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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-04
pead On N, Burial Lot.

Pleasant Hill, Mo-, June S.-w. D.
shortridge. q marble cutter Of this
city, went to the Pleasant Hill Gene
terry, borrowed a scythe. cut the grass
on his family burial lot and then lay
down beside the graves and killed
himself BY shooting. the bullet passed
through the head from the right to
LEFT temple. The wound was exactly
similar to that inflicted upon himself
BY A. J. Adalr Of this city who killed
himself two weeks ago.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-04
=. T. Fairchild.

The suggestion that the State Agri-
cultural college have for Its head the
present state superintendent. Edward
T. Fairchild, meets with this papers
hearty approval. Mr.. Fairchild Is
one Of the big men in Kansas. He i
not only strong as an educator but he
Is a man OF broad ideas in manage
ment and he knows the needs Of the
rising generation Of Kansans' Under
his management there would be no
silly efforts to drop the word "agri-
cultural" from the colleges name, as
II the state were ashamed Of the
source Of its wealth and standing.
He would be a head to the college that
would confer upon 1t higher posi-
ton In the educational work and
would enlist the students in better
upward movement for making worthy
citizens Of themselves. Mr.. Fair
child has made model state super
intendent. He would be model head
of the school. 1t is a pity that,
though the state needs him in his
present place for two more years, he
cannot be at once transferred to the
presidency Of the Agricultural college.
1t would do the school vast good
and he would honor the position.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-04
ANNOUNCEMENTS.


am candidate for the Republican NOM
inatIon for the office of state Senator. 2and
district. solicit the support of Republi-
can electors, assuring that all support Will
be thoroughly appreciated.
w. H. UNDERWOOD.
lam candidate for the Republican noml-
nation for the ONCE Of state senator for the
CLAY Dickinson district ask your careful
consideration and hope to merit your sup
port at the August primary which will be
fully appreciated. h. W. AVERY.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-04

l am candidate for the nomination for
Representative from this district subject TO
the decision of the Republican primary on
August 4. 1908, and shall appreciate all sup
ort given me, O. F. oHnDs.
We are authorized to announce the candi-
dacy OF CHARLES A. CASE for the Republican
nomination for Representative of the sixty
first Representative district, subject to the
primary Aug. 4, 1908.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-04
I.ws Women Would Vote.

Des Moines, Ia, June 3.-When the
election officials arrived at the vot
ing places Tuesday morning and threw
open the doors, they were surprised to
discover that huge placards had beer
tackled up in full sight of everyone.
They read: Taxation without repre-
sentation, is tyranny. Give woman
the right to vote as they do in other
states"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-04

It's reported that conference Of
Rees workers was held in Salina last
night to decide whether or not to pail
Rees of the track. Sam Smith has
Reei 80 badly beaten that the latter's
followers are becoming discouraged.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-04

The salina Union and Junction City
Sentinel are INDUCING in good ma
tured joshing at the proposed revival
to be held in this city. They evil
IDENTIFY think no evangelist dare tackle
their towns--and perhaps they are
right.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-04
Chairman Business Committee.
First published in Abilene Weekly Reflector
June 4, 1908
Notice Of Final Settlement.

STATE or KANSAS,
Dickinson County,
In the Probate Court of said county.
In the matter of the Estate of Elisha
Dresser, deceased.
To all creditors and other persons interested
In said estate;
You are hereby notified that at the regular
July term of tue Probate Court in and for
said county, to be held at the probate
judges ONCE, in Abilene, In said county,
on the 9th day Of July, 1908, being the
first Monday in said month OF July, I will
make fnal settlement of said estate.
MATTE DRESSER,
1914 Executrix.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-04
Gran cases Mu.t 81 . Jurr.

Harrisburg, Pa, Judge Kunkle, In
the Dauphin county court, refused to
take the capitol conspiracy case from
the Jury. Ali I'VE defendants viii
therefore stand trial The decision
has been eagerly awaited and was .
keen disappointment to the defense.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-04

am a candidate for the nomination Of
County Superintendent Of Public Instruction
Of Dickinson County. subject to the decision
of the Republican vote at the approaching
primary. Any support that my friends and
acquaintance may give me will be duly ap-
preciated by M. F.sAUMILLER.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-04


The editor Of this paper could, and
probably would have written very
much better announcement than this
and my only excuse for usurping bis
duty and privilege is, that personal
statement might come to closer touch
with the voter at the beginning Of
my contest for the nomination for
state senator for the Clay-Dickinson
district.
4 consider 1t no offense for any
man to aspire to any Office that he
believes is competent to fill, and yet,
| realize that no man has special
right to the office, but that the office
has right to the best service that
the best candidate can give 1t.
/ am not forced into this race by
my friends or by the enemies Of any
other candidate, in the interest Of
anyone else or by any faction Of the
party. My only excuse is that l want
the Office and the honor there is in
the right fulflment Of its duties.
Neither do l expect to cline up" for
other candidates, senatorially or gu
bernationally. Our new primary law
has very wisely taken the response
bility from the legislature OF choos-
ing United States senators and re-
serves the same for the voters to in
struct. II elected l shall cheerfully
follow such instruction, and work for
the best interest Of my district.
hope to be on amicable terms with
the successful candidates whoever
they may be. The Republican party
is none too large for ma when it is
all together and the candidates that
get our party's endorsement at the
primary shall have my confidence and
hearty support.
Personally l believe that candi-
date can show more useful courage by
standing for some certain legislation
than trying to boost the interest Of
some senatorial candidate that he may
later, on account Of the primary in
struotions, have to help defeat. More
than that, if read the signs Alright,
the people want to know what man
stands for, and l feel that they have
right to such information before
the primary and before the vote for
his endorsement. The man who has
not the courage to stand for some
thing before his nomination cannot
be expected to make a very aggressive
fight after his election.
Briefly here are some of the things
l shall supports il elected:
/. Amendment to tax law; particu-
larly as to money and real estate
mortgages. The Creech recording fee
amendment suits me.
2. Amendment to primary election
law; particularly the elimination of
the nominating petition.
8. Legislation for better country
schools, consolidation if necessary.
A. A permanent state fair for Kan
sas.
II my candidacy and the position
take on the above and other questions
meets with your approval I shall feel
very grateful for your support for the
nominee for 22nd Sena-
torial district; il not could not and
do not expect such support.
II nominated hope to have the full
support at election, and
II elected hope to creditably repre-
sent the best interest Of the people
Of the entire district-not a part Of
it-during my term Of Office.
n w AVERY
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-04

Judge Rses seems 70 be up against
Il, 3 Al Mcfarland, one Of the lead
ing attorneys Of Lincoln, iS alter
Rees job. Judge Rees certainly viii
not be congressman and Be may lose
hls present place.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-04

: :
Solomon's revival is reported to be
progressing with power and spirit.
Rev. Mr.. Oliver fully expects to
eradicate the Sunday base ball germ
from the Solomon system.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-04

Atehison Car Rspslrsrs Lose strike.
Atehlson. kan, June 3.-The strike
Of the car repairors a. the Missouri
Raci1c's Central Branch shops ended
Tuesday when Tie men returned to
Fork under he companys tama No
bufthsE Hoobls Il expected heFA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-04

l am a candidate for the Office of Probate
Judge Of Dickinson county subject to the
action Of the Republican primaries on August
4, 1908, and will appreciate the votes of all at
that time. IA. HoPKIKs.
wish to announce myself as a candidate
for the office Of Probate Judge subject to the
decision of the Republican party at the pri-
maries. ]. D. BLAKE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-04

oance OF county commissioner from the Third
district, subject to the decision Of the Re-
publican voters at the primaries in August.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-04

COUNTY COMM ssIoEER,
We are authorized to announce that W. D.
Fulton Of Talmage is n candidate for the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-06-04

lam candidate for the Republican NOM
nation for sheriff Of Dickinson County, sub
ject to the decision of the voters at the pri.
mary to be held August 4th, 1908. All sup
port given me. win be much appreciated.
T y VnrTna
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-29
KILLED The FISH.
Over Five Hundred Slaughtered With
Dynamite in Central Park.

Some miscreant exploded a charge
of dynamite in the largest of the
Central park lakes Sunday night, ac-
cording to the theory of the park
commissioners and destroyed the
fish with which the body of water has
been stocked. The morning following
over SOC fish. all but three of them
black bass and some of them weigh
ing three pounds each, were found
floating on the surface of the lake.
At first it was thought that they
might have been poisoned in some
way but this theory has been
abandoned and the park commissions
ers are now of the opinion that some
one dynamited the lake. They are
at loss to understand why any one
should do thing of this kind as they
can think of no motive as the fish
were left after they were killed
The lakes at Central park were
stocked with black bass and cat fish
several years ago at a -consid cradle
expense to the park commission and
1t was not supposed that the bass had
attained weight of three pounds as
some of them which were killed,
weighed. There were but three dead
cat fish found and this leads the COM
mlssioners to feel that dynamite was
used. These fish burrow in the mud
or lie on the bottom of the lake in
the deepest water which accounts for
the reason that most of them es-
caped.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-29
AUTO TOURIST HALTED.
w. H. Labb of Denver Detained While
Wife Submits to Operation.

w. H. Labb, builder of scenic rail-
ways, and an ardent autoist, is sui
stopping at the Copeland hotel where
he put up. in company with his wire,
their way to New York city via the
auto route, and when they stopped
here that Saturday night 1t was with
the intention of proceeding on their
tourney the next morning, but Mrs.
I.abb was taken sick that night with
a sudden attack Of appendicitis and
had to submit to an operation before
morning in order to save her life. She
is recovering nicely and expects to be
able to resume the journey with her
husband inside of two weeks from To-
day. They will continue their trip as
Manned. which includes a side trip to
Milwaukee to take part In the auto
races there next month, and also q
stop at Toledo. Ohio, for another week
of racing Y,,,x-
When the Labbs stopped here July
IL they were accompanied by a party
~ autoists all on their way from Den
yer to points in the east. OF the cth'
are II, g. F'ulenwider and G. W. Nor
ran of the Globe Investment company,
of Denver, and Frank Burt, head OF a
Toledo. Ohio, theater company, ana pr me
car broke down just the other side Oh
Kansas City and he had to ship 1t on
to Toledo.
Mr. Labb is making MS neauqudf yer ?
at Denver at present, but is on his
u,.y to England where he has con-
tract TO build some scenic railways He
will ride his car to New York city,
then shin it to England and use it
while abroad. He is using a Great
smith roadster. which seats only two
narsons He thinks ii Is the best car
for road work he ever saw, and as for
sneed. we'll he has driven 1t at the rate
Of Sc miles per hour. Last night hur-
nv call came to a doctor at the Cope
la nd hotel from farm house ten miles
south of here. and just to be accommo-
dating. Mr.. Labb offered to take the
physican out there in his machine.
They left the hotel at tbs and at
O'Clock were sitting in the hotel lopDs
none the worse for their 20 mile run
and they had to pass over mile OF
road in the valley FIVE miles south OF
here that was soaked with a heavy
! shower that fell in that section Tues
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-29
topeka NEGROES FREE.
Charged With Completely in Mail
Pouch Robbery.

E. B. Hayes and Agnes Lasenberry,
the negro man and woman who were
arrested in Topeka for alleged COM
plicity in the Savage mail pouch rob-
berry. are out on bond. The negroes
were taken before United States Dis
trict Commissioner A. F. Williams and
admitted to 5000 bail. Hayes waived
the prelimary hearing before the COM
missioner yesterday, and was admitted
to $500 bail.
These people are charged with hav-
ing assisted Savage. the suspect, in
hiding and disposing Of part of the
money and jewelry stolen from the
mail pouch. Since the arrest of Hayes
and Mrs. Lasenberry last Sunday, two
United States detectives have been try
ing to substantiate the charge against
them, but it is generally believed that
the officers have failed to make good
case up to date.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-29
Norton's Band and Orchestra,
Marshall's Band.

The last day of the Chautauqua is
to be one of the best days. Hon.
Walter M. Chandler, who gives the
evening address on 1.-THE Trial of
Jesus from a Lawyers. Standpoint, .
has received the highest encomiums
from the audience and the press
wherever it has been delivered. He
is compared to Gunsaulus, Vending
Henry Watterson and other great ora
tors. 1t will be a rare opportunity for
Topeka people.
Mr.. Stephen P. Morris of the Ma
ton Child Labor committee will give
an address on the child labor problem
that is agitating all thoughtful peo-
pie throughout the United States and
Europe. Mr.. Morris speaks with
authority, as one who is master of his
subject. He should have a large
hearing. The last lecture in the Ed
ucational Department will be of more
for these is of the very highest. See
the program in full:
Thursday, July 80.
$3.50 a. m. Morning Vespers. Y. w.
C. A.
900 a. m. The Gospel of John. Rev.
F. L. Hayes, d. d. The Citizens Re-
lation to the Conquests of the King
DOM" Chapters IT to 21.)
9:45. The Mohammedan World.
Mrs. ]. P. White. ''The New Cru
sade."
1880 a. m. United States History.
Frank F. Stephens. Phi. D. William
H. Seward and the Higher Law
11:15 a. m Kansas History. Mrs.
Margaret Hill McCarter. THE White
Mans Burden
2:30 p. m. Norton's Band and Or
chestra. Grand Concert.
$3.50 p. m. Mr.. Stephen P. Morris.
Rocks. Recks and Rescues."
400 p. m. Domestic Science. Mrs.
Julia A. Wiley. Meats in General"
7:45 p. m. Marshall's Band.
$3.50 p. m. Hon. Walter NJ. Chan
dler. THE Trial of Jesus from a
Lawyers Standpoint"
Annual Business Meeting.
The regular annual business meet
ing of the Chautauqqua Association
will take place on the Chautauqua
grounds at Vinewood park, Thursday,
July 80 at p. m. Original and an
nua1 members are urged to be pres
ent. Annual membership composed
of all who purchased season tickets
before July 10, 1908.
VIOLA A TROUTMAN. Sec.
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G. W. SANDS KILLED.
Stepson OF w. X. Vanderbilt Meets
Death I'm Auto Accident.

Paris. July &c. Winthrop Sands.
stepson of w. X. Vanderbilt, was
killed in a frightful accident which
occurred at Z o'clock Just outside the
grounds Of Mr.. vanderbilt's beautiful
country seat. the Chateau St. Louis
Poissy. 20 miles from Paris.
Mr.. Sands was riding with the
chauffeur. when in some manner
which has not yet been cleared up, the
automobile. which was spinning along
at a fairly high rate Of spee% left the
road and struck a tree with terrific
force The car was overturned and
Mr.. Sands and the chauffeur were
pinned under the wreckage. The gas
oline tank probably exploded. as the
wreck at once caught fire. AS soon as
help arrived they were extricated, but
they had been horribly MANNED and
chateau where Mr.. Sands died at 8
O'Clock. The chauffeur Is still alive,
but his injuries probably will prove
fatal. First reports were that 1t was
Mr.. Vanderbilt who was in the car.
Mr.. Sands mother, Mrs. Wander
bilt. his stepfather ana his brother
were at the chateau when the accident
occurred. All were overwhelmed with
grief Mrs. Vanderbilt was almost
distracted when the torn and bruised
body of her son was borne tenderly
indoors. 1t was evident that he was
then past mortal aid and he did not
regain consciousness before his death.
The members of the family were
apprised Of the accident by telegraph.
George w. Vanderbilt Is at Dinard,
H. 8. Vanderbilt left here this morn
ing for London. w. K Vanderbilt ,jr.,
Is at AK Les Banes.
Winthrop Sands was a son of the
present Mrs. w. X. Vanderbilt by her
first husband, Samuel Sands. who was
killed at the Meadow Brook hunt
some years ago. Mrs. Sands-Ruther-
ing for London. w. X. Vanderbilt, jr..
in 1908.
Mr.. sands left Deauville at half
past this morning to come to Poisy.
The only other person in the car was
the chauffeur, Pickings. The pace
was fast all the way. Mr.. Sands was
at the wheel. When the accident Oc-
Cured the automobile had just reach
ed the entrance to the chateau
grounds and was going at the rate OF
so miles an hour. Suddenly a tire
flew off, the machine swerved, plung
ed across the road and struck tree
with such force that it was COM
pletely wrecked.
1t has been learned that the chauf-
feur was not gravely hurt. His boots
were literally carbonized by the
that the burns and injuries to his body
were slight.
When the car collided with the tree
it turned turtle, Mr.. Sands being
thrown under it and pinned there. The
chauffeur was more fortunate. AL
though he was thrown out as the ma
chine turned, only his feet were
caught under the wreck.
Several workmen who witnessed the
accident rushed up but as the machine
Immediately took fire they kept away
from 1t momentarily fearing an explo-
sion. AS this did not occur the men
finally rushed in and extricated the
horribly mutilated body of Mr.. Sands
literally tearing off his leg which was
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-29

firmly pinned down by the torn and
twisted machinery of the blazing
wreck. Only a mass of twisted iron
remains of the automobile, which was
converted racer of high horse power
nj. Sanos friends say he was an ex-
pert, but reckless driver.
Mrs. Sands and her two children. the
youngest being only six weeks old are
at the chateau. The Sands family were
expected to move into an apartment,
which they had just rented and fitted
up In the Avenue Du Bots De Boulogne.
contrary to the first reports it Is now
said that Mr.. Sands retained conscious
ness until the end. He suffered terri
BILE fortunes from his burns and injur-
les before death came.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-29
IT WAS NOT CORNISH.
He Calls Up Police and Denies That
He Is Dead.

New York, July 29.-Although the
body of a murdered man which was
found in Gravesend bay last Sunday
was believed to be that of Harry F.
Cornish, one of the central figures in a
mysterious murder case of few years
ago, the Identification was subsequent
ly disproved. Mr.. Cornish, who could
not be found at first, on seeing the
published Identification called up the
newspapers and asked that the report
of his death be corrected. The mis-
taken Identification was made by De-
tective Crane, who formerly was en-
ployed in the murder trial and who
said he knew Mr.. Cornish well enough
to be positive that he was the man
whose body lay in the morgue.
The condition of the body left no
doubt that the man had been murder
ed Three of his teeth had been
knocked out by a blow and there was
a great cash in the back Of the head
as IL caused by a Ratchet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-29
WOMEN TAKE A HAND.
VIII Have National Rivers Congress
of Their Own.

The country is saved!
1t isn't the first time that the coun-
try has been saved, but this time 1T is
a sure thing.
There has been organized the
women's National Rivers and Har-
bors congress, and Kansas has been
invited to help. Governor Hoch has
appointed Mrs. w. d. Atkinson OF
Parsons to represent the women of
Kansas.
Now that the women are going to
take up the work of digging harbors
and deepening rivers, it won't be long
until the work which has baff1ed the
male population SO long will be &C
complished.