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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14
BLOT ON THE LANDSCAPE
Germans Protest Against Display OF
Futurist cart"

Berlin, April ia shop proprie-
tor here who had utilized the services
of futurist painter to decorate his
show windows was ordered by the
police to remove thu, decoration on
the ground that it was "a disfgura-
tion of the street."
The proprietor of a saloon nearby
attributed slump in business to the
sign which, seen for the first time,
he said, caused his patrons to con-
clude they were drinking too much
and that it was necessary to Ego on
the water wagon"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14
u. S. HOT AFTER BERGDOLL
To Be No Let-Up in Effort Of Gov
ernment to Arrest Him

Washington, d. c., April S.-There
is to be no let-up in the effort Of the
American government to compel the
return from Germany of Grover
Cleveland Bergdoll, draft evader and
escaped military convict. This infor-
nation is contained in letter just re.
ceived by Sen. Arthur Capper from
Secretary of War Weeks, to whom
Senator Capper has communicated the
appeal of the Kansas branch Of the
American Legion that Bergdoll be
brought to justice, and that the re-
lease Of Sergts. Frank thinner and
Charles Neaf, who had attempted his
arrest in unoccupied Germany, be OBJ
tanned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14
THERE'S JAZZ IN COLORS IOo
But Experts in Decoration Say IL
Won't Last Long
(Associated Press

London. April 13.-"Jazz' f'lrnl-
ture, clothing and wall paper were de-
cried by Sir Charles G. Allen In an
address before the first National Eur
nishing Trades convention here.
"English furniture has ranked SO
high in the estimation OF the world
that one wonders how it comes that
In 1t at this moment disease Is de-
yeloping Of the jazz type" he said.
"Will the public buy the jazz types
of clothing material we see offered
for sale, and the far worse things
one finds printed and In wall papers
in the wholesale stores? Jazz Of all
kinds is like rubbish Of all kinds; IL
IL not likely to last long"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14
START INTERNATIONAL ROAD
(Associated Press)

Buenos Aires, April 13:-The first
rail has just been placed on the new
international railway that is eventual
ly to connect the Argentine city Of
Salta with the seacoast Of Chile, thus
realigning to a certain extent the
trade routes Of Argentina and Chile.
The Argentine section Of the road is
being built from Salta to Huatiqui-
ma, place in the Andes on the from
tier of Chile, while the Chilean sec
ton probably will be constructed
either to Antofogasta or Mejillones.
In Argentina, construction is being
done by the state railways. Con-
struction in Chile is not yet definitely
nrOyided for.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14
STOLE TO FEED MOTHER
Want In Family Back Of Kansas
City Hold-Up

Kansas City, April 13.-"When
went home Saturday my mother ana
two little sisters were eating hard
bread crusts and molasses. There
was nothing else In the house. l couid
not stand to see them go hungry. 1
borrowed a revolver and went out to
get some money"
That is part Of what Charles
Shook, 1S years old, said early yes
terday In confessing to Stanley Beat
ty, city detective, that he was one OF
the robbers who held up Central
avenue street car Saturday night.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14
FOR IRRIGATION ARMTSTICE
Colorado and Kansas viii Seek to
Adjust Differences


Topeka, April 13.-Since numerous
lawsuits have failed so far to solve
the Colorado Kansas irrigation water
controversy, Kansas Officials will seek
n solution in personal conferences
with Colorado officials. This state,
in effect, will offer to treat with Col
orado for a cessation Of court hostil-
tiles. =,
Recently there has been organized
the Colorado River Commission
which Is to make an engineering
study of irrigation and power pro
iects and TO work out plan for the
best development of Interstate
streams. This commission, which
consists Of representative from Col
orado and six states to the south and
west, is now functioning although II
is not an authorized organization
Legislative action will be sought pro-
yidine for an official representative
from each of the seven states.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14
is IN FAVOR OF DECLARING
PEACE WITH GERMANY
TO REDUCE TAXES
Country Must Get Back to Econ
Omy in Government Presi-
dent Says In His
Message
(Associated Press)

Washington, April 12.-F0ll0wlns
the custom inaugurated by George
Washington, abandoned by Thomas
Jefferson and revived by woodrow
Wilson, President Harding delivered
his first message to congress today
in person. The houses assembled IN
Joint session in the house chamber
to hear the executive outline his
views with regard to many domestic
and foreign problems pressing for
solution.
Cheers For League Stand
President Harding's opening de-
claration that the United States
would have no part in the present
League Of Nations was received with
a great demonstration. Democratic
members, many with stolid faces and
folded arms, did not join in the dem
onstration. The president announced
he would approve "declaratory reso-
luton by congress, with qualifications
essential to protect all our rights
which would end the technical state
of war against the central powers OF
Europe"
Preserve Our Rights
He added, however, that "It>would
be idle to declare for separate treaties
of peace with the central powers on
the assumption alone that these
would be adequate because the situa-
ton is so involved that our peace en-
gagements cannot ignore old world
relationship and settlement already
effected, nor is it desirable to 90 SO
in preserving our own rights ana
contracting our future relationship"
Peace Before League
Although declaring unreservedly
against the "existing League OF Ma
tions." he said the wise course would
seem to be an acceptance of the con-
firmation Of our rights and interests
as already provided and to engage
under the existing treaty, assuming
of course, that this can be satlsfac-
torily achieved by such explicit re-
seryations and notifications as Will
secure our absolute freedom from IN
advisable commitments and safe-
guards all our essential interests
s'No association of nations" the pres
ident said. "could be founded until
the world is at peace"
For Business System
He urged instant tariff enactment,
emergency in character, a national
budget system, reduction OF govern
mental expenditure, tax revision.
lifting present "unbearable demands"
including a repeal of the excess pro-
fits tax, development of greater
merchant marine" placing railroads
on a footing where they can pay
their own way. Freight rates and
operating expenses must come do"n'
the president said.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14
KANSAS CITY MARKET
ASSOCIATED Press)

Kansas City, April 13.-Cattle A.
500, beef steers strong to 15c high
or, best heavy steers 1885, prime
cows 81 to $40, top yearlings SS.4O.
Hogs
Receipts 1000, steady, bulk S7.3o
to $s.15, best lights $S.40.
Wheat and C0rn-
Cash wheat, No. 1 hard $1.24, No.
Q 81. %; No. 1 red $1.25. No. $1.23.
Nav wheat $113h, July 1.0OA
MAY corn .475s, July 81 Sept.
"a u.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14
GOSSIP OF SOCIETY

The L. G. C. met on April with
Mrs. Carl Wick A very pleasant
afternoon was enjoyed by the large
number present Roll call was an
swered by a current event, then pa
ners were read on the origin and use
of tbe following vegetables: Celery
nv Mrs. Floyd Duffy; onions, pv
Mrs. Chas. McCosh; sweet potatoes
nv Mrs. Ed Allen. The Misses Good
win Sampson and Tults. furnished
music during the afternoon. A lunch
of ice cream and cake was served by
tbe hostess. The club adjourned to
meet in two weeks with Mrs. Chas
Leach. Mrs. Edna Sampson. Miss
Rlanch Fults of Hoisington and Mrs
Claude Probasco were guests.
The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. JohI
Wbitehair was a scene Of great merri
ment Friday evening when the mem
hers Of the Golden Belt Social ciul
and families assembled in tacky at
tire to spend the evening, which VIII
long be remembered. At o'clocl
a grand march was given, whicl
was played by Miss Ethel White
hair. Messrs Hansen. Grove an
Rerry were the judges appointed =
iudee the most tacky looking couple
The prize was given to Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Makins. In a guessing contes
Quinn Haynes and Mrs. Fred Ton
louse won first prize. After socia
bour of music and conversation
lovely lunch was served.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14
N. p. L. WORKS IN CONCORDIA
League Seeks Control of Every Pre-
cinct In the County

Concordia, April 13.-Thc drive OF
the Non-p Partisan League to get con-
troll Of every precinct in the county
has started Several paid organizers
are at work in the county. The drive
started Saturday at Miltonvale'
where j. Ralph Burton Of Salina was
the principal speaker
The Townley workers met last
night in a school house near Glasco.
The American Defense League Is
making plans to initiate counter at
tack on the propaganda. A meeting
has been called here for next week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14
WOMEN TO TALK POLITICS
Voters League of Fourth Region in
Session Today
(Aosociafad PresS)

Cleveland, O.. April 13.-Regional
Director Miss Elizabeth J. Hauser, OF
Girard, Ohio, chairman of the Fourth
Region, National League of Women
Voters, comprising Indiana, Illilnolis,
Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, West Vir-
ginia and Wisconsin, called lunch
con conference for this noon for per-
sons living in the Fourth region
Five minute talks were given by
the state chairmen as to what, II any
legislative programs We're attempted
bv their respective state leagues
whether lobbies were maintained al
state capitals; what, If any, meas
ures they succeeded in having enact
ed into law; and what they consid
cred the most important piece or wori
accomplished within the year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14
PACKERS have
CASE SETTLED
BY THE COURT
Must Dispose of Yards
Within Year to Out
side Owners
(Associated Pressl

Washington, April ia new plan
under which Swift and Company and
Armour and Company are to divest
themselves of their interests In stock
yards and stockyard termin9l rail-
roads was agreed to by the depart
ment of justice today and immed-
lately approved by Justice Stafford
of the District Of Columbia supreme
court. Under the plan the compan.
les must deliver their stock In yards
and terminals to the Illinois Trust &
Savings Bank at Chicago within thir-
ty days for administration by two
trustees, Henry W.aAnderson or
Richmond, Virginia, and George
Sutherland of Salt Lake City, until
sold to purchasers approved by the
court which must beadone within a
wear.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14

retary of the Commercial club says
it's maintenance, including caretak-
er. was $475 for the season. He
adds:
"The set Of buildings cost us about
$4,000. This includes the toilets,
plumbing, lavatories, electric stoves,
etc. Tourist travel will vary as 70
stay in a town. This city has the hot
springs and they remain longer, some
STAYED two weeks, others only two
days; the highest number in camp at
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14
OBJECTS TO MoONsHINE JAZZ
deary County Sheriff Kept Awake b,
Popping Corks

Junction City, April S.-Henry
Church, Geary county deputy sheriff.
yesterday requested the county au-
thorities not to use his bedroom In
the court house as a place for stor-
ing home brew.
q In a raid on a local home brew
plant wednesday the spoils, inciud-
ing sixty quart bottles, were placed
in a huge copper kettle, also seized
I'm the raid, and taken into the de-
puty's bedroom for safe keeping. The
brew stiIl was working" and at brief
intervals during the night the corks
blew from the bottles, hitting the I'D
Of the copper receptacle with noise
like a bass drum.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14
PEACE PLANS
now COMING
Senate Willing to Adopt
Resolution
Associated Press

washington, April 12-President
Harding summoned the Republican
members of the foreign relations
committee to the White House this
morning for final discussion Of por-
tions Of his address dealing with for
eign relations. One senator declared
Il was eminently satisfactory to all
senators who attended the confer
ence. Republican leaders after the
conference said Senator Knox would
offer in a day or two his peace reso-
luton, amended to include declar-
alton of the policy that the United
States, If the worlds peace be again
threatened, would act as 1t had In
the World war.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14
HELPS LOCAL EXCHANGES
Telephone Tolls Differently Distrib-
uted by P. u. G. Order

Tqpeka, April 13.-No matter who
owns the telephone companies, there
is going to be new divisions of the
receipts Of toll messages.
After July 1 local exchanges will
receive 20 per cent Of the entire
charge for messages originating on
their lines, and 20 per cent for mes
asges delivered over their lines. Ihe
present rate is % per cent for original
business but messages are delivered
over their lines without charge.
That Is an order Of the public util-
tiles commission handed down yester-
day. A hearing upon the reasonable
ness of the order was set down Tor
May 90. All persons interested may
then appear before the commission
and object or assent to the order.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14
WILL OBSERVE POPPY DAY

Topeka, April 13-The Kansas
CITY Legion and the Auxiliary decid-
ed, at a recent meeting, to observe
poppy day on May %. On that day,
silk poppies made by French widows
and orphans will be sold on the
streets. The funds. raised will be
used for the relief Of women ana
children in devastated portions or
France.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14
STARTS NORTH NEXT WINTER
Dasmussen, Danish Explorer, "
Survey Baffins Land
fAaoocia TAD Praaal

Copenhagen, April 9.-The an
nouncement has Just been made here
that Knud Rasmussen, the explorer,
will head an expedition which will
leave Denmark this year for the North
American Arctic Archipelago to inves-
tfgate the life and conditions Of the
Eskimos and to complete the survey of
Baffins Land and adjacent territory.
The Denmark government will con-
tribute 100000 kroner to the support
of the expedition which will leave
Copenhagen on board the motor ship
Solkongen and will remain in the
field about two years.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14
MEDALS ARE WORTH HAVING
Half of Members Of Abilene Legion
posf Have Made Application


OF the 200 members in the James
r. Cutler post Of the American
Legion here, 100 have made appli-
cation and received the Victory
Medals to which every ex-service
man Is entitled. 1t Is only necessary
for the applicant to present his dis.
charge papers or a certified copy OF
them to the commander OF the Local
most in order to secure his medal.
Emphasizing the fact thar the
victory Medal for those who fought
In the World War should be proudly
cherished by recipients, Colonel +. w
Galbraith, national commander OF the
American Legion, has issued a state
ment urging all ex-service men to ap-
ply for this award. Colonel Galbraitn
points out that these medals are .
badge Of honorable service and should
appeal not only to ex-soldiers, but to
their relatives and friends as well.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14
CAN'T STOP HhRES FASHIONS
Since War They Again Invade Wen
ma Shops
fhcSociated preSS)
(ASSOC1ateQ PTeSS)

Vienna, April 13.-The master tail
ors and milIiners Of Vienna are nav
ing difficulty trying to maintain the
independence of Paris models ana
STYLES in women's attire which thev
established in wartime. While the
war was in progress they declared
an act of emancipation from the
rule Of the Rue de la Paix and con-
Quoted vigorous campaign all over
the then enemy and neutral states TO
make Vienna, instead of Paris, the
arbiter of women's fashions.
Now the tailors and miliihers
charge their own members with trea,
son in yielding to feminine demand
and bringing model costumes from
Paris
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14

a time was S4 ears. They ran around
55 cars a day with three people In a
car, some had five, Others had one
person or perhaps two persons. These
tourists spent In June, July, August
and September $53,915. The num-
Der of tourists was 10.750. The ex-
act number Of autos was 3,645. As a
matter Of fact we did not get all that
they spent as after the cars pulled
out they may have gone to the stores
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14
WILL WAIT ON PEACE
(Assocfa ted Press)

Washington, April 13.-President
Harding told a delegation which
called on him today to urge the re-
lease of Eugene V. Debs and all othel
prisoners convicted under the wal
time espionage act, that he contem.
plated no action looking to a general
amnesty for such prisoners until
state of peace has been declared.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14
WOULD TREATY
Be REFLECTION?
Claim That Roosevelt's
Memory Is at Stake
fAssoriated Press)

Washington, April 13.-Launching
n fight against the twenty-five mil
lion dollar Columbian treaty, Senator
kellogg, Republican, Of Minnesota
told the senate a ratification OF the
pact would "place a stain upon the
name and fame Of Theodore hoose-
Welt and acknowledge that the Unit
ed states wronged Columbia, violated
her rights and are now willing TO
make reparations therefore"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14
CHANGE IN IRISH TACTICS
Observers See Beginning Of Schen,'
for Cancellation

London, April S.-Far-reachine
changes in the Irish situation, includ-
ing the adoption Of wholly new pol
icy by the government and practical
abandonment Of the program based
on force, are imminent.
In spite Of some criticism OF the
appointment OF Lord Edmond Talbot
as viceroy of Ireland, political OBJ
servers regard 1t as the beginning OF
a scheme for cinciliation, and are
more optimistic than they have been
at any time in the last year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14
FOR WIFE'S AFFECTIONS $4,000
That's Valuation Set by Judge In
Salina

Salina, April 9.-J. w. Rogers, ru-
raj mail carrier, received verdict for
$4,000 against G. V. Threlkeld,
wealthy wheat grower, for alleged
alienation of Mrs. Rogers affections
while Rogers lived on Threlkeld's
farm. Rogers asked for 100000 dam
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14
MARK SCENES OF RAIDS
Tablets Keep Alive Memory OF KAN
of Air Bombs

Paris, April 13.-On the wall OF
the Credit Lyonnais bank, in this CITY,
q tablet has been placed bearing the
simple inscription: On
"Aeroplane bomb, January 81,
1918" The ministry Of war has nau
tablets placed on the walls OF the
bouses near which the first and last
bombs of the war fell in Paris and
n seems to be the general custom for
private individuals to marx WIZ
some simple inscription points OF the
capital where damage was done py
German bombs or shells.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14
NAVAL BAG
IN THE GULF
Five Balloonists Given
Up for Dead
(Associated Press)

Panama City, April 9.-The naval
balloon, which has been missing with
five men since it left the Pensacola
naval station March %, was picked
ND in the gulf late yesterday by q
fishing boat and brought here today
No trace of the crew has been FOUND
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14
ppTCEs DOWN IN MARCH
Three-Fourths of Rise From Pre-War
Level Has Been Cancelled

New York, April S.-Commodlty
prices in March declined at a rate .,
IL per cent, Bradstreets announced
TODAY. Fully one-half Of all the COM
modities were lower than in February
The total decline from the peak
noint of February I, 10000 per
cent-shows that rs per cent OF the
r;so from the pre-war level. August
1 1914. has been Cancelled.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14
CAPITAL STOCK is CUT

Columbus, O., April 13.-The
GOODYEAR Tire & Rubber Co., Akron,
Yesterday filed articles with the sec
retary of state reducing its common
copital stock from $100,000,OOO to
81 900. 900
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14
DEMORALIZED THE CHILDREN
(Associated Press)

Constantinople, April 13.-Tne
Baroness wrangel, wife Of the gem
eral who commanded the anti-Boi-
sheyik army in Southern Russia until
it's defeat, and collapse, declares that
the Decentralization Of our boys and
girls. the next generation Of Russians
& one of the blackest tragedies OF the
Bolshevik nightmare. They have
.toIan the minds of our children"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14
Use WOMEN DETECTIVES
Scotland Yard Finds Them Heipfu'
and Efficient
<Asvocjated PresS) ~
(ASsociateO Pres

London. April 13.-Conservative
Scotland Yard is finding women OF
decided value on its detective force'
especially in ferreting ont the intri-
cacies of certain sorts Of crime. Ihe
talent of these feminine sleuths, 1t Is
said. is due largely because OF their
greater success of practicing decep-
tion. And it has been found that
they can keep a secret.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14
HERE's,A MODEL CAMP GROUND
What One Wyoming Town Does For
the Motor Visitor

Bert Wolfe on, his motor trip to
the northwest last year was impress
ed by the fine tourists camp ground
at Thermopolis, Wyoming, completed
last year. The town decided to make
1t attractive for tourists to stop and
fixed up the camp ground. The Sec
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14
DIVIDES REWARD WITH WIDOW
Policeman is Paid $1,000 For Shoot
ino Row Randit.SlaYer

Chicago, April ia reward OF
1000 for shooting Horace LeRoy
walton of st. Joseph, Mo~r-the ban
dlt who took $4,000 from an Illinois
Central train last May, was paid yes
terday to Gustav Kenrick, Chicago
policeman, by postal authorities. Ken
rick said he would give half the re-
ward to the widow Of w. A. Roberts,
policeman killed by Walton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14
cLAMPED LID ON PORK BARREL
Harding Intends to Make Sure mat
Federal Aid is Used For Roads

Washin gton, April 9.-Preslden,
Harding will smite the "pork barref'
system of road building in his mes
sage to congress next week, it was
learned yesterday. =.
The President is not opposed &c
federal aid to encourage building OF
highways. He Is determined, how
ever, that not another dollar OF gov,
ernment money shall be poured ou'
into the road systems Of the country
until there has been adequate assur'
ance from the states Of proper MAN
tenance Of the roads.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14

II you miss the paper, phone to
and 8 D. m. Do it the first day after
the office, No. e5 between 8 a. m
the miss, please.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14
WHEAT is AT $l.O7
Low Figure Seems Likely to Continue
Awhile 2a

Abilene was paying $1.07 for wheat
today, a new low level. Salina Is
paying 81. July wheat sold on the
Kansas City market at 90h cents
yesterday. Iowa farmers are report
Cd to be contracting to deliver the
coming crop ut % cents. Prospects
are for no higher prices for several
months
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14
Ca. to Eoreclose Mortgage

Sue to F0reclose Mortgage
RAYMOND Malcolm has filed suit
AGAINST G. M. Seely ct al to foreclose
n mortgage for $2,491. The proper
tv involved is near Manchester In
Flora township.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-04-14

Edward A. Milligan has pur-
chased the residence on East Ska
street formerly owned by Thos. O.
Fulmer.