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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-12

Girls Of Native Tribe Of Portuguese
West Africa Enjoy Their Last
Hours Of Freedom.

The marriage market Is recog-
nized institution among the KOnyama
people Of southwestern Africa. They
belong to the Bantu race, and the
Ovambo tribe. inhabiting little
known district Of South Angola. Por-
tuguese West Africa.
The marriage festivities, called
Efundura. are divided into three
stages. the first taking place In SOW
ing time. and the last two during the
autumn harvest season. The marriage
able girls dance before the whole tribe.
and the men select their mates. but
wait until the third stage before nam
Ing them. After the second stage. In
which the dancing by the girls has
continued for two days and nights,
the prospective bride has a dried palm,
leaf tied around her wrist by her pro-
spective husband. He then hoists her
on his shoulder. and carries her away
about 20 yards. He puts her down.
and female attendants give her two.
sticks with which to whip the man as
he runs away. After this incident the
brides all return to their kraals, COW
er themselves with white ashes, and
go all over the country. During this
trip they do pretty much as they like.
They sing and dance and extort gifts
from any men who have courted them.
They also pounce on any man who as
sails them, and unite in beating him
with clubs
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-12
Gasoline Responsibility.

Gigmanic society on the edge of the
Sahara supports magnificent garage.
In towns, sprung up many hundred
miles apart, In the wilderness of Brit
tsh Columbia, isolated except for the
two steel rails Of the transcontiDentaF
railroad, the well-to-do import auto
mobiles for driving up and down the
half-dozen miles which comprise Main
street. Motoring is evidently an event
OF importance, even when complete
circuit Of all the available roadway
takes less than half hour. Then
there Is always the pleasure and sat
isfaction to be found in repetition. In
deed, enthusiasm for motoring in sew
eral Of these towns has led to the
formation of automobile clubs, thriv-
ing organizations which differ little
from their prototypes in other places
except In showing shade more In
terest In varnish, let us say, and q
shade less In gasoline. -
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-12
A RIAcK RECORD

The United states has a blot on its
civilization in the history Of Its con-
troll of Haiti. Under Mr.. Wilson's
officials It seems to have inflicted
great wrong on peaceful, ignorant
people. A memorial from the lead
ers of the island tell OF brutalities
that recall SPANS rule Of Cuba.
1.-THE CHASTITY mortality In the pris-
ons," says the memorial, together
with confirmation by survivors, re
veals a record Of atrocities, OF brutal
ity, and of cruelty, which defies de-
scription. 1t is n record for which
Il would be difficult to find paral-
lel."
The memorial concludes by stating
that during the five years of Ameri-
can occupation Haiti has passed
through such sacrifices, tortures. de-
struction, humiliations and misery as
have never before been known In the
course Of it's unhappy history"
For a country that stands for the
highest level in government this is
serious charge and II true 1t Is dis
grace to the United States.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-12
HOW BLAINE SAVED GARFIELD
Time Preserved the President
From Assassin's Blow.

Due to the seemingly small detail
that he was admitted promptly to the
home Of Secretary Blaine when call
ing the evening preceding the Presi-
dents assassination, James A. Gar
field probably owes his lease Of life
for II hours longer.
On the evening of July 2, 1881, the
President, as he approached the
Blaine home, was espied by the secre-
lary, who was seated at a window.
Blaine hurried to the door and had
it opened when Garfield arrived at
the threshold. In the light of evil
dence brought out at the trial. Gui-
teau was logging the Presidents foot
steps that evening and intended to
fire when he waited for the Blaine
door to be opened.
Blaine walked home with the Pres
ident, and the assassin, again lying in
wait, could not bring himself to fire in
the dual presence. Before the two
parted it was arranged that Blaine
should accompany the President next
morning to the railway station. The
President intended to leave for Will
lams college to attend an anniversary
celebration.
Soon after the arrival of the presi-
Dental party at the waiting room of
the old Sixth street station of the
Pennsylvania railroad, Sixth and
streets, Guiteau fired the shot that
caused Garfields death.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-12
POPULATION CHANGES

The changes in population arc moi
great in an agricultural county Ike
Dickinson. In 1888 the county had
23.365 population. There was only
Il village at Harrington with 404. To
day the county has 10000 and Her
ington has grown to 1900. In other
words, there are less persons In the
county outside of Herington than 81
wears ago. In that year Abilene had
5.O25 population; this year it has
1877. To be sure it declined from
1888 until it was down to $500 ana
then slowly climbed last year TO D.
OPT, almost exactly the figure OF
1888. There is no reason Tor great
population increase ia a rural coun-
ty. Farms increase in size rath-
or than in numbers. Kansas mas
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-12
IMMIGRATION AFFECTS ALL

It is hard for people who live re-
mote from the ports OF entry aho
away from the big centers OF popu'
lation to realize how deeply they are
concerned in the problem OF lmmi-
grafton, and how necessary 1t Is for
them to make the weight Of their
interest felt by the governmental
powers dealing with the question.
Whether any check were put upon
immigration or not, there undOubt-
edly would have to be new poicy
of distribution. This means that In
stead of settling In the big cities,
the immigrants would be directed to
any part Of the country where their
labor was needed and they seemed
most likely to be assimilated.
II good class OF immigrants
were distributed thus, 1t would be
healthy and beneficial process, like
skin grating. If immigrants are ad-
mitted and scattered Mt random
throughout the nation who are dis
eased in body and mind, carriers OF
bodily and social disorders, their pro-
gress may be likened to the spread
of a lOathsOme eruptive disease.
First the trouble will break out In
one spot, and then in another, until
the whole national body
Is infected.
This being the case, no commun-
ity can afford to remain Indifferent
to the immigrant problem, either as
TO its solution In Washington or In
being prepared to meet 1t at once.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-12

Here, says the National City Banl
bulletin, is what happens to the cot
ton raiser: His product Is shipped
from the farm over railroad whOs'
charges are so per cent more thar
before the war 1t Is made up int,
fabric in a mill whose employees pro
baby receive 100 per cent higher
wages than before the war, despite
recent reductions. Coal consumed
In transportation and manufacture
costs twice as much as before the
war, because wages and mining cY-
pensts generally have increased 100
per cent. Finally with various other
expenses and profits added, with Il
like percentage OF imitation, the cot
ton garment comes back over the
railroad. and is offered for sale to
the cotton grower. and the farming
community generally, for consump-
ton. The other farmers are In the
same situation as to income as the
cotton grower: rs to any wonder
that the market for cotton goods has
fallen off?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-12
DAKOTA'S OBJECT LESSON

The troubles Of North Dakota a.
result of Non Partisan League rule
and it's scheme Of socializing indus
try, are being well aired before the
public.
Every public official In that state
is trying to lay the blame onto MS
neighbor but that doesn't remedy
matters.
The cold facts are that radlcal
political leaders have made failure
of state management in North Dako-
ia just as they previously did In the
management OF their own private
business.
The Nom Partisan League has sim
ply run the state into debt and LETT
the taxpayers to foot the bill, WINE
its leaders have sought new fields or
exploitation. which seem ever green.
Several states have been chosen as
good pasture and organizers are. at
work along the old line.
1t will remain to be seen II "one
is born every minute with the
North Dakota experience fresh in
mind
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-12
Snakes Mesmerie Power.

l had an experience with the mes
meric power of a RATHER in southern
California which may interest hunt
ers. was out shooting California
quail with a favorite dog Of mine, an
Irish red setter, I missed the dog
when walking up hill and whistled
for him. Thinking he must have got
point, l walked back and looked
down into the valley. where I saw
him setting about 800 yards OIL. L
thought 1t was very odd. for there was
no covert there, and 1t puzzled me-,
as knew there, could be no birds
there. So I walked up to the dog
When I got about fifty yards on
then ran In, watching him. and when
about fifteen yards off saw a big
rattlesnake also swaying his head. I
yelled at the dog, who then stepped
back, and 1 shot the RATHER. blowing
him off the ground.-Letter In Inc
Field.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-12


II, 900 less farms than in 1910 and
despite growth OF cities like Wich-
tia, Kansas City, Topeka, Hutchin-
son and Salina, II increased in popu-
lation only about 10000 in the ten
years, the normal growth Of one city.
Kansas sends too much out and does
not develop its own resources. The
young folks leave the state for great
er opportunities, Just as they leave
Abilene for larger field. 1t may
be that another 33 years will see
larger population than now-but I'M
less some Industrial development
brings IT, that is II we still depend
solely on asxicultpre, 1t Is unlikely
except as d few; cities, add to their
numbers. "a 49,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-12
FEAR GHOST or BIG WOODS
Reported Appearance Of "stick o.
wash" Causes indians to Abandon
Hunting Grounds Precipitateiy.

The "Stick Siwash" has returned to
haunt the trapping grounds north OF
Fort st. James. Terror stalks the will
derness trails and panic grips the In
dams. II brave hears the crackle
Of twig in the woods he looks about
him in fear that this ghost Of the big
woods is logging his steps. A num-
Der Of Indians, II is said. have been
frightened on their trap lines.
Fort st. James 10 one Of the Oldest
posts in British Columbia owned by
the Hudson's Bay company. 1t was
founded In 1906 by Simon Fraser, the
pioneer explorer for whom the Fraser
river was named. Several hundred
Indians live about the fort and market
their furs there.
me ketchum fox In trap" said
Musk-a- no wah, who has abandoned his
trap line OH Manson creek. me hear
little noise. Look up. See Stick 81
wash. He heap big Indian. Got. war
paint on. He look mean. He say
nothing. Wave tomahawkS like he say,
You get out Me heap scared. Shake
like feaf. Me run back-to camp. Tell
squaw and papoOse. Pack up and
get out heap quick. by golly, you bet.
Stick Siwash bad medicine"
Other Indians have brought back
the same story from the Manson creek
region. The "Stlck Siwash" has long
figured In the traditions of British
Columbia tribes. The name means
ghost Of the big woods. stick" is
slang for forest and "Siwash" Is q
corruption Of the French word "Sau-
vage," and is applied to all the Indians
Of the Pacific coast. The superstitiOus
natives believe the appearance Of the
apparition presages misfortune to the
tribes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-12
rakinS Stack ~ Oneself.

The head is the big factor In the
measuring up Of business. Many a
fellow has learned routine that puts
him IN q class by himself when 1t
comes to doing things. But to meas
ure up In the fullest, sense one must
not only meet routine but forge ahead
and do that which is new. Here Is
where the head comes in. 1t helps a
fellow manage himself and put his
best into the job. When he can do
this he can manage others and get
them doing better than they have ever
done before. This self-mastery lie the
best asset in directing affairs that
require several hands. lnstinctively
they learn to respect the leader who
manages himself and they find It to
their interest to stand by him. The
head is the big thing in making team
work effective.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-12

manently or register as visitors.
customers are warned that re-
duction Of 20 per cent In wages VIII
be only 10 or 20 cents pair on
shoe prices" announces the dealers
ssociation. For heavens sake, what
Is the secret about shoe prices. when
leather dropped about rs per cent we
were told that labor kept prices up.
Now It seems that labor makes no
difference. What else Is In shoes
but labor and leather? 1t Is prohts
for the manufacturer? Certainly the
retailer is not getting 1t.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-12

ship," VIM. G. McAdoo declares. The
Esch. Cummins bill was character
lied by McAdoo as 1.-THE biggest piece
Of bunk" ever put over ON the Amer
lean people. 1t takes considerable
nerve for the man who is largely re-
sponsible for the present burdensome
TRANSPORTATION rates and working
conditions to calmly make such a
statement when the nation is just
recovering from political control OF
its TRANSPORTATION system.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-12

The 2S PERSONS who moved into
Abilene in 1919 and after March /
1920. moved out were the most ex-
nensive residents the town ever had
BY boosting the population over D.
600 they cost $1,000 extra in city
salaries and $3.50 for useless pri-
mary. We were glad to have them
but serve notice now that next time
thye should either settle down per.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-12

II you want to hear the debate be-
tween Townley and LANCER at Her
ington you can do it by being there
on Friday. You don't? Neither do
we. Probably debate on the Non
Partisan League is about as near
zero in entertainment as can be
evolved at this time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-12

The Salina Journal has with a
Sherlock Holmes brilliancy solved
the shoe price mystery. The manu-
facturers say neither the cost or
leather or the cost of labor have any
influence on the prices and the Jour
nal figures it out that it is the cost
of shoe strings. Until they come
down there Is no hope for dcfation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-12

Another plea for greater censor
ship of movies in Kansas has been
= started. We suspect that somebody
is after a job. Kansas folks already
see the most censored pictures on
earth and one more crack would
leave nothing but "scenes in the
Rocky mountains"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-12
OLD LANDMARKS TO 90

Washington, May 10.-More than
sixty obsolete forts and military
posts Of no further military value
have been recommended to congress
by Secretary. Weeks fer abandpn-
ment. Mary Of them ara Intimately
identified with the early history Of
the country.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-12

Stomach trouble often makes one
dependent. II hits where he lives.
saps his strength and energy and
makes him feel like kiving mp. Give
him a few, doses of Chambepsin's
Tablets to improve his diesdtiP1 and
invigorate his liver and bowels. and
In most cases recovery IL prompt and
effectual.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-12
pursuit Of Wisdom.

did you follow my argumentf' In
Quired the youthful debater.
"Oh, yes" replied Senator Sorghum.
II followed 1t good deal the same
as my dog out home follows rabbit.
He never catches up with II, but he
enjoys the sport"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-12

Manhattan is voting $4,000
bonds to put in a purifying plant
that its city water may be fit to
drink. Don't forget to offer up
thanks for Sand Springs water.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-12

II you miss the paper, phone to
the office, No. 95, between 8 q. m.
and p. m. Do it the first day after
the miss, please.
The Reflector IS always glad to
have news telephoned to the Office
phone e5.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-12
A Word Of Caution

When q ehild has whooping cough
never give any preparation contain
ing opium or codeine to allay the
cough, az when you do there Il much
more danger Of It resulting In pneu-
monia. Chamberla1nH Cough Remedy
can be depended 6poh. 1t contains no
opium or other narcotic.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-12

Dickinson county is not going to
have any county fair but the crop Of
chautauquas promises to be 100 per
cent of normal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-12

The .tandpatters are scoring so
heavily in the present administration
that the progrcSSivcS who have the
votes are alarmed. Mr.. Hard ing
has shown such decided preference
for the old line Republicans that
there are muttcrings that may be-
come dangcrous.-S Union. Now
what's the matter? Didn't Bill White
recently issue a manifesto to the eff
feet that the progressives do not
want any Offices? They have always
refused to seek office and why should
they banker for If now.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-12

'sToday's news today" is our plan
-yoa get the news Of the world IN
the Reflector by telegraph sixteen
hours ahead Of any paper distributed
here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-12
THURSDAY, MAY ~, 1921

Most experience is that If "bone
dry" means anything, 1t means that
the man who has the bones needn't
70 dry.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-12
A PROMPT Denial.

Pop-I heard something about you
today.
Billie-It's not true. pop. never
did such a thing In my life.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-12
lnnroxsmsnt on a Husband.

Improvement on Husoaho.
Mamma !"
"Yes, my child"
"what is alimonyF
"Alimony. my daughter, b some
thing which is considered by many
women as an Improvement on q hus-
band"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-12

The Reflector is always glad to
have news telephoned to the office
phone o5.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-12
Baby Mine.

BABY MIte.
Tess-Mr. Brown is mine Of infor-
nation.
Jess-Then he's yours.
Tess-But Mr.. Dough has lets Of
,nonev-he is a mine of gold.
Jess Then he's mine.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-12

That he should be buried 10 a wick.
er basket was the expressed wish of
0 Worthing tEngland) barrister.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-12

Clean old papers. Sc a bundle, at
this Office.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-06-28
YOUNG

People with bad backs and week kid neys are apt to feel old at sixty. Many old folks say Doan's Kidney Pills help them keep young. Here's q Convincing case:
 J. P. Howe, prop. of general store, 152 Water St.. Santa Cruz, Calf. says: 'I hanen't needed a kidney medicine for the past two years, as I have had no trouble since last us- ing Doan's Kidney Pills. It was overlifting that affected my kidneys. l had severe pain in the lower part of my back, but the main trouble was with my kidneys. They didn't act properly. The secretions burned and there was inflammation in my bladder. 1 had tried all known kid psy medicines, but they did me no good. Doan's Kidney Pills did the work for me. I have been entirely free from kidney and bladder trou- ble for the past two years" ((State- ment given February 19, 191O.
 On December f, 1919, MT. Howe said: "I never miss q chance to rec ommend Doan's Kidney Pills to any one hear speak of kidney trouble. I know from experience, there is nothing better for this trouble"
 Price COG, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy-get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that Mir. Howe had. Foster-Milburn Co.,, Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y.
 Subscribe for the Daily Alaskan
The daily Alaskan., 1921-06-28
Californians Seek
 Pleasure In North

A distinguished party of tourists from California arrived last night, after a return trip to Dawson, White horse, Carcross and Atlin.
 The party arrived on the first trip of the Princess Royal and will re- turn by the same ship on Thurs day.
 All of the party are enthusiastic over their travels in the north and speak in highest terms of their treat ment at every point. TranspOrta- ton companies as well as tie >peO- pie have done everything possible to make their trip q pleasant one.
 The personnel of the party fol- lows:
 MT. and Mrs. Lenk Of Los An geles, where Mir. Lcnk is president of the New Market Co.,; Count and Countess Lowenberger, of St. HeIe- na. but whose former hone was Switzerland: MT. and Mrs. j. Fisher of San Francisco, Miss Bessie Rat trey. q noted sculptor and artist Of Los Angeles, who is now on. her way to China: Miss Theo. M. Woodruff. R. N. superintendent of the famous Almuson Sanitarium at Alhambra, and last but not least the Peanut King of California, Ar. c. II. RhUl of Alhamhra. where he operates one of the largest peanut ranches in the world.
 The party are guests of the Put len House.
The daily Alaskan., 1921-06-28

supervision of that prince of enter taiuers. Frank Webster and there was not a moment but something was doing.
 During the supper Judge Stout was called upon and in neat and clever speech called Captain Harris to his feet and on behalf of the Haincs Masonic Club presented the Captain with q beautiful masonic ring. This was done as an appre- citation of the good work Captain Harris had done while in Alaska in furthering the Masonic Club in ac- Quiriug the site and the building for their home which is now about to be erected. Captain Harris replied in fitting words and expressed his ap- preciation of the gift and the good feeling which it denoted.
 After social session and general conversation which lasted until long after midnight the guests took their leave each one more than pleased with the evenings entertainment and voting the Eastern Star and the Ma sonic order ideal hosts and hos tesSCs.
 So mote it be.