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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-09-17
MRS. H. H. FLOYD DIED
AT GOODLAND, KAN

Mrs. w. L. Nixon received Woro
Of the death of her sister, Mrs. H.
H. Floyd, at Goodland, Kan.' this
morning. A paralytic stroke brought
death. The body will be Drought
here for burial, the party leaving
coodIand Friday. The services PROB
ablv will be held Sunday.
Mrs. Nixon and Mrs. Floyd came
to Kansas together while they were
girls. Mrs. Floyd formerly lived In
Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-09-17
BIG CROWD ATTENDS
HUTCHINSON FAIR

hutchinson, Sept. 15.-With a
record crowd for an opening day
and the sun shining brightly IN
nromise of fair weather for fair
vaek. the state fair opened Monday.
The agricultural show is the big
Rest that the Hutchinson fair has
ever had, but the live stock diTl-
atoms are short this year. The ex'
csptIon IL the horse show, whieh
- more entries than last ys@E.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-09-17
MANY DROWN
IN Train WRECK
Retween 20 sand 80 Lives Lost As
Result of WashOut
FRISCO TREsTLE WASHED OUT
Train Plunged Into a Creek Near
Lebanon, Mo-, at $3.50 O'clock
This MOrning-Wires
Are Down
FRISCO TREsTLE WASHED OUT

Kansas City, Sept. 15.-Between
twenty and fifty persons wore
drowned when Frisco train plunS-
ed into a creek near Lebanon, NO.
at $3.50 o'clock this morning.
Floods had washed out the tres
tie.
The train was bound from SN'
Louis to Texas.
All wires are down and the par
t,culars of the wreck have not
been learned.
At 10 o'clock this morning the
relief train had not reached the
scene of the disaster.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-09-17
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
CITY INTERURBAN RUNS

Manhattan, Sept. Irregular
service was established between
Manhattan ana Junction City on the
interurban line today. The line was
hurried through several weeks ago
and temporary service provided DUR
ing the encampment at Fort Kiiey'
but more work was necessary 70 put
the track in better condition. the
cars run between the two cities e'-
cry two hours.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-09-17

immediate family was present.
George Floyd, a son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. H. Floyd, left this afternoon
for his home in Goodland. HIS SIS
ter. Louise, will remain at the Mrs.
W. L. Nixon home here for Wis.,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-09-17
serrices for h. H. Floyd

Short services for H. H. Floyh
were held at the Eicholtz undertake
ing rooms this morning. The BODY
arrived from Goodland last night
80 wss laid beside that Of MIS-
Tseya q Abilsas esmstsry. oniy tAs
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-09-17

cl..n old pagers Sc . bundis =
the Rsfieetor offies.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-09-17

The wedding gifts presented q
magnificent display in the north
uarIor of the sterl home. Silver
ware, pictures, linen. glassware ana
other useful articles were there IN
abundant quantities. The young
couple will be well provided with
everything of this sort. The groom 9
gift to the best man was an at
tractive set Of gold and pearl cuff
links and studs for evening wear
The brides gifts to her attendants
were rose coral pendants. The we'd
ding ring was platinum set with
diamonds.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-04-14

forever.
Every resource was exhausted to
save him from the chair, but a false
idea of loyalty prevented him from
speaking the words that would have
saved his life.
He entered the death chamber at
5:38 horrible trayesty of youth aid
promise. -
Silence prevailed as "Dago Frank
stumbled through the door, Father
Cashin, the prison chaplain, led the
way.
Frank Enters In StupOr
Girfici entered the death chamber
as one in a trance. His mouth hung
agape. His swarthy face was green
ish. His eyes glazed and his should
ers hung like those of an ape follow
ing the beck of a master. The figure
was mocKery.
A crowd filled the double row OF
seats, ten feet from the chair. Half
a dozen persons stood stolidly behind
the seat In the center stood Warden
Clancy. Directly in front of the chair,
stood Principal Keeper McInerny, and
on each side of the horrid agent Of
death stood two guards.
Father Cashin backed through the
doors slowly. His hand was raised
aloft, and at that hand the face. of
"Dago Frank" was turned as though
there peace might be found ~
20 God! O God! O Cod"
Over and over Cirofici, repeated
this. 1t was all he could think Of.
The two guards turned Frank
around until he faced the palpitation
crowd before him. His eyes stared
straight ahead. He neither saw nor
understood. The hands of the guards
simply guided the mock body back in
20 the chair. There was no resist.
ance offered. "Dago Frank" sank il
to the open death chair like one
| would rest after struggle
| The tall form of the priest loomet
up before him
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-04-14
PR0UIY ON TRAIL
OF TAX.D0DGERS
Iowan Declares Wealthy Lo.
cate in Capital to Evade
Taxation.

Washington, April 13.-Defending
his bill for the taxation OF diamonds
and all personal property In the Dis
trict of Columbia, which now escapes
taxation, Representative Prouty OF
Iowa declared that Washington was
the tax escape haven" of the mil
lionaires of the country.
"You cannot go to any entertain
ment in this CITY," he declared. with
out having your eyes fairly blinded
with the glitter Of diamonds and
royal gems"
Mr.. Prouty declared that wealthy
citizens who take up their residence
in Washington come because these
laws Of the District Of Columbia en-
able them to escape taxes on their
diamonds, the immensely valuable
collections Of articles in their homes,
their stocks and bonds and other in
vestments
His main complaint was about the
diamonds.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-04-14
$50 STATES WARDEN
CLANCY OF SING SING.
WALTON NAMED
AS MURDERER
'Gyp,' Lefty Lewie' and
WALTON Slayers of Her.
man Rosenthal.
CONFESSION VERBAL
Statement Clearing Becker and Ats
tributed to ElectrOcuted Gunman
Repeated Only by Warden
Of Prison.
CONFESSION VERBAL

Albany, n. Y. April 13.-The' state
ment made at Sing Sing prison today
that "Dago Frank" Cirofici had sign
ed written confession in the pres
ence of Warden Clancy before his
electrocution proved to be untrue.
The much-heralded written confess
sion proved to be a verbal statement
made by Frank to Warden Clancy
! and the only written document in the
matter is statement given out to-
night by Warden Clancy and Super
intendent of Prisons Riley concern
ing the facts which took place prior
to the execution.
Warden Clancy arrived at Albany
al. 4 O'Clock this afternoon and gave
out the following statement:
About 8 o'clock Sunday night
Rosenberg asked me to save Frank,
saying he had nothing to do with the
shooting, he was not there. l went
over and asked Frank why he did mo-
tell the truth. He replied that he
knew what was going on, but was
not there when the shooting took
place. l advised him to tell the
whole story He said If he did they
would kill his brother. asked who
he meant by they He replied that
there were fifty men in New York he
could name. He said: i don't care
about myself. 1t is my family care
for
"He made the following among
other statements, in the presence OF
myself, Principal Keeper McInerny,
the chaplain, his mother and sister.
They urged him to tell the whole
truth He hesitated and said:
az don't want to make any state
ment for the public. do not fear
for myself, but I do fear for you.'
His sister replied, Don't have any
fear for us. We will take care Of
ourselves. God will protect u.s.
Ills mother and sister continued
to urge him to tell the truth. He
said: 4 did not do the shooting. The
men who fired the shot were "Gyp."
"Lewie" and WALTON. | as~five miles
away at the time. AS far as know
Becker had nothing to do with this
case This was gamblers fight
"He mentioned several raids on
gambling houses and said that the
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Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-04-14
|||LS0N INSISTS
ION TRUST reform
resident Deems 1T Neces-
sary to Keep Faith
/ With Country
RESENT BILL TODAY
(ith Senate Showing Reluctance,
House Committee Will Today
Introduce Measure on
Combines.

Washington, April 13.-The presi
bnt is quoted as saying to visitors
lis morning that he deemed ut neces
Try to keep faith with the country
bid carry out measures for a compre-
ensive trust reform"
An amendment is pending before the
mate Interstate commerce commit
10 that would have the effect, il
lopted, to hold up a portion of the
tiginal trust program Of the presi-
bnt's that found expression in the
I've brothers" bill. These bills have
ben before the committees of the two
buses of congress for many weeks
he senate committee which has been
bnsidering all trust propositions as
single measure is incline dto post
bne action on everything but the Gre
ION of trade commission with in
ructions to the commission to in
bstigate and report to the next con-
fess on the remaining legislation.
Many senators believe this would
wise. President Wilson is opposed
this program.
mate, following conference with
e president on the trust legislation
togram today, the house judiciary
ust law trainers decided to bring out
eir trust bill tomorrow.
The proposed new sle63slation will
incorporated in onSNto include:
Prohibition of interviewing director
es among railroads. tansneial
Atitutions and common carrier sup
" companies, with severe penalties
d personal guilt.
Regulating trade relations and pre-
(ribing regulation as to unfair meth
% in competition, price-cutting and
!ice-fixing on staple commodities.
limiting the extent and powers of
plding companies for Interstate cor
prations and exempting such as are
operation where regulated by state
Tvs.
Requiring in injunction suits that
ptice Of the injunction shall be CIV
j, hearing shall be heard within a
tasonable time and violations involv-
d the contempt Of court charges
hall be tried by jury on demand.
This bill is to run through the
puse as a companion bill to the fed
BAL trade commission bill, which has
pen presented by the house inter-
(ate and foreign commerce commit
te.
President Wilson made it clear to
De house judiciary, committee today
Trough conferences with Chairman
layton and Representatives Lloyd
~ Carlin that he wanted his trust
leislation pushed at this session and
Paced ahead Of other legislation of a
eneral or routine nature.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-04-14
Rosenthars Slayers Die
Without Making Confession
BY WILLIAM DAVENPORT EYEWITNESS EXECUTION.

Ossing, N. Y, April 13.-"Dago
Frank" the weakest of the four gun
men, was the first to meet death.
Slowly, likely an automaton, the
swarthy Cirfici marched from his
narrow cell to the electric chair
"Dago Frank" went first because he
possessed the greatest amount OF
Imagination. For days this sombre
son of the South was being prepared
for the ordeal ahead. Night after
night he was being bueyed up OIL the
surf of hollow hope and religious
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-04-14
Mexicans Must Apologize.

Washington, April 13.-President
Wilson told callers today that sa-
lutte would be fired to the American
flag by Mexican federals at Tampico
as an apology for the recent arrest OF
American marines. The president
spoke with such confidence that his
hearers took it to imply that the point
would be insisted upon. The presi-
dent has already approved Reaf Ad-
miral Mayo's demand for the salute as
an apology.
Secretary Daniels also has notified
Admiral Mayo that his action Is ap-
proved.
"The salute will be fred" was his
positive announcement today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-04-14
MAKE
READY FOR TROOPS
Lines Entering FL Paso
Compiling Data on
Rolling Stock.
UNCLE SAM IS FIRM
President Indicates Huerta Govern.
mept Must Apologize by
Saluting Flag for Insult
to Marines.

Ell Paso, Tex, April 13-All rail.
roads entering Ell Paso tonight wiret
their respective headquarters for cor
rect statistics of their available roll
ing stock. 1t is believed the informa.
ton has been asked for by the gov
eminent in anticipation of a troop
movement by the railroads. II the
railroads know, they refused to d.
vulge it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-04-14

Mrs. Hattie Bloom, Mrs. Fannie
loon and Miss Salina Bloom, Of Little
tock; Mrs. ]. l. Haas Of st. Louis and
R. Bloom, Of Memphis, were In the
<ty Sunday and attended the funeral
Charles We'll. While here they
lere the guests of Mrs. Simon Gug-
Pnheim. 814 West Second avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-04-14
DR. Palmer's Auto Burns.

Fire originating from the overflow
of gasoline practically destroyed the
car of DR.. J. T. Palmer yesterday
morning. The, automobile was dis
covered to be on fire while DR..
Palmer was driving to his office. The
car was discovered on fire at Eley-
enth and Olive. streets and the fire
fled, but all the woodwork was In
flames before the department. had
time to arrive.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-04-14

Mrs. N. e. Whyte, Of Pine Bluff, is
expected today for a visit to the fami-
ly Of her son, Chester e. Whyte. at
their home on Jefferson street. The
occasion of Mrs. Whyte's visit is the
christening Of the "Whyte Babies"
tomorrow. at the Methodist church,
Camden Herald.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-04-14

Miss Winnie Clegg left Sunday after
noon for Searcy, where she attended
the vocal recital given at Galloway
college and visited her cousin, Miss
lone Farrar, who was on the program.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-04-14

Misses Georgia Mann. Irma Culbert
Sallie Oracle. Louise Ward and Mild
red Sutton spent last week with Mrs
Clifford Howell in Pine Bluff.-Little
Rock Gazette.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-04-14
Mexicans Export Cotton.

Ell Paso. Texas, April 13.-Importa
ton Of 100000 worth of Laguana dis
trict cotton was made through the 3
Paso customs port today by constitu-
tionalist officials. The cotton waf
manifested as the property Of "F. Ma
dero." In the shipment were $4,000
pound or nearly 100 bales.
Four Mexican consulate employees
employees were indicted today on the
charge of enlisting persons in the
United States for service in Huerta's
army and with giving them money to
pay transportation to Mexico to joir
the army in violation of the neutrality
law The Indictment was found by
the federal grand jury. The four men
who are out on bond will be tried al
the present term of the United States
court.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-04-14

MRS. MARY C1ROF1CI CAT LEE
mother and sister, respectively, Of
"Dago Frank" one of the four gunner
who are awaiting electrocution for
the murder of Herman Rosenthal. The
two heart broken women are shown
Immediately after they had emerged
from Sing Sing prison after comforting
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-04-14
SMALLPOX SCARE
Five Thousand In PHILADELPHIA ar<
Vaccinateu.

Philadelphia, April 13.-Following
the discovery of smallpox in this
city, more than 5000 persons were
vacciaated on Easter Sunday. -,-.s.s.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-04-14

~ AMI MloS MARY CIROflCl,
with the doomed gangster. Franks
three companions repeatedly swore
that he was not with them at the
scene of the murder and this knowl-
edge, this feeling of certainty that
Frank was innocent and yet must die,
multiplied the woes of the two wo-
men.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1914-04-14

sContinned on page nve>
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-15

preciated. They have perfect ma
chine. None can help but make
money In the end II they invest 1t
in the machine, and If any one is
skeptical concerning the structure
or the ability of the engine to de-
liver more value for the money than
any other tractor. will pay back
to anyone the cost of the. tractor
IL Il Is found wanting. -
The most advanced ideas have
been used In the construction of
the tractor and II is a modern ma
chine In every sense. The company
is being capitalized in the proper
way too, and inside OF two years
there should be at least 1909 men
employed there"
Mr.. Alderman went through the
factory while he was here and was
enthusiastic over all conditions. He
returned to his home in Chicago this
afternoon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-15

WATERFOWL. s. d., are here visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. y. NJ. Pressnall
Boyd 7. Englerth spent Friday and
Saturday with his PARENTS. Mr. and
Mrs. w. II. Englerth CT this place.
Mrs. Clarke end daughter, Jennie
returned to Mankato after several
days visit with relatives in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Jones spent
"Wednesday at the home of Mrs.
Jones parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Burgess,
Miss Ruth Gresham of st. Peter
Ia spending some tina with her
uncle and aunt. Mr.. and Mrs. James
Johnston. -...,
Mrs. William b. Cornwall OF
Trego, Via. is spending some time
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. M
C. Pressnall. d..
Mr.. aud Mrs. r. +. Sutherland OF
Lake Crystal spent Friday with the
latter's parents. Mr. and Mrs. J.
A. Andersen. ...fst -. ...
J. N. Compton, agent for the
Grand Nursery Company of Fari
bault, delivered the nursery stock
to his customers on Saturday.
w. II. Compton and Charles Sim
ems drove 20 Beauford Thursday
with his two steel road drags which
will be used on state Road No. 3.
Miss Ora Compton has accepted
a position as day operator at the
Northwestern telephone office. Miss
Tena Johnson will still act as might
operator. 10.
Miss veIna Hill returned home
from the Immanual hospital in Man
kato Friday. She underwent an
operation there for appendicitis two
weeks ago, and has made a nice
recovery.
The many friends OF Joseph Reet
who was seriously injured in {
runaway at Mankato Monday, will
be pleased to learn that he Is rest
ing easily now and 1t is hoped tina
he will have a speedy recovery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-15
Eagle Lake
From Saturdays Daily.

From Saturdays Daily.
Henry Johnston spent Sunday at
home.
w. z. Hin was a Mankato visitor
Sunday.
Mrs. Henry Harlem went to Man
kato Thursday.
/ Mrs. Gus Harlem went TO Man.
kato Saturday.
Charley Compton was in Eagle
Lake "Wednesday.
u. l.. Cummins has purchased a
new Maxwell car
Miss Lillian Rodegard spent Sat
urday at her home.
Mrs. August Swenson shopped in
Mankato Thursday.
The Dorcas society met with Mrs
Z. Clemens Thursday last. i
Miss Edith Johnston spent Tues
day with her parents here.
Clifford Stevens Of Mankato trans
acted business here Thursday.
Guy Compton made flying TRIP
to Mankato Wednesday evening.
The Ladies' Aid society met witt
Mrs. Charles Brown on Wednesday
afternoon.
C. NJ. Compton and son, Ernest o.
Madison Lake were in Eagle LAX,
4 Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Vaughn ant
children visited in Madison LAX.
| Thursday.
Roy @. Compton OF ST. Peter spen
Wednesday afternoon with his par
ents here.
| Mrs. J. N. Compton spent las
week with her mother, Mrs. ID. Rec
In Mankato.
| Mrs. Maude AUSTIN closed yer.
successful term OF school near Man
kato on Friday. May 1.
] The anniversary OF the I. o.
r. lodge was celebrated here Frida
evening with a banquet.
Mrs. Lester Ewing and small so
arrived home Monday after spendin
some time In Mankato.
y The small son of Mr.. and Mr.,
! James Wagner. who has bee
seriously III. Is no better
Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Heath {
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-15

Fairmont, May County Attor-
ney Dean has returned from st.
Paul. where he had been in attend
ance at a session of the supreme
court hearing of the Triumph saloon
cases.
Some time ago Mr.. Dean placed
the case with che attorney generals
Office and the attorney general re-
ferred II TO Assistant Attorney Gen
eral Weeks for preparation and pre-
sentation to the court, Mr.. Dean TAX
ing no part i'm presenting II. At
torney General Smith appeared for
only few moments before the
court and spoke briefly on the case.
leaving the argument to Mr.. Weeks.
The saloon interests were repre-
scented by Frank Kellogg, who gained
nationwide prominence because OF
his antitrust activity under Presi-
dent Roosevelt and thereby earned
the soubriquet of "Rooseyelt's Trust
Buster" Mr.. Kellogg was assisted
by, Fl. II. Dunn of Albert Lea, who
had charge of the cases in the lower
courts. The argument for the sa-
loon men was made by Mr.. Kellogg
and was said to have been q master
ly presentation of the case, yet rot
bringing out any unexpected points.
In the opinion of Mr.. Dean the
states side of the case was not
forcefully presented.
Even i'm the Office of the attorney
general there seems to be a decided
disagreement as TO the constitution.
atty of the law now being tested"
Mr.. Dean said. The attorney gen
eral has given an opinion that the
law was good but ] believe that
nearly, or quite all. of his colleagues
differ with him. Frank B. Kellogg
is a big man and a lawyer with
a reputation of having few of his
opinions unsustained by the courts.
In my opinion | do not believe that
he would have taken the liquor
interests side of the present case
had he not felt that the law In ques-
ton was unconstitutional and that
the supreme court would declare 1t
sc.,
Mr.. Dean believes the case will
be reached this week by the court
because of the fact 1t is a harbeas
corpus proceeding but thinks 1t may
be possible a longer time may be
taken for consideration because of
the statewide importance of the Dc
cision.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-15
Expert Pronounces
Mayer Tractor Best
From Saturdays Daily.

From Saturdays Daily.
Mayer Brothers tractor delivers
greater power to the draw bar gen.
Grated by the cylinders than any
other tractor on the market" de-
clared A. II. Alderman, chief en-
gineer of the special steel depart
ment of Joseph ]. Ryerson & Son
of Chicago, today after carefully
examining and testing the machine.
Mr.. Alderman has been in Man
kato for two or three days looking
over the tractor and pronounces II
to be the best for its purposes now
being manufactured. Mr.. Alderman
knows absolutely conditions In The
tractor world and his opinion on
matters of this kind is of great
weight. He has been connected
with the manufacture and sale OF
tractors since .hey were first put on
the market.
In speaking of the Mayer Broth.
ers' tractor Mr.. Alderman said:
This machine is as near perfect
IS 1t can be made. and Il is two
or three years ahead of any other
tractor being manufactured. Mayer
Brothers simply need the support
OF the home people to make a great
success OF 1t. No outside people
are needed to get into this company
This tractor is superior to all others
and the factory can be made the
largest industry in the city In q
very short time.
Speaks Highly Of Grader.
THE grader they are manufacture
ing Is one of the graders which can
do the largest amount of work with
the least amount of power. The
combination of the tractor and
grader cannot help but make q sue.
cessful business"
Mr.. Alderman declared the mater.
ial used In these machines to be
the very best obtainable. regardless
OF expense. He was out with the
tractor demonstrating its work yes
tefday and said OF It at was d great
surprise TO me to see II work yes
terday II must be seen TO be ap