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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-10-07
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This daily newspaper 10 now being
established in Wichita, Mr.. Martin
refused to discuss the possibilities ~
senator Hodges entering the race. but
expressed the belief that there would
be Developments at the Abilene pow
WOW.
The Democrats have had very little
to say since the election last fall,
but according to Mr.. Martin, they
have been busy. Many Democrats
contributed to a fund which will be
used in establishing the daily paper
at wichita and putting it on its feet
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-10-07
NEW POSTAGE STAMPS.
Commemoration Of Hudson and Full
ton Issued To-day.

The new postage stamps comment
orative Of the discovery Of the Hud-
SON river by Henry Hudson in 1903,
and Of the invention Of the steamboat
by Robert Fulton in 1907, were IS
sued by the government to postrnas-
ters today and have gone on sale
throughout the country.
The new stamp is larger than the
ordinary postage stamps, or any here
tOfore issued. A sheet contains only
60 stamps. A sheet Of the stamps
in common use contain 100. 20
Of the Alaska-Yukon stamps COM
prise a sheet.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-10-07

The business of the late W. h.
Eicholtz will continue as heretofore
ana under the style Of W. H. EiehOltz
CO.
The active work in the undertake
ing will be conducted By H. <. and
H. Il. Eicholtz. both Of whom are
licensed embaimers and who have
for some time been actively asso-
ciated with the business.
II win be the endeayor Of the sons
to conduct the business IN 4 manner
which win maintain ana reflect credit
mon the excellent business which vas
won By the father. Sincerely,
VII EICHoLTz Co,
oas,v,. Undertaksru.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-10-07
SENATOR CURTIS HERE.
Puts in the Day Shaking Hands
Smoker Tonight.

U. s. Senator Curtis came IN from
Topeka last night and spent the Gay
in the city. II Just came up to see
the fair and shake hands" said he.
ut is not my first visit to Abilene
and / find it handsomer city every
time / come"
A smoker at G. c, wyandts office
this evening win give an opportunity
for businessmen and others to meet
him. All members Of the CONNER
cial club and Others are invited to at
tend.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-10-07
cTvrs NM FINE NOTICE.
Lincoln, Neba state journal wei
comes New Pastor

Lincoln, Neb., state Journal: Rev.
Fuller Berestresser. "A. M, who comes
to Lincoln as pastor Of Grace Eng
fish Lutheran church, has for nearly
4 decade, been one If the leading
ministers Of Kansas. He came from
Pittsburg, Pa, nine years ago and
has served as pastor Of the charge
al Abilene, Kansas. during this time.
The church at Abilene is one Of the
largest Lutheran organizations In the
west, and under his passionate has
grown in numbers and efficiency, and
made fine record in beneVolence.
The church property has been en-
HANGED many thousands Of dollars in
value by extensive improvements,
making beautiful and one OF the
best equipped churches in the west
Mr.. Bergstresser is not only a popu-
lar and successful minister, but has a
high standing as lecturer and
speaker. He is in demand for adj
dresses on educational subjects and
has filled a number Of chautauqua
engagements during the past sum
mer. He has served as one OF the
trustees Of Midland college and semi
nary at AtcKison, Kansas, for several
years. He is a prominent Mason
has been grand orator and twice
grand chaplain Of the Masonic grand
lodge Of Kansas. He is a member
Of the Kansas socieiy Of the sons Of
the American revolution.
Mr.. Bergstresser has been active in
town affairs, being a member OF the
Carnegie library board, and for years
manager Of the lecture course which
has been pronounced the most sue
cessful in central Kansas.
Rev. Fuller Bergstresser, A. M,
was born at Taneytown. Md. in 1871,
being the youngest son Of Rev. Or.
p. Bergstresser, one Of the most wide
" known ministers Of the Lutheran
church.
After completing his high school
course, Mr.. Bergstresser went 70
Philadelphia and worked as steno-
grapher for two years. His classical
education was secured at Cce college
IN Iowa, and at Gettysburg, Pa. He
entered the ministry in 1894, after
graduation from the Gettysburg
seminary. His first passionate was
the Bethel English Lutheran church,
Pittsburg, Pa, where he remained
nearly seven years, having the sat-
isfaction Of seeing the church de-
yelop from small mission into q
strong and flourishing congregation,
with large property holdings. !,
In 1900 Mr.. Bergstresser was mar
ried to miss Anne q, McElveen, q
member Of one of the old families Of
Pittsburg. They have one little
daughter, Martha Jane.
The Rev. Mr.. Bergstresser = 3
student, scholarly in his utterances,
and gets to the bottom Of things. He
ranks high in the synod Of his church
and has been honored with many posi-
tons that told Of the estimation IN
which he is held. Though yet a
young man, he has made a fine place
for himself, and the church here IN
Lincoln will find in him, inspiration
for its work, credit for its pulpit,
and the city will gain a valuable
literary and social worker.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-10-07

The old mfr livery barn. west Of
the seelye theatre, has been reopened
b. he underslEDed and ia now ready
Win new rigs and first class horses.
Single drivers and safe animals are
our rusclsitiss. Feed barn IN con-
neciion. Give us a trial.
sdstu1t JOHN MecARDLE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-10-07

GIRLS foot race, Edna Sorrels lst,
Elsie Drummer and, Elsie KOchenow-
.er Bird. N
MEMS foot race, L. Let's list, 2.
a. Reordian End, W. A. Jeffcoat Srd.
The tug Of war was the most ex-
citing event Of the day, ten men on
each end Of the rope pulling three
times.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-10-07

chapman, Oct. 5.-Tbe county high
sebool board met here yesterday and
seee0ted the new $1,000 heating and
~ closet plant insaIled in The new
addition. Routine business vas trans
acled.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-10-07
JESSE EKsTON HELPED CATCH
P0sTcEflcE SAFE BLOWERS
Was Detailed 10 watch and Captured
burglar.

q
Chicago, Oct. 81. r. Elston Of
abilene was one Of three postoffice
inspectors who early yesterday
thwarted an attempt to rob the post
office at Brentwood, Ills.
The arrest and the saving Of sever
lal hundred dollars to the Braidwood
office was effected by three postoffice
inspectors from Chicago acting under
orders from General James q. Stuart
The man captured is Sam HALEY,
known as Smooth Sam" and "Sam
the Comet" He is 45 years old and
lis said to have served nearly half
Of his life in the penitentiaries Of
Minnesota, New York and New Jer-
sey. General Stuart gave his men
high praise and declared Chicago to
be headquarters for burglars and
safeblowers who perpetrate their
crimes in other cities in Illinois and
lneighboring states.
THE police do not get these men,"
said the general eve watch them
closely all the time. When they
leave town, we leave, too, and in
this way are able to Illustrate them
often.
"This was one of the most daring
burglarles ever attempted. MY men
were on the ground, armed, and this
man they got can be thankful that he
got away alive. His quickness in
dropping his gun and putting up his
hands was all that saved him"
There FAD been two previous rob
berries at the Braidwood postoffice.
Friday three men known to the Sc
cret service in Chicago made
sneak" from the city, and General
Stuart detailed Postoffice Inspectors
g. q. Llewellyn, ]. F. Elston and G.
q. Briggs to go to Braidwood and get
them "red-handed."
Two Of the inspectors carried shot
guns loaded with slug for deadly eff
feet, and the third carried a rapid
fire revolver.
There was dance going on in the
same block, and the inspectors hid
themselves about the building In such
a way that they berieved they could
cut off all escape. They lay in walt
lin granary next door until the trio
Of burglars entered, and then went to
the entrances.
The federal officers waited long
enough to see that the men were act
ually at work at their thefts. When
HALEY, the supposed leader, began
10 dfiil d hole Ia the safe preparatory
to blowing it OPEN Griggs fired q re-
lvoiver shot into the air. Two Of the
men broke through windows at .
bound and 50 escaped, but the other
turning and seeing that he was COW
cred BY shotguns, threw away his re-
yoiver and held up his hands.
"What are you doing heref" de-
manded Llewellyn.
whats the use Of fool question
like that when you've got me with
the goods on?" was the surly re-
tort.
His pockets we're bullying with coin
taken from the cash drawer the
inspectors caught the first train fcrI
Chicago and turned their prisoneS
over to. the police without booking
him. =.
This particular gang Of thieves ls
said to have been at work in Illinois
for three years. They are said to
have raided the postoffices at Brace
vile, Gardner. Macon, MinOOka ana
other towns in northern Illinois.
."The only pity IS" said Inspector
stuart, that my men didn't shoot the
other fellows"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-10-07

Brewers new Windows attract
much attention. The nsv store front
r. AZ handsome e any IN Kansas
city or Chicago and q 4 credit o ne
ei5.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-10-07

The hirh school football team q
junction city Win go % cAapmaa
s.lerdar afternoon 70 play against
fsa 3. 9. r. s.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-10-07
Correct AtteSfi

Lost ct the fair, pongee psrasol
vith green polka Got border. Reward
fbf return to this Office adisxis
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-10-07
sTATE OF KANSAS. -,

Iobn A. Flack, cashier q SAID gaen,
A. .cler,,niv sweaF that tbe above SAL
mer{ n trne. that Eaid bank has 70 lia9 ,l,,
ties, and e not endofser o. ~ ~, 49,. ~
rrenf 10 he best Of my knowledge AND %
iief. % help me god. c..,,..
sub.e,ihsd ana sworn tobsfys ne. ~ IN
DAY 81 Oct 1909. Jon lin ~ b..,.,,.
o1sblssion expires ohtha - day Of April,
faii.
oorreci. Attest;
Dawn f7sTtsoN, lU,,cson
III. knuoun.
EH. F0aFEr
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-10-07
oaiical statement Of the Financial Con-
dition ofthe
Abilene State Bank

Of Abilene state Of Kansas. a. the close OF
business on the 10Th day Of Sept, 1902
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-10-07

LIB. Hlgd0n, pepsidsnt OF said Dankl g ~
.saienniv eWear that the above etatement :.
f,nes fhat sad bank has no liabilities. ara
4 80 endor1rr on any note Or opilgatlons
=, 40 f6en ahorrn on the above Statement %
~ hesf n nv fnogledge and belief. &c
VI, ~ f,1d. J.B. HI1DQN,
h1'R - President.
suhscr,bsd and sworn TO before ne this md
Jay u De''' ~ ANA ]. FurroE.
fsvt,1 Notary Public.
NC M commission expires On The issh day q
July. ISL
Correct, Attest
W.D. fUL1os,
J.E. EEGLl fDirectoH-
J. @. Boz EHoHIhl
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-06-03
OoOOOOssOOSOOSSoSosaos.
AMAZING FACTS ABOUT WHITE
SLAVE TRAFFIC..

The following amazing facts war.
brought to light recently by an 4.
vestigation Of the white slave tran,
in Chicago:
The chief procurers arrested wer,
named Du Fors. They we're man ana
wife. Their bail was fixed at s2s
900. Furnishing their own bopt
they gave the Government as securI,,
their own house and lot valued !,
S35, 900. The next day they left chi
cago for Paris-thus FORGETTING to N.
Government their handsome r,l
dence. Reaching France. they imm{
diately resumed their shameless on.
erations. But their traffic this tim.
was in American girls. Recent,
they we're caught, brought to justice
and sentenced to a French prison.
the man for a term of five years, the
woman for two years.
The district attorney came iBto
possession of the book accounts Of
the Du Fors. The records OF busInes,
transacted establish the FOLLOWING
facts: That the white slave traffic h
an organized syndicate, with head.
quarters in Chicago, and branch Of
fees established in all our large
cities. These branch houses become
clearing houses" and distributing
centres" for this unthinkable syndL
cate! It buys a girl for SIS, and
sells her for $3.50, sometimes $500!
The Du Fors house alone did a bus.
ness of $4,000 the first nine
months of 1908, and $500, 900 for the
year of 1907! Regularly and syste-
matically 1t sends hunters to France
Hungary, Italy and Canada for vic
tins. 1t stations its hirelings at every
port Of entry in Canada and America
They scan immigrants, and seek to
trap unprotected girls by speaking
to them in their own tongue, or by an
offer of employment. Then follow "a,
quick succession capture, ruin, S9H
ery-hel! -
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-06-03

A warm grip was TraXon's only an
swer, but Trennant led the way TO the
telegraph office, and, after sending a
couple Of dispatches, he made for the
little pony cart.
He came upon the lot from the
rear, thus avoiding the crowds grad
ually reduced TO the comparative few
who, lacking the price of admission,
were hanging about the grounds.
From within the tent came the blare
of brass and the hum of the cheering
crowds, as Trennant led the way into
the dressing tent.
Just as he entered the green cur
tains were drawn aside and the pro-
cession began to file out of the hippo
drome track. In the van was huge
band chariot resplendent in yermil-
lion and gilt, with bits of looking
glass and polished brass to one side
to permit the musicians to scramble
out and hurry toward the band stand
and then, as II numbered on, Trennant
Jumped on to the running board, fol-
lowed by TraXon.
once they had cleared the tent
Trennant explained to the driver
what was wanted, and with a final
handshake he dropped lightly to the
ground while the chariot sped toward
the street.
Once on the country roads, with
village boy for pilot, the huge ma
chine made splendid time, and in less
than an hour the tiny cluster Of
houses that constituted Midvale came
into sight.
The boy pilot located the place
where Mrs. Blaine lived. With a fine
flourish the chariot sped up the drive
and came to a stop before the broad
piazza, on which a girl and boy were
playing.
Tragon swung himself down, after
slipping a gratuity to the driver, and
approached the awestruck children.
Mamma at home, little MANI" he
asked the boy. For a moment the
child stared, then he toddled into the
broad hall.
Mamma" he called, in his shrill,
childish treble. "Tum down, kwick.
l dess Dod's tum."
Traxon sprang forward to greet
the woman who descended the stairs
and he read his answer in the happy
light of her eyes.
Everything depends upon first inn
pressions." said Anne laughingly, as
she placed her cool, firm hands in his
own. "I think your first impression
will carry the day, Charlie"
May Jim Trennant have the good
fortune that is his due" said Traxon,
as he drew her within his encircling
arms.-New York Evening Journal.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-06-03
Smelling slmpIihed.

Professor Alfred 2. Stearns, prln.
cipal Of the Phillips Andover Acad.
envy, said at the recent alumni dinner
in New York
THE easiest way in raising funds,
as in other things, is the wrong way.
l remember a man and his easy spell.
ing rule. In Orange in my childhood
/ once complained of the dificulHes
of spelling, l said that Ell andIIe
in such words as believe and ~.
ceive' always stumped me.
Then this man patted me on the
head and smiled and said:
My boy. will give you an intal-
lible rule for "ei"--a rule that in
forty-seven years has never failed
me-
Il expressed my delight and
waited. The man resumed:
The rule is simply this: Write
your 81" and re" exactly alike and
put your dot exactly between them. b"
Star.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-06-03

ments. The yield of sugar beetsivas
increased by $500 pounds per Ttcre.
and the percentage of sugar was not
diminished With grains, the in
crease varied from one-seventh to
one-ffth of the total crop. On barley
magnesia had the peculiar effect OF
diminishing the proportion of nitro
genous constituents. This property
is of advantage to brewers, who find
great difficulty in making beer Of
good keeping qualities from barley
rich in nitrogen. The crop Of pota-
toes was increased from $4,000 TO
$4,000 pounds per acre and was rem
dered immune to the attacks Of The
Peronospora (mildew fungus) which
infested the partof the field on which
no kainit was used. Finally, the
yield of hay from natural meadow
land was increased from 5000 to =
$50 pounds per acre.-scientih'
American.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-06-03
THE NATURE OF SOIL FERTILITY
Rec ent Discoveries Have Suggested the En-
ployment Of Novel Fertilizers.

Recent discoveries In regard to
the nature of soil fertility have sug-
gested the employment Of various
novel fertilizers. Manganese has
been applied with success, and now NJ.
Rigaux has published an account of
a series of experiments, made in Bel
GUM, in the employment of mag
nesia as a fertilizer for cereals, po-
tatoes, beets and leguminous crops.
The magnesia was applied in the
form of kainit, or Stassfurt potash
salt, which contains fourteen per
cent. Of magnesium sulphate. RI
gaux had previously proved that the
quantity of magnesla In arabic land
is smaller than is generally supposed,
and that the surface soil always con-
tains less magnesia than the subsoil
Magnesia is found in plants in con-
siderable quantities, constituting, for
example, thirteen per cent. Of the as 4
of wheat and eight per cent Of the
ash of oats. Hence, II no magnetism
fertilizer is applied, repeated crop
ping must exhaust the magnesia of
the soil. 70 the detriment OF succeed
ing crops. 1t appeared probable,
therefore, that the application of
magnesia would produce a beneficial
effect This theoretical conclusion
was fully confirmed BY the expert
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-06-03
Talking Postcards.

Talking postcards have been spo-
ken of for some time past. They
have now become an accomplished
fact in Europe, though they are hard
ly likely to come within reach of the
million just yet. Happily they have
not reached such perfection that on
coming down in the morning ones
correspondence will hail one in va
rious voices. 1t is CHASTITY to think of
everybody's postcards shouting
around the table. So far the phono-
graphic message card can only be
made to speak" by taking It to a
postal centre, where It is placed In a
machine which sets it in motion
Lady's Pictorial.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-06-03
Has No Diaphragm.

A novel telephone receiver without
a diaphragm has recently been de-
vised, for which many advantages are
claimed. 1t consists Of a permanent
magnet, the poles of which are con-
neeted by a soft core, making con-
tinuous magnetic circuit. A coil
wound round this core is connected
to the transmitter and a suitable bat
terry. When the transmitter is spoken
into, says the Scientific American, the
undulatory current affects the entire
magnetic circuit of the receiver, re-
producing the voice very distinctly.
1t is said that with this receiver there
are no overtones or disturbing sounds
due to the vibrating of diaphragm.
In one modification of this telephone
the sounds were produced with such
clearness as to fill large hall
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-06-03
Progress Retarded by Caste.

Upon India, at once the wealthiest
and poorest of nations, hangs the
milestone Of caste, a damper to all
ambition, a dead weight to all pro-
gress. The Sudra may not hope for
Advancement or reward. The Brah-
min and the warrior and the prince
remain superior by birth and law
But with both classes, each forbidden
to assist the other, there is a desire
for gain and the boarding Of gain.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-06-03
Fooled Them Both.
BY CHARLTON LAWRENCE ED.
HOLM.

Mr.. Nuwed, returning from his
days work, found his bride in tears.
"O-oh, hubby" she sobbed, I'm
so discouraged. l don't think I'll
ever learn to cook we'll enough to
keep your love for always!"
why, what's happened now, darl-
ing? Did you salt the coffee, or put
red pepper into the cinnamon sauce
again, or did you try to make ONE
let out of eggplant this time?"
Moo; but you remember those
biscuits made this morning."
ooh, yes; ! remember them all
right"
And you said they would be just
fine If they were only cooked a little
browner and were not so pale and
sickly. Well, gave those that were
left to the old speckled hen"
"Dear me! Did the hen eat any OF
them"
Moo; but she's-she's setting on
them now"
"oh, well, what can you expect Of
a stupid hen?"
"But-but that isn't all. Mrs.
Nexdoor looked over the fence and
said, Funny how that old creature
will sit on door knobs and things!'
And I'm afraid she wasn't meaning
to be sarcastic! "-Judge.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-06-03
THE WIFE.

The li,tle Dreams Of Maidenhood-
l put them all away
A tenderly as mothers would
The toys Of Yesterday,
When little children grow to men
Too overwise for play.
The 6ttle dreams l put aside
loved them. every one,
And yet. since moonblown buds must hide
Before the MONDAY sun,
1 close them wistfully away,
And give the key TO none.
little Dreams Of Maidenhood-
Lie quietly. nor care
II some day in an idle mood
l, searching unaware
Through some closed corner Of my heart
Should laugh to find you there.
S,Theodosiu Garrison, in Harper's Bazaar.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-06-03
Surely the Limit.

Some kinds Of dishonesty are ar
most unbelievable, say the Philoso'
pher Of Folly. Cheating at soiitait.
Is a common form, But j know :
man who gives himself short chang
at his own store
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1909-06-03
Circumstances.

Circumstances: The man Of genius
creates them, the man OF talent uses
them, the fool looks at them without
seeing them.-Charles Marcy.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-07-31
SUMMER SCHEDULEON
RIO GRANDE RY. JUNE J..

The following is the summer sched-
ule for the Rio Grande railroad to
take effect Tuesday, June 1st:
Daily. Excepting Saturday, Sunday
and Monday.
Brownsville Point Isabel
Leave 500 a. m. Arrive 1880 a. m.
Arrive $50 p. m Leave 500 p. m
Saturdays.
Leave 900 a. m. Arrive 1890 a n
Arrive 800 p. m. Leave $3.50 p m
Leave $3.50 p. N. Arrive 700 p m
Sundays.
Arrive $3.50 a. m. Leave 700 a. m
Leave 800 a. m. Arrive 1920 a. m.
Arrive 800 p. m. Leave $3.50 p. m
Leave $50 p. m. Arrive 6:45 p IA.
Mondays.
Arrive $3.50 a. m Leave 700 a. m.
Leave 600 a. IA. Arrive 1920 a. m.
Arrive $50 p. m. Leave 500 p. m