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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-12-12
WORKING OUT THE RAILROAD
PROBLEM.

Within the past decade, it is scare,
ly an exaggeration, to say that III
majority of the people Of this countr
OF ours have forsaken their customar
employments and have gone to rail
roading
We used 70 oe satisfied to let tn,
conductors, engineers, superintendent
presidents and the like run the rail
roads as they saw fit and feel some
what honored If we had speaking
acquaintance with the Pullman porter
but it gradually dawned upon us that
these men were making a pretty sorry
mess Of their job and so we took ii
upon ourselves to help them out.
The railroads as a part and the
greatest part at that, of the larger
problem Of the corporation which has
become the engrossing issue in poll
tics, became the chief topic before the
house and so we took to railroading.
Business men, politicians, lawyers.
statesmen and every one Of us down
trodden public took hand in the
game. We didn't know much about
the business at the outset, but We soon
became proficient in rate-making. re.
bates, stock watering. manipulation
and practical management.
1t is remarkable fact that while
we were engaged in perfecting our
selves in the science and art of rail.
road building and operation, we had
little assistance from the men who
were best prepared to put us next"
TO the business-the railroad men
themselves. These men generally
shut themselves up like clans. They
said we didn't know anything about
what we were talking about and re.
sented it as an impertinenee on our
part that we should pretend or want
10 know anything about it. But we
Kept on talking and finally we stirred
mp such a racket that we convinced
them that we were in earnest and were
going to do something in fact we
did do some things that caused them
to sit up and take notice.
Among the first men to discern
Alright the attitude of the public with
reference to the railroads was B. F
foakum, chairman of the Rock SIS
land-Frisco board. Mr.. Yoakum, who
has come up from the ranks. saw
clearly that the people we're bent on
certain reforms and were going to
nave them He therefore concluded /
that the best thing to do was to give
the people the benefit Of his experi-
ence and expert knowledge in working
out the great problem before the coun-
try. Consequently, during the past
year ne mas been writing and speak
ing as occasion offered and has done
= great service in placing before us
facts that we should know. Frankly
conceding and denouncing the evils in
railroad management in the past. Mr.
foakum has called our attention to
the magnitude of the railroad inter
ests' their Importance in the develop
ment OF the nation, their relation to
wage workers and all branches of bus.
mess ard lie loss that The country
as whole may suffer from III advised
action. Recognizing the interest of the
public MI Yoalsum, in recent adj
d1esses, has aacl red in faror of GOV.
eminent REGULATION.
Tackline the problem as amateurs
I was inevitable that we the suffer.
ms public who pay the fares and the
freight should make some mistakes
fai agitation did its WORK and now
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-12-12
cHIckAsHA OKLAHOMA SATURDAY DECEMBER i2, 1908.

that we are to have the assistance OF
men like Mr.. Yoakum, wen make more
rapid progress in working in working
out the solution and will proceed with
more caution. When we get through,
radical reform will have been accom-
plished by a conservative process.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-12-12
EPISCOPAL.

st. Lukes church, corner Sixth and
Kansas, Rev. J. E. McGarvey, rector
Services for Sunday: $3.50 a. M, Sun
day school; II a. M, morning prayer
and sermon; 1880 p. M, evening pray
er; address to men.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-12-12

The service at st. Luke's Episcopal
church Sunday night will be especial
ly, though not exclusively, for men.
The address win be by the rector.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-12-12
A cHRIsTMAs alEr

For some one, just like finding it. 100
foot lot, east front, West HILL Beau
tifully located. Easy terms. Cheap.
12-12-3t S. w. Bird & Co.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-12-12
NOTICE TO TIE PUBLIC.

Having disposed of all my interests
in the firm of Robinson & Laubach,
am in nowise responsible for the in
debtedness OF said firm after Dec. 2.
1908
12-12-3t S. P. Robinson,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-12-12
WHERE'S The MAN
FINEST MEATS

and can supply you with highest
grade of Beef, Pork and Veal. My
customers know that the meat :
sell is clean and fiee from any
outside contamination. invite the
closest inspection, whether from
customer or Pure Food inspector
Include some Seal Shipt Oysters In
your order. l like phone orders
if phoned In by 9 o'clock.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-12-12

You find buyer for anything may sell by placing
an ad in the want column of the Daily Express
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-12-12

CITY REAL ESTATE
INVESTMENTS.
Ten Per Cent Money.
We can place money in sums
from $500 to $4,000 on first
class city property, secured by
first mortgage Monthly pay
ments long or short time.
THE GLOBE INvEsTMNT co.
Phone s3e. 113RN, Third St.
12-12-6t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-12-12

w. H. Paine, a lumberman from Mar
low. was business visitor in Chick
asha yesterday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-12-12

S. P. Robinson,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-16
Atty. General Gets
Some Trust Evidence

convincing as we expected" said
jackson today. "Ii the existence Of q
trust is not established by the ev'-
dence given today It cannot be estab'
lished. II other towns would give as
good assistance as Abilene the trust
would soon be driven out Of Kansas" "
Mr.. Makins testified that under the
old board he had written for all COM
panies at the same rate and that the
same instructions came under differ
ent letter heads, and that general
agents had warned him II he took in
surance on non-union basis his COM
mission would be cut.
]. s. Dawson, T. W. Wagstaff and
County Attorney Parent are assisting
Jackson; D. w. Mulvane, 2. 7. Hozen,
&. II. Ferry and G. H. Brooks are at
torneys far the insurance companies.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-16
M. D, ,'Herington Thinks
Tax Law Unfair

can SEQ to get these Is to comply
with the letter Of the law and then to
wait Developments"
Mr.. Herington is perhaps q bit
more pessimistic than the majority Of
the people Of the town. Even the
renter here who, 1t is believed, will
suffer by the new legislation, is CIV
ing it little worry with the encour-
agement Of the assessors who main
tain that the tax on their possessions
for those who own more than 5000
warth will be SO small they will hard
ly know they have paid any tax at all.
J. H. Koch is city assessor Of Her.
ington and he is optimistic from the
already developed results Of the as
sessment and taxation law, He be-
lievss firmly in 1t and says the people
Of the city do in the majority:
The valuation will be increased at
least seven times in this city alon' I"
said Mr.. Koch at his home today.
II find that the people Of the town
are beginning to under.tand the new
law and the results it will bring. For
that reason the task Of assessing at
actual valuation is q much easier one
than it was two weeks ago.
"a large increase will be felt on
personal property on account Of the
renter here, who under the old law.
escaped on the 5000 exemption after
giving only one-third Of the actual
valuation Of his property. This will
increase the number Of personal tax
payers and therefore increase the per-
sOnal property valuation many times
over last year"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-16


Captain George y. Cobb. formerly
of Detroit, this county. died suddenly
on railway train near St. Joe last
Saturday. He had been in St. Joseph
for a month taking treatment, the
last doctor giving him the electric
treatment. He had been feeling
better during the last week or SO than
he had for some time, and was feeling
exceptionally well the morning be and
his wife left St. Joseph. having bean
told by his ctor that he might 60
home to remain over Sunday.
While at the station waiting the ar
rival Of the train, the captain laughed
and joked with several friends and
told them how well he was feeling and
of the pleasant visit he was anticipa-
ting at home.
Even after he and his wife had
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-16

In the proper column today is pub
ljshed the announcement of J. D.
Blake Of this city as candidate fol
the Office Of probate judge subject to
the action Of the Republican pri-
maries next August. Mr., Blake was
one OF the early settlers Of this coun-
ty, coming to Cheever township in
the early days. He held township
offices for years and served with sat-
isfaction to his constituents. He has
resided in Abilene for several years
and is we'll known as man Of good
judgment and integrity. BE has had
the experience that would make him
a competent officer in that exacting
position. He viii appreciate all sup
port given him and II nominated 1t
can be depended on that he will be
elected in November.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-16

The trust busting movement has
begun operations in this city. At
torney General Jackson and his as
sistants, T. W. Wagstaff and John
Dawson, are here and began taking
evidence at the court room In the
matter OF the insurance trust. The
insurance agents and many property
owners have been summoned and the
existance Of trust among insurance
companies is being investigated,
This movement began in Abilene and
for that reason the attorney general
came here to prosecute it.
Edward Makins, Ralph Paynter and
c. G. Wyandt have been examined by
Attorney General Jackson in the in
surance trust examination.
"The evidence obtained as to @ls
existence Of an insurance trust is as
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-16
Tax Ferrets Cannot
Work in Dickinson

such a contract with board Of county
con- niissioners. and has, in part
render ed the services specified is pre-
sumed to know the illegality OF the
con tract and that his performance o.
the service is against public policy
Hence Mr. M ir cannot hope to re-
ceive anything from Dickinson county
for the services he has rendered.
The district court held that mas
much as Moir had done the work un-
the contract and the county had re-
ceived the benefit of his services be
ought to be paid.
This decision will not facet the
validity Of the taxes upon any proper
ty placed upon the tax rolls through
the efforts Of Mr.. Moir. The only way
that the property owner can avoid the
payment Of taxes on this property is
to show that such property was not
subject to taxation, or that it did not
belong to the party that it is now as
sessed to
Judge Smart of Douglass county
district decided q case the same as
Judge Moore did, and there were a
number Of cases pending in other
counties awaiting the decision of this
case.
The contract with the tax ferrets
was made by S. H. Mccullough, Silas
Baker and B. D. Fry when they were
the board Of commissioners. Moir
has received over $4,000 for his SER
vices and it is probable that this will
not he recovered.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-16

HERING1UN, April 14'-The' state
tax commission has visited this city
1t is the belief Of M. d. Herington,
for whom the little city was named
and one Of the Oldest pioneers In Dick
inson county, that the new assess
ment and taxation law will prove Q
hardship to all railroad towns for the
reason that 1t will secure tax from
the small renter who before has beer
able to escape on the 5000 exemption
provided.
Said Mr.. Herington this afternoon
In the office Of the Heriugton Times
"The new law provides an actual val
uation Of all the properties held by
the individual as understand 1t. II
a property owners valuation is less
than 5000 he escapes as always. But
the rub Of this law is the fact that the
small renter who has some more than
q 5000 valuation Is caught with the
goods and therefore must pay q tax.
my experience with the small
renters suggests that BY the time
they have paid their yearly rental and
cleared the grocery bills, there is
little left for taxes. And for this rea-
son | take the stand that the new law
will work hardship on these people.
1t will affect railroad towns such as
Heringtou for the reason that a large
number Of these renters live here.
"If the percentage is rs greatly re-
duced as the people Of Dickinson
county have been led to believe, then,
the hardship that we expect here may
not be 90 serious after all. Results
will tell. And the best way that |
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-16
Capt. Cobb Suddenly
Dies on a Train

boarded the train he talked with
friends and had just quit talking to
them when his wife who was sitting
in the seat behind him Doticed his
head drop to one side and BY the time
she reached him he was dead, the
train ct this time not being more
than four miles out Of St. Joseph.
MIR. Cobb was born in Vernon,
Conn. Feb. 2, 1874, and moved to
Northern Illinois in 1858 where he
lived until 1870 when he removed to
Dickinson county, and here resided
until 1880 when he removed to Noda-
way county, Mo-, and with his family
resided on farm six miles northwest
Of that town until about II years ago
when they moved to Hopkins where
they have since resided.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-16
Resolutions in Memory.
Abilene Post G. A. R. has adopt'

Abilene Post G. A. R. has adopted
these resolutions of respect: p
Whereas, In the providence OF God
and Natures immutable law, we are
called to bear an honored member Of
our Post to his last resting place In
the city Of the dead; and being pain
fully conscious of our loss in the
seeming untimely departure OF our
esteemed comrade and commander,
J. W. Farley; therefore,
Resolved that we bow submissively
to our loss and tender to those more
sadly bereaved our kindliest sym
pathies, praying that HE who notes
the sparrow's fall" may sustain them
in this hour Of their greatest need.
and bring out Of it oil, that which
will be the greatest good to each and
to His glory who doeth all things well.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-16
Dr. TriuIett Here.

DR.. W. 7. Triplett, an expert den
tist, has moved here from Herington
and opened an Office in the Case block.
He resides on West Fourth. The Her
ingtOn Times says. "Dr. Triplett
has a well earned reputation as an
accomplished workman. During
their stay here they have lnade many
friends who regret very much that
they have concluded to leave us. The
doctor is not only No. dentist but
is In all respects straight forward
business man as we'll"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-16

In one Of its decisions yesterday
the Supreme Court took q slap at the
tax ferrets who have been digging up
personal property which had escaped
the assessor. The court holds that tax
ferrets are illegal in this state. This
decision was rendered in a case
brought by G. C. Coleman while Attor-
ney General against NJ. W. Moir who
was employed to hunt up such pro-
perty by the county commissioners OF
Dickinson county. Moir worked for
several years and dug up thousands
OF dollars worth OF properly which
had never before been upon the tax
rolls. He was to receive percentage
on all property he found which had
not been listed for taxation.
About the time he filed his report
with the commissioners the property
owners fled suits. The State also
brought suits. In addition to the State
suit several suits brought by property
owners we're decided yesterday. The
district court Of Dickinson county
held that tax ferreting was altgal
business in Kansas. In reversing the
decision the Supreme Court says;
"a contract by which a board Of
county commissioners undertake to
employ private person or firm to
render services in aid Of the collection
of taxes, which service the statutes
make it the duty of a certain town
ship and county officials to render, is
ultra wires, against public policy and
void. A person who has entered int"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-16
Little One Is Dead.

Reuben Flo, 11-months old son Of
Mr. and Mrs. |. L. Flo. died at their
home on South Buckeye ave-, Satur-
day afternoon Of PneumOnia. Fun
eral services were beld this afternoon
at ESQ from the home, Rev. 2. Berg
stresser officiating. Burial in abb
Iene cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-16
l. O. O. p. RESOLUTIONS.
New Firm.

The town has new real estate ant
insurance firm In Jolley & Giles
which is composed Of NJ. P. Jolley,
M. R. Jolley and W. B. Giles. The
firm will occupy the Offices used BY
Jolley & Son and will have q wider
scope Of business association through
the addition Of the new member Of
the hrm. N. P. JOlley is one Of the
pioneers Of the county as is Mr.. Giles.
They have q wide acquaintance and
know Kansas thoroughly. NJ. R.
JOlIey has proved his ability as = real
estate and insurance man and the
firms high standing means success
and q business Of exceptional strength.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-16
Tax Payers Favor
Creech Mortgage Bill

About 200 persons attended the
meeting Of the taxpayers association
at X. P. hall Saturday.
R. G. Tonkin presided and Edward
Maxine was secretary. Many matters
in the conduct Of the county were dis
cussed, the idea being for greater
economy and the better management
Of all affairs in which the county is
interested.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-16
School Report.

Report Of Maple Grove school fol-
the term ending April Srd. Those
receiving certificates Of award were;
Paul and Esther Brehm, Ethel and
Earl Rogers, Maude and Elmer Pile,
Albert and Cora Krause and Oscar
and Bessie Brubaker. Those neither
absent nor tardy for the term were
Paul and Esther Brehm. Total num-
Der Of days attended by all the stu
dents 1854; average daily attendance
lOs 7-l5; number Of tardies 4s; num-
Der not tardy o. number Of examina-
tions 4; general average standing Of
the school about 90 per cent. Those
receiving the most headmarks we're;
grade 6. Bessie Brubaker; grade 5,
Esther Brshm and grade 2, George
Baxter.
The teacher wishes 70 thank the
patrons for the kindness shown him
during his stay here and hopes Maple
Grove viii kssP up the good record
that has been make thin winter.
Isaso D. MsrIssnaa, teacher.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-16
THEIR BROTHER DEAD.
Samuel JOhntz Passes Away al
Home of C. Johntz.

Samuel JohntE aged 20 years,
brother Of John, Christian and Henry
Johntz, died at the home Of c. Johntz
at . a. m. today after lingering i'll
ness. He was brought here several
weeks ago from Sweet Springs, Mo-,
where be had been for treatment. He
was unmarried. Mr.. Johntz had
many acqualntances here who will be
ssddened BY his decease and who will
extend sympathy to the family.
Funeral services at the residence Of
C. Johntz Thursday At 2:SO, Rev. r.
BergstresseF officiating.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-16
Mt. Ayr School Closing.

Miss Edna MOsley closed 4 very
successful term Of school at Mt. Ayr
Wednesday. April sth. The patrons
came at dinner with well hlled baskets
and all enjoyed good time. After
dinner . short program was given
and then 3 ball gAms between the
Dillon and Nj. Ayr schools took place
in which the Dillon school won By .
score oi IS % II.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-16

She leaves several children to mourn
her death. Funeral will be held at
the Baptist church Sunday afternoon
at 8 p. m. Rev. s. s. HagemAn,
assisted BY Rev. DR.. Blaynsy will
have charge Of the service. Burial
in Abilene cemetery.
Friends call at the Hoover home to-
morrow; the CaSket will not be opened
at the church.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-16
DiTIon sehool Coainr,

Fred Dees completed q successful
term Of school at Dillon April 10Th.
In the afternoon short program was
given BY thsSohOOl and then . ball
game between the Dilloh school and
the town team In which the school
team Won. Mr. Dess Is Ons Of the
oountys bss, tssoharA.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-16

Warrington, Apt. lls-ssnator Cur
IL Monday introduced . BIN to require
corporations organized under federal
or state charters to register with the
department Of c0mmerce and labor
anS secure q permit therefrOn befors
attempting to transact business IN .
STATE or territory othsr than that IN
Nhich 4 4 or1anils&.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-16
Card Of Thanks.

We desire to thank friends and
neighbors for their kiRdness and SYM
pstby shown us during the sickness
and burial Of Mrs. Ellen Hunter.
WILLIAM HUNTER,
ELIZA B. PPTENNIEGER.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-16

Jesse sWigArt and Miss Myrtle THy-
lcr Of northwest Dickinson we're mar
ried ct the Presbyterian parsonage
this morning, Rev. Dr. BlaJnsy OH
ciating. They are among the most
popular young people Of their neigh
bOrhood and have many good wishes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-16
~. Maria Clark Dead.

Mrs. Maria s. Clark, wife Of the
late Rev. 3. Clark, died last evening
st 7.is st tie home Oihsr Son-In-law,
:. W. Hoover, At The Ags Of 50 ysss.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-16
Obituary.


Fannie E. (Moore) Ayres died at her
home near Buckeye, on Thursday
forenoon Of pneumonia. being sick
near two weeks. She leaves 9 hus-
band and seven children to mourn
their loss.
Mrs. Ayres was born in Franklin
county, Indiana, Aug. rs, 1852, and
died April Q, 1908, aged 66 years. 2
months and IA days. She was united
In marriage to W. s. Ayfes July 4,
1876, to which union were born
four sons and three daughters. Her
membership was held in the Dunkard
church which church privileges she
enjoyed to the close. Her family had
confidence in her religion. As a
neigbbor she was very highly esteemed
by all.
Funeral services we're held at the
home, Friday afternoon at 2;SO P. M,
Rev. A. siebert officiating. Inter-
ment in Henry cemetery.
I. o. o. y. RESOLUTIONS.
Whereas, 1t has pleased the Su-
preme Ruler Of the Universe to call to
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-04-16
Advertised Letters.

The following Is the list Of unclaim
ed letters remaining in the Abilene
postoffice for the week ending April
is, 1908. Have your mail addressed to
YOUR street number and 1t will be
promptly delivered.
eENTLEMEH's LIST.
Anderson, D o Beard, y ~
The Golden Rule HllIues, BE
Kindlg, william R1l Martin, "
pIerse Oapt. Ponsol John
Watson, W
Bright, Miss Melia Case. Mrs. Lizzie
Flisop. Mrs Will Kruger Miss Kate
May, Miss Edna Reed. Mrs Ada
Wedel, Mrs Wells, mrs Anna
McWilliams, Mrs Carrie
CARDS.
franklin, Mrs TO- Brown. z
Issitt- Minnie Hutton, Raymond
McOo1. MFs Mable Keithley, Geo N 60
RensDease. Miss Clara lands, b 8
Keller. John Snyder, n
Taylor. John A
One cent viii be charge FOR all ad-
vertised letters.
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised" giving date.
RICHARD WAXING, P. N.