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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-30
special to the Reflector.

Special to the Reflector.
Topeka, Jan. 2S. The senate has
discussed the guaranty deposit bills
all day. One amendment has been
agreed on-that before state bank
can get in every stockholder must
sign a statement waving all limit on
his liability, pledging all his property
to pay the banks loss.
The primary committee has agreed
and will report late this afternoon, it
is understood. 1t is said it has given
up the split primary and will favor
the Stubbs bill.
The senate passed Creech's mort
gage recording tax bill on second
reading. 1t also passed on third
reading Brewers change in the tax
law allowing deputy assessors to help
the property owner list his property.
T. M. Jones and S. S. Smith are
looking on in the session today.
1t is likely that the Ham insurance
bill will pass. 1t is similar to the
bill introduced in the senate by
Senator WAGNER. 1t provides that
the state shall authorize the organiza-
tion Of a million-dollar insurance
insurance company for the insurance
company for the insurance of the de-
posits in Kansas banks. There ap-
pears to be little opposition to it in
the house. 1t has been evident all
along that the house would pass two
bills, the insurance bill and straight
guaranty bill. That has been the
talk handed out by the members on
the inside since the session convened.
As matter OF fact there appears to
be little expectation that many bank
ers will take advantage Of the guar
anty deposit law; that they will flock
to the insurance company.
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Primary Law Is
Practically a Certainty

The Creech bill providing for the
taxing Of mortgages when they are
placed upon record came up in the
senate this morning and after being
discussed was placed in the hands of
the judiciary committee for the cor
rection OF a few errors in its construc-
ton. 1t is thought here that the bill
will be passed.
The house primary bill has been
presented to the senate and the re-
verse was done with the senate bill
but it is not probable that anything
will be done with either until they
have been discussed in joint session
OF both branches Of the legislature.
Senator Brewer demonstrated his
fighting qualities again yesterday in
the senate, when the judiciary COM
mittee reported adversely his bills
making the attorney for the railroad
board, the board of control, the tax
commission and assessors, elective by
the people.
The senator stated that it was his
desire that these bills should have the
proper consideration by the entire
senate and moved that they be placed
upon the calendar, which motion was
carried and he will make his fight for
the passage of the bills when they
come up.
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A FAREWELL PARTY.
How the NeighbOrs of J. A. Steel
smith Surprised Him.

ACME, Jan. 25.-One of the most
enjoyable surprises of the season and
one which will long be remembered
by j. Steelsmith and family occurred
Tuesday evening, Jan. 81 when about
80 Of their friends called on them as
farewell before they take their de-
parture from the community. By
Prearranged plans they met at the
home of Norman Reese and with well
filled baskets and pail Of Chesa-
peaks best proceeded to the Steelsmith
home and surprised them in a good
old fashioned way.
The ladies prepared some very in
teresting things in the dining room.
Mr.. Reese and Mr.. Lahr presided at
the soup tureen and all did justice to
the good supper provided. Those
present: Mr.. and Mrs. Atnip and
son, Mr.. aud Mrs. VIM Sexton and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Starr, Mr.
and Mrs. Launing, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
Minter and son. Mr.. and Mrs. Dave
Kohrns and daughter. Mr.. and Mrs.
HAlroyd and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Stephenson, Alice, May and Charles
Taylor, Mr.. and Mrs. E. 2. Knerr and
faaughters, Mr.. and Mrs. Webb and
Children, Mr.. and Mrs. Kohman. Mr..
and Mrs. VIM Felbush. AL Steelsmith
and sons, Mr.. and Mrs Ben Shirk and
children, Mr.. sad Mrs. Frank Talbsrt
and son, Mr.. aad Mrs.. ]. Burk and
daaghisr. Mr.. and Mrs.. J. G. Eugle
and son. Ne. zBd Nh. J. LAIR and
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there for the night. At 7 o'clock they
arose and in a few minutes were
started on foot towards Abilene. That
city was reached at 10 o'clock.
The journey from Solomon to Abb
lene was not so pleasant because Of q
strong wind which prevailed and
which raised the dust in many places.
Seven Of the boys returned by the
train and the other, Frank Ludes, re-
msined at Abilene for a short visit
with bis brother, Louis.
For several evenings preparatory to
the trip, the boys have been PrSctic-
ing BY walking east across the hills
to tie Dolsn farm and then back to
the city BY way Of the White bridge.
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Stamp Your Letters.

The postmaster desires to call at
tention practice Of the patrons o.
rural delivery Of placing loose coins
in their boxes each time they desire
to dispatch letters. Patrons OF rural
delivery should provide themselves
with stamps and place 10 their mail
boxes small cups Of wood or tin in
which 70 place coins. when necessary,
IN Purchaaing supplies Of stamPA
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kindness as a pastor have won ior
him the respect and love of all who
know him and it is a pleasure to see
that the congregation of the Trinity
Lutheran church so thoroughly appre-
ciates his labors. During the past
year he has been in demand as a pub
lie speaker in many important places
in Kan. as and his influence extends
far beyond the limits of his local par
ish. Churches Of the city are FORUM
ate in having able and faithful minis
ters. Their history during the past
year has been eloquent Of the success
attending the efforts Of each.
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BUILDING AND LOAN ELECTS.
Officers Chosen for Year by Local
Organization.

The Dickinson County Building and
Loan Association elected officers last
night at its annual meeting. The old
officers were reelected and the re-
ports of the year were approved. The
association has made a splendid
record and is one Of the institutions
Of which the city is proud. 1t is not
only helpful to the members but to
investors who own its stock. The
annual report is a good one. The
officers are: President, G. A. Rogers
secretary, H. E. Elllsoni directors, G.
A. Rogers, H. E. Ellison, J. E. Keel.
J. A. Flack, NJ. H. MAlott.
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Mississippi river, should continue to
be resident thereof; then the secre-
tary Of war or the secretary Of the
treasury or the postmaster general
should also be resident Of the Tran
Mississippi country, while one cabinet
officer should be taken from
southern state. This, instead OF max
ing the presidents cabint largely a
group of gentlemen whose homes
have been since youth along the At
lantic coast and whose deepest inter-
ests are there, would give US in that
cabinet practical men with thorough
knowledge Of the conditions and
necessities Of the West and South.
Such cabinet would carry with it
the very influence that we need
before the national congress aud
would enable us to stand on level
with the rich and powerful East in
obtaining those things that make for
real prosperity and advancement"
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children, Mr.. and Mrs. N. E. Reese
and daughters and Grandma Atnip.
In departing each wished Mr..
Steelsmith and family all the good
things possible in their new home.
These social gatherings are only
too seldom held in rural communities.
They take the bluut edge off life and
are the bright spots to which we like
to look back.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-30
DICKINSON MISSIONARY
is DEAD IN INDIA.

A cablegram received from D. W.
Zook, in India, announces the death Of
Mrs Rhoda Z. Martin. Mrs. Martin
expected to leave for America on fur
Tough for one year, on Feb. l. She
was the daughter Of Rev. Noah Zook
and was born and raised eight miles
north Of Abilene. Mrs. Martin leaves
a husband and twin babies, a boy and
a girl, just one year old. There were
no details OF her death.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-30

special to the Reflector,
TOPEKA, Jan. "a. The two primary
bills have gone to conference COM
mittee:
House Haskins, Ryon, Morgan Of
Hodgeman.
Senate Fitzpatrick and F. D.Smith.
Smith was named on the written re-
quest Of the square dealers.
Indications are for primary in
August with U. S. senator voted on
in November, a party council to make
the platform.
Brewers amendment to the tax law
allowing assessors to assist in making
statements will probably pass.
The bank deposit bills are making
progress. Both houses have two gen.
eral bills to consider: The bankers
guaranty depository insurance COM
pany plan and the mutual insurance
banking guaranty. Both are being
discussed today.
The session will last all next week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-30

Special to the Reflector.
WASHINGTON, Jan. "a. Senator
Long today introduced a bill for
$4,000 to be expended in site and
government building at Abilene.
1t is special bill and WAS by Mr..
Longs request read twice and referred
to the committee ou public buildings
and grounds.
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Miss Kubaeh Entertains.

Miss Faye Kubsch charmingly en-
tsrtertained about 40 young folks Of
the high school crowd Saturday even
ing At her home on South Buckeye.
Cards, music and rsfreshmsnts occu-
pied the evening. Harry Mlbor Woa
The priss At whist
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TOPEKA, Jan. 23.-On account Of
the inability Of the lieutenant gov
ernor to occupy his place in the sem
ate, Senator j. E. Brewer Of Abilene
was elected president pro tenn and
filled the chair during the day.
The two-cent fare bill which was
passed by the senate was adversely
reported by the house committee last
night and all efforts to get the bill
before the house today have been in
effectual.
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tret surer, j. E. Keel.

tret surer, j. E. Keel.
Much of the prosperity of the
church, both In its financial and relig-
ious life, is due to the earnest and
faithful efforts OF its minister, the
Rev. Fuller Bergstresser, who has
grown in influence with each year OF
his pastorate here. His ability as a
preacher and his thoughtiulness and
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-30
Industry Odd Fellows Celebrate.

Industry lodge. No. 4O2, |. 0. o. F.
celebrated its 18th anniversary on
Saturday night, Jan. 25th, by holding
a very interesting meeting, followed
BY an oyster supper to which had
been invited the members Of the Re
bekkah aud their families. The lodge
Is prospering.
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Two New Motor Cars.

E. E. Coulson has new 2-cylinder
Buick touring car and a similar one
arrived today for ]. A. Tufts. They
are handsome machines.
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Is prospenng.

Taken up, about Jan. l, bay pony.
e. q. watkins, R. D. /, Chapman,
KAs. Owner can have same BY call.
ing and paying charges. 500
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Mrs. Albert Hull Dead.

Mrs. Albert Hull, formerly Of this
county, died in Topeka Jan. 5 and
was buried at Lyona. Her husband
lives here.
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About 20 guests were present and
lunch was served. Those from abb
lene we're: Mr.. and Mrs. J. Z. Johntz,
Mr.. and Mrs; +. D. Parent, Mrs. C. A.
Case, Mrs. H. X. Humphrey, Misses
Ida Romig, Lois and Ruth Harger,
c. M. Harger. Prof. Dunlap came to
Abilene last night and returned to
Lawrence on the morning flyer.
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Paving and Parks.

The commercial club will discuss
paving and parks at its special meet
ing in the library rooms Wednesday
evening. Everybody should attend.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-30

Congressman Calderhead has sent
here for facts and figures about the
town and possible sites therein for a
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-30
A LATE PICTURE OF SECRETARY TAFT.

William Howard Taft
tal candidate Sept
Cincinnati Law school, he 1887
Of the superior Of Cincinnat 1890
solicitor general 1892 United
1900 he Philippines
Feb 1904 he appointed conspcu
service the Philippines negotiations
Panama and TO American interests throughout the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-01-30

Hair out 15c, shave lOc. sos sPruOs
strest. 9O-ti
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made a talk in the afternoon on ju-
venile court work.
In the evening the program in
cluded besides Prof. Dunlap's address:
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-10
HULSE
INSANE IS NOW IN
THECOUNTY ASYLUM
Case of Former Treasurer OF
Peddie Institute Hopeless,
Physicians Fear.

Samuel v. Hulse, former treasurer
of the Peddie Institute at Hightstosvn.
who was arrested in August last on a
charge of embezzling $1,000 OF the
funds entrusted to his care, is an in
mate of the Essex County Hospital for
the insane. He is suffering from senile
dementfa and his recovery is considered
doubtful by the physicians.
Signs of an unbalanced mind were
shown by Hulse soon after his arrest
and release on bail. He Continued to
grow worse. and on the night OF Janu-
airy 3 he wandered away from his home
IN Quitman street. Newark, an1 was
found in 1rvington in a condition that
rendered it necessary that he be COM
mited to the asylum. 1t was contended
by many persons that the shortage in
The Peddie Institute funds was due TO
careless business methods and not 70
any misappropriation.
The news of Hulse's detention IN the
asylum became known about the time
the Grand Jury was considering his
case. His wife has opened a boarding
house, having been left practically PEN
niless.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-10
DAWS-ASHFORD
NUPT|ALS MAY Be
DECLARED OFF
Young Lady, However, Declares
that She Will Wed the Multi
: Millionaire OctOgenarian.
BLAMES DAUGHTER OF
EX-SENATOR FOR REPORT
While He Refuses to Talk, Miss
Ashford, Sick in Bed,
Makes Statement.

o. WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-It looks
now as though the reported marriage
of ex-senator Henry Gassaway Davis,
the multi-millionaire octogenarian, and
Miss Maud. Ashford, former newspaper
writer and a social aid to his daugh-
tiers, would terminate in a suit for
damages brought by the young lady
Miss Ashford, however, declares that
the engagement has not been. broken
off. although the I'M in which she
expressed herself leads to the belief
that she is very doubtful about such an
outcome. The denial by Mrs. Elkins,
daughter of Mr.. Davis, of I'M inten-
ton on the part of her father to wed
Miss Ashford has lee, the latter to
| characterize her as an "irreconcilable
enemy"
The announcement has been made
that Miss Ashford had accepted a
settlement of ST. 500, 900 in lieu of dover
rights. Az Senator Davis is believed
to be worth about $780, 900, 900, it. was
possible that Miss Ashford under the
dover arrangement would have come
into something like $40, 900, 900. This
has never been verified, however, and
Miss Ashford and the Senator both
stated, that no financial arrangement
had been made.
Miss Ashford was today reported i'll
at her home on Farragut square, and
refused to receive visitors, but sent
word that the engagement was still
in force. 1.-THE Senator is as devoted,
ii not more so, than ever, and is urg-
ing a very hasty marriage" she de-
clared. Il blame Mrs. Elkins for this
unpleasant report, as she is deter
mined that I shall not marry her
father, and will go to any extreme to
accomplish that end. Whenever ques-
toned as to the engagement she al
ways says: There is no engagement,
which, of course, is a falsehood, for
the Senator and l have been engaged
for a ear now. and / do not mind
saying that we had planned to be mar
ried by this time and would have been
If 1 had not hesitated to break into
a family which does not choose to
welcome me.
Senator Davis said: 81 have nothing
to say. for publication on this subject"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-10
DEATH CLAIMS OLDEST
DAILY EDITOR IN WORLD.
John ". Oliver, of YOnkers
Statesman, Was Never Ill Un-
til Fatal Attack Last Week.

YONKERS, N. Y, Feb. 10.-John w.
Oliver, editor and owner of the Yon-
kers Statesman, died at his home, Rose
Cottage, yesterday, at the age of SO
years. He was the Oldest active editor
of a daily paper in the world. He was
never ill in all his life until Friday
afternoon, when he was stricken.
Mr.. Oliver was an aggressive Repub-
1ican. His paper always was vigorous
in it's politics, and welded great infiu-
ence. He was three times married. His
third marriage took place when he was
"a. His widow, a daughter and son
survive him. His son is Edwin A
Oliver, the humorist.
= Mr.. Oliver was born in Cornwall,
England, on April 80, 1915. He was the
first man who applied steam power to
a job printing press. ~
Mr.. Oliver and his brother Isaac as
sisted in starting the Washingtonian
temperance movement in 1910, founded
the Sons of Temperance, and published
several temperance organs.
In 1866 Mr.. Oliver moved to Yonkers,
and in 1872 he became editor of the
Statesman, then a weekly, which he
converted into a daily. In 1894 he OBJ
tanned controlling interest in the paper,
He-never mirsed "a day from his desk
until stricken last week.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-10


President Northeastern Saengerbund.
1906, and for this. reason it was deemed
advisable to hold the meeting in that
city, 80 A.S4s 4
The next national saengerfest Will be
held in New York city next year, and
l,President, Baer. of the .Goncordia, as
sured tho members of the board, that
the concordia would then make a
strenuous fight to retain the prize.
1t was late in the afternoon before
the meeting was organized, because of
the delay in the train service, and after
an address of. welcome had been made
by President william J. Goeckel, of the
United Singers, of W~ilkesbarre, a COM
m%unication was read from Max Winter,
in which he urged that, in view of the
recent visit of the Vienna Maennerchor
the American Saengerbund should act
in closer union with those that flourish
on German soil.
1t was decided. IN motion Of John j.
Plemenik, of this city, to refer this
matter to the several individual socie-
ties, as it was not a matter for the
board of directors to settle.
lAuuSOn NhcDlb lIOtcShs
When the discussion over the Kaiser
prize rules was on, there was oppose
ton from the Philadelphia and Hudson
County societies, Henry Kaiser, of the
| City of Brotherly Love, venturing the
opinion that the introduction of the So
called "stundenchor," n of the points
agreed to, and covers singing for a GER
tain time, was only for the purpose of
%"breaking the necks" of societies which
include many non-German singers.
This ~denunciatory delegate was called
to order sharply by the Major and Mr..
Plemenik.
A recommendation was also adopted
by which the prize judges al the sing
ing contests should be so seated that
they will be invisible to the contesting
singers.
There were other minor recommeda-
tons adopted referring to the selection
and composition of the "stundenchor,'
and the more important one hat the
prize Judges in the future should not
decide by lot as to which phase of tbs
contest each is to judge, but hat the
general music committee is to assign
to each judge his allotted task. Wher
the invitation to the New York saen
gerfest was read shouts of approva.
marked it acceptance.
! In the party from this city besides
1 Major Lentz and Mr.. Plemenik, who is
the secretary of the United Singers
were G. William Heilmann, its presi-
dent; August Goertz and John
Goehring.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-10
81 YEARS ON
HIS SEVENTH BIRTHDAY.

TRENTON, Feb. 10.-Although 80
years old February 20. John Lefferts
Conard, one of the best-known lawyers
in this. State, and former county solic-
itor here, will celebrate his seventh
birthday anniversary on that date. His
friends have dropped to the humor Of
the coming occasions, and are already
bombarding him with toys suitable for
a "7-year-old.'
Conard thinks it bad enough to- be
born OF February 20, and only have a
birthday anniversary nce in o u
years, but he is particularly aggrieved
at fate in causing him to be born when
he was, so that the 300 years correc-
ton of the. calendar robbed him of one
of these four,
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-10
VETERANS HEAR OF LINCOLN.

PATTERSON, Feb. 10. - abraham
Lincoln, the Savior of His Country"
was the subject of an interesting adj
dress by DIR. Robert Marshall Ayls-
worth, pastor. of the Grace M. e..
Church, at the services Sunday evening.
The ihome-like Water street church was
crowded to it's capacity, an invitation
having beer extended by the pastor to
Hugh &C. Irish Camp No. 8, Sons Of
Veterans. and Ladies' Auxiliary No 9.
These in turn extended the invitation
to all the local Grand Army posts,
Union Veteran Legion. Wonan's Relief
Corps and Ladies Of the G. A. r., and
a goodly number OF each organization
attended
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-02-10
THAWS LIBERTY
WILL DEPEND ON
AL|EN|STS REPORT
To Be Examined ~TOday-Mother
Pleased with Matteawan
Conditions.

MATTEAWAN, N. Y, Feb. 10
Three ~alienists are expected at the
asylum late today to examine Harry
X. Thaw as to his mental condition.
on the report of one Of these alienists,
Or. Jacobus. will depend the course of
the Thaw lawyers in obtaining a writ
OF habeas corpus at once or OF letting
their millionaire client remain for some
further time in the asylum. Should
the alienist report that he believes
Thaw can prove he is sane before a
sheriffs jury, habeas corpus proceed
ings in behalf of Thaw will be begun
at once. The lawyers will not wait for
the return of Martin w. Littleton from
his trip to Florida. but will engage a
awyer living in the place where the
writ is obtained to make the fight to
free Thaw.
"I feel much more satisfied since I
nave visited Harry declared Mrs,
William Thaw after her first trip to
Matteawan, where she spent an hour
and a half with the young P~ittsburger.
"When I first arrived the place seemed
to be very dreary and cold. But when
1 went inside / found it was very
much different. ] found it more like a
club than anything else.
81 have decided to take the advice
of the lawyers and do nothing at pres
ent toward getting Harry out of Mat
teawan. I am leaving everything in
their hands until such time as they
think it best to ask for habeas corpus
or to begin any other proceedings tc
secure his release. / feel very much