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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-10


been divided subd and each subdivision constitutes trade III
Itself The professional himself to one branch Oh MS pro-
5esion and becomes expert.
obviously impossible to acquire superficial knowledge OF
all the arts today during lifetime However, the next
best thing possessing information subject is to know where to
locate information when It, 10 be sure We nave eo
eas with their interesting though y information to which we
But is good idea have in schools course III
indexes of information? That instead OF
examining full Of facts and knowledge of the different arts anu
sciences would present with the keys OF the different storage
warehouses where this merchandise is kept
Instead memory why not merely skeleton
course broad general with knowledge OF where to MI IN
details too great knowledge OF details often means wrong per-
specve With broad well laid school life and
nooe Of where 10 90 find the materials needed complete The
structure could up the work time subsequent life and
carry it on ntegeny The public library would then become the
pement of our school system.
It would seem already entered this index
our public schools The knowledge given there of botany physiology
Greek history poetry literature languages etc. not very
far reaching But sufficient to act Introduction to those cdS
and as stimulus wider and deeper knowledge Of the subjects
believe therefore, that too subjects not taught IN our
public schools the chance that most of the pupils will have
Of learning something of these subjects get bird view OF
those green pastures knowledge Reading ing and thmeic
ib have with We shall have ample opportunity during
lifetime improve all three lines Our daily newspaper will supply
the reading everyday business household the arithmetic
ana nc for smelling the phonetic erroneous, spelling Of today
m t}e rue tomorrow But soac "fr of educationese
uzrv which perhaps Of but for public school intro
Iuctiou.
let MS remind those object to augt hut the three RS being
ue public schools tat these brief courses on various subjects
nav the seed falling They may produce young minds
desire and may yield fruit from soil that otherwise were
sterile The seed planted may BIOS
som INTO flowers cheer other -,< - y
i4E,us have the rl!s l~'''' - u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-10
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Small
'iirHra
rs Best
by e. 8. EYE!!eeHAM
X ~ 1-S.-27--r ~ " -rSs,'
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%o am personally acquainted with learned gentlemen who
side for hiryve years IN the employ OF this railroad
receiving the muncct salary OF $50 month Had
smaller either of them might have been indie
But had they attempted something else alter i've
years railroad life they probably would have had to return to
road again lack experience other lines
opinion ought to start in with small but grow
m firm and learn A to and stick 10 that firm
he becomes hand Of his employer 1t would be we'll
field for advancement and not
Yecc with that has already reached the point where can
grand no more
~ Al ny rate in touch with his real employer and have
o notice his progress will help materially when the time for advance
Grent comes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-10

Oxfords, ties and low shoes for men
are beauties this year and are COM
handing great sale. For this reason
the line handled by John A. Marshall
& Bro, are ths best on the market
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-10
TEACHER OF PIANO.

,IeschetitEky Meihod) Theory and
Harmony MISS ELLEN HORTON
GAFIoCK, 90. The Ontario. Washing
ION. g. c. 15c per hHit-hour lesson
ysrill civ. lessons In AleXa udria on
Mondays. Arrangements fo- sane can
Sc made by addressing as aooTS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-10
1T n IA
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We are Frequently advised that young
man should start 10 work for larg"
corporation, ana l wish TO Say that unless
he has some extraordinary abilities OF what
is known as pull" his best chance would
lie with 3 smaller firm.
| have worked for railroad and know
that only one out of every hundred en-
pioyccs is able to advance himself to rcspOn-
siblc and paving positions. The other
ninety-nine p'od along from year to year
with no apprcciable difference in their work
or salary, and are completely lost, so far
rs the real heads OF the company are con-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-10

It is with pride that every loyal citizen
looks upon our public schools, and there
is certainly nothing left undone by the
school board to insure the comfort, safety
and health of the pupils.
Yet as the people are just getting over
the effects of the prolonged severe cold
weather it is, perhaps, now opportune to
call attention to the fact that large per-
ccntage of disease among children is attrib-
utable 10 that exercise termed ''fre drill"
Commendable as the ''fre drill'' may be,
it is certainly open to criticism if the life
and health of school children arc endan-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-10
New Perfection Oil

4 New Perfection Oil Cook Stove
i; the ideal cooking device. 1t Is
ready for use IN Il moment. IL saves
all the trouble cf cutting wood and
getting in coal. Ii does not overhead
ar make dirt in z kitchen and cooks
better than any other range. They
coast. roast. broil and bake equally
we!l--really to pcrIcctiOn--and the
Kitchen stays much cooler and cleaner
than viii, any other range. li.is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-10
Bad
Effects
of
School
Fire Drill
by r. ". Clau6cr,
Cleveland

geed by it. If the being practice during pleasant weather
the efficiency attained would hardly be reduced during Indictment weather
Is there any sense necessity compelling little tots practice the
drill" weather conditions most unfavorae and to
rake them leave an oyerha schooom and then stand shveng
The wind and without any wraps waiting for the signal
enter the schoolroon2
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-10
Brief Courses
on Various
Subjects Urged
F'riIIs
Needed
By WILLIAM P. dunn

U colleges says Herbert Spencer cater to the ornamental
rather than to the useful in knowledge And many are doubt
ing if the old sandbs and avorte course are really worth
wbor rather the time could not better be spent other
subjects There many who make the criticism oil
our public schools.
This is an age we are told of specialization The work
man of the middle ages of the great guilds journeyman
until he had learned all OF his trade to the making OF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-10
81 Z L &: :..:a.: y:
GRIFFIN FURNITURE co
GRIFFIN FURNITURE CO
GRIFFIN FURNITURE co
Grifffin's Weekly Specials

E8omeyour needed things Perhaps Tor
thought newly
home needed needed
Come priceswi
satisfying reality needs Come in hen us I'LL Inc
wants completely Of furniture lii the du TO
fact this S OF chain Of nine stores
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-05-10
4 SALE OF TRUNKS.

All Trunks bought b. the headquarters OF the chain OF
nine Griffin Furniture Company is branch
Large purchases the lowest possible price hui
of the better grade trunks were
Shipment and compelled to close them OIL"
We offer excellent assortment as mentioned
below al actual COST PRICE.
These Trunks are strongly made unusually durable and at
and all Strapped Some
have and have Double Trays Every one Of them
because not We q"
tire retail profit also the cost OF freight
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-26

Secretary Coburn's report on KAN
cas- population gives the unpleas-
ant information that there are IT.
ISL less persons in Kansas than a
year ago. The population has been
declining each year since 1909. when
Il was 1,7O7,4s1. Now It is 1862
2s6, a decrease in three years OF
sS,1S5. The population commenced
to gain materially in 1905 and for
four years increased, since then It
has declined. Yet the past three
years have been the most prosperous
in the states history. Last year the
income from the farms exceeded all
records--but more than 1900 per-
sons moved away-the largest de-
crease Of the decade. Here are the
official figures for the past seven
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-26

grand inaugural baIl--the first "a
many years. Joe Howe and l.. X.
Hontz should get busy ordering dress
suits. white waistcoats, plug hats
and dancing pumps. A lot Of Dick
Inson county folks viii be watching
the ball and IL Dickinson's repres ~
tAtives do not hold their own in the
social game they need never expect
any votes for q second term.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-26
Supreme Court Decided Against Him
Yesterday.
CASES UP AT JANUARY TERRI
Court Reverses Former Decision on
Like Case and Orders Trial
ON the Twelve Charges
Against Him.

Topeka, Dec. 24.-John A. Flack
must stand trial in the January term
ON all the charges filed against him
in the Dickinson county district
court. The supreme court of the
state reversed decision made by It
80 years ago in like case and de-
cided that Flack could be tried on
other than the charge for which the
requisitfon papers were granted by
the state of New York.
Flack was charged with making
false entries on the records OF the
Abilene State bank and thereby
Fleeing the depositors out OF their
money. After months Of searching
carried on by secret service men
connected with the state banking de-
partment, Flack was located In new
York city. Chief Searles, OF the de-
partment, followed him day AFTER
day for months. He traced him
from one place to another. Flack
would work few days in one es-
tablishment, then find another JOB
and move. At last he failed to move
quickly enough and Searles captur-
ed him.
Dispatches carried by the Assoc
ciated press at the time OF the cap
ture stated that Flack had confessed.
He was quoted in that way. But
when it came to bringing him back
to Kansas to stand trial 1t was nee
eesary to secure requisition. The
reouisition was made out on Just
one count. AS soon as Flack was
back in the state eleven more charg-
ca were preferred against him. His
attorneys objected. They held that
he could not be brought back on one
charge and tried on another.
Habeas corpus proceedings were
brought on that ground. Flacks at
torneys pointed out to the supreme
court that in a decision handed down
Il
in a case thirty years ago. the Kan
sas supreme court had held that a
man charged with crime could moi
be returned to the state on one
charge and tried on another. How
ever. since that decision was HANDED
down the supreme. court OF the
United States has held to the con-
Etrary and in the decision yesterday
the Kansas court followed the led
eral court.
Flack Is out on a bond of $4,000
pending the decision of the supreme
court in the haheas corpus case. Inc
court remands him to the CUSTODY
Of the sheriff and 1t is probable thai
the trial Of the famous Flack case
will proceed at the January term O
court.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-26
THEIR Only ARGUMENT.

Hope Dispatch: About the only
argument the county high school
supporters are using is that Chap
man sold It's vote for the school and
the rest of the county ought to sup
port the school indefinitely. The
Chapman vote was paid for when
the school was established and we
owe them nothing now. If they
cannot afford to run their own high
school they ought to have none.
other towns in the county are tired
Of keeping up the Chapman school
and their own schools and pray for
relief.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-26
UNION CENTRAL NEWS
OF GENERAL INTEREST.

The close of the year is the an
nual time of stock taking for all
business concerns. There are so
many Union Central policy holders
In Abilene and Dickinson county
that the operations Of the company
are of unusual interest. Dickinson
county has invested in approximate
ly 100000 in policies in the
Union Central represented by one
thousand policy holders. The first
business written in Dickinson coun-
ty was in December, 1893. During
the twenty years that have elapsed
over $2,500,0O0.00 total business
has been written, and many Of the
policy holders have passed beyond
leaving the fruits of their savings
to their loved ones. while many
have lived to mature their policies.
The General Agency Of @. Q.
Wyandt, representing the Central
and Western part Of Kansas, re-
potts a total new business OF APP
proximateIy $75O,OO0.OO for the
year. This is the largest annual
business ever written, and is In
keeping with the general advance
in business made by all agents. or
the company. The company will
write about $4,000, 100000 in the
United States this year.
Mr.. o. J. Dutton, who has been
connected with the Wyandt agency
as supervisor of agents for the last
six years, has been promoted to
general agency with headquarters at
Topeka, effective January 1st. Dur
ing his six years in Abilene Mr..
Dutton has gained wide acquaint-
ance. and his many firm friends re-
greet his departure to other fields
though congratulating him on MS
fine success and promotion. He has
personally participated in writing
over $1,000, 100000 during the past
six years. which is good record
for individual writing
The annual meeting of the gem
eral agents of the entire company
will be held at Cincinnati the first
week in January. All agents writ
ing a certain amount of business
are eligible to an invitation for
this meeting. Mr.. Wyandt reports
that he will have four representa-
tives from his agency.
Jas. G. Cutler Of Findely, Hiss
an experienced insurance writer
has been selected as a successor
of Mr.. o. j. Dutton- as supervisor
of agents. He is now in his old
home packing preparatory to his re-
moval to Abilene. He brings with
him a family Of five children, and
will make his headquarters here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-26
Tr,bute to 4 Brother.

Lawrence World; There are a lot
Of mighty good men in the world
but now we have in mind one unus-
uaily good and true. It is John N.
shane Of Abilene. We have watch
ed his fight for HIS brother for ten
years. It has been . mans fight,
although disheartening. His tenn
per was not spoiled, his patience AZ
though sorely tried was not ex-
hauatsd. He Just kept at work. He
has hia reward ara no man earned
Il better. John n. shane 8 one Of
Re beat mea ve eTtf tneE
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-26
LUTHERAN SUNDAY SCHOOL
GAVE CHRISTMAS PARTY.
IFron sasurday's DalIy.l

The Christmas party given at the
Lutheran church last night for the
Sunday school and parents Of the
children was q great success and
was largely attended. An informal
program was rendered consisting Of
songs, recitations. readings and
piano solos. Refreshments we're then
served consisting OF ice cream and
cake. After some time was spent in
q social way the treat was distribut-
"a 10 = happy bunch of children,
goung people and some that we're
no icnesf youne ERA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-26
STATE BOARD APPROVES
HOME STUDY IN PHARMACY.

Lawrence, Dec. 21,Kansas boys
who want to study pharmacy will be
encouraged by a resolution of the
state board of pharmacy just made
public. The act approves the extern
sion courses in pharmacy of the Uni
yersity of Kansas, which makes pos
sible study for the profession with
out leaving home.
Students who take this extension
work in the future will therefore be
trained along lines favored by the
state board, under whose direction
certificates in pharmacy are award
ed in Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-26
DALE TEETERS BROKE ARM
UNDER COAL WAGON.
IRON SATURDAYS Daily I

Dale Teeters, the young son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Teeters, fell UNI
der one Of the Green Bros. coal wa
CONS last night and had an arm
broken. The driver of the wagon did
not notice that the boy was falling
until he had hit the pavement and It
was too late to stop the wagon. One
Of he wheels ran over the. boys arm
and broke 1t.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-26
WILLIAM RoEMER is DEAD.
Has Been in Dickinson County Since
1870.
from Saturdays Daily.I

The death Of William Roemer Of
East sixth street, occurred last ey-
ening at 1880. Mr.. Roemer was
we'll known throughout Dickinson
county, having resided here since
1879 He was born Germany and
came with his parents to Pennsyl-
yania. From there he emigrated
with his family to Kansas.
Mr.. Roemer had been i'll for about
six months. He had been confined to
his bed for about six weeks.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-26
"pREACHERs' KIDS" ORGANIZE.
Unique Society Formed at South
western University.

Winfield. Dec. 2O.-A new and
unique club has been organized at
southwestern college in the form OF
a preachers Kids club. 1t is COM
posed of the sons and daughters OF
ministers. There being quite col
ony of them at the Methodist school
they conceived the idea of perma-
nent organization. Paul Stevick OF
Newkirk, Oklahoma, was elected
high priest, and Miss Grace Rut-
ledge Of Little River, Kansas, was
chosen scribe. A sanhedrin is to
be appointed by the high priest to
look after the passover feasts which
are planned by the club.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-26
Thrse naore Charges 90 JohnsOn.

Three More Charges for johnson.
chicago, Dec. 1s.-Three addi-
tional indictments under the federal
white slave act were returned today
against Jack johnson, the negro pu-
gilist by the federal grand jary here.
The charges are similar 10 those
contained in the previous indict-
ments against the negro. and con
cs.ned TIE transportation 81 Belle
shsiker between Chicago. Pilssbu1
and aHeentss
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-26

1t is going to be somewhat ex-
pensiye for Representative Houtz to
buy that clawha1mer Goat and all
the fixin's for the grand inaugural
bali for he will not have much use
for it after he returns from the leg
islature. with Joe Howe it will be
different he can use the outfit for
Ms wedding clothes,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-26

Edgar M. Forde, son vef the record
81 Of the A. o. U. w. Cor many years
and who was appointed TO fill out
the vacancy caused bV his fathers
death, is a candidate for election at
the grand lodge meeting He is a
mighty fine young man and should
have the place. He is q X. U. grad
uate and entirely capable.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-26
preserving Fruit without Sealing.

Preserving Fruit Without Sealing
D. A. Sellman Of west Abilene
brought to this office a sample OF
peaches which he put up last Sep
TENDER. The peaches were pealed
and without cooking or pfeserva-
tiyes of any kind packed into
three gallon stone jar and covered
with a tight cloth. They kept we'll
and have the flavor Of fresh peach
es. Mr.. sellman says he can keep
grapes, beans, cucumbers and many
other fruits with equal success.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-26
HOUSE DECIDES THAT
ALIENS MUST READ
Passes Bill Requiring Educational
Test Of Immigrant.

washington, Dec. 1.-THE Bur
nett immigration bin providing for
q iiteracy test. passed the house Of
representatives today. The vote was
l7s to 50. This measure provides
that 10 alien shall Be admitted to
this country IS imnisrent who g
nol sbls 70 lolh red and write
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-26

II. A. Borman has been reelected
president Of the State Fair associa-
ton. The fact is that when Kansas
wants thing done right 1t has to
get d Dickinson county man to do
it. Mr.. Borman has made a spien-
did record as head Of the associa-
ton and the reelection was deserv-
e1
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-26

Congressman-elect Helvering has
served notice that If any Democratic
senator tries to interfere with the
pie counter of the Fifth district
something will drop" The papers
probably unsupported him. Having
been captain of a trolley car what
he doubtless said was. "Tll pull the
bell rope.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-26

=
w. winsiow was IL from Detroit.
8. 2. Lehman was in from Moon
light.
AdoIph GfeIler Of Chapman spent
the day here.
Mrs. w. Norman Of Longford was
in town today.
Mrs. goAn Marks OF Acme =
shopping here.
Mrs. Alex McBoyle Of Acme waa
shopping here.
Mrs. Arthur Merrill Of Acme was
shopping here.
Frank Van Worst Of Carlton was
in on business.
=. Unkerfer OF Navarro was In
town on business.
August Schuefe OF Hope was In
town ON business.
Jas Pritchard Of Navarro is In
town on business.
Mrs. r. L. Holmes Of Manchester
was in town today.
Gus Austerhaus was up from
Chapman on business.
Abram Engle, trustee Of Newbern
township, was in on business.
Mrs. b. r. Anderson Of Enter
prise was in town shopping.
DR.. and Mrs. Schenberger OF In
dustry were shopping In town.
Mrs. Caroline slider Of Stevens
Vile, Ontario is the guest OF her sis
ter, Mrs. J. H. Engle.
Victor Peterson of Washington, D..
c., is visiting with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. G. w. Peterson.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. A. Cooper and
family returned home after spend
ing nine months in Toronto, Canada.
Mrs. Jas. d. Carroll Of Chapman,
and mother, Mrs. Tieter of Cincin-
natl. Ohio, were in town shopping.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Timm OF
Woodbine were in town shopping
and made the Reflector pleasant
call.
Mrs. w. J. Shaw Is up from Hope
and will spent the rest of the win
ter with her daughter, Mrs. Richard
Waring.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Westrup are
home from Texas for the winter.
The carusall has been put in win
ter quarters.
Fred F. Dodson left for Detroit
Mich, where he takes fine position
in the main office Of the Wells Fargo
Express company.
Frank Bourbina and family re-
turned from Texas where they have
resided for the last few years. They
viii make their home in the future
in Abilene.
Raymond Weber was up from
Hope to visit with friends. MT
Weber started a meat market there
about a month ago and he says he
has a fine business.
Miss Ethel Hollinger of Chapman
was in town to shop again today and
incidentally to get the necklace
which she lost here last week. The
necklace which was set with dia-
mond and pearls was very valuable
she lost the necklace while shopping
at Beagle's and it was found there
by Miss Ruby Landes. Miss Holm
ger says that it is the best Christ
mas present she could get and Is
much pleased at its return.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-26

A box social will be given at the
Knapp school, district lis, Dec. ~.
A musical program will proceed the
box social. Everybody cordially in
yited. Bring your friends and bas-
kets. Alice Brechbill, Teacher.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-26
DETERMINE WHAT COUNTY
KNOWS WEBSTER BEST

Lawrence. Dec. 24.-The county
in the state that produces the best
spoilers will be determined BY the
University of Kansas. A sudden
rival Of interest in photography as a
college sport has swept the campus
and d series of matches viii be held
between the various X. U. county
clubs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-26

Ex-Gov. Hoch in his lecture travel
letters complains little because he
does not get to bed until after mid
night most nights. However the
fact that he earns $3.50 between sup
per and going to bed each night
doubtless takes away some Of the
sorrow.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-12-26
GOSSIP OF SOCIETY.

The annual New Years ball will
be given Tuesday night, December
81, at the A. D. U. w. hall. Kipp's
orchestra from Manhattan will fur
nish the music. Extensive prepara-
lions are being made for the dance
and many out of town guests are
expected.