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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-01
THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 1909.
A STORY WORTH WHILE.

When President Roosevelt spent a
Sunday out at little town on the
border OF western Kansas, among
the newspapermen with him was
Lindsay Denison of the New York
Sun. Saddle horses were brought
to the side Of the special train where
It stood on a side track and the Presi-
dent and his party were invited to
ride. Denison was given parti-
cularly vicious animal which had
been made doubly excitable through
stabling and feeding for the occa-
sion. No sooner had the New Yorker
mounted than away went the horse at
break-neck speed up and down hill,
with its rider unable to control or
guide. Four miles the course led
and when 1t was ended and the horse
through WEAKNESS halted long
enough for Denison to leap to the
ground the unaccustomed strain was
enough to have overcome one less
plucky. Denison returned to the
train sore, lame, bruised, but smil-
ing. The President came to his side
and remarked, You're the stuff
that was tip top exhibition Of cour-
age"
That was Denison and 1t was typi-
cal of the admiration Roosev H&~
for the correspondent who had made
two campaigns with him and was on
the third, a trans-continental tour.
So when Mr.. Denison in the March
Circle magazine in the numbers
opening article gives what he calls,
"A Flashlight on Roosevelt" 1t comes
with authority and SO tactfully is It
related that It bears the impression
Of truth as we'll as Of literary skill
1t gives picture Of Roosevelt that
has never before been painted and
reveals a new side to his character.
The incident is one OF the end Of a
weary day, OF crowds, Of bands, OF
cheers. The candidate for President
returns to the train and talks with
his friend, the correspondent. He
frankly tells of his ambition to be
Rresidont and why. Tris was the
gist Of 1t, reported from a wildly en-
graved recollection;
"rhe time is coming In hi. copa'
try for readiustment between the
wage Garner and the drawer Of diyi'
dends The radicals are almost hall
right. Corporation cunning has de
yeloped faster than the law Of nation
or state. It is undoubtedly true thai
corporations have found ways Il
steal before we have found that theJ
we're susceptible Of punishment fol
THEFT But sooner or later, unless
there Is a season Of readiustment
there win come a riotous wicked
murderous day Of atOnement It Il
true that some great fortunes are be
ing accumulated lawfully but dis
honestly. Il Is true that other for
tunes are being accumulated honest
y bat Illegally. II It is not % CONF
b sword or powder and blood q
murt cone By peaceful compromise
nee fools N wan street think IA
ihty can 50 on forever. They can
> reuid ne 70 Be- elsetsd president
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-01
Our attention has been called to a

Our attention has been called to a
city treasurer's statement published
during the past year as publicity
Of accounts. That statement merely
says receipts 20 much" and dis
bursements 90 uuch." That Is not
publicity. what TIE taxpayers want
% know Is to Nholh VS. the moaey
paid ana FOR What uAt 4 psid. Dr.
Contlln farorl lsaa tind Of pablieiV.
WY Ia the admlnihtration against 81
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-01

A Pennsylvania rooster stois q
thfes-hundred-mlls ride on . car
truss. This is liable to Gauss ne
railway people some expense In fur
if.r revising lhsir aFr1a11uenu 70
nut OF al free transportation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-01

Prof. caFruth left bis candidacy
Tor mayor Of Lawrence alone for 20
hours which indicates that he has
great confidence IN liz ability to stand
alone and win.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-01

We rather admire the sentiment
Of W. s. Anderson who refused to
enter a scrap for treasurer Of the
school board. His position is a sem
aihle one.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-01

A few months ago the Chronicle
was echoIng Gov. Stubs Square Deal
demand Of publicity for campaign
expenses and public accounts. Now
II demands secrecy. why the changef
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-01

The last official statement Of the
city,s financial affairs was published
in April 1907. Just before the new
administration took full charge. Since
then-profound silence.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-01

The News speaks right out in meet
ing and says the people of Abilene
want every citizen to have a square
deal, and will demand that every
citizen know what is going on" 1t
adds that we Ought to be as econom-
ical as possible and not load any
more bonds or debts upon the tax
payers until the taxpayers vote upon
the propositions. Taxes are too high
and economy is what we need"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-01

A revolt on the Turkish border is
in progress. The sultan would be
grateful II be could depend on re-
volts to Ilnger around the outskirts.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-01

lister II you have not done II, now
is your time or you can't vote.
One more candidate Is in the field:
R. B. Briney for member Of the
schoolboard in the second ward. That
ward always makes 1t point to have
plenty Of candidates.
VIII DR.. Conklin explain about the
street lighting.--Chronicle.
So far as a franchise" is con-
cerned that does not strike those who
know the facts as much of an issue.
The present light franchise does not
expire until 1919. The only question
is that of lighting the streets for
which the contract expired a year
ago. THE ADMINISTRATION HAS
DONE NOTHING in the matter what
ever. AS / said at the beginning Of
the campaign: AT the earliest possi-
BILE moment there should be a re-
arrangement of the lighting system
of the city SO that the residence por-
lions which now are in darkness may
have their share. The entire town
pays taxes for lights and so far as
possible all should have the benefit
As to what is the best plan remains
for the council and citizens to deter
mine. No one man has a right to
force on the city any pet scheme In
which HE MAY HAVE PERSONAL
INTEREST but should allow the tax
payers voice in the matter and
abide by their decision. What the
majority wants suits me-but no ex-
pensive debt should be incurred
WITHOUT THEIR VOTE ASKING
II. No extravaganza, businesslike
management and reduction Of debts
is what Abilene wants.
T. R. CoNKLIN.
There mas been no contract for
lighting the streets for year. Why
has the administration been SO long
waking up to the fact that a better
lighting system, as DR.. Conklin de-
mands, is needed?
With the waterworks fund over
drawn several thousand dollars, with
nearly $4,000 in unpaid warrants,
drawing interest, with so per cent
of all the taxes available for 1909
already drawn, the taxpayers are
likely to put the lid on the admins
tration's recklessness in a way that
will show that they want real reform
NOT gum shoe finance.
Why the sudden excitement Of the
administration on the light question.
Only two years ago, on Jan. 20, 1907,
was published a petition ito the coun-
Gil asking 1t to make light contract
that would light the entire town, as
substitute for the one then in use.
A certificate of the city assessor
showed that it was signed by the
owners Of 80 per cent Of the taxa
BILE property. Among the signers
were A. w. Rice, ]. A. Graves, P. W.
Heath, D. R. Gordon, r. M. White,
and about 400 others. The council
did not do it. Mr.. Rice was elected
mayor. Ten months afterward the
old contract expired. A year has
passed yet not a thing was done to-
ward better lights. Now there is a
great hubbub for a big debt to put
in lighting plant What's back
of it?
n. u L.. -
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-01

The Clay Center Timeo mentions
C. A. Case for senator in 1919. Well.
it's a mighty good suggestion,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-01

ne rolsH II o. clly have svi-
aousiy determined 70 have Dr.. Coax
~ for mayor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-01
One Bgaul!lg! Dinner Set Free
With a purchase Of $50 worth OF
goods in Our Great 2-FlOor Clothing
House we give you Absolutely Free
Apiece Dinner Set, handsomely
decorated.

we are enabled
Handsomely Decorated, APIECE Dinner Set you
not buy this amount one time buy
the which we mSn
WORTH bring the and get one these ee
offer made by merchant Ke-
but start trading once and ask or
Dinner the Dinner Set will furnish
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-01

For sals-NeW Home sewing ma
.hias IN ans ahapa. Cheap 4 noid
.oon. Inquire q as o1ea.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-01
i h.s won her-prstty maid.

Bill has won her-prstty maid,
A June bride she is to be
Her peachy-eream complexion VIII
not fade
Bessuss It's Rocky Mountain Tea In
laid.
Townsend the druggist
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-01
1000
DINNER SETS
FREE.

Of the wing: Pie Pa Dinner Plates Sauoer ndw
u Buffers Large Cups Saucer Go nche Long Vegetable DISH
Dsh Sugar Bowl and Cover Cream 0oo S
bv nd wilha around
Our prices goods the Lowest ever quoted IN the
ory of our business We the largest and best STOCK OF
~ Hats CAPS Furnishing Central Kansas
our house place spring supply OF Cotnng
ks~Come and get Beautiful Dinner Set Free
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-01

There mas been no contract for
lighting the streets for a year. Why
has the administration been so long
waking up to the fact that better
lighting system, as DR.. Conklin de-
mands, is needed?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-01
WEE CITY CAMPAIGN.

Tonight lie the last chance to reg
lister. If you have not done It, now
Is your time or you can't vote.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-04-01

One more candidate is in the field:
R. B. Briney for member Of the
schoolboard in the second ward. That
ward always makes 1t a point to have
plenty Of candidates.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-01
JOHN X. WALSH OFT.
Fails to Settle Interest on 81 .OOO .OOO
Court To Act.
GBy Telegraph TO The Tribune !

Chicago. Sept. 3n-John r. Walsh-Once the
king I'm IN the hive Of political finance in Chi
cagO-is down and out" financially. He threw
up his hands finally to-day and failed TO take
advantage of the last minute of grace to settle
the interest the ST.O0OO0p item which the
Chicago Clearing House Association and asso-
Ciated banks carrying against him and the
defunct Chicago National Bank
Physically wreck, Walsh awaits the decision
of the United States Court of Appeals which
will be handed down Tuesday Every one of his
personal and financial intimates has been forced
to the conviction that the decision will be
against him. Tonight there seemed ample rea-
son for the belief that the broken down old man.
after the words from the bench next Tuesday,
will have nothing but the United States Supreme
Court between him and the penitentiary. IL
was perhaps true that Walsh the only man
in Chicago tonight, OF his crowd and of his
old cronies. who had not left hope behind
New-York tribune., 1909-10-01
HER OIL COMPANY. FAILS.
Former Rochester Teacher Said to
Haze Erred an Kansas Venture.
TBy Telegraph 20 The Tribune. !


Kansas City. Mo, Sept. 30-An alleged error
Of 100000 in estimating the cost of a lubri-
eating plant is said TO have been the original
cause of a tangle in the affairs of the Sunfiower
Refining Company. of Niotaze. Kan organized
and managed by Miss Hermanna Kaessmann. a
former school teacher of Rochester, N Y. A
state receiver for the company appointed on
Tuesday in Sedan, Kan, and to-day creditors
forced the concern into bankruptcy. 1t is
known among oil men as the woman's COM
pany."
When Miss Kaessmann began business, in
1905, she was hampered by the Standard Oil
Company's competition, but she fought the
trust. and two years ago her company doing
a profitable business producing Illuminating oil.
When Miss Kaessmann decided to build a
il is said, she and her assistants planned the
plant and estimated it's cost at about $4,000.
When the plant was finished. last July, the cost
aggregated $4,000. The extra 100000 took
most of the companys working capital. il is
said. The company was incorporated under the
laws Of both Kansas and Arizona. In the bank
ruptcy proceedings brought day it is alleged
that the company transferred its property to
certain preferred creditors.
Rochester Sept. 30.--Miss Hermanna Kaessmann
left Rochester about five years ago. and no definite
information to her movements since is obtain
able here. When here she was principal of one of
the public schools.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-01
STAKED LIFE ON COIN.
Son of WeaIthy Nan Lost Gam
bled 1cith Tramp an Death Fallen.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune. }

Greemwater. Cal. Sept. 30-David Eldridge
son of B. Eldridge, wealthy president of the
National Sewing Machine and Bicycle Com
pany. of Belvidere. ILL.,. is believed to have per-
ished in Death Valley after having staked his
life on the toss of coin with desert rat or
tramp. known the "RattIesnake Kid" when
the two were lost in the grim sinkhole of death
two weeks ago.
The Kid" who has not slept under roof
for thirty years, and insists that he has no
other name. reached Greenwater Monday in Il
deIirious condition and told of the two men
having tossed a coin To which should take
the burro and one of the five quarts of water.
The Kid the burrO and escaped. Search
ing parties Immediately sent out from
Greenwater, but have found trace of the
missing man.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-01
FIND MISS RoosEvELT's BULL PUP.
Glad Tidings of Its Recovery Cabled to the
Young Woman, Who Is in Europe.
nv Telegraph 10 The Tribune.

veIt's pct bull terrier is back at the Oyster BAY
home Of the Roosevelts. safe and sound. cable
message TO that effect sent 10 Miss Roosevelt
yesterday.
The terrier disappeared month ago. and Moan
Seaman superintendeut OF the Roosevelt estate
was directed spare effort to find it, AS last
resort he advertised in a Stamford newspaper
Patrick Moylan night watchman AT the pier OF
the North and East River Transportation Com
uanv read the advertisement, and knew that the
dog he had found three four weeks ago at the
pier wet bedraggled and hungry was the one
described II is believed It came over TO Stam-
ford on a ferTybOat
New-York tribune., 1909-10-01
HYpRoPHoBIA FROM DOGS SCRATCH
Boy Dies in Great Agony Three Weeks After
Superficial Injury.

from the paw of fabid dog responsible for
th. death to-day Of George Murray. four years old
SON Of a local merchant. The boy playing near
hi, house uur AFTERNOON three weeks age With two
olJ-r boys. when thry were suddenly attacked hy
strange dog. The other we're bitten anJ were.
sent Ia the Pastpur institute Tor treaun-nI a. s,n
as it became known that the dog mad-
The Murray child'S injury superIci4I
however that no alarm felt Yesterday he de-
ve...ped unanstakable symptoms of rabies aud died
TODAY In great agony.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-01
DEM4NDS $1,000 4 POUND.
Teacher Says She Lost % Pounds
When Principal Tilted Her,
nv Telegraph 10 The Tribune. '

Pittsburg, Sept 3O.-Miss Luella LOwstetter.
teacher in one of the Sheraden Borough schools,
began suit against Professor Earl w Reed.
principal OF the town schools. for $4,000 dam
ages to-day. alleging breach of promise Miss
Lowstetter and her attorney declared in court
that they only trying TO collect $1,000 a
pound for flesh lost by the plaintiff after she
had been Tilted by Reed i'm favor of another girl.
Miss Lowstetter has witnesses to prove that
she lost twenty-five pounds after Reed an
nounced to her the telephone that he was
about To marry some one else
New-York tribune., 1909-10-01
BERNIER At PIT. AMOUR.
arctic Explorer and Tessel Reach
Labrador Port.

Point Amour. Labrador. by MarcOni wireless
telegraph via Cape Ray N F., Sept. 3O.-The
Canadian government steamer Arctic, Captain
Bernier in command. arrived here this afternoon
after fourteen months cruise in the Arctic
region. The crew of fOrty-three men are all
in good health and there was no sickness during
the trip The Arctic left here at O'Clock this
evening for quebec
Captain Bcrnier, it is understood. held commits
sion from the Canadian government TO locate un-
claimed islands in the Arctic region and take pos
session of them Canadian territory.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-01
REAL MONEY AT HALF PRICE.
Offer of New Yorker Stirs Business Men of
Lexington, KY
IBy Telegraph % N Trlhune. |

Lexington, Ky, Sept 3O-A. r. FettIemeyer.
local representative of Armour & Co, turned over
TO the postal authorities to-day letter from man
in New York who offered for sale sum of real
money at half its face value. The writer said that
he had been I'm the employ Of the government for
fifteen years and that he in possession Of dies
from which money made.
The postal authorities refused to make public
the name Of the writer of the letter. It is said
several other well known business have re-
ceived similar communications in the last few
weeks.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-01
HONOR FOR COMMANDER PEARY.
Invited to Lecture Before the Royal Geograph-
ical Society in London.

London Sept. Commander Pealy has accep
ed an invitation 10 lecture before the ROYAL Gr,
graphical Society in London. The date has not y,
hrrn fixed
New-York tribune., 1909-10-01
To-DAY's PROGRAMME.

Naval parade leaves New York. between
s7th street and Spuyten DuyVil, for Ne~burg
--7:3o TO $3.50 a. m.
Half Moon and CIern1ont leave PeekskiIl for
Newburg-7 a. m.
Naval fleet and Half Moon and Clern1ont
welcomed with ceremonies at Newburg-
1880 p.
Historical pageant in 6rookyn-3 o. m.
Fireworks and illumination of ships and
city Of Newburg-eVening.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-01
CHEERING MILLIONS
SEE MILITARY PARADE
so DO THE CRITICAL EYES
OF VISITING OFFICERS.
Their Praise and Comments Freely
BcstOzCed as international
Line Files By.
To-DAY's WEATHER.

Fair weather will prevail to-day, says the
government foreeastsr, and there will De
drop in the temperature Moderase west
winds will keep the weather fair to-rnorroV"'
New-York tribune., 1909-10-01
TRAGIC END OF LOVERS QUARREL
Angered Woman Thrust Her Arm Into Lion s
Cage-Was Torn in Shreds.

Paris Sept "a young woman committed SUI
eide in Z, frlg1tful manner here Tonight Having
had a ,piarrrl with hrt lover. who Is Hon tanner
IA 4. theatre IN which three lions are introduced
during the course Of melodrama, the woman
went behind the scenes and thrust her arm ini"
the cage.
The animals Wild with rage, ana WIN i'"
blows of their claws tore her head and breast to
pie, e. The vomens fearful screams and the r"aI5
81 The animals caused panic among the audience
nd the 6rcpioof curtain had 20 be lowered
New-York tribune., 1909-10-01
Continued on third page.


..riI,anttv illuminated. Saturday evening. october
% iste,ner ..Nnnmouth" If SANDY Hook Route, viii
-, so one triIs a0ordinr splendid view ot watSh'pS
.iei,u pi,h Iucandcsceut Decorations. Leave Jrrsel
tIv station e. r. 4. ot y D. 80 y. nl. lickets
81 on sale 80 W 25d si,Cei LAbeIty sueel ana iih
uortalt line stdIioAs-Ad'L
New-York tribune., 1909-10-01
tnono no pENvER AMn REIunn

>eptcmnef 30 - october 9, inclusive PCun~Sl-
aria Railroad same rats To- Colorado SpIipes .,~
Pucblr Irsets good until October il see ticket
agents-Ad,t.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-01
\ GooD suRJEcT FOR CONGREss.

For this reason il seems To me that there is
no subject To which Congress can better devote
its attention in the coming session than the pas
sage of a bin which shall encourage our mer-
chant marine la such way rs to establish
American lines directly between New York and
other Eastern ports and south American ports
New-York tribune., 1909-10-01
Coutiaued on atth page.

WY NOT Sc ~ NAVAL PARADE
IN \evbTTEh tO-Ct}v steamer Hen0rick ttHtsrN :
6uut tor Hudson River Jay light service. see als.
-AdSL.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-01
Mrn sEAsAoRF rImE rAeLEs

,o Lang Branrh AsbIrt Uart lud Point Pleasant
vi. psnns !,ania Railroad Effective october g.
Aau
New-York tribune., 1909-10-01
TAMMANY NAMES
GAYNOR FOR MAYOR
YU1RPHY'S CONVENTION
CHOOSES JUSTICE.
Ndcorren Talks Straight Politics
and Names Nets for Controller,
bpt Boss Rolls Him out Flat.
nEMocRATIc NOMINATIONS

r,- wsvor-wILLlAM ). eAYNoR, Brooklyn
r,- controller-RoBERT r. MOORE Man
haitian. .,,
tnSN 3 CALVIN. Manhattan.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-01

Reduced iare N"u York 10 Boston - ~ the Al ?
and Harvard Metropolitan Line. See adF.-AdFI
New-York tribune., 1909-10-01

Vincennes, Ind, Sept 3O-Knox County voted
wet" in a local option election to-day The
forty-three precincts in the county show ma
jority of 761 for the 'wets" The city of Vim
cennes voted wet" by majority of !, 100
Knox is the thirteenth of the ninety-two coun-
ties in Indiana to vote wet SiXty-two "coun-
ties have voted dry and eight are dry
through the operation of the remonstrance law
Nine counties remain in which no action has
been taken.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-01

IS psr,,5 6EAR SPRING WATER.
's La Inade IL famous. '-AdTt''
New-York tribune., 1909-10-01
ROANOKE REMAINS "WET." ."
Only Oasis Betzceen Washington and
Ne5r Orleans on Shenandoah Route.

Roanoke. Va. Sept. 3O-The local option cleo
tion here to-day resulted in a victory for the
''Wets," by majority of seventy.
Roanoke voted dry by majority of eighty
six votes on December 80 last, but the election
set aside by Judge Staples This is the
only town, following the Shenandoah Valley
route, between Washington and New Orleans
with licensed saloons. Bristol, Va. recently
voted wet" and saloons will open there on Oc-
tober l.
local option election in the Rocky Mount
district of Franklin County to-day resulted in a
victory for the "wets" by majority of three
There is only saloon in the district 1t is
situated at Rocky Mount and pays a license tax
Of $1,000
New-York tribune., 1909-10-01

Continued on seooud page
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1909-02-18
Irrigation Inquiry.

Some of the members of the House
see further opportunity for the gen
eral government to interfere in mat
tiers they believe to be peculiar to the
states alone, in bill introduced by Mr..
Ashby. 1t provides for an appropria-
tion of $4,000 to aid the irrigation in
quiry department of the government
experiment service in prosecuting its
work among the damp and alkaline
lands in the state. Il am opposed to
it," declared Speaker Lubers. Il am
opposed to anything that seems to give
the federal government any right to in
terfere with anything in the state. 1t
will claim, after while. II we do this.
that it controls the drained lands. and
will insist on maintaining jurisdiction
over them"
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1909-02-18
Proposed New Counties.

Holt county is proposed by bill in
the House by Lem Cannon of Ell Paso.
1t is to be ccrved from Ebert and Ell
Paso counties, taking half OF the for
mer and section in the northeast
part of the latter. Within the boundar-
les will be Ramah and Calhan. now in
Ell Paso, and several good lively burgs
of Ebert. There also appeared Mon
day bill that was turned down two
years ago to make North Park into a
county. This is now part of Larimer
county. the residents of which have
long declared their willingness for the
divorce, If it can be arranged on con-
ditions satisfactory to all. Heretofore
strong objections have been found to
every manner of making the division.