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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-05-06
Hope Commencement
Interesting Occasion

PIANO Solo .............. Selected
st.4 Cecilia shomber
Address ~. Rev. DR.. F. S. Blayney
Presentation of Diplomas ...,..
:. ...........D DIR. j. G. Ent2
DR.. Blayney's address was an in
teresting and helpful one, outlining
Ohe things that are included in edu-
cation, what it means to The stu
dent, Ito tie individual, to the town
1t was practical and uplifting and
was listened to intently and with
appreciation.
Principal G. E. Harder, the head
of the Hope schools, received many
congratulations on the excellence Of
the commencement arrangements and
the fine showing not only at the
closing exercises but throughout the
year. He has worked hard to build
I'm the eeh0ols aud has alsaeeeded
admirably. Hope enjoys the dis
tinction Of having a full four years
high school course, Of which 1t is very
proud. Prof. Harder has shown his
ability as an educator in making the
past year one of the best in the
schools history. He and his assist
ants deserve much credit for their
work and their accomplishments.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-05-06
Atter the Delinquents.

Postmaster WaFing Of Abilene mas
received instructions from the de-
nartment at washington to ascertain
the names Of all patrons on the rural
delivery routes whose mail boxes can
not be reached without leaving the
road. dismounting, or driving on
steep incIines or without special IN
convenience to the carrier. This in
formation must be forwarded to the
postofflce department, and all suen
persons will be required TO 50 ar
range their mail boxes as to comply
with the regulations, II they desire
to take advantage of the rural de-
livery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-05-06

Commencement night at Hope
Tuesday evening was enjoyed by an
audience that filled the auditorium.
The stage was decorated in lilacs
and lilies and the program was an
excellent one Three young ladies
received diplomas for the full four
years high school course, Miss Mary
Meuli, Miss Laura Davis, Miss Sadie
McLaren, and acquitted themselves
with much credit in their orations,
indicating good training and earnest
effort. The program of the even
ing was:
Invocation. Rev DR.. F. s. Blayney
Piano Duet .........,"Qui itlve
Edna stauffer. Elsie Hoffman
Salutatory -. Mary Meuli
Oration lover the Hin to Fame"
Laura Davis
Solo .s. .sss. 4, We - VI
A. c. Bertschinger
Oration Breaking the Roads"
Mary Meull
Quartet Soldiers Farewell
Messrs, Musser, Bertschinger,
Harder and Westrup
Oration 1.-THE Power OF an IDEA
Sadie McLaren
valedictory ....... Sadie McLaren
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-05-06

A stock car on the east bound
freight was set on fire by a spark
from the engine west of town about
seven thirty yesterday evening. 1t
was speedily brought into the yards
and put under the engine hydrant
where the flames were extinguished.
Very little damage was done except
that few Of the cattle were slightly
scorched. Almost all the population
of Abilene turned out to see the fire
team make the run.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-05-06
Superintendent Stacey
Reelected in Abilene

The board of education last night
reelected w. A. Stacey superinten-
dent of the city schools for another
year, increasing his salary to $500
This is a merited tribute to one OF
the best school superintendents In
Kansas. His excellent work in the
Abilene schools has been appreciated
by the entire city and 1t win be pleas
ing news that he is to be retained
another year.
Being the first meeting since cleo
tion the board reorganized, electing
j. s. Engle again as president; H. H..
Keel, vice president; g. H. Hill,
clerk. The board now is:
First Ward-O. P. Fenton, j. s.
Engle.
Second Ward-H. H. Keel, R. M.
White.
Third Ward-P. G.. Hoffman, J.
w, Howe. 4,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-05-06
Topeka SUNDAY SCHOOL SEES
SION WILL BE GREAT MEETING
Secretary Engle Says Everything Is
Ready for Visitors.

Secretary j. H. Engle returned,
from pre-convention trip Of inspec-
tion to Topeka. The city is prepared
to receive $500 delegates at the
state Sunday School convention which
opens there tomorrow. Indications
are that her hospitality will be taxed
to the limit. Reception and enter
tainment committees are we'll organ
lied. Automobiles and pages are at
the disposal of the committees for
the location of delegates. Topeka
representatives will meet incoming
trains ON the main lines. A chorus
Of 500 voices will be led by Tullar Of
New York City; pipe organ recttals,
profitable conferences and inspira-
tionaI platform address and lectures
ara among the features.
~ "
Eight years ago Topeka was over
whelmed with state Sunday School
convention crowd. They are deter
mined not to repeat this experience.
They are prepared. The Exhibit
which was planned by Miss Bayless,
the director. will be in the immediate
charge Of Mrs. II. A. Tice Of the state
committee. MIR. w. D. Stem VIII
d,rect the admit class features.
~ ~
Many are going from Dickinson
county. A coachload over the ROCK
Island and one ON the Union Pacific.
This is the largest delegation this
county has ever sent. Special trains
and coaches are coming from various
portions OF the state.
" ~
One OF the chief convention speak
ers, DR.. B. F. Rhoads, of Ohio, VIII
speak to men in Abilene next Sunday
afternoon.
The local training class which VIII
take its final examination on the BIZ
BILE section OF the course will hold
another session next Monday night
instead OF Friday night as usual. Az
this meeting DR.. Blayney will give
brief lecture on the manuscripts Of
the Bible in addition to the usual
As minutes drill period conducted BY
Mr.. Engle.
y ~
The special car for the Sunday
school convention delegates will be
attached to the 1880 U. P. train
tomorrow. A number Of delegates
went today and the remainder go to-
morrow.
y y
A special car will also be attached
to the Rock Island morning train.
Dickinson will send a large delesa-
tlon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-05-06

Fourth Ward-H. E. Ackers, 9. H
Hill.
Added territory-H. e. snider, E
o. Farrer.
The president appointed these
committees:
Ways and Means-Farrer, Hill
Howe.
Buildings and Grounds-Fenton
Hoffman, White.
Schools, rules and regulations
Ackers, Keel, Snider.
1t was voted to put in a normal
course and manual training, which
will add much to the schools ef-
fectiveness.
The ways and means committee
was instructed to get bids from the
banks for the city depositary of funds
and report at next meeting.
Adjourned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-05-06
TWO CUPS AND THREE MEDALS.
County High School Boys Made Rec
ords at Lawrence.

Chapman, May 4.-Laurence Per-
rill and Eugene Davis returned Mon
day evening from Lawrence, where
they represented the D. G. H. 8. in
the inter-high school track meet held
there last Saturday. The two boys
won first in Glass B, the class in
which our school was entered, re-
ceiving a handsome loving cup as a
trophy. Eugene Davis also won the
individual cup for making the high
est number of points. The boys also
brought back three medals.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-05-06
KEEPING BOYS ON THE FARM.


The following story is printed IL
several western papers and has gooC
lesson:
Charles Kirkland, of Salina, Kan
sas, has solved the much-discusset
problem of keeping boys on the farm
Mr.. Kirkland owns $50 acres sil
miles from Salina. He has three boys
Fred, aged sixteen; John, fourteen
and Chester, six. There are three
girls.
In the winter Mr.. Kirtland's fam
lily lives in Salina ON account Of school
facilities and to enjoy the social life
So much Is the family In love with
the country, however, that before the
snow has fairly gone all are begging
to 60 back to the farm.
The secret of it?
Cooperation, partnership.
The Kirkland family Is pure dem
ocracy in which every member is o
citizen, with the rights and the privi-
leges of citizenship.
Ever since they have been old
enough to be interested In any way
the children have had some share,
however small, in the farm. Each
has something that he can call his
own.
Mr.. Kirkland has "toted fair" with
the children. II they were not old
enough to exercise judgment as to
money or property, they were prop
erly credited on the books. 1t is in
teresting to note how the boys are
getting on.
For instance
Last year Fred and John, having
accumulated some capital, rented an
adjoining forty acres. They used the
family teams to break the ground
paying a stipulated sum per day for
the use. They bought seed wheat and
paid for the threshing.
The two boys made a profit OF $45O
on the venture. Next year they say
they will do better. And they did
this without neglecting their home
duties or their schooling.
Do you wonder that these boys are
content and happy on the farm?
Chester, the little one OF six years,
determined to acquire some property
He bought with his little savings
Of orphan pigs, baby pigs. That
was a year ago. Twice daily he filled
his little pail from the milk separator
and fed the orphans.
The pigs thrived, and q short time
aeo when the father sold bunch OF
hogs, Chester's orphans brought slo'
Every cent went on Chester's bank
book.
The girls also have their own prop
srty. But that is another story.
The Kansas farmer has simply
treated his children as intelligent
,nits Of the little republic family. He
has supplied the motiye-so lacking
% most farm boys-of intelligent
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-05-06

Junction City, May Rev. w. G.
Coleman, Of Abilene, opened the M.
e. district conference in session here
with an able sermon last evening.
A large number Of delegates are
present. Today's program was:
$3.50 q. m.--Devotions and Or
ganization ,,.....J. r. Madison
10:00-"Baker University" .....
..................J. A. Motter
10:15--W. F. M. S..........
,.........M Miss Viola Troutman
1O:30-W. H. M. S..........
......... Mrs. q. L. Knostman
10:45-"Bethany Hospital" $50.
j. F, st. Clair
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-05-06

Mr.. and Mrs. H. southWorth, Miss
Elsa sOuthworth. Mrs. Alexander and
Miss McGregor are home from sa-
lima. They were guests Of b. D. Lee
ana intended to take a motor trip
q wichita. They started in three
cars Friday but when they reached
LlnasbOrg decided Il was too cold
and returned % ssiina. They vill
naks ! nsE start latsr.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-05-06
MethodiStS Meet in
Abilene Next Fall

11:OO-Benevolence and Discus
sion, led by... IS. A. Bright
1:45--Devotions. .B. F. Dice
2:O0-District Stewards Meeting.
! S:00-Evangelism, Discussion,
led by ..,....... C. W. Braden
4:00--"The Minister as Seen
Through Layman's Eyes,.
................W. s. Heusner
4:S0-"The Layman as Seen
Through Ministerial Eyes. ~.
...................J. y. w. Reed
S:00--Sermon. .....,P. G. Wyant
The next session Of the confer
ence will be held In Abilene next
September.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-05-06
Two More Are Signed.

President Beagle has received two
more contracts. one from a pitcher
asd the other from a second base
man. The pitcher, MattsOn from Yes
per. is a south paw" and can de-
liver the goods. Dublett, of Great
Bend, is the second baseman and Is
an all-round good player.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-05-06
SHIFTING SOIL.
Real Estate Transfers Reported BY
J. e. Keel, AbstractOr.

Paris G. Hoffman and wife ct al 70
James Blagg, e hse X sS-l4-S,
$1,000.
Michael senn and wife to Nicholas
Btorkander. lots 4, 6, blk Z, senn's
add to city Of Enterprise, 5000.
Harrison Flora and wife to Mary V.
Beach, lot 4. Blk 6, town of Man
CHESTER, 800.
George W. Carton and wife to Char
les e. Davidson, a tract Of land
com. at W cor y ne X, ls-
1879, metes and bounds, $500
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-05-06

Civil service examination for the
position OF clerk-carrier In the Abb
leue postoffIce will be held at the
office on May 2sth beginning at 3
o'clock a. m. All persons desiring
to take or Wishing information con-
eerning this examination should ap-
ply to H. D. Focht at the local post
office.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-05-06

A surprise party was given last
Friday night at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harrison PeatlIng by about 2b
Of the young people coming in bring
ing oysters. cakes, fruit, etc. A most
enjoyable evening was spent. The
young folks departed at a late hour.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-05-06
For Sale.

My property at 1114 North Cedar
street, good 5 room house, good barn
chicken house and other out build
ings. Two acres Of ground all fenced
chicken tight. over half in alfalfa
Good well, eistern, and city water.
CAN upon or write J. A. Kaufman.
sdttEit
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-05-06

I've ssatsd studsbaksr vehicle IN
fair condition. Bee Fl. ". Whson :.
Rseisetor office. 1Au
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-05-06

A special car will also be attached
to the Rock Island morning train
Dickinson will send a large delesa-
tlon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-05-06

The special car for the Sunday
school convention delegates will be
attached to the 1880 U, P. train
tomorrow. A number of delegates
went today and the remainder go to-
morrow.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-02
CRIMSON GREW FINISHED SIX
LENGTHS AHEAD OF THE
BLUE - EXHIBITED
GhEAT FORM.
40, 900 WITNESSED
GREAT BOAT RACE
Harvard Kept Lead From First Half
Mile, Gaining as Every Half
Mile Flag Was Passed-Time
Was Fast But Mo Rec
ord Made.

New London. Conn. July LIN a
grand exhibition Of rowing by crow
remarkable for its physical power and
endurance, Harvard this evening do
featcd Yale in their annual varisy y
boat race on the Thames. The Grim,
sons crew led from start to finish and
won by six boat lengths. Harvard ;
time was 21;50; Yale's 22;t0 Ry
this victory Harvard won the second
consecutive boat race from Yale In
2S years.
The greatest crowd that ever as
sembled here on the Thames poured
into New London today to witness
this race. II was estimated that at
least 10000 people witnessed the
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-02
SUGAR TRUST IS
INDICTED AGAIN
FOURTEEN COUNTS AGAINST
AMERICAN REFINING CO. AND
EIGHT INDIVIDUALS.
ADOlPH SECAL'S CASE
nished Basis For Latest Pro-
ceedinns of Federal
Government.

Washington, July 1.-The United
States government today laid the
ground work for another gigantic
antitrust suit in an indictmfnt of the
American Sugar Refining company
as a corporation, six of its directors
and two prominent lawyers. The de.
fendant company and iadiyidua S
were charged with conspiracy in re.
straint of trade under the criminal
clause OF the Sherman antitrust law
which provides as a penalty upon
conviction a fine of not more than $5 :
900 or Imprisonment for not more
than one year, or both, in the case of
individuals, and a fine of not more
than $1,000 in the case of the corpora
tion.
The individuals indicted are Wash
ington b. Thomas, president of the
American Sugar Refining company;
Arthur Donner, Charles H. Senff,
John E. Parsons, all of New York,
John Mayors, of Morristown, N. j.,
George II. Frazier or Philadelphia, all
(Concluded From Fourth Page)
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-02
MESS|NA AGAIN
HAS EARTHQUAKE
TWO SHOCKS YESTERDAY SAID
TO BE HARD AS THOSE
LAST DECEMBER.
ONLY TWO CASUALTIES
Panic Prevailed-Shockss2eIt at Reg.
eio and Other foints-San
Bernardino, Cal, Had Slight
Shock Yesterday.

M2ssina, Sicily, July 1.-Messina
experienced two terrific earthquakes
at 7:30 this morning which were ac
cOmpanied by roaring sounds and arr
said to have had a stronger and
more undulatory smovement than the
earthquake Of last December which
destroyed Messila, Reggio and other
cities. lad waste To many villages In
Calabria and killed 100000 people.
Although the shocks today had no
snch terrible consequences, the 25,'
900 residents Of the city were thrown
into a state of terror. They ran ilto
the streets panic stricken, and 10,
night nearly the entire population Is
7ncamped in the open places.
The broken walls of the old ru MS
We're thrown to the ground and Mes
sina was for a few minutes smUthered
in a cloud Of dust,
The casualties were few, and the
only persons killed so far as is known
were a young woman and her infant.
Several persCns were struck by
frop.I,JoJ On ITIfth pnuaN
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-02
MARINES BACK ON SHIPS
Removed From Navy Last November
BY RooseveIt-Restored BY
Action OF Congress.

Washington, July THAT portion
of the marine corps OF the navy with.
drawn from duty aboard ships by or.
der of former President Rcos evelt,
Nov. IL last is today back on the bat
tleships. cruisers and other vessels in
accordance with the action of cen
gress. The order restoring the ma
rines to ship duty was issued jrst be
fore Roosevelt retired after congress
nd placed provision i'm the navy an
preparation bill stating that no money
voted for the marine corps should b
available uness the marines serve OF
the ships as originally
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-02
SOCIALIST CONVICTED
Fo- Violating Postal Regulations
Six Months in Jail and Fine of
$500.

Fort Scott. Kansas, July Fire I
Warren. business manager OF The An-
peal to Reason. socialist paper ot
Girard. Kans.. was sentenced TO six
months in Jail and fined 81 500 in the
federal court today. Several weeks
ago Warren was arrested for alleged
violation Of the postal regulations in
sending through the mails printed
offer of reward of s1.o'o to anyone
who would kidnap Ex-Governor VIM
s. Taylor Of Kentucky, and return
him to that state
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-02
SENATE ALMOST
MADE AGREEMENT
TO VOTE ON ENTIRE INCOME TAX
MENDMENT NEXT
TUESDAY.
BULKLEY'S OBJECTION
Was All That Stopped It-May Change
His Mind--Expects to be Away
Tuesday and Wants to
Make FIGHT.

Washington. July l,-The senate
came within one TO-DAY OF agreeing
TO vote next Tuesday on the entire
Income tax amendment to the tariff
bill including the corporation tax
substitute. The compact as ordered
printed met with objection from
Bulkely and his opposition aroused
no little i'll feeling The proposition
| took the form of request from Flint
| In the absence OF Aldrich, in charge
of the tariff bill, for unanimous con
sent to vote on the Bailey -Cummmius
income tax amendments and all
amendments TO the amc'alment at
noon next Tuesday with the under
standing that The senate should r.
main in session until all these ones.
tions should be disposed Of The sug-
gestion created general furry in the
senate There was the usual anima-
ted gathering in the center aisle
\ number of senators asked to be
heard and the proceedings for a brief
time took on the appearance of gen.
eral conversation at "A sewing bee.
One senator after another expressed
his consent to the proposition until
for few minutes il looked as II all
objections would be brushed away
and all factions satisfied Just as
the vice president was stating the
agreement for about the third time,
Bulkeley Ioomed up anu proceeded
to say that he could not agree tha;
the vote should be taken at the time
specified He did not then give his
reason and he was Immediately besc'
by dozen or more senators in the
hope cf prevailing upon him TO desat
from his opposition
1t turned out that while he was op
posed to inc corporation tax amend
mcnt. this was not his real reason
but ne expected To be absent from the
city next Tuesday and did not want
| the vote recorded while he was away
It seemed that some of the Bulkefcy
constituents were very strongly op
posed to the corporation proposition
sharing in their feeling he desires
to make as strong a fight as possible
against &C. He therefore desires to
/ be on hand up to the last momen'
aud In view of the fact that he expects
| to he in Connecticut with the prest
Ident next Tuesday he found it quite
y impossible to give his attention to the
amendment on that day. He did not
therefore, change his mind, but when
the senate adjourned many senators
were hopeful that he might be found
more Yielding tomorrow.
/ It was evident when Flint made his
proposition that the discussion of the
income tax question had been almost
| if not quite exhausted. There were
today several speeches for ant
against the measure Borah leading
ion in favor of an income tax but o.
posed to the corporation tax, Root fol
lowing on the other side and advoca
/ ting the corporation tax. but opposin;
the income tax.
other speakers were Clapp anil
owen. fayoring the income tax wito
ys,....t.--f..r -. I-o,-fb u,rc
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-02
new CENTS ARE READY
10000 Were Coined at the phiIsdei
phia Mint-Bear Profile Of
Lincoln.

Philadelphia. July 1.-The new LIN
coin pennies coined at the mint in
this city are ready for delivery There
are now one hundred and fifty thou%
and Of these new pennies in the vaults
of the mint and they will be placed in
circulation as soon as permission is
received from Washington. The new
pieces arc much like the old ones
with the exception of the Indian head
In its place is a profile Of Abraham
Lincoln,
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-07-02

New York, July l--One Of L Q
most drastic upheava's n New YORK
city's police history occurred today
whom Mayor Mcclellan summarily r.
moved Police Commss oner Bingham
for insubordination after the lat err S
refusal to comply with the orders Of
the mayor for certain changes. Tho
mayors orders came at the couclru-
sion of his investigation into the al
legged persecution by the police of
George b. Duffy, WHO ii was aYerra I
was repeatedly arrested without jrst
cause and whose photograph was re-
tanned In the rogues's gallery despi .
the failure of the police TO obtain con
yictlon against him.
Appoints Wm. r. Baker.
The mayor held that at lsast two
of Bingham's lieuteaants were en- lily
Of misconduct in this affair and nc
cordinaly he demanded their removal,
With Blngham's ret'rame IT today
went several Of his closest advisers
and leading supports of his regime.
AS head of the new regime the
mayor appointed VIM. F Eakcr.
hitherto a deputy commissioner.
Says Politics Cause.
Bingham and his friends were out
spoken tonight in their declaratie n
that the principal reasons for the
mayors act were political, and that
Al, ,s,. In I.n r,F
politicians had resulted in his r.
moval only few months before tie
important municipal elections OF
autrmn.
There We're many ready tonight to
take up cudges in tehaf of Fiagj
ham and today the head of the CE
zens' UniCn gave out statement TN
which he said the members OF the
union are with bingham. "bacause W.
know that he has not handled the
police force in the interest of any
politics or party" aud it was hoped
IN view of the vital Importance Of
fair election and an honest count
this fall" he would continue IN office
BinuhanS Career.
General Bingham is a graduate of
West Point and came 10 the New
York police department shortly af er
he retired from the United Sa.es
army with the rank Of hrigadier
general He occupied the pest of
superintendent of public grounds ard
bulldogs at Washington. but when
Roosevelt succeeded Mckinley dir
ference of opinicn between the two
rcsrltcd in Bingham's removal to an
army post in Buffalo. whore the loss
OF leg in the performance of bis
duties resulted IN his retirement.
H~ld Office : Years.
His appointment as police compis-
sioner was McClellanI's deciar9ti~n n
of independence Of Tammapy Hall
ami opposition to political control Of
the police During the four years
he has held the office Bingham has
been in many controversies AMI
strong pressure was eyerted to com
pei him to resign. Bingham's last
Official act was his acceptance Of t'e
designations OF his secretary. Daniel
G.. Slattery. and his deputy commis-
Concluded on Fourth fagel