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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-15
OLD SETTLERS ENJOYED IT.
Reunion ct Industry Attended by
Nany Hundreds.

INDUSTRY, Sept. 14.-One OF sne
best celebrations ever held In Indus
try was the old settlers reunion and
barbecue which reigned here supreme
all day Saturday. The first part OF
the day was fine for such gathering
and long before noon the crowd be-
gan to gather from all points in Clay
and Dickinson counties. Everything
went of according to schedule and
everyone was delighted with the ef-
forts put forth by Industry to enter
tain her guests. Jacob Gibbs was the
originator Of the idea Of having the
celebration and everything was done
by him and his co-helpers to add to
the pleasantness OF the occasion.
The platform, band stand, stands,
ETC., were located on the picnic
grounds OF Mrs. Steinfort near the
mill, and it was here that the roast
beef was served. This beef was fine
AID the other arrangements at the :
grounds we're all coed. The regular
attractions for q celebration Of this
kind were on hand and seemed to do
good business. The Abilene band
was engaged to play for the day and
gave excellent satisfaction, both in
the quality Of the music and the gen.
eral demeanor Of the band boys.
Prof. L. J. Hall, principal Of the
Clay Center city schools, gave the ad-
dress Of the afternoon, and it was q
good one, which pleased the old set
tiers who were fortunate enough to
hear him. The ball game between
Industry and Wakefield turned out to
be q rather one-sided affair, with the
former far in the lead.
One feature of the afternoon was
the running races which were partici-
pated in by horses belonging to Rob
Collier Of Upland, Meyer Of Manhat.
tan, and one from Detroit. The Col
lier horse won both races, taking in
quite sum on the side.
The evenings entertainment, on
account OF the terrific downpour of
rain about dark, was practically all
omitted, and the roads were in such
condition that it was impossible for
those who lived any distance from
town to 60 home before morning.
This state Of affairs crowded the little
city's hospitality to its utmost, every
barn and shed being crowded with
teams and vehicles, and all available
sleeping places being taken by those
who could not return home.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-15
lis THIS A BLUFF"
Naval Men Doubt That Baltic Fleet
will Steam to Far East.
WOULD COTO CERTAIN DESTRUCTION
Togo Has the Greater ana Stronger
Sea Fighters and His GunneFs
Are Seasoned Veterans, Flushed
with Successive Victories.

Toxic, Sept. 1.-THE news Of ths
sailing of the Baltic feet was received
here calmly. Japan is Indifferent, ap-
parently, as to whether the destination
Of the feet is really the Japan sea or
not, and implicit confidence prevails
that II 1t comes Togo will be able to
take care Of 1t. 1t is pointed out that
at its best the Baltic feet is not as
strong as was the Russian force in
these waters when the war began.
Japan has lost a battleship, It is true,
but Its remaining force is really moro
effective than It was in the beginning,
for the men now are veterans, flushed
with succession Of victories.
If It develops that Admiral Ro-
jestvensky really intends to come to
the seat of war it will change the jap
anese plans in one particular. Port
Arthur will be taken at once, and re-
gardless Of cost. Mukden will soon be
In the hands Of 0yama and there will
be men enough available to simply
overwhelm Port Arthur. If 1t is
deemed necessary, Vladivostok also
wiz be taken. or so invested that the
Russian feet cannot use It as a base.
London, Sept 1.-THE news that the
Russian Baltic sea squadron has at last
sailed for the far east is still received
by naval men with considerable in
credulity. While the feet may have
sailed from Llbau, that its destination
is the Japan and Yellow sea is gravely
doubted. In speaking Of the matter
an ofiicer Of the flag rank In the Brit
ish navy said: ct would be folly in
conceivable for, Russia to send the Bal
tic feet TO the east now and don't
believe II has any such intention. II It
does It sends the last fighting remnant
Of Its sea-hghting force to almost GER
tain destruction. The Baltic feet con-
tains nine armored ships competent
to go into the fighting line. Japan |
has At least 16 armored vessels with
which 10 meet them. When the Rus
sian ships reach the far east, n they
ever do they-xill have made. 4 longer
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-15

New York, Sept. 14.-Several hun
dred bankers from all sections Of the
country, composing the American
Bankers association, met n annual
convention here yesterday. The re-
port Of Secretary Branch showed that
up to September 1 there had been an
increase Of 113 members during the
past year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-15
AMERICA AS "A MODEL.
slavOnic Societies Ask Hungarian
Count to Carry Home q Few Ideas
Regarding Freedom.

st. Louis, Sept 1.-THE slavonic So
cieties Of the United States yesterday
presented to Count Apponyi, chairman
Of the Hungarian delegation to the
St Louis interparlimentary peace
congress, a memorial written in Eng
lish, French and Hungarian. calling
upon him to take note Of the liberal
institutions Of America and allow
their spirit 30 to Undue him that, re-
turning to Hungary. he may act as
the apostle Of new gospel of freedom
for the oppressed Slavaks there.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-15
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.


Kansas City, Sept. Is. Cattle - Beef
steers, $3.00@600; western steers, 5000
as; native steers, s2409485; native
COWS, $2.406360; native stockers, 5000
40. Hogs, S4.4Od5.65. Sheep. $3.10Q366;
spring lambs, $550d5.6.
st. Louis, Sept. 1S.-Cattle-Beef steers,
$2T06.00; stockers and feeders, $2.50G6. IS
cows and heifers, s2.5063.S5; Texas steers.
$300036. Hogs-Pigs and lights, 1850
$50; butchers and best heavy, 5.6OG66O.
Sheep-Natives. $3.25GS.75i lambs, A%Q
$50
steers, $5.6O@6.25; stockers and feeders.
S2.Oo613.SO; cows, $1.2564.50. Hogs-Mixed
and butchers, s5.6O66.00. Sheep-Fair to
choice mixed, $s.3094.10; native lambs,
&L0006.M
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-15
IT MUST DISMANTLE.
President Roosevelt Prescribes Con-
duct for Russian Vessel Lena.
DECLARED TO Be in NEEDOF REPAIRS


Oyster Bay, L. l., Sept. 14.-Russia's
auxiliary cruiser Lena, which put into
the port of San Francisco last Sunday,
presumably from Vladivostok, either
will have to leave that port within q
brief time prescribed by this govern
ment or will have to dlsmantle. That,
In brief, 1t can be stated authoritative
ly, is the decision Of the American
government.
Over night came a telegram from
Admiral Goodrich, at San Francisco,
showing that on his own initiative he
had caused one of his expert officers to
make preliminary examination of the
Lena and that temporary repairs
would occupy six weeks time and that
new boilers would involve eight
months delay. The president ap-
proved the admiral's action and de-
clded that he should continue to handle
the case In San Francisco under in
structions from the state and navy de-
partments.
Finds Repairs Are Needed.
San Francisco, Sept 14.-Acting un-
der instructions from Collector of the
Port stratton, Capt. J. X. Bulger,
United States inspector Of bulls and
boilers. inspected the boilers Of the
Russian transport Lena. It is under
stood that he found them in need of
repairs and recommended that the
commander Of the vessel be given time
enough to put them in seaworthy con-
dition. Collector stratton Immediately
reported to Washington the observa-
lions Of the inspector, giving them his
ofhcial approval.
Il is believed in naval circles that
the Lena viii be at once dismantled
and remain here until after the war.
Her crew viii be sent back to Russia
b. way Of New York
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-15
Floods Cover Irrixated Land,

Laredo, Tex, Sept 1.-THE food
Of the Rio Grande is sweeping the
valley below here. Great damage has
been done. The river is up 81 feet at
Laredo and is still rising. Many thou
sands Of acres of irrigated farms are
inundated between Laredo and Hidal-
90, covering a distance Of 200 miles.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-15
severe Drourht An rurope,

Boston, Sept l4.-A report from
Rev. J. s. Porter. q missionary in
schemmel, Bohemia, states that the
whole heart Of Europe, particularly
Bohemia and Moravia. IL suffering
from the most severe drought within
the memory Of any one living.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-15
Dress Materials.

Much interest is already manifested in our
spacious display of Dress Goods for fall. Not
in our history have we had such wonderful good
Qualities and styles with which to bring forth the
opening Of new season.
New Suitings, tailored effects fancy chevots,
tweed Suitings, Cravenettes, in brown,
black, navy blue, green and gray, rang
ing in price FROM. 48c to 81 so
Imported Broadcloth-a brand new 5o-inch
wide fabric, which we are showing in
all the latest colors and black, worth all
of $1.25; we price it at-----... 81. 90
Granite Cloth for school dresses. You can
find nothing better; it's all wool, 38
inches. We have it in all colors and
black, Yard. 4Sc
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-15

The farmers evidently realize that
1t is better for them to buy their
steel ranges from home merchants,
Judging from the trade Hodge Bros.
are enjoying on the Majestic.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-15
Thrr,r stene. at sauIer..

Havana. Sept. s.-Herbert sQuierS
the American minister. has complained
TO the government that stones were
thrown at his auto while he was driv.
ing 1t night In the country.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-15
hrooa-Corn Growers Conbine.

Guthrie, Ok, Sept IA territorial
charter was granted to the Oklahoma
Broom Corn Growers association, with
headquarters at Alva The purpose
is to combine to secure the best mar
ket
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-15

Anather Victim Of wabash wreck.
Noberly. No. Sept. S-Mrs. Lora
Ryther. Of Macon, No, who was In
iured in the Wabash wreck near Pen
dlelon. No. Tuesday, q dead.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-15
Fall Millinery.

We lead the season as usual with the new
est advance styles in Millinery. Our lead in this
line has been established and is testified to by our
numerous patrons.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-15
c. s. CROOKS.

voyage than the oregon Ud and there
are no Oregons in the Russian navy.
They will need to be overhauled and
reftted before they can be fought
With vladivostok closed by the ice
and Port Arthur in the hands of the
Japanese, both Of which events are
altogether probable before Rojestven-
sky's ships can get there. where can
they refit?"
"Deferred for Several Days."
Berlin, Sept IA St Petersburg
correspondent telegraphs that the de-
parture of the Baltic squadron has at
the last moment been deferred for sew
eral days apparently to await news
from the far east. The feet will re-
main for the present at Reval.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-15
Grain.

Kansas City, Sept. 13.-Wheat-No.
hard, S1.0591oS; No. 8, &.0oit61.0S; No. 4,
esQ41.O2; No. Q red, N.12; No. 3, S1.10; No.
1 e49t1.o6. Corn-No. 2 mixed, 49dislzc;
No. 3, 4e@is1kc; No. white, 4s%c; No. 3
lo1kc. oats-No. white, SS6S3ikc; No.
mixed, sc. Rye-7Oc. Hay-Choice tim
othy, s9.@; choice prairie, H.%67.5o.
Chicago, Sept. B.-Wheat-No. 2 red.
slls; No. 8, s1.15d1.ls: No. 2 hard. sl.106
Liz; No. :, t1.os6l.1O; No. northern, IN;
No. q S1.1s; No. g. S.1261.1k Corn-No. Z
54h065e; No. s 54k654ltc. oats-No. =
aM622c; No. .. z1c.
ST. Louis, Sept. 13-Wheat-No. red.
cash. elevator, u.l71l; track. nlsd1.l s1t /;
No. . hard, S1.0edl.11. Corn-No. 2 cash.
sic; track, 52ih6ss1ac. oats-No. 2 cash,
nc; track. Ss6ssifc; No. white, S4if6
SMc
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-15
Flannelettes and Outings.

Flannelettes and Outings.
1000 yards of fancy fleece back Flannelettes
and Cotton Granite Cloths for dresses,
wrappers and dressing sacques, at per
yard.-~.-.A...-..--....-.-,...--.~-.- -.-"r1'
New Outing Flannels, fast colors, light or
dark, stripes, checks or plaids, also
plain pink, blue, red and white, yard
..... -....-. ..-. d, 8 l-2, 10 and IL II
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-15
Produce.

Kansas City, Sept. is-Eggs. 1se per
doG Poultry-Hens. SIC; springs. l0s5e;
ROSTERS, INC; turkeys. l0tt6ifc: ducks
&c; pigeons. SOC per doz. Butter-Cream-
cry extra, ishc; irsts. ithc; packing
stock, lie Potatoes, new, to9t5c per bu.
Sweet corn, io63oc per doz Onions. 90
&c per bu. Caulinover. 75c6S1-S per doE.
Tomatoes. 15c6fl-& per bu. Cabbage.
per cWt. cucumbers. 7scdn-S
per bu. Beans. 7sc6nloo per bu. Beets,
l0dlsc per don. punches. Grapes. 1HGzpc
per basket. Apples. new. fIeo01n Per
barrel Peaches. S,c6g.n per crate. Wa
- 1000. si-uo61cq pr do1
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1904-09-15
FALL AND WINTER
ope ningSaIe

Fall and Winter trade with Newest Choicest and Best Goods the
confident saung every
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-11
MARKS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY
International Convention of the Y. M.
C. A. Of North America,

BUFFALO. N. Y. May 1.-THE interna-
tional convention of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association Of North America convened
here today. The convention marks the If
tieth anniversary of the first international
convention in America when the interna-
tional committees formed and the first
meeting on this continent Of association
delegates was held
1t has brought about 1 400 delegates, rep
resenting 600 city associations, 700 student
association, 200 railroad associations and a
large number of miscellaneous associations
representing the army, navy, negro and In
dian races and Industrial concerns
An interesting feature Of the big gathering
are eight frames which spread over the en-
tire length, of a spacious room, made up of
maps, Charts, diagrams and photographs
showing at a glance the development of the
work of the association all over the world
The program includes not only meetings
for the delegates. but meetings for the wo-
men AMI the members of the boys depart
ment.
Workers are present from every state in
the Unicn, Canada, Mexico and European
countries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-11
THE HAITIEN TROUBLES.
American Force Can Be Promptly In
creased.

creased.
Upon reading the press dispatches this
morning telling of trouble in his country
ard a threatened revolution. Mr. Leger,
the Haiten minister at Washington,
promptly cabled his president requesting
to be fully advised as to the situation. The
minister had had no intimation of impend-
ing trouble, although he knew that his
government was prosecuting number OF
cases growing out of the Haitien National
Bank scandal AS result of this prosecu-
ton 1t is said number of Germans, Eng
lish and Americans have been imprisoned.
Whether they are still incarcerated or are
out on bail is not known here. They are
charged with issuing false bonds to the
amount of $2,OOO,OOO.
At the German embassy no word has
been received of the sailing of the German
West Indian squadron for Haiti.
The Navy Department is also uniformed
on the subject, but the officials are not
concerning themselves, as the Detroit is at
San Domingo City. The Newport Bancroft
and Scorpion. now at Pensacola, have been
under orders for some time to report to
Commander Dillingham;, commanding the
Detroit, but they have been delayed at the
Florida port by minor repairs. They are
expected to go under their present orders
soon as possible. Admiral Sigsbee has
the Newark and Montgomery a Colon. The
North Atlantic squadron is at Guantanamo,
where it will remain for several days be-
fore starting across the Atlantic on the
European cruise. Thus in the event of an
uprising before thatsforce leaves the Carib-
bean vessel or two could be dispatched
to Port au Prince to lend additional pro-
lection to American interests. Admiral
Chadwick is at San Juan with the South
Atlantic squadron en- route on a cruise
around South Africa, and is not expected
to get away for two or three days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-11
Personal Mention.

jeremiah A. brennan, whom the Presi-
dent has appointed a cadet-at-large at the
United States Military Academy, is a grad
uate of the Western High School, and lives
with his mother at Fort Myer, Va. He is
the son Of the late Ordnance Sergeant
brennan, who served his country faithfully
and well.
On the passenger list for the Friedrich
der Crosse. sailing May 10. is the name of
Miss Nettie Lovisa White, who goes to the
international council of women, which
meets in Berlin June 4.
Commissioner Henry B. F. Macfarland
departed last evening for Buffalo, where he
goes to attend the triennial international
convention Of the Young Mems Christian
Association. Mr.. Macfarland Is a delegate
from the Washington association Presi-
dent Roosevelt requested Commissioner
Mcfarland to deliver to the convention his
letter of greeting and good wishes
Col. John Biddle, Engineer Commissioner,
has gone to New York for a short visit. and
during his absence Capt. Chester Harding.
assistant to Col. Biddle, is acting as Engi-
neer Commissioner. Col. Biddle expects to
return to Washington tomorrow
Mr.. H. P. Calcutt of Cincinnati, Ohio. su-
perintendent of the dining car service of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, Is in this
city, to confer with the officials of the gem
eral passenger department of the system
located here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-11
HoNoRs FOR BUNAu-vAR1LLA.
Day and Russell Sail for the United
States.

PARIS, May lille government has
made NJ. Philippe Bunau-Varilla, first min
lister Of Panama to the United States, an
officer Of the Legion Of Honor. President
Loubet acted in this matter on the request
Of Foreign Minister Delcasse, and 1t is un-
derstood that this is expressive OF the
governments approval of the winding up
of the Panama transfer and Of NJ. Bunau-
varillas services In that connection.
w. A. Day and Charles w. Russell. the
assistant United States attorneys general
who came here from Washington to assist
in the transfer Of the canal property, sail
ed today from Cherbourg on the North
German Lloyd steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der
Crosse, taking with them the deed for the
Panama canal and all the papers connected
with the transfer.
They expressed themselves entirely sat-
isfied with the success OF their mission and
gratifed at the governments recognition
Of NJ. Bunau-Varilia, who materially aided
them in their work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-11
TO SELECT DELEGATES TONIGHT.
Indiana Democratic State Committee
Make Decision Today.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May 1.-THE DEM
ocratic state committee decided today to
select at the district caucuses tonight
twenty-six delegates to the national con-
yention, tickets to be issued to delegates
having prima facie evidence of election
where there are contests.
This will seat the Parker delegates from
Vanderburg, Vigo, Tippecanoe and Benton
counties, numbering about 125.
This means that the Parker following
will control the convention organization.
1t has been decided that the four delegates
at large to the national convention chosen
In state convention tomorrow will be in
structed for Parker and will vote under
the unit rule. Just how far these instruc-
tions will go has not yet been determined,
but it is understood that the instructions
will not read that Indiana shall support
Parker FIRST, last and all the time"
Parker will be indorsed, but the delegates
will be free to decide how long they will
give the support of Indiana to Parker.
Many leading democrats are opposed to
instructing as general proposition unless
Indiana has a candidate, and 1t is said they
were given to understand the instructions
would not be so binding that Indiana could
not be a factor in any new conditions which
might arise before or at the time the ma
tional convention is held.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-11
CULLoM ADVISES FRIENDS.
Convention Preliminaries at Spring
field Get Interesting.

SPRINGFIELD. H., May 1.-THE chief
development today in the republican state
convention preliminaries was report that
Senator Cullom has advised his friends to
make no fight against the state central
committees action in seating the Yates
Lowden delegates in the temporary or
ganization.
Senator Cullom Is represented as having
said to accept the situation and await de-
velopments Ex-Gov. Joseph w. Fifer Of
Bloomington. interstate commerce commits
sioner, arrived today and called this after
noon at Gov. Yates headquarters, but the
governor was not in. The ex-governor
called also at the headquarters of the other
candidates.
He was permanent chairman of the state
convention four years ago, being elected by
the Cullom- Reeves faction. A conference
between Fifer and Cullom Is expected to
have much to do in shaping Cullom's course
in the present convention.
About 200 women gathered In represent
atives' hall today in response to call for
a womans republican state convention to
select a candidate for trustee Of the Uni
versity Of Illinois
The convention 1t was said, was under
the control of the friends Of Mrs. Elmina
Springer Of Chicago. who is charged with
packing the convention. Mrs. s. 7. Busey
of Urbana advised her friends to stay out
Of the convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-11
Marine Corps Orders

Second Lieutenant 6. NJ. Kincade, from
the marine battalion, naval station, Guam.
tanamo. Cuba, to the Kearsarge.
Second Lieutenant H. o. Smith, from the
marine battalion, naval station Guantana-
mo, Cuba, to the Alabama
Second Lieutenant s. a. Merriam from,
the marine battalion, naval station, Guanta-
namo, to the Maine.
Second Lieutenant D. B. Wills from the
marine battalion, naval station, Guanta-
namo. Cuba, to the Iowa.
Capt. E. A. Jones, assistant auartermas g.
ter to this city to report to the quartermas-
ter. U. s. M. c.
Capt. E. e. West granted three months
sick leave of absence.
Second Lieutenants r. r. Hogan, E. p
Moses, e. p. Larned, w. T. Hoadley. A.
M. Watson. ]. H. Thompson, w. L. Birch
field, E. B. Cole, H. f. Wirgman and F. A.
Barker, to Annapolis, Nd, for instruction
at the school of application.
First Lieutenant 7. A. Mott to Detroit
and Grand Rapids, Mich, to open marine
recruiting Offices in those cities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-11
Detail to National Guard DUTY.

In accordance with the provisions of the
Dick militia law. the following named re-
tired officers have been detailed to duty
with the National Guard of the states indi-
Gated: Oregon, Lieutenant Colonel James
Jackson, now at Portland. Ore; Arizona.
Major Benjamin w. Leavell, at Prescott
Ariz.; Washington, Captain John Kinzie.
at Spokane. Wash. While engaged on
this service with the National Guard the
officers named will receive the full pay of
their grade. = Additional details will be
made from time to time to such other
National Guard organizations as make ap-
plicatiOn,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-11
MISSING JAPANESE SAILORS.
Secretary Hay Directs Ambassador
Mccormick to Inquire.

The Japanese government Is apprehen-
sive regarding the sailors reported miss
ing or captured as result of Admiral
Togo's last attack upon Port Arthur in
an attempt to close the harbor. There
were forty of these men whom the torpedo
boats could not pick up, and the Japanese
government is anxious that any Of them
who are lucky enough to escape drowning
and reach shore shall be properly taken
care of by the Russians. Therefore, Minis
ter Takahira today requested Secretary
Hay, as a custodian of Japanese interests
during the war, to apply to the Russian
government for information on that point.
Secretary Hay promptly cabled the re-
quest to Ambassador Mccormick at St.
Petersburg.