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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-07-20
The Appointment Of warden.

l
The appointment Of n. d Haskell
% warden OF the state penissntiary
was probably the least sxcusable Of
the acts ia selecting men for positions
during the present state administra-
ton. The placing OF another imPor'
tant state appointment 10 the Sixth
district was scarcely to DO expected
from . governor who owed so much
to other parts Of the state and SO liz
tie to the northwest. The Fifth dis
trict, which has been practically 10.
nored, was one Of the strongholds OF
the new movement In Kansas politics.
This county had Is large q part in the
change that took place as any county
iu the State-and perhaps more. No.
one from this county asked q place
except D. W. NALL, whose fitness for
the place is conceded, whose Republic
canism and hustling qualities are
equally we'll known and who had a
stronger support than any candidate
for the position.
By everything that is fair in poll
tics Dave NALL should have been made
warden and ii would have added
strength to Mr.. Hoch'S administrs-
ton II his old neighbor and long time
supporter had been appointed last
winter. To appoint Haskell is little
better than to have left Jewett in his
old place. Haskell is passive, dig
ni6ed sort Of 3 gentleman who will
never accomplish very much but look
after the details Of the office which
has come to him. The appointment
of D. W. NALL would have been both
the reward OF peculiar ability for
managing q great penal institution
and Cd honor to the governor in hav-
ing at the head Of the psnitentiary .
man who would work in harmony
with the Administrations views In
manage ment and do it with will-ior
whatsoever Mr.. Mains hand finds to
do Is done we'll.
AZ 6rst-clasa hoodoo in appoint-
mentS Dickinson seems to take the
cake-under the last administration
1t had On elevator boy In the state.
house; under this one 1t has q guide
Ia the state house and an honorary
mem ber OF the staff. Perhaps 1t may
land delegate to the commercial
congress later,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-07-20
Today's Chicago Grain Market.

FURNISHED by the A. M. McDearmott Com
mission 90. For further information cal
phone 20l.l
Wheat, clossd--MSy, s7s, July
S7t, Sept. $40, Dec, 84a.b.
Corn, losed-May, AT, July 67t,
Sept, 64f, Dec, 4s8.
Oats, closed-May, SIT, July Sli,
Sept 291. Dec. 80.
KANSAS CITY CASE MARKET
No. 2 hard wheat 1882 new.
No. 8 hard wheat 1881,
No. 2 mixed corn SIT.
No. 8 mixed corn So
Hogs steady AMI Sc higher.
Cattle steady.
The stock market opened about
steady and was rather strong most OF
the day. Closing prices we're slight
ly higher.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-07-20
Facts About Uniysrsity.

How many people could, give of
hand this information regarding the
University Of KansaSP It Is present.
ed In the Nsws-Bulletin Of that Instt
tuition;
The University Of Kansas was
founded in 1864 BY the state Of Kan
sAs upon the initiative Of the federal
government. which endowed it with q
grant Of 4s.0sO scrssOi public lands.
Il is supported By state aPpr9Prla-
llonS.
The university is under the control
Of q board Of regents, appointed By
the governor.
The seat Of the university IL a.
Lawrence, 40 miles Usst 81 Kansas
City. Here are located the college Of
liberal arts, the schools Of engineer
Ing. Law, pharmacy, iaus arts, The
school for graduates, and the first two
years Of the iour-yssr course In msdi.
cine. The clinical work Of the uedi-
cal school IL done a ROssdals.
Women are admitted 70 al depart
nsnt Of the university % the same
farms a. men.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-07-20

Lawrence Gazette: There Is q
rumor from Washington that Senator
Burton will not be brought to trial
for the reason that the officers do not
believe they can convict him. 1t
seems the scheme 10 TO keep putting
the trial OF from time to time, until
Burton's term ends, thus keeping him
In disgrace all the time, without an
opportunity TO be heard. The vim
dictiveneSS displayed by the prose-
cution indiCAtes that 1t will stop at
nothing In itS effort to punish Burton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-07-20

One thing this recent Kelly bust
ness has done, 1t has brought out oil
the woods several fellows who pre-
tended LAST fall to vote for the whole
Republican ticket. now falling over
themselves In declaring that they did
not vote for Kelly. Most Of their
pretens ions are about as honest aS
those Of last fall.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-07-20

Pertinent inquiries now being made'
Mr.. Paul Morton has made reduc'
ton Of 100000 a year in the salaries
paid to other employees Of the Equit-
able. But how about Mr.. Morton's
salaryp How much is ho paidP What
IL his legal StatusP What particular
section OF the Equitable charter Gre
ateS such an Office as chairman ofthe
boardP
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-07-20

Miss Reid. the reader, shows nn-
common ability as an slocutionist.
Her graceiulness, pleasing appear
ance, combined with excellent voice,
make q com bination which would be
snvied BY any public speaker
marble Rock Journal, Marble Rock,
Iowa. At NJ. 3. church Thursday
evening.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-07-20

Kassas has hard time taxing
mortgtgss and he recent Legislature
nsarly abolished any attempts n u
Ths Review Of RsvisWs tells What
New Ysrk has just doaG
ia New Hort, Is q most Of he
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-07-20

Lawrence Gazette; BY the way
why does Governor Hoch mot cut 1.-THE
Gordian knot" we have heard so much
about BY accepting the resignation OF
State Treasurer Kelly that he holds in
e,crowP Threats have been made to
Oust Kelly, to arrest him. and to sue
him on bis bond, and oil the time his
resignation has been In the hands Of
Governor Hoch. The reason - this:
The resignation cannot be accepted
unless II can DO proved that Kelly
has done something wrong. No one
Of his deiamers dare coma into court
and make an accusation against him.
Governor Hoch himself does not dare
to do thing, because he has satisfied
himself thAth he cannot prove anything
wrong on Kelly. II the enemies Of
Kelly knew anything on him, is 1t
not sure thing that they would
crack down ON him good and hArdP
All Kelly'S enemies have ever done
Is to make charges. No one has ever
attempted to prove them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-07-20

| AuU SUN uiOu ~ SetSo2S ~ N-0
transitional Harvester company against
Rodney B. Swift to recover stock and
counter suits by Swift and hiS wife,
are bringing to light some things Of
interest to the public. The Harvester
company charges that Swift Swindled
1t on patents, and Swift makes the
charge that the company received
| frsm the railroads In rebates i've to
six millions OF dollars, which the direc'
torl put into their own pockets In
stead Of giving 1t to the stockholders
Having set forth his ownership OF
twenty-ssveu shares Of the stock Of
the Swift company, be proceeds in
bis bill to discovery OF the affairs OF
the corporation. He asserts its bust
ness 10 OF such o nature as to DO ex'
tremely profitable II conducted hon
estly, and declares the company sells
its goods at a clear profit Of 40 per
cent.
He says harvesting machines can be
produced and delivered for $57 BY the
company, which receives SsO for them
from agents, who In turn sell them
for $l96. Figures making a like show
Ing are submitted for other classes OF
farming machinery.
Instead Of conducting business 10
On honorable manner, however, he al
leges that the directors Of the COM
pauy formed conspiracy in 1902 BY
which they hoped illegally to increase
their wealth. This alleged conspiracy, |
Swift says, hs learned about after buy
ing bis stock.
1t Is declared the unlawful course
OF the direction Of the corporation has
damaged the Harvester company to
the extent Of 100000, which Swift
would have them pay to the company.
Swift arraigns the managing directors
Of the company In this language:
1.-THE said managing directors, be-
cause Of their Unsuitable desire to in
crease their wealth and Of their in
diligence in the unlawful practices
hereinbeiore mentioned, have become
utterly untitled to be trusted with the
management Of the International
Harvester company excepting under
the direct supervision OF the court;
II permitted TO continue in the man
agement Of the property and business
Of the company they should be COM
PEELED to report their acts and doings
as such directors from time to time
TO this honorable court"
The western farmer who has to pur-
chase bis machinery from the trust Is
very liable to conclude that this par
ticulsr captain Of industry is charging
pretty high for his services. He pays
for material and labor s67, and then
sells the harvesting machine to his
agent for 800, who in turn sells to the
Iarmer for $126, This will enable the
farmers to understand why the manu-
lecturers Of farm machinery in this
,odntry are enabled to sell their pro-
iucts In South America ct less price
han they get in this country.
It will be seen from the above figures
hat the trust gets the cream and the
gent who sells the harvester, sets 1t
Up aud sees that 1t 10 oil right, and
tAnds good for the pay. does not get
uCh very large pay for bis services.
Or. Swift says the manufactures get
proportiouats profit on all other
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-07-20
WEDNESDAY. JULY 10, 1905.

1t Is interesting to note that .
change has been made in the Russian
Admiralty. By the way, where is the
Russian Admiralty
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-07-20

We don't readily warm to Norway
e Q kingdom when she might be o
republic. Secession without some
Important gain lie not worth consider
80
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-07-20

The number Of students registered
in all departments Of the university
for the year 19O4-5 was l,446. The
faculty for the same year numbered
1T5. EE 1tvH
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1905-07-20

Grain markets corrected every THURSDAY
moFhiug b. ". B. enes, Erain and eoalA
HuTxnl nAnEET.
prices fof creamery butter - pcinh
uAnod FOR uosf shdlng todAy. Dicki1sul
county price * ee1ll les than neu Tork
~ c1nti lana than oalcaQo.l
kAnkAs orxr-R4ncJ ueplFator lsHe.
{. sssSsSusiss-o.u.zs.s ss isssl sai,yH .
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-01-25
FATE is A SECRET
Bennett Court of inquiry Find.
ings Go to Governor

The taking of testimony by the court
OF inquiry appointed from the officers
0i the national guard to try Can't. G. q.
bennet, captain of Battery b. Mime
apoils, on charges preferred by Lieut..
"A. +. Fray, Of the battery battalion.
was as competed at o'clock last night.
Tne evidence will be transcribed and
accompanied by an opinion of the court
VIII be submitted to Gov. Johnson for
final action. ioi
Capt Bennett is charged with con-
quot unbecoming an officer and gen
The court spent the entire dav IN
executive session, hearing approximate
~ half dozen witnesses for the com
lnI pdalnant and for the accused captain.
Ihe evidence was taken by a stenog-
fdpher and is very voluminous.
IL was said last night that second
meeting of the court of INQUIRY is
scarcely probable. Copies of the evil
dence will be sent to each of the three
members of the court, and the opinion
VIII De attached to the evidence for fill
ing with the governor. The deyelon-
ments of the court were guarded with
the strlctest secrecy, and the public was
rlgidly excluded from all knowledge Of
the line of evidence submitted by either
side. ~ ei'hei
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-01-25
OBJECT To CHARGE
Shippers Protest Against Great
Western Switching Rates

A delegation of twenty-five members
from the Commercial club, and repre-
senting various shipping interests in
st. Paul waited on the railroad COM
mission yesterday and discussed before
that body the alleged determinations
of the Chicago Great Western road in
the matter of switching charges in this
city.
General Manager S. C. Stickney, OF
the railroad, also appeared and took
part In the arguments that were pro-
duced. The meeting was strictly exec
ut1ve, but at it's conclusion several
members of the committee represent
ing the Commercial club and shipping
interests talked Of what had taken
place.
George S. LOTUS, who is chairman
of the committee on railroads, mails
and telegraphs of the Commercial club
declared that the proceedings were
marked by a most amicable feeling,
and that the matter in question would
probably be adjusted without formal
action before the commission.
The subject of the discussion was
the fact that the Great Western
charges IS and $3.50 in ST. Paul and
only 81 in Minneapolis for switching
Mr.. LOTUS said that some misunder-
standing had taken place and that Mr.
stickney said that the negotiations
could be carried on directly with the
railroad to as much effect as if they
were done before the commission. Mr.
Stickney, in telling what happened
said that the matter would be further
considered and that he hoped it could
be settled.
AS it was, the meeting was post
poned until some future date which is
not yet set, and both sides declare that
the outlook is hopeful. Other men,
bers of the committee said that Mr.
Stickney promised to either lower the
rate charged for switching in ST. Paul
or equalize it by raising the Minneap-
oils tariff.
On this point Mr.. Stickney had
nothing to say. 1t is said that the
meeting will take place in a week or
ten days.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-01-25
EL0PED WITH PURSE
COiOred Man Says Friend Took
His Roll

Clarence Barnes, colored, appeared In
the police court yesterday and told a
sad tale, showing how he had we'll nigh
lost faith in his brothers.
On Sunday evening, Barnes, who owns
a barber shop at 670 Grand avenue,
and Fred Jones. a porter at a barber
shop at Fourth and Wabasha streets,
who is also colored, after attending
Sunday school, partook of sundry
drinks and called upon friends. After
spending some time at the house of
Miss Jackson, where they danced and
had more drinks, it was proposed that
the party should adjourn to church.
but upon making start, Barnes, under
the cheering effects of the liquor he
had consumed, evinced a desire to rest
and was put to bed in a down town
roOming house.
Jones, it is alleged, then relieved his
sleeping companion of his purse con-
tanning $34 and of his watch, which
worried Barnes when he awoke in the
morning. He set about finding Jones,
who had gone upon an extended tour to
Saltwater and Minneapolis, but the
man was finally located at his rooms in
ST. Paul by Barnes, who took a room
next to that of his fugitive friend.
Barnes says he found. upon the dress
ing table of that friend his watch and
purse, now containing but a portion of
the funds which he had left in 1t.
Barnes then had Jones arrested.
The case was continued until Fri
day morning, when the parties will be
heard.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-01-25
-
ALL BLAME WALKS
Loose Planks May Cost City
$4,000

In four suits, all brought by women,
and set down for trial at the next term
of the district court, the city of St
Paul is the defendant. All Of the ac-
tions arise out of injuries to citizens
from defective or neglected sidewalks
and seek aggregate damages of $15, 200.
An action is brought by Catherine
Reilly, as mother of Helen Reilly, de-
nlanding $1,000 damages for injury to
the right ankle of the child, received
while walking on the north side of Fau-
quier street, between Forest and East
Seventh streets, on Nov. 10 last
Another is the action Of Eva Pirk,
who seeks $4,000 damages for the dis
location of her left shoulder and inju-
r1es to her left leg and side and to her
back, sustained while walking on the
north side of Charles street, between
Mackubin and Arundel streets, on
May 80.
Minnie H. Heidecker would be al
lotted $4,000 from the civic funds for
dislocated knee, which was sustained
while she was walking on the south
side of Minnehaha street, between De-
soto and Burr streets, on Dec. / while
the same sum is asked to- recompense
Mary White for the fracturing Of two
of her ribs caused by an acrobatic
plank in the sidewalk on Marion street
between Front and Wayzata streets,
which occurred Nov. 8, 1904.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-01-25
COLD WAVE WORKING.
Citizens of St. Paul Must Shixer
Until Thursday

A good old-fashioned cold wave
struck st. Paul Monday night, sending
the temperature down to Is degrees be-
low zero.
The cold arrived during the night
ana the change was remarkable From
10 above the mercury rapidly sank be-
low the zero mark, and yesterday
morning at o'clock registered 15 be-
low.
"A biting northwest wind accompanied
Ine cold weather, making travel very
uncomfortable and freezing all unsus-
Pectlng water pipes in the city. All
curing the day yesterday the mercury
hoyered below zero and the wind re-
fused to abate, but in the evening
there was slight let up in the gale
and the temperature began to rise just
a little.
Weather Observer Oliver says the
cold wave intends to remain in the city
until Thursday at least, but predicts
that today's weather will not be so Sc
we're as that of yesterday
The wave arrived from Canada.
Where the thermometers are registering
all the way from 26 to 80 degrees below
zero, and included Duluth, Moorhead
and Devils Lake, N. D., sending the
mercury down so far the thermometers
refused to register
NO snow accompanied the cold, and
according to the weather bureau none
Will follow it, so the railway and tele-
graph companies have little to fear.
Ihe wave was a general one covering
the whole Of the Middle West.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-01-25
WANT RIGID RULES
Electrical Contractors Discuss
Topics of Interest

The United States Electrical Con-
tractors Association of Minnesota held
the second session of it's semi-annual
meeting yesterday at the Builders ex-
change. Ryan building. st. Paul.
Inc association is a branch of the
National Electrical Contractors of
America. The meeting was presided
over by William Bergis, of Duluth. and
members were present from st. Paul.
minneapolis and Duluth.
Several topics of interest to the
members were discussed, among them
being plans for the betterment of cleo
tr1cal conditions, the establishment of
more rigid electrical rules, raising re-
quirements for admission to the asso-
clatlon, and consideration of the
state law regarding a board of cleo
tricity.
The association held a banquet last
evening at the Commercial club. c.. l..
Plllsbury acted as POSTMASTER. and
the following responded to toasts: w.
L. Gray, of Minneapolis; G. D. Shepard
son, of the university; B. B. Downs, A.
II. Savage and H. j. Gille, all of st.
Paul
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-01-25
CLUBS IN FAvORO Of
BIG STOCK PAVILION
Commercial Organizations VIII
Ask for Appropria-
ton

The regular monthly meeting of the
Twin City committee of the CONNER
cial clubs of st. Paul and Minneapolis
was held last night at the Commercial
club. The principal subject under dis
cussion was the plan for a monster
stock pavilion at the state fair grounds
1t was proposed to ask the legisla-
ture for an appropriation of from $780,
900 to $250.000 in aid of the project and
in justifying the great expense it was
pointed out that the live stock exhibit
at the state fair was one of its most
attractive features and that on account
of bad weather last year the persons
interested in the cattle show were
obliged to witness the proceedings and
sales under f1imsy canvas covering
which was small protection against the
driving rain.
1t was said that many Of the exhibit
ors were extremely dissatisfied with
the weather and accommodations and
that the fair association stood an ex-
cellent chance of losing some of its
best exhibits if the fault were not cor
rected by the erection Of some such
building as was planned.
The structure as outlined would oc-
cupy the same site as the tent did least
year but would be much larger. 1t
was planned to accommodate 10000
spectators. The building was to be of
sufficient stability to protect the audi
ences and fine stock on exhibition and
kill the criticism that had been raised
as to the tent.
Both committees talked favorably of
the plan and it was unanimously in
dorsed by those present.
Two other subjects came up for hear
ing. One was the need of a cross town
line, from Selby avenue north to Como
avenue, following the course of Smelling
avenue. While those who spoke on this
subject were apparently in favor of it,
no action was taken pending the set
tement of the dispute between the city
and the street railway company.
The other matter was an indorse-
ment Of the bill now before the legis-
lature for the formation of state i'm
migration bureau
Next month the committee meets in
Minneapolis and the subject of discus
sion will be Telephone Tolls Between
the Cities"
Among those present were President
Salisbury, of the Minneapolis CONNER
cial club; Wallace G. Nye, C. N. Co.'S
grove, E. w. Randall, J. W. Willis and
G. P. Stine.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-01-25
NEWSIE USES KNIFE
Bob McCooI Slabs Newsboy
During Fight

Because he thought that Jimmie
Evans had cheated him out Of a sale,
Bob" McCoOl, a "newsie," pulled out
his pocketknife and inserted the big
blade in Jimmie's right leg, just below
the knee. late yesterday afternoon.
Both lads live on the upper flats and
are daily seen at Fourth and Robert
streets, disposing of the --latest edi-
TONS" Yesterday afternoon an elderly
man was coming up Fourth street and
signaled to Bob, who was standing on
the corner to bring him a paper, and
the boy started across the street, but
before he reached the other side the
Watchful Jimmie. who was standing on
the other corner, dashed up to the
man, showed a paper into his hand
and departed with the cents.
Trouble started Immediately. Bob,
on seeing a sale snatched from under
his very nose, was boiling with rage
and gave vent to his feelings in lurid
language, which was evidently resent
ed by James as he landed left hook
on Bob's chin, followed by another to
the ribs. 1t was then that the disap-
pointed "newsie" brought his knife into
play, infiicting cut in his opponent S
leg and making his escape down an al
ley.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-01-25
O'CONNELL TELLS COURT.
MARTIAL HE IS GUILTY
Senior Captain of the Twenty eighth
Admits Charges Against Him

The trial of Capt. John J. O'Connell,
senior captain of the Twenty eighth in
fantry, ended very abruptly yesterday
at the army building, where the court
assembled to try him on the charge of
being absent from his post without
leave.
He entered plea of guilty and the
court made finding which was trans
mitted to the department commander
at the conclusion of the proceedings.
After review by Gen. Carr it will be
handed up to the department at Wash
ington and from there will be given to
the public.
From the fact that the officer pleaded
guilty, the smallnesS of the offense and
his previous good record, it is consid-
cred likely that his punishment will be
light. A similar case tried at Fort
Sheridan, ILL.,, ten years ago, resulted
in sentence to confinement at the
post for four months and fine of S225.
The officers comprising the court
were: Lieut.. Col. George w. Adair,
president; Lieut.. Coils. J. N Allison and
w. ". Robinson, Majs. II. L. Rogers.
E. B. F'rick, Seymour Howell and S. E.
Allen, and Capts. T. Ridgway, A. M
Edwards, H B. Chamberlin and O. L
Straub, artillery corps of Fort Smelling,
judge advocate.