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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-06-20
MORE PRACTICAL.
Representatives Of Nations oathered
a The Hague Far Loss Visionary
Than Eight Years Ago.

The Hague, June 16.--With the rep
reueptatiyes Of 40 countries gatherea
here for the opening Of the second
neace conference, which takes place
Saturday, there is a remarkable con-
trast between the sentiments prevail
ing upon the eve Of the original con-
ference of 1899 and now which mas
become n subject Of general comment.
In 1899, although less than half OF
the present number Of governments
was represented, the hopes OF the
world were high and there was a vis-
ion Of disarmament and the Danish
ment of the curse Of war from among
civilized peoples. Men who were
here eight years ago recall now Ine
delegates Of the powers met IN re-
sponse to the generous appeal OF inc
emneror Of Russia and entered upon
their work with the zeal and enthus-
iasm Of men upon a holy mission
Vat three months later this dream
faded. and nothing beyond the adop-
ton Of a plous vow remained OF tno
ayowed object of the conference.
Now, with the conference worlo
nor,Iament in the fullest acceptation
Of the term, the delegates meet In .
more practical and more sober spirit'
Two wars have been fought since
1899 and the military budgets OF the
movers are heavier, but disarmament
has not been preached even ana inc
prospects Of making a step IN the ul-
rection of the limitation OF ornaments
are very slim. At the same time al
the delegates admit that the pubic
AGITATION in favor Of the reduction OF
ornaments is stronger than in 1899
The trouble, they say, lies In the
European situation which Is SO dell
cate that no single power apparently
ia ready to propose a formula lest II
ieopardize the extreme useful WORK o.
ameliorating the horrors OF war, 10
filming the rights and duties OF neu'
trails, perhaps extending the princi,
nile OF arbitration, etc., which may be
accomplished. The powers favoring a
discussion Of a proposal to reduce ar
maments fear that unless 1t rs brought
up the whole idea may fall into UNI
yersal ridlcule.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-06-20
'''A A HOPEFUL SIGN.
sourke Cochran Says Popularity o.
Roosevelt and Bryan indicates
Public conscience 10 Right.

Lincoln, Neb,, June 14-Bourke
Cochran Of New York was the COM
mencement day orator at the exercises
Of the University Of Nebraska, held
Thursday. Socialism and Christian
education" was his subject and no
declared, after saying that the politi-
cal and commercial standards OF the
country was undoubtedly lower than
they were a generation or more ago.
that a hopeful Sign lay in the popu-
larity Of Theodore Roosevelt and VIII
lam J. Bryan. The popularity Of these
leaders, he said, is a good indication
that the public conscience Is right;
that It has only to be directed In or
der to work an improvement In the
present conditions Of graft and greed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-06-20
DELAY In HaIssv Trial.

San Francisco, June 15.-When
Theodore v. Halsey, agent for the
Pacific Telephone q Telegraph com.
pany, indicted by the grand jury on
charges Of bribing supervisors to
hold a competitive franchise from
the Home Telephone company Of San
Francisco, appeared before Judge
Dunno Friday in support Of his mo
ton to set the indictment aside, the
case by agreement between counsel
went over for one week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-06-20
Land Opening In Alaska.

Washington, June 14.-By order OF
the Secretary of the Interior there
will become subject to settlement on
September 80, and to entry on octo'
Der 80, 1907, about 2,9SO,OO0 acres OF
land in Alaska. The land restored
was withdrawn on June 30, 1908, for
the proposed Norton Bay national
forest and is situated Immediately on
the north shore OF Norton sound north
Of st. Michael, and about 50 or60 miles
south Of the Arctic circle in the
Juneau land district.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-06-20

The mirror in which we may get a
rather fair notion of ourselves is pub
lie position, although the image re-
fieeted is not always exactly accurate
or true to nature.
With the newspapers on one side
saving that Mrs. E. is beautiful In
face and divine in form. with superb
qualities Of heart and mind, and the
opposition saying she is plain httle
woman who dresses atroctously and
uses bad English, she may find herself
In the position of one Of Mother
Coose's characters. You will remem-
her the little Old woman who fell
asleep and had her petticoats cut on
ND to her knees and upon aWaking
and not exactly recognizing herself
exclaimed, Can this be II
But 1t is right here that a sense Of
the ridiculous comes to the rescue;
for II you are broad-minded and have
clear conscience you will be able to
smile as broadly as the opposition
over descriptions and you do give
vent to your merriment; for often the
thrusts are 30 unkind that you might
be tempted to cry. But what would
be the use, since It would only make
the plain face palmer and the bad
English would certainly be made
worse II you could give free vent t.
your feelings?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-06-20
severe storm b. IndIana.

Evansville, Ind, June is'-Another
severe wind and electrical storm
passed over Southern Indiana Wednes-
day afternoon doing much damage.
me rainfall in and around this city
was terrific and streets and cellars
were flooded. Many shade trees were
blown down. The Ohio river con
tinues to rise here and Green river
,s spreading out over the low lands
Farmers say their condition Is worse
han Il has been this time Of the sea
son In many years.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-06-20

There certainly is no lack Of free
discussion and criticism in the news
papers Of the day on parties, politics
and persons, and the man who enters
the political arena must take that
life as be does his wife. "for better.
for worse, for richer. for poorer, in
sickness and in health. 50 long as they
both do live"
II would be a good hea to set a bill
through congress compelling public
men to write down for future genera
tons al the amusing incidents, let
tiers, etc. that form part Of their
careers. Some Of these, no doubt
would last longer than their public
acts and what a world Of entertain
ment would Be contained therein!
Upon entering public iiie . man
would hsttor examine himself and sss
4 h has Hele Qualifications I've Ni4l
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-06-20

Christianla, June 1.-THE Norwe
gian parliament Friday rejected by
70 to A votes the bill providing uni
Versal suffrage for women. but adopt
cd q bill granting the franchise Of tho
same conditions as in the case Of mum
cipal elections. The new law createI
a total Of 100000 women voters.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-06-20

st. Joseph, Mo-, Juns Is. : superin.
hndeut @. R. woodson was declared
fully GENERATED by the board Of man
ayers Of asylum No. 2, Friday night
He Immediately rendered his resig'
nation TO take effect July 1. The
board accepted II promptly. It was
understood when the board agreed to
exonerated DIT. woodson that the res
Irnation would be rendered.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-06-20

Chicago, June 1S.-The Olympic
theater one Of the largest vaudeville
houses In the west, was destroyed By
fire Friday night The playhouse
was empty at the time as the fire did
not start until an hour after the night
performance had ended. The losa Il
400 900.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-06-20

IeavenWorth. Kan, June ib.-Ine
attorneys for the Uncle Sam on com
pany here Friday filed a demurrer
to the evidence introduced IN support
Of the contention that the oompany
should BE- declared Bankrupt Afier
a discussion, District Judge Amidon
ogsrrulsa ne motion and ordered ~
tan1 70 proceed az
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-06-20

Telearaphefs Prepare FOR Trouble.
New York, June 1.-THE general
executive committee OF the CONNER
,ial Telegrahers union at . meeting
b this city voted to levy q general
assessment on the members. Aftsr
ne meeting the COMMITTEES announced
hat ne national president had sent
he following telegram 10 the local
urmidents Of $50 local unions: @slt-
uation may bring trouble with one or
10th companies. Get ready to meet
. general assessment Put local n
touch Immediately with labor men
others Who would b useful morally
and financially
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-06-20
eons 10 The Hague.

Paris June 1s.-Geu. Horace Porter
and Gen. J. W Foster Of the Amer
lean delegation 70 The peace confer
snos len Paris for The Hague Wedne'-
dar uiternoon on he same train
which took Ambassador Eelidoft
chief o. The Russian delegatss and ne
Frsnch dsissatioa haadst b Expre
ulsr nourEealA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-06-20
Hat Roo.i. Whsni Pic.

Chicago. June 1S.-Ezeesalve heat
IN Kansas vas The cause for a a.
vance q mors thar two cents N ths
pFies Of Wheat a he local ezehsaee
MONDAY. -
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-06-20
Trials of
a Presidents
Daughter
y BY Mary Harrison Mckee 9
She Tells How Women in the
Public Eye Are Subject to
Criticism = Newspapers Publish
Malicious Accounts = M any
Ridiculous Demands Are Made
Upon Residents Of the White
House = Even the Children Do
Not Escape Criticism.
, BY Mary Harrison Mckee g

Copyright, 1905, by Joseph D. oo"Aes"
MRS, Mary Harrison Mckee, daughter
of President Harrison. was very PROM.
inent in official society during her IathSr
term as the nations chief executive ply
tells here with frankness ana nuLhoE eI InI
Of the peculiar experiences Wnlcn sne iiau
while a resident Of the White HouseJ
How good 1t is to laugh! How de-
lightful either for man or woman 10
be blessed with keen sense OF tne
ridiculous!
Some are not thus favored and are
continuously sad and careworn' whlcn
ia a misfortune to be truly mourned
over. A school for the cultivation OF
the humorous faculty might be help
full to future generations.
The assertion is made that women
lack a sense Of humor, but the actor
Coouelin has publicly denied the &C.
cusation and says ut is SANDER that
has lived by repetition" With true
French gallantry he remarks that 1t
ia only another example OF womans
unselfishness that she has been will
ing to let us think that we men have
monopoly. as they say in America
on hutnor."
So much has been written on wit,
humor and fun, and SO many examples
from every direction have come down
to us that we cannot give the palm
for so charming a characteristic to
any one time or country or sex.
An actor or actress who nightly
faces large audience has an oppor-
tunity for judging Of these qualities In
the human race. So has the man or
woman who is called upon to occupy
any conspicuous position where he or
she is brought in close contact with
numbers of men and women, whose
field for observation is a broad one
and whose perceptions are keen,
Well might such one exclaim with
the poet:
"oh, wad some power the giftie gle us
| To see oursel's as ithers see US!
| II wad frae monte a blunder free US
| And foolish notion"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-06-20

Carrie Nation Arrested In Washington
Washington. June 1S.--carrie Ma
ton, aftep harangulng A crowd IN
front Of . downtown saloon vas ar
rsstsd On he charge Of dlsonderly
conducl she vas released q SO
rrnslral
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1907-04-06
Plant Trees.

1.-THE man who plant
trees is not only a public
benefactor; he, besides,
ministers to his own well
being, physical, mental and
spiritual. He deserves
credit for altruistic work,
and he displays good judg-
ment in securing content
ment for himself, there
by affording a double
motive for his endeavors.
Honor and happiness
will be his reward.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1907-04-06
Everett Smiths Invention.

In mentioning the school
exhibit we should have in
cluded the galvanOmeter by
Everett Smith among the
contrivances of genius. 1t
is for determining air cur
rents.
In view of the fact that
the boys and girls are max
ing such rapid strides in
books and handi work, dis
counting their parents by
being able to talk
back in Latin and Ger
man, there is some
alarm lest they may forget
the common things of life.
However, as our teachers
are commoners, being rat
Ting good houskeepers and
choice cooks, they will
probably follow that exam
pie and try to do well in the
everyday walks of life also
as we'll as in the higher
educational lines.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1907-04-06
Republican Caucus.

There will be a caucus of
the republican voters of
Miller city at the city hal |
from 1880 to $50 p. M, on
the 9th day of April, 1907,
for the purpose of placing
in nomination candidates
for the following offices:
Mayor, treasurer, asses
sor, city justice, police JUS
tice.
There will be caucuses of
the republican voters i'll the
several wards of the city
from $50 to $50 on the
same evening to place in
nomination one alderman
from each ward and to
Eame one member of the
city committee from each
ward.
The caucus in the 1st
ward will be held at Hal
bower & Waite's implement
house; the caucus in the End
ward will be held at the city
hall, the caucus in the Bird
ward will be held in the
courthouse.
By order of the Committee.
Dated April 3, 1907.
F. A. Nye, Sd ward.
J. W. Heltibridle,
I'd ward.
J. w. Coquillette,
1st ward.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1907-04-06

We have a primary sys-
tenn of nominating all coun-
ty and state candidates for
Office but it does not apply
to cities and townships I'M
less the city or township
votes to have it. The city
of Miller should vote at this
election to see whether we
shall have the primary sys-
tenn in the future. AS the
Australian system of voting
at electins is ahead of the
old way so is the primary
plan of nominating ahead of
the decayed caucus system.
The primary is in force all
over the west. Nowhere is
it being repealed but it is
being made more general
everywhere.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1907-04-06
4ER HAND COUNTY, SOUTH DAKOTA SATURDAY, APRIL
Locals.

j. r. Bowles has added a
large addition to his barn
east of Dick Smiths.
Thos. Trythall and fam
lily have returned from
their trip to California.
Mrs. Ora Baldwin has re-
turned to Miller after a sew
eral weeks visit in the
east.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1907-04-06
Crabtrees' Cash Mercantile Co.

1t was an (un) Mann Qy)
dude from Chicago they got
to make the charge against
our honest governor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-09
TRI- STATE LEAGUE
OUTLAW NO LONGER.

New York, Jan. S.-Putting aside all
disputes and differences of years stand
ing, the National Association Of Base
ball Leagues, which includes the minor
leagues adopted a resolutions ut its
meeting today at the Fifth Avenue
hotel admitting the outlaw" Tri Estate
League to membership as a class Ii
organizations. The commission i; the
highest court of baseball and I'll. par
ties to it are the American League the
National League and the Association of
Minor Leagues. The National Commits
sion. recognizing the outlay took
c'.SniZancc of the fact that it had been
the refuge FOR certain contract Jump
ing major league players.
The agreement was arranged in a
very friendly manner but left out the
question OF the Atlantic League. which
Sc eks recognition and protection from
Tie National Association and desires to
nave IN its fold Wilmington and Tren-
Ton, which the Tri-state League claims.
and over which the two organizations
have clashed heretofore.
The board of arbitration of the 1ater
association met early in the day and
TOOK up the application of the Tri-
state League for recognition and pro-
tect1on as presented by the leagues
president. Charles Carpenter of AL
'ooha. Pa. After him the board heard
a. w. Lawson of Wilmington. Del. and
John Dobbins of Trenton. representing
me proposed Atlantic League teams in
mos" cities on application for. similar
privileges. The board then adjourned.
ara the National Association met tho
l"rmer recommending that the Tri-
state League be recognized.
Secretary Farrell in his fifth animal
report showed that there are "a Iaag,,a
=; ,'' association with 400 players
III the -'' clubs comprising the leagues
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-09
BOXING NOTES.

Young Clipper viii fight Jack No
Ian in Milwaukee on Jan. II. The boys
will weigh in at 120 pounds at 3 o'clock
on the day of the fight.
George Gunther. who is well known
about Boston. and who has improved
wonderfully since leaving here, now
wants a chance with Peter Maher
That Jimmy Walsh will fight in Dem
Yer seems to be 4 certainty. Freddie
Weeks wants to fight him and the club
in Denver has offered to put them on.
Matte Baldwin has had several Of
fers to box in tn" West. but has turn
ed them all down. as the purses offered
We're not of sufficient size to be consd-
cred.
Two of the best little fellows in New
Haven. bunny Ford. who handed it to
Hughey McGovern. and Andrew Cos
tello, will probably be matched this
week.
The 120-round amateur championship
Of Milwaukee will be fought for at the
Milwaukee A. &. Saturday night be-
tween Walter Bauman and Frank
Smith.
chance % box Maurice Sayers in Bal
timore next Thursday night, though
Andy McGarry Of New York may 80
given the preference.
This is the last week that the anna
tours who intend to box in the next
Il. a. a. tournament will have to make
up their minds about entering The
entries close this week with George "
Brown at the club and the tournament
will take place next week
Abe Attell is certainly hot after 4
match with Britt when he offers t.
night him at any weight. Jimmy has
been yelling for 4 bout for some time
and if he really wants work he can
now have it as Matchmaker McCarey
of Los Angeles is willing to put them
on.
Two Of the clevcrest light weights in
the ring few years ago, Kid Lavigne
and Frank Erne. will probably meet
in siX-rouni bout in Philadelphia in
the near future. Both have been out
Of the game for some time and Phil
adelphia has agreed to put them to-
gether.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-09
MARKET REPORTS
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
features Of the Days Dealing in All
the Leading Stocks.

New York, Jan. S-Thc stock market
br"k" sharply ;pdaY and specula tive SEN
'im"nt underwent 4 marked change. Va
rirus factors contributed to this rise in
clGu!nG a number OF rumOrS OF which he
failure Of cDntrma ton pointed to a bear
ISL origin. Tic principal influence On the
decline Were the recurrence of uncasineSs
over the E;unc% outlook and the dis,uiet-
ing effect of the obvious pressure to sell
l'nion Pacific
Money was frmcr from the outset and it
became evident That banking resources
W-rc too %cdnty 70 allow u resumption
OF speculative activity on q large scale
The added scarcity Of call loan funds is
partly du" 10 the increased demands of
ne slight speculative revival. Ii is part
~ attrih'iahir to a disposition on III"
Part Of the lenders to place their funds
in time loans rather than on call
The conspicuous weakness Of Union Pa
ciiIc aroused feeling Gf uneaSin.Ss that
more WAS looked for from the Interstate
Commerce Commissions investigation
than has been all, wed To be. understood
and thi.t Important holdings were being
r"dtiCtd On that account. The continued
abs"n"r from his Office of the head Of
the system also gave rise t. rumors Of
more seliOuS disability than has been
publicly admitted.
Some special weakness in the Morgan
sticks gave force for time to the rlI-
NOR that J. =. Morgan was i'll. until
many inquiries at the office of the frar-
cI"r brought disclaimers of the reports
southern Railway ran of sharply and il
was supposed that liquidation for account
of an estate OF { late dominant figure. in
the company was responsible. United
states Steel also was heavily sold
There was some covering by shorts a.
me declines. which wera quite severe. but
there was no effective iHliy ana th.. r!.,.-
ket closed irregular.
Bonds were irregular. Total sales. par
value. SI.SGf.lNG
United States bonds We're unchanged on
call.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-09
BASEBALL.
There Will Be Something
Doing in Boston Soon.
Hub Magnates After the Fast
Minor League Players.
Mike Weldag, Star Fielder, Signs
With the White S0x.

Boston, Jan. S.-There should be a
lot doing in the baseball world for the
next few days. and Boston fand0m
will keep its ear close to the ground.
Chick Stahl has left his Fort Wayne
home for New York. and Hugh Nc
Breen went over To the metropolis last
night. Stahl wouldn't come East I'M
less something big was in the air, and
while pressed for u hint Of what was
coming Of. McBreen looked innocent
and replied that his baby girl WAS
doing finely and had almost learned TO
talk
There is slight chance that John
l.. Taylor will also he in New York. 1t
is certain that Bob Unglaub will be on
hand to find where he stands, and it
is a cinch that he won't forget to tell
the newspaper men of his great playing
and of the $4,000 salary he draws from
the 'Williamsport club.
George Il. Dovcy also left for NeN
York last night, as did the New Eng
land delegates. Mike Regain will fur
nish the entertainment along Broad
way, and the heavenly twins, Du!Ty
and Doe, will try TO get mold of some
swell minor league players.
Chick Stahl will have a long confer
ence with Hugh McBreen regarding the
spring training trip ana the young
players under reservation by the BoS-
ton club. He will also confer with
Clark Griffit nAand a deal may be made.
George y. Dewey believes in paying
Garry Herman a handsome salary for
his work as chairman of the national
commission. Charles Murphy has
tried to make himself strong with
Herman by advocating Il $4,000 sal
airy for Herman. Such salary seems
absurd. for while Hermann attends to
his duties faithfully the sum is entire
ly too large.
Herman gave Murphy good call
because Of Murphy's bad break in re-
gard to the schedule. Since the Cubs
We're beaten by the Sox Murphy has
kept remarkably quiet. Lately, how
ever, he started talking, and every time
he talks he gets in wrong. Murphy is
he greatest talker that ever broke in
to baseball, and is happy only when
writing interviews under his own
name.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-09
DOCTORS SAY NO
HOPE FOR McGOvERN.

DR.. Givens of the Owens Santarium at
Stamford, ct, says there is no hope for
Terry NcGOvern. II" is dead mentally
now" says DR.. Givens. and IL will not
b.. very long Def re he is dead physical
IL" Johnny Burdck. who for several
years was Terry's sparring partner. also
declares that the It'll" Rrtpl:iynite is
hopeiessly gone.
When Rurdick went t. Stamford to sec
McCovern, little w aZcne'l chaH cane
before him, laughing hiiarprsiy AID talk
ing incchere ntly. AS he walked there was
a weakness about his movements that at
times made him s.agger. He did not rec
ogniZe his old chuuI.
There is no doubt that Terry Il il I
critical condition, and even if Il" liz IS
here seems to be no hnTe that his mind
will ever come back to 4 san. condition.
This should remind all SPORTING men
who have been admirers Of the game lit
tie fighter that his big benefit comes IF a.
Madison Square Garden, New York. IN
the 800 of this month
Boston sports should 90 their Gh?re in
the good cause. Georg NJ. Conan is
treasurer of the fund and contributions
may be sent to him at the New AmStrr-
dam Theatre building, ~ W'st PA street.
ing editor Of the Post, in waich case they
will he acknowledged in this column and
forw arded to Mr.. Conan.