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The Washington times., 1903-12-22
RlSKING THEIR LIVES
FOR FIVE DOLLARS A DAY

TAMAQUA. Pa, Dec. 22.-Miners in
this town are virtually tumbling over
one another in their efforts to risk their
lives at 50 a day. Several years ago
water broke into the workings of the
Kaska William Mine upon two occa-
siOns, and several miners were caught
like rats in a trap and drowned. Since
then the company has had great diff
Guilty in securing men at the regular
wage rate.
As the mine contains rich deposits,
the company has provided every pos
sible precaution 20 prevent another dis
aster, and has offered men s. a day to
work I'm the place. More men than are
needed have applied for positions.
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
BISHOP CONDEMNS
MYTH OF SANTA CLAUS

SYRACUSE. Dec. 22.-Bishop Patrick
A. Luddin. of the Catholic diocese Of
Syracuse vigorously condemns the
teaching Of the Santa Claus myth to
children. The habit people have Of
teaching children to run after myth
like Santa Claus cannot be too vigor-
ously condemned" he says. They
should be taught the real meaning Of the
day. Instead of filling the children with
the idea of Santa Claus they should be
inspired with the love of the Saviour
and the true religious significance of the
Fday"
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
HERE'S A CLUB OF WIDOWS
WHO DO NOT REMARRY

BRIGHTON, Mich. Dec. 22.-In this
town of 100 inhabitants there are seven
~ widows. 10 per cent of the population.
There is a street called Widows Row -
Contrary to habits and customs of wild
ows which have been discerned and
commented upon by philosophers, from
the dawn of civilization. these widows
do not remarry. 1t may be that their
ideals are too high
They have established a club in which
they drink tea and eat angel food. Their
conversation is largely upon the weak
nesseE of men
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
Mr.. SLATER C0MMENDS
APPOINTMENT OF SETON

Charles w. Slater. who is identified
with the Democratic party in the Dis
trict, has the following to say of the
appoin tmcnt of Edmund f. Seton Us a
Democratic national committeeman:
'"The appointment of Mr. Seton on
the national committee is entirely salts
factory TO the majority Of Democrats
in the District of Columbia Mr.. Seton
is a resident of the District and has
rot in any way been affiliated with
factional fights.
1T is the proper solution of the prob
lem as far as the harmony Of the
Democratic party in the District is con
cerned.
Senator Jones is TO be commended
for his action in giving the Democrats
OF the District an opportunity for hold
ing an honest election and electing a
man Of their own choice as national
committeeman from the District"
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
LOVER DIES IN ARMS
OF HIS FIANCEE

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. % = Stricken
with heart disease. Henry Hon fell un-
conscious and died few minutes later
in the arms Of the girl he was % have
married. May Lyman.
The young man called on his fancee
on Sunday evening. at her home, 17I7
North Gratz Street. He complained Of
feeling III and stayed at the house for
the night instead of taking the long
trip to his home. 1926 Wyalusing Ave
nue.. When he appeared at the break
fast table he seemed to be In his usual
health. During the meal he suddenly
fell back into the arms Of Miss Lyman
and died
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
MORhONS TAKE A HINT
AFTER SECOND THOUGHT
Bundles of Switches Finally Made a
Mental Impression.

PARKERsBURG. w. Va, Dec. D.
Two Mormon elders, who have been
preaching near Chenille. in Gilmer
county. found two bundles Of hickory
switches at their door, with note
warning them TO leave the community
within forty-eight hours.
They refused TO 80, and the owner Of
the house where they were staying said
he would protect them This morning a
bundle of switches was left at his door
with a note saying hat II the Mornons
were at his house tonight the switches
would be used on him. The MormOns
departed today
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
PLANNING TO CONTROL
WINDOW GLASS MARKET
Independent Manufacturers in Session
IN Indiana.

MUNCIE. Ind. Dec 22-Independent
window glass manufacturers win meet
here today Il sign the federation agree
ment. December %. in Pittsburg. the
Federation. the American and the indie
pendent companies will hold a Joint
meeting when it is proposed to COM
piete the organization Of the Manu-
iacturers' Window Glass Company, an
alliance tf the companies above named
Tor the purpose Of controlling the win
dow glass market. To gain control,
the allied companies must possess 1,5OO
pots There are now within the fold
more than 1900 of that number.
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
10ORKEEPER DEARDORFF
DIES IN WAYNESBORO

]. ". Dearborn, a doorkeeper in the
HOUSE of Representatives, died Sunday
at his hcme in Waynesboro, Pa, after
am Illness Of two years. He was en-
played at the Capitol for many years,
ami had a wide acquaintance among the
Representatives and Senators. The
funeral will be held at Waynesboro at
IL o'clock tomorrow morning. Inter
ment will be at Chambersburg, Pa
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
B0NAPARTE ILL AT HOME
FROM TOO MUCH WORK

BALTIMORE, Nd. Dec. 22.-Charles ]
Bonaparte has returned from Indian
Territory. where he had been to investi-
gate the Indian land fratds for the
Government.
At Mr.. Bonaparte's home last night il
was said that he had returned much IA.
tigued and with a heavy cold. A physi,
clan had been called in. and said his
temperature was high, and advised rest
and care for a time. Members of Mr.
Bonaparte's family said that ne hoped
10 be able TO be out In a day or two
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
FORM SHOOTING CLUBS
AGAINST CRIMINALS

CHICAGO, Dec. 22-The citizens anti
crime committee has resolved TO or
ganize subcommittee in every ward In
the city. II. +. Grass advocated some
unique ideas:
Don't carry much money" he said
PAY by check.
Wipe out the law against carrying
concealed weapons and let every person
carry a weapon.
Organize shooting clubs. just as you
organize golf clubs
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
ORDER OF HIDERNIANS
UNITES TWO FACTIONS
Board Of America and of
Erin Amalgamate.
20 YEARS CONTROVERSY
Over 100000 Members Are Affected by
the Reconciliation, and Happy Re-
suits Will Follow.

NEW YORK. Dec. 22-After twenty
years of dissension the two bodies o.
the Ancient Order of Hibernians-the
Board of America and the Board Of
Erin-have amalgamated. Instead o.
two parades there will be only one
demonstration on next st. Patrick S
Day.
Over 100000 men and 10000 women are
affected by the reunion, which was con-
summated yesterday by County Presi-
dent OF the Board of America p J. Nc
Nulty and National President of the
Board of Erin James Dougherty DAN
lei v Clancy. county corresponding SEQ
rotary of the Board Of America, made
the announcement
The settlement of this dispute is the
most important move we have made in
our entire history" ne said. THE spit
which has existed in our order for
twenty years has caused US much In
jury Now that differences are patched
up feel sure that thousands Of sons
OF Erin in this country will desert the
smaller organizations and become mem
bers of our order.
Dates Back to 1884.
The dissension arose at our national
meeting in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1884 The
question, whether IL would be right TO
admit the children of members who had
intermarried with other nationalities
arose. Nearly all of the members voted
in favor of admission. but the balance.
who held that only full-blooded Irish
men should belong to the organization
and that the head power should be on
the other side. remained steadfast. and
formed the Board of Erin.
THE national officers of the two
bodies got together IN 1897 and decided
upon arbitration. Bishop McFaul, Of
Trenton. N J., was selected as the UNI
pire He decided in favor OF our body.
and said there seemed to be about 50
per cent of the members in favor of
the Board of America But the per
cent still called themselves the Board
of Erin. and would not join the larger
organization.
Three months ago the question was
again dug up by Mr.. McNulty and Mr..
Dougherty. It has been under discus
sion ever since, and we only arrived at
settlement today. The Board of Erin
Of this county with the endorsement Of
their national president. agreed to join
the Board of America. and we are now
one organization
Both Boards United.
Il believe that the Board OF Erin OF
the entire country will now follow the
lead OF the New York county branch.
and before the 1st Of February I think
we shall see both orders made one. The
national officers Of both organizations
are now working for that end
One of the reasons given for the re-
union is that the Board of America In
tends to erect a large building on Fifth
Avenue at 10th Street. where they own
land valued at $4,000, which will be
thrown open to all Irish societies. They
would have been unable TO do this sue
cessfully under other conditions.
The building is to cost over S250, 900,
and win have a library. class room.
gymnasiura. bowling alleys and other ac-
.commodetlons for members. The plans
have been drawn and viii be considered
January II. 1t is hoped to have the
building under way by early spring
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
DR.. SHADE
80 YEARS PRACTICE

Dr. Shades Eclectic Oils and chloridum Dis
covery, FOR Lung Trouble, Asthma, Throat Bron-
chial and Catarrhal Diseases, Is inhaled into the
diseased parts, producing the most marvellous
results Reference: j. Hiram Johnson. $3.50
Center Market, Ninth 81. ling. Mrs. Bette
Hughes, III 9th 81. NV: W s. Brown, I42s
New York ave. These well-known people are
willing 70 be interviewed. During treatment
they gained from 20 to 90 pounds in weight
Please investigate. il you skeptical.
Dr.. Shade has the names and addresses Of hun
dreds cured by his thorough treatment in Wash
ington the last twelve years. Static Electricity,
$40 a month.
Special attention given TO complicated cases
Of Catarrh, Lung, Throat. Kidney Bladder
Stomach. Liver, rheumatism, Sciatica. Brain
and Nervous Diseases Cor. 18th ana G.. II you
cannot call send for home treatment.
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
WALKED OFF WITH SEVERED ARM

GENEVA, n. Y, Dec. 22-George
Burr, carpenter. fell in front OF train
on the Pennsylvania division of the New
York Central and had an arm complete
~ severed. He rose unassisted. picked
up the limb. and walked back TO the
station He was taken to the hospital
later.
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
CAVE uNpER spEAKEAsY.

COATESVILLE, Pa, Dec. PA cave
containing six half-barrels of beer was
found underneath an alleged speakeasy
that was raided in the woods near here.
The officers captured three Italians and
tapped and emptied the barrels.
The Washington times., 1903-12-22

To all WHO call before January 10 at
any or orr institutions In this country
we viii give our services free, our only
charge being for the "Eeeh Tubercu-
line, which we will furnish at cost. our
offices are az LBS New York ave. Wash
inSton: s6l Boylston st. Boston; las
State ST.. Chicago; POI Franklin St. Buff
falo; South St, Rochester; sol N Eu-
taw St, Baltimore; 12S Garfield Pl, Gin
clnnati; 81 Penn ave, Pittsburg; so w.
adelphia; l02l State St, Erie; Altoona,
Pa.
]. DIR. Edward Koch is the inventor of
the apparatus that cures consumption
and asthma by spraying the lungs with
the curative oily VapOrs of the Koch in
halation Tuberculine." Call on or write
TO the Office nearest your home.
der. 80
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS viii be received at the
Bureau OF Supplies and Accounts. Navy
Department. Washington. D. c.. until u
O'CLOCK NOON. JANUARY 8. 1904 and
publicly opened Immediately thereafter.
to furnish at the navy yards. League
Island. Pa. Washington. d. c.. and the
L. s. Naval Academy. Annapolis. Nd
a quantity Of corn brOOms. paving brick
ash. cherry. nahC. yany. oak. pine piles
steel forgings. red lead lard oil, turpen-
tine. emery, and crOcus cloth. cotton
waste. brass tubing. photographic post
ers. and cleaning and repairing sex
cd upon application to the Navy Pay
Offices. Philadelphia. Pa. Baltimore.
Nd. and the Bureau Of Supplies and Ac-
counts. Navy Department Washington.
d. c. II. T. Il. HARRIS. PayInaster
General. Y. ;. ~ dezZ.29
PROPOSALS win be received ct tbs.
Bureau Of Supplies and Accounts. Navy
Department Washington D. c. until
u O'CLOCK NOON. JANUARY 49, 1904
and publicly opened Immediately there
for the accommodation OF the L. s Ma
val Hospital. Washington D. c.. on the
grounds belonging to the L. s. Naval
Museum Of Hygiene. Plans can be oD-
tanned from the architect. Mr. Ernest
tIagg. Is Wall Street. New York. n. Y.
upon deposit OF fifteen (l5) dollars. ten
CO) dollars. Of which viii be refunded
upon return OF plans. Specifications and
plank proposals can be obtaiDe3 upon
aplEeauon TO the Bureau 81 Supplies
ara Accounts. Navy Department Wash
lngtoh. ID. c. H T. 3 HARRIS Pay
master General L. S. n. de22,2
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
~ Too Much Holiday Fun and Folly

Too much of good thing That's what we are
all liable to take during holiday season. Healthy,
jolly people will do it and make themselves sick
"In time of peace prepare for war" and have about
the house pleasant, perfect, palatable positive
medicine tor sour stomach, sick headache collie
winds, belching, biliousness, furred tongue, lazy
liver, constipation, bad breath, bad TASTE all liable
to result from holiday over-indulgence Cascarets
Candy Cathartic is what you want; tablet after
big meal will prevent sickness, or tablet at night
before going te~bed after good time, win fix you
all right for morning, and let you get up clear as
bell ready for business pleasure.
Best Tor the
Genuine tablet c. Guaranteed 70
back
49, <Ieress
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
DO YOU NEED 4 LOAN?
STORAGE.

WHY PAY MoREY We store for 75e a load.
UNITED STATES STORAGE CO.. 4Is-42o-f22
10th St NV. dels-lot
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
Y Na a
LOANS OF $40

AND UPWARD On FURNITURE AND PIANOS
az 10 vest rates and on the day you apply. We
are lraning on the Building and Leah Associa-
ton plan, which makes the cost Of carrying
loans much less than you pay elsewhere and
allows you TO pSy Il of IN any size notes you
desire running from TO twelve months. II
YOU have a loan with some other company We
viii pay il Of and advance you more money Il
desired Rates cheerfully given. and no cost
TO YOU unless loan is made Call and get ratea-
Front room. first floor.
NATIONAL MORTGAGE LOAN Co.
e25 s. n "
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
DR.. FISK ELGIN,

Expert IN treatment Of private diseases, chronic
and acute. Both sexes All consultations con-
Gdential. Medicine furnished. Prices moderate
Hours, 10 I, 10 c, 10 3. Rooms, So 10Th
st. Phone, N 10Y. dels-f
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
Dr.. WRIGHT

Phone. Day Night. North--s5sF.
Treatment for Wasting and Nervous Diseases
Men and Women; Nervous Prostitution cured and
prevented; new cure for Catarrh. Hours: Daily.
to Z sundays, to l. Consultation free
no2S-tf
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W. 7. BALDUS, M. D., Phi. D.,

In all Chronic. Nervous. and Special Diseases.
Charges moderate, including medicines Con-
sultation free Phone call East-SI-M S E.
corner 9th and + NV Hours. 10 to I. TO 0.
delo-3Ot
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-27
Hs Has Not Heard.

For the Reflector
CENTBRHILL, Penn, Aug. 2l.-Miss
Mary c. Fisher has been with me and
went out to your town on the l1th
instant and | have not heard from
her yet. We have had . very mild
summer but cold nights. The peach
crop is . failure; apples fair scroPi
oats good; wheat fair corn will be .
failure. We have had q dry spring.
Not more than half Of the corn was
pat out for the farmers could not
Plow. The hay is good. The PsO-
pie are cutting their oats. The POta-
toes would be good but they are
blightsd for they are commencing 70
rot. We have bad q very nice rain
again but the rights are very cold.
IVr W. BARTaUs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-27

lieve that the act OF which he stands
convicted was an insane act and NOT
one growing out Of any viciousness o.
character, and l myself am Of that
opinion. He is an old soldier. having
served with honor In the federal army
In the civil war and deserves consid-
Grafton on that account.
Judge Nevison, his attorney: He
had never threatened any violence to
Katherman a. d be told the sheriff ct
Topeka and the turnkey and newspa-
per reporters and also others that he
simply shot to frighten the boys and
intended to shoot over their heads,
and he said to several persons that
the pistol vent of prematurely. He
did not take sight but merely intend
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-27

W. H. Eicboltz, l have known
Capt. J. B. Shane since 1870. Have
had many business transactions with
him and always found him honorable
aud straightforward in all business
h. ansactions and perfect gentleman
to do business with. know him
to be perfectly honorable in every
way. never knew him to be quar-
relsome or to meddle with anyone's
business that did not concern him.
From Information | believe him to be
an honorable and brave soldier,
L. D. Buck: / have known Capt. j.
B. Shane since 1869. Have done q
great deal OF business with him while
be was resident Of this county and
always found him to be man Of bis
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-27

q leg. He was for four years county
treasurer Of Dickinson county thirty
years ago. He made $4,000 in the
real estate business at Abilene. The
editor Of this paper sold him half.
interest In the Chronicle-Journa at
Abilene, and gladly asserts to his
honorable and generous qualities.
He then in a number Of months
bought the entire plant and he made
money fly in putting on a high head
pressure Of steam in its conduct.
We were extremely surprised that
Jim Shane would do the shooting
when we heard Of it, as he was
naturally very kind and generous.
hearted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-27
RELIANCE WON AGAIN.
Crossed Line 90 Seconds Ahead oi
Shamrock.

Special to the Reflector.
New YORK, August 25.-The Re-
lance won the yacht race today over
the Shamrock III, crossing the line at
2:16:17 O'CLOCK this afternoon, 50 Sec
onds ahead Of the Shamrock. 1t was
u fair race ON Il clean SGD.
This is the third trial OF the races,
The first was dead heat on August
20. On August 22 the Reliance won
by 7 minutes. The arrangement is
that trials be held on Thursdays, Sat-
urdays and Tuesdays until one Of the
boats shall have won three races,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-27
Big Land Opening.

A large tract comprising thous-
ands Of acres Of fertile lands in the
famous Red River Valley Is now
thrown open to the public for settle
ment. This body Of land lies direct
ly adjoining that rich and fertile Sec
tion known as the Kiowa and Com
anche country Of Oklahama, on the
Red and Pease rivers, within few
miles Of Vernon, Texas, flourishing
county seat town Of $500 people,
substantial homes, public buildings,
schools and churches. Two lines Of
railroads now completed; one Frisco
System) runs directly through the
land. Here n country where wheat.
oats, corn, cotton and alfalfa grow
side by side; where they have a sea.
board market and favorable shipping
rates; where the growing seasons are
long and the winters short and mild.
laws second to none and taxes one
fifth that Of eastern and northern
states. Special trains via the Frisco
System will run to this land, leaving
St. Louis at 2;SO, 1886, and 10 p. M.
and Kansas City at 7;l6 and 1880 p.
M, Tuesday, September 10, next.
Low rates Of $l5 from St. Louis and
Kansas City to Vernon, Texas, and
return. Proportionately low rates
from all other points.
II 1t Is your intention to make this
trip to secure a valuable homestead,
write to R, s. Lemon, secretary.
Frisco System, Immigration Bureau,
St. Louis, in order that arrangements
for your accommodation may be
made.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-27

ed to shoot over them and frighten
the boys. There was great excite
ment and prejudice against Shane
here for killing the boy and 1T was
difficult to get jury that was not
prejudiced against him and who had
not formed an opinion, although prob
ably not sufficient to disquality them
as Jurors, though many jurors were
excused for having formed an opinion
in the case. Shane is guilty. l have
no doubt, OF msnslaugkter in the
fourth degree as you will see described
in the statutes o. Kansas. That he
had no intention Of killing but used q
pistol in q reckless manner, thereby
killing the person, and is guilty OF
manslaughter. !, tried to get the
court to suspend sentence until l
could make bill Of exceptions and
take the case to the supreme court
but the Judge was anxious to get the
man to the penitentiary as soon IS
possible. | only want TO say TO you
that Mr. Shane is an honest man. No
man in this community will say that
be Is dishonest or untruthful. He
is an old soldier and lost one leg
in the army and became deaf by rea-
SON Of his service in the army. So be
is decidedly unfortunate and many
swors that they believed that he was
Of unsound mind when be shot the
boy. which | think is true. He is .
fearless man. A good friend to his
friends and can appreciate ell the
kindness that is shown him and will
do 90. It seems q terrible thing to
send man OF this kind to the Peni-
tsntiary, IS be is not one Of the class
that usually 60 there.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-27
Deserves Pardon or Parole.

Salins Sun: James B. Shane,
who shot that young man ct
Lawrence and Is serving 8 life
sentence at Lansing for the
lamsntsble occurrence. has written .
book, mot Guilty" on the tragedy.
The construction PlaSed on the act
was be must have been crazy. The
book iS described % plsoisg an alto
gsther different version on he affsir
and as such shouId cali Tor bic pardon
or parole. jim Shane vas 8 tsnHrk.
able man. he iSs war veteran. he
IL very hard Of hearing and is minus
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-27
,nis conviction follow:
FRoM ARII. ENR.

FROM ABILENE.
B. F. Nelson: l have known jim
Shane since boyhood. We went to
school together and served together
in the army. There was no discount
on his bravery and manliness. His
book tells the story. He was always
ready and never faltered He is
straight and honorable. At first |
thought he killed the boy in the heat
OF passion. After reading his story
and considering the mstter | have
concluded that he shot merely as a
bluff and did not intend TO kill him.
He has been punished enough and
should be pardoned.'
G. C. Sterl: knew J. B. Shane for
some years. He was truthful, honest,
peaceable aHd good law-aoiding cit
izen.
John Johntz: have known j. b.
Shane while he lived in Abilene and l
know him to be an honest, upright
man. He was considered one OF orr
best citizens while here.
A. W. Rice: knew j. B. Shane
while he lived here in Abilene and l
knew him to be an honest. upright
man. He was considered one Of our
best citizens.
W. S. Hodge: l knew Capt. J. B.
Shane while citizen Of Abilene for a
number Of years. l knew him while
he was in partnership with 7. c.
Henry in the real estate business and
as our county treasurer for two terms.
He was always an honorable, upright
and law-abiding citizen while with US
and stood very high in the estimation
Of the public here. I have always
heard him spoken Of as brave soldier
during the war Of the rebellion.
c. A. Hodge: l have known Capt.
James B. Shane iOf many years while
. citizen Of Abilene. l know him to
be an honest, upright citizen. BE
was our county treasurer for four
years. He vns islthiul Oaics, and
pleasant courteous gentlsmAn TO DO
business with. I nsvsr knew hin q
b quarrslSoms or nlsbshAvs ID any
way. BE was alvAys spoken ci b
thOss who knew hin In the srny 4
brave courteous oflosr. And liksd b.
.onssrs and msn- On