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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-29
CHURCRMEN OWN
GAMBLING HOUSES
New YORK Investigation Shows List
Of Owners.
PROMINENT MEN IMPLICATED
A. Inquiry Proceeds Big Charitable
Institutions. Also, Are shown 70
Benefit From Earnings
Of Vice.

New York, Aug. 2S.-PolIce Com
missioner Waldo made public list OF
places raided by the police as gam
bling houses and the names OF owners
OF the property on which the resorts
were conducted. Among the names
are those of many we'll known In the
financial, religious and social life Of
the city.
The commissioner turned the list
over to the district attorney, who will
use 1t as a basis Of the proposed John
Doe proceedings before Justice Con
next month, by which 1t is expected to
expose police corruption. Another
list containing the names of owners of
rooming houses raided during the
same period, June 1, 1911, to August
1, 1912, is being prepared by Commits
sioner Waldo for the same purpose.
400 Places Named.
Nearly 400 places are mentioned In
the gambling list, which, with the
statistics as to the raids made upon
them, covers 100 typewriter pages.
The summoning of many Of these
overs as witnesses at the proceedings
is understood to be part Of the plan
of the district attorney in order to
determine the responsibility of the
owners in allowing their property to
be rented for gambling purposes,
which is misdemeanor.
Prominent Methodists Too.
Among the names of the owners is
that OF Sailors Snug Harbor,
wealthy charitable institution on
Staten Island, the Lorrillard estate,
that of the Lorrillard family of mil
lionaire tobacco manufacturers, and
]. Edgar Leaycraft, and Edgar G.
Leaycraft, both prominent in Meth
odist church and missionary work.
A notable feature of the list is the
comparatively few number Of convic-
lions which followed the arrests made
at the raids. a large majority OF the
prisoners having been discharged
either by the court or the grand jury.
In view of testimony brought out be-
fore the grand jury investigation the
graft feature of the Rosenthal murder
case, that the police often weakened
their evidence against gamblers who
had come across" after they had been
raided, it is expected that the district
attorney will investigate the reason
for the few convictions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-29

Z. w. w. Leaders at Lawrence, Mass,
Accuse Boston Capitalists Of
Conspiracy,

, Boston, Aug. 2s.-An alleged con-
spiracy by Boston men who are Of
acers Of mills in Lawrence to hide
dynamite during the general strike In
Lawrence last winter is the subject OF
an investigation begun by the Suffolk
county grand jury. Some time ago In
Lawrence John Breen, a politician of
that city, was convicted Of hiding ey,
plosives and fined $500.
Among those summoned to give evil
dence before the grand jury wat
Ernest W. Pitman of Andover, mil
contractor, who has just shot am
Killed himself. Pitman's suicide was
ascribed to worry over finances.
When the dynamite was found If
several places in Lawrence, the lea6
ers OF the Industrial Workers Of tn
world, who were conducting the
strike, said they we're not responsible
They charged that the dynamite was
s.planted" to lead the public to te'iey
ahat the unions we're plotting to bio
mp the mills.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-29
TYPHOID EPIDEMIC is FEARED
Assistance Of state Department Asked
by CITY Board Of Health q
Fulton, Mo.

Fulton, Mo-, Aug. 2S.-AssistAnce OF
the state food inspection department
has been asked by the city board OF
health, mayor and member of the
state board OF health in an attempt to
stamp out typhoid fever in several
large cities. An inspector is collect
ing samples of water, ice and milk.
These three articles Of food, 1t is said,
are responsible for the epidemic.
Notwithstanding the arrest of some
under DR.. Cutler, "moonshine" butter
is still being made in the state. The
assistance Of the United States col
lector of revenue was requested and
vigorous efforts made to stop its man
ufacture. 1t is made of old butter and
cotton seed oil. SEVENTY tubs OF IT
recently were seized anI"informarrc~
fled. In all about 1900 pounds are
being held up by the department.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-29
WHY Feminine AnueIs2

The feminine angel, appears to be
the invention of Christmas card pro-
ducers and monumental masons," as
the makers of tombstones call them
psiT<s. "a Millions heaven there is no
s-:s1Etv ~ sev for there is never a
mention Of a foman, even as a ceies-
tial camp follower. Guercino's angel
at Fano, which inspired Browning's
beautiful Guardian Angel" is a man.
The feminist, however, will hardly cite
this as another example Of the unfair
predominance Of man, since even man,
as an angel, has no concern with gov
ernment or the vote.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-29
CALLED RECALL DANGEROUS
BAR ASSOCIATION
OPPOSES MOVEMENT.
Report Declares Laws, Not lndi'
vlduaIs Responsible for Onneees-
sary Delay Of Cases.

Milwaukee, Aug. 2S.-Fifty-four law
yers, with at least one from each
state, completed for presentation In
the American Bar association a re-
port denouncing as dangerous to the
country" all movements for the recall
of Judges or of judicial decisions.
The report cites that in Ohio the
constitutional convention declined to
Apply the priciple of recall to the
Judges, but instead provided that laws
should me passed for the prompt re-
moval, on complaint and hearing, OF
Judges for any misconduct involving
moral turpitude. This, the report
points out, substantially is the system
used in Massachusetts, New York and
other states, while besides California
and oregon, where the judicial recall
exists, the other states which have
taken action looking to recall are
Arizona, Colorado, Nevada and North
Dakota. In the latter states, the re-
port asserts the bar associations have
started vigorous campaigns to induce
the people not to support the recall.
1t IL. pointed out that many state bar
associations have formally denounced
the recall.
Declaring laws rather than judges
responsible for delays and expense or
procedure, the report continues:
1--WE maintain that recall applied
10 Judges will tend to deprive the pub
lie of judges OF ability, character, high
sense OF duty and a due regard to
enlightened public sentiment, and that
such a judiciary is absolutely neces-
sary to the existence Of constitu-
tional democracy"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-29

value of 5000 had been taken from
her department two days before.
There had been q rush at her counter
all day, mostly of well-dressed wom-
en-. There had been scores and scores
of sales. There had been scores who
did not buy. The salesgirls must
not only handle the stock, but an
swer questions, record sales, keep
their eyes open and look upon every
customer with suspicion. and feel
that some one of those customers
might be a shoplifter, and there to
put the four in peril Of losing their
places. Mr.. Nevins realized all this,
but he made no excuses for Miss
Grattan, nor permitted her to make
any for herself.
'"There is slacknes there or these
things could not happen" he said.
"a smart girl can tell shoplifter
half way across the store. II there
is any more stealing from your coun-
ter shall BE- obliged to transfer you
to the crockery department"
There were three store detectives,
ali noted for their smartness, and
yet they could not ''tell shoplifter
half way across the store" nor yet
ten feet away. Miss Grattan took It
rightly that she rwas marked down.
but shAsrokurned TO her cbuhter ne
solved to watch with more vigilance
than ever. In the big stores they DO
not make the mistake Of watching
what may be called the common folks
% the exclusion Of all others What
The common folks take is called
stealing; what the wealthy take goes
under the head Of kleptomania. Both
are watched alike.
-Four daya after the talk IN the Of
Gee. Miss GFhttan had q customer for
high-pficed lace. She was q young
woman Of about TWENTY-FIVE, who
had come IN her auto, and she had q
fun purse and bought literally and
took away. her package. She was
watched, and yet ten minutes after
she had gone q valuable piece Of lace
was miraInR. The most that could
be found out about her was that she
had frequently been IN the store and
that she raid cash and never had her
Purchase sent. The loss had to. be
fonorks1 70 AIn NcEina he did not
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-29
ROOSEVELT MEN
STAY ON TICKET
Kansas Progressives Win TheltFlght
Over Place on Ballot.
TAFT MEN DID NOT BOLT COUNCIL
Meeting Of Republicans at Topeka
Was Full Of FIght--one on
Verge Of 6epa.
ton.

Topeka, Aug. 2S.-By a vote OF 30
90 So the Republican party council
Aere voted to place the Roosevelt
sIectors on the Republican ticket, de-
Seating the Taft men In their EFFORT to
wIace Taft's name on the ticket.
The vote means that there probably
will be no third party ticket In Kan
aas. The Roosevelt men made their
nght upon the issue to support Roose-
Welt as their candidate on the Repub-
lican ticket and the Taft men did not
bolt the party council but many OF
chem declared they would not sup
port the Republican state and national
aicket.
y Full Of Fight.
Many Progressives voted to keep
che Roosevelt electors OF the ticket
because they wanted a third party
ticket, but these Progressives say
they will now support the Roosevelt
eicket and make no effort to place a
third ticket In the field.
The Republican party council was
full of fight and riot during the great
or part of the session, and on the
verge of separation.
The big fight was over the motion
of the Taft men to repudiate the ac-
zion of the primary election August 6
and remove the Roosevelt electors
from the ticket, naming in their stead
the Taft electors who were defeated
by an overwhelming majority of the
Republican voters of the state.
Robert Stone of Topeka, who intro
duced the motion to remove the
Roosevelt electors, declared that he
intended to vote for Roosevelt, but
made a speech defending the Taft
men and the Chicago convention.
Defends TAFT Men.
He declared that the Roosevelt
Forces were dishonest in their attempt
60 dIsfranchise the Taft voters, and
said that the big majority for Roose-
Veit in the state at the primary was
0Othing more than an Endorsement Of
che Kansas delegation at Chicago in
refusing to vote for Taft for the nomi-
nation.
Gov. Stubs demanded to know why
anyone should think that eight cleo
Rors with $4,000 votes should get on
che ballot and let eight men who had
only 1900 votes have their places.
~You never voted until you were 40
wears DID," said some one.
There never was more infamous
lie told than that one" said the gov
ernor. Il never realized my RESPONSE
bilities and duties until was 40 years
old, but / never neglected them since.
and have been trying to make up ever
since"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-29

~ DonaId Allies



An event to be much talked about
In society and another to cause chat
ter from the seventh floor to the
basement at Maxim & Co.'s depart
ment store. occurred the same week.
The first was the announcement OF
the engagement of Miss Edith Lisie
to Mr.. Eugene Nevins, who was one
OF the partners of the store, and so
ciety agreed that It was . fine match
Society refers to those things the
same way men refer to horses IN q
race. !.
The second event was the general
overhauling Of the store detectives
and many Of the sales girls, on ac-
count of the sudden increase In shop
lifting. Laces and other valuable
goods not the usual prey OF the shop
litter were being taken in q way 10
make the loss a serious one and 10
call for increased vigilance.
Maxim & Co. had the reputation OF
carrying the finest line OF laces In
the city. There were four salesgirls
in this department, and the one In
charge was Miss Grattan. She had
held her place for nearly year when
the first theft was reported. The
first and second cases were passed
over. but when the third was re-
ported Miss Grattan was placed un-
der suspicion. It was Mr.. Nevins
who set the watch on her, and 1t was
to Mr.. Nevins that the report was
made later on.
'Iives with her widowed mother;
goes out very little and then with
Mr.. Traver, of the furniture depart
ment. 1t is said that they are en-
gagged. If she takes the lace, she
sells it somewhere. Cannot say that
suspicion should attach to any one
ns forS at tho lace counter.
In the line Of bL".ness Mr.. Nevins
had once called Miss Grattan to the
office. She had not trembled and
covered in his presence. On the con-
trary. she had seemed too assured
and snippy to please him. There
must be discipline in department
stores, and when ar employe Is
before the powers that be, he or she
is expected to act as If life was at
stake. AS Miss Grattan didn't, Mr..
Nevins was displeased with her.
In the general overhauling Miss
Gfattan came first. Lace to the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-29
he PREPARED TO DISAPPEAR"
RAILROAD MANS STUNT SPOILED
BY WIFE.
Woman Came into Room While Hus-
band Was Identifying Corpse
as Himself.

Joplin, Mo-, Aug. 28.-Expecting to
md her husband, John q. Daniels,
dead, Mrs. Jessie Cissna Daniels of
Wellington; Kan, came face to face
with the missing husband.
He was testifying at the coroners
inquest over the body Of man who
fell from q. street car following .
quarrel with the conductor and whose
skull was fractured.
Daniels was testifying that the body
was that Of John e. Daniels. who bad
married, q, girl named Jessie Clssna,
ii Washington, Kan He did not mo-
tice his black gowned wife who had
entered the undertaking chapel
through q rear door. Her face was
shadowed by q wide. black hat.
The wife,s grief quickly turned 20
fury, when she saw her husband. She
accused him Of deserving her, and
then trying to give testimony that
would have led her to believe him
dead.
Daniels Is 1 st. Louis q San Fran
cisco railroad fireman and had mis-
placed his union card and hutton,
which were found on 3 lead nah.
They led to the belief that JohA +.
Daniels had been killed. when the
real Daniels gazed on the body AM
assured the undertaken that the dead
man was Daniels and to the story OF
the wellington marriage, the under
taker lost no time in telegrasAtss she
supposed widow the news that her
hn.hand vas dead.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-29
DETECTIVE WAS A MURDERER
Michael Duncan Arrested on Serious
Charge while Pursuing Allen
Gang In Virginia.

Huntington, w. Va, Aug. 2S.-On
the trail Of Wesley Edwards and
Sidna Allen, wanted in connection
with the Hlllsville. Va, court tragedy,
and with q capias for their arrest In
his pocket, Michael Duncan, detec-
tive Of Nolan, w. Va. Is in jail here.
seven years ago Everett ,sFhOmpsoR
was shetland killed at Nolan.
Az Duncan passed along the street
here he was recognized by FlOrid
Thompson, an uncle OF the dead man,
and his arrest followed. Duncan says
be nred IN selfdefense.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-29
A New leap.

A newly qualified Judge In one OF
he small towns Of the south was try
ing one of his first criminal cases. The
accused was an old colored man, who
~as charged with robbinS Z KSneoop.
He had been IN court before on q sim
iIar charge, and was then acquitted
''well, Tom" began the Judge. Il see
you're in trouble again" Yes. sab,
replied the prisoner. The last time,
iedge, you was ma lawyer" Where Il
your lawyer this time?" asked the
judge. Il amt got no lawyer this
time" answered Tom. 'T'm gwino 70
ten the TRUTH"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-29
To Advertise Road work.

Columbia, Mo-, Aug. 2S.-The Mis-
souri, Old Trails association is plan
ming to give the cross-state highway
all the advertising possible in the
future and to keep the state informed
on the progress of the work of trans
forming the highway into a macadam.
lied thoroughfare. Howard Ellis OF
New Florence, secretary of the asso-
citation, has appointed committee on
publicity.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-29
rraIn kllIad. old soidler.

I.eavenworth. Ksn.. Aug. 2S.-Alfre'
EIliot Of the Soldiers home was killeA
when struck by northbound Mis-
souri, Pacific passenger train nea'
Pope Station. He had left a specia
ward at the home hospital and started
% walk to ward Kansas City. He al
not heed the trainmen's warning e
Met on the track.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-29

Milford, Kan, Aus. 2s.-Tho mutt
Eafed body Of John Roediger was
found dead on the Union Pacific
sracks here. Mr.. ROediger was 3
farmer. SIS years old. living vest Of
Milford. He leaves q large family. He
was walking home from Junction City
ana vas struck BY 4 aoutabOund
eleisbk
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-29

st. Louis, Aug. 2S.-"Joy riding" IN
q city motor car, Patrolman Birk L
KflgOre was dangerously injured and
Edwin SchWarts and David Ingram.
bartenders. were bruised slightly
when the car turned over.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-29

JEFFERSON CITY. Aug as.Gov. Had,
~ issued his Labor Dry proclamation
Suggesting that the oceaslOn-bs appro
STRATEGY observed and that the day be
q part devoted to DISCUSSION Of i'm.
portant labor questions. that AFFECT
snut only the interests and rights Of
employer and employe but also OF all
ahe people"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-29
New Rule for New orIeans9

New Orleans, Aug. 2S.-The voters
of New Orleans will determine at
special election whether the city shall
lave a commission form OF govern
ment. The legislature in July, last,
passed a commission government bill
to become effective in New Orleans
only in case Of favorable vote at Q
special election.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-29

st. Louis, Aug. % The sIst Annual
national encampment Of the Sons Of
Veterans opened formally with ad-
dresses az the Planters hotel. Acting
Mayor Gundlach welcomed the dele
yates and Commander-In-Chief New
ton J Mcclure Of indianapolis re-
-spoaded.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-29

Cottonwood Falls, Kan, Aug. 2s.--
TIE shipping season for grass cattle
has opened in the grazing districts Of
khls county. TWenty-nine carloads Of
cattle, containing IN ali about 700
head, which Is the largest shipment
from this county this season. were
sent out from Baaaar.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-29
80 M one.

Beatrice, Neb.. Aug. 2s.-Milt Get
temy, a cook employed at c. L. SCOTS
restaurant here. was overcome BY heat
and died. He was 90 years old and
~ lived Il Beatrice for g yeaFA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-29

Indifferent &c to the Present One.
Dora, you are sixteen and can't
spell your name CORRECTLY"
"oh, that's Al right. mother. ex-
bect % change Il IN s year Of so.s--
5udse
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-08-29

Men IN the olden times were de-
lighted II they got Iady's glove
well
.Now they're as glum ss'can be Il
they get the mltten.R
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-02
Certificate of Dissolution of The
White Rock Reservoir, Canal and
Land Company.

tits hereby certified as follows:
That on November O, A, ID. 1911. the holders
of more than e-third of the capital stock of
this Company petitioned the President to call
"a stockholders meeting to consider and act
upon the question OF dissolving said Company
and that on November 3, AID. 1911, the Board
OF Directors authorized a call for a stockhold-
ers meeting to he held for the purpose afore-
said on December II, 1911 Mt 10 o'clock A NJ; I;
that statutory notice by publication and
mailing was given of said stock no lders meet
ing for period OF more than thirty days
prior 10 the date thereof. as required by law;
that on December II. 1911. ut 10 O'Clock A. NJ,
ut the office of the Company in Rocky Ford.
Colorado the said special stockholders
meeting was held. in pursuance of the notices
aforesaid defining the objects thereof. and
thereupOn more than two-thirds OF the en-
tire stock OF the Company voted to dissolve
the same.
B And that in pursuance of the foregoing. we
do hereby declare the said Company dissoly-
ed, there being no outstanding debts against
the same. and this Certificate be filed in the
office of the Secretary of State and to be pub
,ished for Fix weeks, as required by the laws
of the State OF Colorado.
Duted mt Rocky Ford. Colorado, this 1lth
day OF December. A. d. 1911.
B. T.. MOODY
President of The White Rock Hes
ervoir, Canal and Land Company.
Attest: d. I. wHiTLOCK.
Secretary.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-02
PATTERSON VALLEY.
Wedding at J. F. sickenberge,

Wedding at J. F. Sickenberger's
on the evening of Thursday
2esplendant. happy and gay.
As the CLOCK struck the hour
Of five. within lovely bower
of bell white. and ferns green.
Good enough for Queen.)
Miss Hattie Farmer stood beside
Nr. o. D. Hartsock to become his bride.
Rev. Waithall pronounced the words
That made them happy as lords.
Now one they are and one must be
Throughout life and eternity.
After consuming some of earth's yield;
Products of poultry yard and field,
They were escorted in grand style
Over distance of two mile,
from whence they took the Stub
Intending. their friends to rob,
OF the pleasures of rieing and charivari:
Sut when the train stopped. Oh, gee!
hanzanolans were there galore,
And rice fell from head to floor.
In Wyoming. at Evanston,
Their new home, some more fun
Awaits them. A score or more
Of congratulation cards had gone before.
Rev. Wathall of Manzanola will preach
at the Vroman Sunday school next Sum
day. Everyone is invited.
S. C, Warren spent a few days in
ordway the first of the week.
Mr.. Riley Holcomb and family moved
to Pueblo this week
Little Moreen Boley is on the sick list.
L. c. Sloan and family leave next week
for Phenix. Ariz.
S. c. Warren and wife spent Tuesday
in Pueblo.
Will Num- and family of Las Animas
are visiting the L. c. Sloan family.
Joe Effner is visiting relatives and
friends in Ner York.
Grandma Rubey is spending a few
weeks with her daughter. Mrs. Sarah
Allison of Manzanola.
The Intermediate class of the Vroman
Sunday school will meet with their
teacher. Mrs. Louis Maddox this Fridav
evening.
Mrs. Joe Effner was pleasantly surpris-
ed on Tuesday when a number of her
friends called and spent the afternoon.
Edward Maddox spent couple of days
in Rocky Ford.
Chas. Weatherford and family will
leave for Edward County, Kan. next
week wnere they will make their future
home,
Mrs, John cassat and family left for
Hot Springs. Ark. Wednesday.
Elias Boley and family will move into
Patterson Valley this week,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-02
NOTICE OF SALE
Property of The Union Trading Com
pany.

Property of The Union Trading Com
pany.
Public notice is hereby given that the
undersigned will, at the West Federal
District Court room, in the Federal Build
ing. Pueblo. Colorado. on the 18th day
of February. 1912. at the hour of two
o'clock in the afternoon. offer and expose
for sale the entire stock of goods. wares
and merchandise. its equipment, bills re-
oeivable, open accounts. and all other
personal property belonging to The Union
Trading Company and located at Rocky
Ford. Colorado. to the highest and best
bidder for cash, subject, however. to con-
firmation. approval or rejection by order
of the Referee in Bankruptcy. Each bid
must be accompanied by certified check
for S per cent of amount bid.
And further notice is hereby given. that
application for confirmation of said sale
will be made at the same time and place.
Dated this st day of February, 1912.
WILLIAM C. WEAVER,
Trustee in Bankruptcy of The
Union Trading Company.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-02-02
WoOdmen Install

On last Friday evening the following
offioers-elect of Rocky Ford Camp. No.
1875. W, o. W.. were installed:
PC. C.-L. H. Cothren
c. CO. j. Baxter
A. L.-C. T. Kirk
Ranker-E. L. McKelvey
Clerk-Otto Ferri
Escort-Thos. Jorgenson
Watehman-A. NJ. Burge
Sentry-G. M. 3. Shaffer
Managefs-W. F. Gerbing. H. M. Minor
and M. j. Herr,