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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18
nulla Mnloriiv nwIndlInn.

Des Molnes, Ia, June 12.-As a re
suit of the second days ofacial can
vass Of the primary vote in the Sew
enth congressional district, Congress
man ]. A. T. Hull Wednesday night
had a majority Of only four over his
opponent for the Republican nomlna-
ton, Judge 8. +. Prouty. The canvass
will continue through the week In all
probability.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18
Saved BY an omeer.

Chicago, Junt 12.-Lucile and Gil
bert Beggs, aged 6 and 4 years re-
spectively, were rescued from almost
certain death, when John W. Bialk,
mounted policeman. spurred his horse
to the tracks Of the Evanston extern
sion of the Northwestern elevated
railroad at the Bryn Mawr crossing
and snatehed them from in. front Of
a rapidly moving train.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18
Ths Iowa Bankers.

Sioux City, Ia, June 1.-THE re-
fusal to 60 on record as favoring the
enactment of a state law guarantee
ing bank deposits the passage of a
resolution in favor Of placing bank
examiners on q salary, the election Of
officers, the selection Of Waterloo as
the next meeting place, were the prin-
cipal features Of the concluding Of
the sessions of the Iowa Bankers as
sociation Friday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18
Won't Have LIQUOR Dealers.

Columbus, O., June 1.-THE grand
lodge Of Ohio Knights Of Pythias has
voted down q proposition made in an
overture from the grand lodge Of Mis-
souri,, that ohio's supreme representa-
tive be instructed to vote to raise the
ban against retail liqur dealers as
members, Ohio, on the contrary, In
structed its representative to oppose
the Missouri proposal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18
cook Kills Himself.

Kansas City, June 14.-Men work
ing on a building under construction
at 318 West Tenth street found the
body of man on the first floor when
they went to work Saturday morning.
One hand was holding handkerchief
to the face, and an empty bottle
labeled "Chloroform" was near the
body. The man was identified as
Earnest Edwards of Laclede, Mo-, who
has been employed as cook at sew
eral Union avenue restaurants recent
"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18
c,llfornIara Attaek Japane.s.

Imperial. Cal. June 11.-Tuesdsy at
Ell Center q number Of young men
overturned a wagon loaded with Jap
anese laborers and a party Of Japan
ese was stoned at the railroad station.
Seven arrests have been made. At
Brawley number Of japanese we're
taken from a wagon and threatened.
but NJ to this time none Of the new
corners has sustained anything Ike
serious injuries The trouble appeau
70 Be due 70 he surplus o. lahorers
seeking work n he uanlsioupe asits
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18
New kansas.coIorado Road.

Denver, Co., June 14.-The Kansas
Colorado Railroad company was incor-
porated Friday for the purpose of
building an electric or steam railway
from Canon City, Col, to Garden City,
Kan. The company is capitalized for
$5,OOO,OO0 and Its incorporation papers
say that the proposed line will pass
through all the principal cities and
towns in the Arkansas valley. The
general offices of the company will be
in Pueblo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18
Ten to Guard Roosevelt.

Washington. June 14.-Chief Wilkie
Of the secret service is completing
arrangements for the presidents de-
parture for his vacation at Oyster
Bay. Ten secret service men Will go
to the summer home of the president
on Long Island Sound and remain
there until he returns to Washing
tim in the fall.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18
1haw to staY a PouahkeepsIe.

New York, June Hilary K. Thaw
will remain in the Poughkeepsie jail
pending an application of his counsel
to Justice Bowling, Of the supreme
court, for a change of the order COM
hitting him to the state hospital for
the insane at Matteawan- This dc
cIsion was rendered BY Justice Mors-
chauser Of Poughkeepsie after hear
ing arguments Of counsel in this city
Friday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18
rh. oood rempIara Adjourn.

Washington, June 14.-The convenr
ton Of the National Grand lodge, Or
der Of Good Templars, adjourned Fri
day night, following upon the election
and installation Of officers. Resolu-
lions were passed laudatOry of Gov.
Haskell Of Oklahoma and Gov. Glenn
Of North Carolina, for their stand In
behalf Of prohibition.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18
R,IIrosd commIssIons Organize.

Chicago, June 14.-Msmbers Of the
railroad commissions Of Ohio, indiana,
wisconsin. Michigan and Illinois met
Friday, decided to lorm q permanent
organization and discussed measures
for abrogating four evils In railroad
conditions IN the states named
Committees were appointed to make
speeiai studiss Of these evils.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18
. knnr noamarn En Route.

PittsburE, Pa. June IA special
train on the Pittsburg q Lake Erie
railroad leu this city Friday night for
Chicago, bearing Ss5 Pittsburg Repub-
licaus who are going to the Repub-
Iican national convention to help along
the candidacy Of Senator Pilander Q.
Knox for TIE presidential nomination.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18
~. aIe.n Editor Sentenced.

San Juan, P. R.. June 14.-Julian Az
bar. the editor Of q labor paper here,
vas Friday sentenced to two years
peual servitude on two counts Of libel
eousisting Of an attack made upon a
fudge. The article did not mention
the Judge by name, the town in which
he lived, or the court oTer which he
nresided,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18
Uses I've and Pistol.

Hume, Mo-, June 14.-Mrs. Vindt,
wife of DR.. w. D. Vindt, a retired
farmer of western Bates county, be-
lieved herself supplanted in her hus-
bands affections by Miss Pearl Tur-
ner, and in fit of jealousy, threw a
quantity of I've at the young woman
and fred five shots from revolver
at her. Some of the I've landed on
the young woman's neck and one bull
let lodged in her arm. Mrs. Vindt
was arrested and released on bail.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18


Chicago, June 16-It was announced
ct the Taft headquarters here Sunday
that United States Senator William
Warner Of Missouri will be chosen
chairman OF the convention comr;t
tee to make notification to the presl
dental nominee Of his selection by the
convention; that former Gov. John F.
Hill Of Maine would be preferred to
head the convention committee on per-
manent organization; and that United
States Senator Charles W. Fulton Of
Oregon was being most favorably con
sldered for the Craftsmanship Of the
credentials committee. The selection
depend Of course upon the success {.
the plans Of Taft forces to organize
the convention and are regarded as
Indicating the confidence felt in that
quarter that their strength predomi.
mates.
The selection Of Senator Warner to
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18

Enid. Ok, June 12-slx sticks Of
dynamite were found Wednesday IN
der the county treasurer's vault The
dynamite was connected to a fuse over
100 feet long. The discovery doubt
less prevented q terrible explosion
and an attempt 70 rob the vaults
Wednesday night Apparently ne s1.
-icsive vns PLACED Tuesday nlsht
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18

the Payne. the Hepburn, the Steriine
as well as any and all injunction bills
pending before the last session Of con-
gress.
The defenders Of the plank insist
there IL nothing In its terms to be
feared. II does not, they say, contain
anything inconsistent with the position
taken by Speaker Cannon two years
ago-which he still maintains-that
the courts must not have one rule for
one class and different rule for an
other. 1t Is admitted that the provis-
Ion is broadly worded, but contains a
definite promise for relief against
hasty judicial action.
Many conferences on the subject
were in progress throughout the day,
but the actual situation as to the abil-
ity Of the Taft forces to embody the
plank In the platform, or Of the oppo.
sition to eliminate 1t will not be
known until the personnel Of the reso-
buttons committee is finally determined
upon.
The postal savings bank plank.
which as yet has not been included in
the Taft suggestions, but which is IA
vored by President Roosevelt, as well
as the secretary Of war, is the subject
Of opposition by the banking interests.
There Is also q fight In progress over
the plank which declares for federal
supervision over the issuance OF stocks
and bonds of corporations doing an in
terstate business.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18

Garden City, n. r, June 14.-Fn-
neral services over TIE boay Of o. r.
p. Belmont were conducted Friday N
he c.shsarai o. ne lncafnatlon n
ne rrossnca Of many mel and women
D1c1insli n Neu YoEk Doc,i ia
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a -. ona Ialm Raaa.

PitisbwE. Kan. June 1.-THE con
ductors and motornen employed b.
he JOPLIN 4 Pitisburg Railway CON
pany vent out o. q strike SATURDAY.
ana TIE ciiy d without street or
aarrIca. Th1ra las ben 10 4iair1ca
ed rrgyfhiag = lcae,shla.
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il not only entirely familiar with each
Of the contested cases, before the ma
tIonal committee, but he heads dele
cation which comes to the convention
without a single contest.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-18

Washington, June 1G.-It was stated
at the White house that the admins
tration prefers either Senator Dolliver
or Gov. Cummins of Iowa for the nom
lnation for the vice presidency.
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4 SICK NAN VOTED.
SENATOR FoELkER GOES TO
THE SENATE CHAMBER AND
CASTS DECIDING VOTE.
SENATOR WAS N 4 CRITICAL CONDITION

Hls One Vote Puts an End to Race
Track Gambling In New York--TwO
Bills Passed--Wlll Become Laws At
Once, a. Governor Hughes viii
Sign.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-05
Stray Topics From NelO York


 me that it is very unwise to hire a very attractive looking stenographer. I find that she soon becomes the center of admiration for the men clerks and the greater part of her time Is spent In jollying' with them. For that req son choose. bright, but unattractive looking girls, and find that they ac- complish nearly twice as much work insist also that the girl shall live at home with her parents"
 The outcome of the second trial of Harry K. Thaw for the murder Jof Stanford White is causing great deal of speculation. Thaw, however, ex- presses confidence of his acquittaI, and on Christmas Gay, which was his sec ond In jail, gave presents to all his fellow inmates and the men who guard him, and expressed the thought that the next holiday season Would find him free man. Thaw presented to each of his keepers a box of cigars and Irish lace handk erchiefs to the ma irons. To every inmate he gave two cigars, and a box of cocoa and "a half dozen Jumps of sugar. Thaw is very fond of cocoa, and thinks it has done him lot of good while he has been in jail. Thaw did not have the uusual prison fare for his Christmas dinner, but had specially prepared feast sent down from Delmonico's the fashiona- bic Fifth Avenue restaurant.
 The simple life'' for busy New York is the edict that has just gone forth from the Board of Health and they have figures to prove their demand. The great increase in the number of deaths due to organic heart disease is the immediate cause for alarm. New York CTS are going at too swift pace, declares Commissioner Darlington. "and it will be well for them to put on the brakes and slow down." Worry. in- temperance and lack of exercise are the causes assigned among others for the remarkable increase that the sta tistics show over other years. In 1907 there were 1.5oo more victims of heart disease than in 1906. It has also found that as rule 1t was the out and-out American that succumbed to this affliction: the well to do business or social man and woman that went down under the strain of weakened heart.
 In one of the weakly papers that Is published on Staten Island the follow ing card Of thanks appeared the other day, at full advertising rates:
 T wish to thank through the col umns of your paper all the neighbore and friends who so kindly assisted me in the loss of my wife. John BlanK.~
 A new directory just published. giv- ing the names of the members of the leading clubs in New York, reveals the fact that there are forty thousand men who are connected with one club or another. The clubs as rule are com fined to certain quarters of the city, one of the best known of these sec tions being Forty Fourth street be- tween Fifth and Sixth avenues. Crowd . ed within this small block are some of the best known clubs in she me- tropolis, and some of the most mag nificent club houses in the world.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-05
HUNTSVILLE SOCIETY

Huntsville, Jan. 4.--(Special. )---One of the most interesting social features of the long list of affairs given during the holidays was the card party given by Miss Elizabeth Chapman Thursday night in compliment to Miss Angela of Miss Mary Lou Harris.
 Euchre was played, there being five tables. The gentlemen's prize was won by Dr. M. R. Moorman on cut with James Pride. and Smith Fuller. Miss Mary Howard Matthews secured the ladies' prize and the guests prize was awarded to Miss Small.
 The Twickenhan Club welcomed the new year with card party and dance on new years eve. The game was bid euchre and the prizes of the evening were captured by David A. Grayson. Mrs. Horton and Mrs. R. Penn Crock ett of Nashville.
 tained at cards at their home at the Alabama Nursery on Wednesday even- ing complimentary to their guest, Miss Agnes Hutinger of Pittsburg, Pa. Miss Hutinger as guest of the evening was awarded the prize.
 Mayor R. E. Smith was host of the Good Eating Club, band of convivial citizens. on Monday night.
 MT. and Mrs. Fraser L. Adams enter tained with a dance on Thursday even ing in compliment to the latter's broth- CTS. Messrs. William McCloud of New York and James McCloud of ,Chatta- nooga.
 Miss Angela Small of Washington, was the guest of honor at a card party at the home of Mrs. David A. Grayson on Wednesday afternoon. She was en- tertained at a card party given by Miss Mary Lou Harris on Friday even ing. Mrs. Alberta Taylor entertained on Wednesday evening in compliment to her son. Lieutenant Reuben Taylor, United States Army Bridge whist was played, the prizes being won by Mrs. David A Grayson and MT. James R. Stevens.
 Mises Sarah B. and Barnes Richard son have gone to New York to spend the winter
 Judge and Mrs. Oscar R. Hundley have gone to Birmingham to reside. Mir and Mrs. c. B. waggoner and daughter, of Chattanooga. are visiting relatives in Huntsville. :. pr. John Burnam and bride. former ly Miss Louise McAnally, have return ed from their honeymoon trip. MT. and Mrs. W. l.. Hooten have re- turned to Columbia, Tenn. l Mrs Joseph Hindman of Tuscumbia | is visiting her sister. Mrs. Amy Me | Allister.
 Miss Ella Van valkenburgh is visit | ing In Washington.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. R. Gollithan and the Mises Gollithan have returned to Evansville, Ind, after spending several days here with MT. and Mrs. Zack Drake.
 U. s. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. | WEATHER BUREAU. l Monthly Meteorological Summary station
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-05
DUCHESS IS PUNISHED.
Sent to Egypt Because of Incurrinx
 ExNw-s. na~wNa~.x,w.

Sent to Egypt Because of IncurrinR
 Kings DispIeasure. Rome, Jan. 4-The Duchess of Aosta, sister of Princess Louise, who has just been married to Prince Charles, Of Bourbon, Sicily, at Woodnorton, has gone to spend the winter in Egypt
 This journey Is against the Duch- ess's inclinations, and it is an open se- cret in Roman society that the King has sent her away as a punishment for having been present at her sisters mar riage without His Majesty's permis- sion.
 The King was very much averse to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-05

In addition to the cyclists church parade held annually at St. Michael's, Folkestone, England. there has now been added a special service at Ro- chester Cathedral for football players, Canon Pollock, who started the idea. being both a barrister and footballer. as well as a very eloquent preacher.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-05
Muslin Under Garments at
 $1.OO

Which in the estimation of the expert judges whom we have to select and buy them are greater values than we have in the past sold at even $50. There are drawers, gowns, corset covers and skirts in this lot, including some few handmade garments. All are exquisitely trimmed and covers are particular ly full and fluffy, and skirts very wide, and fin ished with deep hem stitched ruffle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-05
New Net and Lace
 Waists

In most comprehensive array of the new seasons best styles in white, ecru and cream, made in such dainty, light, airy effects as are sure to captivate you at first glance, have come in since the New Year whistles blew, and the very, very moderate prices of $5.90, $6.50. $7.5o, $10.oO and $12.5O for the ele- gant styles and qualities offered will prove irresistibly attractive.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-05
"The Automobile
 Waists"

Are the newest of the new Spring numbers, and a. splendid showing of all white, checked or striped effects in this smart garment is here for in- spection at prices that range to $350, none higher, though in the embroid- cred and trimmed lingerie. and plain tailored linen kinds, there. is a vast array of beautiful styles from $1.00 to $12.50.
 A special Table Monday of many styles at $1.00 and $1.25.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-05

The Non-conformists have won de- cided victory for religious equality by securing the right to enter the new infirmary chapel at Newcastle, Eng land.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-05

great Presbyterian revival now in progress in New England will be kept up until March. after which Philadel- phia will be visited.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-05

The Baptist Union of Great Britain has sent a memorial to Emperor Wil- liam in grateful acknowledgement of the protection he has extended ito Baptists in Germanya
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-05
l.s., ss mic. Dsr hosr.sron Nortnv.st on
Weather.

Weather. Number of days. clear [: partly cloudy q; cloudy IT: on which .01 inch or more of precipitation occurred II. Miscelinncous Phenomena (dates ofD Auroras none; halos. solar none, lunar IF; hail none: sieet none: fog none; thunder storms 2s.
 Frosts are not recorded after the occur renee of Killing" except in Florida and along the immediate coast of the Gulf of Mexico.
 FRANK P CHAFFEE, Section Director. Weather Bureau
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-05

an Italian Princess meeting in an of acial capacity the heir of the Preten- der to the Throne of Naples.
 The army corps of the City of No ples is commanded by the Duke of Aosta, and It is not expected that on the Princess's return from Esypt she will be allowed to return to Naples.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-05
WIND,

Prevailing direction Northwest: total movement s.1sS miles: average hourly ve- loeity [. 70; maximum velocity (for five min
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-05
GENERAL CHURCH NOTES

The Christian Literature Society of China has appealed for funds for It's news business premises in Shanghai.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-05

The Archbishop of Canterbury is in such poor health that he has been forced to go to the South of Italy for a long rest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-05
To md Emplre of Terrerl.t..

The German government seems de- termined to get rid of the large num- Der of Russian terrorists who, mas, nearly all our university towns. < During last week no less than eigh- teen of these supposed students were banished from the city of Berlin. It was proven that five of them were closely connected with the former Ber- In Alderman Kerfin, in whose house great quantity of explosives and weap- ons were found few weeks ago. All the other thirteen were found to have quantities of revolvers and cartridges at their lodgings
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-05
TT" indicates trace of precipitation
ATMOSPHERIC PRE

ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE. (Reduced to Sea Level Inches and 1OOths.l Mean 30 I3; highest 30.51 date 5th: low est 29 50, date 18th.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-05

The two Methodist Brotherhoods, the Wesley and St. Paul. are in a fair way to unite. a committee having been nam ed by the first organization to secure merger of the Northern and Southern branches of the mems organizations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-05

The fourth annual conference of the Student Volunteer Missionary Union, an international gathering. Is being held at Liverpool, the meeting to last until January 8.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-05
TEMPERATURE.

Highest s9. date 3Oth: lowest 27. data 5th, greatest daily range 30. date 2: least daily range f. date 2sth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-05
Mean for this Month in

Mean Of this month Tor Sb years %9 l. Absolute maximum of this month for 3s years 79.
 Absolute minimum of this month for as years &
 Average daily deficiency of this month as compared with mean of 36 years 0. @. Accumulated excess since January 1, 1SS.6.
 Average daily excess since January 1. o. g.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-05
Muslin Under Garments at
 $1.5O
 

Including Gowns, Cor set Covers, Skirts, Che mise and Drawers of fin- est cambrics, nainsooks and lingerie, all exqui- sitely trimmed in the newest designs of laces and embroideries, which under normal sale condi- -tions would be called splendid values at $2.00 and $2.50, are together on a separate table for this "Out of the Ordinary Sale.' at choice for $1.50. There. are both hand and machine made garments in this lot.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-05

few years ago. the pretty stenog- rapher found plenty of positions open to her in any office. If she were suf- nciently Eood-looking her ability as a typewriter and stenographer was not questioned. But in recent years. with the stress of coBnpetition. and in the hustle and hustle of a big office, the Incompetent vet beautiful typist finds no place. Said a large employer of girls the other day: "Experience has taught
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-05
PRECIPITATION.
Total Pr,cipitation this Month in

Total this month 714; snowfall 0. Greatest precipitation, in "A hours 1.ss. date 22d.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-05

U. s. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
 WEATHER BUREAU. Monthly Meteorological Summary Station Montgomery, Alabama, Month
 December, 1907.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-05
AveraRe of tn

AVerage or thlB mohth TOT 20 yeaFs 4' 55. Excess of this month compared with average of 36 years 2 59.
 Accumulated deficiency since January l. 1.1s.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-05

The centenary of the great evangeli-
 cal divine, Rev. John Newton, who died in 1907. has been especially observed recently at his own church. St Mary Woolnoth. in London.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-05
Muslin Under Garments. at
 g to $5

Tn both hand and ma chine made kinds, made of very finest nainsook and cambric, with trim mings of faces and em- broideries as dainty as is usually found on the most expensive lingerie dresses, are grouped together on a center table for your easy and quick choosing. You find all kinds and styles of uadermuslins on this table and priced at least twenty-five per cent lower than you are accustomed to pay for like qualities.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-05

The Methodist Year Book for 1908 shows total membership in, the church of s.3e3,2 ,22l, an increase of 6s.- 697 over the previous year and a total gain since 1900 of 374.sss.