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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-10-15
CASE IS PRESIDENT
IRRIGATION CONGRESS ELECTS
ABILENE MAN
Meeting Closed at Calgary, Canada,
Saturday-Favor Federation
With Dry Farming
Congress

A telegram late Saturday after
noon from Calgary, Canada, an
nounced the election of j. B. Case
of Abilene as president of the In
ternational Irrigation congress
which has Just closed its sessions
there. More than 5000 persons at
tended the closing meeting. Mr..
Case, who has been first vice presi-
dent of the congress, has taken q
prominent part in the work Of the
organization and his election to the
presidency is q deserved honor. Ar
thur Hooker, Spokane. WASH, was
chosen secretary.
The board of governors for 1915
includes President Case and other
men widely known for activity In
irrigation and land settlement work.
The governors are: President Case,
Secretary Hooker, retiring president
R. w. Young; ]. S. Dennis, assist
ant to the president Of the Canadian
Pacific; l.. Newman, Great Falls,
Mont; R. Insinger, Spokane, Wash.
The vice presidents elected are: ].
s. Dennis, Calgary; r. A. Burgess,
Ell Paso, Tex Joseph T. Kinkie,
Hermiston, Ore; Kurt Grulyald,
Denver, Colo. George A. Smith,
Salt Lake City, Utah.
The congress at Calgary favored
a federation with the dry farming
congress now meeting in Wichita
and authorized the board of govern
ors to open negotiations toward that
end with a committee from the dry
farming congress.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-10-15
zAPATA TERRoRIzEs CAPITAL
Agrees to Quit Fighting-MexicaIa
Peace Conference Continues

Mexico City, Oct. 13.-An attack
made on the night of October 10 on
San Angel, Xochimilco, and other
suburbs of Mexico City by adherents
of Emiliano Zapata, caused a reign
OF terror in the capital until today.
The suspense was relieved when 1t
was officially announced that Zapa-
ta's followers had agreed to cease
all fighting until the termination Of,
the peace conference between the
northern and southern constitution
alist generals at Aguas Calientes.
The troubles in the suburbs were
satisfactorily adjusted.
Washington, Oct. 13.-Hopeful
reports reached Washington today,
of the progress of the first days
work Of the military convention be-
ing held at Aguas Calientes to de-
termine the personnel OF the future
government Of Mexico. Not only are
Generals Carranza and villa repre-
sented but General zapata has three
delegates.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-10-15
SAYS ROADS ARE VERY
POORLY KEPT IN COUNTRY

An auto livery driver who goes
over the county great deal said
this morning: 1.-THE country roads
are generally poor and they are not
on the whole as good as they were
a year ago. Here and there is
section where the people take pride
in their roads and they do good
work, but most of the farmers seem
to try to do as little as possible and
the roads are rough with great
bitches remaining untitled for weeks.
1t is mighty easy to keep good roads
IL they are dragged properly but
farmers seem to neglect the matter
or think they do not get enough
money to do the work well. The
county ought to pay no money to
township that does not complete its
work at the right time"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-10-15

deafness GtsAAMOG 40 OsA@ 80
by local applications, as they can
not reach the diseased portion OF the
ear. There is only one way Il cure
deafness, and that is by constitu-
tional remedies. Deafness Is caused
by an inflamed condition OF the
mucous lining of the Eustachian
Tube, When this tube Is inflamed
you have q rumbling sound or Inn
perfect hearing, and when 1t Is en-
tireIy clised, Deafness is the result,
and unless the inflammation can DC
taken out and this tube restored 70
its normal condition, hearing VIII
be destroyed forever; nine cases out
of ten are caused by Catarrh, which
Is nothing but an inflamed condi-
tiou of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dol"
lars for any case of Deafness (caus-
ed by catarrh) that cannot be cured
By Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for cir
culars, free.
r. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 76c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-10-15
TEST PUPILS EYES
IN HERINGTON SCHOOLS

Competent opticians have begun
an eye testing campaign in the Her
ington schools. The sight OF every
pupil will be tested, with the pur-
pose of ascertaining if there are WIS.,
ual defects which may be corrected
A record of every examination is
kept and will be sent to the parents.
The expense of the examinations ID
borne by the school board.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-10-15
RIDDLE TELLS EN- HOW
Explains His Management and Hits
Old Council

Kenyon Riddle explained to the
Kansas Municipal league at Law
renee who 1t is that runs Abilene's
business. AS city manager, he ex-
planned, he has secured great re-
results. Incidentally he swiped the
preceding administration. The Uni
Versity Kansan says:
1T is only necessary to examine
past office records and land marks
of ignorance to show conclusively
that this system was a complete
farce" said Mr.. Riddle.
"Office records display exhorbitant
prices paid for maintenance and new
improvements, all due to a lack o.
experiences, a gross presence OF poll
tics with its favoritism, and the fear
of officeholders to do things right
lest they displease some inflential
member of political machine.
"The land marks of ignorance
show things have been done by
lunches rather than by expert
theory and practice, and desire of
the council with it's separate COM
mittees to do things without the
assistance of a professional advisor.
"In 1910 the commission form of
government was installed in Abilene.
Instantly the town was revived,
continued Mr.. Riddle. "The civil
war among citizens ceased and there
was time to look around and see that
the town was in need of improve
ments. A city engineer was en-
ployed. He was given full superVl-
sorry power in newly constructed
work, and during the following year
$1,000 square yards of pavement
were laid, and several sewer and
water line extensions made.
''But still the commissioners had
not gone far enough. All other utll-
tiles such as water works, sewer sys-
TEN, and street department, were
still under the supervision of the
commissioner of street and alleys,
successful man in his particular
line of business, but not an engi-
neer and therefore totally incapable
of supervising and managing the
work of his department"
This commissioner was paid $22
month for his work. Suppose he
were competent to manage such class
of work, would it be expected Ut
him to do so on this salary?" asked
Mr.. Riddle. 1T is absurd to argue
that any town large enough to be
incorporated has not enough duties
to keep one man, professional In
civic matters busy"
To prove the economy of the
commissioner plan Mr.. Rid
die cited the savings accomplished
in Abilene during the past sixteen
months. In sewer work the savings
totals $1268.39; in water main ex-
tensions 1902; in street cleaning
department $S65.95; grand total
$2647.34.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-10-15
REV. A. CASSELMAN
WILL ATTEND SYNOD

Rev. A. Casselman will leave to-
morrow for Lisbon, Ia, to attend q
synodical meeting of the Grace Re-
formed church. He will be gone
some time and the regular preaching
services at the church will not be
held next Sunday. The meeting at
Lisbon is for the Synod Of the In
terror, which includes Kansas as
well as several other states.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-10-15
ID. C. HI. S. WINS FROM
MANHATTAN; NOTES

The Dickinson county high school
defeated Manhattan high school in
football at Chapman Saturday, 14-O'
Lost Springs defeated Harrington
26 to 8.
other scores: Aggies 0, State Nor
mails O; X. U. Z, College OF Empor-
ia O; Washburn Z, Baker 8.
Chase county high school won
from Hope 26 to at Hope Satur-
day.
Abilene plays at Junction CITY
Friday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-10-15

Your attacks of Lumbago are NOT
nearly so hopeless as they seem. You
can relieve them almost instantly
by a single application OF Sloan'a
Liniment on the back and loina.
Lumbago is a form of rheumatism,
and yields perfectly to Sloan's,
which penetrates quickly all ia
through the sore, tender muscles.
hmbers up the back and makes e
feel fine. Get a bottle of Sloan'e
Liniment for % cents of any drug
gist and have It In the house
against colds, sore and swollen
joints, rheumatism, neuralgia, seias-
lea and like ailments. Your monaq
back II not satisfied, but IL does
give almost instant relief.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-10-15
Hopeless Lung Trouble Cured

Many recoveries from Lung Trou-
bles are due to DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-
Honey. It strengthens the lungs,
checks the cough and gives relief at
once. Mr.. w. s. wilkins, Gates, N.
c., writes: IT used DR.. Bells Pine
Tar-Honey in a case given up as
hopeless and It effected complete
cure" Get q bottle Of DR.. Bells
Pine-Tar-Honey. II your cough is
dry and hacking let It trickle down
the throat, you will surely get re-
lief. Only 2Sc at your druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-10-15
BLAYNEY AND WHITE
ATTEND STATE SYNOD

DR.. r. S. Blayney and r. M.
White left today to attend the state
synodical meeting of the Presbyter-
ian churches Of Kansas. Mr.. White
is vice moderator of the synod. Elee-
ton to this office Is an honor rare
II rendered . layman. The synod
lasts four days.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-10-15
Advertised Mail

For week ending October 18th:
Roy Bradley, Ethel Cairns, Dickson
Order, Joe Hamilton, Irwin HooV'
err, Mrs. Chas. Miller, Mrs. Winona
Moore, Mrs. Anna Murray G. d.
Simson, Blanch Shannon, Mrs. Mat
tie Ward, r. N. Warder, G. w. Walk
ar
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-10-15
PAYS Up By InstalIments

William Abbot, arrested during
August and fined in police court for
being drunk and disorderly, was
released and promised to pay his
fine. Today Chief Engle received
SO from Abbot to apply on the fine.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-10-15

F. 9. and Grant schopp attend
ed the fifteenth annual reunion Of
the Twentieth Kansas association at
Topeka, which closed Saturday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-10-15
MILLING COMPANY
GETS NEW MACHINERY

The Abilene Milling company has
shipped in a car of machinery to be
installed in the mill, which Will be
opened soon.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-14

lose business II tney paCronlzed res
LadranIs wnere p.cAe,nlg Was Uenrg
carried on, as their customers were
friendly to the striking mattresses of
Powers and Fittings restaurants.
Taylor asked an attachment for
Elizabeth Maloney, Anna Timeus and
eight girls whose names he did not
know who were doing the actual
picketing, saying:
Unless the picketing ceased his
clients would be compelled to sign UP
with the unions or go out of business
as they we're now operating at loss
of from 25 to so per cent"
Judge Windes said: $50 long as
the picketing is peaceful and does not
in any way intimidate or coerce or
threaten the compliments in any way
or their patrons, it is not unlawful
picketing."
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-14
MATTRESSES WIN

Affidavits from a dozen business
men were read in Judge Windes'
court yesterday by Atty Dudley Tay-
lor claiming they feared they might
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-14
CLIPPINGS LEAD 10 ARREST

New York, July -14.-James Nc
Donald, alias Mike and Benjamin
Morton, alias 'Deafy," arrested when
they were found to have in their pos
session numerous newspaper clip
pings of the hold-up of the NJ, K. &
T. train in Missouri last Thursday.
Both men are old offenders and are
technically held on suspicion of being
connected with wiretappers who re-
Gently fieeced wealthy New Yorker of
several thousand dollars. ..
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-14

TANSEY DEFENDS SMALL CLUBS
Charging the police of the Shakes
peare avenue station with discrim-
nation in favor Of the big fellow,
John P. Tansey, pleading the cause
of thirteen men arrested in raid,
obtained their discharge yesterday
before Judge Wade.
Sam Weiss and twelve others were
arrested early Sunday morning in a
raid on his club at 2021 Division st.
after the police had watched the place
for thirty minutes. -,
Tansey was present at the raid,
bailed the men out and pleaded their
case before Judge Wade, declaring
that the police raided the small pleas
ure clubs for doing the same that the
larger rich mems clubs did every
night. ....
1.-THE police are discriminating
against the little fellow" said Tan
sey. Small clubs running only for
the pleasure of the members are raid
ed every few days on the Northwest
Side, while the big clubs operating
the same games or worse are not
bothered"
The game objected to by the police
is played for chips costing five cents
apiece which, according to Tansey,
the members can exchange for self
ger, watermelon, cigars or soft drinks.
The club has license to play cards.
-O-O-
CLIPPINGS LEAD TO ARREST
New York, July -14.-James Nc
Donald, alias Mike and Benjamin
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-28
COULD GO THROUGH CANAL
Thirty-thrce Feet of Water I'm Culc-
bra Gut and the Cucaincha Slide.

Panama, Jan. 2l.--The Panama
Canal has reached such a condition Of
completion that large ocean steam
or could now pass through, accord
ins to a statement today by Col. Geo.
w. Goethals. There is thirty-five feet
depth of water through the Culebra
cut and the Cucaracha slide, and it is
Col. Cocktails intention to send a Pan
anna railroad steamer through the
canal in April.
A circular order issued by Col. Goe-
thals today, to go into effect on Feb
ruary 1, abolishes the Atlantic and
Pacific divisions OF the canal con-
struction because OF the nearness of
completion OF the work. II. c. Cole
the engineer in charge of the Pacific
division. will resign on that day. Lieut.
Col Williams IL. Sibert, of the United
States corps of engineers, the con-
crete construction engineer at Gatun
locks, also loses his engineering po-
sltion. but retains his seat on the
Panama Canal commission.
Both ends OF the canal are practi-
caiiy completed. only the electrical in
stallation and cleaning UP remaining
To be finished
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-28
BANKS MUST ACT AT ONCE.

Washington, Jan. 21.-Misunder-
standing among many bankers as to
that part of the currency act which
provides when banks shall enter the
reserve system led treasury officials
to issue a statement tonight, designed
to clear up the situation and to pre-
vent needless inquiries. The state
ment says in part:
"a number Of banks appear to be
under the impression that only banks
located in reserve cities are required
as a matter Of law to signify their ac-
ceptance Of the federal reserve act
within 60 days from it's passage. All
national banks are required to signify
their acceptance or non-aceptance Of
the terms OF the act within GO days.
irrespective of their location.
ut is not compulsory that State
banks and trust companies shall sig
Nifty within 60 days from the passage
Of the act their intentions in the
matter"
More than 4,620 banks have made
legal application for membership in
the new system. If applications con-
tinue to reach the treasury ut the
present rate there will be close to Co.
900 by the end of the week. There
are only $500 national banks in the
United States and since by far the
greater portion of the applicants are
national banks. indications point tn
but few remaining without the sys-
tenn. The limit on banks is Feb
ruary %.
According to treasury officials the
total capital of tho national banks
which have formally applied repre-
sents about 70 per cent of the capital
Of all the nations national banks
Eighty-two State banks and trust
companies have applied for member
ship, and since the approval OF the
reserve act December %, Ga such in
stitutionS have expressed their desire
to become national banks.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-28
RAILROAD BILL PASSED,
DECLARES IN FAVOR OF ALASKA
RAILROAD.
Under Measure Adopted President is
to Have Wide Power Over 100000
600 Undertaking.

Washington, Jan. 24.-By a vote Of
46 to 16 the senate passed late to.
DAY the Alaska railway bill. direct
ing the president to purchase or con-
struct 1000 miles Of railroad in
Alaska at cost not to exceed $4O,-
600, 900.
Fifteen Republicans and Senator
Poindexter. Progressive. voted for the
DILL Senators Bacon, Hoke Smith
and Williams (Democrats) voted
against it,
The bill places upon the president
responsibility for the selection Of the
route from tidewater to the interior
OF Alaska and the construction, equip
ment and operation or leasing of such
lines as he may construct or buy to
constitute this route. The brOadest
powers are conferred upon the presi-
dent in carrying out his duties.
The bill provides for a redemption
FUND into which shall be paid Is per
cent OF all moneys derived from the
sale OF public lands in Alaska, or of
the coal or mineral contents Ma
chinery utilized in the construction
OF the Panama canal is made avail
able for the construction work.
Unavailing efforts to reduce the
$4O.OO0,0O0 appropriation authorized
for the work were made. Senator
Hoke Smith sought to have the ap-
preparation reduced to $4,000, 900
and Senator Smoot to $4,000, 900.
Other amendments defeated were
those for government steamship lines
to Alaska; for the sale OF Alaska
coal at cost to Pacific coast ports and
for limiting the construction to main
line.
The bill was amended to require the
senate's approval Of the appointment
OF civil engineers receiving more than
$4,000 year; to forbid any payment
for the good will of existing railways:
giving injured employees the right to
sue the government, and limiting the
governments defenses to those pro-
vided for in the federal employers
liability law Of 1908.
A similar bill is pending in the
house.
This is the greatest encourage
ment the West has received in many
years" said Secretary Lane tonight,
when informed that the senate had
passed the Alaska BILL
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-28
SENATOR TILLMAN BETTER.
Will he Well Enough to Resume Ills
Business soon.

Washington, Jan. 2t.--,ronieht Sen
stor Tillman's physicians gave out a.
saying that he had now
practically recovered from tho attack
OF erysipelas and that he should he
well enough to attend to his duties
again in Il week. The only trouble
now appears to be u lack of appe-
tite. With careful attention he will
soon be all right.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-28

Augusta, Jan. 26.-Judgc Hammond
today appointed Irving AleXar Ter Il
receiver for the Irish american Bank
under bond of $4,000. Attorney
General Fielder estimates the assets of
the institution at 100000 and the
liabilities at $600,000
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-28

hospital have not yet been announc-
ed. They are to he appointed by the
speaker of the house and the presi-
dent Of the senate. Announcement OF
the personnel Of the investi eating com.
mittee. which is to report to the pres.
ent assembly. is being awaited with
interest.
Aside from actual legislation, the
general assembly has heavy pro-
gramme ahead Of 1t for this week
Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock the
general assembly has invited Congress-
man Lever. DR.. Riggs Of Clemson.
and Drs Nighbert and Rawl of the
bureau of animal industry Of the de-
partment Of agriculture to address il
on the cattle tick problem in South
Carolina. The general assembly is
asked to appropriate $4,000 for cat
tie tick eradication in South Carolina.
Tuesday night the member, of the
general assembly will be the guests
OF the Columbia Chamber Of Com
merce. On next Friday the general
assembly will go to Florence at the
invitation Of the Florence delegation
to inspect the South Carolina Indus
trial school, used as reformatory
for incorrigible boys. The general
assembly will adjourn in all proba-
bility on Thursday Of this week un-
til Tuesday Of next week on account
Of Monday of next week being sales
day.
An important hearing will come
before the judiciary committee of
the house Tuesday afternoon when
argument will be made pro and con
on the passage of the bill introduced
by Mr.. Welch OF Richland to allow
the owners Of the Columbia canal to
build a railroad from CRANKY landing
on the Congaree river to connect with
some railroad within the city limits Of
Columbia in lieu of carrying out their
contract to complete the canal from
the foot Of Gervais street to CRANKY
landing.
Sumter County Matters.
The consideration Of the bill pro-
viding for the sale Of the present State
Hospital for the Insane and the
transfer Of the property to State Park
was postponed until next Tuesday by
the house on account CT the illness OF
Mr.. Belser of Sumter one Of the three
authors of the bill. The measure pro-
vides for the sale of the property by
O commission Of three. one of whom
Is Judge n. o. Purdy OF Sumter. FOR
less than $1.0o0.0o0.
DR.. Dick OF Sumter, chairman of
the big ways and means committee of
the house, finds his hands full with the
OF the big appropriation
bill. This year the ways ard means
finds itself in the same po-
sition as the man with a large family
and small income. The committee
Is trying to stretch the income Of the
State as far as II will 60 to meet the
made upon the treasury.
With Mr.. Evans OF Marlboro DR..
Dick Is Jointly author Of the bill in
troduced in the house providing that
no county superintendent OF educa-
tion shall receive a salary Of less than
$1,000 a year.
Mr.. Epps has introduced in the
house bill providing for the annex
alton Of portion Of Lee county to
Sumter county and to change the
county lines accordingly.
The house passed and sent to the
senate last Saturday the bill by Mr.
Epps providing for the election of
trustees .n school district No. IS in
Sumter county.
CtNVrT,n Cn ruuDNVYCvI CAVIAR
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-28
REVIEW Or LEGISLATURE.
IMPORTANT MEASURES FOR CON.
SIDERaTION THIS WEEK.

Harper Compulsory Education Hill
Special Order for Tuesday-Nichol-
son Primary Election Reform Bin
VIII Probably Pass senate--Asyium
Investigation Committee Not Yet
Announced.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-10-10

LONDON. oct. ClO:5O y. M
The following official statement has
been received hy wireless from Bor-
lin:
The Austrian general staff an
nounccs tho complete breakup of the
Russian invasion in Hungary. Tho
recent attacks on przemysl were re-
pulsed with terrible loss to the cne-
my. The defense Of the fort is bo-
ing conducted by the garrison with
the greatest SKILL The Russians
have been cleared from the Carpath-
ians to the western ridge OF Wynkow.
The Austrian troops have rctakcn
Marmaros Sziget. Hungary. There Is
nothing to report from the cast Prus-
stan frontier The Norwegian steamer
Modlg, carrying 1900 tons of coal
from England to Russia, has been
captured by q German torpedo boat
and brought into Swinemundc. Ger
man banks state that applications for
participation I'm the German war loan
have been received from neutral
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-10-10
situation Favorable.

NEW YORK, oct 9-Dr Alex
andcr Do Neuber. Austro-Huugarian
consul general at New York. issued
the following statement tonight:
Tho imperial and royal consul
general has received the following
resume Of the war operations taken
from official communication.
New grouping Of our army was
accomplished in GaliCia and the unit
ing with them Of strong Germa y
forces was accomplished unmolostod
by the enemy. In consequence Of
new operations on our side the Rus
sian offensive. which only reached
20 the san. was broken down and al
ready has changed TO a retreat Of the
Russians Attempts Of the Russians
to invade Hungary across the passes
OF the Carpathian mountains were
rcpulsod.