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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-03
PHILADELPHIA CELEBRATES.
New Years Day Was Observed On a
Grand Scale Beginning With Mid
night illumination.

Philadelphia, Jan. New Years
Day was observed on larger and
grander scale than usual in this city.
Beginning with a midnight reception
BY the mayor and CITY officials and
a beautiful illumination of the city
hall which was festoonei with color
ed incadescent lights from the sidc-
walks to the top of the great tower,
the celebration was continued until
dawn by hundreds Of bells and
throughout the day by receptions and
other forms of enterta nment. The
principal features of the DAY was he
parade of the New Years shooters.
more than 5000 members of the many
New Years associations taking part.
The paraders were at ired in gorgeous
costumes, representing King Momus,
Princes, court testers, etc. Many
wore comic costumes understanding
the fancy paraders. The city distrib-
uted $500 In prizes to tho best dress
ed association and captain and the
most comlcal capain AMI association.
The affair was great success, m
enormous crowd turning out in the
fine weather to view the spectacle
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-03
SAYS Law IS VOID
Judge Mccall Of Federal Court Do
clares La Toilette Fellow Scr
want Act Unconstitutional.
NOT INTERSTATE COMMERCE
Holds That Relations Of Common
Carriers to Employees And LIabil-
Ity For Injuries Sustained 10
Not Commerce.

Memphis, Tenn, Jan. 2.-Judge
Mccall, of the federal court Tuesday
declared the La Toilette fellow SER
wants act unconstitution. The ac-
ton was that of Damselle Howard
against the Illinois Central railroad
company and a special representative
Of the department Of Justice at Wash
ington argued the case for the gov
eminent.
Mrs. Howard sued the railroad com
pany for damages because her hus-
band was killed while In the employ
of the defendant.
Judge Mccall said In pant:
II am unable to bring my mind to
the conclusion that the liability Of
common carrier to its employee for
injuries Is Interstate commerce, or
commerce of any character within the
meaning of the commerce clause of
the constitution.
my conclusion is that congress is
not authorized under the commerce
clause Of the constitution Of the U. s.
to enact this legislation, for the reason
that the relation of Interstate COM
mon carriers, engaged in Interstate
trade or commerce to their employees,
and their liability to them In damages
for injuries sustained in their en-
ployment as the result OF the nce'i-
gence Of any of its offic srs, agents
or employees, or by reason of any de-
fects or insufficiency due to Its reg
ligence In its cars, engines, appli-
ances, machinery, tre't, roacbed,
ways or works, is n 1t commerce with
in the meaning Of the constitution.
But, II 1t were, the at does not un'
dertake to regulate this relation or
liability, but simply announces by an
act Of congress a new law limited to
a special class of those engaged in
interstate commerce.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-03
A joplin. Mo-. Shooting.

Joplin, Mo-, Jan. AT the boarding
house here where he lived, F. W. Troy
Tuesday shot his wife Patosia, aged
30, through the head and breast, and
shot Ralph Quinn, aged "a, son of the
landlady through the shoulder. Mrs.
Troy probably will die. Quinn will re-
cover Troy fled but was captured and
taken to Carthage for safekeeping.
He refused to discuss the shooting.
Mrs. Troy is the daughter Of Harri-
son Blizzard, formerly Of st. Joseph
but now Of Omaha.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-03
PLANTING TREES FOR TIES.
Railroads Providing for Day When
Forests Are Gone.

The most perishable Of the factors
that enter into railroads "mainte.
nance Of way" accounts, the ties, are
in modem practice reckoned for fur
thest ahead. The Atchison is the
latest road to adopt the plan Of
growing its own ties, which means
that about 20 years from now the
construction department will be cut
ting its own lumber, provided, OF
course, that in the intervening gen.
Grafton ties of steel or sleepers Of
stone or concrete after the English
fashion have not come into general
use.
Dispatches from the west am
nounced that the Atchison had paid
500 900 for q ranch in California COM
tanning 1858 acres on which to grow
eucalyptus trees to supply the road
with ties. It takes the tree. which 10
q relatively rapid grower, about 20
years to arrive at q diameter large
enough for the purpose and each tree
will then furnish from six to eight
ties. In order to give the road Q
continuous supply about $50 acres
will be planted each year and at the
end of 20 years, when the first plan
tation is ready for the AZ, the plant
ing will begin all over again.
The railroads Of the middle west
began the planting Of the eucalyptus
groves some years ago and there are
now in Kansas several such planta-
tons Of . fair growth, though none
has yet reached an age suficient for
cutting. II the present rate Of con-
sumption, which has been estimated
at 10000, 900 ties . year, continues
they will all be needed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-03
WASHINGTON RECEPTIONS
Was a Busy Day for OAacials at tho
National Capital
Were Held at Homes Of Vice PreOl-
dent and Cabinet officers AZ
Well AZ Private Citizens.

Washington, Jan. 2.-Following an
immemorial custom the reception OF
the president Tuesday was seconded
by receptions in the homes OF the vice
president, cabinet officers, officers OF
the army and navy. and well known
private citizens Of Washington. Next
to the presidents reception In inter-
est probably was that of the vice pres
ident and Mrs. Fairbanks. Secretary
and Mrs. Root entertained the diplo-
matte corps at breakfast, custom
which was inaugurated by the first
secretary Of state.
The members of the cabinet and
their wives were extended New Years
greeting by hundreds not only OF the
diplomatic set, but of official Washing
ton as well, Among the hostesses was
Miss Helen Cannon, daughter OF the
speaker of tho house who maintained
a custom which she has kept up ever
since coming to the national capitol,
of bidding welcome to all who came
within her fathers house.
Postmaster General and Mrs. Cor
telyou, who are In mourning by rea-
son OF a death In Mrs. Cortelyou's
family did not receive nor did they at
tend the presidential reception.
Secretary and Mrs. Straus, the latest
additions to the cabinet circle, re-
ceived in their handsome new home.
Mrs. Straus was assisted in receiving
by her two daughters, Mrs. Schaffer
and Mrs. Hockslader Of New York.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-03

st. Louis, Jan.,2. - The annual
election of officers of the Mississippi
river Pilots Society was held Tuesday
resulting as follows: President, Cap
tain Joseph e. Mccullough; secretary
treasurer, Captain P, s. Drown; vice
presidents, Thomas Ledger and George
NJ Street; Chaplain John E. Luebben.
Thomas Garrison was chosen as repre-
sentative and John E. Luebben alter
nate to the grand harbor at Washing
ton Captain William H. Young Of
Kansas City. was elected to member
ship to the society.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-03
HUGHES is NOW GOVERNOR
Man Who Won Pane Exposing In
surance Frauds Inaugurated.
Becomes Chief Executive Of New
York-dIspIns Private Citizen for
First Time Since 1893.

Albany, N. T., Jan. 2.-Charloi
Evans Hughes Tuesday took the oath
OF office as governor Of the state Of
New York with his democratic col
leagues began his two years term.
The retiring governor. Frank w
Higgins formally surrendered the
reins of government to his success
sor and left late for his home, a pri'
vate citizen for the first time since
1898, when he was first elected sem
ator. The inaugural ceremonies were
unusually brilliant and attendance al
most unprecedented.
Following them, the new governor
held reception In the executive
chamber and he and Mrs. Hughes re-
ceived a cordial welcome from very
large number of people from Albany
ann elsewhere, in the usual public
reception at the executive mansion.
The 130th session of the New York
state legislature will convene Wednes-
day and practically all of the new
lv elected members of both houses
attended the Inauguration
covernor Hughes after few
words Of commitment to the admins.
tration NJ Governor Higgins address.
cd himself IN his fellow citizens I"
saving in mart.
ave have reason to congratulate
ourselves MAT coincident with our
nrosperitv there is an emphatic as.
aert,on NJ nopular rights and keen
resentment Of public wrongs There
ia M nanacea in executive or legis-
lat,vo action for all thu ills of society
which sprinz from the frailties and
defects n, tbe human nature of its
members put this furnishes no ex.
cuse for complacent Inactivity and no
raason for the tolerat,on NJ wrongs
made noss,bIe nv defects or made.
mat legislation or bv administrative
nartialitv or inefficIenev
"Slowlv but surelv the neonls have
rorrowe6 Tho onnortun;t;es for sal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-03
y. purposeiy caused : Wreck

Salt Lake, Jan.,2. - Roy Swartzer
the young telegrapher who was arrest
ed for causing the wreck Of an Oregon
Short Line train at Peterson, Utah,
which caused the death Of engineer
Merely and serious injuries to two
other trainmen. has confessed that he
alone caused the wreck. The youth
who is q son Of station agent at Pet
erson. admits that he was prompted
to the deed by q desire to see the long
freight train plunge into the river
below.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-03
A Rock Island Receiver Asked.

Guthrie, Ok, Dec. IA large num-
ber of mill men, grain, lumber, cotton
and coal dealers in Oklahoma Tuesday
sent to President Roosevelt petition,
asking that a receiver be appointed for
the Rock Island railroad, alleging In
ability on the part Of the corporation
to properly handle the freight and
passenger business offered to It for
transportation. The petition IL the d.
rect outcome Of the car shortage,
from which the interests represented
BY the signers Of the petition are still
suffering. The petition cites that the
Rock Island Is unable to handle but
q ssAaiI part Of public traffic
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-03
Nav OFFICERS For Michigan

Lansing. Mich. Jan. 2.-The cleo
tive state officers with the exception
of Gov. Fred M. Warner and Attorney
General Bird, were administered the
oath Of Office at noon Tuesday in the
executive office at the capitol By
Chief Justice McAlvay Of the supreme
court. Gov. Warmers illness pre-.
vented his being present but under
the law he is given 81 days in which
to file this oath. Attorney General
Bird Is absent In Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-03
Nehraaka L..niaIature Meeta.

Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 2-The legis-
lature of Nebraska organized Tuesday
for its thirtieh session. In the house
D. M. Nettleton. Of Clay, was elected
speaker, and in the senate G. L. San
ders Of Douglas, was elected president
pro tempore. Speeches made in both
houses promised legislation regulating
the railroads and other corporations.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-03
$500 were milne
The Presidents New. Years Recep.
ton at the White House Was
q Brilliant Function.
NE SHOOK HANDS WITH ALL
Warm Weather With Bright Sunshine
Made II Pleasant for Those Who
stood In Llne-Edward
Everett Hale There.

Washington, Jan. 2.-President and
Mrs. Roosevelt's New Years reception
at the White house Tuesday was brill
liant function and was attended by
about $500 persons. The members OF
the diplomatic corps, officers of the
army and navy and representatives OF
the national and district governments
and of the citizens public attended
President Roosevelt gave each of his
callers a cordial shake Of the hand
After the diplomatists had been re-
ceived, Secretary and Mrs Root left
the line In the blue room and one by
one the members of the cabinet and
their wives deserted the president In
order to hold receptions at their own
homes. At O'Clock Mrs, Roosevelt
left her husbands side and only the
military and naval aides and Secre'
tary Wilson remained with him until
the last person in the great throng
had passed through the blue room.
It was perfect day. The sun shon'
brightly and the air was so warm that
the thousands who stood in line for
hours suffered no discomforts because
Of the weather. 1t was generally re-
marked that the proportion Of negroes
in the line was smaller than In pre-
vious years, but a number OF negro
Civil war veterans and Spanish war
veterans Joined with military and pa
triotic societies in extending greet
ings to the president.
There was an unusually large num-
Der of children in line and all were
greeted cordially by the president
One Of the most amusing figures in
the line was a 10.yearold boy with
solled hands and clothes who carried
a pair of roller skates thrown over
his shoulder. The president laughed
heartily a. he wished the little fellow
o happy New Year.
A pretty girl carried great white
Teddy bear past the receiving party
and provoked hearty laugh from the
crowd gathered in the blue room.
Mrs. Longworth and the other chill
dren Of the president were at the
White house for the reception and
with their young friends moved con-
stantly through the crowd. Miss Ethel
Roosevelt was prettily gowned In pink
and was much admired Rear Admiral
Cowles and Mrs. Cowles, the presi-
dents sister, were also with the men,
bers Of the presidents family during
the reception.
Only three wives Of ambassadors
attended the reception, the Baroness
Eternberg, wife Of the German ambas-
sador, the Baroness Rosen, wife OF
the Russian ambassador, and the Wis
countess Aoki, wife of the Japanese
Included in the number invited to
assist in the blue room were Miss
Mary Hartman, Mrs. and Miss For
aker, Mrs. Hobson, Mrs. Whftelaw
Reid, Miss Pauline Morton and Nine.
De LIttiniere.
Edward Everett Hale. the veneer
able chaplain of the senate, was a
noticeable figure at the reception.
He had with him Herbert Dudley Hale,
of New York City, a relative whom he
introduced to the president. Dr.. Hale
said his first appearance at White
house New Years reception was 81
years ago when Tyler was president
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-03

sire to be released. God knows ! want
you az ardently a. ever have. 1t 70
your own GOODNESS and something that
you have erected between US that LED
me to say what l did. l do not de-
mand, nor DO l want my own freedom.
but win not hold you to your prom
lse II you desire to retract It,"
"And supposing do notT she SAID
looking at him defiantly.
Then all is WELL" he replied, Gag
erly.
"And you will be chivalrous and
marry the typewriter with whom you
have had q summers Irritation" she
said.
why mott" he replied, smiling. III
she will tie up to a poor devil OF q
lawyers clerk, who is not making any
more, If as much, as she ISL"
you might have spared yourself
that mendacious lie," she replied,
flushing holly. "You have been de-
ceiving me all summer, and you know
1t. The rich Mr.. Wenham, with his
automobiles and yachts and horses
and summer place and house on the
avenue, could well afford to take me
to the Point in hired electric launch
If he were not acting part"
What do you mean?" he stam'
mered.
ooh, happened to run across that
dear Mrs. Perkins, at whose demuro
little farmhouse you board, and her
command of the English language was
scarcely sufficient to tell me of the
glories of your wardrobe and your
equipments, and the poor soul was
nearly distracted that you always
went forth SO modestly attired and
only entertained your fine friends
from the hotel surreptitiously-albeit
at great expense. did not explain
to her that you were putting yourself
to all that trouble to fool a poor
stenographer, but did take pains to
find out just who and what you are,
and the result is that know that
you are fraud"
The girl stopped with flashing eyes.
and the youpg man, whose face had
attained q flaming red, broke into q
merry laugh.
WELL" he said, looking at the girl
with provoking calmness, Il guess 1t
is horse and horse"
What do you mean?" she asked
sharply.
Merely that while Mr.. Wenham
may have concealed his riches from
Miss Vance, 1t also is true that Miss
Vance, daughter of a banker and heir
ess to a million in her own right
which came to her from her grand.
father Van Courtney, was trying to
fool a poor lawyers clerk and have a
summers romance at the expense OF
a broken heart"
The canoe swept up to the dock at
this moment and he helped her out
and dragged the canoe into the boat
house without giving her chance to
answer, although he noted her fam
ing cheeks.
"You see," he said, as he came out
wiping his hands on his trousers
"your work was as coarse as mine.
ut was all very well to live at a cheap
boarding house, but when we met the
Ostlers and the Olrichs and the Van
Dolds, as we did at times at the hotel
and they made such fuss over you'
| did a little investigating myself So
now that we have proven ourselves
Two liars, let's make 1t one"
And, being in the lee Of the boat
house, he deliberately took her in hiS
arms and kissed her-and she shame.
Iessly put both arms about his neck
and returned his kisses.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-03
1o Inva.tInnts M. Wraokn.

Washington, Jan. a.-The interstate
commerce commission Tuesday reach
ed an agreement to investigate the
block signal systems on both the
Southern and the Baltimore 4 Ohio
railways In view Of the recent disas-
trous colliIlons and derailment on
these roads attended By serious injury
and loss Of life Tia first hearing
which VIII b public VIII occur In
this city Friday, the fourth Instant
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-03
Messaas Long DELAYED.

London. Jan. 2-There has h0en
washed on the beach at Castle
Rock in the North Of Ireland, .
bottle containing . message from
several members Of the crew Of the
steamship Huronian, which disap-
psarSd in the spring Of 1903, to the
effect that she was sinking fast The
message, however, gave no loca-
ton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-03
a. Morn ailnaara on Mensr

Chicago, jar. A New Toars Sin
Of nearly (S.00o. 900 vas presented By
john D. nocksfsller 70 ne UniVsrsity
q chingo Monday This is Tie lArg.
ct ouulllulion q NJ noItsfalisrl
10 IA hatitution and brinsI Ne total
bns,n1ionl % ths univsFsi,9 " -
flekilsla
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-03

Washington Dso 1s.Ifns problem
Of closing the flow Of the Colorado nv.
O. into the salton Sea win b added to
according to an announcement Of the
weather bureau Friday night, BY .
rain fall through Arizona and souther1
California lasting two days. Fore
easter Henry stated Friday night that
hsTs had bean = precipitation Of aboui
NJ Inch in that rsgi0a IN - hourA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-03
Rurn.d IN the atnsas.

Stockton. Cal, Jan a-rom Riley,
an aesd stranger, vas burned 20 dean
early Tuesday. IN TIE street hera be
oloihiRs catchilg fira hy aana msan1
un1noEn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-03
New governor For Rhode Island.

Providence, R L, Jan. 2.-James
H. Higgins Of Pawtueket who was
elected governor Of Rhode Island last
November and the others chosen to
the several state Offices at that time
were inaugurated Tuesday With the
usual ceremonies.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-01-03

Dover d. Jan. 4 Ths general
assembly Of Delaware opened is rUE
nsar session Tuesday. In ire senate
Geurrs ". sparks q WnninEion Uaa
l..lla lr.allall Dc IN.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-05-28
Fairfield May
Be Closed Tight
On Sabbath Day
Movement Nosp on May De.
prize Spain and Sweet-
heart of Sunday Ice
Cream Soda

Fairfield, May PA Sunday closing
boom is being launched in Fairfield
and If it grows to the proportions its
hackers confidently expect 1t will be
impossible to buy Sunday paper, a
cigar or ice cream soda on the Sab
bath day. The young man who has
been in the habit of taking his sweet
heart on moonlight drives on the even
ing of the first day Of the week will be
forcd to find some other means Of en-
tainment and the man who has been
buying his Chicago paper and cigars
when he came down town for his Sum
day mail must content himself with
the cigars he has on hand and will be
able to read only the literature he
gets from the postoff1ce.
II guess they'll put 1t through" said
restaurant proprietor last night,
and personally don't care. l am will
ling to close II everybody else will,
but If they won't, I'll stay open too.
They've tried 1T before. and the restau-
rants closed for two Sundays. don't
care whether 1t will last this time, but
l kind Of hope SO.
If this Sunday closing idea Is car
ried out, Fairfield will be absolutely
dead once a week. The farmer boys
from the surrounding country who
have been in the habit Of spending
Sunday afternoon and evening in
town" will have to find other amuse-
ment. as their chief entertainment is
now found in the business houses that
are open on Sundays.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-05-28
Troops Enroute.
Lines in Peril
In Lake Wreck

Harbor Beach, Mich, May 27.-The
wooden steamer B. F. Bielman and
barge, McLeachlan bound from Esca-
naba to Lake Erie with ore. went hard
aground in a dense fog at Port Aus
tin early today. 1t is understood the
crews were taken off by the Post Aus
tin life saving crew. A heavy sea Is
running and a bad northwest wind is
prevailing.
Crew in Peril.
Detroit, Mich, May PA dispatch
from Port Austin says at noon the life
saving crew had taken off the crew
OF the stranded barge Mclaughlin and
had gone back to rescue the Bielman's
crew. who are still on the boat. The
boats are said to be breaking up.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1907-05-28
J. e. BROWN, WELL KNOWN SHOE
DEALER AND PROMINENT BUsl.
NESS MAN. FIRES BULLET
THROUGH HIS HEAD.
HEREDITARY INSANITY
IS CAUSE ASSIGNED
VICTIM OF TRAGEDY BUT RE-
GENTLY DISPOSED OF BUSINESS
AND 1T is BELIEVED HE HAD
FINANCIAL TROUBLES.

Charlton, May 27-J. e. Brown, one
OF Cnariton's most highly respected
citizens committed suicide Sunday
morning about $3.50 o'clock by shoot
Ing himself with 80 calibre revolver
In the right side Of the neck, the bull
let passing upwards. He went up
stairs to bis room, closed the door and
then fired the shot. Mrs Brown. hear
Ing the report, ran up stairs, to find
her husband lying in a pool of blood.
Physicians we're summoned and all
was done tnat was possible to save
his life, but at p. m. he passed away.
He was conscious most of the time and
talked with members OF the family.
Insanity In Family.
The general supposition Is that he
suicided while momentarily insane,
probably brought on by financial trou.
bles. However, IL was. possibly
hereditary insanity as his father went
insane before his death at Fremont,
Nebraska, and his mother died few
hours after the father had passed
away.
For the past twenty years Ed, as he
was mare Familiarity known, conduct.
w ~ oAASS OooAhSoCt Ol1 Il0 WOSI Slu0
but q few months ago he disposed OF
his interests and has been giving his
attention to farming and stock raising
of which he was considered to be one
of the best judges in the state, he
having given a part of mis- attention
most of his life to blooded horses and
cattle.
In the death Of Mr. Brown, Charlton
loses one of its best citizens a man
with ideal habits and friend too ev-
erybody.
Mr.. Brown leaves wife and one
son, Waldo, who lives on the farm, and
three brothers who reside away from
here, to mourn the loss Of one whom
they loved and cherished. The funeral
services will be held Tuesday after.
noon, but definite arrangements have
not been made yet.