
359.S10 more than the total sub
mitted to the state tax commission.
This means that additions were made
to the county tax rolls after the total
had been submitted to the state COM
mission The states share "a the
$14350,S10. at the state tax levy
of 1.75 mills would be $25, 12967,
but under the circumstances the
state loses this amount and it goes
to the various counties.
There is no state law forbidding
this practice on the part of the county
clerks. it is said.
1t was pointed out by the county
clerk of this county in regard to this
practice that the state failed to al
low its per cent of refunds which
must come from the county general
fundand that the additions after the
report is in the hands of the state
about balance the refunds.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-05-20
INSPECTED THE CAVALRY
Gen. c. I. Martin Looked Over The
National Guard Troop.

Gen. c. l. Martin was here from
Topeka and inspected the National
Guard troops last evening. He
praised the excellent condition in
which the equipment is kept and the
progress Of the members.
He has just returned from Wash
ington and says there is much talk
among eastern Republicans Of a
dark horse at Chicago, Knox having
an especially likely chance at a look
in if the leading candidates do not
win.
Gen. Martin visited his daughter,
Miss Lillian Martin Of the high
school faculty, and spent this morn
ing visiting the school.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-05-20
MOTHER LOVE
MAKES A PLEA
MRS. MIEBEcK HELPING PUNISH
DAUGHTERS DESTR0NERS
PLEDGED THE COW
To Get Money To Go To Chicago 10
Appear in Court-Negro Pc
liceman and Resort Keep
eT On Trial.

chicago, May 10 Mrs, Mary
wiebcck. ~ rawnee Rock. katsaS
whose daughter Bertha, aged sixteen.
died as a result Of experiences in a
negro resort here. was witness foi
the state today in the trial Of Dor
sey Chambliss. negro policeman and
Emma Ross, negress resort keeper.
ChamhlisS Is accused Of Turing Brr-
tina to the resort.
Mrs. Wiebcck mortgaged her
COWS 10 come TO Chicago to assist IN
the prosecution. Her husband Is an
invalid. She and her sons. the eld-
est eight years old. have done all the
spring blowing and other farm work
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-05-20
Miss My Murphy Of Junction

Miss May Murphy of Junction
CITY has accepted a position with
the Abilene Steam Laundry as marx
or and assorter. She succeeds Mrs.
Tnlia Knrtenbach who has been con
nected with the laundry for seven
teen years. Mrs. Kurtenbach leaves
today for a visit in Kansas City and
oklahoma after which she will re-
side in Horton where Mr.. Kurten-
bach is employed in the railroad
shOus
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-05-20
PAYNE SUCCEEDS HINES
Named For Unscrambling Job By
President Wilson.

Washington, May 19.-President
Wilson yesterday named John Bar
ton Payne of Chicago. secretary of
the interior. to succeed Walker d.
Hines as director general of rail
roads, and as the Presidents agent
to carry out ineompleted work Of the
railroad administration under the
provisions Of the transportation act.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-05-20

Ais well with the maxwell uWtt
oldsmobile sets the pace. Twenty
second year
Watch the Fords so by =
Special sale on short sleeve georg
cite waists at Duckwall's next Sat
urday, only S30S each. 19d3t-wl
II your clock IS sick
And its pulse beats slow
Take II 10 Cooley
And hen make II 60. 26d.wlmo
Any dark hat In stock az y price
this week az The Good Luck Millin-
cry lId3t-wlt
ANY dark hat In stock Al u price
this week at the Good Luck Millin-
cry. l1d3t-wlt
only s39s for any short sleeve
georgette waist at Duckwall's next
Saturday. l9d3t-wlt
Remember the Red Cross rest
room. Miss Flanagan is in the office
Saturdays. w-dlt
Miss Bertha Lcsher has been
elected principal of one of the grade
schools in Great Bend at an increase
in salary.
Any dark hat in stock at y price
this week at the Good Luck Millin-
cry. 17d3t- wit
Any dark hat in stock at y price
this week at the Good Luck Millin-
cry. 17d3t-wlt
Thirty five pairs women's white
canvas boots, Military and French
heels, per pair while they last 1895.
Values as high as 500. Kauffman's
19d3t- wit
Next Saturday will be your first
opportunity to get a georgette waist
for S39S. Duckwall's Variety store
will have a big variety to show you.
19d3t- wit
Hodge Brothers have small
stock Of parts for Milwaukee gear
and chain drive mowers, also Mil
waukee binders. Cal at their office
over the old store room, 20w2t
Report Of J.. A. Kaufman, local
weather observer gives the highest
temperature last week so and low
est ~. Total precipitation was A.
There were three clear days and four
cloudy days last week.
Five dozen short sleeve georgette
waists TO 90 ON sale at Duckwall's
next Saturday at only S3.9S each.
See them. They're exceptional.
19d3t- wit
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-05-20
ON BRIDGE INSPECTION
Commissioners In Chapman And
Fl. Riley To Arrange Structure.

The county commissioners went
to Chapman and Fort Riley to make
arrangements for providing bridge
to replace the one south Of Chapman
which collapsed Monday afternoon.
One of the commissioners expressed
the 'uion before they left that they
wov mobably receive aid from the
COVE 'ent in providing a temporary
structure to be erected at once.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-05-20
-MILL BRING zsO.Ooo POLES
ASSOCIATED Press)

ASSOCIATED Press)
Warsaw, May 19.-The Hebrew
aid society has made arrangements
for transportation Of 1000 emigrants
weekly from Poland to the United
States. 1t is estimated 100000 will
come mostly to join relatives al
ready here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-05-20
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank the many kind
friends for their assistance and sym
pathy during the Illness and death
Of our dear husband. father and
brother and for the many beautiful
floral offerings -Mrs. VIM. Shane
and daughters, John Shane.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-05-20
IOWA HAD A MINpsToRM

ASSOCIATED Press
Goodell, Ia, May l9.--Irees were
uprooted, buildings on the Tasham
farm were blown over and three
freight cars derailed when wind
and rain storm struck here late yes
terday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-05-20
GEORGIA HAS A FldHT

tAsscclateu ItHs}
Atlanta, May 19.-Georgia Demo
Gratis will send two sets # delegates
to Frisco. Smith and Watson com
bined controlling the convention and
keeping delegates uninstructed as to
Palmer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-05-20
TWO MORE BISHOPS ELECTED

lAEsocIated FrtssJ
Des Moines, May 19.-F. T.
Keeney. Syracuse. n. Y. and Ii. Les
ter Smith, Detroit, were elected
bishops by the Methodist general
conference. Only one white bishop
IS still TO be chosen.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-05-20
SIGNED ARMY PAY BILL
ASSOCIATED Press)

lAssOclated PTessJ
Washington, May 19.-The Presi-
dent signed the army and navy pay
bill giving temporary pay increase
to officers and men pending perma-
nent legislation later
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-05-20
watch the Fords so by.

Special sale on short sleeve geore-
cite waists at Duckwall's next sat
urday, only S3.9s each. i9d3t'wl
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-05-20
RECENT REFLECTIONS

Ans well with the Maxwell. dwtt
oldsmobile sets the pace. Twenty
second year
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-05-20

II your clock is sick
And its pulse beats slow
Take II 10 Cooley
And hen make II 60. 26d-wlmo
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-27
Atte b Stabilize
 he Steel Market
Independent Companies to ,Ac- cept New Business at Low CT Level of Prices.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Nov 26.-Most of the independent steel companies already have followed the lead of the Jones ana Laughlin Steel Company, of Pittsburgh, which reduced prices on bars, plates and structural shapes today to the level of the United States Industrial Board s prices of March, 1919, or are about to do so, according to high steel authorities here. Several of the larger independent interests have advised their sales offices in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Cleveland and other cities, it was said, to accept new business at the industrial boards prices.
 The new prices adopted by the largest independent interest and made effective today are: steel bars $2.35, structural shapes s245 ;> plates $265 base Pitts burgh Adjustments in prices of wire and cold rolled steel are to follow
 No reduction in wages is contemplat- ed immediately, according to the be st information obtainable It was freely predicted, by steel officials, however, that a wage reduction is inevitable within the next few weeks.
 The new selling prices are not cognpar- able with previous prices on any fixed basis, as some of the independents have been asking as high as s4 for bars. plates and shapes, it was reported, and others have been receiving more conser. vative prices, ranging between s3 anf
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-27
BRITISH oUTVOTED IN THE
 LEAGUE OF NATIONS COUNCIL

Geneva, Nov. 26.-(By The A. .P.) The difficulty of any single power or infiu- ence dominating the league of nations was demonstrated today when the coun- ell of that body, in spite of determined protests by the British member, decided finally to give control in the permanent mandates commission to non-mandatory powers. This commission will be com. posed of representatives of five non- mandatory powers and four of the man. datory states.
 Today's action was a confirmation of the decision taken at the Brussels ses- sion of the council The decision has been fought by the British since it was announced after the Brussels meeting. They obtained reconsideration of the question, but again were out-voted.
 Honorio Pueyrredon, Argentine dele gate to the assembly, announced today that the Argentine delegation would pro- test to the assembly the rejection by committee number two of all amend ments to the covenant of the league. He said also that he would bring up on the floo1s of the assembly a resolution pro- viding for election of all members Of the council by the assembly.
 Talk on this quiet day centered about the expected arrival from Berne of Ma jor Marlborough Churchill, head of the American army intelligence service, who, 1t has been reported, is coming to watch the league developments for any action that might interest his department
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-27

Geneva, Nov. es.-CBy The A P)- That the United States would be the best nation to accept the mandate for Armenia Is the opinion of Lord Robert Cecii. who Is acting as one of South Afrlca's delegates to the League of Ma tons assembly. as expressed to the American newspaper correspondents to- nikht- The United States, he added, probably would have more influence with Nustapha Renal (the Turkish Nation- dist leader who Is conducting cam raign against the Armenians) than any ofher nation.
 Lord Robert said s2o.ooo.ooo would su7riy the necessary military assist ance to put Armenia on her feet.
 "r have been advised by very good military opinion" he declared, that a rood deal could be done 10 save Arme- nia with the expenditure of that amount We have appealed to many states and examinations. but so far we have had nothing but suggestions.
 T think the United States would be the best country to solve the Armenian uueston inasmuch as that country would have the most influence with Mustapha Renal Twenty million dollars would enable us 10 organize the military ex- pedition necessary to establish Armenian
 
 Earded as a loan 10 the Armenian staate which would be repaid if the Armenian economic position were established.
 While refusing to name the number sf troops necessary. Lord Robert Cecil sfated it would be quite easy to ob- tain a volunteer force composed of Ar rnrnians and the Nationals of neighbor- in'E states.
 s-The Armenian question" he explain sd. "revoives itself largely into whether lhere Is any government or people in the world caring enough about Arme- nla Co furnish the necessary money for the work"
 The South African delegates avoided the question of a possible revision Of Inc Turkish treaty as a means for serv- nr Armenia. He believed that subject Fas being taken uuo by the assembly.
 After declaring that the work of the assembly had been extraordinarily sue ,essful. Lord Robert Cecil continued
 NO one foresaw that the assembly would become a corporate body with real lie in it The assembly. above all. has A genuine belief in it's own untility and -erards itself and rightly so, as the SUI 3-eus international authority so far
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-27

New York. Nov. 26.-Belief that tae next session of congress will take steps to prevent foreign governments from dumping their malcontents and misfits into this country, was expressed today by Representative Harold knutson of Min nesota, a member of the house immi- grafton committee, after an investiga- tion of conditions at the Ellis Island im- migration station. The investigation was made by Representatives Knutson and Riley J. Wilson of Louisiana and King Swope of Kentucky, also members of the immigration committee, and Repre- sentative Walter II. Newton of Minneso- at
 R,Dresentltive Knutsor declared later that the visit showed immigrants now ar irving are not up to the standards set by those who came here curing the last century. and that many of them are. in every way, undesirable" More pro- ducers and not consumers are needed. he declared. Admission to this country should be limited for the next few years, Mir Knutson asserted. to those who come here to engage in agricultural pursuits The present arrivals, he said, will have
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-27
FOURTEEN STATES WITHOUT
 NATIONAL GUARD TRooPs

Washington, Nov .26.-Fourteen .sta:es had no national guard troops recog:i.zei bv the federal government OH Jul.e g. as,:rd;n, t.i t..c annual report of Miior General Jesse Carter, chief of the inii- tia bureau. r.ade public today. They wers, A-Ls1sas. Delaware, Illinois. In dian, L11isisra. Masstchusrlt NJ r. t.na. Nebraska. Nevada, New Ha'npshlTe. New Mexico, North Dakota, South Da- kota and West Virginia
 The recognized units of the guard hao a total strength of 56,1o0 officers and men at the end of the fiscal year. the re- nort said. against an authorized strengtn of 1o6.3oo, great difficulty having peen encountered in obtaining recruits ourlhg ;, +bA wear. General Carter noted genera nublic antipathy toward military analrs as among influences against which the reorga nization of the guard was proceed ing. Discontent with the national guara service, he added, had been tostereo ps atales of unfair treatment during the war spread by men with grievances, many ol which found their way into the pupifc
 Such complaints General Carter sadi could moi be substantiated upon inVestl- sation.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-27

ss,25.
 The general feeling throughout the trade here is one of satisfaction at tie decision to reduce prices to the same level as the steel corporation which has not asked prices above those fixed ry the Industrial Board It is believed ktre that the immediate result will be to sta- bilize the market and that the move made today is the beginning of the re- adjustment in the steel trade. The ser- timent here seemed to be that the bottom level of prices has been reached, anI that as soon as wages and other costs are lowered, the industry will move for ward into a new period of prosperity based on the requirements of the build ing tade, the rehabilitation of the rail- roads and export business to European countries and the Orient.
 feature of the situation is the con- tinued steady demand for steel pipe and all tubular goods, steel officials said, for which there is heavy buying N the oil in dustry and also in the building trades. A firm demand for these it was said, and for certain wire products, notably nails, has resulted in the prices orR these com modities not being reduced to the Indus trial boards prices.