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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-01-09

Having spent considerably more
than s4.0OO.OO0,OOO for pensions
since the end OF the Civil war, Con-
gress Is now asked for the largest
sum on record. This year $685.
OOO. 900 Is needed. and the estimate
for the next is s186.OO0. 900.
When It Is considered that II Il
nearly forty-eight years since the
close OF the Civil war. It must be
admitted that here y q republic
which IL not ungrateful. It has paid
more to the surviving veterans than
the contest actually cost in money
something unparalleled in his
tory. It seems certain that the APP
preparations will exceed 800, O0O,-
900 annually for decade.
1t is believed that about 2,25O,OOO
individuals enlisted in the Union
army, including a large number OF
militiamen, who are not pensionable.
About 400, 900 were killed, MORALLY
wounded or died Of disease before
the contest ended. 1T is believed
that there are now about 100000
survivors Of the Civil war, including
a great many who went into service
In the last year and never were un-
der fire. Altogether 100000 per-
sons were pensioned, including wild
owe and children. as well as some
for other wars. The law recently
passed greatly increases the sums
to actual veterans, and this
is what causes the increase, since
the pensions are progressive, accord
ing to age.
The average age Of enlistment was
% years. Counting from 1858 as
the middle Of the war. the average
veteran would be about 70 II alive.
There were many boys who went
into the war who are still in the CO.'S
and there Is not much reason to be-
lieye that they will all be gone
twenty years hence. This nation
makes no apology for it's largess.
but It ie certain that no other coun-
try could do so much, no matter
how good its intentions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-01-09
AT
next CONVENTION
No Attempt Should BE Made Until
Then, Says Long.
REPUBLICAN PARTY COMMENT
Has Been Real Progressive Party
and Those Who Have Be-
Iieved In 1t viii Return
Again.

Washington, Jan. Former SEN
ator Chester 1. Long who is here
on business with the departments
was interviewed by the Washington
Post.
''The Republican party will be re-
organized at the next national con-
vention Of the party, and should not
be until them" said Senator Long.
"At that time there will be no need
of reorganization. The natural
trend of sentiment already is back
to the Republican party. What the
Progressives may do or say will not
affect the destiny of the Republican
organization. The Republican party
Is the only party, in my Judgment.
It is the logical party of protection,
the logical party Of progress. 1t is
the only party that stands for the
protection Of American industries;
the only party that uphoIds the in
tegrity Of the courts; the only party
that makes for safe government.
''There cannot be two or three
progressive parties in this country.
The Republican party has been the
dominant party for more than fifty
years, and no country in the civilized
world has made greater progress in
the last half century than the United
States of America. We do not need
any reorganization Of such q party.
/ am not in favor Of any meeting
called for the purpose Of reorganiz-
ing the party. The Republican who
believes In Republican principles,
who believes in the party that has
been the foundation Of this nations
marvellous growth, will come back
to 1t. 1t will not be necessary for
Republicans to meet and discuss the
future of,the party. That will take
care OF itself.
"The Democrats? Well, that is a
hard question to answer. The DEM
ocrats never have made good. They
have q chance. do not think they
viii change history
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-01-09

Three Idaho newBpapermen have
been sent 70 jail for 10 days and
fined $500 each for publishing aired
hot roast Of the supreme court sent
them by Mr.. Roosevelt. Now T. n.
has wired them another scorchins
roast in expressing his sympathy
with their troubles. Maybe the
punishment was a little severe for
contempt OF court but we cannot see
what Justice there Il In finding
fault with the courts action.
The Idaho case, which resulted in
the Progressives being barred off the
official ballot in that state, was sim
liar to the California case in which
the Republican electors were barred
off the official ballot. The only es-
sential difference was that the Pro-
gressive OK was gored instead Of the
Republican.
In California the Rooseveltians
captured the Republican state con-
vention and nominated Roosevelt
electors without waiting for the ma
tional conventions decision. The
Roosevelt electors so named refused
to accept the national conventions
decision and retire, as the Pennsyl-
vania Roosevelt electors did.
In Idaho the Rooseveltians tried
to capture the Republican state con-
yention and failed. They also failed
to comply with the state law defin-
ing what is a political party and pro-
viding what must be done to entitle
a new party to a column on the Of
fetal ballot.
The Idaho supreme court decided
In accordance with the law as the
legislature had seen fit to make it.
So did the California supreme court.
In one case the Progressives could
vote for their choice for president
only by writing the electors names
on the ballot. In the other case the
Republicans were in the same sun-
fortunate position.
So really what's the use of abue-
ing the Idaho court and applauding
the California court? Mr.. Roosevelt
ought to see the fairness of taking
the bitter with the sweet.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-01-09

After q prolonged illness at 3
O'Clock January 3. Johnw. VIII
son died At the home OF his daugh-
ter. Mrs. Grace Gibbs at Roy. New
Mexico. He had suffered intensely
for long time but bore 1t patiently.
John w. Wilson was born IN Ohio
in 1851 and came to Abilene In
1870 with his father. the late ".
p. Wilson, and established the first
paper in Abilene. In 1885 he NOV
cd to Colorado and resided in Colo
RADIO Springs at the time OF his
death where he published a paper.
His was the most generous OF ma
lures. willing to forgive but al
ways standing sturdily for what he
believed to be right. He would give
his last dollar to an unfortunate
friend and many have been the re-
cipients of his generosity. He was
the oldest of a family OF thirteen
and to the younger children he was
always the loyal, staunch elder
brother. aiding and doing for them
in every way possible. He will be
sadly missed not only by the Inn
mediate family but wide circle OF
friends will regret his uecease.
He had sought relief from his suf-
ferings from many sources and
had gone to Roy. N. M. to consult
his son-in-law. DIR. Miller Gibbs, who
with specialists decided his ailment
was internal cancer. Everything
possible was done but to no avail.
A devoted wife, eight children,
and brothers and sisters will sin
cerely mourn the passing away Of
him they loved.
Funeral services for the late John
w. Wilson who died Friday morning
were held Monday at Colorado
Springs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-01-09
TAFT's PLAN is CRITICISED.
London Post Says Divided Tribunal
Would Mean Deadlock.

London. Jan. THE Morning
Post. commenting in an editorial on
the report that President Taft wants
the Ranama controversy referred to
. tribunal consisting Of equal num-
bers Of British and American rep
resentatives, says:
This would be to court 3 dead
lock, for We have had enough ex-
perience Of American commission
ers. even when theg ere 'einfnent
iuFi1ls' q know tat tA6r take sa
sssslinsIf pelEicas vieV q lhslr
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-01-09
SHIFTING SOIL
Real Estate Traassers Reported By
J. e. Keel, Abstraceor.

Eva Longhofer heirs to BENZ. ].
: Longhofer. y sW K ss-14-4. ex
q tract. $4,000.
Charles c. wyandt ct ux to John s.
sehiFsley, lot 20 s. Z A. add abb
lene. $1,000.
Minnie D. Enochs ct vir to John s.
sChivelsy, lot - Spruce St.. s.
4 A. add n x "a Spruce st.. abb
lene. $500.
Adm DEED 70 =. n. staatn adm 70
Wm. ech0lir r. sw s eo-1f-s.
stsoo
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-01-09
1T IS GOOD ADVICE.

Concerning the interview with
Secretary of State Sessions which
has been published in the Reflector,
the Lawrence Gazette makes this
comment: 1t was about the best
piece of counsel and advice that the
voters OF this state have had since
they began throwing political fits.
The Progressives made the mistake
at the beginning of thinking that
because there were more of them
than there were of the regulars, as
demonstrated by the primary In Az
gust, that they had votes enough to
carry the election also. The candi-
dates, or many Of them, made the
fatal error of casting aside the help
of the regular Republicans, and de-
claring themselves outside the Re-
publican party. If they hoped to be
elected 1t was foolish thing to do,
because 1t was evident that the Pro-
gressives alone could not win. Nor
can they now, and 1t is probable
that they never will under like cir
cumstances.
It Is not at all probable that they
will ever again have Theodore
Roosevelt as their leader, and Theo-
dore Roosevelt was the Progressive
party. Without him the party would
not have made respectable show
ing. And whatever showing it makes
in the future will have to be with
out him. Not one-third, perhaps,
Of those who voted for progressive
ideas and progressive candidates,
want to or will leave the Republican
party. They believe in these pro-
gressive theories, or some Of them.
but they believe also in the Republi-
can party, and they will not desert
1t for the Progressive party or any
other party. And in the face Of the
showing made, and the we'll known
sentiments of the great majority Of
TIC PEOSAcSSANC NOpuU1ACouSS uOW
party would make but a poor show
ing. Even with the assistance Of
the great majority Of the regular
Republicans, the avowed Progress
sives in Kansas at the late election,
that is the, third party Progressives,
failed Of election. II they break
away entirely from the party, then !
can take with them but few Of those
who sympathized with their Views
and voted with them at the late cleo
ton.
For fifty years, the reforms de-
manded, those that were necessary
and proper, have been secured with
in and by the Republican party. and
It can be trusted in the future as II
has been in the past, to work out
these problems. and secure such re-
forms as the country demands.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-01-09

the death OF 8. H. Dodge Of Be-
lolt took from Kansas one Of it, pio-
neer newspapermen. For many
years his paper, the Beloit Gazette,
was one Of the most vigorous pub
iications in the state. A large ma
lure and broad sympathy with the
frailties OF humanity marked his ev-
cry act and the state loses by his
departure one Of its most worthy
citizens.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-01-09
duties."'

duties"
The Post admits that there ID
some truth in the American conten-
ton that all the sea-going nations
comprised in The Hague tribunal
would be injured by the Panama
act, and would therefore be against
the United States. but still considers
that there is less reason to fear the
Justice of The Hague tribunal than
of any other that could be suggested.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-01-09

The announcement that Governor
elect Hodges has vetoed the inaug-
nral bail leaves Representative
Honts and Senator Howe with dress
suits on their hands for which they
may not have an immediate use,
However, they may properly put
them on for the evening sessions Of
ahe legislature when ways and means
for making good the promise to cut
down taxes, will be considered.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-01-09
DIR. FELTY's AUTO HAS
HARD LUCK STORY

! When returning yesterday from
q call in the country DR.. Felty's
auto took a little glide on the slip
perry road on North Buckeye and ran
into a culvert. Both Of the front
wheels of the machine were broken
and the machine was otherwise
damaged. DR.. Feity was not hurt.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-01-09
oYPsrEs sAsP AT ToNGANoxrn
NOmais Lease Ground in Leavem-
worth County.

Tonganoxie, Jan. IA band Of
fifty gypsies, run out of Kansas City,
have leased a tract Of ground in the
north part Of town and have gone
into permanent camp there. The
residents are indignant at the Kan
sas City owners of the land for
leasing to the gypsies. The city
authorities are taking steps to CONF
pei the nomads to leave town.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-01-09

The most progressive Of all pro-
aressive papers, Golfers Weekly.
makes this prediction: 90 surely ~
reaction comes after action. II not
Is 1915. then in 1890 or 1924. we
shall come upon another period like
sua own late nineties, or IKE the
Restoration after the Puritan I'M
fs When the standpatter shall APP
pss1 70 rs as comfortable; and those
who now earn glory ana profit
lhrengh the accident Of being tenn
uentally agreeable 70 the mood
- ne tImas yin receive the bricks
tst now hurfls about tAs tincronH
snrs q Ureie ice ED chaneslioF
rSr
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-01-09

The News is still worrying wheth-
er Capper or Hodges received more
votes in the bunch that was thrown
ont as illegal in the recent contest.
As Hodges has the certificate of
election we can't see that it is q mat
ter for much discussion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-01-09
Elected Directors.

The annual meeting of the Rice
Johnts-Nicolay Lumber Co. conven-
ed last evening and elected the fol-
lowing directors for the ensuing
year: A. w. Rice. president; ]. G.
Holsworth, vice president; J. =.
Johntz, treasurer; J. T. Nicolay.
secretary and general manager; ].
Wilbur NicolaY.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-01-09

Governor Stubs has done q fine
act in extending the parole Of ]. b.
shane to May next. 1t is unlikely
that the old soldier will ever go
back to prison. He has more than
paid any punishment needed for
what he declares was an accident
and the state is glad to see him Civ
en his freedom.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-01-09

w. G. Markham of Baldwin has
published a delightful little story.
-'The First Christmas in Palmyra"
that Is most attractiyely printed and
has the charm of the artist. 1t is in
q way a prelude to Mrs. McCarter's
wall of Men, and the readers Of
that popular book will wish to read
-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-01-09
WILLIAM TELL UP TO DATE.
But His Aim Was Poor and the shot
Was Fatal.

Danviiie, KY, Jan. SACK Cole
man, Q Harrodsburg, KY, william
Tell, last night bet Henry Marshall
that the could put g rifle bullet
through MarshalIs hat without
touching his scalp. Marshail accept
"a TIE wagsr and won Il re bullet
vent through his hal and Marn1all'a.
sknli klning him INSTANTLY Cclc.
maa was sfro
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-01-09

If w. G. Lansdon is appointed on
the board Of regents Of the, Uniyer-
sity Of Kansas by Governor Hodges
it will be splendid selection. Thor
oughly In touch with the university,
a trained school man in every way
equipped for the position. he will be
most valuabls man on the bOald
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-01-09

Little girl who wrote Andrew Car
negie that he looked like Santa Claus
win be good business woman some
Aav
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-01-09

Abilene wants another railroad all
right but 1t proposes to have its
sbHtract in writing Before It puts
np any money.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-01-09

Another Kansas historical novel.
''The Pilgrims Of the Plains" VIII
be issued In February. It's author Is
Mrs. Kate Arlington Of Council
Grove. 3 club woman and writer
well known for her ability and de-
Iightful literary style. Il WIN be .
story Of the Santa Fe tran and APP
peal to all who have taken an inter
est in that famous highway. The
book promises 70 Be one OF the bis
successes Of the coming year.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-01-09
ANOTHER INVESTIGATION
OF FEDERAL PENITENTIARY.
Reform to BE Recommended by Ma
jOr II II Il Necessary.

Washington, Jan. attorney
General wickersham today appoint
ed Major Henry Leonard, Of the q.
s.. marine corps retired, TO investi-
gate the federal penitentiary at Lea
venworth. kan. and report recon.
incubation for reform II necessary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-01-09

Somebody saculd start protest
against Secretary Coburn being APP
pointed to place in Wilson's cabi-
net. Kansas can't spare Coburn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-01-09

Pallbearers' club formed at st.
Louis, to get what JOY there 10 out
Of funerals, seems to threaten the
nndertakers' monopoly.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-01-09

Bryan wants TO revise the tariff
from A to r. The last time the
Democrats did that business went
from A to zero.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-01-09

Woman suing for divorce because
her husband did not dress In the
latest style. did SO herself, which
ought to supply the reason.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-01-09

Man sued for s16.OOo for talking
sandal can never be convinced that
talk is cheap.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-01-09
! : 4 AAAAAA eA
WY HE LIKES KANSAS.

) WHY HE LIKES KANSAS.
There was no sentiment
but lots of wisdom in the will
Of the old man who gave his
son the whole state Of Kan
sas-to make a living In.
That boy had an indestructi-
BILE inheritance. Kansas is a
} poor place for promoters
men who will furnish the
ocean If you will furnish the
ships-but a splendid place
to make q living in." Kansas
has no millionairies and no
tramps. These extremes are
unknown here. There 10 here
a more equal distribution Of
wealth, a more perfect eQua-
tion Of the burdens and bene-
fits Of life, than in any other
state. We have Q greater
diffusion Of general educa-
ton and a smaller percent
age OF illiteracy and crime,
than any other organised
community Of equal popula-
tion. Kansans we're reared
in the rugged nursey Of toll
and are prosperous, self-re-
liant, tolerant. Over the
portals OF the state is the
good old Anglo-Saxon word
welcome" It Is there - a
perpetual invitation to the
J worthy sons and daughters
Of men, everywhere. to come.
James A. Troutman, Lieuten-
ant-Governor 1Ss5's7.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-01-09

Extra session March Is. Perhaps
the sooner It is over the better.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-01-09

As Governor Wilson steered the
aAiD homeward from Bermuda, she
wobbled. Absit omeaf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-01-09
WHY HE LIKES KANSAS.

Z WIN HE 1AAAAN0 AAAAANOAAC'
. MY duties have required me
: to be exceptionally familiar
; with every part of the Unit
= ed States, and do not think
: there is any considerable
: community In the country
! which / cannot discuss criti-
calIy in comparing 1t with
: Kansas. Kansas possesses
all the essentials for salts
: factory living, a fine cli-
mate, economic plenty, popu-
3 lar intelligence, beneficent
: laws, the most modern sys-
TENS of transportation and
communication the most per-
feet provisions for education
! and charity, and cosmopoli-
tan people representing the
best populations of he
world. These are some of
the considerations that have
kept me in Kansas forty-six
years and that will make me
content to remain here forty
six more.-C. s. Gleed, Dr.
rector A. T. & s. F. Rail-
way.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-01-09

Bank Commissioner Dolley should
begin to knock on wood. He bragg
esd that Kansas had not had q bank
robbery IN . year and the next day
robbers blew up . bank in Mcntgom-
cry county and took 5000 just 70
show that they could.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-01-09

Jersey bosses we're making hay
while the sun shone--in Bermuda.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-01-09

This snow 3 al righk ou the
wsnsherman need not try 70 emulate
hia 1914 rsee7f
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-01-09

! AAAAAAAaAee &c 4
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1913-06-12
PAGE NINE

cisely what makes United States
bonds have any value whatever, and
that even civilization could not ex-
list without the production and con-
tinual use of these products. There
fore the ampleness of such security
for loans cannot be doubted.
1t certainly will not be denied that
the placing of this plan in opera
ton will place prosperity where it
is most needed, or that every one
engaged in any needful productive
industry will enjoy his full portion
Of that prosperity; or that it will
make farming, in every branch of it
the most inviting of all industries
and fill our country with happy and
prosperous hOme-OWnerS.
do not offer this plan for the
purpose of antagoniZing any other,
but in the hope of arousing interest
and discussion, believing that the
people in whose interest it is offered
have sense enough to discuss all
plans on their merits purely, and
that they will finally concentrate on
the one offering the greatest good
to the greatest number.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1913-06-12

GERS of these products, instead of as
now, operating them in the interests
Of the spectators and usurer.
If the national government has
been, and is now, lending 7,400 ma
tional banks money up to the face
value of the securities they deposit
with the government and charging
them practically no interest, why
cannot that same government lend
direct to the producers of staple,
-perishab1e farm products legal
tender paper money, through two or
three thousand government agents
in charge of government elevators
and warehouses, up to 95 per cent
Of the cash value of such products
after they are deposited in such
warehouses or elevators? Here is
nut for quibblers to crack.
In both cases the government
lends money on collateral security
placed in the hands of it's agent. It
is presumed that the government
object in making loans to national
banks is to enable the people to OBJ
tain money from these banks with
which to carry on their business.
experience, however, has demon
strated that this system gave our
banks too great a power over the
people. This plan practically cures
that defect by giving the producers
Of the eight staple products nearly
all the privileges now enjoyed by
the banks; and it would be pure
hoggish seIfshness for the national
bankers to oppose this plan.
No economist of any recognized
ability or normal standing will state
over his signature that STAPLE, non
perishable farm products, properly
prepared and stored for sale in gov
eminent warehouses or elevators,
upon which a fair price is fixed, is
not as good security for loans as
United States bonds.'' The reason
he would not say any such thing is
because he knows that the existence
and daily demand for the consump-
ton of these farm products is pre-
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1913-06-12

around that grief-bowed woman,
I threw the weeds of widowhood-
but / paid for the chance to do it;
and they who took my money knew
that I would do it,"
From ''The Song Oh the Bar
Room,' in Watson's Prose Miscella-
mics, second edition. Price S1.25,
postpaid. THE JEFFS, Thomson, Ga.