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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-10-29
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Inc Matignb kension 1oii'
A CUBIC 1ppE OF coinage gold ID
worth 2sO.sz7.92.- Pension Conn
missioaer Ware has computed that
the outlay for spsnsions hsince the
foundation ofths government, IL met
| in gold, would make an obelisk 10
feet square and los feet high. This
illustration perhaps gives IAN idss OF
what three billion dollars means; .
billion ordinarily expresses something
OF which the human mind has little
comprehension. s,,9
1t ia worthy Of note that the total
cost Of the pension system from the
foundation Of the government to June
80, 1865, or until tho civil war was
itself over, q period Of three-quarters
Of century, amounted to only $685.
900, 900, or the present disbursement
for eight months and nine days.
This is an example Of the magnitude
Of modern operations. Pensions for
the Revolutionary war havecost up
to date only $40, 900, 900. and as there
are only five Revolutionary pensioners
now on the roll, the chapter 10 nearly
closed. This Revolutionary total
represents about six months expendi-
ture today.
The war Of 1919, which has con-
tinued as an active charge until the
present time, has cost only $4,000.
600. Its pensioners include one par
ticipant and eleven hundred and
fifteen widows. We're the 1912 PEN
sioners to have . reunion, poor Hiram
Cronk Of Ava, Oneida county, N I.
r., would be rather lonesome among
so many women. He is now los
| years old. The last survivor Of the
| Revolution died In 1869. Of the age
Of 100.
The average age of"participants OF
the war or the Union 10 now sixty
three years. The question 10 con-
stantly asked; How many survivors
OF the civil war remain unpensioned,
exclusive OF desertersp This subject
has been carefully investigated BY
Thomas d. Yeager, Commissioners
Wares private secretary, with results
which will occasion some surprise.
He believes that the number Of sur.
vivors Of the war Of the rebellion on
June 80. 1908, was S94,5S5, or in
round numbers about 100000. The
number Of these who are drawing
pensions lie 7Os.456, leaving about
200, 900 from whom future additions
to the roll may be drawn.
Those who served In the civil war,
but are not on The pension roll, have
been very properly described BY Com
missioner Ware as the unknown
army" He estimates that It will
lose per cent. by death during the
coming year. Ift' this number be
added the $4,000 who enter the
"known army" by getting on the roll.
its membership will be reduced BY
u. 900. Hence, II the pension laws
remain unchanged. this unknown
army" will be reduced to 10000 by
1908, and In ten years will cease to
be 3 factor altogether. ,H
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-10-29

Topeka Capital: To the 6O0lpapers
in Kansas that are "noncommittal:"
1t was a contemporary Of Noah swho
declined to get aboard the ark be-
cause there wasn't going to be much
Of shower. Nj aaa /! NJ .6A
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-10-29

The deliciousness Of . public
wrangle between Dowie and Mrs.
Nation ought to appeal particularly
to the west. One stands about as
high in the public's estimation as the
other.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-10-29
THURSDAY, OCT. 20, 1908.

Since MIR. Bryau's blunder In draw.
ing will'has lost him q $4,000 be.
quest, the nation will be better salts
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wThe month and year printed to the
light Of your name on the address Of this
aper Is the date to which your subscription
IspAid By referring to IT you can tell
Whether your subscription is in arrears, II
ron are indebted to tho REFLHoToR please
end or bring In the amount due.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-10-29

Parlor heaters are In demand. Call
at shockey q Laudss' when you are
in town next week and sec their fine
line.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-10-29
first published in the Abilene Weekly Re-
nector Oct 90 1901 ! IT.
Notice Of Appointment.

STATE OF KANSAS, 49,, "a
Dickinson County, sos
In the matter Of the estate Of John NJ
Marts. deceased, late of Dickinson County.
Kansas. Hi}3t!H Hill
Notice Is hereby given, that on the 27th day
of October, A. d. 1903, the undersigned was by
the Probate Court of Dickinson County, Kan
sas, duly appointed and qualified % admin
istrator Of the estate OF John M. Marts
deceased. of Dickinson County, Kansas.
All parties interested In said estate will take
notice and govern themselves accordingly.
CLINTON MAITe,
7-3 Administrator.
HuRD q HURD,
Attofneys
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-10-29

fed than ever that he was not the
man to be president.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-10-29
rhs Judgsship appointment.

In his appointment OIL 7. Decker
son for judge Of this district to Oil the
one year vacancy created BY the new
biennial election law, Coy. Bailey has
perhaps not surprised THOSE who
knew him best, but be has grievously
disappointed pine'tenths Of The people
Of the Eighth Judicial district. TWAS
conceded that no man who had come
before Gov. Bailey for appointment
had stronger recommendations and
endorsements than did Judge Moore.
They included the unanimous ap-
prevail of the Republican Central
committees Of Dickinson. Geary and
Morris counties. the majority Of the
COMMITTEES OF Marion county. and
practically the entire bar 81 the dis
tfiot. In edition, biz high standing
ssa judgs.wss endorsed ,by re mem-.
bars q the supreme court erd Leading
attorneys and men yhq ere conPseent
70 express opinions upon that subject.
Furthstmore. IL was evident thee TIP
people ei thsp d Evq 9 expected and
dssi1Faaa his sgFsspPolsa t lmsNnt. EaI /.
Bat thu indications are thai had
eysry man. woman and child in the
Eighth district giSen him endorse,
msht itxould have weighed nothing
with Gov. Bailey as opposed 70 the
dictation Of the ''machine" whose
subssrvisnt tool me 10. This paper
cannot be accused Of having over
praised Gov. Bailey in the past nor
Of changing its views Of him because
Of this appointment. 1t did not sup
BORT him for the nomination because
itkAew that be was 50 closely allied
with a dangerous faction OF the party
that he was u unlikely to prove himself
independent thereof. When he was
nominated BY q small majority 1t
supported him Loyalty and hoped shat
he would do better than was expected.
Events have proved that he vas
mot strong enough to be the govsrnor
Of Kansas regardless Of his iactional
eutanplements. There 10 no evidence
that a any time since he took the
oath Of Office has he been the real
oovarnor If the state. Cy Leland who
Ia the most dangerous and damaging
factor il the Republican party has
been the one Who pulled the strings
to the governors action. The "ma.
chine" which has been so carefully
petted by the administration has die.
tated his actions.
II is only necessary to recall the
history Of the regular session OF the
legislature and the special session
coming after to realize what this has
meant. Gov. Bailey approved and
apparently assisted in conducting the
regular session with such scandslous
and wssteful expenditures that the
,,.ori. h.v. denounced n from ana
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-10-29

First published in the Abilene weekly Re-
Hector October 20, 1901
Notice Of Appointment.
STATE OF KANSAS,
Dickinson County. ~ frJr
In the matter Of the estate nf Sarah E.
Marts. insane, late Of Dickinson County,
Kansas t.sv
Notice is hereby given, that on the 9th day
of October, A. D. 1p0o, the undersigned was
by the Probate CouFt of Dickinson County,
Kansas. duly appointed and qualified as
guardian Of the estate and person Of Sarah q.
Marts, insane, Of Dickinson County, Kan
sas, All parties interested in said estate
will take notice and govern themselves ac-
cordingly THEODORE MARrH, ~
HURD & HUM, Guardian.
Attorneys. T-2 yba
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-10-29

The awarding and distribution Of the prizes will be in
charge the regular Carnival Committee appointed for that
purpose. ,.4,-,,,.,
New-York tribune., 1903-08-24
FTREMEN'S BRAVERY.
Incinerator Abtaze Under a Pier
Only Way to Get at 1t.

Members OF the Fire Department are repeating
story OF the unusual bravery and devil-may-eare
spirit displayed by eight members of Engine COM
pany No. 81. at fire early on Thursday morning
under the pier at West Forty-seventh-st., used as
a dump and incinerator by the city. The fremen
could get at the fire from above, and the men
carried hose under the boards of the pier, four
feet under water. and then came up directly under
where the fire was blazing After heroic work for
two hours they put out the fire. Their modesty is
responsible for the story being kept quiet
Shortly after 230 a. m. Thursday John Smith,
night superintendent, in charge Of the plant saw
smoke issuing from the pier. When the first fire.
men got there they could do nothing, as there
seemed no way to get at the fire. The district
battalion chief arrived and special call was sent
for engine No. 81 John Heenan and Fred Veith. Of
engine No. 5 had been studying the problem.
Heenan dropped a hook down into the water, and
learned that it up the seaboards about four
feet. He talked with Veith. and the two then
volunteered TO carry line OF hose down under the
seaboards and up under the dock Captain Nor
rison was elated when he heard the proposition. but
told the men he had power to order them TO do
it. They persisted in volunteering. He then said
he would go with them.
Like two boys. Heenan ard Veith began to peel
off their clothing. Captain Morrison also began TO
dlsrcbe The spirit of daredevilism spread through
the other men in the company. and Assistant Fore
Brennan, Thomas H. Smith. p J. Regan.
Hamilton Rider and another fireman. whose name
could not be learned last night, at also volun
teered. Captain Morrison suggested that they di
vide the company into two shifts. The captain,
Heenar, Veith and Smith stripped off all their
clothing and jumped into the North River. \ line
of hose was down the side OF the pier until it
tended several feet below the seaboard. The
then dIved under the water and grasped the bottom
OF the seaboard All expert swimmers they rounded
the seaboard and up under the pier They
within ten feet of the bottom OF the pier, and
the fire was burning about thirty feet away from
them
The heat was terrific Heenan and veith then
After about ten minutes they got the nozzle over
the surface of the water. Nearly exhausted, they
searched their i'll smelling and ovArheated nrisOn
for resting place for the hose. Two stout tinbers
found aud by resting them they got the
hose in position After fifteen minutes work the
second shift summoned. One stayed TO
Fo'd the hose. The two shifts, relieving each
other. got the fire out. The seaboards and piles
of the pier were covered with tar and petroleum,
and the bodies OF the men were covered with it.
The plant is said to have been built at a cost
Of S50W0
New-York tribune., 1903-08-24
SHAMROCK IN DRYDOCK
Continued from nrst page.

rock as she crosses the finish line to put -.
to her credit Many hunter has broken hi,t.
at the last ditch; tickle fortune delights n 49,
ing how men and their calculations are s,bt..
TO her whims. and while on SATURDAY. Z,
frowned on Sir Thomas tomorrow she
smile on him and vent her caprice or. III. -
lance. Well might Sir Thomas chanEipe 49,.
to suit the true seaman's hitch at his tro,,-.
accompanying his remark, the idion1 OF the -
worn adage. say. there's many a slip 'tvrlx, -
Cup and the gaT'
Before now pufs of wind obeyinr tbs !.
hests of this same tickle fortune. have ~,
rounded cheeks and lips blown seeuirg >.
feat into victory. and left seeming vic.o-
with hanging head. slouchlng in the -.
OF defeat. Though Sir Thomas nav -
consulted horoscopes. astrologists and No.
ern 0Ierlins and gained from the star, :.
surances OF a triumphant cup laden ho-ssco--
ing; though he doubtless allows that unk,o,-
and generally present factor. racing luck :
color somewhat his hopes. he still has urbonrs
cd faith in the concrete. the visible in sh.-.
rock III
Though ne is disappointed. and IN voicfng ~.
regret does not conceal that the Reliance 81
Barr ONeel answered the touch OF his hand -
the helm on Thursday as though twas irabr.s
with life and power 70 read his vilD shoua4
speed and skill ne had not counted on. even -
conceding the utmost to them. Sir Thomas s.;u
hears hope whispering in his ear. There ara w,
more races anyway" and hence he smiles s.--
tally, though bit anxiously. and with the ~.
that rises or the ninth count says. I'm po.
beaten till the last race"
While they could have had no appreciabl.
effect on the result on Saturday. the obsrina.,,
of the Shamrock's sails and the mistakes %
Wrinse in sailing the Shamrock U.ipton said
yesterday that mistakes were made) on thar dav
might be repeated under conditions which
would turn victory into defeat for seconds
have won and lost races OF man, horse and
yacht ere now. Hence il may be prophesied that
yesterday the Shamrock's sails were we'll IookA5
over, and every possible precaution taken n
preclude sticking Tomorrow Also IL nav ba
imagined, with exceeding nearuess 10 fact thai
WTlnge and Sir Thomas and his advisers bs5 a
heart 10 heart talk. which VIII result in even
more sharpness and quickuess to take the right
SEP at a critical moment on the part Of the
British skiDUer
1t goes without saying that the winning OF tbs
race tomorrow by the Shamrock would mr. AZ
Iever heat excite to a degree far beyond that
or thursday, the interest now a bit tagging
III the outcome Of the struggle. II is sin IA
topic on the lips OF thousands and in hotel cor
rldor, ar restaurant table and in home circle II
Is sttn the subject of debate. Not few by snv
means. ana they cannot be accused OF lack az
patriotism in so wishing are those who would
his greatest desire fulfilled
Inc shamrock IS to be ren7ea sUred to-day with
her anchor and anchor ca bIe aboard. They
were not on board when she was first measured
VIII reduce the Shamrocks time allowance stfN
further
New-York tribune., 1903-08-24
HUMBERTS TO APPEAL.
Mme. Therese Still Protests limo
cence-CounSeL Disappointed.

Paris Aug. 23.-The result of the Humbert
trial has caused a general feeling of relief
many, especially among the lower classes. hay
ing feared that some influence would succeed
in procuring verdict OF acquittaI The in
tense interest taken in the trial is shown by the
fact that the presses of the newspapers could
not reel off special editions fast enough The
papers we're Immediately snapped up, and none
reached the outlying quarters of Paris until late
in the evening, when they were eagerly bought
at three and four times their regular price.
In spite of her defiant attitude when receiving
sentence, Therese Humbert broke down last
night on her arrival at the Conciergerie Prison
and had long crying fit. The men of the party
though depressed. bore up better. Maitre
Labori visited Nine Humbert this morning and
found her Still prostrated, but she obstinately
maintained her innocence, and denounced the
sentence iniquitous She and her husband
will undoubtedly appeal to the Court of Cassa-
ton. on the ground Of technical irregularities
If successful in their appeal, which prominent
legal authoriti-s think will probably be the
case, they will be retired before another assize
court, possibly at Versailles.
Emile and Roman Daurignac will not appeal
as. owing to the time they have spent in prison
awaiting trial, the period Of release on a ticket
of leave will arrive before a rehearing could
greatly disappointed at the result of the trial
Maitre Labori refused to talk, but his colleague
Maftre Clunet expressed the opinion that if it
had not been for the i'll timed and futile reve-
lations Of Nine. Humbert a general acquittal
would have been possible
Several members of the jury who have given
interviews are unanimous in saying that the
person who did most to secure the conviction of
the prisoners was Nine. Therese herself, because
her rambling statements rritated the jurymen
The foreman of the jury declares there no
difference of opinion concerning the guilt Of
Nine. Therese and her husband but the jury's
decision in the case OF the two brothers Dauri-
gnac the result of much discussion. Their
condemnation based solely their COM
plicity in the swndling operations in connection
with the Rente NiageTe.
The aged mother of Frederick Humbert, and
widow of Senator Humbert, whose name has
been attacked in connection with the Crawford
swindle, and with whom Nine. Humbert's
daughter Eve, and her sister, Marie Daurignac
staying, received the news of.the condemna-
tion from a reporter. She bore up bravely, and
Indignantly denounced the injustice Of the YER
dkct, declaring that an appeal would be made to
the Court Of Cessation. She, and Eve Humbert
permitted to see the prisoners this after
noon Mime. Lucien Humbert a sister Of Nine
Therese, likewise maintains firm belief in her
sisters innocence, and declares that her father
used to talk Of Regnier TO her mother
New-York tribune., 1903-08-24
BISHOP HENDRICK CoNsECRATED.
Cardinal Satolli, Assisted by Archbishop
Harty, Performs Ceremony

Rome, Aug. 23.--The conservation of the Rev.
Thomas A. Hendrck, Of Rochester, n Y, as
Bishop Of Cebu. was performed this morning
by Cardinal Satoln at the church of the Fran
ciscan nuns. One of Cardinal Satollfa assist
ants the Rev. J. J. Harty, Archbishop of
Manila.
Cardinal SatolH also consecrated Monsignor
Cavallari as Titular Bishop OF Philadelphia Asia
Minor. whom the Pope has appointed Pro. Vicar
OF Venice Plus Y still keeps for himself the
patriarchate, thus avoiding revival of the
question whether the Italian Government has
the right to choose the Patriarch of Venice.
which it claimed when Sarto was appointed to
that post
The students of the American College came
to Rome from their villa at Castel Gandofo to
assist at the ceremony to-day. a luncheon was
afterward served to two hundred guests in
Guiding Monsignor Kennedy and Father David
Fleming. Cardinal Satolli later gave a dinner
in honor of Bishop Hendrick, at which Arch
bishop Harty. Bishop Cavallari and Monsignors
Kennedy and Fowler were present Archbishop
Harty has taken passage on La Touraine which
Will leave Havre for NewYork on Aug. 20.
Bishop Hendrick. who has received instrue-
tions regarding the Philippines from the Secre-
tary of State, viii have private audience with
Plus and Will afterward start for Ireland as
he wishes to have Irish nuns and monks sent to
the diocese Of Cebu for teaching purposes He
also desires that several Irish priests he sent
for time
New-York tribune., 1903-08-24
PRESIDENTS QUIET DAY.
Intends Church in Morning and
Rests at Home Later.

Oyster Bay. Long Island, Aug. 23.-It became
the Republican state Committee. had been an
unannounced visitor at Sycamore in the course
Of yesterday evening. The object OF his visit,
SC is understood. was 20 talk over with the
President various matters connected with the
political situation in the State.
Concerning to-day's revival of the report that
the President mas promised Mayor Low that he
shall be sent to Paris to succeed United States
Ambassador Porter. in the event Of defeat at
the polls. IT may be stated on the best authority
that Mayor Low has not been and is not a
candidate for any diplomatic post.
President Roosevelt spent q restful Sunday
to-day attending with his family the morning
the remainder of the day quietly at Sycamore
Hill The President drove TO the church with
Mrs. Roosevelt. Miss Alice Roosevelt and the
younger children. Kermit Ethel and Archie the
Presidential party occupying rne third and
fourth pews from the at the right aisle OF
the church. The sermon was preached by the
Rev. Dr. Henry H. Washburn, the rector who
spoke on ST. PauFs simple Interpretation Of the
Gospel Il Corinthians xvi, 81. A large congre-
cation took part in the service.
Secretary Loeb, with Mrs. Loeb. returned early
this evening from their vacation at Albany and
Lake George. At the end OF the present week
Benjamin F. Barnes, who has been acting scores
tary in Mr.. Loeb's absence, expects to begin his
vacation which will be spent at Ocean Grove
Mr. Barnes left here this morning for a flying
visit TO Washington lie viii return to Oyster
BAY Tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1903-08-24
RELIANCE,S NEW SAIL.
Yacht Sails about for an Hour
Stretching Uainsa7.

No time is being lost by Captain Barr IN keeping
the Reliance in trim for Tuesdays race. The crew
has often worked Sunday to stretch a new main
sail or club tcpsail, and yesterday was no excep-
ton to the custom No sooner had the Shamrocks
left their moorings at Sandy Hook than the tender
sunbeam got the Reliance in and took her out
clear OF the bay There a new mainsan that had
been bent in the early morning was hoIsted
Standing of shore a few miles. the yacht made
a few tacks and after remaining out about an hour
returned 10 her moorIng. The sail was evidently
satisfactory TO her skipper. for it was lowered
away. slowed and covered before noon. A new lib
and staysail were also tried-and then the crew mad
a rest for the balance Of the day.
In the afternoon the Reliance was the centre OF
a fleet Of small craft which brought admirers OF
the defender to see her. The big steamer Plymouth
also circled around the Bay. her decks thvouged
with excursion.sts eager to see the yachts. Many
were disappointed at not seeing Shamrock III
They believed that the challenger would lie at
Sandy Hook until this morning and then 90
Erie Basin
The regatta corlnittee OF the New-York Yacht
Club expected 10 md the yacht at SaLdy HOoE
for it went there early yesterday morning in the
tug John SCuly to confer with Sir Thomas Lipton
and Mr. File on the remeasUrenent question The
committee retUTned 10 the city about noon. hav-
ing arranged all the details the satisfaction o.
both parties.
New-York tribune., 1903-08-24

King Edsoard's Grief-Sunday Ser
Uice at Hatfeld-The Funeral.

London, Aug. 23.-King Edwards tribute to
the dead Marquis Of Salisbury is given in the
Court Circular tonight, dated Marienbad,
Sunday. 1t is follows:
The King has received with profound regret
the news of the death OF the Marquis or sails
bury, and his majesty deeply deplores the loss
of great d statesman, whose invaluable ser
vices to Queen Victoria to the King and his
country in the highest offices of state which he
held for so many years, VIII ever dwell IN the
memory of his fellow countrymen.
Messages of coincidence are pouring in at Hat
field House The senders include King Edward
and Queen Alexandra, the Queen of Portugal
and President Loubet. Touching references
were made to the dead statesman in the pulpits
of almost all the churches in the United King
dom.
There are many visitors to the village Of Hat
field to-day. The parish church was crowded
this morning, the worshippers including the Pre-
mier. A ]. Balfour; the Earl and Countess of
Selborne the Marquis's sons. and the members
Of his family and household. Lord William
Cecil the rector Of the church, of1ciated, but be-
yond choice music and appropriate hymns, the
service Of the usual character.
The senior curate in his sermon paid tribute
to the dead marquis, specially dwelling on his
private virtues and his devotion to the Church.
On Ihe conclusion of the discourse the whole
congres cation rose and remained standing while
the organist played the Dead March from
Saul" The funeral has been Professionally fixed
for the end of this week, to enable Lord Ed
ward Cecil who is on his way home from Egypt
to be present.
The physicians met at Hatfield House tonight
final stages of the illness which confirms the
statements already published.