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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-09-03

II 00nG sec my Sense III blCIlQB
here so long," he whispered to his
brother.
Better not" said Little Jed. "You
know we are not to move so much as
one Of our ears"
Little Pete sighed. but he sat per-
fectly still a few minutes longer. Then
as he saw that there were only. two
or three clover leaves left his appetite
got the best of him and he started for
the place where his two little sisters
were having such a feast. He hadn't
taken two tiny Jumps before an angry
thump on the ground right behind
him made him stop and turn his head.
There was his father. Peter Rabbit.
who had stolen back very softly and
had been watching all the time. Little
Pete hung his head. And then when
he saw Peter give Little Jed a nice
bundle of sweet clover two big tears
ran down his cheeks, for he knew
that as a punishment he was to have
none, and it did look, oh. 10 good!
Of wish I'd minded" sobbed Lit
tie Pete. And then he wondered what
Sammy Jay was lauhing at as he new
away to the Green Forest.
Next story: Little Pete Learns Still
Another Lesson.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-09-03
DRIVEN AsHORE

Norfolk. Va, Sept. 3.-The three.
masted schooner r. F. c. Hartley was
driven ashore in a squall eighteen
miles south Of Bodies island, on the
Virginia coast today and two Of her
crew We're drowned. Five were req.
cued by life savers. The weasel and
her cargo will be a total loss.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-09-03
GOVERNMENT

Washington. Sept. 3.-Government
ownership and operation Of all street
railways IN the District Of Columbia
resentafive Crosser Of Ohio. who mas
been Activ4 in street railway Prob
lens Ia Cleveland. "
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-09-03
TO BE TORN DOWN

Elevator Into Which Train Crashed
~ is to be Replaced. ~
Crary, N. D., Sept. 3.-The Duluth
Elevator company's elevator in this
city, into which two coaches Of the
Oriental Limited, the Great Northern
train recently wrecked here, crashed,
is being torn down and will be re-
placed with an entirely new building.
The structure was SO badly de-
molished that there was no chance
repair 1t.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-09-03

OF all the lessons in life's school
For Rabbits, Squirrels, you and me,
Obedience is taught us first,
And most important seems to be.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-09-03
BACK 10

Cincinnati. Sept. Secretary Of
War Garrison. after inspecting Fort
Thomas, KY, left last night for Wash
ingotn. This was the last post in the
secretary's trip Of inspection.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-09-03
The School in the. Old Briar Patch.

BY Thornton ". Burgess.
Copyright, 1913. by ]. @. Lloyd.)
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-09-03
from s. b. Visit.

Refufi1ed from S. ID, Visit.
Devils Lake Journal: Mrs. D. e..
Rapp and daughter, Miss Genevieve,
have returned from an extended visit
at the Detroit lakes in Minnesota ana
At Aberdeen. s. D. At Detroit they
We're quests at the ummer home OF
Mrs. Rapp's sister and in Aberdeen
they. visited. with, Mrs. Peter Kelly.
formerly of this city. Mr.. and Mrs.
Rapp have engaged one Of the new
Mann cottages. on Third street. and
will reside there. this winter.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-09-03

Next story: Little Pete Learns Still
Another Lesson.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-09-03
Picnic Party at Riverside Park.

Mrs. Louis Widman Is giving q pic
mic party this afternoon at Riverside
Park. in honor Of her little daughter
D%orothy's. seventh birthday. They
will spend the afternoon in the park,
playing games n at s o'clock 4 pic
mic supper will be served. The birth
day cake with the seven lighted cam
guests will be Eleanor, Katherine and
Ethel MCGOWAN, Edna Johnstone.
Beryl Seymour, Evelyn Green. Doro.
thy Widman, Bud Rustad, Mrs. /. Nc
Gowan, Mrs. o. 8. Rustai and Mrs,
]. Ross. Mrs. e.. Green. =.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-09-03

Returned from Maple Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. THEODORE X. Alroth re-
turned last evening from Maple Lake,
where they have enjoyed a few days.
outing at the Neville cottage.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-09-03
Guest at the Finch Home.

Mrs. Ernest H. Kent has arrived in
the city from Houston. Tex, ana will
be q guest at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. HI. B. Finch on Reeves avenue.
Mrs. Kent is a former Grand Forks
resident and will be given a cordial
welcome by old friends. She will be
remembered as Miss Florence Marion
Pace.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-09-03

VIII Return This. Evening.
Misses !. WinifreI and Ruth Joy
Owen. who have been visiting in
Leeds for the past two weeks az the
guests Of DIR. and Mrs. J.. W. Warren,
will return home this evening. They
spent a few days in Devils Lake, visit
ing at Greenwood at the summer
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Fos-
bursh.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-09-03
Bridge Party This Afternoon.

Mrs. A. e. Lehman is entertaining q
company Of young ladies' at her nome
on North Seventh street this after.
noon, in honor Of her guest, Miss Yer.
ma Haynes Of Illinois. Mrs. Lehman
has chosen a color scheme Of pink and
green for her. decorations. and baskets
and bowls Of pink cosmos and SWEEP
peas will be arranged in all Of the
rooms. Guests for four tables have
been hidden and bridge will be the al.
version. At the conclusion Of the
game. q dainty repast will be served
by the hostess. :.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-12-25
TO TRY BRYAN'S
PLAN FOR PEACE
Secretary Signs Treaty With Min
fster fer Netherlands.
OTHER COUNTRIES NEGOTIATE
Pact Provides for Referring to a
Commission Questions Which
Cannot Be Settled by
Diplomacy.

Washington, Dec. 19.-Secretary
Bryan and CheValier Van Rappard,
Netherlands minister, signed a
treaty providing that any question
between the United States and the
Netherlands which cannot be settled
by diplomacy shall be submitted for
investigation to an international
commission of five men. The period
of investigation is fixed at one year,
although 1t may be shortened.
This is the first treaty between
the United States and European
nation based ON Secretary Bryan's s
peace plan. Similar treaties have
been negotiated with five Central
American nations and it is planned
to sign one with the Dominican re-
public today.
There is no provision in it for
the maintenance of the status quo
as to military and naval prepara-
lions in the period of investigation.
Mr.. Bryan pointed out, however.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-12-25
TOOK THE HORSES OUT
BEFORE A BARN BURNED

THE large livery stable ON ,west
Ninth street in Junction City owned
bt Ernest Harbes, was totally de.
stFoyed by fire Saturday night. The
fire was discovered in the stable
about $3.50 and the alarm was turn
ed in. In the stable at the time of
the fire were over twenty head Of
horses, including several valuable
stations and a number Of head of
mules. Mr.. Harbes and the force
went through the burning stable
and cut loose all of the stock and
they were driven into the street.
Several times the horses turned and
tried to enter the blazing furnace.
The loss is estimated at $4,000.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-12-25

| 8. Editors and publishers Of
newspapers in sympathy with the
purposes OF the meeting.
A general attendance upon the
basis indicated above Is desired ana
requested. Regardless Of the num-
Der that may attend, the respective
counties Of the district will particle
pate in the affairs OF the meeting
with voting strength upon the fol-
lowing basis: Clay 8, Cloud Q,
Dickinson IL, Geary 6, Marshall 12,
Ottawa 8, Republic 8, Riley z, sa-
line 8, Washington II.
Urgent invitation is extended to
all men and women in the district
who want a reunited Republican
party in the district and state, to
attend and participate in the con-
ference.
Any desired information will be
furnished by the chairman.
F. w, Parrott, Chairman, Clay
Center.
j. G. Strong. Blue Rapids.
Miss Effie Loader, Clay Center.
A. G, Pierce, Junction City.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-12-25
Fifth District Calls for
Republican Conference

| At the state harmony meeting
held on June 8, 1913, at Topeka, (
committee for each congressional
district was appointed to take action
for the promotion Of the interests
of the Republican party. In pur-
suance Of this plan, the undersign-
ed were by that meeting appointed
as the committee for the Fifth con-
gressional district. BY virtue Of
that authority, meeting for con-
ference has been called for Tues
day, Jan. 9Th, 1914, at Manhattan,
at 1880 o'clock.
The only qualification for men,
bership in the conference is that
those who attend shall be actuated
by a patriotic purpose to get togeth-
er. With this limitation. the con-
ference will be made up of the fol-
lowing. who reside in the district:
/. Members OF congress and |
state officers.
2. Members Of the legislature.
8. County officers.
A. Members Of the state, con-
,ressional and county committees.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-12-25
CLUB ROOM A TOY
AND CANDY STORE TODAY
[From Tuesdays DARYL

The main room at the Commercial
club is heaped up with packages oi
good things to eat and play with
A miniature town is mapped out on
the floor, and piles of candy and
nuts and oranges and toys repre-
sent the city of Abilene by wards.
Fhe Good Fellows are working
harder than ever, and today the Big
Sisters are in charge.
The distribution committee all
day has been at work in the club
rooms listing the names of the
needy children of Abilene who are
to know the joys of Good Eel
lows Christmas.
The presents have been bought
and divided with respect to the sex
and age Of the children who are to
be remembered. Nearly 5000 was
subscribed for the kids Christmas.
Mrs. G. c. Wyandt, Miss Char
lotte Northcraft, Mrs. NJ. H. Malott
and Mrs. j. J. Gooden have been
at work with the pile of good
things. Members of the boy scout
patrol, Red Trailer. have been help
ing, and so have the Campfire girls.
4. A. Poe and Henry Engle helped.
Sixty-five families, 200 children,
VIII have a Merry Christmas as
esult Of the Good Fellows hearts
md contributions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-12-25
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

G. A. Bacon to Henry Krom, lots
IA, 16, blk 169, L. & w. add to
| Herington, $3.50.
Julia A. Williams to Carl wagerin,
lots 20, %, blk 14S, Creech's
add~Herington. $500.
Lucy A. Adams to F. @. Adams, lots
1e, II, blk 20. X. & H. add Abi-
lane, 81.
Henry X. Holszworth to Cora May
HolEworth, Y lot z, all lot 8,
BLK /. Briney's End add Talmage,
81.
A. W. Buenning to Fred stralow,
NV A,~2O-14-S, 1000.
Fred Stralow TO Herman Oesterreich
NV ", 2O-14-3, $500.
Glen w. Mitchell to Fred Stralow.
lots l., 2, HIS add Hope, $500.
John F. Eisenhower to Walter En-
gle. u ne u and " Sc Y,
9-16-3. $4,000.
Ernestine volkman to Ida Krause
ct al, ne Y 23-14-4, n n u
24-14-4, NV u NV Y 19-14-5.
$4,000.
Helen J. Tucker to John ]. Tucker,
lot 16 on 9th street, H. & w.
add Solomon, 5000.
Edna Tucker to Chas. H. Graham,
lot 3, blk 10, X. & H. add abb
lene, $4,000.
Herman Timm to Louis ]. Timm.
sw " 2S-14-4, 81.
Vm. Hage to August Rindt, tract
in blk 15S, Creech's add Hering-
ton. $500.
lugust Rindt to L. p. Lipps tract
in blk 1853, Creech's add Herring
ton, $3.50.
ohm Reinhart to w. H. Meyer, NV
n 14-14-1. $32.4O.
. G. Munsell to w. C. Browuell.
lots 10, 21, 90, Thompson's add
Herington, $500.
'nnie Farrell to Jesse B. Yonally.
lot IS, First street. Solomon,
5000.
!. L. Crebbs to ]. M. McCready,
lots 8, 6, block 6, Manchester,
$3.50.
ary e. Campbell to Emma Bohan-
non, lot 20 Pilgrim Home ceme-
terry, Ridge township, 81.
rman Holffner to Ernest Domain
ne u 25-16-8, s9700.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-12-25
HUERTA CHECKS
RUN ON BANKS
Makes Every Day Rest of Year q
Legal Holiday.
TWO BANKS REOPEN DOORS
Action Necessary to Restore Public
Confidence - Banks Need
~ Meet No Obligations be-
fore January 2.
TWO BANKS REOPEN DOORS

Mexico City, Dec. 23.--By a pres
idential decree every day, including
today, until the end OF the present
year, is made a legal holiday in
order to check the run on the banks
here, particularly that on the Bank
Of London and Mexico, which sus-
pended payment.
On promulgation of this decree
the Bank of London and. Mexico
opened its doors, but refrained from
paying deposits.
Provisional President Huerta says
in the decree he deems such action
necessary to protect the banks un-
til public confidence is restored. By
the decree the banks are absoIved
from meeting any obligation until
January 2. 1t applies to all banking
houses.
With the exception of the Bank
OF London and Mexico and the
Central bank, none has yet taken ad-
vantage of the decree and business
at the other institutions is being
conducted as usual. Crowds gather
I'd about the doors of these banks
'ut there was no disorder. Both
ranks are guarded by police.
Washington, Dec. 23.-Word J
anne to the state department from
he City Of Mexico that at the in
tance Of Nelson o'Shaughnessy, the \
.merican charge, the federal gov
had ordered the uncondi-
onal release of William Krause, H
n American, who had become in
'lved in some of the plotting in :,
dent to the present revolution. "
rause is now with his family in
% Mexican capital.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-12-25

that he considered this feature non.
essential, acceptance of the princi.
pie Of Investigation being the key.
note Of the plan.
While none Of the peace treaties
has been ratified by the senate,
Secretary Bryan said this was due
to the press of business and that
he expected to encounter no diff
Guilty when the pacts are acted upon
by the upper house.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-12-25

Pocket gophers now are mor'
numerous and more destructive thar
any pest that Dickinson county evel
has Known.
After January 1 Dickinson coun.
~ win pay ten cents for every go
pher scalp, doubling the present
bounty of five cents.
The county commissioners decid-
ed satuu,ay at a special meeting.
called to consider errors in the tax
rolls, to increase the bounty. A
petition was presented, signed by
hundreds Of farmers, asking the
commissioners to aid in extermin-
ating the pest by increasing the
bounty.
Az conservative estimate Of the
damage done by the pocket goph-
ers in this county is $4,000. Whole
fields OF good alfalfa have been
ruined. The gophers have burrow-
ed around until, in many instances.
1t has become impossible to get in
to the alfalfa fields with a mower.
Nor is the alfalfa all that has been
hurt. The wheat fields have been
and dirt thrown up In
banks foot high and more.
That is what has induced many
farmers to come to the court houAe
ina plead with the commissioners
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-12-25
Bounty on Gophers
Has Been Increased

to increase the bounty and thus add
stimulus to the determination of the
pest. A petition started In the north
part of the county, at sale, was
signed by practically all Of those
present and was then sent about
over the county and then presented
to the commissioners. So the COM
missioners decided to double the
bounty, and have so announced.
G. A. Geist, who lives in the east
part of the county, was in town to-
day. what would you estimate as
the amount of damage done by the
pocket gophers in this county this
Year," he was asked by an inquisi-
tive person at the court house.
''It IS too big to estimate" was
the reply. II have seen fields where
they have ruined an alfalfa crop
and the wheat fields have been
damaged ALSO"
One might think, on first
thought, that Mr.. Geist was preju-
diced, for he brought in 305 gopher
scalps. But his fields have been
injured by the pest also.
"This year we have bought
thousands Of gopher scalps." Coun-
N Clerk King said todsy. "But the
commissioners decided that the sx-
tense, though heavy, was needed"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-12-25
MRS. RICE REPLIES TO
INQUIRIES ABOUT MISSION

Mrs. A. w. Rice has made this
statement regarding the work Of
the city mission:
In answer to many INQUIRIES.
there will be distribution of gifts.
and anyone wishing to contribute
toys, clothing, fruit or provisions
these presents to be given out be-
tween Christmas and New Years
or anyone who wishes to send q
special gift Of infants clothing or
anything that will help the needy.
or knows OF any special case Of want
may send donations and requests to
Mrs. A. w. Rice.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-12-25
UP TO STATES
FOR APPROVAL
Republican Committee Proposes
Changes in Representatives.
CUT DOWN SOUTH DELEGATION
If Requisite Number of States In
aorse 1t, Becomes Party Law
--Sub-C Committee Pre-
pares Address.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-The Re
publican national committee con-
cluded its labor for reform in party
procedure and adopted a resolution
providing for a radical change i'm
the basis of representation of ma
tional nominating committees which
would reduce the quota Of southern
states from 33 to 16 per cent of
the conventions total.
The action Of the committee must
be indorsed by states entitled to
cast majority Of votes in the elee-
tOraI college before it becames par
ty law. In order that such action
shall be taken as promptly as pos
sible, the committee appointed a
subcommittee Of three, consisting
of Charles B. Warren of Michigan;
Senator Borah OF Idaho, and Gov
ernor Hatfield of West Virginia, to
to prepare an address to the states
urging immediate ratification of
the proposal. This address will be
drawn up shortly after the Christ
mas holidays and leading members
of the committee expressed the hope
that 1t would be met by early action.
Approval by the states will insure
call from the national committee
for the naticnal convention of 1915
alone khn fs..n~ VasA 49,
The reorganization plan is ex-
pressed in this extract from the
resolution: Resolved that this COM G
mittee shall issue call for the ma e
tional convention to be held in the b
year 1915 to nominate candidates D
for president and vice president in h
accordance with the following ba- e
sis Of representation: Each state 8
shall be entitled in such convention, d
10 four delegates at large; one del al
sgate at large for each representa- W
i've in congress at large from any vi
tate; one delegate for each con- U
'ressional district; an additional yt
lelegate from each congressional hs
district in which the vote either an
Or Republican presidential electors HI
4 1908 or for the Republican can CT
idate for congress in 1914. shall MI
OF have been less than 1909, and Mi
hat for each delegate chosen an he
lternete delegate shall be chosen inl
10 same manner and at the same Jd
ne q act In the absence Of the
'lesata
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-12-25
JURY IN DUNLAVY CASE
HUNG, WAS DISCHARGED

The jury in the case of J. NJ
Dunlavy, Kansas City, Kan, wei.
fare officer and formerly OF Abb.
lene. could not agree and was dis
charged. The vote stood 10 to 2
for conviction. Dunlavy was charg-
ed with libel by Mrs. Della Plaisted.
He presented written charges of
improper conduct against her and
her two daughters to the board of
education, and asked for her re-
moTai from the position as janitor
Of the Bryant school.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-12-25
DRAMATIC RECITAL AT
MT. PLEASANT DEC. so

Everett p. Johnston, director OF
public speaking at the Kansas state
agricultural college, Manhattan,
will give a dramatic recital Tues
day evening, Dec. 80. at the Mt.
Pleasant church. Adults 25 cents;
children over ten years Of age is
cents, under ten, admission free.
Everybody come. wit
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-12-25
w. DAY KILLED AT MANHATTAN
Freight Engine Sturck U. r. Line
man of This District.

William Day, lineman for tn,
Union Pacific on this district, wal
run over and killed by an engine IL
the Manhattan yard limits. Mr.. Day
had gone to Manhattan on the morn.
ing train to locate wire trouble al
Eureka Lake. Freight train No. 155
was at Manhattan, ready to pull out
for Junction City. Mr.. Day waited
until this train had gone, and then
got on his velocipede and started
for Eureka Lake. An extra freight,
eastbOund, was at Eureka Lake. The
engine was almost out of water and
had run on to Manhattan to re-
p!eish the supply. After Mr.. Day
had started for Eureka Lake, this
engine started to back out to the
special train. Mr.. Day apparently
did not hear it coming and was hit
and run over. His back and limbs
we're broken. and he was badly cut
Ip. Mr.. Day had been with the
Union Pacific as lineman for 20
ears. His district was from Man
lattan to Abilene. on the main line. II
nd the entire Belleville branch.
lis headquarters were in Junction
iity, and he made his home there.
Ir. Day is survived by q wife and
Inc children. The funeral will be
cid at 10 o'clock Wednesday morn
lg from, the Catholic church at
dhctiOn City.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-12-25

Nv residences, modern except fur.
-ases for rent, sfs per month. Rem.
tsl reduced for exceptionally desir-
able reuter-. 7 also have q COED,
sheaB wOFkhorss TO exchanges for
nnything tAat VII eat anss grov intu
meusys ~ y. AumtiIsr, AblIsns. \.
psphons dtfwtf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-12-25
BEN GREETs PLEASED A
LARGE AUDIENCE WITH PLAY

The Ben Greet players had the
largest attendance OF the lecture
course numbers last night and gave
the Merchant of Venice in excel
lent manner. No scenery was ussa
and the old England atmosphere
was preserved ~ the simplicity 81
the aEsuusenisnts Ths company
vas veil halaneed ana Disassa "a.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-12-25

We take this opportunity to
thank you for your liberal patron-
age and wish you ! Merry Christ
mas and E1sppy EsN Year. paek-
VAN Bros. vafalt
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-12-25

Boreea nels % sottase. no nssnts.
= y 1tlileF arpanter.
Wtf-9dtfeod
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-12-25
A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

"ANd there we're IN the same country
shepherds abiding in the field, keeping
scatck oVer their flocks By night, And,
10, the angel of the Lord came upon
them, and The glory Of the Lord Skome
around them; and they seere sore afraid.
AsId the angel said unto them, Fear not,
for, behold, I bring yosl good tidings of
great jog, sCIicA shall bestO all people. For
unto yOa is born this ddy in the city of
David SGVior, VISick iSlChrist the Lord.
AMd this shall be sign Unto you; ye shall
find the babe sOrdppe6 In SwaddIimg
clothes, lying In xn0w0ef. Amd SUDDENLY
there acGs s0ith the angel multitude Of
the heavenly host prdisisg God, and sag
iMg, Glory to God IN the highest, and on
earth peace, good WiN sosOard men"
Luke 2:S-14.