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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-30
ARE HELD
FOR DEAD CADETS

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, June 30.-Deep
feeling, though suppressed. ma-xed
the services held today over the re-
mains Of Midshipmen Sherman NJ.
Mason and Grisby z. Thomas, who
were drowned Tuesday while heroic
ally trying to save the life OF their
sailing companion, Mrs. Joseph McC.
Bowyer, daughter-ir-.aw Of Capt. J.
\. Bowyer, Euperin> endent Of the
Naval Academy.
Nason's body was sent 70 Newport,
R. l., his home, today. Thomas will
be buried here. Services were con-
Quoted today in the Academy chapel,
led by Chaplain II. II. Clark, and
were attended by every midshipman
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-30
CRANER-HURD CASE
TO BE POSTPONED

The sensational charge brought
against Mrs. Laura r. Cramer, Of this
city, by Dr. J. Lee Hurd, of Green
witch, Conn, alleging that the former
had fraudulently obtained $4,000
from his grandfather. viii not be aired
in the court tomorrow.
According to a statement made to-
day by A. \. Birney, Mrs. Cramer's
attorney. the case viii be postponed
for few days. pending the compile
tion of the reply to the bill filed by
DR.. Hurd, and because Of the hearing
Of another case tomorrow Of which
Mr.. Birneys firm is in charge.
Meantime, Mrs. Cramer is remain
ing at her apartment at the De Soto,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-06-30
TROLLEY HURTS HORSE.

CHESTER, Pa, June 3O.-WuIiam
Parker was driving along West Sec
Ond street when his horse SHE'D ar a
passing automobile, and dashed d.
recuy IN front Of a Marcus Hook
bound trolley car The collision
threw Parker from the vehicle and
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-01-27
Farmers Say Wheat
Looks All Right Yet

]. A. Vincent of Minneapolis,
Minn., who represents a large millers'
association. was in the city. "Ihave
been looking over the wheat" said
he, "and the impression seems gem
eral that 1t is all right" Prof. Ten
Eyck, head Of the agricultural col
lege's wheat department says:
/ have just been making m investi-
cation Of wheat fields about Mauhpt-
tan today. find the fields covered
with a sheet Of Ice or frozen snow
varying from one-half inch to two
or three inches In thickness. The
wheat ls frozen solid In this mass
Of ice and snow and the ground is
frozen to the depth Of one or two
feet. The wheat appears to be alive
and in good condition. The roots
are tough and the stems are green;
in fact 1t is in just exactly the same
condition that It was when 1t froze
up last December SO far as observa-
ton can determine. The indications
are, therefore, that the wheat is not
Injured, but 1t is not possible to
make definite statement since If
the wheat Is injured the injury will
not be shown until the ground thaws
put and a period Of warmer weather
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-01-27
BANQUETs FOR W. D. STEM.
Spokane Church People Entertain
for the Kansan.

Spokane, Wash, Review: More
than 1875 men and women, members
Of the Methodist churches Of Spokane
and vicinity, greeted w. D. Stem,
the Kansas Bible class organizer. and
Governor M. d. Hay at banquet
given in the chamber of commerce
lower dining room last night in the
interest Of the Adult Bible class cam
paign now being waged in this city.
Both of these men were included in
the list Of speakers and they shared
the honors Of the evening.
II didn't come west" said Mr..
Stem in his speech, ito tell you how
we do things in the east. l have
come to the west and to Spokane with
but one object in view, that of urg-
ing men to study the Word and to
use 1t in bringing men to the throne.
The greatest thing In the world is a
human life and the greatest work,
hold, is that OF exercising personal
touch on that life.
1.-THE world today is demanding
that men shall stand for something,
in whatever walk Of life they may
be called. 1t Is looking to the church
for heart peace, and the blame is not
to be laid up to the men of the
world for failures, but rather to the
men Of the church. his means that
the Christian men must work as they
prey and vote as they pray"
Tomorrow night the Presbyterians
will give Mr.. Stem a banquet in the
Y. NJ. C. A. lower dining room. The
Cougregationilists will have a SINH
var dinner January IS at the West
minister Congregational church. and
the United Presbyterians viii make
Mr. Stem their guest January "a.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-01-27
DICKINSON ISSUES $4,000.
Its Share Of Over $4,OOO,OOO New
Kansas Bonds.

The forthcoming report Of State
Auditor ]. M. Nation will show that
the municipalities Of Kansas, during
the fiscal year 1903. issued bonds
to the amount Of s4,341,s5s. More
than this number of bonds were IS.
sued but the above is the total amount
registered with the State Auditor
THE year. 1t means that the cities
and other municipalities in Kansas
spent that much for improvements
during the year.
Wyandotte county issued more
bonds than any other county-a total
Of ssss, ,2ss. Shawnee county is
sued ssS4,222, sedgwick issued
SSSO,sOl Saline issued s170,S2O
and Montgomery county issued sl74,-
47s. Dickinson issued $4,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-01-27
Farm Values May
Be Assessed Higher

two years is listed, together with the
price at which 1t sold. The assessed
value is then listed. The work Is be-
Ing done by the county assessors.
Osborne county is perhaps a repre-
sentative county Of the state. The as
s4Ssbr there has completed his In
yestie ektiOn. His table shows that
assessed values run from 80 to 80
per cent OF the selling values. 1t
also shows that town property and
country property were assessed at
practically the same value last year.
Country property stands at 70 per
cent and town property at so per
cent. In the towns the values run
about the same with the exception
Of Downs, which stands at 81 per
cent.
The other towns in the county run
from 70 to 7S per cent. The figures
ON the sales were taken from the
bona flde sales OF all real estate in
the county the past year Sales
where the consideration was 81, and
all changes not properly listed as
actual and bone fide sales, were omit
ted.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-01-27
DIED IN ENGLAND
s. Channon, Former Resident Here,
Has Passed Away.

The Hope Dispatch tells Of the
death Of 8. Channon, who once lived
in Abilene but has for some years
resided at his boyhood home In Eng
land: A good many in this vicinity,
and especially the early settlers Of
Dickinson county. will remember
Esq" s. Channon, who settled on
and improved the farm south Of En-
terprise known as the Seeds farm.
His death is reported from England,
where he died December 2Sth, OF
sciatic rheumatism, after sever suffer-
ing for several weeks, aged about eS
years.
Mr.. Channon was born In Devon
shire, England, where he grew to
manhood. When young man he
went to South Africa, where he was
finally married. One child was born
lin AfrIca) to this union, when they
left there and came to America set
Ting in Dickinson county, Kansas,
near Enterprise, whege this child
grew to womanhood and was married
September 27. 1891, to M. G. Hem
enway OF Abilene.
Mr.. Channon then sold his farm
and moved with this only child to
Elllnwood, Kansas. where the two
families were in business for five
years, when they returned to this
vicinity, Mr.. Channon settling at
Lost Springs and Mr.. Hemenway
settling In Hope.
The daughter died in 1888, and
a few years later Mr.. channon's
mother was left alone In England.
and be and his wife returned there
to live. His health had been poorly
for many years. He leaves a widow
and two grandchildren, Lydia and
Ralph Hemenway. to mourn his
death.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-01-27
ABILENE rs IN THIS.
Poultry Association % Take in Dick
inson County.

Dickinson county is in on new
poultry association. At the gather
ing OF poultry men at the state show
held last week at Wichita an or
ganization was perfected to be known
as the West Central Kansas Poultry
association, and will operate under
the auspices Of the Golden Belt
Poultry and Pet Stock association,
The district covered is composed
Of the counties OF Riley. Dickinson,
Saline and Clay counties and the or
ganization inclues the associations
at Salina, Abilene, Manhattan and
Clay Center, all Of the towns being
represented at the Wichita meeting.
Officers for the year were elected as
follows:
W. s. Binklef, Clay Center, pres
ident.
3. A. Sexton, Abilene, vice presi-
dent.
u. d. Phillips, Manhattan seefe.
tary.
1t is the idea Of the association to
hold show in one Of these cities
the holiday week of each year, be-
ginning at Salina with the exhibit Of
1910, which will in reality be part
of the exhibit Of the Golden Belt
Poultry and Pet Stock association.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-01-27

gives the plant an opportunity Ia
renew its growth. / do not see how
the wheat can be smothered since
the coating OF Ice and snow and the
hard freezing came about the same
time. Wheat is apt to be smothered
II 1t is covered with a sheet Of ice
and the ground contains no frost,
but the present condition as describ-
ed above is this that the wheat II
frozen solid in the Ice and frozen
soil. All life processes are stopped,
hence the plant should not smother.
I'm my judgment the covering Of
snow and ice has been a benefit to
the wheat and not a detriment during
the severe cold weather which fol-
lowed the first snow and sleet.
1T is not possible at this time to
say that the wheat has not been In
jured or to say 1t will not be injured
before the spring opens, 1t Is quite
likely that the wheat will be destroy
ed yet in low spots in the fields or In
poorly drained fields due to flood
Ing after the frost goes out, but In
the judgment Of the writer so long
as the wheat is frozen the coating
Of ice will not destroy 1t.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-01-27

The state tax commission is gather
ing information showing the present
assessed value Of farm lands and city
property as compared to the selling
value. The new tax law requires all
property to be assessed at Its true
cash value. Only one assessment Of
land has been made under that law.
The authorities lifted values from
five to ten times the old assessment
the first time. Now they want to
find out whether lands and city prop
erty are yet assessed high enough,
II 1t isn't the tax commissioners have
only one thing to do, and that is to
lift the assessment or else violate
their oaths of office.
Investigation shows that the as
sessment has got to be raised to
meet the cash values. Returns from
several counties are already in, but
the commissioners will not give out
anything official until they complete
the work.
Comparisons are being made on
lands that have changed hands since
the last assessment. In each county
every farm, town lot or tract Of land
that has been sold during the past
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-01-27
WHERE ALFALFA IS KING
IN ToYAH VALLEY, TEXAS
Abilene and Dickinson County VII
Learn Of Fine Locality.

The Swenson Land Co. OF Chicago
represented in Kansas by Heryey
Hicks with headquarters at Hotel
Carey, wichita. Kansas, now known
al the Eaton, has decided 70 tell the
rich farmers Of Dickinson county
something about the pea green alfalfa
land in Western Texas. There"
says he, 'the soil, climate and water
for irrigation Join to produce six to
eleven tons per acre Of pea green al
falfa, which sells from $40 to s20
per ton, and he has promised to tell
our readers more Of the country ~ an
article next week.
The company takes It clients 70
Pecoe, Texas, via Ft. Worth over the
santa Fe in its private car, Louise.
which is now in wichita. From
mere to Balmoska automobiles are
used.
Recognising the desire cf Kansas
farmers looking for new investments,
especially alfalfa producers TO have
impartial and reliable information up
on the favored valley, the excursion
Of February 1st, will be made 2
special one for agents. Dr., Axtell
of Newton, one Of the leading auth
critics ON the production Of the plant
and its feeding value, will go with
this excursion. Everyone who goes
win have the direct benefit Of his.
observation.
Mr.. Hicks is one Of the best IN
formed authorities on alfalfa in the
west. He went to Herington today
but will be back soon and many will
want to talk it over with him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-01-27

Thirty race track men and fair al
rectors representing the eight differ
ent towns in the North Central Kan
sas Fair and Racing association met
yesterday afternoon at the !. 90, =.
hall and prepared schedule for the
coming season. Hon. R. 3. Ward,
of BelIeviIle, presided at the meeting,
He was unanimously reelected presi-
dent of the association and F. ".
sturgIs Of Goncordia was elected sec
retary and treasurer.
There are 12 towns in the circuit
now: Abilene, Sallna, Manhattan,
clay Center, BelIeviIle, Concordla,
Smith Center, st. Marys, Norton, Me-
Pherson, Riley and Minneapolis
( 2 o.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-01-27

Of the Junction City lodge, He ex-
pressed appreciation Of Abilene's
courtesy and hospitality and was
heartily applauded. Later Franklin
Thorpe Of Northeast Dickinson, old
est member of the lodge, sang,
Marching Through Georgia" the en-
tire party joining in the chorus.
The evening was thoroughly pleas
ing to all and when the Junction city
party left for home on, the early
morning train It was with many ex-
presslons from their hosts that the
visit be repeated. .is.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-01-27
County Fair Dates
Are September 27-3O

Minneapolis, Riley and Norton were
taken in yesterday. Herington had
representatives here that applied for
admission but was not given a nem-
bership.
The schedule for the fairs around
the circuit is: Norton and st. Marys,
August 21 to 26; Smith Center and
Salina, August 80 to- September 2;
Belleyille and Mcpherson, September
8 to q; Clay Center September 13 to
lie; Concordia. September 20 to 2S;;
Minneapolis October to q: Riley
October Ii to IA.
Ex-senator Ward was unanimously
endorsed for railroad commissioner
at the primary election.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-01-27
Ther Here World Beaters.

Three Of the cattle exhibited here
By the State Agricultural college at
the fair last fail have been given
awards as first prize winners At the
International stock show. This
means that those who went . the
fair saw some Of he Best cattle %
ne world. ne fair association ls
proud Of lts display ana promises
bstlsr fsiurs ior ttii rear
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-01-27

The High school Herald is a new
publication Of which Paul s. Joley
Is editor and publisher It Is a
neat 4-page, ssmi-mOnthly and IL
filled with news Of interest to the
high school students. Its first issue
today shows neat arrangement and
promise Of success
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-01-27
Advertised Mail.

For week ending Jan. "a, 1910;
Letters: Mrs. 2. A. Benham. G.
A. FIore, W. NJ. Burnett, william
Kelehner, Oscar Knauff (2l, J. A..
KnisleH W. L. Lancaster, Renry
Meyers, Mrs. @. W. Miller, Edna
Nay. Mrs. Carrie Nation. Phred VIII
son
Cards: Burnscare I. J. Frost
Gsrtie Brewer. Dunkirk Seed Co.
lfrs. Sarah Durlns. P J oulrk.
llrs cafolins Working.
3. WkRulg, P N.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-01-27
School Dist No. 1OI.

Report for the fourth month, Lib
erty Center school: ENROLMENT 49,
number neither absent nor tardy 6.
Their names are Gilbert ,Elba, Wal
ter and John Timm and VIM. and
Harvey Heltenbach. Average at
tendance IS. Hazel Jones. teacher.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-01-27
ChrIstian Church Revival.

The meeting tonight At the chris-
tisn church win be especially for
Toung men. The sermon subject,
s'Chrisi's appaai to young men"
MIS- MeIaIn viii sing. where Il
NJ wandering Boyi" Ihere Niil
- ne admlnlsiration o. christiaa
.plIrn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-01-27
Sand sprInr. plst. no. Q.

Report for month ending Jan. 81:
Number OF days taught 20. Number
Of pupils enrolled 81. Those neither
tardy nor absent we're: Charles
BradfleId. Ada Dayton. Frances Day
ton, Harry Garten. Ward Gsrten,
Ethel Gsrten, Esther Moot, Leamon
Moot, Fern Sherman and Evelyn
Sherman. Therene weckel, teacher.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-01-27

will be shown free pictures Of the
Toyah Valley. the pea green alfalfa
country of Texas. The Swenson Land
company of Chicago will send Its
operators and pictures here and the
entertainment will be worth seeing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-01-27
INSIDE INN" WAS A TREAT
FOR LARGE AUDIENCE
Elks Show and Reception Enjoyed by
Many.

The Elks of Junction City made
their second appearance here last
evening and presented THE Inside
Inn" to an audience that filled the
Seelye to standing room. 1t was a
performances greeted by repeated
applause and curtain calls and re-
Elected much credit on the visitors,
The play was much more pFetentious
and far better presented than many
professional performance and
showed not only skin in direction
and training but a remarkably tall
ented company Of Junction City sing
ers, The play was under the direction
of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Bren who were
managers of last years minstrels.
Mr.. Bren is the author Of the pro-
duction and 1t shows q high order Of
talent. But he could not have given
It successfully without q good sing
ing company and that he had. The
principal characters were taken by
Robert Kitchell, Miss Jennie Trott,
Frank Brewer, Jack Hughey, Van
Birch, Charles Sapp, Mrs. Joe Bren,
VIII Hauserman, Mrs. p. G. Volz and
Miss Kate Scott. Each did so well
that praise should extend to all.
Some of the especially clever num-
bers were by Miss Scott and Mr..
Birch. Mr.. Hauserman, Mrs. Bren,
Mr.. Kitchell and Mrs. volz. The
choruses that gave more than a doz-
en- musical numbers were handsome
and talented and encores we're so
numerous as nearly to wear out the
actors. "The Heart Breaker Rags
song was particularly popular. Mrs.
Volz's solo was charming as was the
solo by Mr.. Sapp. A ten-piece orches-
ira furnished excellent accompani-
ment. Fred Durand. business mana
ger, and Jack Hughey, stage mana
ger deserve credlte for their ex-
cellent system and skill.
Abilene always considers the Elks'
play as the big dramatic feature Of
the season and was not disappointed
in last nights show.
Elks Gave Receptions.
The Abilene Elks gave two recep-
tlons for the members of the COM
pany and the large party Of Junction
City people accompanying them. At
D. IN. the ladies we're entertained
at an afternoon tea at the home of
Mrs. G. A. Rogers. She was assisted
in receiving by Mrs. F. A. Wilcox.
Mrs. G. NJ. Harger. Mrs. o. A. sterl,
Mrs. Arthur Hurd. Mrs. ]. A. Flack,
Mrs. P. B. Wilmer. Miss Elsie South.
worth. Miss Maggie May Prender-
gast.
After the show the entire party
was entertained at Workman hall
which was decorated in Elks eolors.
About 100 Abilene people we're pres
ent. In the receiving line we're Mr..
and Mrs. J. A. Flack, Mr.. and Mrs.
G. A. Rogers, Mr.. and Mrs. c. N.
Harger. Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Case, Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Hurd, W. n. sterlI
acting a. master OF ceremonies. Al
dance program TO fire music By the
EIks orchestra continued until a.
m. A buffet lunch vas served. al
pleasing feature Of TIE evening vas
. delightful soIo b. Mr. Frpd DuIanf
and a sioqusnt short ssdfsu VI
d. = W. O'Do1neii, ur.ltsd rpief'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-01-27

At the Gem theatre, corner Third
and Broadway, next Monday evening
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-01-27
WILL SHOW FREE PICTURES.

Free Exhibit At Gem Theatre Mon
day Night.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-16
Start Auto Tour.

Grand Forks, N. D., Aug. 16.-Tht
Grand Forks Automobile club started
on their annual tour this morning.
The itinerary for the trip includes
three days. Grafton was reached al
noon today, and at 2 o'clock this aft
ernoon the tour will be continued ia
Walhalla, the Grafton autoists hav
ing agreed to furnish q pilot. It is
expected that that city will be reach
ed by o'clock and an over night
trip will be made.
The party will continue their trip
on Wednesday morning the autoists
of Walhalla having agreed to furnish
pilot car. Langdon will be the next
objective point and will be reached al
IL o'clock wednesday morning. One
o'clock in the afternoon will see the
cars again on their way and Devils
Lake is to be reached at Z o'clock that
evening. Wednesday night will be
spent in Devils Lake and at 10 o'clock
Thursday morning the autoists will
head their cars homeward, reaching
Lakota at IL noon. At 2 o'clock in the
afternoon the last lap in the journey
will be begun and ere nightfau the
autos will be back In their home
garages.
Preparations have been made by the
towns along the route Of travel to
welcome the autoists and all are look
ing forward to a very enjoyable trip
provided of course, that the weather
fnan continues his mood, now OF
many months duration, and refuses tc
send down the rain.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-16
TRUMPED UP CASE
WAS DISMISSED
WOMAN CHARGED WITH RUN
MING A DlsoRDERLY HOUSE IS
DISCHARGED AFTER TWO HEAR
lNGs IN POLICE COURT ON
LACK or EVIDENCE.

Mrs. Nora Newell. living on N. P.
avenue, was arrested last night on a
charge of keeping a disorderIy house.
The first hearing of the case came be-
fore Judge Miller at 10 o'clock imme-
diately following the arrest and was
continued until this morning, when the
arguments of the attorneys were
heard. AT the mornings hearing the
defendant was discharged on lack of
evidence.
Mrs. Newell was arrested on the com
plant Of a nelghbor, with whom it is
understood there has been some mis-
understanding for some time. Her
husband, with some friends had got
ten together at the Newell residence
for little joIlifcation. In the party
were three other young women, in
Guiding Mrs. Newel's sister, and they
all testified that they were spending
an evening Of pleasure in keeping with
all the proprieties. The arrest Is blan-
ed on a neighbor who dislikes the
Novels who complained to the police.
T. H. McEnroe acted as counsel for
the defense and his argument was
heard this morning along with that of
the city attorney, Aside from Mr..
Newell the men of the party when the
arrest occurred were Chi Timothy and
Mat Henning.