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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-12-21
A MArrER oF RUsINRss.

The citizens Of Abilene should
look at the light proposition purely
from the point of business. This is
A time when the city has much to
think of in the way Of its finances.
It has a heavy bonded debt; 1t mas
undertaken large expenses in paving
with more expense yet to come 1t
must look at the tax bill carefully.
The plan worked out after thorough
investigation by the city commission
ers and the citizens light committee
ia one that can give the city light
at al low rate, q price that we can
afford without expanding Fhe tax
roll Unless we do this, II we are
70 have lights, 1t means the voting
Of more bonds. How much no one
knows. Certainly to build a plant
four miles away and bring the cur
rent here will be expensive. The I'M
Iderground conduits under the pave
ments have been put in at COST
of $500 which the city must pay
or else duplicate the system at q
much greater expense now that the
payement is down or put up poles
lin the business district-which would
not be endured. The interest on the
bonds would become a fixed charge
and there is no possibility OF selling
enough current for at least many
years to give street lighting at the
cost price possible from a water
power close to town. 1t is business
Ito light the town and this is the
best proposition the city has eVei
had presented to It.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-12-21
Humbarger School Report.

Report of district No. IL, Saline
county, for month ending Dec. IL;
Enrolment, boys 16, girls Is, total
"a. Average daily enrolment 2S.7'
Average daily attendance 27,9. Tar
diness 0. The following were neithe
absent nor tardy: Everette Buck
George Budke, Ernest Franklin
Walter Franklin, Ray STOPPER, EN-
met Hedges, Elmer Hamburger
Frank Humbarger, Howard STOPPER
Frank Wary, Eva Buck, Nita BUCK
Clara Budke, May Gallon MaIgda'
line Budke, Gladys Hedges, lone
Humbarger, g stopper
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-12-21
Not only is Abilene the lowest O

Not only is Abilene the lowest Of
any plant in the fist but the private
plants are 10 per cent lower as a
whole than the city plants. These
figures are from the records OF the
towns and are exact. They speak
for themselves.
1t should always be remembered
that a city plant can be made to
meet its expenses because the city
can radse the rates until it does so.
This is what happens when the In
come falls below the expense mark,
and accounts for the high cost OF
city owned lights. A private plant
must abide by its contract and can
not increase the cost at will as can
a city.
It would be a costly experiment
for the city to go into debt yet
heavier on al blind movement for a
city plant, and the more the matter
is investigated the greater is seen
the wisdom of getting cheap lights
and saving money for the other
needs of the town. Abilene is prac-
tically the only town of the state
of its size without street lights. 1t
has a chance to get on the map at
low cost and the citizens of the
city will not be slow to realize their
opportunity.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-12-21

when a proud father boasts that
a pair of twins has been born
to him he means two children and
not four. But a pair Of twins means
four children just as surely as a
pair of teams means four horses or
four mules. Yet the phrase, pair
OF twins will probably continue as
an error Of speech Just so long as
twins come into the world. Still
Il is as we'll to remember that two
children at a birth means twins and
lust twins. "-Lincoln Times. VIII
our esteemed contemporary please
tell us how many is a pair Of pants
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-12-21

In his frank article on the inside
workings of his administration Presi-
dent Taft says that he consulted
Senator La Toilette about the duty
on paper and that the Wisconsin
senator would not stand for a duty
so low as 50. The duty was In con-
sequence raised to 1915. The presi-
dent consulted clifford Pinchot about
the duty on lumber and Mr.. Pinchot
opposed duty below 50. President
Taft decided he would not sign a
bill that placed the duty over $l.25'
It looks as If some of our great re-
formers were really interested In
protecting special interests Law
renee Journal. La Toilette spent an
hour with the president arguing that
the duty on print paper ought TO
he six dollars ton, and he voted
for al duty of 5000 a thousand on
lumber. Mr.. Pincht went before
the committee os ways and means
and argued that a high duty was
essential to the preservation Of our
own forests.-Iola Register.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-12-21

The Ministerial alliance held
special meeting this morning in the
directors room of the Abilene Ma
tional bank. The meeting was held
to make arrangements for the Men
and Religion Forward Movement ).
H. Engle was elected as chairman Oh
executive committee. The campaign
will he held from Jan. 1914 inclusive.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-12-21

"My Country 'Tis of Thee" means
nothing according to Yale profess
sor. OF course the professor is ready
to write us real. dyed in the wool
national anthem.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-12-21

We are informed that an eastern
er whose best girl gave him the
frigid mitt has gone insane. we
have often heard Of people who went
crazv with 10y.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-12-21

Des Moines' mayor offers to marry
couples free of charge. but judge
willing to divorce couples at the
same price would be far more popu-
lar.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-12-21


"stick to one thing" advises John
D. Rockefeller. Johndee has been
quite successful in sticking to the
Almighty Dollar.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-12-21

war reports from China tell rs
that the bodies Of the slain were
piled IN great heaps. A war cores
ponsent can do terrible execution
vim : truslr typewriter.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-12-21

Suggestion to the king of Italy;
Why not send a brigade of organ
grinders to Tripoli and drive the
Turks into the desert?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-12-21

New York officials prohibit fly
ing on Sunday, but Newport auth
critics place no restriction whatever
on the high flying game.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-12-21

Mr.. ,Taft's western trip is said to
have reduced his weight to Sl5
mounds, but he is large enough to
FIJI the presidential chair.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-12-21

One OF the esteemed missionaries
tails us that China will one day
sominats the world. Thlnk, brsth-
-. y Being foreed 70 eat Az ones
...|s m cb|nezs restaurant
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-12-21

The tobacco trust Is dissOlving IT.
self, but up to date It has shown no
symptoms Of going up In smoke.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-12-21

It seems that the wall paper trust
does not III the laws of the land
like the provenbial paper on the
xuoll
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-12-21

school will give a Christmas tree
and program Saturday evening De-
cember %. All Embellishments
Stewart, teacher.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-05-17
70 CLEAN WINDOW SHADES
Bread Crumbs Can b
Used 10 Remove All
Dirt.

Light window shades are the cros'
Of many a housewife.
But these and all other wlndo"
shades are easily cleaned. and to d.
this one Of two things may be used
breadcrumbs or o soft eresing rub
Der.
When using the breadcrumbs TIT
shade should be laid flat on the ia
Bile and rubbed hard with stale brea'
crusts until noting but the ciumb'
remain.
When these have absorbed the sol
now piece Of bread should be uset
IN the same manner uEtil all tn
soil has been removed.
These should then be du:ted Of
with a clean cloth and tie shad
hung in The sunshine a few minutes
The rubber treatment Is practical
the same, The soft yellow variei'
OF eraser should be bought, the kln'
which artists use to clean drawing
and witch crumbles when used.
II the shade is white one car
.hould be taken that the hands d.
not touch It. Therefore, It Is well t
wrap the hands in clean towel" be
fore beginning either the breadctumI
or eraser treatment,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-05-17

From 3 to 3 o'clock yesterday after
noon the members Of the Daniel Davis
son Chapter Of the Daughters of the
American Revolution held their May
meeting IN the home OF Mrs. Brent
Maxwell, on West Pike street, Upon
the arrival OF the guests refreshments
we're served and later the chapter dis
cussod the improving OF the grounds
of the old DAVIDSON graveyard, so as
10 make it attractive and to turn the
grounds into park with nicely -ar
ranged walks and seats. The chapter
hopes 10 begin work on the improve
ments at an early date.-Clarksburg
Telegram.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-05-17

son dem. Pal, in Scotland, and Der.
ger, the Wisconsin Socialist, in Aus.
Hungary.
Two members OF the House served
in the United States Navy, having
been graduated from the Annapolis
Academy. Richmond Pearson Hobson
(Dem. Ala,), who was the hero of the
Merrimac, is one OF these; Rep.
Weeks (Rpn. Mass.), the other.
The biographies reveal many little
oddities. Rep. Fowler (Dem. Ill, for
instance, declares that although he
"enjoys large personal injury prac-
tice" of the law, he has never taken
the side OF corporation" Rep. John.
w. Langley (Ryn. Ky.l, tells that he
has father-in?law in the House, Rep.
Gudger (Dem. N. C.l. Rep. Joseph! e.
Ransdell Dem, La, who Is president
Of the National Rivers and Harbors
Congress, devates nearly LOO words Of
his biography to a little boost for the
organization. Rep. George Konig,
(Dem. Md displays humor In his
sketch by remarking, of himself, "he
is married and wives with his WIFE !
There are several entrants forf the
place OF prize Joiner. Rep Wilder
(Rpn. Mass.) Il claims embership in
the Masons 1.-TWO lodgesly Knights
Templars, shriners, andy honorary
membership In aG. AR. posts Rep.
Gambler, (Dem. Miss1, says he lis g
Baptist, a Mason, an Odd Fellok, Wood!
man, Beta Theta ri; Knight Of Honor,
Elk and Knight Of Pythias. .N &
Reps. Wedemeyer (Rpn. Mich) and
Austin (Rpn. Tenn.), both served in
the United States consular service
the one at Georgetown, British Guiana,
and the other at Glasgow, Scotland.
Rep. George White (Dem. o., was u
Klondiker in the days Of the gold rush.
Carl c. Anderson (Dem. o., records
the fact that he began his career as a
newsboy and bootblack.
Rep. ]. ]. Kindred (Dem. N. W, a
physician, says he is an expert on
mental diseases"
Congressman VIM. G. Brown (Dem.
Val, tells an interesting story in his
biography Of boyhood friendship
with the late Senator Jonathan P.
Dolllver, Of Iowa. They were room
mates at college. While Of opposite
politics, Brown says, "they entered
| into a boyish past to meet again In
after-life in Congress"
Benito Legarda, one Of the Philip
pine Commissioners was formerly one
Of Aguinaldo's rebel cabinet at Malolos
and vice president of the Philippine
congress,
j. Kuhlo Kalanianole, the Hawaiian
delegate, is the only member OF the
House who has the nerve to style him
self, "a capitalist" He is likewise
the only member Of a royal family in
the national legislature, being the
cousin to the late King Kalakaua and
Queen Lilluckalamai, of Hawaii.
( Three Republican members Of Con
gress-Jackson, of Kansas, Lafferty
Of Oregon, and LaFollette, Of Washing
ton, describe themselves as "progres
sive Republicans"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-05-17
CONTRACT FOR BRIDGE
Continued from Page one.)

Examination OF the drawings show
that plan D bridge IL to be 2lS feet
long instead of 249 fact, as called for
and that no longitudinal streets are
proposed to afford n tower effect at
the deepest part of the ravine, which
effect is thought to be necessary to
secure rigidity. Also we find that
plan D calls for pipe railing and that
the posts or legs of the bents are not
so heavy as the Moffitt plan.
BY examination of the drawings sub
mitted we find that the MoIflt plan
proposes the desired tower effect and
also proposes a railing or balustrade
of concrete and accordingly the Moi
fit design is superior to that OF plan
d.
We therefore beg to report that 1t Is
the sense and belief Of this committee
and engineer that the best intrsts OF
tn city will be served by adopting the
Moffitt plan.
The contract for the bridge will be
let later.
A bill from the United Oil Company
for oil bought for the pumping station
was referred to the city engineer to
investigate and report at the next
meeting.
Mrs. Carrie Shore was granted per-
mission to build bay window 10 her
residence on Barney street.
All bills endorsed by two members
OF the water committee were ordered
paid.
Councilman Lively presented re-
port from City Physician Ramage In
which the physician asked for $25 for
apparatus to keep down contagion
The request was denied.
Several building permits were
granted.
DR.. Holland asked for reHundlng
order reimbursing him for money paid
for street paving on State street.
Citizens present asked for water
line and sewer line on Blew street
Mater was referred to the Fifth ward
comCilmen.
The city solicitor was instructed &c
send notices to every plumber In the
city notifying them not to make any
more water or sew eatrtpIlnsuaoir
more water or sewer taps until after
first notifying the city authorities.
The Standard Garage Company was
granted permission to place gasoline
tank In It's garage subject 10 the con
structlon as directed by the city engt
neer and 10 future city legislation
concerning gasoline storage.
Council will hold an adjourned meet
ing on Friday night.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-05-17

general manager OF the Consolidation
Coal Company. The message stated
that the wedding had occurred Mon.
day morning at Buffalo, N. Y. The
announcement OF this wedding does
not come as u surprise to the friends
Of the contracting parties, as same
has been rumored on different occa'
sions. They will reside at the hand
some new home Of the bride on Fair
mont avenue, Mr.. and Mrs. Foster
will probably return here this even
ing.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-05-17
.BARBABl OFIEN
lITI |. !. ! /. | ! |.
Business Girl Should Not
Have Too Many Clothes
AT Once.

A ND still another word Of advice
~ to the little business girl about
that all-tmportant subject :
clothes. I.
Every woman likes to dress well
and when she has but a small income
ii often seems an impossibility. Blu
1t can be done.
She must learn, first Of all, however
not 10 have too many garments OF
hand at once, In this month of ex'
cellent bargains in every article o.
dress, from the lacy and embroidered
combinations to smart top coats, 4
seems strange economy to tell the CIR
who may have laid aside small sun
OF money not to invest 1t to good ad
vantage in the marked-down clothing
she may see in the shops.
But am not telling her not to buy
am telling her not to buy too much
An altogether different story. 1t II
the best policy for a girl to buy tn
things she needs, wear them out ant
then buy others. than to expend al
her money on clothes; some Of whicl
she may not need.
1t is a temptation to buy, ! know
when a girl secs a good looking sui
marked at low price. Upon close
examination she may find that tn
cloth is not all that she would wish
but the cut is smart, and 1t is made u
in the latest style, which is probabl,
little extreme, and as she just hap
pens to have the ready money sh
probably thinks it a great bargain.
A poor cloth for the everyday sui
is the worst sort Of an investment, 70
after the first few times it is worn
begins to show the wear and tear an
grows shabby.
1t is better to have one well-ftt!n
tailor-made suit, keep it rigorousl
ressed and in goou condition, wear
until IT shows signs of wear and the
replace it than to have several III
rericr suits.
When girl has but limited II
come every week it behooves her t
lay out her money to the best adpan
age when buying, and 1t is never e.
travagance to buyaga much-neede
article of dress-the business suit, fc
instance+-and hayeiit Of the best mi
terIal and cut. ISL
The application Of linen collar
and cuffs will yaryilts appearance an
give an air Of smartness and nea
ness. .,p1, .,s.qa
! Pretty lingerie is q temptation mar
to resist when we SEE whole tables
\ II marked at nearly half the origin'
price. And If a gtTlNhappens to nee
! several articles, this is the bel
time to buy them.
However, to buy large stock
underwear, even though It is cheap
not an economy, however pretty ii
things. II more is bought than
needed the rest will grow yellow II NJ
looked after occasionally.
STYLES, 100, alter frequently In vi
dergarments, the same as in out
wearing apparel, and also human I'll
ures alter and grow fat sometimes
Who Of US has not, when waikiki
through the stores leisurely, seen
table Of marked down garments?
is more likely that out OF curiosity v
will begin to turn over the pref
things and before we know 1t hay
bought something for which we hay
no use
1t is a bargain, to be sure, but ne
ertheloss an extravaganza. And 1t
lust such little extravagances whi'
spirit away our money and then
the end OF the week we wonder whe
1t has all gone TO,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-05-17
NAV partY.

The G. NJ. Alexander class, which
ii the Sophomore class of the Fair
mont High school, has made elaborate
arrangements for the May party when
81 viii give this evening on the cam
nus surrounding the school building
complimentary to the NJ. NJ. Nicely
class Of ,1011. This promises to be
one Of the most delightful social
events ever given in connection with
.this institution.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-05-17
Dinner Guests.

Mr., and Mrs. j. ], Ross, Of fltts'
burg avenue, entertained at dinner
last evening at their home compliment
5taFy 10 Rev. and Mrs. L. \. Probst.
The guests included the Immediate
friends Of Rev. and Mrs. Probst and
covers were laid for twelve.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-05-17

Mrs. Edwin Robinson entertained
very informally this afternoon at her
home on Fairmont avenue, compliment
tary to Miss Alice Brown, of Wheel
ing, the guest of Mrs. Y. +, Robertson,
and Miss Kelley, Of Minneapolis, the
house guest of Mrs. J. L, Watson.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-05-17
shriVer.Hood.

Mr.. Carl ShrIver and Miss Blanche
Hood, both Of Morgantown, we're uni
ted in marriage in this city last even
ing at the residence Of Rev. L. D.
Bowers, he being the officiating MN,
lister. Several local friends witnessed
the ceremony.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-05-17
will servo Lunch,

The Ladies' Aid Society will serve
d lunch on Friday, beginning at
1890 O'Clock, in tile basement OF the
church on Main street, An appelI2lng
lunch Will be served.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-05-17
lnvltations Issued.

Mrs. G. NJ. Alexander has issued in
vitations for five hundred party 10
be given on Wednesday afternoon,
May "a, at $3.50 o'clock at her resi-
dcnce on Benoni avenue
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-05-17

Mrs. n. NJ. Rubenstein, OF New York
city, formerly of FaIrmOnt, is now Wis
iting her sister Mrs. Abe Friedman,
of this city.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-05-17

Invitations to the commencement eX.
ercises of the Grafton High school
have been received in this city, The
exercise will take place on Wednes.
day, May "a, at elghtthlrty O'clock at
che Rfinkham opera house, Charles
Arthur sinsel and sister, Miss Lila
.Cfeel slnseis son and daughter OF Or.
d. a. sinsel are among those who viii
graduate 1she class consists ofs TWEEN;
shbscFbs icFsthe SFsat iFslniAps
L.ll..nalh q lnE ~ wan Vlrnlnlnn.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-05-17

Dr. and Mrs. d. p. Fitch will move
sJune the first to the Raymond resi-
stence on Walnut avenue, where they
Swill reside, Part OF the furniture mas
been already moved though they Will
not vacate their present residence un'
tn June first. Mr.. w. d. Barrlngton
who had been residing at the ray
mond home, will move 10 the resi-
'lence Of DR.. G. w, WaddeIl, adjoining
the Raymond house
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-05-17
Entertained at Paradise RunaaIoW.

Entertained at Paradise bUhgdToW'
Mr.. A. Brooks Fleming was host at
Paradise Bungalow last evening at a
dinner complimentary to several of
the heads of departments OF the Con
solidatlon Coal Company.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-05-17

bucharest is a city Of 100000 peo
pie, covering q great territory. BIZ
on its traction lines there run onl!
1873 horse cars and 10 electric cars.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-05-17
M. ana Mrs. Nelson Go to Wheeling.

Mr.. aud Mrs. George II. Nelson Will
leave this evening for Wheeling to at
tend the Masonic annual meeting, re-
turning to the city this week. Mrs
Nelson has the honor ofbeing the first
lady sshrIner In Fairmont, and me
morning paper is in error when II
stated that two other ladies' were me
only lady Shriners in this city, and
further, that 1t is mistaken when n
said that only the wife Of n shrinel
could become a lady ShrlneT, for mol
only The wife but the mother and sis
fer Of u Shriner are also eligible to
itiembership in the honorable body Of
Etlie Lady Shriners,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-05-17

a spirit thermometer VIII become
sluggish at 80 degrees below zero
while d mereurIat instrument will mo
FaEistsE below de Il 9 4 \. N
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1911-05-17

tslegTaIn was received here this
fi6FIiifi announcing the marriage Ok
N pat ai Il man Of tlle
irEonfIi fsofitpaiig :, ind AS.
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