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The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-06-13
Saved from a Mob Of women.

Chicago. June 12.-Twenty irntc wo-
men chased a peddler who had insult
cd a housewife, several blocks and
into the arms Of two policemen who
hurried him to police station to pre-
vent him from being mobbed by them.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-06-13
Would Honor Raleigh.

Washington, June Senator,
Overman today introduced bill to ape
proprlate $4,000 for statute OF Sir.
Walter Raieight. to be erected at RAJ
leigh. N. c.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1914-06-13

Petersburg. June 12.-All records
for June were broken here today when
a temperature of LOG was recorded.
Half an inch of rainfall late this after
noon gave hope to the farmers. many
of whose crops were scorching in the
fields.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
wooDBINE

Mrs. H. e. Brechbill OF Chapman
spent from Thursday TO Saturday
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Middleton.
Mrs. Stoker OF Moonlight attend
ed revival services from Wednesday
to Monday.
Herman Steckel is loading a car
OF furniture and stock and will leave
Wednesday for the farm near EN-
poria which he has recently pur-
chased.
Rev. .Baecker was in Alta Vista
over Sunday. Prof. Marquardt OF En-
terprise filling his pulpit here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Van Bibber and
two children, Mr.. Hoover and Rev.
Beaver, all OF Hutchinson, attend
ed services here from Saturday to
Monday.
Miss Josephine Westrup has tax
en- "a position in the Shank & Heiber
store.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
CHEEVER

Will Mustard is confined to his
bed at present. but is reported some
better.
Earl Gibson returned to Abilene
after a weeks illness.
viii Petit went to Abilene Tues
day.
Mrs. Thos. Mustard is at her
sons, Fills, at present.
The Cheever young folks have
been skating these fine moonlight
nights.
A large crowd from these parts
attended the Harve Durron sale on
Thursday.
Hugh Mustard butchered beef
Tuesday.
The neighbors surprised Lyman
Reese last Wednesday evening, it
being his birthday. All had a most
enjoyable time. Refreshments were
served.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
STATE NoRMAL's BIGGEST WEEK.
Inaugurate Thomas w. Butcher Al
College President

Emporia, Feb. 1O.--Schoolnaen In
terested in Kansas agriculture and
farmers interested in education will
meet this week at the state normal.
The agricultural and Industrial con-
gress will be held Tuesday and Wed
nesday, the annual conclave Of city
school superintendents Friday.
The height of the celebration will
be the inaugural ceremonies Thurs
day when Thomas w. Butcher will
be indicted into office. His address
will be THE New Education"
The Forty-Ninth Founders day Is
Saturday at which time the pageant.
THE Bearer Of the Torch" will be
staged by SOC students.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12

Mrs. Westover received the sac
news of the death of her nephew
Wesley Ford. He was q. son Of the
late Rev. J. S. Ford, at one time
county superintendent.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. @. Kaufman
were shopping in Abilene Monday.
Rev. John Herr of Abilene preach
ed at Eureka Sunday.
Mrs. E. Korn and children and
Mrs. Funk visited Monday afternoon
with Mrs. Joe Sheets.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Smith and Miss
Iris Topliff are spending few days
with Mrs. Holton while Mr.. Holton
is away.
Mrs. Joe Sheets and children, Mr..
and Mrs. James Sexton and Mrs.
Lulu Funk visited Wednesday with
Mr.. and Mrs. G. N. Tucker ST., near
Acme.
J. H. Bricker will have a sale
Feb. IS. IN
We are sorry to learn that G. c..
Byers' are going to leave our vicin-
ity.
Mrs. Nichols and grandchildren
visited at the Joe Sheets home Sun
day.
r. NJ. White of Abilene was look
ing after business in our vicinity on
Monday.
Mrs. Taylor has been sick at the
home Of her daughter. Mrs. French.
Grandma swigart who has been
very poorly is better at this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Grist and Mrs.
Sexton visited Thursday with Mr..
and Mrs. Paul.
Joe Grist and Ernest Sexton we're
In Abilene Tuesday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
A BLOCK BURNS
IN CLAY CENTER
Gasoline Explosion Starts . Big Fire
Estimate Loss At $50, 900
OCCUPANTS RUSHED 10 RsoAPR
Overflow Of Gasoline In Coffee Urn
Caused Explosion-FiveS Stores
We're Destroyed-Insur-
ance Light

Clay Center, Feb. 10.-Fire ruin
ed almost the entire new Geo. w
Hanna block of business buildings
on the north side Of the court house
square, the total loss being estimated
at $4,000 with light insurance.
The John Lawrence grocery store
estimate stock $4,000. insurance Of
$4,000.
Kincaid & Hopes, furniture deal
ers, stock valued at $4,000. insur'
ance $4,000.
Lester savin silver Grill cafe, loss
$4,000, insurance $1,000.
Thomas Gowenlock. with his stock
of optical goods, loss $500. His
stock was insured and great deal
OF 1t was saved.
Erdman & Schultz. proprietors OF
the Rex theatre, lost $4,000, GOV.
cred by insurance. The theatre
building was not damaged so badly
but what it will be ready for occu-
pancy within couple of days.
In the rooms above the stores a
number of people made their homes.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. e. Hopes, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Nuss, Mrs. B. KAHN, the
F. A. Johnson family, Misses Ethel
Chapman and Frances King, Mr..
and Mrs. S. A. Killing, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ounce Hill, Victor Waters, Helen
Chestnut and Hazel Kiner, Mr.. and
Mrs. Clifford Muck. All these lost
everything they had. Some had in
surance.
The fire was started at 1902 by
an explosion of gasoline in the Sill
yer Grill cafe, owned by Lester Ca
win, who, is in Omaha or Council
Bluffs on a business visit. Pete
Marks was filling the tank of the
coffee urn. Mr.. Marks ran the tank
over, the stuff running down the
pipe to the burner. The fire had
been turned out, but the burner was
still hot, and an explosion followed
that enveloped Mr.. Marks in flames.
He threw the can under the counter
and started for the back door with
his clothing ablaze. Jimmy Fitzgar-
aid, who was standing near, grab
bed him and extinguished the flames
from his clothing before there we're
any more serious injuries inflicted
upon Mr.. Marks than severely burn
ed hands and arms.
Occupants OF the second story were
warned and escaped, scantily clad.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
MOONLIGHT

Crist Crider and Ernest Leckron
we're in Abilene on business Mon
day.
Several from here attended the
Sollenberger-Liddell wedding neal
Hope on Tuesday.
Mrs. Jennie Stoecker returned
from her trip to Omaha Monday.
Grandma Engle Is expected home
this week from Philadelphia, Pa
where she visited with her son, Mr.
and Mrs. ]. B. Engle.
Frank Kline's have quit the store
and have moved on their farm near
Detroit.
w. B. Wood was in Enterprise
Monday.
Jesse Brandt has hired to Paul
Lenhert for one year.
Miss Carrie Ledy is staying at
the Dayhoff home.
Bishop NJ. G. Engle preached at
Bethel Sunday morning.
Rev. VIM. Worcester spent Sun
day in these parts.
Monroe Book of Mcpherson col
lege was here over Sunday.
Mrs. Enos Brechbill and MRS.
Hackett of Tabor, Iowa, are here to
attend the A. H. Brechbill sale.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12

d. II. Rodgers went 70 Kansas
City and win return this week.
A. sheets and John HaywoOd'l
butchered Tuesday.
Roscoe Reed has rented the VIM.
Reed farm.
Several from Navarro attended the
J. H. Long sale at Ramona Satur-
day.
Theodore Hanson. superintendent
OF the public welfare league OF To-
peka. gave a very helpful address at
the NJ. q. church Sunday morning.
Homer Engle will be at home
over Sunday. He will address the
Belle Springs congregation Sunday
morning. giving an echo OF the Stu
dent Volunteer convention.
Walter Engle's visited at q. L.
Hoffman's Sunday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
(First published In Abilene Weekly
Reflector February IL, 1910
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

In the Probate Court Of Dickinson
i.g County, Kansas gs@fs "
In the matter Of the estate Of Wal.
ter J. Mcdonald, Deceased. y
To all creditors and other persons
interested in said estate:
You are hereby notified that on
the 18th day of March, A. d. 1914.
the undersigned administrative OF
the estate OF said Walter j. Nc
Donald, deceased, intends to make
final settlement Of said estate. And
you are further notified that at such
time or as soon thereafter az the
same can be heard, an application
will be made for an order Of the
court finding and adjudging who
were the heirs at law of the de-
ceased.
GILLIE MCDONALD,
1T Administrative.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
MANCHESTER

Joe YESTERDAYS has rented the
]. v. Reed property and moved hi
furniture Monday. They expect tc
go to housekeeping as soon as hi
wife returns from Oklahoma CityS
Mr.. Williamson, south Of town
had a sale last Wednesday. 1t was
we'll attended and everything sold
good.
Alice Mustard came home Friday
evening from Abilene to visit home
folks.
Fred Beach returned home Sat-
urday from Valley Falls where he
has been working with the telephone
gang for the past four months.
A party Of young folks from here
on their way home from Longford
where they had been attending a
dance we're thrown out Of an auto
mobile but were not seriously hurt.
They arrived home about 4 o'clock.
Miss Matte Cook had siege of
tonsilitis last week and is still quite
poorly.
Mrs. Rainier returned from Ne
braska City Tuesday morning where
she has been taking care Of her
son-in-law, Mr.. Bathurst. He has
sufficiently recovered so he can be
about again.
Mrs. J., Buchanan is seriously Ill
with appendicitis.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12

The stormy weather last Friday
did not find many scholars al
Pearl consolidated school. The hack
on route one did not bring amy
pupils. The total attendance that
day was I6 scholars.
Henry Rutx Jr. spent the week
end with friends near Gypsum City.
Mrs. w. II. Johnston OF Kipp
visited In this neighborhood Mon
day.
WIN Ballantyne and Arnold Rutz
unloaded two carloads OF baled
wheat straw at Herington Monday.
The strollers' quartette was the
number given at the lecture course
in Navarro hall Thursday evening.
Several from this vicinity attend
ed the play at Pleasant Hill school
north of Pearl Tuesday night.
Prof. Nichols gave a talk at Pearl
auditorium on class organization
last Sunday. The names of the
class. motto and elected officers viii
be given next week.
Not many farms changing hands
or renters moving in this locality
this year. so II must be pretty good
place to live around Pearl.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
KEWBnRN

George Mullen OF Abilene was In
this vicinity.
Fred and Dan Ladd were on the
alex list last week.
8. II. Lenhert and J. s. Wiles
made trip 10 Superior. Neb., last
week IN the car.
Mrs, Susie caskey spent Monday
in Abilene.
Mr.. and Mrs. u. NJ. Nelson spent
Sunday at @. G. Scurlock's.
Mrs. J. @. Engle and Mrs. b. o.
shirk spent one day last week visit
ing Mrs. Lem Haugh. who has been
seriously Ill.
Miss Alvena Felbush visited Sun
day with Miss Martha Easter.
Miss Elizabeth Lenhert was sew
ing at B. F. Jury's last week.
Mrs. Abe Shelter and daughter,
Anna. spent Sunday at George Len
hert's.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
KEYSTONE

Dan McBeth was in this vicinit!
Tuesday.
e. Robertson and wife spent Sun
day night with Will Hoefltng ant
wife.
Carl Botz spent Sunday with Mil
ton Reese.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Cramer left
for Solomon Tuesday to see If they
can find a place to live.
Mrs. Mary Moore is visiting her
daughter at Salina, Mrs. Harry
Haftzsii:
Mr.. and Mrs. Huitt spent Mon
day evening with Will Isaac and
family.
Milton Reese is visiting a few
days with his brother Gus, and wife.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
DETROIT

Grandma Knox went home with
her son Will, to stay at his home
in Oklahoma a few weeks.
Reuben Medley has moved into
Mrs. J. Nichols home.
A new well has been drilled at
the elevator.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Klamm re-
joice over the arrival of baby girl
at their home.
Frank Cobb and wife from Brook
vile visited here last week.
Earl Arnold came from Denver
last week to visit his mother and
other relatives. He is on his way
to Canada.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pompelly were in
Hope and Harrington all last week.
Mrs. Munsell spent last week in
Abilene with Mrs. Parker.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
TALMAGE

w. B. Higdon and ]. B. Higdon
left Saturday for a few days visit
with relatives in Richmond, Kan.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Stoffer and
Mrs Stoffer's sister were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Hardin Thurs
day.
Mrs. Bowser and Mrs. Clarence
Stoffer were calling on Talmage
friends Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Nickels were
visiting in town Thursday. -.g
Friday is parents day at the
school house. A game Of basketball
will be played after school by En-
terprise and Talmage. 5..
The Mayfield band will play in
the entertainment Saturday even
ing.
Len Copeland was in Abilene on
business Monday.
The Aid society met with Mrs.
Steele Wednesday. These officers
were lected for the coming year:
President, Mrs. Henry Holzworth;
vice president, Mrs. Carmine; secre-
tary, Mrs. A. d. Steele treasurer,
Mrs. J. e. Engle. The society voted
to have chicken supper tire 25th
in Nfckels' hall:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
PANAMA PROBE REPORT READY
GOethaIs Now Has Findings of Spe.
cial Investigators

Panama, Feb. 9-The report OF
the investigation into the alleged
Irregularities in the commissary de-
partment OF which John Burke Is
manager. is now in the hands of
Col. George w. GOethaIs. chairman
Of the Panama canal commission
who will decide tomorrow what ac-
ton, If any, is to be taken.
Allegations have been made that
Mr.. Burke has accepted illegal COM
mission from contractors for sup
plies and his dealings have been the
subject Of q special Investigation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
First published in Abilene Weekly
Reflector February IL, 1910
PUBLICATION NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Ed
ward X. Lawrence, a minor OF Dick
inson county, Kansas, will present
his application to the district court
OF Dickinson county, Kansas, on
the 9Th day of March, 1914, for an
order of said court comforting upon
him, the said minor, power TO hold,
own and convey real and personal
property, to make contracts, to sue
and be sued, and to exercise all the
rights of property to the same Ell
feet as though he had attained his
majority.
EDWARD R. LAWRENCE.
BY His Next Friend
WILLIAM T. LAWRENCE.
C. 8. CRAWFORD,
Attorney for Petitioner. st
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
TOPEKA WILL WAR
ON HIGH SCHOOL FRATS

Topeka, Feb. 1O.--Suspicion Of
relationship with fraternities or sor-
critics on the part Of any student
will be deemed enough by the To-
peka school authorities to prevent
the student from holding any honor
position in the school, including
class offices. positions on the staffs
of either the High School World or
the school annual, positions on any
school athletic team, or participation
in the class play.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
FIRE TO COVER A MURDER?
RantouI Mans Body Found in Burned
Home-A Probe

Ottawa, Feb. s.-officers are in
vestigating the death of Fred Nc
Donald. S5 years old. at Rantoul
last night on the belief that he may
have been slain and the Mcdonald
home burned to cover the deed. Nc
Donald is said to have been drinking
with two companions last night. His
wife and children became frightened
and left the house about IL o'clock.
At O'clock the Mcdonald home
was in flames and McDonald's body
was found in the ruins. No arrests
have been made.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
PITTSBURG MAN THROWS
SELF IN TRAINS PATH

Pittsburg, Feb. 10.-Clarence Otis
Meyers, 33 years old, was killed by
a northbound Girard car.
He had been standing for sever
al moments on the west curb Of the
street and when the car appeared
he walked onto the pavement and
threw himself between the rails. He
was dragged about car length and
was dead when the car was stopped.
Dependency, due to Ill health, is
believed to have caused the act.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
JOSEPH HUTCHINSON
DIED THIS MORNING

Joseph C. Hutchison, rs years
old, died at o'clock this morning
at the home on North Buckeye. His
condition had been serious for ten
weeks or more and the family had
abandoned hope for his recovery.
The funeral services at the home
Thursday will be at $3.50 o'clock;
at the church at 10. The Rev. ]
Willard DeYoe will be in charge.
Joseph Hutchison was son Of
C. c. Hutchison. A large number
Of friends extend their sympathy to
the family.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
DONEGAL

C. D. Summers was in Abilene
Monday.
Homer Engle will give report at
Belle Springs Sunday morning. Feb
Is, of the International Volunteer
Missionary convention recently held
at Kansas City.
Walter Engles and Homer Hoff-
mans spent Sunday at Eli Hoff-
mans.
Hiram Engle attended the farm
ers' institute in Abilene Monday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
BROS.
Public Sale

Having decided to quit farming,
/ will sell at public auction on the
farm known as the John Hornung
place miles north and mile west
Of Elmo, miles north and 2 miles
east of Carlton, IN miles south and
IN miles east of Holland, IA miles
south and / " miles west of Abb
lene, on
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12

For sale, one small passenger
model 10 Buick. weight 1880 lbs.;
fully equipped; in good condition
Price ea75. See 3. 3. Coulson.
Abilene. Kan. Iswtf12dtf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12

victrolas and Records just re-
ceived. Call at store and hear them.
Will duplicate city prices. You save
the freight. w. H. Broughton.
w1t12d6t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12

Fine dried seed corn. four good
varieties. tests guaranteed. For
particulars write Emory Brown.
Mitchellville, Iowa. Swtf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12

Butter Market.
Kansas City-Creamery Gee;
firsts 23c.
New York-Creamery 2s-2Sh;
firsts 26-27hc.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
International Low Lift SpreadeTs

when get the customer sample and he will give
time to explain their merits.
All are impressed with the Even Distribution of Power.
The power on This speader applied from both sides Of the machine
is mol BULL on the one armed principle There driving the
apron through the beaten Each side the axle does its work Come
in and let u explain this feature to you.
We conpOndd for six months with dealers who selling Low
Lii Spread and with farmers who using them and after satisfying
ourselves that the best contracted Tor it,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
For Sale

For Sale
Several Angus bulls months
old; also l. black mare mule@eoming
8 years old. H. NJ. Kready, Abilene,
Kan. Farmers phone Buckeye.
12w2t
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12

Low prices on good shoes in the
broken lines sale at Davis Shoe
Store, Abilene. Wit
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
FARM IMPLEMENTS

Mccormick corn binder; sattIey
gang plow; Oliver gang plow; Jay
Hawk hay stacker; 2-row SattIey
cultivator; Little Jap cultiyator;
rack and wagon; lumber wagon;
spring wagon; road wagon; Banner
top buggy good as new; Moon Bros.
top buggy; 2-section harrows;
Deering moving machine; set work
harness; set driving harness; single
buggy harness; grindstone; large
wise; international horse gasoline
engine and saw and many other
articles.
!, Also 80 bushels red amber sor-
.ghum seed; bushels seed corn; 20
sorghum shocks; 9 corn shocks; 2
tons prairie hay; or 5 dozen chick
ems.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
HOUSEHOLD GOODS

Cook stove; kitchen cabinet;
kitchen table; 2 bedsteads; 3 chairs;
5 dozen fruit jars; gallons lard;
barrel salt; cured hams; some
side meat cured and many other
articles.
TERMS-All sums Of $40 and UNI
der cash; sums over $40 credit Of
9 months will be given on note with
approved security at 10 per cent;
II paid when due only 8 per cent
interest will be charged. No prop
erty to be removed until settled for.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12

Alfalfa hay for sale. ]. B. Case.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-02-12
Wednesday, Feb. Is
commencing at / p. m. sharp, the
following described property
8 HORSES AND MULES

UIOy U11IO yOSIO V1U WV1BHt
1900 lbs; bay mare years old
weight 1850 pounds; grey horse IL
years old weight 1875 lbs; grey
mare smooth mouth weight 1850
lbs; bay mare years old weight
100 lbs. broke single and double;
bay mare years old weight 100
lbs, broke single and double; team
bay mules smooth mouth weight
1900 lbs. AxN.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-12-19
RATES AND REGULATION

The public will join in the satisfaction felt by the railroads in rate granted by the Interstate Commerce Commission to the eastern trunk lines It is slt almost universally that the roads deserve the add
 onal income at any rate, they need it. The credit end confidence thereby in biggest industry g.in be felt throughout the whole business word.
 The delay in granting this concession has led to severe condemnation of the Interstate Commerce Com rission. There seems to be ground for criticism The ault however due to excessive thoroughness and caution rather than desire punish cripple the -oads Railroad men themselves do not seem yet to un- darstand the sound public sentiment that has inspired
 md supported railroad regulation and perhaps indirectly caused this very delay the annual meeting of the Hallway Business Mems Association in New York at tended by 800 and 2i railroad presidents George A. Post president of the raised sympathetic laugh by declaring that "rairoadbaitng of tho most popular occupations in the United States" And le offered this toast:
 Here's to railroad regulation May those who enae and those who administer the laws be watehfu O lhe welfare of the railways they zeaous in th protection of the rights of the public"
 The protection of the rights of the public is ney grievance in transportation circles, particularly in th environment of the city where these gentlemen were as sembled It is not surprising if after the long orgy railroad exploitation and defiance of the public welfare zeal for the common interest public servants ? little too far The golden mean win soon be found
Bisbee daily review., 1914-12-19
PRIZE WINNING ESSAY ON SAFETY FIRST IS
 WRITTEN BY WOMAN
Mrs. Kari F. Guthman, Wife of SWitChman at Dawson, Is Awarded Prize for Her Excel lent Presentation of Subject.

In the competition among women members of employees families for the best article on Safety First Mrs. Karl F. Guthman. wife of K. F Guth- man, switchman at Dawson, N. M- was awarded the prize.
 The judges were Mrs W. A. Wat kins. wife of General Attorney for tho E. P. x & w., MT c F. Hawks, Gem eral superintendent and Mir Timothy Turner representative of Associated Press
 Other articles which received fa- yorable attention were those written by Miss Jean Barnes, an employe in the general office of El Paso, Mrs J. F Kimbell, wife of roundhouse fore man at Carrizozo, Mrs, William Rid de, wife of rip track inspector at E Paso and Mrs l.. G, Pearson wife ol general storekeeper
 Following is The prize winning es say
 As the wife of a railroad employe my husband being engaged in yarC work, l am very greately interested in the Safety First" movement re gently maugurated by large percen loi the leading railroads of the couu