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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-06
TIE REASON

When the cd man lay dying. he called his sons to his bedside and asked
each to break a bundle of sticks. Even the strongest failed, but the faith
n united the bundle and easily broke the sticks, one at a time. Aesops
is Strength"
Have YOU ever noticed that Nature furnishes her raw material to us IN
bundles5 She never gives them to us stick at a time. You wills search
in vain or a pigment which, used alone with-linseed oil, will answer all
the requirements of a good paint. The reason is manifest. No single
pigment will retain the oil long enough. But make a bundle of your pig,
ments bv combining them properly, tie them together with linseed oil and
there is the same difference in strength as there is between the oundleo OF
sticks and each one taken separately. ms IS eXacuy VIVA IS lone III 'he
manufacture of Railway White Lead.
1t explains why Railway White Lead was the only one of the twenty
four tested by the Ohio Master Painters and Decorators Association n a
% months test, to gain the highest standard for wearing. Railway showed
a perfect coat when son of the so-caned Strictly Pure White Leads had
scaled and chalked off completely. Railway White Lead is sold only by
w. n. COEBEL, The Hardwareman.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-06
A Sumner.

We offer for the next week only finest
silkeline handkerchiefs medium size
with large and beautiful silk initials at
the low price of 20 cents each or six for
81. Get a bargain.
SANTA FE MERCANTILE Co.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-06

Ladies' hosiery, all wool hose at 20
cents per pair; double fleece lined worth
IS cents per pair In any retail store in
Chicago, we sell at Is cents per pair.
Ladies' cotton hose worth IS cents, we
sell them at Is cents per pair. Santa
Fe Mercantile Co.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-06

G. G. Berleth, manufacturer o.
tin, copper and. iron ware. Roof:
Ing and guttering a specially.
San Francisco street, John Ham
pel's old stand. All tin roofing
guaranteed for ten years.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-06

Do you know where all the ladies pull.
chase their stylish millinery at lowest
eastern prices? Why in that old Cart
wright, corner at Santa Fe Mercantile
n,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-06

The celebrated Ferries waists for
ladies, misses and children, just received
at Santa Fe Mercantile Co.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-06

A new line of mems laundered and
unlaundered shirts; we can show you
300 doz. at prices that will astonish the
closest buyer. Santa Fe Mercantile Co.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-06
a Historical Renaissance

In olden times a fameo Spanish at
venturer spent his-life and fortune te
discover a seeming impossibily. The
.adventurer's name was Ponce de Leon.
The object of his search, the mysteriou
Fountain of Youth. CHE FAILED.
After hundreds of years we have discov-
cred an equivalent.
VINO VITO
The Great Vegetable Tonic.
Iraperts Perpetual Youth.
Use Vino Vito for Health, Strength
and Pleasure. 1t will do the work.
For sale at all frst-class establish
ments.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-06

Traveller for Arizona and New Mexico
to sell Grocers and hotels, must be an
energetic salesman. International Ia
BILE Supply Co., St. Louis, Mo.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-06

Blankets and quilts. The largest as
sortment in the city at Santa Fe Mer-
camille Co,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-06

We are making a speciality Of Mocha
and Java Coffee. Come and try a cup.
Only 10 cents, at the Bon-Ton.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-06

Do you know who sells dry goods,
clothing, gents furnishings, millinery
andsa general line Of everything-the
cheapest and best for the money? Why
it's the Santa Fe Mercantile 20.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-06

Fifty doz. ladies' vests worth 40 cents
per garment anywhere, we offer them at
20 cents each. It's a bargain. Santa
Fe Mercantile Co.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-06

Mocha and Java Coffee a specially at
the Bon-Ton.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-06

A good cup of Mocha and Java at the
Pop-Ton
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-06

Whn Nloinn is the only brick hotel,
UI0UH new building, elegant
ly furnished, in the
heart OF the city, electric lights, fine Of
fee on ground floor, free sample rooms,
hrst-class dining room, special rates and
attention to commercial men.
FRED D. MICHAEL,
Santa Fe, N. M. Proprietor
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-06

Mems, ladies' and children's under
wear in great variety at Santa Fe Mer'
camille Co.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-11-06

Stick to the old reliable Albuquerque
Steam Laundry, 9. F. Ambrose, agent,
at Kerr's barber shop. t1l-2s
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
PL0WS.
We sell the best Rid
ing PoWs sold in Abb
lene, the New Cas-
siday and Triumph.
See us before you buy.
SHOCKEY &
LANDES.
A Running Family.

Speaking of runners there is moth
ing the matter with I. j. Foley's
family at Chapman. On July 4th a
few members of the family entered
the races and this is the record
Ray Foley won lst money in l0C
yard foot race for boys from 10 to ID
years, ID entries.
Andy Foley won End money in &c
yard foot race for boys from 5 to
years, 10 entries.
Tim Foley Jr. won LIST money in
50 yard foot race for boys of 5 years
and under, 6 entries,
Ray Foley won LIST money in TIT
| 80 Yard sack race, 10 entries.
Miss Kate Foley won LIST money il
so yard foot race for girls 10 to- II
years old, 16 entries. Miss Katie il
only 10 years old.
We should think such recort
would tempt Tim Sr. to run for office
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
THIS IS A CORN YEAR.
Plenty Of 9s in the Date Mean a
Large Crop,

An coolest inhabtant" Of Geary
county has come to the front with a
new theory. He assures us that this
is corn year, one Of the best, for the
reason that Kansas has always with
out fail produced phenomenal corn
crops in the years numbered 9. But
his hopefulness is clouded by the re-
Election that the mines are followed
by 0, not only to designate the year
but to estimate the corn crop
throughout many sections OF the
State. Going back to '59 he finds
that in the few small fields that Kan
sas then had corn grew in the great
est luxuriance. 1t did not matter
whether the crop was planted early
or late, in old ground or in the newly
turned sod, it produced abundantly.
The abundance of '59 was followed by
the disastrous failure Of go, the most
distressing failure that Kansas has
ever had. Many Of the people had
little or no idea of what a crop fail
ure was like. In fact, many Of them
had never farmed before. Their
fields were small. The prodigal dis
play that nature made Of her boun-
ties in $50 led people to think this
was a land that never failed. More
or leA speculation and extravaganza
were INDUCED in, considerable mum
bers Of chickens, hogs, ETC., were par
TALLY raised, but no corn, Hardly
decent shower fell during the entir'
summer or fall Of go. The springs
ravines and creeks gradually cease'
their murmurings and dried up, tt
an extent that has probably neve
since been equalled. Pigs and chick
ems, in many instances, died iron
sheer starvation. Cattle and horse
got along very we'll, as ny peopl
had stacks Of prairie hay from tn
abundant crop Of 59; besides, on at
count Of the dryness Of the autumn
the prairie grass cured on the i'm
mcnse ranges, and together with who
| feed was found in the timber alon
the creeks and ravines made yer
good grazing. Many a weak-minde
man lost faith in Kansas during tn
season of go and when the cool day
OF autumn came he gathered up hi
few belongings and turned his fac
to the rising sun and struck out wit
the full determination to pass tb
winter with his mother-in-law an
never again set foot on Kansas sol
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
HUNDREDS WERE INJURED.
A Chicago Paper Tabulates Statistics oil
Fourth Of July Casualties-Thirty-
Three Persons We're Killed.

Chicago, July 1.-THE Tribune
few days ago printed tabulated state
ment OF the casualties occurring on the
Fourth Of July The figures were sup
piled by correspondents in various
cities. Since that publication the ex'
changes from all parts Of the country
have been carefully scrutinized TO
make the list as accurate as posi-
BILE. The number of killed, 33, cor
responds with the first report. The
number of severely injured is in
creased to 1862 The details are as fol-
lows: Cannon crackers, 6i6; toy can
non, $40; fire crackers, 800; powder ex'
blossoms, 243; revolvers, 1879; toy pistols,
40: gunshot wounds, 81; fireworks OF
various kinds, 50. Some of these VIC
tins will go through life without eyes,
some without arms, some without legs,
and large number with mangled
hands. The list includes only those
who were sent to the hospitals or
were treated at home by doctors. 1t is
probable that complete list would re-
cord between 1000 and 5000 victims OF
the present senseless style of celebrat-
ing the Fourth of July.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
ANOTHER PARK PROJECT.
Plan for a Handsome Breathing Spot
With Trees.

The town is talking park. 1t is
generally conceded that no one thing
is so badly needed as a place suitable
for concerts etc. Abilene is Behind
the whole earth on this matter and
people realize that it is time to begin.
Another location for park is being
talked of-one that would probably
need less labor and expense than
any in town. 1t is to use the Union
Pacific park, vacate A street from
Spruce to Buckeye and use it togeth-
er with the entire block between
Spruce and Buckeye south to First
street. There are two houses on this
block which could be purchased and
moved away. Then the entire park
would extend from the U. P. railroad
to first street. On 1t are score OF
handsome trees, elms and box elders
that could not be grown on new
park in 20 years. A few hundred
dollars in fences, walks, grading and
and sodding would give Abilene
handsome well shaded park in few
months.
The county commissioners are will
ing to give all the court house block
desired for park purposes. By ma
cadamizing Buckeye from the track
to First street-prisoners' labor would
soon do it-and by changing the
fences somewhat and laying out new
walks, there would practically be one
great handsome park covering nearly
two blocks.
With such fine locations as art
available it will be too bad ii Abilene
is so blind to its own interests as not
to have park.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
An Implement Carnival.

Hope has invented a new kind OF
entertainment-an implement carni-
val. J. W. Bradshaw & Son have is
sued invitations for day OF enter
tainment at the firms expense July
22. There will be addresses, exhibit
ton Of the working Of various i'm
plements handled by the firm and at
noon dinner will be served to 25O
guests, an orchestra consisting Of
piano, mandolin and guitar giving 9
a concert at this hour. All South
Dickinson is likely to be on hand.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
TRUE CHURCH UNION.
Talmage Organizes a Sunday School
on a New Plan.

TALMAGE, July l2,-An organiza-
ton has been perfected among the
religious element of our community
for the purpose of operating a Sunday
school and to induce a more thorough
bible study. The Talmage Union
Bible School association, the name
given to it by its promoters, has
about 20 charter members and a con-
stitution which will give italmost the
same management as denomination
al school. The plan is to have a
board OF management to consist OF an
executive board OF six members,
chosen from the association and whose
duty it is to have general supervision,
including the election Of officers OF
the school. The officers Of the asso.
citation are. President, J. J. Huitt;
vice president, E. E. Carnine; se,re-
tary. j. l.. Book. The officers Of the
Sunday school elected are as follows:
Superintendent, H. &. Hoffman;
assistant, E. E. Carnine; secretary,
Jennie Book; treasurer, Mrs. c. H.
Naylor; librarian, John Fulton; or
ganist, C. H. Naylor; assistant, May
Cheney.
The place of meeting will be in the
hall at ~ and o'clock each alternate
| Sunday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
FARQUHAR on TRUSTS.
The Members OF the Industrial Commits
sion Gives Ills Opinion About the
All-Absorbing Problem.

Washington, July 0. --Ex-Congress-
man j. NJ. Farquhar, mcmber OF the
industrial commission, talked plainly
Yesterday about trusts. Speaking OF
the COMMISSIONS work upon the sub
ject, he said:
Tine scope of the investigation at first did not
include IN inquiry into the trusts, but after
some of the witnesses had been examined ana
thcy had charged the trusts with being RESPONSE
bic for n great many Of the so-cnlled Industrial
evils, the commission found 1t necessary to look
into the matter The past two months have
been devoted entirely TO the trust inquiry ana
nil investigation along other lines has been
Stopped
As to the recommendations by the
commission of legislation on the trusts,
Mr.. Farquhar ventured no forecast, but
he was frank to say he did not see how
trusts could he declared unlawful. He
continued:
Trusts are formed for the avowed purpose OF
cheapening production, controlling prices ana
regulating the output According to the unlver-
sal laws Of trade this cannot be declared IL
legitimate. The formation Of trusts is nothing
more than the 0utgrOwth Of new business con-
ditions IN the country We us u nutlnn ere
pi0diiclnH vast amount more IMAM we CON-
sumo and the combination Is nothing more
thnn an effort TO get products on the market IN
the cheapest way, 1t is not due TO n desire 70
make more money, but TO make rs much Ms was
made before this enormous oycr-productlon
on,un,nunp1
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
RELAY Station at Junction.

Work was begun on Monday to
string telegraph wire south from
Junction City to Wichita, going from
there to White City and then probably
via the Rock Island to Wichita. The
line will be extended from Junction
City to the northwest probably to
Hastir Neb, junction City will
be the relay station between Kansa:
City and Wichita and between Wich'
ita and the northwest. 1t is too long
a distance between Wichita and Hast
ings.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
SCHOOL MEETING SOON.
All the Districts Will Meet on Thurs.
day, July 81.

The annual district meeting will be
held on July ", at 2 p. m. 1t will
elect treasurer for the long term.
The official term Of persons appointed
during the year expires at this annual
meeting. A person elected to fill a
vacancy in the office Of director holds
his office two years. Aperson elected
to fill a vacancy in the office Of clerk
holds his Office one year. The person
elected district treasurer must have
his bond properly executed and filed
before he IS sworn in. The teacher:
Of the county are anxiously waiting
for the meeting to determine who gel
Jobs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

Marriage license: VIM. j. Engle
and Mamie Englebright, both of Hope.
w. D. Wilson of Sutphen has had
his pension increased from Sl4 to Sl1
month.
The new awning at the Abilene
| National bank corner is nearing COM
pletion and is daisy.
Born, July u, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Hugh Cowan, a girl. Hugh is touch
ing only the high places now.
The Brady block is being painted
slate color. Its owner, Z. W. We'll
lington, will make numerous i'm.
provements on it.
Six months have passed since M.
H. Bert disappeared from his home in
Chicago and not a word has ever
been heard from him.
Misses Mae Barcus, Florence
Southworth, Elva Lower and Rea
Wilson went out to Eli Hoffman's to-
day to visit his daughter Edith.
Talk about money being scarce!
Over 800 has been lost on the streets
of Abilene in the past six months, the
latest loss being $50 last Saturday.
Cards are out announcing the
marriage of Christian B. Zook and
Miss Flora Jones July IS, at the home
of 4. M. Waters on East Sixth street.
S. s. Orner brought to the RE-
FLECToR office some cucumbers l6
inches long and two and half inches
in diameter. Everything grows large
in Kansas this year.
Judge Erwin's pacing mare is be-
ing tracked for a record and made
this morning the phenomenal time
Of a quarter in So seconds. The
Judge is well pleased at the per-
Torrance.
A. M. Ward, who will open a
jewelry store in the parent room next
to Northcraft's is in the city prepar'
ing for the receipt Of his stock. lie
is an expert in his business and will
make manv friends.
w. H. Eisenhower is on the look
out for an individual who came to his
shop yesterday in his absence anC
took a pair of shoes he had repaired
The party neglected to pay for then
and is stranger to him.
The Methodist Episcopal Sunday
school of this city has arranged for
basket picnic to be held in Cundiif'
grove near Talmage Wednesday, Jul.
20. Talmage joins with the schoo
here in the gathering Good speak
ers, good singing and good enioya
Bile time will be had. A special in
vitation is given to everyone,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
30 BUSHEL WHEAT.
Chapman Is Raising the Best in the
County.

7. j. Foley was up from Chapman
and says threshing has commenced in
that vicinity and that already
new wheat is coming in He says
two farmers have wheat turning out
80 bushels 10 the acre and testing 81
and SO pounds to the bushel' Chap
man claims to have the best in the
county.
The first load came in here Tuesday
. but was Of poor quality. The mills
would not take it and it went to the
elevator.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
Railroad Palaces.

The new Palace Sleeping Cars, built
specially for the Union Pacific and re.
Gently put in service on their famous
fast trains to Colorado, Utah, Cali
iornia and Oregon points, are the fin
est ever turned out.
Throughout the interior the drap'
ings, wood work and decorations are
in the most artistic style, and thu
conveniences vastly superior to any
thing ever seen before.
These cars are attached to thu
Union Pacific fast trains, which maxi
quicker time to all western point
than trains Of any other lines.
Tickets and reservations can be OBJ
tanned by calling en- or addressing
NJ. B. FULTON, Agent.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
A GROWING FIRM.
A. B. Rose & Co. Takes in New
Member.

The rustln. dry goods firm OF A.
B. Rose Il Co. has new member IN
Charles S. Crooks Of Solomon, one OF
Dickinson county's most popular bus
inessmen. He has been engaged in
the mercantile business in Solomon
for many years and has wide ac'
quaintance throughout the west and
north part Of the county.
Mr.. Crooks will add much strength
to this popular firm which has prov
ed one Of the most rapidly growing
business houses in central Kansas anc
has made an enviable record for gooc
goods and low prices.
Under the management OF A. b
Rose it has grown until it now re
uuires nine statesmen and salesladie'
to accommodate the large number o
customers. In addition it is fitting W
the entire basement into handsomely
furnished and well lighted rooms
which will give better opportunit.
for displaying the large stock OF ar.
goods etc.
The firm of Rose & Co. is to be con
graduated on its success. 1t ha
taken prominent place among Abb
lene's leading business houses AM
under the management of Messrs
Rose and Crooks has bright future
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
DON'T MISS THE CHANCE.
Prendergast Offers the Farmers Some
Bargains.

rhe farmers who keep up with the
times should not fail to see the new
designs in implements of all kinds
Prendergast, opera house block can
show you something new in plows'
The new John Deere sulky and gang
plows just in have new 1899 features
that are worth attention as they are
models Of perfection.
For mower there is nothing like
the Mccormick. 1t pays to get the
best, one that will do the most work
with the least effort. That is thu
Mccormick. Call and see the new
model.
Remember that Prendergast il
headquarters for rakes, harrows
hardware of all kinds. Give him
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
ABOUT PEOPLE.

DR.. S. Steelsmith left for TWO
weeks outing in Scott county.
Mrs. M. L. burton and daughter
Of Grenola. are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
j. N. Burton.
C. C. Coleman. Of Clay Center
president Of the State Bar association
was in town.
Mrs. J. W. Bradshaw, Of Hope, re-
turned home after visit with rela'
tives in the city.
Mrs. W. E. Lang who has been the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. +. B. Bearce
left for her home in Ohio.
Mrs. W. P. Gulick, grand chief OF
honor, installed the new officers OF
Solomon lodge last evening. She had
been at Kansas City since Saturday
R. S. Kiefer was in from Talmage.
He will soon go to California to make
a long visit with his son john he
is one Of Dickinson's stand.bys and
all will be sorry to see him leave the
county.
Mrs. H. E. Ackers, Of Abilene, well
known in her girlhood in Marion as
the pretty Miss Murphy, has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Leachman'
with whom she formerly made her
home. Her husband is a prominent
business man in Abilene, and they
have a lovely home. = Marion Record
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
Nav Be Home Soon.

The SaIina Sun says: IA letteI
received the first of the week from
Co. NJ, Twentieth Kansas, at Manila,
says the regiment is at Manila await
ing transportation to leave for San
Francisco to be mustered out and
then all come home. 1t looks as Il
they may start on their voyage west
ward July To-" Co. l. is probabl!
with the Saline county boys and they
will come home together.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
Women's Council Ends.

London, July 6.-The sessions OF the
international Council Of Women termi-
mated Yesterday at the countessof Aber-
deems residence at Watford, where
there was a very large gathering OF
delegates. The countess entertained
the delegates at luncheon. The Amer
lean delegates won yesterday and Mrs.
MAY Wright Sewall was elected presi'
dent in place of Lady Aberdeen, who
was chosen vice president. The cleo
ton of the new president meets with
popular approval
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13
ALBERT's SWIFT RIDE.
Kaiser Wilhelm Broke Records or
Its Trip.

Albert Lenze who sailed for Ger
many July A on the Kaiser Wilhelm
had a swift ride. The New York agents
of the North German Lloyd steam
ship company received a cablegram
announcing that the Kaiser Wilhelm
De Crosse arrived at Cherbourg at
2;45 Monday afternoon in the record
breaking time of 5 days, 20 hours,
30 minutes, having passed Sandy
Hook lightship at l2;5Op. m. on the
4th and covered a distance of 3,l5l
miles. The average time was 22 g.
knots as against the best previous
record of 22 Sc knots. The daily log
ran: 492 miles, fair; $40 miles, fair
525 miles fair; $50 miles, fair; 524
miles, foggy; 60 miles, fair.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-07-13

United States refused to sign the cOn-
vcntion at Paris back in the sos, be-
cause the articles agreed upon did not
contain declaration exempting from
capture the private property at sea be-
longing to the subjects Of the belliger-
ent nations. IN the preSdents last
message to congress he urged that pro-
vision be made for calling conference
of the powers of the world to consider
the question. Bills were introduced
in both houses having this object in
view, but no final action was taken on
them,