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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-09-02


George Remsburg, who is an au-
,hor,ty on such things, gives the
derIyatiOns Of the names of a num-
her Of wslLknown Kansas streams;
The Missouri river derived Us
name from a tribe Of Indians that
avelt on its banks at the time OF Mar
ouette,s visit. Missouri is nodi-
fed form of the original name which
4 vsr,ously given as oumessourI
pmIssOurit, etc The name is said %
signify Living on the mouth oil me
waters" -.
The Kansas river was named ioI
,hs Kanzo or Kansa Indians, and
sIrp,fies wind" or people Of me
wind" a..
The Grasshopper river is from the
wor5 "satutrelle." which means
.rrsssbopper." sautreIle vas q
rrspebmau Who was drowned in ne
-.rs.m Al an early day. This river
- I,,sr rivsn TIE name Delaware
~ az Dsiarars Indians
srrursI crssk vas 40 namea ~
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-09-02

Hutchinson News; Golfers record
Of votes on the tariff schedules again
emphasizes the fact that, however,
much Mr.. Aldrich may be denounced,
he was with a majority of the Re-
publicans all the time, while the In
surgsnts" were against the Republi-
can majority on nearly every sched-
ule. In other words, an indictment
Of Aldrich is an indictment Of the
Republican party.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-09-02


The Chicago Recoru-Herald In
commenting on Mr.. Bryan's declara-
ton that tariff for revenue is now
the paramount issue says: That any
large amount Of attention can be at
tracted by a fight on the protective
principle as such seems almost i'm
possible. Every one recognises that
the political problem has to do with
concrete tariffs. and that the real
tariff fight iE not one fight but q
hundred fights. with divided armies
IN each case. The Democrats in the
Senate were never consistently
against all duties. Clarke Of Ar
kansas is the only senator who never
voted with Aldrich, and he was se-
sent most Of the time. The Democrat
&c senators avenged eleven votes q
Ie senator's averaged eleven votes A.
piece on the Aldrich side. They
aVeraged seventy-seven votes apiece
AGAINST Aldrich. stAtiztloaily We mAy
w. therefore. that they we're iaA
Per cent pfotectionlst
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-09-02
THE STAR AND THE TARIFF.

| ItCtiOAi
No. The Star has always been a
radical opponent Of the principle oil
protective tariff.
mas the Star ever conceded that
there should at least be a tariff high
enough to covere the difference be-
tween cheap foreign labor and we'll
paid American labor?
No. The Star has always been a
radical free trade paper.
What sort Of tariff revision would
please the Star?
Nothing short of free trade bill.
Did the Republican party promise
to give the country free trade bill?
No. The party declared emphati-
cally its continued allegiance to the
policy of Protection.
Did Taft promise to urge free
trade bill?
No. He did not. He declared him
self q firm Deliver in Protection. And
after he signed the tariff bill he said,
This is not free trade bill. 1t was
not intended to be. The Republican
party did not promise to make free
trade BILL"
Did the election of Taft indicate
the peoples desire to abandon pro-
tective tariff and try free trade
again?
Certainly not, The success OF the
Republican party was a much dec
laration for Protection as 1t ever was
at any other election.
II the Star then has always been
for free trade and is still for Tree
trade and bitter opponent OF Pro-
lection is 1t entitled to say what the
Republican party should do on the
tariff question?
Hardly.
Is the Star then not entitled to say
what It pleases On the tariff?
Certainly. That is the American
privilege. But 1t is not entitled to
sail under false colors. 1t Is an out
and-out free trade paper and Its at
tempt to work Republicans under the
guise Of tariff revision" is well I'M
derstood.
And is the Star fair in Its quota
lions from Taft on the subject?
No. In its characteristic way 1t
distorts his position and misrepre-
sents him.
The Star says that Taft simply said
he regards the bill as an honest at
tempt to fulfill the party's pledges Is
that all Taft said?
No. In a formal and signed state
ment he said "this bill is a substan-
tial downward revision"
Well, does the Star 1t is a Sub
stantial downward revision"
No. The Star says 1t is not.
Well, then, does the Star take issue
with Taft?
No, it ignores what Taft says on
that question.
Is that honest? Why does not the
Star either desert Taft or admit that
maybe 1t is mistaken about the bill
not being a Substantial downward
revision?"
Because it prefers to distort Taft's
position and seek to make 1t appear
that Taft is with the Star on the prop
osition. 1t knows that the people be-
lieve in Taft.
Well, the Star is Jealous is Il not?
Yes, very jealous,
And able, and ingenius?
Quite so.
Did you ever know 1t to be fair
in its advocacy Of any proposition?
Well, can't recall It Just now.
And If a paper misrepresents, and
is not fair and covers up everything
that argues against It, and nanufac-
lures news" to order, what reliance
10 to be put in Its preaching?
The proverbial echo answers
'swhat. "-Goyerno Hoch,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-09-02

Senator Bristow says in apparent
seriousness: "The people are 80 in
earnest in the tariff reform matter
that they all seem to want speaking.
There IL q revolution on" Joe must
hare struck different tolla frOm
thoss Who reside IN Dickinson. Not
two persons = week mention the tar
80 IN ths part o. Kansas and they
nfr poiitciana
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-09-02

Ellsworth is to have the c. X pen
nant with saiinA second and proba-
bly, Abilene third. Had Abilene played
as good ball the first IL games as in
the Iart Of the season It would rank
at the top Of the list Just you wait
until next yearl
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-09-02

Baseball note in Topeka Capital;
A Minneapolis minister held a short
service at the ball park just before
tie game Sunday, The general effea
vas good. but the fact that the um-
p,re dia not come forward and ssk
Forgiveness fof hia sins defeated it,
specific pgrpose
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-09-02

The cheering news comes from
Topeka that the guaranty fund With
ne state treasurer Il almost large
enough 70 pap he iaWTers' fees IN
he scrap orel ne Law.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-09-02

Courts are queer. You'd nave
thought the incubator baby and us
mother would have been sent home
instead, the kidnaDpers are sent to
Topeka and the baby is in charge Of
me juvenile court at Kansas CITY
Missouri.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-09-02

concordia must Be very naughty.
1t is going to have Sullivan and XII,
rain give a boxing match in front Of
the grand stand as an attraction for
The fair.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-09-02

10 the kind friends and neighbOrE
Who assisted us in our recent bereaEe-
nshk the death oi our little dAugh-
Ter. We visa 70 extend our heartfelt
thahkn
~, end Ma r. n. Hsndssoa.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-09-02

Poor Msnhattan-it has had the
prise hard luck Of the baseball world.
Better luck next time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-09-02

Entered as second class mail matter
at the postofIice at Abilene. Kansas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-07
NEWS OF ALIcEvILLE.
Work On Compress Is Being Pushed
 Rapidly.

Aliceville, June -lapeciaL Work on the compress Is being rapidly push ed. Considerable work is being done preparatory to the erection and installation of the machinery which is expected to arrive in a few weeks, and which will be one of the Webb Press company's latest models, and which will be put down by them. Com munications from the company state that they will soon be ready to send men to make the necessary prelimi- nary arrangements for the plant and the manager, c. H. Robertson, is now rapidly constructing the sheds, plat forms, etc., and the prediction is that the plant will be in good way to be in operation before the cotton crop begins to be marketed.
 The local lodge Knights of Pythias met In regular session Thursday night and nominated T. H. Somerville as deputy grand chancellor. Work in the rank of page will be done at the next session, on June IT, and plans are be- ing made for the entertainment of the members and visitors present. The entertainment committee has had an entertainment under advisement for some time, and it has been decided that this is the most appropriate Gme, and will arrange for it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-07
CONGRESSIONAL FORECAST
 FOR THE COMING WEEK

Washington. June 6.-Having acted upon most of the vexed problems in the cot ton schedule during the past week, the Senate expects to complete this schedule on Monday or Tuesday. This will bring the Senate face to face with the woolen schedule, which is practically re-enact- ment of the Dingley rates, but which nevertheless will be fought by progress siye republicans aided by the democratic senators.
 As night sessions will be held through out the week, indications point to a com pletion of the woolen schedule by Thurs day or Friday. No programme has been outlined as to the schedules to be taken up following the woolen schedule, but it is probable that some work will be done upon the free list. A meeting of the finance committee has been called for 9:3O O oclock Monday, when the policy of the Senate so far as the committee Is concerned, will be outlined. A date will be fixed also for the reporting of amend ments on a number of questions not yet acted upon in committee.
 On account of the progress made during the past week, Senate leaders are predict ing that the bill will be voted upon in the Senate by June 19, and that Congress will be ready to adjourn by July 4
 If a quorum is obtained in the House on Monday the Porto Rican bill will be taken up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-07

many hattering compliments through the work of her fourth and fifth grades, in their operetta, "Flowerland
 The sixth, seventh and eighth grades with their songs, recitations and theses acquitted themselves with that grace, dignity and learning which showed tho efficient training of a master hand, and brought forth profuse commendations for Prof. J. w. Hawthorne, their teacher and principal of the school.
 The Instrumental music department of the school showed up none the less bril- liantly than the grades-to the entire sat- isfaction of the patrons and to the credit of it's teacher, Miss Madge Willkerson.
 Throughout both nights programmes there was that intellectual vini vigor and vivacity displayed by the pupils which portrays q hunger for higher Knowledge.
 County Superintendent of Education l. w. McAdory was present on Friday night and made a most instructive and practi- cal address.
 The board of trustees submitted an ex- haustive report to the patrons of the school through their chairman, R. D. Coffman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-07
NEWS OF HUNTSVILLE.
Some Social Events of the Past
 Week.

Huntsville, June 6.-(Special 1.-The Rev and Mrs. Francis Tappey entertained the congregation of the First Presbyterian church on Tuesday evening In the manse Mrs. Henry Chase and Miss Johnnie Mat thews received the guests Mrs. Penn Crockett and Misses Rachel Barrett and Mary Irby Mastin served frappe and Mesdames w. R. Hutton, M. R. Mur- ray and w. I. Wellman served coffee. The ladies of the church have had the manse done over and furnished with rare old paintings and furniture of the mis- sion style.
 Miss Hook of Holland" will be pre- sented by home talent in the Elks the atre next week under the auspices of the Daughters of the Confederacy. About 30 young ladies and men will take part.
 Mrs James R. Stevens entertained at cards on Thursday evening last in com pliment to Mrs. Penn Crockett of Nash vile and Mrs. John V. Matthews. The prizes were awarded to Mrs. W. A., Bird, Miss Johnnie Matthews, Mrs. Sallie w. Garth and the guests prizes were given to the guests of honor.
 Miss Virginia Mccormick and mem- bers of her household have left Kildare for Toronto, Canada, where they will spend the summer months at Miss Me Cormick's summer home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-07

Good roads create a wider choice of
 time for the marketing of crops; they tend to equa1ize the merchantiIe busl- ness between different seasons of the
 year; they permit farm business and the cultivation of crops not otherwise
 marketable; they facilitate the trans
 portation of products; they reduce the
 cost of transportation; they enhance
 the value of property, and they pro-
 mote the moral, social and intellectu-
 al wellbeing of a community.
 Thomas E. Kilby was called upon, and responding said he thought the
 better times in Calhoun. Instancing his own deal for lumber a few days ago, he demonstrated that better roads
 meant saving of $1 per thousand on
 hauling the same from the mill to his
 plant.
 L. F. Green was then heard in oppo- sition to bonds. He said he favored good roads as much as anybody, but
 that he did not agree with the state
 ment that the farmers would be bet ter off, even if it were true that the lands of Calhoun county would be in creased 100 per cent in value. He
 said that their taxes would also be in creased 100 per cent without any in crease in the productiveness of the
 land He said there was no neces- sity for an issue of bonds, but by a
 proper expenditure of the present road ! fund, supplemented by the labor of convicts, as good roads as this county needs could be secured. He said the
 bonds will never be issued by the vote of the people, and. being from Mis-
 souri, he will have to be shown the
 right of the commissioners to call an
 election on the question.
 Ross B1ackmon, brother-in law of Mr. Green, rose and made a vigorous reply to his speech, in which he de-
 plored the appeal of that gentleman
 to the prejudices of the farmers. He
 said the amount of the bonds, what ever it might be, would be spent in the county for labor and material for building the roads. Not dollar of 1t would be spent in the city, but all of 1t in the country. This reply was made
 amid great applause from the au- dience.
 The following resolution offered by MT. Blackmon was unanimously adopted, only six voting nay: Be it resolved That 1t Is the sense of this mass meeting that the proposi-
 tion of bond issue of $3o0,00o be sub
 mitted to the qualified voters of Cal houn county under the rules and regu- lations of law"
 After which the meeting adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-07
PEOPLE OF CALHOUN CALL FOR ELECTION
 ON BONDS FOR ROADS
By HIM. AYERS

Anniston, June 6.-(Special.) .)-The general enthusiasm for good roads. which seems to pervail in Calhoun county, was manifest Saturday after noon in the mass meeting held in the courthouse for the purpose of discus sing the proposed issue of bonds for the construction of better highways.
 Not all present, however, were in favor of the issue of bonds. Some op- posed it vigorously, and they were heard in opposition to the plan with the same attention given those who favored the step, but those who favored the plan were evidently largely in the majority, judging chiefly by the argu- ments
 The meeting was called to order by and on motion of M. B. Wellborn, Rev. an don motion of M. B. Wellborn, Rev. W. P. Howell of Iron City was elected to preside over the meeting.
 L. W. Grant of Jacksonville was first called upon and addressed the meeting in behalf of the issue of bonds. In doing this he reviewed the history of the county since the civil war begin ming with conditions immediately aft CT the war, and showed the folly of the opposition, whose chief argument was that they did not want to saddle a bonded debt on posterity. He took up the objection offered to the issue of bonds to the effect that owners of automobiles were behind the bond movement. This argument he an- swered by saying that posterity would soon own the automobiles and that. too, more generally than at present.
 MT. Fain then rose to read tele- gram from John B. Knox, who had been called to Atlanta, which ex- pressed his regret at not being able to be present, but in which he stated that he was in full sympathy with the issue of the bonds to build good roads. MT. Fain called attention to the fact that MT. Knox did not own an auto mobile or even a buggy, but was one of the largest individual taxpayers in the county and was heartily in favor of bonds.
 Charles Dew, the civil engineer in charge of roads and bridges in St. Clair county and consulting engineer for Chambers and Limestone counties, made a splendid argument for the issue of bonds, a summary of his re- marks being as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-07
ANNUAL ENcAMPMENT.
Colonel McKleroy Announces Prizes
 For Contest.

Anniston, June 6.-(Special.) .)-Arrange- ments are being rapidly rushed to com pletion for the annual encampment of the Alabama National Guard at Oxford Lake park beginning on July IT. The rife range will be in good shape by that time, and the camp site will have been thoroughly cleared for the outing.
 Colonel McKleroy announced Friday that athletics will be one of the features of the encampment, the following list of prizes having been arranged In that con- nection:
 The best drilled company. not less than four squads, $30 in gold. Second best, S15 in gold
 Best time pitching wall tent, $15.
 Best time pitching shelter test S7.50.
 Best individual drill S10 gold medal. Second best, $5 gold medal.
 Company making the best shooting rec ord, $30. Second best, $1o.
 Best individual score s12.5 gold medal. Second best, s5 gold medal.
 Best score 600 yards, $10 gold medal. Second best, $5 gold medal.
 Best score zoo yards, rapid fire, S7.50 gold medal.
 Best score 200 yards, slow fire, s7.50 gold medal.
 Best skirniish run record, $10 gold medal. Second, $5 gold medal. Third, g.. 90 gold medal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-07
Annual Missionary Meeting.

Sheffield, June 6.-(Special)-The annual meeting of the Woman's Foreign Mis- sionary society of the Methodist church, Florence district will be held in this city June 11-13. The opening session will be held Friday evening, when an address will be made by Miss Mary Moore, pres ident of the Athens Methodist college. The Rev. R. M. Archibald, conference missionary secretary, will preach the annual sermon on Sunday morning, June 13 at ii o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-07
NEWS OF BRooKsIDE.
Public Schools Come to a Most Sue
 cessfuI Close.

Brookside, June 6.-(Special.)-Th Brookside public school has just closed the most successful session in it's his tory. The closing exercises which were begun on Thursday night before an im- mense audience were concluded on Fri day night to an audience not quite so large, but seemingly of greater interest.
 The primary pupils were especially in teresting with their plays and songs on Thursday night, and reflected great pains taking and ability upon the part of their teacher, Miss Emma E. Harrison.
 The second and third grades in their musical cantatas drew the attention and admiration of all present and bespoke much praise for their teacher, Miss Annie L. Lee. Miss Willie Mae Oden, who has just ended her fourth year as member of the school faculty, received
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-07
convicted On Three Charges.

Greenville, June 6.-tSpecial. 1.-Two cases for the violation of the prohib1- tion law were tried before Mayor c. E. Hamilton yesterday morning. J. C.. Campbell, a white man, was charged with selling whisky and there were three cases against him. He was con victed in all of them and in the first was fined s100. in the second s100 and sixty days on the streets, and in the third $100 and sixty days. The other case was against a negro by the name of Cone His case was postponed until next Tuesday and most likely he will be turned loose. Campbell has appealed his case to the circuit court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-07
News of ChIIdersburg.

Childersburg, June 6.-(Special) al)-Prof. W. J. Mims, who has been principal of the Childersburg graded school. left for his home In Clanton, where he will spend the summer. MT. Mims had number of admirers and a host of friends who will miss him.
 Capt. D. B. Oden and daughter, Mollie, left for a few days visit in Birmingham. They will visit the Confederate reunion at Memphis before their return home. '
 Miss Ola Afford has returned home after a two weeks visit at Camp Hill.
 Miss Josephine Wilmar of Talladega Is visiting her cousin, Miss Annie Kate McGee.
 Jeff Powell of Anniston is visiting his father a few days this week.
 Dr. J. A. Harris, Jr., continues very i'll at his home on Twenty-first street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-07
COL. ADAMS DIES
 AT NEW DECATUR

Adams died at his home on Johnson street. New Decatur, this morning. The funeral service was held in the Central Baptist church at o'clock this evening by the Rev. c. L. Yates, pastor.
 The remains were taken to Montgomery, where interment will occur Monday aft ernoon. Colonel Adams came to Decatur 20 years ago from Montgomery. He was for a number of years superintendent of the water company and was tax commits sioner of this county at the time of his death. He was a prominent member of the Elks and Masons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-07
POLITICAL CONTEST. Fight Is On For State Senator In Blob
 and Perry.

Marion. June 6.-(Special. )-The state senatorial district, composed of the coun- ties of Bibb and Perry, will in all prob ability be closely contested for a mem Der of the state senate at the next cleo tion. Perry county claims the next sem ator by rotation and there Is already one candidate from the county mentioned for the place in the person of Major Walden of Uniontown.
 George P. White, a member of the legislature from this county, is being solicited to make the race for the state senate. Should he enter the race the contest will be close from the beginning. MT. White declined to attend the last session of the legislature, as he was not in sympathy with the legislation pro- posed by Governor Conner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-07
OXFORD IGNORED.
Is Placed In Command of Fourth
 Brigade.

Montgomery, June 6.-(SpeciaD-The following order has been issued hon bring a well known Birmingham vet eran:
 Headquarters Alabama Division,
 United Confederate Veterans, /
 Montgomery. Ala, June 5, 1909. Special Order No. 4.
 Lieut.. Col A. c. Oxford, adjutant general, Fourth brigade, Alabama division, U. c. ", is hereby placed in command of said brigade, during the Memphis reunion.
 This assignment made necessary by the enforced absence of Brig. Gen. John W. Bush.
 Colonel Oxford will report to Lieut.. Col. B. M. Washburn. assistant adju tant general, for detailed instructions. By command ofMajor General Har- rison. HARVEY F. JONES,
 Adjut. Gen. and Chief of Staff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-07
Public School Closes.

Anniston June 6-(Special.)- pro- gramme has been completed for the com nlencement exercises of the Anniston pub lie schools, which will be held at the Noble Street theatre Monday morning, beginning at 10 o'clock. Dr. John w.. Abercrombie, president of the State uni- versity, will deliver the annual address, essays will be read by members of the High school graduating class and a pa- triotic musical programme will be ren- dered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-07
NEGRO ENTERS ROOM OF
 TELEPHONE OPERATOR

Eufaula, June .6-(Special.)-A negro man entered the telephone operating room here this morning about o'clock, where Miss Lizzie Thompson, who was in charge lay sleeping, and has been arrest- ed and lodged in jail.
 The woman was awakened by some un- usual noise and upon lighting the electric lamp was amazed to discover the form Of a negro leaning over her with pistol in