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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-30
A Marvellous Feat of ,Temorx

Maretus tells Us that during his trav.
els over Europe he met the marvel O.
marvels' at Padua The marvel in
question was a young Corsican. who
was IN the city for the purpose of pur.
suing his studies at the university. Ma.
retus. having heard that the young man
was gifted with an extraordinary mem.
ory. desired to put the student to the
test.
The person who had informed the
traveller concerning the wonderful re.
tentiveness of the young Corsican'.
memory declared that he PAS so gifted
y that faculty tisat 49, y repeat q:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-30

WITH an indictment for murder
pending against one Of the aldermen
Endorsed by both Of Chicago's great
reform organizations, it seems well
that these bodies begin investigating
records early this season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-30

1F Willie Waldorf Astor could only
have gone to England before-say
before bis dishonored progenitor
went into trade-what an illustrious
lineage he nigh. have purchased
with that money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-30

JOHN r. TANNER will not make any
announcement as to his position on
the senatorship matter until after
the Inauguration. There is no occa-
sion for him to do so. Debts are not
paid until they are due-Peoria
Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-30

The best salve In the world fol
cuts, bruises. sores, ulcers, salt
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anteed to give perfect satisfaction. OF
money refunded. Price IS cents Del
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-30

FROM present indications it ap-
pears that the first and greatest
thing the Tanner administration has
to deal with is itself. On the result
depends the continuation Of repub bill.
can power in Illinois.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-30

''Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism.
and neuralgia cures in l to s days.
Its action upon Che system is re-
variable and mysterious. Il re-
moves at once the cause, and the
disease Immediately disappears. The
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Sold BY Otto Grotjan, druggist. Rock
Island. and Gust Schlegel 4 Son, 220
West Second street, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-30

GOvERNOR-ELECT TANNERS official
organ assures the public that 1.-THE
chains Of love and roses which bind
him. will not interfere with his Wig
orous attention to the affairs of
state" And it might add--of Mad
den.-Chicago Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-30

PREsIDENT-ELECT MCKINLEY has
promised to be present at the dedica-
zion OF the Grant monument. Mr..
Mckinley is evidently figuring on
living to an extreme old age.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-30

If we have lost Astor, the Chicago
Journal consoles itself that Chicago
still has "Bath-house John" Cough
lin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-30
Book and Toy Department.

In regard to these departments we
have not considered cost whatever
any price will buy-msny goods will
be sold for one-hslf Manufacturers
first cost. Rome and see.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-30

A MAN named Angel, Of Idaho, is a
candidate for the United States SEN
ate. The senate is poor place for
an angel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-30

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. II
soothsS the child. soitens the gums,
ailay3 All pain, cures wind collie, and
Is IN best remedy for dinErhpea.
n 70 esats . bottles
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-30
ELY BROTHERS


DO w rEeu eCreet, NeW OK CITY.
MY son was afflicted with catarrh.
induced him to try Ely's Cream
Balm and the disagreeable catarrhal
smell all left him. He appears as
well as any one.-J. c. Olmstead,
Arcola, III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-30

"Cures talk ~ in favor a
Of Hoods Sarsaparilla, u
as for no other medi. - -


as for no other medi- - j -
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convincing language of grateful men and
women, constitute its most effective ad-
vertising. Many of these cures are mar
velous. They have won the confidence of
the people; have given Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla the largest sales in the world, and
have made necessary for its manufacture
the greatest laboratory on earth. Hoods
Sarsaparilla is known by the cures it has
made-cures of scrofula, salt rheum and
eczema, cures Of rheumatism, neuralgia
and weak nerves, cures of dyspepsia, liver
and kidney troubles, catarrh and malaria.
Such Cures as This Prove Merit.
"My little nephew was o plump and
healthy baby until year and half old,
then sores broke out behind his ears and
spread rapidly over his head, hands and
body. A physician said the trouble was
scrofula humor in the blood. The child
became one complete sore. We had to
restrain his hands to keep him from
scratching the sores. We were induced
to try Hoods Sarsaparilla, and in short
time he had more life. He improved rap
idly, his skin became entirely clear OF
sores and he is now healthy child.''l Mrs,
FLORENCE ANDREWS, Clearfield, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-30
Give IL = Trial.

On receipt Of 10 cents. cash or
stamps, a generous sample will be
mailed Of the most popular Catarrh
and Hay Fever Cure (Ely's Cream
Balm) sufficient to demonstrate its
great merit. Full size SO cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-12-30

tfOR SALE-A MATCHED TEAM FOUR
II years old safe for a lady to drive single
or double. Address 5oi west Seventeenth
street. Davenport
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-13
CHOSE A WEIGHMASTER.
John Jacoby Gets the Job-0ther
Council Business.

The city council at last. got a
quorum Saturday night and trans
acted considerable business.
Bills were allowed as reported in
the proper column.
The death Of Edmund Keller left a
a vacancy in the office Of weighmaster
and council proceeded to select sue
eessor. There were several appli-
eants but John Jacoby who has been
acting as Mr.. Keller's deputy was
chosen.
The water committee was instruct
ed to investigate the condition of the
hose, much Of which is reported to be
in damaged condition, and to pur-
chase more If needed at once.
The waterworks contract was dis
cussed briefly. City Attorney Mead
reported that Manager Rogers would
be absent from the city for time but
on his return proposition would be
submitted that would be fair to both
sides. The company is disposed to
settle the matter equitably and no
difficulty is likely to occur.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-13
wIGWAM WILL STAND.
Executive Committee to Keep 1t for
Public Meetings.

The Bryan club held a business
meeting last night to arrange for tine
continuance of the wigwam in It's
present condition. An executive
committee consisting of j. I. Prem
dergast, G. S. Upshaw and J. R. Lane
was appointed and the hall turned
over to it. The committee will ar
range to keep it for use Of public
meetings daring the campaign
About 500 will be needed to buy the
permanent fixtures and the rent will
be $5 a month. But it will pay, Tor
with such building Abilene can get
the big meetings of central Kansas
for both parties until November 1t
is the thing to do to keep up the
wigwam.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-13
Reduced Rates to Washington,

The Y. P. s. G. Il. will hold Its an
nual meeting in Washington, D. G.,
July 7 to l3. For this occasion the
B. n 0. r. X. Co. will sell tickets
from all points on Its lines west Of the
Ohio river to Washington, at one sin
gle fare for tho round trip, July 4 to
I, inclusive, with the privilege Of an
additional extension until July 81 by
deposlting tickets with joint agent at
Washington. Tickets will also be on
sale at stations Of all connecting lines.
Delegates should not lose sight Of the
fact that all B. Il o. trains run via
Washington.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-13
FATHER Is TAKEN.
J. A. Gleissner Passes Away From
Earth Suddenly.

! AstSegram received last evening
announced the death Of j. A. Gleiss-
ner at Topeka where he was.for treat
ment. 1t is supposed that his death
was caused by another stroke of APP
oplexy. His sous, W. E. and George,
went to Topeka and will bring the
body home on the night train. Fu-
neral from the house at $3.50 Wednes-
day. morning.
Mr.. Gleissner was born in Bavaria,
Germany, June Z, 1924, came to
America in 1855 and settled in Abb
lene, in 1875. Here with the wife
now left in sorrow and their family
he made his home and was respected
for his many sterling qualities. His
kind nature made him loved by his
family as did his worth and upright
ness attract the regard of all who
knew him. The children are: John
M, George, William E., Mrs. M. d.
Good, all of this city; Mrs. McCartin
Of Kansas City and Misses Rose and
Eva who are in Milwaukee. They
will have the sympathy of a wide
circle Of friends.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-13
DEATH IN GHE SMOKY.
JOHN ARNOLD LOSES HIS LIFE
WHILE BATHING.
Rscklsssly Going Into the Water
Near Sand Springs He Falls Into a
Hole and Cannot Be Rescued by
His Companion.

John Arnold, aged about 81 years.
a farmer living in north Willowdale
township, was drowned west OF Sand
Springs Sunday about 4 o'clock
Mr.. Arnold has lived for many
wears in Flora township and went for
a ride with d. Gasswint Of Manches-
ter and Gasswint's young son. They
drove to the river and went in bath
ing. Arnold could not swim and re-
mained in the water that was not
deeper than his waist. Suddenly he
stepped off a steep slope in the treach-
erous river bottom and went under
with cry. His friend saw him rise'
then 60 under, then rise again. he
was now very much excited and Gass-
wint, who could not swim very well,
was afraid Of being clutched BY the
frightened man. Arnold seemed to
get footing and remained with bead
and shoulders above water for mo-
ment. His friend reached out pole
but Arnold went slowly under and did
not grasp it. Mr.. Gasswint and j.
W. Hoover searched until dark when
the former went home with his sad
message. A company Of neighoors
went early this morning to the river
to look for the body.
Mr.. Arnold was tenant on the
'Thalheimer farm, section 4, Willow
dsle, and has wife and four young
children. None Of the neighbors had
the heart to take the sad news to the
family last night but a physician OF
Manchester went out this morning
Mr.. Arnold's brother has barber
shop in Manchester. His parents live
in Germany. He was an honest
kind-hearted, friendly man, respected
BY all. s'HeSVssas Representation to
Abilene and was here several days
last week.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-13
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
Herington Woman Wants to End Lite
Other News.
Special to the Reflector.

Special to the Reflector.
HERINGroN, Aug. 10. Friday even
ing Mrs. Eliza Stearns, wife Of John
Stearns formerly a 'pilliwink" dis
penser Of this city, becoming tired OF
life and its delusions attempted to
end her earthly career by taking a
dose Of laudanum and but for the
timely arrival Of a physician and the
vigorous use of a stomach pump
would have made a success Of her
undertaking. She is now in a fair
way to recovery. Her husband whose
place whose place was closed up last
spring, has been absent from town
for some time.
Rev. DR.. Parkinson and wife have
been enjoying weeks visit from Mrs,
Parkinson's mother, Mrs. Halls, and
her sister Mrs. Ferguson Of Delphos,
Kas.
Born. Aug. Z, to Mr.. and Mrs. J..
P. Scott, q son.
Malarial fever is having quite run
among our people this summer The
following persons are prostrated with
it. J. G. Kellar, l.. Sinclair, John
Schiifner, George Burback and Mrs.
Mclaughlin.
DR.. Switzerland has been sick and
confined to his house for several days.
A. W. Massengale's little daughter
Julia while playing on the porch
railing, fell to the ground, sustaining
a fracture Of one Of her shoulder
blades.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Slaymaker Of
Peabody, who have been visiting their
daughter Mrs. E. W. Waring, return
ed home yesterday
+. Waring has purchased the resi-
dence Of Mrs. J. 7. Heston on the
West side and will move over there
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-13
NAY TRY SENATOR.
Ed Little Said to Have Another Bee
in His Bonnet.

~ 0Ab 0VuuoV'.
A new boom has been launched that
may result in this town having a
second chance at the United States
senatorship from the state of Kansas.
It is reported that Ed Little will try
another deal on the Pops and will By
brought out Tor the Populist support
for senator in case the party wins In
its campaign in this state and gets the
legislature. Those who were sur
prised at his assertion that he stood
tlat-footed on the Pop platform last
week are now seeing the colored
gentleman in the wood pile. Edward
is not SO slow after all. 1t is said
that he had his pole fixed to catch
them going and coming and his work
will be kept up during the campaign
that he may have chance to say
that he is entitled to something good.
OF course this is not known to be q
certainty but there are some things
that are happening that make it look
mighty supicious. The Pops may not
be willing that he should walk of
with the best job in the catalogue but
il they are successful it may be con-
sidered that he will get something
and will never be content to take the
husks Of the feed box.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-13
CLEAN UP THE CITY.
Sidewalks Not Intended for the Hous.
ing Of Chickens.

One Of the things this city needs is
q thorough cleaning up in the busi-
ness part Of town. There is no need
that there be in any portion OF the
city any place for the housing Of live
stock such as chickens and ducks.
This has grown to be steady thing
and there Is in hot weather stencil
arising from the walks in town that
Is sickening to the passerby and 1t Is
disgrace to the city. THERE'S prob
ably an ordinance in regard to the
matter but II there is not there ought
to be. It's not only unpleasant but
it is unhealthy to have the smells that
are now in common evidence all over
town affecting tho nostrils OF people
who como here, ftwasA sAbAd enough
last week and there are many express
sions Of surprise that the custom was
allowed. But the hot weather has
made such change in the condition
Of the affairs that II is far more no.
ticeabe now than then. No doubt 1t
is convenience to many OF the mer-
chants to have their coops for fowls
under the walks and 1t Is perhaps
thought to be no sin for the area ways
to be used for this as well as other
purposes that ought to be unmention-
ed, but the people Of this city cannot
afford to have visit OF pestilence,
which It will come to II there Is not q
cleaning up pretty soon,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-13
THE BODY FOUND.
Smoky Hill Gives Up Its Victim
at Last.

After search which lasted until
nearly A o'clock Tuesday the body Of
John Arnold who was drowned in the
river at Sand Springs Sunday after
noon was brought to the surface.
Large crowds Of people have been
searching for nearly the past4S hours
using drag hooks, dynamite and
other means to compel tbe' treacher-
GUS waters to give up its victim, and
at last theft efforts were crowned
with success.
The body is much bloated but
otherwise unmutilated and will be
conveyed to his late home in Willow
dale for interment.
The sorrowing wife and children
have the sympathy Of the entire COM
munity in the almost unbearable
sorrow.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-13
Highest of all in Leavening PowerLatest u Govt Report
R9H!a!!!!! 9! Rss!R$ Bsxa:$E
ABSOLUTELY PURE
hard times compared with that sec
ABSOLUTELY PURE

hard times compared with that Sec
ton Of country.
When the man in the convention
hall Wednesday night discovered that
he had been robbed and wanted the
crowd searched, D. W. Howard also
missed his purse which contained
something over g. Yesterday morn
ing he found that he had left 1t in
Kirby's bank where he had made a
deposit. D, W. is willing to set EN-
up.
One delegation Of western Kansas
members last week were entertained
at a house with a bath room. Hav-
ing discovered it they asked the
privilege OF using it. 1--WE amt
seen q bathtub since we came west,
eighteen years ago." said one
"We've been washing in the creek or
with a basin on the back porch after
dark" They took three baths day
while they stayed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-13
Died, Aged 100 Years.

Special to the Reflector.
CHAPMAN, Aug. lO.-This morning
Aunt Catherine Ryan quietly expired
after brief illness. 1t Is supposed
she must have been nearly if not
quite 100 years old. She was accus-
toned to speak Of events that she
clearly remembered that transpired
s2 years ago. Her faculties remained
with her to the last. The funeral
will be conducted by Father Leary on
Tuesday morning at the Catholic
cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-13
TWO DEATHS AT HERINaroN.
Well Known Citizens Of Our Sister
Called Home.

Special to the Reflector,
HERINGToN, Aug. ll.-Yesterday
afternoon occurred the funeral Of John
Schiffner who died Sunday evening.
He had been sick about three weeks
with malarial fever. He was 26
years, ! month and II days old and
leaves wife and two little boys and
his mother, Mrs. Fenning, to mourn
his loss. He has resided in Herring
ton about eight years and was well
known here as an Industrious, honest
man. The sympathy Of many friends
Is extended to the family in their hour
Of sorrow.
Mrs. Matilda Baldwin Watkins,
who died Sunday morning at the
home Of her son, W. Il. Watkins,
proprietor OF the kocK lslahd nouse'
was born at Patterson, N. j., in Feb
ruary, 1919. At a early age she was
married to William A. Watkins, who
died about four years ago, also at the
home Of the same son who tenderly
watched over the mother during her
Mast illness. In 1873 Mrs Watkins
moved with her husband and family
to Mcpherson county, locating near
Roxbury and has since resided there
She has brought up a large family
~ children-7 of whom survive her,
| Mrs. W. +. Street, Mary and Adelaide
Watkins Of New York City. W. f. Of
this city, Mrs. Elizabeth Heaton and
Mrs. Caroline Tanner Of Roxbury
and Ralph M. Watkins. She was i'll
about seven weeks. She had been an
earnest and consistent member Of the
Baptist church since girlhood. The
remains were inferred at Roxbury
cemetery by the side Of those Of her
husband.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-13
TOOK A TUMBLE.
Abilsns's Baseball Team Falls from
Its High Estate.

Ats s@e0@
Leaves have their time to fall and
ball teams to wither at the south
winds breath. Abilene's turn came
Saturday afternoon about . o'clock
when Emporia after being defeated
twice arose in one last whirlwind OF
desperation and captured the closing
game of the series. 1t was not that
Emporis played any better than u.s.
ual but that Abilene played worse;
the errors OF the home team were all
at critical times and cost small for
tune, 6guratively speaking the Abb
lenes were not in condition to play
well. They had played four games
that week in 100 degree weather and
the convention had kept them up
nights. Saturday 1t was lO5 degree
weather and they were decidedly
tired. Augusta was not in condition
and left the field early while Summers
held down the visitors in
all except the third inning in which
several errors in the field gave the
visitors 5 tallies. He took rest in
the seventh and Abe Lott tried his
hand at pitching. This came high,
too, for Abe Lott did not cover him
self with glory as q twirler and En-
poria put 5 big brutal tallies on its
side Of the ledger. Summers finished
out the game. Then Klingberg for
got his rabbits foot and indulged in
the costly practice Of allowing a pass
ed ball when three men were on bases
with the result that several tallies
were secured in this manner. Indeed
it looked for a time that Abilene
would be shut out as six innings
passed before Strother, aided by a
wild throw came bounding over the
home plate amid cheers enough to
awaken the dead Kansas Democracy.
Then Klingberg also scored and in
the next Matteson, while Strother
gracefully placed the ball over the
| fence in the ninth and walked home
to the tune Of "Im Going to Get Me q
Dollar" That made and that was
all. The visitors were very avaricious
they took II whens5 would have
done just as well. They were good
natured- exceedingly so--and their
frequent advise to the downcast
crowd ofeAbilene rooters to ''cheer
up" would have been funny If the sit
uation had not been 80 serious.
Abilene has played II games, won
70, lost 4, percentage .764- satur-
days defeat was the first out OF eight
consecutive games. The score was
Abilene. % 0 0 o 2 l. A
Emporia .....o l 4 | 0 0 . 0 I'll
At bat-Abilene S6, Emporia 81;
l b--Abilene 6, Emporia l3; assists
Abilene II, Emporia II; errors-Abi-
lene7, Emporia s; 2 b hits-Emporia
2; 8 b hits-Matteson; bases on balls
off Lott 3, off Evans 8, off Summers
0; struck out-by Summers 3, by
Evans II.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-13
Gone TO the Convention.

The following delegation to the
state Republican convention left for
Topeka: Richard Waring, chairman
W. S. stambaugh, P. L. Jennings, W.
N. Hawley, D. Weaver, J. L. Gal
braith, C. Rohrer, C. A. Stannard, G.
0. Scrofford, J. S. Winans, S. A..
Cooper, L. H. Long.
G. W. c. Rohrer, c. +. Mead, J. b.
Case and others also went and will
see the next state officers nominated.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-13
Money Enough to Pay Out.

The executive committee of the
convention at its meeting did not
have all the bills in for auditing.
The decorations are not arranged for
yet but they will be paid easily and
the committee thinks that it will have
a plenty for the expenses Of the meet
ing. The cost Of the convention was
about $3.50 and the subscriptions are
about the same. Abilene did itself
proud in caring for the visitors and Is
to be congratulated. In few instances
do towns pay out the expenses for so
large a meeting and this is an excep-
ton. When Abilene does things i
does them right.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-13
Solomon's s Mckinley Club,

Special to the Reflector
SOLOMON, Aug. 10.-A Mckinley
club was organized here Saturday
night with 10 voters as members.
This cityis satisfied with the Republic
can ticket and will help pile up the
candidates majority.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-13
Will Help Colorado.

Las Animas, Colorado, is arranging
to defeat LaJunta, a nearby town,
and is going to send to Abilene for
help. Arrangements are made by
which five of the Abilenes will 60 out
and play the game. They are A. G.
Lott. j. Lott, S. Strother, G. Sum
mers, W. A. Matteson. OF course
Las Animas will win.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-13
An Exnert Assistant.

T. W. Deafenbaugh's blacksmith
and carriage shops have a new assist
ant who will add much to the expert
force on which Mr.. Deafenbaugh
takes pride. 1t is |. H. Clewell, well
known as one Of the best horseshoers
the county ever possessed and whose
skill made him the favorite Of all
owners Of fine horsefesh. He will be
a valuable addition to the Deafen-
baugh shops and all may be certain
Of expert work.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-08-13
Band Concert and Festival.

The band boys will give an open
air concert at the residence Of G. g..
Hawk on West Third Thursday even
ing, August l3. Ice cream, cake and
lemonade will be served. The boys
are in need Of money to continue their
organization, buy new music etc.
and all citizens Of the city should be
more than willing to patronize them.
Everybody invited.