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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-04

affiliated with the square dealers.
And yet today the Governor claims
all the credit for II and itemizes II
as one Of his political assets.
The abolition Of the State Treasury
graft has much the same history.
Governor Stanley recommended II
in his first message in 1899. He
recommended It again In 1901.
II was finally passed by the session
of 1905, when the reformers only
had twelve votes in the senate. out
Of forty. Twenty-sIx members Of
that Senate we're opposed to Stnbbs,
but they passed that bill for which
the Governor now takes all the cred
It.
So II you please, Governor, the
biggest item Of your latest claim was
wholly the work Of other hands. be-
gun before you had entered politics
or become the boss Of any faction
and the other and smaller item was
passed by a majority that consisted
of your opponents then and now.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-04

On every 800 worth Of property
the taxpayer of Abilene owned last
year he paid $1.13 taxes. This year
he will pay on every 500 s1.SS, an
increase Of 20 per cent. The larger
part Of this is state tax increase
though a part is city tax, as was
predicted last spring when the record
of the city's finances was under dis
cussion. 1t will be hard to convince
the Abilene man that "taxes are no
higher"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-04
THINGs THE PRESIDENT SAID.

ThlNOS InE L AeGoADANNA ~
It is a great, encouraging thing to
20 through the country and find out
how much has been done by the
energy and enterprise of the people
with conditions that seem very dis
couraging at first. Everywhere In
the country where l have been the
people seem to be satisfied and free
from discomfort. They have homes
they have children. they have good
laws which they obey, and infer
that this section Of the country is no
exception.
am certainly very glad to see
you looking so prosperous. A man
has to travel about the country to
know what this country is, and in go
ing about incidentally he is able to
show himself and let the people OF
the country see the man they tenn
porarily have assigned to the position
Of chief executive.
l don't remember that there we're
great many votes cast In favor Of
assigning me to that position BY this
state, but am not engaged In a par
tisan trip. am only going around
trying to get information as to the
condition Of the country and the
needs of the people. am not here
either as a Republican or a Demo-
erat. I am glad to find in Texas. as
in other states l have visited that
sort Of welcome that comes to the
head Of a nation OF which I am GER
tain from your looks are all proud.
Everywhere nave besn have
found that American determination
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-04

Problem for the next meeting of
the ministerial association: II a
man who has come ten miles to d re-
vival meeting goes out into the cold
autumn night at the end of the SER
vice and finds that bad boys have
taken the burrs off his buggy axles
how many more meetings must he
attend to get back into a truly Chris
tian frame of mind?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-04

II anything seems peaceful l know it
will not last.
have no great ambitions and /
don't desire to shine as heroine of
accidents in the automobile line; this
my plebeian longing. without bubble
or remorse-I want that shabby bug
~. and / want that ancient horse!-
Good Housekeeping.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-04
EVEN THE CAPITAL ADMITS 1T.

1N ASAN AAAAS OAAA AAAAA AADNAAA0 -
In speaking of the power Of the
Speaker of the House of Representa-
tives, Congressman Ed. Madison In
an address at the Harvey County an
nual Republican banquet in which he
was quoted in the Topeka Capital
said:
Under the rules adopted by the
present House, a committee can get
past him and bring legislation before
the House without his consent. That
is the one material point gained in
the fight on the rules on the opening
dsy Of Congress and its materiality
will depend upon the bravery Of the
members of the committee"
We are glad to see that the To-
peka Capital finally will admit that
the rules of the House were changed.
Heretofore the Capital has maintain
ed that all the attempts to change
the rules amounted to nothing
Leavenworth Times.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-04

The state board of health has re-
ceived pamphlet from the board Of
food and drug inspection of the
United States department or agricul-
ture in which campaign against the
adulteratlon, the unsanitary packing
and the floating" of oysters is ad-
vocated. Water is too cheap to pay
40 cents a quart for 1t.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-04

H. D. Lee, Salinas prominent
citizen, is Ill at New York. Hewould
probably give big wholesale grocery
with a Packard car to boot for a
stomach such as he had when boy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-04

The most striking article in the
months magazines is that on Bar
berous Mexico" in the American. If
it relates the facts 1t will stir up
something. This nation has the same
right to regulate Mexico that 1t had
to regulate Cuba.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-04
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 4, 1909.

Speaking Of affinity cases-Abi-
lene has one that is only waiting
for six months from the date Of the
divorce to expire.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-04

A Concordia Judge has refused to
sanction the marriage Of a divorce
because the divorce costs were not
paid. That is a just and wise Judge
there ought to be more like him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-04

w. T. Greenwood of Solomon was
in the city on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. e. Lonecker Of Mt.
Joy, Pa, left for their home after a
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. ]. s. Engle.
"You have a wonderful country"
said he, land we have greatly en-
joyed our visit with old friends"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-04

Tammany elected its mayor in New
York, as usual about three times out
of four for 100 years. New York
ought to have a wall around it and
be made a separate state to fight
out its affairs without disturbing the
rest of the country.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-04

The sugar trust has escaped the
law because the offense OF stealing
a few millions was outlawed. But
lave they stopped 1t?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-04
Why you should have have HOOsier Cabinet

would at your dining table.
It brings into your kitchen pract-
cal conveniences-the cream of the
ideas Of quarter Of million prac-
tlcaI hOusekeepers who have used
Hoosier Cabinets in the last ten years.
Very few persons can tell by look
ing at n ''cheapened" kitchen cabinet
where the value is taken out. But
this is sure. 1t you pay less than the
HOOsier price you get less. Less con-
venience, fewer years Of service, re-
duced value.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-04

will
y wosang FIooder Kitchen Cabinet free of all charges Nov 18TH There
"a strings buy anything, obigae
call and the big Hooser display and ask for
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-04
How to get this Cabinet

TIN
CABINETS the this WONDERFUL
N and prices
atdhedO seo the display
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-04

Hntsrsd a second class mail matter
II the postoflcs at Abilene, Ksnsas.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-20
CONDITIONS IN HAWAII
Congressman Sal for Home-N4eds
of Islands.

Honolulu. Sept 1s.-The United States Con
gressmen who have been making a trim in the E4a
Waiian Islands left here the Pacific Mail liner
Mongolia for San Francisco to-day During their
stay they made a thorough inspection of the nea5s
OF the archipelago. visiting the islands Of Hawaii
and Maui and the volcanic island OF Kasf They
inspected the Hilo breakwater and the Pearl FFar-
Dor naval site. as we'll many sugar plantations
The Congressman were cheered as they boarded
the ship for home. thousands OF Americans and
natives lining the wharf
AT a farewell reception given last Thursday
night by Prince KalanianaOle. Territorial Delegate
two thousand guests were present Former Queen
LiliuOkalani was In the receiving line as were
also the eonsuls or various foreign countries fed
eral and local officials and army and navy officers
The Hawaiian royal jewels were on exhibition
The Congressman expressed their appreciation OF
the people Of the islands.
The Congressman on their trim have been I'M
pressed by the work Of the public schools which
they say. are moulding the mixed population into
homogeneous citizenship.
Congressman Albert r Dawson, OF Iowa. in an
Interview given here that the greatest needs Of
the islands ara improved transportation facilities
with the mainland OF the United States better
roads. more railways and safe harbor In each
island OF the group He added that he was amazed
at the housing conditions among the labOrers on
some Of the sugar plantations and said that no
laborer living In such conditions could be con-
tented.
Senator Dillingham;, OF Vermont, who with
William r. Wheeler, Assistant Secretary OF Com
merce and Labor. has been investigating innnli-
grafton conditions here clso left here the main
/ land to-day on the steamer Mongolia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-20

Germans Shoe Signs of Aiding
Government Measures.

Leipsic. Sept. 1s--The annual convention OF the
Social Democratic party. which adjourned yester-
day showed that the sO-calIed revisionist wing
stronger than at any previous convention The de-
bates and the votes taken az the convention clearly
indicate that the Socialists are growing more will
ing 90 accept programme for the gradual trans
formation OF society through cooperation with the
government and the political parties.
The debate on the course taken by Socialist mem
bers % the Relchstag in voting IN favor OF In
heritance tax. showed that the convention favored
this action. whereas the traditional tactics OF the
Socialist party had been 10 refuse all possible
the government IL is constituted. Herr
Bebel. the Socialist leader astonished his oldest
friends In the party by saying that he had been
willing 20 vote for the inheritance tax. it's
third reading.
The convention voted down a resolution which
sought 20 commit the party against any form OF
cooperation with the Liberals action which the
Berlin Radical organs say foreshadOws Socialist
Liberal alliance
The convention adopted resolution declaring a
boycott brandy in order 70 prevent the agrarian
distiIlery from reaping advantages from the
recently adopted brandy tax The anti-brandy
vote has been greeted with enthusiasm by the So
cialist newspapers. which predict result a
notable diminution in the consumption OF brandy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-20
DwINDLING FOREST RESOURCES.
Alarming Situation Disclosed by United States
Bureau of Forestry.

Washington. Sept. ia startling situation has
developed the result OF taking OF stock of the
forestry resources OF this country, according 90
Treadwell Cleveland jr.. expert I'm the Bureau Of
Forestry in a bulletin made public to-day. entitled
THE Status OF Forestry In the United States.
Il has shown. Mr.. Cleveland declares that we
are still destroying the forest we II; that we
are taking from II every three and half times
as much wood Is added by the new growth. II
has shown that less than One-third Of the growing
tree felled by the lumbermen is ever used NJ all.
so that two-thirds OF all the timber cut is simply
destroyed II has shown that One-eleventh OF all
the forests Is swept by fires every year, and that
on the average since 1870 forest fires have yearly
cost $50 600. 900 in timber and fifty lives.
IL has shoEn. Mr.. Cleveland continues that over
80 per cent OF the forests i'm private hands-whch
COMPRISE three-fourths Of all the forest land and
four ffths of all the woods thus devastated by
destructive use and the sweep Of unchecked fires,
while less than l per cent is properly handled for
successive crops or effectively protected from
II Is stated further that the forest resource is
rapidly being oblterated.
After calling attention to the fact that il is not
use which destroys the forests. but waste the re-
port declares that the problem is be solved not
by disuse. but by wise use and protection.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-20
WILBUR wRIGHT's AERoPLANE.
PICNIC'S FATAL ENDING.
Gasoline on Launch ErplOdes and
Causes Panic.

Mount Clemens. Mich. Sept 10.-Theodore
Englender jr.. eighteen years old. of the
pastor Of the local German Lutheran Church,
was drowned Ray De Kay and Ray Groesbeck
were badly burned about the hands and twenty
two seniors of the Mount Clemens High School.
many of them girls. had narrow escape from
death when the 44-foot gasolene launch Sara
toga. which the party was returning from
picnic at Tashmoo Park yesterday. burned to
the waters edge In the mouth of the Clinton
River.
An explosion of gasolene caused the fire, and
board in ten feet of water and his body has not
been recovered. IAe Kay and Groesbeck. owners
of the launch fought frantcaIly TO prevent
boys and girls from following their companion
overheard 10 almost certain death. They man
aged TO keep all OF them on board till the blaz-
ing craft drifted a bar in the river In four
feet OF water
When the launch grounded they fought the
panicstricken crowd back from the rail- while
the fastened life preserver about each of the
girls and dropped her overheard into the shallow
water Then the boys were each provided with
a preserver and DE Kay and Groesbeck. after
having done all in their power. left the boat.
The excursion steamer Palos. two miles away.
sighted the flames and crowded on all speed to
the rescue The survivors We're nearly ex-
hausted from their experience and the cold
water when taken on board.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-20
ATLANTIC FLEET BOUND HERE.
Every Man Aboard Anxious for Shore Leave
During Hudson Fete.

Norfolk. Va. Sept 1s.-The Atlantic heet to-mor-
row afternoon AT O'Clock will weigh anchor ana
follow the flagship Connecticut out OF the Virginia
Capes and steam 10 New York, after eight weeks
Of strenuous night drills. hattie and target prac-
tice.
Every man in the feet tonight RnxiOusly awaits
the shore leave promised during the Hudson Fulton
celebration. in which the feet Will take a promi-
nent part with squadrOns representing other navies
OF the world
The Mexican Elnboat Morelos with a special reV-
resentative OF President Diaz on board will sail
early Tomorrow morning
The feet viii. according 10 the schedule Of Adj
mral Schroeder. arrive in New York early on Tues
day morning.
During the festivities in New York Slosburg OF
the New Jersey, heavyweight champion OF the
American navy. Will box the champion OF the Eng
lish navy, who Is coming 20 America with the
special squadron sent over by the British 1overn-
nent- The men in the fleet heavily backing the
American. Offering big odds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-20
PIXIES PEAK FOREST STATION.
To Test Feasibility of Artificial Regeneration
of Pine Forests.

washington. Sept. with fun nedged forest
experiment station high up Pixies Peak. in 1dd-
ton 10 the ri Flagstaff. Arz-. the forest ser
vice will endeavor minimize the injury result
ing from mistaken practices in its domain An
outline of the proposed 10 be accomplished at
these stations which are similar in design 10 agrt-
cultural experiment stations in the different states
was made public to-day.
Already the feasibility OF artificial regeneration OF
pine forests by planting si sowing is being tested
\ detailed study Of natural and artificial regenera-
ton Of such trees Douglas hr. Engelmann spruce
and the jumpers is planned also, Tests will be
conducted with view Of introducing trees cup
perior % the native growth in various sections
one problem 20 which much attention viii be
given will he the OF growth of immature trees
left on an area OF logging.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-20
NEW SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM.
Department Created by New York University
Will Open September 80.

department Of journalism has been created by
the New York University. In charge OF men identi-
fed with It's school OF commerce who have had
Professor Joseph French Johnson. who was for
merly head OF the school 90 journalism at the TINT
versity Of Pennsylvania Frank J. Warne. who is
10 D. the director OF the new department. a prac-
teal newspaper OF many years experience.
-. r. Hotchklss. Of The New York Evening Sun
and graduate Of Yale University. A. vs.. Atwood.
financial editor ~ Tho New York Press" and
Professor ". II. Tough. jr.. formerly OF The Wall
Street Journal"
The courses VIII all ~ given between and 10
p. III. IN the University Building. at Washington
announced. They comprise news writing inciud-
Ing some practice IN copy reading and proof read
Ing. current topics and sources Of information.
editorial and business naRement. advertising and
circulation; the writing 81 special articles and
editorials the law Of libel and Copyright.
The usual criticism directed against the teaching
OF Journalism" said Dean Johnson. is based on
the claim that II be taught only through actual
experience. NJ experience. however. both a
practical newspaper and "a teacher. makes
me confident that a university can be Of great
service TO any young woman who wishes To
do newspaper work Many OF the young men who
studied with IN the school Of journalism az the
University OF Pennsylvania a dozen years ago are
doing very successful work. and I quite
certain that their university education and training
have made them much better newspaper men than
they would have been without IT,"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-20
RAILROADS ARE READY
CAN HANDLE ALL CROWDS.
More than Million Visitors Expected
Here on HUdsOn-Fulton Opening.

The city is already filling up with the crowds
.oming 10 the HudsOn-Fulton celebration but the
Ne rush is not expected until the end of this week
On Saturday. the first day OF the celebration when
We naval maneuvres will be held in the North
ptver more than million persons are expected
% come 10 the city from nearby points The prob
Lam Of handling this enormous crowd Is the one
,bst the railroads have been working on for the
,s. few weeks The New York Central and the
.-eu, Haven have taken the basis OF their plans
,be method that used for the Dewey celebra-
,,on and elaborated IL into a plan which the off,
Gals think will handle the great crowd smoothly
and without difficulty.
No trains have been added TO the regular sched-
,ss Of either Of these systems. but an unlimited
,ur,ber Of special sections has been added TO each
ocular train These will stand on sidings at the
various stations. and as the crowds begin 10
Gather az train time they win be out onto the
main line filled up ana sent away IN advance or
the regular train.
The railroad officials say experience shows that
an such an occasion the crowds begin 10 gather
., the stations far in advance OF train time For
shat reason the special sections will be run ahead
% the regular trains. instead OF after them.
The New York Central has made preparations
Gov handling half q million extra passengers on
saturday Temporary tracks and landing plat
sorn,s have been built IN the Grand Central ter
-n,,ol SO that there VIII be delay about de-
bo-l;ne messengers in this city The same gen
e-sl method Is TO be employed IN carrying SUBJ
r-han residents 10 their homes
rba great homeward rush is expected at about
che time the last regular train starts. at i2So
IN r-epsration for that many cars the sta
,ior viii hold vii be waiting the tracks and
trasns viii start every two minutes during the
night until every who wants 20 go home is on
the Usv The railroad officials expect that Il will
he daylight before the last OF the crowd disappears
into the Park avenue tunnel
The same plan IS be followed by the Erie Rail-
road and other roads having their terminals in
Jersey CITY Trains that usually lie at sub
urban stations from Saturday night until Monday
morning will be rushed back 20 Jersey City by
o'clock Saturday night. and VIII be waiting there 20
run out again as special sections to the regular
trains These VIII pull out OF the Jersey City sta
tions as rapidly they filled with home going
crowds
Frank Dudley Tansley. chairman OF the art COM
rnittee OF the Republican Club has written an ac-
count OF the Revolutionary activities on the site
OF Bryant Park which is especially interesting at
this time as the court Of honor for the Hudson
Fulton celebration is IN Fifth avenue from 10Th 20
42d street Mr.. Tansey's account says that the
morning OF September Is. ZIG. the field now Occu-
pied by Bryant Park and the Public Library was
the scene OF a skirmish that the prelude 20
the only battles ever fought on Manhattan Island
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-20
WALTHAM
WATCHES
GET ALLEGED DANGEROUS LUNATIc.
He Says He Has Worked at Several Places
While Police Sought Him.

Atlanta Sept 19-Hunted by the police authort-
ties Of Augusta and Atlanta for two months. R e
Huntington. an alleged dangerous lunatic. who
caused terror in a suburb of Augusta the latter
part of June, when he barricaded himself IN
house and for several days deied a whole squad OF
heavily armed policeman. woUndins deputy and
finally escaping is behind prison bars in Atlanta
tonight charged with assault and battery with IN
tent murder.
Huntington was arrested at o'clock this aftsr-
a hotel near the terminal station. where he
was registered under his own name. He offered no
resistance He said he could establish his nnoceHce
of the charge against him OF assaulting W. c.
Massey in the latter's office Saturday
Huntington stated that he came to Atlanta i'm
mediately escaping from the Augusta officers
and has worked at half dozen different establish
ments here, in each and every using his own
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-20
AGNosTIC oUTTALKs EVANGELIST.
Former Spoke for Nearly Seven Hours in the
Open Air
lBy Telegraph 10 The tribune J

Cleveland. Sept IA Cioldheld an agnostc.
won the long time preaching contest on the public
an evangelist.
Godheld preached for 8 hours. "a minutes and so
seconds and his opponents time was 80 minutes
and 80 seconds shorter. Both men left the plat
form utterly exhausted. speaking in whispers after
concluding their long talks.
From the start the odds were against the evan
gcst he being more less annoyed by patrol
man who had an idea he said that the eyange-
list was going To sell something in violation of the
city ordinances. Fully ten thousand persons stood
in the square during the contest and each speaker
was greeted with cheers by his partisans. Traffic
on the streetcar lines was INSTRUCTED for time.
Schmidt is dissatisfied with the result and wants
another contest under more favorable circumstances
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-20
AFTER THE LAHM CUP.
Captain John Berry Assembled in a Balloon
Yesterday in st. Louis.

81. Louis. Sept 19-Captain John Berry. winner
Of the Indianapolis national balloon on June
last ascended in the balloon University City this
evening. In the hope OF capturing the Lahm cup.
held ~ Captain Forrest Chandler With Cap
tain Berry aid was DR. G. c. Schwartz mem
Der OF the South 81. Louis Aero Club, but who had
never before made ascension.
When the balloon assembled. at 5:55 p. M. there
was practically afr stirring. the balloon ap-
peared almost stationary the little movement e
had being northwest. Captain Berry before the
ascension said he expected 10 stay in the afr at
least twenty-four hours.
This is Berrys second flight for the I4ahm cup
the balloon the previous attempt landing at Sa-
wanna Ill, after flight OF more than twelve hours