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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1906-12-27
An AIR SHIP PICTURE
Silas conyne Would Take View
Of Denison
1000 FEET IN THE SKY.
Panoramic Picture Would include All
Denison Would Be A Difficult
Task

Mr.. Silas Conyne of Chicago the
famous kite man is in the city spend
ing the holidays with his relatives
and many friends. He is now asso-
|eiated with firm which makes a
speciality of panoramic birdseye
views Of cities and Mr.. Conyyne is
anxious if possible to have picture
taken of his old home town. He has
with him specimens of work done for
other cities and we must confess that
they are fine beyond anything which
we had imagined could be done with a
camera.
The view taken of San Francisco
soon after the earthquake gives one
a better idea Of the city and the raw
ages of the fire than could be obtain-
ed from visit to the city. The
Golden Gate is shown in all the
splendor Of the setting sun Every
street, every block, one might almost
say every house, in the greafscity is
shown plainly and distinctly, the pic
ture covering range of more than
five miles. Other pictures Of diff
ferent cities are equally fine and dis
tinct. The method Of taking these
pictures is very difficult. The huge
camera is sent up attached to captive
kites or balloon and is manipulated
by electricity from the ground. Three
men are required ito operate all the
equipment for taking one of these
negatives and frequently they are
obliged to wait several days or a
week before wind and weather are
exactly suitable for the purpose. Mr..
Conyne thinks the best picture Of
Denison could be obtained from a
point about one thousand feet east ot
| the w. w. Jackosn residence and al
an elevation OF about 1000 feet. This
would give view reaching from the
brick yard on the east to the Lehfeld,
Farm on the west and the elevation
would be such that the north part o.
town including the Central depot and
the western and northern slopes woult
! show distinctly. Special apparatu.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1906-12-27
THElDAY WASPERF[CT
Delightful Weather Greets Our
Christmas Merrymakers
DEHlsoN's STOCKINGS FULL
Happy Homes Any Happy Hearts Re-
fleet the Seasons Cheer Fe.sting
Gifts and JoIlity on All Hand

The Christmas Of 1906 will 60 down
in history as d perfect Christmas
Day although Santa Claus found If
hard shedding. In every other way
the jolly Saint was here with the
goods. With prosperous year be-
hind them and good prospects for
the future our people seemed to give
themselves over the joys of buying
and giving. We do not believe there
was an. empty stocking in Denison
every face was bright with Christmas
cheer. The merchants all did we'll,
the holiday trade being the best ever
known by many of our stores. One
evidence of the prosperity was that
long before Christmas Day the stock
spfs trees gave out and more than one
4 Swag doomed to disappointment on this
aec4unt.
The Christmas Celebrations.
The Christmas celebrations began
IN the public schools and on Friday
afternoon there were programs at
each of the schools and an exchange
of many pretty gifts among pupils
and teachers.
The first public program was the
Christmas Cantata given on Sunday
evening BY the members Of the Meth
odist choir. The music was excellent
and the church was crowded. many
coming from adjoining towns to hear
Denison's sweet songsters. All were
we'll repaid as the program. given
under the direction of Mr.. B. j.. ,Sib-
bert was excellent.
The Christmas Trees.
All the Sunday schools of Denison
had Chi stmass trees and the little
ones had . very memorable holiday.
Besidel the church celebrations there
were dozens of family trees and fam
ily dinnar parties. The first church
to ut The festivities was
Ne tCathsllc Church.
The Christmas exercises were held
! IA Sunday afternoon and large num-
~ Of the little ones were on hand.
The prcgram was given under the
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1906-12-27
WERE MARRIED TODAY.

This morning at the rPresb yterian
church, Rev. W. E. Bryce officia ting,
occurred the marriage of Mr.. Luther
NJ. Morton Of Council Bluffs and Miss
Lulu M. James of Denisen. The young
people will make their home at
Council Bluffs where Mr.. Morton has
q lucrative position as a telegraph
operator. The bride is well known
Eins this city as the handsome and cap-.
able daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
James and the best wishes of 1nany
friends will go with her for her
future happiness.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1906-12-27
a SAD DEATH..

Died at Elkton Colo. Nov. 80. 1906,
of cancer of the liver, Sarah Woodruff
nee Sarah Muncaster married to Dem
Mis- D. Woodruff MAY 1ltl} 1888,
She was born Marchs24, 1861, at
Hensingham. Cumberland County,
England and came to this country in
1883. She leaves boy and girl by
former husband.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1906-12-27

-.
Glass. ). ............. i,
Song Santa is Coming s. u
Five Girls and Glass. Il
Song Jack Frost.
John Norris and Glass .... =. "a;
Jest Efore Xmas. Edwin Olson
Duet, Misses Grace Bamford and
Retta Van Ness. u
Recitation. ........ Ethel Chamberlin
Jesus Birthday Miss Marshall's Class
The New Born Babe, Helen Roberts
Song Little People Of the Snow,
Mrs. Merrill's Class 81. /.
Recitation. ........ Elsie Cavett
AllsNations. Miss Norris and Mrs.
The obald's Classes.
Among the Presby terians.
The occasion was remembered with
elaborate exercises. The tree was q
forest tree covered with white which
belied the snowless season. The light,
ing and trimmings Of this tree made
it one of the prettiest we have ever
seen. though we must say that only
an evergreen looks like really
Christmas tree to us. Special feat
ures of the evening were the chimes
as given in connection with the ex-
ercise by Mrs. Hopes class and the
stereoptican views with the recitas
tion of s'The Night Before Christ.
mas by Mrs. Jennie Luney. The
Presby terians did not fail to remember
all the children most substantially.
The following is the program az
rendered. /
Song by School No. X
Scripture Reading and Prayer. ].
Rev. w. E. Bryce and Bible Glass
Anthem. ................ $500. Choir
Song by School.
Recitation. Johnnie's Letter. /.
Harry Jones .......... .....'.
Exercise. Our Christmas Stockings.
Infant Glass
Song by School
Recitation. The Stocking s Christmas
Hazel Ransom.
Exercise. The Chime of the Bells;
Mrs. Hopes Glass with Chimes. j
Solo. .......... j. Florence Cushmal
Recitation. A Telephone Message;
Mary McHenry ....... .........
Song. Sing The Happy Christmas In;
Mrs. sGlenn's Glass. s. ......... 1.
Song by School. =. 81. I. h. j
Recitation. The Story Of Two Canni.
balls, William McHenry :;
Solo. ...s.....3...s. ....... Hazel Mash
Recitation, Tue bethlehem Shepherds,
Pearl Richardson - :.
Solo. ...,........ .Addie Luney
Song by School. ~. ........ ~.
A Visit from st. Nicholas. illustrated
Continued on page 8
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-04-26
|aORK OF DYNAMITE SQUAD.
How Part d San Francisco Was
Saved from the Fire.
strip Of Residences M1Hs ara .
Half Long and . Block Deep Blown
Up with Gun Cotton.

San Francisco, April 2k-Thres he
roes saved San Francisco what Is lef
Of It They were the dynamite squad
that threw back the IRE demon at Var
Ness avenue.
When the burning city seemed
doomed and the flames lii the sky fur.
Their and further to the west Admiral
McCalla sent trio Of his most trusted
men from Mare Island with orders tc
check the conhagration at any cost Of
| life or property. With them they
brought ton and q half Of gun cotton.
| The terrific power Of the explosive was
equal to the maniac determination Of
the fire.
Capt Mcbride was IN charge Of the
squad. Chief Gunner Adamson placed
the charges and the third gunner set
them Oh.
The thunderous detonations to which
the terrified city listened all that
dreadful Friday night meant the saliva
ton Of 100000 lives. A million dollars
worth Of property. noble residences
and worthless shacks, were blown to
drifting dust, but THAI destruction
broke the fire and sent the raging
flames over their own charred path
The whole east side Of Van Ness av-
enue, from Golden Gate TO Greenwich
was dynamited block deep, though
most of the structures stood untouched
by spark or cindeS. Not one charge
failed. Not one building stood upon
its foundations
Van Ness avenue is fat as the earth
on the east sidA Every pound OF gun
cotton did its WORK and though the
ruins burned It was but feebly.
The ruined block that met the wide
thoruughfare formed q trench through
the clustered structures that the COD
tlagration, Wild as it was. could not
leap. Engines pumping brine through
Fort Madison from the bay completed
the little work that the gun cotton had
left but for three days the haggard
eyed aremen guarded the fickering
ruins
The deeoiate waste straight through
the heart Of the city is q mute witness
to the most heroic and effective work
Of the whole calamity. Three men
did this and when their work was over
and what stood of tn city rested quiet
ly for the first time, they departed as
modestly as they had come. They
were ordered to save San Francisco
and they obeyed orders and Capt Mac
Bride and his two gunners made his.
tory on that dreadful night
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-04-26
FOR MOST BEAUTIFUL CITY,
Movement to Rebuild San Francisco
on New and Improved Plans.
Funds Needed for the WOS1S Can Do
Procured ~ Soon a. Wanted-VS-
nanciers WIN oO-0DeEate.


San Francisco, April sN-Steps are
being taken TO organize q movement
for the rebuilding Of San Francisco on
the plans Of Architect Daniel Burn
ham. while the various other com-
mittees have been busy with TeliAt
work many prominent citizens havu
beer In consultation and within the
next few days plans will be Outlined
and the work Of making arrangements
by which the most beautiful city In
the world will be built
W. d. Barnett, one Of Ehe men IN
this latest movement says all the
funds needed for this great work Will
be forthcoming Just as soon as tho
committee is ready to begin its work
kilograms have been sent all over the
country explaining the plans OF tho
committee and great men Of finance
have expressed their willingness to
cooperate In the great work and Cd
vance any funds that are needed.
The work will commences first al the
water front This district will be en-
trely rebuilt on new and modern as
well as picturesque lines 1t is esti-
mated the work right there will cost
$25, 100000. New wharves and the like
will be constructed on entirely differ
emit lines and new depots will be built.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-04-26
BIG GUNS DAMAGED.
Equipment Of Forts Guarding thu
Golden Gate Disarranged By
the Earthquake.

San Francisco, April 25-At Lime
Point all the placements Of the
big guns have been cracked and
twisted. The heavy concrete both on
the floor and in the walls Of the EN-.
placements bear unmistakable evil
dence Of having been given a bad
shaking up.
Conditions are said 10 be equally bad
at the Fortifcations back of Old Fort
Point As 1t is now, the great 10 inch
guns on both sides Of the gate, consti-
tuting the main defense, are practi-
cally useless. They weigh many tons
each, but their adjustments upon their
carriage Is as delicate Rs that Of Q
watch. The earthquake destroyed this.
and though the damage can be repair
ed, 1t will take considerable time and
much labor before the big guns are in
q condition to do the execution they
were intended to.
The Lime Point batteries stand out
on an immense bluff towering hum
dreds of feet above the bay. The
shock here was exceedingly heavy and
Is believed to have injured the forth
fications at this point more than else
where.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-04-26
RED cRUsyw1LL ASSIST. /.
DR.. Devine Sent to Assume Charge
At San Francisco Will Not Change
Present Arrangements.

San Francisco, April 25,-The citi-
Gems Of San Francisco had done 90
splendidly in the face Of such an ap-
palling catastrophe that some little
CONSERVATION was created Tuesday
morning when President Roosevelt's
proclamation was read, turning over
to DR.. Edward Devine Of the national
Red Cross the management Of relief
measures and the distribution Of the
great funds 80 generously appropriate
ed by congress and recommending to
the people of the United States that
their contributions Of food and sup
plies and money should be diverted In
to the same hands If there were a
momentary feeling that the men who
had endured the heatNof the burden
of the day were being unfairly treated
by this diversion Of authority into
new and foreign keeping, 1t was soon
Gssipated by the reflection that the
action Of the president was the result
Of misinformation. At a conference
at Fort Mason attended by Generals
Greeley and Funston, Mayor schmitz,
Governor Pardee, DR.. Devine and some
others, 1t was agreed that this was the
case and that DR.. Devine, himself
should frame a telegram to the presi-
dent informing him Of the splendid
work already done, and of his per-
feet willingness to assist in forward
ing the measures already taken.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-04-26
10 BUILD GOVERNMENT ROAD.
Corps az Engineers Leaves son HhiAr
appinns 60 Construct maalrsAA
200 Miles LDn@


Kansas CITY. April %-Ths ArA
corps Of civil engineers sent to Cons
struct railroads for the United States
government In tho islands Of Panax.
Negroe and Cebu left Kawnsas CITY
Tuesday night on special train over
the Burlington railroad for Seattle
whence they will sail for the Pnilip.
pines on the steamer Minnesota on
Saturday next The party includes
doctors, stenographes, Office men, ana
In fact an entire railroad organization
Philippine native labor Is to be used
entirely In the actual work of the con-
struction Of the particular railroad
that this party Of men will build The
railroad will be 400 miles in length. 1t
will be built across the three islands
named and will be 50 located that the
connecting steamboat lines may most
easily connect with the railway ter-
mini of tina different islandss thus
making continuous 1inH OF ransp0T-
tation from the main island Of Liaon
to the furthermost island. Csbu.
The cost Of this railroad win appron-
innate $4,000 900, and II 10 to be COM
pleted within about four years All
the supplies for its construction VIII
come from the United States, except
the cement, which win be brought
from China, and the ties, which VIII
be cut by native labor. The road when
completed will be modern in every "a
spect
The party, which included 80 eugh
neers, will soon be followed by anothe
or containing 100 men
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-04-26

Grosbeck, Tex, April 25.-While be-
ing conveyed to jail in the custody Of
two officers. a negro charged with hav-
ing assaulted the daughter OF ;. ~
Eastland. q farmer of Della, early
Tuesday, was taken from the officers
by a posse Of citizens and held until
the arrival Of the girls father. When
Eastland rode up he ordered the crowd
to stand back and emptied both bar.
rels Of his shotgun loaded with buck-
shot into the negro, killing him ins
stantly.,. Tbere Is 70. exciteuept
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-04-26
THE OLYMPIC GAMES.
Italians, French and Greeks Won
Rowing Ontests-AmeriCans and
EngIlsh Lead I'm Swimming.


Athens, April 2G-Italians, French
and Greeks. won the prizes in the
rowing races Of the olympic games
Tuesday. The italians won the four
cared gigs, six-oared navy and the
whalers in slashing style, the French
taking the second place in the four
cared gigs and the Greeks finishing
second in the six-oared race. The
spectacle as the whalers came down
the course was very fins.
The 16-oared barge race was won
by the Greek crew, who displayed the
traditional prowess and workmanship
Of their nation.
The swimming events followed
Daniels, American, winning the first
heat Of the 1O0-metres in fine style,
with Healy, Australian, second, and
Derbyshire, English, third. Radmilov-
ic. Welsh, was first in the second heats
Hallway, Hungarian, second, and Mar
quand Schwartz, American, third. All
these will compete in the final heat
Wednesday.
The mile swim was won In a magnf-
ficent manner by Taylor, English. Az
no time was he pressed.
Americans here are generally elated
over Danils' fine performance and ex-
press confidence that he win win In
the final heat. When he finished Tues,
day he was quite fresh and in fine
form.
American Minister Jackson waB
present throughout the swimming con-
tests. 2
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-04-26
Opened Vault Too Soon.

San Francisco. April 25.-Ths upper
vault Of the Fireman's Insurance.
company was opened Monday after
noon. BY the thrush Of air a blass
was started and all the records and
papers In the vault were burned AZ
1t win require at least two weeks to
cool the vault sufficiently for their
safe opening. the remaining two vaults
IN the building will not Be opened un-
III the expiration Of that time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-04-26

New York, April 2s.-Ths .. s. 8.
Steel corporation statement Of busi-
neas for the hrst thres months Of
1905 given out Tuesday shows that tie
net earnings were ts6.s5t.too. en- IN
creass Of fi1.e0Sbet over the hrst
quarter Of last year. Unalied orders
On hand are I.o7alI2 tons. IN incruu11
a i&zl.isa iona 0val . ysr aga
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-04-26
National Educator. May Not Meet.

NatAOnal Educators may NOT meet
Emporia, Kan, April 25.-ThO Ma
tional Educational Association is in a
quandry as to its annual meeting
which was to have been held at San
Francisco beginning July Z. Holding
It there is out Of the question and
there is a strong sentiment among
members Of the executive committee
to omit this years meeting and allow
present officers to hold over another
year. J. N. Wilkinson, Of Emporia,
treasurer Of the association and q
member Of the executive committee is
strongly opposed to the plan and is
using his influence to have the con-
vention held in Los Angeles.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-04-26

San Francisco, April 25.-Coroner
William Walsh estimated that the
total number Of dead will not be less
than one thousand. His reports are
complete and his estimate Is made up
from all the data he has been able to
collect.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-04-26

ST. Petersburg. April 15.-After much
hesitation Emperor Nicholas has In
ally decided 10 come 20 st. Petersburg
and personally open the frst Russian
parliament Nay 10 A most elaborats
program has been prepared. Il q N
mored that tie emperor IN greeting
paliamsut WI annrunce general an
n9y for political prisoners and rs
a1olition q martial lau.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-04-26

Washington. April H.-The senate
committee on ivileges and elections
Tuesday postpo d its meeting for anal
disposition Of { protests against Sen
ator Raad amr until Friday next
forwarded q1,dOO,o0o Monday.
New York. April 2l-Totnl tele-
r1phio transfers 20 San Franoisoo
Monday Aggregated taeoo,eo0, While
ra1h shipments were $1,000, 900.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-04-26

Boston. April 25.-Agents Of the
American Insurance company Of Bos-
ton have been directed to write no
more new business until the company
can receive Information as to the sx-
tent Of It's losses IN California.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-04-26

Chicago. April al-In helping 10
relieve the sufferers In California the
railroads Of the United States are per-
forming fres Of cost a service which
Eouid have q commercial vaius q at
least tl.sso.Ooa
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-04-26

ooufedeFatus oatherinE IN New orlcau.
New Orleans, April 2Ss-Ths arrival
here during the night Of % special
trains laden With confedsrats veterans
indicates thst the attendance Of he
reunion which heEias Wednesday IN
bs he largest IN TearA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-04-26

Kansas CITY. April N-Eus. Re %
dol Poultry-Hena. p1loc; spring, inTIl.i
turkayA u0i1c: piEaona Ec per fna'
Buttnr-cruamery. extra. IL; hrEtn 1lrt
packinE stock. IVA Polafoos E0rIe -
hu- sWest 401c PER b. onionl 60.
pr bn cabbaga nDGlH pr eva -
natpsa. 1HGkN ~ crofA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-04-26
:S.aRKETs BY TELEGRAPH


Kansas City, April @.-Cattie-Bece
stcers, ig.a5a6.so; western fed steers, $40
as Is; native cows and helfers, t2-btqeee
naiIve stocksrs. $5.6o0l.B. Hogs, te.ss4All
Sheer, tOesoo; spring lambs, sAooqt0
Chicago, April B.-Cattle-Prime seegrg
eLO09615; stocksrs and feeders, 2T0Ao
cows and hsifers. 1.7506&. Hogs-mixoa
and butchers, S6.So06.0o Sheep. 2@060
native lambs, N1sU7l0
st. Louis. April 26.-Beef. steers ss.2Q6B
stockers. and feeders. ta1O941s; cows and
heifers, s1l0QL75; Texas steers, e1o00kB
Hogs-Pigs and lights. l5.5oQ6G Sheep
Natives, slOod6.s0 Lamba, eS.boQ7.l0.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-04-26

nirAt meek a. Aeafsrd. n. @.
Acd10rd B. O. Aprn sk.--& nlight
tui distinct earthqunaks shock vas
A..t 1ers about : O'Clock Monday morn
90 30 flrArs ~ Cana
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-04-26

Kansas City, April -Wheat
unchanged: May 75st; July M; cash No
hard 7S0e2; No. red slae2 Corn
higher; May OK;Juiy a; cash No. Z
mixed lsA; No. white ff6frk. Oats
Steady; No 3 white ~.
Chicago. April 1s.-Cash-Whsat No .
rod oGso; No. red 90e7; No. 3 hard
D0G1; No. hard non; No. northern
d0s1i No. 3 northern U0G1i No. spring
1881 Corn-No. EE0ts; No . ~
oats-No. uE: No. . nv
g. Louis. April E.-Clo1s-Wheat high
err No red cash elevator nos; track
pif17; Nay ~, July f55t1UEs No.
hard D9A corn-Futuro1 higher; canh
lover; No. cash nnminali track E5tR
%; Nay GHGi52. July tf1GtlR oafs-
FIRM; No. caah E1strack O1RK: lrav
=; July -, Nc. Z whitn afE0N
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-04-26

Springfield. NO. April 1s.=ETery
day that passes marks q decrease In
the likelihood Of any fresh outbreak
Of violence. There was very little
discussion Of recent trouble on the
streets Wednesday. Mounted Pollcs
are patrolling all parts Of the city
and two companies Of soldiers are
on guard In the bottoms that lie be-
tween the JAN and the square. No
results Of the secret investigation Of
special grand Jury now in session
haNa -hoap maAaApnhiia.
Impress Dowager seaas MeIp.
Pekin. April S5.-The empress dow.
ager has sent to the American legation
chsck for $4,000 for the relief Of the
sufferers from the disaster at San
Francisco and ls sending 81, 200 to the
Chinese IL that city.
The Yale expositor., 1906-03-02
ASH WEDNESDAY,.

On Ash Wednesday the first day of
Lent services were held in Sacred
Heart church at $50 o'clock. Though
the roads are near impossible about 100
gathered from town and country to as
sist at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
and to have the blessed ashes placed
upon their heads. The day takes its
name from this ceremony. After an
introit and four collects or prayers in
which pardon and mercy are implored
for the penitent, the people approach
and kneel at the altar rail and the
priest puts ashes upon the head of each
saying mementO homo, qltid pulUiS es ct
in Dulceren TecerteriS,- is Re
member man that dust thou art and to
dust thou shalt return. The ashes for
this ceremony is obtained by burning
the palm which was blessed on Palm
Sunday the year before in memory and
in honor of Christ's triumphal entry
into Jerusalem. Ashes is sign or
symbol of frailty and humiliation. job
said III abhor myself and repent in dust
and ashes" 1t is in this spirit of
humiliation and to acknowledge that
they are conscious of their frailty that
the people present themselves for this
ceremony and are made TO feel the
necessity of doing penance for their
sins. Abstaining from meat on certain
days as well as fasting is done by way
of penance