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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-10-07
THURSDAY. OCTOBER Z. 1909.
THEY NEED NO DEFENSE.

Il am not here to defend those
who voted for the Payne bill, but
to support them" President Taft
at Winona, MINI.
The President made IT plain that
the Senators and members Of the
House who voted for the new tariff
bill needed no defense for rerform-
ing a duty they owed to the Republic
can party and the country, and that
they were entitled to his support as
well as the support Of he people.
That one sentence Of one Of the
greatest speeches ever made by Presi-
dent Taft, voices the sentiments Of
ninety-nine out of every one hundred
Republicans in Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-10-07
WILL TEST YOUR CLAY.

The work now being undertaken
to discover the properties and the
commercial value Of various clays
found in Kansas Is expected to re-
veal new and rich resources in this
state. The state geologist, Profess
sor Erasmus Haworth, is the one who
Is directing investigation BY the use
of the improved facilities for such
work now available at the University
Of Kansas.
The new Mining and Geology
building at that institution has Just
been completed. All kinds Of ply
steal ana chemical tests Of the raw
clay and Of the burned product can
be made and q kiln will be prepared
especially adapted for firing sam
ples
ANY citizen Of Kansas who has
CLAW that he would Ike "a have
tested may now secure an expert
opinion without other expenses than
the freight 70 Lawrence on a hundred
pound sample. II Is the opinion OF
many that ne raw material for large
and profltabls Industries lies mn
known IN many parts Of the state.
professor Havorth thinks nat q WI
require two years 70 complete ili1
ur,r
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-10-07
s22.

The Governor has stated that the
sum received by the state from the
federal government was received by
previous administration. The fact
is that every dollar has been turned
into the general revenue fund since
January /. $4,000 in January and
the balance March 20. The Gov
ernor speaks of 1t as 100000"
This is part Of his looseness Of state
ment. The exact credit after paying
Mr.. Nicholson's fee was s49S,9O6.
Now, 1t is apparent that even II
this had not been received there
would now be in the treasury nearly
three hundred thousand dollars.
We have three months 70 go vet
before the December taxes come IN,
when, Of course, the treasury will be
flush. Last year the state received
from other sources than taxation,
$685. 900 or about fifty thousand
month. This for three months
added to the fund on hand giveslus
over $3.50, 900 to meet the next three
months expenses, which are running
about $4,000 a month. So ] say
| that the Treasufer's books show that
there has been no deficit and will be
none.
what, then, becomes Of the Gov
ern's last defense?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-10-07

N rs report Of the Saturday Pro.
eram 81 the Frankfort celebration,
ne Review ssys eHon. W. A. Cal
dsfkead talked 10 the big crowd Of
What the Republican party had and
had not done IN National congress,
ana, a. usual, toid II In that plain
straiehtforvard manner that carried
,eonvicsion 70 The minds Of his hear
sIs hat be had given the subjects
talked upon careful thought and
knew What be vas talking about AZ
a. orator Hon. ". 4. calderhead
stands at the head Of the list Of
spsafsrs At the big celebration and
g thinker he ranfp uilh ne be-,
b. ne national ,on.rs.1 iossf. ana
We az slad q =. AZ o. uza ~.
Is nrr itl1 CO.. 10 b HlIlle''
ct0aII a|1. I's us|'|r
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-10-07

In law suit against railroad
company the ordinary Jury will take
the unsupported word Of one man
against the corroborating Testimony
81 4 whole train crew. The railroads
may treat the common people
pretty shabbily-I often think they
90 myself. But you bet they gel
their bumpin's when they get hailed
into court and an unpreiudiced Jury
gets 4 whack at them. Howard
Courant.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-10-07

There are lots Of women who know
how Cook and Peary feel. Many a
time they have had to cut for the
head prize, but they always looked
pleasant and said nothing mean for
publication while doing II. Surely
the politsness that attended the criti-
cal moment when q painted plate was
10 question. is possible when i =
only poIe.-Newton KansanIRe-
publican.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-10-07
Automobile
Races A EaII Grounds
Wednesday, Oct, I3, | r. n.
FASTEST AUTO RACES IN THE STATE

Event Number 3.
Is mile race for stock cars costing
$3.50 and under. Purse $50. sc Ell.
trance fee.
Event Number 4.
10 mile race for stock cars costing
$3.50 and under. Purse $3.50. so
entrance fee.
Event Number 3.
10 mile race. Free for all Purse
$500. $40 entrance fee.
Event Number 0.
Obstacle race. Free for all. No
entrance fee. Purse SIS.
Event Number z.
Slow, high speed race, v mile. No
entrance fee. Purse $500.
The plans are nearly completed
and Secretary ]. 4. Nicolay will fur
nish information or any of the off
GERS Of the club.
Proceeds for Good Roads.
The club does not expect to use
any Of the proceeds. for itself but all
will be spent improving the roads
making the nucleus Of good roads
fund. Everybody who wants good
roads will be glad to help. Besides
it will be day Of tip-top sport. II
the weather does not interfere.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-10-07

During the past two months five
University Of Kansas students o.
alumni have lost their lives by drown.
ing; one in lake in New York. one
in the ocean at La Jolla, California
one in a narrow canon Of the Rockies
in Colorado and two in the Kansas
river at Lawrence. There ought 70
be a school for swimming added "a
the university.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-10-07

In his latest statement Governor
stubbs denies that taxes are higher
than they were last year. Then he
proceeds to show that they are high.
er and concludes with a demand that
all people who have asserted that
state taxes have increased, retrac'
their statements. But he does moi
successfully dodge the issue. Tbs
1899 tax levy for state purposes Il
almost 4 million dollars greatsr thar
vas TIE levy for the preceding year
-Jdnction City Sentinel
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-10-07

The automobile club is arranging
for county automobile day Oct. 10
at the fair rounds. 1t will be the
biggest day ever known in motor
circles and 1t is planned to have
every car in the county in the grand
parade that will start down town and
|go to the grounds.
The big feature will be the races
which are to be as follows:
Rules and Races.
Rule /. All cars must be driven
by a resident Of the county from
which the car is entered.
Rule 2. All ears must be entered
on or before ~ o'clock M. Of the 9th
day Of Oct, 1909, with the name Of
the car, the owner and driver, the
number Of cylinders and horse power.
Rule 8. Cars may be stripped If
$50 desired. No restrictions.
Event Number 4.
Farmers race 5 miles for two
cylinder stock cars. Purse $50, No
ntrance fee.
Event Number 2.
Farmers race. miles for four
cylinder cars. Purse $50. No en-
trance fee.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-10-07

welcome to the gallant Seventh.
Abilene knows It's members for its
gallant soldiers who are both
brave and honorable and is proud
to have them as its guests.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-10-07
THIS rs A JOKE.

There are no lieutenants Of a
Stubs machine to receive instruc-
lions from headquarters, in the 1O5
counties and begin to get politically
busy. Capital.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-10-07

Ex-Gov. Stanley is said to be just
aching to run for governor again
ana be would have the fun Of his
life doing 1t. III.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-10-07
Event Number 2.

Republicans. on the tariff question,
which Is the paramount issue now in
American politics, they are Demo-
Gratis.
winfield, kan, october 2, 1909.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-10-07

Tom McNeal does not seem to be-
lieve Gov. Stubs tax statements but
asks an investigation, Why, Toni
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05
FARMERS PICNIC.

The seventeenth annual reunion
of the farmers of Columbia and ad-
joining counties will be held at
Grass Mere Park, on Thursday,
September and, 1909. The public
is cordially invited Two good
speakers have been secured by the
Grange and will be present to de-
liver appropriate addresses. All
who desire can secure q good din
ner on the grounds for so cents
Other stands will be on the ground
where sandwiches, coffee, ice cream,
soft drinks, etc. can te procured.
A good band will be in attendance.
Two games of base ball will be
played; morning between Benton
and Berwick; afternoon between
Benton and Nan,icoke. For spec
ial trains, rates and other informa-
ton see posters. If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05
Cave In at Luzerne.

The most severe mine cave of
those which have kept the residents
of Main street, Luzerne borough,
in state of excitement for the past
two weeks occurred OH Saturday,
when the ground for a distance of
several hundred feet on the north
side of the street suffered subsi-
dence of several feet. The residence
occupied by John Wallace was the
most affected, being toppled over
into a cave hole and quite badly
wrecked. The workings of the
Haddock Coal Company underlie
the affected territory.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05
Mexico Severely Shaken.

The central portion of Mexico
has been visited by a series of the
most terrible earthquakes felt in
that country for many years. Two
cities have been destroyed, one of
which was swept by a tidal wave.
In Mexico City many of the largest
buildings were shaken so heavily
that they have been condemned,
among them being the cathedral.
Famine stares many thousands In
the face, and funds have been start
ed for their relief.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05
You Never Can Tell.

According to prediction made
on Sunday by Rachel Foster Avery,
of Swarthmore, who is chairman of
the National American Woman
Suffrage Association, the next gen.
Grafton will see the franchise ex-
tended to women by every State in
the Union.
Hooray Who can tell what lit
lie aaxen- haired girl here in town
is not destined to become the Sher-
iff of Columbia county, or Blooms
burg's official dog-catcher?
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05
Veterans Names on Monument.

The name of every Pennsylvania
soldier who fought in the battle of
Gettysburg is to be placed on the
memorial to the veterans to be
erected there by the State. Bronze
tablets will be placed around the
base, and the names will be placed
there. 1t is desired that these
names be spelled correctly and that
the name of no man who engaged
in the battle be omitted. 1t will
include a number from this county
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05

BY order of State officials hun
dreds of pigeons that infest the
dome and alcoves of the Capitol at
Harrisburg are being shot. The
purpose is not to exterminate the
birds, but to thin out the hocks.
The pigeons, fed by visitors,
Eave become SO tame as to be
great pets and pests; and recently
they have increased in numbers so
rapidly as 10 have become a
nuisance.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05
SMALL FIRE.

The roof of the Harman & Has
sert foundry caught fire on Monday
night about six o'clock. The cause
was probably the falling of a spark
from the cupolo. An alarm was
turned in, to which the fire compa-
nies responded, but their services
were not needed, as the Harman &
Hassert hose put out the blaze in a
few minutes. The damage was
slight.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05
NOTICE TO FARMERS.

a meeting will be held in the
Court House on Saturday next at
2 o'clock, for the purpose of dis
cussing the sufficient milk supply
to warrant the erection of con-
centrating plant, in connection
with the New York and Philadel-
phia White Cross Companies.
John M. Houston, special rep
resentative of these companies will
be present to answer any questions
concerning the business methods of
the White Cross proposition.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05

gave to the State and nation. We
urge upon the next Legislature of
Pennsylvania the enactment of
State pension law providing that
the survivors who were residents OF
this Commonwealth, and their wild
ows shall receive such pensions
and at the same time we condemn
the action of the present Governor,
who by his veto nullified the action
of the Legislature in this regard,
which measure was introduced by
a Democratic Senator and unani-
mously supported by Democratic
votes in both houses of the Legis-
lature.
FOR AN INCOME TAX.
Believing that all should pay pro-
portionately for the protection and
benefits of popular government
we favor an income tax as part of
our revenue system, and declare
for the proposed constitutional
amendment specifically authorizing
Congress to levy and to collect tax
upon individual and corporate in
comes, to the end that wealth may
bear it's due share of the burdens of
Federal Government.
In campaign entirely local. and
in which State officers only are to
be elected, we do not trench upon
national issues; but, recognizing the
effect and Importance of the decis-
ion in this Keystone Commonwealth
we reafhim Our belief that there
should be a change in national and
local administration.
Notwithstanding the Republican
party has been in continuous power
in this State and nation for twelve
years, and in fiat contradiction of
all their golden promises of pros
perity, and reduction of taxes and
economy in expenditures, we have
been for over two years suffering
from business depression and panic
evils, the like of which were before
unknown.
The effect of this twelve years
misrule, while the earth teemed
with bountiful crops, was to precip-
itate panic, to blight industry and
trade with long depression, to close
factories, reduce work and wages,
halt enterprise aud cripple Ameri-
can production.
Every consideration of public
policy and individual interest de-
mands that government, State and
National, shall be recovered from
the hands of those who have sho WI
themselves incapable of conducting
it without disaster.
For the support OF these declara-
tions and for our candidates, we
invoke the aid not only of the Unit
ed Democracy, but the active as.
sistance of all Our fellow-citizens
who are tired of promises and de.
mand fulfillment, and who, disre
:, garding past differences, desire ant
demand honest methods and gooc
government.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05

There is tempest in a teapot in
Philadelphia over the paving OF
Market street. It's a mistake to
raise such a row before the work is
done, for there will probably be
plenty of charces for kicks after
the job is finished, and it is discov-
cred that the contractors have laid
papier mache blocks or some equal
ly enduring substance not mention
ed In the specifications.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05

Several automobile parties from
Bloomsbury went to Eagles Mere
last Sunday to spend the day.
Among them were Mr.. and Mrs. S.
H. Harman, Mrs. Cleveland, and
Mr.. Cousues, of Philadelphia, Mr..
and Mrs. c. w. McKelvey, Miss
Margaret McKelvey, and Miss
Sponsler, Mr.. and Mrs. F. G.
Yorks. Miss Yorks, and Mr.. and
Mrs. w. S. Rishton.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05

Emperor Nicholas, of Russia,
visited President Fallieres of France
and King Edward VII, of England
this week. Great naval demonstra-
tiops were given in his honor by
both countries, and the three ma
tions were drawn together in a
close alliance.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05
Matinee Races at Bloomsbury.

AT meeting of the Bloomsbury
Driving Club it was decided to hold
matinee races in conjunction with a
contest in athletic sports between
the Olympic Club and the West
End Club on Saturday, August
I4th, at two o'clock. The driving
club will put up handsome flag as
prize to the club winning the
highest score in points.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05

When the State Constabulary
was created a few years ago, many
of the newspapers who sought to
curry favor with the mining classes
denounced them as Hessians.
Things are different now. The Con-
stabulary has come to stay and is
respected by every law-abiding cit
iZen.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05

Miss Mary J. Hess, of Benton
township, is visiting friends and
relatives in town. She will leave
the latter part of August to make
her home with her brother DR.. o..
B. Hess in Seattle Washington,
visiting relatives in Iowa on her
way.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05

The tariff bill, as reported by
the conferees, passed the House on
Monday by a majority of only
eight votes. 1t is now before the
Senate, and may possibly be voted
on today.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05

Knowledge" wrote Boswell, In
his Life of Johnson" is of two
kinds. We know subject our
selves, or we know where we can
find information upon it,"
And the person who has mighty
little of the first kind generally
makes the least use of the second
kind.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05

The annual rifle co npetition is in
progress this week at Mt. Gretna.
Every regiment of infantry and
every troop of cavalry in the Ma
tional Guard is represented by four
men.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05
HOME FROM EUROPE.

The Rev. and Mrs. T.. r. Heck
man of the Methodist Episcopal
church, Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Law,
Mrs. James Magee and Mrs. Gel
ger, returned last Wednesday from
a tour of England and the conti-
nent,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05

The following letters are held at
the Bloomsbury, Pa. post office:
7. M. Bellies, Mr.. A. c. Kline, May
Nufer, Mr.. John Philips, Mrs. Bay
ard T. Tansill.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05
Craftsman Beat Elks.

The Craftsman team met that of
the Elks last Thursday on Mount
Olympus Field. A Craftsman vic
tory by a twelve to eight score was
the result. Fourteen hits off of
Reighard, the Elks pitcher, tells
the tale of their defeat. The pro-
ceeds of the game were given to
the Joseph Ratti Hospital.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05

Two tramps were arrested Mon
day night by Constable Miles Betz,
and placed in the lookup. They
had been annoying residents of
Fifth street, and their discovery
while going through a basket Of
clothes on the porch of DR.. Ar
ment's residence, led to their sub
sequent incarceration
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05

The Committee of Fifteen, of
Philadelphia, are planning to renew
their fight to compel the Rapid
Transit Company TO furnish six
tickets for a quarter.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05

The Rev. J. l.. Byers, of the
Lutheran church, left with his FAM
ily on Monday for a four weeks
vacation, most of which will be
spent in Wayresboro.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05

In the Pennsy's classification
wards at Northumberland 500 men
have gone on all-night work, tor
the first time since the panic.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05

And now comes the story of a
tramp who walked into the office OF
q Bloomsbury dentist and flourish
ed an immense roll of gold certih
Gates. Truly, these pieces of paper
seem to have grown so common
that few of us ever use them.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05
Harter Family Reunion.

The annual reunion of the Har-
ter family will be held at Fairchild's
Park on Saturday, August 9TH. All
connections of the family and their
friends are invited.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05
Poultry Show in January.

The Rloomsburg Poultry, Pigeon
and Pet Fanciers Association has
decided to have a poultry show
during the last week of January at
a place which is yet to be determin-
ed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05

The Georgia Legislature has
passed bill, which has been sign
ed by Governor Brown, prohibiting
the use of trading stamps for bar
ter or trade inducements.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05
Married.

Mr.. Roy G.. Weaver of Montour
township, Montour county, and
Miss Mary E. DIETRICH of Orange
township, Columbia county, were
married by Rev. A. Houtz, at his
home in Orangeville, on August 4,
1900.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05

Mr.. Elmer Mcbride of Spokane,
Washington, spent several days III
town this week visiting his par
ents and friends. From here he
went to New York City. Mr.. Nc
Bride was a former resident of town.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05
ELWELL'S CONCERT, THEATRE
AND DANCE ORCHESTRA.

Any number of pieces furnished
for any occasion.
SEASON Iyo8-o9.
Columbia Theatre.
Midway Dance Hall and Summer
Garden
Knight Templar Dance, Masonic
Temple.
Midway Club Dances.
High School Commencement
Week.
Elks and Wheelmen Banquets.
Store Openings, ETC., etc.
For terms address,
CHAS. p. ELWELL,
Manager and Director,
Bloomsbury, Pa.
#.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05

The Craftsman Club and Wheel
men Club will struggle for base
ball supremacy on Normal Field
today. The proceeds of the game
will be given to the Joseph Ratti
Hospital.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05

Mr.. and Mrs. II. L. Gemberling
of Lewistown, are visiting the lat
ter's sister, Mrs. II. c. Jones on
Iron street.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05

The Alabama House passed a
bill on Tuesday providing for State
wide prohibition by a vote of Is to
10.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05

D-Trustworthy man or wor
an in each county to advertise, receis7
orders and manage business for Ne,
York Mail Order House. SiSo week.,
position permanent; no investment n
quired. Previous experience not esseI
tial to engaging. Spare time valuabh
Enclose self addressed envelope for fui
particulars. ADDRESS, CLARKE Co
Wholesale Dept, 1903 PARK AVE-, NEt
YORK 5-I3-Iot.
WANTED. Statesmen to represent Z
in the sale of our Hig
Grade Goods. Don't delay. apply
once. Steady employment; liberal term
Experience not necessary.
ALLEN NURsURY CO.. ROCHESTER, NJ
5-13-4mos
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05

Entered a, the Post 0giCe, bloomsbury, Pa.
asseoond class matter, March l, 1885.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05
THE COLUMBIAN.
FA

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 1909.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05
Descriptions:

Two story and attic, brick
and frame. l3 rooms. Loi
about 66 by 2l2 feet.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1909-08-05

West Third Street between
Jefferson and West Streets.