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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-01-13
DENoUNcE CLOSED UNION SHOP
Illinois Manufacturers Hear Out.
line Of Employment Plan
fhaaociataH pras.N


Chicago, ILL.,, Jan. 12.--An outline
Of the American Plan Of Employ
ment" which, he asserted provides
for an open shop, was made yester-
day by Andrew J. Allen, Of Indian
apolis, In an address before the I'LL
nois Manufacturers association con-
vention here.
"The chief principle Of the Amer
lean Plan of Employment" said Mr..
Allen, 'is the open shop. My re-
marks are not an indictment of trade
union principles or union labor as
such. when 1t is properly conducted
with due regard for the rights Of the
rest Of society. I do however, mean
to indict the closed union shop as an
anti i-American, unAmerican and H.
legal institution"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-01-13
new OFFICERS
TAKE STATES
WORK IN HAND
Governor Started on I'd
Term at Noon
Few Changes
(Associated Press)

Il
"official family gathered in tn
house Of representatives hall or tn
state house at noon today and tool
the oath Of Office which starts tnt
"ship of state" on another two-yeaI
journey.
All state officials except two are
continuing the positions they have
been filling for the last two years
having been reelected last November
p. The two excepted are not new
comers to the state house. They are
Norton A. Turner, state auditor, and
Il. Tom Thompson, state treasurer,
each Of whom has been serving for
the last four years as assistants to
the officials they succeed-Fred
Knapp and Walter L. Payne. Poll
tically, the official family is har-
monious, being Republican without
an exception.
The oath of Office was admins
tered to each official by Justice r.
A. Burch of the supreme court, while
Chief Justice w. A. Johnston, who
starts today his thirty sixth year on
the supreme bench, was chairman.
Adjt. Gen. Charles I. Martin has
had charge Of the inaugural prepara-
tions.
The inaugural address by Gov. H.
J. Allen was the only set speech on
the program. The ceremony was
said to have been designed as the
most impressive ever rendered at
state inaugural and included as spec
ial features the firing Of the "gov-
ernor's salute" by fourteen guns on
the state house lawn manned by the
Kansas National Guard. A recep-
tion followed the inaugural, in the
capitol rotunda which was beauti-
fully decorated. Flags Of Kansas
units in the World War which were
prominently displayed included en-
blems Of the 18th and 353rd infan-
try regiments, the 130th Field Ar
tillery, Kansas Ammunition Train
land 10th Field Signal Battalion.
An orchestra furnished music for
the inaugural and the reception.
Tonight the formal inaugural re.
ception will be held at which the
state officers and members of the
legislature and their wives will re-
ceiye guests. Preparations have been
made for accommodating a large
crowd as the general public is invit-
ed. Also special invitations were
sent to officials, members Of the leg
islature, officers Of patriotic organi-
zations and their wives and promi-
nent citizens Throughout the state |
regardless Of party affiliations.
The list Of officers sworn in to-
lay follows:
Justice supreme court, position No.
f. Mason, Garden City.
Justice Of supreme court, position
70. 6-John Marshall, Topeka.
Justice Of supreme court, position
70. John 8. Dawson, Hill City.
Governor-Henry j. Allen, Wich-
ia.
Lieutenant governor-Dr. Charles
!. Huffman, Columbus.
Secretary Of state-L. J. Petit
ohm, Dodge City.
State auditor-Norton A. Turner, !
lussell. IL
State treasurer-E, Tom Thomp- !
on, Bel1aire. IL
Attorney general-Richard J.lv
[opkins, Garden City. a
Superintendent Of public instruc-
on-Lorraine q. Wooster. q
Superintendent Of insurance-Ii 4
rank L. Travis, lola. {
State prfnter-Imri Zumwalt, q
onner Springs. p
Topeka, Jan. 12.-In a message h
J the legislature, which he prefaced d
18th an apology for its length, Gov Il
nor Henry J. Allen today discussed e
great variety Of subjects from q
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-01-13
START Law
MAKING FOR
THE SESSION
Legislature Organized
Good Roads Are
Prominent

Topeka, Jan. 1.-THE 1921 legis-
ture met at noon today. Both houses
are overwhelmingly Republican,
There are only twelve Democrats In
the house and two in the senate.
Both houses selected their officers at
eaucuses held yesterday.
Good Roads lmportsutf
Early action by the legislature on
the good roads program, because,
1t promises solution Of the unem-
pioyment problem, will be urged by
the Kansas Good Roads Association.
The reports Of the state labor COM
missioner show the number Of men
out Of work has been increasing from
week to week and there is the posi-.
bilfty that the situation may become
acute. With state aid made immed-
lately available, thousands Of men
could be used on grading and prepar-
alton Of earth roads during the late
winter, although concrete highways
could not be laid during freezing
weather.
OF the entire cost Of q road at
least 20 per cent goes to the labor
ing men In wages. Labor receives
this money not only for the actual
construction Of the highways but
for preparation Of the materials such
as stone, asphalt, concrete, brick
and gravel. Road building projects
are now under construction in twen-
ty- Eight counties, according to
Wright, and others would rapidly
If state funds were avail.
able. Under the good roads amend
ment to the constitution the state Is
authorized to pay 25 per cent Of the
cost Of road construction. This Is
matched dollar for dollar by federal
aid, leaving so per cent to be raised
locally. The money for road con-
struction, according to the proposed
plan, wonld be obtained Ivy increas-
ing the automobile license fee, re-
placing the present fiat rate Of $5
with grauated scale based on the.
size of the car.
johnson Won II
The annual attempt to defeat
Dave Mulvane took place yesterday
when Sid Knapp of Concordia, sup.
ported by Mulvane's enemies, lost
the secretaryship of the senate by 20
to 1S in the Republican caucus.
Walter Johnson, supported by Mul.
vane's friends, was elected. The job
Is not so important, though 1t Is
pleasant and profitable place, but IL
was test Of strength In the senate
and the Mulvane forces won.
Chairman Motter sent letters Sat-
lrday to all the senators urging
hem to vote for Knapp but It did
lot win.
w. w. Harvey was elected Re-
candidate for speaker Of the
ouse Of representatives by acclama.
lon. Ezra Barrett, Sedgwick coun-
y, was elected speaker pro tenn over
'harles II. Mann Of Osborne county.
H. McIlheny, Manhattan, was
elected chief clerk Of the house.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-01-13
FORT WORTH STAR EXPANDS
Big Daily Moves Into New RsiiIlon
Doff~ BsiIdksg

(AssOciAted Pfess)
Fort Worth, Tex, Jan. 12.-Ths
Fort Worth Star Telegram, one Of
the largest afternoon daiifcs Of Tex
as. has new building. Il Is a mil
lion dollar plant, representati OF
the development that has bsen char
acteristic Of the leading southwest
ern newspapers In the last decade.
Louis J. Wortham, Of Fort Worth, is
president and controls the editorial
policy.
The building covers ground
area 100 by. 100 feet, five floors
above the ground and two below. II
is occupied entirely by the star
Telegram. The first floor and mes
sanine are given over to the business
advertising and circulation depart
ments, and conference. room, the
third floor to the editorial and en-
departments, and the fourth
to the composing and stereotyping
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-01-13
BANDITS IN
KANSAS. CITY
GET A HAUL
Took $28, 900 and Es-
capped in an
Auto

Kansas City, Jan. 1.-Two ban
dts siugged a messenger emerging
from the Produce Exchange bank
here today and seized satchel con-
tanning $4,000 cash and $4,000 in
checks. They escaped in an auto.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-01-13
ALLEN PRAISES LEGION

Topeka, Jan. 12.-The manner In
which the American Legion at Sa-
lima conducted Its fight against the
Nom Partisan League was commend
ed by. Governor Allen in an address
last night before the annual banquet
of the Kansas National Guard Asso-
ciati0n
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-01-13
TEXAS cATTLEMEN MEET
Livestock Business In Serious Condi.
ton Now

"a Paso, Tex, Jan. 12.-E Paso
is fined with cattlemen here to dis
cuss the serious plight Of their bus
iness at the twenty -4ourth annual
convention Of the American National
Livestock Association. The conven-
ton continues three days.
The "wage Of dehation," accord
ing to leaders, has swept livestock
prices below the cost OF production.
stockmen cannot get loans to con-
tinue their business, they say, and
This has caused liquidation Of much
livestock that should have been
kept for further hnishing or breed
ing"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-01-13

L. A. Kaufman, local weather
observer, reports 55 as the highest
temperature last week and 10 the
lowest. Five days were clear and
two partly cloudy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-01-13
1T IS ABOUT TIME
fAnmociaeaA Prannl

Washington, Jan. 12.-Reduction
of American forces Of occupation In
Germany from $4,000 to 5000 was
ordered by the war department.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-01-13
KANSAS CITY MARKET

Kansas City, Jan. 12.-Cattle re-
ceipts 5000, beef steers rstong to
25c higher, best $500, bulk $3.50
to $3.50, bulk cows and heifers $5
to $685..
Hogs
Receipts 1000, 35c to 40c high
er, top $9.4O, bulk Of sales 500 to
$685..
Wheat and Corn
Cash wheat, No. / hard $1.79 to
$1.S4. No. 2 $1.7S to $1.S3, No.
red So, No. 2 $1.98.' Mar. wheat
$1.76A. May $1.89; May corn
.70%, July .71h.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-01-13

Trade with your home merchants,
build up Abilene, the town that IA
your home.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-03-10
CHAMP CLARK PASSES
Chattanooga News.)

There is universal sorrow over the
passing of Champ Clark. He was per
haps not the greatest constructive
statesman of his generation, but none
was universally more liked personally
His geniality and fine spirit of com
radeship won all with whom he came
into contact. A democrat of democrats
Champ Clark's personal friendship
transcribed all partisan lines.
He had an adventurous career. Born
in Kentucky a decade before the out
break of. the civil war, he was too
young at the time of it's beginning to
do more than marvel at the marching
hosts that swirled back and forth near
his home. He went to school off and
on during those hard days of the six
ties, later going to Bethany college,
and the University of Kentucky; he
then decided that he wanted to be
lawyer, and at the Cincinnati Law
school took up studies in this direction.
But he turned from the bench to the
school-room, and for the next few
Years taught school. In this he early
made a success, and in 1874 was
president of Marshall college, in the
raw new state of West Virginia, being
the youngest college president in the
nation at that time.
Champ Clark tried his hand at other
occupations; the brief and modest
biography he wrote for the last con-
gressional directory listed some of
these as farm hand, country editor.
and clerk in a store. He also prac-
ticed law little. He was a most like
able man. and an excellent talker. It
followed as logically as the night the
day that he would eventually be drawn
into politics. In 1875, after he had
moved to Missouri, he started his long
political career of as years by becom-
ing prosecuting attorney for the small
towns of Bowling Green and Loui-
siana, Mo.
We can well imagine Champ Clark
in those days. his eyes filed with fire.
his voice righteous with indignation, or
suffused with the mirth Of a iovial
"Reminiscences (but more likely the for
mer as age had not mellowed him yeti.
making friends and enemies; but more
of the former, thinking out the local
problems, and unconsciously preparing
himself for the future. His rise was
not too rapid. The line went: Deputy
prosecuting attorney for the county.
presidential elector, prosecuting attor-
ney, presidential elector again, and
then member of the state legislature.
Finally, in 1898, he ran for congress
and won. His seat wasn't vet stable
though, and the next term he was alb
sent. Two years later, however, Champ
Clark came back, and from that time
until the day Of his death he was a
member of the house OF representa-
tiyes, rounding out % gears of con-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-03-10
PUBLIC UTILITIES.

In discussion of the needs of an
adequate public utilities act, the pres
ent railroad commission has made a
summary Of the reasons why its mem-
bers feel that the time has come when
Florida should enact comprehensive
utilities law. The reasons set forth by
the railroad commission seem to us to
be founded on wise judgment and we
herewith reproduce, with commenda-
ton, the document:
I'm view of the rapid growth in the
population of the state, and the in
creased number of communities and
persons being served by public utili-
ties Of one kind or another. it is i'm
portant at this time i'm the public inter
est for the legislature to enact a pub
lie utilities law, under which there NAV
be comprehensive regulation of utfli-
ties serving the public.
In passing, it may be well to briefly
recite what regulatory laws have here
tofore been passed by the legislature
OF Florida dealing with the subject of
control OF public utilities. In 1887 the
legislature created a railroad commits
sion, with very limited powers which
was abolished in 1891.
In, 1887 the legislature passed an
act establishing the railroad com
mission, with enlarged powers and du-
ties, which has continued to function
under that act and acts amenda tory
thereof and supplemental thereto.
At first the commission was ONLY
authorized TO regulate railroad, steam
boat and express companies. Later. by
separate act, telegraph and telephone
companies were placed under the iuris-
dicuon OF the railroad commission. BY
a decision of the supreme court of
Florida in March. 1920. street railway
companies We're held to be under the
Jurisdiction of the commission.
The, commissioners have-prepared
a DIN and recommend to legislature
the passage of same, which changes
the name Of the. railroad commission
to The public Utilities commission. :"
that preserves all of the powers here
tofore exercised over railroad, steam
boat, express, telephone and telegraph
companies, and brings under the iuris
dictton OF the commission other utilities
serving the public, viz: Street railway.
gas, light, water. power and transmits
sion companies Nearly all of the states
OF the United States have extended
the powers of their state administra
tive commissions to the regulation of
all public utilities and, in the judg-
ment of the Florida railroad commits
sioners. the same policy should be fol-
lowed In Florida.
Florida has grown very rapidly in
the last ten years. and 1t is shown by
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-03-10

the census of 1920 that the urban pop
.ulation of the state has grown more
rapidly than in most of the states and
every indication of a more rapid
growth in the near future. Therefore,
the sooner a public utilities law is
made operative the less difficulty there
will be in inaugurating the work of
regulation.
The commissioners recommend rails
ing the necessary revenue to meet the
expense of this department of the gov
eminent by.a small tax on gross OPP
Grating revenues of all of the utilities
coming under the jurisdiction of the
commission, rather than by direct ap
preparation from general revenue. This
plan relieves to a considerable extent
the rural tax payer, who is not inter
ested, as a rule, in the regulation Of
street railway, gas, light and water
companiese
THE commissioners not only rec
ommend the passage of such legisla-
ton, but earnestly express the hope
that the legislature of 1921 will pass
such an act"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-03-10

America for over twenty years. l guess
| he has, too, for people who know say
| that his securities are all South Amer
lean, and that he has grasp of finan-
cial and political affairs down there
unequalled by any one.
There is something queer about
him. He acts as if the regular melo-
drama secret sorrow or crime were
preying upon him; always has that air
of romantic melancholy, as If ne were
waiting for the third act climax"
why! have you known him be-
fore?" 1 asked, for I was sure l had
seen one of Dicky's friends introduce
Mr.. Gordon to him the evening before.
Il never happened to meet him be-
fore, but I've seen him off and on for
a number of years. He's quite a figure
on Broadway, always haunting the
cafes and sitting alone at a table hour
after hour, watching, always watch
ing"
Dicky had drawn a word picture
with the brush of an artist. L could
see as clearly as if he sat before. me
the solitary, mournful, watching fig
ure.
1t thrilled me, saddened me, and
then with a Hghtning-like flash of
certainty it came to me, the convic-
ton that 1t was 1 for whom the mys-
terious stranger had kept so long
vigil. tried to tell myself that the
idea was absurd, preposterous. that
was mad to read such a meaning of
the mans interest in me, but 1 could
not shake off the conviction.
I do not know whether Dioky,
watching me closely, read my wild
imaginings correctly. or whether he
was simply talking at random, but his
next remark startled me.
Looks as if you might be the OBJ
ject of his long quest" he said. AT
any rate, he acted last night as if a
load had been lifted from his Shout
ders."
and l almost choked over the effort.
"Smothered In Crimson"
what nonsense, Dicky," / managed
to say at last. "As you tell me, some
times, your imagination must be
working overtime"
Dicky laughed, and l fancied that
there was note of relief in the laugh
ter.
Shouldn't wonder" he assented.
well, there is no use spelling this
trip with speculations concerning any
body, no matter now romantic. Wen
just talk about ourselves and enjoy the
view"
And, indeed, the beauty of the seem
cry through which we were passing
was enough to demand the sole atten-
ton of any one. 1 had never seen the
panorama of the Hudson more wonder
full as the smooth progress of the boat
unrolled it kaleidoscopically before US.
Fleeked, nay, srnothered in crimson
and gold, the DARK purpIe heights Of
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-03-10
ADVENTURES OF
THE TWINS
BY OLIVE ROBERTS BARTON

What is it, my dears?" asked the
Fairy Queen as Nancy and Nick stood
beside her.
I'VE hear that the circus animals
have escaped" answered Nick, impor-
family. May we go get 'em?"
Good gracious!" exclaimed the Fairy
Queen. you speak as though you were
going to the store for a dozen Of eggs.
Do you know what you are asking?'
YES" it was Nancy's turn. to an
swer eagerly. 1--WE wish to go after
the elephant and rhinoceros. and gil
raffe and bring them back"
I'm your pocket, 1 suppose" smiled
the Fairy Queen.
mo, indeed" cried the twins. Cant
they waikiki"
The Fairy Queen sighed. Eyes, in
deed, and swim, and fly, and what
not? How else could they have got
across the ocean thousands of miles
away. The giraffe must have dread
full cramp in his neck trying to hold
his chin up out Of the water. He's so
tall he can easily walk across. But if
a storm came up, Pm sure that"
The Magical Mushroom interrupted
81 gave the children the Magical Green
that no doubt you would send guide
to help them. cannot go, but 1 shall
give them a piece of my hat, which
will help them to understand any kind
of creature-talk."
Every good,"% approved the Fairy
Queen. Eyes, children, you may go, as
you have been such good helpers
everywhere have sent you. Let me
see! Suppose 1 send Flppety-Flap
with you. He can tell the circus ami
mails from the others, and may be use
full on account of his feet. He's the
best travelling fairy I've got, as he
can go so far in one step. Mr.. Flip
petty. come here, please" she called.
Flippety- Flap appeared at once, or
rather two enormous feet appeared at
once, with a tiny fairyman on top of
them.
''Howdy, everybody" he said, pleas
antly.
ITO Be Continued.)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-03-10
CONSERVATION OF RESOURCES.

Speaking at the chamber of COM
merce rooms few nights ago, John II.
Wallace, Jr., for 90 years and more
commissioner of conservation for Ala
bama, urged the necessity of conserva-
tion of the states natural resources.
He referred TO the shooting of birds
during the nesting season, of catching
fish during the spawning season and
the killing of greater amount of game
than could be used by the hunter.
Mr.. Wallace's discourse on the needs
of conserving the fish and game re-
sources OF the state was adequately
rounded out by a demand for the con-
seryation of the birds which feast on
insect pests, and for conservation of
the forests, and therefore of the
streams.
The time has concluded, Florida
is late-when active steps must be
taken if the state is to guard it's re-
sources and be able to handle them on
to posterity better because of having
been used wisely, but in as bountiful
measure as they came to the present
generation.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-03-10
PRESS COMMENT
Using the Telephone in Big

1t may have escaped the notice OF
many persons that President-elect
Harding used the telephone at st. Au-
gustine in comforting with DENLY at
Detroit and Hoover at New York as
to their appointment to the cabinet.
By no other method would it have been
possible to have gotten In as close
contact with these men in so short a
time. BY means of telephone Harding
was able to quickly ascertain the
pleasure of DENLY and Hoover in the
matter and to- obtain from them ex-
pressions, which, if they had been
written, might have been far from as
satisfactory as in a conversation.
There are many old-fashioned per-
sons who yet decline to carry on a
conversation by telephone. One of
the most difficult things reporters
have to do is to get men to talk by
telephone. Many insist that they must
see te reporter in person. It is the
same in countless business transac-
lions. Men will insist on using the
mails or seeing the other parties,
thereby losing considerable time and
accomplishing no more than if the
wire had been used.
The telephone is a practical utility
and can be used to great advantage
by thousands who cling to old meth
DDS. 1t is more satisfactory than the
telegraph and a greater time-saver
than travelling.
President Wilson has made good use
Of the telephone, having frequently
conferred with senators and represen-
tatives on most important matters
over the wire. Most of the public men
in Washington do not hesitate to talk
about public affairs by telephone. The
newspaper men of Washington have
no difficulty in getting interviews by
telephone with cabinet officers and
others by calling them up at their
homes.
In New York the telephone has
practically supplanted personal calls in
business affairs. Many of the con-
Germs there, since the raise in railroad
fares, have dismissed travelling sales
men and regularly call up customers
as far distant as a thousand miles.
The universal use of the telephone
in business and public matters will be
a great saving to all concerned. Those
who are clinging to the idea that the
telephone is only for social use are
losing opportunities to gain time for
themselves and to save money.-Mi-
ami Herald.