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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15
PLUMBERS TRUST TO Be OUSTED
Attorney General Dawson Files Suit
Against Wyandotte County and
State Organizations.

Topeka, Aug. 14.--John s. Dawson,
Kansas attorney general, has drawn
papers for the. custer suit against the
alleged plumbers trust in Kansas
city. Kan. The attorney general has
been investigating the alleged manip-
alation of prices by the plumbers
for. some time and spent three days
Ii Kansas city getting the evidence
% which the snit win be based.
The custer viii be filed in the Kan
sas supreme court Immediately and
viii be brought against the Wyan-
dotte county and state organizations
q plumbers under the antitrust law.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15
PLENTY OF GAS IN OKLAHOMA
STORIES OF KANSAS SHORTAGE
PUZZLE VISITORS.
Resources In Fields only Partially Dc
veIoped so Great as to Defy
Calculation.

Ponca city, Ok, Aug. 13.-The pre-
dicted shortage of natural gas and the
difficulties encountered by Kansas and
Missouri towns in getting an adequate
supply from Oklahoma are puzzling to-
persons who visit the gas fields in
this state.
Apparently there should be no need
Of alarm if the present production
were conserved. Furthermore, the ma
tuYal gas resources in what may now
be regarded as undeveloped fields ara
so enormous as to be difficult of cal.
culation. Recently in the neighbor.
hood of Cleveland we'll that was be-
ing sunk for oil developed gas flow
of 10000, 900 cubic feet a day.
The Kay county gas field is a new
field and the heaviest production Is
three or four miles southwest of
Ponca City and near Blackwell. The
company that has developed the field
has from 20 wells a measured daily
production of 2OO.OOO,OOO cubic feet
Of which only a slight quantity is go
ing to market.
Within the last two or three weeks
the company contracted with the
Wichita Natural Gas company to sup
ply Arkansas city, Winfield and Well
ington, Kan, the next ten years with
Hot less than 100000 feet a day.
In the coolest weather the maximum
combined consumption of gas in Ponca
City, Newkirk and Tonkawa is barely
a million feet day, about per cent
of the company's present output. The
output can be easily increased to .
much larger figure.
A glass factory, now building at
Ponca City, has contracted for a daily
supply of 100000 feet at three cents
a thousand.
Blackwell is preparing to vote a
bond issue Of 100000 whereby it will
practically own its gas. This sum is
to be expended in building a pipe line
from the proven field near Blackwell,
the pipe line to be leased to the gas
company at 81 year in exchange for
three-cent gas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15
HELP
UNCOVER GRAFT
Clearing Housed Orders Records Of De-
posts Given to Prosecutor.
BECKER WEALTH CAME RAPIDLY
Anxious to Break Up Alliance Be.
tween Police and Gamblers New
York Institutions Break Long
Established Custom.

New York, Aug. 14.-Powerful
banking interests. acting through the
New York clearing house committee,
came to the aid OF District Attorney
Whitman in his efforts to show a
corrupt alliance between police and
gamblers, founded on graft and black.
mail.
A virtual command was given by
the committee to all banks In the
clearing house to furnish the district
attorney with a record of deposits
they may have received from any Of
the high police officials whom the dis
trict attorney suspects of having been
collectors Of blackmail from the dis
orderly elements of the city.
Got $5S,s45 in Eight Months.
Records show that within the last
eight months Police Lieut.. Charles
Becker, charged with the murder OF
Herman Rosenthal and accused OF
gambling graft, has made deposits in
four banks of $5S,S45 in his own
name or that of his wife.
Becker's salary as a ponce neuten-
ant was $2,250 year.
These deposits were first made in
November, 1911, shortly after Becker
became head of the strong arm"
squad of gambling raiders, and con-
tinued all during the time that Jack
Rose says he was collecting graft for
Becker and until after his arrest.
Used Four Other Banks.
The district attorney has been
promised records of Becker's deposits
in four other banks which have not
yet had time to go over their ac-
counts.
Although the natural feeling OF
bank officials is to protect as a legal
" confidential secret the amount OF
deposits of their customers, Whitman
was assured by leading bankers OF
the city that they we're anxious as
public spirited citizens to have the
police force purged Of its grafters,
and that they would give him every
aid In their power.
The district attorney is holding for
presentation to the grand jury evil
dence by which he expects to convict
four police inspectors on the charge
Of collecting blackmail from gambling
houses and disorderly resorts.
Fortunes Hidden Away.
These four men are all aware, It is
said, of the nature Of the evidence
which the district attorney has
against them and have been making
every effort to cover their tracks.
Thus far the states investigators
have uncovered bank accounts of two
Of them totalling $4,000. The prose-
cutor expects, however, with the aid
of the clearing house officers to un'
earth bank accounts Of four of them
which are expected to disclose some
surprisingly large fortunes, in one
case an accumulation Of nearly 81
100000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15
Tornado He Kansas FaIr.

Pratt, Kan. Aug. 14.-A small tor
natio struck the fair grounds here,
tearing down part Of the grandstand
and demolishing every, concession
stand ON the grounds, Many thou
sands Of dollars worth of damage was
done to the stocks Of goods. Work
was started Immediately in repairing
the damage for the big day Of the
taiE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15
Rnh KaIaar,a slater

London, Aug. 14,-That Princess
Frederick Charles Of Hesse, the
kaiser's sister, was robbed Of jewels
as she was leaving London for Ger
many has just leaked out. Apparent
" the casket was stolen from the
ROYAL car, at Victoria station, while
good.bys we're being exchanged be.
tween the princess and her relatives
Of the British royal family.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15

FL Paso. Tex Aug. 1s.-In fight
between United States soldiers and
Mexicans onefourth OF a mile from
the international boundary below Co
lumbus. N. NJ. q soldier was shot
through the body and a Mexican SNUG
gIer's hand was torn on b. q bullet.
The shooting was caused By an at
temps On the part of insurrecto1 %
sm1siIle ammunition 10 Paiumas. Mex
10. iorl opposite Columbus
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15

Pittsburg, Kan, Aug. 12.-Mrs.
sallie Shoaf OF Girard was granted a
divorce here from George H. Shoaf on
the grounds of abandonment. George
H. Shoaf is the Socialist writer who
disappeared at Los Angeles where he
had gone to report the Mcnamara
case last fall.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15
ErIaeo rraln,a miro WRECK.

Rogers, Ark, Aug. 12.-For the
third time in four days the Frisco
-Cannon Ball" passenger train was
wrecked four miles south Of here at
midnight. George Bryant, firemsA, OF
Hugo. Ok, s killed, and Engineer
John Moore II Monet vas severely
injured. Nineteen passengers were
injured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15
ouskn. KIN 1000.

Berlin, Aug. l4--Three thousand are
known to have been killed in the
earthquake in Southeastern Turkey
according 10 message from Con.
stantinoule to the Tagehlatt Fifty
thousand sre homeless and atarylng,
An active crater il reported % have
appeared on the Asiatic side d the
Sea Of Marmora.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15
shot and ThAn ArFestsd.

Webb City, Mo-, Aug. 12.-sAmos
Pringls Of Heck city, came to town
in an ambulance seeking q bondaman
ana a surgeon. His wife had shot
him and then caused his arrest for
assault because he attempted toiforce
her to live with him after separation.
he win recover. ]. -.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15
courenot sor Attorney General.

Liberty, Mo-, Aug. 12.-Col. William
Courtney OF this city made known his
intentions here TO announce &c q
candidate for attorney general on the
Progressive ticket. He win begin AZ
once to mail ont literature asking for
the support Of the voters
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15
cauaht sam sehoppo.

Hot Springs. Ark Aug. 12.-Sam
schepps. wanted; in New York in con-
nection with the murder Of Herman
RosenthaL IL under arrest insthia city.
He is guarded by an oficer who Ii
holding him pending the arrival Of
advices from the district attorneys
once In New York.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15
rha Laraeat Mule Rurned.

Trenton, Mo-, Aug. 1.-THE mule
illinois, said to be the largest mule
In the world, was burned to death in
a fire which destroyed the livery and
feed barn of w. H. Warren here.
illinois belonged to w. d. Carpenter
Of Kansas City and was four years
old. He weighed 2.O1O pounds and
was valued at $1,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15

Rock Island, Ill. Aug. 1S.-Paul Bar
nett. 16 years old. was drowned while
trying. with other boys. to save COM
panion who was drowning, The other
hoy was saved. but efforts to rescue
Barnett we're futile.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15
-. llloh eehooI Fr1t1.

81 Josabh, no. Aug. 1.-THE local
school board put ban on al secret
societies IL ST Joseph high school
All students entering the nigh schools
must sign Z pledge that they WIN not
fcln any fraternity or sorority. *
onirion win - The penalty for Vio
lation % TIE plsaga
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15
Doctor 4 Victim Of Science.

washington, Aug, 12-Dr. Thomas
u. McClintic OF the public health ser
vice, who has been lighting Rocky
mountain spotted fever in the Bitter
Root valley OF Montana all summer,
has been infected with the disease and
d being rushed to washington for
treatment.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15
IAN . vsso TiriH eins.

Washington. Aug. 8-FOll0wing .
special cabinet meeting, President
EafE made if known 20 AIS callers that
n6 VIM veto both the wool and steel
i9 revision bills.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15
InoaIIe h Paris.

Paris. Aug. 12.-Ralph ingalls, Of
new YORK. formerly Of AtcnisOn, Kans
son Of the late Senator John }. IN
gals, has arrived here and begun q
study Of the methods used By Euro
bean governments in extending land
credit and other loan facilities %
farmers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15
otIIwsli outs Trust company.

New YORK. AUG. 9.-Arthur q SUI
well resigned Is president and dIrec.
nsr of the United States q Mexican
Erust eompanyat the quarterly meet
ang Of the directors. =. Quincy Smith,
Mrst vlcepFesidsnt was elected to sue
esed him.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15

washington, Aug. 1S.-President
Taft has decided to commute to life
amprisonment the death sentence Of
Matte LOmax. a negro. convicted Of
nnnrdering her husband.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15

Guthrie Ok, Aug. l2.--WoOden on
tanks on ne Mollis Miller oil land
lease near Rouca City we're struck By
lightning ana ten 9s0-hsrrel tanks and
one 5O0-harrsl tank. All full Of oil
we're destroyed. Total loss ID about
lI1ooo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15

Portland, Ore, Aug. is.Because he
slapped, his. wife. Otto Fiechtle Of
minneapolis ID dead. Mrs. Fiechtie
plnngsd 4 dirk: into her husbands
Aeart. ..TF s,nt
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-15
nrran 80 q oseeoIa.

osceola, No.. Aug. 12.-William J..
Bryan spoke here At the chautauoua
before 1000 persons. the higSest
crowd st. Clair county hhs, witnessed
q year, ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-13
By HOP

Irish element in Ireland that would serve as a check and restraint upon the rest of the population. This element grew and prospered and taking advantage of the Opportunities the country afforded, 1t spread over the whole island. Many or these people, to their credit be it said, es- poused the cause of their oppresse1 neighbors and in their opposition to Eng fish laws became more Irish than the Irish themselves, but many others, re- membering the trough out of which they fed, became ultra loyal and were re- warded accordingly. This briefly explains why there are so many in and around Belfast who are opposed to the Irish home rule bill
 The Orangemen are a secret society who take their name from William of Orange, who became King of England after de- feating James II at the battle of the Boyne in 16S9. With few exceptions the Orangemen are anti-Irish and anti-Cath- ollie, and 1t is to their prejudices and passions that appeals are made when riot ing and disorder takes place in Belfast. This Is the element which now threatens to defy and, if necessary, resist by force of arms the constitutionally enacted laws of the British government How far they will go beyond threats and what the government will do If there be at tempt to put the threats into effect re- mains to be seen, but if the time has come when the revolt of the Orangemen is due to happen it is better it should hap pen now than later. If the lesson Ma poieon taught the world on the memorable day in october. l195, when with "a whiff of grapeshots he slew that hydra-head monster, the mob, had been the only achievement of his life, he would not have. lived in vain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-13
LITTLE CITY GARDENS
Vacant Land in German City Rented
 for Normal Sum

From Consular and Trade Reports
 Allotment gardening in and about Dresden is fiourishing and popular in- dustry. For a nominal sum any citizen may rent a plat of ground on the edge of town, which may be used to grow vegetables or flowers or may be fitted up as reerea ton spot for his family
 These plats vary in syle and eiabor- ateness from sections 20 feet square planted only with potatoes to 50 or 50 foot lots gay with flowers and small vince covered summer houses, where the wives and children may picnic for the day. A committee exists in Dresden whose business it is to see that general uniformity of scheme prevails among the amateur gardeners and that the summer houses are painted an accepta- ble color Prizes are offered for tho best gardens.
 The usual rent is ? cents a square yard per annum, with a slight addition al tax if water is laid on. A charge of s2.50 is made for laying pipes fin the gardens, and tap costs about 50 cents. Most of the allotments are laid out on otherwise useless tracts of land on the outskirts of the city, but within easy reach of the car lines. They~are usual ly owned by private persons, but in some instances the city Is the original landowner and rents the ground to some one else, who subdivides if and rerents 1t in small areas
 The lessees come from all walks of life. The preatest beneficiaries are small trades people, postal employees and in dustrial workers, who put their spare time to good use by growing vegeta- bles and flowers for their own house. holds and frequently in sufficient Quan- tity to sell Much trading goes on rnone fhemrel-es to tho advantage of all concerned. Each garden is surround ed by vine covered fence, which may not be more than 41 inches in height Only the proprietor has the key to the paddock gate.
 Strawberries, potatoes, carrots. peas and beans are grown, while many of the more expensive lots contain fruit trees. Occupants vie with each other to make their little garden spots beau tiful. as we'll as useful, and enthusiasm Is so great that last year during the drouth people kept their produce alive by carrying water from great distances Some of the boiler ones attempt land- scape gardening. on a small scale.
 The advantages resulting from the out of door exercise to people whose occupations and, dwellings keep them indoors all day are too obvious to be commented upon. while the substitution of fresh vegetables for the cheaper va ris ties of store food is of primary inn portance to the health of congested community. This scheme Is especially inrortant and feasible in cities ranging in population from 200.000 to 500. 900. where the densely crowded centers are not too far from the edge of town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-13

w. B. LEEUY C CU. Phone Main 42. l12 N. 2lst St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-13
BUSINESS CHANGES

BUSINESS FOR SALE.
 The very best restaurant and lunch prpp- osition in the city; earning now with in- different attention about s500 a month fixtures alone worth $500: hustler eat increase present earnings: good reasons for selling; price, sl0o00, partly on 1 terms. If you have the money and mean business, write K-Gs, Age-Herald. a-l2 -2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-13

THE COLONIAL APARTMENTS located in choicest part of South High lands. Strictly modern and home like; nice lawn and private porches. We furnish heat. hot and cold water. gas range, shades and janitor serv- ice. Can offer same at special rental price. Phone us for appointment. We will gladly show you these apartments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-13
ROOMS-WANTED-BOARD

IF you want to rent your rooms call at North goth street across from L.. X N. station. 9-l--5t. NANTED--TWo or three rooms, fur nished for light housekeeping; good neighborhood and near car; two ladies and 5-year-old girl; hest Of references. Address u-69, care Age-E erald.
 MANTED-To rent or fdrnished rooms in private family for my sister and my. self; will exchange references; South Highlands preferred. Call W. F. Thur mond, Main s35 9-l3-2t EANTED-Room and board by father |, and 9-year-old daughter in private fam ily: must be close to good school in re- Ni ply state accommodations, full partic- uIars and price. Address M, care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-13
FOR SALE-9 room modern home, 1l17 S.
 18th St. Call

FOR SALE-Two new room, ? story res ideuCes, modern Improvements, West End, one block from car line: $250 cash, halarce like rent: immediate possession Address Owner. r. O. Box SS7. Phone Main 76S5.
 FOR SALE-s275 lot r, block 29. Central Park: high and dry, faces east: has sew craze. electricity, city water and all street improvements in and paid for Helena Land company POI Brown Marx
 II ot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-13
MISCELLANEOUS
wANTED-AGENTs

AGENTS wanted. s6a per week; no invest ment or experience necessary; write for my big tailoring proposition r. w. Goodman. President, 5th avenue and Congress street, Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-13

FURNISHED rooms in private family in
 most desirable residence district in the city; three lines of street cars stop in iron. pf o"1r. 'int nom aEdsomely furnsEec, SIC; rear room comfortably furnished, s. fuel, hot and cold water, lights and telephone service included: eXccllen. table board can be had in same block cnly people of refinement need apply; references oheerfully exchanged. Address r. 0 Box S0o, Birmingham, or call al 1920 Tuscaloosa avenue, West End, after Friday. Bell phone 397-W, West Enc 9-11-5t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-13
) |ONE CENT 4 WORD |O|
ONE CENT A WORD)
VATES-One cent R word n dRyy m Rd. taken for less thnn 25c for first inscr- ton. Cash must nccOUrHny order.
ADMINISTRATIONS

HER-OFFICEMAN, experi- enced in lumber and insurance. now em- lloyed, desires change. Address B. w.,
 116 Spring street. 9-1l-5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-13

furnished room for gentlemen with or without board, in walking distance of city; steam heat. home privileges. No. 1924 Avenue I.
 9-12-4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-13

YOUNG man IS years old wants position of some kind in or around Brming
 ham; knows city we'll; no bad habits must have work at once. Address E-69. care Age-Herald. 9-l2-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-13
FOR RENT-ROOMS

THE AyALON-Al outside rooms. ciean
 and cool: modern conveniences. moder- ate price: special summer rates; hot and cold baths free. 21O0 5th ave. 5-25-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-13

FOR RENT-Well furnished rooms with every convenience, easy walking dis- tance: private family; reasonable oarms nice boarding house half block away. 2102 Avenue c. Bell 2i03-J.
 Peoples 2S74 c-19-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-13

ONE CENT 4 WORD

HATES--One cent n word r day; no nd. taken for less than x5c for first inser-
 tlon. Gssh must accompany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-13

Furnished rooms with all conveniences;
 also young man wishing room mate.
 1900 9th avenue S-3110t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-13

FOR RENTING nicely furnished co., meeting rooms for light housekeeping; all conveniences. 21l7 Avenue H.
 S-30-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-13

NICELY furnished rooms. TIT Fifth ave- nue. 9-10-17t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-13

WHERE MONEY TALKS. We have a number of cottages which have been taken in on farm trades: let us sell you one of these at less than cost
 INGRAM REALTY co.
 Empire Bldg. Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-13

WANTED-Position in some store by boy Y years of age: have had 10 months experience as front clerk in drug store;
 best of references. Address F-69 care Age-Herald. 9-l2-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-13

LOST-STEhYEn-STOi.EN
 LOST-One piston head for Columbia au- tomohile. on 10th avenue; between 18th and 18th streets. Win pay liberal re- ward for return of same Maxwell Mo. tor Car O.. 202l Avenue D 9-4-tf lump on jaw; thin order. Call Main 6505-J; liberal reward S-12-at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-09-13

YOUNG lady with some experience and good references wapts a position as cashier; cafe preferred. Call phone
 Main 4974-W. 9-12-2t
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1912-12-07
NEW PAPER MILL OPEN.

Boglausa, La, Dec. 1.-The
Southern Wood Distillers and
Fiber Company, located in North
west Boglausa, started the opera
tion of its mammoth paper mill.
The paper, to be made from yel-
low pine refuse, in the past has
been made by what is known as
the 'soda-ash process. Under
the new process, patented by this
mill, box board paper is made
from process half mechanical!
and half soda, the cost being re-
duced and the fiber increased. On
the first days run, which was ex-
perimental, the plant turned out
approximately 25 tons, which test
ed 205, as against the ordinary 100
test paper. Two thickness of pa
per was manufactured, and ex-
perts say it surpassed their ex-
pectations. This mill is built on
a larger scale than is at present
required for its output, the inten-
tion being to add two more units
to it's plant. While a sewer, to
be used as an outlet to the mill
refuse was being dug, at a depth
of twelve feet a strata of white
clay IA inches thick and 200 feet
long was struck. The clay had all
the appearance of value.