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Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-03-02
URGES ships
VERY NEEDFUL
TO THE NATION
Harding Presents Plan
to Develop a Mer-
chant Marine
fAssocsatsd 4 Pressl

Washington, Feb. S.-President
Harding today presented to a joint
session Of congress the administration
plan to aid the American merchant
marine declaring that the Influence
OF the United States In world councils
In sure to be measured by the stand
ard OF Its merchant. marine.
Describing the creation Of Amer
ica's great Tonnage in wartime as an
he said, Having failed
at such enormous cost bring you
proposal which contemplates q re-
turn to private enterprise"
Identical bills were introduced In
following the Presidents address
both houses Of congress- Immediately
providing for government aid esti-
mated at 80 millions annually to oe
provided by diversion Of ten per cent
Of customs receipts, also a require
ment that not more than fifty per
cent Of the immigrants to the United
States shall be transported In for
eign ships. 1t provides for the sale
Of tonnage now held by the shipping
board and the use Of funds as OF the
construction loan fund, and enroll.
ment Of Officers and men Of the mer-
chant marine In the naval reserve
with attendant pay from the govern
ment.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-03-02
POULTRY MEN PLAN SESSION
Will Meet in Kansas City March
6 and

Kansas City, NO., Feb. 24.-The
largest poultry and egg dealers con-
vention held in the United States, ex-
cepting the national show at Chicago,
will meet in Kansas City, March 9
and Z. Preparations were completed
here today by G. ]. Aus, secretary
of the Missouri Egg and Poultry
Shippers Association, to make the
annual meeting Of this organization
the largest ever held in the south
west.
The meeting will take on an added
importance this year, as the poultry
and egg yield has been the mainstay
Of the farmer in many sections, and
It will come at time when the rush
egg season is beginning and every
poultry raiser is interested in the fu.
ture price Of eggs to be stored fol
future consumption.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-03-02
LET THE LADIES TALK TOO
rAssociated Press1

Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 2S.-While
trackless transportation as 1t may be
coordinated with regular electric rail-
way service win be the principal dis
cussion before the American Electric
Railway association here at the regu-
lar mid-ye meeting beginning to-
day, a new feature viii be intro
duced in the form Of an address by
Mrs. Antioneete Funk of Washington
on the subject. do Women Get on
Of Street Cars Backwards" Repre-
sentatives of more than eight hun
dred electric railways will partici-
pate. The occasion Is the regular
mid year meeting Of the association.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-03-02
MARY
WE'D IN STATE
OFF FOR TRIP
Crowds Thronged the
Streets to See Display
of Court Glory
rAsssciatsd Prsssl

London, Feb. 2S.-Princess Mary,
only daughter Of King George, was
married to yiscount Lascelles In
westminster Abbey at noon. The
king, queen and entire royal house.
hold participated In the ceremony.
Crowds packed the streets from
Buckingham palace to Westminster
Abbey and 5000 police were on
duty.
Mary appeared veritable princess
In her fairylike gown combining the
sheen Of silver with the flmy down
Of tulle, the sparkle Of beads, the
dull sheen Of pearls, and the exquis-
ite coloring 0f satin and old laces.
The gown had q four and half yard
train with silk embroidery and crys-
tai work. f-
Just Like Other Folks
King George accompanied MS
daughter. The wedding procession
inside the abbey, with the brides
maids formed, and moved forward
10 the altar to the music Of the Six
ty.second Psalm and the anthem
"Iet Us Love One Another"
During the signing Of the register
the bridal march from Romeo anu
juliet" was played. While the couple
was departing, the strains OF Men
delssohn's immortal wedding marcn
swelled through the abbey.
After the ceremony the archbishop
OF Canterbury addressed . brier al
monition, telling the bride and groom
that they had learned through war
how TO serve their country. he 40.
dressed the princess as my child.
A wedding breakfast followed.
70 Italy on Honeymoon
The wedding breakfast, connned
70 one hundred guests, included the
families and intimate acquaintance
Of the bride and groom, was at l2:3o
o'clock. The honeymoon itself start.
ed at $3.50. viscount Lascelles ano
his royal bride took train from FAD
dington station and left London 1oi
Italy.
Az an evidence of the tremendous
demand for tickets to the abDey 70
witness the wedding it was learned
today that many Of the highest no
bility were unable to obtain ADMIT
tance. Apart from those peers hoid-
ings court posts, only sixty-foui
peers and peeresses were invited al
such, with similar number OF mem.
bers of the house Of commons ano
their wives. One hundred Joufhai
lists. two photographers and on'
artist represented the world press
The only Americans present wer'
Ambassador Geo. Harvey anu MIS-
Harvey.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-03-02
BITTER COLD
SWEEPS NORTH
Twelve Dead in Toll of
SnoWstorm
rAssociated PrsssJ

st. Paul, Feb. 24.-Twelve per-
sons are known to be dead as re-
suits Of the severe snow and cold
storm in the northwest and several
hundred thousand dollars Of property
damage is reported. Five were killed
when train collided with a snow
plow on the Great Northern railroad
four were frozen to death in the Twin
cities; a woman was frozen near
Langord, South Dakota; woman
electrocuted near Rochester, Mimi.
a man frozen at Dilworth, Mime.
Hundreds Of telegraph poles have
been broken down and other damage
is extensive.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-03-02
LANDRU PAID
FOR HIS GRIMES
tAssociated Pressl

Versailles, Feb. 25.-Henri Ian
dru convicted murderer Of ten wo-
men and one youth, met death on the
guillotine this morning. In response
to q question by the priest whether
he had any confession to make Ian
dru exclaimed: ''It is an insult to a
man like me. Had / any confess
sion would have made It long ago"
Landru, however. did not say he was
innocent. He refused the sacrament
but told the priest he would be brave.
He woke to hear the carpenters set
ting up the guillotine. walked erect
and with shoulders squared to his
execution. All was over in less than
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-03-02
shot BETRAYER
IN COURT ROOM
17-Year-Old Girl Took
Her Revenge
tAssocisted Prsssl

Waco, Tex, Feb. 24.-Marcine
Matthews, II, shot and killed J. s.
Crossing in the court room this
morning as she was called to the wit
ness stand to testify against Cross
ling who was charged with criminal
assault against her. He was convict
ed two years ago but the case was
remanded for a new trial on account
of an error in admission of testimony
The girl said afterward, "He dis
graced me, ruined my health and de-
prived me Of school privileges-but
he will never ruin another girl"
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-03-02
THEY LIKED THIS JAIL
Twenty-Seven Gamblers Locked IN
With Barrel Of Whiskey Each

Lynn, Mass, Feb. 2S-There must
be thousands of men willing to pay
81 a day for quarters in the bull
pen Of the local police station, Just
as 1t 10.
Twenty seven men, arrested early
In the morning while engrossed IN a
game of alley tennis, paid "a each on
charges Of gambling late In the
afternoon and were seen later dick
ering with the turnkey to lock them
up again for the night at similar
rate.
Judge Ralph Reeve said drunken
ness, suppose" when the twenty.
seven were assisted up to the bar OF
the court for trial.
'sNo, your honor" said the prose-
cutor. "They were gambling. But,
some idiot locked them up IN a cell
where we were keeping twenty seven
barrels Of seized whisky. That's one
barrel per man and I think they've
! all done 1t Justice"
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-03-02
SCHOOL GYM PAID
Supt. Nyquist Of Emporia Praises
II Highly
IAssociated PressJ

Emporia, Feb. 27.-what Supt. N.
r Nyquist Of the public schools here
describes as one Of the best invest
ments this community ever made,
was the $765 1t invested in a school
gymnasium The money was raised
by popular subscription under the
high school athletic association Of
the Plains consolidated schools.
The gymnasium is used by the
school athletic teams. by the grade
and high school children who are not
ON the athletic teams. and By the
young people Of the town and CON-
munity who are not in school at an.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-03-02
MOHARDT TO DETROIT

Notre Dame, Ind. Feb. 2S.-When
Johnny Mohardt leaves Notre Dame
university late in February to go
south with the Detroit American
League baseball club. organized base
hall win have captured a man who
closely approaches the ideal college
product. Mohardt has reached the
pinnacle in college baseball and foot
hall and IL q monogram man In
track. He has completed one Of the
most difficult courses q university
has to ofrer with a general average
Of over 90 per cent for his four
rears' work and IL regarded as one
az the most brilliant students who
has ever left Notrs Dame,
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-03-02
ALLEN NOT TO
BE IN RACE?

Topeka, Feb. 2s-A dispatch from
washington to the Capital says re-
pariing Governor Aliens candidacy
for governor: "Governor Allen took
advantage Of his presence in Wash
Ington to discuss state political mat
tiers with members Of the Kansas
delegation in congress He author
lied no statement on this subject,
but he did tell one Of the congress
man that he would not run for a
third term He said he had been
urged by a good many persons to be
candidate again but that he would
not DO 80"
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-03-02
SILVER TIDE IN KLONDIKE
Associated PressJ

Dawson, Y. T., Feb. 2S.-Yuklon's
great silver tide is steadily rising
and the Klondike continues the ban
ner gold producing camp Of the en-
tire Northland, says a thirty-eight
page special edition of the Dawson
Daily News.
silver mining has progressed at an
astonishing rate in the last two
years. Fifteen hundred mines, q
large proportion Of which are pro-
during have been staked. The fields
have been covered by companies that
hold most of the big producing
claims and are pushing their devel-
opment.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-03-02
KANSAS LEADS IN RELIEF
Has Sent Much Food to Starving
People
rAssociated Press ]

TABBVCIBI0U IfVouJ
Topeka, Feb. 28.--Kansas con-
tinues to lead mid west states In the
Far East Relief contributions. South
Dakota with 143 carloads Of corn Is
a close second, according to William
A. Biby, director Of the campaign In
Kansas.
The goal fixed for the campaign
now being conducted in Shawnee
county, of which Topeka is the coun-
ty seat, Is a train load Of -four. Two
car loads of $50 barrels each. have
recently been contributed here, one
by the Topeka millers and one by
the Topeka bankers.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-03-02
FACE WATER SHORTAGE
Mayor Issues Proclamation Against
Starting Boafires

Mayor Issues Proclamation Against
Starting Boafires
Cottonwood Falls, Feb. 2S.-Elm-
dale. six miles west Of this city, is
facing its greatest water scarcity. In
fact, Elmdale's water situation the
past winter would make Emporia's
water shortage melt away In insigni-
.icance in contrast, for while EN-
poria residents have been compelled
TO use the four-inch bath, Mmdaie
citizens have now become well ac-
customed to the dry bath as their
chief means Of ablutions.
Mayor Campbell, Of Elmdale. has
lust issued a proclamation asking all
citizens Of the town to refrain from
starting bonfires or the promiscuous
burning Of trash as a measure OF pre-
caution, for now a limited amount OF
water in the old town well Is Elm
dars main source Of supply and wnat
the residents do not use Is readily
used By the cows Of the town herd.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-03-02
LEARN BANKING TOGETHER


High School Stuoents ana FARMERS
q McPherson Hear Talks
Mcpherson. Feb. 2S.-High school
students and farmers Of Mcpherson
county are receiving a banking
education" The Mcpherson County
Bankers' Association recently in
augurated campaign for the pur-
pose OF bringing the banking busi-
ness and the methods used into a
closer understanding by the people
Of the county, and in line with their
program four chapel talks before high
school students have been given In
this city, as well as several others
at different county points. Next
week meetings win be held at school
houses In the different communities
TO which the farmers have been In
vited. Prominent bankers Of the
county give the talks at the meet
inRs.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-03-02
CAN 1T BE DONE?
Some Musicians Plan to Civihze
Jazz
rAssociated Press1


Fargo, N. D., Feb. 2S.-Swept INTO
81 maze Of pagan measures by the
great god Jazz, America is going
to ciyilize this barbarian deity ana
turn him to her own uses.
Musicians of this country are
training him to adjure his blatant
shrieks, his savage monotones ana
chromatics and to forget his uncouth-
ness. When they have taught MN
polite ways they expect to Introduce
him into cultured circles where 1t Is
believed his native pep coupled
with his newly acquired graces VIII
make him friends.
Symphony, not syncopation Is the
order Of the day, according to music
dealers here who are. responsible Tor
the foregoing statement.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-03-02
JEWELLERS IN SONG FEST
TAaaoclated pregs1

Wichita, Feb. 28.-Mass singing
of delegates will feature each ses-
sion here today. Phil Sheridan Is
the official song leader.
Between addresses on the business
side of the jewelry trade will be In
terspersed talks on the romance OF
gems. Joe Goldstone, Of Chicago,
will discuss "The Pearl Industry" ="
and Il. A. Kiger, Of Kansas City,
will tell about Famous Diamonds
of the World"
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-03-02
HURRY SAYS HARDING
Asks congressmen to Hurry Up Work
on Tariff Bin

Washington. Feb. 2s.-The tariff
lin was discussed today at a White
House conference between President
Harding and Representative Mondell,
Of wyoming. the Republican house
leader, and Chairman Fordney, OF
the ways and means committee. II
was indicated afterwards that the
executive desired a speeding up OF
work ON the measure, which Is now
I'm process Of rewriting by Republi-
can members Of the senate finance
committee.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-03-02

lJneouaI Chances For Education In
This Country
TA.socla ed Preasl

-
Chicago, Feb. 2S.-More than nan
OF the teachers In the public schools
of the United States have inadequate
education and professional training,
declared Prof. Geo. ID. strayer OF
Columbia University, New York CITY
in speaking here last night before the
meeting Of the Department OF super.
intendence, National Educational
Association. One fourth Of tie adult
population, as revealed by army
tests. he said, are unable to read the
English language. An alarming
large" percentage Of the adult popu-
lation are physically handicapped be.
cause Of neglect during the period oi
childhood and youth. Gross IN
equalities" exist throughout the ma.
tion in the opportunity provided toi
education.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-03-02
SWlNDLE TOOK
NEAR MILLION
New York Society Wo-
men Easy Marks
Associated Press

New York, February 28.-Alfred u.
Lindsay, accused Of swindling society
women out Of nearly a million dol
lars, confessed that many OF the
charges against him are true, accord
ing to Richard Murphy. assistant dis
trict attorney, who said Lindsay de-
clares he and his wife discussed dou-
BILE suicide wher he was exposed In
the newspapers. He said he had got
ten large sums. Mrs. Lillian Duke,
divorced wife of the tobacco king,
said the amounts alleged however are
grossly excessive.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-03-02
HOLD TWAIN
FOR MURDER


Los Angeles, Feb. 2S.-Two men
are held by the police for investiga-
tion In connection with the Staying
of william Desmond Taylor. They
are said to be members Of a boot
Logging gang who operated extern
sively in Hollywood. The police re-
fuse to give names. :.
six men were arrested In a raid
on a narcotic den and questioned Dy
detectives working on the Taylor
case. Police believe arrests Will de-
yelop in connection with the murder.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-03-02
cOFFEYvILLE Is BUILDING
rAssociatad prooa1

Coffeyville, Feb. 2S.-The decision
Of the Sinclair company to go ahead
with its big building program here
will do much to alleviate the unem-
ployment situation here. The con-
struction plans contemplate the in
ycstment Of $1,000, 900 in refinery
buildings. Work was resumed Feb
ruary %, after the local brick
mason's union had agreed to accept
the scale Of a dollar an hour. The
scale formerly was $1.25.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-03-02
STYLES BACK TO 1882
Co-Eds in Chicago Reach Musty
Volumes

Chicago. Feb. 27.-Flashy colored
hosiery with open work; smooth 1T
ting waists that outline the figure
from throat to hips; gloves to the
elbows; side button shoes, pointed
and box tied; immense poke bon
nets; deer skin bodices; dresses of
myrtle green silks, camel's hair,
satin and velvet. Such were the
styles Of half a century ago that CO.
eds of. the University Of Chicago are
showing symptoms Of reviving.
This apparent renaissance is indi-
Gated BY the steady demand at the
University library for Godey's "Last
Book and Magazine" asperiodical
that portrayed milady's styles more
than fifty years from 1882.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-03-02
PICK HOSPITAL BOARD
Santa Fe Officials VIII Vote
Candidates
rAasociated Press

Topeka, Feb. 2S.-The election Dy
employees Of candidates for the hos
rltaI administration board OF the
santa re railroad will be held next
April, under terms Of the stipulation
entered into here by the company ana
its workers.
Under the new plan every en-
nlovee on the system has vote
Zach union will select two candi-
dates and the non-union employees
also will select two candidates. Thus
there will be dozen candidates &C.
lected by the employees. From TINS
number President w. b. Storey shall
select two to serve on the board
along with three company OFFICIALS
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-03-02
HAD HUGE ARMY SALE
rka.orfafaH RFenn1

Junction City, Feb. 2S-More than
two hundred car loads Of surplus
army materials, grouped into 5000
classes, went under the hammer
at the recent army sale at Camp
Funston. II was the largest sale ever
held at the camp and more than 500
bidders attended.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-03-02
BANKS TAKE CATTLE PAPER
rAssociated Press1

Newton, Feb. 2S.-The Harvey
County Livestock Improvement AS
sociation will hold another big pub
lie sale tomorrow. In making prep
for the sale, encouragement
has been found by o. A. Homan,
sales manager, in the fact that banks
now consider livestock pa
per as good collateral.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-03-02
FREES EGYPT
FROM BRITISH
Lloyd George Says Pro-
lection Ended
GAssociated Press1

London, Feb. 2S.-Lloyd George
announced today in the House Of
Commons that the British protector
ate over Egypt has been terminated
and Egypt is now free to work out
such national institutions as may be
suited to the aspirations Of her peO-
Dle,
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-03-02
YEP. THAT'S CORRECT
Democrat and Bourbon Are Same In
Kansas

lA8AOClnt0u WEI
Topeka, Feb. 25.-May Demo
crat properly be called a BOURBON
This question was asked several
delegates to the recent state Demo-
cratic convention here. Judging from
their replies, the correct answer Is
yes-if the Democrat lives In Kan
sas. II he lives in the east, 1t Is a
different story.
A standard dictionary has this 10
say about the modern usage OF bour-
bon, originally the name OF a nopie
family in France whose members
founded dynasties three centuries
ago:
"A ruler or politician who clings
obstinately to ideas adapted to an
order of things gone by; sometimes
applied to Democrats OF the south
ern United States"
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-03-02
WATCH PLANT AT AUCTION


New York, Feb. 28.-Receivers
for Robert a. IngersoI q Brothers,
bankrupt manufactures Of dollar
watches" authorized the trustees to
sell the plant ut public sale April i,
unless an offer Of at least $780,
600 il received within the next ten
days. An offer equivalent to about
81, 200. 900 In cash has been received
counsel for the trustees announced.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-03-02
FAMILY M JEOPARDY
Rev. BIackman Says Legion Mu
Aid Reconstruction
rA.mnnsatad PrAna1

kSV. pb0CAihhau SSy~
Aid Reconstruction
, lAssociated Preesl
Neodesha, Feb. 26.-The family'
so long considered the unit OF Amer
lean life, is In jeopardy, the Rev.
Earl A. Blackman, Of Chanute, ma
tional chaplain OF the American
Legion, declared In an address here
at joint Legion Chamber OF oom-
merce gathering.
"It remains for the Legion with
its adventurous spirit. its willingness
to sacrifice, its desire to serve ana its
lofty ideals Of Americanism, to heil
find solution for the compaIcaoeo
problems of reconstruction, Chaplain
Blackman said.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-03-02
WOMAN WILL RUN AGAIN
Iowa Sheriff Decides She Will Seek
Reelection

Waukon, Ia, Feb. 2S.-Mrs. Gum
da Martindale, of Allamakee county,
Iowa's only woman sheriff, has de-
cided to become candidate for the
Republican nomination for sheriff In
the June primaries. -Four male can
didates also have announced their in
tentions to be candidates. Mrs.
Martindale was appointed sheriff last
May, to finish out the term Of her
husband, who died while in office.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-03-02
CHICAGO HAS AUTO HOTEL
Building Is Stories High win Care
For Cars

Building - Stories Hien W"
For Cars
IAssociated Pressl
Chicago, Feb. 2S.-A twenty-five
story garage in the heart OF the loop
will assist in solving Chicago's PARK
ing problem, according to plans com.
pleted by architects. on which it Is
announced, work will start within
sixty days. Similar motor hotels are
blamed for New York and Cleve'
land. - ..
The building, with a " 1901
frontage on Lake street and deptn
OF 14O feet, will house 1'loo au.o'
mobiles on its rs floors. the arcnl-
tects say. 1t will be 200 feet nign'
the limit allowed by city ordnance nee
The cost is estimated at $l,Zoo'"oV'
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-03-02

The average man spends more to
celebrate his good luck than his good
lnek brought him.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-03-02

A monument in a cemetery near
Atchison bears the inscription, "Sa-
cred to the memory Of Pa and Ma"
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-03-02
PARENTS MARRIED 100 YEARS
Oregon County, Missouri, Man Get
the News From Scotland

Poplar Bluff, NO., Feb. 28.-The
parents Of A. G. Mckenzie, 80 years
old, who lives in Oregon County,
celebrated their Tooth wedding ami
versary in Scotland, their native
land, a few days ago, according to
their son. The father Is 122 and the
mother 119 years old. Mckenzie
says he is the youngest son Of
seven in the family and that all Of
the brothers are alive.