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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-16
crushed to death by his machine at

crushed to death by his machine at
Chicago.
August list. Croix tombstone, fell
into Lake Michigan from height OF
1000 feet at Chicago aviation meet.
September IL j. Frisbie. killed by
fall at Norton, Kan; went up in a
crippled machine because spectators
called him faker.
September 1O-John w. Rosenbaum,
killed while making trial fight at
Dewitt, la.
Sept. 22-Frank W. Miller, burned
to death in midair at Troy, Ohio, as
result of explosion of gasoline tank.
September 22-"Dare DeviT' Castel-
lane, killed by fall from height Of
three-quarters of a mile at Mansfield,
Pa.
September 25-Dr. J. c. Clarke, an
amateur, killed by fall at the interna-
tional aviation meet on Long Island.
October 2-Cromwell Dixon, killed
by 1OO-foot fall at Spokane, after hav'
ing made successful fight across the
Rocky Mountains.
October 19-Eugene B. Ely, one OF
1.-THE foremost of American aviators
killed by 50-foot fall at Macon, Ga.
November PROF. John Montgom
cry, noted as the inventor of an aero
plane glider, killed by fall near Eden
vale, Cal.
December S-Tod Schriver, wei
known American aviator, killed in ar
exhibition flight at Ponce, Porto Rico
More than twice as many American
! aviators were killed this year than IL
the three preceding years. Ur to Jan
| uary 1. 1911, the American victims
J numbered only six. They were Lieu
tenant Selfridge, killed at Fort Myer
Va. September II, 1908; Eugen'
Speyer, 17-year-old boy. killed a
San Francisco, June II, 1910; Ralpl
/ tombstone. one of the most daring o
aviators, killed at Denver, Novembe
II, 1910; Cecil Grace of New YORK
/ lost while attempting fight acros
5 the English camel, December %, 1910
e John B. Moisant, killed at New VI
t leans, December 81, 1910, and Arc
4 Hoxey, the famous Wright aviator
3 who was killed at Los Angeles on tn
same day that his friend Moisant me
e death near New Orleans.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-16
TO MY PATRONS.

I now have FIVE chairs and five ex
pert workmen at the Exchange barber
shop. All patrons can be waited or
promptly and all work first-class. The
most courteous attention shown every
patron. Thanking you for past favor'
and asking to serve you during thu
holidays, l am
Yours truly,
T. A. ADAMS, Prop.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-12-16

| have too many watches and need
the money. If you want watch now
| is the time. J. NJ. Caldwell.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-17
WILL Be BROUGHT .
]. TO AL ExANDRIA
II Rixey Fails to Appear Appli-
cation for His Arrest May
BE Made.

Especial Ia The Times pispatch.1
Alexandria. Va, April l6.-C. Jones
RtHey. president of tho dcfunct yir-
sinla Safe Deposit, and Trust Corpora
ton, will be brought here to. morrow.
II is expected, and placed in the Alex
andrfa Hospital. where he will be un-
der the observation of Commonweaith's
Attorney Samuel G. Brent. In order that
his physical and mental condition may
Dc looked into by the physicians for the
States attorney.
RiXcy's lawyers this morning held u
consultation II is reported, In Wash
lnBton, end outlined plans for tile de-
Tense Of the accused banker.
commemorative Attorney Brent this
afternoon said he had not decided
what action he would take In Rixcy's
case to- morrow. and he added Nat It,
would all depend on his physical con-
dillon. The question of the forfeiture
Of lsiacy's bond in the sum OF $4,000,
lis slated 10 be heard in the Corporation
Court before Judge l.. c. Barley Fri
day next.
Should RIxey fail to appear here to-
MORROW, commemorative Attorney
Brcn, announced his determination n
make application to Governor Mann
Tor his arrest AM apprehension Rixey
Is now AT his home in washington
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-17
v,.I,. Lyuchl,urs Mc.nodi.t..

SDtcIaI 10 The Times. Dispa tell
Iynchburg, Va. April lG--Bishops
= +. iioss, Of Oklahoma. and ". r.
Lambuth. OF Nashville. Tenn, paid the
Methodists Of Lynchburg a visit to-day
In the interest of the Laymen's Mis-
sionary Movement Bishop Hos*
preached at Court Street Church tnis
morning. and at Centenary Church
Bishop Lambuth was the speaker At
night all OF the Methodist churches OF
the city joined at Centenary Church
TO hear sermon by Bishop Hoss.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-17
1910 AND 1900 COMPARED
Gains and Losses Shown in
Decade BY Minor Civil
Divisions.

f. Dana Durand. director OF the
census. has announced the figures in
detail covering the entire state of Vir-
ginia. i
81 The figures show healthy growth
IN population. and where Few OF the
agricultural counties had small de-
creases. every city in the state shows
gratifying gains. in some instances as
high as 80 per cent. The total popu-
letion OF the state is 2,O61,sl2 for 1a1o.
as against l,s54,1s4 in 1900, a gain OF
207,428 in ten years.
The detailed population by counties
is as follows:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-04-27

Last week were held the school
district meetings and the towns
have their plans well in hand for
mkt year. 7'
At Enterprise ]. e. Staatz was
unanimously reelected as treasurer
for the term of there years. The
length of the school term was fixed
at nine months. $4,000 was voted
for school purposes for the next term.
At Chapman Frank Childers was
unanimously elected treasurer for the
ensuing three years. 1t was voted
to have nine months term Of school
next year. The board was instructed
to inspect and install an up to date
heating plant with proper housing
and equipment. The sum Of $4,000
was voted for the coming years ex-
pense for the malntainance of the
schools the coming year. The ques-
tion of additional room and help
was seriously discussed but no defi-
mite action taken.
At Solomon, W. T. Harris was
elected treasurer The meeting vot-
ed to raise $1,000 for all school pur-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-04-27
CHILD HAS FOUND A HOME.
Orphaned Baby Is Taken to Far
mer's Family. 4

The two year old boy left home--
less by the death of his mother, Mrs,
Kern, last week, has found a good
home in the family of A. A. Johnson,
a farmer Of northeast Dickinson.
Considerable trouble resulted over
the possession of the child as there
was report that 1t would inherit
money. The mother before her death
signed REIMBURSEMENT to a neigh
Dor and this was held to be auth
ority for possession of the baby Pro-
bate Judge Anderson took matters
in hand and sent Sheriff Young af-
ter the child. For several days Mrs.
Young has been caring for 1t. There
is probably no money ever coming
to the little one; its father has de-
serted the family and Judge Ander-
son has done a just act in finding a
good home for the baby.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-04-27
WAS TAKEN FOR A HOBO.
Clean Looking Travelling Man VIC
tim Of Small POx.

Last week DR.. Conklin, county
health officer, received a telephone
cali from Hope. 1t ran in this wise:
Hello, doctor. there is a hobo down
here that has the small poI. He
is running around the streets ex-
posing Hopites and we want you to
come and take him away"
The doctor Immediately sent an
autOmobIIs after this Weary Willie
and when the patient was brought
to his office the doctor beheld a well
dressed and good looking travelling
man about 2s years old.
The small pox victim was sent out
to the pest house and spent the night
alone there until Daniel Boone, chief
warden Of the small po1 lodge. could
be found.
DR.. conklin is still puzzled over
his hobo patient. He Is positive that
the person that teIephoned him said
be was a hobo; but the doctor says
II be Is. be must Be either the grand
counselor or hish eminent command
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-04-27
School Matters Are
Being Regulated

poses for the coming year. Thii
is about $2500 less than was raised
Last ya9g. The board was empowered
TO spend 5000 for library purposes
The usual nine months term Of
school was decided upon for next
year, school to open the second Mon
day in September. A. e. Davidson,
now principal at Hope, will be the
principal.
At Manchester, H. Weaver was
chosen treasurer. An eight months
school to begin the second Monday
in September was the vote of the
assembled patrons. 1t was also de-
cided that 1920 would be necessary
for the running expenses of the
school for the next year.
At Carlton H. J. Peck was elected
treasurer. The patrons decided on
an eight months term.
Miss Helen Tappen has been
elected teacher of the 9Th and 7th
grades at Woodbine for next term.
The terms OF school in Woodbine are
eight monthA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-04-27
MUST FIX THE CUTTERS.
Paving Contractors Stopped Work on
Condemned OuIblhgs.

After repairing two sections Of
condemned curbiug because not on
grade the paving contractors have
stopped work. They say It is uD
to the engineers. Burns 4 Mcdonnell,
because grades were given incorrect
y. The city should not allow It to
stop there. In a half dozen or more
places the cutters are 50 low that
water stands all the time and win
not drain off. It is up to somebody
to make It right. The city has bonds
for perfect condition and yet owes
s27OO Of the contract The commits
sIoners should insist that every curb
ing Be made right before settlsmens
Il completed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-04-27
City Administration
Starting to Do Things

was adopted.
A resolution was adopted to ap-
point committee to investigate the
lighting q the streets and to make
recommendations and suggestions to
the commissioners in the manner
and at times the committee shall
DEAN best. Abilene is poorly lighted
and 1t is the plan of the new ad-
ministration to light the city to the
best advantage ON the money they
have to use for that purpose.
1t was moved by Matteson and
seconded by Forney that the $500
storm water sewer bonds bearing 8
per cent, date April /, 1911, and
maturing April /, 1881, be sold to
the r. w. Morrison Investment Co.,
Of Kansas City, Mo-, at par carried.
A city water inspector will prob
ably be appointed to canvass the
city. There are 100 water con-
nections in Abilene and some people
are using more water than they pay
for. 1t Is the object of the commits
sioners to have this inspector find
out Just how much water is used
by each person connected with the
city water and then check his ac-
count with his present water assess
ment. The inspector will receive
from 81 to $3.50 day for his SER
vices.
The office Of the city clerk will
be moved to the city hall. The old
council chamber will be divided into
two sections. One part will be the
city clerks office and the other the
commissioners chamber. The floor
will be covered with either carpet
or linoleum. New furniture and other
fixtures will be purchased which will
make 1t a handsome appearing office
These rooms will be ready for occu-
pAny by May 1::i'
The police Judge will probably
have his office moved to the city
hall also. 3
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-04-27

from natural ventilation as per rules
1 and 2. The remainder will be the
amount of air in cubic feet to be
supplied by fans or otherwise.
"Where windows, doors or other
natural means of ventilation are re-
led upon to furnish the required
amount of fresh air, the fire mar
shaI should see that they are kept
open for that purpose, and all win
dows and other openings used as
intake should be provided with pro-
per shields or BATTLE boards to pre-
vent direct drafts on occupants OF
room.
"AlI modern authorities on ventila-
ton agree that the inlet openings
should be near the top of the. room,
or at least eight feet above the floor,
and the outlet openings should be
at or near the floor level, and In
the opposite end OF. the room from
inlet openings. Where seats are at
different levels, outlet vents should
be divided and placed at similar lev
els. Where fans are used, they
should always be placed in outlet.
to draw the foul air out Of the room.
Short circuiting of air currents should
be guarded against"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-04-27

"A Better Abilene" is the slogan
Of Mayor Hurd and Commissioners
Forney and Matteson, the newly
elected city administration. The
city probably will be lighted all over
with electric lights, the bitches
around town are to be cleaned, a
city water inspector is to be appoint
ed-in fact, the city is going to un-
dergo a general overhauling.
The second meeting Of the new
administration was held at the city
hall this morning. Mayor Hurd,
Commissioner Forney and Matte
son, City Attorney Smith, City Clerk
Hutchison were present.
The present city ordinance allow
ing persons to ride on the sidewalks
with bicycles, providing they have
license, has been greatly abused
and the commissioners adopted an
ordinance prohibiting persons rid
ing on the sidewalk entirely. Those
who have licenses now may ride on
the sidewalks until their licenses ex-
pire, but after that they would bet
ter use the road.
Persons found riding on sidewalks
from now on are liable to arrest
and fine. Many complaints were
received by the commissioners. Sew
eral women have been knocked
down by careless riders and many
times people have had to get off the
sidewalk to let a rider pass.
1t was moved by Matteson and
seconded by Forney that the city
treasurer draw money from the sink
ing fund for the amount necessary to
pay for the bonds provided by ordin1
ance S42. All voting aye, the mo-
ton was adopted,
1t was moved ~ Hurd that w. A.
Matteson be designated as commiss
sioner OF finance and revenue and
J. X. Forney be designated as COM
missioner of streets and public utili-
ties. 1t was seconded by Forney and
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-04-27

Yesterday evening about 5 o'clock
the basoline stove in H. D. Focht's
home on West Sixth street exploded
setting fire to the house anG causing
damage of $2500. The house was
dry as crisp and the flames got a
good start before the fire team ar
rived. The back part of the house
was entirely burned and only the
front part was left standing. What
was left is ruined by water and
smoke. The total damage is esti-
mated at $2500 dollars. The house
was insured for $4,000 and the house
hold goods were covered by 5000
isurance.
Mrs. FOcht Had to Get Out.
Mrs. Focht was ironing all after
noon with an electric iron and stop
ped her work about o'clock to get
supper. When she started to light
the gasoline stove she smelled gaso-
line leaking and turned off all the
valves to the tank until she thought
everything was safe. Then she light
ed the stove which exploded filling
the kitchen with flames. Seeing that
she could not check the flames Mrs.
YFocht ran out of the house and es-
capped being burned. Her daughter,
Miss Frances, who was in the house
at the time turned in the alarm.
This is Mrs. Focht's story of the
fire: II had been ironing all after
noon with an electric iron and stop
ped to get supper. When I went to
start the gasoline stove smelled
gasoline. The stove leaks little
SOL shut off the valve running to
the tank and lighted the stove. The
first thing ! knew everything was
ablaze and / had to get out or be
burned. The flames first set fire
TO the ironing board and then the
mating was soon in flames, saw
that it would be impossible for me
to put out the fire SO I called to
nv daughter, Frances, and told her
the house was on fire and to turn
in the alarm"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-04-27
SHERIFF is AFTER THEM.
Two Men Are Charged With Selling
MOrtgaged Property.

Sheriff Young has gone to Denver
to bring back Jim Hays and w. D.
Hays, who have been working for
W. T. Cough. They are charged
with selling a horse to Jack Peterson
which they had previously mortgag-
ed 70 Mr., Cough. They we're traced
by their trunk which was sent over
the Rock Island to salina, then
transferred to the Union Pacific.
A n5gasage from Denver says the
poiee have them. They are also
shy on board at MIlt shsilhaas' and
seen to have a lot Of trouble coming
70 them when they are returned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-04-27
Explosion of Stove
Caused $2.5OO Damage
Garden Hose wouldn't Stop lit,

Garden Hose Wouldn't stop lit'
Neighbors soon came to Mrs.
Focht's assistance and two streams
of water from garden hose were
turned on the fire. A bucket brigade
was soon formed but the flames
could not be checked. The fire had
start of 10 minutes before the fire
team arrived. 1t was thought that
the fire could be put out with the
chemical engine so the chemical wa
ter was turned ON Cthe fire. The
house was SO dry that the flames
quickly spread over the back part
and the chemical water did not have
any effect. The fire hose was then
attached to the, fire hydrant on SIKH
and Walnut, but there was no pres
shre,, Only a small stream could
AbeSthrown on. the fire. 1t took 10
minutes for the increased pressure
to arrive and by that time the flames
had gained such headway that the
whole house seemed to be doomed
The flames were soon checked after
the increased pressure was turned
on but not until the back part OF
the house had burned and the front
part was entirely scorched and dam
aged by the smoke.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-04-27
MUST BE VENTILATED.
Theatres and Public Buildings Can
No Longer be Unsanitary.

Fire Chief Engle today received
a letter from w. L. Johnson, CON-
missioner of the bureau OF labor
calling attention to the new law re-
lating to ventilation in theatres and
public buildings. The 1911 legisla-
ture made some important changes
relative to fire escapes, exits and the
ventilation of threatres, especially
the moving picture shows and also
other buildings used for public pur-
noses The law was published Mar.
81 and the theatre managers have
sixty days in which to make the
,mproyements required by the law
before penalties can be collected. The
c,rcular being sent out by Mr.. john
son says:
~The rules and regulations now
in effect will continue as to TINS
statute, with such exceptions as the
statute specifically requires
"The following rules are suggest
ed for determining the amount Oh
ventilation space required in picture
shows and theatres.
"Rn,e / The natural ventilation
nv doors and windows. Under nor
mai conditions and at normal tenn
nerature the velocity of air travel IS
Estimated to be from 80 to 6V ieet
per minutes. where the exhaust equalS
the intake In area.
~Rule 2. The natural yentiiation
nv yentilating flues or ehimneys-
Under normal conditions the velocity
II air travel is estimated to be from
400 to 900 feet per minute. Inc
vaIoelty Of air travel through Vent'-
Is,nrs in ceilings will range sOou'
ia 20 1sO feet per minute.
..Ruls s. Small power fans plae- .
"A N windows or openings In waliA
In g,ve i forced velocity OF ar
travel Of from 500 to sOV Ieee po'
,.,nuts. where fans compare reason
shIv veil with the size Of opsnins.
.snu,e 4. The velocity in number
81 feet Of cir travel per minute mul- :.
,,,l,sd = by the number Of square feet
a. area OF openings used for ventila-
:, -. an. vaiume Of air In
cubic feet that viii pass through 'ne
opening per minute.
eRule S. To determine the re-
). 5n,rsd amount Of artificial ventila-
don. multiply the number Of seat-
IDr capacity by 80. and from this
amount subtract the number Of Gu
~ 49, of ar obtained per minute
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-04-27

Her school closed . few days ago
with a program and dinner. The
district wants her to return next
year. She has taken a position as
assistant cashier OF the bank Of
Tampa, Marion county, and may re-
main there permanently and not re-
sumo teaching.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-04-27

3WhtUn8 FIIe3 hnu DandeHonl,
A subscriber sends this: ut Is
a waste OF time Swatting flies. Shut
up one room at a time. sprinkle It
with formaldahye and in few hours
every fly win be dead. It is also a
waste Of effort digging dandeliOns.
A common oil can filled with gaso-
line is the best weapon. Squirt a
few drops on the crown Of the plant
ahd It win Nm the plant Digging
them out only sets them back for 3
single sssson.1
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-04-27

Spends Summer in Yellowstone.
Ames Rogers has coming to him
a fine experience. He will spend
the summer in Yellowstone park as
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-04-27

an employe of one of the big hotels
Of that popular attraction for tour
lists. He reports for duty June Is
and will remain until September.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-04-27
Not Much Was Saved.

Only two carpets, several chairs,
two pairs of curtains, some clothing
and lounge were taken out of the
house. They are practically worth
less, being scorched and badly smok-
ed. Mrs. Focht saved some of her
clothing but the clothing of the other
members of the family was entirely
destroyed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-04-27
ANOTHER GRADUATES WORK.
Miss Frances Aspley Is Now in Bank
at Tampa.

Another Abilene high school grad
,uate who has made a fine record is
Miss Frances Aspley who taught the
College Hill district south of Hope.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1911-04-27
All Abilene Turned Out.

II anything will attract a crowd
it is a fire. Over 500 people had
gathered aiaana the Focht home 80
minutes after the fire whistle had
blown. The street for block in
front of the house was crowded with
automobiles and buggies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-23

bath good condition; good location.
STONE FAIRFAX. 1892 New York ave.
FOR SALE
ATTENTION. ATTENTION.
SPECTATORS. HOME BUYERS. IN
TIoN EVER OFFERED IN CENTRALLY To-
GATED NEW HOUSES.
TRAcTiyE NEW TWo.sToRY HOUSES
THAT HAxE sEES yr nTkr
PRoriT WHATsoEv E HE sIMPTY
EREcTEp THESE HOUSES AID SELLS
OF THE GROUND.
$3.50 EACH. ONLY $3.50.
Five Sold
Similar houses in less desirable locations are
held at $3.50.
Real estate brokers, builders and persons
familiar with real estate consider them to be
the most complete and best two-story houses
in the city. They must be inspected to be ap-
preciated.
Situated on the vest side OF I'd st. NV.
fronting on Rhode Island ave. and st.. In
what is known the Bloomingdale section.
Built up with attractive new houses. Nos
1912. 1S4s 1850.
Convenient to several lines, numerous
churches and stores. Within walking distance
OF the business section. government printing
Office and other departments.
The arrangement is ideal; two stories; cellar
under the entire house. First foor-Parlor
ception hall. dining room and kitchen. Second
foor-Three light, cheerful bedrooms and q
beautiful tiled bathroom, with porcelain tub.
nickel plumbing and everything frst-cIass.
The houses finished throughout In hard
wood: expensive decorations; heated by high
grade hot-water heating plant; lighted with
gas and electricity; laundry tubs; exception
ally large closets, covered posches. front and
rear.
Each lot is 20 It. wide by depth Of 20 It.
to 15-ft. alley.
Notwithstanding the extremely low price the
owner is willing to take for these houses-being
from ZOO to 81 500 less than similar houses
can be purchased for-he Is willing to accept
very accommodating terms, as little as $500
cash. the balance $25 month.
Make an effort to see them at an early date.
We are sure that you will admit that they
are better constructed and more attractive
homes than many that held at $500 and
even $4,000.
STONE & FAIRFAX,
1912 NEW YORK AVENUE.