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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-03-12

their custom, the police force would
help them find their lodging places
and as for drinks, the Sand Springs
water was acknowledged to be ths
best on the continent.
How the Association Grows
Pres. J. A. Lyons of Langdon wal
called forward to the chair and
made his address He reviewed the
formation and growth of the asso-
citation and prophesied increased
growth and more benefits. Presi-
dent Lyons said, in part:
Zone year ago about SO represent
tatives of farmers elevators met at
Hutchinson and formed this asso-
citation. There were at that time
about 354 farmers elevator COM
panies In the state; some Of these,
perhaps, belonged to some other
union or association, and some were
drifting along upon the sea of bust
ness strife with no life line to guide
them.
I'm the meeting In Hutchinson
the best of harmony prevailed and
the spirit Of cooperation was strong.
hope the same spirit may prevail
here. Every line of business is more
or less organized, not, as some
would have you believe, to control
prices. but for mutual protection of
common interests before the legis-
lative bodies and at market centers
with transportation companies. The
object Of this association is to en-
able us to stand together in the
great problems that we are now and
will be called upon to take issue
with from time to time"
President Lyons declared that at
this meeting the dealers should
learn all they could of the new fed
eral grades on corn. which go into
effect July /; the proposed grain
laws, both state and fed
eral: the use of fire escapes on
elevators. feed products, the
tax law and the adj
Iustment of freight rates on grain
to southern points and the rates ON
,oal from Colorado to Kansas points.
Fits Discussed Feedstuffs Law
This afternoon Prot L. A. Fitz,
professor Of milling industry at the
Kansas agricultural college, spoke
~ Registration Of Feedstuffs and
ne Registration Law Professor
rita Is 40 expert in fesdatnffs ana
las been instspmentai 81 ohtainlug
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business,

Cooperation reigns in the Com
mercial club rooms today where the
Farmers Grain Dealers Association
OF Kansas is holding its second an
nual convention. The visitors be-
gan arriving last night and this
morning the main room Of the Com
mercial club was we'll filled when
the opening session began. A belief
that through the farmers coopera-
tive associations the farmers will
derive benefits they would get in no
other way pervades the dealers
convention. All phases of coopera-
ton will be dealt with at the meet
ings today and tomorrow.
The opening session began at 10
O'Clock, with D. Sommers of the
local farmers elevator, vice presi-
dent of the state organization, in
the chair. The Rev. DR.. F. S. Blay-
ney made the invocation. Mayor w.
d. Nichols gave hearty welcome
to the visitors, assuring them that
Abilene extended the fullest mea-
sure of its hospitality. Mayor Mich
oils told the dealers that II they
CHANGED to stay out later than was
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KANSAS FIGHTS
RATE INCREASES
Eight Western States Against Adj
vancing Eastern Freight Tariffs
APPEAR BEFORE COMMISSION.
APPEAR BEFORE COMMISSION
States Urge Denial of Railroad
Demands for B Per Cent In
crease-Make Thorough
Investigation

Washington, March 10.-On be
half of eight western states Iowa
Kansas, Nebraska, Arkansas, Mis-
souri,, Oklahoma, North Dakota anG
South Dakota, and the National Live
Stock association, Clifford Thorne
chairman of the railroad commits.
sion of Iowa protested to the inter
state commerce commission against
the proposed advance of railroad
freight rates In eastern territory.
In arguing against the proposed
increase, Mr.. Thorne explained that
his people heartily favor the elm
ination Of all free services and ia
vored shippers"
"Mr. willard, president Of the
Baltimore & Ohio, and his assp-
ciates," Mr.. Thorne said, ''are here
demanding immediate relief from a
situation which they claim is intol-
cradle. There is no crisis whatever
in the railroad business which will
prevent denial of this per cent
advance to be followed by an intel
ligent and orderly investigation OF
the whole subject Of special serv-
ices"
Mr.. Thorne contended until ply
steal valuation Of railroad proper
ties had been made the reasonable
ness Of returns received by the rail-
roads could not be determined.
'.It is true" he said, that labor
costs have gone up, that some sup-l
ply costs have gone up and that
some rates have gone done. On the
other hand many supply costs have
gone down and many rates have
gone up"
Railroading he declared. had
been revolutionized in the last fif-
teen years and the net revenues Of
he railroads in the eastern terri
Org for 1910. 1911, 1919 and 1919
we're greater than for any preced7l
ng year in their history.
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MORE BABIES BORN
In WEST CENTRAL KANsAS

Topeka, March 9-Babies appear
to be the most popular in west CEN
trail Kansas, for the birth rate
there, taken as a whole, was higher
in 1913 than in any other section
OF Kansas. Ellis county had the
highest rate, 36.2 per 1000 popu-
lation, and Morton county the low
est, 60. The birth rate for the en-
tire state was 2O.9s.
In most Of the farming communi-
ties the birth rate runs above that
for the whole state. Many Of the
counties in west central Kansas have
rate running as high as 25.
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TEXAS RANGERS CROSS BORDER,
RETURN WITH YERGARAS BODY

This was the text OF the telegram
received by Governor colquitt from
Capt. ]. J. Sanders of the state
ranger force. The message was
sent from Laredo.
whether Captain Sanders, in go
ing to Hidalgo and getting the body
of vergara. acted on the instruc-
tions from Governor CoIquitt can
not definitely be stated at this time.
When asked the direct question as
to whether Captain Sanders was
ordered to disinter the body, Gov
ernor colquitt stated that he did
not care to make any statement
with reference to that phase OF the
case.
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legislation to protect grain men. Inc
present law has many good points
and some defects he says, and these
good and bad points he discussed
Convention Sidelights
Wichita is after the next conven-
tion of the grain dealers. James H.
Sherman, secretary of the Wichita
board Of trade, is here to mill
around with the grain men and talk
Wichita.
The visitors will be given an au-
tomobile ride this afternoon, start
ing from the Commercial club
rooms. The delegates will be taken
over Abilene's fine pavements to
view the fine homes and business
houses. The ride will be halted for
a short time at the court house,
where the visitors will line up on
the court house steps and pic
ture will be taken. Des Moines
photographers will take the pic
ture.
Prof. L. A.. Fitz of the agricultur-
al college sounds q warning to corn
growers to be careful in selecting
seed corn. In selecting seed corn it
is necessary to get seed from a To-
cality where the same natural con-
ditions prevail as In the section
where the seed will be planted. The
Kansas corn belt runs to the western
part of the state. 1t is better to go
even up into the southern part of
South Dakota or to go south to Ok
lahoma than to get seed from the
states to the east, Illinois, Iowa and
Missouri.
The Commercial club rooms have
been decorated in an attractive way
by Secretary Poe. Sheafs Of wheat
give the r0strum q pleasing appear
ance, and bunting and streamers Of
ears OF corn are hung about the
body Of the room. Secretary Poe
has been great help in helping the
along.
The visitors will be guests OF the
local farmers elevator at q ban
luet at the Methodist church this
evening. Abilene people will attend
tut will buy their own tickets.
This afternoon the registration
ist recorded the number Of dele
rates as 1O1, and more coming.
The band was called out this af-
ernoon to play for the visitors.
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Armed Force Makes Secret Journey
10 Ranchman's Grave
HIS SON IDENTIFIES THE BODY
Examinations Shows That Texan
Was Murdered by the Next
can FederaIs-WAs Tor
tured Cruelty

Laredo, Tex, March S.-Texai
rangers who secretly crossed into
Mexico Saturday night brought Il
the American side the mutilatet
body of Clement Vergara, the Texas
rancher, and established the fact Of
his murder after he was seized by
Mexican federals.
Vergara was shot twice through
the head and once through the neck,
his skull was crushed as by a blow
from a rifle butt and the charred
fingers of the left hand indicated
that he had been tortured before
being put to death.
Identification was made by Yer
Rara's SON and by numerous friends.
many of whom were in the party OF
nine. led by the state border patrol.
which made the grim journey to the
Hldalgo cemetery in the early morn
ing hours.
The body was in a fair state OF
preservation, despite Its three weeks
burial. In addition to recognizing
the features, young Vergara took
bit Of cloth from the trousers on
the body and matched It to the coat
his father wore the day he crossed
the Rio Grande.
The body was brought into the
United States at point 46 miles
north of Laredo over Hidalgo and
near the vergara ranch. American
Consul Garrett of Nuevo Laredo,
deputy sheriffs and other authori-
ties were waiting to receive 1t and
pending the arrival of hn undertake
er from Laredo an armed force
stood guard over the body.
Recovery Of the body was made by
force of Texans, acting with a
troop Of Texas rangers under Cap
tain Saunders, who have been In
vestigating for Governor Colquitt
the circumstances of Vergara's seiz-
IRE by federals.
A secret investigation is under
stood to have preceded the trip into
Mexico. Leading the force was al
man who claimed to have been a
witness to both the killing and
burial OF Vergara.
Governor ColQuitt some time pre-
viously had requested permission OF
the state department to send the
rangers across the border to pursue
the "abductors and murders" OF
Vergara and was told by Secretary
Bryan that the United States gov
eminent alone could take authority
for sending an armed force into
foreign country.
Did Colquitt Order Seizure?
Austin, March S.-"I proceeded
to Hidalgo, Mexico, obtained body |
OF Vergara. Have 1t here" j
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CAR STUCK IN MUD.
AND THEN RAN AWAY

Mcpherson. March Captain I.
A. Often. a travelling salesman, was
thrown from his automobile and Sc
verely injured. The machine had
stuck in q mud hole and had Tb b.
pulled out. The machine was thkown
IN gear after getting out Of the h6ie
and Mr.. oten lost control Of the
steering wheel. The machine turned
turtle, catching Mr.. Often UNDER
meath and badly bruising hia HEAD !
and shoulders.
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PLANS TO START. LARGE
FARM FOR SUFFRAGISTS

Philadelphia, March 9.-Miss Ju-
liza Avery, the 21-year-old Philadel-
phia girl who was awarded first
honors for fancy dancing by the
Women's Athletic society of the
University of Wisconsin at Madi-
son, Wis, will conduct large suf-
frage farm in Rose valley upon her
graduation from college. according
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Son Bora % Ethel Roosevelt
New York, March s.--A con was
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TRAINS ENTER WICHITA'S
NEW UNION DEPOT
Convention Sidelights

wichita, March s-A city's dream
came true in wichita yesterday.
Passenger trains on four railroads,
the Santa Re, Rock Island. Frisco
end Orient arrived or departed from
the most magnificent union passen-
ger station, and the only track ele-
walton ia Kansas. The terminal
cost s2.s0o.o00.
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TALK GOOPERATION.
FAIsMERg ELEVATOR MEN BE
GIN THEIR CONVENTION
Mayor Nichols welcomes visitors--
Tw0-Day Program Begsln--A
Motor Car Ride This
Afternoon

General Program-Today
Opening program 10 o'clock.
Regular session 1880 o'clock.
Automobile ride 4 o'clock.
Banquet Methodist church $50.
Evening program.
Wednesday
Morning program.
Election OF officers.
Afternoon-Program, business,
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TO TWENTY-FOUR PERSONS
A CIGARETTE FATAL

Ekaterinoslav, Russia, March q
Twenty-four men we're killed in an
explosion of gas In coal mine here.
The explosion was caused by a
miner opening his safety lamp in a
gas filled chamber. to light a Gig
arctic.
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Austin, Tex, March 10.-Texas
rangers did not invade Mexico to
recover Clemente vergara's body,
but delivery was made by friends
of the dead ranchman, according to
statement issued by Governor
Colduitt, after he had conyersed
with Captain Sanders.
Austin, Tex, March 10.-Prelim-
mary to an official investigation OF
the Staying in Mexico of Clemente
Vergara, the American ranchman,
and the mysterious return OF the
body early Sunday to the United
States, Governor Colquitt of Texas
directed Adjutant General Hutch
ings to proceed to Laredo imme-
diately to view the body. Mr.. Hutch
ings left for Laredo. The governor
instructed that Identification OF the
body be made certain and that all
available evidence be gathered.
Governor Calquitt declared all In
formation on the exhuming of the
body from the Hidalgo, Mexico, GEM
etery by persons who crossed from
the American side. and the return
of the body to Texas, would be at
the disposal OF President Wilson and
the United States authorities If re-
quested.
Captain j. J. Sanders, command
or of Texas rangers, in the Laredo
district, telegraph detailed report
of the incident to Governor Col
quit, who made 1t public. The re-
port failed to establish the identity
Of those who recovered the body and
failed to explain Captain Sanders
own telegram that he proceeded to
Hildago, Mexico, and recovered the
body"
Captain Sanders was quoted from
Laredo as saying that he and Con-
,ul Garrett OF Nuevo Laredo went
10 the spot where the body was
'ound because they had been told
I would be delivered at a certain
,lace at $3.50 o'clock Sunday morn
ng. Who told them neither the
anger captain nor consul will say.
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legislation to protect grain men. The
present law has many good points
and some defects he says, and these
good and bad points he discussed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-03-12

Washington. March 9.-No Off
cial advices had been received here
at either the state or war depart
ments about the recovery of the
body OF Clemente Vergara.
Secretary Bryan was on the way
from Springfield, Mass, where he
addressed the Y. NJ. G. A. meeting
yesterday.
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to reports given out by her friends
In this city.
Arizona republican., 1914-10-12
NEW ARM0RY |S
 NOW COMPLETE
Phoenix Has Meeting Place for Militia Organizations That Will Do Credit to Any City in the South west

With the completion this week of the new pictorial range now being painted on the walls of the armory, members of the National Guard in this city will find themselves in headquarters of which they may be justly proud and which compares most favorably with any in the state In a few weeks what was formerly Il bare skating rink has been trans formed into a modern armOry. with attractive quarters for officers and men and ample store-rooms for com pany and state property.
 The armory proper, with it's $500 square feet of sanded floor affords plenty of room for drills, as well as for any entertainments which may be given by the men from time to 1 time. A gallery, accommodating 200 spectators. commands splendid view of the main floor, and is ai ways open to visitors on drill nights Around the walls are number oe | artistic and patriotic posters, bulletin i boards and war maps, as well as maps and diagrams of the city, showing points of military import ance. Or the South wall, which was | formerly covered with advertise nents, decorators are engaged in l painting a landscape which will be used instead of real desert in in structing the men in the dispersion I of rifle fire.
 i At the side of the hall are the company storerooms, and in the rear 1 is the one belonging to the state.
 Here all the state property is kept 1 in such a way as to be readily acces- sible At the front of the building
 are the officers quarters. equipped | with shower bath and all toilet facil- ities. When finished these rooms will be the most attractive in the building. and will accommodate a number of officers in case it should be necessary to place a garrison in i the armory. To the right of the main entrance are the mems rooms, ! which may be used to house twenty
 or thirty men in case of trouble. They will include the loafing and reading rooms and are also fitted with all modern conveniences.
 | All we need now is men, said Captain Cromwell Stacey. inspector
 instructor, speaking of the new ar
 mory. Men who are willing to come out and work hard, men who
 are anxious to put the guard on it's
 feet and keep it there. More than
 that. we need the cooperation and
 help of the business men of the clty, who can help in many ways With
 out men and without the attitude of 1 friendly interest on the part of the
 citizens. the best armory in the l country is of no use"
Arizona republican., 1914-10-12
ADJUSTMENTS
Real Vaudeville Show

Tonight brings the last chance to witness the show that has cause l, perhaps, more favorable comment than any other that has appeared at the Empress in several months. Four full stage acts comprise the bill, and in the lineup will appear Toki Murati, the Japanese juggler, who performs with his feet many Of the stunts that are generally con fined to hand juggling, and who has set a standard in this speciality that is difficult to surpass. Musical Mar struments holds the stage for the second act, and puts over a very pleasing line of entertainment Then King Baxter, the horse with the hu- man brains, will continue to tell you the time from q watch, add up q column of figures. select color from many displayed, bring out I flag of country, and many other remarkable feats. Noel and Orvil!e, the act which has made Phoenix talk for week. will be on hand to amuse with the most distinct novelty that has played the city for q lon5 time. The finale of this clever pro- gram will be long remembered.
 The moving picture program will embrace both comedy of the fast and furious order and a drama of more than passing interest.
Arizona republican., 1914-10-12
HMillion Dollar MYsterY'

The feature picture today of a six reel program at the Lion is the sec
 ond episode of "The Million Dollar Mystery" In this number Norton,
 the newspaper reporter, takes T prominent part. The program today also includes a two-reel Majestic drama entitled Her Mothers Neck lace" which is said to be a splendid picture The thirty-second install ment of Our Mutual Girl" contained
 many interesting events, while the Komic comedy Wrong All Around" ends the program with a laugh. The Lion announces that Wednesday and Thursday the six-reel production of "The Stain featuring Eleanor Woodruff, will be shown. This is the picture that was advertised, but failed to arrive on account of an accident Tonight Miss Grace Scott will sing. and those that have heard
 her are loud in their praises of her voice.
Arizona republican., 1914-10-12
TWO NEW FORDS-
 COUPELET AND SEDAN

In Januar ylast the Ford Motor company announced the amazing SIC, 100000 profit sharing plan for Ford employees. In August came the announcement of a further extension of that profit sharing to Ford retail purchasers, providing 100000 Fords are sold between August l, 1914, and August l. 1915.
 Now comes still another sign!fi- cant announcement from the Ford Motor company-the third within q I period of nine months. This is the announcement of the Ford "Coupelet' and the new Ford Sedan"
 | Both of these new bodies are built. of course. upon the world-famous
 Ford chassis, which is already serv- | ing 600,000 Ford owners. Both "Cou-
 pelet' and Sedan" are cars de luxe. | The top of the "Coupelet' is of genuine hand -buffed leather, and It
 has beautiful lines, graceful curves and well balanced proportions. The
 seat is broad and wide and the deep
 upholstery and splendid balance of
 the car make "Coupelet" riding most
 luxurious The price of the Coupe
 let" fully equipped, f. O. b. Detroit
 is s75O.
 The new Ford Sedan" is an ele-
 sant five-passenger car. This stump
 tuous body, too, is built on the fam
 ous Ford standard chassis. The right
 hand front seat folds back out of
Arizona republican., 1914-10-12
PEOPLE OF SCOTTsDALE
 TOOK GREAT INTEREST
Very Gratifying Progressive Meeting
 Saturday Night

The county candidates on the pro- sressive ticket had a rousing meeting at Scottsdale Saturday night, and were given a very warm reception by Il crowded school house, presided over by Mr. Vanderhoof as chairman. Rev. Daines of Tempe was the prin- cipal speaker of the evening, and gave
 very clear discourse on the platform and principels of the progressive party, and very clear idea of the dry amend ment
 Following Rev Daines each candi- date made short crisp talk, explain ing their views of the duties of the office they are seeking, and each making solemn promise of a good, clean, business administration. There were many good stories mingled in the interesting talks of the evening and every one seemed con- Vinced of the truthfulness and sheer ity of the progressive cause.
 pleasing feature of the meeting
 was the interest manifested by the audience, showing in a great number Of questions regarding the definite constructive program of the progress sives.
 The county candidates will hold a meeting at the Madison school house this evening and every one is assured
 of good time, to say nothing of the
 treat in store for them in an address by Judge Morgan
Arizona republican., 1914-10-12
A SpIendid Picture

A five-reel Eclectic release, "The Pawn of Fortune" one of the finest serial pictures that has been seen here in Phoenix for many day is show ing at the Lamara theater again to- day. It was on hand yesterday and played to crowded houses. The popu- laritv of the new service that Man ager Barncord has procured for his house is already beginning to tell Tn the box office receipts. In addition to this there have been many improve ments about the theatre Of late un- til it looks like new one. The en- trance has been repainted and hand some Autographs and pictures now adorn the walls Everything around the Lamara spells progress. There IS always something doing and verify Il pays to go there.
Arizona republican., 1914-10-12
CITY OR RANCH BUNGALOWS

To the people who would like to buy Bungalow for their city lot or for the Ranch for much less than expected. This is to inform you that A. D. Brown, representing the Ptcific Port able Construction Co, of Los Angeles, is at the Commercial Hotel and will be pleased to meet any one interested in these splendid Ready Made Houses. If not in when you call please leave name, address or phone number
 (AdvertisemenD 1t
Arizona republican., 1914-10-12

the way when not in use. The wind shield of triple ventilated type is es- pecially designed to protect the driver against the clements and still gives perfect ventilation. It is claimed that for all around luxury, strength, family comfort, durability and economy of operation this new Ford Sedan" has no equal. The price of the Sedan is $975, fully equipped, f. O. b. Detroit.
 The buyers of the "Coupelet' and the Sedan too, will participate in the profit -sharing-provided the Ford Motor company sells 300,OO0 cars eat retail between August, 1914, and Au- gust, 1915. This is virtually already an accomplished fact, so tremendous have been Ford sales since the Au- gust announcement of the new prices.