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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-01-21
The City Expense Question.

EDITOR REFLECTOR: The city adj
ministration last evening through
Mr.. Crawford uses considerable Of
your space endeavoring to justify the
actions Of the city officials in their
strenuous efforts to get their hands
upon the funds OF the hremen's relief
association. Much argument is used
by MIR. G awford TO show that the
city is conforming to the law. In
this connection, as taxpayer,I desire
to ask why the city administration
does not obey the laws Of Kansas by
Publishing quarterly a full and de-
tailed statement of the receipts aud
expenses Of the cityG The statues Of
Kansas expressly state in no uncer-
tain language that this shall be done
quarterly. The present adminlstra-
tion has ignored this provision Of the
law and hassnever published an itsm-
lied statement Of the city's expenses
since Mr.. Rice has been mayor.
Why do the officials not comply.
with the lawP Have they anything
to hide from the tsxpayersP Has the
report that the street and alley fund
is overdrawn $500 anything to do
with thu, city's failure to print this re-
portP
Will Mr.. Rice, Mr.. Crawford or Mr..
Graves enlighten the taxpayers on
this matter? A TAXPAYER.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-01-21
The Lecture Course.

The coming Of DR.. Newell Dwight
Hills Is the lecture course on Thurs
day. January 2s, is the promise Of .
great literary treat. It will be abb
lene's best literary event Of the win
ter. DR.. Hills Is considered by many
as Americas greatest living preacher.
He is the successor Of Henry Ward
Beecher and Lyman Abbot in the
pastorate Of Plymouth church,
Brooklyn. DR.. Hills has written
many books. Among the best known
are: "Great Books as Life Teachers" "
"a Mans Value to Society" ''The In
vestment Of Influence" "The Quest
Of Happiness" "The Influence Of
Christ on Modern Life" and Fore
tokens Of Immortality" Readers
can find most Of these books in the
city library.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-01-21
AbiIene's Water Supply
and Its Past History

In the Municipal Journal and En-
gineer, Of New York, for January
Surveyor A. c. Romig has the follow
ing interesting article about Abilene's
water supply:
The source Of water supply for the
city Of Abilene, Kas., is remarkably
strong spring of pure, soft water
located on the left bauk OF the Smoky
Hill River, four miles west o. Abilene,
fifty feet north of the shore line and
and one foot above low water mark
in the river to the surface Of the
spring, 1t is on the line Of the old
Fort Riley and Santa Fe trail, and on
the present route Of three trans-con-
tinental lines Of railroad, the Union
Pacific, Santa Fe and Rock Island sys-
TENS, 20 and is feet apart Respective
~. In the late torties, during the
California gold fever, and in the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-01-21

tifties and sixties, this point was q
noted camping ground for emigrsntN
crossing the plains, anc an earlier
date resting place for he Indians n
their migration work north and south
Who attaehed 70 The spring q malt;
plicity Of Indian folklore and super
stinons. and poured into the waters
OF the spring oblatious in proPitia-
tion Of tuelr god Manitou.
In order to control and utilize this
water, we found it necessary to build
. wall Tor well around the spring 80
feet in diameter, and make it 29 feet
high to carry it above BIZ h-water
mark.
In excavating for the foundation we
struck bed rock at depth of four
feet and found the water issuing from
a crevice between two slabs of lime
stone rock, one above the other, and
in such force and volume that 1t re-
auired the service Of centrifugal
pump dischargiug 10 gallons per
second to keep the water clear OF the
workmen.
From data obtained in 1889 by
measuring the end area, the length
Of channel and the velocity Of current
in the channel Of discharge, we com.
puted the output Of the spring at
1855, 900 gallons per day Of "a hours.
In 1890 this estimate was verified by
Geo. Pierson, o New York, the en-
gineer in cearge Of the water works
construction. But in excavating we
found numerous rivulets finding their
way into the river in other channels
than the one measured. These,
when concentrated, largely augment
ed the volume Of output. More re-
cent data obtained from the pumping
stations and waste pipe places the
total output at easily 100000 gal
Ions per day. We think we have an
ample supply for many years to
come, and the acme in purity Of run
ming water, as is indicated by the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-01-21
Survey of Smoky Hill
Will Require $1,000

The assistant engineer has notified
the farmers along the Smoky Hill
that survey Of the river through
this county can be made for $1,000.
1t will take eight men 80 days. I'm
til a survey is made no recommenda-
tion to the government is likely.
The Kansas City Star sent special
reporter, Roy M. Moore, here to write
up the conditions regarding food
waters. He gives somo interviews
on the subject. He says;
1.-The mill owners recognize the
valae Of food protection, but they
assert that while the dams might
canse an overflow in an ordinary
food, they wouldn't affect the condi-
tious that prevailed In 1908 or 1908.
I" In the flood last summer you
couldn't have told that the dam was
there, said G. B. Hoffman, the owner
Of the Hoffman mill at Enterprise.
the largest mill on the river. The
river was perfectly level with scarce
y ripple where the dam was To
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-01-21
DEMOCRATS HAVE A
BANK GUARANTY BILL

TOPEKA, Jan. 16.--The house will
probably adjourn this evening until
Monday.
Morrison Of Neosho introduced the
Democrats bank guaranty bill re-
quiring banks to keep 5 per cent re-
serve with the state treasurer to
guarantee deposits.
McNall of Meade introduced a re-
apportionment bill which takes one
member each from Franklin, Usage,
Brown. Butler for four unrepresented
counties; no sena orial changes.
The senate adjourned to 4 p. m.
Monday. s
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-01-21
Mrs. n. s. walker Dead.

Mrs. N. s. Walker Of Galva, Ills,
who suffered a stroke Of apoplexy
Sunday died January IA at the
home OF her sister, Mrs. W. D.
Nichols. Her daughter, Mrs. Geo.
Palmer, arrived yesterday and will
take the body to Galva for burial
leaving tomorrow noon. G. G.
Tilton Of Detroit is q brother. Mrs.
Walker had visited here many times
and was a sweet and lovable woman
whom all respected and esteemed.
Her death will sadden many hearts.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-01-21

illustrate bis assertion be showed
pictures taken OF the mill last sum.
mer when the food was at Its height.
His argum ut is substantially the
argument that all millers use. Still
all recognize that the interests Of tho
millers and land owners are common.
we know we can't make -four with
out wheat, was the way Mr.. Hoffman
expressed himself. We are willing
to meet the farmers half way
HE does not favor the Straighten'
ing Of the Smoky Hill valley. As a
mill owner, he thinks that competent
engineers should make survey Of
the river before any condemnation
proceeding should begin.
"'What II we should straig ghten
the Smokyr he asked. 1t would
naturally send the water into Kansas
City faster II the distance were short
ened. The Stra ghtening Of q river
should begin at the mouth. I'm sure
that the dams do littla damage, but
dikeSwould Offset the filling Of the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-01-21
TO IMPROVE ALL STREAMS
Bill Prepared Which Is to Cause q
Cleaning Up.


The Smok, Hill Drainage associa-
tion held IN ,eting Saturday. A bill
was considered which is designed 70
improve conditions along all streams
Of the state. The bill was approved
and the senator and representative
from this district we're requested to
urge its passage by the legislature.
II provides that farmers along all
creeks and rivers shall clean the
streams Of trees, brnshwoOd and all
obssructions. II 1t is not done the
county may do 1t and add the cost to
the taxes.
Another provision Of the proposed
law Is that all dams now in any Of
the rivers Of the shall be so construct
ed with gates or spillways that at a
period Of high water as much water
will pass over or through the dam as
would pass in the channel Of the
stream II the dam had not been con.
structed. New dams shall be built
with these provisions.
Railroad bridges are to be widened
SO that the flow Of water is not re-
stricted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-01-21
Teachers Examination.

There viii be q regular exsmina-
tion Of applicants for teachers certih-
Gates in the county suPerIntendent's
Office, Abilene. Kansas, Friday and
Saturday. January 2s and so, 1909.
commencing at 8 O'Clock 8. m, each
day. Es McCoEucK,
Co. supt. Pub. Instruction..
s-slAis-Se
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-01-21
Case Is Chairman.

TOPEKA, Jan. 10. Representative
Case was appointed as chairman Of
the COMMITTEES on cities Of the second
class, an important place. He is also
member Of four other committees,
one of them being the reappOrtion-
ment committee.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-01-21
Former Dickinsonian Dead.

Peter Gunzleman, who formerly
lived soutL Of this city, died Sunday
at Anndale, Kas. He leaves 8 wife
and nine children. Many friends will
be saddened by his death. A. Gun
zleman of this city is his only brother;
be left to attend the funeral.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-01-21
Attended Farmers' Meeting.

60. RarrAr, delegate, and S. IL
Guglsr, alternate. attended the state
agricultural board meeting at Topeka.
G. W. stastz and z. 0ssterreich Of
WOOdbins and J. H. Taylor Of Chap
man were also there.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-01-21
CT. Estes Father Dead.

Geo. W. Estes, father &c. 7. Estes,
died at Newman, Ills, Jan. 8, aged
II years. Mr.. Estes was at his fathers
bedside when he passed away. The
burial was at Kansas, Ills, the early
home Of the family.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-01-21
TRAINS CRASH IN MOUNTAINS
Nearly 50 Passengers Said to Have
Been Killed.

GLENwooD SPRINGS. Colo, Jan. l6.
Between % and so persons are said
to have been killed on the Denver q
Bio Grands railway when a passenger
train and double header freight met
in head-on collision in = mountain
cut 20 miles east of this city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-01-21
New Church Officers.

Alta congregational meeting Of the
Luthern church held Sunday morning
the following officers we're chosen:
Elder, C. E. Rughi deacon, John
Lesher; trustee, A. L. DuckwalL
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-01-21
II. j, HODGE is REELECTED.
Abilsne Man Again Secretary Of
Implement Association.

The Western Retail Implement
Dealers association at Kansas City
reelected H. J, Hodge secretary He
has filed the position for 20 years
and bis untiring energy and his at
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-01-21
Topeka. Kansas.

The upper part OF the wall sur
rounding the spring was poorly con-
structed, was not water proof and
during the flood periods the water of
the river penetrated the wall and con-
taminated the water Of the spling;
hence it became necessary to cement
the wall both inside and outside. The
water in the spring is now safely pro-
tected from contamination.
The pumping station is equipped
with two Worthington pumps Of
/ l,OOO,O 900 and 100000 gallon caps
city respectively. The stand pipe is
located within the city limits, rises
100 feet above the foundation and is
equipped with an automatic cutoff
enabling us to use direct pressure
from the pumps. A l2-inch main
about four miles long conveys the
water from the spring to the city.
On ths eft hand side Of the picture,
which shows the pumping station and
well, is seen 3 white column clinging
to large cottonwood tree. This is
a portion Of the U. s. water gauge
from which daily readings, showing
the stage Of water in the river. are
taken and forwarded to the weather
bureau at Kansas City.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-01-21
JuY Gave Il Up.

The jury In the state case against
Geo. johnson disagreed and was dis
charged this morning after being out
i2 hours. Court will be resumed
Monday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-01-21

tentioh to detail has made him in.
valuable in the place. Much Of fhe
associations growth and influence is
due to bis efforts.
Others from Abilene who attended
the session we're: j. g. Landes, s.
N. shockey, J.J. Kugler, H. $. Tay-
lor, G. w. Minick, 7. V. Prendergast.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-01-21
Edwards Has a Place.

J. B. Edwards has been appointed
one Of the employees Of the house Of
representatives at Topeka.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-01-21

Married at Parsons, Jan. 5, Dave
Lott and Miss MargArst Brady Of that
place. Dawes many friends here
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-01-21
Avery Is Secretary.

H. W. Avery was elected secretary
of the Improved Stock Breeders asso'
citation at Topeka.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-01-21
Grains
n.ilou
Parts
per Million.

Free ammonia ....,.......,.....'.' l'USVO
Alhumenoid ammonia........... ......" l.0sSo
This is o wholesome drinking water; " con-
tains excellent, soft. appetizing mineral In
gradients, and is Of great organic purity, as
is shown BY the very small amount Of albu-
meuoid ammonia and organic matter
amounting to not much more than traces.
W. u. CHURCH, Chemist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-01-21

the dam. Though our concrete
structure cost less than 500, 900, we
couldn't think Of taking that amount
OF money in payment f,r It's destrucr
tion. Our income will have to be
taken int. consideration.
Captain Schultz in bis report
would't say that the dams were the
cause OF the damage. 'Of course a
dam IL an obstruction to The river
he admitted, but then here are other
obstructions. Snags. sandbars and
the winding Of the river are all OBJ
structions.'
He advocated the for nation Of
drainage district and one Of the irst
acts OF the district should be to
straighten the river he advised. In
many places he estimated that Hve
miles could be shortened 70 one mile
by artificial work. The water would
therefore be carried away five times
as quickly. Without an actual SUR
vey Captain Schultz wasn't prepared
to say what part the dams played"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-01-21

where be was raised will extend best
wishes.
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river beds above the dams. 1t must
be considered that the water flows
over the dam very fast in flood time.
OF course we would be willing to tear
out the dams II the courts decided
that they were a menace to the
valley, but board Of appraisers
would hardly stop at the mere cost Of
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-13

pUintment at O'clock. can't put It
Off, and can't bear to leave you like
this. That's right! Try - smile and
tell me it's all nonsense"
"It's-it's all nonsense" she qua
vered piteously.
But after he left her he was not so
sure Of the nonsense theory. Why
should Edith call herself wicked? Was
it only the effect of religious excite
ment or was 1t anything tangible? He
recalled the fact that John Dent had
talked to Edith quite good deal of
late whenever they had been out to-
gether Could 1t be that her fancy
had turned that way? Arthur turned
cold with horror.
AS Ill luck would have 1t he met
John Dent In the street.
"Hellol Changed your mind about
the club" called out the unconscious
object Of his wrath.
mo, confound 1t, and won't change
ftp' snapped Arthur. Cant you take
a mans word for II that he knows bis
own mindT
"Whew-ee-ee!" whistled Dent.
whats the matter with you, old
man? Want to take my head off"
But Arthur was off, muttering in
audibly, I'D do it for 8 centsw
Meanwhile Edith knew that she had
made disclosure inevitable, and she
despairingly prepared herself for the
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-13

AND THEY DON'T EXCHANGE HATSW
going up to one of the many huge
glass cases which were dazzling the
bewildered eyes Of Mr.. Avery.
This is a Partisan hat" she said
with grand manner that disarmed
criticism. And a wonderful bargain,
only $25r'
Twenty-Five! Well, the dues and
initiation fee Of the club would amount
to more than that If Edith liked it
Isn't it-rather larger" he faltered.
'I'm sure this is the right thing"
she said, with increased confidence
II think / remember a lady of that
description admiring this hat and say
ing she might come back and buy it
If her husband was willing"
That didn't sound like Edith, but it
furnished a clew, and Mr.. Arthur
Avery was tired and felt very helpless
There really seemed nothing to do but
to order the hat sent home.
Mrs. Avery came in with a friend
that afternoon and saw the box, which
the maid had placed in the middle of
the bed.
Laura, look at thatv' she exclaimed
apprehensively. Hes bought me a
hat-bought 1t himselfp'
"Oh, how lovelyW cried the friend.
II don't know about that! lin
afraid to look at It. There was Just
one hat l wanted, and ] never allow
any one, not even Arthur, to choose
for me-"
"Oh, Edith, hurry and open It'll I'm
sure it's all right. It's so good of him!
l wish my But she stopped short
as Edith suddenly opened the box and
ktood transfixed In horror.
Laura Glenn, will you look at that!
And they t-exchange-hatsw
She slowly drew it from its tissue
paper wrappings and held It up in all
its blue and pink radiance.
'It-why, Edith" faltered Laura, 1T
isn't so very bad. It's in the very lat
est style"
II wouldn't be found dead in it!'
broke out Edith. --latest style! This
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sacrifice. Arthur came home in the
evening, pale and ferocious of mood,
TO find her sitting in an armchair
looking equally pale, clad in a long
white tea gown, her hair parted over
her ears, her eyes strained and visit
full.
She looked up piteously, but Arthur
did not smile. He set his teeth hard,
drew up chair and sat down in front
of her with stern and tragic mien.
Edith" he said, what is the mean
ing of all this despair, of your self ac-
cusation? l have been thinking of 1t
all day. l have been wretched man.
I am determined now to sift this thing
to the bottomp
She broke down and sobbed, but he
did not waver.
You have called yourself wicked
woman" he proceeded sternly, land
here and now you must tell me whyw
She clasped her hands hard together
and drew in her breath. The moment
had come.
"I-l-have-deceived your she gasp
ed.
His face whitened, and terrible look
came into his eyes.
Deceived me?" he repeated mechan-
ically.
Eyes. Oh, you'll never forgive me!
You bought the hat. You made a sac.
rifice. That horrid John Dent said
you wouldn't join the club"
strange revulsion of feeling came over
him.
you don't like John Dent?' he In
terrupted, with seeming irrelevance.
II never liked him! l don't see why
you do. He doesn't like me, i know.
me. ] deceived you about the hat
changed the one you bought for mev'
You did? So the mistake wasn't
theirs? But what does that matter?
Why didn't you tell me?"
Tell you that had rejected your
choicel Oh Arthur, when you thought
you were pleasing me! But l couldn't.
lit didn't match my suit. And-a
smaller one seemed better. You know
the hats this year are But, oh,
deceived you! I've destroyed your
love for mel!
Arthur had been walking up and
down, trying to control feeling of
mingled anger and relief. To think
that he had suffered so all day for
nothing And she had made herself
Ill for nothing! But now, at her last
words, he turned and took her in his
arms.
"Oh, Edith, you dear, foolish little
girlv he cried. "You don't know what
you've put me through, accusing your
self for nothing
FOR nothing" Her tone was tragic,
but thrills of bliss were running all
over her.
'As II cared about the hat, only so
you were pleased" he said. "If you'd
told me / would have had it ex-
changed gladly. didn't like it much
myself, but the girl said 1t was just
the thing, and supposed the hats this
year were all monstrosities and it
couldn't be helped. Was this all your
troubleY
Il should think it was enoughl 1
did deceive you. thought
II know what you thought, foolish
child. But you don't know what
Well, never mind. Now you'll sleep
well tonight and wear the hat tomor-
row--eh"
"Of course l WILL" she answered
happily. II don't deserve it. but-it
really is a perfect dear, you know,
Arthur. And so are your
LnVEpTJSE IN THE WATCuMAN
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'H. ARTH UR AVERY was In a
.MI bad humor. He glared suspi-
il ciously at his coffee, tasted 1t
as II he suspected II of being
poisoned, scowled viciously at his
boiled egg and pushed it from him.
Hard as a brickbat," he snapped.
Cant you get cook who can read
the clock?"
He was one of those men who are
always in a bad humor when their
consciences are out of order. He had
just refused his wife the money for an
Easter hat, and she had borne the dis
appointment with becoming meekness.
She did not know the reason for the
refusal, but he did. and that was the
trouble. He wanted to join another
club
Mrs. Avery surmised that his con-
science was uneasy and took heart
She hoped that he would come around.
There were still four days to spare,
and even If he did not come around
until after Easter she could bear it il
only the one hat she wanted had not
been sold in the interval. 1t was a
hat worth waiting for, and it matched
her new spring suit to perfection.
Nothing else would do. The hats
that year were monstrosities. Mrs.
Avery was a woman of excellent taste
and knew what she wanted. She also
knew that her husband was very much
In love with her Surely he would
come around!
He did not come entirely around that
day, however. He went so far as to
telephone to his friend in the new
club asking him not to propose his
name just yet. There was little IN
certainty. He would let him know in
a day or two. The next day at lunch
time he went uptown and f1attened his
observation-disclosures one of the
show windows at Mercer & Miners.
He couldn't remember the price she
had mentioned. Was 1t $15 or 500? Alb
surd, of course, but not extravagantly
high, as hats go. He would just go in
and price them.
ut must be blue, because she said it
matched her suit, and | know that's
blue" he said helplessly to the sales
woman.
Blue? oh, we have model hat in
blue" said that astute young person,
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Mixed.

An inducement to return property is
offered as follows: IF the gentleman
who keeps the shoe store with a red
head will return the umbrella of a
young lady with whalebone ribs and
an iron handle to the slate rooted gro
GERS shop, he win hear of something
to his advantage, as the same is a
gift of a deceased mother now no
more with the name engraved upon
t."-Exchange.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-05-13

If you want to feel we'll, look well
and be we'll, take Foley's Kidney
Remedy. 1t tones up the kidneys
and bladder. purifies the blood and
restores health and strength. Pleas
ant to take and contains no harmful
drugs. Why not commence today?
Sold by all druggists.
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Sbiidre Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
& q 8 o RIA
A CARD.

This is to certify that all drug
gists are authorized to refund your
money if Foley's Honey and Tar
fails to cure your cough or cold. 1t
stops the cough, heals the lungs
and prevents pneumonia and con-
sumption. Contains no opates. The
genuine is in a yellow package.
Sold by all druggists.