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016 THE NEWTON WEEKLY KANSAN LEFT WAR ZONE SIX MONTHS AGO Elmer T. Wible, who has just taken up the advertising end of the Kansan office work, happens to be one of the comparatively few Americans who has had a rich experience in connection with the present European trouble. He began work as a teacher at an American college at Beirut, Syria, about the time the hostilities began, and remained at his post a year, getting out of the country on the U. S. 8.

Tennessee after the regular passenger liners stopped running because of the war. A visit with Mr. Wible about his experiences is intense interesting and instructive. During the winter when the Turks attempted to make a raid across the desert into Egypt, intent upon making things uncomfortable for the English, the Americans in Beirut fitted out an American Red Cross unit to accompany the Turkish army. The army had a vast caravan of camels in its train, but the expedition was almost a failure because of the difficulty of transporting sufficient water for the long and perilous journey.

The march ended in confusion in the desert just north of the Suez canal, where machine guns of the English mowed them down in great numbers. Bullets spitting up in the sand around the crawling caravan and the soldiers was the first intimation that the English were prepared to defend Egypt at all From, Beirut, Mr. Wible and severa) a college, companions traveled to Alexandria, where, a large force of mixed, troops more, quartered. The Americans in the party sailed from that, point to Naples, where Wible says the bay is as beautiful as it has long been heralded. From Naples the party traveled to Marsailles, which with Alexandria and Malta are the main hospital bases of the French and English armies, where the wounded from the Dardanelles campaign were taken.

The party spent two days in Lyons, where tourists do not go so frequently as to Paris, although it is the third city in point of size in France. There women were sweeping the streets, manning the street cars, and in fact were doing quite as much of the work commonly belonging to the men as magazine, writers have been telling about. The city is guarded by an air patrol all night, and, in London, as in Paris, the lights are dimmed and are few in number. Railway traffic in the south of France is practically normal. It is sadly interrupted in the north part of France by trains passing to and from the front bearing fresh soldiers and the wounded.

Mr. Wible tells of an interesting conversation he had with a young wounded French soldier, who had been shot in the leg and the neck but was on his way back to the front. He nad spent two months- -in New York and was voluble in his plans for the future, his. attitude being that which is typical of the French soldier, counting much on the future, and using the expression freely, "After the war is over," etc. Mr.

Wible and party were fortunate to reach Paris on July 14, a fete day which corresponds to the American Fourth of July. It was tag day for the benefit of the wounded soldiers and for the soldiers at the front. rretty girls were on the streets selling tags to anyone wno would buy, and for any sum they cared to give. Most of the women are in, mourning, and the, attitude of the people toward the war Mr. Wible says, is admirable.

They seem to feel no particular personal hatred toward the Germans, nor do they criticise their allies for any real or imagined, failure to assume a fair share of the duties imposed by the war. An air of patriotism hovers over Paris day and night. Theatres are closed and only a few movies are open. French soldiers are now wearing the newer uniforms, having discarded the baggy red trousers, for the neater clothing of blue. A half-drunken soldier accosted Mr.

Wible and wanted to know why he was not also in uniform, and was informed that if. Uncle Sam should become entangled in the trouble, he would get into uniform soon enough. Almost for. the entire thirty miles across the. English channel, nets are strung for the purpose or interfering with the German submarines.

The party found London darkened by the traditional fog. They also found London covered with recruiting signs, and long arrows painted on walls and fences, pointing the way to the nearest recruiting stations. One sign in particular lingered in Wible's mind. It was a huge billboard showing a night scene in London, with the house of parliament in shadowy outline, and searchlight scanning the sky for Zeppelin raids. This was the lettered inscription: "Better face the bullets than be killed by a bomb at home." Another poster showed a picture of a cook and a soldier in camp with the line, "Both needed." Another sign read: "Better go willingly than wait for compulsion." When in doubt, buy it in Newton, THE DEATH S.

A. MUNSELL S. A. Munsell, residing seven miles southwest of Newton, passed away at his home at 10:20 o'clock last night after several months' illness. Mr.

Munsell came to Harvey county seven years ago, coming from Danvers, 111. Since that time he has been on his farm southwest of Newton, following this occupation. A few months' ago he began to suffer from the hardening of the arteries, but has at no time been seriously ill. Last night, ten minutes before he passed away, he had been talking jokingly with the neighbors. The end came as a surprise to his family and friends.

He was 58 years of age. Mr. Munsell is survived by a wife and two sons to mourn his deathRoy Munsell residing on a farm near that of his father's, and Clark Munsell, of Danvers, Ill. No arrangements have been made for the funeral. WHY IS YIELD OF CORN NO GREATER Manhattan, Feb.

is the average acre yield of corn in Kansas less than 20 bushels? The growing of corn under conditions to which it is not adapted is the principal reason, according to C. C. Cunningham, assistant professor of agronomy in the' agricultural college, who has obtain'ed data from every part of the state. Other reasons why the corn yield is low are the decrease in soil fertility and the failure to rotate crops properly. Mr.

Cunningham has presented his conclusions in a builetin "Growing Corn 'in Kansas," intended for the practical farmer, and obtainable from the experiment station by any resident of Kansas. It includes a map of Kansas showing the state divided into areas based on the adaptability of corn and the grain sorghums respectively to each area. Another map shows the state divided into nine corn growing regions. Mr. Cunningham points out the varieties suitable for each section.

Practically all phases of growing corn under Kansas conditions are treated, including rotations, varieties, methods' 'of planting, preparation of the "seed, cultivation, harvesting and storing, selection and care of seed, and insects injurious to corn. WIRE LINE TROUBLE WORST IN HISTORY Paul Hubner drove in from Aulne, north of Peabody yesterday and stated last night that the damage done by the sleet to the telephone and telegraph lines along the road to Peabody is inconceivable. The mangled mass of broken poles, and twisted wires make a regular jungle of troubles. Many poles are broken and splintered into three or four pieces, while the wires are tangled and twisted in a conglomerate puzzle. Naturally the pole lines carrying the most wires are in the worst shape, although even the single wire rural lines have been badly down, nd nave lost many poles.

At places a cross arm would give way and settle down onto the next one below, and then the entire system of wires would swing to the ground, carrying poles along, for a stretch of a half mile at a time, Several automobiles have been ning out of Newton for a week carrying extra linemen to work on repairs, and the work is but failry started. And the trouble prevails more or less seriously not only all around Newton, but' practically all over the state. Experienced men say that the condition in this respect has been the worst in Kansas within their memory. Even under these conditions railroad traffic has been maintained remarkably good, while long distance and toll line service has been also surprisingly adequate, all things considered. DID NOT ADVERTISE "WHALEBONE" TEETH.

Some discussion has been aroused by the publication in yesterday's issue of the Kansan of a story concerning two Newton dentists who have been sued by the state under the new false advertising law. Dr. Gross, one of the men sued, stated to a reporter this morning that the statement made yesterday in the paper, including him as having advertised "whalebone teeth" was a misstatement. He said further that he is not even charged with advertising "whalebone teeth," but with advertising "whalebone plate," and that as a matter of fact, "whalebone plate" is a substance which is listed in the catalogues of dental supplies, and is well known to dentistry. The fellow who buries his money in a pot shows more judgment than the merchant who buries his merchandise under the counter.

-Ex. HEAVY DOCKET DISTRICT COURT E. D. Martin, clerk of the district court has his bar docket completed for the February term of district court, which will convene in this county next Tuesday. The Kansan turned the printed dockets over to the clerk Monday.

An unusual number of criminal cases appear on the February docket. Liquor cases predominate, and no doubt many fthem will be speedily disposed off. There are nine such cases, besides the Means case, which is still held on the record. The defendants are Ed McKenna, John Doe, (Mexican) -Branley, John Doe and Richard Roe, Jahn Doe and Mary Roe, ku Gray, Fred Schwenker, Alex McGuigan, Phil Ganna. There are two cases of wife desertion, one against vern Byerly and the other against Robert Turner.

A case of white slavery is charged against Frank Griffin. Several allegations of burglary or theft will be heard. Defendants are as follows: Ed Scott, Polee Brown WIll Watson, Roy Fisher, Charles Thompson. Clyde Jones will be prosecuted for gambling, and B. F.

Finnell for forgery. W. E. Cogsdell is charged with defrauding. The February docket also carries the cases against the two dentists, Dr.

'Schilder and Dr. Gross for false advertising. Civil Suits, PAYLEB The printed docket carries. 15 civil suits, many of which, however are suits to quiet title and' matters in property equities. There are six divorce, cases as follows: Mary Slaughter vs.

William Slaughter; Enos Mullen VS Frances C. Mullen; James W. McHarry VS Mary McHarry, Emma E. Wilson vs. H.

G. Wilson; Matilda M. Kelley vs. Walter Kelley and Gladys B. Pletcher Vs Roy Pletcher.

Rev. Paul F. Mustard is asking the court to change his name, desiring to use the family name of his mother. Tle case of the city of Newton vs. W.

S. Dotson for alleged violation of the city ordinances governing street traffic will be heard on appeal. Mr. Dotson was fined in ponce court, and he appealed, proposing to test the ordinances. Jurors summoned for the February term are as follows: J.

A. Wear, Halstead city. John McGinn, Sedgwick township. C. V.

Gatz, Pleasant tow ship. A. S. Voth, Pleasant township. Wm.

Burton, Newton city. D. R. Parker, Halstead city. Abe Schowalter, Halstead city.

Joe Armour, Lakin township. W. A. Monroe, Emma township. P.

J. Dilts, Emma township. W. A. Morgan, Burton township.

Geo. Hanna, Newton city. Ross McMurry, Lakin Clifford Utz, Sedgwick township. township. P.

M. Claassen, Newton city. Harvey Werner, Garden township. W. A.

Gathcart, Lake township. D. R. Hawley, Newton city. J.

F. Toevs, Newton city. Jas. A. Walton, Newton city.

D. H. Hauck, Newton township. Harry Kelley, Lake township. Geo.

Vinroe, Macon township. W. P. Wehry, Highland township. T.

A. Killpatrick, Richland township B. P. Krehbiel, Lakin township. L.

H. Brown, Darlington township. E. C. Lewellen, Newton township.

Carl Haury, Halstead township. F. Deschner, Macon township, or La TI DRINKS TO KANSASIN NEWTON WATER C. B. Schmidt, who is in Newton for several' weeks on business for the Tucson Land company is a member of the Kansas Society at Chicago, which always celebrates Kansas Day with a dinner, and he has wired the toastmaster of the Chicago society his greeting: "Toastmaster Kansas Society Ban quet, La Salle Hotel, Chicago, Ill.

"Sorry not to be with you, but I drink to the health of Kansas in Newton water, ninety-nine and ninety-seven hundredths per cent pure, the water that has washed Kansas clean; and I drink to the immigrants who made Kansas rich by Turkey Red wheat. B. SCHMIDT." Mrs. Cora G. Lewis, of Kansas, will be the honored speaker of the evening at the banquet of the Chicago society and will be the house guest while in Chicago of Mrs.

Lawson Gilbert and Mrs. Noble Prentis. T. J. Hall, a farmer living near Labette, belives after all, there is such a thing as luck.

Thursday, of last week, Mr. Hall shipped a carload of hogs to market and Friday morning when he got up, the pen in which the porkers were kept and would have been at that time, had ne not shipped them away, was under three feet of water. A fat hog drowns very easily and all doubtless would have perished. -Coffeyville Journal, HOUSTON DOUGHTY YARD IN EL DORADO The, mouston-Doughty Lumber company of this city, has recently opened a yard in El Dorado, Kans. The yard is situated on the corner of Main street and Seventh avenue in that city, and is open for business.

The sheds and buildings are all newly constructed and are of steel, with a wood frame, making them particularly fire' proof. The general plan of the yard follows closely the one in yard being practically the same size and the stock carried the same amount. W. E. Doughty is now in El Dorado in charge of the yard, and expects to remain there for some time.

PAID HONOR TO JOHN L. CAVENY The members of the First Presbyterian church and of the congregation gathered at the church last evening to enjoy a picnic supper together in family style, each one bringing well filled baskets. J. L. Caveny and family were a8- signed a special table and did not suspect that they were the honored guests until Mrs.

Blatchley began playing the wedding march, and then they realized that the golden wedding anniversary was still being celebrat; ed. The table was decorated with a bride's cake, making the setting even, more suitable. After or dinner talks, added, greatly to 00- the interest of the evening. Judge He H. McAdams spoke of, the Cavenys.

and his long acquaintance, with and of. Mr. Caveny especially as a comrade and ex-soldier, Colonel Hoisington paid tribute to Mr. Caveny's faithful service to the Presbyterian church of which he has been an elder for forty years, and aside from that has served the church in other capacities from the janitor to the representative of the church at the general assembly. He gave Mrs.

Caveny credit for the loyalty and steadfastness of. the service, as Mr. Caveny admits that if it had not been for his wife they would have gone back to Pennsylvania 111 grasshopper year. Dr. Rhoades extolled his work and inspiration in the organization known as the Men's Bible class, and Dr.

Morrison gave his reasons for liking the piety of Mr. and Mrs. Caveny, which he declared is always cheerful and happy and not of the long-faced variety. Music by the men's chorus and by Miss Alma Williamson, with Mrs. Blatchley as accompanist, was a part of the evening's pleasure.

Many who could not join the company at dinner came later in the evening to enjoy meeting the honored guests and extending congratulations, VERNON REIFF TO BECOME MANAGER Vernon E. Reiff, who for the past eight years has been in the employ of the Swartz Lumber company of this city, has handed his resignation to the company and leaves today, to accept the position of manager of the Hudson Lumber company, of Hudson, Kansas. Mr. Reiff graduated from the Commercial department of Bethel college, May 27, 1908. On the second of June, the same year, he entered the services of the Swartz Lumber company as head, book, keeper and has held that position, UP until, the present date.

Throughout his eight years of service he always. proven capable. and He, goes now, resigning from, the. Swartz. Lumber, company with a clean, record, to accept the position manager.

of, the Hudson Lumber yard, located, at Hudson, Kansas, a small town, west of Great Bend. The Hudson Lumber yard is owned by the Aitken Lumber company of Great Bend. Mr. Rein will take charge of the yard Tuesday, the first of the month. His wife and daughter will remain in Newton for the present.

ACKNOWLEDGED WITH THANKS The following is a list of those subscribers to either the Daily or Weekly Kansan-Republican, receiving the paper ymail, who have made payment on subscription during the week end ing February 2. 1916: M. L. Alden Mrs. C.

Phillips B. J. Cushing Joseph Shirk Rev. J. Y.

Ewart J. W. Jones I. E. Smith Durch S.

W. Smith John Jacobson W. G. Campbell Albert Regier Sam Bretch Mrs. Dora Allison John Lehman Mrs.

J. C. Corfman J. H. Eby H.

J. Bockemohle Robert Hutton Sarah Norton Hunter Henry Kliewer Mrs. J. C. White Rev.

C.H. Woodward D. M. Shertz Mrs. H.

A. Hunter F. B. Brown Walter Hupp Chas. Nicholson E.

C. Fresh 0.1 F. Dahman R. D. Finnell H.

Molzen Vernon Reift Eugene Randles Martin Adler "HARVEY COUNTY IDEA" BANQUET A great many republicans have been Inquiring recently about the annual banquet of the Harvey County Republican club, indicating that great inter. est is going to be taken in politics this year, and also emphasizing the generally accepted opinion that the republican banquets in the past have been beneficial and enjoyable. The officers of the club have also been considering the matter for some time, and called a meeting for the purpose of making the necessary plans. This meeting was held last night, and was attended by all officers and members of the executive committee, and some score of other republicans. It was decided that the banquet will be held February 22 at the city Auditorium, and the pleasing announcement is already available, that Hon.

Charles F. Scott, editor of the Iola Register, will be one of the principal speakers. Invitations have been extended to other weil known prominent republicans of the state to be present and speak, and answers to these will be coming in within a few days. The usual price of 50 cents per plate will be placed on the tickets and the the tickets will be placed in the hands of parties conveniently located all over the county. A list of those with whom tickets are placed will be given as soon as possible.

The officers of the club are: J. A. Hunter, president; S. R. McArthur.

secretary, and Morgan, treasurer. These. with J. C. Mack and A.

L. Egy, constitute the executive committee, selected at the last annual banjouet. This V3 committee will have charge of the arrangements for the banquet on the 22d. One nice feature of the meeting held last evening, and which will place the banquet in the successful column from the very start, was the guaranteeing of all expenses by those who happened to be at the meeting. Instead of relieving any republican from attending the banquet, however, the fact that the finances are guaranted, is expected to create even a greater interest and enthusiasm, and that the attendance this year will be the greatest in the history of the "Harvey County Idea." as the republican club is usually designated.

For Sunday School Workers Sunday school teachers who need duplicate copies of supplementary work in their teaching may be interested in the directions for making a hektograph furnished by Miss Neltie Pugh a of Ottawa, Kansas who is the county elementary superintend it of the Franklin County Sunday school association. Miss Pugh furnished the state elementary superintendent, Mrs. S. A. Chappell with enough copies of these directions that she might send to each of her one hundred five county superintendents and we give pleasure in passing it on to any worker in Harvey county who would appreciate.

First--Because I could not buy a pan the size I wanted, I had a tinner make one, with a lid, a little larger than this paper and about an inch deep. I bought twenty-four ounces of glycerine and four ounces of sheet gelatin and cut up the gelatin sheets soaking them in a scant COLITI pint of water over night. In the morning I added glycerine and eight' tablespoonstut of sugar heating all' slowly, stirring ail the time to avoid sticking and boiling in a double boiler. Pour while hot into. pan strain through a thin cloth.

10 air bubbles from on top draw them to the edge with a piece of paper. The surface should De perfectly smooth when hardened. To use the hektograph, make yovi copy on hard paper in hektographi ink. When dry place it face down on the jelly. Leave it a short time, according to thenumber of copies you wish to make and then peal off.

Cover the impression with a pledei of fresh paper pealing off at once and repeat until you have the desired number of copies. When you finish wash off the impression with warm water and a soft cloth. Care must be taken to keep the surface smooth. Miss Pugh will gladly answer any questions concerning this work if the request is accompanied with anciaddressed, stamped envelope. If you can't afford to subscribe.

for The News, borrow your neighbor's. Of course it will be a nuisance to your neighbor -but you ought to have the paper in order to keep track of the advertisements, There's money in 'em--both -Caldwell News. President Wilson will find the people favoring defense, but not the extravagant defense outlined in his suggestion. The people are not for peace at any price. Neither are they for defense at any price--especially the price the present administration has outlined, -Salina Journal, MAY BE BY A BACHELOR The following was handed in 18 appropriate to this month.

The Identity of the author will be carefuliv protected, but some speculation might be engendered as to whether is was a frightened bachelor, or a disappointed spinster who place! that question marke afterthe word Anyhow, the skit is not bad and is as follows: Saint Valentine and Cupid work this short month together, Be it all sloshy underfoot or be it zero weather. Two hearts, one piercing dart--this is their coat of armsWho dares to stand 'gainst both these saints may laugh at war's alarms. ORATORICAL CONTEST SUBJECT OF PEACE From Friday's Daily. An event of unusual interest took place at Bethel college last evening, it being an elimination oratorical contest, for the purpose of selecting a representative of Bethel at the state contest to be held at Topeka, March 17. This contest is under the auspices of the InterCollegiate Peace Oratorical Society, which was launched at Goshen, some years ago.

The Kansas branch was organized about two years ago, and the Kansas schools which are now members of the society include College of Emporia, Baker, Washburn, the State Normal, Kansas State Agricultural college, Cooper, Fairmount, Southwestern, Ottawa and Bethel. It was the opinion of those who heard the efforts of the Bethel young men last evening, that the other colleges will have to display a high grade of oratorical ability to keep Bethel out of first place at the Kansas meet on St. Patrick's day. Last evening was the regular time for the college chorus rehearsal, and a goodly number of Newton folks and those from the campus "went early" to listen to the rehearsal, and felt amply repaid for the effort. Interspersed with the orations were also a group of piano selections by Dean Schmutz and a ladies' quartet by students, which were roundly applauded and very much enjoyed.

The four young men who took part in the contest last evening, with their subjects, are as follows: G. R. Gaeddert, "Soldiers of Marvin Schmidt, "The Price of Peace." R. H. Hawley, "Leadership for Peace." Irvin Haury, "Preparedness-A Breach of Duty." The judges were Harry Hart, J.

Sidney Nye and J. who found it a difficult matter to decide the rank of the contestants. All were particularly strong on composition, each oration showed that much thought had been devoted to the preparation of the oration, and the delivery was strong in each case, considering that it was a first effort for the young men, and limited time had been available for drill and practice. The final decision, however, awarded first honors to Mr. Hawley, with Mr.

Haury a close second. Incidentally, while it is obviously not expected that a resume of the orations be given, it might be observed that the arguments given, all on the side of peace, were very convincing, and would serve to shake the bellig. erent attitude of the most ardent supporter of an ultra preparedness' program. "The Campbells are coming in five parts," says. a Great Bend movie advertiser.

Whereupon Will Townsley organized a gang to go down to the tracks and see 'em Beams. KLIEWER CHOSEN HEAD OF BETHEL At the meeting of the board of directors of Bethel college held last Thursday some important steps commensurate with the newly acquired dignity of the college were taken. J. W. Kliewer, who has been actings president of the college for five years, was appointed president and he accepted the honor.

He will be relieved from teaching next year and will devote his time to a financial campaign in the interests of the college, an add. ed office force and equipment being voted in order to make this possible. This will be good news to the student body of the school and the many friends of President Kliewer, and he has many, having won them through the years of boyhood and young manhood he has spent in this community. a He is thoroughly fitted for the position, having the dignity vi personality necessary for his office, an understanding of the young people under his care, and a large vision for the future of the school. The teaching force will be changed but little, and a strong faculty is assured.

The friends and admirers of Professor H. L. Stump will be pained however, to learn that he has deemed it necessary to tender his resignation as a teacher in the school as his leave of absence of two years has not proven to' be a long enough time for him to regain hits health. The board voted an extension of the courses in the summer school and a class in practice teaching is planDU ned. The boarding department has been in the hands of private parties since the school was started but will next year be under the direct management of the college.

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