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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-06
READS LESSON FROM MEMoRy
Rev. Cyrus Latin Surprised Pres.
byterians Last Night.

The Presbyterian pulpit was filed
Sunday evening by Rev. Cyrus Latin
of this city. Mr.. Latin is the young
man who graduated in Emporia col.
lege by the aid OF bis classmates who
supplied for him the eyesight he
needed when his own nearly failed.
Although he can read his own notes
of the sermon he cannot see the text
Of the bible and when 1t came to read
ing the lesson he recited it from
memory. He chose a long chapter
from Corinthians and gave ii without
missing syllable. His text was
''The. love Of Christ constraineth US, "
aud the sermon was a helpful and in
spring one. Mr.. Latin is making a
success in the ministry and deserves
much credit because Of the obstacles
he has overcome.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-06
HAS AT LEAST
POPULATION OF $500

Abilene's new city directory has
been completed and copies are being
delivered to subscribers this week.
j. E. Prewitt, Of the Prewitt Direc-
tory Company which issued the book,
states that according to the calcula-
tions which he makes in cities where
his company issues directories. abb
lene has at least $500.
The new book Is the second one
which this company has issued for
Abilene and it has given the city BY
far the best directory that # has ever
put out here. The book has an excel
lent showing Of Abilene advertising
which is the best proof Of what the
business people think Of #.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-06
Weather for January. 1908.

Temperature-Mean maximum 4s 4
mean minimum 9l.5, mean S4.s, max
lmum 50, date 95th minimum 8, date
lSthi greatest daily range. 40.
PreciPitation-TotAl, trace; great.
est in "a hours came on the sIst
snOw-Total fall, trace on ground
18th. trace and at the end Of the
month.
Number Of days-Rainy 0. clear "a,
partly cloudy 2, cloudy 5.
Remarks: Warmsst January ia the
last Eve years and the drisst month
% record. there being only trace Of
precipitation during he whole month.
Prevailing direction Of the wind uus
Irum ths south. CT. WAorr.
0h.orvrf.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-06
CAN ABILENE AFFORD TO
TAKE CHANCES ON FIRE?

A rooming house burned ip Kansal
City Saturday. 1t was two and /
half stories high. In 1t five persons
lost their lives. The owner presumed
that ia case Of fire the people inside
could get out--but they did not.
Abilene has several buildings that
are three stories high. All are oc-
cupied on the third stories. They
have but one stairway each leading to
the third story. With the exception
of the Union Pacific hotel not one has
an outside fire escape. The supposi-
tion is that the occupants can in case
of fire jump or get out some way.
Maybe they could and maybe they
could not. The Kansas City people
could not. Il
Abilene built q school house on
the West Side last summer and it has
'onIy one entrances narrow door in
front. There are $50 pupils in it.
The presumption is that II a fire
breaks out they can jump out Of the
windows. If the entrance staircase is
shut of. Maybe they could and may
be they would become confused and
some be crushed to death in a panic.
There is not a semblance Of a ire
escape on the building.
The Garfield building has about $50
pupils on the third floor. They have
q double stairway in the center OF the
building down which they might es-
cape ia case Of Gre. II that we're cut
on. IL is presumed that they could
jump out Of the windows. Maybe
they could and maybe they would be-
come confused and some be killed in
q panic. The parents would feel
better Il thsrs were ere escapes for
sverI room and Dire drill every two
ssskA . that The children would Be
J tls q 80 out In order and without
pshis-
Il nay Be ioolilh to suggest these
Itings but 4 Ablisns has . ars one Of
'Aess days n Whlsh srsa one NE ls
|osi' q pm b kl,,a1s Of ihs urinlnui
---.-.Il 8 -. -. ~. sl.II.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-06
Deputy Assessors Are
Named for the County

\ z = "a ll ~ III n " lalf1
County Assessor Springer has aE
pointed the following list Of deputie
for the entire COUNTY:
Banner ~. IA. Sommer, Hope.
Buckeye w. H. Cook, Abilene.
Cheever W. s. Ayers, Talmage.
Center--John Lindahl, Enterprise
Flora ALEX Mustard, Manchester
Fragrant Hill -E. s. Eaglen, Chap
man.
Garfield w. g. Woolverton, Acme,
Grant-John T. Lesher, Abilene.
Hayes John Reel, Detroit.
Hope-C. E. johnson, Hope.
Holland-J. A. Patterson, Carlton.
Jefferson "A. H. Shelter, Dayton.
Logan--A. 3. Reynolds, Navarro.
Liberty H. Gugler, Woodbine.
Lyon-Daniel Jones, Herington.
Lincoln.-S. Gould, Solomon.
Noble-P. F. WhitehAir, Chapman.
Nswbern Geo. w. Easter, Abilene.
Ridge--W. ]. Rowe, Dillon.
Rinehart- WE. Hassler, Chapman.
sherman--A. H. Ryon, Wakefield.
Willowdale- G. N. Burke, Solomon
Wheatland--Wm. BOyce, Carlton.
Union--A. ?. Weber, HeringtOn.
Herington-J. H. Koch
Abilene--F. J. Murphy.
Each Of these assessors will be as
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-06
AMONG THE BIG MILLS.
3. s. Engle Visited the Great Flour
Center Of the Northwest.

3. 5. Engle is back from trip to
Wisconsin and Minnesota In the inter-
est Of the Abilene Milling Company Of
which he is the manager and a prin-
cipal owner. He visited the commits.
sion hrms Of the northwest and found
that they are proud Of the splendid
-four that bis mill is making. While
that section is closer to the Minnea-
polls mills, the superior quality Of
the Abilene mills product is making
It's sales decidedly large and Is In
ereasing its popularity, highly cred
liable fact in connection with its man
Mr.. Engle enjoyed locking over the
great mills Of Minneapolis and found
many valuable pointers in the way Of
aaective hour-making. The people
7f that section have g thorough 10
'pect for Kansas now" said he today,
''and realize that Kansas Is one Of the
best and richest commonwealth In
he nation"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-06

signed to the township or city fl
which be lives, /" said be today. ..Th,
fear that the deputies would be scat.
tered to other townships or districts
has no foundation. The county com.
missioners have to confirm the assign.
ments and appointments"
Among the duties that are up to
the county assessor is the looking up
Of over $50 land sales in various parts
Of the county made during the past
five years to see what the land actual
y sold for as a basis for the assess
ment this year. He is at work on
that task now.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-06

Specialize the Reflector.
ToPEKA, Jan. 81. The special ses
sion Of the legislature quit work al i
o'clock last evening.
The house concurred in the senate
amendments to the banking insurance
company bill by a vote Of rs to 9
This passes the bill.
The '.greenbug" bill was killed just
before the close Of the session lsst
night. This bill appropriated $4,000
for the determination Of the green
bug" whose existence is doubted BY
some members Of the legislature.
The bill had been passed by the sem
ate and II Il had had three more votes
in the house would become law.
The Creech mortgage recording tax
bill was killed BY the hOnselast night.
The senate had passedit.
The bank deposit guaranty pill
that Gov. Hoch wanted failed to pass.
It went through the house in mucnI
amended form but failed In the SEN
ate.
A few members are staying here to-
day to finish routine business until
the formal adjournment. 8s
Senator Brewer advanced Senate
Bill No. IS. introduced by him, to
third reading in the senate Wednes-
day. This bill provides for, the eiec-
tion ofText Book CommisSiOn BY d.
rect vote Of the people instedd soi ap-
pointement BY the governor and is
one Of the series Of "elective" bills in
troduced by him.
The fireworks began when Senator
Quincy, one Of the leading square
dealers Of the senate. moved to strike
out the enacting clause and made a
i
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-06
STEALING OUR RAILROAD.
Solomon Prepares to Walk on with
YanktOn Line.

Solomon Is getting ready to stea
Abilene's railroad. the Yankton 4
South Pole air line. The Tribune
says; "The commercial club met fol
the purpose Of taking some action in
the matter Of sending delegates to
Canton, Kansas, on Feb. s, to meet
with the promoters Of the YAnkton,
Wichita q Gulf railroad, and similar
delegations from number Of other
towns. The secretary Of the club
read two communications which had
been received by the president, stat
Ing that Solomon was one Of the towns
to be benefited by the building Of this
road, and urging that delegates be
sent 70 the Canton meeting. The
matter was discussed BY different
parties and the following delegates
were appointed; Herb Hsvener. s. O.
Gould, A. Carpenter and Jas. .Sheeran.
This looks like grand larceny or
something Of the sort Abilene al
ready has . dozen or 90 stakes set In
he west end Of town which show
Ehsre the rails are 10 be laid. kbi-
enc win not give up without . aght.
Everybody should lay in a stock Of
IreArms and swords and Be prepared
Or combat.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-06
Valentines Are on saIe.

Fsieatine day g drawing near. Ths
day when the comic and pretty mis-.
sives are sent win arrive February IL.
Already the store windows are taking
on valentine Appearances. Hundreds
Of The Hgiy valentine fsesr. hundred,
Of The pretty rsmsmbrnnoss Rrno,
The elndoWs Of different storss n
pest c1fd rnlentins 4 Tory poualsr
tnd ere toFe b. thou11nir 1tSr. Il
> grrst r.lielT b s.loot lsun.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-06

The commercial club met last nigh
with H. A. Anderson presiding, s.
Shearer secretary.
The meeting was called for the pur-
pose Of discussing paving and better
fire protection. Paving was endorsed
BY resolution and the president was
empowered to appoint committees TO
secure petitions for not less than two
blocks each on these streets; Srd,
End, Broadway, Cedar, Buckeye. 1t
is hoped that the property owners will
take hold and push the matter to com-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-06
DEMOCRATS WILL MEET.
State Editorial Association to Have
. Session.

State Editorial Association to Have
. Session.
Secretary J. W. Howe today issued
the announcement Of the annual meet.
ing Of the state Democratic editorial
association at Topeka, Feb. 20. w.
J. Bryan is to be one Of the speakers.
There will also be addresses by DR.. J.
T. Callen Of Pittsburg Kansan, Robt.
Good Of jamestown optimIst; "A. p.
Hatten Of WestPhalla Times, wv.
Morgan Of Ottawa Republic, J. W.
MorPhy of Russell Rsformsr.
The proposition to have the score
tary or some one Of the editors fur
nish monthly letters 70 all the Demo-
cratic editors in the state will be dis
cussed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-06

tion precincts Of the district or
county, and not less than 8 per cent
nor more than 10 per cent Of the total
vote Of the party in the district or
county.
| For precinct committeeman petit
tion shall be signed by at least 10 per
cent Of the party vote in the precinct.
All nomination papers must be iilsd
with the Secretary Of State. or county
or city clerk, and the names OF the
candidates shall be published for three
weeks in the official county or city
paper.
The ballots are prepared and dis
tributed by the State and county and
city officials In substantially the same
manner as ballots for the general cleo
tion. and the primary when held Ii
conducted under the laws governing
the Australian ballot, with only such
changes as are necessary; provided,
however, that whom the voter presents
himself he states to which party be
belongs and ID given q ticket for that
party oaly.
All the requirements Of the general
Law for registration or challenges are
incorporated in this law.
The canvass Of the votes is made in
the same manner and by the same Of I
Iiclals as for . general election.
The person receiving the greatest
number Of votes 10 the candidate Of
lis party.
The party organization consists ofa
'aFty council, which is composed Of
he candidates who have been nomln-
ted for the various State offices,
Juited States Senators, National Con-
'ress, the State Senate. House Of Rep
esentatiyes, and the chairman Of
ach county central committee. 1t
hall be the duty Of this party council
. meet on the stTuesday Of August
! Topeka and makea platform, which
latiorm must be published within.
20 day after the council adjourns.
The State central committee is COM
osed Of the chairmen Of the various
,unty committees, and the chairmen
the cOuntycommittees are chosen
the members Of the county central
'mmittee, who are elected by q direct
'te Of the people,
The penal provisions for violating
. provisions Of this act and for Civ
8 q bribe, or promise Of gain, are
~ stringent.
The candidate for United States
nator who receives the plurality Of
'tes In representative or senatorial
strict shall be entitled to the vote Of
At district. and the candidate who
'eives plurality or majority Of
sse representative and senatorial
itriets shall be the nominee Of his
rty for United States Senator.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-06
Special Session Of II
Legislature Is Over

/ speech in support Of his motion
against the election Of officers by ths
people.
Senator Brewer opposed the motion
to strike out the enacting clause in a
red-hot speech. which was listened TO
with marked attention and asked for
a roll call putting the senate on
record. He said in part: Il am sur
prised that the senator from Saline
Quincy who has stood here day after
day, advocating the nomination Of all
officers BY direct vote Of the people,
should make a motion to strike out
the enactiug clause Of bill Of this
Importance which embodies all the
principles Of q primary law and gives
the people the right to elect at the
polls, the men who do the actual
work. This bill is Of the greatest inn
portance TO every father and mother
in the state Of Kansas. They are
vitality interest in the selection OF the
men who make up the text book COM
mission and should be given an OPP
portunlty to say who shall constitute
Its membership, instead Of leaving it
all to one man, the governor, to say
who they shall be. II you mean what
you say, that you are in favor Of the
principles Of allowing tbe people to
name their own candidates by . d.
rect vote, then 90 with me one stepl
luther and give the people q right toll
slect these men be for the principles
II . primary IN reality, and not for
revenue only
The motion Of Quincy to strike out
he enacting clause carried by the
ollowipg vote; For 9S, against IS.
bsent 4,
1t viii be noticed that Senator's
)olle,, Getty, Gilbert, Hodges, Huff
nan, Martin Of Bourbon, Miller,
Robertson, Simons and
mith, all pronounced square dealers. >
oted against Senator Brewers bill /,
nd much comment is being made
pom the senator's votes which Is in
lrect opposition to the principles Of
lowing the people to choose their
Wn officers by direct vote. Had
lese senators voted for the bill it
ould have passed. NJ
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-06

pletion.
A resolution for better fire protec'
tion was adopted, and a COMMITTEES
named to present plans therefor.
The Union Pacific has offered to
haul rock and dirt for the making Of
. park in the square west Of Its depot
and G. G. sterl, M. H. Malott and r.
A. Wilcox we're named as q committee
to push the matter.
Reports from the public building
committee were made BY r. B. Glimpse
and approved.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-06
VIII FIcHT THE CHANCE.
Pearl Wants Station Kept Up IN
Coed aiYla.

Tbs people around Pearl are pro
pairing 70 appeal 70 the railroad com
missiOnsrs 70 compel The Rock Isla1d
70 maintain IN agsnt af Pearl aad
kesp ths olcs up 70 standard. Thsy
~ he bnIlaesS amounts % 5000 4
month ard thai bsiirr rDrpic1 Il -
rslrrd
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-06
Here Is Your Primary
Law for Next August

Fifty thousand copies oi the primar,
election bill will be printed immedi
ately following the adjournment o
| thespecial session for distribution owe
the state. The new law Is so bulky
and contains 50 many provisions, nee
essary to the reorganization Of politi'
cal methods, that it Is difficult to un-
derstand without thorough reading.
For this reason copies Of 1t will be
sent out all over the state to voters.
The new law makes no oprovision for
the election Of delegates to the nation
al convention, presidential electors,
nor national committeeman. It was
thought that as the convention has
been called for the present year it
would only complicate matters to have
any provisions relating to these sub
jects. However, IL Is the purpose Of
the primary to amend the law at the
next regular session In such manner
rs to provide for the election Of these
delegates, electors and committeeman.
The new primary election law pro-
vides for the nomination Of all candi-
dates for all State, congregational, ju.
dicial, county and township officers,
excepting for school purposes, for al |
parties on the same day and before thu |
same primary election boards.
II provides for the Secretary Of
Stats to send notices to each county
and city clerk 1870 days prior to the
FIRST Tuesday In August, setting forth
The names Of all officers to be noml-
mated, which notice shall be posted
In public places and published in the
official paper Of the county md city.
In order to become a candidate for
'tice under the provisions Of this act
: is nesSeSsary for q candidate for q
'tate Office or q United States Senator
. secure petitions signed BY at least
per cent Of the voters Of his party Ia
I least each Of ten counties of the
tnfn anN sn thu anN,wan.ata NAT lana :
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-06
BurgIed Detroit Store.

The Detroit store was burglerized
last night, 1t is reported that $500
worth Of merchandise and in money
was taken.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-06
DieEinsoa Olicsrs Nav Get . RuI.o.

Dickinson Omesrs May Get a Raise.
The figures Of the population Of he
county are getting very close 70 The
$4,000 mark. At present the total is
24.A7s. vhish is very scar Il. Hths
population increases this spring
enough % nat over tie line It vim
mis- - n.lafiss o. moii d tls oouu-
y oanarz 10 ~ nos p.'f oas So
ola Pog.ll.l.a -.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-06

Topeka, Feb. 5. The special ses-
sion Of the legislature adjourned sine
die at 8 O'Clock last evening.
Gov. Hoch vetoed the bank insur-
ance bin and no guaranty law was
passed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-06

Ths Ahilsls oniltng Factory wnl
eloss IA N.auh- Bring your qalits IN
q e.sa 80. Ea. ADAnn
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-02-06

Of its buildings in which such result
is possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-18
A National Anthem.

Another has asserted "that great patrf- otic songs are the result of accident in lieu of the suggestion offered by Prof. W. M. Sloane of Columbia University that prizes be offered by the National In stitute of Art and Letters. which would result in the production of a great patri- otic hymn.
 Notable instances are recalled of songs written at an opportune time, which thrilled the popular heart and fixed themselves in the memory of the people of the street, as well as other classes
 Take the French battle song, La Mar seillaise," the German Die Wacht am Rhein," our own "Star Spangled Banner, |" and history tells us that these were particularly accidental. A young military officer, Rouget de Lisle wrote the words of La Marseillaise" for banquet at Strasburg, adapted the music from Gris- on's oratorio "Esther." It had been fa- miliar for a long time to the soldiers of the army of the north when the Parisians heard the Marseilles battalion sing it in the storming of the Tuileries. Max Schneckenburger had written the words of "Die Wacht am Rhein" IA years before Karl Wilhelm set them to music jn 1854 when a French invasion seemed imminent. For the music of "The Star Spangled Banner Francis Scott Key went back to the old English tune of "Anacreon in Heaven,' and it was first sung in a Baltimore tavern.
 So we may look for the future national song of this great country, if one there be, to come from a popular song writer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-18
New Role for La Premier
 Danseuse.

Mrs Kendall the famous English actress has made herself quite conspicuous re- gently by suggesting that when ballet dancers become too old to retain engage ments in the stage, they shall evolute into servants.
 In regard to the subject the Philadel- phia Telegraph says:
 Americans long ago learned to make allowance for "Madge Kendaps queer notions,' when the Kendals were com bining art and aggressive domesticity in this country, but her own countrywom- en are not so charitable toward the fa- nous actress and just now they are in a state of mind over her suggestion.
 "Women in and out of the theatrical profession have taken offense. The bal let girls, of course. are furious, and even society women are indignant that the star takes such an ungracious attitude toward her sisters in the world of art. A suggestion must be extremely snob bish when it's snobbishness is distasteful to a nation of snobs.
 Mrs. Kendall, realizing she has hurt her popularity is doing her best to recede from her position. Her critics are not inclined to accept her explanation that when she made the suggestion she was talking with a man who had such d strong Scotch accent she did not under stand all he said, and was so hard of hearing that he evidently failed to catch the full meaning of her remarks. Her Idea would be even more ridiculous if advanced in this country, where the av- craze member of the ballet or chorus. saying nothing of show girls, retires from the stage through matrimony, to an es- tablishment much more elaborate than the Kendals jointly have been able to earn with all their act
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-18

The favorite game of La Danie la Mode this season is
 Button, Button; Who's Got the But ton?'
 Mandy" said her mistress to the old family cook, what kind of new dress are you going to have this winter?' ''Fo de Lawd, Missus, said Mandy, If I kin I wants to git myself one of dem sheef dresses what fits like union suit!' There are some men within a town Some men of high degree. So prithee, listen to this song I now would sing to thee! They like to spend an hour or two With pretty lady friends But all the girls are getting sour For they say that's all they spend! Did any one suggest the appropriate verse of the telephone receiver being rub berf
 During the Opera season.
 .Ts Tetrazzini a skin disease?" 1T should say so. I paid BIO for a seat"
 Definition of Alimony-Taxation with cut representation.
 Table Etiquette-Soup should be seen and not heard.
 Wee Wifey-"I lost my head complete ly last night, when MT. Flossy paid me so many compliments"
 Happy Hubby-"Glad to hear that. Won't have to buy you a fall hat!'
 '
 Of all sad words I've ever read, The saddest are these: What l might
 have saidi'
 How old do you think a man should be before he marries," asked the sweet young debutante of the cynical old bach elor.
 "Oh! With proper care and taking ey- cry precaution, he ought to live until l' without losing his mind" was the ans wer.