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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-23

No such thing as ''summer complaint"
where DR.. Fowler's Extract Of Wild
Strawberry Is kept handy. Natures
remedy for every loOseness Of the
bowels.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-23

Experience teaches the value Of Hoods
Sarsapsrilla. II is constantly accom-
plishing wonderful cures and people In
all sections take it, knowing it will do
them good.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-23
Sen.ible,

He-What is nice, sensible present To
give "A young girl:
She-Oh. candy or rosesl-Indianapolis
Journal
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-23
No, i...-fnctiona.

NO. iss.-fncttoua
Many factions we have had:
Some are good and some are bad
Faction takes away your sense;
Faction makes the air les dense:
Gives you all you wish TO own;
Turns the very trees 20 stone:
rsction makes your garments dry;
Calls the vul'urcs from the sky:
FACTION dries the bcgsar's tear:
Merits gratitude sincere.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-23

1t may be clear all day, but you can
rest assured that 1t will rain II you 20
out In white gown and minus an UNI
brella.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-23

Little Johnny-Pa, what is the capital
Of Spain: Pa--She hasn't any to speak
Of: or she won't have when she pays
her debts.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-23
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

Correspondence on topics Of interest 10 10 lAdiee
CoLUnN, oxford Democrat, Paris. Maine
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-23

sis the razor sharpf'' asked the bar
Der. Comparatively 90" said the VIC
tim. at has an edge that would be
splendid on carving knife"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-23

The air Of studied bohemisnism cult
waited by some young men may please
themselves, bat u dossn't Impress out
sidsrS one whit.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-23

Burdock Blood Bitters gives man
clear head, an active brain, q strong,
vigorous body-makes him at for the
battle Of life.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-23

II you want TO place . small boy In
one spot where you will be sure to find
him Eve minutes later, put him In the
pantry.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-23

Eczema, scald head, hives, itchiness
Of the skin Of any sort instantly relieved,
permanently cured. Deans Ointment.
At any drug store.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-23

Hoods Pills cure all liver ills. Mailed
for Is cents by c. l. Hood & Co., Lowell,
Mass.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-23

Group instantly relieved. DR.. Thorn
as Eclectric Oil. Perfectly safe. Never
fails. At any drug store.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-23

Desperate Case. Perspiring Manager
OF Excursion-We'rea little behind time
l know, but we'll make It up on the last
half Of the run. Indignant Excursionist
Make 1t up! What's the use Of talk
ing that way? Wen meet ourselves
back long before we get there.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-23

sat 2ed on a rock with 3,
And the shed It's Giant G. q glory
on the sho sat there as good rs could h.
With the 5 ~ their dear little fec, in the sd
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-23
FOR SALE.

Good dry IIarl Wool.
snnth partz
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-08-23

READ OUR NEIGHBoRs' ADVERTISEMENTS
Then come and buy General Merchandise OF US.
L. II. ATWOOD 4 CO., BUcxFiELD. ME.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28
BERINGToN woMAN's BANK.
Placed SlS6 in Bric.a.B .Brac and IT.
Gone.

A lively time was experienced at
Herington Monday over the arrest
Of a lady whose home is in Hennes'
sey, Okla. She was enroute home
from Minneapolis and stopped in Her.
ington between trains, staying at the
Mullen house. When she had gone
the landlady discovered the loss Of
sls6 which she had hidden in bric.a-
brac in the parlor. She says $3.50
was in a celluloid ornament on the
piano and IS in a wall ornament. The
guest was arrested at Wichita and
brought back. She had the $5 and
the bill was identified but she said she
received it from the clerk In change
and accounted for all her expenses
since leaving home. The clerk
claimed he had never seen the lady
and so the matter rested. The lady
was discharged and went home. The
slS5 is gone and the ne't savings OF
the house will be put in the bank.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28
II Aids in the Detection Of Unwhole-
some Food.

Daniel Webster in the famous
White trial in Salem, Mass, years
ago declared that "murder will out. !"
This maxim has been found applica-
BILE to many other things besides MUIR
der. Housewives know it to be true
when there is alum in baking powder.
A bitterness in the bread at once be-
trays the alum's presence. 1t cant
conceal its true nature. The alum
bitterness "will out" and because it
will, physicians, who understand the
harmful effect Of alum on the system,
are at loss to know why people con.
tinue to buy baking powders contain
ing it. All baking powders sold for
twenty-five cents a pound and less
contain alum. There is surely no
economy in using these cheap pow
ders. For pure cream Of tartar
powder, as DIR. Prices was shown to
be at the Worlds Fair, goes so much
farther and gives SO much better re-
suits, there is no doubt OF its being
m IRE economical in the long run.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28
ABILENE RECRUITING STATION
Soldiers May Put in Their Hamss al
This Place.

Abilene has been selected ss one Of
the State recruiting stations. Gov
ernor Leedy says that he will not per-
nit anyone who may choose to re-
cruit a company. He has instructed
Colonel Funston and Adiutant Gen.
eral Allen to select all Of the recruit
ing officers. After each company Is
filled, then the governor proposes to
let the men select their own officers
from captain down to corporal. This
is in accordance with the suggestion
Of Assistant Adjutant General Boyd.
Recruiting stations will be estab-
lished within, n,twenty-four hours after
the governor receives the presidents
call. Recruiting stations will be To-
Gated in this congressional district as
follows: Manhattan, Abilene, Salina
and Washington.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28
REFORMED CHASSIS TO MEET.
23d Annual Session Of Kansas Chassis
April ~,

The 23d annual session OF the Kan.
sas classis Of the Reformed church
will meet in the Grace Reformed
church April 27-S0. The opening
service will be conducted by Rev. S.
Thomas Of Bunker Hill and Rev. S.
Tesnow Of Denver will preach the an.
nual sermon. The classis work will
BE- carried on during the day sessions
and at the evening meetings sermons
will be preached by Revs. H. Gekeler,
J. W. Love, W. Wittenwyler, +. H.
Fisher, H. Tesnow, s. A. Alt and A.
s. Dechant
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28
An "Unfunny" Comedy.

Flannigan's Flats Monday night
played to the smallest house Of the sea-
son. The troupe is really almost bad
enough to be funny. From the red
checked brunette who plays the piano
and chews gum between acts and is
the naughty Lady Hannah on the
stage the rest Of the time, to the pre-
cocious youth who makes up bis
songs as he sings them there was a
uniform and unvarying inability to
interest or amuse that made the an
nouncements that the company would
present comedy very remarkable.
The actors probably mean all right
and some Of the evenings failures are
explained by the fact that one actress
tainted away and the leading man
was sick.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28
DRY EARTH MULCH"
A Suggestion Worthy tic Attention
Of Every Farmer.

To the Editor Of the Reflector.
Topeka, April 26.-l am in receipt
Of inquiries from farmers in all parts
Of the State as to narrowing thegrow'
ing wheat in the spring, and believ.
ing that more farmers can be reached
through the county papers than In
any other way, | would suggest to
wheat'growers through your columns
a simple method Of testing this for
themselves;
Locate three strips, each four rods
wide, across the field and across lhe
drill rows. Slant the harrow teeth
back and harrow one strip once; one
strip twice, and one three or four
times. As far as possible harrow ai-
ter showers and just as soon as the
soil will work right. This test will
require about one days time In all
and offers four kinds OF treatment for
comparison. II repeated several
times 1t will help us to determine
whether by this additional tillags we
can promote nitriication and check
evaporation.
Urge your farmers to test fully the
value Of "dry earth mulch" in con-
serving moisture, by cultivating q
few rows Of corn after every shower,
from planting until caring time, aim
Ing to keep the top p inches dry all
the time, except the day on which the
rain falls, but being careful not to
stir the soil while 1t is yet too wet.
The way in which the farmers in
Kansas are taking hold Of better
methods Of tillage and studying the
causes Of losses Of fertility and soil
water, and how these may be checked,
is very gratifying.
The bulletins and quarterly reports
issued by our State Board Of Agricul.
ture, filed with practical suggestions
on every phase Of agriculture, has
given the farmers Of Kansas excep-
tional educational privileges far be-
yond those enjoyed by the people Of
any other State in the Union.
! hope your many readers will
remind their representatives that they
are expected to lend helping hand
as legislators in fostering and promot-
ing this great educational work that
is doing SO much for the advancement
Of our State. These invaluable publi-
cations teach specially how we may
best help ourselves, thus laying the
broad foundation for the greater Kan
sas that is fast crowding upon us.
Yours for better tillage and greater
yields per acre, H, R. HILTON.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28
ABILENE SOLDIERS READY.
Company Of National Guards Organ
lied in Town.

The Abilene soldiers are ready for
battle whenever it comes. A meet
ing was held In the court house Sat
urday night attended by about so
embryo soldiers and q crowd Of on
lockers that filled the room to the
doors.
c. s. Crawford presided. The
names OF about 80 members have been
secured and are in the hands Of the
governor for action. 1t is proposed
to take this company into the K. N.
G. il there is vacancy. This State
is to furnish 2,778 men under the new
call for 1925, 900 volunteers. The gov
ernor may use the X. N. G. as q part
Of this quota, in which case the abb
lene company will be called to the
front. On the other hand the gov
ernor may call for the whole number
in new volunteers, apportioned among
the various counties in proportion to
their population. In that case Dickin.
son county will be entitled to only
forty or fifty. The matter will lie
decided in short time. Should 'te
quota be filed by volunteers the conn.,
pany organized here will probably be
dropped.
The meeting Saturday night was
harmonious and enthusiastic C. s.
Crawford was elected captain unani.
monsly and made pleasing speech
in acknowledgement. j. F. Elston
was elected unanimously for first
lieutenant, selection which was
highly pleasing to the entire COM
pany. The only contest was over
second lieutenant, the candidates be.
ing George Niles.Watson, J. E. Johntz
and G. A. Snider. Mr.. Watson won
on the second ballot. He has served
seven years in the regular army and
will be a valuable addition to the list
OF officers. Other officers will be ap-
pointed by the captain.
Should the company 60 into active
service the captain will get $1,000 a
year, the lieutenants 81 800 and 81, 200
and the privates $l3 month, all be-
ing furnished clothing and rations.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28
RECENT REPLECT1oNs.
The Hope creamery paid IS csnts

The Hope creamery paid IS csnts
for butterfat. 8ss 4
--Gillett's cowboy band will play u
Peabody when Bryan speaks thsrs
next month.
Sarah Agdlott, wife Of Jno. Agd-
lott aged GA, died on the l7th o.
heart disease, at her home near Ban
ner City.
Lightning struck barn on G. n.
Pattison's farm near Solomon Wed.
nesday night killing bis driving horse
and one belonging to c. R. Troxsl.
"A. +. Oswald has purchased the
Paul house, In which he has resided
for about two years, Of the Travellers
Insurance company. 1t is one Of the
handsomest residences in the city.
Miss Alma Browns school closed
yesterday afternoon with interesting
exercises attended by large sudiencs.
The pupils presented Miss Alma with
q handsome easy chair.
viii Haithcox, son Of Rev. Dr..
Haithcox, has enlisted in the Third
regiment at Kansas City.
SO much building Is going on
In town that contractors and car
penters are setting work two weeks
ahead.
While the speeches will bs cut
short at commencement, dresses and
presents will remain as fashionable d
last year.
II. +. Dewey is to have a paper
on the publishers influence on litsra-
ture at the Kansas Academy Of Ian.
gusge and Literature meeting at To-
peka this week.
Some miscreant carried away
several Of those beautiful tulips from
the lawn Of D. r. Gorden last night
II d. r. catches them he will make It
mighty interesting for the thief.
DIR. A. G. Anderson has entered
into partnership with DR.. Steel
smith and will settle down as one Of
Abilene's physicians. DR.. Anderson
is Dickinson county boy and Is
good example OF what earnest,
thoughtful study will accomplish. He
spent bis boyhood on farm in Logan
township where bis parents live, at-
tended country school, taught school,
studied medicine, worked his way
through medical college and now en-
ters on active practice. He Is the
kind Of young man who succeeds
and we predict for him an honorable
and prosperous career in bis proies-
sion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28
Got S5 and Costs.

Charlie Blue, who has several times
had trouble before, struck Loren Lam
des with rock Monday, cutting
a severe cash on his face and barely
missing putting out an eye. He was
fined s5 and costs and IS committed
until paid.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28
Wesley Smiths School.

Wesley Smith closed bis school la' t
week at Highland with an elegant
dinner given by the patrons and an
excellently rendered program in the
afternoon by the scholars. The at
tendance was one Of the largest in the
history OF the district.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28

Beggs' German Salve is a cure for
Piles, no matter how bad the case may
be. They relieve at once, Scalds, Old
Sores, Burns, Eczema, Tumors, etc.
Sold by c. z. Northcrait & Co.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28

Wanted, an experienced girl for
general housework. Mrs. J. H. Mes
ley, North Buckeye. 97-tftsc
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28
TWO STRONG DELEGATIONS ARE
SELECTED.
CALDERHEAO ENDORSED.
Congressional and State Delegates
Chosen by the County Convention
Large Attendance Of Republican
Members.

The Republican county convention
to select twelve delegates to the State
convention at Hutchinson, June Sand
nine delegates to the Fifth district
convention at Bellaville, April 2S, was
held in the court room Saturday p. m.
A large and representative gathering
Of delegates from various precincts Of
the county was present and the con.
vention was enthusiastic and inter.
ssting.
s. A. Cooper, chairman Of the Re-
publican county committee, called the
delegates to order.
Secretary S. S. Smith read the call.
G. A. Stannard Of Hope was chosen
temporary chairman; J. 0. Evans Of
Herington secretary; J. E. Baum
baugh Of Hayes assistant secretary.
COMMITTEES CHOSEN.
On motion committees were ap-
pointed as follows:
Credentisls-J W Higgins, F J
Murphy, W M Sherwood.
Order OF business--D W Naill, c M
Lowry, Otto Knuether.
Resolutions-R T Cline, A Bohan-
non, G H Koepke.
Permanent organization-M Lowe,
MF Sterling, T H Sampson.
To nominate delegates to congress
sional convention-Joel Hersh, J E
Brewer, D L Pisle, G Peterson, J E
Baumbaugh, B D Fry, A E Sandborne.
To nominate delegates to State con-
vention--T E Dewey, j W Gillett, R
S Oakford, o P Byers, c Bell, F l. Ball,
FW Wright.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28
Kansas City Journal One Year
to Reflector Subscribers.
Until May IS, '98,

To every one who, on or before May Is, 1893, sub
scribes for the Weekly Reflector and pays One Year
in Advance, we will send FREE for one year the Kan
sas City Journal, one Of the best general newspapers
in the country. 1t has a carefully prepared farm,
page and contains large amount of Kansas news
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28

mittee, appointed by q Populist legis-
lature shows the first and last Peo-
ple's party government on earth" to
be thoroughly corrupt in practice as
well as precept, selling Legislation for
cash, and trading its profsssed prin-
ciples for the spoils Of Office, and
proves that the Populist organisation
Of this State is unworthy Of the conf
dence Of the people; we, therefore de-
clare that the honor, dignity, and
prosperity Of the State demand that
the Popnlist party be relegatsd to
that oblivion from which it never
should have emerged and the govern
ment Of this State be restored to the
hands Of the Republican party, the
friend and advocate Of the best inter-
ests Of Kansas.
Fifth, That, whereas, so far as ap-
pears from the public proceedings Of
congress the Fifth congressional dis.
trict Of Kansas has no representative
at Washington, we believe 1t to be the
duty Of the voters to elect capable
and qualified congressman, willing to
look after the interests Of the people
Of the district: We therefore instruct
the delegates Of this convention to
use their influence to secure the
nomination Of Honorable William
A. Calderhead, who, by his services,
ability, and devotion to the welfare Of
the district has proved himself to be
worthy Of the confidence and support
Of all the people.
Resolved, That the members Of this
convention have learned with deep
sorrow Of the sudden death during
the present week Of Mr.. John B. Bax.
ter, Of Holland, who has long been a
familiar figure in Republican councils,
and express to the family Of the de.
ceased their sincere sympathy,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28
SOME SPEECH. MAKING.

Hon. W. R. Smith, Of Wyandotte
county, candidate for the Republican
nomination for associate justice, made
an interesting address during recess
He spoke OF the movement toward Re.
publican harmony. His address
evoked frequent applause.
Prof. Frank Nelson, Of Bethany COL
lege, Lindsborg, candidate for the
Republican nomination for State sup.
erintendent Of public instruction,
next spoke to the delegates. He is
one Of the most eloquent orators in
the State and he gave the convention
one Of his best efforts. Eloquently
he depicted the principles Of Republi-
canisn and their basis, the education
Of the masses.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28
The PIN
That WIN

DR.. J.c. Ayers Pills will prevent and
cure biliousness.
"For years have thoroughly tested AYERS
PILLS, both as Q preventive and cure for
biliousness. They are the best medicine for
the purpose and do all that 10 claimed for
them" J. 3. KoLB, Shark, Ark.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28
COMMITTEE REPORTS.

The committee on order Of business
gave the order as followed.
Credentials committee reported full
list Of delegates present.
The temporary organization was
made permanent.
Committee on resolutions reported
the following which was cheered and
adopted unanimously
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
The Republicans Of Dickinson coun-
ty, BY their chosen representatives,
appeal to the electors and declare:
First, That we adhere to the princi-
pies on which the national victory
was won in 1896, by decisive cleo
toral and popular vote Of the people,
and we heartily approve the legisla-
tion Of the Fifty-fifth congress in the
embodiment Of these principles.
Second, We commend the dignity,
courage, patriotism, wisdom, and
purity Of the administration Of Presi-
dent Mckinley, who has brought him
self near the hearts Of the people by
his fidelity to the Republican princi-
pies which have guided this nation
safely and surely through the vicissi-
tudes Of fifty years and placed it on
the heights where 1t now stands,
ready 10 do battle for the doctrine Of
American supremacy in the American
hemisphere.
Third, As under the leadership Of
the Republican party the curse Of hu-
man slavery was driven from this Re-
public, so under the leadership Of
that grand Republican commander
in-chief, William Mckinley, will the
curse Of Spanish brutality, barbarism
and inhumanity, be driven from all
the islands oi the Western hemi-
sphere, and the people Of Cuba De
made free and independent.
Fourth, That. whereas, the testi-
mony Of the Populist legislators Of
Kansas, before an investigating COM
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28

DELEGATES SELECTED.
The delegates selected to attend the
State and congressional conventions
we're reported and elected as follows:
Congressional, Belleville, April %.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28
BITTER TASTE.

The convention then adjourned.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-04-28

history OF the district.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-12-23
Albion and Bristol.

DR.. and Mrs. Gowdy spent last
Thursday evening at Reinfelt.
John o. and Mrs. Jones expects
company for the holidays from
Wisconsin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fink gave a large
party in honor of the birth of their
son Edwin, the evening was spent in
social games and dancing. The
Woodmen hall was used for the latter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Newmiller
entertained Eddie Crowell and family
last Sunday.
Addie and Richards were over last
week at work on the telephone line.
Bert Fink is home for few days.
Harnessmaker Brink has q Mr..
Jeffers with him learning the trade.
/ Prof Vogenitz expects his wife and
mother next week.
The proprietor of Fair Oaks ex-
hibits fine farm wagon of high
grade he is putting up himself.
We are told the Woodmen contem-
plates building hall which is some
thing much needed here.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Martin per-.
formed some fine acrobatic feats
coming down the Michel hill last
Saturday and Mrs. NJ. claims she is
ple4 sed at the lack of an audience.
We shall be out earning bread and
butter until after the holidays and
wish the PEE DEE and its readers
merry and happy time.
The Drummonds and Wickhanl
families will spend Xmas with Spring
Valley friends.