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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-19

These petitions must be circulated
In at least one.fourth Of the precincts
in the county, and as there are S4Pre-
cincts in this county, 1t will be neces-
sary sor each prospective candidate to
have at least . separate petitions.
But as the number Of required sigma
lures is so small, no candidate should
have any difficulty in securing .
sufficient number.
Candidates are not permitted to
circulate their petitions themselves
but must have some one else do It for
them. Nomination petitions must be
filed at least 40 days before the pri-
mary Is held. The least number Of
signers a Republican county candidate
can have is 76; the most $50. The
least number Democrat can have Is
81; the most ITO.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-19
Farm Mortgage Taxes
In Another State

A valued correspondent Of the Re
FLEcToR writes from Wisconsin:
"Some weeks ago I noticed an ar
ticle In the REFLEuToR about taxing
mortgages IiIremember correctly
the Wisconsin law was referred to,
| believe~you held to the opinion that
fling tax was the only and best
way to get tax on mortgages. The
Wisconsin law is too long and COM
plicated to quote in full but 1t is the
old Kansas Populistic idea Of assess
ing the mortgage to the owner in the
town or township where the mort.
gagged property is located and only
charges the property mortgaged with
the equity left after deducting the
mortgage from actual value Of the
property. The whereases and pro-
visos would fill Q volume; but in the
end the law gives the property owner
the right to waive the separate as
sessment and have all the taxes, |. Q.
the mortgage and land assessed
against the property.
.'Well, it was lauded to the skies as
the greatest political wisdom and the
tax dodgers were supposed to be
caught (P) but the mortgage loaners
ordered new supplies and rubber
stamps and three months before the
law becomes effective every mortgage
had the clause waving the right to
separate assessment and the result to
date is that all mortgages 60 abso-
lutely tax free. Whereas under the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-19
THE. WEEKLY REFLECTOR
MethOdists Select the
Ministers Once More

The Methodist conference al Topeks
adjourned today. Rev. s. 3. Belts
was returned to the Abilene charge
for another year, an appointment that
will be pleasing to his congregation
and the city.
Other appointing nts Of interest are:
W. A. Crawford, parole agent and
chaplain Kansas state reiormatory,
member Washington Avenue, Kansas
City, quarterly conference.
W. H. Underwood. investment
agent, permanent'iund for conference
claimants, member Of Clay Center,
quarterly conference.
Edwin R. Brown, conference evan
gelist, member Abilene quarterly
conference.
MANHATTAN DISTRICT.
J. R. Madison, presiding elder,
Topeka.
Abilene, s. E. Belts.
Alta Vista, N. j. Adams.
Alma, A. H. Boyd.
Bushong, A. F. johnson.
Chapman, P. q. Weyant.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-19
PIeasant surprise.

About 40 young people called at
the home and surprised Tressis Bene-
dick last evening, it being a farewell
party as her folks expect to move to
sutPhsn April lst. The evening was
spent in games after which a bounti-
full supper was served. The young
people departed IN the wee small
hours Of the morning wishing Trsssie
success in her new home.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-19

old law somewhat similar to the
Kansas law nearly everyone gave In
part II not all the mortgages they had.
Now ! have come to the conclusion
that fling tax iS the only way To-
get taxes from mortgages. ! would,
however, vary 1t somewhat and In
stead Of fiat 500 per hundred tax
make it l0c per hundred per annum
tax then mortgage for one year
would be 81 per $1,000 and 5 years IS
per $1,000, 10 years s1O per $1,000, the
entire tax to be paid in advance az
the time Of the fling Of the mortgage
! would also have the provision that
II mortgage was paid and released
before its expiration, that the pro rate
part Of the unearned tax should be
returned to the one who paid IL. The
probabilities are the borrower would
have the tax to pay, but ] believe
such law would operate to bring
lot Of wealthy people to the state and
that 1t would reduce interest rates or
at least keep them from going higher
and the wealth brought into the state
would serve to pay q large amount oi
taxes on the Investments made by
capitalists that would be induced to
come to Kansas to.live and loan their
money under such q law"
This idea Is a good one and as the
which meets next winter
will probably adopt mortgage tax
law Of some kind it should consider
this idea. Editor.]
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-19
ABILENE BOY WON
INTERSTATE DEBATE

Special TO the Reflector.
BOULDER, Colo, March 12.-The
interstate debate between the Kansas
University and the University Of Colo
RADIO was held here last night and was
won by the Kansans. Ralph Spots
Of Abilene was the winning debater
and his oration was q polished and
eloquent one. Three speakers repre-
sented K. U.
The question was "Resolved, that
congress should pass a national In
come tax" Kansas had the affirma-
ffva
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-19

Council Grove, j. w. Reed.
Dover. to be supplied BY G. @. Cox
Delevan and WoOdbine, Georgt
Wilson.
Enterprise, y, +. johnson. ,T
Eskridge, W. ,. Stevenson.
Haryeyyille, John Cook.
HYington, G. W., Bradsn.
Hope, 7. d. johnson. A
Junction City, 7. M. WilliGms.
Keats, F. E. Lewis.
Manchester, @. B. Young.
Manhattan, s. A. Bright.
Maple Hill, NJ. A. Good.
Milford, J. W. Slower.
Parkerville, S. D. Vincent.
Riley, s. 3. Lawhone.
st. Marys and Emmett, W. B. An
derson.
Talmage. A. M. Crippin.
Wakefield, e. T. Lacey.
Wamego, G. A. MARVEL and Lee
associate.
Wesley, J. W. Mosslander.
White City, J. I. Mayor.
Wilsey, w. H. Fawcett.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-19
"A Few Words
to Our Subscribers

Order oo7 Of the Postofice department, pro-
ceeds upon the theory that only paid-in-advance
subscribers entitle newspaper to second-cass mail
rates However, the order gives weekly papers
year in which to secure renewals, but the subscrp
ton is not renewed within that period the paper is
denied the second class mail rates. While we doubt
the necessity Of such ruling, and believe il will
work hardship to both the subscriber and pub
Usher, yet the Reflector desires to be within the
law. For this reason we ask all our subscribers
year in arrears-or near that time promptly to
nit the amount due, and, if convenient year in adj
vance. The department gives us until April to Sc
cure the payment. This will be small matter for
most Of subscribers, andwill save much trou-
bic in squaring ourselves with Sans postoice.
Remit BY personal check, draft or money order.
We trust that the Old Home Paper will continue to
be welcome visitor in your home, and that the
mutual good feeling Of paper and patron will not be
disturbed by the order Of this Postofice department.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-19
A -Four Legged Chicken.

Ernest Morse has . four legged
chicken. The rest Of the setting
hatehed out all right and are just like
other chickens. 1t has one leg on
one side Of It's body and three on the
other. Two Of the three legs spring
from the fret joint and the other
from the hip joint. The chicken is
otherwise normal and seems happy
and eontented. Ernest has not yet
decided whsthsr or not be win get .
tent and 60 on the road With bis
frsak.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-19

trip Mr.. and Mrs. Norris will reside
at 26 Nordina street.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Norris are well
known to-a large circle Of friends here,
having lived here for a number Of
Both are prominent in the social and
religious circles Of the First NJ. E.
church. Mr. Norris is an employe Of
the Star grocery"
Many friends in this city will ex-
tend good wishes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-19
Skeleton Comes
to Light Strangely

rusty blade Of a large knife were
found with the skeleton but as all
Indians wore beads and most Of them
carried knives there is no way to de-
termine whether this one was a noted
chief or the squaw Of one Of the low
lier members Of the tribe. 1t would
be interesting to know the history Of
this forgotten grave but it is part
Of the past about which we can never
be enlightened. The relics are in
charge Of J. W. Farley in this city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-19

What is undoubtedly the skeleton
Of an Indian man or woman was un-
earthed by Mr.. Hughes last Saturday
while blowing on the Lank farm
across the river from Sand Springs.
Many of the bones were decompOsed
but number of them we're in good
state Of preservation and pieces Of the
wooden blanket in which the body was
wrapped at the time of burial we're
also distinguIshabls.
A necklace Of bone beads and the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-19
Two Wolves Taken.

A big wolf hunt was pulled of
southwest Of Holland today. Several
Abilene hunters were among the 800
men, who took part. A number Of
went out but the hunt was
9 swift one and most Of the visitors
arrived too late.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-19
TEN BEST sPELLERs.
Contest Held to Choose Participants
in Tri.C County Match.

AAh AAA-OVAAANJ AAoSSAAs
A spelling contest between repre-
sentatives from each township In the
county was held here Saturday and
the ten winners were chosen to 60 to
Herington on Friday, March goth, to
enter a tri.county contest there on
that date. The ten best spoilers In
Dickinson county are as follows:
Mary Mccarthy Dist. 107, Lucille
Sterling 40, Alma Sterling n, Francis
Little II, Joanna German 4, Sara
TrOtt II, Myrtle Clegg III. Minnie
Mccormick A, Chattie Gibbs l D 6 @,
Esther Metz 4S.
These winners have fairly won their
titles as champion spoilers. Contests
we're first held In each school district
and three representatives were chosen
for q township contest. The three
persons with the best averages in the
latter were eligible to the county con-
test held here. The tri-county con-
test at HeringtOn will be between the
ten best spoilers from each Of the
three counties, Dickinson, Marion
and Geary.
Superintendent Mccormick has en-
,ouraged an interest in these spelling
and be expresses a strong be-
Lief in the hnal victory Of his Dickin-
ION county champions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-19
CAN'T CONTROL STREET.
District Court DissOIves Temporary
Injunction.

At the instance OF d. w. Howard
q temporary injunction was issued BY
Probate Judge Rankin last Wednes-
day restraining the city authorities
from hauling dirt out Of East 9Th
street in the old East Abilene addi-
tion. Howard claimed to own the
land to the middle Of the street. The
matter came on for hearing Saturday
before Judge Moore who found as 3
fact that the north half Of the street
had never been vacated and belonged
to the public. The temporary iniunc-
ton was dissolved.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-19
Philip Kreisher Dead.

Word received this morning from
Kansas City, Kas., that Philip
Kreisher died there and was buried
Sunday. Mr.. Krelsher was q con-
tractor here during the boom days
and has brother. Cal. Kreisher, llv-
ing in Ottawa county, who also lived
here ct that time and was in the shoe
repairing business.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-19
win Not Unite.

Humphrey Camp N. W. A. voted
last night not to unite With Abilene
Camp $50. It requires 4 tWO-thirds
vote 70 carry The proposition ssd this
n.. Dot asearsa.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-19
Bourht aTourine Car.

Albert Bertschinger, ono Of Hopes
leading young businessmen, was in
town today and purchased a Maxwell
touring car Of Brown & Co. It is a
beauty and be will enjoy it. He ran
the car home this afternoon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-19
Orranized Elevator Association.

Ats meeting held in Talmage on
March 14th, the Farmers Elevator
association with 1866 members was
organised. The following directors
were choSsa. n. FunsOB. A. o. zook,
!. W. Rumold. ,. P. cress, Msssrs,
auIle. Heut.. Wallaes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-19
TemDerance Women Orrani1e.

AW. G. 7. U. was organised at the
Baptist church Friday afternoon BY
Mrs. L. Mcdonald, county president
The following ohcers were elected:
Mrs.L. B. Ronsh, president; Mrh LIZ
linn schsdrman, vioe president, Kiss
Lorsna eommeis, s8orgtaryi Mrs.
shadIhesr. Ressafor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-19
Hay and Oats for saIe.

Prairie hay No. and seed oats for
sals, by Henry Kohmsn. Dillon. phone
Banner centrni. s7-2s
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-19
5th Dist. Republicans
Meet in Abilene

The Republican convention Of the
Fifth congressional district to name
delegates to the national convention
was held in the court rom Wednes'
day At 4 O'Clock. The delegates came
early and these committees had
charge OF arrangements:
Entertainment-E. 4. Coulsop, J.
E. Brewer, J B. Case, G. A. Rogers,
C. NJ. Hargers
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-03-19

Smoker P H. Halleck, d. r. Cor
den, W. Shane. N. Cole, f. w. Morse,
H. A. Anderson, F. B. Glimpse. y
The candidates for delegates we're
Capt. Stanfeld, Belleville.
J. D. Heusted, Clay Center.
H. W, Schmidt, junction City.
J. D. Colt, Manhattan.
E. v. Brown, Concordia.
The roll Of delegates was:
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-07-26

Of GRAND JURY
Continued from End page.(

fish or game in waters tributary to
this county.
We further recommend that if there
be no such power vested in the County
Commissioners that our Representa-.
tive be asked to recommend bill Civ
Ing them such power, by a further en-
acJment
Pens.eas.
We have examined the pension rec
ord5 the Oraanary Of Glynn oouaty,
and find the following to be correct:
INDECENT solder Pensioners. IL
/ iIdieenl Widow Pensioners. 3
widow Pensioners whose hus-
bands died in service. .....
D-aaaied Soldier Pensioners .
Resolutions.
Resolved, That, duly recognizing the
fact that ii is NJ concern of ours,
While acting in AN official capacity as
Grand Jurors as To the merits on
dement's OF a statutory law, yet. We do
deem ii eminenty eXpedient AZ this
time to express our qualification, and
douhtless In SO doing we only re-
sound the gratulat.ons of the masses
Of ur citizens; because Of the appar
ont limited violations in our county
of the prohibition law ana esneciaIiv
is this subject deserving of brief con
gratulatory commen,, when it be con
s-deIed that there does not appear to
nave been any very fragrant viola
tons whatever, ard the minor degree
normal, at least.
This fortunate condition obtaining
thus far during the first wear Of state
prohibition, we attribute mainly IA a
| twoIold source FIRST. the citizens
of our county WA favor the matnten-
! ance Of the laws SUPREMACY are over
whelminely of The majority. Second.
Of those who ar less inclined to obev
The mandates CT the law, have. 20 our
opinion. been deferred to an incalcu-
liable extent b. the mmendable and
ludicious foresight Of our board Of
County Commissioners. in providing
a county con tabulary to ag7reheud
and prevent as far as possible any. and
all abuses &C the law. thereby saving
to the county, by determent non
1mputable sunl Of money in the ma
ture Of court e&pense-.
Resolved, That We note with regret
the absence Of our worthy Judge Hon
orahle I. a. Parker, on account of
sickness, and we desire to express to
MIN our sympathy and the wish that
ne may be speedily les1rted to health,
and be able to resume his duties.
He5olFed further hat it is pleas
Uro to have had win Ug Il3pa II
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-07-26
T. A. RLY RS T., r. g
The famous little nils.
A CaIifornian's Luck.

"The luckiest day of my life was
when bought a box of BEcklen's Ar.
MICA Salve;" writes Charles F. Eadahn
of Tracy, California. 1.-TWO &c loxes
cured me Of an annoying case of IT'D.
ing piles, which had troubled me FOR
years and that yielaed 10 no otho1
Roses dut store.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-07-26

Especial A., B. & A. Excursion Boat
Subject to change without notice.
Excursion hoat every Wednesday
Night at p m.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-07-26

No freight received on beat leaving
the city ats 80 pm
J. 3. WRIGHT, Manager
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-07-26

BOAT LEAEs FOOT MANSFIELD ST.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-07-26

We have examined the pension rec
ords f the Ors,mary Of Glynn county,
and find Che following to be correct:
INDECENT solder Pensioners. IL
l-aiSent Widow Pensioners.. 3
widow Pensioners whose hus-
bands died in service ..... 4
DE-. led soldier Pensioners. /
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-07-26

fish or game in waters tributary to
this county.
We further recommend that if there
be no such power vested in the County
Commissioners that our Representa-.
tive be asked to recommend q bill Civ
Ing them SUCH power, by further en-
acJment
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
DEMOCRATS OF HAWAII
SELECT NEW DELEGATES
Platform Urges Extension of Ameri-
can Public Land Laws In Terri
tory and More Self
Government

BY Associated Press.
HONOLULU. May 1S.-The Demo-
cratic territorial convention met here
today, with Senator c. ]. Mccarthy as
chairman, selected delegates to the ma
tional convention at Denver and in
structed them for w. ]. Bryan.
The following delegates were chosen:
o. T. Shipman, JImes L. Coke, e. M
Watson, C. w. McGonigle, Frank r
Harvey and c. w. Hudson.
The platform urges the extension oi
the American public land laws to this
territory, the adoption of the terrific
rial act to permit the extension of To-
cal government, declares agains
the Asiatic labor system, denies tina
Hawaiian industries or commerce neet
legislation exceptional or contrary tC
the remainder of the American people
and favors the settlement of former
Queen Liluokalanis claim of crown
lands.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
PAINTS D0LEFUL PICTURE
OF FUTURE MINUS COAL
Consulting Engineer of Schenectady
Company Considers Time Is Near
When Electricity Must Sup
ply World with Heat
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated freSs.
NEW YORK, May 1S.-Dr. Charles
Stelnmetz. consulting engineer of the
General Electric company at Schenec-
tady and professor of electrical engin-
eering at Union college, painted a
doletul picture yesterday of what life
will be in the world when the coal
supply has been exhausted and when
the natural fertility of the soil has
been used up and the population large
ly increased.
He thought that ultimately the peo-
pie of the earth would have to look
to electricity for heat and depend on it
to refertilize the earth for food and
clothing.
DR.. Steinmetz spoke in the hall of
the American Institute of Electrical
Engineers to the students and friends
Of the New York Electrical Trade
school. His subject was THE Future
of Electricity"
you who sit in this ROOM he said
will see the time when there will bt
no more hard coal. You may see the
time. too when supplies of soft Goa
are SO far removed that they won't b,
worth while bringing to the people
1t can't last very long. And there is
possibility that some day people vii
wake up to the fact that soft Goa
poisons the atmosphere. Then they
may prohibit 1t. But 1t can't be a
great while before we must seek for
means other than coal for keeping us
warm. Wood has been discarded long
since, as coal must be. What next?
Our best hope seems to be electri-
city. But we must have power for
that. With coal out of the question,
where is the power to come from !?
The solution of the problem seems to
be our natural water power, of which
we use so little now."
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
BIG INSURANCE CONTEST
WILL SUCCEED DECISION
Master In Chancery Recommends De-
crees Against Officers Of West
ern Life Indemnity
Company
By A Associated Press.

sy Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Ma: 18.-Findings of Mas
ter in Chancery Bishop in the suit OF
Judge A. w. Field ct al. against the
Western Life Indemnity company, Will
be the basis for a determined legal bat
tie which will begin tomorrow before
Judge c. C. Kohlsaat in the federal
circuit court
The findings of the master relate to
transactions three years ago between
Gen. George M. Moulton. president OF
the Western Life Indemnity company
w. III. Gray, former manager. and Il
l. Rosenfeld, which preciptated a war
fare between the officers of the COM
pany and policyholders.
The master holds that w. H. Gray,
who transferred his office as general
manager to Rosenfeld, did so in viola
ton OF the fiduciary capacity he held
with the company, and that he is liable
to the company for $125, 900 received by
him as consideration for the transfer.
Bishop recommends that a decree be
given against Gray for the payment OF
that sum with per cent interest.
The master also holds that Moulton
and Rosenfeld are liable to the COM
plainants for consenting to the pur-
chase of property of a Pennsylvania
insurance company and for the with
drawal from the company or $zO0,OOO IN
payment thereof, and recommends that
a decree be entered against Moulton
and Rosenfeld for restoration of the
$500 900 with interest.
The findings, which are of record,
but are not made public, have been the
subject of examination by the defend
ants attorneys for some time and will
be considered by Judge Kohlsaat when
he receives them tomorrow.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-05-19
CITY EMBARRASSED
BY BANK SUSPENSION
PITTSBURG HAD FUNDS IN
ALLEGHENY NATIONAL
May Have to Issue Bonds to Provide
for Current Expenses-MiIlion and
a Half Secured by Indemnity
Concerns
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
PITTSBURG, Pa, May 1S.-With
more than a million and half dollars
of it's funds tied up indefinitely as
result of the suspension of the Alle-
gheny National bank today, the city OF
Pittsburg finds itself confronted with
the possibility of being forced to issue
bonds to raise money to meet current
expenses. A formal effort to withdraw
the money was made by City Treasurer
Steele after the announcement of Sus
pension was made, but the check was
not honored.
The suspension of the bank leaves the
city with practically no Immediately
available funds.
William Stewart, president of the de-
funct bank; Walter Chess, one or the
directors; Thomas Evans of the Mac
beth Evans Glass company; Robert
McAfee, secretary of the commonwealth
of pennsylvania, and William Mont
gomery the defaulting cashier are Sc
curity for the city deposits and each is
liable to the amount of 100000.
State funds to the amount of half
million dollars were carried in the bank.
The state funds, however, are secured
by bonding companies.
The Fidelity and Trust company of
Maryland and the United States FL
deity and Guarantee company are
under bonds to the state for its de-
posits
There is absolutely not the slightest
doubt of the states receiving every
penny of it's deposits" said Treasurer
Sheath.