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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07
MOTHERS CONGRESS.
Officers, State Presidents and 0rganp
izers Meet at Detroit.
ADDRESS or MRS. FREDERIC SCHOTE.
The First Duty Of Mother 10 Take CnB1
Of Her Children-The Enactment Of
Uniform Marriage and Di-
vOrOO Laws Wanted.

Detroit, Mich, May GA confer
ence of the NationaI Congress %
Mothers began last night in Central
M. =. church. The sessions viii CON
tinue until Friday afternoon. II II
not delegate convention, but con-
ference of the officers Of the Na-
tional congress and the state pred.
dents and organizers. y.
At last nights session the visitors
were welcomed to the state and citN
by Gov. Bliss, Mayor Maybury and
others. After the welcoming ad-
dress Mrs. Frederic Schoff, of Phil
, adelphia, president Of the National
congress, made her annual address.
She said:
"The first duty Of mother IL 20
take care Of her children and the
first and only duty of organized
motherhood is to take care of the
children. The mothers congress
has taken within its care the chill
dren of the world. The enactment
Of uniform marriage and divorce
laws, the incubation of high ideals
of marriage, the insistence on equal
standards Of purity for men and
women, are all matters to raise tho
moral standard of the community
and oil these things will come when
united womanhood demands them.
In this connection the mothers com
gress looks with deepest interest
and anxiety upon the situation IN
Utah, where, in violation Of sacred
pledges made to the governments
plural marriages are still contract-
ed. The moral degradation of polyg-
amy is q blight which has already
spread over adjoining states and 10
insiduously spreading its poison In
cities and villages all over the land.
II Is not q question to-day for Utah;
IL is an evil greater than slavery
and the women of America cannot
afford to remain silent while such
o menace to the home il In the heart
of our nation. America must surely
find a way to wipe out an evil which
is disgrace to the nation"
Mrs. Schoff urged that teachers
and parents come into more sympas
thetic relations; that manual train
ing be introduced into all public
that public Fairgrounds be
provided in all cities and that laws
preventing child labor be enacted
wherever there are none at present.
At the meeting in the afternoon
Of the executive board the Home Pro
tective league, Of Salt Lake City, was
admitted to membership In the con-
Uress. A committee was appointed
to carry out the details Of securing
a national charter before the next
Of the congress, which 10
Il present organized only under the
laws of the District Of Columbia.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07
Daniel Gants Dead.

After relapse following a partiaI
recovery from pneumonia Daniel
Giants passed away Wednesday al
his home on East Fourth. He was q
brave soldier, good husband and
father, a good citizen. He had made
many friends during bis residence in
Abilene all of whom will extend sim
cere sympathy to the Borrowing
family.
Mr.. Giants was born in Logan
county, Illinois, Feb. 9th, 1912, and
was veteran volunteer OF the civil war,
having served Al years as q member
Of Company G, 18th Missouri infan-
try. He was married while home on
siurlough to Maria sprinkel Of Me-
chauicsburg, Illinois, on April 10Th,
1864. and leaves besides the sorrowing
wife five daughters and three sons.
He has been faithful Christian since
early manhood and was member Of
the Methodist church. Funeral SER
vices will be from the Methodist
church at 5 p. m. Thursday, Rev. B.
v. Maloney officiating. Burial in
Abilene cemetery. The NJ. w. A. Of
which he was member will attend in
body.
The G. A. r. Of which be was an
honored member will also attend.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07
Prstty Home Wedding.

At the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. L. g.
Humbargar on West Third street q,
10 O'Clock Wednesday occurred
pretty home wedding at which were
married Miss Barbara Alice lumbar
gar, daughter Of Rev. John
Humbargar Of this city and Mr.,
Frederic q. Baker, son of Mr.. L.
G. Baker of Solomon, Rev. Father
Hayden Of Solomon officiating. Little
Maude Riordan was flower girl carry
ing BRIDES roses and the party stood
beneath q bell OF brides roses and
smilax and lilies before the bay win
dow adorned with smilax, white car
nations and spirea.
The bride wore brown and white
foulard trimmed with point lace and
darker shade Of brown velvet. Her
going, away gown was blue voille.
Many beautiful presents. one being
$125 in gold, wsrereceived. A'dsinty
wedding luncheon was served, the
table decorations being white and
pink carnations and the place cards
hand. painted wedding bells in blue
and gold.
The bride has grown to womanhood
in this community and has not only
been one Of the county's best teachers
but has won host OF friends by her
sweet wonanliness and her grace OF
manner. The groom is one Of Solo
mons most esteemed young business
men, worthy in every way Of the
bride be has won. They richly de-
serve all the hearty good wishes
showered upon them. They left ct
noon for . wedding trip to Kansas
City and Mexico.
The guest list: Rev. FIR. Hayden,
Miss Hayden. L. G. Baker, Mr.. and
Mrs. T, p. Riordan. Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Baker. Mr.. and Mrs.. R. N.
Wimsatt, all Of Solomon; Mr.. and
Mrs. J. B. stott. Of Navarrei Mr.. and
Mrs. |. E. Hunter, OklahOma Cityil
Mr.. and Mrs. w. O. Booker, Lawrence:
Mr.. and Mrs. Wells, Topeka Rev. and
Mrs. J. HumbargAr. Mr.. and Mrs. L.
@. Humbargsr, John Humbargar, Jr..
Judge and Mrs o. L. Moore. Miss
Anna Moore, Mr.. and Mrs. Vim. Lee.
all Of Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07
New Santa 70 Train.

On June 4 the Santa Fe will insti'
tute q new train service between
Colorado points and the east.
The new train will be known IS the
Colorado Flyer. The equipment Of
the train will be counterpart Of the
California Limited except that . chair
car will be added in place Of dining
car. The train will leave Topeka in
the evening about 8 o'clock, arriving
at Colorado Springs the next day
about noon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

The rainfall last night was on
and one-fiith inches.
Marriage license: Mabel Sways
Hope, 7. r. Stott, Lost Springs.
Isis Temple, Mystic Shrine, viii
have its annual ladies' night at Sa
lima, May %.
IF. G. Puliver received from tn,
Collins rancho a shipment Of thorough
bred pony stock yesterday.
Girl wanted, dining room CIR
wanted at the National hotel, Abb
lene. taos
George F. Jones who has beer
seriously i'll is better, q bit OF newt
his host Of friends will be glad t.
hear.
1t was not "Old Abe" who perched
on top Of the presidents arch but II
YVES a mighty handsome eagle just
the same. a
Lost. envelope containing my pen
sion papers and other papers. Re-
ward for return to REFLECTOR.
Lowery Jones. /
g. G. Sterl furnished the presi-
dent BY request travelling cap and
some clean collars. The presidents
laundry was lost in st. Louis.
Miss Ruby Landes. daughter Of
W. A. Landes, is a proud girl. She
handed the president bouquet Sat-
urday and he accepted it with
Thank you, dear"
For sale at 3 bargain, a nice little
lunch room. Splendid location and
cheap rent. Address J. Q. Rogers,
Kas. t&c*
- Nv
IS. M. Gish is improving his
popular Second street restaurant
which is being made very attractive
by new paint and paper. 1t is gain
ing patronage every day.
Mr.. T. E. Dewey gave his lecture
On "Poetry in Song" at Lawrence,
the Athens Of Kansas, last week and
, Lawrence pastor writes to the RE
TLEcToR that it was magnificent and
was greeted by large audience. Of
course, its excellence is 40 news to
Abilene but we are glad that our taste
d approved by so high an authority
IS Lawrence.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07
was WORTH 10000.
Details Of suicide ofC. J. Humphrey
at Wellington.

I at Wellington
/ Further details have been received
OF the suicide OF Charles J. HUMPHREY
president Of the Security Milling Co
Of this city and brother OF H. K
Humphrey.
Mr.. Humphrey was one Of yelling.
toms wealthiest and most highly re-
spected citizens. He was about AZ
years Of age and graduated from Am
herst college with the class Of 1888
and came direct to wellington, whore
he hos since made bis home. He was
q member OF the board OF trustees o
the Sumner County High School and
attended meeting Of the board Mon
day afternoon. He went home and
asked his wife to 60 down and execute
some legal papers preparatory to
taking trip to Hot Springs. When
she returned 1t was to find her hus-
band on q bed with bullet hole
through his head and the pistol in his
right hand.
For some time Mr.. Humphrey has
been Respondent over his health, but
his friends did not consider this .
matter that would lead him to take
his life. During the winter he SUI
fered a severe attack Of the grip and
had not entirely recovered. For some
days he has been strengthening up his
business matters preparatory to TAX
ing rest and trip for his health
and expected to leave in few days.
1t is said that for some time he has
been telling his stenographers that he
wanted to die, but they laughed at
him. Monday he took q stenogra-
pher home with him to complete bis
business arrangements to leave and
as she left the stenographer laughing
ly told him he had bis affairs In such
shape that he could die "any old
time" He rebuked her for taking
his illness SO lightly, but she thought
nothing more Of the matter.
After the trustees meeting he went
10 a hardware store TO purchase q
pistol, saying that the muskrats were
ioing considerable damage on his
ranch and he was going hunting. He
purchased a 38-calibre revolver in the
store and on the street conversing
with friends he seemed as rational as
aver and no one thought he was CON
death.
No reason can be assigned for the
Heath except Ill health. His business
matters are 10 the best Of shape and |
IN estate Of soma 500 900 is left to a
wife and baby.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07
ne regulars ana the national GUARDS

:ae regulars und' the national guards
men will be drawn closer. II too
often happens that jealousies exist
between the officers of the two
branches, but that will be avoided
by honest and sincere work. After
the united maneuvers at Fort Riley
last year the officers Of both branches
left thinking a great deal more Of
each other. The elements Of one
are needed by the other.
"There will never be any trouble
in raising soldiers; the trouble will
be in the limit Of supply and trans
portation and equipment; all need
arrangement and organization. With
the national government performing
the quartermaster' and the financial
part Of the work, and the national
guard looking after the spirit, we
can have an army that the whole
round world cannot contend with.
The whole question of efficiency
rests upon the officers and men of
the regular army and the national
guard and 1t needs but the applica-
tion Of the new law in sympathy and
kindness and with due consideration
for others, and we cannot go astray."
A public meeting was held in the
board Of trade auditorium at night,
at which Charles Dick, president Of
the association, presided. Secretary
Of War Root spoke briefly, his re-
marks being chiefly eulogistic Of the
national guard. Assistant Secretary
Of War Sanger also spoke. A public
reception to Secretary Root followed
and at midnight he left for Washing
ton
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07
Last Houth's weather.

The weather report Of Abilene
made By Dr.. shsIlsy, Frank Smith
making The observation. IL: Highest
tsmpsraturs % On Oh, 10th. 18th;
lowest . on sou; rriniAu 2ss
lschls; tiuing ffo1, On fsih; dear
l.lI AZ llsaaI Ig
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07
ABOUT PEOPLE.

P.J. Stoddard is home from Okla
'homa.
Mr.. and Mrs. ). H. Koch Of Hop
are visiting at the home 81 8. M
Shockey.
e. loom Of Bennington, presi
dent Ottawa County Teachers associa
4ion, was.in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. Rice returned
al noon from their delightful foul
months California trip.
Master Carl Wilbur Harger came IL
today from Denver to visit at thu
home Of bis uncle, G. M. Harger. 4
Rev. DR.. P. Bergstresser and family
left for Pittsburg, Pa, their old home
where the doctor will ill Pulpits as .
supply.
Mrs. Charley Wellman, formerly Of
Garfield township, but now residing
I in Illinois. is visiting Mrs. John Van
.derbelt.
Mrs. G. G. Newcomb and daughter
are here from Denver visiting at the
home Of Mrs. Newcomb's mother,
Mrs. Milton Edwards.
State Secretary J. H. Engle adj
dresses the Indian Territory Sunday
school association this month and the
Wyoming state meeting in July.
Miss Ada Fiddock returned to
Chicago after visit with her perents..
She has fine position in the western
Offices Of the New York humane
association. "
Mrs. Jones and Miss Vera Jones Of
Michigan and Miss Mabel Brinkman
of Great Bend who have been guests
Of Misses Alice Sterl and Carrie
.Johntz left for their homes.
Rev. and Mrs. E. Fl. Martin, Miss
Ella Martin. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Frey, Aaron Zook, Miss Addie Engle and
Miss Sadie Hoffman left to attend the
River Brethren. conference near Eliza
beth, Pc. u
Rev. DR.. Haithcox was here over
night visiting his daughter. Mrs. +.
M. Worlet. The Doctor has &C.
ceptsd pastorate at shepherdsville,
West Virginia, and will move there
at once. His many Abilene friends
wish him a large measure of success
in his new home.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07

Mother Of Mra. J. n. GleiSsner Dead.
Mrs. s. M. johnson died at her
home at Bedford, Ind, Saturday. She
was Mrs. J. Nj. Gleissner's mother
and was in her 8Oth year. She re-
sided here in early days. Mrs. Gleiss.
ner is in Bedford to attend the funer-
al, Many will be saddened by Mrs.
Johpson's death.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07

Philadelphia, May 6.--Twelve hun
bred women operatives employed In
the worsted mills in the Paramount
district here went on strike yester'
day after a shorter workday without
any decrease in their present wages
The strikers ask for reduction in
hours from 90 TO 81 a week. They re-
ceive from So to 81 per week. The
women are not organized.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07
what Attorney General Grow Says.

St. Louis, May 6.--Attorney Gener-
al Grow stated yesterday that so far
az he IL concerned the investigation
into Legislative boodllng has not end
ed with the adjournment Of the Cole
county grand jury, and that II the
new evidence now accumulating war
rants IL an effort will be made with
out delay to have another jury called.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07
nnr.nt Isuno.ao1L

Buneeton, NO., May Sire started
In the Bunceton Lumber company's
once and ragged for three hours. The
heaviest losers are the Bunceton
Lumber company, Moore a Riley,
Max Rosenthal, J. y. Wick, Henry
Friedmeyer and W. D. Kerns. Total
loss, $4,000. .
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07
Had No Quorum.

The commercial club Meeting last
night had no quorum present and ad-
journed. Another meeting will be
called. The matter Of hsviBg Fourth
Of July celebration ought 70 be taken
up ss once.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07
Knu..s Fruis An Riehl

Topeka, Kan, Nay s,--W- H.
Barnes, secretary Of the State Hor-
ticultural society, Etill insists Inst
Kansas fruit, at least In the eastern
part Of The state, will pull through
the cold spen Of the last week IN
rood ahnpe.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07
Prot shirk Rsslse,,d.

Prof D. ?. shirk has bssa reelected
superintendent Of he Newton schools
for The sseond ysar b : unanInoul
vuts q - board q uape.tion. NJ,
stIrk ssns o Nsrius ifnm oo,,ot'
roba F.l|I . Isasrp.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07

Prices FOR cronmoTy butter a. point
nsnse fos yssk slai9l today. pick,psoss
kkH.aa oI1E-EascJ Sspafstof aoc dairI
500 :. -o...s.z saas ss
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07

Buy Pacific Express Company s
money orders. s6-lm-tSc
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One cent will be charged for oil cd.
vertised letters.
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised" giving date.
RICHARD WAXING, p. NJ.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-05-07
Advertised Lattars.

The following is the list Of I'M
claimed letters remaining in the Abb
lene postoffice for the week ending
May 4, 1908. Have your mail ad-
dressed to your box number and it
will be promptly delivered:
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-18

requirements of the angular figure.
John has no shoulders worth men
tioning, so his tailor must adopt the
methods said to prevail in all fashion
able tailoring establishments, and care
fully pad Johns narrow chests. To
accomplish this tear from a piece of
white muslin a strip about one-half
inch wide: take thick wooden tooth
pick or a match from which the inflam-
nable tip has been removed; lay the
match across the clothespin where the
Chnaman's shoulders should be and
fasten it securely into place by wind
ing the strip of muslin around it.
When the figure has been provided
with shoulders, cut out a pattern for
Johns flowing under garment. AS
sleeves and skirt must be in one piece,
this is not easy work. The shirt pat
tern should look something like a, NAL
tese cross, the side projections which
represent the sleeves being much
smaller than the upper and lower ones.
A hole cut through the center is in
tended for the accommodation of the
wearer's neck. If the paper is slit
down from the neck for an inch or
more, it will slip over the pig-tailed
head without trouble.
The side seams of the shirts may be
stitched together if the garment is of
silk or of muslin, or it may be fasten-
ed with glue or mucilage.
The sleeves are Joined at the sides
or they may be tied together with mar
i. row ribbon.
As Johns neck does not look well,
especially if the hickorynut is fasten-
ed into position with sealing wax,
which may be substituted for glue, a
smart necktie is added to his outfit
The sleeves are such flowing affairs
that it is not necessary to supply tits
doll with arms.
If the little maker prefers to have
them. she can easily create life-like
looking limbs from pieces of silk.
stitching them to the shoulders. The
silk must be made the proper thickness.
The outer edges of the rolls must be
neatly stitched down.
Four cuts are made in the lower end
of the rolls for fingers and the five
divisions are made firm by stitching
them over and over with fine silk.
The Chinamans hair should be
glued upon his head before the cue is
plated. A mandarin's hat is added to
the head to hold it in place, or it can
be glued into position.
The shoes are nothing but peanuts
glued to the ends of the clothespin legs
A coat of gold or silver paint will give
the Chinaman's shoes a handsome pol
ish. Buttons may be painted upon the
front of Johns shirt with this same
paint.
After having dressed the Chinaman
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-18
FUNNY HALLOW-
ZEN DOLLS
A Hint For Girls With Nimble
Wits and Fingers.

Halloween. one of the most de-
lightful minor festivals, is one of those
dates that always seem to arrive I'M
expectedly, because folk do not think
of it far enough ahead to prepare any
thing for it.
Now here is a chance to make some
unique and irrrestibly funny things by
the most simple means. They are Hal
loween dolls.
They will please every girl in the
first place, because she can make and
dress them herself, and in the sec
ond place. because they are such quaint
looking affairs.
Embellished with gay clothing, one
would scarcely guess that the hick-
orynut craniumS are glued to The tops
of clothespins, or that the lovely flax
en- locks are only pieces of Irvine, care
fully combed out till the tow fibres
may be wound into modish coiffures.
Features are painted upon the shells
with watercolor paints, the fine lines
being added with a pen tipped with
India ink.
John Chinaman, a Japanese lady, a
Dutch woman, Norman peasant wonn-
an with high white cap, a witch III
peaked hat and red cloak, a wizard
arrayed in star trimmed cloak and
high hat, a Hindo Yogi, with white
turbaned head and white draperies;
a North American Indian, an Indian
squaw; with a papoose strapped upon
her back; a Turk or a Turkish lady
are all easily represented.
AS the Orientals' heads must be
black, a tuft of hair from the inside
of some well-stuffed sofa cushion may
be substituted for Irvine.
The wizard and the Yogi may be
crowned with tufts of white cotton,
which should flow well over their
shoulders and over the lower parts
of the faces to form patriarchal
boards. The faces of the Indians must
be tinted red with watercolor paints
before the features are sketched with
India ink.
The dolls clothes may be made
from tissue paper or from bits Of silk
or muslin.
The garb Of John Chinaman is fair
ly representative. His trousers are
cut from a paper pattern which is
made to fit the body before the silk
muslin or tissue paper is touched.
Silk makes the best appearance, be-
cause it can be draped to suit the
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-10-18
STORIES.
Why Hawk Eats Fowl.

BY WILLIAM THORP.

Long time ago. when de before
people lib. Fowl was Hawks moder.
Pom one day Hawk was going to him
work an him see poo little Ground
Dove playin' pom him flute an sing
ing so sweet. so sweet:
Fee, fee, fee, so ten-dah!
Fee, fee, fee. so ten-dah!"
"Marnin', Msssa Ground Dove. p"
said Hawk.
"Marmin, sah," him reply. AN
how you is dis blessed day?"
"So-so I tank you; $3.50. An how
you? Hi! what a pretty ting you play
pom you flute"
"You tink so, sah?" An Ground
Dove put up him flute to him mouth
an play again:
Fee fee. fee, so ten-dah!
Fee, fee, fee. so ten-dah!"
DO I beg you. len me you flute,
BREEDER Ground Dove" Hawk begged.
at SCUM so sweet. so sweet"
But Ground Dove, him say: mo,
BREEDER, l couldn' do it.
Hi Hawk cry, you mex trubble,
ma? I want fe pek me old Moder
Fowl hear you flute"
"Cho!" say Ground Dove. you
tink you fool me, sab? You no know
what de ole-time folk say, Spider and
ny no mex good bargain? l coufdn'
do it, sahl l couldn't do it,
Den Hawk see talk no use. So
him spring pom poo little Ground
Dove an tear up him feathers, an
mash him up wild him beak an leave
him fe dead pom de ground. An him
tear away him flute from his troat,
an so go carry it home wild him.
An when Hawk come to him house,
him go to de hall to see de ches' of
draw'rs dat stan dere an him open
de one drawn, an de two drawn an
de tree drawn an de four drawn an
de five drawn an de six drawn an
de seben drawn an de eight drawn
an de nine drawn an de ten drawn
an de 'leben drawn, till him come
to de twelve drawn: an him put de
flute in de twelve drawn, an den sit
down to nyam (eaD him whites an
smoke him jackass rope pipe.
Den him turn to him ole Moder Fowl
an him say:
"Grandie. If any pusson come to you
an ask you fe give him de flute dat
me put in de twelve drawn, you is