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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-21
Sending a Man to t,oxsntrx.

The expression sending to Covea-
try had a military origin. 1t arose,
50 II Is said. In the days OF Charles
l., when the inhabitants OF Coventry
strongly objected to any intercourse
with the military Gumtered In their
town. and q woman known to speak
to a man In scarlet cloak was at once
the subject OF scandal. SO rigid were
the natives that the soldier was con-
lined to the mess room for converse
ton. Thus the term sending a man to
Coventry" IL you wished to shut him
from society took root in the English
anguage.-London Chronicle.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-21
Wakeful Niqht.

A rather imaginative Washington
lady decided she had insomnia She
couldn't sleep. she said. One morn
Ing she was more than usually de-
pressed.
whats the matter. dear?" asked
the husband. Another SleepleSS
night
Worse than that" she replied
gloomily. Il did manage TO drop off
TO sleep. and | dreamed all the time
was asleep that | was awake."-Phil-
adelphia Saturday Evening Post.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-21
Fooled Him,

"Why am | like a pin?" asked Mr..
Jones triumphantly of his wife. He
expected she was going to say, "Be-
cause YOU are 50 sharp" and he was
simply paralyZcd when she replied:
Because II YOU should get lost ii
wouldn't be worth while 10 spend
time looking for YOU"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-21
The FREQ Riders.

"a good many people get on this
earth who aren't worth the room they
take up." said the cynical sociologist.
Yes" replied the eminent astrono-
mer. Its a good thing for many OF
us that we are not obliged to gOt
aboard this whIrllng planet ON pay us
you enter basis Washington Star.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-21

Biinkers-IIow did such on lgno.
ramus as pr. DE Sharpp get such
large practice among the wealthest
people, KlinEer- Whenever million.
aire gets Sick lac tells him it's from
OverwOrk. New York Weekly.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-21
The Poet Aoain.

He had ,ong hair and a pensive look.
He wrote poem entitled why Do
LiveT He signed it Augustus and
sent IT 10 Il magazine
The editor wrote him as follows:
"My dear Augustus the reason why
you live i because YOU sent the poem
by mail instead nf bringing it person
ally."-PariS Modes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-21
Made the Rhyme.

Carpet" rhymes with no single
word. bur some bold poet dared TO
evade the difficulty thus:
"Sweet maid of the inn. It's surely
no sin to toast such Il beautiful bar
pet; believe me. my dear. your feet
would appear at home on nobleman's
carpet - london Answers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-21
The Doctors viewpoint.

Buxom Widow-Do you understand
the language Of flowers. Dr. Crusty?
Dr. Crusty can old bachelor)-No.
ma'am. Wldow-You don't know II
yellow means jealousyI Dr. Crusty-
No. ma'am; yellow means blllousncss.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-21
Manv Meaninos.

Traveler-Some expressions In the
Chinese language have as many as
forty different meanings.
Little \IiSS-Same way in English
"You amaze me. Mention one"
"Not at home"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-21
a GrcaI Hnln

Scrihhlcr-l understand your wife IS
Of great value to YOU in your work:
had no idea she was literary. Scrawler
She isn't. hut she never attempts TO
Straightcn ont my vdesk.-Phiadelpbiq
Record
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-21
Cynical.

'"rhe course Of true love doesn't al
ways run smooth" sighed the young
widow.
"That's right" rejoined the old bach
elor. 'Sometimcs it ends in mar
riage - Chicago News.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-21
Thh Dear Friends.

Maud-You 'ay Jack once proposed
To you. l don't believe IL. He said
i was the only woman he ever loved.
Ethel-Yes, dear but ne didn't class
me among women. lie used To call mo
his angel.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-21

"Wcrc YOU Il good boy i'm school to.
day
Il think So. dad. Anyway. teacher
called ne holy terror" Buffalo TX.
press.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-21

The beloved Of the Almighty are the
rich who have the humility Of the poor
and the poor who have the magnanim.
ity Of the rich-SGadi.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-21
Lived on W3i-r.

The Tramp | once lived on water.
lady, for SIX months. The Lady N"u
don't look Ill. it. How did YOU man
age it? The ;r9mp-I WAS sailor.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-21

Luke e:IL
NOD'S promise that the Seed OF
VI Abraham should ultimately
bless all nations has influenced
thought the world over. but particu'
larly amongst those nations living con-
tiguous to Abraham's home and north
ward and westward from there. In the
directions In which the message Of Di.
vine favor has gone. At first the Jews
thought of this promise as being full
filled In them as a nation-that, with
out assistance from ON High, they
could approve themselves to God
through obedience to the Law Cove
nant. and that then. as instructors of
the world. they would teach all nations
to keep that Divine Law, and thus
bring the world to the blessed state of
perfection, Divine favor and life ever.
lasting. This hope was crushed out as
they found themselves unable to keep
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-21

Happiness has way OF lowering
near those whose first wish Il TO make
others happy Chicago Record Herald.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-21

To have fnilcl il 10 have Strlvcu. 70
have Striy"n is 10 have grown Malt.
bic i. BA bCO"t.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-21

We talk little If we do not talk
about ourselves.--Hazlitt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-21

All art is in its origin connected
with religion.-Ulrici.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-21

a bad man is worse when he pra-
tends 10 he Saint-Bacon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-21

Nothing IL dhlcult: II Is only we
who are indolent.-Haydon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-21

Philosophy Is nothing but dlscre-
tion.-John Selden.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-21

TO fail at all Is to fail utterly
Lowell
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-21

Never let familiarity exclude re-
Spect.-J. Vanbrugh.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-12-21
-cLoRY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST
December 25

FOR snfo you Is born this day IN the CITY OF
Ddrtd Socior. phich Is Christ the Lord"
Luke e:IL
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-22
Valuable Papers Are
Returned by FIaCk

The directors of the Abilene State
bank had ray of light in their af-
fairs today when they received from
Mrs. Flack package of papers sent
back by Flack when she left him in
New York. She brought them in
her trunk which was delayed in get
ting here. The package contained
notes amounting to about $4,000.
Some of these had been paid but 9TH
ers had not. The bank will gain
about $4,000 from them. Among the
papers was stock in Kansas City
banks in Flack's name worth $400
or more. He could use none of the
papers and as they belonged to the
bank evidently thought it best to re-
turn them. The papers will assist
materially in Strengthening out tan
giles in the banks affairs.
Mrs. Flack had a conference with
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-22
Il. c. DEDERICK'S STORE
AT DAYTON Is BURNED.
Entire Stock and Household Goods
Went in Flames.

R. c. Dederick, the Dayton mer.
chant, lost his store and its con
tents by fire Saturday about 8 o'clock
The flames we're first discovered on
the roof and in a few minutes the
building was consumed. The family
lived in the building and lost all its
clothing, bedding, etc Mrs. Dederick's
sister from Wichita had arrived for a
visit the day before and she lost her
clothing. With the rest went 400
volume library. The family narrowly
escaped and though Mr.. Dederick
tried to save some household articles
be was unsuccessful. In the attempt
he was burned on the arm.
The fire was started from sparks
from the chimney or from Missouri
Pacific locomotive which passed a
short time before. Loss about $4,000,
insurance $500.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-22

Enterprise, Sept 19-The Nor
NAL academy opened last week for the
years work. Mondays trains brought
them in punches till at supper there
we're go at the dining hall and 80
were enrolled for the first opening
OF classes. Prof Katterjohn in
moments of special optimism this
summer predicted an enrolment of
100 or more this year but did no.
venture to proclaim it from TIE
housee tops but at the present rate
of enrolment and the promise of
many more at Christmas this mark
will be passed with good margin.
The Enterprise Normal Academy Is
becoming recognized school amone
the German Methodlsts of Kansas,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-22

the directors last night over what
articles she is to take from the house
but no settlement was made. She
will take her time to see just what
she will claim. She will not claim
the house itself.
The bank affairs are being cleaned
up slowly. A number of accounts
are not yet adjusted and the actual
value of the paper is not yet known.
The directors are scaling down the
amount of money Flack took with
him and are finding many places
where he squandered money in spec
ulation which accounts for some of
the shortage. 1t is considered proba-
BILE that he had not more than $4,000
or $4,000 salted away-but even this
is not certain. Nothing has yet been
found of his whereabouts.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-22

Event No. 8. Farmers race. fre-
for all five miles, purse $50. Entry
fee 81.
Thursday, September goth, has
been selected as abilene Day" at
the Dickinson County fair. On that
day, in accordance with a custom of
several years standing, it is expect
ed that Abilene merchants will close
their places Cf business z ndon,
and that Abilene people will turn
out to witness the events that are
being planned in their special honor.
One of the most interesting fea-
lures Of The day promises to be the
exhibition of DR.. Carvers diving
horses, which are ridden by a daring
equestrienne while doing their uni
que art.
Friday, September 80, will be
"School Day" when it is requested
that all city and country schools
throughout the county be closed in
order to give rhe youngsters chance
to take in the sights of the fair.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-22
WILL NOT HELP.
No Aid Given by County Commission
ers Towards Getting Flack.

The county commissioners met at
the court house today and refused to
contribute toward appnehending ]. A.
Flack, defaulting cashier Of the abb
lene State bank. They thought that
the interested parties should stand
the expense.
In the Benignus case they instruct
ed the county attorney and sheriff to
secure the aid Of the United States
District Marshal in ferreting out the
mystery. This will be done and II
murder has been committed the
guilty parties VII surely be discoT-
cred.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-22
Enterprise College Is
Open for the Year

destined to become factor in the
educational system of Kansas. A
strong corps of teachers is In charge
of the work which insures the best
of instruction. Prin. w. F. gsler,
will devote his entire time to the
field work for the school and he will
carry on a vigorous campaign for
good endowment fund for the sup
port of the school. Dean D. L. Kat
terjOhn has the normal and mathe-
mates, Prof. E. T. Asling, German
and Latin, Prof, II. w. Steininger,
Instrumental music and chorus;
Prof. p II. Krumme, commercial
and History; Miss Agnes Boyle, Do
nestle Science and Art: Prof. Gus
tav Peterson, vocal music; Miss Lila.
Ian Blubm, Asst. Science and MatI-
cmatics; W. f. Bockhaus, Asst. Enggi
lish and History; Otto Biehler Asst.
Commercial; Miss Clara Hermann.
Asst. music.
The following courses are now Of
ferod; College Preparatory, Normal,
General, Business, Music, Domestic
Science, Art, Academic and General
Preparatory. The school is fully ac-
credited by the State University and
other schools and the state board OF
education and graduate are issued
state certificates.
The splendid outlook for the school
is matter Of pride to the people of
Enterprise and the coming Of these
Young people to our town for period
Of nine months brings not only In
creased prosperity to the town but
responsibility to the city to guarantee
the right atmosphere for hese younS
people whose menal and moral train
ing is entrusted to our community.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-22
HALLAM WILL INVALID.
Judge Anderson Refuses 10 Accept
Same for Probate.

Because Of irregularities and lack
Of proper proof the will Of the late
/. s. Hallam has been refused to be
probated by Judge Anderson. The
court has appointed Mrs. Hallam ex-
ecutrix. 1t is hoped that enough will
be saved from the wreck to keep her
comfortable during her life. She
will receive t12 a month pension as
the widow Of a soldier.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-22
Next Week Comes
the County Fair

Hawk, Beattie; Red Oleou, No. 4SO16
A. S. Orr, Belleville; Baron Lake, Ed
Miller, Belleville; Harry X. Thaw
c. w. Poison, Norton; Annie Ball,
George Snyder, Abilene; Nancy On,
]. H. and w. B. Craig, Riley; Mertall
H. J. Piper, Goodland; Sealander, E.
7. Smith, Florence, Colo; Dan G.
Gookins Bros, Inman; Bonnie Sym,
]. G. Forney, Belle Plain; The Nabob,
35499, B Stallion, w. W. Miller &
Sons, Newton; A. G. Wiley, Henry
Golliday, Higginsville, Mo-; The
Major, Mrs. R. A. Lehr, Eldorado;
Shipswena King, ]. c. Prough and
T. w. Heline, Dodge City; Peter Hal,
w. L. Hands, Newkirk, Okla; Mar
shal Ney, ]. D. Haughey, Phillipsburg.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-22

A fine line of entries is in for the
stake races at the fair. The horses
are:
$3.50 TrOtting, 5000.
Robert Seay, s. L. Bracken, Phil
lipsburg; Lady Numero, Blaine Low
cry, Belleville; Baron McGregor, Jas.
A. Sprague, Selden; Lamoor, George
Westfall, Norton; Ray Star, Hocken-
smith Bros, Abilene; Adverton, Mott
Thayer, Abilene; Fred H., j. H. and
w. B. Craig, Riley; King Goldwood,
H. ]. Piper, Goodland; Karnival
Queen, Grace Williams, Wichita; Vic
tor A., W. U. Rhodes, independence;
Mabel King, A. G. Snyder, Graham,
Mo.
2:25 Racing.
Jack McGregor, W. B. and M.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-22

~ The fair directors met last night
to discuss arrangements for the
automobile day, Oct. /. The plans
include number of fast events and
the association is assured of entries
that will make it worth seeing. The
prizes are;
Event No. /. Obstacle race, purse
$500. Driver making best time
between obstacles with least disturb
ance to obstruction will be declared
winner of the above purse. Entry
fee for this race 81.
Event No. 2. Slow, high speed
race, purse $25. Driver making
slowest time for one-half mile on
high speed without slipping The
clutch will be the winner OF this
purse. For gasoline cars only. Entry
fee ST..
Even. 80. 3. Cars costing retail
at factory s1,250 and less; ten nile
race, purse 5000. Entry fee $15.
Event No. 4. Free for all race,
Is miles. purse 500. Entry fee
$25.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-22
MRS. ANDERSON WON.
Contest Did Not Change the NODains-
tiOn.

The contest brought by J. ]. Wor-
ley In the matter Of the Republican
nomination for register Of deeds was
decided for Mrs. G. C. Anderson. She
had lead Of 10 votes on fhe original
canvass. On counting rejected ball
lots Z showed a gain for her Of ~
votes and for wOrisy Of ls votes,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-22
Had a Fine Trip.

H. N. Howard, wife. daughter and
Mrs. D. W. Howard are home from
a trip TO Colorado In their auto. The
return trip was made without en-
counterlhg any rain or mud. Going
out they encountered q six inch rain
near the state line which delayed
them a few days and their tents we're
blown down that night compelling
their seeking shelter at a ranch house.
they report an enioyable time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-22

Peck, carpenter, Carlton; j. D. Dodge
engineer, Herington; ]. L. Biehler
farmer, Ramona; Henry Krinhop
farmer Chapman; c. E. Rush, far
mer, Abilene; r. S. Mccullough, car
carpenter, Herington; S. A. Rum
berger, farmer, Abilene; VIM. Stice,
farmer, Abilene; H. A. Westrup,
lumber dealer, Woodbine; L. S, Bo-
hannon, farmer, Dillon; G. H. Her
rem, retired, Abilene; P. A. Bowman
merchant (talesman) Abilene.
Tuesday morning was devoted to
the examination of number of wit
nesses who visited the Miller farm
shortly after the killing. Sheriff
]. r. Young, DR.. ]. c. Entz, county
coroner and L. A. Reese, John A.
Reese and Daniel Macbeth, neigh
bors of the Millers, were put upon
the stand. Their accPunt of the
discovery of the body and of Todd
Millers' story of his fathers death,
told to them at the time was in sub
stantial agreement with the defend
ants testimony at the afternoon ses-
sion. The clothing, alleged to have
been worn by John Miller on the
night of his death, and pieces of a
hedge stick and of a pine board, Of
fired as exhibits were identified.
These latter were found scattered
around the yard near where Millers
body lay when the neighbors ar
rived.
OF chief importance at the after
noon session of the court was the
testimony of the defendant and of
his mother. These were in agree
ment, except that Mrs. Miller stated
that in the scuffle which took place
between father and son 1t was the
boy who was down upon the woven
wire fence at the edge of the yard,
and not the father, as the former af-
teTsdf4s stated.
Miller testified on both direct and
cross examination that at the time
he stated to the coroners jury and
others that he had murdered" his
father, he did not know the distinc-
ton between the words murder
and "kill."
Attorney Rugh for the prosecution
to make a strong point
of this statement of the witness that
he had committed murder" but
was unable to shake his testimony
that he did not realize the import of
the word.
1t was brought out by the defense
that the father had threatened to
shoot Todd ten or twelve years ago,
and that the latter had run away
rom him.
Miller also testified that his father
lad never called him by his right
lame since he was a child, and was
n the habit of hurlng vile epithets
It him which witness did not care
o repeat. He was frequently re-
erred to as a dog. He stated that
lis motive in preparing for trouble
fter leaving the supper table where
he first alteration occurred was
elf defense, his father being larger,
nd as he believed stronger than
imself. He admitted that he con-
inued pounding his father with a
edge stake and then with a pine
oard after the latter had stopped
rying to get up from the ground.
1t is probable that the trial will
-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-22

Members of the fair association as
sure the boys and girls that School
Day will be better even than CIR
Gus" Day in points of Juvenile inter-
est. And whal can they promise
more than this?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-22

so she is still votes ahead. The
recount did not include the ballots
regularly canvassed by the election
board except in the second ward
where no change was found.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-22

Nebraska and Oklahoma and with
steps that have been taken by the
trustees for the improvement and
better equipment Of the school, 1t is
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-22
Todd Miller Tried for
Killing Father

Todd Miller of Cheevor township
is tt.Ds tried in dist 'itt court for tht
murde" of his fathe' las: January
He c!Gims justifi1 tt;c1 in self de.
fense.
According to his report the father
John Miller, was a quarrelsome man,
abusing his wife at times and having
much trouble with the neighbors.
The young man, now %5 years old,
remained at home to protect his
mother. Todd" Went to sale
though his father told him to remain
at home. When he returned he went
to the barn and his father was there.
Looks like change in the wealth.
err" said the son. The father made
, a rough remark and the son said
no more.
They went to the house and supper
was ready in the kitchen. The faith
er sat near door. The son hung
a blanket over a crack in the door
to keep out cold and the father
cursed him. Then the father, moth
er and son sat at table and the moth
er reproached her husband for his
language toward the son. Miller
repeated his profanity and vile Ian
guage. The young man was natural
ly angry but did not want to make
a scene and left the house. The
father followed him out of doors.
Then came the fatal struggle. The
men clinched and fought while, fin
ally the father fell When he arose
he went to a flower bed around
which was a row of four foot hedge
sticks two inches in diameter. He
seized one and started for his son,
The son grabbed the father from
behind and held with his arms around
the older man. Miller bit his sons
thumb and finger nearly off and
loosened his hold. Then the son
pushed him back against wire fence
and got the stick away from Miller,
With 1t he knocked the older man
down and beat his head until the
stick broke after which he used a
board. During the latter part of the
struggle the young man said he was
wild with the combat and not until
he went to the house and met his
screaming mother did he realize ali
he had done.
The sympathy of the community is
with Miller and all the farmers Of the
signed his bond.
In Frost-J Johnson Lumber Co. VS..
Ward & Cannon, the case was taken
from the jury and S. s. Smith made
referee to settle the claim.
David Todd Miller proved a con-
sistent witness in his own defense
in his trial in district court this
afternoon. Direct and cross exami-
nation by S. S. Smith, attorney for
he defense, and G. E. Rugh, county
attorney, brought from the accused
nan what was substantially repe-
ition OF the story Of the killing of
Iohn c. Miller on his farm in Cheev-
IT township on the night of January
-, as told to the coroner's jury and
lready printed in the Reflector. The
estimony of other witnesses SO far
as corroborated this account in its
main details.
The case was called Monday after
he noon recess, and the entire after
Don session was devoted to the i'm
aneling of the jury. The follow
1g jurymen were chosen. James A.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-22
The Great Annual Dividend Company.
Union Central News
All Visitors

to the County Fair are cor
daily invited to visit the
Union Central Life head
quarters. You will re-
ceive something benefi-
cial.
Also the Souvenir postal
cards of the Fair will be
given out there.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-09-22

Mortgages Boads-1 you desire afs Real
Ess Mortgages or Bonds yOu
iormston-