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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-16
Trying Another shidler Assaiiant

Trying Another ShtdAer Assatiant
Kansas City, April 1S.-The Sc
lection Of q 'venire Of ~ men from
which the ~ jurors who will try
Oscar Harrison for his life on the
charge OF having participated in the
attack upon Mrs. Gertrude Shidler,
at 1924 Grand avenue. began in
Judge Latshaw's division Of the
criminal court this morning. The
taking of testimony probably will
not begin until Wednesday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-16

The obstreperous Wichita ladies
who are suing Gov. Hodges will
not get far. No one blames a man
for trying to keep his hands on his
personal correspondence-and the
governor is too much Of a gentle
man ever to treat a woman roughly.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-16

Judge Kimble, who has been on
the bench in the Clay-Riley district
10 years, has declined to run for
reelection and may be candidate
for congress on the Republican
ticket. Judge Kimble is one of the
finest men in the district and has
a splendid record as judge.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-16

Here's a pointer: Progressives
carried the Seventh New Jersey dis
trict for Roosevelt by S91 votes. On
Tuesday there was an election. The
Republican candidate had 10,62O
votes; the Democrat $40; the Pro-
gressive GIL! What do you think
of that for a slump?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-16

Emporia Gazette: Why not have
all the candidates for governor in
Kansas withdraw in favor Of the
groundhosR He has made good.
and deserves recognition. A grate-
full people will do well to remember
this humble servant and 10 give him
who was faithful In small things the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-16

Remember how proud Abilene
was when big. telephone poles were
erected on its main streets and how
we thought 1t gave q citified touch?
And now how pleased is the town
to have the poles taken down and
the streets cleared of their insight
ly appearances!
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-16
Great truth from the Hutchinson

Great truth from the Hutchinson
Gazette and one we all appreciate
but sometimes forget: 1t is easy
enough to be pleasant when life
moves along like a song. but the
paper worth while is the paper
that can smile when elections go
dead wrong.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-16
Rural credit bills are mostly for
rural voters consumption.

Our idea Of zero in occupations is
the Job OF the man who is leading
a bull from Florida to the Pacific
coast.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-16
Harrison's Trial Begins Today

Kansas City, April 1.-THE trial
of Oscar G.. Harrison, the second
man to face jury on the charge
Of having attacked Mrs. Gertrude
shidler, will begin at O'Clock this
afternoon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-16

New York. April 14.-Florenz
Ziegfield Jr.. theatrical manager.
was married Saturday in HOboken
to Miss Billie Burke. one Of the
leading Frohman stars and referred
to IS "ths most bewitching actress
on the stage"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-16

The Clay Center Dispatch, one OF
the leading Democratic papers Of the
Fifth district. declares that Helver-
ing is a failure as a congressman
and calls on the party to Do Some
thing at the primary. Well, why
doesn't the Dispatches candidate get
busy?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-16

Topeka State Journal: 1t appears
chat the effort to so oil the socalled
Republican ticket that friend Brew
er Of Abilene would slip off, has
been unsuccessful. J. q. must have
had a pistol pocket full Of assorted
sand.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-16

The Emporia Gazette predicts
that in a few years tobacco will be
banished from the country. shucks!
In a few years there'll be a ten cent
cigar named the "Bill White"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-16

Hope Dispatch: w. o. Steen is
announced as candidate for re-elec-
ton to the office Of County Super
intendent Of schools. He has served
in the office faithfully and satisfac-
torily and would continue to do SO
II reelected. He is a strong can
didate.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-16
FALL WAS FATAL
10 BELOIT PHYSICIAN

Beloit. April s.-Dr. F. B. Home.
q physician Of this city since 1888,
died here. his death resulting from
q fall he received several days ago.
Doctor Home was "a years old.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-16
Kansas Barber Gets Two Years

Emporia, April 14.-Trailed
through half dozen western states.
Joseph M. Pennix, barber, wanted
ON charge of forgery, was brought
here and sentenced to two years
Imprisonment.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS
District Clerk

/ hereby announce myself as a can
didate for second term as Clerk of
publican primary, August 4.
E. M. BLACHLY.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-16
County Treasurer

I hereby announce my candidacy for
County Treasurer of Dickinson coun-
ty,. subject to the action Of the Re-
F. ". CLOSE,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-16

I am a candidate for County Treas
urer of Dickinson county, subject to
the action Of the Republican primary.
August 4, 1914. NEWTON COLE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-16

I hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of County Treasurer, sub
ject to the action Of the Republican
- ~ I'd. HUNTER.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-16
County Clerk

am a candidate for County Clerk,
subject to the action OF the Republic
can primary. August 4. 1914.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-16
OounfY AtfornaY

am A candidate for reelection as
County Attorney, subject TO the Re-
publican primary. August 9, l914.
ARTHUR HURD.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-16

i hereby announce my eaadfdncy
for Suparfntendent OF Public 1natruc-
nuhifcmn primary, August 4.
w. o. sTEEN.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-16

am q candidate for Probate Judge
on the Republican ticket. subject to
the primary August 4th. and solicit
your support ]. W. soRRkLS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-16

am q candidate for the nomination
for County Treasurer of Dickinson
county, subject to the decision OF the
voters at the Democratic primaries,
August a. 1914. GUS KUBACH-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-04-16

I announce myself q candidate for
the office Of County. Treasurer, sub
nrimaires, August 4, 1914.
ORIN l. SNYDER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-28
PAPERS treat OF
EASEMENT VISIT

London. Nov. 2s.--t3.S5 A. M.1.-The Lon
don papers today print for the first time
full accounts concerning the reported
visit to Berlin recently of Sir Roger Case
ment, leader in the Irish National Vol
unteer movement A news dispatch on
Nov 2s said that Sir Roger interviewed
the German foreign office relative to Ger
many's attitude toward Ireland ~
The Daily News characterizes the
announcement by the German foreign
Office that Germany will never invade
Ireland as AN impudent message Of
good will" Both the Daily News and
the Daily Mail print column ac-
count of Sir Rogers visit as taken
from the Norddeutsche Allegmaine
Zeitung the Mail characterizes it as
"a remarkable episode The Daily
News says that tremendous interes.
is being taken in Ireland in Easement s
reported visit"
Sir Roger served for IS years as Brit
ish consul, resigning last year on an an
nual pension of 42l pounds (s2lo0). He was
a member of the original committee of the
Irish Volunteers. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-28


Iondon, Nov. 2s.--t2.30 A. sM.)-The
Petrograd correspondent of the Morn
ing Post says that when the full de-
tails of the Russian victory in Poland
are available, they will furnish
story that will astonish the world
a story telling of blow to Germany
finest troops such as has not been
known since the days of Napoleon.
The correspondent also makes an in
teresting disclosure concerning sue
cess which he says was achieved by
the Russian Baltic fleet, under COM
mand of Admiral Won Essen, early Ii,
September His dispatch in substance
is as follows:
1t appears that German warships
had acquired the habit of cruising in
the Baltic up to the limit which the
Russian fleet had decided to hold.
Having received certain informations
Admiral Won Essen painted several of
the cruisers and destroyers with the
German colors and under cover of
foggy weather eontrived to join the
German ships. the presence of the
Russian warships not being suspected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-28
EAST WINTHROP

A. b. Carr went to Portland Wednes-
day for a few days visit with rela-
tives.
Prof. w. S. Wight of Bethel has or
ganized singing school in this place.
Frank Pinkham of Windsor called
at A. e. Brainards Friday
L. r. Leavitt and family were
guests of relatives at Spears Corner
Thursday.
w. H. Titus and family passed
Thanksgiving day at A. E.. Titus.
Miss Hattie Leavitt is visiting her
aunt. Mrs. Alice Spear, at Spears Cor
ner.
Mr.. and Mrs. KaA Collins passed
Thanksgiving day with Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Collins at West Gardiner.
j. G.. Ballard has sold his cottage on
the West shore to w. T. Noble of Au-
gusta.
Mrs. c. j. Higgins of Augusta pass
ed Thursday with her sen, Charles
Higgins.
Miss Elvie Healey is passing a few
days with friends in Fairfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Healey passed
Thursday with Mr., and Mrs. c. e.
Longfeilow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-28
INSURANCE ON
HIGH SCHOOL
IS AWARDED

After very careful appraising on the
part of the adjusters sent here to de-
termine the fire loss on the new High
School building, the city has been
granted an award OF $27,S36 on the
building and s2635.o2 on the contents.
superintendent of Schools Perkins
considers that the companies have
dealt most fairly with the city in
granting the award. The building has
been repaired temporarily and it will
be suitable for the students to return
Monday morning, but the assembly
room, the lecture room on the top floor
and two class rooms will not be used
until after permanent repairs have
been made during the summer. Just
what has been done and will continue
until Monday has been absolutely nee
essary to enable the students to re-
sumo their studies, and then when
there is time in the summer every
thing Will be put in first class eondi-
|, ton. The temporary roof is almost
ready. The general repairing is I'M
der the supervision of Frank Merriam.
John Fardy has charge of the plumb
ing, City Engineer Crawford of the
wiring and the renovation Of the fur
niture by Dan S. Berry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-28
OLD LICHTKEEPER
OF fort P0PHAM
LIGHT IS DEAD

Popham Beach. Me-. Nov. 27.-Capt.
Llewellyn Oliver. aged rs years and
for many years keeper of the Fort
Popham light at the mouth Of the
Kennebec river, died here today.
Capt. Oliver was born in Woolwich,
son of Sylvester and Nancy Delano
Oliver. He commenced going to sea
when small boy and continued all
his life until the government light was
established on the point just abreast
the old granite fort about Is years ago.
He enlisted during the Civil War in the
1st Me. Artillery and saw some hard
fighting, participating in the terrific
struggle at Cedar Creek. He was a
first class pilot and was frequently
summonsed to pilot government craft
up the Kennebec river.
Capt. Oliver Is one of the last who
witnessed the wreck of the ship Hano-
yer on Nov, 10. 1s49. She belonged to
the Houghton fleet of Bath and most
of her officers and men were natives
of Phippsburg. In entering the Ken
nebec she misstayed and struck on
Pond Island bar and every man was
lost, many of them in sight OF their
homes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-28
ADVANCE ARMY. OF
NAVY and WEST
POINT SUPPORTERS
IN PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia. Nov. 27-The advances
of the Army and Navy began to arrive
in Philadelphia today for the annuai
football battle between the West Point
Cadets and the Annapolis midshipmen
ON Franklin field tomorrow afternoon.
Extra seats have been erected al
Franklin field and the largest CROWD
that ever saw an Army-Navy football
game in this city will be on hand to
cheer their favorites.
AS a whole the Army-Navy game is
the most spectacular on the footpaii
schedule of the year. The uniforms
of officers, the parading across the
field of the batalions of gray-ciad ca
diets and the regiment of blue-uniform
ed midshipmen, the martial music OF
the big brass bands and the. comming-
ling of the colors of the American
flag with the blue and gold of the
Navy, black. gold and gray of the
Army and red and blue of the Uni
yersity of Pennsylvania, gave a. pic
turesque setting that is inspiring
President Wilson, who saw last year s
game. will not be here, but several
members of his cabinet, including the
secretaries of war and the navy, will
be on hand to root for the gridiron
warriors. 5 -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-28
ARMY ELEVEN LEAVES
FOR PHILADELPHIA, PA.

West Point, Ny, Nov. G.-The
Army football team left here TODAY
for Philadelphia. In the party beside
the SO cadets comprising the football
SQUAD were Lieutenant Charles ID.
Daley, head coach and his assistants
and detachment of the hospitai
corps on duty at this post.
The coaches planned to give the
team a light limbering up exercise on
Franklin field during the afternoon
Before leaving the coaches announc-
ed the names of the players in the
first string of substitutes. These IN
cluded Kelley, the former Exeter star
and Britton, as ends, Parker as tackle;
Herrick and Timterlake as guards:
Goodman as center; Oliphant as quar-
terback and Boots, Ford ana Bene-
diet in the backfield.
The battalion of cadets gave the
team a rousing send-off on its depar-
ture. Headed by the Academy bano
the cadets marched to the top OF the
hill, leading to the depot where they
halted and chcered every member OF
the SQUAD, the coaches and trainers
The corps OF cadets will leave for Phil-
adelphia by special train tomorrow
morning. A second special train VIII
carry the officers and residents OF the
most. The cadet corps will return early
Sunday morning and the team on
sunday afternoon,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-28
NATIONAL HOME"

Il
Officer of the day, Capt. Henry Me-
Dewitt .-e
Daniel s. Farnham, late Co. NJ. 31st Me.
Inf, has been granted a discharge from
the Home. r
The funeral of the late John Diedrick
was held at . p. M. Friday from the
Home chapel. Rev. J. e. Coehrane off,
ciating. ~
Lewis Wiley left the Branch Friday on
a Through to visit his home in Pough-
keepsie N. r,
Patrick Powers reported Friday from a
pass to visit friends in Boston. Two
members reported Friday from furloughs:
Joseph C. Royal from Lee and Charles c.
Grover from Caratunk.
John T.. White, late Co. B. 18th Mass.
Inf. and William G. Burns, late Co. D,
LIST N. III. Inf, former members. have
been readmitted to the Branch.
William Tiffany Camp, No. 4. U. 8. w
", will hold its regular meeting in Grand
Army hall this evening. All members
should be present
| The funeral of the late James Nally
will be held from the Home chapel at
p. M. Saturday. Rev. FIR. Michigan ofi.
ciating.
william e. Eagan of Salem, late
| Co. e, 9Th Mass. INF; jeffrey J. o
| Connell Of Peabody. late Co. A, Stf
Mass. Ins. John King Of Portland
late Navy; William Kinney of Will
ton, late Co. B, 3rd Conn. Inf: ant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-28
U. S. NOT READY YET TO ANSWER
REQUEST so. anne R|CAN COUNTRIES

meridian within which merchantmen
of all nations would be free from mo-
lestation.
Ambassador Dagama of Brazil took up
with Mr.. Bryan in another conference
the general subject of concerted action
on the part of the Pan-American repub-
lies to effect restoration of trade be-
tween the two continents. Mr.. Bryan IN
formed him the Washington government
had not determined upon its course.
Beyond admitting that the various sug
gestions were under careful consideration
Secretary Bryan declined to discuss the
position of the Washington government.
To one diplomat, however, he pointed out
the desire of the United States to take
no action which would meet with disfa-
vor by any of the principal beliigerents
and might impair the influence of this
government when the time for the settle
ment of the war arrived
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-28
NOLLE PROSE-
CASES AGAINST
8 PORTLAND men

Portland, Me-, Nov. 2I-Beyond the
payment of bail commissioners land law
yer's fees no inconvenience resulted 10
the eight men arrested by Sheriff era
hams deputies in raid at 266 IL Middle
street yesterday. for the cases against
all the respondents were nolie pressed
in the municipal court today by Assistant
County Attorney James r. Parsons, and
all were discharged.
The complaints were against william
Roberts, who was charged with Keeping
gambling place. and George Johnson,
Thomas Ward, Fred Green. Edward
Wade, Thomas Casey, Joseph Smith ana
Charles Hilton, against whom were
charges of gambling or being present
where gambling implements were found
The names on the complaints were those
given by the men at the time they We're
arrested, but it is believed that some OF
them are fictitious.
Assistant County Attorney Parsons
gave his reason for nelle pressing the
cases the fact that only chips and cards
wsre found. He said that there was no
evidence that there was gambling Ter
money, as there was no money on the Ia
bies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-28
BOLD ATTEMPT AT BURCLA AIRY
IN REDINCTON'S LAST evening

A bold attempt at burglary. followed
half an hour after by the attempted
suicide by hanging of the young man
who had been arrested created in
tense excitement shortly after s
O'clock Friday evening. The break oe-
Cured at Redington & Cos. furniture
store on Silver street, and was dis
covered by T. Harold Branch, one of
the undertakers in the employ of the
company. Mr.. Branch was on the am
bulance just driving away from the
rear of the store. when he heard the
crash of breaking glass. He jumped
from the conveyance and ran back,
Just in time to see the form of man
wriggle through the window which
had been broken open He ran up on
to Silver street and telephoned the
police stations officer j. E. Conner
answered the call and on his way was
reinforced by Officers Donnelly and
Gagnon. Officer Conner and such help
as could be secured from the crowd
that quickly gathered ran around to
the rear of the building, while Mr..
Branch let the other two officers in
the front door and turned on the
lights all over the building. Suddenly
the crowd at the front saw window
on the second floor raised and the
head of a young man thrust out Ut a
shout from the crowd, he lodged back
in again and ran back into the store
where he was. captured.
On the way to the police station,
the young man-Joha Travers OF
Winslow-told Officers Gagne and
Donnelly that he had not intended
any harm. and that two other men.
whom he had not seen before Friday,
had put him in the window and ran
away when it was found that they
had been discovered Officer Gague
went back to assist in further search,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-28
APPROVE WILSON'S
GIVING In PERSON
CONGRESS MESSAGE

Chicago. Now G.-Presdent Wilson s
practice of reading his message to Con-
gress was approved here today in a paper
read at the fourth annual meeting of the
National Council of Teachers of English.
and in another paper his injunction to
preserve strict neutrality with reference
to the European war was scrupulously
observed in touching on the true mean
ing of culture in the light of modern
developments. The latter incident was
observed in paper on Our Speech" by
Katherine Jewell Everetts of Pomfret,
CT
Prof. Franklin T. Baker of Columbia
University read his annual address as
president of the National Council
Among speakers was F. S. yTilden of
DePauw University, Ross F. Lockbridge
of Indiana University and Frederick J.
Pohn of Wesleyan University.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-28
PRESIDENT LEAVES
WILLIAMSBURG, MASS

Williamstown, Mass, Nov. A.--Refusing
4ninvitation to visit Col. E. M. House in
New York. President Wilson brought his
Thanksgiving visit to this place to a close
this AFTERNOON. leaving in time to reach
Washington at $50 O'Clock tomorrow
I morning. He decided that public business
demanded his presence in Washington.
Z As soon as he arrives at the capital Mr..
Wilson will plunge into work completing
his message and comforting with congress
sional leaders on the legislative program
: for the next session. A large crowd of
Williams College students braved a cold
wind TO bid the President farewell. The
Z President waved his hand to the crowd
I and thanked the people for their APP
i piauge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-28
BATH man TO
Be EXPOSITION
ORGANISE

Bath, Me-, Nov. 27.--Arthur S. Hyde
announcing his appointment for Sc
ries of five organ recitals at the Pan
anna Exposition next August on the
Exposition organ, which it is declared
will be the largest in the world. Mr..
Hyde is a son of the late Gen. Thomas
w. Hyde and is considered one of the
foremost organists in the country. He
was formerly organist at Emanuel $
church, Newbury street, Boston, and
is now organist and choirmaster at
Bartholomew Madison avenue and
10th street. New York City. he was
selected by the exposition managers
from a list of several hundred organ
lists of the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-28
Mrs. AIphonsinc Michaud

Alphonsine, wife of Thomas Michaud.
died Friday at her home on Autumn
street, aged SIS years. She was born
in Canada, the daughter of Norbert
and Joyite (D'AnteuiD Pelletier. Be-
sides her husband several children
survive. The remains will be sent on
Saturday to st. John. n. B., for inter-
ment.
The remains of Margaret, wife of ].
Foster Percival of this city, who died
at Somerville. Mass, Friday, were
brought to this city Friday night Mrs.
Percival was 65 years old. Besides
her husband she leaves two daughters,
Marguerite and Gertrude, both of this
city, and one son, Percy, of Boston.
The funeral will be held from the
home on Pleasant street at 2.30 o'clock
Sunday afternoon, Rev. Canon George
Bruce Nicholson officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-28
BANK CLEARINGS
CONTINUE MODERATE

- New York. Nov. a.-Bank clearings
continue In very moderate volume and
though there are slight indications OF i'm
!. provement at one or two points the to-
tai this week At ali leading cities Ia the
United States. according to Duns Review.
amounts to only q, s5sls al against
/ s2.27a,ssl, 81 for the same week last year
loss OF 217 per cent. The contraction at
: New York City 10 again very severe that
center reporting a falling of of 2sS per
cent. compared with last year. but more
I favorable comparison will probably be
Il seen isfsthe near future. owing to business
: having been resumed on the cotton ex-
! lrhanGe and the coming reopening Of the
, stock cxctsanee- Ss ats