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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-02-14

stances will purchase plans Of bal
looms or machines not already put to
practical tests.
Gen. Allen also said that he be-
lIeved this country was ahead Of any
other in the matter Of flying ma.
chimes. Already, he said. there had
been developed some which would
furnish a few surprises.
It Is stated that the balloon corps
Of the French army numbers at least
600 men, al expert aeronauts and It
is expected by the department that
before long the American army will
have an equipment superior to that
Of any other army In the world.
Just how soon the experiments will
be made is not known but Gen. Alien
proposes to lose no time in complet-
ing his plant and he hopes that be-
fore many months to have the tests
under way.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-02-14
PLANS FOR BIG BAT1LESHIP
Details Were Presented to the Sen
ate by Senator Hale.
4 10 Proposed to Make Il the Equal Of
Any Fighting Vessel Afloat or
Planned.

Washington, Feb. 7.--Senator Hale
Wednesday presented to the senate
the detailed plans for the big battle.
ship which it is proposed shall be
built az the equal Of any fighting yes
rel now afloat or planned. The gen.
eral information as 10 the dimensions
were made public several months ago,
but very little has been known as to
the strength Of the batteries. This
information now win be given to the
public including all foreign powers II
they desire It, in the farm Of q public
document
The plans call for a battleship SIS
81 feet long, with beam Of IS feet
and four inches and draft Of 20 feet
5 inches with everything on board
The armament will consist or a mail
battery Of ten 12Ineh breechloadins
rifles, mounted on five electrically
controlled turrets on the center lines.
two forward above the forecastle deck,
the second firing over the first: two
aft on the main deck on the same
level. and one smidships firing over
the two after turrets. There are to
Ne two submerged torpedo tubes. 1'ha
secnnd battery win consist Of "A five
inch rapid-fire guns. four S-pounder
salnt'ng. four 1-pounder semi-auto-
matte: two sInch field pieces and two
machine guns q so-calibra
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-02-14
MISSOURI LAWMAKERS
To Make Railroad and street Railways
incorporate In the state--Leave
Punishment to Jury.

JEFFERSON city, Feb. IA bin to
prohibit any railroad or street railway
company from transporting passen-
gers or freight from q point in the
state to another point in the state
unless Incorporated under the laws Of
Missouri was passed by the house Fri
day morning. The object nf this meas
ure is to prevent non resident railroad
or street railway corporations from
removing cases from the state court
to the federal courts.
The senate by a vote of % to 4
passed Senator Wornall's bill to al
low juries In murder trials, when they
find the defendant guilty, to say
whether the punishment shall be
hanging or imprisonment for life in
the state penitentiary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-02-14
CUBANS PROTEST
They Do Not Like the Plan to Have
Standing Army Increased
to $4,000 Men. .
DENOUNCED UNITED STATES
Secretary Taft Has Directed Cow
Magoon 70 Postpone Action for
tho PreSent--Fear Amer.
lean Immigrants.

Havana, Feb. Ex-Governor Magoon
received q cablegram from Secretary
Taft Friday directing the postponement
Of the decree providing for an in
crease from 5000 to 10000 men Of the
Cuban rural guard, pending presenta-
ton Of the protests by the liberals.
Objections to the plan Of increase
were voiced at a meeting attended
by a number Of army officers. Cen
eral Enrique Loynaz del Castillo bit
teriy denounced the United States,
and predicted that the Cubans even
tually would be compelled TO resist
American domination, when the speak
or hoped he would have the honor OF
leading the patriotic army.
General Estonoz, q prominent col
ored leader, was the only speaker to
approve the proposed increase, but
he demanded recognition Of negroes in
the ranks Of the army and intimat-
cd that the negroes were prepared
70 fight for their political rights. =
The meeting adopted resolutions
protesting against any increase In
the armed force, the formation Of
militia Of any kind, and the enlist
ment in the army Of other than ma
tive Cubans. General del Castillo pre-
dicted an influx Of American immi-
grants, which he declared would re-
suit In the Americanization Of the
rural guard and consequent military
oppression Of the Cubans. Throughout
the entire meeting a strong anti-Amer-
lean sentiment predominated. A pro
test was made against imposing upon
Cuba the burden Of maintaining this
standing army. A number Of
spea,,ers, contended that the fractions
members OF vNe rGral guard had beeR
enlisted from the police force.
A committee was appointed to call
on Governor Magoon and present to
him the protest, but up to a late hour
Friday night 1t had not gone to the
palace
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-02-14
cave atrona EvIdehcs.

San Antonio, Texas, Feb. oh Y.
Dominguez, lieutenant Of Brownsville
police, was the only witness before
the Penrose. courtmartial Friday after
noon. He testified that his horse was
shot under him and his arm SO ser,
iouaIy wounded by a bullet as to ne
cessitate amputation the followins
day. When asked the direct question
he declared that he had been shot by
government soldiers. He said the
firing came from the federal reserva
ton. He saw squads Of men dressed
in khaki trousers and blue shirts.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-02-14
CONTRACT SYSTEM
Both Sec. Taft and Chairman Shcnta
Believe It Il the Best Means
Of Digging Canal.
AN APPROPRIATION WANTED.
Some Of the Reasons Given Why The
Governments Can Not Complete the
Work AZ Well 40
Others.

l. Washington, Feb. 9.-secretary Tan
appeared before the house commit
tee on appropriations Friday to ex.
plain the appropriation Of 100000
which the Isthmian canal commission
has asked to have included in the civil
sundry appropriation bill.
Much Of the general discussion con-
cerned the proposed canal contract
and Secretary Taft expressed the opin,
ion that the public generally prefers
the contract system as 1t believes the
government can do work cheaper in
that manner. However. the appro
priation will not be affected through
the failure to grant a contract.
The proposed appropriation is de
sired chiefly for the completion of the
equipment on the isthnius, and as the
government purposes furnishing the
equipment to any contractor 1t was ex,
planned by the canal officials that the
allowance for this purpose should be
liberal.
At the hearing It was said that IN
der the percentage system the con-
tractor would not get percentage on
the cost Of supplies or equipment, but
only on the estimated cost Of labor
necessary to complete the canal. A
statement was made that the cost OF
labor has been estimated at $65,000,-
900 on which basis W. ]. oliver would
be paid $4,387,500 by the government
In case the contract were to be award
ed to him on his bid of 6.75 per cent
which he and his associates have sub
mitted.
Neither Secretary Taft nor any of
the canal officials discussed the ques'
ton whether the contract will be
awarded to Mr.. Oliver and the con.
tractors associated with him. The
hearing on the canal item will con-
tinue Saturday.
Chairman Shonts, Of the isthmian
canal commission, unqualifiedly ex-
presses himself in favor of building
the canal by contract. He said that
the great. advantage accruing there
from would be the witnessing Of imme-
diate results.
Contractors have solved the labor
problem" he said They can get what
they want and we can only get what
Is left. Then again, they could bring
into play their vast combined expert
ence skill and organization, and this
necessarily would effect the compile
ton Of the work In much sooner time
than II matters were allowed to go
on as they are"
Mr.. Shonts said he was much sur
prised to read the statement that Chief
Engineer Stevens had indicated his
intention to resignation should the
work be done by contract. He said
that Mr.. Stevens always had favored
the contract plan.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-02-14
OUR WAR AIR SHIPS
Gen. Allen Says This Country Is
Ahead Of Ali Others in Fly
ing Machines.
EXPERIMENTS At OMAHA
An Appropriation Of $4,000 Has Been
Made to Test All Promising
Makes by Signal
Service.

Washington, Feb. 7.-Quietly, but
with determination to satisfy him
self thoroughly on the subject, Gen.
Allen, chief signal officer Of the
army, has been making preparations
for most extensive experiments with
balloons, air ships, and aeroplanes
with the view Of settling upon some
system Of aerial navigation for use In
operation Of the army, either in times
Of peace or war.
Recently there arrived in this coun-
try from France o type Of balloon
used by the French army which was
purchased by the signal corps In or
der that its merits might be tested
n competition with balloons Of Amer
lean make. while in New York there
ID being constructed an immense bal
loon in which 1t is proposed that the
men Of the corps shall make their
ascents.
It ls the intention to conduct the
experiments at Fort Omaha, Just out
side Of Omaha, Neb.. and for this
purpose $4,000 Of money already
appropriated has been allotted for fit
ting up the fort with all the neces-
sary appliances, including gas tanks,
repair shops, etc.
Gen. Allen said Wednesday that he
win be prepared to conduct expert
ments with every concefvapie kind Of
machine offered and all win be CIV
en- q trial before a board Of officers,
hut the departmentaunder no circum-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-02-14
Stick q ths aJIm crown cIauss

Guthrie. Ok, Feb. o.--An attempt to
sidetrack the proposed "Jim Grow"
plank was defeated by the constitu
tional convention Friday morning.
Dnlegate Henshaw moved to strike
from the calendar committee report
number Sb which provides for separate
coaches for whites and blacks. Imme-
diately Delegate Ledbetter was on his
feet clamoring for recognition. He
moved to defer action on the bill until
Saturday and his motion prevailed BY
q majority Of three votes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-02-14

Paterson. N. j., Feb. s.-Justiee Of
the Peace Robert corteso was fearful
II injured in his Office Friday nlght
By the explosion Of an Internal ma
chine sent BY express. The office was
wrecked and. the dstonation could be
heard for blocks. Ths Judge Il was
sEld, would die before morning. The
Judge has actively AIDED the police In
TIE capture Of italian lavbreakers -
Gently.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-02-14

St. Petersburg, Feb. s.--The opposi-
tIon parties have swung further into
the lead as result Of the polling OF
Thursday and Friday, which has prac
tically determined the makeup Of the
electoral college in six or more prov.
incea. These provinces have Sc rep
rssentatves in parliament and Of
this number the opposition has u
seats insured and probably will have
20; the Conservatives possibly may
get six seaa.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-02-14
Warm Wind saxna stoek.

Rock Springs, Wyo. Feb. "a
warm Chinook wind Thursday begun
blowing and thousands Of head Of cat
tie and sheep are saved from death
BY starvation and freezing. For two
weeks the ranges had been covered
with snow and ice and livestock were
dying by hundreds. The situation
was getting worse daily. The warm
winds have uncovered the grass and
tempered the cold 50 that danger ia
over for the present
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-02-14
Mo- ohIeaao . ouIf channsI.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE advocates
Of a 14-foot channel for the Mississip-
pi river from Chicago to st. Louis and
the Gulf met defeat wednesday when
the house, In committee Of the whole
having under consideration the river
and harbor appropriation bill voted to
stand by the recommendation Of the
committee in opposition 10 the pro
iect Although there was much speech.
making on the part Of the friends Of
the measure. they secured only ~
votes for the amendment as asains
li5 against II
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-02-14
MRS. GEORGE WALTERS

ashealthy a child o. can befound anywhere.
Lydia e. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound
Is blessing to all expectant motheFs."
Mrs, Elva Barber Edwards of
Cathlamet, Wash, writes:
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What Lydia z. Pinlfhams Vegetable
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Mrs. Pinkham's Invitation to Women.
Women suffering from any form OF
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than thirty years its long List of
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: fair minded person.
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-02-14
n,nk hi hi Enfmnr u.n.

stPetersburE. Feb. Ion account
teal crimes. The schlusselburg fort
OF the revival Of terrorism and poll.
ress has been restored to is former
use as a prison for political often
ders Twenty sailors Of the Black sea
fleet have Just been taken there IN
chains to serve sentences Of life M
prisonment for participating IN he
mutiny 81 sehastopol The fortress
IN also b used again for szecuuona
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-02-14
MRS. ELvA CARRIER EDWARDS

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woman's life which leave their mark
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The second Is motherhood, and the
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Perils surround each Of these stages,
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Women should remember that Lydia
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Mrs. George Walters Of Woodlawn,
Ill. writes
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-02-14

The secondary battery Of IA five.
inch guns will be located on the gun
deck, forming two broadside batter
les Of seven guns each; the corner
guns will be equipped for head and
stern firing respectively. Smaller
guns will be located In commanding
positions 30 as to eve large unob'
structed ranged Of fire.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-02-14
NAY Leave l1omesteads in Winter.

Washington, Feb. S.-The senate
Thursday passed bill providing that
no homestead entry on the public
lands shall be cancelled because Of
the failure OF the entrymen thereont0
hereafter reside on thu land during
the months Of December, February
and March. In computing the home.
stead proofs no credit is to be given
for the period Of actual absence.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-02-14
Prevent MonoDoII., n co.l land.

Washington, Feb. s.-Representa'
tive Lacey Of Iowa, chairman Of the
house committee on public lands. In
trOdueed a bin Thursday the purpose
Of which ls to prevent monopolies IN
coal iandA The measure provides
that patents for coal lands shall con
tain a clause stipulating that they are
to become Invalid n case hey are
transferred 70 perhous or corporations
holding mors than 5000 acres Of coai
lands.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-02-14

saeremento, Feb. "A steam launch
containing seven persons struck .
pler Of the Sacramento river bridge
iate Thursday afternoon. All were
thrown Into The water and drowned
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-02-14
First published in the Abilene Weekly Re
Hector. Feb, 7. 1901
Notice.
10 the District Court Of Dickinson County,
State OF Kansas.
Minnie B. Farrell. Plaintiff,
Frank a. FarrelI. Deiendant.

FRANK a. FArfoils DoIenuent
To said defendant Frank A. Farrell Of parts
unknown;
You viii hereby take notice that the above
nnmed plaintiff Minnie B. FARRELL has sued
you 10 the District Court OF Dickinson oun-
~ Stale OF Kansas, By Cling h-F petition IN
said court on the 9Th day Of February. lDo1.
the Kruunds Of gross neglect Of duty aud
ab n lonment and for the custody Of the
minor children, Opal Gladys Farrell and
Frank Farrell That unless you answer or
demur to said petition 90 or before the 10th
daV Of April, 1901, said petltiou will Be taken
q, true and Judgment rendered against you
as prayed for thereln, nranting said plaintiff
q divorce from you upon The rrounda OF
and erona neglect Of duty
Byas slurH. PIaIniif.
Der Attorney. IA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-02-14
Indigestion

Stomach trouble IL but . symptom Of and MOI
iilalf true disease. We think Of Dyspepsia.
aFtburn. and Indigestion a. rial diseases. ~.
" are symptoms only Of . certain Speelhe
rye riclmes-nothins else.
twas this iAct that ilrst correctly led Dr.. shoop
ths creation Of that now very popular Stomach
medy-Dr shoop's Restorative. Going diroci
che stomach nerves. alone brought that success
4 favor % Dr.. shoop and his Restorative. with.
that original and highly vital principle. 10
Oh lasting Accomplishments were ever 10 b had.
FoF stomach distress. bloatina. bilioume1l bad
eafh and allow complexion. NJ Dr.. shoop's
siontivs-TAbleis or Lquid-and ~ for your
fvhAi Il can and Win Do We ssn and ehesk
a. recommend
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-09
STILL MORE COLO CELEBRATING DAY
Anniversary of Birth of King Ed
ward Being Observed in
England.
ROYAL GUESTS AT PALACE
Lord Mayors Show Feature in London
and Is a Distinct Improvement
Over Past Affairs.

London, Nov. 9.-The Goth birthday
of King Edward was observed today
throughout the British empire with
the customary military and naval sa-
lutes and displays His majesty is Gel
ebrating the event at Sandringham,
where the king and queen of Spain,
queen of Norway, in addition to many
other members of the British royal
family, are staying.
New Lord Mayor In.
The great event of the day in Lon
don was the lord mayors show, which
was distinct Improvement on the
second rate parades of past years.
The new lord mayor. Sir John c. Bell
was formally installed in Office today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-09
PETITION ACCUSES
GROSSCUP OF FRAUD
Attorney for Road Involved Character
ICES Move Resulting from Re-
cent Wreck as Bluff.

Mattoon, Ill, Nov. 9.-Attorney =.
Chezem has filed with Judge Craig
in the circuit court two petitions
charging fraud in the management of
the Mattoon City Railway company.
Attorney Chezem, who represents
three persons injured in the wreck of
Aug. 80 who are now suing the rail!
road for damages, declares officers OF
the road and two Chicago banks are
in a conspiracy to defraud creditors.
Bebore admitting the petitions Judge
Craig required the attorney to exclude
from his list of defendants all but the
officers and directors of the COMPANY
involved. The petition will come un
for hearing at the January term of the
court
Emery Andrews, one of the local
attorneys for the Nation City Rail
road company characterized the petit
ton as a bluff and wholly unwa =
ranted Attorneys for the company
will go to Chicago to confer with Judge
Peter S. Grosscup and other directors
of the road.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-09
BOYS PULL TAFTS
THROUGH STREETS
Remarkable Demonstration Attends
Departure of Secretary of War
From Manila.

Manila, Nov. 9-The departure of
Secretary Taft from the city in the
cruiser Rainbow for Vladivostok today
was attended by a remarkable demon
stration on the part of the Filipinos.
Horses were withdrawn from the car
riage in which were seated Mr.. and
Mrs. Taft, and it was pulled by Manila
schOolbOys from Lunetta TO the dock
through cheering crowds of citizens.
Taft expects to arrive at Vladivostol,
Nov. Is and leave there on the Trans.
Siberian journey the 18th.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-09
GREAT FIRE LOSS.
Two Million Damage Done by
Destructive Blaze at Su-
perior, Wis.
STARTS IN A BIG ELEVATOR
Great Northern Road Heaviest Loser
100000 Bushels of Grain and
40 Homes Destroyed.

Superior, Wis, Nov 9.-Fire which
started in the Great Northern elevator
at 8 O'Clock last night is still burning
early today, after having destroye
the elevator, three flour mills, 40
homes, 100000 bushels of grain twa
scows, a derrick and two tugs. The
loss is estimated at $2,26S,OCO. One
man who attempted to rescue his tool
chest is believed to have persisted in
the flames.
How Loss IL Distributed.
The estimated losses are distributed
as follows:
Great Northern elevator and power
house, s1,25O,OO0.
Freeman flour mill and elevator
$3.50 900.
Great Lakes Dredge and Dock com
pany, $4,000.
Mankato -four mill and elevator
$4,000.
Webster Chair company, $4,000.
Superior Shipbuilding company, $25.
lOOO.
Whitney Bros, marine contractor
$3.50
Northern Pacific railway bridge
900.
Prairie Fire at CroOkstOn.
Crookston, Mimi, Nov. 9Th:
most terrific prairie fire that has
ragged in this section in 10 years i.
sweeping owe. the territory from nortt
of Angus to point few miles nortl
of this city. The fire extends over =
distance of 20 miles and is famed By
fierce wind.
Blaze at Bow Bells, n. ID.
Bow Bells. n. d., Nov. 9.-Las
night fire destroyed 30 bushes:
houses and Is horses in a livery barn
entailing a loss of 100000, partly in
sured.