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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01
Adams Prepares to Take once

Denver, Col, Nov. 29.-Gov.-elect
Alva Adams came to Denver from his
home in Pueblo yesterday. He does
not take the threat Of the republicans
to prevent his accession to the govern
orship seriously and has rented a
house here for the two years Of his
term. Mr.. Adams expressed the opin-
ion that Gov. Peabody, after an In
vestigStion of the election returns,
would reach the conclusion that he
was not the peoples choice for govern
or and would gracefully retire.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01

The announcement from Topeka
that D. W. NALL is popularity men
toned for warden Of the penitentiary
will meet with cordial endorsement
in this county. Not only is Mr.. NALL
we'll equipped for that important po-
sition but.he has more than won rec
ognitiou through his services for the
party. 1t will be putting the right
man IN the right place IL Gov. Hoch
makes this appointment and we hope
he will do so.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01
NATIONAL 1900" IS GREAT.
Secretary Langley Declares Uncle
SAINTS Establishment in Washing
ton SURPRISES Any in America.

Washington, Nov. 2S.-The annual
report of the work of the Smithsonian
institution, just submitted by Secre-
tary 8. p. Langley, deals more extern
sively than ever before with achieve
ments of science. It treats at length
Of experiments with airships, electric
furnaces and like inventions and In
cludes reports on the Darwinian the
DRY, the exploration Of Mount McKin-
ley and the search for the north pole.
1t is claimed for the growth Of the ma
tional ZOO that 1t is now one Of the
most important geological establish
ments in the world and far superior
to any American 400, that in New
York not excepted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01
SCOTT LEADS KANSAS TICKET.
Congressman at Large Received
Plurality of 2,5O4-Treasurer
Kelly Ahead 2s,560 Votes.

Topeka, Kan, Nov. 29.-The total
vote cast for governor of Kansas at the
recent election, as tabualted from the
Official returns, was 322.40s. Hoch re-
ceived 1S6,731, giving him a plurality
Of 69,740 over Dale, his democratic
opponent. Congressman Scott led the
ticket with 82,504 plurality. Justice
W. R. Smith, Of the supreme court,
was second with S0,511 plurality.
Judge Clark A. Smith was third with
1850. Kelly's official plurality is U.s.
$50.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01
ono r,rn,ra MAN EIopef

Wichita. Kan, Nov. 25.-Wichita So
ciety received a genuine shock when
the rumor became current that H. C.
McClung, q member Of the R. F. Coates
Grain company and director Of the
First Presbyterian church choir, had
eloped with his former stenographer,
Miss Kate Dorsey.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01
GEN. CoxEY A BANKRUPT.
The "COmmOnweaI" Leader Did Not
Make a Success of His Steel Plant
at Mount Vernon, O.

Columbus, O., Nov. 29.-Gen. Jacob
s. Coxey, of Mount Vernon, celebrated
as the leader Of the "commonweal"
army, last night filed a personal petit
ton in bankruptcy in the United
States court here. His liabilities are
given as $2s7,O0O His assets consist
Of 1850 shares Of stock in the Coxey
Steel & Siluica Sand company, and an
unsecured note for $1,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01
:.Hola-up. Men KIN bartender.

Danville, ILL.,, Nov. 2S.-Frank Holy
cross, bartender, was fatally shot
yesterday in q desperate fight with
three hold-up men. The men were
heard planning to stop a train and
while a travelling man ran to notify
the police they entered the restaurant
ana the fight with Holycross followed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01

The Democratic candidates In Kan
Sss are getting sgrspt deal Of CON-
fort BY telling how much they ran
Ahe.t o. Parker. ItWks uniortuusts
f.r Es,a Tbs. .hsy ssEe nOs runulng
against iq- >.ge Of E.OPus Thsy
nighsthsu have bsd zone chance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01

Sac city, Ia, Nov. 2s.-caiTin Farm
er, II years old. is dead - the result
Of injuries received In q football game
With the team from Lake City On
Thanksgiving day. The lad was play
ing LEFT halfback and was thrcva while
earring TIE ban. iniuring hi1 stomach
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01

Murphysboro, Ill, Nov 2S.-Mrs
Eliza J. Wilson has brought suit
against George J. Andrews, proprietor
Of a saloon in Jonesboro, alleging that
her late husband secured liquor In An
derson's saloon and became intoxicated
on the same day he was struck and
killed By a Mobile . Ohio train
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01

The Dickinson county cattlemen
seem to be making progress as rapid
lY as the rest OF the nation and are
adding to their herds standing and
worth.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01

chickasha, !. r.. Nov. 2s.-A force Of
government clerks has been engaged
In making the per capita payment 10
the Chickhsaw and choctEw Indiana
The. entire amount to be paid out q
aearll 1000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01

Abilene has built more new houses
this year than in any year since the
boom times 20 years ago. The town
is advancing on solid lines now.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01

Mr.. HOCh has announced that he
will not give attention to letters Of
endorsement or petitionS. What q
relief that will be to several thousand
KausanS. 1t ought to be general
rule to bar both from the procedure
OF politics.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01
Mi.sion schools Increased.

washington, Nov. 2s.-There was
an increase Of 221 mission schools
among the Indians during the quarter
ended September 80. The enrolment
Of 1904 IN government schools shows
a total Of o, 4os, against 2O,77s for the
past year. The total number Of mis-
sion schools was s,252, as against 81
OBJ last year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01

St Louis. Nov. 25-Thanksgiving
day developed one Of the most memoir
able celebrations on the worlds fair
calendar. Ideal weather, coupled with
the promise Of special events attracted
an estimated attendance Of 20o,0o
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01

10 spite Of all the education Kan
sans have received they still persist
in blowing out the gas at Kansas City
and showing their money to crooks
at Delmar garden.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01

Abilene appreciates its band well
enough to attend the concerts. Next
summer 1t ought to arrange q nice
park for the concerts.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01
Japs Buyinr WeIah coaL

London, Nov. 23.-Japan Is buying
Welsh coal at Cardiff. One purchase
Of 10000 tons is recorded and other
orders are reported to have bean
placed. The steamer King Robert q
500 tons, has been chartered at cardif
for japanese account
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01

Having had such problem.sclving
shows as chow Old Is Ann" and
"Was She to BlameP" somebody
ought to dramatic "Who Struck
Billy Patterson" aud "What Did the
Woggle Bug SayPn
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01

Several papers are saying that Mr..
Hooh will have . hard task before
him when be becomes governor. No.
he wou't- I, is the simplest thing
in the world to Be frank, fair and up
right and that is the way Mr.. HOOh
win rup his rfiee. ifa
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01

President Roosevelt's visit at the
fair today was probably made esPe-
cially pleasant by the fact that he did
not have to 60 into Parker state to
attend the show.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01

The ability of the president to see
the fair in one day should not dis
courage those who took 9 week or
two. 1t helps to have carriages and
clear pathways when on a. tour Of
that kind,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01

The Dickinson county teachers who
are getting al advance in wages Of
$4,000 q year should not be too
much stuck up over it. The time
will soon be around again for the an
nuAl school meeting.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01

The editor OF the Lawrence Gazette
thinks the Worlds Fair great fail
ure. Luckily he did not give out
that opinion until this week so the
receipts will not be materially az.
fected.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01

A Connecticut woman l04 years
old, gives the receipt for longevity;
"Don't worry, stay in the open air
and be good" But how many Of aus
can do all those things and still hold
our Jobs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01

The coming winter ought to be one
OF activity in commercial club circles
Of Abilene. Now Is the time to get
new enterprises to the city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01

TIE Lawrence Gazette is bitterly
attacking Senator Long, making ugly
charges. 1t seems to be up to Mr..
Long to demand proot--unless he is
afraid the Gazette will prove 1t on
him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01

II Senator Burton is acquitted by
the United States supreme court Kan
sas will give him cheer that will
reach to Washington.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01

Every little counts In this world
but 1t is doubtful II 1t Is worth while
to contest justice Of the peace job.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01

TnrOwIng ssP Goods ON Market
San Francisco, Nov. 23.-The collect
or of the port here says that an ex-
ceptionally large amount Of Japanese
goods are coming here The japanese
people are offering their manufactures
at low prices in order to help raise
money for carrying on the war with
Russia. ssy
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01

Patterson, n. j., Nov. SS-Ida Ensie-
hardt. q young German woman. has
confessed that abe roasted her megih-
mate infant before a furnace Ere Until
Il had been burned fatally.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01
IInaI.p. kin DEPUTY MarshaI Fink.

Muskogee, /. t. Nov. 1s.-Uniteo
States Marshal Bennett has received
word that Deputy Marshal Ed Fink
was shot and killed by two Indians at
WetumkA. Deputy marshAls from All
over the district have been ordered
out. IL b.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01

The Thanksgiving wedding crop
was success even IL the turkey pro-
duction was little low.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01

Kentucky is having q severe drouth'
The Lord probably thinks Kentucky
don't use water.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01
nseulrs selects Private seerstary.

Guthrie, Ok, Nov. sa-Bird 8. NO
CURE. reelected delegate to eongre.a.
annodnced the appointment OF Dr.
HUH Scott Of wlukomls, 70 b ms
private nscrsinry. Succasding Ayr0n
BoyIs. Of Guthrie. resigned
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01
THURSDAY, DEC. /, 1904.

Kansas gets everything by over
whelming majoritiss. Look at, the
football scores. 80
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-01

German Papers De Vet Comment,
Berlin, Nov. s3.-Ths signing Of the
German-Ameriesn. arhitEatioa tfcatE
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16
NEWS AND GOSSIP IN THE WORLD OF SPORTS
NEW BASEBALL LEAGUE
FOR G. P. O.. EMPLOYEES
Organization VIII Permit Any Person
in the Department to
Play.

The employees OF the Government
Printing Office. who formed a baseball
league last year and concluded a short
schedule, purpose to organize another
on a somewhat larger scale this season.
Printers alone composed last years
teams. but his season anyone on the
pay roll OF the Government Printing
Office will be allowed TO play, and six
or eight team league is assured. Be
cause Of this important change better
talent will constitute the personnel OF
the various clubs. resulting in closer
g3mes and increasing interest among
the employees OF the department.
Several departments Of the printing
service were represented at a meeting
held on Sunday at Typographical Tenn
pie, and further steps will be taken at
a meeting to be held at the same place
next Sunday at o'clock, at which the
attendance Of all players and supporters
is being urged.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16
"L|NEAL SOCIETY
OF SPANISH WAR;
PlansOf Organization About
Completed.
TO BE OF NATIONAL SCOPE
Mrs. capron, Widow, of Las Guasimas
Hero, President of the
New Society.

A meeting of the organizers Of the
"Lineal Society OF the Spanish War
was held last night and the purposed
constitution and bylaws were gone
over in detail. with the result that they
are now nearly in shape 10 be adopted.
This society was organized a week
ago. and it is to be OF national scope.
those eligible to membership being the
wives. widows. daughters. and sisters
of men who have fought in the Span
ish-American war ID IN the war in the
Philippines and in China The presi-
dent OF the society H. Mrs. A. X. Cap
ron. widow Of the GerO of Las Quasi
mas. the opening battle in the Cuban
campaign.
Other officers are also blood relatives
OF distinguished Spanish-American war
veterans. AS soon Is the local organi-
zation is in thorough working order.
there will be branch temples" estab-
lished throughout the United States
1t is thought an effort Will be made
by the already IS abEshed Spanish
American War Auxiliary societies 20 ig-
more the new body. bat the Lineal So
ciety has already shown itself 20 De
possessed of strength. and some inter
esting developments are promised IN
the rivalry between the two organiza-
tons. The LIneal Society Is not at
tafhed 10 any of the Spanish-American
War Veteran commands. but is COM
posed strictly of the blood relatives
OF these veterans.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16
FOR SUNDAY CLOSING
OF ALL GROCERIES
Hearing Before Commissioners OF
Wadsworth Bill-No Arguments
Presented in Opposition.

Inc District Commissioners granted a
hearing this morning 10 committees and
attorneys representing the Retail Butch
ers and Meat Dealers Protective Asso-
citation. and the Retail Groeers' Protec-
tive Association. who advanced their
reasons for advocating the passage OF
the bin introduced by Representative
Wadsworth in the House providing that
all places Of business Tor the sale CT
meats. groceries. or vegetables in the
District shall be closed on Sundays. ex-
cept that during the months from June
l TO October 1 these places can be kept
open until 10 o'clock on Sunday morning
for the delivery Of meats sold prior to
Sunday.
Speeches in favor of the bill We're
made by Attorney F. p. B. Sands, rep
resenting the butchers; Attorney
Charles +. Diggs, representing the gro
GERS, and c. A Pau, who appeared for
the employees Of the grocers.
No one appeared t. contest the oil.
The Commissioners took the ma tier IN
der consideration.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16
PROPOSALS FOR BRIDGE
AT CONNECTICUT AVENUE

The opening Of bids this afternoon at
the District Building for the construe-
ton OF the proposed new bridge across
Rock Creek on the line Of Connecticut
Avenue showed that the lowest bid was
made by the District Construction Com
pany The bids were on two sets OF
specifications. design a STIMULATING
that all the trimmings Of the bridge
shall be of stone, and design b that
concrete block construction shall be
used below the coping.
The following bids were submitted
District Construction Company (a)
$3.50. 600. and (b) $50, 594. 9S; Brennan Con
structiOn Company, $3.50. 600 and S643, 600;
Sand Filtration Corporation OF America
1874. 217-25. and S649. 572.17; Penn Bridge
Company, (b) $629, $50; Charles F. Taylor
& CO.. S790.S00 and $500. 900.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16
BUREAUS DEFEATED;
INTERIORS IN LEAD

The Postofice quint was in its best
form last night. and won all three
games of the series rolled against the
Bureau five on the Palace Alleys. The
defeats Of the Bureau team forces il OUT
Of first place and the Interior quiu,
now leads the Departmental League.
The Interior team meets the Navy Yard
five on the Palace Alleys tonight. and Il
IL succeeds in winning two Of the three
games. has an excellent chance ri
again winning the pennant
The Bureaus bOWled well last night
but were in hard luck, losing two games
by narrow margins.
When the totals were counted up in
the second, the Mail Men were only
three pins ahead, and i'm the last game
only two pins separated the teams. The
totals.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16
Personal Comment on Men and
Things in the Field of Sports

Boxing pays when the right men are
matched For instance. take the mill
between Ryan and O'Brien, two OF the
cleyerest members in the ring Just a
short six-rOuhd bout IN Philadelphia.
where no decisions are allowed. netted
s. $50.
The two principals received 5000 be-
tween them. and after deducting $500
for the rent of the hall. and about $300
for wages TO employees, all Of the re-
naming s.. 200 was profit for the owner.
Ryan has accepted the terms Of the
Mauch Chunk Club. Of Pennsylvania.
for a twenty-round bout between him
self and O'Brien, and Promoter Cal
lagher says O'Brien has given lin as
surance he will append his signature 90
the articles Of agreement. II every
Thing is satisfactorily arranged for all
parties concerned. long bout between
''TOnsilitis Tommy and the Philadei-
phian would double the receipts taken
in at their recent mill in Philadelphia
There is a possibility that O'Brien and
Mccoy will meet in the squared circle
within the next year. Inc Kid was in
O'Brien's corner in his last fight with
Tommy Ryan. and threw up the sponge
which Referee Crowhurst ignored in
Coy tossed it into the ring 80 that ne
could get on a match with the winner
for the middleweight championship. and
chose to stack up against Ryan, whom
he once knocked out. rather than P1Iils-
Celphia Jack O'Brien says he will give
him match. The fight In which Nc
Coy handed out "A sleeping pellet 20
Ryan and won the championship was
for long time the talk OF the pugiliStic
world. Shortly before they met, the
HoOsier was Syracuse Tommy S spar
ring partner. one day McCOy pleaded
with Ryan TO give him match. He
reeded the money, ne said, and the
losers end Of the purse would be 80
great help 20 him. Ryan consented, but
felt so confident of finishing his former
sparring partner in such order he neg
lccted 10 train for the bout as he should
have done. on the other hand, Mccoy
was in the pink Of condition. Ryan put
up as good q fight as his poor cOndi-
ton would permit. but the physically
perfect Hoosier finally sneaked I'm a
wallop to the jaw which put Ryan down
and out for the first and only time IN
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16
POLICE THINK SHOOTING
FOLLOWED CRAP GAME

Suffering from a gunshot wound in his
left arm. which he says was inflicted
by an unknown negro. Robert Davis. a
negro. Of 4l9 Temple Court southwest.
was taken to the Emergency Hospital
from 'Bloodfeld" about o'clock last
night
The shooting occurred at Second and
f Streets southwest, and the police are
inclined to believe a crap game was
working and Davis was shot while
shooting crap.
No arrests have been made and Rob-
ert IS not seriously hurt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16
ASKS $4,000 DAMAGES
FOR PERSONAL INJURIES

Valentine Meyer has begun suit
against the y. Auth Provision Company
and Henry Auth. TO recover $4,000 as
damages for personal injuries.
1t is explained that TIE plaintiff. an
employe OF the defendant, fell through
their elevator shaft, at GO Virginia
Avenue. on December - last and frac-
tured his left arm. broke his jaw bone,
and was also internally injured.
Niles and Whit are named as coun-
sci for the plaintiff
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16
LEGAL NOTICES.


SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA. HOLDING A PRO
BATE COURT NO i, sg. Adminis-
tration
RMS Is 10 give notice that the sub
scr1ber. OF the District o. Columbia has
obtained from the Probate Court OF the
District of Columbia. letters OF admin
istration on the estate OF John r Cal
lahan. late OF the District Of Columbia
deceased. All persons having claims
against the deceased are hereby warned
TO exhibit the same. with the vouchers
thereof. legally authenticated. to the
subscriber. on or before the 18TH DAY
OF FEBRUARY. A. ID. 1905, otherwise
they may By law be excluded from all
benefit Of said estate
Given under my hand this 18Th day OF
February. 1891. THOMAS CALLAHAN
sos Twenty-sixth Street northwest
(Seal) Attest:
JOHN r. ROUZER,
Deputy Register Of Wills for the Dis
trict OF Columbia Clerk OF the
Probate Court
r, f. DOWNING. Attorney.
felt. 23 mil
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-02-16
TAKOMA CLUBHOUSE
SCENE OF FESTIWTY
Musical and Literary Program Followed
by Dance and Luncheon.
First of a Series.

The Talxoma Club and Library pre-
sented one OF the most successful en-
tertainments OF the season at its CLUB
house in Takoma Park last evening. Al
though the event was not given as a
Valentine party. the proximity of St.
Valentines Day furnished the motive
for an elaborate and most lastly ar
ranged scheme Of heart decorations IN
which evergreens and laurel We're clev-
erly and effectively intertwined Large
vases Of cut flowers gave touches OF
brilliant color in every room
President and Mrs. Louis d. Shoe
maker. assisted by woman's commit
tee. received the members and guests IN
the reception room. After an hour o.
informal visiting the following program
was rendered.:
Musical selection. Prof. Yundt: vocal
solo, selected. Miss Rowe; reading.
The Riddles Story" Mrs. Wilcox;
vocal solo, selected. Miss Smith: humorr
Gus selections, Mr.. Scantlebury; vocal
solo, Mrs Depue; Sing Me to Sleep 20
violin o.3ligato. Prof. Yundt; reading,
Ms. Wilcox; vocal solo, selected. Miss
Rome. Mrs. HeineclCe was accor- PIANIST
Dancing Feature.
At the conclusion OF the program the
large hall was cleared and dancing was
INDUCED in until late hour In the
library a delightful buffet luncheon.
was served. The entertainment was the
first Of a series to be given monthly
under the direction OF the recently ap-
pointed woman entertainment com
mittee. OF which Mrs. George Gordon
\ BRAINS IS chairman and Mrs. James
x Depue vice chairman The commit
tee was ably assisted by Mrs. Black
ford, Mrs. Gibbs. Mrs Shoemaker. and
Miss Favorite-