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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-08-26
Al,hama,a prohIhltIon law.

Montgomery, Ala, Aug. 25.-The
special session Of the Alabama legis-
lature, which has adjourned, accom-
plished the chief purpose for which
il was called by passing the most
drastic prohibition laws ever enacted
by any state and Gaping the laws by
submitting to the people an amend
ment to the constitution prohibiting
the sale or manufacture Of intoxicants
in Alabama. The election will be held
the last week In November. Under
the new laws. It lie Illegal for persons
to have liquor any where but in their
homes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-08-26
TWO STEAMERS N COLLISION
BETWEEN 100 AND 200 PERSONS
DROWNED At MoNTEvIDEo.
Heavily Loaded Excursion Boat Hit
North German Lloyd Steamer
Women and Children Victims.

Monteyideo, Aug. 25.-Between 1bC
and 200 persons were drowned OF
otherwise killed when In . driving
rain storm, the Argentine excursion
steamer Colombia and the North
German Lloyd steamer Schlesien col
lided at the entrance Of Montevideo
harbor. The Colombia was entering
port and the Schlesien was outward
bound for Bremen The Colombia's
bow was crushed In and she sank al
most Immediately.
The Colombia carried about zoo
passengers and crew OF ~ men.
Most Of the passengers were asleep
and panic followed the crash. Al
most Immediately small boats put out
to the sinking steamer, but the work
OF rescue was rendered very dificult
by the high sea. About 70 persons
were brought ashore. Most Of the
dead are women and children. A
majority Of the survivors are men.
The Colombia was carrying excur-
sionists from Buenos Ayres to a festi'
val at Montevideo and the disaster
has caused the keenest emotion. The
Uruguayan government, in conse-
quence has postponed the fetes ar
ragged for the celebration of the In
auguration Of the port.
The Schlesien was only slightly
damaged and has been detained here
by the port authorities. Her com
mander attributed the collision to the
wind and the high seas, which made
both steamers almost unmanageable.
The channel is now partially OBJ
structed by the wreck Of the Colon
bia. Most of the survivors OF that
vessel were taken from the masts and
many Of them were injured. While
great numbers Of women and chill
dren were drowned almost every one
Of the ships complement was saved.
Scores of bodies have been recovered
and are now lying at the custom
house, but many Of them have not
been identified.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-08-26
the CITY OFFICIALS CONVENE
LEAGUE Of American Municipalities
Is holding Thirteenth Annual
Convention In Montreal.

Montreal, Can, Aug. 26.-Warln
Welcome to the members Of the
Ieaaue Of American Municipalities
Va riysn to-day by Montreal in the
pervon Of its mayor. Louis Fayette.
Ho addressed the league At the open
ipr Of it's thirteenth annual conven-
tion. ana President silas Cook, mayor
Of East ~. Louis, III. In response told
Montreal how glad the league ~aa to
Be in session in the great Canadian
city.
John Mcvicar Of Des Mclnes, Ia
the secretary-treasurer, then made hin
report, and other routine business was
transacted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-08-26
.WELLMAN'S FLIGHT A FAILURE
He only Got 50 Miles on His Way to
North Pole When Craft Was
Wrecked.

Camp Wellman, Spitzberger, Aug
Is, by way Of Hammerfest, Aug 2S.-
Walter Wellman's second attempt to
sail over the North Pole in a balloon
has resulted in failure. The giant
dirigible balloon, America, In which
Mr.. Wellman and his party Of three
set out upon their perilous flight, met
with mishap after It had proceeded
about 80 miles from the starting point.
Wellman and his party succeeded In
making safe landing and returned to
this point on board the steamer Fran,
which also towed in the disabled bal
loon.
To the general relief of the mem
bers Of the polar expedition, Walter
Wellman, although keenly disap-
pointed at the mishap to his dirigible
balloon announced that he was more
determined than ever not to abandon
his plan, but would continue to wrestle
with all the difficulties standing in the
way Of reaching the North Pole BY
airship.
Mr.. Wellman plans to build new
ship longer and narrower than that
which exploded. and Of higher speed.
other improvements will be made.
profiting by experience. Workmen
have started charging the airship
house and making all ready for an
nther campaign,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-08-26
HARTMAN Still
IA VERY SICK man
The Railroad Magnate has Returned
From Trip Abroad.
CAME HOME BUT NOT TO WORK
on Arrival Was Transferred to FRI
\ vate Car and Left by Special
Train for His Home at
Arden. s3g

New York, Aug. 25.-Edward H.
Hartman, genius Of finance, leader Of
men and master builder Of railroads,
came back to the United States while
the financial world stood on it, tip
toes in anxiety and expectancy. He
came back as he left, on June !, last
. sick. tired man, seeking health.
Surrounded by his family and physi-
clans at his magnificent, though un-
completed summer home at Arden on
the Hudson, he has begun the after
ours" which he needs after the ener-
waiting baths and dietetic treatment
he underwent at the Austrian resort
Bad Gastein. How long he will re-
main in seclusion, how long 1t will be
before he resumes the active direction
Of his vast railroad interests, depends
solely upon his health. He arrived
feeble, face gaunt and voice weak.
And / have come home" he said, for
q cure and not for work"
Many great Americans have rettirn'
ed to their country under extraordi-
nary circumstances, but never has
there been a more remarkable home
coming Of a private citizen than 3. H.
Harriman's. Great stock market oper-
ators paused as his ship drew near,
the stock market itself marked time,
and the industrial world turned Its
eyes seaward, as 1t wore, eager for
q glimpse of the man whose illness
abroad has furnished much material
for stock market rumors.
Contrary to expectations, the finan-
cier did not leave the Kaiser Wilhelm
II down the bay, but remained on
board until the vessel docked at Ho-
bOken.
Then, after being assisted ashore,
he boarded Southern Pacific tug
and was taken to Jersey City where
he was again assisted to his private
car. From there the trip was quickly
made up to Hudson to his mountain
home at Arden.
Although he flashed ashore a brief
message Of optimism at the request Of
the Associated Press and conversed
for a time with interviewers after the
Kaiser's arrival at Quarantine, It was
not until he had come ashore, been
transferred from Hoboken to Jersey
City, and placed comfortably In his
private car that Mr.. Hartman talked
freely about himself-his health and
his hopes Of early recovery. Then,
reclining on couch, pale and enfe-
bled. but with his usual optimism and
tenancity Of mind, he talked to an
audience Of more than a score Of
men before leaving for
Arden.
The Hartman special with 3. H.
Hartman and party on board, passed
here at $3.50 O'Clock. Mr.. Hartman
and several of the women on the train
waved handkerchiefs to the crowd OF
villagers who had congregated to
catch a glimpse Of the financier.
Leaving the train beyond here, Mr..
Hartman was taken by automobile
to the foot Of the incline which leads
IN to his mountain home. There ne
boarded a specially constructed car
ana was drawn up to his residence.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-08-26
SOME MORE SPELLING REFORM
The Board Gives Out New List Of
3,2e1 Words In Need Of
4 Revision.

New York, Aug. 25.-The simplined
board, which began Its reforms three
years ago with an unassuming list Of
300 words, now publishes an index Of
1921 words In need Of revision. Some
Of the new corners are:
He'd for head and similarly, Spred,
helth, etc; world ending In "ice" and
pronounced "iss" as iuastis, copisi
cornis; delv for delve, crav for carve
and many Ohtres.
The board says that 1t now has 49,
900 followers, 1000 Of whom are
pronounced iss" as justis, copiS-
cornis; delv for delve, cary for carve
and many others.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-08-26
Neuro shoots q Men.

Monroe, La, Aug. 2b.-Angered, II
is believed, because two Of his friends
had recently been shot by police in
this city. William s. Wade, q negro,
appeared in the principal business
street Of Monroe and with q double
ba1Teled gun he shot FIRST At every
white man be saw and then at every
object before him. The ere was 70.
turned and the negro finally fell dead
with a bullet through his heart, but
not before twenty nine men, three Of
them NEGROES. had been wounded
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-08-26

Nelson, B. G., Aug. 25.-Almosi
svery section Of the KOotenay district
and part Of the Crows Nest Pass ale
trict was visited BY rain yesterday and
ne forest fires which caused 20 much
anxisty are almost checked. A few
hrss are stu burning. but It Il
tAousht that the rain and iack Of wind
um caused then % dle cut
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-08-26
FATHER DuNNE NOW BISHOP
New Hoad Of the Peoria Diocese ID
consseratsd BY Papal Delegate
FAleOnlo In Chicago.

Chicago, AUG. 25.-Rev. Father Nd
ward M. Dunno, who has been chan
cellOF Of the archdiocese Of Chicago
was consecrated bishop Of the diocese
Of Peoria here this morning. The sol
emn ceremony took place in the caths.
dral Of the Holy Name, and was con
Quoted By Mgr Falconio, papal dele
gate to the United States Many high
church dlgnitarieS and eminent lay
men were present. Bishop Muldoon
Of Rockford and Bishop Jensen Of Bel
leville assisted in the conservation
ceremony.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-08-26
rnft WLn RevIeM Veterana.

Beverly, Mass, Aug. 25.-The digni-
fed but earnest pleadings Of several
sturdy veterans Of the Civil war broke
down the resolution OF President TAFT
not to participate in any public func-
ton during his vacation, and $500
grand army men In Essex county
learAed that the president would re-
view them as they marched through
the streets Of Beverly on September
II.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-08-26
70 ImprOve. water Plant Now

Kansas City, Kan, Aug. 25.-The
first steps toward the improvement
Of its new municipal water plant was
taken by the Kansas City, Kan, coun-
Gil when an ordinance was passed
offering the 100000 in bonds voted
to improve the plant and extend
mains for sale September 81. The
money derived from these bonds will
be used to improve the water system
under the direction Of the water com.
missioners.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-08-26
n.inInn n oklahoma.

MuskoEee, Okla, Aug. 26.-rhe lons
drouth with which this territory has
suffered was broken By = gentle rain.
The precipitation was not heavy, but
II q believed that It win 80 far to
ward the saving Of cotton crops. Re
ports from Durant state that Il has
BEEN raining in that vicinity during
ne greater part Of the day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-08-26
Endurnnna Raea for Earmerl.

Chapman, Kan, Aug. 25.-one Of
the attractions Of the farmers festival
here September will be an automo-
bile endurance race for farmers, run.
ming Is miles through the country,
II Is probable that more farmers cars
WIN be entered than those Of towns
people. Prizes win be given for the
best products exhibited on the street
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-08-26
Two Flew in the Wind.

Betheny Aviation Field, Rheims,
Aug. ga marvellous prolonged high
flight Of 80 kilometers (1sh miles) IN
q 20 knot breeze BY Paulham. and the
establishment Of = new worlds rec
ord for ten kilometers. At the rate Of
7l,S1s meters (I6 mIles) an hour By
Bleriot were the features Of the aerial
race meeting.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-08-26
MISSOURI RIVER IL
RATECASE DECIDED
Federal Court EnjOlns the Commerce
Commission.
GREATLY EXCEEDED ITS POWER
n Decision 10 Sustained by Supreme
Court Usefulness Of Commits
sion VIII be at an
End.

Chicago, Aug. 25.-Manufactureri
and producers generally in the terri
cory between Buffalo, Pittsburg ant
Parkersburg, on tho East, and thu
Mississippi river on the West are 70
garded % the greatest benenciariei
b. the majority decision Of the United
States circuit court here. permanent
" enjoining the interstate commerce
commission from enforcing its sea
board.Missouri river through rate in
tho famous Missouri river rate case.
The opinion Of Judges Grosscup and
Kohlsaat Judge Baker dissenung), II
sustained, by the supreme court, Of
the United States will greatly curtail
the power Of the commission over
transportation rates, restricting 1t to
q sort OF police court adjudication Of
specific, cases Of alleged discrimina'
ton. The rate making power remains
In the hands Of the railroads.
The Missouri river cities which
would have prohted had the commits.
eien'B order been allowed, TO 50 into
effect, benefit by the courts ruling In
the Denver rate case. In the latter q
temporary restraining order was is
sued.
This case and the Missouri river
case are similar in principle, the for.
mer concerning the commissions or
der Of new and reduced through rate
between Chicago and st. Louis to
Denver.
The commissions order Of June "a,
1908, reduced the rate on first class
freight from the seaboard least OF
Buffalo, Pittsburg and Parkersburg),
20 Missouri river points from $1.4S
20 $3.50. This order was issued upon
representation Of the Missouri river
Observation-Disclosures and jobbers
Chiefly-that the seaboard rate Of
91.15 to Minneapolis and st. Paul was
. discrimination against them mas
much as the twin cities, using the
cheaper water rate Of the Mississippi
boats, were able to undersell them in
their own territory ON articles coming
originally from the seaboard. The
seaboard shipper shared In the profit
seen In the commissions order over
his competitors in Central trafilc ter
fitory who would not share In the re-
duced rate. According to aroused SEN
timent In Chicago, Milwaukee, De-
troit, st. Louis and other central
trafiic cities the order was discrlmi-
nation calculated to ruin their indus
tries. They we're not aroused, how.
ever, by the Denver case. This case
was the Missouri river case over
again, save that Central traffic points
and Denver would reap the benefit
Of q 23-cent reduction in the through
rate which the Missouri river points
would not enjoy. Missouri river in
terests were to be protected against
the Middle West and Denver against
the Missouri river. The seaboard had
IN advantage in both rates.
In their opinion Judges Grosscup
end Kohlhaat held congress in Great
ing the interstate commerce act had
not intended to place a power in the
mands Of q few men to build up one
community, or to ruin another. They
held that in ordering the through
rates at issue the commission had
greatly exceeded its power.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-08-26
Arnund NJ. World h q paYs.

New York, Aug. 2O.-Two New York
school boys. walter Brown and John
Munich, who have been sent around
the world for a record by New Yorh
newspaper have completed the circuit
Of the globe in Al days 8 hours new
record, and almost half the time SET
BY Jules Verne in his romance Around
the World in Eighty Days"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-08-26
cotton op6ratore Want More Pay.

New Bedford. Mass, AUG. 2i.-At .
meeting Of the New Bedford rsxdle
council II was voted to Instruct ne
secretary to Vrits to cotton manu-.
factursrI asting that a restoration o.
the wages paid the operatives In this
city previous 70 March 1908, be made
n 1903 the Wages Of the 10000 opera
tlHas here Wers reduced ten per cent
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-08-26
RAILROAD ASSESSMENT RAISED
The Missouri Board Of Equalization In
creased Last Years Valuations
$6,156,7s3.67.

Jefferson City, Aug. 20,-The state
board Of equalization has completed
the assessment Of steam railroads for
the present years taxes. The increase
over last years assessment is $685.
1887, the total for this year being
$122,O14,19715. Private car lines, not
included in the figures, will amount to
about $3S5,OOO. Street railways, tele-
graph, telephone and bridge companies
have not yet been finally passed upon.
The heaviest increase this year fell
upon the Chicago, Burlington &
Quincy, its valuation being advanced
more than $1,2OO,OOO. The Atchison,
Topeka & Santa Fe was advanced
about 100000, the Missouri Pacific
100000, the st. Louis 6 San Francisco
about = Q same.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-08-26
RahnnrInn ior Kldnaperl.

Kansas City, Aug 25.-In Jefferson
City Gov. H. 8. Hadley granted a re
hearing to Mrs. Stella Barclay, foster
mother Of the incubator baby, and ],
n. Gentry, a detective, on the requisi'
ton secured By Kansas oficials. The
hearing is TO be Friday morning
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-08-26
Another WARNING to turkey.

Constantinople, Aug. 2O.--The Turk-
iIh feet has been concentrated At Kar'
pathos, an island belonging to Turkey,
and & short distance from Crete. the
representatives Of the powers renewed
energetic warnings to the Porte
arainst jeopardizing the peace By
pushing her relations with Greece TO
the extreme
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-08-26

Dss Moinez, Ia, AUG. 25.-Ths Iowa
Rural Letter CarTierS association net
n annual session today In the saVsry
Hotel and the report Of the secretary
showed that It was n = houriahing
condition. Iowa has more thaa a,1oo
rursi letter carries. bang second oaly
% Iminoia.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-08-26

Muskoges, okla, Aug. 2S.-Taling
advantage Of . deputy shsrinss atten-
ton being mometarily detracted, John
wainwright, q notorious convict
slipped 4 pair Of ShRclles from his
wrists, and leaped from the window
Of . swiftly moving train forty miles
north Of here and escaped
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-08-26

salt Lake City, Aug. 2o,-The stand
ard OF the Grand Army Of the Republic
which was reported missing has been
found stored IN = back room Of TIE
Commercial building IN which The szs
cutivs committee Of the recent q,
eanpnsut had ~ hssdquurtsrA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-08-26
wIsoonsIn Young Peoples Alliance.

wisconsin Young Peoples Alliance.
LomirA. Wis, Aug. 25.-The VIE
conSin Young Peoples Alliance Of the
Eghngeiich association today began
q four days meeting At the camp
grounds here. with an attendance Of
about 1000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-08-26

81 PetersburE, Ang. 25-Foreign
once has leased ne Dalstein villa a
odessa - residence for TIE depoasd
shaA q Persia
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-08-26
Arkanll, "a, an.

Fort smith. Ark. AuE. a5-Rain.
general thrpughoui this tsgtitory, fen.
1loating dr1uth which has PREVAILED
hsrs tinoe NY IS
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1909-08-26

constnstinopls, ANS. a3.-Ths eoun'
e1 Of ministers has aceopted ~ ssts-
factory ne last creek reply . Iur.
f-y,s note oonceTninE ne aititnde 81
orrres n crota.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-11-12
ROMANCE IN SCOTCH HISTORY.
Curse Pronounced by Mother Of Greal
Soldier Seemed to Have Ado
quate FulfiIlment.

7 The widow of the great Visconnt
Dundee married shortly after his death,
William Livingston of Kilsyth, who
had long been in love with her. Dun.
dee's mother, who considered Living
ston virtually her sons murderer, pro.
nounced curse on her daughter-in-
law and her husband. praying that God
would show the unworthy couple
some swift token of his anger. The
wedding day Of Livingston and Lady
Dundee was fraught with bad omens.
The bridegroom gave the bride ring
inscribed, Yours Till DEATH" but the
ring was lost before the day was over,
and the vengeful old Lady Dundee
sent as her wedding gift a nightcap,
pair of white gloves and rope, all
these articles typical OF a condemned
murderer. In October, 1895, 1t seemed
as though the unhappy fate so desired
by Lady Dundee fell on her daughter
in'law. who died at Utrecht through a
terrible accident. She, her infant son,
and her maid were crushed to death
through the roof falling In, her hus.
band being rescued with great diff
Guilty. The bodies Of Lady Kilsyth and
her baby were embalmed and brought
TO Scotland, and in the year 1900 1t
was the common practice OF the in.
habitants of Kilsyth to 90 to the vault
and see the bodies. which were as per.
feet as the hour they were first
placed In the coffin.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-11-12
TREASURE HIDDEN IN EARTH.
Priceless Relics So Concealed Must
Some Day Be Restored to
the Light of Day.

The actual prosaic instances of
treasure troye and the Old World
ceremonial involving "crowner's quest
law" to decide the legal rights are
to be found in any text book on the
subject. More interesting, with Ger.
tain fascination Of romance, is the re-
Election that even in our own country,
there are probably numerous buried
boards, says the London Chronicle.
One cannot always ignore tradition,
and throughout the length and
breadth of the land are to be found
old legends Of hidden treasure some.
times guarded by curse, sometimes
by special warder. There is prob.
ability almost amounting to certainty.
that valuables were hidden by the
Romans, and even more probably by
the Romano Britons. The treasures
of the 1ncas and OF pirates such as
Kidd are still existent in theory; the
buried wealth of India is among the
rudimentary facts known to all stu.
dents OF, the east.
But perhaps most startling and al
turing Of all is the theory that among
the treasure trove'to be at some time
recovered from Persian sands or ruins
are the Sacred Breastplate and the
mysterious Urim and Thummim Of the.
Jewish priesthood. y
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1909-11-12

their surprised noses; with the good.
natured smile still behind it. COR will
one Of you roll a cigarette?" asked
Whispering Smith, without break
between the two questions. II don't
smoke. Now don't make faces; go
right ahead. Do anything you want
to with your hands. wouldn't ask a
man to keep his hands or feet still on
a hot day like this" he insisted, the
revolver playing all the time. you
won't draw? You won't fight?
Pshaw! Then disengage your hands
gently from your gus. You fellows
really ought not to attempt to pull
gun in Oroville, and I will tell you
why-theres a reason for it, He
looked confidential as he put his head
forward to whisper among the crest
fallen faces. "At this altitude it is too
fast work. know you now," he went
onn as they continued to wilt. You.
are Fatty Fiber" he said to the thin
chap. Don't work your mouth like
that at me; don't do it. You seem
surprised. Really, have you the
asthma? Get over it, because you are
wanted in Pound county for horse
stealing. Why, hang 1t, Fatty, you're
good for ten years, and of course,