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Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-07-28

Now they are, In round numbers,
| IS, 600. 100000. However. we have
passed the crest OF the wave, and our
annual expenditures can be mater
tally reduced. At the end OF the
[oCivil War the public debt was just
below $4,000, 900, 900, or about $68
per capita. At the close OF the late
European war our debt was $780,
900, ,OOO,OO0 or about $3.50 per cap
ita, and about TN per cent Of our
total wealth. BY reduction from our
total public debt the sums owing to
US by the allied governments, which
is approximately $10,O00.00O.000
our net debt at present Is about $14,-
900, 600, 900 or about $13S per capi-
ia, and about Az per cent Of our
total wealth-the lowest OF that OF
any principal country In the world.
Assessing the duty on the value
in America would have substantially
the same desirable result as the spec
ific duty. The rate charged against
all countries will be uniform and the
United States will not be required to
question foreign values or foreign
costs.
"In the Underwood Acts rates OF
duty wholly inadequate to protect
American industries were levied, and
vet the tariff law was unsatisfac-
tory from the viewpoint OF France,
and France would not consent to
grant America her minimum tariff
rates.
Under the new tariff bill the pres
ident could negotiate with France
and extend to France certain con-
cessions in exchange for concessions
by France. The American market
is the best market in the world, and
In exchange for granting advantages
in the American market America
| will receive liberal concessions by
foreign countries.
"Let me say to my Democratic
friends we have been kind to you.
You are children away from home
on a dark night. We will take care
of you in spite Of your efforts to the
contrary in this tariff law
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-07-28
Would Change the Name

The Hope Dispatch and the Enter
prise Push have for the last two
weeks been spatting each other
through their columns about a base
ball game that was held in Hope a
few weeks ago. The Enterprise
rooters say they received "d1rty
deal" and the Hope boosters say that
the Enterprise rooters raised so much
fuss that they could not tell If they
gave them a dirty deal or not.
Anyway, Hope had to raise $11.50,
which the gate receipts failed to
show, for the Enterprise team. The
teams should change their names
from Hope Red Sox to Hope Tigers
and Enterprise Giants to Enterprise
Wild Cats and then let them fight 1t
out,
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-07-28

For the last few days special no.
tice has been taken to the number
Of covered cars used by tourists. II
seems as though the tourists of late
have been through bad weather and
each has made regular home OF
their car.
One car carrying a Missouri license
tag was rigged up with stove and
beds. 1t was fixed with a cupboard
to let down which made a table. BY
folding up the beds seats were made
for the days travelling.
Another car was made in truck
form and had canvas cover just like
the old time prairie wagons. It was
arranged inside like gypsy wagon.
Another was built like a box car
house and had a door on the side. 1t
was equipped with a kitchenett and
the bedding was put on top.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-07-28
Garfield School Improved

Exetended Improvements are be-
ing made at the Garfield school but
will not be completed for about
three weeks.
Among the Improvements are a
new cement and stuccO porch, steel
ceilings, painting and plastering all
rooms, refinishing and putting In
new blackboards and painting out
side of building.
The work on the steps and new
decorations will make the school
very attractive when the term opens
this fall. -.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-07-28
LIKED THE BOYS BAND
Osborne Paper Is Complimentary t
Them

The following is an extract from
the story Of the roundup which ap-
peared in the Osborne Farmer:
The best feature of the entertain
ment was the Boys band from Abb
lene which furnished high class
music all three days and gave a fine
concert in the park each evening.
Lees band Of Kansas City, which
had been employed, blew up at the
last minute. The managers con-
tract with his players ended July 1,
and when he attempted to re-emplOy
them he found they could get more
money going out the chautauqua cir
cults, and so lost them. He. notified
the committee here Of his predica-
ment and they were fortunate enough
to be able to substitute the Abilene
band, which added much to the
pleasure Of the occasion.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-07-28
ALFALFA MAKES LIGHT CROP
Second Cutting May Average Three
Fourth Tons Per Acre

One of the lightest alfalfa crops
in years, 2,7O9,OOO tons, is indicated
by the July report Of the State Board
of Agriculture. The yield last year
was nearly three tons an acre while
this year it is not expected to exceed
two and one-half tons.
''The second cutting of alfalfa
now under way is late" says the re-
port, ''and will probably average
three fourths of ton to the acre.
WIN VIVA u uvn. first cutting Of six
tenths Of ton, a decrease of II pei
cent in the states alfalfa acreage,
and the probability of one less cut
ting than usual for the season, very
short crop for the year seems certain
as compared with the 3,34O,000 tons
in 1920 from 1,231,O 900
acres.6
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-07-28
SETTLE ON $4,000 DAMAGES
County Commissioners Make Agree
ment With Fred s. Poor

Fred s. Poor, who filed a petition
with the county commissioners for
100000 damages as a result Of the
injuries he received when the bridge
south Of Chapman went down under
the weight of his truck, was denied
the petition. The county commits
sioners however made a settlement
with Mr.. Poor for $4,000. They paid
$4,000 cash and the remainder viii
be paid 800 per month.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-07-28
CITY BUDGET is S.7 MILLS
City Commissioners Accept Finance
Commissioners Report

The city commissioners at their
regular session accepted the estimate
of the finance commissioner on the
budget for the coming year and the
city attorney was instructed to draw
up an ordinance fixing the levy. The
budget was divided as follows:
General fund-1.5 mills.
Band fund.- mill.
Street and Alley-1.5 mills.
Park fund-.3 mill
Singing fund-1.9 mills.
Interest-.9 mill.
Library-.5 mill.
Fire maintenance-.7 mill.
Fire hydrant-.5 mill.
Street lighting-.7 mill.
The budget totals 81 mills and Is
the same as last year and the year
before.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-07-28
WILL PUBLISH ROAD LAWS
Booklet Prepared By The State
EnUiuaar

A complete compilation of the
Kansas road laws to include the en-
actments Of the 1921 legislature is
under way by M. w. Watson, state
highway engineer. He is now pre-
pairing the index. The publication
will come from the press in booklet
form in about ten days. It will be
distributed gratis to county engi-
neers and other interested officials
Of the state and to others upon re-
quest
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-07-28
Caught With Home Brew

Charles Albrecht was arrested Sat-
urday charged with having intoxicat-
ing liquor in his possession. He was
sentenced to thirty days in Jail and
fined 500 and $32 cost He was
released on $500 bond put up by his
father.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-07-28
A pipe won't burn your
tongue if you smoke P. A.

Prince Albert 70
sold In toppy red
bags, tidy red tins,
handsoms pound
and hall pound tiH
humiders and In the
pound crystal glass
d n M idor vita
sponge moistsnsr
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-07-28
HIS WASN'T SANE FOURTH
Warren Parper Sold Booze And Gets
Jail Sentence and Fine

Warren Harper was arrested Sat
urday charged with violating the
prohibitory law. He was arraigned
before Justice Brann this afternoon
and fined 500 and costs, amount
ing to $44 and sentenced to 80 days
in jail.
Harper tried livening up the safe
and sane Fourth in Herington by
bringing liquor from Salina and sell
ing it TO thirsty customers in this
county.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-07-28
he Cut a Corner

Dennis Tucker cut a corner Instead
Of driving around the little white
markers at the intersection. He was
fined IS and costs in police court.
Look out folks, "the longest way
round Is the shortest way there"
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-07-28
MarstOIf Baby Dies

Harold Marstolf, one month old
baby son Of Earl Marstolf, died yes
terday afternoon. The funeral SER
vices were held at the home Friday
afternoon, Rev. Duvall officiating.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-07-28

eral rules Of good housekeeping are
observed. BY doing this they will
protect life and property, keep in
surance rates down, safeguard their
neighbors and the community, and
do their share in reducing the pre-
ventable fire waste Of the country.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1921-07-28

Clean old papers, &c a bundle, at
this office.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-10
A ROYAL MARRIAGE

The advocates of a reduction in rates Of inheri-
lance taxes should pleaded with former resi-
dent Of Indiana to suppress her desires for snowy
royal alliances for they viii undoubtedly hear much
about the most recent wedding before Congress
definitely fixes the rates.
The few crowned personages OF Europe, who still
hold their thrones and the numerous ones who
have recently lost them flooded young Mr.. Leeds
aged H. and his princess bride with costly gifts
when the marriage ceremony was performed and
the son Of most useful citizen is threatened with
becoming merely the husband Of a girl OF royal
blood"
II tho dispatches to be believed the wedding
was more OF an alliance than a romance, for upon
the arrival OF this young American in Greece, where
his mother has married very near the throne, he
was kept under constant surveillance to see that
his fancy did NO drift away from the niece of the
king.
The bride owes her prominence TO the fact that
her father was a grand duke Of Russia-which has
no more grand dukes.
She is related to every bit OF royalty in Europe.
has princes for cousins queens for auns and kings
for uncles
All that her family lacked, seemingly. was money
and that is now supplied through the Leeds fortune.
His father was a senius who rose to such prom
in.nce that ne popularity dubbed the Tin Plate
King not in derision but the that through
his great dreams Of gigantic industry he had built
great factories. immense foundries and had enabled
hundreds and thousands Of men to find an outlet
for their labor and enterprise and forced
trance into every American home.
While the radicals in Congress and outside OF it
are pointing TO this marriage as reason for a
larger inheritance tax as a OF equalnzing
fortunes most Americans viii have in their hearts
the hope that this son OF man OF outstanding
genius who viii not permit himself be patronized
sits at royal tables for his title BY
heritance-and the others get theirs the same way
rests upon a cleaner foundation than any OF those
now his relatives
The bride traces her claims back through cen
turtles "a time when forceful fighter collected an
army and seized empire. The right TO rule
obtained by domination of the weak through force
and destruction.
The ancestor OF Leeds his kingship by pro-
ducing 'things that were useful mankind by max
ing Il possible for people have utensils that
more sanitary by cutting down the ravages OF the
elements and reducing unnecessary waste
That the fond mother hss attained the heighth
OF her ambition by seeing her son receive personal
presents from monarchs, by having him
king OF England Uncle George and the princess OF
Rumania cousin unimpOrtant. II is be hoped
that the son viii retain an inheritance from his
father that extends beyond the dollars he and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-10
IF WORK BORES YOU

Does your job bore you? Does it become monot-
oaous? If So there plenty Of peculiar and fas-
chatting occupations IN the world, from which you
can take your choice
One job that never gets dull Is held by j. Clark,
Of the governments biological survey. Clark is
champion cougar hunter Of North America, de-
HghtfuI occupation that has rival unless st be
leading a lion with roIe in a circus parade.
Cougars have been killing many sheep in British
Columbia. SO the authorities there send for Clark.
He goes about the work in a matter-of-fact way
ike chasing Fly with swatter.
But if the truth were known, Clarks work prob
ably bores him Thrills cease to be thrills when
they are everyday occurrences
Dr. Johannes Schmidt Danish scientist has
Of the peculiar jobs. He is the worlds great
est expert on uigrations OF the eel
II was Schmidt who made the startling d!scov-
cry that all cells about this time of year go, or
want to go. to a depth 500 fathoms off the coast
Of the Virgin Islands West Indies. There they
spawn and die
Schmidt now is on his way for another study OF
cells American waters. Is work thrilling?
It's certainly unique.
Hatfield and others are professional rsin-m makers
Some men devote their lives to catching rats The
state OF oregon has professional sea-ron killer.
Rejecting these peculiar occupations. you won
der. What Is that makes mans interest
ter IN cougars anothers In eels ram making, rats
some Exceptional form of skill such beating
gold-leaf microscopic writing studying the energy
locked up in atom?
Carry your train of thought into the common
occupations. Why doessone maturing boy lose in
terest in everything except laying bricks while
other eidetracks everything else in life to
on running lathe. repairing watches selling
goods. saving and mailing boards or keeping books?
The job ycu eventually settle is the you
intended to do. A supreme intelligence has
decreed-and always keeps fine balance-just
enough becoming farmers carpenters statesmen, me-
chanics or clerks 70 the civilization chine
run smoothly.
We are here on earth for definite purpose. each
of though we puppets with supreme in
teIlgence pulling the strings
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-10
THE REAL TRAINING

Mere mental training no longer suffices for sue
cess in life. The amassing information,
schooling the mind to react quickly. the develop
ment of brain functions important-but not
enough
Above and beyond all this is character and It's
development to the point that one not only thinks.
but thinks straight IN every situation.
These are the conclusions of Herbert E. Hawkes.
dean of Columbia college. and the standards he sets
colleges apply to every phase of human develop
ment.
In describing the functions OF colleges Prof
Hawkes. says:
Expressed in broad terms the college should give
its students a fund of information and ability TO
use good Judgment regarding a given situation, a
habit Of looking at every question broadly and fair
", a method of attacking problems fundamentally
rather than superfcially. keen Of the other
mans point of view. to the right and the
will to do it.
THE problem is greater than the state or the in
dividual character 1t the preparation OF the
boy to take the place in the community which his
talents tastes indicate. maximum OF
power and effectiveness He may be a merchant,
poet. physician editor a mechanic. A COD
ege education ought to enable him to arrive at high.
reaches of service and accomplishment than he
could have attained without IT,"
Those to whom college education is not permit
ted but who believe that all life Is a great school
each day opportunity for greater development
of self. each experience matter of profit for ths
future and life a great university, object to be
attained as described by this educator may be Of
interest
Character is the foundation upon which every HfA
is built and It is also the finished architecture.
No veneer OF education OF polish OF superficial
culture either hide suppant 1T.
Caution is a great asset in fishing especially II you
are the fish
The ex-kaiser's book promises be among the
six worst smellers.
Perhaps football course comes under astronomy.
They stars.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-10
PREPARATION FOR VAR

You are now part owner OF the creates. gun in
the world. capable of a larger measure OF destruc
ton than any implement before made. and with
possibilities OF the greatest slaughter.
You are also part owner Of the greatest aerial
bomb yet developed. which means death by whole
sale wherever It drops.
They were given their first test on Friday and
came up to the expectations OF the war department
which Is busily engaged in devsing just these
for possible in the next war"
The great gun throws a shell Is inches in di-
ameter 20 miles means that battleships ~ enemy
nations can not enter within this distance-and
battleship has yet built whose guns have
similar weapon.
One operates this great gun. 1t is worked by
electricity and aimed with mathematical precision.
The human element has been reduced the mini
and made matter of mathematics not
OF human bravery and personal courage.
The bomb was carried to the skies in great
plane It weighs two tons one ton being the case
and the other like amount OF INT.
When it struck the earth it made a hole 20 feet
deep and ESQ feet in diameter.
Think OF these figures in terms Of forts or armies
One Of these bombs dropped upon an army camp
would obliterate thousands. A flock OF such planes
might destroy entire army, IL the great bombing
planes were protected by aerial fleet OF fighters
that wouLi beat dowA~the opposing air force and
permit them to circle enemy camps.
These two developments add much to that FROG
ress which the military brains of the world Is
complishing to make deadly than ever
before.
They also striking examples OF the Costumes
of all wars and be powerful arguments for such
agreement among nations for control Of human
affairs make it unnecessary devise and build
these instruments for killing by mutitudes.
Full descriptions OF the effects Of these weapons
might be handed to the delegates who on
Armstice day reasons why peaceful solu-
tions to pc preferred settlements by battle.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-10
Other ThanO Ours
NEW I<IND OF A FLAT.
philadelphia Public Ledger

They are erecting in the Borough OF the Bronx,
IN New York, apartment house of a different
sort. The accepted order today among such multiple
dwellings seeks ban the baby and the fourfooted
household pet well. But the sort, as planned.
will have roof gardens and Fairgrounds a fountain,
and patio" for the cats and dogs. There will
also be community cook, who presumably will
devote her time 10 preparing community sponge
cake. lollipops and ice cream.
There is just drawback. Apparently PARENTS
to have the unrestricted OF the establish
ment The babies. dogs, cats, monkeys parrots rab-
bits and white mice should have a distinct under
standing TO the parental ATTITUDES and ongtudes.
Otherwise PARENTS liable by their loud alarms
and incursions poison the happiness OF this earthly
paradise OF primeval innocence. The parents must
be kept strictly within bounds They must under
stand that they admitted only on sufferance and
they not disturb the dignity and decorum Of
infanlile existence the fixed appointments Of the
canine and feline calendar with unwelcome and ill-
timed assertions OF authority. IL parents can be
KEPT in their place. undoubtedly the new hostelry
will enjoy the patronage of discriminating infants
and the favor Of fastidious quadrupeds al well.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-10
FAME
BERT BRALEYs PoME

FAME
Fame never laurelled his manly
brow,
But these are the things he did
Toiled by day in his quiet way
Keeping his virtues hid;
Taught his children the path TO go
Without ever striking an angry
blow;
Never did much TO go Boosting OF,
But he was a man that his friends
could love.
Many a hungry man has sat
Down TO his bread and meat,
And a pleasant word from his lips
was heard
Making the dinner sweet
And a wife all smfes at the door
would stay.
Proud of him in a woman's way;
For happiness was her own 10 claim
Although his worth wasn't known TO
fame.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-10
CHICKEN A Ia KING IN ePLAC7f
OR CORN W1LLYR

Oft OOfNN WILLY
The writer has just f1nisnsd read
ing a dispatch from Wilmington
which says that the authorities have
completed arrangements TO convert
the United States army into an or
ganization OF highbrows The n1eh.
officers and enlisted men alike, are
TO be better educated; they're<go
10 be more polite 10 each o<her, and
everything is going TO be changed
Cards and craps have 20 go. and
dominots. chess and croQuet will
probably be substituted In place Of
such rough sports as wrestling and
boxing for the recreation OF the SOL
der IL IS evidently the plan OF the
military officials 10 have the men
take up elocution. craftsmanship and
classical dancing.
Sufferin' hobnailsl When we we're
in the army during the late unpleas-
antness man wouldn't think OF
going to sleep at night without a
pair OF a. ass knucks'' either under
his head O. or his hand all ready for
use If he 4appened t& have a, dime
in his p1cket. Ra7srs were very
popular. aId because they were
handy to shsve with didn't have any
thing particularly TO do with their
popularity either. 1t was a hard
| boiled army, we're telling you.
Naturally. the news that the army
is 10 be made a high brow" affair
comes as quite a shock.
| p.
The 1921 soldier discovsrs where
he can buy It at popular prices and
overstays his leave Of absence five
or six days. He sinks back into
camp with fear and trembling, ext
pecting to get six months without
even getting a trial.
After a night of anxiety, he re-
ceives the following note in the
morning. on violet-cofored station
cry, with his commanding officers
initials beautifully embossed on the
envelop and at the top Of the letter
head:
Hdq. 325th Field Art. U. S. A.
October 9, 1921.
Dear Carl: Something has oc-
Cured which has grieved me
more than anything that has
! happened in a long time. Per-
haps you can guess what it is!
If you surmised that 1 am re-
ferring TO your recent absence
from camp without leave. you
have guessed right. dear Carl.
It goes particularly hard with
me because have always trust
ed you so implicitly. However,
well let bygones be bygones.
just as I told Secretary OF War
Jack Weeks the other day
your conscience should hurt you
to such an extent that this
should be sufficient punishment.
Carl. don't let II ever happen
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-10-10
More Truth
0Thdn pO0tru
Ey James q ACNtd6,io Y

BY JAMES j. MONTAGUE.
NO JOB.
The dove, let loose in eastern skies
The dove OF peace we mean
Discovers with a panied surprise
That all Is not serene.
Though pacts and truces have been
signed.
And strife's been bid 20 cease.
The bird Is much annoyed 20 find
That Turkeys swattlng Greece.
Disgust upon his peevish face.
He hastens swiftly forth
To find out what is taking place
In regions OF the north.
A shell his even flight disturbs.