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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-17
Shoots Wife; Then Kills Self.

MARTINS FERRY. Ohio. September II.
Thinking he had killed his wife at
whom he had fired three times in her
home here early today, August Roman
sen; bullet into his heart and fell dead
The Romans were to have appeared in
court I'm Romans suit for divorce. Mrs.
Roman, who was twice wounded. may
recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-17
Bryan Lectures ct Staunton, Va.

STAJ&TUN. Va, September 11.-Sec-
tctary Bryan last night delivered
lecture here, the birthplace OF Presi-
lent Wilson, in which he Landed the
,hiet executive. The chautauqua tent
Mas crowded. The Secretary warned
Dung men against alcohol declared
he world was steadily growing in
morality and touched on state politics
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-17
Ponca Indians in Powwow.

NIOBRARA. Neb., September IL
The first annual powwow Of the Ponca
Indians began here today with the
elaborate staging of ceremonial dances.
Indian parades, buffalo hunts and
other events of pioneer life. Indians
from northern Nebraska and South
Dakota began to gather at an early
hour today. The .powwow will end
Saturday evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-17
CONFER ON IMMIGRATION.
Inspector Green Attends Meeting OF
Southerners and Steamship Men.

AS a result of the invitation extenoeo
Yesterday by a delegation from four
southern states, Acting Secretary Post
of the Department Of LABOR TINS morning
designated c. L. Green, inspector or the
information branch Of the immigration
service at New York. to represent the
dena rfment in the conference between
transatlantic steamship officials and the
southern delegation with view to turn
ing immigration to the port of New
Orleans The conferences began this
morning in New York.
Mr.. Green will take no part In the
conferences further than to observe what
takes place. He was instructed to make
a report of the conference together with
the result to the immigration bureau
here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-17
CAPITALS COAL SUPPLY.
Between $4,000 and 100000 Tons
Ready for Winter Demand.

Between $1,000 and 100000 tons is a
rough estimate OF the quantity of anthra-
cite coal now on hand in Washington in
readiness for cold weather, according to
statements made by leading coal dealers
today. Stove coal is selling at from 81
to 80 a ton. while furnace coal is bring
ing from $3.50 to 81. Dealers are Of the
oninion that coal is now at its top figure,
and that the price will not go any higher.
Coal shipments are being received &C
cording to schedule, and nothing in the
way of a car shortage exists. dealers
stocking up their yards to their fullest
Capacity, while those who rely on rail
shipments are not laying in such large
quantities, because they can obtain ship
ments daily during the winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-17
Worlds Largest Man Dies.

CALUMET, Mich. September 17.-Louis
Moilanem. thirty years old. believed to
be the largest man in the world. died
yesterday in hospital at Hancock, Mich,
after an illness of a few days. He was
seven feet eight inches tall and at one
time travelled with a circus. He became
tired of that life and engaged In farming.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-17
GREETINGS AT THE DOCK.
American Commissioner to Olympic
Games to Be Welcomed Home.

NEW YORK, September 17.-Clubs in
the Metropolitan Association are formu-
lating plans for a monster demonstration
In honor of James E. Sullivan. the
American commissioner to the Olympic
games, who will return to this city Fri
day aboard the steamship Cedric. after
a European trip Of several months.
Mr.. Sullivan has been working for the
furtherance of American athletics during
his trip The demonstration will take
the form of a reception to be rendered
Mr. Sullivan at the dock when his ship
arrives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-17
ENGLISH GOLFER'SPLAY
SENSAT|ON0F TOURNEY
Second Qualifying Division for
American Championship !.
Covers Course.

BROOkLINE, Mass, September IT,
Another army Of golf followers tramped
the Country Club course today to watch
the performances of the second qualify
ing division for the American open golf
championship. real play for which begins
tomorrow. The section today included
the two English players. Edward Ray
and Wilfrid E. Reid. companions of
Harry Wardon in the British golfing in
vasion this year. and the two American
champions, Jerome D. Travers of Upper
Montclair. the amateur titleholder. and
John ]. McDermott Of Atlantic. who
won the open last year at Buffalo.
After the exploits of Vardon and Oui-
met yesterday there was considerable in
terest today as to whether their scores
of Isl and 152, respectively. for the dou-
BILE round, could be approached, eQualed
or bettered by any of the decentralization
Light rain began falling as the first
pair drove off at 8 o'clock.
Does Remarkable Work.
The pay Of Reid proved the sensation
of the morning. Attended by only q
handful Of followers, Reid covered the
Is holes In Il strokes through marvellous
putting. On the sixth and twelfth holes
the Englishman was trapped twice. but
he made fine recoveries. His card was
as fOllOWS:
Out. $3.50. 3 3 4 Ga 5-37
In.. "a s 4 4 3 2 5-35-72
McDermott followed half an hour
after Reid. but his play was poor and
he turned in a score of 81.
Then came Edward Ray, followed by
crowd numbering over 1000. Ray
played erratic golf going out but came
in with a string OF tours, and wound
up the forenoon play with "A.
G On . '.:::::s ! So ! "a
other Good Scores.
Jack Hobens of Englewood made a
IS and Jack Dingwall of Stanton
Heights rs. Other good scores:
]. Bowling. Scarsdale. Pa. II: r. An
drews, New Haven, II; w. Hagin. Roch-
ester, rs; D. Honeyman, Forest Hills.
N. Y. rs; w. G. Fovargue. Skokie, Ill.
70; Matt Campbell Brookline. 70: Tom
lands, unattached. 70: ]. H. Taylor.
Lakeside. 80: p. Mulgrew. Cooperstown.
so; Isaac Mackie. Fox Hills. 81; VIII
liam Mcguire. Houston. Tex 81: J. v.
Trayers. Upper Montclair. 80; Alexan-
der Smith. Wykagyl 81.
Reds fine score was eoualed early In
the afternoon by r. c. Macdonald OF
the Hyde Park Country Club, Cinclnnat:
who played the most consistent golf OF
the first round. In the eighteen holes
he had three tives, twelve fours and three
threes, going out in 80 and coming back
in "a for r.
Heinrich Schmidt Of Worcester, who
held Hilton to the nineteenth hole In
the recent British amateur champion
ship, made an 81, which was tied by
John G. Anderson of Braeburn. VINO
was defeated in the finals of the last
American championship.
Other scores: NJ. j. Brady, Wollaston,
so; George Cummings Toronto. so'
George Rowden. Tedesco SO; George
Low, Baltusrol, 81; Willie smith
Mexico, SO; r. Thomson, Glen hiose'
81: Gil Nichols, Wilmington, IS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-17
RAIN VEST OF PATRIOTISM.
Cleveland Observes Perry Centennial
Despite Drizzle and Heavy Clouds.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, September IL
Despite a drizzle Of rain this morning and
threatening clouds afterward, the COM
mittee In charge of the Perry centennial
celebration planned to carry out the days
program.
The big feature OF the day was to be
grand military parade in the afternoon
Amy one who has any patriotism Will
parade even II 1t pours." said Secretary
Fred Alder Of the Perry committee.
A workhorse parade, motor boat races
and hydro-aeroplane flights were other
events on the program. Tonight there
will be fireworks in the parks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-17
Accountants Men Here Next.

BOSTON, September II. - Robert H
Montgomery. New York. was unanimously
reelected president Of the American Asso-
citation of Public Accountants today. Carl
II. Nau. Cleveland. vas chosen treasurer.
washington. D. c., was named as the 1914
convention city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-17
Injured bY Motor Cycle.

Struck and knocked down by motor
cycle at 9th and d streets northwest
Marion Eppley. twenty-eight years old. OF
1905 Euclid street northwest. was injured
about the legs. The motor cycle was
ridden by Louis Carr Of 1926 18th street
northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-17
Hetch Hetchy Vote Next Week.

The Senate public lands committee
today agreed on q final vote next We'd
nesday. September a. upon the Hetch
Hetchy BILL TO give San Francisco the
right 70 uae part Of the Hetch Hetchy
valley ~ . reservoir for Its public
water supply system,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-17
u. S. Tribute to Gaynor.

Flags on all the federal buildings In
New York city will be lowered to half
mast beginning today. and remain until
the day of Mayor Gaynor's funeral, by
order of Secretary McAdoo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-17

The annual reunion OF the Maulsby's
Battsry. Union. which served throughout
the civil war. was held ut the courthouse
IN Fairmont. w. Va. Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-17

After several amendments had been
offered and rejected on the floor of the
House yesterday Representative Buckley
Of Ohio offered committee amendment
which provided for an unlimited redis-
count privilege for reserve banks. Sew
eral democrats voted against this amend
ment. but Il was adopted. Another sue
cessful amendment provides that dis
counted paper shall have a maturity OF
more than ninety days instead of sixty.
as originally planned.
While the House was considering the
bill In committee of the whole the Sen
ate banking and currency committee
listened to the opinions of. experts on
banking Examination of three financial
authorities brought forth strong support
Of the Glass bill. Prof. o. NJ. w. Spragus
of Harvard, Newton D. Alling OF the Ma
tional Nassau Bank Of New York and r.
%. Marshall of st. Louis, formerly presi-
dent of the Phoenix National Bank OF
New York. were the principal witnesses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-17
Allen for U. s. Attorney at Seattle.

0IICU IUI o. D AIVV3 NY "V
Clay Allen Of Washington state mas
been selected for United States attorney
at Seattle. His nomination Is expected
at the first executive session OF the
Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-17
CONSIDERING CURRENCY BILL.
Reading of Measure for Amendment
Resumed by the House.

With the consideration OF the adj
ministration currency bill more than
half finished the House today resumed
reading the measure for amendment
and the leaders believed 1t would go
to the Senate before Saturday. Sew
eral committee amendments OF minor
nature were adopted today. Some re-
publicans and progressives are ex.
pected to vote for the bill.
The House wrote into the bill an
amendment limiting the federal reserve
banks in their loan activities to transact
tons with the government The amend
ment was designed to prevent the federal
reserve banks from entering into compe-
tition in commercial business with the
member banks supplying the capital on
which the federal reserve banks will do
business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-17
Today's Feature of Official
Program at Chattanooga
in Spite of Rain.
FAMOUS RIDGE CHARGE
WILL BE REPRODUCED
United States Infantry and National
Guard to Give as Near as Possible
Crest Struggle of Years Ago.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. September II.
although light rain was falling early
this morning. Indications were that the
official program Of the Grand Army of
the Republic in annual encampment here
would not be seriously interfered with.
Shortly after Q O'Clock veterans began to
assemble for the annual parade.
Missionary ridge will be the objective
point Of majority of the veterans and
visitors this afternoon. The famous
charge of fifty years ago will be repro
duced as accurately as possible with the
aid of the 18th United States Infantry
and companies of the National Guard of
Tennessee.
The maneuvers are scheduled to take
place on the west slope OF the ridge, the
crest OF which will be held by the Ma
tional Guard under command of Maj.
Brown United States troops will ad-
vance from the vicinity Of Orchard knob.
where Commander-in-chief Beers and
staff Of the G. A. r. will witness the
maneuvers.
Zone people, one nation and one flag"
was the slogan Of a mass meeting here
last night, at which delegates attending
the encampment Of the Grand Army OF
the Republic and allied organizations
were OuCldliy ~eICOHlCu.
The speakers at the meeting included
Commander-in-Chief Beers. who presided.
and former Senator Newell Sanders OF
Chattanooga.
Remarks Bring Cheers.
A hearty cheer greeted the first re-
marks of the commander-in-chief,w when
he declared, Between southern and
northern states everlasting peace abides."
This gathering" he continued.
touches the heart more than any 9TH
er because the Union veterans feel the
sympathy and cooperation of the Con-
federate veterans. 1t Is privilege to
note that the Confederates who were
once against us, are now first and fore
most with us and both hand, heart and
soul for the Union.
Private Orlando Sommers of kokomo.
Ind, yesterday was elected president OF
the Society of the Cumberland in
forty-first annual session. Other officers
cl osen were: Capt. H. s. Chamberlain,
vice president; Capt. c. d. Mitchell. cor
responding secretary; Lieut. Charles y.
Stivers. recording secretary. and w. J.
Colburn, treasurer. All the officers ex-
cept the president are local men.
A resolution was adopted favoring the
erection in this city Of peace monu-
ment. A similar resolution was ADOPT
ed three months ago by the United Con-
federate Veterans at their reunion here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-03-20
COUNTY ASSESSOR HOLDS
TO EXPIRATION OF TERN
New Law viii Not Take Eissit C.'
till 1914.

Since the Kansas legislature
passed the bill abolishing the office
of county assessor in all counties
but Wyandotte. there have been
many questions asked as to what is
to be done with this particular de-
partment here. BY some 1t was
thought the office would be abolish
ed at once, while others were con-
vinced that the term of the present
assessor, F. v. Close, would be serv-
ed out.
Speaking of the matter this
morning, Mr.. Close explained that
he would remain in office until the
expiration OF his term in 1914. He
has been SO informed by the state
tax commissioner. Therefore, dur
ing the next. two years the affairs
OF this department will be conducted
quite as they have been in the past.
when ! became aware that the
office had been abolished" said
Mr.. Close, II Immediately cOmmuni-
Gated with the state tax commits
sioner requesting an explanation Of
just where / stood. He replied that
as yet the bill had not been signed
by the governor, and would not be-
come law until at such time as the
official executive signature is affix-
ed to the bill. However, there is
little or no doubt that the bill will
become law, in which event all Off
,es Of county assessors in counties
With populations of less than $1,000
will be discontinued, which means (,
hat there will be no officials of
he kind in any counties of Kansas,
with the exception Of Wyandotte,
Inless many OF them increase their
population suddenly. At any rate +,
he law will not become effective ,
Until 1914, and by that time / viii T,
lave served my term Of office" i,
The bill as passed by the legisla-
ure put the work Of the county =
SCISSORS department upon the
ounty clerks. They will have the
anne power Of appointing deputies
0 conduct the work Of blank dis 2
to the taxpayers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-03-20
IMPROVE U. P. PARK
TREES TO BE GRUBBED AND
SHRUBS AND FLOWERS
PLANTED.
Would Be Good Time for Abilene
to Erect Monument to Memory
OF Wild Bill in Beautiful
Spot.

The Union Pacific has ordered
the clearing of the big trees In the
little park south of the hotel and
will beautify the park with shrub
berry and flowers. The work will
be done at once, The Union Pacific
has many little parks along It's route
and the half block in its part In
Abilene is to be made on OF the most
beautiful spots on the line.
There is one thing Abilene should
do to help in this good work-it
should put in this little park q
worthy monument to the memory OF
''Wild Bilp' Hickok-its hero OF the
early days. The Union Pacific and
'fWild Bilp' came to Abilene close
together and both of them had their
share in bringing a modern civiliza-
tion to the west. "Wild Bill" was
we'll known the country over when
he was the city marshal at Abilene.
The monument in the park would
command the attention Of the many
thousands who pass through yearly,
would bring to them something OF
the heroism which has gone into the
makeup of this western country and
would remind them of Abilene's
share in the making of history.
The Commercial club has already
decided to put up large electric
sign near the fountain on the other
side of the track telling Of the mod
ern Abilene--the city of refinement
and homes.
Abilene ought not to forget its
old traditions. The monument
should be erected-the sooner the
surely before the hum
dreds of thousands go through on
their way to the exposition on the
Pacific coast.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-03-20
Will Curb and
Cutter Many Streets

The city commissioners in an ex-
tended meeting yesterday ordered in
curb and gutter for all the streets
ON which lights are to be erected
under the provisions Of the con-
tract made last week with the elec-
tric light company. A provision in
the contract says that lights in the
residence district shall hang direct
ly over the point Of intersection Of
the curb lines extended and 1t ts
necessary to get the curbing in be-
fore the light poles will be set and
light furnished.
The first lights to go in will be
those on the streets where the curb
and gutter is already laid. The
other lights will follow as the pro-
visions Of the curb and gutter order
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-03-20
DOUBLE DOG TAX FOR ABILENE
And 1eveFy Dog in the County VIII
\ Be Taxed, Too. Z

Old Towser and Tige and Tippy
are up against a real proposition In
the new dog tax law which passed
the legislature last week. BY this
law every dog in Abilene is subject
to state tax of $3.50 and every
dog in the county is taxed at tho
same rate. The dogs who have
been residing in the rural districts
have not been taxed heretofore and
the city dogs have been subject only
to the city tax. Three dollars is
the price for the privilege Of har-
boring CANNES in Abilene hereafter.
One OF the state officials in discuss
ing the law yesterday said:
There was grief all over Kansas
three years ago after the Inheritance
tax law went into effect but that
trouble was only a slight furry az
compared with the storm that Will
follow the dog bill passed BY the
last legislature"
One state official who has had
considerable to do with taxation
propositions said that the dog bill
would be responsible for more fist
tights, more knock-downs, more bit-
Ter words and more lifelong grudges
than anything ever placed on the
statute books.
The bill requires every man to
list his dog for taxation and the l0-
al assessor is the man who will list
t. He is usually well acquainted
n his assessment district and knows
Who has and who has no dogs. The
armer has never paid taxes on his
log and is not expected to take
tindly to It, at least not all Of them.
rhe city dog owner already pays
me dog tax and is going to balk on
aging a second. Under the terms
I the law the dogs life is the for
eft and when 1t comes to the killing
is very likely that there wiz be
rouble. N
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-03-20

are carried out,
The streets will be cut down to
the regular 80 foot width and will
be regarded. All Of the streets OF
the city will then be in fine condi-
tion whether they are paved or not.
This new order means another great
improvement to the city and is in
line with other public improvements
Fhich have been coming thick and
fast the last few years.
Several of the property owners
affected by the order have signi-
fled their intention of beginning
work on the curb and gutter at once.
1t is probable that all Of it will be
laid by early summer SO that the
lights may be in place according to
contract by the first of September.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-03-20
Much Interest Shown
Corn Growing Contest

The boys and girls of the county
are to have a new incentive toward
the work of the farm this summer
in one OF the widest and most re-
munerative contests ever staged here.
At q meeting OF the farmers insti-
tute here tomorrow the farmers and
the Abilene Commercial club Will
get together on prizes to be offered
for the best products in number
Of lines. The prizes will be large
enough to put the boys and girls
to work. When the prize products
are gathered together for the con-.
test next fall the prize winners VIII
be kept at the Commercial club
room in a special trophy display
where visitors in Abilene may be
shown the products of the county.
The Commercial club is bidding
for the favor of the farmers and it.
believes that If this plan can be
carried out the farmers interest In
the work OF the club will be multi
piled. The winners of the contest
in this county may be entered with
winners of contests in other c0un-
ties in the state contest at the state
agricultural college at Manhattan.
The products are also eligible for
entries at the county fair and may
be able to win number of prizes.
The following products are to be
in the class Of awards:
Corn-Best ten ears from corn
grown on an acre. Highest yield
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1913-03-20

The city belonged to the teachers
and the students Of the county to-
day. The wind and snow were not
able to keep the school mains away
from the last meeting of the year
and the students who won in local
contests over the county last week
we're too anxious to display their
ability as spoilers to let small
thing like the weather interfere
with them. There were over 100
teachers in attendance and almost
a full quote OF 70 spoilers.
THE teachers meeting opened in
the morning with an address by
Prof. P. g. Holden, late Of the agri-
cultural college at Ames, Iowa. Prof.
Holden is recognized as an authority
on rural conditions and agricultural
questions all over the United States
and the securing Of him as the main
speaker OF the days program is ex-
ceptionally worth while. His speech
was Of the very highest order and
made distinct impression with the
teachers. He said in part as fol-
lows:
Don't be afraid Of working with
the common things OF life. Educa-
tion that leaves out the right and
the wrong OF questions Is a failure.
Manufacturing Is tho next great
movement to be started in Kansas,
and It will start soon. We need a
sentiment for better things in our
daily walks OF life. We need to
translate our belief into activity
that moves things here In this busy
world Of ours. Which has the great
er value, the growing boy and girl
or your bushel Of corn?"
The following were the contes-
tants and the districts from which
they came:
Rural schools: Mary Schwab g.,