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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-05-22
SOMEBODY'S BABY.

In America today there is gal
liant battle raging. Brave men, with
a keen sense of justice and the love
of God in their hearts, are striving
to uproot evil; forcing the selfish
and greedy to adhere to conditions
that will help the great mass OF
working men and women to live in
decency.
Pity for the girl of the underworld
has taken the place of scorn. There
is many a generous helping hand
ready and willing to place her back
where the things that make life
worth living may be within her reach.
Good men and good women are try
ing to place before the working girls
of America the hope of home of
her own and the respect of her fell
lows.
All these things are possible, even
for the girl who has overstepped the
border line of convention. For in
all humanity dwelleth God, with His
almighty wonders awaiting the touch
of the truth-seeking soul and to re-
veal undreamed-of possibilities.
Into thousands of American homes
tiny babies are coming every day.
Mother kisses the little helpless feet,
never knowing into what paths those
tiny feet will stray. Far better the
sword of Herod would destroy those
babies in their innocence than that
they should be forced through unjust
conditions and unlovely surroundings
into lives ct vice.
Mother, broken by work, nerveless
for the want Of nourishing food,
loses day by day her interest in life
and becomes one of the thousands of
neurotic patients who haunt the pub
lie hospitals. Baby grows and de-
velops amid unwholesome surround
ings. She goes into the world with
the ignorance and credulity of child
hood. We know what the world to-
day holds for those born and bred in
such environment.
Why not try to do something now
for that mother, for that baby?
Every woman that walks the street
with Haunting plumes, hawking her
womanhood, every painted woman of
the world, was some mothers baby
once. Sometimes some mother held
her tight, crying my baby, my
baby" Are these other babies to go
the same way, to be forced the same
way?
Why wait until more mothers
hearts break? Until thousands OF
other babies have tasted the bitter
fruit?
Good men and women are trying
all the world over, to insure better
conditions for boys and girls. Why
not help? Wouldn't that be better
than planning new laws to penalizt
the criminal, new ways to eliminate
those who have already fallen?
Can't we in our government ant
in our civic and private life do some
thing to help the mother to lead {
wholesome life; to help in preserving
the fragrance of childhood; to hell
those children to bloom into clean
bodied, clean-hearted, clean-mindet
maturity-a blessing to the nation il
generation of worthy fathers ant
mothers of the race to come?
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-05-22

There is law in many states re-
quiring automobile drivers involved
in accidents to report the damage to
the authorities. That must be why
so many of them speed away in such
a hurry after running over people.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-05-22

Ashland's greatest asset is her
beauty. You can add to that asset
by keeping your place neat and the
lawn we'll trimmed. A well-trimmed
lawn and well-painted house will
give better impression than a place
which cost twice as much if the latter
has a rundown look.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-05-22

The old rumor of railroad shops
for Ashland is being revived. 1t will
be time to advance property values
on that account when the shops are
built and not before. Information
which leaks from railroad officials of
such a move is often permitted to
leak for purpose and cannot be i'm
plicitly trusted.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-05-22

Ex-President Taft begins at the
bottom of the ladder by coaching the
debating team. He could not expect
to get a job as football coach all at
once.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-05-22

The congressman have got to the
point where they shake their fists in
each others faces, but the reporters
for the Congressional Record are too
slow to get out story on it.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-05-22

Even railroads sometimes start
things they can't finish. At least
that they don't finish at once. The
Southern Pacific bridge crew started
nearly a month ago to put a new
roof on the Ashland round-house and
went off and left it in an unfinished
state, and it is still in that condition.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-05-22

1t is safe to say, however,
that the Commercial Club and the
citizens of Ashland are through pay
ing bonuses and guaranteeing schol-
arships. A burned child breads the
fire. Besides, school which has a
guarantee is liable to flag in the
effort to get scholars.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-05-22

Helen Gould Shepard has returned
with her husband from their we'd
ding trip, and only 1876 people
asked her for million dollars the
day she got back.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-05-22

The treasury officials say a $40
bill will last ten months, but in a
summer hotel you are lucky II it lasts
ten hours.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-05-22

There are several propositions in
sight from private schools for the
state normal sight. 1t might be bet
ter to accept private school than to
go to the expense of fight for
state appropriation and then be de-
feated.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-05-22

Montreal expects to see about $40,-
100000 worth of new buildings con-
structed this year.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-05-22
Odds & Ends
Picked Up by the Reporter.

The reporter wishes it distinctly
understood that the Tidings is not
responsible for the recent rainy and
cold weather. OF course the local
paper is responsible for most of the
ills of community, but it draws the
line on being blamed for the weather.
Here's hoping the proposed re-
building of the opera house will pro-
ceed at once. Ashland needs good
playhouse. 1t would improve that
corner immensely.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-05-22

Phone job orders to the Tidings.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-05-22
.IbP5A!!:!1Ac' P5!!:!1
~ OLD THINGS NEW ~

Take any old chair in the house, even
though it looks like wreck of it's former
self, and give it a coat of JAP-A-LAc. You
Will say, Il never thought that old chair
could look so fine." JAp-A-LAc makes
old things new.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-31
CLAIM ACCIDENT DUE To
WOMAN'S NEGLIGENCE

The Salina Union tells the fol
lowing of the suit of Mrs. Roberta
Heck, formerly of Dickinson coun-
ty, against the Union Pacific rail
road:
A separate answer was filed this
morning in the district court by
John Mcmahon, one of the defend
ants in the case of Roberta Heck
VS.. the Union Pacific railway COM
pany and John Mcmahon. In his
answer Mcmahon alleges that If the
plaintiff, Mrs. Heck. received any
injuries for which she is asking
damages, they were brought upon
herself by her own negligence. A
separate answer of the same nature
was filed by the Union Pacific.
Last October Mrs. Heck was in
jured in a collision of Union Pa
cific train and an automobile In
which she was riding. She made
the Union Pacific and John McMa-
hon defendants in a suit for $27 900.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-31
sensible to the Last.

Homer Ellison always was noted
for his good sense and the follow
ing letter which conveys his senti-
ments on the value of newspapers
shows that even Denver has not in
jured his taste:
Gentlemen: A long time ago
received two offers as follows;
No. 1.-Abilene Reflector, So
No. 2.-LadIes' Home Journal
Youths Companion. Saturday Even.
ing Post, Golfers Weekly. The Di-
eest and 7 other magazines, IS.
I viii stick to offer No. !" and
enclose check for S. Sincerely
n =. ELLISON.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-31
FIRE AT JUNCTION CITY
DESTROYS U. p. BUILDINGS

Fire at Junction City last night
completely destroyed the offices and
main building Of the Union Pacific
railways bridge and building de-
partment. Several smaller struc-
lures adjoining were also burned.
The loss will run into the thous-
ands, including a large amount OF
supplies. 4 Several large tank cars
filled with oil and gasoline were
pulled away from the fire by an en-
gine.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-31
First Zone
MORE EVIDENCE FROM GREEK
Hearing Scheduled for This Morning
Did Not Materialize.

The hearing scheduled for this
morning to take further evidence IN
the case Of Pantigotus Georgopoul-
os, confined in the county jail on q
United States warrant charging him
with being an illegal resident OF
this country, did not materialize,
because a brother of the prisoner
failed to arrive to give testimony IN
his behalf.
immigration officials granted an
extension Of time until today for the
presentation or evidence by the de
tense. Inspector stretton is here
from the Des Moines immigration
offices to conduct the hearing, anoa
John Bitbos, the Greek fr6ia lFN
who caused Georgcpoulos arrest
because he claimed he had murderee
his brother-in-law, is in toWn. The
witnesses for the prisoner did not
arrive, however, and II they are not
here by tonight the case VIII Dt
closed. a%"f 4.~-~n mlHMRE f11
The government knows positively
that a man by the name of George
poulos committed and served a PEN
itentiary sentence for statutory
offense. This is enough to warrant
an immigrants deportation, but be-
fore such action is taken with Georg-
opoulous the question Of HIS iden-
tity must be firmly established.
Any evidence secured today will
be forwarded to the head immigra-
tion offices in Washington, where
that taken at the previous hearing
has been sent. Inspector Stretton
says that the secretary of commerce
and labor will probably render
decision within week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-31
HERR WILL ACCEPT PLACE
New Superintendent Of RefOFmatOry
Goes. in This Week.


Hutchinson, July 2ss-J. N. Herr,
the newly appointed superintendent
Of the state reformatpry. has ac-
cepted the appointment and will
probably take charge 6f the institu-
tIon this week. He was representa-
tive from Barber county and was
chairman of the ways and means
committee of the shonsk last winter,
making a good record He is well
liked in southwest Kansas and is
believed to be fully capsblpgfor the
p5siiibh; / The bfhef epeflutenE
dent. II. +. Amfihe. WIN return to
Council Grove where BE- owns the
coGhcii Grove Guard.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-31

Lower Rates Made
Parcel Post Business

The revised parcel post rates
which go into effect August fifteen
tn, have been received at the local
postoffice. The chief change is an
increase in the maximum weight OF
packages from IL to 20 pounds.
Material reduction sare made In the
first zone and local rates, and the
second zone is practically abolished,
in that the first zone rates are APP
plicable to 1t as well as the first.
After August 15 perishables that
have heretofore been restricted to
the first zone may be sent into the
second. Under the new rates 1t Will
be possible to ship twenty pound
package from Kansas City to Abb
lene for "a cents where IL pounds
now cost 46 cents.
Following is the revised schedule
of new rates with present rates in
parenthesis, second zone rates the
same as the first:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-31
RINDT GIVEN SUSPENDED
SENTENCE OF SIX MONTHS

Robert Rindt of Woodbine, who
was placed in the county Jail Fri
day morning of a charge of assault
and battery, was given suspended
sentence of six months in jail when
he was tried in Judge Quinn's court
this morning.
AS long as Rindt behaves he
will be free, but If he is arrested
again he will be compelled to serve
the entire six months.
Four Woodbine citizens brought
Rfndt to Abilene at half past one
Friday morning in an automobile.
He was intoxicated and had been
fighting. 1t took the efforts of all
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-31
DIVORCE CASES AFTER JULY 8
MUST WAIT UNTIL JANUARY

divorce suits filed in the Dick
inson county court after the eighth
Of July cannot be tried until the
January term of the district court
nader the provisions of law pass
ed by the last session of the iegis-
lature, requiring an elapse OF Sixty
DAYS between date of filing and time
of trial.
The fall term Of the court opens
September 9Th, hence July 8 was the
last date on which cases could be
entered for trial this fall. The
divoIee docket is a little lighter
tban usual. perhaps because of the
fact that the law makes the county
attorney a divorce proctor. whose
duty it is to investigate all cases
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-31
BRysTOW ASKS CANNoNs
FOR ABILENE's PARK

Senator Bristow has introduced a
bill in the senate authorizing the
secretary of war to donate two can
mons TO Abilene, to be placed in the
city park. The supply Of retired
ordnance has been nearly exhausted
by donations. and after this session
Of congress 1t is probable that no
more cannons will be given away
for several years. When the sec
retary of war issues the cannons ne
makes them subject to government
recall, but their return is never
asked.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-31
ABILENE CHAUTAUQUA STARTS AUGUST 8 DON.T MISS IT.
WatermeIon Day
Will Be September 20

Abilene will hold her watermelon
day carnival ON Friday, September
26, instead of August q, as was
originally planned, the Commercial
club decided at special session this
morning. 1t was also voted that a
market day should follow on the
next day. The chief reason for the
change is the postponement of the
county fair for a year.
Committees to attend to the plans
for watermelon day have been named
and are at work. Plans at present
are only tentative, but it is certain.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-31

During the past six months the
per capita fire loss in Abilene has
heen IA cents. This is lower than
any other first or second class city
An the state. During the month OF
June alone the fire loss in the en-
tire state was more than 24h mill
lion dollars. Fire Chief Brodbeck
of Salina received many eompli-
ments when Salinas per capita loss
was reduced to 4S cents for 1912.
Abilene's record is remarkable, and
If the same average is maintained
for the last half of the year the
loss will be far lower than in any
other Kansas city. y
The element of luck enters to
certain extent, but the slight loss
is due principally TO an efficient
fire department, and proper en-
forcement of the state fire inspec-
tion laws.
Here are some of the things that
H. G.. Engle, city fire marshal. has
been worrying about: Accumulation
of trash, especially in cellars and
back yards; gasoline storage; elec-
trio wiring; fire escapes on hotels,
lodge rooms, schools, and other
buildings where their absence would
be hazardous; fire conditions IN
moving picture shows; inspection Of
theatres.
81 The Abilene fire department holds
the present speed record Of the
state, making the hitch, a 1000 foo'
run, laying 200 feet of hose and
throwing water in / minute and
y seconds. Kansas City's best rec
ord for the same feat is minute
and 10 secpnds. Such conditions
should give Abilene lower in,
surance rate than prevailed beforS
the advent of the new department
The fire and sanitation laws pass
ed by the last legislature viii b
rigidly enforced by Marshal Engle
one clause of the law provides tha'
shall be unlawful for any per
son to throw place, deposit, o.
leave in any public street, alley
thoroughfare, or park, any dirt
filth, sewerage, dung, sweepings, ex
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-31
Union Open Air Meeting.

Another large audience attended
the park meeting Sunday. This
plan Of holding the Sunday evening
meetings during the hot period il
proving to be popular with the pso-
pie of Abilene. Rev. DR., Blayney
preached last night in the absence
OF Mr.. HUFF who was called away
by the death OF an only sister. The
sermon dealt with religion as a
revelation from God. He challeng-
ed the authority OF those who claim
to have a religion Of their own. The
latter variety will not stand the acid
test OF death. burial and resurree-
tion. The music was led by the
Baptist choir. After the sermon
Miss vesta Sexton sang The Holy
city, Her voice rang out clear
and sweet and the audience listened
with close attention. This song vas
Illustrated by twelve colored stere-
obticon' Views. The lantern used IN
the meetings is owned by the Grace
Reformed church and is kindly loaV-
ed by them during the summer.
2 4
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-31
FIRE AT SOLOMON KILLS
HORSES AND BURNS BARN

A large barn on the farm OF
George Cryderman near Solomon
was burned yesterday morning. Two
valuable stations and two work
horses were killed
The fire was discovered soon
after the early morning Union Pa
cific passenger had passed, and 1t
Is believed that sparks from the
engine caused the blaze.
One of the work horses was
taken from the barn, but was so
badly burned that it had to be KILL
ed. The stations were insured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-31
! IN ABILENE "a YEARS AGO
j From files OF the Reflector.
AAAAAAAA = &C q

The institute now numbers 50
members.
Northcraft & Parents brick block
is under roof.
The Greenbackers have a meet
ing at the court house on Saturday.
Clark, on Third street, has
brand Of excellent lemonade, and
keeps it always on hand.
Mr.. Blubagh is repairir. nat
portion Of his house r.amaged by
the late Buckeye Avenue fire.
Cases delivery wagon IL a
"wrerk Of ruins" and Hemenway
says t,4e horse made a thorough
COB of It,
Thermometers can't travel fast
enough to keep up with July. You
lie as you may, but the heat is still
there. ~
Mr. Austin who keeps a variety
store, has moved his goods and eff
fects to Clay Center.
The splendid main of last week
made the corn crop sure thing,
and potatoes are not whit behind.
Fl. M. Warner, the humorist Of
Enterprise, refreshed us with his
ever-welcome presence on Wednes-
day.
Potatoes 4Oc, green corn &c per
dozen, cabbage &c per head; other
vegetables about as usual.
Mr.. williams, the freighter, ID
a train Of five to ten teams
between Abilene and White City.
]. r.. Burton evidently under
stands elocution. and makes his ex-
ercises especially interesting. HIS
of the "Tragical Tale" at
the institute was good and was loud
Iy applauded.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-31
GEO. McBOYLE OF
GARFIELD TOWNSHIP DEAD

George McBoyle, one Of the early
settlers of Garfield. died last night,
aged 20 years. He was native
of Scotland and leaves a wife and
one brother, Alexander McBoyie OF
this county. Other near relatives
live in Scotland.
Funeral services will be held
Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from
the home. Burial in Mt. Pleasant
cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-31

good free amusement will be oro-
yided, and .watermelons ice-cold,
will be supplied in endless quanti-
ties.
Merchants will be urged to offer
unusually good bargains on the mar
ket day, and other attractions will
be arranged, SO that Abilene streets
will be crowded for two days. Con-
81 signs Will hold over for the mar
ket day. The commissioners have
granted free and unrestricted use o.
the streets. rt& n'~
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-31

After examining a brother oi
Pantigotus Georgopoulos, the Greek
confined in the county jail, Inspec-
tor Stretton Of the United States
department returned. to
Des Moines. tf.}
The records are now closed, and
have been forwarded to Washing
ton, where the secretary Of COM
merce and labor will decide wheth-
er or not Georgopoulos. shall be de-
ported. The additional evidence
was presented on behalf Of the
prisoner. A decision will probably
be given within a week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-31

The changes were made entirely
by the postmaster general and were
criticised by other administration
officials. The question was raised
whether or not Burleson possessed
the authority to alter rates without
congressional orders, and revision
back to the old rates may possibly
result.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-31

+, Notice to,ReaI Estate kgents. e
The -northeast quarter Otrsection
TO, cheeyer township. 'Diekins nson'
doanig, is .withdrawne from the nias~
Ret. tfis We. F'aAsse,l..s' I
fts *t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-31
M Tr,pIett Is Home.

DR.. Triplett has returned from
~. vacation and viii be pleased 70
80 snv one in need Of dental work
see Sn 2sdItw1t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-31

four men, deputized to subdue Rindt,
to bring him to Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-31

"Present first zone rates.
s"Present second zone rates.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-07-31
Abilene's Fire Loss
Below the Average

crement, compost, papers, stable
manure. boxes. ashes, lumber, coal.
wood. kindling. grass. weeds, vege-
tables, slops or litter Of any kind"
In 1910 the per capita fire loss In
Abilene was $3.50, in 1911 1892,
in 1912 $1.3S. The high average in
1910 is due to two disastrous fires,
the u.s.. Engle residence, loss $4,000,
and the Prendergast buildings, loss
$77OO. In 1911 two fires exceeded
$500, the Union Pacific hotel, $5,-
600, and the Harvey Focht resi-
dence, $3.50. A list Of the fire loss
es of the last two years follows:
Date 1912 Loss
Jan. 6 wayts' Meat kt...,$4s7
Jan. IL Eli Kready. residence, none
Jan. IL Cough Nursery, out of limits
Jan 19 Willard Fritz......-...none
Jan. 26 Herb Howard...-......-.-.-none
Jan. 2S L. D. Toliver.--..~.-.---....-,$b
Jan. 80 Geo. Kauffman....-.....$150
Feb. 4 James Wayts, residence, none
Feb. 2S Harry Lifts, A. Hurd $SsS
April g A. T. Witwer..-..$250
April Ia Baker & wallerstedt, none
May 2s, J. A. Graves, Mrs. Mustard
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 6yO
Aug. z Summers Coal Yard--e.-.-$2O
Aug. 13 Higgins barn, out of limits
Oct. z, Kate Robb, residence. none
Nov. i Chas. Dodge, residence $500
Noy.t 30 Joe Abith fruit store, none
Dec. National Hotel...-.---s.-$1O
Dec. 1S Jack Dobkins residence, none
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-16
MYSTERY BATTLES
THE OFFICERS
Find Woman Unconscious on Streets
at Columbus.

Columbus, O., Dec. ia double
mystery, in which two young women
are involved, developed here yester-
day. Ruth Arnold, aged 20, who re-
Gently came here from Cincinnati,
was found lying in the street uncon-
scious yesterday, and the disappear
ance of Janice Black, aged 20, re-
Gently of Milton, W. Va, was report
ed to the police yesterday.
An empty bottle that had contain
ed poison was clutched in Miss Arm
Odds hand when she was found. Y.
w. C. A. officials reported to the po-
lice yesterday that among the eff
fects of Miss Black, who had been
missing from the Y. w. c. A. rooms
since Tuesday night, was a card
bearing the name Ruth Arnold
Miss Arnold, when questioned by
hospital attendants, yesterday de-
MED that she had ever met Miss
Black. Late yesterday afternoon the
police had been unable to find any
trace of Miss Black.