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, 1922-05-20
Rail Executives
Gathering For
Big Conference

WASHINGTON. May .o.-I>adi,-
railway executives Of the country We
arriving today for the White Hou.e
dinner conference tonight to whirb
they have beer invited by President
Harding. The list o. the railroad me,
invited a no, been given out by the
White House but the presidents re-.
stored at Washington hotels up to
noon included A II. Smith. Of the Nev.
York Central; Samuel Re., OF the
Pennsylvania; Daniel Willard of the
Baltimore and Ohio. and Robert s.
Lovett. OF the Union Pacific.
Although there has beer no Official
announcement that the chief topic for
discussion at the dinner will be the
-ailroad rate situation. II is the ger.
iral assumption What Presiden:
Harding will ask Is not DEFINITELY
'Snown. but the belief is that he wN
endeavor to ascertain what the rail.
roads themselves can do in a voiun.
AIRY way towards a decrease OF rates.
, 1922-05-20
STANDARD ABANDONS
HOME BUILDING PLAN
SuHiDdn Goes to
Bankers Trust Co

caspers younger set views with
considerable regret the departure to
morrow OF John F. Sullivan for Den
YER where he win become associated
with the bond department OF the
Bankers Trust company. Mr.. SulI-
van came to Casper t~o years ago
this Month from his home IN Ptzin.
field. Conn. shortly after his dis
charge from the army. Since that
time he has been with h operating
department OF b Midwest Refining
company at h local refinery.
Mr.. Sullivan is a graduate OF Yale
IN the class OF 1917 and was a leu
tenant in the 18th artillery. whose
personnel was largely Wyoming and
Colorado His acquaintance was
extensive in this part of the country
because of his army associations and
has cen augmented largely in h
two years through a pleading
personality and his ability as a must
clan. He was one OF the organizers
OF the BachelorB' club. whose func-
tons at their South Grant street home
have been n welcome addition to the
social calendar the last two years.
Mr.. Sullivan leaves with the best
wishes OF n host of friends for sue
cess in his new business venture.
ADD BABE RUTH
, 1922-05-20

surprise here today.
The officia statement made by t.
S. Cooke. manager of the Standard
company Indicated that the company
never had any intention OF going INTO
the wholesale building business and
apparently intended the statement to-
sion. which was generally held and
published heretofore
The new plan advanced by the
Standard on company proposes to
permit employees of the concern TO
purchase improved lots on which
grading. paving and other work is
completed. al a reasonable price.
Contracts for the improvement Of
the 40-acre district embracing about
$50 lots ranging in size from 40 to
50 by 100 feet win be let to one con-
tractor. Bids for the work 1t is re-
ported have already been received
from the following contracting firms.
sprague and Ntsrsy. Warren Construc-
ton company, Lloyd Building com.
pany and j. " Stryker.
The announcement OF the Etandard's
plan TO sell lots instead OF homes
which brought surprise to local bust
ness today, is said to change entirely
the belief that was generally held by
the persons who launched and backed
the Community Extension corpora
ton. which purchased 500 acres of
land from the state in order to sell
the STANDARD con .sa.ly a choice tract
OF 40 acres at 81. 900 an acre instead
OF 1900 an acre the price established
by tho state as the basis on which n
deal could be made for his Individual
tract.
, 1922-05-20
FORT RUSSELL INFANTRY
TO Take 118-M|LE HIKE

CHEYENNE. wyo.. May ga bat
talon of the 53rd United States in
fantry will leave Fort d. A Russell
next monday morning, under com
mand of Major A R Underwood. on a
11s-mile hike to Fort Logan. Colorado.
The march Will be made by way of
Wellington, Fort Collins. Longmont.
Lafayette and Arvada The battalion
will remain at Fort Logan throughout
tho national guard training school
which is to be held there during the
summer.
Soon after June 1 another detach-
ment from Fort Russell, troop c. 18th
cavalry. will leave on an overland
jaunt to Fort Douglas. Utah, under
command of Captain F. N. Hyndman.
and will remain at Fort Douglas dur
ing tho national guard school TO be
held there. Tho cavalrymen win COW
er over SIS miles or each leg OF the
Fort Logan march and on heir re-
turn to Fort Russell in the fall will
have ridden more than 1000 miles.
The route OF their march will follow
the Lincoln highway.
, 1922-05-20

head with the edge Of tho racket.
Hiitor did not seek to defend him
self L, this latter case. Smith being
kept ncm him by the crowd that
had gathered. testimony showed
After the fraczs. filton and
Smith each separately twore out a
complaint for assault against h
other. Mr. Smith employed Attor-
ney John Casey to present his side
of the case. Hal Curan. who swzs
witness to the last half OF the row
voluntarily presented tho side OF
1t was the decision of the court
thai h matter was divided into dif-
ferent cases; that Hilton was un-
doubtediy guilty in striking his Eel.
iov-enpioye in the firrt instance.
but that Smith had no excuse for his
assault on Hilton an hour later.
After the alteration on the ss5e-
walk eye witnesses state that a
powder puff was picked up by a
newsbcr, although il was not in
troduocd as evidence at the court
hearing
, 1922-05-20
ROtarians From
Britain Coming
To Los Angeles

LONDON. May 2o.-By Tho Assoc
ciated Press,.-Amidst showers Of con
fetti and streamers with bells ringing
and sons singing. led by Sir Harry
Lauder. a party Of Britain Rotarians
left London today for Southampton to
a the steamer Berensaria en- route
to Los Angeles to attend the Interna-
uonai Rotary clubs conference. In his
speech to b departing delegates, Sir
Harry said tho confetti signifsed a
wedding between two great nations,
Great Britain and the United States
The Rotary movement" he con-
t,.-t. Ought to sivea hand to bring,
ing the wedding to pass. for there is
nothing In its aspirations which does
not mean absolute harmony among
the Engiish-speaking poopies.f :.
, 1922-05-20

THERE Is an exceptional beauty
about this house that makes 1t par
ticularfy attractive to the prospec-
tive home builder. 1t is seldom that one
finds the combination of simplicity, charm
and style rs portrayed in the graceful
lines, ornate hower-boxes, the change In
foox levels and comfortable ARRANGEMENT
of the interior.
The general style Of this dwelling is
reminiscent of Japan, with the overhang-
Ing exves and large curved front windows.
The attractive ~porte-cochere has been so
dSigbed that IL Is really 4 part of the
~house-&fways a dificult effect for the
architect to secure. A short fight of
s.eps Leads UP to the terrace and hallway,
and from the hall there are three steps up
to the living room. Tins large room e1-
tending entirely across the front of the
house, is divided by q built-in seat and
bookcase at the side of the fireplace. Thi,
gives an fnsle-nnok idea to the arrange
mcnt. The fireplace Is in the center of the
room, assuring better heating and added
cheer and comfort. From the living room
steps lead UP to the dining room
door, while to the right a short fight of
fteps leads down to the sun room. Be-
tween the dining room and sun room
there Il O masonry railing with place
for q gold fish bowl or flower UNI.
Back Of the dining room Is the Kitchen,
and It is noted that there Is no pantry.
Modem PRACTICE has established the fact
that b,6it-in cases In the kitchen are much
handler than the old fashioned pantry.
Upstairs there are three large bedrooms
NTH . large Tied bathroom Il Is noted
, 1922-05-20
THREE SEIZED
In BANK CASE

FARGO. N. D., May 90 Three
more arrests growing out OF indict-
ments returned by the Cass couaty
grand jury which investigated affairs
OF the Scandinavian American bank
OF Fargo were announced today. by
Sheriff Fred Kraemer. The men ar
rested r ]. J.. Hast,nS1. former vice
president OF the bank. arrested at Poe
ateiio. Idaho. N. C. Esgan, former
vice president and cashier OF the bank
arrested at Los Angeles. CAL: and p.
r. Sherman, former cashier Of the
bank. arresterd at Los Angeles.
, 1922-05-20
SLOT MACHINE OPERATOR
GETS EVEN WITH PASTOR
WITH HE'LL OF BOVINE

against Rev. j. P. Milstead, for let
ting COW run at large, and VIII
Cory against L. F. Schnell. for bis
two calves running at large.
Rev. !. p. Milstcad paid IS and
costs for cow running at large. L.
r. Schnell tried in court at 10 a m.
Case dismissed because CORY failed
to prove ownership. s.
WIN Cory filed criminal com
plant against Mrs. L. F. Schnell for
letting two calves run at large, and
Mrs. Schnell filed complaint against
VIII Cory for letting sheep run at
large. Nc ownership proven and
case laid aside until further date"
, 1922-05-20

CHEYENNE. wyo.. May eo.-The
Record" a weekly newspaper pub
lished at Chugwater, Platte county,
under the caption Court News
runs the following in its current
issue:
''Rey. ]. p. Milstead filed GRIMM
al complaint against Henry Gustat-
son pool room. for running slot ma
chimes. Gustafson was fined $40 and
costs.
Il. F.. Schnell VS.. Corry's phar-
macy. for running slot machine.
Cory pleaded guilty and was fined
$40 and costs.
viii CORY. criminal complaint
, 1922-05-20
HTLIspALE STORE FAILs.

CHEYENNE. Wyo., May 2o.-A Pc
tition to have Richard Spatz. leading
merchant of Hinsdale, is miles east
of Cheyenne. declared bankrupt. has
bean filed in the United States district
court for Wyoming by Noble NJ An
derson. Denver; Emerson-Branjington
company. Omaha and Dempster MIL
Manufacturing company. Denver. The
claims of the three against Spats total
s 1900.
, 1922-05-20
Rail Purchase
Petition Denied

WASHINGTON. May 2o.-An appll-
cation of the Western Pacific Railroad
company to acquire control OF the Sac
ramento Northern Railway by the
purchase OF It's capital stock and the
organization of a new company was
denied TO day by the interstate com
mcrce commission. nut without PREF.
udice 20 the railroad companies con
eerned in the matter of opening new
cecdings to secure the authority.
, 1922-05-20
PANAMA EDITOR ARRESTED.

PANAMA. May co.-rhe supreme
court has ordered the arrest Of Fran
cisco Arias Paroles. owner of the anti
government Newspaper Diario Nacion-
al on a charge, of libel against Presi-
dent Porras. Senor Paroles is a mem
Der of the national assembly,. but the
court set ASIDE his immunity as a dep
uty in order that he might be prose-
cuted. He is a member Of one OF the
best known families in Panama
, 1922-05-20

Muscle Shoals and in the eveat tn,
b offer was accepted. Mr.. Ediso.
probably would be associated with n.
operating company the cDtroit mann.
facfurcr would create to develop n.
power and fertilizer industry on H.
Tennessee river. II was explaines
however. that this phase Of tho QUE.
ton o. Muscle Shoals d-evelopmen,
was not mentioned in the eommitteo
meeting.
, 1922-05-20
Week In
Chicago Opens

CHICAGO. May eo.-Boys' wee;. in
Chicago was opened Friday with a par
AIDE through h city by nearly 100 900
youngsters in In effort to interest
grownups IN the welfare, of boys. An
aerial bomb which could be heard
through the downtown section was
the starting signal for the parade.
, 1922-05-20
MICHIGAN LEADS CHICAGO.

CHICAGO. May 2o.-The University
If Michigan led the University of Chi.
ago. 20 points to 20. in seven out OF
The fifteen events in the dual track
md field meet between the two insti-
'utions today.
, 1922-05-20
Springs Surprise on Casper Public by
Announcement That Lots Are to
Be Improved and Sold

Announcement made today that the Standard Oil COM
pany had changed its plans, and would not build 200 or more
homes for its employees here, but instead would sell them lots
on a tract of 40 acres recently acquired from the state with
the assistance of local business interests brought widespread
, 1922-05-20

Women OF the higher class in Japan
are conventionally expected to have
little 20 do outside their own homes.
, 1922-05-20

Strikes fomented by the new labor
unions are becoming in Ko-
rca-
, 1922-05-20

that each bedroom has cross ventilation,
insurtng cnolness and comfort in warm
weather. The stairway IS wide and as
sures easy handling IN moving large OBJ
jects up and down stairs.
The entrance steps, where wear and tear
arc hrst apparent, are built Of concrete,
as Is the floor of the hall and the floor of
the sunroom. Tx plans call for the use
portland cement stucoo on concrete
block or tile. The wide range of colofs
IN stnceo gives the builder the choice of
any color he desires. By using stucco on
concrete block a high degree Of fire safety
Is secured and a low maintenance cost
Is assured, as there VIII be no frequent
expenses of painting and upkeep. The
massive concrete flower boIes under the
front windows, On the terrace and on the
roof of the ~porte-coebere add greatly to
the beauty of the house.
This house, which was designed by Rus
sell Barr williamson a Milwaukee archi-
, 1922-05-20
GOV. 0LCOTTOF
OREGON TRAILS
STATE SENATOR
State Executive Faces Defeat
in Republican Primary;
Congressional Incum-
bents Renamed.

poRn~ - -
efe' NAY <o--tSy Ine
Associated PressSCharies Han. state
senator of Coos county, maintained
A.,-s
ooo''
Tor q fepuchcan nomination for
governor when additional state re-
turns from % counties we-s tabu,,t.d
today. together WITH conn,.,a ,.,r-n-
from s13 precincts out OF s,s IN Mu,,.
noraah n The figures Han
II $50; Oicott ss.5s2.
Muitnomah gave Hall "a and m,
tat counties 1919. oicott poled
1884 In Muitnomah and IL ,,s nm
state.
-
PORTLAND. Ore. Nav .o-P,r,,si
returns from the Oregon primarv elec.
lion yesterday indicated carly today
tina al three Republican representa-.
lives in congress were leading their
opponents in their race for renomin-
alton.
, 1922-05-20

GENOA. May ao.-By the Asso-
ciated Press.hGenoa today was rap
idly being deserted by the delegates
who for six weeks have been PARTED.
pating in the discussions of the eco
nomic conference. which adjourned
yesterday after having provided for
the continuation at The Hague next
month OF its efforts to put European
construction on a more solid basis.
Prime Minister Lloyd George of
Great Britain hurried away to Lon
don last night, expressing optimism
over the future. even though the
Genoa gathering had not accom-
plished everything he had hoped for.
The German and French delegations
were the principal departures this
morning. Both were hidden farewell
at the railway station by Premier
Facta and Foreign Minister Schanzer
of Italy. The motor cars of the de-
parting delegations were filled with
flowers.
Foreign Minister Tchitcherin OF
Russia and his delegation remained
mere today. Tonight they will give
a farewell dinner in honor of Signors
Facta and Schanzer.
, 1922-05-20
GEORGE
To RECEIVE BIC
WELCOME HOME
Ovation Will Be Partisan but
Memorable, Is Report from
London; Genoa Dele
gates Scatter.

LONDON. May eo.-By the Asso-
ciated Press.SThere is every pros
pect that the public welcome organ
lied for Prime Minister Lloyd George
on his arrival from the Genoa confer
enc tonight will be memorable. II
win. however. apparently be a part.
san and not a national welcome.
Today's editorials on the breakup
OF the conference are significant as
bearing % the prime minister's po.
sition. On one hand he is adversely
criticized for his farewell address at
Genoa and for the greater part OF his
public conduct there. and on the other
hand he is praised for his courage and
resourcefulness in the face OF i'm
mense difficulties.
Is for the conference itself, even
its strongest do not claim that It has
been a success, but look to the COM
ing meeting at The Hague for a Sc
quel of real value. its enemies have
hardly a single good word for 1t. es.
pecially those who from the first OPP
posed admission OF tho soviet dele
CATER to the council table. These pro-
ncunce it q dismal failure and wei,
come its end.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-04-06
MISS WOOSTER TELLS EN-
Nothing Doing As to Credits u
You Smoke

State Supt. Lorarne +, wooster Is
a staunch supporter Of the National
Anti Cigarette Week. which has been
designated as the week beginning
Aprl 23, by the National Anti-Cighr-
cite League. Today she made the
following announcement regarding
the use of tobacco hy Kansas teach
ers;
thereafter no recommendations
for school positions Will be made Tor
teachers, instructors or superlntcnd-
ents who use tobacco in any form.
"No state certificates or Institute
certificates will be issued to tobacco
users.
"Schools and colleges that permit
the use of tobacco in any form, by,
administrative heads, instructors or
pupils cannot remain on the accred-
tied list.
Credits sent to the state depart
ment from normal schools, colleges,
and universities where the heads OF
these institutions. faculty members,
or students use tobacco in any form,
will not be accepted for certificat10n.
"This notification Is In compliance
with the laws Of Kansas
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-04-06
FINE TALENT AT LINDsBoRGa
Program For Easter Week Is An
uOuuced

Margaret Matzenaucr, the worlds
greatest contralto will open TINS
years Messiah festival AT Lndsbors,
Erma Rubnsteln, the lJ-yehr-olh
child wonder who Is ACKNOWLEDGED
"thc violiSt sensation Of the sea
SON" viii give her only Kansas re-
cital on April 10.
The Messiah" viii be given
three times during the week, April
.. II and 16. The Bethany orcles-
ira will furnish the accompaniment
4 splendid quartette from New lorh
consisting Of Marguerite R'ngo' so
prano; Mildred Bryars, contralto'
Charles Stratton, tenor; ana FRANK
Cuthbert. bassO. has been secured
for the entire week. The MID Wesl
Music Contest for amateurs III piano.
organ voice, violin. expression ana
girls glee clubs will be held III CON
nection, $3.50 in cash and schoiar-
ships as prizes. III all. there VIII
be IS concerts by visiting artists
teachers, Bethany Band. bethany
orchestra, and other organizations.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-04-06
MORTGAGE DEBT 80 PER CENT
But More Than One-Half Kansas
Homes Are Owned By Occupants

The mortgage debt on kansas
homes and farms at the beginning
Of 1921 represented approximately
30 per cent Of the total value OF
these classes Of property, according
to statistics just received here from
the bureau Of census. The total debt
of owners Of homes and farms in
the state, exclusive Of all rented
property, amounted to $164,O9s'4eI
the federal census report indicates.
The value Of the property included
in the survey was 1861, ,4O0,S
More than SO per cent of all homes
in Kansas are owned by their occu-
pants, according to the report. There
are 152, ,561 homes in the state, ex-
elusive Of farm homes, OF which
number 45,351 or 20.7 per cent are
mortgaged. The average mortgage
debt on Kansas homes included III
this class, is $1,195, while the aver
age value of these homes Is $3,l5
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-04-06
MAKES REPORT FOR MARCH
More Children Enroll at Red Cross
Rooms

There were 292 school children
weighed and measured at the rest
rooms during March, 81 pre-school
age children newly enrolled and IL
babies newly enrolled, according to
the report OF the county nurse for
March. There were 81 cases under
care, 20 OF which were dismissed.
The nurse made 81 nursing visits.
There were IT'S calls to the Office
and % other calls, making a total
Of S73 during the month.
The regular monthly meeting OF
the nursing committee was held
Monday at 2 o'clock and plans DIS
cussed of cooperation with the chill
dren's week OF the Sunday schools,
which will be held in Abilene the
week beginning April 70.
The committee voted to allow the
nurse to attend the county health
Officers and public health nurses
meeting in Kansas City, April ~
to Is.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-04-06
.Iohn Bell of Chairman Hurt

John Bell OF Chapman has not yet
recovered from an accident In which
he was injured March II. Mr.. Bell
was coming from Junction City with
a $500 pound load on his wagon
and he was walking beside his team.
A car came speeding up behind him
and frightened his horses so that
they reared just enough to throw
him under the wagon. The wheels
passed over one of his ankles. No
bones were broken though the in
jury was painful, and Mr.. Bell ex-
poets to be out In n week or ten
days. He said the driver of the car
did not stop to see what happened
to him or whether he was dead or
alive.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-04-06
AUTO THIEVES CONFESSED
Story Reveals Long List OF lhefts n
Three States

A short time after Sheriff Sher-
man arriN ed in Marion the two men
held for the attempted theft OF an
automobile there, confessed to having
.,u,lu ,lc car missing from lierlnS-
81 MapHF night and also to Il long
list of other automobile theitS. Inc
Marion comfy authorities VINO ar
rested them held them for lroSrcu-
on I'm Marion county and therefore
$lclilf sherman came back without
{ EN-,
The story Of one Of the men re-
vealpd The fact that the thefts com
monccd N End. Okla. where 'hey
stole th,li lrst cdl. iAcs drove 10
joplin where they left it and stole
another. That one they took TO June
Lon city whore they left II ana
stole another wlth which they drove
to Alma, left ii and took another and
drove to within four miles OF Her
ington. They left that there ana
took the V. w. Huffman car for
which theft they are wanted In TINS
county. They drove to Marion ana
after driving around there for while
got turned around and left the city
by the same road on which they
came in. Discovering their mistake
when they were about mile north,
they tried to turn back and because
of the mud slid into Il deep ditch
and couldn't get out. They spent
the night In the car and the next
day took Il shotgun that was In II ana
the cover from the extra tire. They
went into Marion where they spent
the day In the park and were at
tempting to steal another car when
they were apprehended by the sher-
iff and deputy who had been watch
ing them.
A. O. u. w. Hall Repaired
WOrkmen have completed the re-
pairing of the A. 0. U. w. hall and
1t is now ready for use again. The
building was condemned a long time
ago but was not closed until recent
ly. 1t has been placed in excellent
condition again and the opening
dance will be given Friday evening
by Chuck's Harmonizers; II is to pe
novelty affair with confetti ana
such things.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-04-06
RESULTS TELL
There Can Be No Doubt About the
Results in Abilene

Results tell the tale.
All doubt is removed.
The testimony Of an Abilene clti-
zen.
Can be easily investigated.
What better proof can be had!
Mrs. J. ID. Walters, 81 w. FIRST
street, Abilene, says: "My back was
sore and painful and when stopped
had dizzy spells and would stag
ger. There were little spots before
my eyes. My kidneys didn't act
right and | felt lalme and tired in
the morning / knew | had kidney
trouble and began taking Doan's
Kidney Pills. | used several boxes
of Doan's and they relieved the
trouble and from the benefit l re-
ceived ! am pleased to recommend
them"
Price 60c. at all dealers. Don I
simply ask for Il kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney pills-the same that
Mrs. Walters had. Foster Milburn
Co., Mfrs, Buffalo, n. Y.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-04-06
Obituary-John B. BurweIl'

John BrOkan Burwell was porn Ill
Bucyres, Crawford county, ONO,
April o, 1S49 and departed this llfe
April /, 1922 at the age Of II years,
II months and Fl days. At the age
of five years he moved with his par
ents to Cedar county, Iowa. He later
came to Kansas where he spent the
greater part Of the last AZ years,
living near Abilene about years.
At the age Of % he was united IN
marriage to Nancy Burnett, to which
union were born three children
Alton Emery Burwell Marion A.
Burwell and Eta c. Eager, all OF
which reside in this community, ana
were present at the time OF their
fathers death. The departed one
was a good husband, father and
neighbor, and was loved and re-
spected. He leaves to mourn his
loss, wife, two brothers, the above
named children, ten grandchildren,
three great grandchildren and host
of friends
Abilene weekly reflector., 1922-04-06
Don't Miss Hearing Them

The Abilene Municipal band under
the direction Of Harold Roger will
open their concert season for 1922
at the SeeIye theatre in a benefit
concert for the Memorial Hospital
In previous years the Easter con-
cert has been free but this year the
band boys offered to give the benc-
tit to help the hospital committee.
The senior girls who have charge or
the ticket sale are trying to show
their spirit by donating their time
to the ticket sale.