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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-29
SUGGESTS FEDERAL CONTROL.
Commissioner of Corporations Gar
field Says States Cannot Regulate
Commerce That IL Interstate.

Washington, Dec. 22.-The first an
nual report of the commissioner Of cor
porations was submitted to congress
by the commissioner, Mr.. Garfield. He
says no satisfactory reform Is to be ex-
pected under the state system Of incor-
poration; that the federal government
has at Its command sufficient power to
remedy existing conditions in its con-
troll Of interstate commerce. He, there>
fore, suggests that congress consider
the ACCESSIBILITY of enacting a law for
the legislative regulation OF interstate
and foreign commerce under license or
franchise.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-29
Refused 5000 Carload. of Grain.

Chicago, Dec. 23.-Chicago is ex-
periencing deluge Of grain and grain
dealers are anxiously urging the rail-
roads to come to their relief. Between
100000 and 100000 bushels of grain
from the west are now awaiting trans
portation to points east of Chicago.
Railroads were compelled to refuse s.
900 cars Of grain that were offered for
transportation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-29
would Hold Elections in September.

Washington, Dec. 22.-Representa-
tive Livingston (Ga) introduced a
joint resolution providing that here
after electors for president and vice
president and representatives in con-
gress shall be voted for in each state on
the first Tuesday after the first Monday
in September and that the Fifty-ninth
congress shall assemble in first regu-
lar session on the first Monday in Oc-
tober, 1905.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-29
Harvard Want. a Paid Coach.

Cambridge. Mass. Dec, 22.-Fifty-
four prominent Harvard graduates ask
for paid football coach instead Of
the graduate coach, who for so many
years has handled the Harvard teams.
The communication laments Harvard's
failure to defeat Yale and attributes
II to the graduate coach system.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-29
aCALL DOWN" ODELL
Depew Republicans In New York In
an Agitated State.
COMMITTEE TO WAIT ON GOVERNOR
Speakers at Plat Conference Pre-
Micted Defeat for Party II Plans
to Elect Black Senator Were
Carried Out.

New York, Dec. 22.-The conference
of republicans called by United States
Senator Thomas C. Plat, Id the in
terest Of the reelection of United
States Senator Chauncey M. Depew by
the coming state legislature, was held
yesterday. 1t was in session three
hours and adjourned without day after
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-29
To Secure Bail for DIR. Chadwick.
Alaslas5 smsii Population.

Washington, Dec. 23.-The annual
report of the governor of Alaska, John
G. Brady, estimates the total white
population of that district at 26,550
The report says that this estimate for
the whites will disappoint those who
have steadily maintained that the num-
Der is more than five times the figure
given.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-29
RernoIa., Bsn. aTaken over

Cleveland, o., Dec. 22.-The Wade
Park bank, of which Fri Reynolds Tim
plicated in the Chadwick easel is Sec
rotary and treasurer, together with
two branches, was taken over yester-
day BY the Cleveland Trust company.
which will conduct the business Of the
three institutions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-29

New York, Dec. 23.-No evidence
warranting indictments in this county
was presented to the grand jury in
connection with the charge that a
bribery fund had been collected by
the Liquor Dealers association to in-
fuence legislation at Albany. The
presentment describes as shocking"
the facts disclosed hv the. svidsse>
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-29
MAY "eo AFTER" FARRIs.
weII-Dehned Ramon That Gov. Foil
Will Make Changes Against the
State Senator,

Jefferson City, NO.. Dec. 22.-Infor-
nation comes from St. Louis that
Gov. ELECT Folk is preparing to send
a message to the state senate contain
ing charges against Senator Frank II.
Farris. The purpose Of such mes
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-29
Prominent Lawyer in Land Frauds.

Prominent Lawyer In Land ,Frauds.
Portland. Ore. Dec 22-G. F. Pierce
NAYS, a prominent lawyer Of Port
land. has been indicted In connection
with the land frauds Investigations nov
being conducted by the federal grand
jury.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-12-29
WOULD YOU LIVE In PANAMA.
Earthquake shocks Damage Houses
and Compel Citizens to Camp in
the Streets.

David, Chiriqui, Panama, Dec. e.
There were ten slight earthquakes,
followed by one strong shock at mid
night. Houses were damaged and the
people, who were thrown into a panic,
are now camping in the streets. The
disturbance is supposed TO have been
caused by the Poas volcano in Costa
Rica. Earthquake shocks were also
felt within a radius of $50 miles Of
Panama and Colon.
The government mas pdiouSssed
ground at Ell Paso, Tex, and ordered
the erection of a sl55,O0O building for
the immigration service.
Bob Erwin, who is suspected Of be-
ing the larger Of the two Cody bank
robbers, has been captured and is in
jail at Basin, Wyo., awaiting identih-
cation.
The date for the grand review OF the
battleship squadron Of the North At
lantle feet at Hampton Roads by Sec
Rotary Morton has been fixed for Jan
uary 9.
Pope Plus Y. is anxious concerning
immigrants arriving in the United
States and has ordered the bishops to
provide them with priests Of their own
nationality
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-17
CHOP sUEY COPYRIoHT.
Dish Originated in San Francisco and
 Not In China.

If people can be required to pay roy altles on gold teeth that they have worn for years, and on driven wells from which their fathers have drunk before them. there would seem to be no reason why they might not have to pay them on copyrighted dishes which they have long ago eaten and digested, says the New York Mail. There is . San Francisco Chnaman in town who claims to have copyright on the dish called chop suey, and he wants his back royalties as well us his front ones.
 It must be explained first of all, that chop suey is not Chinese dish. This is no news even to amateur Oriental ists, but probably it is to the average American citizen. It is San Fran cisco invention, or rather adaptation; 1t is an Irish stew translated into Chi nese for purely occidental degusta ton. Wits its usual black ignorance of ori- enta ways, the American public ac- cepted it at once as the Chinese na- tional dish. upon which the son of heaven and his imperial household are supposed to dine every day. Even American officials were surprised when Prince Pu Lun bandly inquired in Chinatown the other day: What is chop suey?"
 Oriental or occidental, 1t Is a good dish. It constitutes a ration in which a nice balance has been reached be- tween the animal and the vegetable, between protein and mere bulk. If MT. Lem Sen, of San Francisco, can establish his copyright on the use of the dish for the future, he may become a millionaire. honorably and usefully. If he succeeds in making his patent re troactive he will produce a certain dis tress in regions where the ingredients of the dish itself have seldom wrought any disturbance.
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-17
PROSPECTORS FIND GOLDEN
 LEDGE.

Reno. Nev. - While travelling through the Meadow valley wash in the southeastern part of Nevada early last week James Mann and Mike Smith, two prospectors from Arizona who have been prospecting in the state for the past month, dis covered a ledge of gold-bearing rock over a mile long.
 The richest discovery was made near Crane springs, and the prospec- tors located a large number of claims. The ore shows assays from $5 to $17, and it is reported that claims are be- ing located in all portions of the wash.
 The report is that the ledge ex. tends over mile along the wash and that it gives good assays in all DOT tions. The whole average of the ledge from eighty samples is $550.
 The San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake railroad passes through the wash and number of claims are on the railroad line. It is rumored that number of lawsuits will arise from this fact.
 It is claimed that a portion of the roadbed of the railroad is composed of the ore and that some prospectors are contemplating locating the road bed, as it contains thousands of dol lars worth of the yellow metal.
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-17
Effect Of Army Routine.

Visitors to army headquarters on Governors Island often notice that of- flcers have habit of referring to the written or printed record for the most trl6ing questions of fact. They never rely upon memory for even unimpor- tant matters of routine which civilians would no more think of forgetting than hardened commuter would think of forgetting the time of his morning train to the city. Ask an officer in the adjutant generals or quartermas- ter's department, for instance, where the First Battalion of the Sixteenth In- fantry is and he will consult his rec ords before answering, even when a letter to the commanding officer of the battalion is lying addressed on his desk.
 The other day visitor to the island asked an officer high in command what time the parade of troops took place next morning. The man in khaki look ed at his printed copy of the general orders before answering: "Ten o'clock" Yet the parade had been go- ing on every day for mcItns right un- der his office windows.
 Tt Is a habit that grows upon us with the routine of garrison work" he said. "If tried to remember where one company in the department of the east is quartered I might as well try to remember them all. If carried in my memory the time for parade I might as well try to learn the general orders by heart Experience teaches army men never to burden their memo rles with facts and figures that they know they can find on the instant by turning to the record. ."-New York Press.
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-17
TO EXPERIMENT IN WHEAT GULL.
 TURF.

Marysville.-Twenty acres of the B. F. Walton tract, near Tuba City, have been leased by the United States Agricultural department for wheat experimental purposes. It is the intention to put teams to work immediately to prepare the soil for planting, and buildings will be erect ed for the storage of seed and i'm plements. The experiments will be conducted under the direct supervis- ion of the agricultural department of the University of Chicago and every known variety of wheat, barley oats, rye will be planted and subjected to every different condition of treat ment.
 It is intended to ascertain the va rieties of grain best adapted to the Sacramento valley and thereby inn prove the quality, which has deter iorated during recent years. It is in- tended to make the station perma- nent if the conditions of soil and eli mate prove favorable. Other stations will be. established in San Joaquin valley and at Chico.
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-17
Benefit Of Advertising.

A merchant in enc of our Northern cities lately put an advertisement in q paper headed:
 Boy wanted"
 The next morning he found a band box on his doorstep, with this inscrip- hon on top:
 How will this one answer?"
 On opening it he found nice, fat. chubby-lcoking specimen of the article he wanted, warmly done up in flannel. Spare Moments.
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-17
"wHAT HORSE POWER" IS.
Term Refers to Average Work One
 Horse Does in n Minute.

Horse Does in n Minute. What Is the relative amount of work that q man can do in compar- son with horse or machinery? At his very best the strongest man stands in pretty poor comparison, even with Il horse for hard, continuous labor. He might perform for few minutes One-half horse power of work, but tc keep this up for any great length of time would be impossible.
 Thus the gain in forcing horses to do part of the worlds work was enormous. One horse could exhaust dozen men in single day, and still be ready for the next days work.
 The measurement of a horses power for work was first ascertained by Watt, the father of the modern steam engine, and he expressed this in terms that hold to-day. He experimented with q great number of heavy brew cry horses to satisfy himself that his unit of measurement for work was correct. After many trials he ascer- tained that the average brewery horse was doing work equal to that required to raise 330 pounds of weight 100 feet high in one minute, or 33,OO0 pounds one foot in one minute. So he called this one horse power.
 This work, however, is not continu- ous, for the horse would have to back up after each pull to lower the line of the pulley, and thus he would work four hours day in pulling 330 pounds in the air at the rate of 100 feet a minute, and four hours in stacking up the rope. Consequently no horse can actually perform continuously what is generally called one horse power. The horse was never born that could tug at rope for eight hours day. pull ing 330 pounds 100 feet each minute without rest or change. Consequently, when we speak of horse power we re- fer only to the average work horse can do in one minute, that is to say, the rate at which he can work. A strong man might pull half that weight 100 feet in the air in two min- utes, but he could not repeat the oper- ation many times without being ex- hausted.
 For all needful purposes the express sion of one horse power is accurate enough, and practically shows the measurement of an average horses abilities for working. As rule strong man can in eight hours work at the rate of about One-tenth of one horse power; that is, it would require ten men to pull 320 pounds 100 feet in the air in a minute. and then slack up and repeat the operation throughout the eight hours of working day. The worlds gain in labor when horses were first employed to help man in his work was thus tenfold.-St. Nicho- las.
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-17
Why, of Course,

They were on the way to India, and as they were crossing the restless Bay of Biscay one innocent young lady, speaking to another, said:
 "Why do the stewards come in and open or shut the portholes at odd times during the day and night"
 Second and better informed lady:
 "My dear, they shut or open them when the tide rises or falls"
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-17
Advertising fin Japan.

The Japanese advance in advertising as in all else. Here is an illustration: "Our wrapping paper is as strong as the hide of an elephant Goods for warded with the speed of cannon as the cheeks of pretty woman, as beautiful as the rainbow. Our parcels are packed with as much care as q young married woman takes of her husband"
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-17
Swedish Mission Convent.

Rev. Dr. c. A. Bjork, who has been reelected president the Swedish Mission Convent of America, is @ noted churchman and missionary worker. He organized the convent in 1885 with a few hundred members, and now it has 10000 members and 1SO churches, with missions in Alaska and China.
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-17
PRIZES FOR CALIFORNIA.

Sacramento.--The California com mission to the exposition at St. Louis sent a telegram to Governor Pardee announcing that the committee has just awarded two grand prizes and thirteen additional medals to the Cal ifornia exhibit.
 These are only partial returns from appeals made by the California con- missionors.
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-17
Very Odd,

"Mr. Borem is forever relating some anecdote about himself"
 "Yes; isn't 1t odd
 ooh, don't consider 1t odd exact. ly-"
 "But you see, they're the only rela- tlons he seems to be fond of and they are mighty poor ones."-Philadelphia Ledger.
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-17
Anxious to Know.

MT. Gray ybeard-You say you have been using the "Housewife's Never Fail Cookbook" for twenty years. am de- lighted to hear that am the author of that book. Have you tried many of the recipes?
 Mrs. omebody-Nearly all.
 Mir. raybeard-Glorious! You are just the person I've been wanting to meet, Did any of them work?
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-17

Husband-My dear, did you notice that gentleman who just got off the ear?
 Wife-D0 you mean that dark, heavy-set man in the light-gray suit, brown derby hat and low tan shoes, wearing a turn down collar with nar- row tie and diamond pin, carrying . book and silk umbrella with heavy gold-mounted handle?
 Husband-Y-yes, 1 guess
 Wife-No. didn't notice him. Why
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-17
Not Running on Tick.

"You seem to be very quiet all of sudden" said the clock key.
 "Yes, I'm all run down." replied the clock. '"Time Is money, they say, 50 l guess must be bankrupt"
 That being the case," rejoined the key, "I'll appoint myself receiver and proceed to wind up your affairs"
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-17
The Old and the New.

Did you attend the opening per formance of that farce comedy?"
 Yes"
 Anything new there"
 "Some of the people in the audience appeared to be new; they laughed at the iokes."
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-17
NoGpS SONS ARE DEAD.

Headquarters of the Third Japan csc Army.--In the fighting of Mo- vember 30 the second son of General Nogi was killed on 203 Meter hill. General Nogi's eldest son was killed in the battle of Nanshan hill and he is now childless.
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-17
The Chased.

"Uncle Gawge," called pretty Nora Mccarthy, running to the gate to greet her miserly old uncle, "come in! Ma wants you to see how much tn baby takes after you"
 "An' Ofm thinkin'." replied the hardened old bachelor, "that all iv me relatives be takin' after me since I got me pinchun. ."-New Orleans Picay- une
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-17
So Many Have.

"Here is an article about our cor rupt police," said the reporter. "How should head it?"
 "Oh. just say tlie city has bad case of the blues." replied the great editor.
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-17
Putting on Airs.

"That Mrs. Snaggs is too much of . sristycrat fur me to mingle wid."
 ''how's that"
 "She was knocked down by a push. cart, and she had it put into the paper dat she was hit by an autermobils. ."- Detroit Free Press.
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-17

The Lady-Dlnah, why didn't you bring the clothes home earlier in the week, as you promised?
 Dinah - Why, press yer heart, missus, I'se done needed some ob dem to go to dat cakewa,k on Tuesday ebenin'.
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-17
An Incorrect Smile.

"Well, we've struck at the shop again." said Tenspot to Hawkins.
 T thought you had strike there | month ago."
 We did, and won 1t Now we have another strike. We're lightning, tell you"
 "But I thought that lightning didn't strike twice in the same place" - Judge. D
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-17
TO ExTRADITE LETCHER.

Sacramento. Governor Pardee, acting upon an opinion from the at torney general that George E. Letcher of San Jose is fugitive from justice, issued requisition papers for his re- moval to Ohio to stand trial for arson.
Holbrook argus., 1904-12-17

The first great gift we can bestow ea others is . good example.-Morell.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-12-01
WHY NOT GEE MExIcoi

FortyeiEht hours travel will take
you from the cold clustering Northern
winter to q land Of sunshine and dow-
ers. What Egypt and India are TO the
old world. Mexico 10 to the new. "A
land Of white sunshine. redolent with
flowers: q land Of gay costumes,
crumbling churches. and old converts I:
land Of kindly greetings. OF extreme
courtesy. OF open. broad hospitality.
1t was more than enough to revel in
an Italian sun. lighting up = semi.
tropical land; to look up to the white
capped peaks, towering into blue; 70
look down upon wind-swept plains. en-
circled by ragged chains Of mountains
and TO realize that today. In Its Va
ried scenery. costumes. architecture.
street life. canals crowded with flower
laden boats, market plazas thronged
with gaily dressed natives. faded
church interiors. and abandoned con
vents, Mexico il the most marvelously
picturesque country under the sun. A
tropical Venice. A semi-barbarous
Spain! A new Holy Land" For rates
and information write
T. e. FISHER.
G. P. A., G. 4 g.. Ry..
Denver. Colo
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-12-01
LONG STEP FOR PEACE.
Secretary Hay Is Closing Arbitration
Treaties With Many Nations.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 30.-Secretary
Hay Is negotiating series of arbltrs
tion treaties with the nations of En-
rope and America. which. although
they do not go so far as he would
wish, will be recognized as OF extreme
Importance because they are a long
step in advance and fasten the arpi.
tration principle permanently in In
.---...- .sauve nas Already reen
signed; the texts OF treaties with
Germany and Switzerland are ready
for signature. and others with Mex!
co. Belgium, Austria, Italy, Holland
and Portugal are being prepared. The
text is Identical in every case, and, in
deed, to secure that point. so tnat the
obligations of all the nations interest
ed shall be the same, Secretary Hay
has not gone as far as some of the
government were willing to go. Italy
for example, is willing to submit all
questions to arbitration before the per
manent tribunal at The Hague. Argen.
tina and Chile are willing to go almost
as far and submit all questions that
may arise in the future except those
which affect their independence They
have come to an amicable understa nd
ing concerning their boundary lines,
and both have agreed to disarm. For
twenty years these two nations have
been shaking their fists at each other
and preparing for desperate strug-
gle. Both have expended enormous
sums for Notifications, navies and mu-
nitions Of war and have kept large
bodies OF men under arms. put they
are now sending their troops hack to
their shops and farms and are selling
their ships of war to other nations
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-12-01
NELSON EASILY WON
FIGHT WITH cORBET

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, Nov. 30
All interest centers in last night fight
today and the concensus of opinion
appears to be that the best man won.
after one of the best fights ever known
Nelson was practically unhurt when
he left the ring while Corbett was i'm.
mediately rushed OFF to the hospital to
nave his head sewed up. The total
-eceipts were s1l.6Si OF this the
lighters get $6.425. Nelson's end of
he purse is s3.s55.6O Gorbetts 81
'7o.iO Britt and Nelson have signed
Tor twenty rounds to fight December
l6 at 1872 pounds.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-12-01
FOR oIAz INAUGURATION.

CITY OF MEXICO. Nov. 30.-The
capital has assumed gala attire In an
ticipation of the Inauguration tomor-
row Of President Diaz and Vice-Pres-
ident Ramon Carol. The intention is
to make the Inauguration notable in
the history OF the republic. A great
national holiday has been proclaimed
the ceremonies will be far more elab-
crate than have ever heen seen thus
far on the induction Of a president In
to office and the celebration will last
for three or four days Parades, illu.
minations. games. addresses. balls.
banquets, feasts for the people and
other forms OF entertainment make up
the program. The city is rapidly fill
ing with visitors from all parts OF the
country and from all Indications the
crowd will be one OF the largest ever
seen here.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-12-01
VERY LOW EXCURSION RATES.
For Christmas NoIjdavs.

To all points on the Nickel Plate
road between Chicago and Buffalo.
Excursion tickets on sale December
Gath, 25th. 26th, and 81. 1904, and
January 1st. and End. 1906, good re-
turning January 4th. 1905. Three
through express trains daily. No ex-
cess fare charged on any train. Also
lowest rates and shortest line to
Cleveland, Buffalo. New York. Bos.
ton and all eastern points. Modern
sleeping and dining cars. Individual
Club Meals, ranging in price from 35c
TO Sl.00. served in Nickel Plate
dining cars; also service a la carte
All trains leave from La Sale ST.
station. Chicago. City ticket office
Chicago, ILL.,. Adams ST.. and Audi
torium Annex. For further particulars
address. Chas. e. Johnson. District
Passenger Agent. 205 Century Bldg.
Denver, Colo.