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Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-01-19
HAS SIX GRANDMOTHER
Little Ohio Child Has Extra Share
of Affection
TAssociat ad Press1

Nyria, O., Jan. 1S.-HOward Mer-
ton Unger, years old, living at Ber-
lin Heights, Erie county, has six
grandmothers and probably gets
more carassing than any Ohio young
ster, as ever since the youngster
was born the grandmothers have
made it practice to visit him fire.
quently.
The boys direct grandmothers are
Mrs. Edna Unger, 40, living In Ber-
lin Heights and Mrs. Bertha Buckley,
4S, living in Kipton, Ohio.
In addition the parents of the boy
are blessed with both grandmothers
on both sides still alive.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-01-19
nine CENTERS
FOR TRAINING
ARE PLANNED
Fl. Riley to Be One of
Big Soldier Gen.
ters of Nation
ASSOCIATED Press1

Washington, Jan. 1S.-General
Pershing today recommended to the
house military affairs committee the
retention of nine main training CEN
tiers, one for each corps area and sew
eral special camps. Among those
recommended retained as training
centers were Fort Riley, Kan, and
among those recommended for sup
Elementary camps for mobilization
and training National Guards and re-
serve units were Camp Pike, Arkan-
sas. and Camp Dodge. Iowa.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-01-19
WILL "TORRID CANINE" DO
Butchers Say "Hot Dog" Is Undigni-
fled and Cuts Sausage Sales

Chicago, Jan. Instantaneous
ly with the announcement Of
sausage convention" by meat deal
ers OF the country, the head Of the
meat council of Chicago presents a
plea requesting newspapers to re-
frain from treatment Of the meeting
in the usual "hot dog style.
1--WE shall be very grateful IL 1t
can be treated seriously" John 7.
Russell said. 1.-THE term hot dog
along with variations thereof, was
real factor in the slump, Of sausage
consumption and contributed to the
general business depression"
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-01-19
ROOT ROT SPOILS CORN
SpoiIs More Crops Than Poor Seed
or Soil

OF oOIl
ASSOCIATED Press]
Columbia, Mo-, Jan. 1S.-Much OF
the loss in a poor corn crop is due,
not to climatic or soil conditions nor
TO Door seed, so much as to root rot
and other diseases, +. ID. Funk OF
Bloomington, ILL.,, told farmers gath
cred here today at the annual Farm
ers' Week held under the joint
auspices Of the Missouri College OF
Agriculture and the state board Of
agriculture
Extensive experiments indicate
that the best ears are those that ripen
on good, normal, upright stalks
which remain green while the husks
turn yellow to brown and the ears
become firm Mr.. Funk believes. The
best ears, he said, are not borne 2e"-
fectly erect nor do they hang straight
downward. Unbr0ken, II r o o e u
shanks showing no indications OF
roting kenrels produce best ears,
results have shown.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-01-19
HONOR AGED CHESS PLAYER
IAssocIated Press1

London, Jan. 18.-A check for
$3.50 was presented to Joseph IL.
Blackburne, the "grand old man" OF
British chess, on his S0th birthday.
Among those who have subscribed
were Capablanca. the worlds cham
pion chess player, A. BOnar Law
and the Earl Of Perch.
Blackburne has played chess In
all parts of the world and against
all the famous players. He aready
has an annuity Of f1OO provided by
chess enthusiasts.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-01-19
ROAD GRAFT IN RAWLINS?
State Investigation of Reported lr.
regu1arities

Topeka, Jan. 1S.-One county
officer resigned yesterday and four
others agreed to present their resig-
nations at the next meeting Of the
board Of county commissioners for
alleged Irregularities in bridge con-
struction in Rawlins county.
T. B. Richmond, county engineer
of Rawlins county, presented the
resignation yesterday. Herbert How
land, county attorney, and the three
commissioners, G. J. Jensen, Frank
Turner and G. w. Winslow, agreed
to hand in their designations at the
next meeting of the board.
Frank Turner is brother OF N. A.
Turner, state auditor. There has
been considerable political activity
around the state house lately trying
to head off an investigation.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-01-19
BIG SECURITIES TAX EXEMPT
fAasocfated Press1

Iowa City, Ia, Jan. 1S.-ApproX-
imately $50, ,OOO, 100000 OF securi-
ties, either partially or totally tax
exempt are outstanding In this coun-
try today and this number is being
increased at the rate of $1,000. .00O,-
600 year, John G. Mechem, bank
cr. of Chicago, told the Bankers and
Business Mems course at the Univer-
sity Of Iowa here today.
The tremendous growth in govern
mental expenditures and the adoption
of the progressive income tax, as
sumes new Importance today, he
said.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-01-19
INCREASE IN POPULATION
fAssociated Preas1

St. Louis, Mo-, Jan. 1S.-Nearly a
thousand more births were recorded
here in 1921 than in 1920. Last
year there were 16,05O births com
pared with 1900 for 1920.
The number of marriages was re-
duced by 2,2OS during the year as
compared with the previous year.
In 1921, 9,12j marriage licenses
were issued and 11,333 were issued
in 1920.
Statistics showed that 9,442 per
sons died in st. Louis In 1921 and
1886 in 1920.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-01-19
NEW DOLL CHARM IN VOGUE
Ninette and Rintintin Have a
Rival
TAssociAted Press


Paris, Jan. 1S.-Nenette and Rim
tintin, those funny little French dolls
so long regarded as good luck charms,
at last have rival, who bids fair
to be even more popular, He Is
Nikki, II chubby. plaintive, porcelain.
japanese doll, with painted features
and sleek hair, short, fat arms and
legs full of character.
A pudgy hand holds IA japanese
fan and his eyes and mouth are wide
open as If In amazement at the ap-
preaching future. Nikk Is regarded
as the most attractive In the claim Of
charms which have appeared since
1914. His quilted satin coat gives
him friendly fireside air which en-
dears him to everyone.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-01-19
HowAT STRIKE DIDN'T WORK

Pittsburg. Jan. 1s.-A strike at
the mine Of the l.. s. Coal Company
at Aston. Mo. ordered yesterday by
the Howat organization. failed to
stop work at that mine. II was an
nounced by the operators assOcia-
tion.
Five men quit work, II was stated.
Their places were filled Immediately.
The Howat organization stated the
company had violated the contract
and discharged several men.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-01-19
WOMEN JOIN
PACKING RIOT
Two Were Arrested for
Assaulting
ASSOCIATED Pressl

st. Joseph, Jan. 1S.-Eollowing a
parade Of men and women of the
packing house strikers two women
and several men were arraigned for
assaulting workmen. One workman
is in the hospital, the result Of be-
ing AtOued
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-01-19
CAST NETS ON RIGHT SIDE
Religious Wave Sweeps Over Fish
ing Villages
TAasociafe fed PresaY

GLASGOW, Jan. 1S.-A religious
wave is now sweeping over the fish
ing villages on the east coast OF
Scotland.
Believing that the failure Of the
herring fishing season is visitation
for unrighteOus living, the fishermen
are parading the highways singing
hymns and testifying in other ways
to their religious fervOr. There is
scarcely fishing village which is
not affected.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-01-19
WANT TWO ELEPHANTS?
[Associated Press1

Sofia, Jan. 1S.-King Boris OF
Bulgaria is seeking purchaser Tor
part Of his private menagerie, par
ticularly two elephants which con-
sumo grain and hay costing more
than the outlay for food for the SOW
ereign's own table. The kingis fond
of elephants but can't afford them.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-01-19
QUAKES IN LOS ANGELES
Windows and Nerves Badly Shattcr'
ed by Nine Distinct Shocks

Los Angeles, Cal. Jan. 1S,---
Severe shocks felt In many sections
wof Los Angeles last night shatter-
ing window glass in some quarters
and shaking frame buildings in nine
distinct shocks between 7IO ana
8 80 o'clock, agitatcd many resi-
dents.
Many believed them earthquakes
while others attributed them to big
gun practice Of four dreadnaughts Of
the feet,
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-01-19
WILL SETTLE
THEIR SCRAP
Uncle Sam Will Help
Chile and Peru
Associated Press1

Washington, Jan. 18.-The Amer
lean government has intervened in
between Peru and Chile
over the provinces of Tacna and Area
and invited both South American
governments to send plenipOtentiar-
les to Washington for conference.
Chile has accepted.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-01-19
KANSAS CITY MARKETS

Associated A PressI

Associated Pres6J
Kansas City, Jan. 1S.-Cattle re-
ceipts 5000, steers steady to strong,
top $8.1O, cows and heifers fully
steady, most cows $3.75 to $3.50,
few loads $4.75.
Hogs
Receipts 5000. 15c to 25c higher,
81. so to $S. top $S.25.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-01-19
PASSPORT is PASSING
viii Facilitate Travel In Foreign
Lands

viii Facilitate Travel In Foreign
Lands
ASSOCIATED Press1
Washington, Jan. 1S.-The pass
ing of the passport is gradually be-
ing brought about in response to a
growing disposition on the part OF
the nations to get rid Of burdensome
wartime regulations Of travel. Per
sons prominent in diplomatic affairs
here unhesitatingly predict that as
a consequence the time is not far
distanct when tourists may girdle
the globe virtually as unhampered as
in the days before 1914.
The agitation for removal OF
the necessity for consular visas upon
passports and letting down of the
bars in border regulations had its in
ception and strongest backing among
the business men Of all nations.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-01-19
FREE FARM TALKS
LEADING SPEAKERS TO BE AT
ABILENE JAN. z0-z1
Free Movies. Lectures on Farm
Topics, Etc, to Which All
Are Invited

A series of interesting and help
ful meetings in agriculture, hOrticul-
ture, gardening and home cOnven-
fences has been assured for this
community through the cooperation
of the Agricultural Extension De-
partment of the International Har-
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-01-19
SCHOOL CAN'T STOP CUPID
K. S. N. Faculty Members Resigns
to Wed

ASSOCIATED Press

Emporia, Jan. 1S.-Cupid has
broken into the ranks of the femin-
inc. contingent Of the Kansas state
Normal School faculty-again. Miss
Anna Manley, English instructor In
Roosevelt high school has resigned
to we'd Miss Dale Zeller. formerly
OF Downs, Kan, comes from the
Chicago University where she has
been doing work. to succeed her.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-01-19
PUT OUT FEWER SHIPS
Big Decrease In Tonnage Production
In Maine
rAaaocinted proeS1

Portland, Maine, Jan. 18.-The
gross tonnage Of ships produced In
Maine shipyards during 1921 de-
creased $4,000 tons as compared
with the output for the preceding
year. Statistics show that slightly
over $4,000 tons went down the
ways last year while in 1920, 63,-
600 tons were sent over. While the
figures show a large falling or from
the peak Of the industry, reached
in 1919 when 10000 gross tons
were produced, the output Is $4,000
tons above that Of the average pre-
war production. Further declines
are anticipated this year.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-01-19

vester Company. They will be be
held at the high school I building,
Abilene, Friday and Saturday, Janu-
ary 2O-21 and are free to all.
The purpose of the meetings will
be to help the people of this com
munity solve the many problems in
agriculture, horticulture and home
making The program:
Friday Morning, 1O:OO-11:45
Music
''Disease of Grain Crops" .........
............... Prof. Stokdyke
Disease of Potatoes" -.......-..-.-
....... Prof. Robertson
Appointment of Committees, Farm
ers' Institute
Friday Afternoon, 1:15-4:O0
Music
1.-THE Care of Farm Poultry. .......
...........-.........---.. Miss Wingent
'"rhe Forage Question: Alfalfa,
Grasses and SOrghums"
..........- Prof. Holden
Prof Crandall
Friday Evening, 1880
Music
"Household Conveniences
-...-...-. Miss Wingent
Communities Are Made of Folks"
Prof. Holden
Saturday Morning, 9:3O-11:45
Music
'Disease of Truck Crops" .....-
-.-.Profs. Stokdyke and Robertson
"Small Grains With Special Refer
ence to Wheat and Oats" .......
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Prof. Holden
s'HOgs, For Profit" Prof. Robertson
Reports Of Committees
Saturday Afternoon, 1:15-4:OO
Music
"Better Country Schools" s"........
.......... Prof Holden
''The Balanced Ration for the
Dairy Cow. Crandall
Saturday Evening, 1880
Music
Poultry Prof. Robertson
Moving Pictures
Address ,....-...-...-..Prof. Holden
For Sale or Trade
Ten room house close to the Agri-
o,,Ifuro1 Co1loUo Of Mania ffon for
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-01-19
WIFE PROVED HER ECONOMY
Wichita Woman Wins Suit Despite
Charges of ExfraVagance

Wichita. Jan. 18.-How for three
years she had kept an accurate rec
ord Of every cent she spent. even
down to toothpicks. was a part OF
the testimony offered in district
court by Mrs. Mabelle Hewitt, wife
of an insurance salesman, from
whom she asked separate mainten-
ance and who then brought divorce
action again her. charging extrava-
gance.
She proved her contentious. She
was given separate maintenance and
custody Of their child.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-01-19
ITALY HONORED SOLDIERS
IAaaociataa Prassl

Rome. Jan. 1S.-American sol
diers participated In the ceremonies
in honor Of Italy's unknown SOL
dier" today. Richard Washington
Child, American ambassador to Italy.
delivered an oration at the tomb and
the congressional medal Of honor was
was bestowed on the unknown SOL
dlerss
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-01-19
Word has beer

Word has been received BY
friends that James Hartrouft, a for
mer resident Of this city. Is seriously
III in a hospital at Beatrice, Neb-
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-01-19
For Sale or Trade

For Sale or Trade
Ten room house close to the Agri-
cultural College at Manhattan for
sale or trade in on small farm near
Abilene.
12-22w3t*
r. H. MOORE, Manhattan
, 1922-06-15
POWERS IN ACT TO BAR BOOZE
CONFERENCE AGAIN ON SHIPS Offered
Russian Problem Is
Main Question to
Be Considered at
The Hague Meet

THE G June 15.-
The economic rehabilitation
of Europe, and the re-estab-
lishment of Russia in the fam
lily of nations were problems
before the world again today
as the principal powers resumed the
discussions abandoned at Genoa a
month &
An Europe eentered It's hopes today
in the new conference. which Is dsdi-
Gated principally to the problem of
Russia
Failure OF the efforts at Paris to
organize an international loan for
Germany undoubtedly has served to
augment the pessimtsm obtaining in
many quarters concerning the pros
poets OF the present gathering making
definite agreements with soviet Rus.
STA on such vital matters as credits.
the treatment to be accorded to prop
erty held by foreigners. and the pay.
ment of the Russian debts.
Nevertheless. determination was evi.
dent among the delegates gathered for
the preliminary meetings to make
every effort to accomplish the results
which the Genoa conference failed to
achieve.
The representatives of the princi-
pal countries. excepting Russia. were
scheduled to assemble in the peace
palace at $50 this Afternoon. and there
begin their labors Of studying the
Continued On Page -
, 1922-06-15
BUSCH A To
PROVE CHARGES

ST. LOUIS Mo, June rs. - The
Aforementioned Brewing IL
willing to produce witnesses to sup
port charges made In ,he Ietteru OF
August A Busch and his son Adolf
phus Busch III TO President Harding
and which were turned over TO
Chairman a. d. Iasker Of the ship
ping board, hat the United States
shipping board is violating the Vol.
stead act. In tho event OF a
sionai inquiry II became Known here
today through Representatives OF the
firm.
h local company has made mum.
erous requests for a congressional in
vestigation into violations of the pro
hibition act. o. A. Remmers. general
counsel said. n is prepared to pro
duce witnesses to support their
charges.
The original letter Of Augusta
Busch. with that cot Adolphus Busch
III were printed IN circular form and
mailed 20 various newspapers through
out the country last week. in order
that the publishers would have them
for use simultaneously. The booklet
containing the letters was of eight
pages. On the first page WIS shown
a cartoon OF Uncle Sam with a club
in one hand labelled prohibition En-
forcement" and in the othsr. behind
him, n bottle. to which was attached
n tag shipping Board Hooch for
Sale" Tho cartoon was titled Yer
satfity."
, 1922-06-15
SUFFERS
BROKEN JAW IN
STREET DISPUTE
Stranger Takes Exception to
Objections Against Follow
ing Women, Lands
Vicious Blow.

A mysterious assailant is RESPONSE
Bile for two evere fractures in the
lower jaw of r. G. Williams, who lives
at $50 Eass K street. Mr.. and Mrs.
Williams and the sister of the latter
were leaving h carnival grounds
asst night. Mr.. Williams walking be-
hind. He noticed a man step between
him and the women and follow them
for some distance.
Williams questioned the stranger as
to his reasons for following the WON
en-. This is the last thing he remem
bers of the occasion. having been
brutany struck. The injured man was
rushed to the hospital at once, where
he is being attended by DR.. Victor
Dacken. The name of the assailant
has not been disclosed. o has Will
Jams talked further regarding the
matter.
, 1922-06-15

which also resulted in wounds and in
turies to three others. This state
ment was secured today from an Off
cial source in Douglas where an in
quest into the killings is being con
Quoted by Coroner C. II. Hoffman OF
Converse county.
Several witnesses already have been
heard at the inquest and a verdict Is
expected tonight. The evidence. it is
stated, has definitely established the
fact tina Mrs. Tubbs participated in
the shooting. It is also indicated that
she was killed by a bullet fired by one
Of the possemen who beseiged the
couple in the Harry Hern store.
Witnesses who had testified to the
facts of the shooting before noon to.
day included Harry Hern. owner OF
the Grin Junction store in which the
shooting occurred: John Jensen,
George Hern. and Deputy Sheriff Har
ry Churchill. all OF Grin Junction /;
and Deputy Sheriff John Mcpherson
of Douglas, who was the first to be
wounded by the mailman. No new
developments were brought out at the
hearing OF these witnesses yesterdays
story Of the crime as reported in The
Tribune having been substantiated.
Among others questioned in connec
ton with the case was John Stukes
brother-in-law of Ernest Tubbs, yhc
gave what information he could on the
mentai condition OF the couple. Stukes
was not placed under arrest az pub
lished by one newspaper, and was not
summoned for the inquest. but Officers
visited him at his ranch home and
made the inquiries. No Significance
was attached to this visit
Predictions are freely made in Doug
las hat a verdict of 1ustinabie homi
eide will be returned in the case in
sofar as the deaths Of Tubbs and his
wife are concerned.
, 1922-06-15
AMENDMENT To
PROHIBIT SALE
is INTRODUCED
Southern Scion Acts on
Busch Charges With
House Proposal

WASHINGTON, June Is.
Definite steps through legis-
lation to stop the sale of liquor
on American ships were start
ed today through presentation
by Representative Bankhead.
Democrat, Alabama. of an amend.
ment TO the merchant marine bill
which would cut off the government
aid provided in the measure from INV
ship carrying intoxicating liquors or
beverages.
The Alabama representative offered
his amendment at a meeting OF the
u merchant marine committee OF
which he is n member. called to take
n action on the merchant marine
bill.
Considerable doubt was expressed
that the amendment would be accept.
ed as the indications were that the
majority members OF the committee
would vote to report the bm as fran.
ed by a subcommittee.
, 1922-06-15

The sale was held on the scaled bid
plan and consequently no definite an
nouncement OF the amount OF money
10 change hands may be had until late
this afternoon, when the buyers and
growers meet in a special car near the
northwestern depot.
According TO G. N. Penley. county
agricultural agent and secretary OF
the Natrona County Wool Growers as
ISOLATION. nine large buying concerns
arc represented. The list includes ma,
tionaIly known companies such as;
Stlbermann and company. Charles J.
Webb and company. the Chicago wool
Warehouse. Ba.eman and company,
Chicago Hide and Fur company. Drap.
or and company. Koshland Brothers,
Harris and company and Jeremiah
Williams and company.
Due to present conditions in indus
try. and more especially in the cloth
ing game, experts predict record
prices for this years clip when the
bids are opened.
Tho following growers entered the
field: Lindsay and Lindsay with %.
AS pounds; w. d. Dewey, $3.50; J.
w. Phillips. $50; Thomas Cooper
23.s39. Myrin Spencer. 20. ooo: p. c
N~icolayscn. $1,000; Glen Coen. 1926;
Austin Barker. IS, 1000: Lew Scott, IS.
900; Rasmus Lee. 22.7Ts: Eugene Nc
carthy, 1850 James Wilson 5000;
G. p. Johnson. $1,000; Josendall anC
Parsons. $4,000; Mahoney Brothers
24,os1; n L. Bishop. IL ZOO: Elbert
Majors, 1o.11o; Martin p. Basket. 1s.
z47. Harry Price. 1.Too; Box c Sheer
company. $4,000; D.. N. Peas. Fl, 500
and Mills and wilke. $4,000.
By far the largest Quantities Of tn,
wool were placed in the Northwestern
warehouse. and II was at this building
h the buyers spent the greater par
OF their time Thursday morning.
Executive direction OF the sale wa
intrusted to Thomas Cooper, p. C. Mic
olaysen. and NJ. ]. Gothberg member,
OF h sale committee OF the Natroni
County Woolgrowers association.
, 1922-06-15
OgiLbee Asked
To Pick Hero
For Wyoming

CHEYENNE. Wyo., June Is
Governor Carey has requested Don
osilbee of Casper. state commander
of the American Legion. to select
the world war veteran in Wyoming
whose military record entities him
to represent Wyoming in the 'Liv-
ing Hall of Fame" The governor
called on ogilbee to perform this
delicate duty as the result Of n re-
quest from Herbe:t Y. Coffey. gen.
erai chairman OF the convention
committee of the Disabled American
Veterans Of the world war. which
is to hold its annual convention in
San Francisco June $3.50. The or
ganization desires to have each
state represented at the convention
by its outstanding surviving hero Of
the world war.
, 1922-06-15

The raid having come to n close at
4 p. m. today gave Court Commission
er Wheeler ample time TO conduct a
wholesale hearing at that time. The
result could not be obtained before
this paper went to press. but 1t was
announced before hand that those
found guilty would be bound over TO
federal court at Cheyenne.
No definite report upon the amount
OF liquor confiscated can be obtained
until Friday. as all OF the men must
be given a hearing before tonight. The
federal officers have come to Caspe:
to establish headquarters for a mum
Der OF raids upon surrounding towns.
and believe that all will be as success.
full as the initial.
When asked to what he attributed
the marked success OF the venture.
Mr.. Wheeler replied, United we stand.
divided we fall. Nc power for crime
on earth can resist the combined
forces of the law"
, 1922-06-15
W. R. JOHNSON
SELLS OUT HIS
BUSINESS HERE
Pioneer Hay, Grain and Feed
Business on South Durbin
Purchased by J. F.
Cowan.

Through a dean contaminated yes.
terday J.. F.. Cowan has purchased the
hay, grain and feed business operated
in Casper for the past is years by w.
r. Johnson Tho warehouse, offices
and trackage adjoin the Northwest.
ern yards on South Durbin street.
Tho deal which was handled by
Harry Free. real estate agent. was
begun In May and concluded yester-
day after a complete invoice of the
.stock in the business had been made
by the interested parties. Mr.. Cowan
took possession of the establishment
this morning and will carry on the
tons, which Mr.. johnson for SO long
maintained. The consideration was
not made public.
Frank Cowan. although a native OF
New York, came to Wyoming with
his parents in 1900 and made his
home in Denver until four years age
when he came to Casper. For the
past two years he has been credit
man and city salesman o h Cham
berlin Furniture company and has
been successful in his work. He was
married in January OF this year tc
Grace Greve, daughter of a pioneer
Natrona county family.
Mr.. Johnson came to Casper many
years ago as agent for hi Chicago
and Northwestern railroad. In 1901
he started in business which he yes
terday sold to Mr.. Cowan and has
met with success in both that or any
other enterprises. His present plans
include travelling for e greater por
, ton of the a with h remainder
of his time devoted to his oil inter
eSts,