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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30

Nickel coinage has been lately pro-
posed to the French government to relieve
the scarcity of copper coin. An ingenious
method suggested to obviate the difficulty
of mista king the nickels for silver coins
of nearly the same shape is to have the
new coins made with a hole through the
middle so that they may be strung like
Chinese cash.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30
HER HAPPY DAY.
A CHARMING STORY OF MEDICINE
AND MARRIAGE.
Two Open Letters From Chicago Girl
su, How Happiness Came to Her.

Among the tens of thousands of
women who apply to Mrs. Pinl1ham for
advice and are cured, are many who
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30

He-"Have you any reason for doubt
ing what | say" She-''Yes. l have"
He-"What is it," She-'I don't be-
lieve you. Puck.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30

After the able-bodied citizen lad cap
tured the burglar he said:
If you will tell me what drove you to
this business, [ will let you CO.
Bicycles said the conquered one. sui
lenly.
In what way? Were you horse
dealer?"
No. | used to have one of the best
begin routes in the city, but how is
Teller goin' to have any chance to beg
from bloke what's whizzin' by at thirty
miles an hour ?"-London Answers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30

What in thunder are you speakin' to
the school children for?" asked the vot-
er. Just keep quiet" replied the candi-
date, they'll all be old enough to vote
before I'm elected. Atlanta Constitu-
ton.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30

In every American home the rocking
chair is regarded as an indispensable ac-
cessory. Those who love their rocking
chair will be glad to know that q medi-
zeal authority has recently pronounced it
to be of use in certain eases of dyspep-
STA. If the patient lies in en- almost hori-
zontal position, and the movement of
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30

Funny Advertisements anted-A
room for two gentlemen about thirty
feet long and twenty feet broad "For
sale-A piano. the property of musi-
clan with carved legs" MIR. Brown,
furrier. begs to announce that he will
make up gowns, capes, ETC., for ladies
out of their own SKINS Bulldog for
sale-Will eat anything; very fond of
children" "Wanted-An organist and
a boy TO blow the same" widow in
comfortable circumstances wishes to
marry two sons.'-Our Dumb Animals
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30

In 1950-Mrs. Lufkins-"Now. Ned, 1
hope your baking will turn out better
than the last batch.
Mr.. Lufkins-"Yes, Henrietta, dear"
Mrs. Lufkins-"You know ma is COM
ing tomorrow. and | would so like her
to say your cakes are as good as those
papa used to make
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-09-30

"Whcre is Demerara situared?" asked
a Belfast school teacher of a small
rather forlorn-looking boy.
II dunno. sir
Don't you know where sugar comes
from?''
YES sir We borrows it from the next
door neighbour London Answers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-25
CONTRIBUTIONS GO,
couRr MEETS TO HANDLE
MORTGAGE CASES.
Many Salss Disposed Of and Notions
Arc Argued in . Humber Of Proni'
mont Cases Finishing tho Term.

The adjourned session Of district
court met today. 1t was set at this
date to allow Of the receiving Of the
U. 5. supreme court mortgage re-
demption law decision That having
been given condrmations OF foreclosure
sales are taking place regularly the
1S months redemption being allowed
only in cases where the mortgage was
written after the passage Of the law
The injunction case OF O. Merrlla''
VS.. the U. P. railway company in re-
gard to opening drain between
Enterprise and Detroit goes over to
next term. The road has already
put in aculvert.
Judgment will be taken in the
Glendenning VS.. Nicolai estate case
according to the verdict
District court adjourned at noon
until July Is after having heard the
argument Of several motions ano
transacted routine business. The
argument for new trialin the Gillet'
case against the Rock Island was the
chief matter considered. 1t is under
advisement by the court.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-25
Garrett Won't Stand 1t.

Thomas Starr, who claims to be u
first cousin Of Wild Bill, u citizen OF
the Indian Territory, was too NOISY
and was locked up by the mashal' 1t
cost him IS and costs.
Garret Blue was arrested this morn
ing on charge Of being drunk lie
will have his trial this afternoon.
Garrett Blue does not propose to
have his name 90 down to posterity
coupled with a charge Of drunkenness.
He was arrested last week on that
kind of a charge. The marshal
thought he was drunk and there we're
many circumstances which seem to
prove it. But Blue would not plead
guilty. He stood trial in police
court, was found guilty and fined S5
and costs, total $23. He appealed to
district court and gave $50 bonds for
appearance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-25
ATTEND THIS SALE.
An Unique Announcement from a
Former Populist.

The REFLECTOR has received 'ne
following unique announcement
tbrouch the mails and though we do
~, helieva tha sale will actually
NV o','''' 'A' 90, ,. 49,. ,.nno,
take place In eSac''y 'ne n'au".' :
stated, to all lntents ana purposes II
expresses the situation;
III -, ua.aa,.r.ors poon,o,s
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-25
For County Attorney.

Many Republicans OF the county
who have the best interests OF the
party at heart are mentioning G. W.
Hurd Of this city for the responsible
position of county attorney Mr..
Hurd is not only one OF the ablest
lawyers in the state but he has the
utmost confidence Of the people OF
this county. He has filed the posi-
tion before and has done it SO well
that it is taking no chances to choose
him for the place again. The Repub-
licans of the county would do both
themselves and the party honor by
rendering the place on the ticket to
Mr.. Hurd unanimously. That his
election would follow is certainty
and that the office would be well
administered is beyond question.
That is the way that he does things
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-25
BOOMING THE FOURTH.
Abilene Will Wake the Echoes on
Independence Day.

Handsome bills were put out today
announcing Abilene's big Fourth OF
July celebration. 1t will be hum
mer.
The Indians of Haskell Institute
will play ball here that day, onegame
at 10 a. m. and at P. m.
Olympic games for valuable prizes
will take place at the ball park in the
afternoon.
Bicycle races open to all Dickinson
wheelmen have been arranged and
good prizes will be given. An illum-
mated bicycle parade will occur in
the evening.
Grand display Of fireworks at night,
basket dinner at noon, music oil DAY
by the military band etc. promise to
make the day the most interesting
ever seen here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-25

Several.times have heard Poetry
in Song" For the fourth time ]
heard them last evening in the Luth-
eran church and with no less profit
than at first hearing, The poetry Of
fered was good and the discussion Of
poetry and song was discriminative'
clear and helpful, ''ln his native
element" Is the thought that shone
upon me from Mr.. Dewey. And the
singers, sons and daughters Of more
than Polymnial Theirexpressive and
soulful singing Of the poetic selections
was excellent. And when we CON
slider the time and labor required to
commit the poetry and to study and
rehearse Its musical expression, we
are made doubly grateful for the up
lift they gave US In our love for the
art And then-rwhai shall call
herp Angelo That form almost
petite; expression pure, simple sweet;
those fingers, deft in touch OF Keys
betoken soul at once at ease where
heavens sweetest and earth's best in
harmony blend. The eye needs not
the form of note when the key board
Of her soul is touched by unseen ilng-
ers. A noble young woman ls Sne'
pift from God to world needing
more music cannot, dare not re-
press the thought that crowds to my
lips for utterance. God bless them
every one who do so much to give TO
us what God gives to them.
Psyche,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-25
CHIEF JUSTICE SUITS HIM,
Frank Doster, the Marion Populist,
Visits the Town.

Judge Frank Doster, the leading
Populist of Marion, was visitor to
the city last night, looking after some
business and incidentally seeing how
Abilene stands on his candidacy for
chief Justice on the Pop state ticket.
He wants to be nominated at the Abb
lene convention. The news that he
is a candidate has started the other
candidates for they realize that Dos
ter is a formidable opponent and dan
gerous. He is the idol Of a large ele-
ment of his party and could get al
most anything he asked for. Judge
Nicholson is equally strong, however,
and an alderman.
The other candidates are George W..
Clark and W. G. Webb Of Topeka,
and r. A. Sankey Of Wichita. San
key is the man who signed the Popu-
list address favoring Teller for presi-
dental nominee.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-25
Caught the Thief.

Lincoln (Neb.) journal; Justice
Leese ended the civil suit brought by
W. H. II. Bonebrake against jay
Fedawa and his mother yesterday BY
giving the plaintiff Judgment for
$l65.50. II will be remembered that
Mr.. Bonebrake's house was robbed
while he was absent at church several
months ago. Jay Fedawa was ar
rested as the burglar because he had
given some Of the stolen articles to a
Miss Simmons. Fedawa was taken
before Judge Cochran, who discharged
him on account Of the zeal manifested
by the police in his prosecution
Fedawa was then sued. The result is
no surprise to the police because they
thought all the time they had a good
case against Fedawa, who is a tough
young fellow.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-25
Told 1t All.

The WEEKLY REFLECTOR OF June 10
contained twelve columns OF news
from St. Louis, giving every detail OF
the Republican convention from De-
ginning to end Ct the session. ms
was about four times as much as any
paper in Dickinson county printed
and as much as the papers OF Topeka
and Kansas City had. That is the
way the REFLECTOR with its y pages
Of oil home print news does things.
1t is that kind Of enterprise that
makes it the leading paper OF central
Kansas, that adds Toto 20 new sab
scribers toits list every week there
we're 1S'last weekly and gives it, ac-
cording to the United States postoflice
figures, mailing list two-thirds as
large as all the other four county
seat newspapers combined.
The REFLECTOR leads them all.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-25
New Uniforms Here.

The Abilenes will blossom out TO-
morrow in the new uniforms which
arrived today. The suits are remark
ably pretty and everybody should be
at the park tomorrow to see the game
with Fort Riley The suits are OF
dark greeni red stockings, belt and
capi gold stripes and name. Every
body will be uniformed except the
owners of the park who don't need
uniforms. They are easily identified
by the benign look that oycrspreads
their philanthroplc features as they
see the crowds enter the gate.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-25
Gasoline Burned Him.

Specia to the Reflector.
SoNoMoN, June 22.-Late Saturday
afternoon as Chas. Barr was working
with a gosoline fire pot, in jim Bars
hardware store, plug blew out and
instantly he was enveloped in sheet
Of burning oil. His brother and
others tore the burning clothes from
his person thus saving his life. tie
had presence Of mind enough to keep
his mouth closed so not inhaling the
flames. His face and hands were
badly burned. The burning oil spread
around the building but there were
enough present to extinguish it and
lust in time, as five barrels OF oil
were within few feet OF the flames.
Charlie suffered severely Saturday
night but is quite comfortable this
morning.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-25
Highest Of all in Leavenng PowerLatest U S Govt Report
@!a!!!!!! 9! Bst1&s Bsxa:s9
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABILENE APPRECIATED IT.
Good Audience Enjoys the Talk on
Poetry in Song"

Abilene has prophet who does not
need to 60 out Of his own country Tor
honor and that is I. 4. Dewey His
lecture Monday night on "Poetry in
Song" was attended by an audience
that filled the Lutheran church
which is a high compliment to q
home man particularly considering
that the entertainment was given on
a hot June night Mr. Dewey's many
clever expressions and his delightful
picturing Of the very soul OF poetry
and its relation to music made the ad-
dress the best the speaker has ever
eiven here. His words opened new
fields Of thought to many and were
enjoyed by all. OF course the music
was delightful. With such skilled
interpreters of tho illustrative gems
Of poetry and song selected as assist
ants IL could not be otherwise.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-25
NASCH HEARD FROM.
CHAPMAN's MISSING MERCHANT
AT GALVESTON.
His Partner, John Carroll, Gets a
Telegram Announcing That Masch
Il in Galveston and Will Write

Special to the Reflector.
CHAPMAN, June 2S.--A telegram
has lust been received by John
Carroll from his partner G. +. Masch
sent from Galveston, Texas, and
promising further intelligence BY
mail The relief Of mind this gives
to his family and friends is indescrlb-
able.
Mr.. Masch went to Texas with con-
siderable money and it was supposed
that he met with foul play. The
papers of Abilene and Topeka
that have bounded the heart
broken wife and children with re-
ports that he had absconded and gone
to Australia or California with an
other woman are and have been heart
lily execrated by the Chapman people
who have always believed in Charlie
Masch. 1t is probable that suits iol
criminal libel will be brought.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-25
Northwest Dickinson.

Manchester News; During the
past few days the News has talked
with a number Of farmers about the
growing crops. As to wheat nearly
all of them are confident the yield
will be much better than was expect
ed two weeks ago. Some expect a
Weld Of fifteen bushels an acre, while
Others say they have fields that will
90 twenty to twenty-five. tisrlpen-
ing very fast and great deal OF 1t
will be cut within the next few days.
One Of the finest fields OF wheat IN
this part Of the county is Just west
of town. Parties who are well posted
on wheat freely express the opinion
that it will yield from thirty-iive to
forty bushels an acre. There are nc
doubt, many other fields almost as
good.
The oat crop in this section is i'm
mense and farmers anticipate large
returns from the harvest.
Corn is all that can be desired. II
is growing nicely and the fields are
comparatively free Of weeds.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-25
Bernhard Is Married.

This afternoon by the probate judge
were married Bernhard Rufener and
Mrs. Martha Knauss. Mr.. Rufener is
the amiable German who for so many
months has boarded at the Cont
mental. lie has big pension and
120 acres Of fine land. His bride is
the divorced wife Of one of Abllene's
former city marshals He decided his
land to her and they have gone out to
the farm to spend the honeymoon
Bernhard is very, very happy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-25
Another Brother Goes.

James McRae, d brother Of David
'McRac who was adjudged insane a
few days ago, met the same fate and
will be taken to Osawatomie asylum.
1t was deemed unadvsable to take
them both to Topeka where they
would be compelled to be together.
Both are dcmentcd on religion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-25
Did Not Seek Very Hard.

A somewhat remarkable feature OF
the Pop primaries last week was the
candidacy cf F. A. Smith Of this city
for probate Judge. OF course being o
reformer Mr.. Smith was to be sought
by the office. Just how his name got
on the list is not known but there it
was and the way the office made him
hump himself was caution. lie re-
ceived the grand total Of one vote in
the whole county-and strange to say
it was cast in the precinct in which
he lives. Who can explain itP
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-25
Miss DYER Entertains.

Miss Lille Dyer entertained a
pleasant party Of young people at her
home west OF the city last evening
OF course the gathering was delight
full and the hospitality extended was
bounteous. The class Of 1916 of the
high school formed the chief portion
of the company.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-25
TELEPHONE TROUBLES.
Patrons Quit the Service They
Won't Stand Injury to Abilene

Won't Stand Injury to Abilene
Manager McDaniels of the telephone
company is up from Kansas City. He
finds great antagonism to the COM
pany's method Of doing business here
and its placing poles in the residence
streets.
A number Of the patrons are taking
out their phones because Of the high
prices and because OF the apparent
disregard Of the company for the ap-
pearance Of the city in placing poles
in the streets and cutting trees as
they have. 1t is unfortunate that
the company which might by a good
service, reasonable prices and due
consideration for the town double Its
income and make friends has seen fit
to awaken enmity instead Of friend
ship Still it has only itself to
Blame. The people Of the city have
worked hard to make the town beau
tiful and can not be blamed for want
ing to keep it so.
Mr.. McDaniels says that the reason
the poles are put in the street is be
cause it will save poles and wire,
taking less than putting them in the
alley. II this corporation Of Missouri
and Topeka millonaires really can
not afford a few extra poles and some
wire we suggest that a collection be
taken up to save the appearance Of
our streets, the hacking Of shade
trees and disliguring of the residence
part of town. 1t would seem, how
ever, to be more profitable to put in
extra poles and wire ratherIthan have
business drop off as IT is doing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-25
SHAM REFoRMERs.
Town and Country Bosses Of the Pops
Are Closing.

The Abilene gang Of Pops was not
successful last week in its little game
to run the convention. There are
indications that the rule Of the town
fellows in the great reform party is
about over. The slate-smashing that
was indulged in by the country dele
gates in the convention was the result
of long series of schemes for the u.s.
ing of lot of country members OF the
party to further the plans OF the gang
in town, not member Of which has
the least sympathy with the alleged
purposes Of the party but is in 1t Tor
the one and only purpose of getting
an Office. The extent to which the
bosses have been able topull the wool
over the eyes of the masses OF the
party has been one of the wonders OF
the past few years. That game can
however, be played but little longer.
The dudes Of the city who are reform
ing for the sake Of getting an Office
will find that the people are in no
state Of blindness as their real inter-
est in the cause that they are espous-
ing so heartily-at 50 much per es-
pouse.
One Of the influential Pops in the
convention Saturday said: "You BET
we can bust this Abilene gang and w
propose to do it too" The Abilene
gang does not propose to be bustec
and it is so well in control OF The
machinery Of the party that it is un'
likely that it can be driven out OF con
troll this wear. In spite of the pro
tests and desires of the majority O.
the convention the gang so worked II
that it was able to get seven out o
ten of the delegates to the congress
ional convention for Gaines. They
were Dragging about the wayin which
they fooled the country fellows aftel
the meeting was over. Besides W.
have the pretty spectacle OF one o
the nominees holding up the boss o
the party in this city as a man who IL
a living travesty on every principe
of the party. Two years ago Mr.
Mr.. Vickers made that kind of a tall
on the stump in north Dickinson
about Dave Matteson and we are re
liably informed that he has no
changed his views or expressions yet
The reformers have a good deal to d'
before they can convince anybod.
that they are in the reforming bust
ness deep enough to hurt. Sham re
form is not attractive to anybody AM
that is all the kind that. up to dat
they have been dealing in.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-25
On X Ray Photography.

An exceedingly interesting lecture
will be that Thursday night by
Prof. T. II. Dinsmore Of the State
Normal school on the X ray photog-
raphy. Everybody wants to know
about the wonderful X rays. This
lecture was delivered twice in one
week, in Emporia, short time ago.
and both times to crowded houses.
II will be the chance Of a lifetime to
see how to photograph the bones Of
the living hand. Admission, only %
cents.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-25
Endeavorers Reorganize.

The Y. P. S. C. f. of the Presbyter-
ian church reorganized yesterday af-
ternoon, electing the following Off
GERS: President, c. E. Funk; vice
president, Miss Alma Brown; secre-
tary, Leah Humble; treasurer, John
Lott. The society is in a tlourishing
condition.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-25
Gaines Got It.

Seven Of the ten delegates to the
Pop congressional convention select
ed Saturday, are for the nomination
Of II. N. Gaines for congress. The
Abilene gang wanted Gaines instruct
tions but found it could not be done
so Gaines delegates were smuggled IN
instead
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-25
Mr.. Hare Accepts.

Stuart Hare, the newly appointed
receiver Of the Ehrsam Machine Co.,
Enterprise, has accepted the position
and qualified. He will take charge at
once and under his capable manage
ment good results may be expected.
He is in every way fitted for the place
and will do his work well.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-25

The Best Spring Medicine for TWEEN
ty-iiye cents-a dose day for every
member Of the family. Get a pack
age Of Simmons Liver Regulator, the
Best Blood Medicine and the Best
Spring Medicine. 1t will save you
seventy-Gve cents on a dollars worth
Of medicine bought before, and will
give you better blood and better
health, because it regulates your llv-
er. There's the secret Of health. j.
II. Zeilin & Co., Philadelphia, Pa.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-25
Enterprise Brethren Quit

SpeclHI 70 CHt fNcHcCuor'
ENTERPRISE, June 22.-Rev.t Clay
resigned his position as pastor Of the
U. B. congregation last evening he
leaves Thursday for Raymore, No.
where he has accepted charge A
number received letters from the
church Sunday evening and the class
is virtually disbanded.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-25
Driving Dickinson Horses.

W. M. Stratton, the Cripple Creek
mining king, is driving a team of
Dickinson county roadsters. lie
bought the horses of O. l.. Thisler
last week and paid 800 for them
The team has been driven to Abilene
many times by Mr.. Thisler and has
always been much admired. 1t pays
to raise that kind Of horses.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-25
Better Come to Abilene.

W. N. Morgan of Herington was in
the city trying to make arrangements
for Abilene attendants on Herington's
proposed Fourth Of July bicycle races.
Owing to Abilene having already ad-
vertised county wheclmen's meet
the Herington races may be post
poned. Abilene is the place to be on
independence day and all the county
should be here.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-06-25
County High School Reunion.

All who have attended the county
high school are cordially invited to be
present at the annual reunion to be
held in Assembly hall, Chapman,
July A, at 1880 p. m.
COMMITTEE.