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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-02
NOW FARMERS
|. DO NOT WANT
TO TAKE YARDS
Object to Packers Offer
to Let Public Rum
Concerns
(Associatsd Press)

Washington, Nov. 29.-Opposition
to any plan for diverting the ave big
meat packers from their stock yard
properties by court decree, a. tend
ing to interfere with the enactment
Of controlling legislation, was ex-
pressed In a Joint statement issued
here today by Chas. A. Dyman, secre-
tary Of the National Board Of Farm
Organization, Florence Kelly, secre-
tary Of the National ConsumesB
League, and Mrs. Maude Wood. pres
ident Of the National League Of Wo-t
men Voters. The statement. also
signed by Representatives Of the
Farmers National Council and Broth
erhood Of Locomotive Engineers. de-
clared that the modified plan for d.
vorcement Of their stick yards inter
ests submitted to the District Of Col
umbia supreme court BY Armour and
Swift companies would only "compli-
cate the situation" and make more
difficult the enactment Of controlling
LEGISLATION. ~
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-02
NEW PLANS FOR ARMY
K. N. q. Also viii Come in For Re-
organization

When the U. s. army is finally Or
gahized in accordance with the pro-
visions Of the Army Reorganization
Act Of June 4, 1920, the tactical
plan will probably provide for eleven
regular army divisions. nine Of in
fantry and two of cavalry, and twen-
ty National Guard divisions. accord
ing to information received by army
officers. The strength Of the regular
army divisions Of infantry will ap-
proximate 1894, or 500 officers and
1892 men, and the strength Of the
cavalry division, $500. or $40 Off
GERS and $3.50 men.
The National Guard reorganization
probably will provide for two Ma
tiOnal Guard divisions of infantry in
each corps area and one cavalry d.
vision. In addition the tentative
plans show that there will be three
training areas In each corps area,
largely made up Of organized re-
serve.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-02
NEW SAVING SECURITIES
Treasury Will Issue 81 Stamps an
SIS Certificates

Washington, Nov. 30.-Two new
treasury savings securities, 81
treasury saving stamp and $25
treasury savings certificate, will be
issued during the coming year, Sec
rotary Houston announced today.
They will complete the line Of gov
eminent savings securities, he said,
and place operations on peace time
basis. The 81 saving stamp will be
non-interest bearing and will carry
the portrait of Alexander Hamilton,
first secretary of the treasury. The
$25 certificate will be similar in de-
sign and terms to the 800 and ST.
900 certificates which also will be
offered in 1921 to mature January l.,
1925. The new securities will sup
ply a 81 unit for saving and regis
tered government security In the $25
denomination which may be purchas-
ed through accumulation Of 81 saw
ings stamps. ~
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-02
MAKES 1T HARD TO GET EN-
Miss CASTOR Pleased With Success Of
Anti-Cigarette Drive


With Attorney General Richard J
Hopkins and at least some county
officers actively supporting enforce
ment Of the state anti cigarette law
the campaign to make Kansas cigar.
etteless, inaugurated by Miss Lucy
Page CASTOR Of Chicago, Representa-.
tive Of the International Anti Gig
arctic League, apparently is receiv.
ing considerable attention. Miss Gas.
ton declares that according to reports
received by her. It is becoming in.
creasingly difficult to obtain cigar
cites In the state.
Having formed vigilance" or
ganization in Topeka, Miss CASTOR
asserts that she will extend her ac-
tivities in an educational campaign
against Gig /-ettes" to other Kansas
cities at an early date.
Attorney General Hopkins has an
nOunced that his office will urge coun-
ty attorneys and other officials ia
strictly enforce the state anti cigar
cite law which was recently upheld
by the state supreme court in a
sweeping decision.
80 long as the law is on the stat
ute books 1t should be observed"
Hopkins declared.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-02
GAVE REPORT OF CITY MISSION
Collection at Union Service Was
Sl44

Mrs. J. Il. Keel gave the repor
of the activities Of the City Mission
during the union Thanksgiving ser
vice ut the United Brethren church
Thursday. The Mission. she stated
has spent during the past year $21
for meat, $87 for coal. SSS for grocer
les and $50 for merchandise. None
could spend more economically and
make dollar go farther than the wo-
men Of the Mission she declared
Eleven Thanksgiving dinners were
provided this year. Ave or six to aged
women who live alone.
The principal revenue on which
the City Mission depends comes from
the Thanksgiving Offering and small
personal donations. The offering
yesterday was $144 which included
a generous annual donation from a
citizen interested in the work Of the
organization. The $75 given by the
City Federation has been another add
ition to the funds this year.
Mrs. Keel said the organization was
called the Abilene City Mission but 1t
belongs only to those who take part
In helping with donations. She add
ed that any who were not prepared
o contribute on Thanksgiving might
send their donatiins to Mrs. J. A..
wayts. She also extended the thanks
of the Mission to those who have
made personal donations and con-
tributions.
One thing the Mission needs at
present IL more bedding and asks
that people who have used bedding
to spare will give 1t for two destitute
families in which there Is need.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-02
IMPROVE CAMP FUNSTON
Old Buildings to Give Place to Per-
manent Structures

Plans for tearing down cOnsid-
cradle number Of the buildings at
Funston and making the remainder
permanent structures, are being made
by officers of the staff Of Brig. Gen.
Il. f. McGlachlin, commander Of the
Seventh Division.
The plans are In accordance with
war department instructions which
contemplate an expenditure. Of seven
million dollars in improving Camp
Funston.
Many Of the cantonment buildings,
erected for temporary use, are no
longer needed. and 1t is planned to
sell part of the material in them, and
retain part for use in making i'm
provements in the structures which
are retained. r. II
A golf course, tennis courts and an
athletic field have all been added to
the camp since the days when the 9th
and the 10th divisions trained
there.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-02
ANDREWS WAS HERE AGAIN
Audience Pleased With Dunbar Pro.
ductiOn of "Milado"

A filed house greeted the Dunbar
production Of "The MikadO" at the
Seelye theatre last night. Edward
Andrews, in the role of Lord High FIX
ecutioner delighted his audience as
he did when he appeared here about
forty years ago in the same produc-
ton. Alban who sang "Nanki-Poo'
had a tenor voice Of pleasing quail
ity and Miss Andrews as Katisha dis
played rich and beautiful mezzo-
soprano. The costuming and effects
were unique and beautiful and the
production was the best brought here
this season.
The company plans to give car
men" here later in the season.
Sue to Recover 500
J. B. Ehrsam and Sons Manufac-
turing Co. of Enterprise has filed suit
against Jacob Ullam, for the collec-
ton of 800, the amount the plain
lifts claim he owes them on some ma
chinery purchased from them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-02
An Appeal
To the Republicans of the Country and
All Those Who Aided Them:

The Republican success the 1920 election has been
mensurate with the quality of our candidates and the
righteousness of our cause
This success is the partnership accomplishment OF all Re-
mere and Of Of az
To ali Of these we now appeal because mutual
responsibility of all who will share alike in the
F. sequent mutual benefit Of good government.
The plan Of limiting campaign contributions to $1,000.
adopted by your national organization has left your
1t has been most advanced step placing business of
politics the highest plane, and has brought inter-
est the part of who never before have been
penses provided for in budget with the strictest
economy would exceed the contributions, put we were
essential to complete success or to change the method
of raising money; We were then sure and we are now
that every Republican desires that the expenses OF
the campaign be distributed in this manner.
Your campaign this year cost no more than that
of 1916, when dollar went nearly twice as Tar as 1t
Four the bulk Of the campaign fund came from
750 contributors, while this the approximately
100000 contributed to date for the presidential
election has come from $4,000 svers
The victory won the raising of the dec would be easy
indeed if your committee were willing to abandon the
policy Of keeping down the average Of contribution
This we are determined not to do. was fight OF
burden S'i from the minds d million. and points me
additional help from all which is merted both BY the
successful conclusion Of the effort and by the consequent
Let y. now have help from every American who grateful
Ter the victory ana all tnat means 70 the
might well be in the Of Thanksgiving onerlng
the return to certainly safe. sane, consttutona
progressive government.
Let BY general and giving put the sea- Q.
prevail upsn the policy Of putting national aomMstra
ton In power free from possible embarrassment o.
special Obligation to any man, men or group OF men,
Let us make the contribution whether large or small
and whether not we have heretofore gwen, COM
mensurate with our and appreciation always
within the maximum limit heretofore fixed
Let IN get our OF urdier
srIcure upon the roll Of those who have helped make
possible campsign Of which, In methods and. result
Ranu hlirQ nd
Most earnestly urge that this aid be given quickly that
your committee be enabled to discharge the pars
obligations and turn to further constructive work IN be-
half of party and country.
a. : REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE, * 60
VIII H. Hays Chairman
CkseIssk b. teysks n Fred " Dkksms
Tfesssra or G.. Rkslss w.. Ess1S 1fess
nra.s siss 3 De ~ Hs6
~ Street. Nee Ysrf Co NJ T.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-02
OPENED OIL TANK VALVES
Storage Tanks Almost Empty and
Oil Covering the Ground

The authorities are looking for the
parties who broke into the yards
where the oil storage tanks are To-
Gated west of the Santa Fe depot,
last night. nnscrewed the valves and
let the oil and gasoline empty itself
on the ground. County authorities
say theft probably was not the mo-
tive as all the banks were opened and
one tank would have yielded all the
gasoline or oil anyone could carry off.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-02
CLEANED UP A FORTUNE
Clyde Frix Has Little Fund Of Near
~ Half Million

Another example Of how a west
erner can show the east few things
in finance Is evidenced by the success
Of Clyde N. Friz, formerly Of this
city and graduate Of the Abilene
high school. He became an archi-
tect and after some experience in
Texas went to Baltimore where he
bought land In the suburbs and erect
ed two handsome apartment houses,
to the surprise Of tibet slow going
Marylanders at his venture. Last
week he sold his holdings for $4S5,-
900 and will not have to worry about
his future. He is now engaged as
architect Of $1,5OO.OOO Standard
Oil office building in that city and
has plans under way for a two NIL
lion dollar Masonic tempe of which
he is the designer Mrs. Fritz is a
sister of Mrs. III. r. Ackers and re-
Gently returned to Baltimore after a
visit here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-02
PLENTY OF SCENARIOS NOW
Temple University to Offer Course In
PhOtOplay Writing

Philadelphia, Nov. 30.-AnnOunce-
ment was made here last night that
photo play study and scenario writing
as a university course will be inaug-
urated at Temple university with the
beginning Of the year. The new
course, which was made possible, the
announcement stated, through the
CO. operation of the Stanley Company
Of America, will be named the
STANLEY v. >Mastbaum course In
phtoplay study and scenario writ
ing" in memory Of the late Stanley
v. Mastbaum, one Of the pioneer
moving picture men Of this city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-02
CAN LEAGUE
SETTLE ALL
new AFFAIRS?
Mandate Is Still Worry
ing Delegates to
Farley
ASSOCIATED Press)

Geneva, Nov. 3O.-Many delegates
to the assembly Of the League of
Nations regard the coming week as
the most critical period In the his
tory Of that organization. II the as
sembly proves capable OF agreeing
without dissension on the difficult
problems placed before it the last
few days, 1t will, In the estimation
Of some leading members, have
passed its most dangerous point.
The council was engaged during
today's entire session with the ques-
ton for mandates. It Is probable
that a definite solution Of the ques-
ton relative to economic blockade
will not be reached at this session.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-02
Gun Club Shoot

The Gun club had a lively shoot al
the fair grounds Thanksgiving after.
noon. About 90 attended and scores
were good considering the dark back.
ground. Scores: Mclaughlin IS, B
Mead 10, Wise 10 out Of %; Fini
90. Emig q, Long 80, Burkholdel
30. out Of so; Carney IS, Hoover
so. G. Meade 80, DR.. Dieter SO out
of 100.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-02
HAVE UNION TRADE SCHOOLS
Educational Institutions Established
BY A. F. Of L.
.fAaa0rlatAd Preaal

Chicago, Nov. 30.--Organized Ia
boris interest In educational facilities
Of its own. illustrated by the author
ization Of committee by the Amer
lean Federation Of Labor to study the
possibilities Of central labor univer-
sity, Is evidenced in the formation OF
"trade union colleges" in number
Of the large cities Of the country and
elsewhere in other educational enter
prise, according to Charles Il. still
man. president Of the American Fed
Grafton Of Teachers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-02
UNAWARE OF REAL DRAMA


While Hundreds Watched Stage,
Manager Averts = Disaster
st. Louis, Nov. 3O.-With sudden
death lowering above their heads,
hundreds Of persons in the audience
at the Grand theatre last night
watched the actors take their cues,
while behind them-in the Office Of
the manager drama Of real life
was being staged.
With a small bottle of nitro gly-.
GERM poised in his hand, one Of two
bandits threatened to throw 1t from
the second floor balcony into the
"pit" unless Elmer II. Fretz, mana
ger of the theatre, opened the Office
safe in which were the nights re-
ceipts. Fretz compiled with their
wishes and the two bandits escaped
with between $4,000 and $4,000,
mingling with crowds Of people as
they made their getaway.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-02
CARELESSNESS TO BLAME
Smokers Caused Nine Fires in Kan
sas Last Month

Carelessness Of smokers caused
nine fires in the month Of October
with loss Of $4,000, according to a
report issued today by Il. T. Hussey.
state fire marshal. Sparks from com
bustion caused forty-flve fires and
entailed the largest loss from any
one cause. $38. $40. Lightning was a
close second with eighteen fires and
loss Of $33,625. Fourteen fires
from gasoline and kerosene-an un-
usually large number-were reported.
The loss from this cause was $16,O45.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-02
MONEY FOR LIVESTOCK MEN
Livestock Finance Cooperation Ha
n Million For Loans

Chicago. Nov. 30.-The Livestock
Finance Corporation yesterday COM
pleted its organization and e ready
to begin fits work Of assisting the
livestock Industry ,4it was ann0qnced
after q meeting Of officiais Of the or
ganixrtions and others interested in
the livestock industry.
The corporation was launched with
pool Of % million dollars, contrib
uted by New York, Chicago and Bos-
ton bankers at its disposal to be used
In making loans.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-02
SANITARY SEAL ON FOOD PACK
(Asaociated Pressl

Chicago, Nov. 30.-A new sanitary
inspection seal, attesting to clean
and healthful conditions in packing,
will appear on more than 100000
600 cans, bottles and Jars Of the 1920
food pack, the output Of 600 food
packers all over the country, accord
ing to announcement made by the
educational committee Of the Nation
al Gamers Association. This seal
will be placed on containers reaching
the market January 1, 1921.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-02
FOUND CACHE
OF MAIL LOOT
WITH RICHES
Collins Shows $23, 800
Hidden When He
Robbed Train
fAssociated PressD

Omaha, Nov. 3O.-Postal Inspec-
tor w. M. Cobble Of Omaha announc.
ed that Keith Collins. returned from
Oklahoma to Council Bluffs last night
In connection with the mail car rob-
berry November IS led the federal Of
ficers to a cache In Council Bluffs,
where $23,800 of loot taken from
the train WAS recovered.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-02
PROCLAIMS MISSOURI DRY


Jefferson City, Nov. 30.-Gov-
ernor Gardner yesterday issued pro-
clamation announcing that the prohi-
bition enforcement now is in full force
and effective. This act was passed
by the last legislature, but subse-
quently referred to a vote Of the peo-
pie under the referendum. The gov
ernor's proclamation contains a full
copy Of the law and says that under
the referendum vote Of the state, as
certified to him by the secretary of
state yesterday, 4S1,Ss0 votes were
cast In favor Of the law and 42O,5S0
against 1t. A majority having voted
to adopt the law, the proclamation
declared It to "be valid and binding
to all intents of purpose"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-02
WHO WILL RULE HUNdARY9


Budapest, Nov. 30.--The question.
who will eventually occupy the
throne Of Hungary, has been con-
slant source of unrest and trouble.
threatening q sudden upheaval Of the
recently attained peace and order.
The pro- Hapsburgs declare that
the former Emperor Charles is the
real king Of Hungary and that no one
else can legally aspire to the throne
until he Indicates. The Independent
Magyars, including large masses OF
the rural population, declare they
will never surrender their recently
won independence.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-02
RECRUITING SHOWS INCREASE
Second Division ut Camp Trayis Most
pOoular

Washington, Nov. 30.-Army en-
iistments between November 10 and
20 were greater than for any similar
period since the armistice. In an
nouncing the fgures--s,300 men for
all branches Of the service-the war
department said yesterday that 2,801
Of the enlistments were specifically
for the Second division now station
ed at Camp TRAY Wis, San Antonio, Tex.
for which d drive Of 5000 men In
thirty days had been inaugurated.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-02
FARM AND HOME WEEK
Experts Are Scheduled For K. S. A
G. Program

Farm and Home Week will be held
at the Kansas State Agricultural col
lege, February 7-12, 1921. Among
features Of the weeks program. will
be the annual meeting Of six Kan
sas ssociations--the Crop Improve
ment, State Dairy, Duroc Jersey
Breeders, Horse Breeders, Shorthorn
Breeders and Sheep Breeders.
Special short courses will be given
In horticulture, potato growing, en-
tomology, rural organization. home
economics, rural engineering, cream
station operating and bee keeping
Farmers attending the meetings will
be given an opportunity to hear
these subjects discussed by experts
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-02
ACCEPTED LIFE IMPRISONMENT
Confessed Murderer Says Prisons
Where He BevongY

Kansas City, Nov. 30.-Charles l..
Simpson was sentenced to life impris-
onment late yesterday by Judge II. p.
Porterfeld in criminal court here.
Simpson pleaded guilty to a charge
Of numbering Frank q. Archer, mo-
torcycle patrolman, the night Of Oct
ober IA, last.
That's where I belong" was
Simpsons only comment on the YER
dict.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-02
FROM MANY WALKS OF LIFE
But Greatest Number of Students
Are From the Farm

Five hundred and twenty-six of
3.4OO men and women students at
Kansas University come from farm
homes, according to figures just an
nounced by George Fl. Foster. regis
trar. OF the remaining students.
313 are sons and daughters of
widows, while the parents Of 100 are
merchants, of ia retired, 104 doc
totrts, and on down the line includ-
ing railroad men, teachers and stock
men. Thirty occupations are repre-
scented.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-02
FIVE YEARS FOR PoNzI
Get Rich Quick Promoter Goes u
Penitentiary

(AseOciateo PreseD
Boston, Nov. 30.-Charles POnzi,
promoter Of get rich quick scheme
In which thousands of persons invest
ed millions Of dollars before 1t col
lapsed last August, pleaded guilty to
using. ./ae mails in scheme to de-
fraud in federal court today. Ponzi
was sentenced to FIVE years in the
non
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-02

Recent Voting Showed Result Of Pro-
hibition Campaign.
(Associatsa PTessl
Edinburgh, Nov. 30.-Scotland has
at least Ave dry spots: Kilsyth, San
quhar, Kirkintilloch, Auchterarder
and Rutherglen, as the result Of the
"local veto" liquor poll taken this
month under the Temperance Act.
Two towns, Newport and Lang
holm, voted for a limitation in the sa-
loon traffic and the 81 other Scottish
localities voted for "no change"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-02

Trade with your home merchants
build up Abilene, the town that Is
your home.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-12-02

The Reflector is always glad to
have news telephoned to the Office
phone 95.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-06-07
ELROY SISTERS HIT OF
BILL AT PALACE HIP

"Sunburst Of Fashion and Frolic. ="
This la the very modest billing Of the
Elroy sisters. two clever little Seattle
players u'lora and babe" MeilinRj
who fairly stopped" the show at the
Palace Hip Sunday evening. Flora.
who is a very pretty brunei. and her
little goidenha sister. put over as
nifty sister act as one could wit
ness. Their material runs from ning
ing and dancing 10 steel guitar play.
Ing. and the younger sister displays
good bit Of comedy ability.
The rest OF the bill Is good Lee
Nash. a young chap with an abund.
anee Of personality. sings. tells some
funny stories and dlvulges many "in.
side facts" regarding other players
on the bill. Walters Wanted is "A
comedy sketch produced by Francis.
Clark and Brown. Evans and Brown
dance and offer some comedy chatter.
"Frolics Of Youth" IL an entertaining
musical comedy art
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-06-07
Married Woman
Attacks Backs" .Story

Dear Miss Grey Just a few lines
In answer to "Baeh's" letter Of the
LIST inst
Perhaps you do not sec women In
the light our husbands sec US In. Mr..
Bach, For myself. II seems marriage
is one sacred vow. and we should re
gard IL as such. and stay out Of the
divorce courts. For what God has
Joined together. let no man Tor law
put asundcr,"
OF course. I understand they say
We cant get along. or We are not
mated" but why not give that some
thought before marriage vows are
takcn7
arm happy married woman. and
do you think. for one moment.
would let a mere woman or nan's
thoughts turn me against my own
ser. or the opposite7
My husband is not perfect. any
more than am 1: but try eonsci-
entiously to overlook his nhortcom
ings as much as possible. and to seek
out his good qualities.
MIR. Bachelor" you. I'm sure
would appreciate a good. true wife
and the sort OF home she could make
for you II you were willing TO do
your share. and until you have at
least made the great venture IN mat.
rimony. I do not feel you are n corn.
petent person to pass judgment up
on the sacrcduess Of marriage. for
thank God. there are still some mar.
ried couples left In the world who
really consider this state as sacred
ONE WIFE OUT or A
HUNDRED.