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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-11-30
HUGE COST OF
FUNSTON CAMP
IS UNDER FIRE
Auditors Claim $4,000
600 Overcharge by
Contractors

|, WAsliington, Nov. PA series Of
snits for. recovery OF money expend-
ed in construction Of war canton
ments was decided as the next step
in the governments campaign
against alleged war contract frauds.
The initial eases are expected to in
yolve construction of four camps, in
Camp Funston. Unofficial
estimates place the total sum sought
In all recovery suits at more than
$75, 100000. The Camp Funston suit
involves 100000. One camp cost
Ing $13,O0O,OO, auditors said, show
ed indications Of excess expenditures
IF $5,0OO,0O0.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-11-30
MANY FOREIGN STUDENTS
rAaeOClateA prees1

Ames, Ia, Nov. 24.-FOreigp stu
dents enrolled in agricultural classes
at Iowa State College here outnuW.
Der those Of any other agricultural
college in the United States, accords
ing to Prof Louis DeYries, adviser
to foreign students.
Forty-six students from eighteen
different countries are here, which Is
sixteen more than the number en-
rolled at the Oregon Agricultural
College, which ranked second, Prof.
DeVries stated. There are eighteen
graduate students this year, includ-
ing five Canadians.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-11-30
full TO ROOFS
But Car Shortage l;
Little Easier

Topeka, Nov. 25-FOrty-six eleva-
tors of Kansas east or Newton on the
Santa Fe line are filled to capacity
and closed, according to reports
reaching the public utilities commits
sion. Indications are that the situa-
ton is easing up little" Chairman
Clyde Reed said. Reports to the
earlier In the week indi-
Gated that 100 elevators between
Newton and Dodge City are shut
down. At 10 points every grain
store house is filed to capacity.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-11-30
CHARITIES PROVIDED FOR

Kansas City. Mo-, Nov. 24.-In
anticipation OF the close tomorrow OF
It's annual charities drive, Kansas
city II prepared 10 heave sigh OF
teller. Yearly IL signs with this
same satisfaction, knowing that its
charities are provided for comfort
ably for the ensuing twelve months
and that 1t viii not be necessary to
make additional contributions.
The canvass draws to a close with
a larger goal set for the forty two
charities, which will participate In
the division OF the subscriptions,
than ever before. This years figure
was fixed at $s50,000, which is
100000 more than last years quo
tn. Five thousand workers launch
ed the campaign on the opening.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-11-30
OPEN DOOR TO
TURKEY MUST
Be GIVEN Us
Uncle Sam Throws q
) Bomb Into the Near
East Peace Farley
(Aseooiatsd Prsssl

Lausanne, Nov. -2b-Richard Weeh-
burn Child, chief American spokss-
man in the Near Eastern conference,
amazed the other dalegatcs today by
reiterating the insistance of the Unit
, ed States on an open door policy ID
Turkey. He declared the Americas
government and public supported the
policy. The conference adjourned
Immediately.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-11-30
DISTRIBUTE REPORT DEC. 1

Topeka, Nov. 24-The report
formulated by the Kansas School
Code Commission has been printed
and will be ready for distribution on
or before December 1, according to
the code committee working on it
here this week. The report will be
distributed over the state before the
legislature convenes by the Kansas
State Teachers Association.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-11-30
HAS NO PILOT
Airplane Is Guided by
Wireless Control

Paris, Nov. 25.-The system of
pilotless airplane control finished a
two days test satisfactorily this
morning, according to experts who
supervised the trials Of a 300-horse-
power passenger carrying govern
ment biplane. The plane performed
all customary evolutiOns, landing
safely, under control of hertzian
waves from the ground. 1t was fire.
quently lost from sight in haze or
clouds, but always under control.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-11-30
MAKE CHURCH THE CENTER
Preacher Says II Should Direct Ac-
tivity of Community
fAnnnalakAA RrNan1

Philadelphia, Pa, Nov. 25.--Only
by making the church the dynamic
center in every activity Of the com
Imunity can 1t accomplish its full
purpose, declared DR.. NJ. p. Burns Of
Philadelphia, at the annual meeting
of the Board of Home Missions Of
the Methodist Episcopal church held
here today.
More and more, In the judgment
of the best leaders, the church must
become the dominating force in the
life Of the community in which 1t
stands" he said.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-11-30
DISMISS KIRCHHOFF CASE

Lawrence, Nov. 24.-The case
against George Kirchhoff, secretary
treasurer Of the The0. Poehler Mer-
camille Company Of Lawrence, and
one of the defendants named in the
antitrust suit begun here this week,
was dismissed yesterday by the state
on the grounds Of insufficient evil
dence. The case is now proceeding
with a lone defendant, f. Fl. Smith
meyer, president of the Poehler firm.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-11-30
RUSSIANS RELEASE AMERICAN
fAae0rlneAn

Moscow. Nov. 24.-Henry p. Du-
Belief, Jr.. Of New Orleans, La, 20
years old. who was conscripted into
the Russian navy in 1919 because
he could not show papers proving
non Russian citizenship, has been
permitted to leave Russia upon rep
made ny the American
Relief ADMINISTRATION.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-11-30
FIX RACING RULES
IAasociated Prese

Chicago, Nov. 27.-A synchroniz-
ing of rules for yacht racing will be
attempted by the Yacht Racing
Union Of the Great Lakes, according
to Ogden T. McClurg of Chicago,
newly elected president of the organ
ization. The Union controls the
yacht clubs Of the great lakes,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-11-30
$4O,OOO,0O0 FOR GOOD ROADS
ASSOCIATED Press1

Ottawa, Ont, Nov. 24-Forty mil
lion dollars is being spent ON good
roads in Canada this year. High
ways construction has been carried
on on larger scale this year than
ever before and the appropriation
for work are the highest on record,
according to A. w. Campbell, COM
missioner Of highways.
"Of the total sum spent, $4,000
900 will be used on Federal aided
highways, of which $6,OO0,000 will
come out of the Dominion treasury. ,,
said Mr.. Campbell. Expenditures
being made by the provinces and
on roads not receiving fed
eral assistance will amount to about
500, 0QQ; 900"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-11-30
MISSION WORK EXTENSIVE
Methodist Mission Board Spends $s,'
100000

.AhHoCIAtau TTubbI
Philadelphia, Pa, Nov. 25.-T0tal
disbursements of the sB0ard Of Home
Missions and Church Extension OF
the Methodist Episcopal church for
1929 were $5,0S4, 1867, according to
DIR. VIM. J. Elliott, treasurer, In his
report at the boards annual meeting
today.
The report showed that $2,25S.-
200 had been spent on Home Mission
Work. &2.264,148 for Church Extern
sion, Including reconstruction work,
and for reconstruction specials.
which include scholarships and aids
to students, summer training CON
ferences and cooperation with
schools and colleges.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-11-30
TIERNAN GETS
YOUNG BRIDE
Follows Divorce With a
Wife i'm 3 Days
Associated Press1

IAssOCiated PreSs1
Hammond Ind, Nov. 25.-PrO-
fessOr John Herman of South Bend,
and Mrs. Blanche Brimmer Hansell
of Iowa, were married today at
Crewn Point, Ind. The professor was
divorced from Mrs. Augusta Tier
man, principal in the Herman POu-
In paternity case, Thursday. The
bride Ia a widow and a minister's
daughter. She gave her age as "a j;
Herman gave 80.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-11-30
Charlie Seems to Be
Good Picker of Charm

Los Angeles, Nov. 25.-Charles
Chaplin, screen comedian, is report
ed in the Los Angeles Times today
as engaged to POla Negri, the Polish
film tragedienne. The romance Is
said to have started on Chaplin's
visit to Europe last year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-11-30
BIO BUSINESS IN MAPS
Motor Supplies Companies Civ
Them Instead of Calendars

| VA~sVh SSssRPbsSD ~Wssst>SSS WV
Them Instead Of Calendars
GAsssss4sss Vvessl
Chicago, Nov. 24.-AutomObile
road maps have entered the competi-
tive field Of calendars, blotters and
almanacs as advertising gifts, ac-
cOrding to publishers Of motor car
specialties, who now are printing
these guides to the outdoors by mil
lions, because, they say, the modern
American no longer is inclined to sit
indoors and study dates since the
has paved the way to
highways and by-ways when leisure
time arrives.
Publishers Of calendars, however,
declare the demand for their products
Is undiminished, pointing out that
The motorist must spend some time
lating up his trips for the following
easOn,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-11-30
Consul to China Is
Dead at His Post
ASSOCIATED Press1

ASSOCIATED Press1
Toxic, Nov. 27.-GeOrge Scied-
more, consul general Of the United
States at Yokohama,t died today.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-11-30
Irish Leader Executed
for Having Firearms

Dublin, Nov. 24.-Erskine Child
ers, chief lieutenant Of Eamonn De-
Valera, was executed today for hav-
ing an automatic pistol in his pos
session.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-11-30
0ood Health

II you would enjoy good health,
keep your bowels regular. No one
can reasonably hopo to feel well,
when constipated. When needed,
take Chamberlain's Tablets. They
are mild and gentle. 11-1me.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-11-30
TIGER ANSWERS ~DARE"
Declares He Wants u. s to Settle
Near East Problem

Boston, Nov. z5-Answaring what
he said was almost dare" that
he disclose Just what he waated Of
America, Georges Clemenceau told an
audience in Trement temple, late
yesterday that he would like 10 see
the United States take q seat II the
Lausanne conference, declaring this
nation could at once settle the east
ern problem.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1922-11-30
DEATH BLAST
EFATAL TO "a
MINE WORKERS,
Sixty Others Injured.
but Cannot Yet Iden-
ify Them
,assecfats1 rrsssI

Birmingham, Nov. 23.-Eghty-
-four lives were lost and 90 persons;
Injured as the result of an acciden-
tai explosion yesterday in Dolomlte-
mine No. 8. Woodward Iron Com
pany, according to statement today
by Frank Crockard, president Of the
company. Work Of Identified ton Is;
not completed, but 1t is believed
that 38 white are dead and 20 white.
injured.
In Memphis, a sheriff wanted to-
take Representative Herrick's plane.
because he had an attachment for It..
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-26
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
 REPORT ON YEARS WORK

The Norwich Chamber of Commerce distributed its second annual report since reorganization to it's members on Wednesday. The report summarizes work done during the year along dif- ferent lines, which include industries, equitable real estate assessments, streets and highways. housing, street lighting, Colchester road, transportation matters, daylight saving. community advertising. play grounds, membersh D meetings, public health.
 In a concluding word Secretary John J. O'Rourke writes as follows: In submitting this report no claim IS made that your chamber of commerce, of itself has accomplished all the things enumerated herein. Your cham Der will always be a voting minority at city and town meetings. Nevertheless the influence of your organization has 1 been felt at these meetings. We do submit, and take a pardonable pride in stating, that we have accom- plished many things for the welfare oi 1 Norwich
 This annual statement represents tht community dividends earned by youi membership dues and supported by tho
 active interest maintained by one hun
 dred seventeen members who have
 served on committees at various time: 1 throughout the year.
 We believe the record meets witl i your approval We urge greater coop eration of the members. by mafntainin;
 active interest in the affairs brought t
 your attention every month through ou membership letters.
 The suggestion tfie criticisms, tn personal interest of every member ar essential for our success. Our keynot this year should be greater coopera tion. sustained interest, and active par ticipation in our affairs.
 Your directors and committee mem
 bers are deserving of every approbatiol
 and appreciation from the membersh for their willingness, their sacrifices o
 personal comfort. and their zeal |
 work for the welfare of your erganizs
 tion and your community. ] Your secretary desires to express hi sincere appreciation to the director the committees and the membership, a , we'll as the public officials and the loes press for the unfailing courtesy he ha ' always received both as secretary an
 as representative of the Norwich Chan i. Der of Commerce.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-26
NORWICH STATE HOSPITAL 10 ASK
 NEXT LEGISLATURE FOR S1 ,90O,OO0


 The trustees of the Norwich State hos pital will ask the next session of the leg islature for S1, goo poo for the next bien- nial period beginning July l. 1923 to be used for maintenance of the hospital and two new wards a new nurses home, several smaller Buildings and the remod- cling of the power plant at the institu- tion It was decided to ask for this amount at the last meeting of the trus- tees, and on "Wednesday Comptroller Harvey P. Bissell and Treasurer G. liar old gilpatrio, members of the board of control, and Byron D. Bugbee and John M. Wadhams. members of the board of finance, visited the institution on tour of inspection.
 The object of the visit of the state off, ficials was to see just what was needed at the local institution in the way of new buildings and other improvements. They were loud in their praise of the way the hospital is being conducted and their visit was very satisfactory.
 It is estimated that the cost of main tenance during the next biennial period | will be approximately $1,100.060. which leaves about sso0,0 to be devoted te | the building of the new wards, nurses l home and the remodeling of the power plant. The sum is larger by about $500, 900 to s400,000 than two years ago, dur
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-26

Pelouzee declared it's the most wonder full baby grotto in all the realm and quite the peer of the best of the older ones all over the country.
 The fall ceremonial began with a SUD- per for the candidates and the prophets of the grotto, which was served at 6 o'clock at the Commlnity house on Church street by the supper committee of Sachem chapter, No, 57, CT of the Eastern Star.
 Following the supper. the prophets and the candidates paraded at o'clock to Grotto hall on Water street, where the ceremonial took place
 The line formed with the Grotfo band of 25 pieces A. W Jarvis director, and George Hilmer, of Nliddletown, drum major. in the lead. followed by the uni- formed patrol of 16 prophets under com mand of C. A. Hagberg, captain, and Harold T. Robinson, lieutenant. Follow ing these, came the Standard bearers with the American flag and the grotto banner, and the candidates in charge of Harry B. Ford and assistants, each man of the 57 duly tagged and wearing a fantastic yellow headpiece. over his hat The prophets of the grotto, headed by Monarch George N. ChappelI. escortine Grand Monarch Pelouzee. presented q colorful spectacle with 300 men in line wearing their red tasseled black fezes The parade proceeded down Churcl street and through Broadway to Mair street. then to Burnham square, counter marching through Main street and dow1 Market and Water streets to the hall. Fancy drilling by the patrol made ; 1 feature along the line of march tfa drew enthusiastic applause for the fin
 manner in which it was executed. Tn, patrol had a handsome uniform consist ing Of blue silk zouave trousers an, jackets. trimmed with gold, and orang l vests and orange sashes, with the cap tain and lieutenant in complete orang
 uniforms. Those comprising the patri were H. Finlayson Scott Look. R r
 Fillmore. J. O. Johnson, William Shan
 ley, William Stinson. George Hathawa,
 ", ". Tannor. Frank Waters Raymon
 Brlttin. Elmer Vedder. Turner UpteI
 Andrew Jacobson, Percival Collin
 George Sanders and Myron Ladd
 At the hall concert of half an hon
 was given by the band before the cert
 menlal work began. Monarch Geors
 N. Chappell, with Herbert R. Kind a master of ceremonies, conducted th
 opening exercises, which preceded ti ceremonial which was put on in compile and elaborate detail of costuming an scenery by the well trained cast tn; included Herman Stelzner, Carl Ricke Everett Peckham Scott Look, Raymor Brlttln, Elmer Vedder, George Sander Walter Turner, William Grove. Robe Gray A. H. Perry, Myron Ladd, Hari
 M. Clark, Jay Ricketts, Kirk Rickets
 Charles Harvey, William Stevens, Hui
 F1nlayson, Day Fillmore, William '
 Tannaf, John Grove, Jr., William Al ] drews, Elmer Pitcher and Andrew J t cobson.
 Grand Monarch Pelouzee and Day a H. Seaman of Mystic, district depu q for this Masonic district. were speake during the evening, both bestowing t
 highest praise upon Nemrod Grotto I : the wonderful spirit its officers al
 members have shown in such an admi able presentation of the ceremoni z work so soon in the history of the C T ganization.
 !, The ceremonial came to close. K 11S0.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-26
FUNERALS.
Mrs. GeOtEs F. shadIook.

The funeral of Edith May Baral, wife of George r. Shadiock, was held We'd nesday afternoon at s.30 o'clock from the funeral parlors of Church & Allen at Is Main street, Rev. Mir. Oekford of
 Poquetanuek conducting the services. There was a large attendance at the ser
 vice. Among the many floral pieces
 was pillow marked ''Wife," a spray
 of ehrysarthemunls from eher husband, wreath marked Daughter" from Mrs, Charles Baral: spray from her brother; a wreath from Mr. and Mrs. c. Lasch, spray from Thomas Jones cross marked Sister" from MT. and Mrs Carl Morse; spray from Mrs Mary Whitmarsh and family; spray from MT. and Mrs. Fred Grenier, and 8 | spray from Mrs. Allen.
 Burial was in the Poquetanuck eeme- l tery where committal service was read The bearers were Charles baseh | Thomas Jones. Fred Grenier, uncles oi
 the deceased. and Paul orenier.
 l Mrs. Shadlock died Sunday at he, home at Oak street. She was berr
 in Hanover, the daughter of Charles H and the late Annie Jones Baral, and hat | lived in or near Norwich most of hei life. She was a kind and lovih;
 daughter, wife, and sister, and leave. these relatives to mourn her loss: he 1 husband, George r. Shadloek, father Charles H. Baral four brothers, Louis Charles, Raymond and Irving Baral, al of Norwich, and one sister, Mrs. Ca, l1ArxA of Prestnn
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-26
LET US PROVE THAT OUR REM.
 EDlEs WILL HELP YOU.

mands a deal Of legal patronage. sat UT all night long making numerous minor appointments within his power until he determined upon the seats of his ofhce,
 one being the appointment 10 the Te-
 cordership of Blackburn of his broth CT. Sir Harold Smith.
 T. P. o'Connor presided at a meet
 ing Of the United Irish League at West
 minister tonight 10 discuss the policy
 to be pursued by the Irish voters In
 England, in view of the changed poih.-
 cal situation and the disappearance cf the Irish question from Esnglish poli-
 ties. There will be no IrFah represen- tation in the new parliament except the
 thirteen Ulster representatives. Joseph Devlin, who has represented West Bel
 fast in the British parliament since 1906. and iatterly the Falls division O. Belfast, has decided not to seek re-elec-
 ton.
 | A meeting of the liberal followers Of Lloyd George held in London today re- | solved that a candidate of their party | should oppose every sitting member Of kthe Asquithian liberal party al the elee-
 lions.
 The Irish meeting presided over by Mr. OConnor came to no immediate de-
 cision with regard to future policy oat i decided to call meetings of the lrihn electors in all constituencies without re- II gard to class differences to determl7
 their attitude towards the various par ties. It was resolved that qnesttoas should be put to all candidates reEart- ing complete maintenance of the pro .l visions of the Irish treaty and concern
 ing religious equality of Catholics in the schools. It was further resolved that 1t was vitaIly necessary to the two
 and a half millions Of the Irish r2ca | ft,-ir. ir Fneiand Scotland and WaleH , 10 maintain some organization for the . protection of their iterests, social. re ol iielous and political. and that after tn' [ elections a convention should be he,c Sfor the purpose of ereatinE eonrtitV' ] ton for such organization
 s If ,s understood that the new gov - ernment contempiates sbolishing the g cabinet sec-etariat. which under Lloy' r George. according to his opponents l usurped the proper functions of ih' i Eovernmeht and the foreign office.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-26
NUMBER FOUR
(csatiRusa from Page oneJ

tion or children the health and safs.y Of workers, the well-being of 6rothersI and babies Is the eostliest kfnd of waste. Labor's policy is to provide work or maintenance for the unemployed by reopening trade with foreign countries, by national organization of prodution, by large program of necessary and useful public works.
 The plight of agriculture must be dealt with by bold program requiring landlords to sacrifice rents, rather than wages
 It proposes establishing councils for Agriculture reforms, and includes school facilities. more and better cot tages, increased hospital facilities and fuller opportunities for recreation in It's program.
 Labor is resolved to change $ speedily as possible by constructive measures the social and economic sys- | tenn which eonfers unfair privileges or I the few and undeserved hardships on many workers it continues. 9Th. system has brought unemployment apa | reduced wages to the workers. sufIerins ! and starvation to their families, loss ol 1 opportunities for full mental and phy sieal development to their children ana | anxiet wand worry to salaried and pro fessional workers and small traders.
 Labor means to Bring about a nori equitable distribution of the weaitl produced by common effort Of work b. | hand and brain. Our industrial polici involves prompt natlonaIIzation of tn mines, as recommended by the Sanke. commission, standardization Of the rail ways with an increased share in thei control for the workers. and improve,
 workers compensation act and othel measures for the protection of tii working people.
 | Labor opposes attempts to interfer with trade boards, demands nstiona sehem eof housing. to replace the slum by decent homes, an increase in old az pensions, complete supercessinn of tn present poor law and a system of pen sions for widowed mothers and oppose also the cutting of ex-service men
 pensions or transferring the mentaii or physically unfit to the Poor Law.
 The manifesto asserts that ther shall be no restoration of the house o lords veto and calls for the removal c all disabilities affectin gwomen, End de
 clares: 'In accordance with thes democratic principles labor must stan for control of the liquor traffic, accord
 ing to the peoples will"