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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06
House dresses, 9sc at Fishers

When in Jacksonville stop with Mrs.
E. L. Maloney, at the Girard, No. II
East Duva1 street, just off Main. Best
75c. room in the city.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

1 will allow you literally for your
old trunk or suit case as part pay
ment on new one. Why pay more?
B. Goldman, Pawnshop. Bargains in
all lines.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

In cases OF rheumatism relief from
pain makes sleep and rest possible
This may be obtained by applying
Chamberlains Liniment For sale by
all dealers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Mr.. c. E. Connor. Jr, arrived from
the Florida Military Academy a Green
Cove Springs yesterday, 10 spend
Easter with his parents at their home
on Lake Weir.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

FOR RENT-A furnished house. we'll
arranged. modern conveniences. splen-
did water. Apply at Al South Third
! street.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

All wool blue serge suits for $3.50.
1 guarantee to save you from 50 to SIS
on a suit. Why pay more? B. Gold
man, Pawnshop. Bargains In all lines.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Mr.. c. II. Dame returned yesterday
from Crystal River, where he added
| half a score of members to the Wood
men camp at that place. Mr.. Dame is
| at Fairfield today. doing more good
work for the Woodmen.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Mrs. Mary H. Smith, Miss Martha G.
Smith and Miss Margaret Donald of
Cleveland, O.. were at the Ocala House
yesterday
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

All wool blue serge suits for $3.50.
| guarantee to save you from 81 to IS
on a suit. Why pay more? B. Gold
man, Pawnshop. Bargains in all lines.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. T. Lewis Of Ok
lawaha went through on the early
morning train to Jacksonville, where
Mrs Lewis. who has been ill., will be
put under treatment by a specialist
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

A new office desk, eight feet long,
for bookkeeper's use. A big bargain
Apply at once to Kramer Klock.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Rexall Cold Tablets do the work.
Can give you the formula If you like.
25c the package at the Post Off1ce
Drug Stores.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Fausett and
baby returned this morning from a
visit to the lake.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

What would you think of a man
throwing silver dollars into we'll?
This Is what you are doing IL you are
not acquiring the habit of coming to
me for anything in my line. Why pay
more? 3. Goldman, Pawnshop. Bar
gains in all lines.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06
Chiidren's dresses at FishePs.

The B. Y. P. u. had a most enjoya-
BILE social at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. D Chapman last night.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06
NOTICE TO LIBRARY PATRONS

The library will be open from 5 to
every afternoon, except Saturday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

We do paperhangfng and decorating,
etc, as we'll See Demo about it. AL
vareZ street.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

The primary classes Of the Methodist
| church are having an Easter egg hunt
this afternoon at the residence of Mrs.
George Rentz.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Ocala Aerie No. 1914, Fraterna1 Or
der of Eagles, meets every frst and
third Wednesdays In each month, at
D. M, in Castle Hall Visiting broth
ers are always welcome
F. G. B. Weihe, President
n L Williams. Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

That cover picture on this week s
Saturday Evening Post has scared
many a single man into taking an oath
of eternal celibacy.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Are you interested in paper bag
cooking? If so come to US for your
supply of the bags. Csc the package.
Post Office Drug Store
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

FOR RENT-TWo large, nicely fur
nished rooms for young men. Inquire
at SO South 4th street
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

If the ladies had only waited until
next week, they could have obtained
their hats for about 40 per cent OF
what they have paid for them
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Mrs E. p. Rentz and daughter, Miss
Louise, went out to Fort Mccoy this
morning.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

FOR RENT-Four room nat; also
cottage Of seven rooms, electric lights
and bath; near primary school Mrs.
r. d. Fuller.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

"Our baby cries for Chamberlain
Cough Remedy" writes Mrs. T. B. Ken
drick, Rasaca, Ga. at is the best
cough remedy on the market for
coughs, colds and Group" For sale by
all dealers
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

V B. Keller shipped today to An
thony a casket 10 be used in the fun
eral OF Charles Norffeet, colored, who
died at that place last night
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

w. P. Price of Lake City, ]. F. Mere
dith Of Fort Myers and B. Kinnard of
Gainesville were at the Oca1a House
last night.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Mr.. r. H. Lanter of Savannah, an Of
fetal of the passenger department of
the A. C. L Railway, was in town to-
day.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

The shield which holds the big
moosehead to the wall in the hall of
Moose Lodge No. 699 was handsomely
painted by Dodge & Co.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

FOR RENT-A four-room fiat with
all modern conveniences. Apply to
Mrs T. H Wallis, 116 S. End street.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

handsome. first class goods. at Tydings
& Co
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06
FORT KING CAMP NO IA,
WOODMEN OF THE WORLD

Next regular monthly meeting will
be held at s O'Clock Friday evening.
March %, at Yonge's Hall.
r. N. Dosh, G. G.
Chas. K. Sage. Clerk.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Mr.. Carl Horne turned the first
shovel of dirt yesterday morning. to-
wards the building of the new court
house.-Brooksville Argus.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Get your prescriptions filled by Beck
at the Court Pharmacy and know they
are right.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Mrs. J. G. Spurlin, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Spurlin, Mrs. J. s. Leach, Miss
Matte Leach and Miss Matte Wilson
came up from the lake this morning
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

FOR SALE-Four hundred and fifty
bushels seed peanuts at one dollar per
bushel Apply Howell & Griggs, Oak,
Fla
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06
WEATHER FORECAST

Faar weather except showers ex-
IRENE northwest portion tonight or
Sunday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Ocala Lodge No. 286. Benevolent and
Protective Order OF Elks, meets Sec
ond and fourth Tuesday evenings in
each month. Visiting brethren always
welcome. Edward Drake, e. r.
David S. Williams. Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

After you have had a row and life
looks mighty blue. send her box of
Norris candy and she'll again love
you. Get it at the Court Pharmacy.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

FOR SALE-20-hp. Ford runabout
car, and equipment. $3.50 cash. Ad-
dress, F. H. NJ, care Star 6td
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

OCALA CHAPTER NO. IS. r. A. NJ.
Regular convoca,Ions or the 0caia
Chapter, No. Is, r. A NJ, on the fourth
Friday Of every month at p. m
C. e. Conner, E. II. p.
lake Brown Secretary
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

One Of the most complete lines of
perfumes, soaps and cosmetics in the
state. at TYdings e Co.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

T. B. Tower of Dutton was at the
Colonial last night.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Cooking with paper bags? Call us
up for a package at CSC. The Post
Office Drug Store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06
LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE

Ocala Lodge No. 699. Meets each
Thursday night in hall In Gary block.
@. F.. Mershon, Dictator.
E. L. Stapp, Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

adjoining my office over the CONNER
|cial Bank. Apply to DR.. L. F. Bla1ock.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

FOR SALE-Eggs from pure English
white and brown penci1ed wing ducks,
well mated without inbreeding, and
best egg producers. One dollar for y.
J. H. McClymonds. 80 South Fourth
street, Ocala, Fla
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06
Mems Easter suits at Fishers.

Mrs. A c. Munhall and Miss Eliza
beth Munhall of Eustis were at the
Ocala House yesterday
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06
TIMBER FOR SALE

100000 feet, stumpage
3 orange groves at Lake Weir.
r. L. Martin, Merchants Block.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Thermos bottles for both hot and
cold fluids. Several sizes at Tydings
& Co.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Mr. c. c. Wells of Rock Springs was
in town today and made this office a
pleasant call
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

World Almanac, issue of 1912, IS
cents each, on sale at Billiards. news
stand.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Mr. John Spurlin went to Jackson
vile today on a business trip.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Demos prices for painting are live
and let live" prices. Always consis-
tent with good work
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS

conventions held every Monday eve
ming in Castle Han over Carltsle's
drugstore. A cordial welcome to visit
ing knights. j. G. Ferguson, C. c.
Chas- K Sage, K Of r. and 8.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Ula Geiger of Cocoa and T. T. Zim-
norman Of Dunedin were at the CO.
lonial last night.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

a beautiful line of stationery and
box paper at Tydings & Co.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Alma Zada Face Powder IS the best
we have to offer at SOC the box. The
Post Office Drug Stores.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Lame shoulder is nearly always due
to rheumatism Of the muscles and
quickly yields to the free application
Of Chamberlain Liniment. For sale
by all dealers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06
CoNCoRDlA LODGE F. q. OF A.

Concordia Lodge, Fraternal Union of
America, meets in Yonge's Hall on the
second Thursday evening OF each
month"; Geo. l. Taylor, r. NJ
Chas K Sage. Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Mr. and Mrs. John Mathews of Cand
Ter were in town yesterday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Mrs. F. j. Huber has returned from
her visit to Jacksonville.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06
MARION-DUNN LODGE
NO. 10, f. & A. M.

Marion-Dunn Lodge No. 19 meets In
the Temple on the first and third
Thursday evenings OF each month.
Visiting brethren cordially invited.
c. e. Simmons, W. M.
Jake Brown, Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

House dresses, CSC at Fishers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06
rULULA LOUIE 40. % l. o. o. r

Tulula. Lodge No. %. Independent
Order of Odd Fellows, meets every
Tuesday at D. m. in Yonge's Hail
Visiting brethren always welcome.
Jake Brown, Noble Grand.
W. L Colbert, Secretary.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Is Light running? Ask the other
fellow.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Mr.. l. ]. Cassels Of Mcintosh was at
the Ocala House last night.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

II you are in a hurry for your pre-
scriptions, try the Court Pharmacy
quick delivery system
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

VI. Padgett of Reddick was at the
Colonial last night.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Flower seeds and bulbs of all kinds
at Tydings & Co.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Easter millinery at Fishers
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

New shirt waists at Fishers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Mr.. W. L Goodwin of Fairfield was
at the Ocala House last night
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Douglas shoes at Fishers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Policeman Fomby is recovering from
the effects of his wound
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Mems Easter suits at Fishers-
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Easter novelties at FisheTs
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

New shirt waists at FishePs.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06
OALA OCCURRENCES

Easter rabbits, eggs. etc. at FisheFs
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Easter rabbits. eggs, etc, at Fishers
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Holeproof hosiery at FishePs.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Easter novelties at FishePs.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Holeproof hosiery at Fishsrs.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06

Is Light running? Ask the other
fellow.
Mrs. F. ]. Huber has returned from
her visit to Jacksonville.
Holeproof hosiery at FisheFs-
New shirt waists at Fishers.
Policeman Fomby is recovering from
the effects of his wound.
Alma Zada Face Powder is the best
we have to offer at soc the box. The
Post Office Drug Stores.
NJ Padgett of Reddick was at the
Colonial last night.
Easter rabbits, eggs, etc, at Fishers.
Mr. w l. Goodwin of Fairfield was
at the Ocala House last night.
Easter millinery at FisheFs
II you are in a hurry for your pre-
scriptions, try the Court Pharmacy's
quick delivery system.
Mr. I. J. Cassels of Mcintosh was al
the Ocala House last night
| Douglas shoes at Fishers.
| Easter novelties at FishePs
Mr. and Mrs. John Mathews of Cand-
II Ter were in town yesterday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-04-06
oCALA LODGE NO. 2se, b. p. O. e.

Jake Brown. Secretar
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-28
MISSING MANS BODY IS FOUND
Hurled in Shallow Grave and Mut''
lated-WeaIthy Land owner \
Held for Crime. NJ

warsaw, N. ", Nov. 22.--The body
OF Frank Bentley, q cheesemaker Of
North Wethersheld, who has been
missing since he started Saturday on
q hunting expedition, was found
buried in q, shallow grave In the
woods near here. Both legs had been
chopped OF. above the knee. the cloth
ing burned on and the body was
charred.
Alphonse Prince was arrested ON
suspicion Of having guilty knowledge
OF Bentley's murder. At Princes home
q wheelbarrow with stains upon 1t, be-
lieved to be Of blood, was found. but
no motive for murder has been dis
closed.
Prince, who is wealthy land own
er, denies all knowledge Of, the mnrdes
but admits, according to the police
that he and Bentley had recently
Quarreled over family AFFAIRS,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-28
moo MUCH MAIL CARRIED FREE
iss 81 FraRkIno Privilege Turner
probable Postal surplus
into Deficit.

washington. Nov. 20. - Political
- campaign material transmitted free
emna postage through the mails &C.
counted, according to postoflce de-
u vpartment records for the difference
sbetween postal surplus and postal
a....deficit for the last fiscal year, ending
June 80. An account Of franked mail
fcrdvarded for congress, the execu-
s<ive departments and other govern
amaent establishments shows that post
ssge at the ordinary rate on this mat
keer would have netted the govern
en,ent nearly S2O,OOO.O 900. About So
1850 900 OF this would have been paid
4nn political documents.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-28
SOCIALISTS WILL OPPOSE WAR
Congress 70 be Held at BaseI 0Wltxer-
land sunday BY French Party
to Protest

Paris. Nov. 23.-There never was q
more opportune moment for the pro
Ietariat to strike against war, 40
cording to the decision Of the French
Socialist party. which met to consider
what attitude e should assume at the
international Socialist congress 70 be
held at Basel, Switzerland, Sunday. In
opposition to war.
The resolutions adopted declare
hat countries should not be permitted
10 be bound by secret treaties, and
4 in spite of the efforts of the Social
sts, a confiagration becomes immi-
nent through the Vaccinations Of
'n'omats. "the people would be just.
fed in having recourse to revolu
onary methods. = general strike and
rsurrection to stop war and tear from
heir places those responsible for it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-28
iAvEO9AER SISTER BY STRATEGY
Italian Girl stopped Kidnapping BY
Jumping In Front Of
Motor Car.

Chicago, Nov. 22.--Luigi Naorao, a
young Italian girl threw herself In
front Of a motor car and thus pre-
rented the kidnapping Of her 15-year-
Did sister, Nicollata, who had been
eized near her home and thrown into
he car.
Rather than run down Luigi, the
river Of the machine stopped and the
clay gave the police time to capture
he would-be abductors.
In the motor car were found a re-
Oliver and d handkerchief saturated
nth chloroform. John Ulrich. driver
4 the car. said that he was employed
" motor livery company and had
licked up the men on telephone or.
ar to the livery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-28
STUDENTS VOTED ILLEGALLY
Three Arrests at University OF I'LL.
noIs including Member Of Faculty
More Expected.

Champaign, Ill. Nov. 2S.-Prof. L.
D. Hall Of the faculty Of the Univer'
slty OF Illinois was arrested here on
an Indictment charging perjury In con-
nection with an inquiry into voting
by students Of the institution at the
last election.
James Noon Of Everett. Mass. .
resident at the Y. NJ. C. A. building,
and walter J. Blum Of Chicago, both
students, were also arrested on IN
dictments charging illegal voting
Twenty more indictments are to Be
heard from and the university com
munity is greatly excited.
Prof. Hall was q leader In the bat.
tie against saloons in Champaign and
made afidayit that number OF stu
dents were legal voters.
An element which seeks to prevent
students from voting will seek to send
the professor to the penitentiary
while the Civic league Of the city has
collected . fund Of $1,000 to defend
him and all others indicted
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-28
WANTED TO Be
REAL BANDITS
Ambition Of Three Springfield No.,
Youths Leads to Murder.
ALL FROM WEALTHY FAMILIES
Tried to Hold Up TWO Negroes and
When One Refused, He Was
shot to Death-Boys Con- 81,
Tess Their Crime. .-a.

Springfield. Mo-, Nov. 2s.-The az
pfrations OF three springfield youths
to become real dssperadoes reached
q climax when they shot and killed
Calvin Riggs, . negro, who refused to
heed their command to throw up his
hands. Harry Dishman. Louis John
son and Lloyd Bristow, members OF
the gang. were captured by the police
early in the morning. They confessed
to the killing, each saying the other
fired the fatal shot.
Riggs, who was one OF the best
known negroes in the city possessing
considerable property, was going
home late at night in company with
VIII Ferguson when the three boys
jumped from buggy and ordered the
pair to throw up their hands.
Boys Are But 10 Years Old.
Ferguson complied but Higgs re
fused and was shot through the heart.
A shot was fred ct Ferguson as he
ran. The young bandits then Jumped
into their buggy and drove away.
They were arrested following the
appearance OF johnson at police head
quarters, who sought to learn how
badly Higgs had been hurt. He was
suspected and after being sweated adj
mftted being a member Of the gang.
Each or the prisoners Is 49, years
old. The police believe they have
been implicated in series Of hold
ups in Springfield inithe last few
weeks. Two revoivers, three caps
that could be pulled low over their
faces and an iron bar wrapped in
cloth were taken from them.
Didn't Know Victims Were Negroes
The trio admitted stopping Higgs
and Ferguson for the purpose Of hold
Ing them up, not knowing they were
negroes until informed by the police.
All are members of well-to-do fam
lilies here. Johnson is son OF An
drew Johnson, a former sherif OF
Wr'ster county.
Business men who had long known
Hir~s. have already started sub
scrirtion fund to be used in the prose
cution of his murderers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-28
no PENSION WANTED BY TAFT
CARNEGIE PLAN CAUSES MUCH
coMME.T At CAPITAL
PrssIdsnt May Indorss Idea. bnt d
cline 70 Aeeept-WIlI Not
Affect Roosevelt.

washington, Nov. 2S.-PresidsAi
Taft does not want Andrew Carnegie's
S36 900 q year pension after he leaves
the presidency, but at the present
time he will withhold all comment
because Of his friendship for the iron
master. Eventually he probably VIII
indorse the idea and define accept
ance Of the money himself. That 10
the statement Of those who have dis
cussed the matter with the president.
At the same time the president
would not like to set. an unpleasant
precedent by declining. II 10 believed
ne win indorse Carnegie's plan, while
declining the offer, as far as concerns
himself
The poorhouse for an expresident
who Is not big enough to take care OF
himself, was the comment taken Dy
Representative Henry OF Texas.
ut il not worth doing" was the
comment OF Speaker Clark.
The scheme doesn't strike me very
favorably," said Senator McCumber.
Our ex-presidents ought not to be
dependent upon private charity"
Senator Switzerland Of Utah. said:
It don't see any objection to 1t OF
any great virtue in It,"
Col. Roosevelt has not expressed
himself on the Carnegie plan. The
pensioD will only begin with the next
ex-president, who will be President
Taft The proposed offer will not
affect Col. Roosevelt in any way.