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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-06-16
LIKE DIcKINsoN's IDEA
Minister in GreenIesf Wants to Know
How to Bar carnivais From Town

Minister in GreenIeaf Wants to Know
How to Bar carnivais From Town
Dickinson county started some
thing when it barred from its town
the carnival and gambling devices
which go with 1t. Several counties
have followed suit and now a minis
ter writes to Sheriff sherman from
Greenleaf, Kansas, asking whether
there really is law against gam
bling and how to put 1t into effect.
His letter follows: n
Recently saw in the Topeka
Capital that you had shut out the
carnival from Abilene by barring out
all cheap and evil attractions and
making 1t so high that the business
men would not finance It. Will you
please tell me how you 30 about III
Is there a state law on gambling
which can close up these abominabie
attractionsl we are cursed with them
here every year. Please give me all
information you can as to how to
proceed. An immediate reply viii &c
greatly appreciated"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-06-16
Democratic papers are throwing

Democratic papers are throwing
conuiption fits because President
Hapdlng tis being beseiged by "office
seekers" We'll that is to be expect
ed, but we cannot see why the Dem
ocratic cfYiae holders have any cause
to complain. All Of this clamor about
the pDes1Aaa2 ,hains worn out by office
seekers u to throw up a smoke screen
so that the pvbhc will be aroused on
this false issue. and raise a row so
some Of the vast army Of deserving
Democrats" viii hNld the offices to
which the Republicans are entitled.
How many Democrats can have the
effrontary to speak Of office seeking
after william Jennings Bryan writes
his famous letters to HAyti asking
that places be made for deserving
Democrats" II beyond US. IN Hayti,
not even an American colony, this
government was collecting customs
to pay debts owed other nations by
this little black republic, yet Bryan
would create offices for d. d. to be
paid for by the people Of the island.
Can you beat It?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-06-16
COAL MEN SIT TIGHT
No Signs of Prices Earring Down.
ward Now

Washington, June 14.-Prospects
of slashing seasonal cut in coal to
induce summer. buying and obviate
the danger of coal famine next win
ter are going glimmering as the sum-
mer season progresses and the nego-
tiations get nowhere. 4
Through Herbert Hoover. secretary
Of commerce, and the interstate COM
merce commission, the railways and
the big coal operators have been in
almost constant conference for sew
eral weeks over the proposition. The
efforts continue to bring them to-
gether, but the householder who is
delaying in laying in Of his winter
supply anticipating some pleasant
outcome of the government efforts,
more wisely could begin looking at
his empty coal bin and sizing 1t up
with his pocketbook for action.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-06-16
DID CHINA "WORK" US?

A remarkable report on the actual
situation in starving" China Is made
by DR.. Il. T.. violette Of Kansas City
who has frequently visited Abilene.
He is now In China Investigating the
conditions. DR.. violette does not as
sert the famine conditions are not as
bad as have been reported, but he
makes the astonishing statement
that China, with abundant crops, is
fully able to feed all its starving
people itself. America, regarded as
erich and easy mark" Is at least
entitled. in DIR. ViOlette's opinion. to
an official American investigation
before 1t sends great sums OF money
to China.
Contributions collected so far IN
the United States by the China fam
inc fund commission approximate
81 million dollars. A few denom-
nations sent money direct to their
own missions and this amounts to
about IN million dollars. The Red
Cross has Appropriated l million
dollars. A few Chinese groups here
and Chinese merchants associations
have contributed one-fOurth million
dollars, making complete total col
lected In this country of 6h million
dollars. He says:
"As a matter Of fact, they think
of America as fat and easy mark
over here. America is rich, and she
can pay for the indifference OF rich
Chinese who do not care a rap
whether their countrymen live or die.
They are in league with the foreign
powers that have concessions In
China, and there is not the slightest
reason in the world why they should
give heed to a famine call while
America remains vulnerable.
Zone wonders, too, just why any
foreign people should be asked to buy
rice of Chinese monopOlits to feed
the Chinese people. 1t is not ..us
they would have their countrymen
fed; they want the money for their
rice. They have enough foodstuffs
stored in China to fede all Of the
starving millions realize that 1t
ia easy to be critical, and then, too,
we have not actually visited the
famine district but these thinSs
cannot change the facts in the case.
China has bumper crop this year.
Nowhere in Kansas will one see more
abundant crops than the ones we are
passing this very afternoon, between
Hankow and Marking on the Yangtze
river"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-06-16
RAILS STILL FALLING SHORT
Lacked 1926, 900 Of Earning
Enough in April Is Report

Washington, June 13-Despite re-
duction of operating expenses, rail-
road earnings fell still lower in April,
according to q statement issued last
night by the Association Of Railway
Executives. The net operating In
come in April was $29,201, 900 OF
81, 494 900 less than in March.
"On the basis Of the tentative val
uation fixed for rate making purposes
by the commission under the trans
portation act, this would be at the
annual rate Of return of 2.1S PEI
cent, compare dwith $50 per cent in
March," says the statement. 1.-THE
carriers in April fell short $51, 1885,
600, or approximately "a per cent, OF
earning the amount contemplated by
the act. The tabulations are based
ON reports received from POI rail-
roads representing a total Of 235, 16o
miles,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-06-16
EDUCATION WORTH CASH
Money Value of Day at School Esti'
mated at So
(Associated Press)

Emporia, June 13.-Scientific in
vestigations have shown that educa-
ton increases final earning power in
such amounts that day In school
has a money value Of SO, according
to w. H. Carothers, professor in edu-
cation in the Kansas State Normal
here who has compiled statistics on
the money value Of an education.
'This is more TINA the boy or girl
Of school age can earn" said Pro-
lessor Carothers. s.It may be three
or four times as much. Consider the
final money loss incurred by leaving
school to accept position which
provides you with ready money" to
spend as you please, but which has
little or no future in 1t. II you will
consult the successful men Of your
community they will tell you that
1t is mistake from every point OF
view to quit school to take a job"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-06-16
HIS SMVLE TURNED COLD


Superior, wis.,, June 11.--John
Kokalski, 20, smiled as Superior
Judge Scion L. Perrin, late yester-
day passed sentence Of eighteen
years on him for holding up . cripple
at the point Of Z gun. - s.,
"why do you smile?" asked Sher-
iff Arthur Buchanan, as he led Ko-
walsh from the court room. isn't
eighteen years long enough to suit
your"
"My God, did he say eighteen
years." shrieked Kowalski II
thought he SAID eighteen days."
Kowalski collapsed and had to be
assisted to his eel.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-06-16
No ERRORSs HERE so FAR

Topeka, June 1O.--Hots o Single
name In the, Kansas sl6eker fists %
Tar issued by the war department. has
bene found to Be err6nepps. accord
ing to Frank d Samuel state ed5a-
tant IL the American Legion, The
inst verified lists. including thirty
i've names Of alleged draft eyaders
in six counties were mailed this week
ny the state headquarters Of the
LEGION TO every Kansas weekly and
daily paper.
These lists received from the sew
renfh corps area headquarteu e Ee7
Crook, Nebs, were for a week 10 tne
hands Of Legion posts In towns
where the draft boards were located:
.naoh post. used its own method Of
DETERMINING whether or not TIE lists
were accurate. Az q rule they were
gone over either at q regular or spec
ial meeting Of the post
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-06-16
RIyy wHlLEG UyiN0.s d0oD

Z. We can see no. real excuse for the
So called buying strike, which u re-
ported in some parts Of the country.
In visiting the leading stores In our
city we find that prices OF clothing
and other necessities Of life are right
what we mean is really good goods
,at right prices. We find that shoes
and all kinds of mems clothing sold
at fair figures and that the quality
IA good. In fact we find pre-war
prices and pre- war goods. 1t seems
the cry of thigh prices" comes from
some Of us who during the $50 and
s25 a day ship yard and war indus
try wages purchased SIS silk shirts
and 800 suits which we never
thought of before the war. Now that
every thing Is coming to a pre-war
level we should do the same In re-
gard to our tastes. We are facing
mot "a ..buying strike but taste
strike" for 1.-The kind Of serviceable
aootIs we were accustomed to buy be-
faGe the war,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-06-16

/ He is like his mother" with q <mile
"He went into business for himself
l--wouldn't stay with me. ] rather
wanted him here. but he would moi
have It 30. He II twenty-six, mar
ried and busy. I'm telling ysn q
make You appreciate whstythis means
| TO me-" He handed out the letter;
~ ~ T-sr D 'Sxsy .
my Dear Father: lit beean) To-
morrow is your birthday. You will
be which used to seem
very old to me. Now ] know thai IL
is young, for you are young. con.
graduate you on your health and
happiness ON this anniversary. II j
shall. be able when am nfty-tw0 ITO
look back on life as good as yours,
1 shall feel my life well spent. II !
can make my children as happy ~
you have made yours. II can make
my wife as good husband as you
have made my mother. II ! can
possess the respect and confidence OF
the community and the friendship
and love of its best citizens AZ you
do, II will be the contamination OF
my dreams. !. know now, as ! dio
not than, what were your anxieties
for your children, how you sacrificed
and planned and hoped for them. ]
know now that / was many times
less appreciative than ] should have
been--but. father mine, today ],
man, with a mans view, want to
tell you that your love and your care
have guided my life into good paths,
and II ] follow In your footsteps 1t
will be because believe In you and
have tried to carry out the princi-
ples you taught me. Tomorrow, your
shall think Of you and
hope that many other birthdays as
fuii of content may be yours. My
ove to you, father, and my choicest
wishes for you always. Your son,
The hosts eyes xlistened and his
ips were . bit tremulous as, loving
v. he folded the letter and put 1t
Jack In its case. "Do you wonder"
le asked, "that ! call that my best
birthday PRESENT." How many young
men remember to write their faith
RS birthday letters?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-06-16
T. B, ASSOCIATION MEETS

New York, June 14.-Up-tO-the.
minute methods OF teaching health
principles to children will be shown
in the 18th annual meeting Of the
National tuberculosis Association
which VIII open here tomorrow.
Every state In the union, and many
parts of Canada, will be represented
at the convention by men and wo-
men prominent in the campaign to
stamp out tuberculosis.
Marionette shows, a cardboard
theatre, motion pictures and pageants
are some Of the novel schemes to be
advanced for intoxicating in the
minds of children the value of
strict adherence to health rules.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-06-16
UNCLE SAM GIVES VACATION
Boys Between IL, And 19 to Camp
During August
(Aaaocfated Preaao
(Ass0ciated Pressl

Fort Crook, Neb., June 13.-Uncle
Sam is looking for husky youngsters,
16 to 10 years old, who want to
take a months outing at his ex-
pense during August. Railroad fare,
shelter, food and khaki clothes will
be provided, and the only requisite is
that the young men take up the Of
fer to be healthy, be willing to stay
a month, and be residents Of Kansas,
Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebras-
ka, North and South Dakota.
. The boys from Missouri, Kansas
and Arkansas viii take their outing
at Camp Pike, Arkansas, and those
from Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota,
North and South Dakota at Fort
Smelling, Minnesota.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-06-16
EIGHT SLAIN IN IRELAND
One Wounded In the Week-End Ser.
les of OutraGe&

Dublin, June 13.-Eght men, one
a clergyman, were shot and killed
and another was wounded In series
of .outrages in Ireland Saturday night
and Sunday.
In Belfast armed civilians dragged
three men from their beds In var
ious districts, threw them into motor
cars, carried them into the country,
shot and killed them and left the
bodies in the field.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-06-16
IRISH CAUSE '''''''
STIRS LABOR
INTO STRIFE
Federation Meeting at
Denver Has a Lively
Scrap Over 1t
(Assnciated Press,

Denver, June 14.-Dfrorts to pre-
vent the widening Of the breach be-
tween two factions Of Irish sympath-
izers among the delegates issbeing
made today at the opening session OF
the American Federal Labor, warn
ing against any agitation that might
disrupt the american labor move
ment. James H. Thomas, British
labor leader, told the convention It
could not settle the Irish problem.
The principal point Of difference be-
tween the two factions is the intro
duction Of resolution calling for q
boycott OF British made products.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-06-16
MUST MOVE WITH PROGRESS
Human Deparvity Not the Cause Of
Discomfort

Evanston, nlo June lathe typ
ical American of today is a city
dweller, President Walter Dill Scott,
of Northwestern University told the
students, alumni and visitors attend
ing his Inauguration as president, of
the university here today.
1--WE are no longer justified in as
signing human depravity as the cause
Of inefficiency and discomfort In
homes, schools, churches and indus
tries" President Scott added: "The
real cause is rather to be found In
us, who are parents, teachers, minis
tiers and managers. We have failed
to develop methods of handling chill
dren, pupils, Pensioners and work
ers. in. keeping with the Developments
Of the Goth century"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-06-16
Lecron-Grogg

A pleasant surprise to many In this
community was the marriage OF Mr.
Richard Gregg to Miss Ruth Lecronr
which took place at Salina, Thurs
day, June 8. These young people are
we'll and favorably known In this
vicinity and host Of friends wish
them much happiness and prosper
ity. They went to housekeeping at
once at the pretty Baldwin home
where the groom is farming. The
young people gave them a serenade
Tuesday evening with the usual con-
CALCULATIONS and treats.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-06-16

Governor Allen is quoted In a dis
patch from Atlanta where he Is on a
speaking tour as coming out strong
for government ownership Of rail-
roads. He must be misquoted. After
an experience In which the country
received the poorest service Of rail-
road history with an orgy Of waste
and expense that nearly wrecked the
roads and was on the way to bank
rupt the country and for whichr We
are now paying the bill in Increased
rates and taxes, NO intelligent man
can wish q repetition Of government
ownership Of railroads. It was the
country's most expensive lesson in
business and It win not take 1t again.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-06-16

Congressman Strong's son George
has been appointed to a fine job In
the attorney generals office as assis-
tant. He has been his fathers pri-
vate secretary and also attended law
school in Washington, graduating
this spring.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-06-16
..oNE $40 UNION" DEFEATED
Mai Trades Representatives Over
vhelmsnsiy AGAINST If

/ Denver, Colo, June 1i.-Deie-
rates to the Convention Of the metal
trades department Of the American
Federation Of Labor, yesterday after
noon, by an overwhelming vote, de-
feated q proposal designed to bring
about the organization Of the big
metal trades union In the United
States.
Representatives Of the Internafon-
Al Association Of Machinists who ad-
yocated the resolution were vigorous
" srofed Tor sgisocating and attempt.
inr to /, revive. the zone big union
,;des In tits country. .
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-06-16

The president has just applied the
AZ to eight congressional patriots
who were getting $4,000 a year each
to Investigate the high cost OF liv-
Ing" Great scott, does Mr.. Harding
expect the politicians to go to work?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-06-16
HEADS
LEGION RANKS
Coan1nander Elect I'D -
Executive Committee
(Associated Press,

Indianapolis, June 14.--John g.
Emery Of Grand Rapids. Michigan
was today unanimously elected ma
tional commander Of the American
Legion at a meeting OF the national
executive committee. He sueceeda
Colonel Frederick Galbraith, -Jr., XIII
ed in an automobile accident last
Thursday. NJ ~ ~
Thomas y. Banning OF Hartford;
Connecticut, was elected vice COM
mander, succeeding Emery in that
position.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-06-16

Mexico City, June u.-Mexico
has another smoking mountain to
worry It's native Inhabitants. The
asaeEexaiaet gDicGne-af Eoitpg,in tt
stafa- .1aifscd yilszia 70 tssthowtsig
|Ei1nf5of life. emitting MUGS smoke
and &tean similar TO its layer rela-
tive, Popocstepefi, which. for several
months, has caused alarm In the state
Of Pue6la because Of Its activity.
Biologists who have examined
both mountains declare there is
small likelihood Of either eruptins.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-06-16
EASE UP on FIREWORKS


1000 Feet u Any BuiIdins
A slight easement OF the conditions
required Of those who cell fireworks,
has been made By the state hfe mar
shall, l. T. Huxley.
BY. properly labelling his consign-
ments, the Wholesaler may ship nre-
works to retailers, but the shipments
must carry the following label:
these fireworks are sold on con-
dition that they WIN not be used FOR
the purpose Of celebration or pyro-
technic display within one thousand
10000 feet Of any business build
Ing. residence, narN tof- stnrs house,
grain or fed staek Violations win
be vigorously Hroseente BY ofder
Of state FIRE marshal" -
Last year FIRE losses caused BY
fireworks anoupted to less than 81
600. ?. 49,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-06-16
GERMANS DISLIKE FRENCH
Are Bitter Against Ocupation In Dus-
seJdcrf
(Aso0cIated PresDS

Dusseldorf, Germany, June Ia
The anti.occupation sentiment IL
much stronger In Dusseldorf, Ruhrort
and Duisburg, the cities Of Rhenish
Prussia recently occupied by the
French than in Mayence, Coblenz and
Cologne, which also have been under
foreign occupation for more than two
years by the French, Americans and
British.
AS one crosses from the left bank
Of the Rhine and enters recently oc-
cupied territory the mood Of the pop
ulation becomes more sullen, their
behavior more aloof and their hatred
much more pronounced.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-06-16
SHIPS TO 90 THROUGH FREE

Senate coanittee Puts o. K. On
Panama Canal Tolls Bill
Washington, June 14.--American
coastwise shipping would be exempt
ed from payment Of Panama canal
tolls under a bill ordered favorably
reported yesterday by the senate in
ter-oceanic canals committee.
The committee vote was unanimous
afber Senator Walsh, Democrat,
Montana, had withdrawn request
that hearings be held.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-06-16

2 You must admit that Brer Still
man had a nice taste in selecting
girls names. There are Anne. F1sr-
ence, Clara and now along eomAs
Helen. Good pickeri
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-06-16

A certain Democratic contempor-
airy speaks sarcastically Of Senator
Lodge as "the scholar in politics. +"
Better than scholar out Of politics
like W. W., we would say.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-06-16

Friends OF Mrs. Susan Ruse will
be sorry to know that she had the
misfortune TO tall and break her left
arm last Friday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-06-16

This is the time Of the year when
we would enjoy the life on the farm
after the sun Is down and the chores
are done.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-06-16
THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1921

The wedding notice in the Rehec-
tor the other day headed NCook-
whitehead" didn't say but there
ought at least to be toast
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-06-16

Let's see, Turkey and Greece are
at war. England is threatening to
go to war with Turkey. Boy page
the League Of Nations!
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-06-16

The reason Japan wanted zap was
that it spells pay" backward. and
Japs consider control Of the former
German cables good pay.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-06-16

The modern child instead Of saw
ing his money for candy saves 1t for
the movies. Wen, we will say that
this lessons the doctor bills.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-06-16

LArned--Plans have been made for
the organization Of Country. club
here. The plans include an organi-
cation Of fifty members and an orig
inal contribution OF between $1O,-
900 and 100000.
Newton-The county livestock Inn
provement association. of Harvey
county was organized here last week.
The object Of the new organization
Is to advance livestock interests in
the county and to encourage and
safeguard the production OF better
livestock. o. A. Homan, Of Peabody
was elected president Of the new
body.
Wichita--wichita contributed 6
tons Of clothing in one day toward
the relief OF the stricken people in
the Pueblo food district, according
to Harry Wallenstein, chairman Of
the Sedgwick county Red Cross, in
charge Of the consignment. More
than TOO individuals answered to the
first call for contributions to the re-
lief.
Fort Scotia unique affair was
held near Fort Scott last week in the
form Of the OH Jubilee barbecue.
Twenty beeves were slaughtered for
the barbecue and many visitors from
neighboring territory attended. The
jubilee was held at an oil well ten
miles southwest Of here.
Topeka-The first graduating class
Of the Topeka Pre- Vocational School
was announced ls>. week by Henry
R. Thompson, principal Of the school.
Twenty-Five students were gradual
ed. The Topeka school Is one Of the
two such schools in the state, ac-
cording to Principal Thompson.
Scott City-Ed H. Rane, county
attorney Of Scott county, has tender
ed his resignation to Governor Allen
and reired from Office. Attorney
Rane's resignation is said to be the
result Of recent investigations by
Stdte dutuOTltrcS VI ducSCd NlOidtiVhc
Of the prohibition laws and alleged
failure to enforce the statutes. -
wichita-More than $50,00O,0 900
worth of live stock went through the
Union Stockyards in 1920.
to latest reports. The
Wichita yards are among the largest
in this section. They consist of 100
cattle pens, $50 hog pens, 80 sheep
pens and two horse and mule barns.
The daily capacity is $4,000 cattle,
$4,000 hogs, 5000 sheep and 1000
horses and mules.
Wichita-The railroad wage cut,
which has been passed by the labor
board. will have considerable effect
on the salaries Of the 1000 railroad
employees here, according to officials.
They point out that the reduction is
enough on every employees salary
TO buy the following items: Fifteen
bushels potatoes, 10 sacks floor, POOL
navy beans, 100 pounds
bacon, 200 pounds sugar, and IS cans