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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-13
A PARCELS POST
Bill Introduced in Congress Provides
for Delivery Of Merchandise
and Other Articles.
ON RURAL ROUTES ONLY
Must Originate On Such Routes and
Be Offered by Actual Residents
and Patrons in Their In
dividual Capacity.

| Washington, Feb. Ex-senator
Burnham OF New Hampshire Monday
introduced in congress a measure OF
distinct Importance TO rural interests
throughout the United States. 1t is q
bill to provide a rural delivery OF par
cells post for merchandise and other
articles actually mailed oD rural de-
livery routes. The rural free delivery
routes now number more than $4,000
and on them in excess OF 15,OOO,O0O
people receive daily postal service.
The measure introduced by Senator
| Durham has the endorsement OF the
president and Postmaster General
Meyer 1t provides, in brief, for the
establishment of a rural parcels post
at special rates of postage, for the de-
livery of foodstuffs, dry goods, drugs,
BOOKS and other merchandise The
rate OF Hostage snail be five cents for
,Ae 1rst five pounds and two cents for
alch additional pound or fraction
{ err Of. and on parcels weighing lass
tt.Gd G4.E POu+IuI I'd iO4iO"o' W.
J5nces or less, one cent; over two and
..nder four ounces, two cents; over
sOcr and not exceeding eight ounces,
.nree cents; over eight and not ex-
seeding twelve ounces, four cents, and
over twelve ounces and under one
tocrd, five cents.
Two important limitations are
placed on the use of the proposed par
GELS post by the following provisions:
That nothing herein contained
shall be taken as authorizing the &C
captance or delivery at the special
rat of postage herein provided of an,
parcel offered by any person acting as
agent, representative, upon commits
sion or otherwise, for any person or
company not resident on such rural
delivery route.
THAT only such parcels shall be re-
ceived for delivery at the special rates
Of postage herein provided as are of.
fered by bona fide merchants or deal
ers whose regular places of business
are on rural routes covered by this
act, in the ordinary and regular course
Of their business, and by residents on
such routes in their individual ca.
pacity."
The bill provides that the parcels
carried shall not weigh more than II
pounds or be more than three feet six
inches in length. Perishable articles
will be sent at the senders risk and
will not be accepted at any postofice
more than three hours before depart
ure of the mail.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-13
Howard is Lieutenant General.

Washington, Feb. 11.-Announce-
ment in the house Monday by one OF
the senate clerks that that body had
passed the bill promoting to the grade
of lieutenant general, retired, Major
General o. O. Howard, U. s. A., re-
tired, was received with applause.
General Howard is the only living fed
eral officer who commanded an army
during the Civil war.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-13
chIeaQo passenQers stampede.

Chicago, Feb. 11.-Several persons
were injured early Monday when two
trains on the Metropolitan Elevated
came together at the Central station.
All the passengers were shaken up
and stampeded in an effort to es.
cape from the trains. The most seri.
ousiy hurt were Charles Fremont, who
sustained a fracture Of the jaw, and
Miss Jennie Lew, injured about the
spine.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-13
No RaIse for PostaI RmpIoy.,.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE house
committee on postofices and postroads
Monday virtually agreed to recon-
mend adversely all bills and depart
ment estimates increasing the salaries
Of postofioe employees for the next
fiscal year. This decision does not
Of course. have any reference to CLASH
heation increases regularly provided
for The committee feels that the ea.
tnated postal dehcit OF siO,5O0 900
for the next fiscal year win be largely
Increased By falling revenues, and IN
view Of this iAoi and Of the suhstan-
ual Increases granted last year. has
practically decided that TIE raising q
salaries cannot - countenanoei fl
lhla tina
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-13
$4,000
ACRES
RECLAIMED BY,
IRRIGATION


This land offers an unequal
led opportunity to secure irri-
gated farms, in a rich and
fertile country. Under the
Truckee-Carson Irrigation pro-
iect, water is now ready for
delivery to about $4,000 acres,
10000 acres of which are pub
lie lands which have been
thrown open to homestead en-
try and may now be filed up
on by settlers. The
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-13
Heavy Rain in the sOu,n.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Feb 11.-There
has been almost continuous rain in
the vicinity Of Chattanooga for the
past "a hours, the precipitation turn.
ing first to snow and then to sleet in
the early morning hours. The rain
fall during last night amounted to
LII inches. All communication to
southern points is broken by the
heavy sleet on telegraph wires, de-
stroying the connections Of the tele-
graph companies.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-13
Stopped a Sunday Wedding.

St. Paul, MINI, Feb. liza special
to the Dispatch from Winnipeg, Man.,
says: Sunday afternoon a squad Of
police raided Sharry Shomayim syna-
gogue, and stopped q wedding being
performed there, on the ground that
the Lords day act says no work must
be done on the Sabbath.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-13
Burns Knocked out tho EngIlshman.

London, Feb. 11.-Tommy Burns,
the American heavyweight pugilist,
Monday night knocked out Jack Pal
mer Of Newcastle, the English cham
pion, in the fourth round of what was
scheduled to be 2O-round contest for
the heavyweight championship. Some
1000 persons saw the fight, which took
place at Wonderland, a big music hall
on the East Side but 1t was a one
sided affair from the sound of the first
gong until the middle Of the fourth
round, when Palmer, on his knees, was
finally counted out.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-13
Franco Leaves Bordeaux.

Bordeaux, France, Feb. 11.-Senor
Franco, the ex,premier Of Portugal,
with his wife and son, left this city
by train at TAB Monday morning in
the direction of Marseilles. The de-
parture was sudden, the hotel au-
thorities being notified of the step at
the last moment.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-13
AIdrlch ExpIalna tila RllI.

Washington, Feb. Ex-senator AID
rich Monday addressed the senate in
explanation of the currency bill which
bears his name. The galleries were
well filed. A large number of bank.
ers were present. including J. P. Nor
gan Of New York, who occupied seat
in Vice President Fairbanks row and
came from New York for the purpose.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-13

Board met and spent the forenoon viewing
the proposed road in Garfield township and
the afternoon viewing BRIDGES in the vicinity Of
Chapman Adjourned to meet Friday Oct II !
1907 at 8 a, m,
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/ Ffsi published In Abilene Weekly Reflector
Feb. 10 1911
Publication Notice.

To Amanda jackson and Leonard ". Jack
son;
You are hereby notified that you have been
saed IN the District Courtof Dickinson OQun-
md that uulora you answer the petitton sled
berein on CT before The nth day OF March,
A. ID. Ia0s. the sane viii Be taken - true and
tudrnent rendered quletlng TIE title ana
10 the following described real estate stu
alnd N Dickinson Comfy. etape % Kansas,
10 VII. TIE southeast quarter a. g. ~ q
lection number slx 81. IN township hftcen
Qxl, south ~ ranFe two % east Of abe elxth
ard each 81 200 from eeitinr ~ any right
liIie on Interest IN and 70 the e1ue or nnT
paFt tAsreoi
~ nr1l 4 HrEo
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-13
MONDAY NOV. 18th. 1907

Board met as per adjournment all present.
Approved bond Of r. W. Morse. county treas
urer.
The following viewers were appointed OF
Cushing road in Chapman, Kansas, jaime
Dunlap, TT. Foley and j. W. Waddick.
Board allowed aid to M. ]. WeStfall amour
ing to 500 per month beginning with Nov.
1907.
Alex. Mustard was appointed trustee Of Flor
township to hli vacancy, caused by the resig
nation Of M. L. Simpson
Board ordered chairman to release Judge
ment against the Mrs, G. G. Wyandt home.
Bonds Of Solomon State Bank and Citizen
State bank Of Talmage were approved.
On motion board adjourned to meet Tuesday
November 8, 1907 at am.
TUESDAY Nov. 5. 1907,
Board met as per adjournment and went tC
inspect bridges near Talmage and in Buckeye
township.
On motion the board: voted S3l9.4O. to pay "
costs Of two bridges in Willowdale township.
Adjourned to meet Wednesday Nov, 8. 1907
at 0 a. m.
WEDNlsDAY Nov. 8, 1897,
Board met as per adjournment all being
present.
On motion board ordered $4,000 returned To
G. S. Crawford, attorney for John Stein, ON &C
count Of erroneous taxation.
0. A. Sc6ereF LEFT and B. b. Fry was chosen
chairman pro tenn.
Board ordered donation Of 800 10 county
Fair association and ordered taxes OF 1905 snd
1907 cancelled s--z=:s -. -.,..s=,
Adjourned TO meet Monday, Dec. 2 1907 81
m.
MONDAY DEC. 9, 1907.
Met as per adjournment, all present.
Ordered tax Of A. q. Gish cancelled. tsee-
afidavit on file.) "
Board ordered clerk ito :draw bill :of 800 to
pay Grant township fol lrOad and bridge pur-
poses. - 60
Adjourned to meet Tuesday, Dec. 3, 1907 at
can
IN TUESDAY DEC. g. 1907
Board met as per adjournment all being
present
Aid ofslO per month was allowed Mrs. Mar
tin Hickey from Dec 1, 1907,
Ordered tax on lots IA and IS, block ], Tai
mage; in Buckeye township amounting to
$751; 6 Cancelled. certificate number 2O6 Of
lOoD. Also tax on . kw4 sS-i2-4 certificate
number 17b Of 1902, smounting.to $3.50 paid
receIp: number 1882 Of 1909 July 9th. 1909,
Board :ordered erroneous tax Of James
strachan and J. G. Mcintyre refunded. tsee
refund warrants numbers 1871 and 1881
Adjourned at op. m to meet Wednesday eth
1917 at cam.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4. 1901.
Boasd spent the day viewing roads in diner-
ent parts ofthe county.
Adjourned to meet Thursday. Dec 8 at ga m
THURSDAY DEC 8 1907.
Net Is per adjournment Mr.. Fry and Mr..
Peterson being present Examined and Ap-
proved Cushing road position and spent part
Of the forenoon At county farm. Returned At
losB and adjourned stllA m. Sine Die,
INV. KIEe
County Clerk
lsEAil
The Detroit times., 1908-02-27
MORGAN S BANK TO
FORM GAMBLING
ANNEX
BIG FIRST NATIONAL ORGANIZES
slo.ooo.opo FIRST SECURITY co.
TO SPECULATE IN STOCKS AND
OTHER VENTURES.

NEW YORK, Feb. 27--To escape
tho restrictions of the national bank
laws, and permit II to engage in stock,
real estate and other ventures on a
large scale, the First National bank
has arranged to organize the First
Security Co. This subsidiary COM
pany win be financed with funds from
the First National bank. IL will be
officered by the same men who direct
the affairs OF the bank, and the stock
holders OF the bank will be its own
ers.
Organized under state laws. the
First Security Co. will be free to do
many things which the Federal law
forbids a national bank doing. At the
same time, 1t will AFFORD a legal cover
for the First National to seize fnnu-
merable money-making opportunities
which strict regard for the federal
banking statutes would make impos-
sible.
The First National Is the biggest
bank In the Morgan group. and next to
the National City, Is the most tmpor-
tant In the country. While the First
National has engaged In many huge
stock speculative ventures In the past,
1t Is now said to be the determination
OF j. Pierpont Morgan, George f.
Baker and the other capitalists who
direct its affairs to confine 1t strictly
to straight and legitimate banking
business. To provide means for con-
tinuance of the speculations which
have been such tremendous money
makers In the past the security COM
pany has been decided upon.
The Detroit times., 1908-02-27

ity OF the story. developed much I'm
treatment as was the plot OF The
Three OF U.s." II will be interesting
to note with what degree OF success
Miss Crothers has advanced beyond
the exemplification OF dramatic writ
ing aud construction as was displayed
In her other play. Miss Elliott APP
pears In Myself Bettina" In this city
in the Detroit Opera house on Mon
day, Tuesday and wednesday even.
ings OF next week.
Here are some OF the stellar lights
Manager Moore will cause to shine
at the Temple theater during the first
two weeks in March: March 2, Stella
Mayhem and Billee Taylor. "A Night
with the Poets" the Great Heras fam.
lily, Irene Franklin and Burt Green,
the -Four Fords, etc. March o: Hou-
DIM, the handcuff king, who created a
sensation by jumping or the Belle Isle
bridge q year ago last November. at
ter being mancled by a newspaper re-
porter; "A Night on Household" the
greatest OF I.asky's vaudeville sue
c asses Hy,nack. the Engiisa cham
eleon, etc., March IS: Valerie Ber-
gere and company In a new playlet,
and an all-star bill. The sale OF seats
for Houdini week will open at the
box once next Monday. when seats
The Detroit times., 1908-02-27
TEACH CHILDREN
TO EARN OWN
LIVELIHOOD"
PRESIDENT RoosEvnLT.
NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL DELE
GATES, AT WHITE HOUSE RE-
cEPTIoN, TOLD OF IMPORTANCE
OF MANUAL TRAINING

WASHINGTON. Feb. 27.--Pres,Jsnt
Roosevelt. In addressing 1900 dele
gates to the national educational con-
vention at a reception In the White
House, laid emphasis on the necessity
OF having the schools of the land
tain toward and not away from the
farm and the workshop.
I'VE have spoken a great deal
about the dignity of labor in this
have not acted up to our spoken
words; for in our education we have
tended 10 proceed upon the assump-
ton that the educated man was TO be
educated away from and not toward
labor.
The great nations OF medieval
times who left such marvellous works
OF architecture and art behind them
were able to do so because they edu-
Gated alike the brain and hand OF the
craftsman. We too, In our turn must
show that we understand the law
which DEGREES that people which
loses physical address invariably de-
teriorates; 80 that our people shall
understand that the good carpenter.
the good blacksmith, the good me-
chanic. the good farmer, really do I'LL
the most important positions In our
land; and that II is an awful thing
for them and for the nation to have
their sons and daughters forsake the
work which. IL well and efficiently per-
formed, means more than any other
work for our people as whole.
Teach the boy and girl that their
business is to earn their own liveli-
hood"
The Detroit times., 1908-02-27

Woolverton. of South Bend, Ind, wore
q gown OF yellow embroidered chiffon
over yellow satin, short tulle veil
and carried lilacs and yellow roses.
Miss Marion Churchill, maid OF honor,
wore white chiffon over yellow satin.
with coat OF fllet lace. She wore \
yellow paradise plume In her hair
and carried a bouquet OF yellow roses.
Miss Emma Brede, the bridesmaid,
wore yellow chiffon over satin, short
tulle veil and carried yellow roses.
Bruce George acted as best man,
and James Goudie and Roy MacCor-
mick were the ushers. The reception
was held from s to 10 o'clock. The
couple left after the reception fof
their wedding trip. and after May 1,
will be at home at No. 322 West Can
fleld-ave.
Kennedy Tent, No. 904. X. o. T.
M. NJ, will give Hard Times" dane
Ing party in Diamond Temple, Grand
River and Lawton-aves.. Monday even
ing, March 2. 1t is expected to be a
hummer. Great big hats. with great
| big rims. and all baund round with
wooling Strings" and other clothes
Of the ssme order. will be quite In
evidence. It IL arranged by the Tent
entertainment committee, composed of
the following: 8. A. Watrous, chair
man; A. l.. Cook. secretary-ticket
peddlers; julius Cary. ticket catcher;
A. q. Pfeifle. x. Danielson, +. A. Bell,
floor walkers; #. w. Davsy. l.. o.
Dewey, baggage masters. and r. w.
6wirles. oficial hollerer. Refresh
ments will be served in the "attic"
below by the ladies' OF the Alpha hive.
A class Of IS members had the sec
ond and third degrees conferred on
them Wednesday night by q degree
team of the knights of Columbus from
Lansing. John B. Todenbier. Of De-
troit. was the chairman OF the initia-
ton committee. Following the degree
work the members OF the class were
rendered q banquet In the Hotel Tui.
Ter by the local council. Nearly 500
were In attendance. Charles II. Col
Inns acted as toastmaster and the fol-
lowing took part: John b. Todenbier,
Rev. A. p. Tefnes, chaplain OF the De-
troit council; Thomas A. Lawler,
Lansing; Frank G. Cook, Joseph
#. Ryan and Thomas May. Vocal solos
were rendered by Charles w. Walker,
OF Lansing. Robert B. Carolin and
William p. Harrigan.
The Detroit times., 1908-02-27

Dancers for two reasons--first, be-
cause we are all Americans. born and
bred snd proud OF II; secondly. be-
cause IN these days OF the invasion
OF European performers. many people
lose sight of the fact that America
produces as good dancers as Europe.
Many people accept an article stamped
mace in Paris or manufactured In
Berlin without question as to the
value OF the article, Just because it's
imported We might have called our
selves the Danish Dancers or some
thing else implying European birth.
but we are too proud OF our national
jty and too anxious to win success
without pretentions to do So"
There are qualities In Miss Rachel
Crothers' pay. Myself Bettina, :
which Miss Maxine Elliott is present
ing this season, that are thoroughly
human. vital and 30 true to life apd
so matter OF fact that they are said to
remind students OF the drama OF the
writings of Hauptmann, SO veracious
and moving In quality are they. Miss
Elliott appears to have scored an I'M
qualified success with this play. Her
personal artistic endeavors In the title
role have reached further artistic
viewpoint than anything else she has
done In the past Miss Elliott has al
ways been q delight In light comedy
roles and she has frequent occasions
In this riay to accentuate this special
quality in her acting, added to which
she irnparts In several scenes de-
gree Of sentiment which she has only
suggested and not exemplified in other
characters which she has assumed.
The special charm OF the new play
is said to lie particularly In the simplic-
The Detroit times., 1908-02-27
PAINT OFT or REEuaE.

BAY CITY. Mich, Feb. 27.-Th6
Phoenix Paint g. Color Co., $60.Qo0
capital, was organized In hay City
tonight to manufacture paints, colcru
carbons, stains. etc., from chemical
refuse from the wood alcohol and
sugar factories Of this city. The COM
pany will take over the old Howe
plant and win erect one new building.
besides several kilns. A. McClatchey.
w. p. Kavanaugh and A. l. Jacobs are
the incorporators.
The Detroit times., 1908-02-27
can be reserved for any performance

Next week in the Lafayette theater,
Romeo and Juliet will be the attrac-
tion. The leading Incidents Of this
beautiful tragedy are taken partly
from actual history and partly frouE
lore. The story forms the
groundwork OF a novel by Luigi d.
Porto. published In 1926 and another
by Bipndello published In 1864. the
latter was translated into Engligh
poetry in 1862 by one Arthur Brooks
and 1t was from Brooke's poem that
Shakespeare derived his plot and sew
OF his characters. Spring and oune-
mer prices will prevail henceforth n
the Lafayette, ranging from 20 70 50
cents. evenings, and Is to Is cents At
matinees.
The Detroit times., 1908-02-27

MISS Louise Bentley entertained at
a 8 o'clock tea In the Women's Indoor
Athletic club Wednesday.
The Cathedral Ushers club will
give dancing party in Chaffee hall.
Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Siegel, of No. zig
High-st. east, announce the engage
ment OF their daughter, Anna, to Ber-
nard Goldman.
The ladies of st. James Episcopal
church will give birthday party IN
the rectory, No. 419 Brooklyn-ave.,
Thursday evening.
G. Wellington Hayes, formerly OF
this city. and Miss Mary Agnes Wade.
OF New York, were united In marriage
Tuesday in the latter city. The couple
will reside in New York.
The young ladies OF Holy Trinity
parish will give pedro party In the
school hall, Porter-st., near Brooklyn
ave-, Monday evening, March 2. Ten
prizes will be awarded.
Cards and music furnished enter
tainment for party of friends who
surprised Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Larges
In their home on Sixteenth-st., near
the Boulevard, Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Fl. Wortheimer
announce the engagement of their
daughter. Miss Corinne Pearl, to Her
man l.. Lewis. Miss Wortheimer and
Mr.. Lewis will be at home to their
friends Sunday, March 1, at No. LOO
Iincoln-ave.
Miss Marion Cousins. of Avery-ave.,
gave an entertainment Wednesday at.
ternoon In. honor of Miss Mabel Kid.
ner, whose marriage to Archie ID.
The Detroit times., 1908-02-27

indtvtduaIiy Nodded dssssTts are now
moulds are hard to- get outside the
large cftfeSs but uHer1 OF. IELIs-Or The
Dainty Dessert, can get them absolute
1y free. Circular in each. package ex-
planning and iliustreting the different
patterns JELL-O IL sold by ali good
Sroctrs At IoS per package- DO not ae-
cept 2 substitutes or you viii be disap-
The Detroit times., 1908-02-27
the jumping on Place.

Consumption had me In It's grasp;
and had almost reached the jumping
on place when | was advised to try
DIR. Kings New Discovery; and
want TO say right now. II saved my
life. improvement began with the
fIrst bottle. and after taking one
dozen bottles | was well and happy
man again." says George Moore. OF
orimesland. N. O. As a remedy for
coughs and colds and healer OF weak,
sore lungs and for preventing pneu.
monia. New Discovery 10 supreme. soc
and 800 at r. kinsei. Central
PruK Co. Gray & Worcester. drug.
gists. Trial bottle LOG
The Detroit times., 1908-02-27
LATEST NEWS
FROM the FLEET

Is awaited with interest. but far more
Important than this 90 you and me Is
the condition OF our health this sea-
son. II we feel unnaturally tired, have
drawn" wearied faces, IL our peryeS
are lust strained to the utmost, las
a friend puts tive may be sure our
blood is not carrying the nourishment
II should TO the various organs. A
bottle of Hoods Sarsaparilla Is just
what we want. II Is SO good, there's
no mistake In taking this medicine.
New Llfe-"I have always found
Hoods Sarsaparilla a good blood puri-
fer. and II gives me new life and Wig
or. removes all impurities In the blood,
cures that tired feeling and makes
me feel like working" Gertrude Ham
mond. Alexandria, Indiana.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
In usual liquid form or In chocolateG
tablets called sarsatabs. 100 doses 81
The Detroit times., 1908-02-27

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Siegel, of No. 219
High-st east, announce the engage
ment OF their daughter, Anna, to Ber-
nard Goldman.
The Detroit times., 1908-02-27

MISS Louise Bentley entertained at
a o'clock tea In the Women's Indoor
Athletic club Wednesday.
The Detroit times., 1908-02-27

The Cathedral Ushers' club will
give a dancing party in Chaffee hall.
Thursday evening.
The Detroit times., 1908-02-27

Miss Marion Cousins. of Avery-ave.,
gave an entertainment Wednesday at.
ternoon in. honor Of Miss Mabel Kid
ner, whose marriage to Archie ID.
The Detroit times., 1908-02-27

The ladies of st. James Episcopal
church will give a birthday party IN
the rectory, No. 419 Brooklyn-ave.,
Thursday evening.
The Detroit times., 1908-02-27

Cousins takes place soon. The rooms
were decorated In red hearts. Friday
afternoon, Mrs. j. H. Cousins will give
a linen shower for Miss Kidner.
The Detroit times., 1908-02-27

United STATES Daughters OF 1872 will
give the second of q series OF card
parties In the Pasadena, Saturday af
ternoon, under the management o.
Mrs. John v. Moran. The third o.
the series will be given Tuesday at
ternoon, March 3, In the Addison. I'm
der the. direction OF Mrs. Bertran
c. Whitney.