Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1907-10-10

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SENATOR LONGS SPEECH.
Senator G. I. Long was the speaker
Of the day and arrived from the south
at noon. He was accompanied by
his priyste secretary, R. H. Faxon.
United States Marshal Mackey; Repre-
sentative Creech, D. W. Naill and
number Of others were here to hear
him. His address was made in the
grand stand Immediately following
the wedding and was listened to by a
large audience. Mr.. Long talked only
about a half hour and his remarks
were non-political and non-partisan.
He showed the good taste Of talking
Of Kansas as a whole rather than |
booming himself. He told of Kansas
greatness as commonwealth and
said some complimentary things
about its people. He was listened to
With interest AMI made many friends
by his gisit to the city.
OTHER FEATURES OF THE DAY.
1t had been intended to have some
automobile races to take place of the
horse races which were called off be-
cause Of the wet track. This, how
ever, was impossible as the ground
was too moist for any exhibition Of
the kind. The vaudeville perform
ances were given in front Of the grand
stand and were received with applause.
No better vaudeville attractions have
ever been seen in Abilene than those
given at the fair this year.
Joe Garze, the human cricket, is
certainly a wonder in his surprises
and daring feats. Leroy and Lavanion,
the comic knock about artists, fur
nished plenty Of amusement in their
line. Douglas and Douglas. man
and his wife with are markable dog who
seems to know more than some human,
beings, were easily the most attrac-
tive Of these diversions. They gave
a very interesting performance and
were loudly .applauded. Captain
Hardy gave an exhibition Of fancy
shooting In front Of the grand stand,
as he had also done the day previous.
He is an expert and gave some exhi-
billions Of Workmanship that as
founded those who saw them. Empty
pistol shells were set up along the
tops Of posts until the last was off
distance. With clock-like
work they were all picked of. Then
John Sauers placed a penny against
a post and this was driven out Of
sight, then q card split edgewise
next. Mr.. Saueis threw FIVE targets
into the air at once and all were
broken this time. An ordinary pump
gun was used. With q 20 rife be
Ihot . perfect profile Of an Indian
head on cardboard, no outline what
,ver being used. Over 800 shots
we're fired from this rife. Then to
how It was still clean be cut a card
'dgewise, demonstrating the cleanli- 1
less Of Peters ammunition. !
HORSE saoE PITCHING.
One Of the interesting features Of
he fair was . horse shoe pitching
iontest in which six teams contested.
rhe trial was In charge Of c. H. Free }
nan Of Chapman. L. Petit won the q
lrst prize and n. L. Baughey Of {
shinehart the second. e
OLD sOLDrEKs' DAH. G
The closing day Of the fair was Old
IoldisrS' day and good weather over
issd greeted the veterans Is they
rent Into he grounds. The Rev.
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Of tAs Eausas G. A R,