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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-03
Fatal Oklahoma Quarrel.

Duncan, OK, Sept. with II bull
let's wounds in his body William
Owens, pioneer citizen Of Duncan,
is dead as the result of an alterca-
ton that occurred in restaurant and
pool hall late Sunday night. Foster
Hudson and Charles DibrelI, pro-
prietors of the establishment, are in
Jail charged with murder. Owens
leaves a wife and two children, the
youngest only three weeks old. Dib-
roll says he fired in self defense.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-03
Gov. Haskell Of Oklahoma between

Gov. Haskell of Oklahoma between
libel suits and speeches is writing
campaign poetry. One Of the little
songs that dubbed from the lark Of
Oklahoma is entitled, III You Don't
See 1t in the Platform You Needn't
Be Afraid" which has made great
hit in conservative communities. For
the great rural community Governor
Haskell has prepared song entitled,
-'Drop in Your Dollar and Hear EN-
Holler; the Trusts Are on the Run. :"
Immediately after this popular hit
had been rendered by Ham Bee in Sa-
pulpa the hat was passed around and
the embattled farmers rained $47,50
into IL. One OF Governor Haskell's
happy thoughts is "Bedfellows in the
White House." the first stanza of
which goes like this;
In the prairie dog hole live rattler and
owl,
And all In the nest do agree;
30 Bryan and Kern will live cheek by iowl,
When them 10 the White House we seei
They say that we Democrats never unite,
And that harmony never can be,
But Bryan and Kern will show them u sight.
When they In the White House agreed
Hooray. Whoopeel
When they In the White House Agreed
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-03

Information was received at Fort
Leavenworth Wednesday to the effect
that Secretary Of War Luke E. Wright
and his party would arrive at the
post next Monday morning to attend
the opening Of the army service
schools. He will go to Fort Riley
Monday to attend the maneuvers
there. This viii be the secretary's
first visit to these posts. He will be
accompanied BY General J. Franklin
Bell, chief Of staff.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-03

The oily.tongued strangers are un'
usually thick in Kansas this fall, and
It behooves the Kansas farmer to be
wary. One Of them worked the
country around Concordia the other
day, and succeeded in getting many
orders for groceries, at phenominally
low prices. One farmer, after giving
an order, became afflicted with doubts
SO he telegraphed to Chicago, where
the fakir's headquarters was supposed
to be, and discovered that there was
no such house as he claimed to repre-
sent. The fakir had collected small
sum from each customer as guar
antee OF good faith and this was his
graft The farmer rounded him up,
and he had to sell bis horse and
buggy to raise money to square him
self and get away-on foot. The
moral is that it's q good plan to buy
your groceries and other gents furn-
lshings Of merchants who are known
to you.- Emporia Gazette.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-03

The Lawrence Gazette which has
been an opponent Of the compulsory
guaranty law says Of the Republican
plans; There is nothing wrong with
the bank guaranty law in the Repub-
lican platform. 1t declares for a
voluntary association Of banks that
desire 70 protect each other, and any
business interest ought to do that.
During the alleged panic last winter
the banks Of Lawrence had an agree
ment to stand together and give
mutual aid aud protection to each
other There was probably no agree
ment to divide losses, or make them
good. one with another, but the prin-
ciple was the same, and by their close
union the banks Of Lawrence accom-
plished something that the banks Of
few II any other cities were able to
accomplish. There can be no possible
objection to the law authorizing banks
to make such voluntary agreements.
1t is the law compelling solvent and
safe banks to stand good for the losses
Of wild cat concerns that is repug.
nant.'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-03

Artist Earle's affinity case does not
attract much attention In Abilene.
1t was not so long ago that this town
had an affinity incident that had It
been published IN the papers would
have made the Earle matter look like
q Sunday school picnic Irritation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-03

A man down in Massachusetts
claims that he never rode on an cleo
trio car, steam train, bicycle, or auto
mobiles never been aboard ship on
the water never been to theater,
athletic event, or entertainment Of
any kind never used tobacco In any
form or touched drop Of intoxicat-
ing liquor; never went outside Of
Gloucester Voluntarily; in fact, be has
failed to do so many ordinary things
that be is seven days wonder to the
natives Of Gloucester and an object Of
interest to all the small boys Of the
city. What 3 lot Of flu he has
missed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-03

The retOrt pertinent, but perhaps
discourteous, is shown in the follow
Ing from the Atlanta Georgian:
"Who .is KernF" asks william E.
Corey. "Well, Mr.. Kern is q respect
able Indiana man who has never d.
vorced bis wife in order to marry a
chorus girl.n
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-03
The Wisconsin primary.

Lacrosse Wis, Sept. Primary
elections will be held throughout Wis.
consin Tuesday for the nominations
Of the several parties for United
States senator and all state and coun.
ty Offices.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-03
kan,as BOY FataIIY Inlur.d.

sallna, Kan, Sept l.-John Nor
rison. a is-year-oId boy. was fataill
injured Monday IN a runaway acci
dent. His team, hliched TO a noWins
machine. became frightened ana h.
VA drown N frout Of ne aIclla ~
vlr horTihly coE
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-03

The Democratic orators at Topeka
announced that they intend 10 beat
ths Republicans "irom hell 70 break
FAST There's one Of those places
whore the Republicans done claim
ny nlloIily anyhow.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-03

Editor Hemenway is too indefinite
In his letters Of travel in the North
west. For instance be says, I'VE
were entertained by the White Re-
frigerator company" and then fails
to tell what sort of lunch was set up.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-03
rhs termination 81 kansas.

Topeka, Kan, Sept. 1.-of1cial re-
turns compiled by Secretary Of Agrt
culture Coburn show the population
of Kansas to be 1.656.799, an increase
over last year Of $3.50.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-03
The Political Situation ii Kansas.

a
\; For the information 81 eastern
\ friends who have inquired Of Us as Il
the probable result Of the current
campaign in Kansas, we will say thai
the state board Of assessors have just
completed their returns and their
report shows that there is s4OO worth
Of personal property in the state fol-
each man, woman and child In Kan
sas. This does not include real estate.
II our eastern friends cannot tell from
this circumstance how Kansas win 90
this fall we cannot give them any
figures that can make 1t clear to them.
By way Of further clarity we will
say that there are now in the state--a
rural agricultural state at that BLDG
automobiles valued at considerably
over million dollars-and Kansas is
not fond Of putting q heavy valuation
on its luxuries.
II the automobile report does mot
signify anything as to election results
the fact that there are over $4,000
pianos in the state may help them in
coming to some knowledge OF pros
porous conditions that would indicate
how the people are gong to vote.
These pianos are given a value Of
something over 100000. And it
might be said here that the average
assessor is inclined to put 400 pianos
down at 500. Other musical instru-
ments are valued at a million and
quarter dollars. II any one can show
us that state OF million and half
81 people playing on over six million
dollars worth Of musical instruments
ian 60 Democratic, we will be pleased
20 hear from them.
Maybe 1t will serve our eastern
riends also who guess on election re-
ults to know that there are over &C.,
100 gold watches in the pockets Of the
,eople Of Kansas, according to the
SCISSORS, to say nothing of $4,000
liver watches. Besides this there
re probably 10000 watches in the
pockets Of young fellows that were
ever reached.
One infallible index of the political
Of state remains to be told, ,
n Democratic states one sees great !
lany pool tables and scarcity OF
ypewriters. In Kansas the pool and l
illiard tables are valued at $106, 805,
nd the typewriters at $2ss, 1856. No {
igeonhole tables are given, for they '
elOng to Democratic states exclusive /
:. b
With $4,000, 900 worth Of horses,
50, 100000 worth Of cattle, SIS, 0Oes =
10 worth Of mules, and $1,000. 900 t,
Orth of hogs on hand. the political fl
tuation OF Kansas is in such shape g
at one who runs may read the signs :,
at foreshadow results in this state q,
'xt November. -[Wichita Eagle. t.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-03

Mrs Bob IngersOll is said to b
hunting for her husbands spirit.
Some persons would freely give their
idea Of where Il il.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-03

Something may be done yet to re-
lieve the mOnotony. The Boston
Bloomer Girls ball team has started
in on the Kansas circuit.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-03
Still 4 MYSTERY
ATLANTIC CITY POLICE sAFfLED
by THE ROBERTS SHOOT.
ING AFFAIR.
WOMAN IN THE CASE TALKS
Mrs. Williams Of Baltimore, Who Was
With Roberts When Shooting
Occurred Describes tho
Affair.

Atlantic City, N. j., Sept. 1.-While
pending the outcome Of the heroic
tight for life that Charles B. Roberts
10 making In the city hospital, the in.
vestigation into the barring circum.
stances Of the boardwalk shooting OF
last Wednesday night seems to be at
. standstill. The chances Of securing
q statement from the Baltimorean
who was SO seriously wounded by an
assailant whose identity as yet is q
police mystery, seem now to be re.
mote. He has talked with relatives
and his personal physician but to no
one else.
Like all other features Of the case
the reports as to Mr.. Roberts. condi-
ton are conflicting. It was stated that
in another week the danger of blood
poisoning would be past. Meantime
the physicians can but watch and
wait. One report Monday said the
wounded man had suffered a slight
turn for the worse, while another said
his temperature was more nearly nor.
NAL than at any time since he was
shot.
Detective Wilson, Of the local po-
lice who was sent to Baltimore to !
Inquire into the whereabouts of w. s. |
@. Williams, the husband Of the WON.
an who was with Mr.. Roberts on the |
night of the occurrence, returned here
Wilson interviewed Mr.. Will
Jams in Baltimore and afterwards
visited the Williams place at Long
Green In company with Baltimore de.
ectives. Mr.. Williams told him he
'pent the entire night of Wednesday
It his country home. Servants at the
,lace told the same story.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-03


Baltimore, Sept. 1.-Seated Monday
In the drawing room of her home al
Long Green, Baltimore county, Mrs
w. s. G. Williams, in the presence OF
her sister, Mrs. Sherlock Swami, wife
Of the president of the police board
described in detail the shooting OF
Charles B. Roberts, Jr., who was
wounded on Wednesday night on the
boardwalk at Atlantic City while in
her company.
: 1T was an attempt at robbery, pure
and simple" she declared, "and Mr..
Roberts was shot because he refused
to comply with the demand Of the man
in the mask who had ordered him to
give up his money.
words have been put in my mouth
about this sad affair that never
spoke. Sentiments have been ascribed
to me that never had. The whole
thing has been distorted and greatly
exaggerated.
when the shooting occurred had
left my little daughter at the Hotel
Brighton not more than 20 minutes
before. Mr.. Roberts was going along
with me In the rolling chair and we
got to place where the boarding
was rough and the chair bounced a
good deal. l suggested that we turn
back. The chair was a covered one,
and Mr.. Roberts raped on the glass
and told the negro chairman to turn
Just as he did so the chair
stopped and a masked man thrust
pistol into the chair, having first
opened the window on the ocean side
and ordered us to get out.
II was seated on the side of the
hair toward the ocean and without a
word got out and held up both hands.
Mr.. Roberts followed me, and as soon
Is he had emerged from the chair the
nan told him to give up his money. ]
lad a little chatelalne bag attached
o my wrist, but the man made no eff.
ort to get this. He wore the rough.
st kind of clothing, and judging from
lis appearance, he looked like
ramp.
Il was scared and begged Mr.. Rob
rts to give the man what money he
ad, but Mr.. Roberts instead rushed
I the man who was covering him ,
18th a pistol and stood few PAGES
q. AS Mr.. Roberts started forward
be man fred two shots In all, one
them taking effect. Although struck
y one of the bullets he kept on
,ward the man and the villain es
aped in the darkness"
did either you or Mr.. Roberts
scognize the voice Of his assailant?"
Irs. Williams was asked. She re.
lied in an indignant negative.
IF It had been any one whom we
new well" she said, Edo you not
ink we would have recognized the
lice at once? II II had been my hus
md, as they have tried to insin. \
tie, or my brother, It would have
zen Impossible for either to have \
sguised his voice 20 that both Mr.
oberts and l would not recognize It. \
~The police Of Atlantic City went to
ork trTinEtO substantIate and prove \
wicked theory that had no basis In \
Ct. From the FIRST their course has
en- the same-Always seeking to
a q hidden motive instead Of the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-03
Car Load New Orleans
GRADUATED Cane Sugar
On Sale Beginning Monday, August
S1st, at the Low Price Of $5.65
per Sack of One Hundred Pounds

New Orleans Cane Sugar is the best sugar made for
all purposes particularly for canning and putting up fruit.
is far superior in quality to the Western sugar the
ket and that the only kind this market and cost
siderable money On Of the extra COST obbers
and merchants through Kansas handling New Orleans
sugar.
We have bought carload of 800 sacks direct from the
refinery in New Orleans and offer you the opportunity
cure some 6rstclass sugar at low price.
Phone or mail us you ORDERS
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-03
THURSDAY, SEPT, 8, 1908.
REPUBLICAN, TICKET

For President
WILLIAM H, TAFT,Iot Ohio
For Vice President
JAMES s. SHERMAN, Of Newu York
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-25
MELVIN BURDEN DISCHARGED

From Fridays Daily:
The preliminary hearing OF Melvin
Burden for the murder of E. B. Sprag-
in last Saturday night was held before
Judge Joseph Bell yesterday morning.
There were several witnesses evan
ined and the evidence all went TO
show that the deed was committed
in self defense. Mr.. Robert A. Bur
ford very ably defended the prisoner,
while the states interests were look
ed after by Hon. Raymond B. Bullock.
The case created a great deal of in
terest as both Spragin and Burden
were we'll known among the cOlored
people and the court room was pack.
ed.
After the witnesses had all been OK.
amined and the attorneys made their
speeches, the jury acquitted Burden
and he was discharged.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-25
FISH AND OYSTERS

Mr.. J. E. Stevens of Crystal River
was in our office Monday, and in
speaking of the future of the fish
and oyster business of the Crystal
Fish and Oyster Company. said it was
never brighter. The excellent Tepu-
tatiOn of this company for shipping
only the very best products of the
deep in the way of fish and oysters
has become widespread. and the many
letters of inquiry already received for
them is evidence that a big season is
ahead of them.
Mr.. Stevens, who is in charge OF
this big industry, was formerly a Ma
rion county boy. and it is with pleas
ure that his many friends here will
learn of his success.
See the advertisement OF the above
named firm in another column Of to-
days paper.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-25
MISS JESSIE OWENS WANTS 20
ADOPT TWO CHILDREN

The following letter was recently
written by Miss Jessie Owens of
Spar to Mayor Dunbar OF Augusta,
Ga:
Spar Fla, Sept. u, 1908.
Mayor of Augusta, Augusta, Ga:
Do you know of any nice little chill
dren that were left orphans by the
flood in your city? l would like some
of good parentage, for my object is
to give them a first class education
and make gentlemen and ladies' of
them.
l have no desire TO waste money on
those who would be too dull to take
advantage Of opportunity offered l
ike bright-minded children with
good dispositions, those of whom !
could feel proud of in the best com
pany. Let me hear from you, please.
Yours truly,
MISS JESSIE OWENS.
P. S.-Prefer children from 3 to 10
years of age and would like to have
a brother and sister, or two sisters.
Miss Owens is one of the best
known citizens of this county. She
is a remarkable woman, and is al
ways eagerly engaged in doing some
thing for the betterment of her fellow
men. Her desire to adopt two little
orphans and rear them to be an honor
to their country is indeed a noble de-
sire, and Miss Owens friends in Ma
riOn hope she will be successful in her
efforts.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-25
Mr.. DEMPSEY MAYO AND ntss
MARY JULIAN wEDoEo At
LEEsBURo

The announcement 90 tfs maraea
OF Mr.. Dempsey o Mayo anf wI.s
Mary Julian. both of this cts. af Irl.
burg on sunday morning af tan fHIrlF
o'clock. was O. distinct Hrrr.. fl .l.
eryone here
The marriage occurred af fH. rHrn
OF the brides uncle. Mr EImH.. u
wilson. where Miss I1tau anI ur1
Julian had been VISITING Cor ....rsI
weeks. and was vitnsssef ouIr 20 go
family, the ceremony being ..rfaru
ed by the Rev Nr Kus.Isr .f .faf
place
Mr.. and Mrs Mayo Irr Immediately
over the SeabDarI Cor TaIk.na.
their future home They uI reside
for the present With Wr Naf1 na
ter. Mrs Eugene uog.sr
Mrs. Mayo. though FsF F.anr 90
the valuable faculty of maEIur fr.nfs
not only among those of hef aan afa
but among older people a. saH ~
sincere liking and regard ahirh 30
friends have for Der Is fFr .rr.sf
compliment they can raF fH sa F1arr
a bride. ami DO .s "a natter af nH1B
regret that beer maraEs faE. r
away from OCala
The manly young Ernam s n.a Ia
valued attachs of fhs MarlIn rH.
Cornuauy .f TrIE ..|Fr. "a ID.
though be- has onIy been fhfr. .e.a
than two months has already aan
high regard from h.s employer o.
is a member OF One of uuf uIfr.f .nn.
lilies. being ths youHE.sf gbHI .f ur.
F. l.. Mayo &C. possesses HnIarri
manners and quaHfiss fraf Hn 60
him friends wherever o. r. nrf
his OcaIa friends unite m
him and his your uII. aH rH.
things infife
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-25
A GOOD WOMAN PASSES TO HER
ETERNAL REST

The sad news of the death OF Ms.
J. A. Pittman which occurred during
the night Thursday, was learned with
the most profound sorrow and grief
by every one who knew her. Her
death was a great shock as very few
people knew that she was i'll. She
was taken sick on Tuesday and on
Wednesday became so much worse
that her son, DR.. J. H. Pittman, was
telegraphed for. He reached Ocala
from Jacksonville early Thursday
morning and was with his mother all
day and until she died.
Mrs. Pittman was about ffty-six
years Of age. and with her husband
and children came to Ocala from Ten
nessee many years ago, and has lived
in this city ever since. Her husband
and three grown sons survive her, and
they have the tender sympathy OF
their friends all over the state in
their great loss.
A purer or sweeter woman never
lived to bless the world with her
presence than Mrs. Pittman. In her
home life she was a model and the
fragrance of her memory will live al
ways in the hearts of her loved ones.
She was loyal to her family, loyal to
her friends and loyal TO her Savior, be-
ing a member of the Christian church
and a very earnest and consecrated
woman. She did with all her power
what her hands found to do and was
never happier than when doing some
thing for those she loved, AMI by
whom she was so greatly loved. She
possessed a keen insight into human
nature, and could with easy facility
adapt herself to any environment Her
unObtrusive goodness endeared her %
all who knew her, and there are many
that will sOrely miss her charming
cOmpanionship. She was OF a natUr-
ally bright and sunny temperament,
carrying her cheerfulness wherever
she went, thereby Frightening many
hearts.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-25
TIMES-UNION BUREAU

This Office had a pleasant call Fri
day afternoon from Mr. H. E. Robin
son Of the Daily Times-Union. Mr..
Robinson IS here for the purpose Of
establishing a bureau for the Times
Union. The paper has a large MINI
Der of subscribers in Ocala and Ma
rion county, and recognizing thu i'm
pOrtance Of this section the publish
ers have decided to establish a bu-
reau here and for this purpose they
have rented an Office in the lobby Of
the Holder block, which will he in
charge of Mr.. Robinson. He was for
merly with the Associated Press ser
vice, but has now been with the
Iimes-Union for nearly a year. He
is a very pleasant young gentleman,
and We hope our people will aid him
in making the bureau a big success.
The Times-Union already has bureaus
at Tampa, Key West, Miami and St.
Augustine, whive have proven very
profitable.
Mr.. Robinson proposes to give Ocala
a big free write-up and hopes to have
the same profusely and handsomely
illustrated. He expects to do all in
his power to promote the welfare of
Ocala, and re wants our citizens to
cooperate with him to this end.
Mr. Robinson's phone number is
312, and he will be pleased to have
anyone call and have talk with him.
He particularly wishes to meet our
ministers, as he expects to give the
churches of Ocala especial prominence
in his write-up, and he hopes to OBJ
tain cuts of the various churches and
other public buildings and prominent
men of the city.
Mr.. Robinson is just recovering from
an attack of fever, but will immediate
ly begin work along these lines.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1908-09-25
ENGAGEMENT OF MISS WART
MANN AND Mr. cox is
ANNOUNCED

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward L. Wartmann
announce the engagement of their
daughter, Mary Elizabeth, to Mr.. Eu-
gene Henderson Cox, the wedding to
take place on October the nineteenth,
at the home of the brides parents at
Citra.
The above announcement was re-
ceived in Ocala Monday and is a mat
ter of great pleasure to the friends
of both Miss Wartmann and Mr.. Cox.
The bride-eIect is the only daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Wartmann, and
is talented, accomplished and charm
ing. She was educated at Brenau
College at Gainesville Ga, and later
spent eighteen months in Germany,
studying music and languages. She
has frequently visited in Ocala and
has many friends and admirers here.
Her marriage to Mr.. Cox will be a
very brilliant event.
Mr.. Cox is an Ocala boy, the second
son Of Mrs. W. S. Pike, and he is
genial. companionable and popular
with both old and young. He has
been eminently successful in business
matters, and now owns and operates
two drug stores, one at East Point,
and one at College Park, Ga. He grew
to young manhood in this city, and
his friends here congratulate him
and wish for him every happiness.