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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-21
FEWER BISHOPS
THE METHODIST CONFERENCES
MAY NOT ELECT As MANY
As EXPECTED.
on GROUNDS OF ECONOMY
Proposition to Return to Limited Pas
torates Likely to Be Defeat
sd--May Change
Boundaries.

Baltimore, May 16.--There we're In
dications Friday that the general con-
ference OF the Methodist Episcopal
church now In session will not elect
as many new bishops as had been ex-
pected. It has been thought that the
number elected would be eight, but
1t now seems certain that the COM
mittee having the matter in charge
will recommend that the total number
Of bishops be made less than 1t has
been hitherto, but that there be no re-
duction In the foreign field. This does
not mean that there will be no bishops
elected for service in the United
States, but simply that the number
elected will not be as great as had
been anticipated. Economy is said to
be the actuating idea.
Bishop Mallalieu appealed for more
open-air services. Routine business
was resumed at the conclusion Of the
bishops report.
A favorable report from the COM
mittee on revision on the proposition
to drop fasting as one Of the require
ments Of the candidates for ordination
to the ministry, was defeated by $40
to $50.
To the committee on temperance
was sent without discussion a resolu-
ton calling upon every membe- Of the
Methodist Episcopal communion to
give financial and moral support TO
the anti-saloon league in Its work and
warfare against the liquor traific IN
this country.
A memorial relating to the revision
Of the Psalter and index to the hymnal
was rejected by the conference on the
recommendation Of the committee on
revision that no change be attempted
at the present time.
A controversy Of long standing was
settled BY the unanimous adoption OF a
report of the committee on boundaries
providing that the general conference
clothe itself with power to change the
boundaries of any annual conference
regardless of whether such conference
is enlarged or diminished by such
change.
The committee on itinerancy Is ex-
pected to report unfavorably upon the
proposition to change from an unltnl-
tied to limited pastorate, A report
to this effect will probably be laid
before the conference Saturday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-21
omahi Paoklna PIant Rurns.

Omaha, Neb., May 15.-The old plant
Of the Omaha Packing company. at
Thirty.third and Q street. South ona-
ha, was destroyed BY IRE Friday night,
together with 100000 pounds of
meat, involving . loss estimated 1t
100000. The big plant Of the Cudahy
Packing company adjoining was seri-
ously threatened. while the IRE was
at It's height. The old plant Of the
Omaha company was used principally
for the storage Of meat, the killing
and preparation Of the products for
market being done mostly At the new
plant. There was stored in the burned
buildings 100000 pounds Of pork and
100000 Of beef.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-21
4 CURRENCY CONFERENCE
nv QUICK WORK BOTH HOUSES
TAKE ACTION.
The Senate Substituted AIdrleh Bill
for the VreeIand Measure and
the House Disaereed.

Washington, May 16.-The Aldrich
currency bill was substituted for the
vreeland bill In the senate Friday and
the transfer took but little longer
than was required In the calling Of
the roll. The effect IL to throw both
the senate and house bills into con
ference. The managers on the part
Of the senate who were appointed are
MOssrs. Aldrlch, Allison. Hale. Daniel
and Teller. The dispatch with which
the agreement was reached is a strik'
ing example Of what can be done In
the closing days Of session Of con-
gress, a meeting Of the senate com.
mittee ON finance was held in the fore.
noon and a decision to amend the
house bill by substituting the measure
passed by the senate several weeks
ago was reached without difficulty,
Chairman Aldrich was authorized to
make the report, which he did as soon
as the bill passed by the house on
luuEbudy uhu DOVn HCpoa5Cu WA
there were some changes made In the
senate bill by the committee, however,
and 1t was necessary to have a new
print of 1t prepared before 1t could be
called up for consideration. These
amendments were confined to the
elimination of matter incorporated in
the original Aldrich bill after 1t was
reported from the committee.
The Vreeland currency bill, as
amended by the senate, went to the
house at $40 o'clock Friday afternoon
and Immediately was called up by Mr..
Burton (Ohio) who moved to suspend
the rules, disagree to the amendments
and ask a conference.
The vote resulted: yeas, 100; noes,
1903; present" 6, and the bill was sent
to conference.
The speaker announced the names
of Messrs. Vreeland IN. YO, Burton
(Ohio), Weaks (Mass), (Republica1s)
and Glass (va.). and Pujo (La) as
the managers on the part of the house.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-21
THOMAS RETIRES
ANOTHER CHANGE TAKES PLACE
IN OFFICERS IN CHARGE OF
BATTLEsHIP FLEET.
sPERRY NOW IN COMMAND
A General Rearransement Of Com.
manders and FIaoships Occurs
Maryland Gets the
Target Trophy.

San Francisco, May 16. Rear Ad-
miral Charles Stillman Sperry re-
turned within six months from a mis-
sion Of peace as one Of the American
delegates to the conference at The
Hague, assumed command Friday Of
the strongest force Of first-class Tight
ing ships assembled in the history Of
the nation. Rear Admiral Charles M.
Thomas who succeeded Rear Admiral
Evans as commander in chief Of the
Atlantic feet, hauled down his nag
at 1O:40 a. m. from the truck of the
Connecticut, and ten minutes later Ad'
miral Sperry was received on board
the flagship with the salutes and other
naval honors BETTING his position.
The ceremonies were carried out In
briefest possible fashion and in strict
accordance with naval regulations.
When Admiral Sperry took COM
mand the reorganization of the feet
Immediately was carried into effect,
and throughout the noon hour the
waters of the bay echoed the call OF
bugles, the ruffle of drums and the
strains of martial music from half a
dozen quarterdecks. Rear Admiral w.
H. Emory transferred his flag from
the Georgia to the Louisiana, the new
flagship Of the second squadron, third
division. Captain Richard Wainwright
gave up command of the Louisiana
and hoisted the triangular flag Of
senior division officer on the Georgia.
He commands the second division
Captain Seaton Schroeder, command
ing the Virginia, assumed command Of
the fourth division and took up his
quarters on the new flagship Wiscorl-
sin. Both Captains Schroeder and
Wainwright will be promoted to the
grade Of rear admiral In July.
Although still in Independent force
to all intents and purposes, the At
Iantic feet passed technically and tenn
porarily Friday under control OF the
Pacific fleet. Rear Admiral Dayton,
commander in chief Of the Pacihs
feet, outranks Admiral Sperry and as
soon as Admiral Thomas blue nag
was run down on the Connecticut he
became senior oficer in command Of
the combined fleets. It had been In
tended that the Pacific feet should
sail early Friday morning and thus
avoid the, ensuing complications Of
change Of command but under orders
from Washington the cruisers are held
here to await further Instructions.
Under orders from Admiral spery,
the bronze battleship target practice
trophy Friday was transferred from
the battleship Illinois Of the Atlantic
feet to the armored cruiser Maryland
Of the Pacific feet.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-21
The Public Buildings Bill.

Washington, May 15.-The omnibus
public buildings bill, carrying authori
cations Of s2O,ssS,OOO for new contracts
and s2,165,OOO for continuing old con.
tracts, a total Of $2S,126.OOO, was
Thursday reported to the house by
Chairman Bartholdt Of the committee
on public buildings and grounds. The
total Of the appropriations asked for
IN the s21 bills introduced at this SEES.
sion and considered by the committee,
was $112,371,000. The amount allowed
10 the omnibus bill is less by 80 per
cent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-21
ALI FOR JOHNSON
MINNESOTA DEMOCRATS STAND
BY GOVERNOR AND REFUSE
i BRYAN SECOND CHOICE.
WERE GENEROUS HOWEVER
Declared Affection for and Confidence
In integrity and Ability Of the
Nsbraskan-No Signs
Of q Bolt.

81. Paul, MINI, May 15.-The Demo
Gratis Of Minnesota Thursday formally
endorsed Gov. John A. johnson as q
presidential candidate and at the same
time by q vote Of 772 to 1865 refused
10 declare in favor OF William j.
Bryan, as a second choice.
The followers Of Mr.. Bryan did moi
carry out the threat which they have
20 often made during the last ten days
that they would bolt and hold q
TIlmp convention II their contests were
defeated before the committee on ere.
dentials, or II they were not able to
secure a partial Endorsement Of their
leader. They made q sturdy fight for
their man, and when they had been
overwhelmingly defeated remained
quietly in their seats and made no
motion to leave.
Several days ago they had gone to
the length Of leasing q hall two
squares from the auditorium in which
the convention Of Thursday was held
for the purpose of indorsing Bryan
and naming a contesting delegation to
Denver. The hall was ready for them
Thursday but none Of them went near
It.
The Johnson men were generous In
their victory and declared in their
platform that while they entertained
IAN affection fot and confidence In the
integrity and ability of William ].
Bryan" they believed that Johnson
was a man better calculated to bring
success to the Democratic party and
was first entitled to the support Of
Minnesota.
Leaving all political question aside.
the convention was throughout q nat
tering tribute to Gov. Johnson. The
enthusiasm for him was unbounded
and sincere, every mention Of his
name was instantly followed by = wild
yell Of delight and the final adoption
q the platform formally indorsing him
and instructing Minnesota to fight for
him at Denver was followed by dem.
Onstration Of enthusiastic loyalty Of
which any man might feel proud
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-21
ln 3 oreat HURRY Now.

Washington, May 16.-Conferences
were had Friday on i've Of the big
supply bills passed annually by con.
gress and all Of them may be reported
Saturday. These are the postonice,
the District Of Columbia, the fortihca-
tons, the diplomatic and consular, and
legislative. executive and judicial ap.
preparation bills The haste being
made on these bill is promoted BY .
desire to adjourn next week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-21
rhe Mlnt, Were Prepiared.

Washington, May 16.-The passage
by congress Of an act restoring to
United States coins the words I'm God
We Trust" has been anticipated to
some extent by the treasury depart
ment, and although the act does not
60 into effect for 80 days the mint at
Philadelphia already has made the
necessary changes in its dies SO that,
II required, II could at once begin to
turn out the new coins. 1t Is stated
that within the 30 days limitation, the
mints at San Francisco, Denver and
New Orleans will be similarly
equipped,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-21
Refused to See EnvOys.

Paris, May l6.-Four ENJOYS sent to
France by Mulai Hafd, the usurping
Sultan Of Morocco, made an unsuc-
eesstul attempt Friday to present
the claims OF their master to the
French government. They were re-
fused an audience by foreign minister
Pinchon in the morning and later in
the day they met with a similar re.
fusal when they went to the Elysee
Palace to see President Fallleries.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-21

St. Louis, May l6.-Under peremp-
tory instructions from Judge Riner Of
Wyoming. the Jury In the United
States district court Thursday &C
quilted Edward G.IsWis q the charge
Of using the mails 10 dehfsud IN con
nection with the organization Of his
POopiss United States bank. The hank
vas closed By q postal maud = order
nearly thrss Year, $50 and this q
LsWiS's sscond trial, he nFst restitlng
n . tury disagFesmenk
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-21
a pry convention At chIe,nn.

Chicago. May 1s.-The sub-commit-
tee on arrangements Of the Republican
national committee passed a rule Fri
DAY which puts the Coliseum, where
the convention is to be held, in the
prohibition column. It declares that
no liquor shall be sold, served or
brought into the convention hall either
a the committee meetings or during
ne convention week"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-21
Iha Horton shop cloae.

Horton, Kan, Nay 1.-THE Rock
I1i,nd shops closed here Friday sven
lng 10 definite time being announced
co. their reopening. About eco nes
afn thrown ont o. smployment Tha
iilp.han and thlrtS Apprentices WI
1sdf1s tprk
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-21
Colorado Land Frauds.

Denver, Nay 1b.-The federal grand
jury reported 60 indictments Thursday
afternoon, including % for unlawful
fencing Of public lands, Is for perjury
In obtaining land and one for timber
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-21
4 River Congress In December.

Washington, May 16,-At q meeting
Of the directors Of the National Riv-
ers and Harbors congress Friday It
was decided to hold the next national
convention Of the organization in this
city December Q, 10 and II next
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-29

HEALTH VS.. DOLLARS

From certain quarters there
hearty opposition proposed bond
handling OF garbage the voters Seattle viii
Tuesday This opposition while incorporating variety
OF dsguise solely the interest % clique which
wants exclusive franchise handle the the
80 years.
II this opposition the bond Issue IL successful Seattle
Garbage company almost certain
without the city
to collect destroy garbage garbage disposed Of
and the council will put the extremity granting fran
chise TO private corporation
The Garbage interests has been
carried worthy
people called upon bonds
the company with a proposition Previous to
this widespread
principles calculated 20 make the voter shy
thing ballot suggestive OF bonds
The that oonfon the voter the garbage question
simple. prefer pay put him
private corporation IS
years. Whatever donera proposed
chlse may be into them before election
They conclusions
what he may expect excep, that
periencc him expect the worst
thing certain pay Tor the hauling
Which method viii be the cheaper
and the effectivcf
The gentlemen the franchise
on their usht franchise time To whom will
they sell m Are they seeking for
some outside oorporauon7 things
but the time ~ lacking
plan has tho merit being clear The
voter marks
may expect The who opposes the Issue
simply garbage franchise corporation
after this all is dark and IS years is long time
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-29
Swears That He Is Paying
All of His Own Cam
paign Expenses.

The following letter and affidavit
from DR. James C. Snyder. republi-
can candidate for coroner. are self
explanatory:
Editor The Star. Sir;--In the
statement published In your paper
yesterday. the democratic candi.
date for coroner says; 4 am paying
my own expenses. which are limit
ed to advertising and postage. ]
can make affidavit 10 this. VIII
Dr. Snyder do likswisc7'
I'm response. I attach hereto an
affidavit. and for any further ref
erence regarding my campaign
would refer you 20 tbs King
County Republican Central Com
mittee.
"Reapectfully,
JAMES G. SNYDER.
Republican Candidate for Coroner.
oct 20, 1908"
state OF Washington. County Of
King So.
JAMES g. SNYDER, NJ. D.. be
ing first duly sworn on oath, depones
and says. / am candidate for cor.
oner on the republican ticket
am paying my own campaign ex'
penaes. which are very limited. !
am not able TO carry on an ex-
tenslye or expensive campaign. and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-29
SHERIFF SMITH GOES
ON RECORD FOR HODGE

NJ J, carrigan. republican candi
date for county commissioner.
aroused the enthusiasm By speak
Ing In behalf OF Hodge. who was
unable TO attend the meeting Mr.
Carrigan spoke warmly OF Hodges
qualifications 10 oil the shcriffs
office both from the standpoint Of
an efficient officer and of an hon
est business administration OF the
office Mr. CarrlERu ended by quot
lng what Hodge has 90 aay regard
ms hts democratic opponent whom
Hodge praises a. man who will
make a good sheriff n elected. cloa
Ing his speech nn follows But.
ladies and gentlemen. I personally
want that job and | want you TO
give Il to me"
VIII You give hlm that job.
boys" asked Mr.. CarriEhn.
Cries Of yes. yes" came from
all quarters and an ovation for
Hodge followed.
Practically the same scene was
enacted IN a rally on Vaahou 10.
land last night when IIndaley
Green called on his hearers 70 sup.
port bob Hodge
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-29
Advising Friends to Vote
for the Republican
Candidate.

brushing aside soreness caused
BY the primary campaign. Sheriff
Lou smith has declared himself
openly IN support OF Bob Hedge.
republican nominee for sheriff. and
IL advising his friends 70 vote for
the republican candidate.
Sheriff Smith took this action be-
cause OF rumor that he and 9th,
erH were sore over the outcome OF
the primaries and were doing what
they could 10 knife Hodge
Accordingly. the little disaffec
ton which existed IN the south dis.
trict II dying out and Hodg. win
poll the normal republican vote
there as w@ii as eisew here. In ad
d!tion 20 many democratic votes
which will b. cast In hts behalf
Hodge sentiment changed a re-.
publican rally into Hodge ratifi.
cation meeting At EnumciaW. sher.
~ Smiths former home. last night
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-29
WOMEN ARE
SAVED BY
NETS
Caught by Flames. They
Are Forced TO Jump
for Their Lives.

CINCINNATI. Oct 2s-slxiy
women we're imprisoned on the
fourth floor Of the Neavo building
BY a fire which started this after.
noon from the explosion 81 a cal.
cium lamp. The flames spread
with rapidity. cutting on escape by
way NJ the stairs and elevators and
the occupants Of the offices were
driven To the windowE.
Tho crowd excitedly urged the
women climging 10 the narrow
Lodges not 20 jump. while the fire
men hastily spread the life nets and
ran ladders 90 the windows
As soon a. the life nets were
spread the women began ieapinF
from the blazing building Many
were rescued ia this way while
others falnang and hysterical. were
carried down the ladders
A fireman who had reached the
third floor fen from q ladder TO
the pavement aud was taken to the
hospital seriously injured.
The fire was quickly brought
under control after the work
Of rescue was over
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-29
HOME MADE PIE MAN
FINDS HIS Pies Pied

chic effect 20 the walls Cuaiard
pie n has relief gave the door that
old Louis ~ cast. and undertook
was choice spread OF demolished
apple pie q Ia Oriental rug
The proprietor was heard 20 say
that be would expire gladly II he
could lar hands un the Pluto who
80 promiseuouaiy pitched bis pies.
z but the diaiolnted pies on the
interior wcre not the only pebbles
ca tbs sandy margin Of the sea of
shipwrvcked dessert on ghe side.
sab aaa n herd 81 brukeu pies ~
the common garden variety The
proprietor waH compelled 60 admit
that che pie handler waa no plker.
When he fully recovered from his
aatuuinhment the proprietor notified
tho police that some pie pirate had
piFvWtlsd his pies, and be hoped
she vandai would BE- caught and
compeiled 20 cxpiaie his helnoaA
efime.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-29

NEW YORK, oct 2g-JubiIant
over the result Of the great Madi-
son Square Garden meeting last
night William H. Taft is on his
way today for the final dash
through the state"
u thoroughly enjoyed every min
ute Of my rapid tour OF New York
city yesterday and last night" de-
clared Taft today. Il am only sor.
~ that | did not have more time
for the great audience at Madison
Square Garden, but certainly the
reception there was most inspiring.
! cannot think there f. any doubt
that the whole republican ticket
will win in the election"
The objective point Of the Taft
special IL Syracuse, where he
speaks today. The train will cover
much the same course as that of
the Bryan special, which left Troy
this morning for the western part
OF the state.
The republican leaders today are
IN the highest spirits since the
campaign. National Chairman
Hitchcock predicts a sweeping VIC
tory. The Hughes managers say
that the republican state ticket win
be elected 10 a man. State Chair
man Timothy L. Woodruff said
conditions we're never as favorable
for republican victory on the
eve Of election.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-29
Awful Havoc Wrought in
Pie Factory on West
ern Avenue.

rir-nnt the Kind mother used 70
make. but the Mind which Is turn.
I'd ont In carload lota-ireacoed tho
walls. dotted the floors and stained
the windows 81 the Home Made PEe
company. on Western Az. between
BATTERY and bell sta. when the
proprietor arrived al the establish.
mont this morning 10 cater Ia the
cravings ~ the American stomach.
Instead II seeing tiers on tiers
~ nice. round plea the proprietor
aimcrt shed tears when he dlscoF.
cred that some pie eater bad pied
his pies Blackberry pie furnished
a somber effect ia the ceiling. and
splashes Of cranberry pie lent a
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-29
SUCKERS FOR THE
4OTH DISTRICT

Just because they cannot get the
names ~ their candidates printed
on the ballots. the democrats are
not going to give up hope Of doing
something In the f0th legislative
district Chairman John Y. Terry
Of the county committee Is sending
out cards 20 the 10th district. each
carrying gummed sticker with
the names OF ] u. seavey. Robert
Bridges and +. H. Bradley. The
card says.
These men were denied the
right 10 have their names printed
on the official ballot when the pri.
mary law declares that vacancy
on a ticket may be filled By the
county committee when said va.
cancy occurs. by death. resignation
or otherwise. Judge Morris SAYS
no such vacancy exists Win you
stand for this outragc7 Tear off
the sticker paste II on the demo.
cratic ticket In the place provided
and put the cross In the square"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-29
C0NGRESSMEN WILL GET
BIG RED APPLES

filled wish the choicest apples
gFowa On Irrigated land in The state.
"a Washington. y G. The biK rcd
apples viii be distributed 90 tho
lawmakers with the compliments
OF this state
Il IL proposed 20 have the botes
reach the Capital city Iaat before
the holidays - that the members
~ congress may take their box or
boxes 81 apples home with them
This viii give the senator or con.
gresham plenty 81 time. when
bAaking In the wArmfh % hsa fire.
place. 10 reflect on tho possibilities
~ Irrigated land aud r. return to
his duties IN a generous mood.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-10-29
K FLoEs DELAY
kssEl's VOYAGE

e'.F hard and dangerous voy.
isaF n0ntha IN Bering sea
=. 1eenef North Bend lowed
~ lhls morning and ted up
The schooner left Seat.
msnmAnd 81 Captain A r.
sHn a cargo % provisions
. ~ AlAalonariea and Indians on
:. SAT- Of bering sea. An went
n-. ~ ~ Lawrence Island was
' = Nhen the vessel was
y an lsmlle. wide ice foe
Assolutely necessary that
! s..neefs have the provisions
- carried. az they are com.
-. seated In winter from other
-. and 70 get 20 them Il was
& 49, 70 sail entirely around
''sna and land from the south
s y me return voyage the YES.
-. ! .''nteFed large foes and
y arctic Ice. After arriving
sound II days ago. anch
= - and 10 many head winds
= encountered. that not until
eoIaing did the schooner make
: M as.a where she was picked
y sowed In She will 10 into
$3.50. AeIsh drydook tomorrow for
wing and painting