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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-18

farmers near Talmase, was In the
city and called on the Reflector.
Q. H. sitter, J. J. Schneider Rith-
ard wafing and walter Snyder leit
for FLORIDA to inspect lands pur-
chased there.
George and william Aeker were IN
from their fine farms near Chapman
paying taxes ana Of course made this
office q welcome visit
Mrs LIddls Burkholder and daugh-
ter. Kiss Clara. are here from ship
psnburs, Pa. visiting Mrs. Burkhoid-
er's daughter, Ma Reuben Fry.
judge n. B. Nicholson Of Council
Grove was IN the city on legal bush
nsss he hes . host Of friends n
hbliehe Who ere aiVaya glad % pee
hin.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-18

Mr.. and Mrs. ira Hammond Of
Kansas city, No.. spent Sunday with
MI. and Mrs. R. waring. Mr.. Ham
mond Is an emplOye Of the Kansas
City postoffIee.
z. D. Humphrey Of Denver was
here On his var to HIavstha where
his son Myfon VIII be married We'd
nesday 70 mss Ella Nye. : K D. girl.
They will reside at chickasila, Okla
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-18
Gemmlu Is at"

The Bell Telephone Co. absorbed
the western Union Telegraph Co.
yesterday. This makes Bruce Gem
mill the only real trust representa-
tive in town. Before the distinction
was divided between him. o. 2. Wick
life Of the Standard OIL. Mrs. A B.
woods Of the Western Union and 8
II. Paul. Harriman's personal rsprs-
sentative. But nov Gsmmill q away
Al the top and viii be unless TIE
steel Trus, opens an office AsH.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-18
MAKE YOUR
HOME
WITH us
ABOUE FEOFlR

v. Harris was up from Hope On
business.
Mn. s. ?. Fleming was up from
Entsfpriss.
O. W. Tayior was up from Pearl
on business.
H. A. knight vas up from Chap
man on buaine,s
ifiss Jessie Mustard was dow
from solomon shdDping.
A. J. Brova. one Of the leadins
fsrners near Chapman. vas In the
city.
M. ana Ms. Thee. HasshAsen ane
~ - Ma. J. III Holman len fol
ceiifornia % pend ne winter.
n :. krung. ons q ne asaa'-l
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-18
RE0ENT REFLBOTioNB

Born. to Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Butler, Nov. II, q daughter.
II you did not drain your auto OF
gasoline engine don't buy new parts
We Ok them an soOd e nsW. Toli-
vsr,s Ihop. fed1tv1I
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-18

Marriage license: Edward Sch
wsndeuer Of Abilene and Miss Sadie
Elliott Of Elmo.
Ed. Pepper writes from Lincoln
Kansas: Mrs. Pepper and the Pep
pers Jr. are hale, hearty. haDpy,
beautiful. hopeful and hilarious and
I am hurriedly yoursl
-Drover's Telegram: William
Kurtshbach OF Dickinson county
Kansas, had IS head Of cattle on yes
tsrday's market-Herefords ana
shorthorns Of his own raising that
averaged 400 pounds and sold for
$40. Mr.. Kurteubaeh is one Of ne
rood feeders Of Dickinson eountp'
Thsss catiis were oaly fed for %
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-18
The Good Old Winter Days Are Upo
Our Mems Suits

Pretty patterns, hobby styles, our own exclu-
sive designs. Made Of rich olive greens, made
London smoke grays.
1900, 1850, 1900, 1890, 1000, $500.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-18
HARRY G. LIFTS
Fashionable Halter and cIOther
THIS is
YOUR
STORE

poses Of the organization which she
represents.
wanted. corn huSksrA J. J. Bleak
Isy. lVSdst
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-18

Mems Mems big Fur Or big heavy FUR Mills Sn
he red ne white Here will
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-18
Our overcoats

Never have we shown such a variety. Big
collars. Rain Coats listers with the high collar.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-11-18
Are Upon You. Did You See It Snow7

ChIIQfen>S department
This is where we shine. Nobby overcoats for
the boy. NObby suits, pretty cOlorS.
$500 to $1,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-27
EFFORTS TO IMPROVE SPELLING ;,
Why DO They Not Command More General
Approval?
he Editor 81 The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir; reader Of The Tribune for many years. 7
nave looked m vain for some words OF approval OF
the Simplihed Spelling Board and its efforts m i'm
prove our spelling even INDUCED in the hone tina,
The Tribune would adopt some OF the spellinss
recommended by the board. and thus become a
pioneer in this work among the great daies Of this
country. Instead. however. when the subject is
mentioned at all. il is always with a good deal oF
cynicsm and ridcule. Most Of the daily papers
that come 20 my notice seem 10 adopt the same
attitude toward this movement
Why is IL that this movement has not found favor
among the daily newspapers? Is il because there
is merit I'm it7 That can hardly be the ca Sc
when the personnel OF the board and It's
are considered. II could hardly be imagined that
OF tine standing OF those identified with the
board would engage I'm anything unworthy OF
merit Is IL because the English spelling does not
need simplifying? IT would be dlficult. think TO
find any one at all conversant with tho subject to
agree that
IL seems that the following propositions
will be agreed To by all persons First. That Eng
fish spelling has I'm the past undergone many
changes. and always in the line OF simplhcation;
second. that IN the future further changes in SPELL
ing viii undoubtedly take place in the line Of sim
pliheation third, that Il is hard for children
10 learn 20 spell, and that learning 20 spell takes
up great deal OF time In the schools that could
be used I'm other studies spelling more
simple and fourth. that IL would be helpful to
immigrants speaking other languages IL our spell
ing were moro simple. II these things are 50,
should not any effort 10 simplify our spelling be
welcomed by all persons interested in our language
and literature2
Furthermore. the OF the English language is
growing rapidly throughout the world. and any
simpllhcation in It's spelling would tend TO accel-
crate this growth until language becomes a
great world language.
Again. IL our spelling were simpler II would re-
suit in many economies. Books would contain a
less number OF pages, and therefore could be pub
iished more ekeaply. person could read faster
and thus be able 20 read books I'm given
time. Writers could write faster whether by pen
typewriter. Correspondence IN business would
to facilitated, both In reading letters and In an
sweTing them. Among newspapers there would
also be a gain, either reading matter could
be given. the size OF the paper reduced, without
reducing the amount OF reading.
Our great newspapers certainly should be leaders
in this movement. 1 wonder long they will
continue 10 spell programme" with the final me"
when many OF our magazines and hooks and nepFly
an others spell IL program VIII the newspapers
he the last 10 adopt that spelling? I should like
some expression OF opinion by The Tribune on this
subject-as 20 why IL does favor and adopt the
simplined form Of spelling.
ALBERT J. BROOKS.
Brooklyn, Aus. "A. 1893.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-27
THEATRICAL NEWS.

David Belasco received cable message yester-
day from Blumenthal Kadelburg. authors OF the
German comedy 20 which Leo Ditrichstein ac-
knOwedges his ndebtedI ess for the initial idea
Of us Matrmony a Failure?" which read as fol-
lows: Very happy about success OF is Matrinony
a FailureT Much obliged for excellent mise-en-
scene. Thanks TO you and all the actors,
The Shuberts announced yesterday that THE
Blue Mouse would open the regular season at the
West End Theatre. beginning Monday, September
g. with a Labor Day matinee. Mabel Barrson
Jameson Lee Finney, Harry Conor and Joseph
Howard will be in the principal parts
Miss Trixie Frigsnza and her fellow players IN
the Conan Harris comedians Fehearsing THE
American Idea" preparatory TO taking TO tEs road
for the second tour of the country
Because Charles Richman In his first play. 1.-The
Jewellers" which is 20 follow THE Rlngmaster''
on September at Maxine Elliott's Theatre makes
use of Masonic emblem in bringing about the
solution of a situation which threatens 10 end I'm
tragedy for all concerned. various New York and
suburban lodges of the Masons and the Mystic
Shrine will have series OF special nights during
the engagement
Beach Hotel will end tonight. and with Il the en-
will come 90 a close Tomorrow Carl Edouarde.
a protege OF John Philip sousa. via bring his band
20 the hotel for the remainder Of the season.
Miss Edith Taliaferro begins weeks engage
rnent at the Grand Opera House next Monday in
Polly OF the Circus"
Charles Klein and Arthur Hornblow will colabo-
rate on a novellzation OF Mr.. Klelns drama. 1.-The
Third Degree" now playing al the Hudson theatre.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-27
PLANNING HUDsoN-FULToN PAGBANTs
Children from All Parts of City Will Appear
in Big Historic Spectacle.

The chidren's festival committee of the Hudson
Fulton celebration will limit the age Of children TAX
ing part in the pageants and open air exercises on
CAildren's Day. October ?. 10 between Ave and six
teen years The committee will adopt a design for
medal TO be given 10 the children who distinguish
themselves IN the work
The city has been divided into pageant districts.
ana worker selected for each district. The work
tFS VIII look after the organization OF the children
into groups and pageants Thousands Of letters are
oelhs addressed 20 ceTgymen OF all denomina tons
throughout greater New York, as we'll 20 teach
eFs and heads of clubs and educational institutions
asking their help.
The aid Of the theatrical managers has also been
enlisted The latter will be orgsnized into a COM
mttee OF one hundred headed by Hollis E. Cooley.
lhey Will form plans for making the dramatic
parts Of the spectacle success
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-27
LATHAM WILL PROB4TED.
Banker PrOUideS for Park and Chair
ties in HophinsJiHe, Ia.

The viii OF John g Latham. OF the firm Of
Latham, Alexander Co. bankers who died on
August IS was fled for probate in the Surrogates'
Office yesterday. The petition states that there is
no real property. but that the personal estate is
valued al over $1,000" The Will disposes OF about
$4,000
MI Latham bequeaths 10 the city Of Hopkins
willie. Ky. the family homestead in that city, 10 be
used as public park. te he known as Virginia
Park. with the sum OF $4,000 10 convert the
grounds into park. He also provides for another
park 10 be called Peace Park. and another slOOnO
is bequeathed 20 tire city 10 lay il out The will
is dated June Is 1919. and besides the above be-
quests the testatoF leaves his wife $4,000 in cash
and the residue o. the estate. The Farmers Loan
and Trust Sompsny receives S2O0Opo in trust 20
invest the same and pay one-half Of the income
every quarter 10 his daughter. Alice Latham un-
al she becomes eighteen years OF age: after that
the trust company is 10 pay her the fun income
until she Is thrty-ive. when she Is 20 get the
principal.
To his stenographer Miss Sadie 7. Everett Mr.
Latham leaves $1,000; 10 Grace Protestant EpIs-
copai Church OF Hopkinsville. Ky, $4,000: 20 the
city of Hopkinsville the income on 5000 in per
cent bonds for the benefit % the worthy poor Of
that city, and s250o0 is be distributed among
the employees OF Mr.. Latham's firm Charles
fraser. Harry Allen and William c. BrStow are
appointed executors, to serve without bond.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-27
TEACHERS TO SUE BOARD.
Married Women Say They Are Inundated by
Commissions Bylaw.

Within the next few weeks, when every school
in the greater city Is hed to overlooking with busy
scholars. the married women teachers In the eity's
employ will prepare To wage legal warfare
against bylaw Of the BOARD of Education barring
them from promotion. Time when the board
sought 70 remove women teachers when they mar
ried. and 20 this end bylaw was passed COM
peiling them 10 resign The women. however, took
the matter the and were victorious. the
Court Of Appeals holding that the law was null
and void.
But the board was In possession Of reserve am
nunition. which remained Unaffected by the dam
per thrown upon IFS previous bylaws by the
This bylaw provided that:
No married woman shall be appointed to any
teaching supervising position in the day schools
unless her husband is incapaCitated by physical
mental disease from earning livelihood. has
abandoned her.
This bylaw has acted barrier the married
women against promotion and is the cause OF the
proposed suit Married women teachers who can
qualify for appointment under the bylaw contend
that the Board Of Education has right TO sub
ject them to the humiliation % such an examina-
ton as is required. They also insist that their
private affairs do not come within the boards
jurisdiction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-27
OBITUARY..
COLONEL J. II. GILMAN.

Colonel jeremiah II Gilman who successfully de-
Tended Fort Pckens, Pensacola. Fla. when il was
besieged By five thousand Confederate soldiers al
the outbreak Of the Civil War died yesterday at
the Oriental Hotel Sheepshead Bay lie had been
TN i'll health for some time. but his death was un-
expected. Ills sons. Howard X. Gilman, an au-
thor Of naval textbooks. and Major Edward R.
Gilman. 90 Brooklyn were with him when he died
Ills daughter. Mrs John r. Mackenty. OF No AZ
West oath street, is at her summer home In the
Adrondacks
Colonel Gilman was born in Thomaston Me, in
1891, the son Of jeremiah Gilman. OF Gilmanton.
\. H. He was graduated from Bowdon College
and from West Point IN 1856 He served on the
Indian frontier prior TO the outbreak OF the Civil
War and Fort Pickens with garrison Of
seventy men when hostilities declared His
force held out until fleet arrived from New York
with reinforcements. The New York Chamber Of
Commerce gave him a medal for his part in the
defence Of this fort and President Lincoln made
him CHIEF 81 artillery Of the Army Of the Cum
bcrlQnd
Al the hattie Of Pittsburg Landing he was Sc
verey injured. When he recovered he was bre-
veted major later being breveted colonel and serv-
ing throughout the remainder Of the war with this
ington assistant commssary general until his
retirement at the age limit.
He a member Of the Army and Navy Club
OF Washington. the Army and Navy Club ~ New
York. the Union League Club. the Loyal Legion
and other organizations. He will he buried in Ken
sico Saturday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-27

and historic Order OF Calatrave 20 which most Of
them belong and admission TO which calls for blue
blood and any number OF ancestral qualifca-
tons. They obliged by the rules OF this order
10 wear its cross embroidered on the breast
whenever they in uniform, and as they are
military order the War Department naturally
places no obstacle in their way in this matter The
KING is the grand master of the order. which was
founded by King Sancho II. December %. HI.
Inc Count del Montijo. whose father, the Duke
Of Alba. il may be remembered. died very sud
denly In New York in 1901 while over here TO at
tend the Americas Cup races. is not the only one
OF Empress Eugenie's grandnephews TO have left
LOT the seat OF var. Another is the young Marquis
oe Campollano. who is lieutenant OF cavalry and
military attache of the Spanish Embassy in Lon
don He is the son OF the Duke and Duchess of
Tamanes. The duchess is the only sister OF the
late Duke of Alba, and therefore niece of the
Empress. while the Duke Of Tamanes who has for
years held high office the Court of Madrid, will
be remembered as the principal grandee of the mis-
sion OF the Infanta Eualia to the United States
the occasion OF the Columbian celebration Three
royal princes. namely Philip. Renter and Gennaro.
Of Bourbon. have also left for the front.
PREMIER AsoUITH RENTS A CASTLE.
Premier Asquith has rented I.ympne Castle. near
Hy1he. in Kent for the remainder Of the summer
and the autumn. and it is there that he, with Mrs
Asquith and their children. will make his home for
number of weeks 10 Lympne Castle stands
on lofty cliff. with an outlook over the English
Channel. an6 across the wide stretch Of Ronney
days the Shepway Court Of the Cirque Ports was
held at Lympne. and IL there that Edward l.
while still heir apparent exacted in his official
capacity as Warden Of the Cirque Ports an oath
OF fealty 70 his father. Henry H. from the barons
OF the Cirque Ports who had shown signs Of
disoyalty. The name Of the castle is pronounced
Lin" and Il belongs 20 Mrs Asquith's brother
F. J. Tenant MARQT-ISE DE FoNTENOY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-27
FIELDS WILL HAVE NINE SHOWS.
They Will All Be Musical Comedies, and He
Will AppeaF in One

Lew Fields partially announced yesterday his
plans for the coming theatrical season. All his nine
productions viii be Of musical character, and
will employ about eight hundred persons. exclusive
Of the large ensemble Of The Midnight Sons
Mfr. Fields's offerings will include THE Mid
night Sons; mdwinter review at the Broad
way Theatre. 10 be called THE Joy Bachelors"
book by Glen Marlborough. music hy Raymond
Hubheli: Blanche Ring, in The Yankee Girl book
and lyrics by George V. Hobart. music by Silyio
Helm; Andrew Mack in a musical comedy. book by
J. Hartley Manners music by A. Baldwin SIoa ne:
Marie Dressler IN a musical play, book by Edgar
Smith. music by A Baldwin Sloane and Raymond
Huhbell: a new musical play by Victor Herbert
and George Y. Hobart; The Girl Behind the
Counter" The Rose OF Algeria" and the play In
which Mr.. Fields viii star at the Herald Square
Theatre this fail, entitled "Old Dutch" the music
OF which is by Victor Herbert. the book by Edgar
Smith. and the lyrics ny George V Hobart
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-27
JAPANESE GIFT TO CITY.
Three Hundred Cherry Trees to
Mark Hudson-Fulton Celebration.

Real Japanese cherry trees and Japanese naples
VIII soon ornament one of the choice drives either
IN central Park Riverside Drive. DR.. Jokichi
Iakamine. former japanese Consul General in this
CITY, called on Acting Mayor MCGOWAN yesterday
at the City Hall, in company with General Stewart
L. Woodford. of the Hudson-Fulton Celebration
commission and told him that the government OF
the Mlkado desired heartily TO congratulate the
city upon the occasion of the approaching SO0th
anniversary of the discovery of the Hudson River.
lie also said that he had been delegated to offer to
lne city three hunded Japanese cherry trees the
same to be planted by Japanese gardeners sent
mere Tor the purpose. He suggested that these
ilsht oe planted either side of Riverside Drive.
me Acting Mayor expressed warm appreciation
u the oHer' but suggested that the ubiquitous New
ioIA small boy might pay too much attention to
the truit when rlpened for the good of the
planted directly on the drive. He limited that
II might oe wiser to plant the trees in Central
PARK where they would be constantly under the
care OF the eity's horticultursts and would be
Proteeted by the park police from encroachment.
Both ex-Consul General Takamfne and General
"oou1ord thought this suggestion good one
<Aotihs mayor MCGOWAN invited hts visitors TO
breakfast with him on Tuesday morning next at
the Caremont. Park Commissioner Smith will also
ne guest of Mr.. MCGOWAN on that occasion and
AFTER the breakfast the party will visit Riverside
DrVs ana central Park, with a view to selecting
suitable place for the planting OF the trees
nave known for some time that our japanese
friends contemplated something of this sort said
Commissioner Smith yesterday. THE Jsrsnese
cherry trees certainly beautiful when IN bloom,
think that when we get the cherry trees we viii
az the same time set with them some Japanese
naples. the foliage OF which the year round Is like
oak leaves In the fall Of the year. The general ef
feet ought to he pleasing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-27
HAVEMEYER ExEcUToRs Ioer

1usuoe "iegerieh denied yesterday the application
OF Louisine ". Havemeyer Adeline H. Freline-
huysen and Horace Havemever. as executors OF the
VIZ "i henfy {. Havemeyer 10 examine before
trial the chief engineer Of the Department q, w.,
supply Gas and Electricity. IN an action brought
Dy me plaintiffs against the city Of New York They
seek 10 recover for damages 90 building owned nv
me estate caused by the bursting Of a large water
man the complaint alleges that the main became
defective through the neglect Of the defendant ana
mat The chief engineer Of the Department Of Wafer
supply Is the only person who knows why the main
was allowed 10 become defective
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-27
WILL OF R. M. GILBERT FILED.

The will OF Riley Miles Gilbert. who formerly
lived al No. IS West SD street was filed for pro-
hate with The Surrogate yesterday. The will gives
10 his wife the carriages, horses and household
effects and IN place of dover such portion Of the
estate as she would he entitled 10 under the laws
81 the state had the testator died without a will
Amelia s. Gilbert, sister. Of Ravenna Ohio re-
ceiNeS s@aofa and his brother. William Il C;ilberf
OF oon~ay, Kan, Si5oao. Mildred Rogers and
S-lementina Rogers. nIeces OF Ravenna. receive
S',"o each. The residue goes his three children
Annie, Mary Francis and Riley Miles Gilbert jr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-27
THEATRE AT cAssgL OPENED.

cassel. Germany, Aug 2s-The Court Thea
tire was opened tonight In the presence OF the
Emperor Heralds in fifteenth century costumes
sounded fanfares on antique trumpets as hts
majesty entered The theatre is fine building
with interior decorations in gold and ebony. The
stage is equipped for splendid light effects. The
Emperor's invited guests included a number Of
princes. Lortzng's "Undine'' given.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-27

Justice Giegerich denied yesterday the application
OF John GrOssberg. stock broker. TO vacate an
attachment OF s37,S72 obtained against him by Ben
jamin II. Homan. Hquidating partner of the hrok-
erage firm of Stiebel. Hernsheim & Co. The at
tachment was obtained "a promissory note dated
two years ago to cover some market operations
The Court says in denying GrossberG's application
that the facts indicate prima facie evidence that
the defendant left the jurisdiction OF the court to
avoid the summons i'm the suit GTossberg has
permission TO renew his motion the presenta-
ion of further affidavits,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-27
Special Notices.

To the Employer
Do you want desirable help QUICKLY?
SAVE TINE AND EXPENSE by consulting
the file of applications of selected aspirants for
positions of various kinds which has just been
installed AT the Uptown Office Of
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-27
DIR. ]. }. DUFFY GOES TO SETON HALL.

South Orange. N j.. Aug. 20 (speciaD-The Rev.
DR. John j. Duffy. OF Our Lady of Grace Church.
IIoboken has been appointed professor Of English
An Seton Hall College by Bishop John j. o'Connor.
DR. DUFFY is graduate himself OF Seton Hall Col
Ie~e in the class OF o4 He went from there TO
the American College at Rome. receiving his de-
gree Of Doctor o Divinity after four years study.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-27
OBITUARY NOTES.

MISS Phoebe ANNA THoRNE. sister OF Sam
ueI Thorne. of The Crest Millbrook. N Y died at
the home Of her brother Wednesday aged
eghty-two years. She the daughter Of iona
than and lydia Thorne and a resident OF
New York City,
been prominent in banking. real estate and the
hotel business Rockland. Me. died suddenly
yesterday from heart trouble. at the age OF sixty
years. He leaves a wife and son.