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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-08-20
A NOTED CHARACTER DEAD
End COMES 70 Ex.LlBRARIAN OF
q CONGRESS sPoFFoRD.
Had Full Charge o. Congressional Il.
II. brary From 1854 to ts07--DIed 5
AK In New Hampshire.

Washington, Aug. l8.--Ainsworth
Rand Spoford. editor, publisher, boob
seller and author, librarian Of con.
gress from 1864 to 1897 and since
then chief assistant librarian, whose
death was reported from Holderness,
N. H, Wednesday, was stricken with
paralysis two years ago and never
fully recovered, but was able for q
greater part Of the time to attend to
his duties at the congressional IL
brary. Six weeks ago he left Wash
ington and no word Of his Illness hav-
ing reached here, It Is believed that
his death was sudden and probably
from second stroke Of paralysis. He
had planned to leave Holderness
Wednesday for Hot Springs, Va, to
spend the remainder Of the summer.
He is survived by daughter, Miss
Florence s. Spofford, who makes her
home In this city, and son who re-
sides in New York City.
Mrs. Spoffard died many years ago.
Mr.. spoiiard was connected with the
congressional library for AZ years,
from 1861 to 1854, as first assistant
librarian; SO years, from 1864 to 1897.
as librarian and from 1897 to 1908 as
chief assistant librarian, and by his
work during that period had won an
international reputation. On his orr.
ginal appointment as librarian Of con-
gress, he succeeded Or. John @,
Stephenson OF Indiana, an appointee
Of President Lincoln, and In 1897 re-
signed on account Of advancing years
and was succeeded by John Russell
Young.
Mr.. spoflord made his influence felt
IN many ways In the world Of letters
and the law Of 1870. which makes the
congressional library the ONCE for an
records Of copyright publications was
enacted largely through his efforts.
When Mr.. Spohord entered the con-
gressional library It contained about
10000 volumes. Now the library con-
lalnH more than 100000 volumes and
pamphlets. and many thousands OF
volumes are being added each year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-08-20

mn. ROOSEVELT Asked 70 or.
JOE MILITARY TOURNAMENT.
Would Like to Attend But VIII Prob
ably be Unable to % so--
pleased With Plans.

4 Oyster Bay, N. r., Aug. 15.--An In
vitation to President Roosevelt to
visit the United States military tour
nament at st. Joseph, Mo-, Septem-
Der II TO rs, was given Saturday by
John Donovan, on behalf OF the Mill
tary Tournament association Of st.
Joseph, and on behalf of the people
Of the city Of st. Joseph. Mr.. Dono-
van is president of the association.
The president expressed desire to
attend, but said he could make no
promise because he probably. would
fbe unable to make the trip on account
Of other business
Mr.. Donovan told the president Of
the plans his association has made for
the military show to take place at St
Joseph next month. He has been in
Washington comforting with officials
Of the war department who think the
tournament will be Of great value to
the army. 1t 10 to be exclusively one
Of United States troops and no mill
tiamen will take part. The soldiers
will come from the department Of
Missouri, and will represent every
branch Of the service, even the bal
loon corps. The aeronautic exhibit.
1t is expected, will be one of the most
Interesting features Of the show.
The association has provided $4,000
In cash to be distributed in prizes
for the best feats performed by the
soldiers. The money will be appor-
toned as prizes by board Of United
States army officers appointed for that
purpose.
President Roosevelt became very
enthusiastic when Mr.. Donovan told
him about the plans and assured his
visitor that there was no question Of |
The value of the show to the army |
and he believed in encouraging ath-
etics among the soldiers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-08-20
Refused 10 lpdorse Bryan.

Boston, Mass, Aug. 15.-A resolu.
ton that the international Typogra.
phical union indorse the national Dem.
ocratic platform and candidates, pre-
scented at the iiftysfourth annual con-
vention Of the union in this city Fri
day. developed keen and spirited
debate. The resolution was finally
withdrawn by request Of the presi-
dent. who suggested that Its with
drawaI would be preferable to hav-
ing It defeated, since a defeat would
put 4he union On record as having
thrown down Bryan" ~ +
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-08-20
First published ID the Abilene Weekly Re
fiector. August 10. 1908.
Road Notice.

To Whom It May Concern;
In pursuance OF an order made by the
Board OF County Commissioners Of the Coun.
~ Of Dickinson, 10 the State Of Kansas, In
regular session on the It'll day Of July, A,
d. 1908, notice Is hereby given that II, W.
Kinney. w. Hickey, Thos. 1orman. NOrval
Thorpe, James Fullerton, Frank Holland, j.
d. shepherd, J. N. O0verdale, Henry Kinhop,
Franklin Troupe, Edwin wilkins and Martin
Cleman, hOusehOldeRs OF said county, resid-
ing in the vicinity where Il is proposed to lay
out and establish the road below mentioned,
have presented to said board their certain
petition, praying the laying out and estab-
Iishment Of public road In said county as
follows. Commencing at the southwest COR
ner OF section 10 and running east one mile
and connecting with n road running north
and south ut the southeast corner OF section
10. also connecting with county roads ON the
vest all 10 Noble township, said road runs
on section between section 81 and section l8
Noble township and the petitioners Tray for
q road 10 It. In width and that o. w. Norman,
VIM. Chamberlain and Pat Ryan, viewers
duly appointed, will meet at the place OF be-
ginning on Tuesday. the 18th day OF Septem-
Der, A. d. 1905. and proceed 70 view said road,
and give all parties hearing.
Witness my khand. and the seal Of said
Affixed At my ONCE IN said county,
this 18th day Of August A. d. 1903.
lsEALl 81. W. KING,
County Clerk.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-08-20
First published in Abilene Weekly Reflector
August 10. 1sOS.l
Road Notice.


To Whom II May Concern:
In pursuance Of an order made by the
Board of County commissioners Of the O0un-
~ Of Dickinson, In the State OF Kansas, In
regular session on the 7th day OF July A.
d. 1908. notice Is. hereby given that Axel
Carlson, Gust. H0lmdAhl, d! w. Taylor, O. J,
Ryan. n, T. Ryan, 2. A. schniderS John Dun
lop, N, ]. Ryan. L. b. Ryan. W. II. COepfest,
householdefs o. said county. residing IN the
vicinity where II IL proposed to lay out and
establish tho road below mentioned, have
presented to said board their certain petition
praying the laying QUO and establishment Of
public road IN said county as follows:
Beginning at thequaKter cofneE betweensec
ti0ns AND no. TOW nship thirteen tl3l, south Of
range three ~ east OF the 9Th principal meri-
dian ana running thence east on the quarter
line n of mile to the northeast corner Of
the VIZ seq section TO- township 10 range
east then sOuth7< mile to southwest corner
OF Ohag. BQWRs tract Of land. said road to be
thirty l90l feet wide and run wholly on south
side on eatu quarter line and that ]. n.
Ruhns, Harry SanbouFn and Geo. Lowe,
viewers daily Appointeda Will meet ct the
place Of beginning on Tuesday. the Sth' day,
81 September, A. d. 1908. and proceed to view
said road. and give all arties hearing.
Witness my hand. and the seal of said coun-
~, aflxed 1t my ONCE In said county, this
18th day Of August. A. D. 1908.
County Olerk.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-08-20
ST CHARLES NO. OUTRAGE
WIDOW sRvTALLY TREATED Bv
GANG or MEN.
Left on Doorstep In 4 Pitiable condI-
tlcn-o fIIeers Searching for
the Perpetrators.

| st. Charles, Mo, Aug. 14.--Sherin
Hines Of st. Charles county and the
police Of this city, assisted by armed
citizens, were Thursday night scour'
ing the country in this vicinity for
the youths who last Saturday night
dragged Mrs. Catherine Sucker, 3S
years old, a widow, from her bed and
carried her more than a mile away to
d deserted locality. Mrs. Sucker, be-
reft Of reason and suffering from con-
cussion Of the brain, 10 In the county
hospital as result Of her experience.
She Is not expected to recover.
Moaning incoherently, her clothes
torn into shreds and bleeding from
numerous wounds the woman was
found early Sunday morning lying
on the doorstep Of residence at 403
Morgan street. where she had been
left by her assailants following the
attack. In a dazed way she told Of
the treatment she had received and
vucH ldpeou iHtO Observation-Disclosures.
The occupants OF the Morgan street
house took the injured woman into
their homes and cared for her, think
Ing she was but slightly hurt. In
stead, Mrs. Sucker grew. worse
steadily. At times she became yio-
lently insane. Thursday afternoon the
police were notified and she was re-
moved to the city hospital, where her
condition is reported as being critical.
The police believe Mrs. Sucker was
the victim Of men who attended a
dance Saturday night given in a hall
near her home. These men, who |
were intoxicated, the police say, left |
the dance hall shortly after midnight |
and proceeded in the direction Of Mrs.
residence.
The names Of the men who were
In the gang are said to be known to
the authorities and It Is believed their
arrest is but q question Of time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-08-20
WILT FREE THAN
NEW YORK LAWYERS COMMENT
ON THE RECENT BANK
RUPTcY PROCEEDINGS.
CALL IT AWISt LEGAL MOVE
Prominent Attorneys say Stanford
Whites slayer VIII be Free
Within Month-safe
outside state.

New York, Aug. 14.-That Harry
Thaw will be free within month Il
the opinion Of prominent New Yorh
lawyers. Eugene Phllbin, former dis
trict attorney. said Thursday:
"There Is no doubt that once Thaw
steps foot outside Of New York state
he will be free man, or II not ac-
tually free, can be made so by q writ
Of habeas corpus. Harry ThaW was
mot convicted Of any crime. He was
acquitted on the ground OF insanity.
Judge Bowling, believing 1t to be for
the good Of the state, committed
Thaw to Matteawan. This commit
ment Is legal only in New York
III the federal authorities demand
Thaw's presence at the bankruptcy
proceedings in Pittsburg those who
have Thaw in custody have no other
course than to produce him. The ser
vice Of a subponae on either Thaw or
the New York authorities would re-
Quire his keepers to turn him over
to o United States marshal which
would take him to Plttsburg. Once
across the river and In New Jersey.
he would be legally free and as long
as he is kept out Of the state Of New
York he would have no fear OF I'm.
prisonment."
John y. Mcintyre, leading lawyer
Of the criminal bar, said:
because Thaw was committed TO
a insane asylum does not necessarily
prove that In any other state be
would not be legally sane until
proved otherwise. and until his sanity |
vas passed upon by q competent com
mission, he would have every right
Vpder the law Of q sane and innocent
man.
1.-THE legality Of the statute under |
which Thaw was sent to an insane
asylum has never been tested In this
state. believe that Thaw's asking |
for bankruptcy proceedings shows
good, sound reasoning and IA an In
dlcatlon Of perfect balance Of mind.
"A commitment In this state has
no extra-territorial force, and once
outside Of the state Thaw would be
Q free man. ANY Judge outside Of
New York must discharge him on tho
ground that he is Illegally retained"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-08-20
sattIeshIps Leave Auckland. I

H Auckland Aug 15.-The American
Atlantic feet departed for Sydney
Saturday morning at S:15. The
weather WAS fine and large crowds
were ashore and, anoat to bid farewell
to the Americans. Excursion craft
loaded to the rails dotted the harbor
AS anchors were hofsted and the flag.
ship pointed her nose toward the
mouth OF the harbor pahdemonium
reigned. The shore batteries belched
forth parting salutes which were an.
swered by the American ships,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-08-20
AmarIcan ofdearI Entsrtiln,

Auckland, N, q, Aug. 14-Ths Of
fcers Of the American Atlantic heet
entertained 1000 New zealanders
Thursday aboard the battIeship Louis
lana. Among the throng were many
handsomely gowned women. The Of
fiCeEs, with great courtesy. showed
their visitors every part Of the great
lighting machine and explained to
them in detail the working Of the In
tricate mechanisnns,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-08-20
r.rn, nanuhIIeana NomInnt.

Dallas. Tex. Aug. ls.-The Repub-
licans Of Texas In state convention
Wednesday named a full state ticket,
promulgated a platform and an.
nounced that they would make a
sweeping and active campaign Of the
state between now and September I.
Col J. L Simpson Of Dallas. a con,
fsderate veteran. vas nominated Cor
govsruor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-08-20
An East st. Louis Cook Killed.

East st. Louis. ILL.,, Aug. 15.-Trouble
which Is said to have started when
H De John, So years old, head cook Of
the Transit hotel, First and st. Clair
avenue, was asked to hurry the din
ner, resulted in the fatal shooting Of
De John by James Sheehan. proprie-
tor Of the hosiery. Friday afternoon.
The shooting followed a fight, in
which Sheehan's face was laid open
by De John who used a meat cleaver
as a weapon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-08-20

Washington, Aug. I5.-An amicable
agreement probably has been reached
between the Chicago. Rock Island 4
Pacific Railway company and its
force Of telegraph operators in regard
to the long standing controversy over
an Interpretation Of the nine-hour
law. Thia announcement was made
Friday night By Chairman Martin A.
Knapp Of the Interstate Commerce
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-08-20
copyriaht rreatY PubIlshed.

Toxic, Aug. 14.-The text Of the
trade mark and copyright treaty re-
Gently concluded between the United
States and Japan together with ex-
plantations and methods Of inforce-
ment was universally published Fri
day morning in both the Japanese and
foreign newspapers. The Japanese
press comments editorially on the
treaty in the most favorable terms,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-08-20
Rooer 8. NM NOD 81 Ven.

Baltimore, Mr., Aug. 15.--Informa-
ton from the Johns Hopkins hospital
Friday night Is that the condition
Of Former Senator Roger Q. Mills OF
Texas Is not SO favorable. Senator
Mills underwent an operation for an
intestinal trouble on Wednesday and
has made satisfactory progress toward
recovery until Friday when the heat
and humidity told against him. though
not sufficiently TO cause bis attend
ants alarm.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-08-20
GOV. Guild opsratsd unon.

Boston, Mass, Aug. 15.-Followinl
closely his recovery from q protract
Cd illness which nearly proved fatal
Gov Curtis Guild, Jr. was operated
upon Friday for appendicitis at the
Charles Gate hospital. q private insti
tuition in the back bay district The
operation was pronounced successful
" ths surgeons and the governors
condition Is said to be most satlsfac
irE
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-08-20
aunIondadv cum klIIsd Aim,

Burlington, Kan. Aug. 1s.-Iames
MacLaskey. II years old, the son Of
A. B. MacLaskey Of Gridley, q rural
mail carrier, was shot and killed By q
boy companion Wednesday morning
while they were playing with q gun.
The boys didn't know the gun was
loaded. There is no question that the
shooting was accidental and no IN
quest will be held.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-08-20
More rain al Eort riley.

Junction City, Kan, Aug. 15.-The
heavy rains Of Thursday night again
interfered with the maneuvers Friday
at Fort Riley. The brigade Of Kan
sas national guard troops we're re-
viewed Friday by Brig. Gen. Drew. In
command Of the state troops, and the
payment Of the troops begun. h
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-08-20
phIlIpplne railway Bonda Iauued.

Washington, Aug. 1S.-In accord
ance with the recommendation Of Gov.
Smith Of the Philippines. the war de-
partment has issued railway bonds
for s2sO.OO0 to ]. G. White q Co., and
William Salomon & Co.. of New York.
representing the Philippine Railway
company. in partial payment for sec
lions Of the new railroad in the island
completed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-08-20
Spanish Queen C,oes 70 EnuIand,

San Sebastian, Aug, liking Al
fonso and Queen Victoria left here
Thursday on the South Express. The
queen is going to the Isle Of Wight to
visit her mother. Princess Beatrice
Of Battenberg, but will stop over In
Paris for day ineognito. King AL.
fonsc will accompany the queen as far
as Bordeaux.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-08-20
American schooner seized.

Liverpool, N. s., Aug. 14.-Charged
with violation of the Canadian Gus
toms regulations. the American fish.
Ing schooner Dictator. Captain Wide,
was seized here Thursday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-08-20

One application Of Manzan Pile
Remedy, for All forms Of Piles, soothes,
reduces Inflammation, soreness and
ticking. Price 500 Guaranteed. Sold
O. r. Townsend.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-08-20

New York, Aug. 15.-Two men were
killed and nearly dozen others were
overcome in q manhoie Of the Empire
City subway company Friday BY gas
from . leaking main.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-08-20

Seattle. wash. Aus 1S-omaha.
Neb., va selected a. tie next city In
which 70 hold the 1903 oonyenaon Of
Eaglss At he session q ths grand
a1lio FIid1T
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-08-20
First published In Abilene Weekly Reflector
August u. 1881
Notioe 70 Creditors.

In the District court OF the United States for
the District Of Kansas, First division.
H..lss.g y E y I. p....u,.e,.
tasket aud Plano Co,
Bankrupt
No. liza.
The creditors OF the above named bank
rupt Of Herington, State and District aiofe-
aid, are hereby notified that on the eth day
on August 1na they we're duly adJnoEeq
bankrupt; and that The lrst nesting OF sai1
credliofs viii Be- held a. the Court Room IN
ne Federal BulldinE, IN the Oily Of ealina,
kansas, on the 18Th day OF August laoA ~
1000 O'Clock \. m, ~ which time said credl-
tora may attoud prove their claima. appoint
4 trustee. examiue The bankrupt ana trAna-
49, $500 Gno. E. BEATTY.
Referee IN BANKRUPTCY,
alma. Kansas. August lnA
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-10-01

Not conent with giving the amuse-
ment lovers a big lot of amusement
at the Cairo opera house. Manager
Williamson, will tonight put on six
round boxing match which gives prom.
Use of bordering close unto the real
thing. The match. which will be Civ
en- in connection with a new vaudc-
vile program and new moving pic
lures, will be between TWO well known
young local aspirants to pugilistic
fame and will be a six round mill with
side bet and a liberal purse offered
by the management
Boxing matches, first introduced by
Youngsters In the amateur contests,
have proved extremely popular an
the two pulled off last night We're
warmly applauded and caused much
merriment besides genuine interest.
The first prize in the contest last
night was won by Otto Thurman, as
champion wrestler
Tonight Nickle Brothers. novelty
hoop rollers, and Vedi the famous
Scotch musical artist, will compose
the vaudeville Offering. New moving
pictures entitled The Flight from thu
big tinted feature.
sights Of a Great City" and "Dolly'-
Papa" will be shown The illustrate T
song win be q Am For You
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-10-01
DECIDE YOURSELF.
The Opportunity Is Here, Backed 81
Cairo Testimony.

Don't take our word for h.
Don't depend ON "a strangers state
meut
Read Cairo endorsement
Read the statements of Cairo cit.
zrns
And decide for yourself
Here is one case of IL.
Geo. strong. OF 2z2 Fourteenth
street. Cairo. Iil.. says. I wish 10 Ga
form nay friends that after doc,orirg
most of The time for over five years
without success. ] was cured OF Kid
uey complaint by Doau's Kidney pills
which I procured at Schulz q Sons
drug store. gained over twenty-five
pounds iu weight and my genera.
health became better than foo any tim.
.tn years can certainly advise tho
use of Doau-s Kidney pills"
For sale by an dealers. Price 81
cents Foster NElbUru Go. Buffalo
New York. solo agents fo rtHe Unite
States
Rcmombar tHe name -p0u1'--sr
fetr uu ether
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-10-01
Henry Waterson,

Henry Waterson, of the Courier
Journal is taking some glory out Of
the fact that he was first to discredit
the letter published by the New Yoi X
Times recently, as having been writ
ten by Grover Cleveland shortly be
fore his death, in which he was repre-
scented as strongly endorsing Mr. Taft
against Mr.. Bryan. Mr.. Wattersou
presented some strong evidence from
the letter itself that it could not hay G
been written by Mr.. Cleveland. such
reasons being based principally upon
Mr. CIeyeland's high character and
good Judgment Had Mr. Watterscn
let it go al that it would have been
well, but when there was delay In
proving the letter a forgery he almost
confessed Judgment" and certainly
stultifed himself in his previous es,i
mate of Mir. Cleveland, by saying that
Democrats had long since ceased T.
care much what Mr. Cleveland said.
In this latter statement Mr.. Wstterson
forfeited all right to claim credit for
his previous correct judgment OF Mr.
Cleveland and the alleged letter. Il Is
not only a slur on the dead. but is
otherwise discredited by the great
noise which the alleged letter Great ed
In the country. Mr. Watterson himself
being among the loudest proclaimers
II Democrats had long since ceas ri
TO care what Cleveland said ali this
fuss about this letter was a wan-9l
waste Of effort and newspaper STA q
aud Mr.. Watterson might have SAY
himself much of this by simply iguol
ing IL. That he did not DO so. b1i
devoted columns OF space to u proves
that in his heart he knew aud leit that
there are yet very many Democrat
who believe that Cleveland was bN
long odds the greatest Democrat Of his
time when living and is one OF the
greatest among those who are dead.
These Democrats. however. owe Col
Waferson something -or promptly dis
crediting the letter and doing some
thing toward having il finally proven
to have been a forgery
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-10-01
TODAY IN HISTORY
sssssssssssssss sssSsssss.


October !.
I 76S British troops landed at Bostl n
from Halifax
1799-R Rufus Choate. statesman, born
in Ipswich Mass. Died in Halir
fax. n. s. July 10, 1853
1S00-Treaty Of Ildefonso by which
Spain coded Louisiana to
France
1877 The Winnebago Indians sold all
their lands east OF the Missis
sippi river for $4,000 900,
1915 Right Rev Michael Power. frs.
Roman Catholic Eishop of To
romo. died
1856 Domestic letter postage in the
United States reduced from
three cents to two.
ISSt-Prime Meridian Conference
opened in Washington d C.
1890 Mckinley tariff act went into
effect
S99 Mgr Diomede Falconio, Papal
Delegate to Canada arrived az
quebec
190l--Duke and Duche SIS of CCTlwall
welcomed in Victoria, b. c.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-10-01
Biography.

Michael H. De Young proprietor of
the san Francisco Chronicle and a
Republican leader OF national promi-
f.cncs was born October l. 1913, in
st. Louis. No His mother was the
daughter of French no0ieman. He
has been prominently identified with
every movement looking to the de-
yelopment OF his city and state aud
was the director general of the Calf
fcnia mid-winter Exposition held I'M
san Francisco in 1898 and 1924 He
Was president Of the United States
commission al the Paris Exposition 20
1900 and received the decoration of
the Legion OF Honor