davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-12-12

Good merchandise only, quail
ity considered, our prices are
always the lowest. Star Grocery.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-12-12

A pointer place your order
for your Xmas oysters with US
and you won't be disappointed.
Star Grocery
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1908-12-12

Issued every Saturday and entered into the
postoffice at Wa7keeney. Kansas. second
class matter.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-03-28
MONEY SITUATION
IMPROVES IN CANADA


Montreal March 27-That The
money market was improving was
shown today when tenders were OPP
ened for one million dollars Of City
Of Montreal forty years debuntures,
bearing four per cent interest FtNe
bids were received for the whole
amount the highest being that Of the
Bank of Montreal at 97,20, While
the civic officials were hopeful of re-
ceiving SO they are satisfied
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-03-28
south Carolina Dispcnsary Case.

AsheWlle n, c., March 27-Judge
Pritchard, in The United states court
today declined to grant the motion
presented by counsel for the South
Carolina dispensary commission iu
the suits against it by the Wilson Dis
filling company and other creditors,
that the court dismiss the receiver il
had named for the $500 600 dispeH-
sary fund and abrogate ITS iurisdic-
fiai1
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-03-28

Winnipeg, Man, Maroon 21--Geo.
FoulkeS. the American customs Off
Ger who was indicted about two weeks
ago on charge of kidnapping two
Canadian farmers just over the bor-
der Of Emerson. was acquitted today
in the court Of kings bench
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-03-28
Economist Millinery

Includes Hats cminently cor
rect for all occasions, ranging
I'm variety from head wear
for the most practical Wear
20 the elaborate designs for
dress functions.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-03-28

WHEN YOU BUY SCREEN DOORS
FROM Us lOC HELP YOUR HOME
WoRKMEN. SUPERIOR planning
MILL
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-03-28
.-----s '----
PLAN TO WEED DEAD
ONES FROM NAVY LIST

Washington, March 27.-Thc state
ment was made by Assistant Secretary
Of the Navy NeWberry TO the house
committee on naval affairs today that
20 the rapid rate of graduation uf
midshipmen into the navy winch nesg
obtains y or 20 years hence the arc
tive list Of the navy would com Il
lieutcnlnts dfN Years Oh Tic oit te
oFcrerowdinG the grades Mr NcWhcr-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-03-28
PILES CURED in To "a DAYS

PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure
any case Of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or
Protudng piles in to "a days or money
refunded zoe.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-03-28
mEzmx ESH
ReadaFcW
of the
Remarks
Overheard
at Our
Opening

STYLE and fact they considered the makers OF all that gh
but the last lew years the expert Nne Of America have become SO pro-
hent in the making stylish headear Tor women mat we 90
have depend entirely PARIS furnish with beautiful style changes
While the American made hats will avoaby with those made
Paris vel when YOU compare prices the american hats are leaders
would take expert tell the difference between those imported ior
this display that from designers II you did not see the
prices attached to them. - Fl,
We will not attempt describe them but will saycome and see
them today
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-03-28

OUR ASSORTMENT OF CANNED
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ARE A
SELECTED STOCK. COME IN AND
EXAMINE THEM. T.. G. PRATT &
co, PA SOUTH SCOND.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-03-28

EnIIIIn@ NcTIN Nn0Nked Duh -
Hot Springs, ARK, March Ell
the sixteenth round Of a fast battle
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-03-28
ReadaFeW
of the
Remarks
OUerh ard
at Our
Opening

Opening Day has passed How different from oheyou know
you here If you didn't aend-so much the you
oncebeo hundreds delighted have picked
the best numbers from display
You should this department beson the brink Of and
exacng seasonbrmmng OVERLOOKING with the staples and
noye-ready afford the greatest latitude of choice exactng
cuomeready satisfy every need and whand ready help
sapem
For generations upon leaders
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1908-03-28
OUR MILLINERY

oh, that's cute"
Isn't that dear"
This is lovely.
This display perfectly beautiful"
This is as pretty Marshall Fields ever has.
These decorations simply exquisite.
This is the preltes have Albuquerque.
Aren't the hats perfect dreams
oh how swell"
These given simply show the trend Of popular but they
representative the thousands OF similar compliments sowered upon
Honestly, though, think deserve them.
We made great effort Guido similar event held the
Our friends think ives succeeded.
Our buyers trip East her careful selection hats from the she
the suppementng all this with shop have been
factors that have all Albuquerque talking about millinery
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15
AFTER ATcHIsoNs oFFIcERsf
A Report That Attorney General Jack
son Will File Custer Suits.

Topeka, Kan, Oct. 1O.-According
% rumor from Atchison the attorney
general is contemplating custer suits
against several city officials of that
place. 1t is said that "joints" are al
owed to run by making monthly con-
tributions toward the support Of the
:ity government. Attorney General
Jackson was asked as to the truth Of
.hese rumors.
mo doubt" he said, some Of the
officials may need ousting, but
haven't anything to say Just now as to
what will be done. We are after more
evidence and expect to get it in few
days. There are no open places in
Atchison, but am Informed that there
are a few running under cover"
Have you any evidence to show
bhat the joints are paying the city to
be allowed to rum" he was asked.
II don't care to say just now"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15
OLD LIBEL SUIT DISMISSED.
Case Against Ex-Gov. Lon v. stepheni
Dropped.

st. Louis, Oct. 1S.-The libel suit
Of Col. Edwin Batdorf against former
Gov. Lon v. Stephens for $4,000 was
dismissed in the circuit court here
Monday for want Of prosecution. The
suit was filed October 81, 1899. Mr..
Stephens was ct that time governor
Of Missouri. At the outbreak Of the
spanish-American war Batdorf, who
had been colonel Of the First infantry,
Missouri national guard, was refused
a commission as colonel in the United
States volunteers by Gov. Stephens,
In his petition for damages, Col. Bat
dorf said that the governor had given
out interviews in the press rejecting
on his fitness as an officer. Stephens
in his answer admitted that he had
inspired the interviews.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15
Mrs. Raney Convicted.

Carthage, Mo-. Oct. 1O.-Mrs. H. M.
Raney, 81 years old, Friday was con-
victed Of completely in the killing Of
Albert Baker, her son1n-law. Her
daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Baker, was CON
yicted Thursday and sentenced to six
years In the penitentiary, and a ive
years sentence was imposed upon the
mother. The trial Of Mrs. Bakers
brother, Thad, will take place Satur-
day. When Mrs. Raney heard the YER
dict Of the jury she screamed and coll
lapsed into unconseiousness. She was
borne into q waiting room and re.
auacftated.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15

AN Ei0HT.YEAR-oLD CHICAGO
GIRL TAKEN IN BROAD
DAYLIGHT.
An HEIREss TO 4 FORTUNE
Margaret Mitchell snatchsd From Her
Grandmother BY One Of Three
Men In an Auto

Chicago, Oct. 1S.--In broad daylight
almost within sight Of police sta
ton, Margaret Frances Mitchell, eight
years old, said to be an heiress to q
fortune Of ss50,0oo, was kidnapped hero
Monday and the authorities have In
stituted q countrywide search for the
child. While on the street with her
grandmother the little girl was
snatched by one Of three men in an
automobile and after the grandmother,
Mrs. Caroline r. Mitchell was knocked
down, was taken away. Since then no
trace Of the child has been found, al;
though the police are working on 3
cleW that she was taken Immediately
out Of the city. probably to Sparta
N. G.
The kidnapping is said to be the
climax Of prolonged struggle for the
possession Of the girl. She has beer
living with her father. Robert Mitch.
ell, at 1929 st. Lawrence avenue
while the mother, Mrs. Margaret B
Mitchell has lived separately. The
child is also said to be relative Of
Miss Minnie Mitchell. who six years
ago was murdered.
According to the story told to the
police by the grandmother threats Of
kidnapping previously had been made
and because Of this she always accom-
panied the girl to and from school
She was unable to fully describe any
Of the men in the automobile, but
has urged the police to search at
Sparta, where. 1t Is said the mother
recently resided.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15
LETTER BROUGHT RESULTS
MISSOURI PACIFIC REPRESENTA-
TIVEs IN TOPEKA.
Confer with state Railroad Connie
sIonsFs Regarding Repair Of
Tracks In State.

Topeka, Kan, Oct. 14.-As the re
suit Of the letter sent by the state
board Of railroad commissioners to
George ]. Gould, president Of the Mis-
souri, Pacific. demanding that track
conditions be bettered, q conference
was held here Tuesday afternoon be.
tween members Of the board and @. s.
Clark. vice president: @. H. Middle,
ton, assistant to the vice president,
and B. p. Waggener, general attorney
for the road. Vice President Clark
stated that during the fiscal year OF
1908 several thousand dollars In ex-
cess of the earnings Of the company
in Kansas had been put into better
ments Of the Kansas lines and that
the company had issued bonds and ex-
pected to sell them soon to an amount
sufficient to take up outstanding in.
debtedhess and have a surplus Of
about $4,000 per mile left for better
ments. Mr.. Clark also stated that the
Wall Street Journals would show the
indebtedness Of the Missouri Pacific
proper does not exceed $4,000 per
mile, instead Of $4,000 per mile,
when all subsidiary lines are included.
At the suggestion Of @. A. Ryker, a
member of the Kansas beard, 1t was
arranged that Mr.. Clark and Mr.. Mid
dleton shall accompany the board
and an expert engineer in the employ
Of the board over the company's lines
in Kansas in the near future and
where track is found to be in dan
gerous condition to repair It as fast as
funds are available.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15
Aa,dshlpmen Dropped.

Washington, Oct. 13.-As a result Of
the September examination at the
United States naval academy, "a mid
shipmen will be dropped from the
rolls. At the regular examination in
May last AZ midshipmen were found
deficient and were informed that they
would be re-examined in September
at the conclusion of the regular sum.
mer cruise, In order to give them an
opportunity to complete their studies.
An but the "a were passed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15
MISSIONARY PROGRESS.
Work Of 100 Years Reviewed at New
Orleans.

New Orleans, La, Oct 1S.-Sum.
ming up the foreign missionary work
Of 100 years done by all churches Of
Christianity Finis Idleman Of Des
Moines, speaking before the Interna-
tional Missionary convention Of the
churches Of Christ, said Monday:
Faith In missionary activities no
longer rests on authority but also the
assured results Of a splendid century
Of commendable activity. We crown
q hundred years with 1,25O,O00 con-
verts on heather soil, and with 6,OOO-
900 adherents. There are 1000 mis-
sionary stations with 10000 organized
churches; 5000 Bible schools and i
100000 pupils; $4,000 native ordained
preachers tell their story in the lam
guage wherein they were born.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15

1
Longsnoremen, Marine ana Transport
workers. association informed Tues
oay night OF the statement made IN
national Democratic headquarters In
new YORK that ne had been promised
the position OF commissioner general
OF immigration IN return FOR his ad'
vocacy OF the presidential candidacy
o. william II. TAFT entered . vigorous
denial. AFTER having the statement
read to him. Mr.. Keefe said:
4 was not closeted with President
Roosevelt at all. dsd see him on oc-
tODer ., put u was only Q four or five
minutes audience, at which several
others were present. These include
+. II. Morrissey, head OF the Brother.
hood OF Railway Trainmen and ]
think one OF the others was Gen.
POweh Clayton. There were others
that ! did not know. i am OF the
opinion that every word that was said
to me ct that time was overheard.
The president did mot offef the
position to me OF commissioner gen
eral Of immigration directly or indi-
rectly then or at any other time.
The executive council OF the Amer
lean Federation Of Labor did not to
my knaKledge send out any ciEcular
as 1t referred to in the dispatch from
New York: consequently I eOaIld mt
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15

KANSAS sHERIFF APPEALS 70
GOVERNOR FOR AID.
The kIowa County oflIclaI Fesra vIo-
ience at the Murder Trlai At
Greensburg.

Topeka, KAN. Oct 1s.-In response
10 an emergency call from Sheriff o.
A. Stevenson Of Kiowa county, Gov.
Hoch late Monday night ordered out 1
detachment OF national guard to pro
tect Samuel Bitter, whose trial for the
murder Of q Mrs. Rosenberger last
spring, win commence Tuesday morn.
ing In the district court at Greens
burg, Kan. Col P. M. Hoisingtou was
detailed to take charge OF the squad
and win call out whatever part Of the
Hutchinson company he thinks need.
ed for a guard. Bitter has been CON
fined in the Hutchinson Jail since his
arrest. The prisoner and guard will
go to Greensburg early Tuesday morn.
ing.
Bitter was arrested shortly after the
murder Of Mrs. Rosenberger, a farm.
er's wife. whose body was found in
pasture not far from her home with
three bullets in It. No incentive for
the crime was discovered, but Bitter
is known to have been riding in
buggy with Mrs. Rosenberger the af-
ternoon before the murder, leading his
own horse. A broken hoof Of the
horse served as a clue to the officers
to trace the path taken. Since Bit.
ler's arrest and while he was confined
in the Hutchinson jail, he was mar.
ried to woman with whom he had
been living for about three years
Threats OF violence caused Sheriff
to call for a special guard
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15
DEMOCRATS CHARGE EXECUTIVE
WITH BRIBIN0 A DETROIT
LABOR LEADER.
BR0UGHT A QUICK DENIAL
Vice President Of American Fedora
u tlon Of Labor Replies to state
4 ment From Democratic
. Headquarters.

New York, oct. 1.-THE Demo
cratic national committee, through
John j. Gordon. assistant and acting
chief Of the press bureau at head
quarters Tuesday night made public
the following statement:
1T was stated at the national Dem
Ocratic headquarters Tuesday night
that President Roosevelt by promise
Of ONCE has succeeded in having one
Of the big men Of the American Fed
GRAFTON Of Labor desert President
0ompers in his advocacy Of the cleo
ton Of Mr.. Bryan for the presidency.
"The labor leader In question is
Daniel J. Keefe of Detroit, president
Of the International Association Of
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15

Topeka, Ian, Oct 14.-F. D. Coburn
presided over the State Temperance
union meeting here. A feature Of the
Tuesdays proceeding was the declara.
ton Of war on the interstate ship
ments Of liquor. The annual report
declared that the federal government
was in the position Of sponsor and
protector Of the liquor dealers against
The prohibitory law. A lobby will be
sent to Washington to fight the meas.
ure. Rev. Charles N. Sheldon told Of
his observations Of the liquor ques-
ton in Great Britain"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15

Macon, No. oct i1-Proseeutins
Attorney s. s. Durham received q
telephone message Tuesday morning
saying that D. Oscar Seaman. q young
farmer Of Drake township. had some
70 the district school near Colds.
berry, called out bis two sons. boys
Of 10 ana y yoars. shot one 81 them
dead, moriaIly injured the other. and
then shot hi-=-..-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15
r. FIcht Prohibition.

Houston, Tex, Oct. 1s.-At a nom
nartisan convention held here Monday
attended BY delegates from every sec
ton Of the state, including leaders Of
both the Democratic and Republican
parties, an organization was perfected
to combat the prohibition movement In
Texas. An executive committee was
named to conduct the campaign with
j. F. Walters Of Houston as chairman.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15
ne chIeiao ReuIstratIon.

Chicago, Oct. l4.-A total registra,
ton Of 410,242 was listed By Chicago
voters Tuesday. being an increase Of
bat 5000 over the city registration Of
four years ago. Republican leaders
expressed entire satisfaction with the
result and declared II indicative Of a
great Republican vote next month.
There was a noticeable falling OF Of
The registration In the heavily Dam.
Ocratic wardA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15
Turkish Fleet 70 samos.

Ealoniki, European Turkey Oct. 1S'
The Turkish cruiser Meijidfah and
three torpedo boats arrived here Mon.
day and proceeded on their voyage to
the Island Of Samos. The Island OF
Samos lies about 40 miles southwest
Of Smyrna, which is in Asia Minor.
It is the nearest Grecian island to the
Turkish coast and pays an annual
tribute to Turkey.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15
A scranton. pa, Editor Dead.

Scranton, Pa, Oct. 13.-Ex-Con'
gresham Joseph A. Scranton, died
Monday night aged 50 years. He was
elected to congress in 1880 and re
elected to the Forty-ninth, Fifty-frst
Fifty-third and FIfty-fourth Con
crosses. MI. Scranton had been editor
Of the Scranton Republican since 1867,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15
Induasrloua YaIe alud.nt,

New Haven, Conn, Oct i4.-stn-
tents working their way wholly or m
part through Yale earned during The
rear ending March 30. . total Of about
l2iLlis. according 70 the annual re-
port Of The bureau Of nsifAelp At TIE
university.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15
Made rheIr Order Final.

Guthrie, Ok. Oct. 1s.-The state
corporation commission Monday made
final order No. 81, forbldding tele-
phone companies 70 increase rates in
effect October IL. 1908, without first
securing the consent Of the commits
sion
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15
NavtI,n pre.ldent'. VIE Dead.

Washington. Oct. ls.-word reached
he state department Monday Of the
death Sunday night OF the wife o.
President Nord ALEXIS Of Haiti. The
funeral took place Monday. The do
partmant has sent condolences
through Minister FurninA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15
Monument to Austrian prince.

Budapest, Oct. 1O.-Emperor Francis
Joseph, accompanied by the Countess
Lonyay, the wife Of the late Grown
Prince Rudolph and her daughter,
Princess Otto Windischgraetz, Mon
day attended the unwilling of monu.
ment to Crown Prince Rudolph, whose
mysterious death in 1889 caused SEN
sation throughout Europe.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15
n caIl Msstina q colioa Grower.

70 vi T7T-||T7T =
Atlanta O.. Oct 1s.-HarTie Jor.
aan. president Of he Southern Cotton
association announced Monday that he
would can . convention Of cotton
gr5wors' and aIlied Interests. similar
d al hsii b Ne orlsa1s m 1893
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15

LOhgshoremen, and one of the vice
presidents Of the Federation Of Labor
The Democratic committee alleges
that Keefe and the president were
clOseted for several hours In Wash
ington on Saturday, October 3, and
the offer of being named commission.
or general Of immigration made va.
cant by the death Of Commissioner
Sargent, was made, In consideration
Of Keefe repudiating Mr.. Gompers and
the executive council Of the federation.
'Keefe on Saturday last issued q
statement in which he said: I am
going to vote for William H. Taft
1T is pointed out that on September
% last the executive council of the
American Federation Of Labor issued
a circular calling on organizations Of
labor to work for the defeat of Mr..
Taft, and Republican congressman,
seeking reelection, and Mr.. Keefe au-
thorized his signature to be attached
to II.
"The source Of the Democratic COM
mittee's information was not divulged
but the information was offered that
II Mr.. Keefe or President Roosevelt
deny the charge another big labor
leader, now In New York, will come
forward with facts to prove that the
offer was made, and Mr.. Keefe &C
cepted 1t and has commenced to make
good his part Of the deal"
Detroit, Mich, Oct. 14.--President
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15

HeaTener, Ok, Oct 1.-Two CHI
dren Of William Kelley Of this city,
one seven years old and other an b.
FAINT died Saturday nom the effects
Of eating tcadstools for mushrooms.
The parents and three other chlldrOa
are dAngerously III
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15

St Petersburg. Oct 1A-oAly =
new casol q cholufn WeFo rspoTisi
for the - hour1 eadi1g q noea Gun-
fay ana 81 dcaiha The FoeertFiss
nln1asl ~
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15

TWO WississiPPi NcstVoe AyuSHoe'
Lula, Miss, Oct. 12.-Iim and Frank
Davis, negroes. charged with having
shot and probably fatally wounded
John @. Kendall, conductor Of the
Illinois Central railroad. were taken
from the all here Sunday night By >
mob and hanged.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15
Just the Coat You Want

E prevailing the Dieoire lines But the
with other in producing
woman get the styles IN 0eTg garment
The Bschof garments carefully made from these
the foreign features which set the Style but
modified o thoroughly practical for eveJ-d4y
No kind Of cloth prefer matter what wish to
ecomgy these models And the longer you wear ths
more satisfied Bscho line the oara and
best n garments this section Because Of their immense facilities
makers these garments such values as we have never seen
before. Look for the label, "B S. & S."
pay well this week To start buying at once we give
Won the choice Of several prices Among will
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-10-15

Detroit. Mich, Oct. 14.-Presldent
Daniel !. Keefe Of the international