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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-07
HIGH STANDARDS
GOV. HUGHES MAKES a PLAIN
TALK TO NEW YORK
AUDIENCE.
WANTS THE PEOPLE ON TOP
He Would Rather Go Before the Pub
lilo and Make q Fight Against
lniqulty Than Hold
Any ONCE.

New York, May 5.-Delegates from
1900 churches and hundreds promi
nent in the projections and business
world filled Carnegie hall to overflow
ing Monday night to hear Gov. Charles
e. Hughes address mass meeting
held as a protest against race-trach
gambling. Gov. Hughes speech was
one OF series Of addresses that he
is making throughout the state In the
interest Of anti-race track gambling
legislation. The governor was ten
dered demonstration when he ap
peared on the platform that lasted
several minutes. Gov. Hughes said in
his speech:
Learned judges have disagreed
upon the constitution, but 1t is an.
other subject for people to defy the
plain constitution of the state. / am
here tonight exercising the plain
prerogative of the executive of talk.
ing to the people.
"You cannot get a man In the state
who will say that race-track gam
bling is not tabooed by the constitu.
ton and that 1t is the duty of the
legislature to put stop to 1t.
1--WE are dealing with something
open, with something that can be
stopped. 1t is the duty of the legis-
lature to say it shall be stopped. They
know 1t can be stopped. would
rather go before the people in fight
against an iniquity Of that kind than
have any Office in the gift of the peo-
pie. Some men have been misguided
but hope that they will see things
In our way In little while. Those
opposed to the law are working with
the gamblers. yield to no one in
respect to loyalty to party for every
one ought to be a member of a party.
Parties discuss politics and debate
questions. II the members were only
sincere, 1t would be all right. Many
join parties for what they can get out
Of them.
II want to see the political ma
chinery have high standards and men
elected to Office do their duty fearless
ly and stand by the people. l want it
so in the future that man cannot go
to another man and say I gave you
your job and you'll do as say or
you'll lose your job It's one thing
to manage campaign; it's one thing
to lead party, but it's another thing
to own man elected by the people.
One thing want to see demonstrated
and that is that the people are on
top. We can't all meet in a citizens
meeting and enact our laws and the
prime thing lies in honest representa-
ton"
A resolution was passed pIedglng
support to Gov. Hughes in his fight
to secure anti-race track legislation
before the meeting adjourned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-07

THE NEW AvELINA AT FORT
WAYNE BURNED QUICKLY.


Fort Wayne, Ina, May item
known dead, many missing and ID
seriously injured Is the result Of a
FIRE that destroyed the new Avelina
hotel, Fort Wayne's principal hostelry
at an early hour Sunday, Chief OF
Police Anckenbruck said Sunday at
ternoon he believed 20 bodies were
still In the ruins.
The entire interior OF the buildlng
Is smoldering heap OF ruins and how
many dead are concealed by the debris
can only be conJectured.
The hotel register was consumed
by the fire and there are no accurate
means Of determining who is missing.
The fire was discovered at $3.50 Sun
day morning in the elevator shaft by
Night Clerk Ralph Hopkins. He
rushed to the upper floors, alarming
the guests until the flames, which had
spread with appalling rapldlty, drove
him back. His efforts, however, saved
many lives. The hotel was erected
half century ago AMI the woodwork
was dry as finder. 1t burned like
matchwood and within few minutes
from the time the fire was discovered
the whole interior Of the hotel was a
mass Of flames that filled the corridors
and rooms with suffocatlng clouds Of
smoke and laid fiery barriers across
all means of escape save by the win
dows.
The fire department rescued many
by means OF ladders, but some, fren-
zied by the onward rush of the flames,
leaped from high windows to the
paved street.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-07
MAY AsoLIsH RACING THERE.
The Campaign Against Gambling
Backed by influential cltlzens.

New Orleans, La, May "A cam
paign to abolish racing In Louisiana,
backed by some Of the wealthiest and
most influential residents Of the state,
will be launched before the legislature
which meets at Baton Rouge one week
from next Monday. The attempt will
be made to suppress absolutely eveEy
form Of betting at racing tracks, and
1t is understood that this will result in
the permanent closing Of the tracks.
No suggestion Of what opposition the
racing interests of this state will make
has yet become public. Those who
claim to be friends Of the sport, with
out financial interests therein, have
proposed a state racing commission
as an alternative for the complete clos
ing Of the tracks.
The avowed opponents Of race track
gambling In any form include to date
most Of the newspapers Of the state,
and several hundred influential citf
Gems, the states political leaders OF
both parties have declared strongly
against race track gambling, but with
out indicating in all cases what the
remedy shall be.
Governor-elect Sanders made the
dangers of race track gambling a fea-
ture Of his recent campaign, and his
message to the legislature is awaited
with interest. The Democratic state
central committee recently recon-
mended the suppression Of the vice
Of gambling in all It's FORMS"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-07
To Test the Commodities Clause.

Washington, May Sit was stated
at the department Of justice Monday
that arrangements were well under
way for q test case of the "commOdl-
ties clause" of the Hepburn act to
be made unless a material change
takes place in the situation as q re-
suit Of legislation or other circum-
stances. The railroads which are moat
interested in the matter have shown.
according to statements at the depart
ment, a hearty sympathy with the
purpose Of the attorney general and
have been thoroughly In accord with
the representatives Of the department
In the preliminaries for such a test
case. II is expected that definite &C
ton looking towards such a case will
be taken within short time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-07
Denies Seeking japanese Loan.

Victoria, B. c., May 1.-Baron Saka.
tani, Japan's former minister Of
finance, accompanied by well known
Japanese financiers, arrived on the
steamship Kaga Maru Thursday morn
ing. Baron Sakatani is accredited by
Japanese newspapers with an Official
mission to secure another foreign loan
for Japan. "My sole object" he said,
SIS to travel for pleasure. a. d that Of
the party accompanying me. We 90
to Seattle, thence to Chicago and New
York, then cross to London, to 81
Petersburg and from there homevard
By the Trans-siberian railway"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-07
Gov. Sheldon In California.

Redlands, CAL, May Gov. Sheldon
of Nebraska, heading a party Of 125
residents of that state, including 80
members Of his staff, arrived here
Thursday by special train from the
Grand Canyon and were taken for q
drive by former residents Of Nebras.
ka. The party will remain over night
in Los Angeles on the way to San
Francisco, where silver service will
be presented to the battleship Ne
braaka.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-07
Kannan FnIt pamaoed

Topeka, Kan, Nay l.-FOr one
hundred miles west from the Missouri
Tine In Kansas there was q slight
freeze and q light frost Wednesday
niEht according. 70 the government
Hoather bureau. Around Topeka the
slCy was clear and there was An ab-
ssncs Of wind Freeman sardou who
evna u acres OF cherries, tearS they
ars Al killed and other fruit injured.
olhef oIuii growers say ne Vegetables
ars Injured some but ne oondltiona
~ ngt 20 serious.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-07
No Strike at Cleveland.

Cleveland, o., May 5,-The indica-
lions Monday were that the differences
between the municipal traction com
pany and the motormen and conduc-
tors union would be settled without a
strike. The entire matter will be
turned over to commission Of three
for adjustment. It is proposed that
each side appoint a referee and that
in the event that the two are not able
to agree in "a hours on a third mem
Der, the state board Of arbitration will
be requested to name one.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-07
JAP. CRUISER SANK
EXPLOSION IN MAGAZINE OF MAT.
sUsHIMA SENDS VESSEL
TO BOTTOM.
WITH AIS men ON BOARD
Particulars Not obtainabIe But About
175 Men Are Supposed to Have
Been Rescued-cause
Not Known.

Tokyo, May Admiral Yoshimat
su, commander Of the training squad
ron, reports that an explosion oc-
Cured in the stern magazine OF the
cruiser, Matsushima at 4:O8 O'Clock
Thursday morning, while anchoring
at Makang, harbor of the Pescadores
islands.
The Matsushima Immediately sank
until only the bridge was visible. Eff,
forts at rescue by boats from the cruis-
efs Hachidate and Itsukushima con-
tinued until o'clock Thursday morn
ing, saving the lives Of 141 men, in
Guiding some officers. The majority OF
the officers were not saved, and at the
time of the admiral's report the ca
diets saved numbered So out Of com
pIement of 300
The sons OF Baron Chinda, vice min
lister of the foreign ONCE, and Of
Prince Oyama, field marshal. are
among the cadets who, 1t Is feared,
are lost, in addition to Captains Name,
Yoshmorl and Yashiro.
The cause Of the explosion is not
known.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-07

Washington, May Alt Is an
nounced that several of the leading
members Of the senate ami house will
address the meeting to be held on
Tuesday night Of this week in the In
terest Of postal legislation being urged
BY the Postal Progressive league and
other organizations. The recommen-
dations made BY Postmaster General
Meyer. including the establishment Of
4 parcels post on rural routes and Of :
postal savings bank viii be Endorsed
by the meeting.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-07
THE TUBERCULOSIS CONGRESS.
Eminent German Scientists interested
In Event at Washington.

Washington, May 4.-Some Of the
highest dlgnitaries In the empire are
members Of the committee appointed
to arrange for Germany's participa-
ton in the international congress on
tuberculosis that is to meet In Wash
ingt0n next September. The congress
sional committee Of more than $50
members was appointed by the leaders
Of the German anti-tuberculosis move
ment and the list forwarded to the Of
ficers Of the secretary-general Of the
international congress in Washington
by DR.. Bietner Of Berlin, includes
scientists and Investigators whose dis
coveries have revolutionized proven
tive medicines, including Robert Koch,
who discovered the tubercle bacillus
in 1882 AMI Won Behring, the discov-
erer Of the anti-toxin for diphtherla.
Prizes are to be given in connection
with the congress, the largest being
$500 offered by the Smithsonian
Institution from the Hodglns' fund for
the best treaties on the Relation Of
Atmospheric Air to tuberculosis. I"
There are I'VE prizes of $1,000 each
and seven Of 500 each.
Medals and diplomas are offered for
special competitions and exhibits that
will be entered in the exposition In
connection with the congress to illus.
trate the progress In the fight against
tuberculosis.
The committee on awards includes
representative from every state and
from each foreign country participant
ing In the congress.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-07
sedalla to Vote on Local Option,

Sedalia, Mo-, May 5.-Sedalia will
vote on the local option question
Thursday, June II. The date was
fixed by the city council at a meeting
Monday night, when petitions asking
for the election we're presented signed
by voters representing about 40 per
cent of the normal vote. Sedalia has
about 40 saloons. The assistance oil
the state anti-saloon league has been
secured to help conduct the campaign
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-07
A Nov. for Tariff Revision,

Washington, May 1.-Representa-
tive Serene Payne Of New York. chair
man Of the committee on ways and
means, Thursday introduced q resolu.
ton authorizing that committee to sit
during the recess Of congress and to
gather such information through gov.
eminent agents or otherwise as 1t may
see at looking toward the preparation
Of q bill for the revision Of the tariR.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-07
A BueEs. shop Keeper ssnlsnesd.

Washington. Nay 5.-Perey Wade,
recently convicted Of violating the
gomblIng laws Of the District Of Col
umhIa b. conducting q -bpekSt shop.
vas Monday ssntencsd b. Justics Bar
nurd m crimiaaI court 70 ssFye q
an n IAN NJ. Wado took a appoal
and was released On 80 ball Wa91'l
csas uas regarded e. . TT oul ult,i
~ alstEiol uoiA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-07
Sues for the Pot Of cold.

Appleton, Wis, May. while pillow.
Ing on his farm near New London, re-
Gently, Louis Hoffman unearthed a poi
Of gold said to be valued at 100000
Hoffman had just purchased the farm
from Mrs. John schmall, and Friday
she started suit to recover the gold,
saying she only sold the farm.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-07

He THINKS a GOVERNMENT SUIT
INJURED His REPUTATION.
He 10 Accused Of Being Contested
With An Unlawful Conspiracy
to Control Railroads.

Salt Lake City, Utah, May 5.--H H.
Rogers and James Stillman, named as
defendants with the Hartman and 9TH
or railroads In the so-calIed merger
suit Of the government, filed their
answers in the federal court here Mon
day. They, with e. H. Hartman,
Jacob Schiff and others and the Union
Pacific, Atchison, Topeka 6 Santa Fe,
Southern Pacific and other railroads
are charged with unlawful conspiracy
in attempting to gain control Of other
railroads and restrain and control COM
MERGE between the states. Mr.. Rogers
makes sweeping denial Of every al
legation and demands that the case
against him be dismissed because he
is not resident of Utah district and
therefore not within the jurisdiction
OF the court. He also asks that he be
granted costs and damages for injury
to his character by reason of the allie
cations made against him.
He denies that he is or ever was a
member Of any body Of men who at
tempted to gain control and restrain
commerce and traffic between the
states or that he ever bought into any
railroad to gain control. He admits
that he bought heavily into the Atchi-
son, Topeka & Santa Fe, but says that
he did SO purely as an investment even
though the purchase was heavy enough
in some cases to absorb half the stock
and there was not the slightest intent
to conspire or gain control to an I'M
lawful end.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-07
n1Ilsv Lead1 m Texas.

Dallas. Tex. Nay Additional ~
turna from Saturdays Democratic phi
mAries are scattering. Several coun
tiss not reported Saturday nlEht cas,
maioritiol for johnson And 4 b DFob.
ale hat Senator Bailag's maioFiiy
or aoissaisat-larBl 70 he DslEW
aallsallea an y AalaH llaaA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-07
ehort nine Donds s,II wan.

New York. Nay s.-The easement Of
TIE monetary situation vas sharply re.
aectod Monday n ne sAls Of 81. 80;
90 VoriA Of municipal revenue honda
boaring interest q ~ ~ cent and
eEtsntlnE or ; tern 4 ~ nanliA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-07

Washington, May 1.-Commander
Taniguchi, the naval attache Of the
Japanese embassy, said Thursday that
the regular complement Of the vessel
was about 1856 men and that on her
cruise she had about 50 cadets aboard,
making total Of 415. His cablegram,
he says, indicates that about Ito were
saved, which would make the loss Of
officers and men about $40.
Acting Secretary Of the Navy New
berry Thursday sent the following
cablegram to the American naval at
tache at Tokyo, who is directed to
present 1t to the Japanese officials:
Express to the minister Of marine
deep sorrow and sympthy Of depart
ment ami American navy at terrible
accident on board Matsushima in
which many gallant Japanese ofncers
and men are reported to have lost
their lives.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-05-07
Ten Inches Of snow in Wyoming.

teu tNsttee " SUSW W WyeHhUbs
Cheyenne, Wyo., May 5.-The fall Of
snow which began here Sunday night
and continued Monday was the
heaviest since last November. About
ten inches OF snow had fallen up to
Monday evening. The precipitation Il
general throughout Wyoming and 20 Of
great beneht to the farmers and stock
men.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-08-27
WITHOUT A RIVAL
Golden Wedding''
Handmade Ten Cent Cigar
ALL DEALERS &C. TAYLOR & co, Prsp's, Burlington Vt

line Rule Is acting as librarian during
Miss Bliss absence.
Mrs. Minnie Titus OF STAFFORD, Mrs.
William Lory and daughters, Marian and
Caroline. of Claremont, y. H., visited
their sister, Mrs. II. NJ. Smith, last week.
Saturday evening, a large number wit
messed q fine display OF fireworks in
Krook's field, given by Mr.. Rheinberger.
1t was a fine evening and everything
showed to its best advantage.
At the caucus last Saturday night, C.
c. Coburn was nominated by the Demo.
Gratis and John Cook by the Republicans
as candidate for town representative
Both have been on the sick list since
Wonder whyf
Mrs. James Hackett, who has beer
working for Mrs. Webster, was taken Sc
riously i'll about week ago with pneu
monia and died last Saturday morning
She is survived by husband, two daugh
tiers and q son. Interment was at Or
ford.
The church fair given in Bean hal
Thursday was q complete success. Th'
apron table was prettily decorated IN
pink and green crepe paper; the cand,
/ ia BILE in orange, green and white, and fh'
fancy table in green and white. Puncf
and ice cream were also on sale. Th'
proceeds amounted to about s75.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-08-27
WEST FAIRLEE

Mrs. William Paul is quite i'll and con-
fined to the bed.
"Cash'' Melindy of STAFFORD visited his
brother Saturday.
Madeline Rule visited friends in Post
Mills one day last week.
Mrs. Pitkin and daughter Of Barre are
visiting at R. II. Dearborn's.
Earl Stevens OF Newport is visiting his
grandmother, Mrs. Stevens.
Sherman Smith of Oakland, Me-, is
visiting at seldom Georges.
Miss Ella Mason of Copperfield is
working at the Eagle hotel.
John Bemis and son OF New York are
visiting his father, William Bemis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geeks and children OF
Barre are the guests of Mrs. Roberts.
Harrison Chamberlin is at home from
his work at Fairlee for a short time.
Mr.. Rheinberger OF New York has re-
turned to his family for a short time.
Mrs. Eta Eastman and family have
left town for a short time to visit friends.
Mr.. Stewart of New York spent Satur-
day and Sunday with his family in town.
Mrs. John Poor and daughter, Miss
May, of Philadelphia are guests Of q. f.
Colby.
Mrs. Minnie Niles and little son OF
Lebanon are visiting her mother, Mrs.
Robbins.
Mildred Clough OF vershire was the
guest Of Maude Smith the latter part OF
last week.
Miss Edith Krook, who has spent the
past three years in Florida, is at home for
few months.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Barrett of Thet-
ford are visiting their parents, Mn and
Mrs. William Clough.
Miss Louise Austin of Providence, X.
T., a friend OF Miss BROOK, is spending q
few weeks at Eagle hotel.
Ethel Burr OF Thetford Center and Sa-
rah Little Of Post Mills were the guests
of Madeline Rule Thursday.
Mrs. williams and two children Of
Washington, ID. c., are visiting hei
mother, Mrs. Annie Smith.
Rev. William Douglas, q former resi-
dent OF this town, held prayer meeting
in the church Sunday evening.
A large number attended the dance IN
Bean hall Friday evening. Music wa
furnished by Pushee's orchestra.
The baseball game played between
West Fairlee and Thetford Saturday re
suited 81 in favor of West Fairlee.
Mrs. Phineas Kimball of Nauvoo. Ill
is spending few weeks with her dsugh
! ter, Mrs. Rheinberger, at their old home
Mrs. Illsley, Mrs. Lord and daughter
rho have been spending the past few
DAYS in Bradford, have returned to town
, Among the recent arrivals at Eagl
} hotel are c. K. Densmore, William Cook
James Cook and c. c. Laire, all OF Bos
ton.
: Mr.. Huntington, daughter and son
who had been spending the summer here
have returned to their home in Cali
I fornia.
Wesley Bliss and family are at thei
cottage at Fairlee for two weeks. Made
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-08-27
Notice Of Settlement.
ESTATE OF HANNAH PIERCE

STATE OF VERMONT, AZ a Probate Court
HARTFORD DISTRICT, -. held at Woodstock. Ia
said District. on the sth day Of August. A. d.
Present, Hos. 7. o. sExvER. Judge
In the matter o. the estate ~ Hannah
Pierce, late Of Royalion. In said District. de-
ceased. interstate.
whereas, Nelson NJ. Grant. administrator 81
said estate. proposes rendering an account q bis
admins rati0n % said estate and presenting his
account against the same for examination and al
iowance. az a session Of said Court 20 be held az
the Probate office in said Woodstock, the 2sth
day OF August. A D. isos at 10 O'Clock In the fore
noon.
And whereas said Court has assigned and
ordered said time and place for the settlement q
said account, and for issuing decree ~ the
residue OF said estai. 90 the persons entitled 90
the same: and has ordered that public notice
thereof be given 20 all persons Interested IN said
estate by publishing a copy 81 the record 81 this
order three weeks successfully in the white Xiv
er HERALD, a newspaper published al ROY alton. In
raid District the lasf % said publications 70 be
previous 10 said 18th day o. August. a. d. 1903.
Therefore, all persons concerned IN said estate
are notified 90 appear at said Probate Once on
the day assigned Aforesaid then ard there 20
contest the allowance of said account. n they zee
cause, and TO establish their rights lawful
claimants Of said reEidpe.
A true record. Attest: 1870
7. o. sRAvER. Judge.
A true copy Of record. Attest.
7. o. sEAyER. Judge.
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