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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-05-21

when earth was passing and heaven
dawning and the awakening soul re-
gathering It's experience for a new
sphere the dear. simple but sweet
old litany OF his mother church filled
his soul and sang itself again and
again.
So with a life well rounded. with
time to balance all It's forces. to
reconcile all its difficulties he came
TO his death ready for entrance I'm
to the glory that remaineth for the
people OF God; for the crown which
the Lord will give to all His saints.
Thus We come TO apply the text
TO him with a new sense OF its beauty
for US all.
He has left US in sorrow; he has
gone into glory; he has entered into
his rest.
Mark the perfect man. and be-
hold the upright; for the end of that
man Is peace" Amen.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-05-21
ARBITRATE TOLLS QUESTION?
Sentiment FavOring International
Tribunal Grows in Senate

Washington, May 19.-With the
canals tolls exemption controversy
nearing a vote, sentiment in the
senate is growing in favor of an
effort to substitute for the pending
bill a resolution which would pro-
vide for the submission of the dis
pute between the United States and
Great Britain to an international
tribunal. Although senators who
have discussed this proposal are by
no means sure that it will prevail
when the time for vote arrives,
they claim that many of their COL
leagues are willing to admit this
course.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-05-21
CASE Is AGAINST BECKER
Defense Began Introducing Its Evl.
dence Today

New York, May 1S.-District At
torney Whitman completed his case
against Charles Becker by placing
on the witness stand two men whom
he considered his star witnesses
Charles B. Pitt Jr., the former po-
liceman's friends, companion and
press agent, ami James Marshall, a
negro youth. who said he saw Beck
er and Jack Rose talking at the
Harlem conference which was de-
clared by the court of appeals to
have been the heart of the con-
spiracy to murder Herman Rosen-
thai" The defense began today,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-05-21
RESTORE u. p. SUNDAY
BRANCH TO BELLEVILLE

Topeka, May 18.-Sunday train
service on the Union Pacific branch
between Junction City and Belle
vile was ordered installed by June
FL by the Kansas public utilities
commission. In issuing the order on
application of the Jobbers' and
Merchants association of Concordia,
the commission gave an opinion
holding that dairy products shipped
daily from Concordia justifies the
installation of Sunday service
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-05-21
ORDER FREIGHT RATE PROBE
Public Utilities Commission Will Adj
Just Tariffs

Topeka, May 19.-An order for
general investigation of local,
joint class and commodity freight
rates in Kansas to be held In To-
peka. June 90, was issued by the
Kansas public utilities commission.
The order was initiated by the COM
mission itself, with the idea in view
of adjusting rates to put the inter-
Tor Kansas towns, such as Topeka,
Wichita, Hutchinson, Anthony and
a number Of others, on an equal
footing with Missouri river points,
1t was said by member of the COM
mission.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-05-21
PEACE BEFORE !.
ARMY WITHDRAWS
American MediatOrs Garry That
Message 90 Niagara Conference
HUERTA Is READY TO QUIT
Adviccs Are That Dictator Will Re-
sign II His Conditions Are
Accepted by the Peace
ENJOYS

Washington, May 19.-President
Wilson told the American commits
sioners at the mediation conference
at Niagara Falls, Ontario. that the
United States government regards
the settlement of the Mexican prob
lem in q definite form as a prereQui-
site to the withdrawal of the Amer
lean forces from Vera Cruz.
The president gave the American
ssioners-Justice Lamar of
the supreme court of the United
States; Frederick w. Lehman, for
mer solicitor general, and Diplo-
matte Secretary H. Percival Dodge
no specific instructions. He told
them to place themselves in a re-
ceptive mood and await proposals
from the three South American
mediators. But at the same time
he outlined to his representatives
that peace in Mexico seemed to him
TO be conditioned ON the elimination
of the Huerta administration, and
the establishment In its place of a
strong provisional government which
would conduct an election giving
fair treatment to all factions and
parties and guaranteeing, moreover,
solution of the problems which
have bred revolution in the south
ern republic during the last three
years.
A dispatch came to one of the for
eign diplomats here from a diplo-
matte source in Mexico City stating
that General Huerta was ready to
resign, and would permit his repre-
at the mediation confer
ence to eliminate him If it should
become absolutely necessary.
Huerta's conditions, as outlined
to his mediators, are said to be:
That Carranza shall not be chosen
to succeed him; that Huerta have
voice in the choice Of his successor;
that Huerta be allowed to run for
president in the July elections and
hat the Americans evacuate Vera
Cruz.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-05-21
obituary-A. @. ROmig

Mr.. Alvin Cyrus Romig was born
IN Trenton. Ohio. November s, 1880.
He was educated in the schools OF
Trenton. and in Kenyon College,
Gambler, Ohio. and specialized in
civil engineering.
On leaving college he became as
sistant civil engineer in the survey
Of the Panhandle railroad. III health
compelled him to abandon his chos-
en- profession. He went west In
ASA and taught school in Richland,
Keokuk County. Iowa, until elected
county treasurer in 1855, when he
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-05-21
RAILROADS PROBABLY
WILL WIN RATE CASE

Washington, May 18.-Five OF
the seven members of the inter-
state commerce commission favor
an increase in the freight rates re-
Quested by the eastern railroads in
the eastern classification territory
and win so decide in the decision
which It is expected will be handed
down May 26. The average increase
to be granted will range from S-4
to 4 per cent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-05-21
EAT WHALE MEAT, GET
FAT AND SAVE MONEY

Los Angeles, May 19.-The solu-
ton of the high cost of living prob
lem is found.
Eat whale meat.
This startling but, according to
Captain J. D. Loop of Long Beach,
perfectly reasonable solution is bas-
ed on gastronimic statistics and the
epicurean experience of Japanese
gourmets, who pay a greater price
for whale steaks than for beef or
mutton.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-05-21
MAIL-CARRYING ROADS
LOSE THEIR TEST CASE

Washington, May 19.-Claims Of
mail carrying railroads against the
United States aggregating $S1.0O0,-
900 and involving 720 railroads,
were denied in q test case decided
by the court Of claims. In an opin-
ion by Chief Justice Campbell, the
court reversed a former ruling and
held the present method Of weigh
ing mail to fix compensation for
transportation is legal and proper.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-05-21
DAILY NATIONALIST
SELLS FOR $25, 800

Manhattan, May ia record in
the price of country daily nowspa-
pers was made where when N. w.
Huston sold the Manhattan Nation
alist to D. e. Deputy and Edward
Shellenbaum for $25,5OO, possession
to be given the first of June. Mr..
Deputy has completed IL years Of
service as postmaster at Manhattan.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-05-21
U. s. SHOW HOUSE THROUGH
Bill for San Francisco Exposition
Building Reported

Washington. MAY ia II mil
lion dollar appropriation for the
erection of a permanent building to
house the government exhibit at
the Panama Pacific international
exposition at San Francisco, urged
by President Wilson in special
last March, was proposed
in a bill favorably reported to the
house by the exposition committee.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-05-21
FOREST FIRES ENTER A TOWN
Alfred, Mich, Inhabitants Flee from
Destructive Flames

Escanaba, Mich, May 19.-The
entire village of Alfred, Is miles
from here, has been wiped out by
fire according to word received here.
The fire started in the woods near
by and spread to the village. The in
habitants lost all their possessions
and were forced to seek safety in
the waters of the Escanaba river,
where they had to remain a number
of hours.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-05-21
BEGIN BARGE SERVICE
THROUGH THE CANAL

Panama. May ia tug with
five loaded barges in tow started
from Balboa and was passed through
the Miraflores and Pedro Miguel
locks. Thence the tug and its tow
proceeded through Culebra cut
without disturbing the work at Gu
caracha and was tied up at Gamboa,
the halfway point in the canal, for
the night.
Five empty barges viii start
from Colon in the morning on the
trip 10 Balboa. This is the begin
ming Of . regular barge service
thronsh the canal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-05-21
w. s. BAxTER OF
WILSON WORLD DIES

Wilson. May 1s.-w. 8. Baxter,
editor OF the Wilson World and
widely known in newspaper circles
over Kansas, died at his home here
Sunday after an illness Of several
weeks duration. Mr.. Baxter was an
old resident OF this section 81 the
Hiale. although hs hna been s1ilor
ne world tst etIr ~ g
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-05-21
AND TEDDY WILL LAND TO-DAY
Oyster Bay Prepares for His Noisy
Return

New York, May 19.-Theodore
Roosevelts return journey from the
jungles of Brazil will terminate
probably late this afternoon with
his arrival at his home in Oyster
Bay, Long Island. He is a passen-
ger on the Booth liner, Aida, which,
according to wireless messages re-
ceived, is due at quarantine about 4
o'clock this afternoon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-05-21
AN1MONs STILL ASKS U. 8. AID
Wants Federal Troops to Remain i'm
Strike District

Denver, May 1S.-Federal aid in
bringing about a settlement of the
Colorado coal miners strike is de-
sired by Governor Ammons even IL
President Wilson carries out his in
timation that federal troops. may
soon be withdrawn from the strike
districts, the governor announced.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-05-21
Hessian Fly Into Nebraska

Stella, Neb., May 1S.-Reports
coming from the southern part Of
Richardson. near Salem, that the
Hessian fly has made It's appear
'ance and is doing considerable dam
age. Many farmers will pillow up
their wheat and replant the ground
to corn.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-05-21
BILL FOR AVIATION sIGNALLERs
New Section VIII Be Added to the
Army Soon

Washington, May 19.-Creation
of an aviation section of the army
as a part of the signal corps would
be authorized by bill that passed
the house. The measure has the
approval of the war department and
will soon be taken up in the SEN
ate.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-05-21

Lawrence, May 19.-Charles Ed
ward Hubach, who for IL years has
been the head Of the voice depart
ment at the university. is to end
his work here with the close Of the
present school year.
Evening star., 1914-10-04

arrive at Magnolia Springs until they
appear in the Nicklebacker mansion on
5th avenue. New York, Mcintyre and
Heath as laugh producers are in q
class all by themselves. How Alex
andra Hambletonia.n from the livery
stable. played by Mcintyre, was lured
away to become minstrel, and how
he became stranded down in Florida,
finally to get on his feet with the
actor man when they impersonate
rajahonf and rajah to deceive the
wealthy Mr. Nickelbacker, never fails
to convulse the audience. The Ham
Tree and the Egg Tree are g1owingly
described by the optimistic actor. while
the former "Chambermaid," chronically
pessimistic, suffers the pangs of hum
ger.
A new feature has been added in
'Ebenezer," a trick mule. 'Ebenezer'
is the real thing and he knows his
business. 1t is doubtful if any one
can remain OH Ebenezer's back II he
seriously objects, which he very often
does to the delight of the audience.
John Cort has done much in his re-
vision of this musical comedy this sea-
son in surrounding his stars with
chorus girls, chorus men, costumes
that charm and music that pleases. and
cast which includes Edward Wade.
Arthur Barry. John Lorenz. Otto john
son, Edward S. Holden, Norman Wood
ward. Mildred Beverly, Mabel Elaine,
Jack Bell. Winnie and Jack Crisp.
Evening star., 1914-10-04
Fine Feathers

Polls announces as it's attraction for
next week Eugene Walters virile
drama. 'Fine Feathers" for the first
time here in stock. When this strik-
ing drama of American life was seen
in Washingto last season it was pre-
sented by an all-star cast. including
Robert Edeson, Wilton Lackaye, Max
Figman, Rose Coghlan and Lolita Rob-
ertson.
Fine Feathers" as the name i'm
plies. has as its theme the craving of
a certain type of American woman for
"gay pltmage." Mr.. Walter has chosen
for his example a young woman who
might have been happily married were
it not for her inordinate longing for
expensive clothing and luxurious sur
roundings, which her husband, on $25
a week, could not give her. How she
makes his life miserable by her grum-
bling: how she finally succeeds in max
ing him enter into dishonest grating
scheme, and the terrible retribution
which follow form the basis of the
stage story. Carl Brickert will be seen
in the Robert Edeson role. and Miss
Jane Morgan will have the part of the
foolish young wife, played originally
by Lolita Robertson.
Evening star., 1914-10-04
G4ELx

"Blutch" Cooper's production of The
Roseland Girls" one of the latest bur-
lesaue offerings. will be the attraction
at the Gayety Theater this week, start
ing with matinee tomorrow. The
play is varied two-act burletta enti-
tied "A Mix-up at Reno" by James Z.
Cooper and Tom McRae. The lyrics
are By Billy X. Wells. The piece is full
Of good comedy and excellent music,
and it is beautifully staged and cos
tasncd. The company numbers forty
with Solly Ward. as the German come
dian, and Lillian Fitzgerald. prima
donna. in the leading roles. They are
scppcrted by Eddie Schwartz. Ed Mar
key, Clyde keer, Jeane Eames, Daisy
IL. |enport. Leslie Claire and chorus
of twenty-five singing and dancing
SIr's- The scenic environment is alb
soILteiy new. several big transforma-
tion scenes having been added.
One of the features will be the dance
numbers. which will include the latest
rag and tango crazes. Several new
vaudeville numbers have been added,
and "a European sensation said
never to have been equaled on the bur
leSque stage. The management assures
woman patrons unobjectionable enter
tainment. Friday night will be coun-
try store night.
Evening star., 1914-10-04
High Jinks."

Otto Hauerbachs musical jollity
High Jinks, which ran for an entire
season at the Casino Theater in New
York, will be the attraction at the Be-
lasco next week. The piece was pro-
duced under Arthur Hammerstein's
personal direction and is by Otto
Hauerbach and Rudolph Friml, who
are best known to Washington audi
ences as the authors of THE Firefy"
and Naughty Marietta"
High Jinks' is named for a magical
perfume, which upon smelling gives
happiness. The plot of the story con-
Germs the career of an American nerve
specialist residing in Paris, who comes
under the spell of High Jinks" He
kisses his patient. the wife of a yola-
challenged to duel. but the encounter
never takes place, the Frenchman's
anger is appeased by the offer of an
equal familiarity with the doctors
wife By the substitution of another
woman the plot becomes somewhat in
voIved; and is still further complicated
10y the presence of a wealthy American,
who is looking for his lost wife. The
Hnal amicable adjustment of all griev-
ances abides by no rules of dramatic
art. but depends entirely upon the eff
cacy of the perfume. High Jinks,"
which is the balm for all ills.
High Jinks" has 8 dozen or more
tuneful numbers. The main theme of
the music is contained in the song,
Something Seems Tingle-Ingling." the
melody of which is interviewer into the
score in various ways and whose re-
nearly all the numbers. The cast is
headed by Stella Mayhem, who is assist
ed by Eugene O'Rourke. Billie Taylor.
Philip Ryley. Emma Francis. Adele
Evening star., 1914-10-04
B,FkEITnS

Eddie Foy and the seven little Foys.
Dunbar's Nine White Hussars, and a
quartet of special features, Jane Con-
nelly and company. Emily Darrell and
Charley Conway, Hazel Cox and Weber
and Capitola will appear in the B. F..
Keith Theater bill this week. The
Foys will present Fun in the Foy
Family: the White Hussars, called
The Singing Band" spectacular
novelty; Miss Connolly and her play
ers in her latest comedy hit, "a Strong
Cup of Tea; Darrell and Conway,
Behind the Scenes" and Miss Cox. a
sister of Ray Cox, songs written for
her by her talented sister. Other at
fractions are the Skaters Bijouve, in
whirling dervish dancing, and Maxini
Brothers and Bobby in eccentric
tomfoolSry; with the Hearst-Selig
news pictorial and the grand pipe
organ recitals.
Concerts today at and S:15 will
present last weeks attractions and
regular Keith auxiliaries.
Evening star., 1914-10-04
POLLS

The House Next Door" will be the
offering of the Poll Players this week.
II is the comedy in which ]. E. Dodson
starred for an entire season at the
Gaiety Theater. New York, and then
toured the country for two years. 1t
is brilliant, very human comedy by
the author of Peg o. My Heart Its
theme is race prejudice. but without
rancor or bitterness, save that which
is set down to show it's absurdity.
The story centers around old Sir John
Cotswold, an English baronet. who has
run through his entire fortune and mas
been forced to sell his family paint
ings and many acres of his ancestral
estate in order to live. Even his home
has been sold at auction But these
reverses are not nearly so hard to en-
sale the Cotswold mansion has been
bought by the despised next-door
neighbors, the Jacobsons. The fact
that Sir Isaac Jacobson has allowed
Sir John to fall behind IN ms rents
only increases the latter's hatred. for
Sir John RACES at the thought of being
under obligations to those Hebrews.
To add to the old mans wrath he dis
covers that his son has borrowed $4,000
from Sir Isaac in order to complete his
musical education so that he may be-
come Self-SustaininS in grand opera.
Sir John forbids his son to use the
talents which have been trained on
Sir Isaac's money, but the old mans
pejudices seem entirely senseless to
the son. especially as he has fallen in
love with Sir Isaac's pretty daughter.
Likewise Sir Johns daughter refuses
to allow racial prejudice to thwart her
romance with Sir Isaac's son.
Eventually both families are brought
together through the love affairs of
the younger generation. but only after
a series of highly diverting situations,
rrrlxt ,A1 hrr.. yoff 6y
Stanley James. who has played Sir
John in several stock productions, and
mas achieved great success in it, will
be seen in that picturesque role. and
Miss Morgan will be the charming
daughter of the crotchety old baronet.
Evening star., 1914-10-04
TlkM9
lfedtq16s
Crandau's.

At Crandall's Theater the main at
traction today is a three-part Essanay
comedy. Golf Champion" featuring
Wallace Berry, with "The Poisoned
Bit" three-part Edison drama. Mon
day and Tuesday the feature will be
The Wrath of the Gods" dealing with
the deities of ancient Japan, in six
parts. by William H. Clifford Wednes-
day. The House Next Door," by J.
Hartley Manners. featuring Ethel Clay
ton. Thursday and Friday, Kit, the
Arkansaw Traveller" a four-part Ka-
lem production of the drama made IA
nous by the late F. S. Chanfrau, fea-
turing Jere Aastin. and Saturday, .'The
Band1t OF Port Avon," sensational
drama III four parts. In addition, the
usual run of supplementary pictures
VIII be presented. and Green's Orches-
ira VIII play accompaniments
Evening star., 1914-10-04
Boston Symphony Orchestra.

DR.. Muck, the conductor of the Bos-
ton Symphony Orchestra. is expected
to reach America this week and the
work Of the orchestra begins next
week. 1t is announced the orchestra
will carry out it's complete schedule
of the season except the preliminary
western trip, which it was to have
taken in the first fortnight of October
Owing to the congestion of European
travel, 1t was impossible for all the
members of the orchestra who were
abroad to get back in time for this,
but with DR.. Muck's arrival the or
chestra will be complete and the per-
sonnel intact.
The five concerts here this year will
be given Monday afternoons, the dates
being November 3, December 1, Janu-
ary 5, February 16 and March 16.
Evening star., 1914-10-04

author Of Cousin Kate" and 'The
Mollusc." The managerial combination
is due to the fact. 1t is said, that the
play belongs to Mr.. Frohman and Miss
lanser.
In the cast of High Jinks." which
comes to the Belasco next. week, is
Elizabeth Wood, a Washington girl,
who assumes the role Of Sylvia, one OF
the important ones in the production.
Billy Fay, feature at the Gayetv
Theater this week, will leave America
at the end of the present season, 1t is
said. to accept an engagement in
Stockholm, Sweden, her native land
Miss Jeane Eames is making her first
appearance in burlesque. Miss Eames
halls from California, and for the past
few years played the Orpheum circuit
before entering the ranks Of burlesque.
&C; ,G5;ha4ncey olcott. in his new play,
low my Best Girl at the Columbia
Theater Monday, October 19. The
piece Is said to be most beautifully
staged by Henry Miller.
woman patrons at the Gayety is meet
ing with favor, and each matinee sees
more of the sex than the one previous.
The management is strictly censor1ng
all productions.
The SaIamander" premier. which
was to have taken place tomorrow
night in this city. has been postponed
week and transferred to Ford's Thea
ter. Baltimore
When Stanley James played the lead
ing role in 1.-The House Next Door IN
local stock three years ago, his i'm
personation was adjudged one of the
finest bits Of character portrayal ever
given in this city.
Keith's Theater announces: Week Of
October 10. Sylvester Schaffer and
Ruth Roye; October 26, Adelaide and
Marie; November 2, Henrietta Cros-
and November 9, Walter Kelly. the
Virginia judge.
Adele Blood, the actress, it is re-
ported, claims she can establish a ma
tional American theater with $4,000
or less. She also states that she will
make an attempt to do so within
year. She is at present at her country
house in Great Neck, Long Island. pre-
pairing for starring tour in the new
play, "Milady's Boudoir." by J. c.
Drum, a graduate of Georgetown Uni
versity, under the management Of I.
w. Hope. Her contract with Mr.. Hope
has a season to run and at it's con-
up the national theater project. Mr..
Evening star., 1914-10-04
The Silent Voice y

Charles Frohman announces the ap-
pearance next week of Otis Skinner in
a new play. called The Silent Voice"
1t is in four acts and was written by
Jules Eckert Goodman, who has taken
the theme from short story by Gou-
verneur Morris. 1t is said to be a big,
vital and intensely human play, and
the part of Montgomery Starr is said
to be particularly we'll adapted to Mr..
Skinner's requirements, which need no
exploitation with Washington theater-
goers. The action of The Silent
Voice" takes place in New York city
at the present time. and the produc-
tion is said to be elaborate. 1t will be
seen at the New National Theater the
week beginning Monday. October 12.