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The Washington times., 1922-05-17
The Principal Thing.

OF MS neart s desire.
The Principal Thing.
Categorically, Sobini answered
these pressing questions. Maid y
nado again raised his hand. Gen.
tlemen and ladies: The last o:
the Sizerellas is a trifle shy about
appearing before such q mutt tude
of admirers. Wait, for me; l w.i.
take his ante-mortem statemen.
Once outside the arena, Maldo-.
nado showed the quickness oi his
brain cellular action. Have you
the gate receipts?" he islcl.
hoarsely. Il have" replied the
man of gloom.
"Ah, that Is the main thing.
Meanwhile as a matter of form we
will follow this maker of perfum.
cry and put our own trademark
on him before he escapes"
Past them, lashing his steed,
drove Panatella; on the back of the
cart stood Cremo. her once ques.
tionable beauty hidden in a plaster
cast the like of which had not been
seen since the days of the Inquisi-
ton.
Dashipg after the wagon ran
Maldonado and Sobini and lightly
tripping after them came the vola-
tile Coca. With one impulse they
sprang aboard.
Panatella stopped the donkey.
This is no excursion" he scowled.
Drive on, amigo" said Maldo-
nado in his most silvery tones,
drawing his long sword from its
sheath. But first whittier goest
thou?"
Come, come" said Panatella
with his eye on the glittering steel;
don't use the Quaker speech to me.
Just tell me where you desire to
be taken"
ITO Senior the Duke of Sizerella,"
cried Maldonado; "he is headed
for the Sieve, but I want to put
a few holes in him before he gets
aboard"
I'VE are Of one mind" said PAM
tella. Behold his wedding pres
ent to my Rose of the Rancho"
II can't unbutton my face"
walled the unfortunate maid.
With the starting Of the donkey
cart began that famous march to
the sea made 80 much of in Span
ish history. Cursing the bad roads
as he went Maldonado literally
longed for a sight of his hated foe.
With the keen instinct of a great
general he had not proceeded far
when he realized that one donkey
drawing five people could not get
along as rapidly as five donkeys
drawing one person or even one
donkey drawing one person. NAL
donado had not attended the mill
tary school at Madrid for nothing.
At the very first farm house he
commandeered a horse, mounted
with the well-known aplomb OF the
Spanish cavalier and was soon lost
. to sight in the forest
This. then, was the order Of the
cavalcade descending on the Sieve:
First. the inimitable Cola and the
imprisoned Sizerella; second, the
businesslike Briggs and Anna;
third. the rampageous Maldonado;
fourth, Panatella, Sobini, the un-
lucky Cremo, and the vindictive
Coca.
All the laws OF trigonometry and
logarythms seemed to point to the
fact that Maldonado would over
take the head of .he column.
Figures never lie-we are speak.
ing now in the masculine sense.
The plunging horseman soon
passed Briggs and Anna and came
into view of Cola driving ny her
self.
CTo BE Continued Tomorrow
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The Washington times., 1922-05-17
Maldonado Speaks


Gentlemen and ladies'" he said
IN his deep sonorous voice, the
duel about to take place is not Of
my choosing-the son of the last of
the Sizerellas forced himself upon
me-he has challenged me to NOR
tai combat. first with rapiers then
with pistols. I call you all to wit
ness that he came to his death
fairly. The funeral will take place
at noon tomorrow and all flowers
will go to The Home for the Or
phans Of Incompetent Duelists.'
Could anything be more modest?
Thunders of applause proclaimed
the popularity of the speech and
speaker. Everything was in readi-
ness; turning to the gloom bringer
of Bologna, Maldonado waved his
hand-meaning: Bring on the VIC
tim.
Obedient to this signal, Sobini
hurried to the waiting room where
in honor bound Sizerella was sup
posed to be waiting. Alas, 1t was
as empty as a bank account after
paying the Federal. State. county
and city income taxes.
A shade Of annoyance was visi-
BILE in the master plotter's right
eye. Had he a premonition of dis
aster? Rushing to the telephone
ne called Manana O0O23, the num-
Der OF the Hotel Perfecto.
A voice at the end OF the wire
replied casually: What number,
please?"
Give me the manager" oawled
Sobini.
Hes gone to the duel" sail the
voice.
Give me the secretary Of tae
company"
Ditto" said the voice.
IT know the president" yelled
Sobini, "and III have you broke
for this"
The voice chuckled and hung up
Just as dainty Little Coca came
dashing in. Clutohing Sobiui by
the arm. she pointed toward the
sea. Quick, quick, tell Maldo-
nado-Sizerelia has stolen"-
Startling Information.
"werl have the law on 1im.
yelled Sobini. What's he sto'cn?'
Hes stolen away" answered
the terrified girl. How will my
dear Meldonado hear it-he wss
looking forward so happily to slic-
ing him up"
But Sobini had disappeared. He
must tell the famous duelist the
terrible news.
How he did this he does not
know; as he emerged into the
arena a shout of fiendish glee
arose: he had been mistaken for
the Sizerella; great was the dlsap.
pointment when he was recog-
niZed.
The Washington times., 1922-05-17
This Day In History

THIS is the anniversary of the birth in 1749, of Ed
ward Jenner discoverer of vaccination as a pre-
ventive of smallpox This discovery practically elimi
mated scourge from which no one was immune.
The Washington times., 1922-05-17
THE BEAUTY SHOP
A Sparkling Tale of Two Countries, in
Which the Versatile Hero Wins
Bride Instead of Fortune.

r"The Beauty Shop" the play by
Claiming Pollock and Rennold
Wolf, has been created into .
photoplay by Cosmopolitan Produc.
tons, direction OF Edward Dillon.
scenario by Doty Hobart. II Is 70.
leased as q Paramount Picture.)
The Washington times., 1922-05-17
Moorish SuperstitiOns

ONE of the first things traveller notices in Moor
~ ish town are the "hands painted drawn, the
walls of many houses. These to avert the "evil
spirit" five fingers considered sacred number.
The Washington times., 1922-05-17

TVERY seat in the ancient
grandstand had been taken
- and hundreds occupied
camp chairs in the base
ment. The master of ceremonies.
none other than Maldonado him
self, clad in white duck riding
breeches, a red coat. top boots and
a sword, strode forth into the
arena and held up a hand for
eilence.
The Washington times., 1922-05-17
By Garrett p. Serviss,
Eminent Astronomer and Authority
on Subjects Of Scientific
Interest

IF the heat from the sun con.
stantly diminishes as we ascend,
and is virtually imperceptible.
even at easily attained attitudes,
why do astronomers speak of the
necessarily great heat on the
surface of the moon when ex-
posed for 500 hours to the sun
shine? Is not heat the result
of arrested mOtlon?-W. =. r.,
Medina Ohin "
The Washington times., 1922-05-17
THE UNPAID
JOB
BY w. A. McKeever-

nRY boy, what are you doing
vi that Is a free service and
without thought of wages
The Washington times., 1922-05-17

We'll thundered his mighty
compatriot, where is he?"
He has flown"
Black was the frown on the face
of the last of the Maldonados
who. which. when. why. where?"
hissed the scion of a noble race
with all the rage of hero cheated
Of hia hearts desira
The Washington times., 1922-05-17
BY Jane Mclean.

Screen Version Novslized.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-06-15
Obituary-Mary Shirk Weir

Mary Eilene Shirk was born
March 10, 1899, in Lincoln town
ship, Dickinson county, Kansas,
where she grew to young woman
hood At the age Of II she accept
ed Jesus Christ as her personal Saw
ior, becoming a member Of the Abb
lene Christian church and during the
years that have followed, even in
the severest atf'Iicti0n she has con
scientiously held TO that faith in her
Master. December 10, 1919 she was
married to Paul Weir of Abilene,
later going to Colorado for her
health, where she remained several
months but finding no relief she re-
turned to Abilene and during the
years has patiently born her suffer-
ing. She passed from this life June
8, 1922, aged - years, 2 months
and % days, leaving her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. b. q. Shirk, four sisters,
Gladys, Alice, Doris and Thelma, one
brother, Gleason and family and
many other relatives and friends to
miss her.
Funeral services were held at the
Christian church by Rev. Troy Bess
June 10, and burial in the
Abilene cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-06-15
UNION CEMETERY,s FINE CARE
Country Gods Acre" Is q Credit to
Community

OF special interest and fact
worthy Of notice to those here and
more SO to those living in other
parts of the world, even in foreign
lands, will be to know that the place
where their loved ones are laid to
rest is being cared for.
The Union cemetery, eight miles
northeast Of Abilene, with its well
kept lawn and border is place Of
much beauty. During Memorial
week more beautiful floral tributes
were placed con the graves there
than any preceding year in history,
as stated by the caretaker, Anderson
Minter. Among the decorations were
flowers sent from California by Mrs.
Mabel lEngfe.
no those who are interested in
this cemetery these flew lines we
know will be appreciated. Respect
to our dead should not be a task but
a duty. Our friends are gone from
sight but their lowing memory is ever
near land dear to us as we kindly
and reverently care for and beautify
their resting place.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-06-15
HONEY DEW is EXPLAINED
Normal Professor Tells Why of the
Sticky Moisture

There has been considerable spec
ulation as to the cause Of the "honey
dew" us it is called, which has been
dropping from the elm and mulberry
trees.
1T is due to an over supply OF
moisture, causing the leaves to man
ufacture more food than the tree can
consume said DIR. l.. c. Wooster,
head of the department of biology
in the Kansas State Normal school
at Emporia "Therefore, 1t escapes
ont through the leaves. 1t may be
caused by plant lice If enough of
them on the trees at this time to
cause it,"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-06-15
BIND WEED is A MENACE
Farmers Warned to Start War Early
ION Serious Pest

NVAA %Nh SVso SOS
1.-The farmers of this section
should begin war early on the bind
weed" said G. r. Danford this morn
ing. II find several places in the
county where it: hasa start and it Is
: menace to every farm. Some
think they can kill it out by cultiva-
ton or planting to alfalfa but they
cannot. 1t will spread both from
seed and root and take all vegeta-
i tion before it. Out in western Kan
sas where l have been inspecting
loans; there. are farms so Overrun with
bind weed that the owners have
simply moved off and deserted them.
Up in Ottawa county the other day
1 found two farms on which loans
were applied for. Inspecting them
Il found bind weed well started and
the loans were rejected, though
otherwise desirable. The owner
Thought it was only morning glories.
The loaning companies will mt write
a loan on land on which the weed
is known to exist as experience in
the eastern farm country has shown
its danger.
':Just one cure for the weed men
ace has been found, spreading lay
er Of salt about an inch thick over
the weed patches. That viii get
them and it is the only treatment
that Will do it, SO far as have ever
found. 1t will pay every farmer to
start fighting this pest early and
keep his land free from it."
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-06-15
HARVEST WAGES AT $z.se
Farmers Decide That b Enough
Wheat Cutting Starts

A meeting of farmers held at En-
terprise Wednesday morning. decided
that the harvest wage should be
$3.50 a day. The farmers feel that
this is about fair. though other sec
tons Of the state are fixing 81 a
day. Not many outside workers viii
beeneeded I'm this county. ~ p Sc
The first cutting Of wheat was on
the Whitehair farm near Abilene
Wednesday afternoon. o. H. BOyce
Of Detroit starts Thursday morning.
Harvest generally however will be-
gin next week.
Milers say that the opening price
is likely to be one dollar a bushel,
though that is yet uncertain. II
there is a rush of grain to market,
1t may fall to a lower figure later
The market, however. is unsettled
and one guess is about as good as
another
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-06-15
RUMoLD FOR REPRESENTATIVE
Prominent Hope Citizen Runs For
the Legislature

w. j. Rumold, one OF the leading
citizens of Hope, will be candidate
for member Of the legislature SUBJ
ject to the Republican primaries. MT.
Rumold is a real estate and insur'
ance man and has long been hesi-
dent Of the county. He will make
a first class representative and Is
thoroughly familiar with the county
and its needs.
Joseph Homler of Harrington has
filed for county commissioner from
the first district. 1t is reported that
John Kelzow of Hope township will
also be a candidate, both on the Re-
publican ticket.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-06-15
HARVESTER HIT BY AUTO
Stranger Is Given Bed In City jail
y Until He RScsvers

~ Ont1n GAo v(vSONCsB
Tuesday evening Sam Pyke was
driving along the Golden Belt road
west OF Detroit WREN he met three
pedestrians and invited them to ride.
They told him they had come from
Missouri to work in the harvest
fields. Some distance along the the
road the lights Of Mr.. Pyke's car
went out and the men were trying
to help him fix them when Clarence
Sampson, driving with his DINNERS
on came along and not seeing the
car which was in shadow, hit two
of the men who were working with
the lights. Only one Of them was
badly hurt. He was VIM. f. Bay,
1921 Olive street, St. Louis, No. His
leg was injured and his head cut, so
that he will be laid up for about ten
days. He was brought to Abilene,
whore a physician was called to at
send him and he Is being cared for
at the city Jail until he is able to-
work. His injuries are not consid-
cred serious.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-06-15
FINE WEATHER FOR CROPS
Last Week Was Most Favorable Re-
ports Say

Last week was the. finest Of any
this year for crop growth In Kansas,
according to reports received by the
state board of agriculture here. Alb
sence of rainfall aside from local
showers, permitted the cultivation of
rowed crops every day. This lack
OF rain, 1t was pointed out, Is just
what was needed for the develop
mcnt Of wheat. Corn and sOrghums
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-06-15
NEXT MEETING AT HERINdTON
/! Royal Neighbors Elect Officers For
Coming Year

The Dickinson Marion Association
.of Royal Neighbors was entertained
at Chapman Tuesday. There were
interesting programs afternoon and
evening and banquet was served to
100 at the Methodist church.
Herington was chosen as the place
for next years meeting and the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
Mrs. Sarah A. Scherer, Chapman
president; Mrs.. F. Cregan, Chap
man, vice president and Mrs. Elva
Oliver, Abilene, secretary treasurer.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-06-15

Saturday evening a surprise party
was given at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl Gfeiler in honor of Edna
Thomas and Ida May. Those pres
ent were: Mr.. and Mrs. Earl GfelIer,
Mr.. and Mrs. Emmer Norman, Mr.
and Mrs. Glen Gfeller. Gladys and
Earl Stein, Eddie Altwegg. Harry
Eagien, George and Lester Hanney,
Esther. Sylvia, Roy, Alfred, Matil-
da. Marvin. Ina. Harry, Ray, verna.
Vera, Edna and Lawrence GfeIler.
Fred, Jansen and William Froehlich,
George Ritter. Clarence Wuethrich.
Adele. Lola, Frances, Ruth, Roland
and Memo HIN. Beulah Williams.
Clifford Rogers, yerna, Irene. Halle
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-06-15
Mrs.. D. n. Holden Die

Mrs. @. II. Rowland received a
telegram from her brother, J.sH
Etter, telling Of the death Of her
mother. AIRS. J. I. Holden at San
Francisco. Calf The body win be
brought here for buriei, Funeral
anonuncements lster
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-06-15

however, would be benefited by a

however, would be benefited by Il
light rain.
Except in the eastern part Of the
state, the soil Is in extra good con-
dition. Eastern fields which were
plOwed wet are not working up as
good as later turned soil, the report
said.
wheat conditions are excellent
and the crop is well headed except
in the northwest part of the state
where 1t is just reaching this stage
of development the report contin-
ued.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-06-15

State of Kansas. Dickinson County. S.:
/. ]. II. Higdon. president OF said
bank. do soIemnly swear that the
above statement is true: that said hank
has no liabilities, and r. not indorser
on any note or obligation. other than
shown on the above statement. 10 III
hest OF my knowledge and belief. SO
help me God.
J. 3. HIGDON,
President
Suhscrihed and sworn 10 before ne
this 18th day Of June. 1922.
ANNA J. FULTON.
fSEALD Notary Public
fCommisslon expires on the 18th DAY
Of July. 1920.
Correct-AtteSt:
J. b. HIGDON.
w. d. FULTON,
ANNA J. FULTON
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-06-15

and Emil Osborn, Alice Keller, Arlit
Scripter Mildred, Lucille and Gem
Belts, Margaret and Charley Lyon
Elsie, Helen and Louise FrOhardt
Edward and Clara Lefert, Ida May
Addie, Ella, Edna, Harry and Chas
Thoms, Erma Schlappi, Rosa, John
and Fred Wyss, Wilbur Leatherman,
Rernice and Eva Long, Alice Pick
ing, Eva McCarty. The evening
was spent in conversation and play
ing outdoor games. Ice cream and
cake were served at late hour
A good time was reported by all.
4 & &
:Nutt-Sanborn
Paul r. SanbOrn and Adj Mutt
were married this morning at II
o'clock at the Methodist parsonage.
Rev. G. L. Hovgard performed the
ceremony after which the young
couple started for the west on their
honeymoon.
About 40 ladies were present
Tuesday at the Country club for the
afternoon tea. The rooms were de-
lightfully cool which contributed
much to the enjoyment of the after-
noon. A pleasing musical program
was given which included a song by
Mrs. Bruce Hurd, who played her
own accompaniment, a song by Mrs.
Ralph VanTrine accompanied by
Mrs. Howard Keel and q piano solo
by Mr.. Lewis Walker. Snerbet and
waters were the refreshments. The
ladies' present were enthusiastic over
the suggestion of the committee that
4 bungalow apron party be held
some morning in July and the plan
win be carried out.
Miss Amelia Hees entertained IL |
guests at o'clock dinner Tuesday
I'm honor of Miss Lulu
Semechek whose marriage to Mr.. :
reuben Haffa Of this city is to take
lace soon. The table decorations
we're pink sweet peas which formed
he center piece and pink streamers
arried out from the center piece to
he place of each guest. Following
he dinner there was kitchen show
r for the guest Of honor IN which
he received many useful utensils
,uring the evening tea towels were
emned and presented to the bride
o-be.
q & q
The d. V. V. club met Monday
fternOOn with Mrs. Fred Robinson.
ach member answered the roll call
18th a current event. A pleasant
fternoon was spent and the hostess
erved a delicious lunch. Mrs. Jen-
IN Of Columbus was a guest. The
ext meeting will be held June p
18th Mrs. J. F. Rodney.
q AA
The Abilene Chapter Of the
aughters of the American RevOlu-
On will hold the annual June pic
c Thursday afternoon, June IS. at
e home Of Mrs. Booker north Of
DlOmon. Members win meet at the
G. Schiveiey residence at 2 O'Clock
ID are requested to bring plate.
ucer. tumbler and silver. .
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-06-15

GINGHAM DRESS UP TO $3.50 So 5
this carefully will not it, Tyou
$3.50 A
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-06-15
Official Statement of the Financial
Condition Of the
CITIZENS STATE BANK.
RESOURCES

Mt TaImage. state of Kansns, at the
close Of business on the 9th day Of
June, 1D22.
Evening star., 1922-09-24
PERSONAL HEALTH SERVICE
BY WILLIAM BRADY, M. D.,
Noted Physician a,sd Aushos.

ing in sleep IL . minor degree Of
somnambulism. The sleep talker or
sleep walker has no recollection Of
his somnambulistic acts In his wax
Ing hours.
Why folks talk or walk in their
sleep is the question that win show
my ignorance. Medical authorities
blame q neurotic Inheritance Tor It,
much as bad actors blame grand.
father for their hard livers. Sleep
walking, Hike pimples and ivy poison.
ing, occurs chiefly among youths,
because youths are 20 active ana
busy. and Tor no other reason that
know.
The suggestion Of sleep walking. In
discussion Of the subject. late At
night, has led TO its manifestation.
somstimes the somnamhulist carries
out In his dream the Hire OF action
Aon which his mind had been intent
bsfors he tall asleep.
Sleep walkers ana takers should
take with them to bed, not their
business or troubles. but = nrm deter
mination to keep quiet all night.
Young pefsons with this afliction
should be given > cold spinal douche
.at bedtime and the -llghtest bed
clothes consistsnt With comfort. slAep
walkers may bss awakened by 4 dash
~ cold water ov4f the xaces 9ss
Evening star., 1922-09-24

big pieces Of it on the coats Of her
tailored suits. and, like Chanel. she
lines long coats with squirrel and,
like Worth and Doucet, she uses
saxelle. She also uses imitation chin
chfila, as Chanel does.
Lanvin plays many a trick with
summer ermine, putting tiny tags Of
it over brown wooden jackets, but in
the whole array Of clothes there 10
little fur. The observer can see that
tho French dressmakerS are using
bits Of leftovers.. Like an economical
cook, they are cleaning up the ice box.
WHAT has all this to do with hats?
w Nothing whatever So back to
the story Of what we are to wear on
our heads. The depression began with
the fact that cold summer produced
warm clothes, q condition that
brought out winter hats in July.
among which were smart, Email suede
ones.
These hats are made in divers
shapes. Usually they are Of cinnamon
brown. When leather is substituted
for suede, green aud red come into
prominence.
Molyneux features his smart felt
hats In the color called coca It 10
built with q broad crown and an
Evening star., 1922-09-24
EFFICIENT HOUSEKEEPING
NJ LAURA KIRK1dAN.

add to the sieved part six onions. four
peppers (both put through the meat
grinder). one half cup Of salt. one ia
blespodh Of mace. one teaspoon OF
ground cloves, six tablespoonfuls of
dry mustard and one small handful of
horseradish root Boil for one hour.
add one quart Of vinegar, boil one
hour longer, then turn into hot. steril-
ised bottles (old ketchup bottles). and
cork at once. Dip the mouth OF the
bottle into hot melted paraffin. to seal
alright.
Watermelon Rind Preserve.-Use
only the green, outer rind Of the melon.
Cut It in small inch-square dice and
cover these with cold water and salt
tone tablespoonful Of salt to q quart Of
water); let stand overnight, and next
morning drain and rinse four times in
cold water. Then cook the rindpieces
In boiling water to cover and. when
tsnder, drain in a colander. Weigh the
r.nd-pieces and for each. pound Of 1t
set aside three-quarters of a pound OF
sugar. one-half ounce Of ginger root or
stems and one lemon. Slice the ginger
root, also slice the lemon and let these
two inxredients cook together in boiling
w,4sr to cover, until they are tender.
Mako q airup of the sugar. and the
vsssr drained from the cooked lemon
etnrsr combination. Add the dice6
vs3ermeion rind to this sirup. Let
simmer TIN the rind-pieces look plump
and fuIl Of sirup. then skim them out
and nut thsm in sterile jars. Cook the
sirup longer, returning to It the lemon
and gingsr-root pieces previously. re-
moved from 1t. When It II very thick.
remove the lemon and ginger pieces and
pour Il ovsr the rind-pieces in the Jars.