Abilene Weekly Chronicle and the Dickinson County News from Abilene, Kansas • 8

ABUXNZ WEEKLY CERONTCIJ WEDNESDAY, DEC. 28. 1921 BIO SLASH IN CAR PRICES. LAW CO OPERATION STOPS DESOTO RIOT New Year Sees Hudson, Essex and SHERIFF FOUND WARDENS Cadillac Price. Down.

DAUOHERTY ASKS PARLEYS OF According to bulletins issued by tho Hudson and Essex, and Cadillac -i Common Sense In Clothing Economy mciones sweeping reductions are being made on every model produced by each of these companies, effec tive at once. SHUT OFF FROM CROWD. Two Had Been Wounded, Anothei Badly Beaten, When Olathe Officers Arrived Clash Outgrowth of Factional Feud. Do Soto, Dec. 28.

Strife, which long has been seething below the surface here, broke out in a clash bhortly after noon yesterday that rapidly developed into a shooting ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS U. S. Ia Desirous of Lending Aid, He Says, Pointing Out Duplications of Effort and Expense To Moot Early in 1922. Washington, Dec. 28.

The attorney general of Kansas and Missouri, long with all other states, were e.skud today by Ilarry M. Daughcrty, attorney general of iho United States oach to cull eny in the new year a A price slash of $390 on all Hud son cars, and $700 on all Essex models, was effective at midnight De rppi r- I Mis cember 24, a price reduction from the war peak price of 1919. The affray which endangered the major new prices include cord tires, in place of fabric. Tho prices now; Dart of the town's inhabitants nnl Male eonl ercpi-e of all the prosocu to discuss co operation resulted in the woundinsr of two men attorney tor Hudson: with the fed or government in en-1 and the severe injury of another. Speedster, Phaeton, $1,74" cabriolet, sedan tour John -Steed, sheriff of Johnson forcement of the liquor food and fuel laws.

District attorneys in each state are ing hmousme, limousjne, County, who hastened hero with deputies in response to word a riot ft MmMmwiim ill to attend the conferences and work! was under way, found a crowd ot For Essex: Touring, $1095; coach, V.V.3 e3U out del initc courses of procedure several hundred surrounding th Jfev 'v'- in sedan, $1,895. concerning what cases the govern-j home of Judge Orrick. Behind doors The Cadillac ia in a class by itself mcnt should handle and what the which thev had barricaded were L. It's good business sense to look beyond price when buying clothes. Prices are down and you can easily find the price you want to pay.

You will get more valne for the price by investing in Kinkaid-Kimball Clothes Famous for Fine Tailoring Honest wool fabrice and painstaking workman ship by a clothing manufacturer of 65 years' experience give those double in-built values for which these clothes are justly famous There are models for men of middle age as well as for youth $tnte should prosecute. IIearn, 50, COO South Eighth street to bo sold after the New Year at a drop in prices amounting to $800, u. S. Desirous of Lending Aid. Amiourdale; his son, C.

E. Hcam Ilio letter or the attorney general; 19 and Ed Parker, game wardens, and the price of the sedans is down, $840. This makes the touring car car price for the new year $3150, and the sedans $4100, f. o. Detroit.

linking that these conferences be held The elder Ilearn and Parker were and defining the objects they should disarmed and taken to Olathe to face seek to attain, follows, in part: charges of felonious assault. Young it i i "The department of justice of the I learn, wounded in the head, was united Stales is very dewirous of taken home. Follow English Custom. The beautiful traditional custom Thc others injured were Joe Hague of singing carols on Christmas Eve a farmer who had been deputizca was not overlooked in Abilene this lending its aid to bring about a complete and effective working system with all law enforcement officers, and especially with the legal branches of the several states of tho union. This co-opcrnlion will insure not on- beaten into unconsciousness, and Fred Plummer, a farmer, wounded year, heveral carloads of Abilene 's sng birds made a tour of the town for several hours Christmas Eve and slightly.

tKly S'r- The trouble began with the arrest ly a reduction in expenditures, but of Plummer, a brother, and others sang their songs of praise to An oyster supper was served the carol singers at the Tip Top Inn yesterday by game wardens. They refused to come to De Soto. Judge at midnight. also a more prompt enforcement of existing law, as well as a uniformity in proceedings, sentences and fines. "It nlw will afford an opportunity for the several states, without Orrick deputized nague to bring Charity Is Everywhere Fred Flummor in.

Plummer paid a fine then demand j1- a ii Clothes will Suit You According to the Monthly paper duplication with the federal govern- ca we arrest or me tnrce game war- ment, to enforce the laws thnt should dens whom he accused of insulting issued for the Union Facifu famijy league, tho men employed in the his wife. This Judge Orrick refus shops at Omaha have made a drive ed. Plummer and several cohorts, according to Sheriff Steed, made for cash to assist Father Flannagav CLAIM THE HOUSE IRISH FOR PEACE threats. to carry on his work for orphan boys and a fund of over eighteen hundre'l Hague offered to take the three wardens to Olathe. He was knock dollars was raised among the kind Ninety Per Cent of South Ireland hearted men in the shops.

Father ed down and' beaten. BRITISH CRITICISE i'KJSNCH Claims, for Big Sub Fleet Betrayn Agressive Motive. London, Dec. 28. France's claims for a large fleet of submarines made before the Washington conference ar.

again attacked by the London newspaper which resumed publication yesterday after the Christmas Flannagan and his boys were in Abi leno last spring and many will remem Tho two Hearns and Parker rushed to Hague's aid, firing. It is declared by members of the crowd that there lie enforced by state authorities and leave for tho federal government euch duties as devolve upon it. States Should Prosecute First "The two principal offenses that I have in mind now are those against the fiquor and the food and fuel sup-ply laws. There is no disposition on tho part of tho federal government, as represenlod by the department of justice, to evade any responsibility in respect to its duties, but the states I believe, first should enforce their laws in regard to the violations, and the federal government, promptly cooperating with the states, enforce the laws that should be enforced by the federal government. ber the fine bunch of boys who gave tree entertainments here.

were no answering shots. Young ncarn, according to witnesses, was Royai Neighbors Entertained accidently shot by his father, Ihe Koyal Neighbors gave a de After wounding Plummer, tho war lightful Christmao partv for its mem dens were forced to retreat indoors Voters Favor Pact. London, Dec. 28. Sentiment thru-out Ireland as reflected in dispatches to London newspapers today is overwhelmingly in favor of the Irish peace treaty.

Reports from various provinces indicate that fully 90 per cent of the people in the twenty-six counties of southern Ireland want the pact ratified. This confirms predictions made when the Daii adjourned its debate on the treaty last Thursday until January 3rd, that the recess would bring definite expression of the people's will and the view is now put forward that when the Daii reassem- Democrats Declare Next Election Will Give Them Majority. Washington, Dec. 28. Democratic leaders of the house began to assert confidentially that they will regain a sufficient number of congressional districts in the next election to assure them a majority in the house They are counting on heavy gains in New England, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Oklahoma, with scattering held from Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, Michigan and other midwest and far west states.

''Why should we not make these gains and wint" Representative W. Arkansas, Democratic whip of the house, demanded today, reviewing the political situation. "Wfith Secretary of War Weeks demanding a return of Cannonism by the house, and Representative Ans- bcrs and their families Tuesday eve Thoir escape was cut off by the crowd which surrounded the house ning. About eighty-five were present A- fino program of music and read- until the arrival of the sheriff. holidays.

"Doubling any class of naval tonnage seems on the face of it a strr oge proposition at a conference assembled to reduce armaments," decla js the Daily Chronicle. "We cannot pretend to fathom the French motive for such an aggressive Impatitnce with the French de-mand is expressed bv other liberal mgs was rendered followed bv the ANOTHER BAD CHECK ARTIST distribution of a bounteous treat for RURAL SCHOOL PROGRAMS the children, after which a deliciou, supper was served. Many Abilene People Have Attended District Programs. Funeral of Arthur Hill. In the schools of the county the annual Christmas program have been newspapers, the Westminster Gazette bles the treaty will be approved by a characterizing it as extravagant.

Ar- majority which will make an appeal The body of Arthur Hill, who died Tried to Pass Bad Check for $22.60 to Clothing Co, C. C. Eekhoff issued two bad ehecks in Abilene on Docombor 12, which cost him $31.50 when he was arrested and appeared in Justice court Saturday. One check issued to suddenly at ElDorado Wednesday, very popular this year and many Abilone peoplo have attended various mur j. caiiour, neaa of the British to the country unnecessary.

delcgation in Washington, is given The Moraine Post's correspondent will amve this evening on the Rock orge, of New York( condemning and Island. Tho funeral will be hrid at entertaining programs jriven over the "aim uraiau oy several newsDaners seeking to fine as felons, members two o'clock Saturday Jrom tho M. E. tho II. C.

Litis Clothing Co. on tho Manv were riven Fridav and the American offer for a rcduc' cnurch, Kev. Hovgard officiating lor tlirflirrli nnmn worn irivon in tlia of the senate and house who come from thp agricultural districts and support legislation to aid the farm XiDierprise Diaio Atonic was Tho Masonic lodge will have services at the grave in the Abilene cemetery. SOME CONTRAST. ers, it, is reasonable to expect the body of voters to oppose and rebuke says a rumor is afoot of a "possible sensation" before the Daii meets again', this being taken to mean that Eamon de Valera intends to announce withdrawal of his- opposition in view of the weight of opinion for the treaty.

TheTimes sent a special correspondent to county Clare the council of which appealed to Mr. De. Valera to abandon his opposition. Accord- week. One car party drove to Hope, Wednesday night and attended a program given by tho students of the school taught by Miss Hazel Price of Abilene.

The teachers of the district schools take special time and ST. JOHN'S DAY. tion in her own and British submarine tonnage is extalled as the next best thing abolition which Great, Britian desired. "Failing acceptance of the British scheme of abolition the American proposal must be pressed persistently," says the Daily News, which finds it impossible to see how a big such suggestions." The belief was expressed bv Old- You Can't Beat Kansas For Decid ed Variety. Masons Celebrated Annual Event field that the Republican tariff now Speaking of variety in the weath- earo.

jn preparation of these pro Yesterday. Sf. John's Day, an annual event of ct, Kansas took first prize in the grams, which are witnessed by all tho being framed would help the Democrats. High sugar duties which are under contemplation, will fall on the the Masons was celebrated bv Abi- record she showed in tho past two people of tho districts. building program can be upheld to the correspondent, the coun ene Masons yesterday afternoon and weeks.

me lacij ot pressure, consumer. Otdfield 'said, while the American valuation plan would hit the big importers. Other industries night, beginning at one o'clock. Past Masters filled the chairs and put on IN NEW PRINCIPLE the work. A supper was served to and interests will be unsettled bv United States To Be "It's Brother's those in attendance.

From one extreme to another. A week ago Tuesday the thermometer' recorded tho hottest December day in history here. Tuesday night of this week the thermometer climbed down to eight degrees. Last Friday evening after a week of almost summer weather the wind Keeper" in Haiti. MANY CHICKENS DYING- Unknown Disease is Killing Them Off by Scores, According to a Dickinson county farmer, some unknown disease is killing off ninny chickens over the county this wiiter.

Many of the flocks the tariff, he said, and the reaction, in his judgement will prove beneficial to the Democratic party. Washington, Dec. 28. Establish Missionary Meeting. The Ladies Mission Circle of the WORKERS' PARTY GOES RED.

switched to tho north and Saturday i belonging to farmers are being great- morning a white snow clad world lv reduced by this maladv. the nature Constitution Calls for Overthrow of First Baptist church will meet Thursday afternoon Dec. 29 at 2:30, with Mrs. John Peatling, 1107 N. Kuney.

An interesting feature of this meeting will be an address by a returned missionary. A large attendance is desired. cil's action is endorsed with pride by a vast majority of the people. Clare is known as "the banner county" from its having been the traditional home of Irish political movements among them Daniel O'Connell's emancipation campaign and Charles Stewart Parnell's land league struggle and its people regard the council as having lived up to traditions. Majority Favor the Pact.

The reporter discussed the question with all ranks and classes of people from the highest ecclesiastics to the lowest menials and says that while he heard nothing in disparagement of Mr. De Valera, he was assured that from 70 to 80 per cent of tho county favor the treaty. The minority he believed to be mostly members of the Irish republican army. greeted the people of Abilene. Present Form of Rule.

New Cork, Dee. 28. A constitu of which is unknown, and none of the ordinary remedies seem to be of any avail. ment by the United States of a new cardinal principle in international relations, one which will take its place alongside the Monroe doctrine and the doctrine of the open door, was seen in officials circles here today in the nev. program from Haiti, formulated by the special senate committee which has just returned from the Island republic.

"The United States is its brother's keeper when that brother has demonstrated ifs needs for a keep The Chronicle for job work. tion purposing the overthrow of the present form of government in Amer ica and the establishment of a com munistic state was adopted by the Workers' Party of America at the concluding session of its convention here, ance The meeting was held at the Labor Sexton-Schoolman. Miss Ollic Sexton and Mr. S. S.

Schoolman were married at eighi o'clock last night at the home of the bride's parents south of Abilene. The ceremony was performed by C. Hovgard, pastor of the Methodist church. GuesU included only members of the immediate families. Mr.

and Mrs. Schoolman will make their home here. temple. Onlookers jammed. the dele gates into a corner of the hall bulging of the "Internationale" took the place of the usual "Star Spangled Banner." Delegates who WEST COAST HIT BY STORM.

er." That is the moral maxim underlying the new program. It lays down the rule that when a small neighboring nation after hav ing its own for a century or more, has shown itself incapable of working out its own salvation, the United States has the right to step in as the "big brother" nation and establish with a firm hand a modem government based on a modern social and economic system. The new policy, which the committee announced after a conference with Secretary of State Hushes and Secretary of the Navy Denby would establish the United States indefinitely as guardian and permanently as LOSS FN FARM VALUES Man Reduced Land $100 Per Acre After He Had Sold It John Snyder who lives in Lincoln township was in Abilene Wednesday afternoon and while at the Chronicle office told an interesting story. He has been in the western and northeast parts of the state recently looking over lands. In Brown county he eame across a case where a man had bought a farm at $400 per acre and made a small had met the requirements of extreme radicalism joined in chanting "We'll keep the red flag flying here." The first section of the party's constitution -describes its aim, "to organize the working class forthe abolition of capitalism through the establishment of the worker's republic." The quietude of the session was marred when a man in the temple accused Chairman Steve Birehcr of New Jersey of prevaricating.

The San Francisco Recovering From Disturbance That Killed Three. San Francisco, Dec. 28, San Francisco is recovering from one of the worst coastal storms in years, which was responsible for the death of three men and serious injury to a score of others and thousands of dollars in property loss. Coastwise shipping was re-estab THE JAZZING JAZZ JAZZERS ARE COMING A. O.

U. W.Hall ON EVENING, JANUARY 3rd, 1922 ABILENE, KANSAS. -Dancing Commences Promptly at 9:30 WILCOX AND HITCHLERS Foot Warmers Jazz Orchestra A Company or Real Musicians Two Cabaret Singers Come and Hear a Real Banjo Flayer. Doc at Drums Tor Open dates Phone 2357, J. Agnes Wilcox, Hutchinson ADMISSION fl.50, TAX INCLUDED Biggest Dance of Season payment on the purchase price.

Af "jecion of tho heckler ended a dem- the protector of Haiti The committee suggested that a high commissioner he send to Haiti The new policy would have to be ratified by congress. lished after a day of difficulties due to the high seas, many of the small utes. MANHATTAN FOLFERS WIN er vessels being hours behind their schedules. Telegraph and telephone communi-iation is being restored to normal after miles of wire had been blown down. ter a considerable decline in land values and the big drop in the prices Of agricultural products the buyer discovered he would never be able to pay out and told the man form whom he had purchased to take the farm.

Rather than do this the man who had sold the farm reduced the price tlOO per acre, threw off some of the interest and gave. the buyer longer, time in which to pay. And under present conditions the buyer may still have a very strenuous time paving for the farm. Previous to adoption of the constitution, "Comrade" Bill Dunn of Montana, former I. W.

leader, made a Fpeech. He traced the history of industrial workers in this country, saving that extremists are now able to meet "in security or fancied because these elements have "banded together and Country Club Presented With A $50 Trophy Cup. The Manhattan Country club's golf team," captained by M. T. Her giss, has been presented the $50 trophy offered the winner of the central Kansas golf tourney.

Notice My property on N. E. Third street is for sale, M. F. Vittetoe.

dwtf fought back.".