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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-11-24

Here's sensible suggestion fol
Bale Waggener: "The people Of
Kansas want more business and less
reform. Strange as It may seem
nevertheless II, is true that every re-
former in Kansas is seeking office
or newspaper emolument. The peo-
pie should have some rellef-and
suggest an amendment to the con-
stitution, making the terms of state
officers, and especially that Of gov
ernor, four years, and the incumbent
ineligible to any other office during
his term of office. Had we such a
law now, the next two years would
find the governor in his office at
tending to state affairs and his pri-
vate secretary working for the peo-
pie and earning the $1,000 a year.
The state printer would be in his
office and we would then perhaps
have some actual reform"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-11-24
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER "a, 1910


, On every hand, personally
> and by correspondence, ] have
" been asked to make a state
' ment regarding the election.
' So far as ! am concerned
have nothing whatever to add
: to or to take away from the
declaration Of principles which
/ have made in the osawato-
mic speech and elsewhere,
East and West, during the past
three months. The fight for
progressive popular govern
ment has merely begun. and
will certainly go on to a tri-
umphant conclusion In spite
OF initial checks and irrespec-
tive of the personal success
or failure Of individual lead
ers.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
A - a 4
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-11-24

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Strikes on the French railways
bring wildly into the foreground the
embarrassments to which any gov
eminent is subjected which UNDER
takes q service already adequately
performed by private enterprise. It
Is only about two years since the
French government took over the
control Of the western lines, on which
strike is now collapsing. Pur-
chase followed Bryanesque cam
paign against the private owners Of
the road. Persistent congestion OF
traffic, the delay of trains, and the
laxity Of government methods re-
suited In Generalization which cul-
minated during the past summer in
three disastrous collisions, in each
Of which about thirty, persons lost
their lives and many were injured.
An accident on a European line is
much more rare and less pardonable
than In America, because of the dense
population through which European
lines run and the thoroughness with
which the roadbed can be construct
ed and patrolled. These accidents,
therefore, were the cause of an out
break of popular fury against the
government, which will hardly be nit
igated by the paralysis of traffic
which has since taken place.
We have thus far had in this coun-
try only a mild taste of what state
socialism may mean. We have seen
the postal clerks and letter carriers
demanding increased pay and threat
ening the political existence of men,
bers of congress who opposed them.
The postal service is one which is
almost necessarily under government
control, but In this country we have
not yet followed the example of most
of the continental countries of Europe
in putting the telegraph and tele-
phone under official charge. For
this devout thanks ought to be Of
fered daily by those who have tried
to make practical use of the tele-
phone. on the continent. 1t would
be for this country, moreover, more
serious question even than In Europe
If the railways we're to be nationalized
and their 100000 employees were
to become factor in politics. While
a certain percentage of the great
force represents non-voters, the av-
erage number of railway employees is
more than one-sixtieth of the total
population of the country and more
than one-twelfth of the males of
voting age,
The terrorism which would be ex-
ercised over candidates for congress
by compact force like this, averag-
ing 1000 to each district, Joined to
several hundreds of postal employees,
to say nothing of other existing office
holders, is enough to set TIE most
ardent advocate of government oper-
alton Of utilities to thinking. 1t
would mean that the country would
be given to the control of office hold
.rs, who would vote themselves such
LIBERAL wages, short hours and gen
,rous holidays that almost the entire
,eople would be competing for places
n the public service. No country
an pull itself up by its bootstraps,
md far-sighted Frenchmen are al
eady observing with alarm the para
y7ing tendency of the taste for Of
icialdom upon the enterprise and
initiative of the young men of France.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-11-24
TinshOp RsOpsRsd

/ wish to give notice to my friends
and public in general that my step
son, Mr.. Earl Larimore of st. Joseph,
Mo-, has bought the tin shop in con-
nection with shoekey q LandeS' hard
ware store which has been heretofore
run by the late N. J. Smith. Mr..
Larimors is a practical timer in all
It's branches and an experienced fur
mace man. He viii be here in a week
or ten days The undersigned win
open the shop on the i5tA Of NOEeu-
Der and vm be pleased to have his
friends and the public IN general cali
and see him. Any work intrusted to
his care WIN receive prompt and care
full attention. Respectfully
f VI DAVIDSON
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-11-24

THE VILLAGE DEACON.
Bert Walker in Osborne Farmer.

Some men never will learn that a
fair stand of encouragement doesn't
always mean a large crop of votes.
~ -
There appears to be decrease in
the number of persons who insist on
stopping and putting on every old
shoe they run across In the roadway.
However, there are still enough Of
them at work to keep the populace
saying. 81 told you So"
y -
Felix" said I to a man the other
day. what was the mattsrf How
did they come to beat you for cleo
ton" There was nothing the mat
ter with me-" he said. "the other fell
low happened to get the most votes"
Coming right down TO brass lacks,
that is about all there is to this game
Of politics, too.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1910-11-24

The weather seems 70 have been
made especially for Abllens's bene.
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05

whose house is in x street northwest,
near the corner Of Seventeenth street
They were taught by DR.. J. A Can
non.
Back OF the engine house IS an alley
which IS the practicing ground. Since
the Red Cross scheme was taken I'D
''first aiding is ali the rage.
Hardly can a tired fireman sit down
for a rest than some OF his fellows at
No / go after him
Get up from there. ana come on
out In the alley We want 90 FIRST aid
you a little bit"
-Aw. 20 % thunder. First aid each
other, or III tx you so youu really
need it." replies the unwilling vic
tim
bat subject the enthusiastic
mem beEE or No. I Company must have.
They have frst-1ided every man In
The house. and are contemplating tax
ing chances vE ono or the horses
Not long ago they had a chance 10
do some real work on the bantam
rooster, mascot at No /. when Ec
broke bis leg. With the whole com
Pauy 10 give advice, two OF the men
prepared the splinfs and set the leg
Now the bantam is as lively as ever.
Their instruction IS IN the simpler work
such as temporary bandaEiuE and the
use o. splints, artificial respiration, ele-
UenTary knowledge in the detection OF
breaks and fractures. and OF methods
Of carrying injured persons in such man
ner as 10 cause them as little pain as
possible
When the contest IS held II VIII be
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05

worked under methods in use IN train
ing miners and railroad men. All sorts
OF obstacles viii be set up for the men
TO carry subjects over and speed, &C
curacy and efficiency IN bandagins and
general ku0wiedEe Of the work VIII
count II the awarding Of the prizes.
The conditions Of this contest have
not been determined Major Lynch said
today NOT can We say at this time
Just when &C. VIII be held But individ-
uaI and team metals that win be worth
having win be donated By the Red Cross
The members OF bah the police and
FIRE departments are sakinz such a keen
interest IN the work and are making &c
so satisfactory 20 their instructors that
I expect FVashiugton's policemen and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05
Policemen and Firemen TAX
ing Courses Of Insnuc-
ton Under Physicians.
RED CROSS OFFERS
PRIZES FOR SKILL
Interest Shown BY Members of
Municipal Departments In How
TO Assist Injured.

Along they lines Of the general work Of
the American National Red Cross. the
District chapter OF that organization
has inaugUrateid a course OF instruction
IN first aid 10 4he injured for the 20
iicemen and frs uien OF the District
The general work OF instruction in
first aid * II charge OF Major Charles
Lynch, L. S. AZ To carry on the teach
Ing in Washington the officers OF the
District chaptert have appointed a com
Inittee Of Washi9 gton doctors, Of which
Dr. .. Percy t9ickIing IS chairman
Several FIRE companies and a number
OF policemen have nearly completed
their courses Of. instruction, and now
need only actual practice TO make them
thoroughly prOdtfeut-
When the instruction IS fnlshed ana
the men have had time 10 pTacLlce, an
ppen competition viii be held IN wnlch
the individual winners VIII receive ued-
ais and the Successful team SILVER
CUP. These prizes viii be donated by
the District chapter Of the Red Cross.
Physicians GTstihed.
It was gratifying as well as sur
prisinz t. as. says Dr. HiCkling, TO
Ind how enthusiastic the men are over
the work. They have gone into Il with
2 spirit that Shows the keenest interest
and an intense desire 20 learn as much
OF first aid methods as possible.
This attitude has been exceedingly
encouraging to the members Of the
committee IN charge Of instruction
Not only when the men are attending
lectures do they show a lively interest.
but the progress they have made shows
clearly that they are spending a great
teal Of their leisure time in practice
II was a comparatively easy matter
TO get az the firemeu. but difficulty has
been experienced with the policemen
Major Sylvester has arranged q sched-
ulE, however, that gives the physicians
big squad Of men twice a week
They meet on Mondays and Thursdays
at headquarters 10 receive instruction.
The hremen are being fitted chiefly
10 give quick relief TO persons within
buildings. while the police are being
especially instructed fn stretcher
work and in the removal OF injured
persons
Among the first Of the FIRE cOmpa-
HES 70 complete the course OF lee
lures was Engine Company No. !,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05
SHOP And FARM
UNION IS PLANNED
GomperS and Leaders of
Agriculurists Seek
Political Unit.

ST LOUIS May IA plan OF Samuel
GOmDers. president OF the American
Federation Of Labor. for a political
union Of the American Federation OF
Labor and the Farmers Educational
and Cooperative Union OF America.
With its S,690,500 members. VIII be ire
dorsed by the executive committee OF
the latter organization before me adj
jcurnnent Of the farmers rally. accord
ing 20 aunouncemeut today by members
Of the Gompers party
Conferences between CIoUpers and
twenty labor leaders from cites
throughout the country. and the execu-
tive committee OF the Farmers Union
have been held almost -c0utiuuOuslv Tor
the last three days at the Planters
Hotel The meetings haze been secret,
and little information has made its uaT
through the doors OF dle committee
room
There was protracted conferences
last night IN lfr- GOuDe rs room II -
said today the plans Of detail are being
worked ont. and definite announcement
may be expected within the next three
days
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05
g. B. BURLEIGH DIES
AT AUGUSTA HOME
son Of Maine Representative Sue
cumbs After Long
Illness.

word has been received II Washing
tCu OF tire deaIh OF Clarence 3 Bur
-h, son Of Representative Edwin O..
E-rleiEh Of Maine. which occurred AT
lis home IN Augusta. Ne. late Mon
day evening Nj BurieiEh had been
suffering Tor some time and had been IN
Washington during the winter under
C0iuE treatment az the Providence Hos
UIraL he returned % augusta about
two weeks ago.
5Er. Burleizh had been part owner and
managing editor Of the keuuebec Jour
raj for "a number OF years and was one
Of the best known newspaper men IN
New England il was during his con
necrlou with the Augusta bail team THAI
he visited Wisconsin and signed Isajoie
for his first berth IN organized baseball.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05
BANKRUPT ALLOWED
ONE CEMETERY LOT

BALTIMORE. Nay st makes 10
difference whether a man IS bankrupt Or
not, he IS entitled % only enc cemetery
lot. according 10 a decision BY the court
Of appeals 81 the case OF Charles p.
Burdette against the trustee Of bank
rUptcy-
Burdette had listed for exemption ten
lots The statute provides exemption
for the last resting place or q nankEr1uE
or his family from mis- creditors
The court ruled there Is no reason for
man having ten lots scattered over
the Baltimore cemetery Nine gf The
ten lots were ordered 10 be applied %
BUrdette's debts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05
Temporary Bandaging Of Leg.

fremen viii rank high in knowledge o.
first aid work
The COMMITTEES Of physicians carrying
on the educational work under Dr.
Kicking. the chairman, are Doctors J.
r. RisheIdeIfer Preutiss Wilson. J. A
Cannon, Z =. Copeland. W r Reeves.
Frank Biscoe. william q. CSwynu, John
A. - DougghuC, :. E Harrington R-y
ID. Adams John s. Foote. Truman Alb
bey Thomas r. Love. and 5. Logan
Oyrs rs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05
DIES ON TRAIF.

JOHSSTOTN. Pa. Nay Julian II.
Hozkins. twenty-eiElt. O. CoasumD-ive.
On ro--te from Phoenix. Arlz-. 90 his
home az Gathers burg. lIs-, was found
dead on board a train which left Pitts
burg early TODAY. The body was sent
% MARYLAND
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05
no - HUGHEs

CAMBRIDGE. Mass. May 5.-Gov-
Hughes q New YORK r-fIl deliver the
annual Phi Beta Kappa address at Har-
ward on June .
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05
MOTORMANS WIDOW PAID.

PHILADELPHIA, May 5.-The Rapid
Transit Company has given $50 % the
widow Of the union motoruau killed
men
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-05
TO SWELL FUND

Drills tal1lea1gE. songs and recTtlti ions
were included in the program presented
last rlEh- at 81 JOINS Parish Hall .
street and Potomac avenue. for tire uar-
i=b house i-uproTeTncnt fUDd. 4 cnuSfd-
erabIe sum was raised
Newark post., 1910-06-01

While it is regretted that the new
dairy barn will not be completed by
the 18th OF June, it will be far enough
along to show what it will be when
finished This barn has attracted much
attention, as it is constructed on lines
that are entirely new to Delaware.
The architect and builder is taking a
great deal OF pride in the building. and
assures us that it will be one of the
most convenient, roomy, and attrac-
tive barns in the State.
1t is seldom that the College has
been so favored in the matter OF
speaker as it is this year. Dir. Sea
man A. Knapp, who will give the ad-
dress, is one of the best known men o.
the day in progressive Agriculture:
man who has been identified with Ae-
ricultural education during a long an,
exceedingly useful lie, and one who
in recent years has done much 10 carry
the gospel of up-to-date farm practice
to thousands oi discouraged farmers in
the Southland. The results that have
been obtained by DR.. Knapp in this
work of Agricultural Extension are
that the work is supported not only by
Federal funds, but by appropriations
from various States, and from the gen
era educational fund. This year DR..
Knapp is spending nearly 100000 in
agricultural station work in the South
ern States. showing the possibilities
of diversified farming under conditions
where it formerly thought that one
crop only was possible. DR.. Knapp is
a pleasing and interesting speaker,
and cannot fail to impart some of the
knowledge and enthusiasm which he
has secured from a life time spent in
the betterment OF Agricultural condi-
tiOns
Congressman Head assures us that
Secretary wilson will be present for a
short time in the afternoon. and it is
hoped that he can be persuaded to
make few remarks before DR..
Knapp's address.
1t should be borne in mind that this
is Farmers Day" and the farmers OF
the State and of the ineighboring
States are especially urged to be pres
cnt. All are cordially welcome.
Newark post., 1910-06-01

to show the value of discipline, with
out it pupils cannot expect to learn as
they should Probably on account Of
his untiring efforts to give Newark
young men and women the best edu-
cation possible, it has been necessary
to expel some pupils whose deport-
ment retarded the progress OF the
majority. Naturally, the parents 4,
these pupils would be prejud .ced
against him and would use their in
tluence and opportunities to remove
him from his principalship
Should the School Board, or rather
the members voting against him, wish
to ascertain his real value, they have
but to ask members OF the classes he
has taught since coming to the high
school. Those who have stood h gn-
est in their classes will be more able
to answer this question than the pupils
whose averages were lower. 1t il
true the graduating classes have nol
been as large as in former years be-
the high school course to enter col
lege. Let all prcjudices and personal
grudges be laid aside and real points
OF value be considered
Newark is progressive in business,
why not i'll education.
II the majority OF Newark voters
wish to remove Prof. Messcrsmith.
does this majority consist OF men who
realize the value oi educationo Are
they the most successful in business
Are they the best judges OF the needs
OF the pupils: .Nre they men who do
not hold personal prejudice against
the present principal? To one VIII D
is living outside of Newark and knows
the person Al vsluc oi his teaching. and
has read the names pi those who wish
to retain Prof. Messe; smith, it is very
difficult to understand why the schoo
board should wish To part with him
Hoping the Board may have recon,
Sidercd their seemingly hasty action
! am
Very truly yours,
FORMER PUPIL.
Newark post., 1910-06-01
Resolutions In Memory Of J. V. Ennis

Resolutions in memory OF John V.
Ennis, adopted at a special meeting OF
the Usher's Union, May p, 1910.
Whereas, 1t seemed best to Al
mighty God in His All-Wise Provi-
dence to deprive us OF our esteemed
brother and co-workcr, John Y. En-
mis-, who bore the Christian armor as
an ornament adorning a meek and
quiet spirit which in the sight OF God
is oi great price;
Therefore, Be 1t Resolved. That we
the members of the Usher's Union OF
the NJ +. Church of Newark, Della
ware, while humbling ourselves r.
the will OF our Heavenly Father, dc
hereby bear witness to the great cs-
TEEN in which we held our friend and
co-workcr. by virtue Of his genuine
sincerity and the noble simplicity oi h
daily life.
Resolved, That we hereby extend
to the family our heartfelt sympathy
and consolation in their bereavement
Resolved, That copy Of these rcso-
lutions be sent to the family of Mr..
Ennis, spread upon the minutes OF
the Union, and inserted in the local
papers.
On behalf OF the UsherS Union.
(SigneD
Clarence +. Taylor. Chairman.
Mark r. M. Civilian,
Earl f. Dawson.
Newark post., 1910-06-01
Former Pupil Writes On School Question
Mr. Editor:

Mr. Editor:
1t was quite surprise to lean,
ihrou,E T. ypnr i+Lt vi May 25tl. Il the
action taxi BY the School Board in
regard to n,o.. Messersmith. was
for two Years pupil in the hle!:
school and during this time always
had the highest respect for hin, as :,
teacher As pupils we probably did
not realize the value of his strict
discipline Should we not have had
such a teacher, our time would have
been spent in tritling. This is proven
by the actions of the pupils when sub
stitute teachers, whom the scholars
designate as easy" are supplied.
An instance Of this kind happenc,
during the school year OF 'o4-'o5.
Prof. Messersmith was absent dur.
ing the latter part OF this term, and a
substitute was supplied temporarily
until a better man could be found.
During the first week of his teaching
we learned very little, but spent our
time ioolishly. AS we were practically
allowed to do just as we pleased our
thoughts turned from Our studies to
play Consequently several OF us had
to write an apology to the school
board for misconduct This is simply
Newark post., 1910-06-01
FARMERS DAY

In many respects Farmers Day,
which is TO be held at the College farm
on June 18th, will be more instructive
and more interesting than any OF the
preceding Farmers Days. The rea-
son is that the farm is older and there
has been another year OF opportunity
for progress and permanent improve
ment.
The results obtained bv the Agro-
nomiSt on his IS acre farm are more
reliable after four years OF work than
they could be with only one or two
years results Besides the expert
ments i'll variety testing and fertility
work which have been under way for
the past three years, Prof Grantham
has recently inauguratcd a number OF
other lines OF work which promise to
be far reaching in their results and
which, when completed. will add a
great deal to our fund OF agricultural
knowledge. So lar as is known, Prof
Grantham is the only one who has
tried to reach rock bottom in expert.
ments with lime. This work is being
carried on with a number OF piatS to
which have been applied lime i'll its
various forms, and while the results al
present are not conclusive, they are in
teresting and promising.
1t is generally conceded that agrcul-
tural practice is now undergoing some
radical changes, and to demonstrate
the possibilities OF short rotations
compared with longer ones, there have
been started on the experimental field
a large number OF rotations of varying
lengths. Some require but two years
to complete their cycle, while others
require five and six years. The value
OF leguminOus catch CROPS will also
be demonstrated in a number OF these
shorter rotations. Possibly no eX-
pertinent on the farm will have great
err bearing upon farm practice than
this rotation experiment, which has
been so carefully worked out by the
Agronomist
The results obtained in the expert
ment to determine the type OF wheat
that uses its plant iood most econo-
mically. are instructive, and it is pos
sible that the plant grower in order
to make sure profits, will be obliged
to select the types of wheat or corn
that will respond most readily to large
applications OF commercial plant food
The orchards on the College farm
never looked better. and the effect OF
various elements OF plant food on
peach trees can be clearly seen this
year. The permanent paintings in the
Horticultural department have been
greatly added to until now they num-
Der over 1900.
This year the College can show more
and better live stock than ever before
A number OF animals have been bred
by the College and give an indication
OF the possibilities OF horses, cattle and
hog breeding in this State. The Berk-
shire pigs that are being used for an
experiment in breeding attract great
deal of attention from all visitors.
Thus far the experiment disproves
some of the theories that have been
held by the farmer for hundreds OF
years. and anyone who is particularly
interested in the Animal Husbandry
side OF Agriculture should be interest
ed in the results already obtained.